1. Deaths in Romania coal mine blasts

At least 12 miners have been killed and nine injured in two explosions in a coal mine in southwest Romania, say local authorities.

16/11/2008

2. Deaths in Russia submarine accident

At least 20 people have died and another 21 were injured in an accident on board a Russian nuclear-powered submarine, Russan news agencies said.

09/11/2008

3. Deaths as Philippines boat sinks

At least 39 people, including eight children, have drowned and ten are missing after a boat capsized in the Philippines just 20 minutes into its voyage.

04/11/2008

4. DNA tests confirm Fossett's death

DNA tests have confirmed that bones found near the wreckage of a plane in the California mountains were those of Steve Fossett, the millionaire adventurer who went missing in September 2007.

04/11/2008

5. Disease fears in quake-hit Pakistan

Fears are rising that disease and insufficient aid could further worsen the situation of Pakistan's earthquake survivors.

01/11/2008

6. Death toll rises in Yemen floods

The death toll from floods sweeping through southwestern Yemen following heavy rains has risen to 49, officials have said.

25/10/2008

7. Diwali fireworks kill India workers

An explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in northern India has killed at least 23 people, 10 of them children, police say.

24/10/2008

8. Disaster warning at nuclear summit

Delegates attending an inaugural nuclear non-proliferation summit in Australia have heard warnings that the continued spread of atomic weapons could push the world to the brink of disaster.

21/10/2008

9. Driver crushed in India bridge fall

At least two people have died and several others have been injured by the collapse of a bridge under construction in the Indian capital.

20/10/2008

10. Dozens die in Kyrgyzstan quake

An earthquake in southern Kyrgyzstan has killed at least 65 people and destroyed dozens of houses, the country's emergencies ministry has said.

06/10/2008