Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia

A volcano has erupted in Indonesia, just hours after an earthquake in Japan created a Pacific-wide tsunami.

Pacific tsunami: Eyewitnesses upload photographs

People in the areas affected by the Pacific tsunami have uploaded photographs on social networking sites.

Tsunami passes over Taiwan, Indonesia braces for impact

The Pacific tsunami has hit Taiwan causing minimal damage – it is due to hit the vulnerable Indonesia islandssoon.

Tsunami may 'totally engulf' low lying Pacific islands: Red Cross

The low lying Pacific islands may be swept over as a powerful tsunami hits the region – meanwhile Indonesia is bracing itself, as warnings indicate it will be the first area to be hit after Japan.

Major tsunami damage in North Japan after 8.9 quake (video)

A 10 metre high tsunami has struck north-eastern Japan after a massive earthquake.

New Zealand earthquake was just 'waiting to happen'

Why the Christchurch happened, why it caused so much damage – and why there are still dangers to come.

After the attention, thoughts turn to Burma's homeless

More than 80,000 remain homeless after Cycline Giri struck two weeks ago – when all eyes were on the elections.

Trains come to end of the line in Vietnam floods

1,400 rail passengers stranded as railway swept away by rain and flooding claims at least 26 lives

Pakistan: in pictures

UN holds emergency session to boost aid to flood-stricken country.

Show me the money: Clinton condemns Haiti aid delays

Clinton says Ireland needs to make good on its pledge to Haiti.

UN chief visits flood-stricken Pakistan

First cholera case confirmed as fears for disease epidemic grow.

In Pictures: Pakistan

Fresh flood warnings have been issued and aid efforts are failing to flow.

Landslide death toll more than trebles in China

Over 700 people now confirmed dead.

Concern launch Pakistan appeal

Fires continue to rage in Russia

34 dead as 240,000 fight Russia’s fires.