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.
Rise of water level in river near Kazakh capital continues
Water continues to rise in the Nura River, placing emergency services on high alert in the capital of Kazakhstan Astana.
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.
Berlin knew Ukraine flight dangers before MH17 crash: reports
Berlin knew the risks of flying over war-torn east Ukraine before Flight MH17 was shot out of the sky last year but did not inform German airlines.
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.
Chile volcano belches more smoke after twin eruptions
A large column of smoke streamed from Chile's Calbuco volcano, prompting new warnings that it could erupt again.
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.
Flooding in Kazakhstan abates, consequences remain to be dealth with
As meltwater in Kazakhstan subsides, there are still measure to be taken to deal with the consequences and secure people's livelihoods.