Region braces for another round of showers, possible thunderstorms

The region is set to be drenched in another eound of rain showers and thunderstorms Thursday and into early Friday morning.

Australia braces for floods, threat to coal and crops

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China releases 'world's highest resolution' images of Moon

China today released a set of "world's highest resolution" lunar images taken by its second moon orbiter, Chang'e-2, as it braces to launch its next mission to land a rover to explore its surface. Chi... Related Stories Abandon Cold War mentality, China tells US Sorry and goodbye, wrote father before killing sons, self Los Angeles school closed after teacher arrested for 'lewd' acts with 6-year ...

Siargao world’s 8th best surf spot; braces for more visitors

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews/23 January) — Days after news got out that the Cloud 9 surfing spot was declared by CNNGO.com as number 8 of the “World’s 50 best surf spots,” surfing organizations and the provincial government of Surigao del Norte are now bracing for more visitors to the island this year. Cloud 9, which is [...]

P.M. Bay Area Buzz: Marin braces for coming weather changes; Peninsula marijuana dispensary to close

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As Russian gas supply dwindles, European Union braces for another potential crisis

BRUSSELS - The European Union is bracing for another potential energy crisis in the dead of winter as Russian gas supplies to eight member states have suddenly dwindled.