Death toll in Chilean quake nears 800
The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake in Chile over has risen to 795.
// Mar. 02, 2010 - 22:06 GMT
Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 147 - authorities
The death toll in Saturday's powerful earthquake in Chile has risen to 147 from earlier reported 122, authorities said
// Feb. 27, 2010 - 20:23 GMT
Tsunami warning sirens sound on Hawaii
Warning sirens have sounded on the Hawaiian Islands to alert residents to evacuate coastal areas ahead of a possible tsunami after a powerful earthquake hit Chile, claiming 122 lives, Fox News TV channel reported Saturday
// Feb. 27, 2010 - 17:42 GMT
Over 30 dead as heavy rains hit Portuguese island of Madeira
At least 32 people have died in floods and mudslides on Portugal's Atlantic island of Madeira, authorities said on Saturday.
// Feb. 20, 2010 - 20:26 GMT
Survivor pulled from rubble 11 days after Haitian quake
Rescue workers have pulled out a survivor who spent 11 days trapped under rubble after a powerful quake hit Haiti.
// Jan. 23, 2010 - 22:12 GMT
Head of UN mission, deputy killed in Haiti quake
The bodies of top UN officials have been recovered in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, hit by a devastating quake this week.
// Jan. 16, 2010 - 22:31 GMT
California quake leaves 25,000 without electricity
Some 25,000 people were left without electricity as a powerful quake damaged power lines in California.
// Jan. 10, 2010 - 04:52 GMT
California hit by 6.5-magnitude quake
A 6.5-magnitude quake has been registered off the coast of northern California.
// Jan. 10, 2010 - 02:41 GMT
Almost dozen freeze to death in Mexican cold spell
A total of 11 people have frozen to death in the past few days as a result of a cold spell in the northern regions of Mexico.
// Jan. 10, 2010 - 01:14 GMT
Cold spell kills over 120 in India
A total of 125 people have been killed in a cold snap that swept across northern India, the All India Radio said on Tuesday.
// Jan. 05, 2010 - 06:11 GMT