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1 dead, 4 missing in South Korean fishing boat fire

One sailor has been confirmed dead, with four missing, in a South Korean fishing boat fire accident that occurred on Tuesday morning, local media reported.   The Munseong 103 caught fire in waters about five nautical miles northeast of South…

Severe storms causes major damage in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia

Severe storms have hit through parts of New South Wales and Victoria, wreaking havoc and causing major damage to homes.   Two people were struck by lightning as severe thunderstorms swept through Sydney causing flight and traffic delays.   A…

State of emergency declared due to earthquake in San Francisco Bay area, USA

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has shaken northern California, causing injuries and damage to buildings. The USGS said it struck at 03:20 local time (10:20 GMT) four miles (6km) north-west of the town of American Canyon, at a…

Flooding from heavy overnight rain closes interstate, schools in Indiana, USA

Torrential rains targeted a swath of northern Indiana overnight Friday, dumping nearly a foot of rain in one area, swamping highways, triggering at least one major rescue and leaving officials trying to cope with fire and flood.   Blackford County’s…