Global Warming Seen in 24 Weird Weather Cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:19:00 +0100khaosodenglish (en)

Elephants cool off March 13 at Chiang Mai Zoo. Photo: Chiang Mai Zoo / Facebook. WASHINGTON — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world.

Hurricane Police Looking for Missing Elderly Man

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:13:00 +0100good4utah (en)

Copyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4 Utah) Hurricane Police are looking for a missing 84-year-old man. Police say Roland Gibbons was last seen wearing a white shirt, white....

Global warming’s fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:51:00 +0100therepublic (en)

WASHINGTON A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found climate....

Actions post-Matthew : le MENFP fait le point et salue l’ensemble des partenaires pour leur support

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:50:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

Environ deux mois après le passage de l’ouragan dévastateur Matthew sur Haïti, le ministère de l’Education nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (MENFP) informe que 313 écoles ont pu être réhabilitées dont 97 sont en voie de finalisation des travaux. 57 nouveaux chantiers seront bientôt lancés.

Coopération franco-haïtienne : L’ambassade de France annonce la visite de Jean-Marc Ayrault en Haïti

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:50:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

L’ambassade de France en Haïti a, dans un communiqué portant la signature de Pierre Bonnet, acheminé à la rédaction de HPN, en date du mercredi 14 décembre dans l’après-midi, annoncé la visite en Haïti, du 17 au 18 décembre, de Jean-Marc Ayrault, ministre des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international.

NOAA blames global warming for 24 weird weather events in 2015

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:18:00 +0100triblive (en)

Updated 7 minutes ago. WASHINGTON — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric....

North Carolina upheaval: GOP bids to limit next gov's power

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:16:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

Demonstrators crowd the rotunda outside the House and Senate galleries during a special session at the North Carolina Legislature in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. North Carolina Gov.-elect Roy Cooper said Thursday he's ready to fight in court against Republican legislation moving through....

North Carolina upheaval: GOP bids to limit next gov's power

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:14:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

Demonstrators crowd the rotunda outside the House and Senate galleries during a special session at the North Carolina Legislature in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. North Carolina Gov.-elect Roy Cooper said Thursday he's ready to fight in court against Republican legislation moving through....

North Carolina upheaval: GOP bids to limit next gov's power

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:10:00 +0100hjnews (en)

Demonstrators crowd the rotunda outside the House and Senate galleries during a special session at the North Carolina Legislature in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. North Carolina Gov.-elect Roy Cooper said Thursday he's ready to fight in court against Republican legislation moving through....

Climate change fingerprints seen on 24 weird weather cases, study says

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:55:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found....

North Carolina upheaval: GOP bids to limit next gov's power

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:39:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

Demonstrators crowd the rotunda outside the House and Senate galleries during a special session at the North Carolina Legislature in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. North Carolina Gov.-elect Roy Cooper said Thursday he's ready to fight in court against Republican legislation moving through....

Climate Change had part in weather events

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:50:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

An annual report released on Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found climate change was a factor, however small or large, in 24 of 30 strange weather events. They include 11 cases of high heat, as well as unusual winter sunshine in the United Kingdom, Alaskan wildfires and odd "sunny day" flooding in Miami.

'Challenge of my life'

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:38:00 +0100thewhig (en)

"I am going to be facing the challenge of my life." That's how teacher Linda Adams Leroux sees the next trip she plans to take down to Haiti to help its people -- still recovering from an earthquake in 2010 -- as they struggle back from the devastation inflicted by hurricane Matthew in October.

No avoiding accountability for past mistake

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:22:00 +0100chinadaily (en)

AN OFFICIAL INSPECTION TEAM assigned to double check the death toll in Typhoon Damrey that hit the Xiuyan Manchu ethnic autonomous county of Anshan in Northeast China's Liaoning province in 2012, has confirmed that the number was purposely understated by the local officials.

Global warming’s fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:21:00 +0100krqe (en)

By Published: December 15, 2016, 4:50 pm Associated Press This natural-color image mosaic, provided by NASA, taken in Aug. 2015, based on data collected during two orbital passes of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) shows typhoons in the western North Pacific.

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:06:00 +0100newsok (en)

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2015 file photo, a hotel guest carries his shoes as he is escorted to his car along in Miami Beach, Fla. The street flooding was in part caused by high tides due to the lunar cycle, according to the National Weather Service. A new scientific report finds man-made climate....

Global warming’s fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:58:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:44:00 +0100krmg (en)

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2015 file photo, a hotel guest carries his shoes as he is escorted to his car along in Miami Beach, Fla. The street flooding was in part caused by high tides due to the lunar cycle, according to the National Weather Service. A new scientific report finds man-made climate....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:43:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:38:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) - A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:18:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2015 file photo, a hotel guest carries his shoes as he is escorted to his car along in Miami Beach, Fla. The street flooding was in part caused by high tides due to the lunar cycle, according to the National Weather Service. A new scientific report finds man-made climate....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:16:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found climate change was a....

Global warming's fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:11:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found....

Global Warming's Fingerprints Seen in 24 Weird Weather Cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:08:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world.

Global warming’s fingerprints seen in 24 weird weather cases

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:03:00 +0100wncn (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some role in two dozen extreme weather events last year but not in a few other weird weather instances around the world. An annual report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found....

Haiti: UNICEF Haiti: Humanitarian Situation Report on Hurricane Matthew #16, 15 December 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:46:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS – TWO MONTHS AFTER MATTHEW. (This will be the final SitRep specific to Hurricane Matthew. All future SitReps will encompass all humanitarian action in Haiti, including Hurricane Matthew) In the two months since Matthew, UNICEF, has: Delivered safe water to over 281,000 individuals,....

Hearing Held for Hurricane Mayor Charged With Poaching

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:50:00 +0100good4utah (en)

During the first hearing for alleged felony poaching, Bramall's attorney tells Judge Marvin Bagley his client is aware of the charges, even while the Hurricane mayor chose not to go. Ryan Stout also represents John and Gordon Marble. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) accuses Bramall....

No increased rates for electricity

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:23:00 +0100freeport (en)

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) issued a statement on Wednesday that, we think, would be well received by consumers who are serviced by the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC). Here is a direct quote from Sarah St. George on behalf of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, the regulator of the GBPC:....

‘Don’t panic’ said captain, moments before El Faro sank

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:19:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

JACKSONVILLE (AP) - Crew members aboard the doomed cargo ship El Faro expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humour - as Hurricane Joaquin gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship in Bahamian waters last year, transcripts show.

McCrory signs North Carolina aid package for Matthew, fires

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:08:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory is pleased enough with the North Carolina legislature's $201 million relief package for assisting Hurricane Matthew victims and for fighting wildfires to sign it into law. McCrory signed the proposal Thursday during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion attended....

McCrory signs North Carolina aid package for Matthew, fires

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:01:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory is pleased enough with the North Carolina legislature’s $201 million relief package for assisting Hurricane Matthew victims and for fighting wildfires to sign it into law. McCrory signed the proposal Thursday during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion attended....

Second-guessing decision to sail into hurricane 14 Mins Transcribed audio of conversations in the hours before El Faro sank Oct. 1 revealed that at

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:53:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Transcribed audio of conversations in the hours before El Faro sank Oct. 1 revealed that at least two crew members recommended to the captain that the ship change course to stay further away from Hurricane Joaquin. The ship stayed on a direct course from Jacksonville to Puerto....

Hutchison slammed for ‘pocketing tax breaks’ as Freeport hotels sink

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:49:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By NEIL HARTNELL. Tribune Business Editor. nhartnell@tribunemedia.net. Grand Bahama’s largest investor was yesterday slammed for failing to properly kick-start repairs to the island’s storm-ravaged tourism product, despite pocketing millions of dollars in tax concessions from the Government.

McCrory signs North Carolina aid package for Matthew, fires

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:44:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory is pleased enough with the North Carolina legislature's $201 million relief package for assisting Hurricane Matthew victims and for fighting wildfires to sign it into law. McCrory signed the proposal Thursday during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion attended....

Coopération/Matthew : Visite de solidarité, en Haïti, du chancelier français Jean-Marc Ayrault

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:47:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

sera en Haïti, les samedi 17 et dimanche 18 décembre 2016, indique un communiqué de presse de l’ambassade de France en Haïti, émis le mercredi 14 décembre 2016. Cette visite vise à exprimer la solidarité de la France à Haïti, après les ravages provoqués par l’ouragan Matthew, les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016.

Watch | Wet pitch, no issue: Joe Root does knocking on an unthinkable surface

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:50:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

Necessity as they say is the mother of invention and England's premier batsman Joe Root showed the way as he decided to take throwdowns on the cemented road with the practice pitches at the Chepauk stadium badly damaged due to Cyclone Vardah . The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) had expressed....

McCrory signs $201 million recovery bill for Hurricane Matthew,

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:21:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

Gov. Pat McCrory signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law Thursday, which will provide $201 million to help residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and wildfires. Legislators, mayors, county commissioners and members of the governor’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee....

India vs England 5th Test: Watch Joe Root practice on ‘Chepauk Road’ as Cyclone Vardah leaves practice pitches damaged

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:49:00 +0100india (en)

TNCA had expressed regret as it was practically impossible to get the practice pitches ready for a proper net session after the devastating cyclone had ravaged the city. Chennai, Dec 15: Necessity as they say is the mother of invention and England’s premier batsman Joe Root showed the way as he....

Le coût des catastrophes naturelles repart à la hausse

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:44:00 +0100latribune (fr)

Le coût des catastrophes naturelles et des désastres causés par l'homme dans le monde en 2016 est estimé à 158 milliards de dollars, en forte hausse par rapport à 2015 (94 milliards de dollars), selon une première estimation du groupe suisse de réassurance Swiss Re publiée jeudi.

Le coût des catastrophes naturelles a explosé en 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:44:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Au total, les catastrophes naturelles ont coûté 158 milliards d'euros. Les tremblements de terres, les orages de grêle, les inondations et l'ouragan Matthew ont causé des dégâts très importants et provoqué la mort de 10.000 personnes. Les éléments climatiques se sont déchaînés cette année, provoquant de nombreux dégâts et des pertes humaines.

Governor McCrory signs Disaster Recovery Act of 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:44:00 +0100wlos (en)

A truck sits stranded on Interstate 95 in floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew in Lumberton, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. People were ordered to evacuate, and officials warned that some communities could be cut off by washed out roads or bridge closures. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Raleigh, N.C.

Local 27 MINS AGO Hurricane Matthew victims dealing with insurance claim problems

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:30:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Attorneys met with several people in St. Johns County Wednesday night who are still dealing with the mess that Hurricane Matthew left behind. One word that some homeowners living along Vilano Beach describe what they’re going through is stress.

Huit nouveaux microsatellites de la Nasa pour scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:16:00 +0100lavenir (fr)

Après deux reports, huit microsatellites de la Nasa ont été lancés jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17 mètres de long de la firme Orbital ATK transportant les satellites du programme CYGNSS....

Joe Root Practices on 'Chepauk Road' Due to Wet Pitches

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:08:00 +0100news18 (en)

Chennai: Necessity as they say is the mother of invention and England's premier batsman Joe Root showed the way as he decided to take throwdowns on the cemented road with the practice pitches at the Chepauk stadium badly damaged due to Cyclone Vardah . The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) had....

Trois millions d’euros pour le rétablissement de l’agriculture en Haïti

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:46:00 +0100lavenir (fr)

Le ministre de la Coopération au développement, Alexander De Croo, a annoncé jeudi l’octroi de trois millions d’euros au rétablissement de l’agriculture en Haïti après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, qui a dévasté le secteur agricole La Coopération belge y soutiendra un programme de l’Organisation....

Freedom of Information Bill tabled in House

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:32:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

Following through on a commitment to table the Freedom of Information Bill before the end of the year, Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday brought the long-awaited bill to the House of Assembly, but there will be no debate on the bill until the new year. The House of Assembly was adjourned to January 9, 2017.

Grand Bahama Power Co. to absorb hurricane damage costs

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:32:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) will absorb $27.5 million in hurricane damage costs and refrain from increasing customers’ bills for at least five years, as the company enters cost management mode following Hurricane Matthew, the company revealed in a release yesterday.

Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Funding overview 14 Dec 2016 [EN]

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:29:00 +0100humanitarianresponse (en)

Document that presents an overview of all funding received for the response to hurricane Matthew. The funding received for projects registered under the Flash Appeal for Haiti for Hurricane Matthew are presented as Flash appeal related funding, whereas funding received for project not included in the appeal are presented as Out of appeal.

La Nasa a lancé huit micro-satellites pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:26:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Après deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés avec succès jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l'agence spatiale américaine. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17....

9:35 UN Coordinator to Visit Cuban Areas Affected by Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:19:00 +0100plenglish (en)

Guantanamo, Cuba Dec 15 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba, Myrta Kaulard, will visit some of the territories affected by Hurricane Matthew last October. During her visit, the official will verify the delivery of donations that began to arrive here a few days after the....

La Nasa a lancé huit micro-satellites pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:14:00 +0100france24 (fr)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Après deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés avec succès jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l'agence spatiale américaine.

La Nasa a lancé huit micro-satellites pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:10:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Après deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés avec succès jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l'agence spatiale américaine. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17....

La Nasa a lancé huit micro-satellites pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:57:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

A près deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés avec succès jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l'agence spatiale américaine. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17....

Lancement de huit micro-satellites de la Nasa pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:43:00 +0100journaldemontreal (fr)

Après deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l’agence spatiale américaine. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17 mètres de....

Haïti - Diplomatie : Le Chancelier Français Jean-Marc Ayrault, prochainement en Haïti

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:33:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Jean-Marc Ayrault, le Ministre français des affaires étrangères et du développement international, se rendra en Colombie et en Haïti du 16 au 19 décembre. Dimanche Jean-Marc Ayrault sera en Haïti pour notamment exprimer la solidarité de la France après les ravages provoqués par le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

La Nasa a lancé huit micro-satellites pour mieux scruter les ouragans

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:31:00 +0100afp (fr)

Après deux reports, huit micro-satellites de la Nasa ont été lancés avec succès jeudi pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans, selon les images en direct de la télévision de l'agence spatiale américaine. La fusée Pegasus à trois étages de 22,6 tonnes et 17....

Hurricane Matthew victims in Virginia

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:30:00 +010013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - The number of Hurricane Matthew victims in Virginia is nearing the 5,000 mark. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says more than 4,800 people have registered for aid since wind and flooding struck two months ago. FEMA has approved nearly $8 million in aid so far,....

Ces marxistes camouflés qui dirigent le Sénégal

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:18:00 +0100rewmi (fr)

Il n’y a guère longtemps, sous le régime de Léopold Sédar Senghor, le Sénégal était un des rares pays du monde, singulièrement de l’Afrique où on comptait huit partis marxistes. En tête le PIT, Parti Africain de l’Indépendance, de Amath Dansokho, seule formation reconnue de Moscou dont les....

India eye record win, England look to salvage pride

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:06:00 +0100expressindia (en)

Virat Kohli will look to retain his winning combination for the Chennai Test. (Source: PTI File) Cricket will provide the ravaged city some succour and the India n team an opportunity to record its biggest-ever series victory against England when the two sides lock horns in the fifth and final Test starting in Chennai on Friday.

Assurances : coût des catastrophes en forte hausse en 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:02:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

L'ouragan Matthew a causé d'importants dégâts aux Etats-Unis et dans les Caraïbes.@ HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP. Les catastrophes naturelles et les désastres causés par l'homme ont coûté 158 milliards de dollars en 2016. Les tremblements de terre, les orages de grêle, les tempêtes et l'ouragan Matthew ont causé les plus grosses pertes.

Assurances : coûts des catastrophes en forte hausse en 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:31:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

L'ouragan Matthew a causé d'importants dégâts aux Etats-Unis et dans les Caraïbes.@ HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP. Les catastrophes naturelles et les désastres causés par l'homme ont coûté 158 milliards de dollars en 2016. Les tremblements de terre, les orages de grêle, les tempêtes et l'ouragan Matthew ont causé les plus grosses pertes.

Assurances : coûts des catastrophes en forte hausse en 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:35:00 +0100normandie (fr)

Le coût des catastrophes naturelles et des désastres causés par l’homme dans le monde en 2016 est évalué à 158 milliards de dollars, en forte hausse par rapport à 2015 (94 milliards de dollars), selon une estimation du groupe suisse de réassurance Swiss Re publiée jeudi.

Assurances: coûts des catastrophes en forte hausse en 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:22:00 +0100romandie (fr)

Genève - Le coût des catastrophes naturelles et des désastres causés par l'homme dans le monde en 2016 est évalué à 158 milliards de dollars, en forte hausse par rapport à 2015 (94 milliards de dollars), selon une estimation du groupe suisse de réassurance Swiss Re publiée jeudi.

Les catastrophes ont pesé 158 milliards de dollars

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:41:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Les catastrophes d'origine naturelle ou humaine ont causé des pertes économiques se chiffrant à 158 milliards de dollars en 2016, soit une hausse de 68% par rapport à 2015. Elles ont coûté la vie à 10'000 personnes. Les seuls désastres naturels ont occasionné l'essentiel des pertes cette année, soit....

Les catastrophes ont pesé 158 milliards de dollars

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:40:00 +010024heures (fr)

Les catastrophes d'origine naturelle ou humaine ont causé des pertes économiques se chiffrant à 158 milliards de dollars en 2016, soit une hausse de 68% par rapport à 2015. Elles ont coûté la vie à 10'000 personnes. Les seuls désastres naturels ont occasionné l'essentiel des pertes cette année, soit....

Nicaragua: WFP Nicaragua Country Brief, November 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights WFP Nicaragua is in the process of procuring commodities for the first school meals distribution of 2017. Donor support is greatly needed to ensure the successful continuation of these activities. On 6 November, Nicaragua held its presidential elections, which resulted in a victory for....

Haiti: WFP Haiti: Country Brief, November 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights On 4 October, Haiti was hit by a category 4 Hurricane, which severely affected 2 million people. An initial assessment showed that 806,000 people are in need of urgent food assistance. WFP immediately responded to the emergency and has reached 730,000 people since the beginning of the operation with food delivered by land, air and sea.

Haiti: IOM Haiti: Hurricane Matthew Sitrep #10, 14 December 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights IOM launched USD 20 Million appeal for Hurricane Matthew response: USD 6.9 Million (34.5%) has been received. A total of 162 trucks carrying 950 metric tons of NFIs have been dispatched by IOM to Les Cayes and Jeremie. On December 6th, IOM launched a hotline to identify, advise and refer....

Les catastrophes ont pesé 158 milliards de dollars

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:23:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Les catastrophes d'origine naturelle ou humaine ont causé des pertes économiques se chiffrant à 158 milliards de dollars en 2016, soit une hausse de 68% par rapport à 2015. Elles ont coûté la vie à 10'000 personnes. Les seuls désastres naturels ont occasionné l'essentiel des pertes cette année, soit....

Les remous de l’actualité du jeudi 15 décembre 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:38:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Le chancelier français sera dans nos murs Le ministre français des Affaires étrangères et du développement international Jean-Marc Ayrault sera en Haïti les samedi 17 et dimanche 18 décembre 2016. Au cours de son séjour, le chancelier aura un dîner de travail avec le président provisoire Jocelerme Privert et des membres du gouvernement.

Chennai Test: India Eye Biggest-Ever Win, England Aim to Salvage Pride

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:31:00 +0100news18 (en)

Chennai: Cricket will provide the ravaged city some succour and the India n team an opportunity to record its biggest-ever series victory against England when the two sides lock horns in the fifth and final Test starting here from Friday. The match will also be a chance for the Indians to stretch their unbeaten run to a record 18 matches.

High-flying India aim to continue unbeaten run in Chennai

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:31:00 +0100rediff (en)

C ricket will provide the ravaged city some succour and the India n team an opportunity to record its biggest-ever series victory against England when the two sides lock horns in the fifth and final Test starting in Chennai, on Friday. The match will also be a chance for the Indians to stretch their unbeaten run to a record 18 matches.

India eye biggest-ever win, England aim to salvage pride

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:48:00 +0100deccanherald (en)

Cricket will provide the ravaged city some succour and the India n team an opportunity to record its biggest-ever series victory against England when the two sides lock horns in the fifth and final Test starting here tomorrow. The match will also be a chance for the Indians to stretch their unbeaten run to a record 18 matches.

