Dominican Republic rejects mining project

4th June 2013

The government of the Dominican Republic has rejected a request to mine nickel in the country, citing the negative impact on local communities. A more detailed account can be found on the BBC News Website.

Europe swamped by floods

4th June 2013

The rivers Danube, Inn, Elbe, Vltava, Saale, and Mulde have all burst their banks in recent weeks, inundating large areas of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic killing 9. A more detailed account can be found on the BBC News Website.

Tornado hits Oklahoma

21st May 2013

A tornado has hit the U.S. city of Oklahoma killing and injuring hundreds of people. More information can be found on the BBC News Website.

Earthquake in China

22nd April 2013

An earthquake has his the Sichuan Sichuan is located in the southwest of the People's Republic of China. Wikipedia province in China, more information about this story can be found on the BBC News Website.