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Taiwan rattled by more than 200 aftershocks after major earthquake

The aftershocks come weeks after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake killed at least 17 people.

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A cluster of aftershocks has struck earthquake-ravaged Hualien, in Taiwan.

Tsunami alert after volcano rocks Indonesian island

More than 11,000 people have been told to leave the area.

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Ruang volcano on the northern side of Indonesia's Sulawesi has been erupting, sparking evacuations. File image

Aussie man spends 23 hours stuck on plane amid Dubai airport flood chaos

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Reality faced by Aussies stranded in Dubai.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks southern Japan

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Authorities say Ehime and Kochi prefectures in Japan have been hit by an earthquake.

Hundreds forced to flee as volcano erupts at popular holiday island

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The eruption of Mount Ruang were triggered by recent earthquakes on the island. (file photo) (AP PHOTO)

A year’s worth of rain in just one day plunges Dubai underwater

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Flash flooding in Dubai after the city was hit with a huge downpour on Tuesday.