Absence of El Niño could lead to heavy hurricane season

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:27:00 +0100virginislandsdailynews (en)

Favoring a busier season are the recent warming of the North Atlantic Ocean and the likely absence of El Niño, the periodic warming of the Pacific that tends to suppress the formation of hurricanes, said researcher Philip Klotzbach, who wrote the report. The worst-case scenario, given a 20 percent chance, calls for an unusually busy season.

Likely absence of El Nino pattern could lead to heavy hurricane activity this season, report says

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:09:00 +0100tampabay (en)

A report by Colorado State University's Department of Atmospheric Science says conditions would appear to favor an above-average season, although it is difficult to make firm predictions this early. Favoring a busier season are the recent warming of the North Atlantic Ocean and the likely absence of....

Number of deaths in 2012 flood 'hidden'

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:27:00 +0100china (en)

A county government in Liaoning province was found to have hidden the real number of deaths after a heavy flood in 2012, local authorities announced on Wednesday. An investigation team has been sent to Xiuyan county to uncover the facts in the case. The job of the team includes verifying the number of deaths and clarifying the disaster conditions.

11:11 PM After aid package, Republicans look to weaken next governor

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:52:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

North Carolina lawmakers finalized a $201 million hurricane and wildfire relief package Wednesday, sought by Gov. Pat McCrory in a special session he called. But they didn't go home as fellow Republicans then called their own session to weigh legislation, some of which could threaten the incoming Democratic governor.

NC legislators file 28 bills during Wednesday's special session

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:49:00 +0100wlos (en)

The special session originally called to provide help for Hurricane Matthew continued Wednesday night, and legislators proposed 28 bills. At least two of the bills aim to limit the Governor's authority before Roy Cooper takes office. (Photo credit: WLOS staff) RALEIGH, N.C.

El Faro crew member's family: ‘I would have thrown the captain overboard

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:23:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

WATCH Action News Jax Presents 'El Faro: Lost at Sea' Many of the secrets of El Faro's final hours are revealed through audio transcripts released Tuesday by the NTSB. Among the big revelations we learned: 1. El Faro’s captain, Michael Davidson, declined two requests to change course hours before the ship sunk 2.

Don’t be complacent: Fiji Weather Office

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:15:00 +0100pina (en)

The people in Fiji are being advised not to be too complacent. This follows reports that rain has stopped in some places. Director Meteorology Ravin Kumar says the tropical depression continues to weave its way slowly towards Fiji and the breaks in heavy rain must not be mistaken for an end to the bad weather.

Haïti-Cyclone: Les élèves du lycée Pétion collectent des fonds en faveur des victimes Matthew

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:13:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

La direction du lycée Alexandre Pétion annonce, la tenue à la bibliothèque de l’école, pour ce mercredi 14 décembre, d’une cérémonie de remise de chèque de courtoisie des élèves du lycée qui ont collecté des fonds en faveurs des victimes du cyclone Matthew, a appris HPN dans une note.

Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' captain Alastair Cook

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:11:00 +0100dailyecho (en)

All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India . Speculation about Cook's position - after a record 58 Tests as....

Hurricane Matthew victims dealing with insurance claim problems

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:42:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Attorneys met with several people in St. Johns County Wednesday night who are still dealing with the mess that Hurricane Matthew left behind. One word that some homeowners living along Vilano Beach describe what they’re going through is stress.

« L’assurance, un puissant moteur au service du développement économique et social d’un pays »

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:15:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Introduction Le but de cet article est de susciter l’intérêt du public pour un concept qui est devenu de plus en plus indispensable aujourd’hui à la vie en société : c’est l’assurance. Depuis qu’elle est apparue vers le XIVe siècle dans le commerce maritime, l’assurance n’a jamais cessé de prouver son utilité dans la société.

2nd legislative special session would curb power of incoming NC governor

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:49:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP/WNCN) — In a surprise second special session of the N.C. General Assembly Wednesday afternoon, Senate Republicans are trying to curb what incoming governor Roy Cooper have the authority to do. One bill introduced Wednesday cuts the number of appointments Cooper could make and would require the Senate to approve his cabinet picks.

India vs England: Chepauk’s dry run before the final Test

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:42:00 +0100expressindia (en)

Groundsmen use hot coal raised on wickets to dry out the moisture from the wicket. (Source: Twitter/Nasser Hussain) “Trees fall, grass doesn’t fall.” In one line, PR Viswanathan has summed up the state of the MA Chidambaram Stadium and its readiness to host the final India -England Test despite the....

After aid package, Republicans look to weaken next governor

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:35:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

North Carolina lawmakers finalized a $201 million hurricane and wildfire relief package Wednesday, sought by Gov. Pat McCrory in a special session he called. But they didn't go home as fellow Republicans then called their own session to weigh legislation, some of which could threaten the incoming Democratic governor.

OPINION : Ces marxistes camouflés qui dirigent le Sénégal

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:59:00 +0100mediafrik (fr)

Par un Wadiste convaincu. Il n’y a guère longtemps, sous le régime de Léopold Sédar Senghor, le Sénégal était un des rares pays du monde, singulièrement de l’Afrique où on comptait huit partis marxistes. En tête le PIT, Parti Africain de l’Indépendance, de Amath Dansokho, seule formation reconnue de....

Number of deaths in 2012 flood 'hidden'

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:34:00 +0100chinadaily (en)

A county government in Liaoning province was found to have hidden the real number of deaths after a heavy flood in 2012, local authorities announced on Wednesday. An investigation team has been sent to Xiuyan county to uncover the facts in the case. The job of the team includes verifying the number of deaths and clarifying the disaster conditions.

Surfer: Patrol tower in Ormond-by-the-Sea is damaged and dangerous

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:03:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA -- A Volusia County beach tower that has helped keep an eye on beachgoers and surfers over the years could become a hazard after it was pummeled by Hurricane Matthew. Beach patrol tower in Ormond-by-the-Sea damaged by Hurricane Matthew; Volusia County officials said the building....

Local NC lawmakers call surprise special session; agenda unclear

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:23:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. - A new special session of the North Carolina General Assembly is underway, still with few specifics about what Republicans running the House and Senate want to debate or pass before leaving Raleigh. One lawmaker says they could move to limit Gov.-elect Roy Cooper’s power.

Haiti: Grand-Goâve se relève dans la dignité après l’ouragan Matthew

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:31:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Avec sept morts, plus de 500 maisons endommagées et la destruction de plus de 80% de ses plantations–l’activité économique principale, Grand-Goâve est l’une des communes les plus affectées dans le département de l’Ouest avec le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 2:40 p.m. EST

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:29:00 +0100wbtv (en)

PLYMOUTH, N.C. (AP) - The sheriff's office in Washington County says a man has been charged in the rape and murder of a 69-year-old. Sheriff Johnny Barnes says 23-year-old Alexander Simpson was arrested Tuesday night. The body of 69-year-old Mary Swain was found inside a car in the town of Roper. RALEIGH, N.

‘Help me. Help me’: The final hours aboard the El Faro, the doomed ship that sailed into Hurricane Joaquin

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:18:00 +0100vancouversun (en)

In this photograph released by the National Transportation Safety Board, January 3, 2016 the detached navigation bridge of the sunken freighter El Faro is seen on the seafloor JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged....

Supply of water, vegetables yet to normalise

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:06:00 +0100thehindu (en)

The city continues to struggle to return to normality on Wednesday in terms of essential needs like drinking water and vegetables, two days after it was ravaged by cyclone Vardah . With electricity yet to be restored in several areas such as Ambattur, Anna Nagar West Extension, Thirumangalam,....

Haiti: Caribbean – Hurricane Matthew Fact Sheet #16, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:30:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • WFP reaches 99 percent of Haitians in need of emergency food assistance. • Relief actors facilitate access to safe drinking water for an estimated 744,000 people. • Number of suspected cholera cases reported in Grand’Anse and Sud continues to decline. KEY DEVELOPMENTS.

Supply of water, vegetables yet to normalise

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:15:00 +0100Hindu (en)

The city continues to struggle to return to normality on Wednesday in terms of essential needs like drinking water and vegetables, two days after it was ravaged by cyclone Vardah . With electricity yet to be restored in several areas such as Ambattur, Anna Nagar West Extension, Thirumangalam,....

City Council OKs $550,000 to repair Huguenot Park

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:54:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - City Council approved funding Tuesday night to begin repairing damage at Huguenot Memorial Park caused by Hurricane Matthew. Council approved $550,000 for road repairs after the main road at the entrance of the park was washed out by the storm. Repairs are expected to over $1 million.

Op-ed: Preparing for hurricanes and the winds of change

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:52:00 +01004-traders (en)

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 25, the National Hurricane Center tracked a storm off the African coast. Like hundreds of storms each year, the center gave it a standard monitoring tag: Invest 97L. Yet this one was different. Days later, it would become Hurricane Matthew -....

NC legislators begin surprise second special session

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:44:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Following passage of the disaster relief bill in the state Senate this morning, North Carolina lawmakers have called a second special session. The topic of the second special session is not yet known. Democrats have voiced concerns Republicans could introduce a bill that would....

Vardha douses fears of forest fires in national parks

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:34:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Cyclone Vardha’s effect brought moderate but widespread showers across Bandipur and Nagarahole national parks at a time when authorities were bracing up for an outbreak of forest fires. Large swathes of both the national parks had turned bone dry well ahead of summer owing to the failure of the south-west monsoon this year.

Zion United Baptist Youth Council to host Basketball Tournament Fund-raiser

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:28:00 +0100freeport (en)

(0) Western District of the Zion United Baptist Youth Council has teamed up with Grand Bahama Sports.com to host “Dunk the Ball” Basketball Tournament fund-raiser to support its youth programs affected by Hurricane Matthew. &nbsp ... On Boxing Day (December 27, 2016), the Western District of the....

Vardha douses fears of forest fires in national parks

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:14:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Cyclone Vardha’s effect brought moderate but widespread showers across Bandipur and Nagarahole national parks at a time when authorities were bracing up for an outbreak of forest fires. Large swathes of both the national parks had turned bone dry well ahead of summer owing to the failure of the south-west monsoon this year.

$201 million NC disaster aid package goes to McCrory for his signature

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:43:00 +0100wncn (en)

The Senate gave unanimous approval Wednesday to the $201 million proposal. The measure is designed to get more displaced residents into housing, give local governments help building infrastructure and provide the state forest service money for firefighting expenses. The bill received final approval from the House and now goes to Gov.

NC legislators announce plans for new special session to begin Wednesday afternoon

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:29:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) - Following passage of the disaster relief bill in the state Senate this morning, North Carolina lawmakers have called a second special session which will start at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The topic of the second special session is not yet known.

HURRICANE RECAP: 2016 Atlantic season brings 15 named storms, 3 major hurricanes

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:19:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

As expected, the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season was a busy one, producing 15 named storms throughout the year. This surpassed the 2015 hurricane season, which recorded 11 named storms. Of those 15 storms, seven reached hurricane strength, producing winds greater than 74 mph.

NC lawmakers call surprise special session; agenda unclear

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:19:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina House Speaker and Cleveland County Rep. Tim Moore confirmed there will be a second special session 2 p.m. Wednesday. The special session will deal with non-hurricane related issues, and an agenda has not been laid out yet.

NC legislators announce plans for new special session to begin Wednesday afternoon

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:13:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Following passage of the disaster relief bill in the state Senate this morning, North Carolina lawmakers have called a second special session which will start at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The topic of the second special session is not yet known.

Senate passes McCrory's relief measure Read Story

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:55:00 +0100wcnc (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a $200 million disaster relief package proposed by Governor Pat McCrory Wednesday. The relief package will help families and communities across North Carolina recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew and wildfires that have ravaged the Tar Heel state since October.

‘I’m a goner’: Transcripts show ship’s final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:38:00 +0100nypost (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' captain Alastair Cook

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:35:00 +0100southwalesargus (en)

All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India . Speculation about Cook's position - after a record 58 Tests as....

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:54:00 +0100wptv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

City Council OKs $500,000 to repair Huguenot Park City Council approved funding Tuesday night by the to repair damage at Huguenot Memorial Park caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:52:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - City Council approved funding Tuesday night by the to repair damage at Huguenot Memorial Park caused by Hurricane Matthew. Council approved over $500,000 for road repairs after the main road at the entrance of the park was washed out by the storm. Repairs are expected to over $1 million.

After 30 years of service, ZAKA holds its first telethon

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:46:00 +0100jpost (en)

The ZAKA International Rescue Unit, an emergency first-response NGO dedicated to life-saving search and rescue missions in Israel and abroad, is holding its first telethon Thursday during an all-day broadcast on Channel 2 to mark its 30th anniversary of service, and raise needed funds.

Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' captain Alastair Cook

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:42:00 +0100oxfordtimes (en)

All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India . Speculation about Cook's position - after a record 58 Tests as....

TN Govt allocates Rs 500 crore for cyclone relief work

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:35:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

CHENNAI: A day after he sought Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre for rehabilitation efforts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today allocated Rs 500 crore for relief and infrastructure works in regions ravaged by Cyclone Vardah . Of the Rs 500 crore, Rs 350 crore would be allocated to Tamil....

TN Govt allocates Rs 500 crore for cyclone relief work

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:28:00 +0100deccanherald (en)

A day after he sought Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre for rehabilitation efforts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today allocated Rs 500 crore for relief and infrastructure works in regions ravaged by Cyclone Vardah . Of the Rs 500 crore, Rs 350 crore would be allocated to Tamil Nadu....

Haiti: Responsable de Programme WASH - Haïti

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:24:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Poste Responsable de Programme WASH - Haïti. Date de début Janvier 2017. Lieu d’affectation Thiotte, Haiti. Type de contrat CDD. Durée du contrat 6 mois, renouvelable. Niveau de sécurité Calme (1/4) A propos d’ACTED. Depuis 1993, l’ONG ACTED répond aux besoins humanitaires des populations dans les....

Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' captain Alastair Cook

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:21:00 +0100worcesternews (en)

All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India . Speculation about Cook's position - after a record 58 Tests as....

Container port lays off 20 workers

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:21:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By DENISE MAYCOCK. Tribune Freeport Reporter. dmaycock@tribunemedia.net. TWENTY workers at the Freeport Container Port were laid off and voluntary separation packages were offered as a part of a downsizing exercise at the company. The news comes at a bad time, just a week and a half before Christmas....

The Illusion of Security

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:19:00 +0100ekurd (en)

Deyan Ranko Brashich | Exclusive to Ekurd.net. No matter where you go today false illusions of security are in your face. In New York’s Grand Central Station, Paris’ Gare du Nord and Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof you are confronted with the black helmeted and Kevlar cossetted uniforms of the police and security services.

Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' captain Alastair Cook

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:55:00 +0100yorkpress (en)

All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India . Speculation about Cook's position - after a record 58 Tests as....

'I'm a goner'; Doomed cargo ship's recorder captures crew's panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:51:00 +0100edmontonsun (en)

This undated photo made available Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 by the NTSB shows the voyage data recorder from the freighter El Faro, aboard the USNS Apache in the Atlantic Ocean. The cargo ship sank in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015. Five hundred pages of transcripts released Tuesday, Dec.

India vs England: Ben Stokes backs 'brilliant' Alastair Cook to stay on in captain role

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:48:00 +0100independent-UK (en)

Ben Stokes hopes "brilliant leader" Alastair Cook stays on as England captain. All-rounder Stokes took his opportunity to speak up for the man who has been in charge throughout his Test career so far, but whose continued tenure appears to be in serious doubt with England in danger of a 4-0 series defeat in India .

WBTV First Alert forecast 12.14.16

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:41:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for Nov. 29, 2016. A smattering of rain fell in the Charlotte region Tuesday morning. The area has only had trace amounts of rain since Oct. 8th when 2.12 inches of rain fell thanks to Hurricane Matthew.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 8:40 a.m. EST

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:28:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The legislature is making quick work of a package to rebuild eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and to fight recent wildfires in the mountains. Two Senate committees planned meetings Wednesday morning to discuss a roughly $200 million relief proposal that the House approved unanimously late Tuesday.

East Texas rescue group works to save the lives of horses

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:22:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

GILMER, Texas (AP) — Horse enthusiast Richard Fincher's eyes twinkle with emotion as a leggy colt scampers up for a bear hug and midmorning nuzzle. The Tyler Morning Telegraph ( http://bit.ly/2hlq3Sq ) reports just a few short weeks ago, a feisty 4-month-old named Rico and his mother were near....

Taiwan donates P13m to Cagayan for ‘Lawin’

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:20:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

In a turnover ceremony on Tuesday, Taiwan Representative Dr. Gary Song-Huann Lin handed over P5 million and 2,300 bags of rice to the Cagayan provincial government, P500,000 and 700 bags of rice to typhoon victims in the town of Aparri, and an additional 300 bags of rice to the town of Buguey.

Taiwan donates 5 million pesos to Philippines for ...

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:03:00 +0100focustaiwan (en)

Manila, Dec. 14 (CNA) Taiwan on Wednesday donated 5 million pesos (US$100,568) and food supplies to the Philippines for relief and reconstruction in Cagayan province, which was battered by a super typhoon in October. Gary Lin (林松煥), Taiwan's representative to the Philippines, handed over the....

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:32:00 +0100durhamregion (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humour — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

In Frustration - Hurricane Broh Withdraws Operations On Somalia Drive

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:25:00 +0100allafrica (en)

The head of the Presidential capital beautification Task Force, Madam Mary Broh, popularly known as "Hurricane Broh" or "General Broh," has announced that she will be withdrawing her team from Somalia Drive due to "too much interference" by district Representative Joseph Saah. Rep.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:23:00 +0100yorkregion (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humour — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:21:00 +0100simcoe (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humour — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:18:00 +0100timescolonist (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humour — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

Hurricane Otto causes $15 million in damage to Costa Rican coffee sector

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:59:00 +0100topix (en)

1 hr ago Read more: Business Insurance A report by the Costa Rican Coffee Institute has said that Hurricane Otto, which made landfall in Costa Rica on Nov. 24, caused around $15 million worth of damage to the nation's coffee sector, The Tico Times reports. The most affected farms include Buenos Aires, Coto Brus and Perez Zeledon, the report said.

Tamil Nadu MPs demand special financial package for cyclone ravaged State

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:43:00 +0100Hindu (en)

The Opposition, including the Congress, Left and the DMK on Wednesday sought immediate sanction of a financial package for the cyclone ravaged Tamil Nadu. The demand saw Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying it will be considered by the Union government. Mr.

Tamil Nadu MPs demand special financial package for cyclone ravaged State

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:19:00 +0100thehindu (en)

The Opposition, including the Congress, Left and the DMK on Wednesday sought immediate sanction of a financial package for the cyclone ravaged Tamil Nadu. The demand saw Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying it will be considered by the Union government. Mr.

For doomed El Faro ship crew, concern turned to panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:54:00 +0100nydailynews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

Opposition demands special package for cyclone-hit TN

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:43:00 +0100Hindu (en)

The Opposition, including Congress, Left and DMK on Wednesday sought immediate sanction a financial package to provide relief to cyclone ravaged Tamil Nadu, a demand which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said will be considered by the government. Mr. Jaitley said the government shares the concerns....

Disaster aid package moving through N Carolina legislature

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:26:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The legislature is making quick work of a package to rebuild eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and to fight recent wildfires in the mountains. Whether that means more time for Republicans to consider unrelated legislation before going home remains unclear.

Disaster aid package moving through N Carolina legislature

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:21:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The legislature is making quick work of a package to rebuild eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and to fight recent wildfires in the mountains. Whether that means more time for Republicans to consider unrelated legislation before going home remains unclear.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:16:00 +0100wsaw (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Transcripts show that crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern -- occasionally tinged with gallows humor -- as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship.

Disaster aid package moving through N Carolina legislature

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:05:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The legislature is making quick work of a package to rebuild eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and to fight recent wildfires in the mountains. Whether that means more time for Republicans to consider unrelated legislation before going home remains unclear.

Prince Harry praises work of life-saving disaster zone volunteers

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:23:00 +0100standard (en)

Prince Harry spoke out about the vital work of volunteers who help save lives in disaster zones. In a video message at a disaster simulation in Norway , he praised the charity MapAction, which provides aid agencies and governments with crucial data at the scene of emergencies. , the charity’s royal patron, said: “MapAction brings order to chaos.

Prince Harry praises work of life-saving disaster zone volunteers Evening Standard

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:14:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

Prince Harry spoke out about the vital work of volunteers who help save lives in disaster zones. In a video message at a disaster simulation in Norway , he praised the charity MapAction, which provides aid agencies and governments with crucial data at the scene of emergencies. , the charity’s royal patron, said: “MapAction brings order to chaos.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:49:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:33:00 +0100nzherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) " Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern " occasionally tinged with gallows humor " as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:27:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

Ship wrecked off Florida might have changed history

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:25:00 +0100diariodelweb (en)

Treasure hunters have apparently found the 500-year-old remains of a naval expedition led by a colonizer who could have changed Florida's history, making it French-speaking at least for a while. The big question is if the shipwreck is that of "La Trinite," the 32-gun flagship of a fleet led by Jean....

