Natural disaster
Tornadoes, landslides, typhoons trigger widespread devastation across China
Local authorities are making every effort to rescue those affected in a village in Tanchang county, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The cause of the landslide remains unclear.
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day
Israel dispatches humanitarian mission to Venezuela despite frozen relations
Israel must increase efforts to prepare for disaster - editorial
The Jewish state has sent more than 15 aid missions abroad after natural disasters over the years, despite being under-prepared at home.
Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study
Magnitude is a fundamental parameter for measuring the power of earthquakes and is of great interest to scientific research and the general public.
Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash
The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out an ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometers.
Four killed, 9 injured in avalanche in the French Alps
Rescue services are continuing the search for more victims and are in the process of identifying those involved.
Tornado pummels central Arkansas, killing at least 20, injuring dozens
The twister struck Arkansas as an immense blast of extreme spring weather swept much of the United States, menacing the nation's midsection from Texas to the Great Lakes with dangerous thunderstorms
14 dead in 6.8M earthquake in Ecuador
The earthquake struck at a depth of 66.4 km (41.3 miles) about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the city of Balao in the province of Guayas.
IAI reveals technology to help rescuers locate disaster survivors
The ResQCell can be used to rapidly and efficiently find survivors of natural disasters, combat or terrorism.
Many Israeli cities at high risk for earthquake unprepared - comptroller
A high-intensity earthquake is expected to occur within the next 50 years between southern Lebanon and the Dead Sea along the Syrian-African Rift.
6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis
The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.
Victims of earthquake in Turkey recall horrifying ordeal
The devastating earthquake in Turkey destroyed more than just buildings, it shattered lives.
