St Vincent shipping bananas to UK and Caribbean, three years after Hurricane Tomas

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:16:00 +0100caribbean360 (en)

Exports to the regional market saw a low of 6,190 boxes, generating EC$94,000, in April, and a high of 10,000 boxes, in February, earning EC$158,000.

October's Extreme Weather: U.S. Recap

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:38:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

October ended up with one of the stronger storms in a few years raking through parts of western and northern Europe, a parade of tropical cyclones carving through the western Pacific and destructive wildfires in southeast Australia capitalizing off one of the driest years on record, there.

Philippines: Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:15:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Country: Philippines The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October. This aid will provide shelter, water and sanitation and primary health care – all....

EU provides €2.5 million in humanitarian aid to help earthquake victims in the Philippines

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:43:00 +0100neurope (en)

Author(s): Elena Ralli eu_provides_eu2.5_million_in_humanitarian_aid_to_help_earthquake_victims_in_the_philippines.jpg The European Commission will provide €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help the victims of the earthquake that took place in the Philippines on 15 October.

Slachtoffers aardbeving Filippijnen krijgen humanitaire hulp van EU (en)

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:03:00 +0100europa-nu (en)

European Commission. Press release. Brussels, 31 October 2013. Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU. The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:48:00 +0100dg-comm-en (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 October 2013 The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:40:00 +0100dg-comm-fr (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 October 2013 The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:29:00 +0100dg-comm-de (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 October 2013 The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:11:00 +0100europa-pressReleases (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 October 2013 The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Victims of earthquake in the Philippines to receive humanitarian assistance from the EU

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:10:00 +0100echo (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 October 2013 The European Commission is allocating €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the worst-affected victims of the earthquake that shook the Philippines on 15 October.

Tree could fall through Mangilao family's home

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:16:00 +0100kuam (en)

It may be Halloween - one of the scariest evenings of the year - but for a family in Mangilao for the last several weeks every night has been terrifying.

Natural and human-made calamities rushed down in central region

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 04:21:00 +0100vietnamnet-en (en)

VietNamNet Bridge – The central region has suffered from 11 typhoons and floods so far this year. It has also incurred the human-made floods when hydropower plants discharge water. Tens of thousands of families lead a destitute life. Nari, the 11th typhoon unroofed tens of thousands of houses, broke....

Superstorm Sandy one year on: East Coast communities unite for vigils

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:54:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Residents in New Jersey and New York marked the anniversary on Tuesday night with candlelight vigils attended by many hard-hit families, some of whom are still rebuilding after losing their homes and businesses.

Phailin's effect: Flooded Podampeta stares at despair

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:34:00 +0100timesofindia (en)

Potamma is busy nursing her eight-year-old son's broken limbs and rebuilding a new hut for her family.

Hurricane Sandy one year on stories from Guardian readers

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:20:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Residents in Union Beach, NJ look up at the word 'Hope' in lights during a ceremony marking Hurricane Sandy's one year anniversary. Photo: Justin Lane ...

Google donates 17,000 Nexus 7 tablets to Hurricane Sandy victims in New York

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:14:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Google has donated 17,000 Nexus 7 tablets to assist New York communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. The tablets, which have a retail value of over $2.7 million, will be used in libraries, senior centers, and small businesses. "For many of our state’s residents who are still building....

Waiting for the Next Superstorm

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:46:00 +0100ipsnews (en)

One year ago, Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Northeast United States, causing an estimated 68 billion dollars in damage and paralysing the world’s financial nerve centre. But days before, in the Caribbean, the same storm ran roughshod over Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and other countries, causing widespread....

UN urges Americans not to forget Hurricane Sandy's Caribbean victims

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:41:00 +0100caribbean360 (en)

Americans have been marking the occasions with various ceremonies along the northeast section of the country, particularly in New York, where the devastating storm caused over US$18 billion worth of damage.

NATO practices operations on a large scale

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:52:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

NATO wants to hold more military exercises after the end of the ISAF mission. The upcoming exercise is the biggest in seven years and takes place at the eastern border of the alliance's territory.

Live! Maha says no to chhath puja at Juhu beach; HC to decide

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:29:00 +0100rediff (en)

18:38 Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that it had refused permission to a cultural organisation to use Juhu beach here for organising "chhath" celebrations on November 8 on the ground of serious violations committed earlier. A statement to this effect was made by G W....

Drinking water scarcity in Ganjam district

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:40:00 +0100Hindu (en)

People in Odisha’s cyclone and flood ravaged Ganjam district are reeling under severe water scarcity due to disruption of water supply in both rural and urban areas, including Berhampur. ...

Drinking water scarcity in Ganjam district

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:31:00 +0100thehindu (en)

People in Odisha’s cyclone and flood ravaged Ganjam district are reeling under severe water scarcity due to disruption of water supply in both rural and urban areas, including Berhampur. ...

Google donates 17,000 Nexus 7 tablets to help New Yorkers still affected by Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:04:00 +0100engadget (en)

A year has passed since Hurricane Sandy came ashore, but the northeastern US is still feeling its impact through closed facilities and lost jobs. Google hopes to tackle some of those longer-term challenges by donating 17,000 Nexus 7 tablets to the New York State Community Action Association. The ...

