1. Typhoon Nuri sweeps into China

Typhoon Nuri has reached southern China, killing three people, after bringing Hong Kong to a virtual standstill.

23/08/2008

2. Tropical storm hits Florida Keys

Tropical Storm Fay has passed over the US state of Florida's Keys islands without major damage, but fears remain it could grow to hurricane strength as it hits land, officials say.

19/08/2008

3. Tropical storm batters Caribbean

Florida has declared an emergency as tropical storm Fay moved across Cuba from the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

18/08/2008

4. Two climbers rescued off K-2

A Pakistani helicopter has rescued two Dutch climbers from K-2 (Godwin Austin) after an avalanche and exposure left at least 11 people missing and believed dead on the world's second-highest mountain.

05/08/2008

5. Typhoon causes chaos in Taiwan

Taiwan has been battered by a powerful typhoon, bringing with it widespread flooding, and disruption to land and air transport.

28/07/2008

6. Taiwan ups pressure in islands row

Taiwan's president has reiterated the island's claim to a chain of disputed islands in the East China sea, urging Japan to treat calls for talks on sovereignty seriously.

18/06/2008