Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Japan, prompting tsunami warnings

A tsunami advisory was in place late Monday after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, officials said.

Almost 180,000 Los Angeles residents told to evacuate amid fires

Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles, County Sheriff Robert Luna has told reporters.

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

The 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibet region, was felt in neighboring Nepal. Chinese state media said there had been deaths in at least three townships.

Major winter storm to trek 1,500 miles across the United States, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain

Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a huge winter storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade.

Russia imposes state of federal-level emergency due to fuel oil spill in Black Sea

A state of federal-level emergency has been introduced following a fuel oil spill in the Black Sea caused by the tankers accident, the Russian Emergencies Ministry told TASS.

Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

Cyclone Chido has killed 94 people in Mozambique since it made landfall in the east African country last week, local authorities have said.