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Page last updated at 10:24 GMT, Wednesday, 18 May 2011 11:24 UK

New York warns of flood risk

The authorities in New York are warning of the possibility of coastal flooding. The areas at risk include Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn because of a combination of heavy rain, high tides and an onshore wind.

Many flee as wildfires hit Canada

Wildfires fuelled by high winds have blazed through more than a third of a town in Alberta province, forcing thousands to flee.

Thousands flee before US flooding

Thousands evacuate Louisiana after flood gates were opened to relieve pressure from the swollen Mississippi River.

Colombia's worst flooding in history

Torrential rain and flash flooding have caused chaos in north-eastern Colombia.

Hay fever surges in UK heatwave

The hot weather in April has triggered a surge in the number of people suffering from hay fever.

Worshippers pray to end drought

Worshippers across Suffolk are being asked to pray for rain for farmers whose crops are affected by the dry weather.

Dry spell hinders bird breeding

The RSPB is urging gardeners to make mud in order to help birds that need it for nest-building ahead of the breeding season.

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