disaster

120 dead as earthquake rocks Italy: toll likely to rise

Hundreds trapped under rubble, thousands homeless in devastated string of remote hilltop villages

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Can this smart design disaster-proof the most affected areas?

Earthquake resistant school keeps education alive in face of natural disasters.

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Animals thrive in radioactive space left by Chernobyl

Wildlife are reclaiming the area left devoid of human life by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster […]

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101 year-old man pulled from rubble in Nepal

A miraculous rescue of a 101 year-old man in Nepal is one of the few good news stories

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Germanwings airbus 4u9525 crashes in French Alps, 150 dead

Two Australians among the dead in Germanwings crash in French Alps

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A helping hand

A decade on since the devastating Boxing Day Tsunami, one charity is still helping at risk children in Thailand.

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Malaysia Airlines passenger jet MH17 shot down

A Malaysian Airlines plane en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur has been struck by a missile, killing all on board

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Brazilian fans mourn World Cup nightmare against Germany

Brazil is in a state of mourning after last night’s 7-1 walloping against Germany in the World Cup semi final.

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Escaping the floods in the Balkans

Bosnia says more than a quarter of its 4 million people had been affected by the worst floods to hit the Balkans in living memory, comparing the “terrifying” destruction to that of the country’s 1992-95 war.

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How to stay positive when disasters strike

Smile and the world will smile back at you…or is it with you, I always get my anecdotes confused. The […]

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New Zealand marks third anniversary quake

We take a look as Christchurch marks the third anniversary of a devastating earthquake that killed 185 people and destroyed the central business district.

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Typhoon Haiyan: “Depression can be as much of a disability as blindness”

As the acute emergency phase following Typhoon Haiyan subsides, the next major hurdle is dealing with the psychological trauma.

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Japanese carmakers remember 2011 Tsunami through recycled art

Japanese automobile manufacturers turn cars damaged in the March 11, 2011 tsunami into art.

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Thailand hit by fourth largest oil spill in its history

The clean-up begins after 50,000 litres of crude oil poured into the Gulf of Thailand last week.

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Anti-nuclear protests in Japan commemorate Fukushima anniversary

Public sentiment in Japan has turned against nuclear energy in the two years since its devastating nuclear disaster, but while many would like to see a zero nuclear power future – will it be possible?

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Memorial held for Costa Concordia shipwreck victims

One year after the Costa Concordia half-capsized off the coast of Italy, killing 32, family members gather to remember loved ones who died in the disaster.

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Rescuing the pets left behind by Sandy

Pets stranded by Hurricane Sandy are returned to their owners or taken to safe shelters.

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Giant mussel rescued from around shipwreck

Scientists intervene to protect rare giant mussels found under the wreck of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia.

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Scores killed in North Korea floods

North Korea’s state media reports that 88 people have been killed in floods brought on by heavy downpours.

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Marooned in Bangladesh

Floods triggered by heavy rains spread across north-western Bangladesh, marooning hundreds of thousands of people. At least 100 have been confirmed dead.

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Marking a Titanic anniversary

Ceremonies are held in Ireland and at sea to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

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Seeking damages

The family of two victims of Chile’s massive quake have accused the government of manslaughter in a lawsuit filed this week, reports MiNDFOOD.

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Cyclone-battered Fiji reviews damage

Homes, hospitals and other public buildings have been destroyed by Cyclone Tomas as 17,000 people are transported to more than 200 shelters in Fiji, reports MiNDFOOD.

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Bachelet urges calm in Chile

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet calls on Chileans to rally around relief and reconstruction efforts, as aftershocks continue to rock the ravished country, MiNDFOOD reports.

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