Italian Govt to declare state of calamity for flood-hit Emilia Romagna
The Italian government will declare a state of calamity for Emilia Romagna at next Tuesday's cabinet meeting following flooding emergency that has left nine people dead in the northern region.
Thu May 18 2023
Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity
Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked.
Mon Feb 20 2023
KKD to channel RM1 mln aid including essential items for flood victims - Fahmi
KKD will be handing out contributions worth RM1 million to flood victims in all states affected in the current calamity, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Trump brand tarnished after bruising presidency and Capitol attack
Trump's role in the Capitol calamity that killed five people and drew international shock has generated withering criticism from diverse groups.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Agong expresses sympathy, calls on authorities to continue helping flood victims
Sultan Abdullah also expressed hope that the victims would remain strong in facing the disaster and calamity that befell them.
Tue Jan 05 2021
16 Russian soldiers hurt in plane crash: ministry
A plane carrying Russian soldiers crashed in Siberia on Monday, seriously injuring 16, the defence ministry said, quoted by Russian news agencies.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Death toll climbs as more floods threaten Philippines
Heavy rains pummelled the entire Philippines on Saturday, threatening to aggravate flooding that has prompted the government to declare a state of "national calamity".
Sat Dec 19 2015
Australia warns of 'calamity' as massive cyclone roars ashore
Tropical Cyclone Marcia slammed into the Queensland coast just after 2200 GMT Thursday and is expected to cause significant damage after being upgraded to a category five, the most severe.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Senate leaders appear close to end US govt shutdown
With a potential debt default looming, Senate leaders appear close to a deal to avoid a self-inflicted political calamity that would shred US credibility and rock the global economy.
Tue Oct 15 2013
Rodgers demands Liverpool rally after Cup calamity
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has called on his players to bounce back from their humiliating defeat by Oldham.
Tue Jan 29 2013
US Congress finally averts fiscal cliff
After bitter New Year brinksmanship, the US Congress finally backed a deal to avert a "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes and massive spending cuts that had threatened to unleash economic calamity.
Wed Jan 02 2013