Tremors felt in Moscow as 8.2 quake rattles Russia's Sakhalin region

Tremors have been felt all across Russia and in Europe, following a major 8.2 earthquake in the Sakhalin region. Panicking Muscovites began calling security services, and some decided to leave their homes.

May 24, 2013 06:29

‘No chance of surviving’: Russia to evacuate drifting polar research station

An evacuation of the North Pole 40 (SP-40) research station drifting on an ice floe near Canada has been ordered by the Russian Natural Resources Ministry. There are fears the situation could become an emergency amid rapidly declining Arctic ice coverage.

May 23, 2013 19:07

Schools devastated by Oklahoma tornado had no safe rooms

Two Oklahoma schools destroyed by the devastating May 20 tornado lacked “safe room” shelters that cost up to $1 million, but could have potentially saved the lives of children who died in the wreckage.

May 22, 2013 15:30

Oklahoma twister spawns political firestorm in Washington

A political storm has already broken out over the Capitol as Democrats and Republicans attempt to advance their agendas in the wake of the devastating tornado that ravaged parts of Oklahoma on Monday.

May 21, 2013 09:04

Oklahoma tornado aftermath: LIVE UPDATES

In the aftermath of a massive tornado that killed at least 24 people on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, rescue workers are racing against time to find missing people - some of them children trapped under the rubble of their schools.

May 21, 2013 03:26

9 children among 24 people confirmed dead from devastating Oklahoma tornado (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

At least 24 fatalities, including nine children, were reported after a record-breaking tornado swept through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, destroying hundreds of buildings and two schools. Original reports put the number at 51 deaths.

May 20, 2013 15:55