Hurricane flattens Mexico homes, but no major disaster
Patricia flattened a fishing hamlet on Mexico's Pacific coast, but authorities were relieved to see Saturday that the record-breaking hurricane largely spared the country.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Strongest hurricane ever makes landfall in Mexico
Monster Hurricane Patricia roared toward Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate villagers, close ports and urge
Sat Oct 24 2015
Hurricane Patricia caused only 'minor' damage so far: Mexico leader
Hurricane Patricia caused less damage than feared so far after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast.
Sat Oct 24 2015
Patricia grows into major hurricane threatening Mexico
A massive Hurricane Patricia roared toward Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday, prompting authorities to suspend classes, close ports and urge tourists to stay away from the region.
Fri Oct 23 2015
Virus blamed for starfish deaths on US Pacific Coast
A mysterious plague that killed millions of starfish since 2013 is now believed to be a virus that causes the creatures to melt.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Chileans to remain on alert as 8.2-magnitude quake kills 6
A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile's Pacific coast Tuesday, killing at least six people as tsunami waves of more than two meters lashed the shore.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Indonesia says could be hit by small tsunami from Chile quake
Indonesia warned Wednesday that it could be hit by a small tsunami generated by an 8.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off Chile's Pacific coast
Wed Apr 02 2014
Chile orders evacuation as 8.2-magnitude quake kills 5
A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit Chile's Pacific coast Tuesday, killing at least five people as tsunami waves of more than two meters lashed the shore.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Powerful quake hits Chile, tsunami warning: officials
An earthquake of 8.2 magnitude has struck off Chile's coast near Iquique, triggering a tsunami warning for all of Latin America's Pacific coast.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Typhoon weakens off Japanese coast
Typhoon Francisco weakened Saturday and veered away from Japan's Pacific coast after forcing more than 1,000 people to take shelter.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Hurricane Raymond weakens off Mexico coast
Hurricane Raymond weakened and barely budged off Mexico's Pacific coast Tuesday, dumping more rain in a region still recovering from a previous deadly storm.
Wed Oct 23 2013
Japan typhoon tolls hits 17, set to rise
At least 17 people were killed after a powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Pacific coast Wednesday, with the death toll likely to rise.
Wed Oct 16 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024