7 Die in Philippine Ferry Fire; Over 120 Rescued from Water MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry carrying more than 130 people caught fire in the northeastern Philippines on Monday, killing... Read More
Storms Kill at Least 8 in Canada, Leave Half a Million Without Power The death toll from powerful thunderstorms in Canada’s two most populous provinces this weekend rose to at least eight, authorities... Read More
Central Japan Water Leak Affects Plants Near Toyota Hub TOKYO — A major water leak in central Japan on Wednesday disrupted supply to more than 130 businesses near the... Read More
Drought Ravages Some French Crops, Key Regions Uncertain – Expert PARIS —Extremely dry weather has caused severe damage to grain crops in some parts of France and substantial rain will... Read More
Japan OKs Plan to Release Fukushima Nuclear Plant Wastewater TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s nuclear regulator on Wednesday approved plans by the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant to... Read More
Heavy Rains Trigger Floods in Northeast India, killing 11 GAUHATI, India (AP) — At least 11 people have died in floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s... Read More
Iraqi Merchants Struggle on Amid Series of Strong Sandstorms BAGHDAD (AP) — The thick layer of dust blanketing the sky did not deter Muhammed Ghalib from walking to work... Read More
Study: Climate Change a Major Factor in South Africa Floods MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The fatal floods that wreaked havoc in South Africa in mid-April this year have been attributed... Read More
Floodwaters Force Thousands to Evacuate in Western Canada EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — All 4,000 people in the Northwest Territories town of Hay River have been ordered to evacuate... Read More
Several Feared Dead After Chemical Plant Blast in Slovenia LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — An explosion and fire at a chemical plant in southeast Slovenia has left at least four... Read More