Facebook collecting Nepal quake aid donations
Facebook was rolling out a donation button for contributions to victims of the massive earthquake in Nepal, and offered to match up to $2 million.
Kazakh villagers ask to asses damages from flooding
Villagers from flood-hit areas in Kazakhstan ask for help and to assess damages to their homes. Emergency services are still working to counter the consequences of flooding and prevent additional ruin.
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Defense to launch bid to save Boston bomber from death
Celebrated defense lawyer Judy Clarke will launch her bid to save 21-year-old convicted killer Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from the death penalty for bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Ukraine marks 29 years since Chernobyl disaster
Ukrainians marked 29 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, placing wreaths and candles near the plant where work to lay a new seal over the reactor site has been delayed.
Terror in Nepal as 7.9 quake rocks capital
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing massive damage in the capital Kathmandu with strong tremors felt across neighbouring countries.
Chile volcano erupts for first time in decades
Southern Chile's Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in nearly half a century, spewing a giant funnel of ash 10 kilometers (six miles) into the sky.
Storm in eastern India kills 33
A powerful storm swept through India's eastern Bihar state overnight leaving at least 33 people dead and destroying crops and properties.
Opening arguments set in US Batman shooting trial
Opening arguments will take place next week in the trial of James Holmes, the gunman accused of killing 12 US cinema-goers at a 2012 screening of a Batman movie.
Boston bomber back in court, prosecution demands death
Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will return to court for the start of his sentencing trial when prosecutors will demand that the American jury condemn the 21-year-old to death.