Full Episode: World News 10/29: Survivors of Hurricane Sandy One Year Later

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:28:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Also, NICU babies being carried to safety by doctors and nurses during Hurricane Sandy.

Remembering superstorm Sandy

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:03:00 +0100timesofmalta (en)

Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities planned to light up the coast with flashlights to mark superstorm Sandy’s one-year anni­versary yesterday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the East Coast and left 159 people dead. Many shore residents in storm-hit states, including New....

Public Housing Residents Relying on Agency Still Recovering From Storm

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:02:00 +0100nytimes (en)

A year after Hurricane Sandy, many residents are dependent on the New York City Housing Authority for repairs and have criticized the agency for delays amid signs that the authority itself was inundated.

US trio charged with fraud

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 02:58:00 +0100thenews-pk (en)

NEW YORK CITY: Three Americans have been charged with defrauding more than $68,000 in Hurricane Sandy relief funds as the United States on Tuesday mar

Marking one year since Hurricane Sandy, UN officials urge focus on Caribbean

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:49:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN News Service Country: Cuba, Haiti, United States of America 29 October 2013 – On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims.

One year after Sandy, 9 devastating facts

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:26:00 +0100usaToday (en)

One year ago today, Hurricane Sandy made its calamitous landfall in New Jersey. The "Superstorm" impacted more than a dozen states, taking lives, destroying homes and racking up an enormous clean-up bill. Here's a look at some of the most devastating facts about the storm: Cost: Superstorm Sandy caused $65 billion in damage in the U.

Conn. announces storm fund on Sandy anniversary

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:57:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Connecticut is creating a new, low-interest revolving loan fund to help homeowners and businesses along the shoreline elevate and flood-proof their structures, part of an effort to better prepare for severe weather and help homeowners facing massive flood insurance premium increases if they don't elevate their properties.

Lights! Scaffolding! Action! Capital landmarks are under repair

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:25:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

WASHINGTON -- There is something new and different about the capital’s skyline. Wrapped in 500 tons of steel framework that lights up at night, the modern design of a familiar landmark is being widely admired by Washington locals and visitors alike. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse, hurry. In a few months it will disappear.

The Wreckage of Hurricane Sandy One Year Later

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:14:00 +0100irishsun (en)

When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast a year ago, it swept away homes and left neighborhoods in ruin. It destroyed roads and flooded subways tunnels. It sank boats and damaged cars. It drenched paintings and shuttered museums. It left millions without power, disrupting hospitals and schools.

A year after Sandy, mold a lingering problem for buildings, health

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:00:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

One year after Superstorm Sandy, the smell hasn't gone away. Hundreds — possibly thousands — of structures sit in limbo, musty with the stench of mold growing behind padlocked doors."People are still in limbo," said Tom Peter, the owner of Insurance Restoration Specialists in New Jersey.

A year after Sandy, mold a lingering problem for buildings, health

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:23:00 +0100msnbc (en)

One year after Superstorm Sandy, the smell hasn't gone away. Hundreds — possibly thousands — of structures sit in limbo, musty with the stench of mold growing behind padlocked doors."People are still in limbo," said Tom Peter, the owner of Insurance Restoration Specialists in New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy one year on Its like a new chance in life

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:12:00 +0100irishsun (en)

"I remember the water coming from the ocean," says Anna Maglione-Buono. "And the thing I remember most is that I was very guilty that the kids were in the house with us. I was not scared for me and my husband. I was more scared for the children." A year ago, as hurricane Sandy approached America’s....

A year after Sandy, storm-hit areas plan to light up shore

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:47:00 +0100trust (en)

(Corrects paragraph 12 to show two storms, not one, reached hurricane strength) By Hilary Russ and Curtis Skinner. NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering....

Hurricane Sandy One Year Later

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:30:00 +0100brookings (en)

One year ago, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, causing massive damage and loss of life there and in surrounding states. It was the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, after Katrina in 2005. On this 1 yr anniv, Sandy has helped communities & nation shift to greater resilience, per @rpuentes http://t.

Marking one year since Hurricane Sandy, UN officials urge focus on Caribbean

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:50:00 +0100un-org (en)

On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims.

Marking one year since Hurricane Sandy, UN officials urge focus on Caribbean

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:37:00 +0100un-org-presidency (en)

On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims.

Storm bashes western Europe

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:29:00 +0100nationnews (en)

LONDON (AP) A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe yesterday, felling trees, flooding lowlands and snarling traffic in the air, at sea and on land. At least 13 people were reported killed . It was one of the worst storms to hit the region in years.

