• South India Floods Affect Millions, Kill at Least 222

  Days of torrential rain in southern India have left vast tracts of land devastated and displaced million of people, officials said Monday as the death toll from flooding rose to 222.

• Asian Disasters Should Be 'Wake-Up Call,' Says World Vision

  The Philippines is calling for developed countries to make "deep and early cuts” of greenhouse gas emissions to stem the impact of climate change in the wake of its worst flooding in decades.

• U.N. Puts Rising Indonesia Death Toll at 1100

  The United Nations' humanitarian chief said Thursday the powerful earthquakes that struck Indonesia have killed at least 1,100 people, while a government official said at least 777 people have been found dead.

• Typhoon Ketsana Carries Deadly Rampage Over to Vietnam

  Typhoon Ketsana roared into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people as it brought flooding and winds of up to 90 mph, disaster officials reported.

• Int'l Relief Groups Respond Quickly to Philippines' 'Katrina'

  Massive flooding in the Philippines set off by a tropical storm over the weekend has left at least 140 dead and prompted quick action from Christian relief groups.