Major floods have been taking place in the UK during the begining of 2014. South-west England has been worst hit, with many homes still flooded and part of a key railway line destroyed.The accelerating pace of extreme weather events is an acute challenge to political leaders. On November 8, 2013, a devastating typhoon struck the south-central islands in the Philippines. There were early warnings of what was to come, but over 6,000 people were killed and hundreds of thousands of homes and livelihoods destroyed.
An essay of personal and rare celebrity photographs captured during unique and surprising moments of their lives. From politicians to movie stars; from artists and painters to philosophers and world spiritual leaders, our tour of "Memory Lane" showcases a unique view of the world of celebrities crossing paths during the 20th century and beyond.
Welcome to our Memory Lane Collection. Browse through these photos to find unique moments in life and some of the most memorable places, people, and events from our world history. These images give us a look back to simpler times, when hard work and community spirit helped to forge the foundation for the society we live in and enjoy today.
The effects of climate change are already evident in Europe and the situation is set to get worse, the European Environment Agency has warned. In a recently released report, the agency says the past decade in Europe has been the warmest on record. It adds that the cost of damage caused by extreme weather events is rising, and the continent is set to become more vulnerable in the future. The findings have been published ahead of next week's UN climate conference.