Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
Authorities said intense heatwave could further spread a massive bushfire in Victoria state, which faces its worst conditions in four years.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns
Fast-moving flood waters burst river banks and broke over levees as heavy rains deluged Australia's east coast.
Wed Mar 30 2022
For struggling Afghan family, the next meal is a matter of faith
Already vulnerable after months of severe drought and decades of war that forced many to flee homes, Afghans are entering the unknown.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
A wildfire fanned by strong winds has now driven out close to 2,000 people as firefighters try to contain flames in the dry, wooded terrain.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Militant attacks force 570,000 to flee homes in northern Mozambique, president says
Fighters have been taking on the army and seizing entire towns in recent months, vowing to defeat insurgents who stepped up attacks.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins
A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged
Tens of thousands of people were ordered to flee homes across Japan on Thursday as heavy rain pounded the country.
Thu Sep 10 2015