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:20:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:11:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:09:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern occasionally tinged with gallows humor as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:06:00 +0100therepublic (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:01:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:59:00 +0100hjnews (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:59:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:55:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humour — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100foxnews (en)

FILE- This undated photo made available Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 by the NTSB shows the voyage data recorder from the freighter El Faro, aboard the USNS Apache in the Atlantic Ocean. The cargo ship sank in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015. Five hundred pages of transcripts released Tuesday, Dec.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100startribune (en)

The 500 pages of transcripts, which were released Tuesday, provide a new glimpse at the final hours for the crew of 33, all of whom died when El Faro sank in October 2015. Some of those on board questioned the captain's decision to sail closer to Hurricane Joaquin, which took an erratic path as it swirled in the Atlantic.

Australian firm to give up Thai gold mines, may go to Chile

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100wafb (en)

BANGKOK (AP) - An Australian mining company says it will shut down its gold mines in Thailand, lay off more than 1,000 workers and may move to Chile unless it gets an "ironclad guarantee" from the government that it will be allowed to operate without interruptions.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100wafb (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

Australian firm to give up Thai gold mines, may go to Chile

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:47:00 +0100wbrc (en)

BANGKOK (AP) - An Australian mining company says it will shut down its gold mines in Thailand, lay off more than 1,000 workers and may move to Chile unless it gets an "ironclad guarantee" from the government that it will be allowed to operate without interruptions.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:47:00 +0100wbrc (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

AP Top News 19 MINS AGO For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:46:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:44:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:43:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

News story: Collision between a passenger vessel and a workboat

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:42:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

MAIB has commenced a safety investigation into the collision between the passenger vessel Typhoon Clipper and the workboat Alison, close to Tower Pier on the River Thames at 1108 on 5 December 2016. Alison capsized and sank as a result of the collision.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:41:00 +0100krmg (en)

FILE- This undated photo made available Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 by the NTSB shows the voyage data recorder from the freighter El Faro, aboard the USNS Apache in the Atlantic Ocean. The cargo ship sank in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015. Five hundred pages of transcripts released Tuesday, Dec.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:41:00 +0100news9 (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For Doomed Ship Crew, Concern Turned Into Paralyzing Panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:40:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:38:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:37:00 +0100newson6 (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:36:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:34:00 +0100kptv (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:34:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:30:00 +0100wsfa (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

For doomed ship crew, concern turned into paralyzing panic

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:30:00 +0100wxow (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts show.

Opposition demands special financial package for cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:16:00 +0100financialexpress (en)

Opposition Congress , Left and DMK today sought immediate sanction a financial package to provide relief to cyclone ravaged Tamil Nadu, a demand which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said will be considered by the government. Jaitley said the government shares the concerns over the devastation caused....

La Grand’ Anse, le difficile relèvement

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:59:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Deux mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, la Grand’ Anse tente de changer de décor. À première vue, une lueur d’espoir semble poindre à l’horizon. Le feuillage vert pousse peu à peu sur les arbres desséchés laissés par Matthew. Les maisons sont rapiécées tant bien que mal avec des morceaux de....

Les remous de l’actualité du mercredi 14 décembre 2016

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:59:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Deux personnes assassinées à Carrefour Deux personnes ont été tuées mardi matin à Côte Plage 16, commune de Carrefour, par des individus armés non identifiés circulant à motocyclette. Selon des témoins, les malfrats auraient ouvert le feu sur les deux personnes qui sont mortes sur le coup.

Here Are the Most Popular Google Search Terms of 2016

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:09:00 +0100time (en)

Jens Meyer—AP Exhibitors of the Google company work on laptop computers in front of an illuminated sign of the Google logo at the industrial fair Hannover Messe in Hanover, Germany on April 17, 2007. Google's top trending searches from the year. processes trillions of search requests each year , and on Wednesday the Mountain View, Calif.

Audio transcripts reveal the final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:47:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

'I'm a goner': Audio transcripts reveal the desperate final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro after its captain sailed into a hurricane and REFUSED to turn around' National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released a 510-page audio transcript from the ship's voyage data....

Shipwreck in Florida: the stuff of history?

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:46:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

The big question is if the shipwreck is that of "La Trinite," the 32-gun flagship of a fleet led by Jean Ribault, a French navigator who tried to establish a Protestant colony in the southeast US under orders from King Charles IX. They probably are, say authorities in Florida, the French government and independent archeologists.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:42:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

Opposition demands spl financial package for cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:24:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

NEW DELHI: Opposition Congress, Left and DMK today sought immediate sanction a financial package to provide relief to cyclone ravaged Tamil Nadu, a demand which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said will be considered by the government. Jaitley said the government shares the concerns over the....

Cyclone Vardah: Impact in pictures

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:24:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

. By Express News Service | Published: 12th December 2016 12:57 PM | Last Updated: 13th December 2016 08:29 PM. Passengers left stranded with almost all flights cancelled or diverted at Chennai airport. (Sunish P Surendran |EPS) Trees fallen in front of the State Bank of India in Ambattur.

Audio transcripts reveal the final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:20:00 +0100dailymail (en)

'I'm a goner': Audio transcripts reveal the desperate final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro after its captain sailed into a hurricane and REFUSED to turn around' National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released a 510-page audio transcript from the ship's voyage data....

Audio transcripts from El Faro reveal chaotic final moments Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 07:42:00 +0100yourerie (en)

(CNN) Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released Tuesday. They detail hours of conversations up until the moment the ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic in October 2015. In the early hours of October 1, El Faro's 33 crew members found....

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:39:00 +0100tampabay (en)

The 500 pages of transcripts provide a new glimpse at the final hours for the crew of 33, all of whom died when El Faro sank in October 2015. Some of those on board questioned the captain's decision to sail closer to Hurricane Joaquin, which took an erratic path as it swirled in the Atlantic.

CNN, Facebook, USCG, family photos

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:38:00 +0100news4jax (en)

(CNN) - Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released Tuesday. They detail hours of conversations up until the moment the ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic in October 2015. In the early hours of Oct.

CNN, Facebook, USCG, family photos

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:16:00 +0100clickondetroit (en)

(CNN) - Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released Tuesday. They detail hours of conversations up until the moment the ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic in October 2015. In the early hours of Oct.

CNN, Facebook, USCG, family photos

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:12:00 +0100click2houston (en)

(CNN) - Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released Tuesday. They detail hours of conversations up until the moment the ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic in October 2015. In the early hours of Oct.

Why you shouldn't give a goat this Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:04:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Aid needs to be delivered more effectively, with affected communities having a direct say in the kind of aid they receive. Photo: Phil Hearne Over decades, well-meaning governments, aid organisations and donors have wasted billions of dollars on thoughtless aid.

Palapa Bar hosts island launch of Belikin Calendar 2017

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:59:00 +0100sanpedrosun (en)

The extravaganza of the anticipated 2017 Belikin Calendar came to La Isla Bonita on Saturday, December 10th. At a mini launch party hosted at the popular Palapa Bar and Grill, island residents and visitors had the chance to get their copy of the calendar signed by two of the featured models.

Why you shouldn't give a goat this Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:36:00 +0100theage (en)

Aid needs to be delivered more effectively, with affected communities having a direct say in the kind of aid they receive. Photo: Phil Hearne Over decades, well-meaning governments, aid organisations and donors have wasted billions of dollars on thoughtless aid.

La 8e édition de la «Foire de la montagne» de Vallue altérée par Matthew

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:36:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

« Solidarité avec la montagne, solidarité avec Vallue »; en lançant ce slogan, Abner Septembre, membre fondateur de l’APV et initiateur de la foire, ne croyait pas si bien dire. Car le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, début octobre, a laissé des séquelles au sein de la petite communauté.

Why you shouldn't give a goat this Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:13:00 +0100smh (en)

If you are looking for a charity gift that really makes a difference, just give cash. While it's nice to imagine tents, water tanks and food parcels being rushed to a far-flung village beset by misfortune this Christmas, it could wind up being of dubious value.

10 Caring Gifts

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:52:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

Gifts for children who are alone through no fault of their own Each year, Volunteers of America Southeast partners with the Department of Human Resources to ensure that each child who is in foster care receives Christmas gifts. We also provide gifts to church partners who then distribute to families....

Audio transcripts from El Faro reveal chaotic final moments

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:49:00 +0100erietvnews (en)

By John Newsome CNN (CNN) -- Audio transcripts of the chaotic final moments aboard the doomed El Faro cargo ship were released Tuesday. They detail hours of conversations up until the moment the ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic in October 2015. In the early hours of October 1, El Faro's 33....

La 8ème édition de la «Foire de la montagne» de Vallue altérée par Matthew

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:12:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

« Solidarité avec la montagne, Solidarité avec Vallue », en lançant ce slogan, Abner Septembre, membre fondateur de l’APV et initiateur de la foire, ne croyait pas si bien dire. Car le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, début octobre, a laissé des séquelles au sein de la petite communauté.

Council committee, Bluefish have a deal

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:58:00 +0100ctpost (en)

BRIDGEPORT Christmas is nearly here, but on Tuesday, City Council members were focused on baseball. The council’s Contracts Committee unanimously approved a temporary deal allowing the Bridgeport Bluefish Atlantic League team, whose contract with the city expired in September, to play ball through the 2017 season.

Tropical Distrubance To Impact Fiji Weather

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:42:00 +0100pidp (en)

25-50% chance depression will form into cyclone. By Aqela Susu. SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, Dec. 14, 2016) – A tropical disturbance was located north of Nadi yesterday afternoon. The National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi says the disturbance is expected to gradually deepen and move towards the group from later today.

Disaster aid package clears House, now to Senate new

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:26:00 +0100wlos (en)

(FILE) North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory on Oct. 11, 2016, at a televised debate in Research Triangle Park, N.C. A disaster aid package to help with the cleanup and recovery in eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and in the mountains following wildfires has cleared the state House.

Audio transcripts reveal the final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:46:00 +0100dailymail (en)

'I'm a goner': Audio transcripts reveal the desperate final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro after its captain sailed into a hurricane and REFUSED to turn around' National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released a 510-page audio transcript from the ship's voyage data....

'I'm a goner': Chilling transmissions show El Faro's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:26:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show. (NTSB) JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

‘I’m a goner’ heard from transcripts of hurricane-hit freighter’s final hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:24:00 +0100japantimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:55:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- (AP) Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern occasionally tinged with gallows humor as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:47:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

$201 million NC disaster aid package clears House, now heads to Senate

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:40:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A disaster aid package to help with the cleanup and recovery in eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew and in the mountains following wildfires has cleared the state House. The chamber voted unanimously late Tuesday to spend $201 million, much of which should go for....

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:36:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:31:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:25:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

This undated image made from a video by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

If officials can cover up deaths from typhoon, they may do worse

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:22:00 +0100chinadaily (en)

A RECENT NEWS LEAK said 38 people had been found dead after Typhoon Damrey hit the Xiuyan Man autonomous county of Anshan in Northeast China's Liaoning province, on Aug 4, 2012. However, the county government reported that only five people were killed , with three others missing.

Details of $201M Hurricane Matthew and wildfire aid package

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:08:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Details of the legislation approved by the state House on Tuesday that would spend $201 million to address disaster recovery following Hurricane Matthew in eastern North Carolina and wildfires in the mountains: $20 million to the state's Housing Trust Fund to help working....

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:06:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner' - transcripts show doomed crew's final harrowing hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:05:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Crew members on board a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humour - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released today show.

McCrory makes pitch for disaster recovery bill; here’s what’s in it

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:03:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Gov. Pat McCrory appeared before state lawmakers meeting in special session on Tuesday to steer home the final initiative of his four years in office: asking the General Assembly to approve more than $200 million in disaster relief. Battered by a string of natural disasters this year, capped by....

McCrory relief measure passes first

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:03:00 +0100wcnc (en)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The proposal from Governor Pat McCrory for $200 million in relief funding for victims of Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires in the western mountains, has passed its first hurdle during the Special Legislative session that opened Tuesday in Raleigh.

"I'm a goner": Doomed ship's last moments revealed

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:21:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Instead of rerouting or returning to Jacksonville, Capt. Michael Davidson decided to watch the storm closely through the night. He thought the storm would be worse on the journey back to Jacksonville from Puerto Rico and emailed officials at the company that owned the ship, Tote Maritime Inc.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: MCC partners assist survivors of flooding in North Korea

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:14:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

MCC partners in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, work to ease suffering of thousands affected by flooding and landslides in northern counties. By Rachel Bergen. WINNIPEG, Man. – MCC’s partners in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as....

'Maybe I'm Just Being A Chicken Little'; Transcript Describes Ship's Final Hours

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:11:00 +0100npr (en)

In the hours before it sank, crew members of the cargo ship El Faro struggled to find a safe course around an increasingly serious storm, according to a transcripts from the ship's data recorder released Tuesday. when the freighter sank near the Bahamas on Oct. 1, 2015, after sailing into the middle of Category 3 Hurricane Joaquin.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 4:40 p.m. EST

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:08:00 +0100wbtv (en)

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - A man who was sent to prison as a teenager for a murder and then released three decades later when charges were dropped is asking North Carolina's governor for a pardon. Attorneys say they're seeking a pardon of innocence for Johnny Small, who was 15 years old when he was....

For sinking ship’s crew: Increasing fear, then screaming, then silence

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:58:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern – occasionally tinged with gallows humor – as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

Local 48 mins ago 4:52 p.m. McCrory relief measure passes first hurdle at special session

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:57:00 +0100wcnc (en)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The proposal from Governor Pat McCrory for $200 million in relief funding for victims of Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires in the western mountains, has passed its first hurdle during the Special Legislative session that opened Tuesday in Raleigh.

'I'm a goner': Chilling transmitions show El Faro's final harrowing hours new

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:54:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

5:15 PM N. Carolina legislature reconvenes for disaster relief

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:48:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

The General Assembly reconvened Tuesday to weigh a $201 million relief and repair package for eastern North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew and for mountain wildfires that charred tens of thousands of acres this fall. The proposal unveiled by House Republicans falls in line with GOP Gov.

For sinking ship’s crew: Increasing fear, then screaming, then silence

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:47:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern – occasionally tinged with gallows humor – as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

Shooting investigation underway in Priceville

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:45:00 +0100wsfa (en)

Three high school freshmen boys in Nebraska face misdemeanor charges after a female home economics teacher tasted a turnover in home economics class that had semen-laced frosting. More >> Three high school freshmen boys in Nebraska face misdemeanor charges after a female home economics teacher....

For sinking ship’s crew: Increasing fear, then screaming, then silence

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:33:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern – occasionally tinged with gallows humor – as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:23:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:21:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:16:00 +0100kptv (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a Goner': Transcripts show El Faro's Final Harrowing Hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:11:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

Audio recovered last summer from the ship's resting place 15,000 feet deep near the Bahamas recorded conversations on the ship's bridge, along with weather and positioning data. "Nobody in their right mind would be drivin' into it," one crewmember said of the hurricane, the afternoon before the ship sank.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:09:00 +0100hjnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:08:00 +0100kiro7 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:08:00 +0100newsok (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

‘I’m a goner’: Transcripts show ship’s final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:08:00 +0100wncn (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

Towns to receive grants for expanding and improving culverts

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:08:00 +0100wwlp (en)

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The federal government is sending thousands of dollars to towns in Franklin County to improve infrastructure and the environment. The towns in the Deerfield River watershed will be eligible to receive money from this grant worth $179,000.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:04:00 +0100krmg (en)

By JASON DEAREN. The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:03:00 +0100wbrc (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

NTSB: Captain didn't change course

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:02:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

PHOTO GALLERY: El Faro crew members Many of the secrets of El Faro's final hours are revealed through audio transcripts released Tuesday by the NTSB. Among the big revelations we learned: 1. El Faro’s captain, Michael Davidson, declined two requests to change course hours before the ship sunk 2.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:02:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:00:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:00:00 +0100wxow (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:59:00 +0100wsfa (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:58:00 +0100newson6 (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:56:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:55:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:54:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:53:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- (AP) Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern occasionally tinged with gallows humor as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:52:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:50:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

‘I’m a goner’: Transcripts show ship’s final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:49:00 +0100wivb (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting “I’m a goner” as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:47:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:47:00 +0100news9 (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a goner': Audio transcripts reveal the desperate final moments of the crew of sinking cargo ship El Faro after its captain sailed into a hurricane and REFUSED to turn around'

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:44:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The recordings reveal that at least two top crew members tried in vain to convince the captain, Michael Davidson, to change course as Hurricane Joaquin drew near, but Davidson rejected those suggestions. 'We're gettin' conflicting reports as to where the center of the storm is,' Davidson told his chief mate at 5.

Atlantis staff hold food drive to assist those hit by hurricane

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:44:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

SCORES of Atlantis employees answered the call to come to the aid of those still left affected from Hurricane Matthew recently. Canned goods and other non-perishable items began appearing on tables strategically located at security checkpoints located at The Cove and Coral Towers and dressed up for....

'I'm a goner': Transcripts show ship's final harrowing hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:40:00 +0100wafb (en)

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern - occasionally tinged with gallows humor - as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

'I'm a Goner': Transcripts Show Ship's Final Harrowing Hours

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:32:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Crew members aboard a doomed cargo ship expressed increasingly dire concern — occasionally tinged with gallows humor — as a hurricane gained strength, culminating in one crewman lamenting "I'm a goner" as they scrambled to abandon the listing ship, transcripts released Tuesday show.

El Faro crew member's family: ‘I would have thrown the captain overboard and tried to save myself'

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:17:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

PHOTO GALLERY: El Faro crew members Many of the secrets of El Faro's final hours are revealed through audio transcripts released Tuesday by the NTSB. Among the big revelations we learned: 1. El Faro’s captain, Michael Davidson, declined two requests to change course hours before the ship sunk 2.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:14:00 +0100fox35orlando (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

Governor McCrory convenes special session of N.C. legislature

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:11:00 +0100wlos (en)

Governor McCrory convenes a special session of N.C. legislature Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — A bill is on the table to help bring much-needed funds to the victims of the fires and floods throughout North Carolina. On Tuesday, state lawmakers met for the third special session of the year.

People help themselves in south Chennai

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:01:00 +0100thehindu (en)

A day after cyclone Vardah ravaged the city, residents are coming to terms with the devastation caused. In most areas, police, residents and Corporation and forest officials are involved in clearing the road for vehicular traffic. Electric saws and earthmovers were used to collect the debris.

Ex-treasure hunter ordered to answer for missing gold

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:51:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Tommy Thompson has been held in contempt of court since last December, when Judge Algenon Marbley in Columbus found he violated a plea deal by refusing to respond. Thompson has been accused of cheating investors since he discovered the S.S. America, known as the Ship of Gold , in 1988.

A TROPICAL disturbance was located north of Nadi yesterday afternoon. more...

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:50:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

A TROPICAL disturbance was located north of Nadi yesterday afternoon. The National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi says the disturbance is expected to gradually deepen and move towards the group from later today. It said an associated trough of low pressure was affecting the group.

El Faro Captain Ignored Hurricane Warnings Hours Before Sinking

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:12:00 +0100mycentraloregon (en)

iStock/Thinkstock (NEW YORK) — The captain of a doomed container ship declined to reverse course despite receiving three phone calls warning him the vessel was headed into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, transcripts of a voyage data recorder recovered from the wreckage and released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board reveal.

People help themselves in south Chennai

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:05:00 +0100Hindu (en)

A day after cyclone Vardah ravaged the city, residents are coming to terms with the devastation caused. In most areas, police, residents and Corporation and forest officials are involved in clearing the road for vehicular traffic. Electric saws and earthmovers were used to collect the debris.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:01:00 +0100kptv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

El Faro transcripts released new details of doomed voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:51:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

The National Transportation Safety Board released this photo Sunday, Jan 3, 2016 of the wreckage of the El Faro which sank Oct. 1, 2015 after losing engine power and getting caught in a Category 4 hurricane while sailing from Jacksonville to San Juan, Puerto Rico. (NTSB) ST.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:49:00 +0100newson6 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:46:00 +0100newsok (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:45:00 +0100krmg (en)

The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by....

