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More than 40 people dead and almost 150,000 residents forced to flee to higher ground by rains and overflowing rivers.
Africa
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2013 10:49 GMT
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At least 217 dead and about 12,000 cases reported, as Oxfam says disease has reached almost double emergency thresholds.
Africa
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2012 03:52 GMT
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As an outbreak of the deadly virus is confirmed in Uganda, we ask whether it could spread to neighbouring countries.
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Indonesia, India and Thailand downgrade tsunami alert issued after 8.6-magnitude earthquake off the Sumatra coast.
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Indian Ocean tsunami warning extended after strong aftershock off northern Indonesia's coast.
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Are the problems in the Horn of Africa down to nature, or are people and politics to blame?
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Concern for low-lying islands as fears ease in Hawaii, Indonesia and Philippines amid Pacific-wide tsunami alert.
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Herders face humanitarian crisis after severe drought and harsh winter.
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Charities have launched an urgent appeal for funds to help earthquake victims.
Americas
Last Modified: 19 Jan 2010 04:03 GMT
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