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'Lord of the Rings' volcano erupts in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 21/11/2012
» A New Zealand volcano used as a backdrop to "The Lord of the Rings" films erupted on Wednesday, spewing a column of ash three kilometres (1.9 miles) above the North Island, scientists said.
Taiwan mobilises its drones for the first time
AFP, Published on 17/06/2012
» Taiwan has mobilised its drones, which were introduced to the army earlier this year, for the first time to survey natural disasters, local media reported Sunday.
Four dead in Taiwan mudslides
AFP, Published on 12/06/2012
» At least four people died and one was injured when mudslides triggered by torrential rains hit two areas in central Taiwan, rescue officials said on Tuesday.
40 die in Chinese hailstorm
AFP, Published on 13/05/2012
» Forty people were killed when a brief but violent hailstorm and torrential rain swept through a mountainous region of northwestern China, the local government said Sunday.
40 die in Chinese hailstorm
AFP, Published on 13/05/2012
» Forty people were killed when a brief but violent hailstorm and torrential rain swept through a mountainous region of northwest China, according to the local government.