Hurricane Sandy: residents describe 'horrific rollercoaster' of past 12 months – video

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:26:00 +0100guardian (en)

One year after Hurricane Sandy hit the north-east US, The Guardian's Adam Gabbatt re-visits Staten Island, New York, one of the areas hardest hit by the storm. 'This year has been a horrific rollercoaster,' South Beach resident Anna Maglione-Buono told him Adam Gabbatt

St Jude storm hits Russia after devastating parts of Europe

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:16:00 +0100rt (en)

The deadly St Jude storm is making its way across north-western Russia, toppling roofs, uprooting trees, leaving tens of thousands residents without electricity and putting the historic city of St Petersburg under threat of flooding. As the powerful Atlantic storm reached Russia’s northern capital....

UNDP remembers Sandy victims in the US and the Caribbean

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:57:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, UN officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm's less documented Caribbean victims. Commemoration ceremonies were taking place around the northeast USA on Tuesday, 29 October, 2013, particularly in New York,....

Hurricane Sandy one year on: 'a horrific roller coaster' – video

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:54:00 +0100guardian (en)

One year after Hurricane Sandy hit the north-east US, The Guardian's Adam Gabbatt re-visits Staten Island, New York, one of the areas hardest hit by the storm. 'This year has been a horrific rollercoaster,' South Beach resident Anna Maglione-Buono told him Adam Gabbatt

A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues in storm-hit towns

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:39:00 +0100trust (en)

(Updates with quotes from New Jersey governor, storm survivors) By Dave Warner. SEASIDE PARK, N.J., Oct 29 (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy inundated the East Coast with record flooding that left 159 people dead, residents of the hard-hit New Jersey shore still have a ways to go in rebuilding damaged communities.

Statement by the President on the One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:09:00 +0100Whitehouse (en)

One year ago, Hurricane Sandy’s landfall devastated communities up and down the East Coast a tragedy that demanded massive rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. Today, we remember our fellow Americans who lost their lives to that storm, and we comfort the families who grieve them still.

Market Extra Hurricane season eerily quiet a year after Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0100irishsun (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- One year after Hurricane Sandy, the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, this year's season may be best remembered by what hasn't ...

A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues in storm-hit towns

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:57:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

SEASIDE PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy inundated the East Coast with record flooding that left 159 people dead, residents of the hard-hit New Jersey shore still have a ways to go in rebuilding damaged communities.

Storm wrecks havoc in southern Britain, leaving four dead

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:54:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

• Heathrow airport confirmed 130 flights were cancelled. Railway companies significantly reduced services. LONDON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Death toll has risen to four as storm swept the southern parts of Britain on Monday, cutting power supplies and disrupting traffic.

A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues in storm-hit towns

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:39:00 +0100reuters (en)

SEASIDE PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy inundated the East Coast with record flooding that left 159 people dead, residents of the hard-hit New Jersey shore still have a ways to go in rebuilding damaged communities.

A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues in storm-hit towns

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:39:00 +0100reuters (en)

SEASIDE PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy inundated the East Coast with record flooding that left 159 people dead, residents of the hard-hit New Jersey shore still have a ways to go in rebuilding damaged communities.

Ellis Island reopens for the first time since Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:37:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The island that ushered millions of immigrants into the United States has reopened to visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.

One year after Sandy: victims still 'living in hell'

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:53:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's one-year anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the east coast and left 159 people dead.

Storm moves on from Britain to batter Europe

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:15:00 +0100breakingnews-ie (en)

The savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts that hit Britain also struck western Europe, causing at least 15 deaths.

Obama: We're recovering from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:03:00 +0100usaToday (en)

A year ago Tuesday, the 2012 presidential election was interrupted by a noisy visitor to the East Coast: Hurricane Sandy. "Today, we remember our fellow Americans who lost their lives to that storm, and we comfort the families who grieve them still," President Obama said in a written statement.

What to watch for when buying a hurricane-damaged home

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:02:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

With houses hit by Sandy popping up on the market, buyers need to be well-versed in the havoc water damage can wreak

Hurricane Sandy Animations Could Improve Flood Forecasts

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:33:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

Soon after superstorm Sandy struck New York and New Jersey a year ago today, the public became aware that a half-dozen U.S. weather models had incorrectly predicted that the storm coming up the coast would veer northeast out to sea. Only the so-called European model predicted that Sandy would “turn....

Coney Island residents still feel forgotten one year after Superstorm Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:31:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

While many of the neighborhood's tourist attractions have been re-opened, others in the community are still struggling

Proposal would protect post-disaster volunteers

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:26:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

TRENTON When a storm like Sandy strikes, money to rebuild is important, but so is manpower, says Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald. One year after the hurricane's landfall, New Jersey can prepare to better meet its needs in future storms by passing a bill that would shield architects and....

A year after Sandy, storm-hit areas plan to light up shore

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:37:00 +0100trust (en)

By Hilary Russ and Curtis Skinner. NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's one-year anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the east coast and left 159 people dead.

A year after Sandy, storm-hit areas plan to light up shore

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:36:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's one-year anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the east coast and left 159 people dead.

A year after Sandy, storm-hit areas plan to light up shore

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:36:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's one-year anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the east coast and left 159 people dead.