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:44:00 +0100foxnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:35:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:34:00 +0100wafb (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:32:00 +0100wbrc (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:30:00 +0100wxow (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:30:00 +0100news9 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB Transcript Gives New Details of El Faro's Final Voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:29:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data....

N. Carolina legislature reconvenes for disaster relief

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:27:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The General Assembly reconvened Tuesday to weigh a $201 million relief and repair package for eastern North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew and for mountain wildfires that charred tens of thousands of acres this fall. The proposal unveiled by House Republicans falls in line with GOP Gov.

La voix de l'Algérie en lutte

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:24:00 +0100horizons-dz (fr)

60e anniversaire de la création de la radio secrète La voix de l’Algérie en lutte Publié le 13 décembre 2016 Le premier directeur de la Radio nationale, Abdelkader Nour, a mis en exergue, hier à Alger, au forum de la mémoire d’El Moudjahid, le rôle de la Radio secrète créée dans les entrailles de la....

NTSB transcript gives new details of El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:18:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The El Faro's data recorder shows that the doomed ship's captain urged a frightened crew member to move quickly to abandon ship in the vessel's final moments. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder were released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

Cuba: WFP Cuba: Country Brief, November 2016

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:08:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights WFP is providing food and logistical assistance to the populations affected by Hurricane Matthew in eastern Cuba. WFP supports strengthening drought-related early warning systems at provincial level and the inclusion of vulnerability indicators for food security and nutrition in drought risk assessments.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. EST

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:02:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina legislature has started a special session designed to consider a relief package sought by Gov. Pat McCrory following Hurricane Matthew and wildfires. The House and Senate convened Tuesday morning. The session's primary task is disaster aid.

"I'm a goner": doomed ship's last moments revealed

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:50:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. About ten hours of transcribed audio from the doomed freighter ship El Faro was released by the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday. Newsmakers Lost in the Bermuda Triangle. Scott Pelley's report on the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro with 33 lives lost - the worst U.S.

Casino workers will be paid, says Wilchcombe

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:33:00 +0100freeport (en)

Minister of Tourism Obediah Wilchcombe assured that the Treasure Bay Casino dealers would be taken care of. The Freeport News spoke to Minister Wilchcombe on Friday (December 9) regarding the employees who are currently awaiting their severance pay. Wilchcombe told this daily that the employees....

El Faro Captain Ignored Hurricane Warnings Hours Before Sinking

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:27:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The captain of a doomed container ship declined to reverse course despite receiving three phone calls warning him the vessel was headed into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, transcripts of a voyage data recorder recovered from the wreckage and released today by the National Transportation Safety Board reveal.

‘We Gotta Get Out’: NTSB Releases Transcript From Doomed El Faro

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:56:00 +0100baltimore-cbslocal (en)

December 13, 2016 9:33 AM. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJZ/AP) — About ten hours of transcribed audio from the doomed freighter ship El Faro was released by the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday. The transcript, which is more than 500 pages long, is the longest ever produced by the NTSB.

The Latest: House proposal to spend $201M on Matthew, fires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:45:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Latest on Gov. Pat McCrory convening a special legislative session to consider an aid package following Hurricane Matthew in eastern North Carolina and wildfires in the mountains (all times local): 11:45 a.m. House Republicans have unveiled a $201 million proposal to help....

‘I’m A Goner’: NTSB Releases Transcript From El Faro

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:10:00 +0100baltimore-cbslocal (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJZ/AP) — About ten hours of audio from the doomed freighter ship El Faro was released by the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday. The transcript, which is more than 500 pages long, is the longest ever produced by the NTSB.

Haiti: Coordinateur administratif - HAITI

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:05:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

DESCRIPTION DE L'ONG. Indignés face à l’injustice que vivent les personnes handicapées et les populations vulnérables, nous aspirons à un monde solidaire et inclusif, où toutes les différences nous enrichissent et où chacun peut « vivre debout ». Handicap International est une organisation de....

The Latest: N Carolina session on disaster aid begins

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:01:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Latest on Gov. Pat McCrory convening a special legislative session to consider an aid package following Hurricane Matthew in eastern North Carolina and wildfires in the mountains (all times local): 10:45 a.m. The North Carolina legislature has started a special session designed to consider a relief package sought by Gov.

GB Now in Restoration Mode, says Minister for Grand Bahama

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:58:00 +0100bahamas-gov (en)

FREEPORT, The Bahamas -- People from all walks of life gathered at Taino Beach on Sunday, December 11 for a special "Operation Thank You" event for all those who assisted with the restoration of Grand Bahama, following the devastation of Hurricane Matthew in October.

DTI recalls import clearance of steel trader

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:43:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has recalled the import commodity clearance (ICC) previously given to Mannage Resources Trading Corp. (MRTC) pending verification that the latter’s import shipment of steel bars from China meets regulations. In a letter dated December 8, DTI-Subic Regional....

How being a guide made me a better CEO

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:34:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Guiding is about pushing people out of their comfort zones while making sure they are safe. It's about giving them the experience they dreamed about, putting them first and your comfort second. It's about getting people to trust you because you know if they do, the outcome can be amazing.

8 million Cuisinart food processors recalled due to laceration hazard

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:34:00 +0100wncn (en)

DODGE CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman who became national news when she graduated from college at the age of 95, and continued taking class Democrats and their allies are worried about other legislation the General Assembly might consider. NEW YORK ( CBS News ) — About eight million Cuisinart....

North Carolina legislative session on disaster aid begins

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:34:00 +0100wncn (en)

By Published: December 13, 2016, 11:26 am Updated: December 13, 2016, 11:33 am Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature has started a special session designed to consider a relief package sought by Gov. Pat McCrory following Hurricane Matthew and wildfires.

NTSB Release Transcript From El Faro’s Final Voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:24:00 +0100baltimore-cbslocal (en)

December 13, 2016 9:33 AM. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript Tuesday of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship’s voyage data....

The Latest: N Carolina session on disaster aid begins

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:04:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Pat McCrory convening a special legislative session to consider an aid package following Hurricane Matthew in eastern North Carolina and wildfires in the mountains (all times local): 10:45 a.m. The North Carolina legislature has started a special session designed to consider a relief package sought by Gov.

The Latest: N Carolina session on disaster aid begins

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:03:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Latest on Gov. Pat McCrory convening a special legislative session to consider an aid package following Hurricane Matthew in eastern North Carolina and wildfires in the mountains (all times local): 10:45 a.m. The North Carolina legislature has started a special session designed to consider a relief package sought by Gov.

LIVE | Governor McCrory convenes special session of N.C. legislature

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:29:00 +0100wlos (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Govennor McCrory convenes a special session of the N.C. legislature Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. McCrory will request approximately $200 million in a special session of the general assembly. In a video message, the governor outlined details for his request that will help....

University Leaders Explore the Importance of Strong Resident Life Programs on Campus

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:11:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

series, published today, Walter Kimbrough , Ph.D., president of Dillard University in New Orleans President to President , describes the importance of developing a strong residence life program as the University works to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina.

McCrory to hold special session in

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:06:00 +0100wcnc (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. -- State lawmakers will be back at work Tuesday for a special session to discuss a request by Governor Pat McCrory. McCrory says he will request $200 million to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires that have impacted North Carolina since October.

Small earthquake hits near Asheville; quake felt downtown

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:02:00 +0100wncn (en)

ISTANBUL (AP) — The Latest on Turkey’s investigation into a deadly weekend attack near a soccer stadium in Istanbul. (all times local): 5:50 By Published: December 13, 2016, 9:46 am Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A small earthquake has been reported in western North Carolina. RELATED: 2.1 earthquake hits North Carolina The U.

LIVE | Govenernor McCrory convenes special session of N.C. legislature

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:58:00 +0100wlos (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Govenernor McCrory convenes a special session of N.C. legislature Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Governor Pat McCrory will request approximately $200 million in a Special Session of the General Assembly. In a video message, the governor outlined details for his request that will....

North-Carolina McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:50:00 +010013newsnow (en)

Getty Images, 2016 MCT. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory speaks during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. Getty Images. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory speaks during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, Sept.

NTSB To Release Transcript From El Faro’s Final Voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:41:00 +0100baltimore-cbslocal (en)

December 13, 2016 9:33 AM. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship’s voyage data recorder....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:19:00 +0100washtimes (en)

In this photograph released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, the detached navigation bridge of the sunken freighter El Faro is seen on the sea floor, 15,000-feet deep near the Bahamas. The freighter sunk on ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

DTI recalls clearance for imported steel bars

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:47:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

The Department of Trade and Industry has ordered for the recall of the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) previously given to Mannage Resources Trading Corp. for its shipment of 20,000MT of imported Chinese steel bars. The order was contained in a letter last December 8 from DTI Regional director....

VIDEO. Le cyclone Vardah fait au moins dix morts dans le sud de l'Inde

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:29:00 +0100francetvinfo (fr)

Le passage du cyclone Vardah a fait au moins dix morts à Madras, dans le sud de l'Inde, dans la nuit du lundi 12 au mardi 13 décembre. Plusieurs victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres, déracinés par les vents soufflant jusqu'à 140 km/h. Le bilan pourrait s'alourdir, selon l'Autorité nationale de....

Voitures retournées, parkings inondés... les internautes...

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:24:00 +0100bfmtv (fr)

Voitures retournées, parkings inondés... les internautes ont filmé le passage du cyclone Vardah Le cyclone Vardah a balayé Chennai, dans le sud-est de l’Inde, lundi, entraînant l’évacuation de plus de 18.000 personnes. Des coupures d’électricité et de nombreux dégâts sont survenus à la suite des....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro’s final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:08:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship’s voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 6:40 a.m. EST

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:54:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The General Assembly is returning to Raleigh to consider funding Hurricane Matthew relief in eastern North Carolina and wildfire assistance for the mountains. The legislature is to reconvene Tuesday under the call by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory, who wants roughly $200 million on....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro’s final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:53:00 +0100therepublic (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship’s voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

Legislature meeting to consider aid for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:35:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The General Assembly is returning to Raleigh to consider funding Hurricane Matthew relief in eastern North Carolina and help for mountain wildfires. The legislature was to reconvene Tuesday under the call by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory, who wants roughly $200 million on top of....

Legislature meeting to consider aid for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:59:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The General Assembly is returning to Raleigh to consider funding Hurricane Matthew relief in eastern North Carolina and help for mountain wildfires. The legislature was to reconvene Tuesday under the call by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory, who wants roughly $200 million on top of several hundred million....

Legislature meeting to consider aid for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:59:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The General Assembly is returning to Raleigh to consider funding Hurricane Matthew relief in eastern North Carolina and help for mountain wildfires. The legislature was to reconvene Tuesday under the call by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory, who wants roughly $200 million on top of....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro’s final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:54:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship’s voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

Legislature meeting to consider aid for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:54:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The General Assembly is returning to Raleigh to consider funding Hurricane Matthew relief in eastern North Carolina and help for mountain wildfires. The legislature was to reconvene Tuesday under the call by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory, who wants roughly $200 million on top of....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:53:00 +0100newsok (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:40:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released....

Jamaica on track for record year in tourism

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:27:00 +0100famagusta-gazette (en)

Jamaica is on track to have a record year in tourism as the island registered a growth of over 5 percent for both tourism earnings and visitor arrivals in the first 10 months of this year. From January to October 2016, Jamaica recorded tourism earnings of 2.06 billion U.S. dollars, up 5.7 percent over the same period last year.

Philippines: Philippines Humanitarian Bulletin Issue 11-12 | November-December 2016

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • The Indigenous community continue to undergo protracted displacement in Mindanao, where they lack access to basic social services. • Skills training in Zamboanga City support peacebuilding efforts and help families displaced by the 2013 conflict.

Family of severely autistic teen awarded $800G after cop beating

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:52:00 +0100nydailynews (en)

A Manhattan jury awarded the family of a severely autistic teen more than $800,000 for injuries sustained at the hands of city cops, the Daily News has learned. The day Hurricane Sandy hit New York on October 2012, Walid Mohamed's family called for an ambulance to take him to the hospital just in....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:45:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

Credit: The Associated Press FILE - This undated image made from a video released April 26, 2016, by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the stern of the sunken ship El Faro. A second round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings into the sinking of the freighter ended Friday, May 27,....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:39:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Sunny this morning then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 39F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 29F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: December 13, 2016 @ 4:54 am; JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:36:00 +0100krmg (en)

Updated: 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 | Posted: 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a near the Bahamas.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:32:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:26:00 +0100nzherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) " Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:23:00 +0100news9 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

Report du procès Amadou Haya Sanogo et compagnie pour mauvaise organisation : Me. Konaté, le brillantissime débatteur est-il en passe d’être un piètre ministre de la Justice ?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:20:00 +0100abamako (fr)

A l’annonce du report du procès tant attendu du Général Amadou Haya Sanogo et de ses 17 co-accusés à la prochaine session de la Cour d’assises de 2017, le Gouvernement du Premier ministre Modibo Keita vient de prouver encore une fois qu’il est incapable de sortir le pays de la crise multidimensionnelle.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:12:00 +0100newson6 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

Un cyclone balaye le sud de l'Inde : 10 morts et des images qui disent la violence du phénomène

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:06:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140 kilomètres par heure tandis que des zones entières étaient plongées dans le noir par des coupures d'électricité. Les services météorologiques ont déclaré que Vardah était le pire cyclone à frapper.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:04:00 +0100wafb (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:03:00 +0100kptv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

AP Top News 19 MINS AGO NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:59:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:57:00 +0100wbrc (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:56:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:56:00 +0100wxow (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:55:00 +0100wsfa (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

Hurricane Otto caused $15 million in losses for Costa Rican coffee sector

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100ticotimes (en)

The Costa Rican Coffee Institute reports that farmers are struggling not only with crop losses, but also infrastructure damage from Hurricane Otto. Ronald Reyes Sevilla/The Tico Times. caused severe losses to coffee producers to the tune of ₡8.37 billion (approximately $15 million), according to....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:54:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:53:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday....

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:48:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB to release transcript from El Faro's final voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:48:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro, which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas. The recordings transcribed from the ship's voyage data recorder are set to be released Tuesday morning by the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.

NTSB to Release Transcript From El Faro's Final Voyage

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:47:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Federal accident investigators are releasing a transcript of audio recovered from the bridge of the doomed freighter El Faro , which sank last year in a hurricane near the Bahamas.

Inde: le cyclone Vardah a tué au moins 10 personnes

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:24:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. Plusieurs milliers de personnes ont également dû être évacuées. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à....

EN IMAGES. En Inde, un cyclone meurtrier dévaste Chennai

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:23:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

A u moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités ce mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à....

Au moins 10 morts au passage d’un cyclone dans le sud de l’Inde

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:15:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l’Inde, provoquant l’évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu’à 140....

Au moins dix morts au passage d’un cyclone dans le sud de l’Inde (photos)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:55:00 +0100laprovince (fr)

La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu’à 140 kilomètres par heure tandis que des zones entières étaient plongées dans le noir par des coupures d’électricité. Les services météorologiques ont déclaré que Vardah était le pire cyclone à frapper....

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) - Agricultural Damage (as of 08 Dec 2016)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:55:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Typhoon Haima (locally named Lawin) made landfall in Peñablanca, Cagayan province, at 11 p.m. on 19 October as a Category 4 typhoon with sustained winds of 225 km/h and gusts of up to 315 km/h. Rice has sustained the most damage in the agricultural sector.

Au moins 10 morts au passage d'un cyclone dans le sud de l'Inde

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:53:00 +0100skynet (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140....

Mali : REPORT DU PROCES AMADOU HAYA SANOGO ET COMPAGNIE POUR MAUVAISE : ORGANISATION : Me. Konaté, le brillantissime débatteur est-il en passe d’être un piètre ministre de la Justice ?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:50:00 +0100maliactu (fr)

A l’annonce du report du procès tant attendu du Général Amadou Haya Sanogo et de ses 17 co-accusés à la prochaine session de la Cour d’assises de 2017, le Gouvernement du Premier ministre Modibo Keita vient de prouver encore une fois qu’il est incapable de sortir le pays de la crise multidimensionnelle.

DTI withdraws certification of Chinese steel bars

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:45:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Tuesday it withdrew the certification of 20,000 metric tons of imported Chinese steel bars. DTI said the import commodity clearance issued to Manage Resources Trading Corporation was recalled "to ensure that the shipment meets the required....

Inde: 10 morts au passage d'un cyclone

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:42:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités aujourd'hui. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant....

Au moins 10 morts au passage d'un cyclone dans le sud de l'Inde

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:35:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant....

Au moins dix morts au passage d'un cyclone dans le sud de l'Inde (photos)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:27:00 +0100lameuse (fr)

La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu’à 140 kilomètres par heure tandis que des zones entières étaient plongées dans le noir par des coupures d’électricité. Les services météorologiques ont déclaré que Vardah était le pire cyclone à frapper....

Victimes écrasées par des arbres déracinés

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:23:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140....

Victimes écrasées par des arbres déracinés

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:21:00 +010024heures (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140....

Au moins dix morts au passage d’un cyclone dans le sud de l’Inde (photos)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:17:00 +0100lacapitale (fr)

La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu’à 140 kilomètres par heure tandis que des zones entières étaient plongées dans le noir par des coupures d’électricité. Les services météorologiques ont déclaré que Vardah était le pire cyclone à frapper....

Victimes écrasées par des arbres déracinés

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:15:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140....

Au moins 10 morts au passage d’un cyclone dans le sud de l’Inde (AFP)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:07:00 +0100almanar-fr (fr)

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10h04 Au moins 10 morts au passage d'un cyclone dans le sud de l'Inde (AFP)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:06:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Au moins 10 personnes ont péri lors du passage du cyclone Vardah sur Chennai, dans le sud-est de l'Inde, provoquant l'évacuation de plusieurs milliers de personnes, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. La plupart des victimes ont été écrasées par des arbres déracinés par des vents soufflant jusqu'à 140....

La ligne verte 840, nouvel outil contre la traite des personnes en Haïti

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:30:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Le Comité national de lutte contre la traite des personnes (CNLTP), avec l’appui financier de la coopération canadienne, a procédé au lancement officiel de la ligne verte 840. La conférence de presse de lancement de cette ligne gratuite a eu lieu au ministère de la Justice et de la Sécurité Publique....

Bell Helicopter confirms fatal accident during Haiti relief operations

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:35:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

“We are deeply saddened that a fatal accident occurred at a disaster relief distribution point in a remote location on the morning of Nov. 12,” Bell declared in a statement provided to Vertical. “Two Haitians were killed when a large group rushed the helicopter after it landed.

News Feature : Fiji: the Pacific hub in the Asia Pacific [12/12/2016 - Fiji]

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:17:00 +0100pina (en)

By Mark Skulley Nowadays, the concept of the ‘Asia-Pacific’ is on the lips of everybody in officialdom. Yet the ‘Pacific’ part of this geographic equation is in danger of falling off the mental maps of many - all too often lost in the vastness and, it must be said, far-smaller economic significance of the region.

News 12 mins ago 7:58 p.m. St. Augustine Plans to Install Flooding Fix

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:14:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- When it rains in St. Augustine, the roads often flood. It's not the flooding seen during Hurricane Matthew, but the streets still flood with a good, hard rain. The City of St. Augustine has been addressing its flooding issues for several years. When it rains during a full moon, Jen Snare's streets flood in Davis Shores.

Report du procès Amadou Haya Sanogo et compagnie pour mauvaise organisation : Me. Konaté, le brillantissime débatteur est-il en passe d’être un piètre ministre de la Justice ?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:12:00 +0100malijet (fr)

A l’annonce du report du procès tant attendu du Général Amadou Haya Sanogo et de ses 17 co-accusés à la prochaine session de la Cour d’assises de 2017, le Gouvernement du Premier ministre Modibo Keita vient de prouver encore une fois qu’il est incapable de sortir le pays de la crise multidimensionnelle.

Report du procès Amadou Haya Sanogo et compagnie pour mauvaise organisation : Me. Konaté, le brillantissime débatteur est-il en passe d’être un piètre ministre de la Justice ?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:43:00 +0100mali-web (fr)

A l’annonce du report du procès tant attendu du Général Amadou Haya Sanogo et de ses 17 co-accusés à la prochaine session de la Cour d’assises de 2017, le Gouvernement du Premier ministre Modibo Keita vient de prouver encore une fois qu’il est incapable de sortir le pays de la crise multidimensionnelle.

