Volcano erupts in PNG, spewing ash and rock: officials
A volcano erupted in eastern Papua New Guinea, spewing rocks and ash into the air.
Hurricane churns towards Bermuda, to impact US
A strengthening Hurricane Cristobal had Bermuda in its sights, US meteorologists said, warning of heavy rain, high winds.
Five dead, five missing after heavy rain hits S. Korea
Five people have been killed and five others are missing after heavy rains pummelled the southern part of South Korea.
Japanese PM visits Hiroshima after killer landslides
Prime Minister pledged full support for victims of last week's massive landslides in Hiroshima, as he made his first visit to the Japanese city.
Major 7.0-magnitude quake strikes Peru: USGS
A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Peru Sunday, US experts said.
California wine country hit by strong 6.0-magnitude quake
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked California's scenic Napa Valley wine country, the strongest to hit the region in a quarter of a century.
Japan death toll feared to double as landslide fears halt rescue
The death toll from landslides in western Japan could more than double, as fears of a fresh collapse halted the search for 51 people still missing.
At least 27 dead as Japan landslide buries homes
A huge landslide that engulfed homes in western Japan killed at least 27 people and left another 10 missing.
Three climbers die after 800-metre fall from Mont Blanc
Three climbers have fallen 800 metres to their death in the Mont Blanc range, the latest in a series of tragedies on Europe's highest mountain.