The Learning Network Blog: 6 Q’s About the News | Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:31:00 +0100nytimes (en)

6 Q’s About the News. MICHAEL GONCHAR Read the article and answer the news questions below. The Times documentary “Coming Back: A Year of Recovery” offers a video portrait of four neighborhoods struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. WHAT are some ways that Hurricane Sandy affected the....

A year after Sandy, storm-hit areas plan to light up shore

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:27:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Residents of a dozen New Jersey shore cities plan to light up the coast with flashlights to mark Superstorm Sandy's one-year anniversary on Tuesday, while recovering from the hurricane that ravaged the east coast and left 159 people dead.

'Where is all the money?': Pace of aid effort frustrates Sandy survivors

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:49:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

NEW YORK -- Billions in government aid have been pledged in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. But many New Jersey and New York homeowners struggling to rebuild are asking: Where is the money?The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided more than $1.

Ellis Island reopens for the first time since Hurricane Sandy forced the museum to close one year ago

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:27:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

The island that ushered millions of immigrants into the United States has reopened to visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.

'Where is all the money?': Pace of aid effort frustrates Sandy survivors

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:15:00 +0100msnbc (en)

NEW YORK -- Billions in government aid have been pledged in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. But many New Jersey and New York homeowners struggling to rebuild are asking: Where is the money?The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided more than $1.

Over 50,000 households face blackout as St. Jude's storm hits Estonia

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:16:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

The St. Jude's storm is battering Estonia, disrupting power supplies to more than 50,000 households and causing problems at power substations across the Baltic country, the Postimees Estonian-language online newspaper reported.

Ellis Island reopens for the first time since Hurricane Sandy forced the museum to close one year ago

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:52:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The island that ushered millions of immigrants into the United States has reopened to visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.

Telltale signs of flood cars

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:11:00 +0100abclocal (en)

More than 20 thousand cars that were underwater during Superstorm Sandy and were destined for the junkyard wound up back on the road. These cars were sold to unsuspecting buyers who didn't know what to look for and how to spot a flood car.

Seven lucky New Yorkers give birth to 'Sandy Saves,' another six expecting after NYU Fertility Center saves embryos during Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:58:00 +0100dailymail (en)

James Grifio of NYU Fertility Center in Manhattan saved all the clinic's embryos during Hurricane Sandy. Seven babies were born and six women are expecting.

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:24:00 +0100voanews (en)

October 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy slammed into coastal areas of the northeastern U.S., leaving thousands homeless and causing more than $65 billion in damage. Rebuilding efforts continue today. Experts suggest what might be done to minimize cost of future extreme weather events due to climate change.

Deadly violent storms move across Europe

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:05:00 +0100RTERadio (en)

Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys.

Hurricane Sandy’s Impact Still Reeling After One Year

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:57:00 +0100irishsun (en)

NEW YORK -- It’s been one year since Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area. Reconstruction is ongoing, but for many life is still very fragile. Patricia Dresch is a woman of faith. Her church loaned her one of their parish houses to live in this past year. Friends and neighbors provided food and clothing.

Storm hits home for forecaster Fish

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:39:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

. Daily Times Monitor The weather forecaster who famously failed to forecast one of Britain’s worst storms in living memory joked that people would say it served him right that Monday’s wind blew down a tree in his garden. Michael Fish – who told television viewers there was not a hurricane on the....

UNDP Remembers Sandy Victims

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:26:00 +0100un-az (en)

29 Oct 2013 On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, UN officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims. Commemoration ceremonies will take place around the northeast USA today, particularly in New York, where....

Arkansas deploys first statewide SmartPrepare system

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:44:00 +0100homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

10/28/13 Preparedness Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Framingham, Massachusetts-based Rave Mobile Safety , developer of software for campus and public safety, has announced the first statewide deployment of SmartPrepare in Arkansas.

Hurricane Sandy’s Impact: Still Reeling After One Year

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:18:00 +0100voanews (en)

It’s been one year since Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area. Reconstruction is ongoing, but for many life is still very fragile. Patricia Dresch is a woman of faith. Her church loaned her one of their parish houses to live in this past year. Friends and neighbors provided food and clothing.

Hurricane Sandy Relief Earns Mixed Reports from Business Owners

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:48:00 +0100irishsun (en)

It's been one year since Hurricane Sandy landed on the East Coast--enough time, one would think, to assess the damage wrought by the storm and get relief funds into the hands of business owners. Not so. Entrepreneurs in states affected by the storm have mixed experiences accessing grants and emergency loans.

A Year of Recovery

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:31:00 +0100time (en)

Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 with disastrous consequences. One year later, life in some of the hardest hit areas is nearly back to normal

Raymond Now a Tropical Storm

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:14:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Raymond strengthened back into a hurricane for a second time on Sunday, at one point boasting 105 mph winds. But since then Raymond has weakened significantly. As the storm moves over cooler water and experiences stronger wind shear, the weakening process will continue through midweek.

Number of victims of St. Jude storm in Europe rises to 13

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:05:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

At least thirteen people were killed in St. Jude storm that hit North Europe on Monday. Five people died in the UK, six in Germany, one in Denmark and in Netherlands. More than half of them were killed because of the falling trees.

