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Avalanche in Nepal leaves 2 dead, several missing
Two people have died when an avalanche struck the base camp of a mountain in Nepal with at least 14 others still missing. The avalanche hit the 7,126-meter (23,380-foot) Himlung Himal after several days of heavy rain a…
European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing
In the European Union's most populous city, pressure on the housing market is so great that many of its residents are willing to undertake a historic experiment: Five years ago, Berliners voted in a referendum to instru…
Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
Jarana players join a mass jam session at a Veracruz fandango while the dancers pound out rhythms with their heels on the wooden tarima. John Burnett for NPR hide caption VERACRUZ, Mexico — The historic city of Veracru…
A flood emergency disaster has been declared across Bangkok after more than 300mm (12in) of rain fell since Thursday, leaving roads in the Thai capital submerg…
Heavy rain and strong winds pounded the northeastern United States on Saturday, forcing authorities to cancel hundreds of flights and leaving thousands without…
Four people have died after a helicopter crashed in a small town 50km (31 miles) from Montreal, Quebec's provincial police have told the BBC. Emergency servic…
More than three dozen political prisoners have been released in Venezuela following a second round of talks backed by Washington between the country’s interim …
The European Union has pledged to release more than 710 million euros ($810m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters or conflicts worldwide, part…
Ashlee Sellars last heard from her friend Christa Pike earlier this week, when Pike texted her from her cell on death row as she prepares to be killed by letha…
Residents of the northeastern United States are facing a powerful storm known as a nor’easter that has knocked out power and caused flooding across the region.…
Police in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are searching for suspects after four people were shot dead and four others wounded near the capital, Kingstown, in …
Warning: This story contains distressing details The mother of a woman found hanging in a tree in Mississippi has spoken of her shock after authorities said t…
World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic wi…
Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan. Pakistan and Afghanistan were once allies, but they have become enemies. In 2021, Islamabad hailed t…
