Jason Wu shines in midst of New York blizzard
The snowstorm walloping New England also gatecrashed New York Fashion Week on Friday, although First Lady Michelle Obama's much favored designer Jason Wu did his best to lift the gloom.
Kazakhstan is updating its wind speed map
Kazakhstan has started updating its wind load map. The map will be fully renewed in 2-3 years.
Gas and heating restored in storm-hit regions of Zhambyl oblast
All residents of the disaster-hit Zhambyl oblast in south Kazakhstan have been reconnected to gas and heating supplies.
Administration of Zhambyl oblast allocated over $1.1 million for restoration of disaster-hit regions
The money allocated from the oblast budget will be spend of restoration works in Talas and Saryssu regions.
Sanitary-epidemiological situation stable in Karatau and Zhanatas
Zhambyl oblast in south Kazakhstan is recovering from the natural disaster.
Construction materials from Kazakhstan's reserve fund sent to Zhambyl oblast
Construction materials were dispatched from Kazakhstan state material reserve to the storm-hit Zhambyl oblast.
Communication restored in Zhanatas
Communication damaged by the storm has been restored in Zhanatas town of Zhambyl oblast in south Kazakhstan.
Preliminary calculation of storm damages in Zhambyl oblast made
The preliminary estimation of damages caused by the natural disaster in Zhambyl oblast stands at over 2.6 billion tenge.
New storm expected in Zhambyl oblast
Strong wind is forecasted in Zhambyl oblast of Kazakhstan again.
Storm caused damage in Suzak region estimated at $5.3 million
10 houses in Taukent village in south Kazakhstan are no longer fit for living.
Travel chaos as deadly storm hits northeast US
The US northeast was battered by heavy snow and strong winds Thursday as a mighty storm carved a violent arc across several states, killing more than a dozen people and snarling holiday travel.
Seven dead as US storm snarls post-Christmas travel
A massive Christmas storm that whipped up tornadoes, ice and snow from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes has killed at least seven people and grounded more than 2,000 flights.
Storm leaves five dead in Philippines
Tropical Storm Wukong left five people dead and three missing as it cut through the central Philippines, following devastating Typhoon Bopha that killed hundreds earlier this month.
Rock stars shine at Hurricane Sandy benefit gig
Rock music royalty, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Paul McCartney, joined in a stellar line-up Wednesday to raise money for victims of superstorm Sandy.
Japan storm cuts power to tens of thousands
Tens of thousands of people in northern Japan spent the night without heat or light after a powerful winter storm knocked out electricity cables.
Sandy costs top $42 bn in New York state: governor
Superstorm Sandy ran up a super bill of $42 billion across New York state, causing more damage than infamous Hurricane Katrina, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday, appealing for federal emergency funds.
Climate talks resume amid warnings of looming calamity
Nearly 200 nations gather in Doha from Monday for a new round of climate talks as a rush of reports warn extreme weather events like superstorm Sandy may become commonplace if mitigation efforts fail.
Hundreds of NY homes to be razed after Sandy
Hundreds of New York City homes deemed to be safety hazards after superstorm Sandy will be razed in a vast operation the office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg describes as "unprecedented."
New York governor seeks $30 bn in aid after Sandy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked the US federal government for $30 billion in aid Monday to help his state recover from the devastation left by superstorm Sandy.
Storm Sandy delays global launch of Titanic II
The flamboyant Australian mining magnate behind the building of the Titanic II said Friday a New York gala to unveil plans for the vessel would be delayed out of respect for the victims of super storm Sandy.