Bridge to Kwun Tong 'preferred option' in East Kowloon monorail plans

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:02:00 +0100scmp (en)

The city would be better off building a bridge between the old Kai Tak airport runway and Kwun Tong for its planned monorail system rather than making use of an existing taxiway that would take passengers via Kowloon Bay before heading to Kwun Tong.

The Learning Network Blog: Weekly News Quiz | Oct. 22-28, 2013

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:55:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Answer the 10 questions below to see what you know about the people and events making news this week.

Army Engineers Complete, Continue Sandy-related Projects

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:25:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

In the 12 months since Hurricane Sandy struck the northeastern United States, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed repairs on 30 Sandy-damaged navigation channels and structures, completed restoration of the six most urgent and compelling engineered beach projects along the coast, and is....

Eight dead as storm batters Europe

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:08:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

AT LEAST eight people died and more than 300,000 homes were left without power as a fierce storm swept across Europe.

'Serves him right!' Michael Fish guesses public reaction to storm damage to his garden

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:58:00 +0100express (en)

THE weatherman responsible for one of the most famous meteorological gaffes in history has become a victim of the latest storm to batter Britain.

Video: Railway chaos in Yorkshire after super-storm

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:33:00 +0100YorkshirePost (en)

COMMUNITIES IN Yorkshire may have avoided the direct impact of one of the most ferocious British storms in recent memory – but the county’s transport network was still caught up in the fall-out from Sunday night’s hurricane-force conditions. Rail services on the East Coast Main Line between Leeds....

Speeches: Remarks at a Reception in Commemoration of the 180th Anniversary of Thai-U.S. Relations

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:24:00 +0100state-gov (en)

Remarks at a Reception in Commemoration of the 180th Anniversary of Thai-U.S. Relations Remarks Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary , Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs National Archives Washington, DC October 25, 2013 7:00 p.m. It’s a distinct pleasure to be here today. Thank you Ambassador Vijavat for your gracious remarks.

Ellis Island to open again a year after Hurricane Sandy threatened to erase its rich history

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:12:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

Ellis Island is to open to the public again a year after being struck by Hurricane Sandy. The 27.5 acre island was left without power for months after the hurricane flooded its boilers and electrical systems, threatening to wash out its rich history of American immigration.

Hurricane Sandy one year on: What have we learned? | Heraldo Muñoz

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:29:00 +0100un-az (en)

This week marks Hurricane Sandy's first anniversary. Most media attention will understandably focus on the destruction and suffering caused when Sandy struck the United States on October 29 last year, killing more than 110 people and causing more than $50 billion in damages.

Ellis Island to open again a year after Hurricane Sandy threatened to erase its rich history

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:28:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Ellis Island is to open to the public again a year after being struck by Hurricane Sandy. The 27.5 acre island was left without power for months after the hurricane flooded its boilers and electrical systems, threatening to wash out its rich history of American immigration.

Weather lessons from Superstorm Sandy

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:18:00 +0100usaToday (en)

It's the most infamous left turn in weather history. One year ago this weekend, as Hurricane Sandy roared up the East Coast, it was about to make its unprecedented turn to the west, heading for its ferocious and tragic landfall in New Jersey as a "Superstorm" on Oct. 29, 2012.

Hurricanes on holiday: What happened to the storms?

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:18:00 +0100usaToday (en)

What happened to the hurricane season? The predictions back in the spring were quite ominous, with all of them calling for an above-average number of hurricanes: The forecasting team from Colorado State University predicted nine hurricanes would develop, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric....

Seven lucky New Yorkers give birth to 'Sandy Saves,' another six expecting after NYU Fertility Center saves embryos during Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:42:00 +0100dailymail (en)

James Grifio of NYU Fertility Center in Manhattan saved all the clinic's embryos during Hurricane Sandy. Seven babies were born and six women are expecting.

Four people are killed as hurricane force winds batter parts of Britain new > Commuters are facing severe travel disruption after the worst storm in years lashed the UK.

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:25:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

A man and a women died in west London after a falling tree caused a gas explosion and house collapse. Elsewhere a man in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on the Peugeot 307 car he was driving in Lower High Street, Watford, at around 6.50am, Hertfordshire Police said.

St. Jude Day Storms: Hurricane-Force...

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

LONDON -- A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported. Weather forecasters say it's one of the worst storms to hit Britain in years.

Superstorm Sandy then and now Stunning photos show devastation and rebirth one year after largest-ever Atlantic hurricane

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:54:00 +0100irishsun (en)

NEW YORK -- For the victims of Hurricane Sandy, there is but one question. It's not about staying or leaving, rebuilding or repairing. Those questions have long since been settled in the minds of the millions of people affected by the worst storm in New York's recorded history. No.

St. Jude Day Storms: Hurricane-Force Winds Batter Britain, UK

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:28:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

LONDON -- A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported. Weather forecasters say it's one of the worst storms to hit Britain in years.

4 dead as hurricane-force winds, rain batter Britain, causing flooding, travel delays

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:22:00 +0100foxnews (en)

A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported.

Hurricane-force gusts batter UK, France, the Dutch

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:17:00 +0100abclocal (en)

A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported.

Did he see it coming this time? Forecaster Michael Fish reveals a tree has fallen down in his garden

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:36:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

Today he joked that many people would believe the damage to his garden 'serves him right' for his incorrect prediction 26 years ago.

The Next Superstorm Sandy: Five Areas Most at Risk

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:26:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

There are five vulnerable areas of the county that could experience the next Sandy, one of the nation's foremost hurricane experts told the annual meeting of the National Weather Association in Charleston, S.C. last week. Bill Read – whose meteorology career has spanned five decades, beginning in the early 1970s serving in U.

St. Jude Day Storms: Hurricane-Force...

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:26:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

LONDON -- A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported. Weather forecasters say it's one of the worst storms to hit Britain in years.

Storm 2013 Teenage girl dies from a falling tree as hurricane force winds batter parts of Britain

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:14:00 +0100irishsun (en)

The weather forecaster who famously failed to forecast one of Britain's worst storms in living memory joked that people would say it served him right that today's wind blew down a tree in his ...

Hurricane-force gusts batter UK, France, the Dutch

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:04:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported.

Britain battered by wind storm that has left 4 dead

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:58:00 +0100CBC (en)

A major storm with hurricane-force winds is lashing southern Britain, causing flooding and travel delays including the cancellation of roughly 130 flights at London's Heathrow Airport.

UK weather: Tree falls into Michael Fish's garden after hurricane-strength winds lash Britain

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:56:00 +0100sundaymirror (en)

Notorious weatherman Michael Fish has had a tree fall into his garden in today's storm

Two people are killed as hurricane force winds batter parts of Britain new > Commuters are facing severe travel disruption after the worst storm in years lashed the UK.

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:51:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

A man in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on the Peugeot 307 car he was driving in Lower High Street, Watford, at around 6.50am, Hertfordshire Police said. Officers closed the road to deal with the incident but the man, from Harrow in north west London, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hurricane-Force Gusts Batter UK, France, the Dutch

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:46:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France and the Netherlands; travel delays reported

Hurricane-force gusts batter UK, France, the Dutch

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:42:00 +0100AP (en)

LONDON (AP) — A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported. Weather forecasters say it's one of the worst storms to hit Britain in years.

UK weather: Tree falls into Michael Fish's garden after hurricane-strength winds lash Britain

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:28:00 +0100themirror (en)

Notorious weatherman Michael Fish has had a tree fall into his garden in today's storm

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:24:00 +0100nzherald (en)

LONDON (AP) A major storm with hurricane-force gusts is lashing southern Britain, parts of France and Netherlands, causing flooding and travel delays, including the cancellation of roughly 130 flights at London's Heathrow Airport.Express...

Did he see it coming this time? Forecaster Michael Fish reveals a tree has fallen down in his garden

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:21:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Today he joked that many people would believe the damage to his garden 'serves him right' for his incorrect prediction 26 years ago.

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:00:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

A major storm with hurricane-force gusts is lashing southern Britain, parts of France and Netherlands, causing flooding and travel delays, including the cancellation of roughly 130 flights at London's Heathrow Airport.

Storm 2013: Two people are killed as hurricane force winds batter parts of Britain new A teenage girl and a man in his 50s have been killed by falling trees as the worst storm in years lashed the UK today.

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:50:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

A man in his 50s was killed when a tree fell on the Peugeot 307 car he was driving in Lower High Street, Watford, at around 6.50am, Hertfordshire Police said. Officers closed the road to deal with the incident but the man, from Harrow in north west London, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:49:00 +0100AP (en)

LONDON (AP) — A major storm with hurricane-force gusts is lashing southern Britain, parts of France and Netherlands, causing flooding and travel delays, including the cancellation of roughly 130 flights at London's Heathrow Airport. Express train services between central London and Gatwick and....

Hurricane-Force Gusts Batter Britain, France

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:46:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, France and the Netherlands; travel delays reported

Storm hits home for forecaster Fish new The weather forecaster who famously failed to forecast one of Britain's worst storms in living memory joked that people would say it served him right that today's wind blew down a tree in his garden.

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:20:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

28 October 2013 The weather forecaster who famously failed to forecast one of Britain 's worst storms in living memory joked that people would say it served him right that today's wind blew down a tree in his garden. Michael Fish - who told television viewers there was not a hurricane on the way....

Storm 2013: Teenage girl dies from a falling tree as hurricane force winds batter parts of Britain new A teenage girl has died after a tree fell on her static home and a boy swept out to sea is feared dead as the worst storm in years lashed the UK.

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:50:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Police said. Kent Meanwhile, a 14-year-old boy feared dead after being swept into the sea in rough weather has been named by sources as Dylan Alkins. Thousands of homes are without power and commuters are facing severe travel disruption today as hurricane force winds battered parts of Winds of....

Vietnam’s rice productivity may reduce 10% on climate change

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:17:00 +0100vietnamnet-en (en)

VietNamNet Bridge – Cultivation is believed to incur heavy damages from the climate change. The total cultivation output may decrease by 1-5 percent per annum, while the main crop yields, including rice, may decrease by 10 percent. It is estimated that 90 percent of Vietnamese population would suffer from the climate change.

Happy birthday, Sandy babies! Storm's littlest survivors turn 1

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 09:10:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

NEW YORK – It was one of the city's most memorable scenes from Superstorm Sandy: Nurses at a major medical center whisking newborns down several flights of stairs to safety after the hospital lost power amid punishing winds, rain and rising floodwaters.As the storm whipped the city late last Oct.

Happy birthday, Sandy babies! Storm's littlest survivors turn 1

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:36:00 +0100msnbc (en)

NEW YORK – It was one of the city's most memorable scenes from Superstorm Sandy: Nurses at a major medical center whisking newborns down several flights of stairs to safety after the hospital lost power amid punishing winds, rain and rising floodwaters.As the storm whipped the city late last Oct.

UK Weather: Rush hour chaos expected in hardest hit areas as Britain wakes up to storm damage

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:52:00 +0100sundaymirror (en)

Felled trees, telephone and electricity poles have blocked roads across southern England and into the Midlands - while flights have been cancelled

UK Weather: Rush hour chaos expected in hardest hit areas as Britain wakes up to storm damage

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:46:00 +0100themirror (en)

Felled trees, telephone and electricity poles have blocked roads across southern England and into the Midlands - while flights have been cancelled

Forensic firms move into new business lines

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:08:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

After Hurricane Katrina, several forensic engineering firms popped up in the New Orleans area to serve an insurance industry overwhelmed with thousands of damage claims. Since the storm, the companies that remain in New Orleans have had to find new sources to grow their businesses.

Op-Ed Contributor: Shelter From the Storms

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:52:00 +0100nytimes (en)

More than seven years later, as Hurricane Sandy hit New York City, Bellevue Hospital’s basement filled with millions of gallons of floodwater from the East River. The physician heading the intensive care unit was told that most backup power was likely to fail. She would have six power outlets.

AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EDT

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:33:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Republicans ready to question Sebelius about troubled rollout of Obama's health care law

One year later, how storm turned deadly

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:28:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Hurricane Sandy didn’t seem like much to worry about as it weakened and turned to the Northeast. But then it grew and grew. Here’s why.

Superstorm Sandy one year later: Vigils for the dead, celebrations of recovery

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:07:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

The people and communities that suffered when Superstorm Sandy collided with the eastern seaboard almost a year ago will be remembered in public events marking the anniversary of the storm’s landfall.The post-tropical cyclone, which made landfall in New Jersey with hurricane-force winds on Oct.

A year after Superstorm Sandy, numerous pets lost, abandoned remain unclaimed

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:07:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

Hundreds of pets lost or abandoned after Superstorm Sandy made landfall a year ago are living as strays or sitting in narrow kennels and cages at shelters across the country, waiting to be found or adopted, pet rescue volunteers say.

Superstorm Sandy one year later: Vigils for the dead, celebrations of recovery

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:25:00 +0100msnbc (en)

The people and communities that suffered when Superstorm Sandy collided with the eastern seaboard almost a year ago will be remembered in public events marking the anniversary of the storm’s landfall.The post-tropical cyclone, which made landfall in New Jersey with hurricane-force winds on Oct.

A year after Superstorm Sandy, numerous pets lost, abandoned remain unclaimed

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:25:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Hundreds of pets lost or abandoned after Superstorm Sandy made landfall a year ago are living as strays or sitting in narrow kennels and cages at shelters across the country, waiting to be found or adopted, pet rescue volunteers say.

AP News in Brief at 8:58 p.m. EDT

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:24:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Republicans ready to question Sebelius about troubled rollout of Obama's health care law

UK Weather: Airports warn of storm disruption with around 60 cancellations at Heathrow

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:37:00 +0100sundaymirror (en)

Heathrow announced that 20% of flights between 6am and 11am will not go ahead as planned as hurricane force winds are predicted first thing

Storm brings chaos and warnings ‘to be prepared’

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:42:00 +0100YorkshirePost (en)

Yorkshire is braced for the worst storm for more than five years which has already caused damage and warnings of significant transport disruption as it moves across England and Wales tonight and into Monday. Emergency services are on standby while transport restrictions have been put in place as the....

Fascinating map that tracks the development of America's homes

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:32:00 +0100dailymail (en)

In his map, A History of Residential Contruction in the USA, scientist Seth Kadish has tracked the building of houses around the country from pre-1930s to now.

How Sandy Went From 'Boring' to Killer Superstorm

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:00:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The making of a superstorm: Merger where Sandy traded strong winds for giant size was key

12 strange weather features of Superstorm Sandy

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:27:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Superstorm Sandy set several records and was unusual in even more ways. Here are 12 strange weather features of Sandy:

12 Strange Weather Features of Superstorm Sandy

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 18:28:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

From record-setting size to being cockeyed: 12 weird weather features of Superstorm Sandy

Is Rebuilding Storm-Struck Coastlines Worth The Cost?

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 18:16:00 +0100npr (en)

Since Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast a year ago, the federal government has spent millions to repair the devastation. But with a changing climate, more storms — and more damage — are likely on the way. A geologist argues it's time to rethink the strategy, but Long Beach locals are thankful for the rebuilding efforts.

The 10 Worst Storms in British History

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:33:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Tonight the UK could see its worst storm in decades. So how will it compare with the great storms of the past?

How Sandy Went From 'Boring' to Killer Superstorm

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:28:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The making of a superstorm: Merger where Sandy traded strong winds for giant size was key

The 10 Worst Storms in British History

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:02:00 +0100ibtimes-uk (en)

Tonight the UK could see its worst storm in decades. So how will it compare with the great storms of the past?

UK storm: Michael Fish forecasts St Jude hurricane WON'T be as devastating as 1987 Great Storm

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:33:00 +0100sundaymirror (en)

The legendary former BBC forecaster would say that after he spectacularly dismissed the devastating gales 26 years ago as nothing to worry about

UK storm: Michael Fish forecasts St Jude hurricane WON'T be as devastating as 1987 Great Storm

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:14:00 +0100themirror (en)

The legendary former BBC forecaster would say that after he spectacularly dismissed the devastating gales 26 years ago as nothing to worry about

St Jude's Storm with 90mph winds and heavy rain WILL hit Britain tonight wreaking havoc across country as coastguard launch desperate hunt for photographer washed off sea wall in high seas

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:35:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

A vast area of low pressure is forming over the Atlantic Ocean and 'Storm St Jude' - named after the patron saint of lost causes - is expected to hit the South-West coast at around midnight before causing havoc across the South.

St Jude's Storm with 90mph winds and heavy rain WILL hit Britain tonight wreaking havoc across country as coastguard launch desperate hunt for photographer washed off sea wall in high seas

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:46:00 +0100dailymail (en)

A vast area of low pressure is forming over the Atlantic Ocean and 'Storm St Jude' - named after the patron saint of lost causes - is expected to hit the South-West coast at around midnight before causing havoc across the South.

Weather: Storm Alerts As UK Set For 'Hurricane'

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:45:00 +0100ananova (en)

Forecasters are increasingly confident a storm packing hurricane-speed gusts of more than 80mph will hit Britain. Severe weather alerts are in place for England and Wales, with an amber warning, meaning "be prepared", in place for southern counties. The storm, which is moving across the Atlantic....

Sandy relief funds locked in limbo

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:19:00 +0100irishsun (en)

ATLANTIC CITY - One year after the hurricane wrapped in a cold front devastated the Jersey coast, much of the money donated in Sandy's name and then funneled to local Long Term Recovery Groups remains unspent. "As far as helping people directly with those funds, we haven't done a lot of that yet,"....

Battered by rains

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:12:00 +0100nationnews (en)

Districts were flooded and trees uprooted yesterday as a weather system created hostile conditions across the island. The heavy rains and high winds, brought on by a low level trough system moving across Barbados and the Windward Islands, were expected to prevail through the weekend.

Brace yourself: 90mph winds will hit the British coast at midnight tonight wreaking havoc across the country

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:45:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

A vast area of low pressure is forming over the Atlantic Ocean and 'Storm St Jude' - named after the patron saint of lost causes - is expected to hit the South-West coast at around midnight before causing havoc across the South.

Brace yourself: 90mph winds will hit the British coast at midnight tonight

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 23:40:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A vast area of low pressure is forming over the Atlantic Ocean and ‘Storm St Jude’ – named after the patron saint of lost causes – is expected to hit the South-West coast at around midnight before causing havoc across the South.

UK weather: Home insurance firms brace themselves for damage claims as freak storm heads for Britain

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:02:00 +0200sundaymirror (en)

Heavy rain and high winds are already being seen in some parts of the country, and home insurers say they are preparing for a large number of storm damage claims

UK weather: Home insurance firms brace themselves for damage claims as freak storm heads for Britain

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:52:00 +0200themirror (en)

Heavy rain and high winds are already being seen in some parts of the country, and home insurers say they are preparing for a large number of storm damage claims

Hurricanes on holiday: What happened to the storms?

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:47:00 +0200usaToday (en)

What happened to the hurricane season? The predictions back in the spring were quite ominous, with all of them calling for an above-average number of hurricanes: The forecasting team from Colorado State University predicted nine hurricanes would develop, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric....

Weather lessons from Superstorm Sandy

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:45:00 +0200usaToday (en)

It's the most infamous left turn in weather history. One year ago this weekend, as Hurricane Sandy roared up the East Coast, it was about to make its unprecedented turn to the west, heading for its ferocious and tragic landfall in New Jersey as a "Superstorm" on Oct. 29, 2012.

Sandy and Soldiers: The Best Pictures of the Week

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:06:00 +0200time (en)

From the royal christening and the World Series to the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, TIME presents the week's most memorable photos