NASA image shows part of Aral Sea completely disappear for first time in centuries
The American space agency has a published a photo taken in August, which shows the eastern basin of the Southern Sea completely dried up.
Climber captures video as Japanese volcano erupts
An eyewitness has managed to capture the eruption of the Mount Ontake volcano in central Japan that started without warning this Saturday at noon.
Volcano erupts in central Japan; hikers reported injured
A volcano erupted in central Japan, shooting ash and rocks into the air that reportedly left eight hikers injured.
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska: USGS
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska and was felt in the state capital Anchorage, the US Geological Survey and social media reported.
Tropical storm flooding shuts down Philippine capital
Heavy rains brought by the outer bands of Tropical Storm Fung-Wong shut down the Philippine capital Manila.
Major hurricane threatens Mexico Pacific resorts
Hurricane Odile swirled menacingly toward Mexico's Los Cabos resorts, leading authorities to evacuate high-risk areas and open shelters.
200,000 still stranded in killer Kashmir floods
More than 200,000 people remained stranded in Indian Kashmir even as flood waters receded, revealing the full extent of the horrific devastation.
Devastating earthquake in Kazakhstan both distant and imminent: Cambridge Professor
Almaty city in southern Kazakhstan should study active seismic faults to be better prepared for a new devastating earthquake that is "more likely to happen than not".
Japan's first female industry chief visits Fukushima plant
Japan's new industry minister Yuko Obuchi visited the disaster-stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant, days after assuming her new post.
Thousands trapped in deadly Indian Kashmir floods
Soldiers were battling Sunday to rescue thousands of people trapped by Indian Kashmir's worst flooding for half a century.
Hawaii island declares emergency over volcano threat
Hawaii's Big Island has declared a state of emergency as lava from an active volcano threatens nearby homes, which could be evacuated within days.
Search for survivors after six die in Paris building explosion
Rescue workers searched throughout the night for two people missing after an explosion ripped through an apartment building outside Paris.
Iceland issues red alert after new eruption near volcano
Iceland raised the aviation alert at its largest volcano, Bardarbunga, to maximum level red following a new eruption in a lava field nearby.
20 miners rescued, five still missing in Nicaragua collapse
Rescuers in Nicaragua rescued 20 miners who had been trapped deep underground for nearly two days after a cave-in at an unlicensed gold mine.
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.