Bahrain Cricket: Asif fires ton as RedX down Tornado

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:34:00 +0100GulfDailyNews (en)

Asif scored a century to help RedX Bahrain seal a 106-run victory over Firstcare Tornado in the Sprite-sponsored BCL Premier League. Asif scored an excellent 103 runs in 53 balls that took RedX to a huge score of 259 for four wickets in 20 overs. Tornado batsmen faltered in their chase and could only score 153 runs in 20 overs losing seven wickets.

Report du procès Amadou Haya Sanogo et compagnie pour mauvaise organisation : Me. Konaté, le brillantissime débatteur est-il en passe d’être un piètre ministre de la Justice ?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:31:00 +0100maliweb (fr)

A l’annonce du report du procès tant attendu du Général Amadou Haya Sanogo et de ses 17 co-accusés à la prochaine session de la Cour d’assises de 2017, le Gouvernement du Premier ministre Modibo Keita vient de prouver encore une fois qu’il est incapable de sortir le pays de la crise multidimensionnelle.

Sen. Nelson meets with Flagler Beach officials 42 Mins

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:13:00 +0100news4jax (en)

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - Sen. Bill Nelson was in Flagler Beach Monday to meet with local officials and discuss Congress’s approval of a $31.6 million beach-restoration project to repair damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. Congress approved legislation early Saturday morning that, among other things, authorizes the U.

Haïti-Sécurité alimentaire/Matthew : Entre 15 et 25% d'augmentation des prix des aliments, dans 22 marchés des départements affectés

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:57:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 12 déc. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Les prix des produits alimentaires ont augmenté, entre 15 et 25%, dans 22 marchés, situés dans le Sud, la Grande Anse et les Nippes (Sud-Ouest), après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew sur Haïti, les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016.

Former Waypoint residents push for

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:55:00 +010013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- A new push for legal action is coming from dozens of former tenants at a Virginia Beach apartment complex. "We're bringing in help from Richmond to cover this volume," said Attorney Gary C. Byler. "It's a big job, but we're moving forward.

Mother and 11 kids homeless, for third time, after surviving Hurricane Katrina

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:52:00 +0100globalnews (en)

It’s been a decade of hope and heartache for one family who has had one home after another taken from them every time they’re about to settle down. Tricellea Washington and her 11 children have been homeless three times. The first time was in 2005 following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, which the family survived.

McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:44:00 +0100newsok (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — On the eve of a special session for disaster relief, Gov. Pat McCrory asked the North Carolina legislature to approve $200 million to help with short-term recovery and long-term rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew and mountain wildfires this fall.

In Flagler Beach Again, Sen. Nelson Conveys Feds’ Message on Beach Fix: No Seawalls

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:18:00 +0100flaglerlive (en)

A jubilant Sen. Nelson announcing the news of the congressional authorization for renourishment of Flagler’s beaches at the Flagler Beach Pier Monday, in front of, from left, Flagler Beach City Commissioner Rick Belhumeur, and County Commissioners Dave Sullivan, Donald O’Brien and Commission Chairman Nate McLaughlin.

Naidu for continued vigil

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:47:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed the Revenue, Police, State Disaster Response Force and other departments not to lower their guard against cyclone Vardah which, he said, was likely to cause heavy rain in a day or two. Addressing the officials through a teleconference here on Monday evening, Mr.

Naidu for continued vigil

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:04:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed the Revenue, Police, State Disaster Response Force and other departments not to lower their guard against cyclone Vardah which, he said, was likely to cause heavy rain in a day or two. Addressing the officials through a teleconference here on Monday evening, Mr.

A decades-long, tri-state water war killed a bipartisan weather bill last week

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:20:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

On Thursday afternoon, a bipartisan weather bill years in the making quietly died on the floor of the House of Representatives. Supporters of the bill say it was necessary to maintain U.S. excellence in research and forecasting, and the National Weather Service’s ability to issue life-saving warnings.

Vardah throws life out of gear in Andhra Pradesh

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:14:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Most parts of the Nellore district narrowly escaped the fury unleashed by ‘ Vardah ’ here on Monday, even as the national highway and train traffic was badly hit between Gudur and Chennai. Several trains such as Navajeevan Express and Coromandal Express came to a halt at Sullurupeta, Tada and Gudur.

Vardah throws life out of gear in Andhra Pradesh

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:03:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Most parts of the Nellore district narrowly escaped the fury unleashed by ‘ Vardah ’ here on Monday, even as the national highway and train traffic was badly hit between Gudur and Chennai. Several trains such as Navajeevan Express and Coromandal Express came to a halt at Sullurupeta, Tada and Gudur.

Freeport Container Port maintains high staff count

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:43:00 +0100freeport (en)

Over 500 employees of the Freeport Container Port (FCP) have learned that their employment is safe at the Freeport Container Port, despite heavy damages sustained due to Hurricane Matthew in October. On the other hand, according to Chief Executive officer of Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and the FCP....

McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:16:00 +0100wbtv (en)

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he wants the North Carolina legislature this week to approve $200 million to help with short-term recovery and long-term rebuilding following Hurricane Matthew in the east and mountain wildfires this fall.

North-Carolina McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:15:00 +010013newsnow (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he wants the North Carolina legislature this week to approve $200 million to help with short-term recovery and long-term rebuilding following Hurricane Matthew in the east and mountain wildfires this fall. The governor laid out Monday in a video message....

Nearly $21.7M in disaster assistance, loans OK'd for Georgia 36 Mins Hurricane Matthew survivors in Georgia have received nearly $21.7 million in federal

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:06:00 +0100news4jax (en)

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Hurricane Matthew survivors in Georgia have received nearly $21.7 million in federal disaster assistance and loans from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Flood Insurance Program. With the Dec. 16 deadline approaching to register for FEMA disaster....

McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:46:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory says he wants the North Carolina legislature this week to approve $200 million to help with short-term recovery and long-term rebuilding following Hurricane Matthew in the east and mountain wildfires this fall. The governor laid out Monday in a video message....

Freeport Container Port meets challenge

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:43:00 +0100freeport (en)

A front-page article today provides the official position taken by the Freeport Container Port in the aftermath of one of the most damaging hurricanes in the history of the country. It is complimentary, all things being considered, the way the Container Port is meeting the challenge, and staying....

McCrory wants $200M from legislature for Matthew, wildfires

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:35:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he wants the North Carolina legislature this week to approve $200 million to help with short-term recovery and long-term rebuilding following Hurricane Matthew in the east and mountain wildfires this fall. The governor laid out Monday in a video message....

Gov. Pat McCrory outlines Tuesday's special session for Hurricane

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:35:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. - Gov. Pat McCrory has called for a special session of the General Assembly on Tuesday to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew and wildfires. McCrory said he will request $200 million to help with recovery efforts. “In the last three months, North Carolina has experienced some of....

Brenau sorority contributes to Hall County firefighter's flood relief effort

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:18:00 +0100accesswdun (en)

Members of Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity at Brenau University recently delivered more than 100 toys to Hall County Fire Services Lt. Damon Migliore (far right) for his continuing efforts to help flood victims in Central, Louisiana. (Photo by B.J. Williams) With this month's deadly wildfires in....

McCrory to request $200 million in Special Session for Matthew, wildfires

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:09:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, NC (WBTV) - Gov. Pat McCrory will request $200 million in a Special Session for Hurricane Matthew and the NC wildfires, the governor announced Monday. He released a video message, outlining details for his request. "In the last three months, North Carolina has experienced some of the worst natural disasters in state history," McCrory said.

News Memories of horror: How one doctor remembers Pulse

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:37:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Based in a large, tourist city prone to the occasional hurricane, hospital staff had trained repeatedly for how to deal with a mass casualty from a natural disaster, which really paid off the night of the shooting, Cheatham said. But the event still presented new challenges, such as how to deal with....

Deadly cyclone rips through India

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:33:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

Cyclone ' Vardah ' ravaged the eastern India n city of Chennai, on Monday, with heavy rains and high winds. There have been four deaths reported and thousands of local residents were evacuated from the affected area. With wind speeds on the coast reaching 90-100 kmph (55.9-62.

"Les aides véritables pour Haïti ne sont pas à la hauteur des annonces"

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:31:00 +0100france24 (fr)

Dernière modification : 12/12/2016 "Les aides véritables pour Haïti ne sont pas à la hauteur des annonces" Dans un entretien exclusif accordé à France 24, le Premier ministre haïtien, Jean-Charles Enex, revient sur la situation sanitaire, économique et politique de son pays, alors que Haïti a été....

Deadly cyclone rips through India

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:26:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Cyclone ' Vardah ' ravaged the eastern India n city of Chennai, on Monday, with heavy rains and high winds. There have been four deaths reported and thousands of local residents were evacuated from the affected area. With wind speeds on the coast reaching 90-100 kmph (55.9-62.

Report du lancement de 8 micro-satellites de la Nasa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:45:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Le lancement d'une flotte de huit micro-satellites de la Nasa pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans a été reporté lundi d'au moins 24 heures. Le report a résulté d'une anomalie technique, selon un des responsables du lancement interrogé par le commentateur de la télévision de la Nasa.

Cyclone Vardah named by Pakistan; here is how

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:32:00 +0100expressindia (en)

How are cyclones named? Tropical cyclones passing over the northern part of the India n Ocean are named by eight countries in the region, namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman and Thailand. The process only began in 2004, fours years after World Meteorological....

Report du lancement de 8 micro-satellites de la Nasa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:31:00 +0100france24 (fr)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Le lancement d'une flotte de huit micro-satellites de la Nasa pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans a été reporté lundi d'au moins 24 heures. Le report a résulté d'une anomalie technique, selon un des responsables du lancement interrogé par le commentateur de la télévision de la Nasa.

India: Extensive damage in Chennai as cyclone hits city

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:22:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

Cyclone ' Vardah ' ravaged the eastern India n city of Chennai, on Monday, with heavy rains and high winds. There have been four deaths reported and thousands of local residents were evacuated from the affected area. With wind speeds on the coast reaching 90-100 kmph (55.9-62.

Report du lancement de 8 micro-satellites de la Nasa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:10:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Le lancement d'une flotte de huit micro-satellites de la Nasa pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans a été reporté lundi d'au moins 24 heures. Le report a résulté d'une anomalie technique, selon un des responsables du lancement interrogé par le commentateur de la télévision de la Nasa.

"Les aides véritables pour Haïti ne sont pas à la hauteur des annonces" France 24

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:01:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Dans un entretien exclusif accordé à France 24, le Premier ministre haïtien, Jean-Charles Enex, revient sur la situation sanitaire, économique et politique de son pays, alors que Haïti a été balayée par l’ouragan Matthew en octobre 2016, en pleine campagne électorale.

Report du lancement de 8 micro-satellites de la Nasa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:57:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

L e lancement d'une flotte de huit micro-satellites de la Nasa pour mieux prédire et mesurer la puissance des tempêtes tropicales et des ouragans a été reporté lundi d'au moins 24 heures. Le report a résulté d'une anomalie technique, selon un des responsables du lancement interrogé par le commentateur de la télévision de la Nasa.

Haïti - Économie : Produits limités et forte hausse des Prix sur les marchés

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:53:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Une analyse de la situation de 22 marchés a été réalisée dans les départements de la Grand Anse, des Nippes et du Sud, qui étaient les plus affectés par le passage de l’ouragan Matthew. Conjointement avec la CNSA, le FEWSNET, le Ministère de l’Agriculture et le CARE, le Programme Alimentaire Mondial....

Karnataka will feel impact of cyclone on Tuesday

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:33:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Bengaluru: As thick clouds envelop the sky and winds pick up speed in the city, civic authorities in Bengaluru have been asked to stay alert as Cyclone Vardah is expected to bring in strong spells of rain on Tuesday. While the city is expected to get moderate to heavy rainfall (between an innocuous 7.

Karnataka will feel impact of cyclone on Tuesday

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:27:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Bengaluru: As thick clouds envelop the sky and winds pick up speed in the city, civic authorities in Bengaluru have been asked to stay alert as Cyclone Vardah is expected to bring in strong spells of rain on Tuesday. While the city is expected to get moderate to heavy rainfall (between an innocuous 7.

Directive for the Organization of Convoys and Distributions in Post-Matthew Humanitarian Recovery Dec/2016

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:11:00 +0100humanitarianresponse (fr)

Organisation des convois faisant suite à l’ouragan Matthieu – phase humanitaire Appréciation La réponse humanitaire faisant suite à l'ouragan Matthieu implique la nécessité de déplacement dans les zones touchées par un certain nombre d’acteurs, y compris les Nations Unies, les organisations internationales et non-gouvernementales.

Church group buying dozens of goats for Haiti families

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:37:00 +0100newsok (en)

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Vicksburg church group is buying dozens of goats for families in Haiti hurt by the recent hurricane. The Vicksburg Post reports (http://bit.ly/2hvndLJ )that a group of 4- and 5-year-olds at First Baptist Church Vicksburg started gathering the donations anticipating they might be able to buy a few goats.

Haiti: Haïti – Chef de Mission (H/F) – Port au Prince

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:07:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Date de rédaction : 12/12/2016 Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 15/01/2017 Durée de la mission : 12 mois Localisation : Port au Prince. Que faisons-nous en Haïti ? Solidarités International (SI) a commencé ses activités en Haïti suite à la tempête tropicale Jeanne de septembre 2004.

Fastnet 1979 : La mer et les larmes

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:05:00 +0100franceinter (fr)

Un hélicoptère de la Royal Navy sauve l'équipage du yacht Camargue après la catastrophique course de yachts Fastnet. © Getty / Steven Pratt / Keystone / Hulton Archive. Aujourd’hui dans Affaires Sensibles, le drame de la course à la voile du Fastnet en 1979.

More Than Just a Space Agency: How ISRO Is Saving Lives

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:48:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

The India n Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is using its technological capabilities and prowess to help protect the country’s citizens from the fury of Mother Nature and save human lives. Read on to find out how. O ctober 29, 1999 is a dark day in Indian history.

Haiti: Ouragan Matthew Haïti: deux mois après la catastrophe

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:06:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

En Haïti, deux mois après le passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Matthew, le Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge poursuit ses opérations d’aide. Les caprices du temps et le transport des biens de secours, pour partie produits sur l’île, demeurent les principaux défis.

Cyclone Vardah batters south India coast

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:30:00 +0100bdnews24 (en)

The cyclone hit the coast about 10 km north of Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government said two persons had lost their lives due to the nature's fury. "The western part of cyclone Vardah has crossed the coast around 10 km north of Chennai," S Balachandran, Director at the Regional Meteorological Centre, told IANS.

What are the different parts of a cyclone’s structure?

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:52:00 +0100Hindu (en)

As cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc on coastal Tamil Nadu, here’s a handy guide to the terms weathermen use to describe different parts of a cyclone. The eye. The eye of the storm is the centre. It’s a relatively calm space. When the eye passes over an area, winds slow down and everything feels like it has cleared up.

Indonesia: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (6 - 12 December 2016)

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:05:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

INDONESIA. A 6.4M earthquake in Aceh on 7 December resulted in 101 deaths, 670 injuries and displaced more than 83,000 people. This figure includes those who prefer to stay outside their homes due to aftershocks. Nearly 3,000 homes were heavily damaged. A two-week emergency response phase has been declared.

Live Breaking News Headlines Update: Cyclone Vardah hits land, strong winds cause heavy damage

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:17:00 +0100financialexpress (en)

02:40 PM: Cyclone Vardah is presently 30 kilometers East-Northeast of Chennai, said National Disaster Management Authority. Meanwhile, NDRF has deployed its six teams in Andhra Pradesh and seven in Tamil Nadu concerning the cyclone, said Santosh Kumar of NDRF.

Cyclone Vardah: Impact in pictures

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:39:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

Passengers waiting for bus at the CMBT bus terminus as cyclone Vardah touches Chennai city.(John Abraham | Online desk) Business at the vegetable and fruit market at Koyembedu saw sluggish pace of sales ahead of cyclone Vardah. ( C Shivakumar | ENS) Police personnel help clearing fallen trees in....

How Are Cyclones Named, How Are They Classified

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:13:00 +0100news18 (en)

Know all about cyclones including their origin, classification and other important aspects. a) What is a cyclone? Cyclone is a weather phenomenon. Cyclone refers to many different types of storms. It is a system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low barometric pressure, with an anticlockwise or clockwise circulation.

Disaster preparedness 'helped save lives' in quake-hit Solomons

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:39:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Solomon Islands earthquakes: Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives', World Vision says. Updated December 12, 2016 07:11:10. World Vision in Solomon Islands says disaster preparedness was key in saving lives after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes. On Friday, a magnitude-7.

Bjorn Lomborg: Don’t blame climate change for extreme weather

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:23:00 +0100bostonglobe (en)

Heat waves are another big concern, and global warming will certainly result in more of these. But it will also mean fewer cold waves. Since many more people die from excessive cold than excessive heat, it is likely that fewer people will die altogether. Let’s look more closely at the hurricanes that drive so much of our climate conversation.

Pembroke Pines church collects supplies for orphans in Haiti

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 06:31:00 +0100wsvn (en)

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Members of a South Florida church are working hard to help the people of Haiti. The Immanuel Temple AME Church in Pembroke Pines is collecting water, medical supplies and Christmas gifts for orphaned children in Port-au-Prince.

Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands earthquakes: Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives', World Vision says

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:20:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

World Vision in Solomon Islands says disaster preparedness was key in saving lives after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes. On Friday, a magnitude-7.8 tremor struck off Makira Island, south-east of the capital Honiara, followed by Saturday's magnitude-7.0 quake.

De Singapour à la Suisse : les pires paradis fiscaux au monde

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:10:00 +0100oxfam-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Matthew a, selon les Nations unies, affecté plus de 2,1 millions de personnes en Haïti, dont 1.4 million ont besoin d'aide humanitaire. Comme Jean-Philippe et Ivrose, elles ont perdu leur foyer et leurs moyens de subsistance. Lisez leurs témoignages et faites un don.

OU women's basketball: Manning leads Sooners over Tulsa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:36:00 +0100newsok (en)

Oklahoma's Maddie Manning came off the bench Sunday and scored 24 points in the Sooners' win over Tulsa at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. [PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN] NORMAN — Maddie Manning came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points with eight rebounds, and No.

Manning leads No. 19 Oklahoma women over Tulsa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:28:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Maddie Manning came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points with eight rebounds and No. 19 Oklahoma continued its dominance of in-state opponent Tulsa 85-68 on Sunday. Peyton Little added 15 points and Nancy Mulkey 10 for the Sooners (7-2).

Two-Thirds of Hurricane Victims in Eastern Cuba have Received Resources to Repair Their Houses

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:14:00 +0100periodico26 (en)

Guantánamo.- A little more than two months after Hurricane Matthew crossed Cuban eastern region, 63 percent of the families affected in Baracoa municipality have received the necessary resources to repair their homes. Carlos Martínez Turro, Vice-President of the Provincial Administration Council for....

Manning leads No. 19 Oklahoma women over Tulsa

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:04:00 +0100krmg (en)

Maddie Manning came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points with eight rebounds and No. 19 Oklahoma continued its dominance of in-state opponent Tulsa 85-68 on Sunday. Peyton Little added 15 points and Nancy Mulkey 10 for the Sooners (7-2). Junior college transfer Ebony Parker made six....

Manning leads No. 19 Oklahoma women over Tulsa

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:47:00 +0100yorkregion (en)

NORMAN, Okla. — Maddie Manning came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points with eight rebounds and No. 19 Oklahoma continued its dominance of in-state opponent Tulsa 85-68 on Sunday. Peyton Little added 15 points and Nancy Mulkey 10 for the Sooners (7-2).

Lane Ranger: FDOT rolls out five-year plan

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:42:00 +0100ocala (en)

By Andy Fillmore Correspondent. District Five of the Florida Department of Transportation rolled out its tentative Five Year Work Program last week, which includes 79 projects and programs in Marion County. An online component and live meetings during the week gave the public a look at the programs....

News Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:32:00 +0100wcnc (en)

Michael Cheatham is reminded of that June 12 morning nearly every day: in the boarded-up nightclub he passes on his way to work, in the lectures he gives to other doctors about the incident, in the frequent therapy sessions he attends with other hospital staffers.

News Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings Michael Cheatham is reminded of that June 12 morning nearly every day: in the boarded-up nightclub he passes on his way to work, in the lectures he gives to other doctors about the incident, in the frequent therapy sessions he attends with other hospital staffers. News 35 minutes ago

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:05:00 +010012news (en)

Michael Cheatham is reminded of that June 12 morning nearly every day: in the boarded-up nightclub he passes on his way to work, in the lectures he gives to other doctors about the incident, in the frequent therapy sessions he attends with other hospital staffers.

News Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings Michael Cheatham is reminded of that June 12 morning nearly every day: in the boarded-up nightclub he passes on his way to work, in the lectures he gives to other doctors about the incident, in the frequent therapy sessions he attends with other hospital staffers. News 37 minutes ago

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:14:00 +0100khou (en)

Michael Cheatham is reminded of that June 12 morning nearly every day: in the boarded-up nightclub he passes on his way to work, in the lectures he gives to other doctors about the incident, in the frequent therapy sessions he attends with other hospital staffers.

Memories of horror: Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:09:00 +0100azcentral (en)

Based in a large, tourist city prone to the occasional hurricane, hospital staff had trained repeatedly for how to deal with a mass casualty from a natural disaster, which really paid off the night of the shooting, Cheatham said. But the event still presented new challenges, such as how to deal with....

6 months after Pulse shooting, surgeon reminded of horror daily

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 19:39:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Based in a large, tourist city prone to the occasional hurricane, hospital staff had trained repeatedly for how to deal with a mass casualty from a natural disaster, which really paid off the night of the shooting, Cheatham said. But the event still presented new challenges, such as how to deal with....

Veteran civil rights attorney providing clean water, life to Haiti

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:41:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

Long before the earthquake of 2010, before Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti’s southern peninsula, clean water was hard to find. Ed Buckley knew that because he’d seen it with his own eyes. For nearly a decade before either of those horrific acts of nature, Buckley had been building wells and....

NASA spots Tropical Cyclone Vardah's in Indian waters

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:12:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Vardah that showed strongest storms expanding west of the center. On Friday, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone....

D’ici à Haïti, la solidarité n’a pas de frontières

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:32:00 +0100lavoixdunord (fr)

Le Seclinois Évry Archer, psychiatre à la retraite, décoré par François Hollande en 2014, préside la communauté haïtienne de Lille. Deux mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, la solidarité s’organise. Des actions sont menées à Aquin pour reconstituer les réserves de semences. Et un appel aux parrainages est lancé.

NASA spots Tropical Cyclone Vardah's off-center strength

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:28:00 +0100business-standard (en)

The VIIRS image showed thunderstorms wrapping around the low level center and expanding and becoming more persistent just to the northwest of the low-level circulation center. Moderate vertical wind shear is the reason for the displacement of the strongest storms.

Here's what Congress did for N.J. before skipping town for the year

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:02:00 +0100nj (en)

-- Legislation to create a Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service won congressional approval before lawmakers adjourned for the year. The provision is included in the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act and provides for $5 million a....

News Memories of horror: Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:29:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Based in a large, tourist city prone to the occasional hurricane, hospital staff had trained repeatedly for how to deal with a mass casualty from a natural disaster, which really paid off the night of the shooting, Cheatham said. But the event still presented new challenges, such as how to deal with....

Memories of horror: Surgeon faces daily reminders of Pulse killings

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:04:00 +0100azcentral (en)

Based in a large, tourist city prone to the occasional hurricane, hospital staff had trained repeatedly for how to deal with a mass casualty from a natural disaster, which really paid off the night of the shooting, Cheatham said. But the event still presented new challenges, such as how to deal with....

CARIBBEAT: Trini's fond farewell to John Glenn

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:34:00 +0100nydailynews (en)

Glenn was the only Marine among NASA’s first Mercury 7 program astronauts. Shade remembers Glenn’s his wife would drive in her husband and two of them would go up to the office. "He'd stay for a while or they'd go and have lunch," said Shade, remembering he'd see Glenn about once month and have....

NASA spots Tropical Cyclone Vardah's off-center strength

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:28:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

Washington D.C. [US], Dec.11 (ANI): NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Tropical Cyclone Vardah that showed strongest storms expanding west of the center. On Friday, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite captured a....

Chapel of Love lost to fire that ravaged city in Smokies

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 10:03:00 +0100wkrn (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP)— The wildfires that killed 14 people and tore through Gatlinburg also stole an iconic venue from this city at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains whose nickname is “the wedding capital of the South.” All that remains of Cupid’s Chapel of Love is a heart-shaped pink sign with....

The New Dystopia: What Comes After Trump

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 09:49:00 +0100alternet (en)

The following is an excerpt from John Feffer’s new dystopian novel, Splinterlands (Haymarket, 2016). It’s a look back at our world from the shattered Earth of 2050. Feffer’s novel has come to read ever less like futuristic fiction and ever more like a vivid journalistic report on the latest developments in our distressed, Trumpian universe.

Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives' in quake-hit Solomons

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:51:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Solomon Islands earthquakes: Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives', World Vision says. Updated December 11, 2016 17:59:40. World Vision in Solomon Islands says disaster preparedness was key in saving lives after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes. On Friday, a magnitude-7.

Solomon Islands earthquakes: Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives', World Vision says

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:17:00 +0100radioaustralianews (en)

Disaster preparedness was a key factor in saving the lives of Solomon Islands residents after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes, World Vision says. World Vision in Solomon Islands says disaster preparedness was key in saving lives after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes.

Solomon Islands earthquakes: Disaster preparedness helped 'save lives', World Vision says

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:06:00 +0100radioaustralia (en)

World Vision in Solomon Islands says disaster preparedness was key in saving lives after the country was rattled by two powerful earthquakes. On Friday, a magnitude-7.8 tremor struck off Makira Island, south-east of the capital Honiara, followed by Saturday's magnitude-7.0 quake.

535 million children at risk

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 06:13:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) An estimated 535 million children nearly one in four live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said here Friday.

Turnpike makes changes after snowstorm stranded motorists in January

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 06:06:00 +0100post-gazette (en)

Conditions on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in January were frightening: nearly 500 vehicles stranded westbound between Bedford and Somerset and unable to move for more than 24 hours after more than 36 inches of snow fell unexpectedly. Waves of emergency workers, including turnpike personnel, the....

Des représentants de la promotion 92 et de la Fondation des anciens de Saint-Louis de Gonzague ont remis le 25 novembre, des bons de commande de kits scolaires à des religieuses dirigeant des écoles de 8 localités du grand Sud, affectées par l’ouragan Matthew. Trois jours plus tard, soit le 28, ils ont remis un chèque au Frère Hervé Zamor, provincial de ... (Lire la suite)

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 04:10:00 +0100haitiprogres (fr)

Des représentants de la promotion 92 et de la Fondation des anciens de Saint-Louis de Gonzague ont remis le 25 novembre, des bons de commande de kits scolaires à des religieuses dirigeant des écoles de 8 localités du grand Sud, affectées par l’ouragan Matthew.

Le ministère de l’Éducation nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (MENFP) a, dans un communiqué transmis le 30 novembre à HPN, informé qu’il a été décidé de surseoir à la mesure récente d’augmentation des frais d’inscription aux examens d’État. En conséquence, écrit le MENFP, les p ... (Lire la suite)

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 04:10:00 +0100haitiprogres (fr)

Le ministère de l’Éducation nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (MENFP) a, dans un communiqué transmis le 30 novembre à HPN, informé qu’il a été décidé de surseoir à la mesure récente d’augmentation des frais d’inscription aux examens d’État. En conséquence, écrit le MENFP, les procédures....

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Access, security and humanitarian presence - 10 December 2016

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

To bring life-saving assistance to scattered people affected by Hurricane Matthew, humanitarian organizations have to navigate a complex access situation. The very diverse geography, patchy road network, uneven damage to infrastructure caused by the hurricane and sometimes unpredictable security....

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No.28 (10 December)

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Main Points Active screening of children under five in most affected areas of Grand’Anse and Sud point to alarming levels of malnutrition and the need for immediate response.  Close to 98% of the 806,000 severely food insecure people in need of assistance have received food distributions.

Haiti: Haiti Hurricane Matthew Situation Report #29 (8 December 2016)

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

In Numbers 2.1 million affected people, of which 894,000 are children. 1.4 million people require humanitarian assistance. 806,000 people severely food insecure. Situation Update On 4 October, Haiti was hit by a category 4 Hurricane. Initial reports revealed that over 175,000 people were displaced and nearly 550 had died.

Turns for the better

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:31:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

Unlike the Philippines, which is battered by no less than 24 typhoons a year, Thailand is hardly hit by typhoons. Thais, therefore, did not know what to expect when Typhoon Gay hit the Gulf of Thailand on Nov 3, 1989. With gale-force winds of 120kph, it killed 529 people, including fishermen and....

Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Access, security and humanitarian presence - 10 December 2016 [EN]

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:15:00 +0100humanitarianresponse (en)

Access, security and humanitarian presence. To bring life-saving assistance to scattered people affected by Hurricane Matthew, humanitarian organizations have to navigate a complex access situation. The very diverse geography, patchy road network, uneven damage to infrastructure caused by the....

Climate report card: hot, wild and with an increasingly visible 'human footprint'

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:20:00 +0100latimes (en)

Moreover, the World Meteorological Organization said, there is an increasingly visible “human footprint” on the extreme weather of recent years. Environmental activists and climate scientists said the research underscores the need to rapidly reduce emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gasses. The news on that front was more hopeful.

Afrique: Près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vit dans des pays en situation d'urgence, selon l'UNICEF

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:41:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Environ 535 millions d'enfants, soit près d'un sur quatre, vivent dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes et sont souvent privés de soins médicaux, d'une éducation de qualité et d'une nutrition et d'une protection adéquates, a affirmé vendredi le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'enfance (UNICEF).

iciHaïti - Humanitaire : Aide médicale du Brésil

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:09:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

10/12/2016 08:49:55 Jeudi, le Gouvernement brésilien a envoyé des médicaments et des fournitures en Haïti. En plus des médicaments ont été envoyé près de 4,000 doses de vaccin contre le choléra et 1,000 tests rapides de dépistage du VIH. Selon le Ministère de la Santé, les médicaments suffisent pour 3 000 personnes.

iciHaïti - Agriculture : La Fondation Lamothe respecte ses promesses

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:09:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

10/12/2016 09:46:29 Suite à la mission réalisée en novembre dernier à Anse du Clerc dans la section communale des Abricots (Grand'Anse), durement touchée par l'ouragan Matthew http://www.icihaiti.com/article-19077-icihaiti-cholera-laurent-lamothe-dans-le-departement-de-la-grand-anse.html la Fondation Dr Louis G.

Elected Officials, Local Leaders Join Forces to Aid Haitian Communities Devastated by Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:05:00 +0100patch (en)

A huge shipment of food, water, medical supplies and other donations from New Yorkers will be delivered to Haiti assist those devastated by Hurricane Matthew. The more than 30,000 pounds of donations on 60 pallets include food, water, hygiene products, medical supplies and clothing.

Black EZ avait peur de Jessifra

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:47:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Avec Black EZ quelque part, difficile de ne pas rire aux éclats. Seul Jessifra peut le surclasser à cet égard d'après lui. « Se sèl moun ki te ka fèmen m nan blag. M te pè l anpil », avait-il l'habitude de dire en riant. Décédé le mardi 6 décembre 2016 à l’hopital universitaire La Paix, à Delmas 33....

Sortir du black-out sur l’essentiel…

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:47:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Les résultats définitifs de la présidentielle devront être connus le 29 décembre, sauf si, sur demande d’une partie au procès, le BCEN ordonne la vérification de procès-verbaux, de listes électorales partielles qui pourra prendre du temps. La porte à une victoire dès le premier tour n’est pas fermée, tout comme celle d’un second tour.

L'Acise SamuSocial retrouve un local à Case-Pilote

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:09:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

L' Acise SamuSocial se prépare à ouvrir un nouveau local quartier Maniba à Case Pilote qui proposera des produits à la vente, mais aussi un atelier de réparation et des espaces de stockage. Ce sera une grande surface et l'opportunité pour l'organisme de prendre un nouveau départ après l'incendie des locaux l'année dernière.

Vardah turns into severe cyclone, to intensify in next 24 hours: NDMA

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:24:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

The cyclonic storm Vardah turned into a severe cyclone, the National Disaster Management Authority tweeted on Saturday morning. The cyclone is currently 840 km South-SouthEast of Vishakhapatnam. The sea continued to be very rough around the Andhra coast, NDMA informed.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press at 9:40 p.m. EST

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:18:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is finalizing the border between North Carolina and South Carolina along a line from the Atlantic Ocean to Polk County, 300 miles to the west. McCrory's office said Friday the governor signed an executive order this week that completes two decades....

A Wrenching Decision Where Black History and Floods Intertwine

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:13:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Volunteers have ripped out moldy wallboard. Two small chandeliers hung over the bones of the living and dining rooms, the furniture and the carpeting long gone. On the kitchen counter lay a patchwork of family photographs, their vibrant colors washed away, and a book — “Hurricane Floyd and the Flood of the Century” — saved from the water.

As Brevard County FEMA center closes, Matthew sufferers can still get help

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:52:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

BREVARD COUNTY -- In Brevard County, a federal disaster office set up to help Hurricane Matthew victims closed on Thursday evening, but there is still a small window of time for people to get help. Some residents are still dealing with Hurricane Matthew's aftermath; Other FEMA centers will remain open.

UNICEF : malgré les progrès, environ 1 enfant sur 4 vit dans un pays touché par un conflit ou une catastrophe

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:51:00 +0100unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Environ 535 millions d'enfants, soit près d'un sur quatre, vivent dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes et ils sont souvent privés de soins médicaux, d'une éducation de qualité et d'une nutrition et d'une protection adéquates, a affirmé vendredi le Fonds des Nations Unies pour....

Police Need Your Help Identifying Police Impersonator

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:07:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

The Hurricane Police Department is asking for help in identifying the male below who is impersonating as a police officer. He is collecting money on behalf of Hurricane Police Department's Shop With a Cop. HPD asks the public to help identify this individual as soon as possible before others are caught up in his scam.

About 535 million children world-wide live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:07:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- An estimated 535 million children -- nearly one in four -- live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said here Friday.

Southwest Haiti faces risk of food insecurity, UN relief wing says

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:07:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said there is no famine in Haiti, but cause for concern still exists as people in the southwestern part of the country are at risk of high levels of food insecurity, a UN spokesman told reporters here Friday.

La drôle de danse de Donald Trump avec les médias

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 04:56:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Une «danse étrange» s'est engagée entre le président élu Donald Trump et le 4e pouvoir en ces jours de transition hivernale . Au lendemain d'une élection électrique et sans précédent, qui a laissé la presse affaiblie - parce qu'elle n'avait pas vu l'ouragan à la mèche orangée en train de fondre sur....

Democrats concede on coal miners’ health care, likely averting budget crisis

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 04:51:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Defense Secretary-nominee James Mattis. But they had to wait, because the Senate spent Friday deadlocked over legislation to keep most of the government running past midnight.

Ça prend graduellement du rythme

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:37:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

En dépit du fait que le ministère des Sports ait apporté une aide en matériel sportif proportionnelle à ses moyens aux clubs de football féminin des Cayes en particulier, après avoir assuré une distribution aux populations des Cayes et de Jérémie en générale.

Hurricane Matthew debris removal to conclude in St. Johns County 42 Mins St. Johns County would like to thank residents and businesses for their patience and

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 02:34:00 +0100news4jax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - St. Johns County would like to thank residents and businesses for their patience and resilience during the Hurricane Matthew storm debris removal program. Since beginning Oct. 9, the debris removal program has collected more than 643,000 cubic yards of vegetative, demolition....

McCrory calls disaster relief session with catchall language

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:32:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is calling legislators back to Raleigh next week to authorize disaster relief after Hurricane Matthew and mountain wildfires, but some statewide elected officials criticized the proclamation's' language for opening the door for all kinds of other topics to come up.

Government shutdown looms as Senate deadlocks on coal miners’ health care

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:05:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Defense Secretary-nominee James Mattis. But they had to wait, because the Senate spent Friday deadlocked over legislation to keep most of the government running past midnight.

Philippines: Tacloban after Haiyan: Working together towards recovery

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:04:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

On 8 November 2013, Tacloban city was devastated by typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon on record to make landfall. Despite crippling damage, the local government strove to coordinate recovery efforts towards a better, more resilient city. This paper describes the experience, challenges, successes....

Hurricane Tree Company Paid $9K and leaves Mandarin home undone

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:04:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

Hurricane Tree Company Paid $9K and leaves Mandarin home undone ....

Local St. Augustine neighbors in "limbo" two months after Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:43:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

As the First Alert Weather Team tracks temperatures in the 40's and lower, many neighbors are still dealing with a different weather concern. Thursday marked two months since Hurricane Matthew devastated parts of our area, including the Davis Shores Neighborhood in St. Augustine.

Government shutdown looms as Senate deadlocks on coal miners’ health care

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:31:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Defense Secretary-nominee James Mattis. But they had to wait, because the Senate spent Friday deadlocked over legislation to keep most of the government running past midnight.

Government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks on coal miners’ health care

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:26:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Defense Secretary-nominee James Mattis. But they had to wait, because the Senate spent Friday deadlocked over legislation to keep most of the government running past midnight.

Government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks on coal miners’ health care

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:23:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Pullman, Wash., native and retired Gen. James Mattis. But they have to wait, because the Senate remained deadlocked late....

Government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks on coal miners’ health care

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:20:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

Retired miners in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other coal states have a big stake in the budget bill stuck in the Senate. So do North Carolina victims of Hurricane Matthew, and Pullman, Wash., native and retired Gen. James Mattis. But they have to wait, because the Senate remained deadlocked late....

On-Your-Side 41 mins ago 5:20 p.m. Hurricane Tree Company Paid $9K And leaves Mandarin home undone

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:02:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

After Hurricane Mathew knocked over several trees on to his home. Desperate to have his power restored he paid the first tree company that showed up, $9,000 to remove four trees. He was told the fact that it is after a storm the price was in line. Searcy expected the tree contractor to remove everything other than the stumps.

McCrory calls disaster relief session with catchall language

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:18:00 +0100wbtv (en)

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is formally calling legislators back to Raleigh next week to consider relief after Hurricane Matthew and mountain wildfires with a proclamation criticized by several statewide elected officials as allowing much more.

McCrory calls disaster relief session with catchall language

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:09:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is formally calling legislators back to Raleigh next week to consider relief after Hurricane Matthew and mountain wildfires with a proclamation criticized by several statewide elected officials as allowing much more.

Why a congressman voted against a bill with money for disaster relief in his district

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:59:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, an independent-minded Republican who often rails against adding to the nation’s debt, was this week was one of just 33 GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House to vote against the short-term funding resolution that would send millions to his district in Hurricane Matthew recovery aid.

McCrory calls disaster relief session with catchall language

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:58:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is formally calling legislators back to Raleigh next week to consider relief after Hurricane Matthew and mountain wildfires with a proclamation criticized by several statewide elected officials as allowing much more.

Why a congressman voted against a bill with money for disaster relief in his district

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:54:00 +0100kansascity (en)

U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, an independent-minded Republican who often rails against adding to the nation’s debt, was this week was one of just 33 GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House to vote against the short-term funding resolution that would send millions to his district in Hurricane Matthew recovery aid.

Why a congressman voted against a bill with money for disaster relief in his district

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:49:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, an independent-minded Republican who often rails against adding to the nation’s debt, was this week was one of just 33 GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House to vote against the short-term funding resolution that would send millions to his district in Hurricane Matthew recovery aid.

Why a congressman voted against a bill with money for disaster relief in his district

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:48:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, an independent-minded Republican who often rails against adding to the nation’s debt, was this week was one of just 33 GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House to vote against the short-term funding resolution that would send millions to his district in Hurricane Matthew recovery aid.

Ken Hare's Natural Alabama: Nature preserve in Auburn offers quiet in midst of bustle

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:39:00 +0100wsfa (en)

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Whether you're huffing down a wooded trail on a brisk hike or sitting quietly in a forest glade watching Ruby- and Golden-Crowned Kinglets flitting from tree to tree, when you're visiting the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center it's hard to imagine you are only five minutes from the bustle of the Auburn University campus.

Cable Bahamas still working on restoration after hurricane

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:32:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

CABLE Bahamas teams have been working around the clock to advance restoration efforts on Grand Bahama since Hurricane Matthew left the island devastated in October, the company said, adding that it hopes to have all areas restored by the end of this month.

NC Republican opposes short-term spending bill in preview of how he’ll lead conservative wing

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:21:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Two conservative members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation this week lodged their opposition to a stopgap spending bill that earned bipartisan House support but is facing significant push-back in the Senate. For one of those North Carolina members, the vote previews his work ahead as....

Traffic Repairs complete on Brambleton underpass, months after flooding Repairs complete on Brambleton underpass, months after flooding NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- For the first time in two months, all lanes at the Brambleton Avenue underpass in Norfolk are open to traffic. Traffic 39 minutes ago

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:09:00 +010013newsnow (en)

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- For the first time in two months, all lanes at the Brambleton Avenue underpass in Norfolk are open to traffic. One eastbound lane, headed toward Norfolk State University, had been closed since Hurricane Matthew hit in early October. Officials say the rain from Matthew damaged the pump that normally drains the underpass.

RoyalStar eyes Matthew payout ‘over’ $90m total

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:01:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By NEIL HARTNELL. Tribune Business Editor. nhartnell@tribunemedia.net. A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it will be paying out “in excess of $90 million” in Hurricane Matthew-related claims on behalf of itself and network partners, with 65 per cent already settled.

Des photos inédites du pôle nord de Saturne

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:25:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Deux vues du pôle nord de Saturne prises par la sonde Cassini avec des filtres spectraux différents - NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute Crédits photo : NASA. La sonde Cassini a entamé la dernière phase de sa mission démarrée en 2004 : plonger au plus près des anneaux de Saturne.

Jim and Andrea Thome helping Tennessee wildfire victims

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:48:00 +0100cleveland (en)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Andrea Thome and husband former Cleveland India ns player Jim Thome are teaming up with an Ohio nonprofit and an online quilting company to send handmade "comfort quilts" to victims of the Tennessee wildfires. The Thomes and Kathleen Price, founder of the grassroots group Mission....

NC Republican opposes short-term spending bill in preview of how he’ll lead conservative wing

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:31:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Two conservative members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation this week lodged their opposition to a stopgap spending bill that earned bipartisan House support but is facing significant push-back in the Senate. For one of those North Carolina members, the vote previews his work ahead as....

NC Republican opposes short-term spending bill in preview of how he’ll lead conservative wing

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:26:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Two conservative members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation this week lodged their opposition to a stopgap spending bill that earned bipartisan House support but is facing significant push-back in the Senate. For one of those North Carolina members, the vote previews his work ahead as....

NC Republican opposes short-term spending bill in preview of how he’ll lead conservative wing

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:18:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Two conservative members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation this week lodged their opposition to a stopgap spending bill that earned bipartisan House support but is facing significant push-back in the Senate. For one of those North Carolina members, the vote previews his work ahead as....

NC Republican opposes short-term spending bill in preview of how he’ll lead conservative wing

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:15:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Two conservative members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation this week lodged their opposition to a stopgap spending bill that earned bipartisan House support but is facing significant push-back in the Senate. For one of those North Carolina members, the vote previews his work ahead as....

Vidéo : en Haïti, après l'ouragan, le chaos France 24

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:58:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Haïti est toujours dans l’attente des résultats définitifs de la présidentielle du 20 novembre. Pourtant, le temps presse. Depuis plus d'un an, l'interminable crise électorale paralyse le développement économique du pays, victime d’un ouragan dévastateur début octobre.

Près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vit dans des pays en situation d'urgence, selon l'UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:52:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

9 décembre 2016 #150 Environ 535 millions d'enfants, soit près d'un sur quatre, vivent dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes et sont souvent privés de soins médicaux, d'une éducation de qualité et d'une nutrition et d'une protection adéquates, a affirmé vendredi le Fonds des....

Vidéo : en Haïti, après l'ouragan, le chaos

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:33:00 +0100france24 (fr)

Haïti est toujours dans l’attente des résultats définitifs de la présidentielle du 20 novembre. Pourtant, le temps presse. Début octobre, un ouragan a dévasté le pays et mis en berne son économie, déjà paralysée par une interminable crise électorale. Les Haïtiens attendent toujours l’aide....

Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF An estimated 535 million children nearly one in four live in countries...

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:20:00 +0100panorama-am-en (en)

An estimated 535 million children nearly one in four live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF said today. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly three-quarters 393 million of the global number....

Haiti: Chef de Projet Inclusion - Haiti

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:01:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Indignés face à l’injustice que vivent les personnes handicapées et les populations vulnérables, nous aspirons à un monde solidaire et inclusif, où toutes les différences nous enrichissent et où chacun peut « vivre debout ». Handicap International est une organisation de solidarité internationale....

Micronesia (Federated States of): Community Liaison Officer

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:01:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Position Title : Community Liaison Officer. Duty Station : Chuuk, Micronesia. Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2. Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension. Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible. Closing Date : 21 December 2016.

UNICEF: Nearly 50 million children have been uprooted from their homes

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:51:00 +0100a1plus (en)

Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF. The new figure is a stark reminder of why UNICEF was established, as the organization marks 70 years of work for the most vulnerable children. NEW YORK, 9 December 2016 – An estimated 535 million....

Martin refutes claim Ocean Club workers were underperforming

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:41:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Nicole Martin yesterday challenged the claim by Minister of Labour Shane Gibson that the 61 people fired from One&Only Ocean Club lost their jobs because of poor customer service. Martin said the firings were “absolutely wrong” and an attempt to “destabilize the union”.

Cable Bahamas updates on service restoration on Grand Bahama

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:41:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Cable Bahamas teams have been working around the clock to advance restoration efforts on Grand Bahama. This effort has proven to be more extensive and complex than initially anticipated, but the communications company confirmed yesterday that technical teams continue to work....

World: Les enfants face aux conséquences des conflits et catastrophes

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:00:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Près d’un quart des enfants dans le monde vit dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes. Ce nouveau chiffre est un rappel clair de la raison d’être de l’UNICEF, à l’heure où l’organisation célèbre 70 années d’efforts en faveur des enfants les plus vulnérables. Un enfant sur quatre est confronté aux conflits ou catastrophes.

Arresting sight of showbiz and sports stars at Great Yarmouth police station

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:32:00 +0100greatyarmouthmercury (en)

Morning and late afternoon in person, and by phone before the police shift change-over at 10pm, were necessary, especially for the staff of morning and evening daily newspapers as I was for many years. There was a great rapport between police of all ranks and the Press, beneficial to both sides.

Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:21:00 +0100africanbusinessmagazine (en)

An estimated 535 million children nearly one in four live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF said today. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly three-quarters 393 million of the global number....

Nearly 25% of children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:51:00 +0100oneworld (en)

NEW YORK, 9 December 2016 http://uni.cf/2fIh5KO – An estimated 535 million children – nearly one in four – live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF said today.

Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:12:00 +0100africa-newsroom (en)

NEW YORK, United States of America, December 9, 2016/APO/ -- An estimated 535 million children nearly one in four live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF said today.

Indonesia president promises rebuild after magnitude 6.5 earthquake

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:43:00 +0100globalnews (en)

An Acehnese man and a police officer survey the damage after an earthquake in Ulhee Glee, Aceh province, Indonesia, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Thousands of people in the Indonesian province of Aceh took refuge for the night in mosques and temporary shelters after a strong earthquake Wednesday killed a....

Haiti: Haïti – Logisticien Base (H/F) – Miragoane

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Date de rédaction : 09/12/2016 Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 15 décembre 2016 Durée de la mission : 4 mois Localisation : Miragoane. Que faisons-nous en Haïti? SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) est intervenue auprès des victimes du séisme dès janvier 2010 dans les sites de déplacés de la capitale.

Haiti: Haïti - Administrateur de base (H/F)- Port-au-Prince

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Date de rédaction : 09/12/2016 Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 15/12/2016 Durée de la mission : 2 mois, renouvelables Localisation : Port-au-Prince. Que faisons-nous en Haïti ? Solidarités International a travaillé en Haïti en réponse aux désastres causés par le cyclone Jeanne en Septembre 2004.

60 ans de relations diplomatiques entre Haïti et le Japon

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:28:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Après l’exécution des hymnes nationaux haïtien et nippon, applaudie par une assistance séduite, l’ambassadeur Yoshiaki Hatta a salué l’honneur que les convives font à son pays en répondant à l’invitation. Pour l’occasion, des membres du gouvernement, des chefs de représentations diplomatiques....

Tendance Voyage : découvrir le Bélize en 2017

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:18:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

E ntre une année 2017 placée sous le signe de la Colombie et le développement des liaisons vers le Costa Rica, l'Amérique latine impose sa marque dans les voyages qui seront tendance l'année prochaine. Coincé entre le Mexique et le Guatemala, le Bélize complète le trio.

War or disaster hits one kid in four

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:14:00 +0100qt (en)

NEARLY one in four of the world's children - an estimated 535 million - live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF says. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly three quarters of them - 393 million....

Editorial: The tragedy and the hope in Haiti

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:03:00 +0100telegram (en)

The tragedy and the hope of human experience, from a riot protesting a young man’s brutal killing over delayed food aid to a toddler’s innocent kiss of gratitude on an aide’s hand in a health clinic, is part of a mosaic of human existence and endurance in Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

NASA cites tropical cyclone hovering near Andaman Islands

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

Washington D.C [US], Dec. 9 (ANI): As NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Bay of Bengal, Tropical Cyclone 05B was renamed Vardah and continued moving away from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On December 8, 2:50 a.m. EST (0750 UTC), the Moderate Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard....

Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

The new figure is a stark reminder of why UNICEF was established, as the organization marks 70 years of work for the most vulnerable children. NEW YORK, 9 December 2016 – An estimated 535 million children – nearly one in four – live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access....

Unicef: 70 ans après, le fonds pour l'enfance garde toute sa raison d'être

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:49:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Septante ans après sa création, le 11 décembre 1946, le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'Enfance a encore toute sa raison d'être. En 2016, près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vivent toujours dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes, selon l'organisation.

Family helping Gatlinburg wildfire victims 44 mins ago

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:44:00 +0100abcactionnews (en)

RUSKIN, Fla. - A Ruskin family is collecting donations to drive up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, before Christmas after a wildfire killed 14 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings. Linda Vazquez and her husband decided they wanted to help. They have traveled to the area 6 times this year. They fell in love with the tourist town.

Family helping Gatlinburg wildfire victims

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:59:00 +0100abcactionnews (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. RUSKIN, Fla. - A Ruskin family is collecting donations to drive up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, before Christmas after a wildfire killed 14 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings.

WBTV First Alert Weather forecasts artic blast

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 06:03:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

A smattering of rain fell in the Charlotte region Tuesday morning. The area has only had trace amounts of rain since Oct. 8th when 2.12 inches of rain fell thanks to Hurricane Matthew. Further west in North Carolina firefighters battling drought fueled wildfires should get some help from the passing front the next two days.

Family helping Gatlinburg wildfire victims

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:52:00 +0100abcactionnews (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. HILLSBOROUGH COUN TY, Fla. - A Ruskin family is collecting donations to drive up to Gatlinburg, TN before Christmas after a wildfire killed 14 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings.

World: Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:57:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

NEW YORK, 9 December 2016 – An estimated 535 million children – nearly one in four – live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper nutrition and protection, UNICEF said today. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly three-quarters –....

L’ouragan Matthew : l’État, une réponse svp

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:56:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Comme un cerf assoiffé d’eau, je me suis rendu en toute hâte à Les Anglais, peu de temps après le méchant ouragan destructeur, pour voir mes parents, mes amis rescapés. Mon constat alarmant commence à partir de la plaine de Torbeck qui me parut entre le sommeil et le réveil dans un pays à l’envers, comme si c’était de la fiction.

Haïti-Foot : La FHF exhorte la population à se battre pour protéger le stade national

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:50:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

Dans une note de presse acheminée aux médias, la fédération haïtienne de football (FHF) demande à tout un chacun de s’unir pour protéger le stade national menacé par la décision des autorités d’ouvrir au trafic public le segment de la rue Dehoux donnant accès aux gradins et tribunes du stade.

Lake-effect snow mentioned for the first time this season

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:30:00 +0100buffalonews (en)

At this point, Lake Erie's not in the discussion. "Stay tuned," according to the National Weather Service. For the first time of the season, "lake-effect snow" has found its way into the forecast discussion at the Buffalo office of the National Weather Service.

One-quarter of the world's children live in danger zones: UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:40:00 +0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Nearly one-quarter of the world's children live in conflict or disaster zones, according to new figures from international children's charity UNICEF, released on Friday. The UNICEF research found 535 million children live in countries stricken by war or natural catastrophes such as drought or flooding.

One-quarter of the world's children live in danger zones: UNICEF

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:19:00 +0100theherald-au (en)

Nearly one-quarter of the world's children live in conflict or disaster zones, according to new figures from international children's charity UNICEF, released on Friday. The UNICEF research found 535 million children live in countries stricken by war or natural catastrophes such as drought or flooding.

A 70 ans, l'Unicef garde toute sa raison d'être

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:01:00 +0100skynet (fr)

Septante ans après sa création, le 11 décembre 1946, le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'Enfance a encore toute sa raison d'être. En 2016, près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vivent toujours dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes, selon l'organisation.

A 70 ans, l’Unicef garde toute sa raison d’être

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:32:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Septante ans après sa création, le 11 décembre 1946, le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’Enfance a encore toute sa raison d’être. En 2016, près d’un quart des enfants dans le monde vivent toujours dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes, selon l’organisation.

What Happened to Walloon Park?

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:21:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The Korean War Memorial in Battery Park, near the site in question. Credit Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times. Q. Before Hurricane Sandy , a lovely, messy little circular park-within-a-park near the Korean War Memorial in Battery Park had a sign that labeled it Walloon Park. That area reopened just last year and is now labeled Jerusalem Cove.

A 70 ans, l'Unicef garde toute sa raison d'être

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:10:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Septante ans après sa création, le 11 décembre 1946, le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'Enfance a encore toute sa raison d'être. En 2016, près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vivent toujours dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes, selon l'organisation.

A 70 ans, l'Unicef garde toute sa raison d'être

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:53:00 +0100lavenir (fr)

(Belga) Septante ans après sa création, le 11 décembre 1946, le Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'Enfance a encore toute sa raison d'être. En 2016, près d'un quart des enfants dans le monde vivent toujours dans des pays touchés par des conflits ou des catastrophes, selon l'organisation.

Samaritan’s Purse volunteers help Gatlinburg wildfire homeowners

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:12:00 +0100wate (en)

The organization is relying on their network of volunteers from across the country to respond and help homeowners clean up and sift through the ashes recovering heirlooms or personal belongings. “We want to share the love of Jesus Christ by coming alongside them in their time of need and helping....

Several Louisiana flood protection projects in House-passed water bill

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:14:00 +0100nola (en)

The House of Representatives passed a major waterways bill Thursday (Dec. 8) that includes several Louisiana flood and hurricane protection projects. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) The House of Representatives passed a massive waterways bill Thursday (Dec. 8) that includes steps to pay for a handful of....

Which CNN Hero of the Year will become a Superhero?

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:19:00 +0100cnn (en)

Pushpa Basnet founded the Early Childhood Development Center, or ECDC , in Kathmandu, Nepal. It provides education, medical services and healthy meals to children forced to live inside Nepal's prisons with their parents, often in dire conditions. With the money she was awarded as the 2012 CNN Hero....

Traffic shift starts Saturday on East Brainerd Road for Graysville project

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:57:00 +0100timesfreepress (en)

A new traffic alignment on East Brainerd Road in the construction area will affect the Hurricane Creek area, the state transportation department says. On Saturday, the contractor will shift eastbound through traffic on East Brainerd at Hurricane Creek into the left turn lane and close the eastbound....

Haïti : Des mesures pour redresser la situation environnementale, souhaite le Refraka

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:27:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 08 déc. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Le Rezo fanm radyo kominotè ayisyen (En français : Réseau des femmes des radios communautaires haïtiennes/Refraka) exhorte l’État haïtien à prendre des mesures afin de redresser la situation environnementale, après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew,....

Forum international MEDays 2016 Les participants plaident à Tanger en faveur du retour du Maroc à l’Union africaine 08 December 2016 - 18:55 4

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:15:00 +0100lematin (fr)

Les travaux de la neuvième édition du Forum international MEDays se sont ouverts, mercredi soir à Tanger. Se déroulant cette année sur le thème général «De la fragmentation à la durabilité : révolutionner les paradigmes», les MEDays 2016 connaissent la participation d’éminentes personnalités du monde de la politique et de l’économie.

9ème édition du Forum international MEDays à Tanger

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:13:00 +0100maroc-ma (fr)

Le Prix "Champion of the South" décerné à la femme d'affaires zambienne Monica Musonda. Le prix du Forum MEDays 2016 "Champion of the South" (championne du Sud) a été remis, jeudi à Tanger, à la femme d'affaires zambienne Monica Musonda, pour son entreprise novatrice qui constitue un modèle pour les nouvelles générations de business leaders.

Cancer Society of GB needs a new home

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:32:00 +0100freeport (en)

The Cancer Society of Grand Bahama is in need of a new home. The organization’s leadership is requesting assistance from corporate Grand Bahama, regarding a new office space, after being displaced by Hurricane Matthew. The Freeport News spoke to Lorine Miller, president of the Cancer Society of....

La drôle de danse de Donald Trump avec les médias Le Figaro Il y a 45 minutes

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:15:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Au lendemain d'une élection électrique et sans précédent, le futur président américain tweete à tout va et surprend, comme pour signifier aux journalistes que les relations et le mode d'emploi habituel vont changer. © Carlos Barria / Reuters/REUTERS figarofr.

National Weather Service Staff Honoured

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:18:00 +0100caribseek (en)

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) honoured two employees at its Christmas party, held 25 November. Shamal Clarke was voted employee of the year and Avalon Porter was awarded for marking 35 years with the service.

La drôle de danse de Donald Trump avec les médias

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:13:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

ENQUÊTE - Au lendemain d'une élection électrique et sans précédent, le futur président américain tweete à tout va et surprend, comme pour signifier aux journalistes que les relations et le mode d'emploi habituel vont changer. Une «danse étrange» s'est engagée entre le président élu Donald Trump et....

Congress scrambles to finish defense, stopgap spending bills

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:24:00 +0100washtimes (en)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump introduces retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis as his appointed secretary of defense while speaking to supporters during a rally in Fayetteville, N.C. The GOP-controlled House ...

Clay County sets debris pick-up deadline 1 Min Clay County is working quickly to finalizing debris pick-up efforts associated with Hurricane Matthew, according to the county Division of

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:01:00 +0100news4jax (en)

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - Clay County is working quickly to finalizing debris pick-up efforts associated with Hurricane Matthew, according to the county Division of Emergency Management. All county residents who still have debris associated with Matthew must place those materials curbside by Friday, December 9th, 2016.

The Grand Bahama Chorale to stage free concert

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0100freeport (en)

The Grand Bahama Chorale will stage its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11, at the Church of The Ascension, beginning at 4:00 p.m. This is the traditional time for the performance but there is an unusual twist to the concert this year in that the performance will be free to the general public.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:08:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

WASHINGTON The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do....

All Eyes Gallery, Douglas R. Clifford's favorite photos of 2016

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:07:00 +0100tampabay (en)

DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times. Several blocks of Magnolia Avenue leading into the historic district of downtown St. Augustine is impassible littered with live oak branches on October 7, 2016, the result of hurricane Matthew passing to the east on Florida's east coast.

Special service marks Walpole St Andrew air crash anniversary

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:37:00 +0100lynnnews (en)

Special Remembrance Service at Walpole St Andrew at the 75th anniversary of the 97 Sqdn Manchester Mk1 of an arrow formation flying in low cloud was struck by a Hurricane. ANL-161125-131320009 A special remembrance service has been held to mark the 75th anniversary of a tragic air crash at Walpole St Andrew.

Haïti - Agriculture : Distribution d'urgence pour sauver la récolte hivernale

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:23:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'Alimentation et l'Agriculture (FAO), en collaboration avec le Ministère de l'Agriculture, des ressources naturelles et du développement rural....

Haiti: Responsable d'exploitation transport - HAITI Actions

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:15:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Indignés face à l’injustice que vivent les personnes handicapées et les populations vulnérables, nous aspirons à un monde solidaire et inclusif, où toutes les différences nous enrichissent et où chacun peut « vivre debout ». Handicap International est une organisation de solidarité internationale....

Le prix MEDays 2016 de solidarité décerné au peuple haïtien

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:45:00 +0100menara (fr)

Ce prix est une marque de solidarité envers une société qui a fait face à plusieurs catastrophes successives ces dernières années, notamment le double séisme qui a ravagé le pays en janvier 2010, le plus meurtrier de son histoire, l'éclatement d'une épidémie de choléra dix mois après, ainsi que....

In India: 1,400 tourists remain stranded on Andaman Islands

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:31:00 +0100pulse (en)

An estimated 1,400 tourists stranded on islands in India ’s Andaman and Nicobar Island archipelago will be rescued once the intensity of a cyclone pounding the region reduces, Indian officials have said on Thursday. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said all tourists who were stranded on Havelock Island were safe.

Forum MEDays 2016 Le prix de solidarité attribué au peuple Haïtien 07:14 56

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:12:00 +0100lematin (fr)

Le prix du Forum MEDays 2016 de solidarité a été remis, mercredi soir à Tanger, au peuple d'Haïti au nom de son ancien Premier ministre, Laurent Lamothe. Ce prix est une marque de solidarité envers une société qui a fait face à plusieurs catastrophes successives ces dernières années, notamment le....

Le prix MEDays 2016 de solidarité décerné au peuple Haïtien

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:41:00 +0100maroc-hebdo (fr)

Ce prix est une marque de solidarité envers une société qui a fait face à plusieurs catastrophes successives ces dernières années, notamment le double séisme qui a ravagé le pays en janvier 2010, le plus meurtrier de son histoire, l’éclatement d’une épidémie de choléra dix mois après, ainsi que....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:27:00 +0100wwlp (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year’s confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:53:00 +0100wivb (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year’s confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:42:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump introduces retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis as his appointed secretary of defense while speaking to supporters during a rally in Fayetteville, N.C. The GOP-controlled House is advancing hard-fought legislation....

Burkina Faso: Table ronde de Paris sur le PNDES - L'espoir est permis

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:25:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

C'est hier, 7 décembre que s'est ouverte, à Paris, pour deux jours, sous la présidence de Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (RMCK), la table ronde des bailleurs de fonds destinée à collecter des fonds à hauteur de 6 000 milliards de F CFA sur les 15 000 prévus pour financer le Plan national de développement économique et social (PNDES) du Burkina Faso.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:11:00 +0100nzherald (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) " The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:09:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.

1400 tourists stranded on Andaman isles

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:55:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

An estimated 1400 tourists stranded on islands in India 's Andaman and Nicobar Island archipelago will be rescued once the intensity of a cyclone pounding the region reduces. All tourists who were stranded on Havelock Island were safe, Home Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on Twitter.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:51:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:45:00 +0100washtimes (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year’s confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:44:00 +0100news9 (en)

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:43:00 +0100wxow (en)

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:41:00 +0100krmg (en)

's defense secretary. Donald Trump Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do spending measure to keep the government running through April, along with $10 billion in supplemental war funding and $4 billion more for disaster relief for Louisiana and other states.

1400 tourists stranded on Andaman isles

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:39:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

An estimated 1400 tourists stranded on islands in India 's Andaman and Nicobar Island archipelago will be rescued once the intensity of a cyclone pounding the region reduces. All tourists who were stranded on Havelock Island were safe, Home Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on Twitter.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:38:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:35:00 +0100kiro7 (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:34:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do spending....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:34:00 +0100wbrc (en)

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.

Arkansas Waterfowl Report

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:32:00 +0100arkansasonline (en)

The coldest air of the season will rush into the state as the second segment of duck season opens today. Arkansas' 2016-2017 duck season has been closed since Nov. 27 for the first of two "splits." Extremely dry conditions and low duck numbers dominated the season's first segment.

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:32:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:30:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a....

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:29:00 +0100unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Écouter La Représentante du Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’enfance (UNICEF) en Syrie, Hanaa Singer, a dénoncé une nouvelle fois mercredi la détérioration de la situation dans laquelle vivent les enfants à Alep et dans d’autres parties de la Syrie, après avoir effectué une visite dans des zones assiégées.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:28:00 +0100startribune (en)

Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do spending measure to keep the government running through April, along with $10 billion in supplemental war funding and $4 billion more for disaster relief for Louisiana and other states. The government would shut down at midnight on Friday if the measure does not pass.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:26:00 +0100wafb (en)

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:22:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year's confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do spending....

House to clear stopgap spending, water projects measures

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:17:00 +0100therepublic (en)

WASHINGTON The House is advancing hard-fought legislation to help Flint, Michigan, fix its lead-tainted water system and speed next year’s confirmation for retired Gen. James Mattis as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Those provisions, and more, are catching a ride on a must-do....

Haiti: Haiti Hurricane Matthew Response: 2 Months Overview (04 October - 04 December 2016)

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:13:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Summary. 1.519.900 Affected Persons. 115.000 Person without Housing. 44.299 Affected Female Headed Households. Hurricane Matthew led to large scale destruction and da-mages to communities housing infrastructure and assets. The first Category 4 hurricane to landfall on Haiti in 52 years further....

North Korea Flood Recovery: ‘Miraculous Victory’ For Kim Jong Un’s Regime In Reconstruction Efforts, State Media Reports

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:16:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Months after heavy flooding destroyed parts of North Korea’s northeastern region in late August and early September, Kim Jong Un’s regime has termed the disaster recovery after mass mobilization a “miraculous victory” for the East Asian country. The heavy rains triggered by typhoon Lionrock in late....

Après la tempête, donner une seconde vie aux arbres déracinés

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:01:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Et si une partie des dégâts causés par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew devenait source de création? Difficile à croire, sauf pour le sculpteur Kédor Tam Ouseul Auguste. Sa nouvelle inspiration: les arbres déracinés qui lui permettent « d'exploiter cette nouvelle richesse » en créant des pièces de mobilier uniques.

L’accès à l’eau potable, les femmes payent le pot cassé

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:01:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Un sceau rempli d’eau sur la tête soulevé par un morceau de tissus (toke) et un visage ruisselant de sueur, c’est l’image de la femme haïtienne exécutant chaque jour un pèlerinage pour la quête de l’eau. 56% de la population dont la majeure partie se compose de femmes, doivent marcher pendant plus....

Floods Kill Hundreds In North Korea

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:31:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Floods in North Korea’s northern region have left hundreds of people dead and tens of thousands others stranded, the country’s state media said Wednesday. The heavy rains leading to the floods were triggered by typhoon Lionrock in late August and early September.

World: Harnessing Generosity Hastens Post-Disaster Recovery

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:13:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

In the crucial days after a disaster, donations in cash have been found to be the most useful for recovery, as documented in an APEC case study into member economies’ disaster responses. With the Asia-Pacific region bearing 70 per cent of the world’s natural disasters, this analysis now gives APEC....

Criminals attack schools in Haiti

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:06:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) Haiti’s Ministry of Education yesterday condemned the arson attacks on several schools in the south of the country accusing criminals of seeking to prevent children from returning to school following the passage of Hurricane Matthew in October.

Be prepared for more ‘extreme’ rainfalls — think biblical floods — U.S. climate scientists warn

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:06:00 +0100vancouversun (en)

In a research paper that reads like it was written by a horseman of the apocalypse, U.S. climate scientists are predicting more frequent extreme rainfalls, the kind of downpours that cause flooding, landslides and massive infrastructure damage, especially in cities where paved ground cannot absorb water.

11:07 PM Hurricane Matthew pickup crews leave damage in Jacksonville neighborhoods

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:58:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

While the debris left behind by Hurricane Matthew has been cleaned up, the pickup crews hired by the city have left damaged roads in their wake. Action News Jax news partners WOKV were first to break the story uncovering dozens of damage complaints sent to the city.

FAO/Haïti : des distributions de semences d'urgence pour aider les agriculteurs

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:57:00 +0100unmultimedia-fr (fr)

La FAO a commencé depuis la fin novembre des distributions de semences et d’outils afin d’aider les familles affectées par la catastrophe de l’ouragan Matthew à produire de la nourriture et à rétablir leurs moyens d’existence, face à la plus importante crise humanitaire que le pays ait jamais connu depuis le tremblement de terre de 2010.

Haïti / choléra : il est possible de vaincre le choléra à condition d'avoir les ressources adéquates, selon l'ONU

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:57:00 +0100unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Les succès récents dans la lutte contre le choléra en Haïti démontrent que, lorsque les Nations Unies et les autorités haïtiennes reçoivent les fonds nécessaires, de véritables progrès peuvent être réalisés, et qu’à terme « le choléra disparaîtra », a souligné un haut responsable des Nations Unies.

La FHF demande de protéger le stade Sylvio Cator

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:27:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

La Fédération haïtienne de football fait part publiquement de son extrême préoccupation face à une décision arrêtée par les autorités d'ouvrir au trafic public le segment de la rue Dehoux côtoyant le stade Sylvio Cator et donnant directement accès aux gradins et tribunes du stade national.

Haïti : la FAO distribue des semences pour aider les agriculteurs en vue de la récolte hivernale

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:27:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

En octobre 2016, près de Leoganne, en Haïti, un homme dégage des arbres qui sont tombés avec le passage de l’ouragan Matthew. Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et....

Haiti: Haïti : des ressources supplémentaires aideront, à terme, à éliminer le choléra, selon l'ONU

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

7 décembre 2016 – Les succès récents dans la lutte contre le choléra en Haïti montrent que, lorsque les Nations Unies et les autorités haïtiennes reçoivent les fonds nécessaires, de véritables progrès peuvent être réalisés, et qu'à terme « le choléra disparaîtra », a souligné un haut responsable des Nations Unies.

TABLE RONDE DE PARIS SUR LE PNDES : L’espoir est permis

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:52:00 +0100lepays (fr)

C’est hier, 7 décembre que s’est ouverte, à Paris, pour deux jours, sous la présidence de Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (RMCK), la table ronde des bailleurs de fonds destinée à collecter des fonds à hauteur de 6 000 milliards de F CFA sur les 15 000 prévus pour financer le Plan national de développement économique et social (PNDES) du Burkina Faso.

Des Ressources Supplémentaires Aideront, À Terme, À Éliminer Le Choléra, Selon L'ONU

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:03:00 +0100caribseek (fr)

NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- Les succès récents dans la lutte contre le choléra en Haïti montrent que, lorsque les Nations Unies et les autorités haïtiennes reçoivent les fonds nécessaires, de véritables progrès peuvent être réalisés, et qu'à terme « le choléra disparaîtra », a souligné un haut responsable des Nations Unies.

Haïti : des ressources supplémentaires aideront, à terme, à éliminer le choléra, selon l'ONU

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:47:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

7 décembre 2016 #150 Les succès récents dans la lutte contre le choléra en Haïti montrent que, lorsque les Nations Unies et les autorités haïtiennes reçoivent les fonds nécessaires, de véritables progrès peuvent être réalisés, et qu'à terme « le choléra disparaîtra », a souligné un haut responsable des Nations Unies.

iciHaïti - Humanitaire : Le Cardinal Chibly Langlois aux USA

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:11:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

07/12/2016 09:37:43 Lundi, le Cardinal Chibly Langlois, le premier haïtien à être nommé Cardinal, s'est rendu à l'hôtel de ville de Jersey City (NJ) pour aider à préparer des plans pour une levée de fonds en faveur des victimes de l'ouragan Matthew, qui a dévasté Haïti en octobre.

Vendée Globe : Thomas Coville raconte l'enfer

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:59:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Lancé dans la course au record du tour du monde en multicoque en solitaire, le skippeur de « Sodebo » va franchir le cap Horn la nuit prochaine. Un soulagement. A u bout du fil, sa voix est enjouée. Les deux pieds sur la terre ferme, on en oublierait presque qu'à des milliers de kilomètres de là,....

Tentatives d’incendie dans plusieurs écoles à Torbeck

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:50:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Des individus ont tenté d'incendier les écoles nationales congréganistes St- Joseph, Justin Lhérisson et Boisrond Tonnerre de Torbeck. Ces incidents surviennent après la publication, par le CEP, des résultats préliminaires des sénatoriales. Pour le département du Sud, sont admis au second tour....

Le message des évêques de l’Église catholique d’Haïti à la veille de la Noël et du Nouvel An

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:50:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

« Nous avons la joie de vous adresser ce message qui se situe dans un double contexte historique. Il s’agit, d'une part, de l’histoire du salut dont le point culminant est la venue parmi nous du Fils de Dieu, le Christ Jésus; et, d'autre part, de l’histoire de notre pays dans son déroulement actuel....

Les remous de l'actualité du mercredi 7 décembre 2016

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:50:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Appel au respect du jeu démocratique Le Premier ministre a.i., également ministre de la Justice et de la Sécurité publique et vice-président du Conseil supérieur de la Police nationale (CSPN), Me Camille Edouard Jr, dansun communiqué, invite toutes les parties impliquées dans le processus électoral....

Haiti: Haïti – Un(e) Responsable de Projet WASH à Jeremie

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:47:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) est une Organisation Non Gouvernementale de solidarité internationale, à but non lucratif, apolitique et laïque. L’ensemble de ses personnels se mobilise au quotidien pour couvrir les besoins fondamentaux des victimes civiles mises en péril, marginalisées ou....

Philippines: Update: Tzu Chi’s continuing Relief aid to the Survivors after typhoon Haiyan in Philippines

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:47:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Tzu Chi’s humanitarian aid to the survivors after typhoon Haiyan (known as Yolanda in Philippines) has lasted for over 3 years from 2013 until now. Relief projects includes food distributions, cash for relief, housing projects, vocational training programs, rebuilding projects, environmental....

Haïti - FLASH : 3 écoles attaquées et incendiées dans le Sud

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:41:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Le Ministère de l’Éducation se dit « profondément préoccupé par les attaques criminelles contre des écoles dans le Sud, notamment dans les écoles nationales congréganistes St Joseph de Torbeck, Justin Lhérisson et Boisrond Tonnerre qui ont été incendiés...

Burkina Faso: Table ronde de paris sur le PNDES - L'heure de vérité a sonné pour Paul Kaba Thieba

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:42:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

C'est aujourd'hui, à Paris, que s'ouvre pour deux jours, sous la présidence de Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (RMCK), la table ronde des bailleurs de fonds destinée à collecter des fonds à hauteur de 6 000 milliards de F CFA sur les 15 000 prévus pour financer le Plan national de développement économique et social (PNDES) du Burkina Faso.

Présidentielle 2017 : le calme avant la tempête ?

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:14:00 +0100latribune (fr)

Le 23 avril prochain, le premier tour de l'élection présidentielle sera organisé. Jusqu'à cette date, Bernard Cazeneuve et son nouveau gouvernement devraient se contenter de gérer les affaires courantes et espérer que la conjoncture économique se réchauffe, ce qui permettrait au prochain champion de la majorité d'être dans la course.

Matthew porte un grand coup à l’agriculture, 1,4 million de personnes ont besoin d’une assistance alimentaire

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 06:08:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, la FAO, en étroite collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Agriculture, des ressources naturelles et du développement rural (MARNDR), a commencé des distributions de semences et d'outils....

Haïti : pertes agricoles évaluées à 580 millions de dollars après Matthew

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 06:08:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

Haïti a perdu 580 millions de dollars dans le secteur agricole à la suite du passage de l'ouragan Matthew en octobre, estime la FAO qui a commencé une distribution de semences de haricots, de patates douces et d'outils pour aider les familles à rétablir leurs moyens d'existence.

Un agent Gaz et Eaux en mission en Haïti

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 06:07:00 +0100estrepublicain (fr)

Gaëtan Cadario travaille chez Gaz et Eaux à Mamirolle en tant qu’agent de réseaux. Après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, il a passé deux semaines en ... 1 MOIS de connexion, renouvelable par tacite reconduction. Comprend l'accès aux articles du site et au téléchargement du journal numérique des 30 derniers jours pendant 8 mois.

La FAO distribue des semences en Haïti pour aider les agriculteurs pour la récolte hivernale

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:48:00 +0100french-news (fr)

ROME, 6 décembre (Xinhua) -- Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) a indiqué mardi avoir commencé des distributions de semences et d'outils afin....

Haïti-Éducation : Le MENFP dénonce et condamne les attaques contre les écoles dans le Sud

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:31:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

Dans un communiqué acheminé, mardi 6 décembre, à HPN, le ministère de l’Éducation nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (MENFP) dit condamner les attaques des écoles dans le département du Sud. Lire intégralement le communiqué ci-dessous. Profondément préoccupé par les rapports venant de la....

new Officials: No text alerts sent during Gatlinburg evacuations

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:58:00 +0100bakersfieldnow (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — People involved in the Gatlinburg wildfires didn’t receive text alerts about the mandatory evacuation, according to officials. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said no text alerts were sent in the Gatlinburg fires due to communications between agencies being disrupted.

Officials: No text alerts sent during Gatlinburg evacuations new

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:54:00 +0100cbs6albany (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — People involved in the Gatlinburg wildfires didn’t receive text alerts about the mandatory evacuation, according to officials. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said no text alerts were sent in the Gatlinburg fires due to communications between agencies being disrupted.

new Officials: No text alerts sent during Gatlinburg evacuations

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:52:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — People involved in the Gatlinburg wildfires didn’t receive text alerts about the mandatory evacuation, according to officials. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said no text alerts were sent in the Gatlinburg fires due to communications between agencies being disrupted.

Officials: No text alerts sent during Gatlinburg evacuations new

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:52:00 +0100fox11online (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — People involved in the Gatlinburg wildfires didn’t receive text alerts about the mandatory evacuation, according to officials. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said no text alerts were sent in the Gatlinburg fires due to communications between agencies being disrupted.

new Officials: No text alerts sent during Gatlinburg evacuations

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:52:00 +0100wlos (en)

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — People involved in the Gatlinburg wildfires didn’t receive text alerts about the mandatory evacuation, according to officials. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said no text alerts were sent in the Gatlinburg fires due to communications between agencies being disrupted.

TABLE RONDE DE PARIS SUR LE PNDES : L’heure de vérité a sonné pour Paul Kaba Thieba

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:51:00 +0100lepays (fr)

C’est aujourd’hui, à Paris, que s’ouvre pour deux jours, sous la présidence de Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (RMCK), la table ronde des bailleurs de fonds destinée à collecter des fonds à hauteur de 6 000 milliards de F CFA sur les 15 000 prévus pour financer le Plan national de développement économique et social (PNDES) du Burkina Faso.

Year 10 results out, 45pc pass

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:17:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

A 45 per cent pass rate in the Year 10 external examinations has been labelled by Education Minister, Dr Mahendra Reddy as a good sign. A total of 14,519 students sat for the exams, with the ministry revealing an improvement in pass rates for English, mathematics, basic science, social science and....

A noter : le conseil municipal de Bagnolet, c’est ce soir

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:28:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

L e dernier conseil municipal de l’année de Bagnolet se déroulera, ce mercredi soir, à l’hôtel de ville. Au programme : la mise en place d’un dispositif expérimental de prévention des violences et des violences radicales, l’aménagement du quartier de la Noue, l’ouverture exceptionnelle des commerces....

Nepal: Opportunity knocks: Realising the potential of partnerships in the Nepal earthquake response

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:53:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Executive summary. Introduction. In the Oxford online dictionary, the definition of ‘opportunity knocks’ is given as ‘a chance of success occurs’ and this is true of partnership in the Nepal earthquake response: for the first time in Nepal and for one of the first times in response to a large-scale....

La FAO Distribue Des Semences Pour Aider Les Agriculteurs En Vue De La Récolte Hivernale

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:39:00 +0100caribseek (fr)

NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) a indiqué mardi avoir commencé des distributions de semences et d'outils afin....

Haïti: pertes agricoles estimées à 580 millions de dollars après l'ouragan Matthew

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:29:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

depuis le tremblement de terre de 2010", estime l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) dans un communiqué. 90% des récoltes du pays ont été détruites à cette occasion, selon la FAO. Dans les zones les plus lourdement touchées, dont Grand'Anse, certaines régions....

Haïti : la FAO distribue des semences pour aider les agriculteurs en vue de la récolte hivernale

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:32:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

En octobre 2016, près de Leoganne, en Haïti, un homme dégage des arbres qui sont tombés avec le passage de l’ouragan Matthew. Photo ONU/MINUSTAH/Logan Abassi. 6 décembre 2016 #150 Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti,....

Haiti: Haïti: des distributions de semences d’urgence aident les agriculteurs à cultiver en vue de la récolte hivernale

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:50:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

L’ouragan Matthew porte un grand coup à l’agriculture, 1,4 million de personnes ont besoin d’une assistance alimentaire. 6 décembre 2016, Rome - Avec très peu de temps pour sécuriser une récolte hivernale fragilisée par le passage de l'ouragan Matthew en Haïti, la FAO a commencé des distributions de....

Créteil : 7 500 € pour Haïti

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:49:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

L ’ouragan Matthew, l’un des pires que la région des Caraïbes ait connu , a ravagé l’île d’Haïti en octobre dernier. Près d’un quart du territoire a été touché. Ce lundi soir, les élus de Créteil réunis en conseil municipal ont décidé de voter « une subvention exceptionnelle » pour venir en aide à....