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14 killed in avalanche in northern Afghanistan - China.org.cn

Fourteen villagers were killed and three others wounded after an avalanche struck a far-flung area in the northern Afghan province of Badakhshan on Thursday, a local government spokesman confirmed.

Texas weather: Deadly winter storm sweeps Texas and US southern states - BBC News | EL KAOS UT

 

A winter storm in the US has brought deadly freezing winds, ice and snow to many regions that rarely see such frigid conditions.

'The Beast from the East' Vol.2: Heavy Snowfall Hits UK Again

According to forecasters, another snowstorm has brought 70 mph icy blasts and up to 25 cm (10 inches) of snowfall, painting Britain white, as temperatures dropped to 5 degrees below zero Celsius.

At Least 21 Die as Blizzards Lash Europe

Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards lashed Europe Thursday, forcing Geneva’s busy airport to close, as the region shivered in a deep freeze that has gripped countries from the far north to Mediterranean beaches in the south.

Rome sees rare snowfall as arctic cold front freezes Europe

About two inches of snow fell on Rome Monday -- its first snowfall in six years -- as an arctic weather front delivered cold and snow across Europe.

Snow Causes Major Travel Disruptions in France

Heavy snowfall has caused major travel disruptions in the northern half of France and in Paris as the weather conditions caught authorities off guard.

China maintains blue alert for snowstorm

China's national observatory maintained a blue snowstorm alert for Saturday and Sunday as heavy snow continues to hit the country's central regions.

Snow, ice chill Italy; 1,000 evacuated as river bursts

Rain, snow, freezing cold and mass flooding wrought havoc in the northern Italian province of Reggio Emilia Tuesday -- leading to the evacuations of about 1,000 people, some in a helicopter.

Snow in Europe triggers transport chaos

Heavy snow blanketing northern Europe has caused many flight cancellations and delays at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands and Brussels airport.

Over 70 flights detained at Moscow airports due to snowfall

More than 70 flights were detained at Moscow airports on Friday due to snowfall, according to the Yandex schedule service.

Unusual snowfall causes blackouts in Santiago, Chile

Chilean emergency officials said about 250,000 people lost power in the capital of Santiago following a rare snowfall, which also created conditions for car crashes.

Transatlantic flights hit as eastern US braces for massive storm

A number of transatlantic flights from Ireland have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions forecast for the eastern coast of the United States.

Video: Survivors pulled from Italy avalanche

Local media in Italy reported Friday that eight survivors pulled from an avalanche which hit a hotel were recovering from their ordeal.

Search for survivors after avalanche hits Italian hotel

A huge avalanche swallowed up a luxury mountain hotel in central Italy after a series of strong earthquakes rocked the area, burying up to 30 people under tonnes of snow and debris.

Storm 'Egon' brings chaotic winter weather to Europe

Flooding, snowfall and high winds have swept across the UK and continental Europe. Airport cancellations and power outages have resulted from the wintry conditions.

Several deaths reported due to icy weather in Europe

Heavy snowfall and below-freezing temperatures continued to sweep across the European continent Saturday causing at least 20 deaths, and grounding airplanes and crippling ferries in Italy and Turkey.

Blizzards, icy weather grip parts of Europe

Blizzards swept parts of eastern Europe on Friday, closing roads and causing traffic accidents, travel delays and leading to medical evacuations.

Storm Axel blasts over Germany bringing floods to north, snow to south

Parts of Germany have endured severe wintry weather brought by Storm Axel, leading to flooding in Hamburg.

Snow Falls in November in Tokyo for First Time in 54 Years

Tokyo experienced its first November snowfall in 54 years on Thursday.