BERLIN – Ferocious winds with gusts over 125 mph lashed Corsica and whipped up a forest fire that flared overnight on the French Mediterranean island on Tuesday, after a storm with hurricane-force … [Read more...] about Ferocious storm in Europe kills 8, causes travel disruptions
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Major winter storm in Europe leaves several dead, creates widespread travel disruptions
A powerful winter storm blasting Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain has been blamed for several deaths Monday, as travel has been disrupted throughout the continent.The storm, named … [Read more...] about Major winter storm in Europe leaves several dead, creates widespread travel disruptions
Heavy rain in Australia extinguishes major wildfire, causes flash flooding
After weeks of devastating wildfires, Australia's east coast is now experiencing major flash flooding caused by downpours across the region.While the rain is good news for fire-ravaged and … [Read more...] about Heavy rain in Australia extinguishes major wildfire, causes flash flooding
At least 38 killed in Turkey earthquake, officials say
Rescue crews in Turkey worked through Sunday to pull survivors from collapsed buildings in the country’s east where a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Friday, claiming at least 38 lives. The quake … [Read more...] about At least 38 killed in Turkey earthquake, officials say
Canadian military deployed after blizzard buries Newfoundland in record-breaking snowfall
Members of the armed forces in Canada are now armed with shovels to help residents in Newfoundland dig out from a monster blizzard over the weekend that led to a state of emergency to be declared for … [Read more...] about Canadian military deployed after blizzard buries Newfoundland in record-breaking snowfall
Rain in Australia goes ‘a long way’ towards containing wildfires, US fire crews say damage ‘apocalyptic’
After devastating wildfires have scorched Australia for weeks, hard-hit communities received relief Thursday from heavy rain and thunderstorms as forecasters officials cautioned it was only just the … [Read more...] about Rain in Australia goes ‘a long way’ towards containing wildfires, US fire crews say damage ‘apocalyptic’
Landslide in Italy narrowly misses person standing at vantage point
This person happened to step out of the worst possible spot at the best possible time.An individual in Italy had a near-miss last month when a landslide came barreling down on the vantage point there … [Read more...] about Landslide in Italy narrowly misses person standing at vantage point
Australia wildfire areas may see thunderstorms, heavy rain as smoke impacts Australian Open
28 people killed in Australia wildfiresThe death toll from the Australia bushfires climbs to at least 28 people, experts say the wildfires could threaten the global food supply; Anna Kooiman reports … [Read more...] about Australia wildfire areas may see thunderstorms, heavy rain as smoke impacts Australian Open
Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to ‘extreme cold weather conditions’
It's even too cold for the birds.The Calgary Zoo in Canada has been forced to cancel its daily penguin walk two days in a row due to "extreme cold weather conditions" in the western part of the … [Read more...] about Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to ‘extreme cold weather conditions’
Severe winter weather, avalanches in Pakistan, Afghanistan kill 70 more people
The death toll continued to climb Tuesday in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and neighboring Afghanistan after severe winter weather combined with a harsh cold snap led to numerous avalanches across the … [Read more...] about Severe winter weather, avalanches in Pakistan, Afghanistan kill 70 more people