Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland
More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather advisories as the storm moved across a wide swath of the western and northern US.
Thu Feb 23 2023
More than 5,500 flights cancelled in US due to snowstorm - Reports
More than 5,500 flights were cancelled in the United States as of Monday evening due to a snowstorm.
Tue Dec 27 2022
'Once-in-a-generation' snowstorm kills 17 in US: Report
A snowstorm in the US killed at least 17 people in weather-related accidents and left more than 1.7 million homes and workplaces without power.
Sun Dec 25 2022
Snowstorm batters western New York, restricting travel ahead of Thanksgiving
Nearly 90 crashes have been reported and almost 290 people were rescued from roads, Hochul said.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Snowstorm strands motorists, grounds planes in eastern US, Canada
Traffic was snarled in Toronto, as the snowstorm brought visibility to near zero, shut subway lines and left motorists stranded for hours.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Rescue operation continues in Pakistan's snowstorm-hit town
Rescue workers backed by army troops struggled overnight to scrap snow off the roads.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Five climbers die in snowstorm on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Five climbers died after they got caught in a sudden snowstorm on Russia's Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, officials said.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Snow-struck Madrid struggles with cleanup as severe frost grips Spain
Temperatures in parts of Spain hit record lows after a snowstorm wrought havoc across the country.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Deadly snowstorms cause chaos across Spain
Troops helped clear roads using snow ploughs and also helped rescue some motorists.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Rare snowstorm closes Madrid airport, creates travel chaos
Thousands of Spanish drivers were trapped in their cars on Friday as roads were blocked and Madrid airport was closed.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Snowstorm strikes US
Two women struggle to walk in the blowing snow during a winter storm Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Boston. - AP Photo/Michael Dwyer
Thu Mar 16 2017
Near record snowstorm claims five lives in Quebec
While the storm has weakened, schools and stretches of highway were closed across the province on Wednesday following multiple highway collisions, pileups and incidents of trapped motorists.
Thu Mar 16 2017
Snowstorm stalls New York
Snowstorm stalls New York
Fri Feb 10 2017
Two die as winter storm wallops northeastern United States
The storm had wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour (80 kph) and left roads and sidewalks dangerously slick in densely populated cities such as New York, Boston and Hartford, Connecticut.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Turkish Airlines halts flights from main hub due to snowstorm
Turkish Airlines has halted all flights from Istanbul's Ataturk airport, its main hub, until 6 p.m. (1500 GMT) on Monday as heavy snow fall hit the city.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024