Isaac near hurricane force, New Orleans prepares
The people of New Orleans on Monday prepared themselves for yet another hurricane -- seven years after the fabled city of jazz was swamped by Hurricane Katrina, which left 1,800 dead.
Haiti faces new tragedy as Storm Isaac swells
Haiti braced for a cruel new battering Thursday as Tropical Storm Isaac swept across the Caribbean toward the shattered island, gathering strength and threatening to reach hurricane force.
Kazakhstan Emergency Minister left for hurricane-hit Zhanaozen
Heavy rain and a hurricane have slashed Zhanaozen town in Mangistau oblast of western Kazakhstan in the evening of July 15.
Windstroms are likely to repeat in Almaty foothills in May
Windstorms that fell thousand of trees last year are likely to repeat in Almaty foothills in May this year.
Information about Kazakh oilman missing in Mexican Gulf not confirmed
Information about a Kazakh oilworker missing after Tropical Storm Nate in the Mexican Gulf was not confirmed.