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Thousands flee Texas towns flooded by Harvey; petrol prices spike 01 Sep 2017 - 09:11 pm
Dickinson residents discard possessions damaged by flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey September 1, 2017 in Dickinson, Texas. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP)
Texas flood toll mounts amid chemical blast fears 31 Aug 2017 - 09:10 am
Houses are seen partially submerged in flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Harvey in Northwest Houston, Texas, U.S. August 30, 2017. Picture taken August 30, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
US shoots down missile in test off Hawaii coast 30 Aug 2017 - 03:23 pm
This US Navy file handout photo obtained August 30, 2017 shows an MH-60R Sea Hawk piloted by Cmdr. Paul D. Will (top), breaking formation during an aerial change of command ceremony above USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)on May 20, 2016 in the South China Sea.
Commercial drones face unprecedented test in Harvey's destructive wake 30 Aug 2017 - 02:16 pm
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Venezuelan democracy 'barely alive, if still alive': UN rights chief 30 Aug 2017 - 02:05 pm
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights gestures during a news conference at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland August 30, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes in Northern California 30 Aug 2017 - 11:17 am
A firefighter battles the Ponderosa Fire east of Oroville, California, U.S. August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Noah Berger TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY.
Harvey floodwaters climb as Texas rescuers scramble to find survivors 30 Aug 2017 - 10:00 am
People walk past an abandoned car after the area was inundated with flooding from Hurricane Harvey on August 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. / AFP.
The price of freedom for Colombian women trafficked to China? $25,000 29 Aug 2017 - 09:35 pm
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Washington may fail to heed Harvey climate warning, experts say 29 Aug 2017 - 08:01 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) waves next to first lady Melania Trump upon arrival prior to receiving a briefing on Tropical Storm Harvey relief efforts in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Houston races to rescue flood victims before storm's return 29 Aug 2017 - 09:48 am
A woman holds her dog as she arrives to high ground after evacuating her home due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Harvey along Tidwell Road in east Houston, Texas, U.S. August 28, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
Family of 6 presumed dead after van sinks in Harvey floods 29 Aug 2017 - 09:15 am
A woman holds a girl as her family arrives to high ground by boat due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Harvey along Tidwell Road in east Houston, Texas, U.S. August 28, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif.
30,000 expected in shelters following storm Harvey: FEMA 28 Aug 2017 - 03:01 pm
Evacuation residents from the Meyerland wait on an I-610 overpass for further help during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey August 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. AFP / Brendan Smialowski
Houston residents flee Harvey floodwaters for safety at convention center 28 Aug 2017 - 09:23 am
Evacuees are airlifted in a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter after flooding due to Hurricane Harvey inundated neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, August 27, 2017. / Reuters.
All commercial flights canceled at Houston's main airport 27 Aug 2017 - 08:47 pm
A vehicle sits half submerged in flood waters in a residential area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, U.S., August 27, 2017. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder
Harvey turns deadly, lashing Texas with torrential rain 27 Aug 2017 - 11:50 am
Hurricane Harvey toppled mobile homes, flattened buildings and sent boats floating into deserted streets © AFP / Daniel KRAMER.
Trump asked attorney general about dropping Arpaio case: report 27 Aug 2017 - 08:54 am
Controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio (R) -- who endorsed Donald Trump during his presidential campaign last year -- earned a pardon on Friday (AFP Photo/SCOTT OLSON).
In Harvey's wake: Smashed homes, businesses and heavy rain 26 Aug 2017 - 09:24 pm
A lies abandoned after heavy damage when Hurricane Harvey hit Rockport, Texas on August 26, 2017. Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast late Friday, unleashing torrents of rain and packing powerful winds, the first major storm to hit the US mainla
Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas coastline 26 Aug 2017 - 10:26 am
Traffic lights lie on a street after being knocked down, as Hurricane Harvey approaches in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY.