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Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:36:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

metrofrance.com berichtet: BLIZZARD – Après le passage d’une importante tempête de neige dans le Colorado aux Etats-Unis, . L’instant meugnon : ce chat s’éclate en construisant un igloo. weiterlesen ... Dazu schreibt 20minutes.fr weiter: SECURITE - La famille et le premier cercle sont souvent impliqués dans le passage à l’acte… .

Armentières : au Vivat, des petits poissons à voir en famille ce samedi

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:14:00 +0100lavoixdunord (fr)

Cette nuit, des petits Armentiérois ont sans doute rêvé de poissons. Normal, ce vendredi, trois séances étaient organisées pour les (tout) petits (dès 18 mois). Le spectacle Si ça se trouve, les poissons rouges sont très drôles , de Laurence Salvadori avec la compagnie Ouragan, leur était présenté au Vivat.

5 trucs que vous ne saviez peut-être pas sur Pâques

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:57:00 +0100bfmtv (fr)

La date de Pâques est fixée par… la Lune Vous vous êtes toujours demandé pourquoi Pâques changeait tous les ans de date? La réponse se trouve juste au-dessus de vos têtes. En effet, la date de Pâques est déterminée par la Lune: il s’agit du premier dimanche qui suit la première pleine lune du printemps.

Liberia: Monrovia envisage de privatiser en partie ses écoles

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:33:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Pour le gouvernement, il s'agit d'associer le ministère de l'Éducation à une entreprise privée pour dispenser l'enseignement primaire partout au pays. La privatisation n'a pas suscité, pour l'instant, de levée de boucliers. C'est un secret de Polichinelle que la présidente Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf ne pense pas beaucoup de bien des écoles de son pays.

« À toi nos cœurs… » par Geneviève Jurgensen

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:26:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

On peut ne jamais regarder les séries télévisées, mais on ne peut plus ignorer que le talent, maintenant, va dans ces séries. Ce qui veut dire que les meilleures d’entre elles, quelle que soit leur nationalité, sont aussi brillantes que les meilleurs films, et vous restent dans la tête d’autant plus....

Foundation Partnerships

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 05:47:00 +0100savethechildren (en)

Benefits to Foundation Partners Opportunity to support innovative programs that create real and lasting change in the lives of children in need in over 120 countries and the United States. Work with a highly professional foundation relations team. Confer with Save the Children field staff and....

New unit to care for Flying Jennies at Keesler

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 05:12:00 +0100sunherald (en)

BILOXI -- A new unit devoted to maintenance of the Flying Jennies will be activated at Keesler Air Force Base, just a few years after the base almost lost the entire squadron. The still-unnamed unit -- for now deemed Detachment 1 -- will include about 55 full-time Air Reserve Technicians and 90 traditional reservists under the 403rd Wing.

'No winners here:' Woman sentenced to 7 years for Arbor View fire

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 05:12:00 +0100sunherald (en)

. BILOXI -- Krystal Gonzalez mouthed, "I love you," to her fiance as deputies led her from Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon to begin serving a seven-year sentence for burning down a 20-unit building at Arbor View Apartments in D'Iberville. Judge Chris Schmidt said he considered the severity of....

Military joins local government disaster drill in central Taiwan

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:28:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

2016/03/24 18:13:46. Taipei, March 24 (CNA) About 800 servicemen were mobilized Thursday to take part in a large-scale disaster drill held by a local government in central Taiwan as part of an effort to improve the country's disaster response. The drill, hosted by the Nantou County government,....

Catastrophic summer events cost insurers more than $550m

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 02:10:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Catastrophic summer events cost insurers more than $550 million, Insurance Council of Australia says. Updated March 25, 2016 11:24:52. Four declared catastrophes over summer have cost insurance agencies more than half a billion dollars, Australia's peak insurance body says.

Catastrophic summer events cost insurers more than $550 million, Insurance Council of Australia says

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 01:44:00 +0100radioaustralianews (en)

Four declared catastrophes over summer, including Victoria's Christmas Day bushfires, have cost insurance agencies more than half a billion dollars, Australia's peak insurance body says. Four declared catastrophes over summer have cost insurance agencies more than half a billion dollars, Australia's peak insurance body says.

Liberia: Monrovia envisage de privatiser en partie ses écoles

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:07:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

Publié le 24-03-2016 Modifié le 24-03-2016 à 23:57 Michel Arseneault Pour le gouvernement, il s’agit d’associer le ministère de l’Éducation à une entreprise privée pour dispenser l’enseignement primaire partout au pays. La privatisation n’a pas suscité, pour l’instant, de levée de boucliers.

Premier's Tribute On The Passing Of Mr. Mark Herdman CBE, LVO

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:30:00 +0100caribseek (en)

ROAD TOWN, Tortola (BVIGIS) -- It was with great sadness that I learned that our former Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. Mark Herdman, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and Lieutenant of Royal Victorian Order had passed away on August 5.

GOES-R satellite could provide better data for hurricane prediction

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 22:24:00 +0100phys (en)

"For decades, geostationary satellites such as the GOES series have been the primary tool to monitor severe weather like storms and hurricanes in real time," said Fuqing Zhang, professor of meteorology and director of Penn State's Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques.

Eve Samples: (Gov.) Scotty, you’re doing a heck of a job for the Indian River Lagoon

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:03:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Murky waters from Lake Okeechobee discharges flow south Feb. 11 from the St. Lucie Inlet. The Army Corps of Engineers opened the St. Lucie Lock and Dam on Jan. 30 and Lake Okeechobee water has been flowing into the St. Lucie River since. The lake water dumps nitrogen into the river which eventually can create toxic algae blooms.

Wife surprises husband with Gentilly Woods fixer-upper

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:22:00 +0100nola (en)

The day Elaine Vigne bought her Gentilly Woods home she told her husband she was going shopping, but she didn't specify what she planned to buy. "He thought I went shopping to buy a dress," she said. "He was like, 'I thought you went shopping today?' I said, 'I did. I bought a house.'" Elaine bought the property at auction on Oct.

Potential Future NASA Satellite Data and Applications for Tropical Cyclones

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:44:00 +0100nasa (en)

Subject Category: EARTH RESOURCES AND REMOTE SENSING Meeting Information: Tropical Cyclone Operations and Research Forum; 15-17 Mar. 2016; Miami, FL; United States Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference (IHC); 70th; 15-17 Mar. 2016; Miami, FL; United States Meeting Sponsor: Office of the Federal....

Military joins local government disaster drill in central Taiwan

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:41:00 +0100focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, March 24 (CNA) About 800 servicemen were mobilized Thursday to take part in a large-scale disaster drill held by a local government in central Taiwan as part of an effort to improve the country's disaster response. The drill, hosted by the Nantou County government, simulated various disaster....

Soudelor Shuts Down Animal Shelter in Saipan

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:21:00 +0100pnc (en)

Saipan - The CNMI’s only animal shelter is closing down. CNMI Correspondent Thomas Manglona reports that because of damage caused by Typhoon Soudelor, services must be suspended. The CNMI’s only animal shelter is closing down. Jason Hudy, president of volunteer group Saipan Cares for Animals, said....

El Niño heat expected to last through May

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:45:00 +0100ticotimes (en)

National Meteorological Institute ( IMN ) forecasts state that high temperatures currently felt across most of Costa Rica will rise up to 3 degrees Celsius in coming weeks due to direct influence of El Niño, the warm phase of a recurring climate pattern across the tropical Pacific called the El....

Native American Tribe Becomes First Community Displaced By Sea Level

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:33:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Depleted wetlands are seen in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Aug. 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters. It’s not the first time in history that a Native American community will be relocated against its wishes, but a Louisiana tribe is set to become the first in U.S. history to be pushed out because their land is literally disappearing.

Before 2004, Hurricane Erin 15 years ago was first storm to directly hit Treasure Coast since 1979

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:33:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Before hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in September 2004, the last storm to really affect the Treasure Coast in the 25 years prior was Hurricane David in 1979. But one storm during that quarter-century span came close. Category 1 Hurricane Erin in 1995 made landfall on the Treasure Coast, but with its weak side, leaving residents relieved.

Another heat wave may grip city, warns PMD

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:45:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General has warned that the country may face severe weather conditions this year including heat waves and floods. Addressing a seminar titled 'World Metrological Day' organised by Pakistan Metrological Department in collaboration with....

Envoy: Japan understands plight of the people of Fiji

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:37:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Update: 2:00PM FIVE years after an earthquake and a tsunami hit Japan, killing 18,000 people, the recovery process is steadily progressing, but is far from complete - that is why Japan understands the plight of the people of Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Winston.

Prytania Street homeowners sue road repair contractor

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:03:00 +0100nola (en)

A group of Uptown homeowners sued a Harahan-based construction company Wednesday (March 23), alleging that their historic homes in the Prytania Street corridor have been damaged by the firm's heavy equipment and negligence during a road-repair project that started last March.

Temporary shelter in demand

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:19:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

DEMAND for temporary shelters is still high in the Western Division a month after Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston ravaged the country. The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) revealed that 30,000 tarpaulins are needed, according to requests received by the office.

BAE completes ground-rig tests on Brimstone missile system

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:54:00 +0100upi (en)

LONDON, March 23 (UPI) -- BAE Systems reports the completion of a series of ground-rig trials with MBDA's air-to-ground Brimstone missile. The Brimstone missile system is comprised of a launcher loaded with three weapons. It is to be integrated with Typhoon fighters.

Surviving natural disasters like an avalanche and and a hurricane revealed

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:46:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

Modern-day warning systems greatly improve the chance of survival from these type of natural disaster, although not everybody will clear the danger zone effectively. 'Get indoors, preferably in a cellar or a shelter below the ground,' says Figgins. 'If you can't get to such a place, you should....

Surviving natural disasters like an avalanche and and a hurricane revealed

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:36:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Modern-day warning systems greatly improve the chance of survival from these type of natural disaster, although not everybody will clear the danger zone effectively. 'Get indoors, preferably in a cellar or a shelter below the ground,' says Figgins. 'If you can't get to such a place, you should....

Special Report: Insurance at Risk

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:58:00 +0100cfo (en)

The property-casualty insurance industry is sitting on a ton of surplus capital. From most perspectives, it’s hard to see that as a negative. For one thing, it is protection against the effects of a severe economic downturn on the industry; for another, a healthy industry can attract equity and bond....

Afrique: L'ONU appelle à une réaction internationale mieux coordonnée et plus forte pour contrer les effets d' El Niño

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:50:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

communiqué de presse. Rome Le phénomène climatique a touché plus de 60 millions de personnes et ses répercussions pourraient s'accroître au moins jusqu'à fin 2016. Les Nations Unies ont appelé à une réaction plus forte de la part des gouvernements, des organisations humanitaires et du secteur privé....

Fiji: Fiji: Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston Situation Report No. 19 (as of 23 March 2016)

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:52:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights The State of Natural Disaster has been extended in severely affected areas until 19 April. Over 1,400 people remain in 87 evacuation centres in the Western and Eastern Divisions. Access to safe water has been restored for 150,000 people. Some 300 nurses have completed the Psychological First Aid training.

L’ONU appelle à une réaction internationale mieux coordonnée et plus forte pour contrer les effets d’ El Niño

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:22:00 +0100fao-fr (fr)

23 Mars 2016, Rome - Les Nations Unies ont appelé à une réaction plus forte de la part des gouvernements, des organisations humanitaires et du secteur privé afin de contrer les effets négatifs du phénomène climatique El Niño sur la sécurité alimentaire, les moyens de subsistance, la nutrition et la....

UN urges stronger, coordinated international response to address El Niño impacts

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:59:00 +0100fao-en (en)

23 March 2016, Rome - The United Nations has called for a stronger response by governments, aid organizations and the private sector to address the devastating impact the El Niño climate event is having on the food security, livelihoods, nutrition and health of some 60 million people around the world.

China - Taiwan Province: Disaster Risk Reduction Completed in Five Schools in Taiwan

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 06:51:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has completed its Project Hope of Disaster Risk Reduction in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan. Five schools in remote townships in need of urgent repair now have new buildings that will protect both faculty and students from harm.

Local News

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 06:00:00 +0100sunherald (en)

The Gulfport property owners for a proposed FunTime USA amusement park withdraw their request for rezoning of the property at a Gulfport City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. ,Co-owners Romy Simpson and Rafe O'Neal say they are moving ahead with plans to rebuild the popular attraction Hurricane Katrina destroyed.

The Hurricane Leaves Mark

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 05:49:00 +0100mmegi (en)

The sight of massive clouds of smoke, the smell of the burning rubbers, the sound of the revving engines and screeching tyres brought a different feeling to the spectators. Dubbed ‘The Hurricane’ the event organised by Spin City Motor events in conjunction with Botswana Motorsport attracted spinners from as far as South Africa.

Captain praised for saving ship's crew in storm HE WAS a seaman through and through, and doubtless thought he had witnessed all a raging sea could muster.

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 05:18:00 +0100dailyecho (en)

At it most intense, it struck the ship on her broadside and threw her on her beam ends, carrying away bulwarks and stanchions. Realising there was no hope of the Sultan righting, Davis ordered the fore and topmasts to be cut away but the boat was still continuing down, with the raging sea breaching over her.

International crises heighten study-abroad awareness

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:22:00 +0100thegazette (en)

Today, it’s Belgium. Before, it was France. There also is Brazil, where the Zika virus is rampant. And tomorrow could bring an earthquake, tsunami or hurricane somewhere else. The drumbeat of terror attacks, health risks and natural disaster crises around the world has directors of growing....

FunTime USA returning to Gulfport by summer

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:51:00 +0100sunherald (en)

GULFPORT -- Family amusement park FunTime USA, which entertained generations of Coast residents, will reopen in the summer of 2016 near its old location on U.S. 90, owners of Gulf Amusements LLC announced Wednesday. And two Hurricane Katrina survivors will be back: Humpty Dumpty, who sat on his wall....

'Unprecedented, alarming' climate change warning

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:50:00 +0100oneworld (en)

gave details of the record land and sea surface temperatures, unabated ocean warming and sea level rise, shrinking sea ice extent, and extreme weather events around the world. It was released to coincide with World Meteorological Day on 23 March, which has the theme “ Hotter, drier, wetter. Face the Future.

Palay, corn output estimates tempered

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:19:00 +0100bworldcom (en)

“As of Feb. 1, updated production on standing palay and corn crops for January-March 2016 may be lower compared with the January 2016 round forecasts,” the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in its latest report on these staple grains. “The probable decrease in production can be attributed....

He was the butt of many jokes after his mugshot was released ...

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:54:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Mitteilung von voanews.com: The Nevada rancher at the center of a 2014 armed standoff with federal agents was due to appear on Thursday in U S . Nevada Rancher Charged in 2014 Standoff to Appear in Federal Court. District Court in Las Vegas, seeking to be released from custody ahead of his trial on conspiracy and other felony charges.

A desperate place to call home: Heartrending pictures show families forced to live in pipes in Manila's sprawling slums

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:21:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Cramped, dirty and without even basic of facilities, these concrete pipes are the most unlikely of homes. But for the desperately poor of the Philippines, they offer a tiny refuge. Families can be seen sleeping and sheltering inside the structures lining the streets of Manila as young children play on the filthy floor.

What You Need to Know About the Irreparable Harm of Climate Change

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:15:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

The main point that I want to make concerns the threat of irreparable harm, which I feel we have not communicated well enough to people who most need to know, the public and policymakers. I'm not sure how we can do that better, but I comment on it at the end of this transcript. From the video.

Facebook Safety Check Activated In Wake Of Brussels Airport, Metro Explosions

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:33:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Facebook activated its Safety Check service Tuesday to allow those in Brussels to inform friends and family that they are safe following explosions in the Belgian capital’s airport and subway stations which have left many dead. On Tuesday morning explosions at Brussel’s Zaventem Airport and two of....

Facebook Safety Check Activated In Brussels

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:15:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Facebook activated its Safety Check service Tuesday to allow those in Brussels to inform friends and family that they are safe following explosions in the Belgian capital’s airport and subway stations which have left many dead. On Tuesday morning explosions at Brussel’s Zaventem Airport and two of....

What it looks like when the Internet suddenly disappears, in 4 charts

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:14:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

Early one afternoon in November, Internet activity in Bangladesh fell off a cliff. The drop — to 5 percent of typical activity — lasted only an hour, but traffic would not return to normal levels for weeks. The cause? A reportedly government-ordered shutdown in the wake of a court ruling upholding a....

Les immanquables du jour: Trisomie 21, police belge contrariée et vol d'essence en Gironde

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 05:08:00 +010020minutes (fr)

Caroline Boudet, le 21 mars 2016, dans les locaux de «20 Minutes». - V. Point / 20 Minutes. Armelle Le Goff Publié le 21.03.2016 à 19:15; Mis à jour le 21.03.2016 à 19:32. Les immanquables, c’est votre (bon) moment d’actualité de la journée. Et c’est maintenant. L’article à lire du jour : Son statut Facebook avait ému la planète .

Timaru fireman returns from search and rescue deployment in Fiji

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 04:11:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The horror of the Christchurch earthquake was the driving force behind a Timaru fireman's search and rescue mission to earthquake-ravaged Fiji. Rob Schiphorst, 34, has just returned from two weeks of rebuilding rooves, fixing gutter systems, and purifying drinking water on remote Fijian islands as....

Finding inspiration amid devastation

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:55:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. UN Women Tuesday 22nd March, 2016 "A day in the life ofhellip;", a new editorial series, provides a glimpse into the daily work and challenges that UN Women staff face in the field. Ellie van Baaren, is the regional communications and media specialist for UN Women's Fiji Multi-Country Office.

Allstate : Hailstorm in Tarrant County tops $600 million in insurance claims

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:53:00 +01004-traders (en)

March 21 --Getting dents out of cars and replacing roof shingles across Tarrant County is going to take a while. The Insurance Council of Texas , an industry trade group, now estimates last week's hail storm will reach $600 million in auto and property claims.

Scientists spot violent 125 MILLION mph gusts coming from a quasar

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:55:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

Swirling around a supermassive black hole, researchers have detected ultrafast quasar winds. The winds are roughly a quarter of the speed of light, travelling at what researchers have calculated to be the equivalent of a category 77 hurricane. Artist's impression of a quasar pictured.

Scientists spot violent 125 MILLION mph gusts coming from a quasar

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:29:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Swirling around a supermassive black hole, researchers have detected ultrafast quasar winds. The winds are roughly a quarter of the speed of light, travelling at what researchers have calculated to be the equivalent of a category 77 hurricane. Artist's impression of a quasar pictured.

World Briefs: Arab League rejects federal govt for Syria

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:45:00 +0100straitstimesSG (en)

Arab League rejects federal govt for Syria. CAIRO • The Arab League yesterday rejected Kurdish- led moves for a federal system of government in Syria, charging that they would lead to the break-up of the war-torn country. Washington has said it will not recognise any autonomous regions the Kurds and....

Forty-three Burmese pythons weighing a combined ton captured in Florida cull

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:14:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Forty-three Burmese pythons weighing a combined ton, including one 140 pound behemoth, are captured in Florida cull Annual Burmese Python removal took place in south Florida from December 15 to March 15; Last week, researchers showed off the five largest pythons captured and killed in the cull One....

Oman Weather: Flash flood alert system to be installed in July 2016

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:00:00 +0100timesofoman (en)

Muscat: An early warning flash flood alert system to save lives and protect property will be operational in Oman by summer. As forecasters again predict more rain, officials at the Oman Meteorology Department said work on the new system is at an advanced stage with July the target 'go live' date.

Responding By Storm

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:14:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Just days after Christmas, a tornado ripped through Northeast Texas and delivered 'total devastation.' Oct 09, 2015, 04:10 PM EDT. See how the First Response Team of America used ho ... Oct 09, 2015, 04:10 PM EDT. Historic flooding hit South Carolina, but the Firs ... Aug 26, 2015, 03:08 PM EDT.

Record River Flooding In the South

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:14:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Near Monroe, Louisiana: 26.96 inches; Near Swartz, Louisiana: 23.33 inches; Bossier City (Barksdale AFB), Louisiana: 19.09 inches Near Hemphill, Texas: 18.60 inches; Portland, Arkansas: 18.05 inches; Near Minden, Louisiana: 17.26 inches; Cleveland, Mississippi: 14.29 inches; Near Longview, Texas: 12.

World: State of the Climate: Record Heat and Weather Extremes

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:20:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

It was released to coincide with World Meteorological Day on 23 March, which has the theme “Hotter, drier, wetter. Face the Future.” “The future is happening now,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas. “The alarming rate of change we are now witnessing in our climate as a result of greenhouse....

Closure of Zambales mines affects local economy

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:55:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

A coalition of miners and mining workers from four nickel mining companies operating in the area said losses to the provincial government reached P200 million in terms of annual taxes alone. “On top of that, petty theft and crime rate have escalated by 15 percent to 20 percent,” Orlan Mayor of Eramen Minerals Inc.

State of the Climate Record Heat and Weather Extremes

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:18:00 +0100irishsun (en)

State of the Climate: Record Heat and Weather Extremes. WMO Tuesday 22nd March, 2016 Geneva 21 March 2016 (WMO) - The year 2015 made history, with shattered temperature records, intense heatwaves, exceptional rainfall, devastating drought and unusual tropical cyclone activity, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Le poisson-lion, fléau des récifs coralliens

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:08:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Avec sa majestueuse robe colorée et sa crinière aquatique, il a quelque chose de fascinant. Pourtant, le poisson-lion est un ennemi redoutable. Arrivé par accident dans les Caraïbes, il est en train de causer un désastre écologique. On ne connaît pas encore la date exacte de l’arrivée du....

True colors revealed - Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:50:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

T he second edition of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-sponsored presidential debate was full of revelations. More than what the candidates said, the four presidential bets who many consider will slug it out in the May presidential poll, revealed their true character.

Offshore wind turbines could soon be taller than the Empire State Building

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:19:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

Researchers in the US are designing a new wind turbine that will reach 1,574ft (479 metres) into the sky, This is 100ft (30 metres) taller than the Empire State Building. The giant blades would generate up to 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity, 25 times more than a typical turbine today.

Fiji extends state of natural disaster in cyclone ravaged areas

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:15:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

SUVA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The state of natural disaster in cyclone ravaged parts of Fiji has been extended for a month, Fiji's Department of Information announced Monday. "On the recommendation of the National Emergency Committee, Cabinet has agreed to extend the existing state of natural disaster....

Fiji extends state of natural disaster in cyclone ravaged areas

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:10:00 +0100sinacom (en)

SUVA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The state of natural disaster in cyclone ravaged parts of Fiji has been extended for a month, Fiji's Department of Information announced Monday. "On the recommendation of the National Emergency Committee, Cabinet has agreed to extend the existing state of natural disaster....

Offshore wind turbines could soon be taller than the Empire State Building

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:47:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Researchers in the US are designing a new wind turbine that will reach 1,574ft (479 metres) into the sky, This is 100ft (30 metres) taller than the Empire State Building. The giant blades would generate up to 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity, 25 times more than a typical turbine today.

Fiji extends state of disaster after super Cyclone Winston

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:12:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fiji's government said on Monday it would extend for another month a state of natural disaster in areas of the country still reeling from the impact of a super cyclone, which hit the country last month. Cyclone Winston, which was the worst storm ever recorded in the southern....

Fiji: Fiji extends state of disaster in wake of Cyclone Winston

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Officials will continue providing relief and rehabilitation support in affected areas of Fiji after the state of natural disaster is extended following last month's Cyclone Winston. Fiji's Government has extended the state of natural disaster in cyclone-ravaged parts of the country for another month.

Fiji: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (15 - 21 March 2016)

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

FIJI. A month after Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Fiji, the Government-led response has delivered life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of people. The first round of emergency food distributions reached more than 370,000 people and access to safe drinking water has been restored for 150,000 people.

What you need to know for Monday, March 21

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:26:00 +0100tampabay (en)

• The rainy conditions that cleared overnight give way to a sunny and cool Monday with highs in the 60s, according to 10Weather WTSP . High pressure should keep precipitation at bay through Thursday with our next chance of rain expected Friday. • As his trip to Cuba continues , President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Raúl Castro today.

Sea level rise

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:43:00 +0100trust (en)

Two-thirds of "nuisance" flood days in U.S. since 1950 have a link to climate change, study finds By Megan Rowling | Tue, 23 Feb 2016; New numbers are much higher than previously thought, with Florida facing the biggest risk By Reuters | Mon, 14 Mar 2016; Protecting sand at resorts is causing....

Conséquences de la grande pluie à Lemba : L’Institut littéraire Mokengeli endommagé par l’ouragan de vendredi

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 04:18:00 +0100lobservateur-CD (fr)

Il est 16 h 40 ce vendredi au Complexe scolaire Mokengeli, et le surveillant de l’Institut littéraire Mokengeli siffle la fin des cours, 65 minutes avant. Motif : une pluie qui se prépare rapidement du côté Est de Kinshasa. Cinq minutes plus tard, c’est la pluie. Une pluie accompagnée d’un ouragan qui ne dit pas son nom.

Ronan Keating and wife Storm are still recovering from ...

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:17:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Meldung von latimes.com: Cuba is preparing for a Category Five storm Locals are calling it Hurricane Obama . On eve of historic visit, Cuba prepares for 'Hurricane Obama' -- and Mick Jagger too. When President Obama touches down Sunday night in Havana — the first American leader to visit in nearly....

Crucial assessment

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:26:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

PSYCHO-SOCIAL assessments conducted on women and children immediately after a natural disaster is crucial in identifying and addressing the specific needs of women and children. UN Women's Representative in Fiji Aleta Miller said the funding it provided to Empower Pacific enabled counsellors to....

FlyDubai crash in Russia: Winds approaching hurricane levels probable cause

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 05:19:00 +0100expressindia (en)

Winds were gusting before dawn Saturday over the airport in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don when a plane carrying 62 people from a favorite Russian holiday destination decided to abort its landing. The timing was tricky. Two planes had landed just a few minutes before the FlyDubai plane aimed to touch down.

Cabaero: Elections and disasters

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 03:49:00 +0100sunstar (en)

THE summer heat makes it difficult to imagine typhoons and flashfloods but Cebuanos have the chance now to demand answers to these real issues from presidential candidates. Climate change and disaster preparedness are among the topics for discussion in the debate at 5 p.m.

HAVANA (AP) — Starwood says it has signed a deal to ...

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 02:36:00 +0100adhoc (en)

foxnews.com berichtet: Two American citizens were among five people killed in a suicide bombing attack on a pedestrian shopping street in Istanbul, Turkey earlier Saturday, the White House said in a statement . 2 Americans among 5 dead in Istanbul suicide bomb attack, WH says. weiterlesen ... Dazu forbes.

FlyDubai plane crashed in Russia amid hurricane force winds

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:36:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Winds were gusting before dawn over the airport in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don when a plane carrying 62 people from a favourite Russian holiday destination decided to abort its landing. The timing was tricky. Two planes had landed just a few minutes before the FlyDubai plane aimed to touch down.

La chaîne de télévision Fox News a vivement réagi après ...

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:20:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

Weitere Nachricht von 20minutes.fr: ETATS-UNIS - Les deux candidats sont visiblement fans de Jim Carrey . Primaire républicaine: Bataille de Photoshop entre Donald Trump et Ted Cruz. weiterlesen ... Weitere Nachricht von france24.com: Selon un classement des principales menaces pour l’économie....

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to document the last ...

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 23:35:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Dazu meldet latimes.com: Cuba is preparing for a Category Five storm Locals are calling it Hurricane Obama . On eve of historic visit, Cuba prepares for 'Hurricane Obama' -- and Mick Jagger too. When President Obama touches down Sunday night in Havana — the first American leader to visit in nearly....

The first Israeli at the UN's Peacekeeping Department

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 22:59:00 +0100ynetnews (en)

Major Jonathan Conricus is the first Israeli officer to hold a position at the UN. He has served since November 2015, beating out officers from all over the world. The role is that of an evaluation officer, which relates to intelligence. Conricus is responsible for collecting relevant information....

La forte tempête tropicale à 3 515 kilomètres à l'Est-Nord-Est

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 17:03:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

A 16 heures 20, Emeraude , forte temp�te tropicale, se trouvait � 3 515 kilom�tres � l’Est-Nord-Est de La R�union et se d�place vers le Sud-Est � une vitesse de 9 km/h. Le m�t�ore est situ� par 10.8 degr�s Sud et 87.0 degr�s Est. Le syst�me d�pressionnaire se dirige vers le Sud-Est � une vitesse de 9 km/h.

Congo-Kinshasa: Bemba, repris de justesse ?

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 16:44:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Le 21 mars, Jean-Pierre Bemba saura s'il est acquitté ou non par la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) qui poursuit l'ancien chef de guerre et ex-vice-président congolais, depuis 2008, pour crimes de guerre et crimes contre l'humanité . Si les exactions qui ont justifié l'inculpation ont été....

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:02:00 +0100tdg (fr)

se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:33:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Beyoncé se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

Les sublimes tremblement du monde

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 09:15:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

À travers des oeuvres anciennes ou contemporaines, le Centre Pompidou-Metz explore le rapport ambivalent que nous entretenons avec les tremblements grandioses et inquiétants de la nature. Au coeur du XVIIIe siècle, le philosophe irlandais Edmund Burke forge en un mot - le "sublime" - ce sentiment....

L'Ouragan va bientôt retrouver ses couleurs

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 05:57:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Installé en bordure de la base aérienne de Pruniers-en-Sologne plusieurs décennies durant, l'Ouragan a pris le large au mois de juin dernier (NR du 27 juin), emporté par quelques passionnés de l'association Espaces Aéro Lyon Corbas (EALC) pour être entièrement rénové. Neuf mois plus tard, le chantier a bien avancé.

La forte tempête tropicale Emeraude à 3 470 km

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 04:51:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

La forte temp�te tropicale Emeraude se trouvait ce samedi matin � 4 heures par 10.8 degr�s Sud et 86.5 degr�s Est, soit � 3 470 kilom�tres � l’Est-Nord-Est de La R�union. Elle se d�place vers l’Est-Sud-Est � une vitesse de 13 km/h. Voici les intensit�s et positions pr�vues de ce syst�me....

L’agriculture biologique, outil anti-chômage

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 02:22:00 +0100ladepeche-pf (fr)

Plus d’un millier de jeunes Fidjiens, ni-Vanuatu et Samoans bénéficieront d’une aide pour trouver un emploi dans le secteur de l’agriculture bio. C’est un programme destiné à garantir des moyens d’existence durables aux jeunes du Vanuatu, des Fidji et des Samoa.

World: Managing disaster waste supports response and recovery

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

By EEC on 18 Mar 2016. How to properly deal with the massive amounts of waste generated by disasters and crises, including that generated by typhoons, earthquakes and conflicts, was the topic of a three-day workshop organised by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) in Sweden on 15-17 March.

Assistance for island

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:10:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

MAKOGAI Island in the Lomaiviti Group, once known as home to those with a chronic infection called leprosy, is also housing 113 evacuees who lost their homes when monster Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston ravaged the country. The evacuees are from 13 households from Nasau Village and Dalice, where government officials reside.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:04:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Want to visit to Cuba? Here's what you need to know about the weather

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:42:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

The hotel Nacional is seen as Cuba prepares for the visit of President Barack Obama Havana. It will be the first visit to Cuba in 90 years for a sitting American president. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) On March 21, Air Force One will descend into José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba....

Emeraude baisse en intensité

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:37:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

Emeraude continue de perdre en intensit�. En quelques heures, il est pass� du stade de cyclone tr�s intense au stade de forte temp�te tropicale. A 10 heures, elle se trouvait � plus de 3300 kilom�tres � l’Est-Nord-Est de La R�union, se d�placant � 7 km/h en direction de l’Est-Nord-Est.

Émeraude à 3370 km de La Réunion

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:37:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

A 16 heures, �meraude �tait situ�e � 3370 km � l’Est-Nord-Est de la R�union. Sa position cet apr�s-midi : 10.2 Sud/ 85.3 Est et sa pression estim�e au centre : 990 HPA. R�trograd� au stade de forte temp�te tropicale, le syst�me se d�pla�ait en direction de l’Est-Sud-Est � une vitesse de 9 km/h.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:27:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Breaking through Fukushima denial

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:35:00 +0100opednews (en)

It's been 5 years since the Fukushima disaster. Some progress has been made- eg, the spent fuel pool atop building 4, by far the scariest aftermath, has been emptied. However, many problems remain, and new ones keep arising. Radiation levels inside buildings 1, 2, and 3 are still so high that 5....

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:31:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

PH poverty incidence falls to 26.3% of population

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:29:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

Results of the family income and expenditure survey also showed that subsistence incidence, or the proportion of Filipinos whose incomes are below the food threshold, also eased to 12.1 percent in the first semester of 2015 from 13.4 percent in the first half of 2012. The National Economic and Development Authority said the 26.

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:11:00 +010024heures (fr)

se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:10:00 +0100tdg (fr)

se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

NASA sees heavy rain in Tropical Cyclone Emeraude

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:02:00 +0100phys (en)

On March 16 GPM measured rainfall just northwest of Emeraude 's eye falling at a rate of over 209 mm (8.2 inches) per hour. The powerful thunderstorms that were creating that heavy rain reached altitudes above 15.7 km (9.7 miles). Credit: NASA/JAXA/SSAI, Hal Pierce.

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:43:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Beyoncé se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

Beyoncé choisit un top handicapé pour sa pub

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:41:00 +010024heures (fr)

se sert à nouveau de la plateforme que lui offre sa renommée internationale pour faire passer son message: après la surprise créée par sa chanson militante «Formation», l'artiste américaine promeut la beauté inconventionnelle d'une jeune femme handicapée, visage de sa nouvelle collection de produits dérivés.

The Japanese florist and experimental artist creates art out ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:26:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Dazu berichtet sfgate.com weiter: Some say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but late sculptor and Funk Art forefather Robert Arneson went one better with “Guardians of the Secret II ” Arneson’s life-size 1989-90 ceramic is an interpretation of alter ego Jackson Pollock’s 1943 painting....

Global Warming 2016: How Rising Sea Levels Displaced A Native American Tribe In Louisiana

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:25:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Depleted wetlands are seen in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Aug. 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters. It’s not the first time in history that a Native American community will be relocated against its wishes, but a Louisiana tribe is set to become the first in U.S. history to be pushed out because their land is literally disappearing.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:23:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama building beach hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:50:00 +0100sltrib (en)

Birmingham, Ala. • After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:08:00 +0100sunherald (en)

After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:01:00 +0100therepublic (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Concerted Efforts Needed in Curbing Disasters

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:56:00 +0100allafrica (en)

The increasing concern over the negatives effects of climate change requires concerted efforts to address disasters and reduce the risks. The world has witnessed numerous disasters over the centuries both man-made and natural, such as wars, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, typhoons, and infernos.

Native American Tribe Becomes First Community Displaced By Sea Level

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:52:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Depleted wetlands are seen in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Aug. 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters. It’s not the first time in history that a Native American community will be relocated against their wishes but a Louisiana tribe is set to become the first in U.S. history to be pushed out because their land is literally disappearing.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:51:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:43:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama Begins Work on Beachfront Hotel Using BP Money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:39:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Alabama begins work on beachfront hotel using BP money

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:27:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- After a court fight and years of trying to rebuild a beachfront lodge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Alabama has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center that will partially funded by money from another Gulf Coast disaster: the BP oil spill.

Press release: Community tree planting helps flood scheme

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:20:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

The tree planting event is part of the Perry Barr and Witton flood risk management scheme which involves constructing a low level wall through Witton and unfortunately removing a number of trees along the river to gain access. These are being replaced with new trees at Perry Hall playing fields.

Concerted efforts needed in curbing disasters

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:04:00 +0100thepoint (en)

The increasing concern over the negatives effects of climate change requires concerted efforts to address disasters and reduce the risks. The world has witnessed numerous disasters over the centuries both man-made and natural, such as wars, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, typhoons, and infernos.

Ces villes qui s'enfoncent en bord de mer

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:00:00 +0100laliberte (fr)

18.03.2016 Climat • Le problème est pire que la montée des océans: certaines cités côtières s’affaissent de plusieurs centimètres par an. Dans les deltas, l’érosion est aussi préoccupante. Face aux risques accrus d’inondations, les experts rament. Pascal Fleury. Téléchargez la version PDF de l'article à la fin du texte.

UN Agencies Report Continued Food Insecurity In Post-Disaster Areas

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0100irrawaddy (en)

RANGOON — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP), both UN agencies, released a statement on Thursday revealing that rural communities in western Burma are still enduring increased levels of food insecurity, particularly in areas recovering from natural disasters.

Ali Bongo visite une école dévastée par un violent orage à Lambaréné (Autre presse)

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:37:00 +0100alibreville (fr)

Libreville, Le chef de l�Etat gabonais, Ali Bongo Ondimba a visit� l��cole primaire de Moussamou Kougou, un �tablissement scolaire public du 1er arrondissement de Lambar�n� (centre du pays) dont la toiture a �t� violemment arrach�e par un ouragan le 17 f�vrier 2016.

Fiji: Estonia provides support to mitigate the effects of a tropical cyclone that hit Fiji islands

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:13:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will allocate 20,000 euros to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in order to mitigate the effects of a natural disaster that hit the island country. During the first post-disaster phase, the biggest necessities are temporary....

ADB steps up drive to help nations vulnerable to climate change

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 06:58:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is stepping up efforts to help Asia-Pacific countries vulnerable to natural calamities. After signing project agreements with Papua New Guinea and Fiji, the ADB has offered the Philippines funds to support projects that address climate change.

One of the world's greatest art collections is just a click ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 06:38:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Weitere Nachricht dazu von online.wsj.com: Dinosaurs are all around us That is the premise of a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History . Exhibit Explores How Modern Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs. weiterlesen ... nypost.com weiter: TAMPA — This is a new CC Sabathia in more ways than one Now he must go out and show it on the mound .

Quelle: contracostatimes.com, vor 7 Minuten veröffentlicht

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 06:01:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Weitere Nachricht von foxnews.com: ALAMEDA, Calif (AP) Donald Penn's suitcase was packed and he was all set to take a cross-country flight to visit the New York Giants when the Oakland Raiders finally upped their contract offer . After long wait, Donald Penn gets deal to stay with Raiders. weiterlesen .

Quelle: chicagotribune.com, vor 19 Minuten veröffentlicht

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:31:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Mitteilung von nypost.com: FRESNO, Calif — A California university student who went on a campus stabbing rampage that wounded four people before he was shot down by a campus police officer was inspired by Islamic State but acted alone, the FBI said Thursday . Student who went on campus stabbing rampage was inspired by ISIS.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Helping Fiji Recover From Deadly Cyclone

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:49:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

NALALAWA, Fiji March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pastor Alfred (Alfy) Waqa and his team of 10 Volunteer Ministers are helping their village of Nalalawa, Fiji , recover from Cyclone Winston. Photo - The storm rampaged through the island on February 20 , killing 42.

Pregnant pole dancer still flexing a WEEK before due date in incredible pictures

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:50:00 +0100themirror (en)

A pregnant pole dancer is still showing she can move a week before she is due to These incredible pictures show heavily pregnant Cleo 'The Hurricane' - real name Jill Maclean - in killer heels as she works her way around the pole. The 36-year-old pole dance champion has been sharing pictures....

Il s’était vanté d’être l’inspirateur de la série ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:12:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

Dazu france24.com: Alors que la pression s'accentue sur le cardinal Barbarin, à Lyon, la ministre de l'Éducation nationale a déclaré mercredi qu'il y avait eu 27 radiations en 2015 de membres de son administration concernés par des affaires de pédophilie . Najat Vallaud-Belkacem radie 27 personnes pour pédophilie dans l'Éducation nationale en 2015.

Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support Louisiana Flood Recovery

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:46:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

of Baton Rouge has awarded $100,000 Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation to the Gulf Coast Resilience Innovation (GCRI) Fund in response to record flooding in Louisiana . The gift kicks off a national campaign to fund recovery efforts for northwest, northeast, and southeast Louisiana .

AJC Partners With IsraAid To Provide Relief Aid To Fiji

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AJC is partnering with the Israeli relief agency IsraAid to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to villages in Fiji that were devastated by Cyclone Winston. The IsraAid team on the ground is providing shelter, water, sanitation, and psychosocial support.

Rebuilding a nation

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:27:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

THERE is no denying that we were hit by the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the southern hemisphere. To the credit of the nation, we were resilient and did not allow the cyclone's monster size ravages to overwhelm us. In Suva for example, most people were not only cleaning up their homes and....

Donald Trump a durci jeudi ses attaques contre une célèbre ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:26:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

Artikel von france24.com: Selon un classement des principales menaces pour l’économie mondiale effectué par un cabinet de prévision britannique, une présidence de Donald Trump serait aussi dangereuse que la montée du terrorisme islamique . Donald Trump président, une sérieuse menace pour l'économie mondiale.

Tsunami exercise

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:50:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

THE Bahamas, through the National Emergency Management Agency, will join other locations in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response exercise today. The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate national protocol, local tsunami response plans, increase tsunami preparedness and improve coordination throughout the region.

Mexico: Mexico forges ahead on Sendai implementation

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:36:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

By Brigitte Leoni. 17 March 2016, GENEVA – A high-level delegation from Mexico, one of the world’s most disaster prone countries, visited the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction today and provided a briefing on its implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction which was adopted on March 18, 2015.

MÉTÉO : Temps couvert et pluvieux ce soir et demain matin

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:25:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Selon la station météorologique de Vacoas, le temps restera couvert à nuageux cet après-midi avec des averses intermittentes. Celles-ci seront d’intensité modérée et accompagnées d’orages. Il y aura des poches de brouillard sur les hauteurs. Le temps restera nuageux et accompagné d’averses sur les hauteurs durant la nuit et demain matin.

Myanmar : l'ONU recommande des mesures pour lutter contre l'insécurité alimentaire dans les zones touchées par le cyclone

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:34:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

17 mars 2016 #150 Plus de sept mois après le passage du cyclone Komen au Myanmar, les communautés rurales appauvries sont toujours confrontées à une augmentation de l'insécurité alimentaire, une situation qui met en évidence leur vulnérabilité face à de futures catastrophes du même ordre, indique un nouveau rapport des Nations Unies, publié jeudi.

A 3225 km de La Réunion, Émeraude fait du surplace

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:28:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

A 16h (heure locale) cet apr�s-midi, �meraude �tait situ�e � 3225 km � l’Est-Nord-Est de la R�union. D�sormais au stade de cyclone tropical intense, le syst�me �tait quasi-stationnaire cet apr�s-midi. Jusque l�, il faisait route vers l’Ouest-Sud-Ouest. Il s’appr�te � changer compl�tement de cap et prendre la direction de l’Est sud-ouest.

Breitling's First Plastic Watch Still Costs a Damn Fortune

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:28:00 +0100gizmodo-in (en)

If you like the look of a beefy timekeeper on your wrist, but without all the weight, Breitling's new Avenger Hurricane is the company's first with a housing made from plastic. Or, more specifically, a new lightweight proprietary polymer it calls Breitlight.

CodeRED to Participate in Mobile Strategies Workshop at 2016 National Hurricane Conference

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:12:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency Communications Network (ECN), North America's largest provider of critical and mass notification systems, will be participating in an educational workshop at the 2016 National Hurricane Conference on mass alert and warning technologies in a mobile society.

Breitling's First Plastic Watch Still Costs a Damn Fortune

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:49:00 +0100gizmodo (en)

If you like the look of a beefy timekeeper on your wrist, but without all the weight, Breitling’s new Avenger Hurricane is the company’s first with a housing made from plastic. Or, more specifically, a new lightweight proprietary polymer it calls Breitlight.

Lull in storms to end

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:47:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Episodes of stormy weather appear to be returning to the Treasure Coast starting this weekend, according to National Weather Service meteorologists. Showers and possibly lightning even hail potentially are in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, as cooler weather arrives.

Climate change governance urged

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:35:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

Cebu City: Vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday called for integration of climate change mitigation in all aspects of governance from national to barangay level. “It is imperative for us to consider the effects of climate change in the planning and....

NCAA tournament mascots in action

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:23:00 +0100usaToday (en)

. Tulsa Golden Hurricane mascot during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines in the First Four of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Dayton Arena. NCAA tournament mascots in action Tulsa Golden Hurricane mascot during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines in the First....

Estonia provides support to mitigate the effects of a tropical cyclone that hit Fiji islands

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:34:00 +0100vm-ee (en)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will allocate 20,000 euros to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in order to mitigate the effects of a natural disaster that hit the island country. During the first post-disaster phase, the biggest necessities are temporary....

Le célèbre groupe de hackers veut bloquer les sites web du ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:28:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

metrofrance.com: HOMMAGE - Une marche blanche était organisée ce mercredi à Saint-Trojan-les-Bains en hommage à . EN IMAGES - Ile d'Oléron : forte émotion lors de la marche blanche en hommage à Alexia, 15 ans. weiterlesen ... 20minutes.fr meldet: ETATS-UNIS - Le candidat s'est fait terrasser à domicile .

La petite fille de JFK et Jackie Kennedy lance sa web-série Le Parisien

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:06:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

© Capture d'écran Youtube Rose Schlossberg est la petite fille de Jackie Kennedy, et se lance dans une carrière d'actrice sur le web. Dans la famille Kennedy, on voudrait la petite fille. Le nom de Kennedy est souvent synonyme de politique américaine, mais une jeune membre de la famille a choisi une route différente pour la gloire.

L'agriculture bio pour lutter contre le chômage des jeunes

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:52:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr (fr)

Du champ à l'assiette : c'est le programme qui vient d'être lancé au Vanuatu, aux Fidji et aux Samoa par la Communauté du Pacifique et le programme des Nations unies pour le développement. 1 000 jeunes pourront bénéficier d'une aide pour trouver un emploi dans le secteur de l'agriculture biologique.

Le duel Trump-Clinton se précise

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 06:17:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

L'affiche du 8 novembre, jour de l'élection présidentielle américaine, ne fait plus guère de doute. Sauf bouleversement, Hillary Clinton sera opposée à Donald Trump. Soit un duel entre une ex-secrétaire d'État et ex-Première dame, et un milliardaire volontiers populiste dont le parti républicain ne veut pourtant pas.

World: ECHO Factsheet – The Pacific Region – March 2016

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 05:31:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Key messages The Pacific region is frequently hit by natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and cyclones. Pacific countries rank among the highest in the world in terms of casualties and people affected per number of inhabitants. The European Commission provides humanitarian assistance to the....

Say goodbye to Dania Beach’s Hurricane roller coaster

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 01:28:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

The old Hurricane roller coaster’s long goodbye began Wednesday morning. The 100-foot-tall wooden ride in Dania Beach closed five years ago and finally is coming down to make way for an $800 million shopping and entertainment center at Stirling and Bryan roads called Dania Pointe.

The Latest: Edwards seeks declaration for 3 more parishes

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:21:00 +0100therepublic (en)

amend the federal disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana to include three additional parishes: Allen, Ascension, and Calcasieu. Edwards said Wednesday that flood waters have damaged more than 900 homes in all three parishes. The governor says as a result of the high water, debris also has....

RAF Plots Future Course For Combat Aircraft Fleet

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:24:00 +0100aviationweek (en)

Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is preparing to reshape its combat aircraft fleet for a range of future threats and the imminent possibility of a long air campaign in the Middle East against the forces of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Last year’s Strategic Defense and Security Review (SDSR)....

The Latest: USDA to farmers: use programs for weather losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:51:00 +0100therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana The Latest on flooding and damage caused by severe weather (all times local): 4 p.m. The federal Farm Service Agency says Louisiana farmers and ranchers hurt by recent rains and floods may be eligible for a number of federal benefits.

Washington - Le succès politique de Donald Trump, une ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:14:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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La Fifa a saisi la justice américaine pour récupérer des ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:14:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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The Latest: Severe weather caused coastal erosion too

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:06:00 +0100therepublic (en)

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana The Latest on flooding and damage caused by severe weather (all times local): 3:15 p.m. The severe weather that has left many parts of Louisiana flooded also caused coastal erosion. Tim Osborn, a coastal scientist and navigation manager with the National Oceanic and....

Le milliardaire estime qu'il doit obtenir l'investiture du ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:44:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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The 20 funniest and most fitting names in weather

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:19:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

Meteorologists and weather presenters boast some of the most colorful names of any profession. In some cases, the names stem from the showmanship which is part of their jobs. But in many cases, they’re given names are coincidental, suggesting perhaps they were always destined for weather greatness.

Émeraude devient cyclone tropical

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:02:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

A 16 heures, �meraude �tait situ�e � 3285 km au secteur Est Nord Est de la R�union. D�sormais au stade de cyclone tropical, le syst�me se d�pla�ait en direction de l’Ouest Sud Ouest � une vitesse de 4 km/h. Sa position cet apr�s-midi : 10.7 Sud / 84.6 Est et sa pression estim�e au centre : 975 HPA.

VIDEO. La petite fille de JFK et Jackie Kennedy lance sa web-série

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:18:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Rose Schlossberg est la petite fille de Jackie Kennedy, et se lance dans une carrière d'actrice sur le web. Capture d'écran Youtube. Dans la famille Kennedy, on voudrait la petite fille. Le nom de Kennedy est souvent synonyme de politique américaine, mais une jeune membre de la famille a choisi une route différente pour la gloire.

Encore classée tempête tropicale modérée ce mercredi matin 16 mars 2016, Emeraude s'est rapidement renforcée et a atteint le stade de cyclone tropical en milieu de journée. A 16 heures le phénomène était situé à 3 285 km à l'est-nord-est de La Réunion....

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:50:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Encore classée tempête tropicale modérée ce mercredi matin 16 mars 2016, Emeraude s'est rapidement renforcée et a atteint le stade de cyclone tropical en milieu de journée. A 16 heures le phénomène était situé à 3 285 km à l'est-nord-est de La Réunion. Il se déplace à la vitesse de 4 km/h en suivant une trajectoire ouest -sud-ouest.

Flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi Could Overtax Communications Systems Among Insurance Companies, Response Organizations

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:10:00 +01004-traders (en)

In the aftermath of near record rain and flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi this weekend, a surge in communication system demand could drastically slow down the computer networks of insurance companies and emergency responders, unless those networks employ monitoring with expanded Unified Communications (UC) capabilities.

Primaires américaines : pour Trump, la route est encore longue

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:38:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

En remportant mardi 15 mars la Floride, la Caroline du Nord et l’Illinois, Donald Trump totalise 19 victoires, sur une trentaine de primaires. Il n’est cependant toujours pas assuré de décrocher l’investiture d’un parti républicain qu’il divise. Un à un, les adversaires de Donald Trump tombent à terre.

13 million Americans could become climate refugees

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:36:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Sandy Garcia walks through a flooded street caused by the combination of rising sea levels and the lunar orbit which caused seasonal high tides on September 30, 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. More than 13 million Americans could become climate refugees by 2100 if the worst sea-level rise comes to pass, new research suggests.

Comment rebondir après un coup dur, signe par signe(2)

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:54:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

La vie vient de vous jouer un sale tour? Pas de panique: l’astrologie peut vous aider à rebondir en prenant appui sur les forces de votre signe du zodiaque. Aujourd’hui, Cancers, Lions et Vierges sont à l’honneur. Cancer. On pourrait croire l’hyper sensible Cancer hyper fragile.

Le milliardaire mène très largement la course à ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:40:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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Un jeune homme crée des répliques de ses célébrités ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:40:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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Le déroulement des primaires américaines présente ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:53:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

Meldung von nouvelobs.com: VIDEO Une spectaculaire opération conjointe des policiers belges et français en banlieue de Bruxelles, en lien avec les attentats de Paris, a fait un mort . Fusillade lors d'une perquisition à Bruxelles : un suspect tué, deux hommes en fuite.

Washington - Donald Trump a prédit des émeutes si le parti ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:53:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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ZOOM – Alors que les syndicats de fonctionnaires se ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:09:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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La forte tempête tropicale Émeraude à 3315 km

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:28:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

Emeraude s’est intensifi�e dans la matin�e pour passer au stade de forte temp�te tropicale. A 10 heures, le syst�me se trouvait � � 3315 kilom�tres � l’Est-Nord-Est de La R�union. Il se d�place � 9 km/h en direction de l’Ouest-Nord-Ouest. M�t�o France pr�voit qu’Emeraude continue de se renforcer pour devenir un cyclone tropical intense vendredi.

Après sa défaite cinglante mardi en Floride, le sénateur ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:23:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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Marco Rubio, le candidat de l'establishment balayé par l'ouragan Trump

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:46:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

c'est un caucus donc le gagnant n'emporte pas tout déjà et ensuite ce sont les candidats anti etablishement qui récoltent un maximum dans ces élections donc cela ne va ni profiter à Clinton, ni profiter à Rubbio mais à Trump qui est un pur produit de mode et Sanders: idem, d'autant plus qu'on est....

Après le Conseil des Etats, c'est au tour de la Chambre ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:06:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:06:00 +0100adhoc (fr)

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Canberra start-up restores photographs destroyed in a hurricane

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:59:00 +0100smh (en)

Family photos were scattered everywhere when Nicole Francois' home in Granada was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Some were drowned in pools of water, others scratched and some, surprisingly, still hung to the wall though the subjects were now difficult to discern. The photos were wiped down and boxed away while the family rebuilt their lives.

Canberra start-up restores photographs destroyed in a hurricane

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:38:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Family photos were scattered everywhere when Nicole Francois' home in Granada was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Some were drowned in pools of water, others scratched and some, surprisingly, still hung to the wall though the subjects were now difficult to discern. James Walters.

25 days on: 219 centres shelter 4766 evacuees

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 07:29:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

. By LOSALINI BOLATAGICI Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Update: 6:03PM A total of 219 evacuation centres are still being activated nationwide, 25 days after severe Tropical Cyclone Winston ravaged Fiji. National Disaster Management Office director, Akapusi Tuifagalele said the centres were housing a population of 4766.

Barbados to send more support to Dominica

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:51:00 +0100nationnews (en)

While debating the motion today in parliament, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said the money would go towards Dominica’s recovery programmes following the August 27 devastation from Tropical Storm Erika. Stuart said the whole region was vulnerable and we did not know who would be next.

Une tempête tropicale au large de La Réunion

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:10:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

Le syst�me suivi depuis hier soir par M�t�o France a �t� baptis�. Il s’agit pour l’instant d’une temp�te tropicale qui se trouvait ce matin � 4 heures � 3 375 kilom�tres dans l’est nord-est de la R�union. lle se d�place vers le nord-ouest � la vitesse de 4 km/h et ne pr�sente aucun danger pour La R�union.

04:57 | Monde Marco Rubio jette l'éponge après son humiliation en Floride

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 05:34:00 +010020minutes (fr)

Le républicain Marco Rubio a annoncé qu'il suspendait sa campagne, le 15 mars 2016 après sa défaite en Floride. - P.SANCYA/AP/SIPA Publié le 16.03.2016 à 04:57; Mis à jour le 16.03.2016 à 04:57. L’ouragan Trump a fait une nouvelle victime. Après Scott Walker, Rick Perry et Jeb Bush, c’est Marco....

Warmer winters in the Arctic

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 05:22:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

Norway, a country more than 6,000 miles away from the Philippines, is most known for its long, dark winters. But this has recently been changing. Dr. Jan-Gunner Winther, director of the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), shared that snow typically comes in Norway in October or November; albeit more recently, this has shifted to January.

New Super Computer Helps NOAA Track Storms’ Paths More Accurately

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:50:00 +0100baltimore-cbslocal (en)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Fine tuning the threats from dangerous weather. Forecasters think they’ve got the right tool for that job. And as Alex DeMetrick reports, it’s right here in Maryland. NOAA’s Climate and Prediction Center in College Park is home to the agency’s newest super computer.

USS Antietam, USS Mustin Named 'Battle E' Recipients of 2015

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:36:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS160315-08 Release Date: 3/15/2016 9:17:00 AM. By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara B. Sexton, Task Force 70 Public Affairs. YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) were named as some of the recipients of the Battle Effectiveness (Battle 'E') Award for 2015.

Old shipwrecks may hold clues to hurricanes - and pirates

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:59:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

The Spanish San Jose Galleon sunk in the Caribbean in 1708 after a battle with the British. New data suggests such shipwrecks could reveal the history of hurricanes in the region. Ancient Spanish shipwrecks and tree-ring data have revealed an unusual low in hurricane activity during the "golden age of piracy," new research suggests.

Pearl River keeps rising, homeowners keep waiting

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:28:00 +0100nola (en)

Anxious residents watched, waited and hoped Tuesday morning (March 15) as floodwaters continued to inch up in many neighborhoods along Military Road and U.S. 190B east of Slidell. St. Tammany Parish sheriff's deputies and National Guard personnel were waiting as well, staging in various areas with....

4 ex-cops seek bond in in Danziger Bridge shootings

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:25:00 +0100nola (en)

From left: Robert Faulcon Jr., Robert Gisevius Jr., Kenneth Bowen, and Anthony Villavaso II. The four former New Orleans police officers are awaiting a new trial in the Danziger Bridge shootings after Hurricane Katrina. They are asking a federal judge to be released on bond in the meantime.

4 ex-cops seek bond in post-Katrina shootings

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:14:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four former New Orleans police officers have asked a federal judge to let them out of jail on bond as they await a second trial in deadly shootings that followed Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Their convictions stemming from shootings at New Orleans' Danziger Bridge were overturned in 2013.

Europe’s oldest exploration ship probably found in Oman

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:22:00 +0100neurope (en)

A shipwreck excavated between 2013 and 2015 off an island in Oman is believed to be the oldest shipwreck from Europe’s age of exploration. Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture is expected to officially announce the findings later today (Tuesday), confirming the great discovery.

Millions in US at risk from rising seas: study

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:15:00 +0100phys (en)

Submerged cars are seen in Manhattan, New York, after severe flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, in October 2012. Rising sea levels driven by climate change could upend the lives of more than 13 million Americans by the end of the century, according to a study released Monday. If global warming lifts oceans 1.

Biars-sur-Cère. Les salariés d'Andros donnent pour les Fidji

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:39:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Les îles Fidji ont beau être à l'autre bout de la Terre, elles sont dans le cœur des Biarnais. La preuve : l'opération caritative lancée au sein de l'usine Andros, mercredi 8 mars, a permis de récolter une quantité impressionnante de dons à destination de l'archipel du Pacifique, très durement....

Saint-Louis affiche ses ambitions

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:02:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Après les quatre premières journées du championnat national de D1, les quarante (40) équipes de la D2, reparties en quatre groupes de dix (10), sont entrées en lice. Dans le groupe Nord I, c’est l’équipe de Raymond FC, victorieuse à domicile de l’AS Trou du Nord: 2-0, qui a fait la plus forte impression.

What Facebook Can Teach Us About Crisis Management

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:05:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

By Kate Moran. The world is in no short supply of humanitarian crises to mitigate, manage, and prevent. In 2016 alone, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that $20.1 billion is needed to help 125.3 million people displaced by war, famine, and natural disasters globally.

Pricey tea a growing niche crop in US

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:51:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

BROOKHAVEN, Mississippi: After Hurricane Katrina wiped out his timber 11 years ago, Jason McDonald wanted a crop less susceptible to Mississippi's potentially powerful storms. Low maintenance was also a priority. "I didn't want to be a cattle farmer and chase down cattle at 3 or 4 in the morning,'' McDonald said.

Sea rise could force millions in Florida to adapt or flee, study finds

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0100sunherald (en)

The number of people threatened by rising seas fueled by climate change in the U.S. could be three times greater than previously estimated, with more than six million Floridians at risk under a worst-case scenario, according to a study published Monday.

Sea rise could force millions in Florida to adapt or flee, study finds

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:51:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The number of people threatened by rising seas fueled by climate change in the U.S. could be three times greater than previously estimated, with more than six million Floridians at risk under a worst-case scenario, according to a study published Monday.

Why Tweeting is Safe

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:58:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

It's official: Twitter is lifesaving. A new study in the journal Science Advances , finds that social media can provide a potential path to safety and security during a crisis. Researchers looking back at Hurricane Sandy of 2012 detail how 52 million geographically pinpointed tweets gathered from....

Rising sea levels and flooding could force MILLIONS of Americans to migrate inland

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:16:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

by the end of the century Study estimates 13 million people could be hit by rising sea levels in US; It reviews estimates by factoring in population growth in affected areas; A 6ft sea-level rise would spark exodus from US coastal southern states; Scientists estimate it could cost $14 trillion just....

Philippines: Reinforcing family foundations

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:34:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Typhoon Melor tore through the Philippines last December, leaving 14,400 families with damaged or destroyed houses – houses that were no longer fit to live in. However, your support has helped us provide the vital tools needed to rebuild homes and repair communities. One of those homes belonged to the Capangpangan family in the village of Binay.

Pricey tea a growing niche crop in U.S., Canada

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:02:00 +0100sltrib (en)

Brookhaven, Miss. • After Hurricane Katrina wiped out his timber 11 years ago, Jason McDonald wanted a crop less susceptible to Mississippi's potentially powerful storms. Low maintenance was also a priority. "I didn't want to be a cattle farmer and chase down cattle at 3 or 4 in the morning," McDonald said.