UN steps up flooding assistance to Pakistan
The UN team is stepping up its response to severe rains and flooding across Pakistan that have reportedly killed at least 1,136 people, a UN spokesman said on Monday.Th
What killed over 20 tons of fish?
01:04 Over 20 tons of dead fish washed up on the shores of one of Europe’s largest saltwater lagoons, located in Spain. Environmentalists say it’s pollution, while the regional governme
Germany earmarks 30 billion euros to rebuild after floods
Germany will earmark up to 30 billion euros ($35 billion) to rebuild after last month's deadly floods that washed away homes, offices and critical infrastructure, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesda
Cholera kills over 100 in Nigeria's northern state
CFP Image An outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's northern state of Jigawa has killed over 100 people since early July, according to a health official in the state.Salisu Mu'azu, permanent secreta
Video of woman after rescue from flash floods in Turkey
00:55 Heavy rains triggered massive floods in the eastern city of Baskale, Turkey where one woman was reportedly saved from the torrent of mud and water. Heavy rains washed away propert
Who is responsible for the environmental disaster off Sri Lanka?
Click arrows to view gallery The Russian captain of the X-Press Pearl that caught fire and sank while carrying 25 tons of nitric acid, 275 tons of bunker fuel oil
India records more than 4,000 new COVID deaths for second day in a row
India reported more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths Thursday for the second straight day. The country has put nets up over the Ganges River after more than 100 bodies have be
