Le lycée Boucher-de-Perthes d’Abbeville fermé jusqu’à nouvel ordre!

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:31:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Suite aux fortes rafales de vent qui se sont abattues sur Abbeville, depuis la nuit de dimanche à lundi, de nombreux dégâts ont été relevés au sein du lycée Boucher-de-Perthes. Environ 90 % des bâtiments sont touchés. Tuiles envolées, d’autres menaçantes coincées dans les gouttières, trous dans les....

Nasa to 'revolutionise' weather forecasting with launch of billion dollar satellite

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:23:00 +0100independent-UK (en)

A billion-dollar satellite that is promised to revolutionise weather forecasting and in turn help save lives has been successfully launched by The new GOES-R satellite will provide higher resolution images and more frequent updates of weather patterns, improving forecasts and weather warnings and in....

Haití acude a las urnas en elección postergada por huracán Matthew

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:01:00 +0100reuters-lta (es)

Por Makini Brice LOS CAYOS, Haití (Reuters) - Haití llevaba a cabo el domingo una elección presidencial largamente retrasada, con las esperanzas puestas en que el nuevo Gobierno logre levantar la economía después de un devastador huracán y más de un año de inestabilidad política.

FORECAST: Winter has arrived

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:52:00 +0100wate (en)

Winter chill lingers into the afternoon with mostly sunny skies. The Air Quality will remain in the GOOD to MODERATE range unless new wildfires develop. Sunday: Morning Freeze, Sunny, CHILLY: Hi 47° Tonight: Coldest air mass of the season: Lo: 26° Monday: Morning Freeze/More Sunshine: Hi: 51°....

Drones, ojos para evitar tragedias

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:49:00 +0100larepublica-pe (es)

“Alcalde adquiere drones de seguridad haciendo enorme inversión”. La noticia, digna de un boletín municipal, lo hizo volar. A finales de 2013, en Genk, Bélgica, a miles de kilómetros, el artista visual Sandro Pimentel apretaba los dientes al enterarse de que una provincia del Perú había pagado 30 mil dólares por un drone que valía dos mil.

D’Andrea disfruta nueva etapa en España

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:35:00 +0100elvocero (es)

El mediocampista boricua Emmanuel D’Andrea ya pasó la página de su anterior club, el Sevilla FC. Nacido en Venezuela –pero criado en Puerto Rico– D’Andrea llegó apenas con 18 años a las categorías menores del onceno andaluz en el 2013, con la esperanza de cumplir el sueño de todo joven jugador: triunfar en Europa.

Los diez peores accidentes ferroviarios de la historia

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:04:00 +0100lainformacion (es)

La red ferroviaria india es, ha dejado casi un centenar de muertos y más de cien heridos. con 65.000 kilómetros de recorrido , la cuarta por longitud del mundo, detrás de Estados Unidos, Rusia y China, cuenta con 1,3 millones de empleados y 12.500 trenes y transporta a diario a unos 23 millones de pasajeros.

Haiti votes for new president in long-delayed election

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:48:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

Polling in stations in Haiti are due to open on Sunday at 6 a.m. local time (1100 UTC). Leaders hope the vote will restore constitutional order in the Caribbean nation's shaky democracy. Haiti has been repeatedly delaying the presidential vote since last year's election was annulled.

Haïti. Jours de vote un mois après l'ouragan Matthew

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:39:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Les Haïtiens sont appelés aux urnes dimanche pour désigner un nouveau président après l'invalidation pour fraude d'un scrutin organisé en octobre 2015. Le récent ouragan Matthew devrait être sans grande conséquence sur la tenue du scrutin de dimanche. Le bilan est meurtrier, les dégâts énormes. Mais ils sont localisés à une petite partie du pays.

Israel innovates and the world takes note

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 11:42:00 +0100timesofisrael (en)

Israel’s tech sector, one of the world’s most dynamic, remains an important driver of economic growth and innovation for the country. Perennially ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world, Israel continues to produce an astonishing rate of high caliber, high technology startups.

Kylee Guy's partner talks about terrifying moment quake destroyed their home

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:44:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Kylee Guy's new partner Kent Martin has spoken about his family's lucky escape from their crumbling home during Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Martin and Guy, widow of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy, were at their home on the high country station Mason Hills near Mt Lyford village when they were woken at 12.

Brownlee blasts GeoNet comments 38 minutes ago

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:30:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has blasted comments made by the head of Geonet - saying he feels blindsided. Brownlee said he took issue with Dr Ken Gledhill, who works for GNS Science and heads its Geonet department, talking publicly about how better technology would help the service, when no approach had been made to the Government.

Haiti votes for new president in long-delayed election After months of setbacks, Haiti is finally due to head to the polls in its presidential election. Claims of fraudulent ballots, as well as the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew have repeatedly delayed the vote.

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:14:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

Elections Haiti votes for new president in long-delayed election. After months of setbacks, Haiti is finally due to head to the polls in its presidential election. Claims of fraudulent ballots, as well as the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew have repeatedly delayed the vote. Polling in stations in Haiti are due to open on Sunday at 6 a.

Haiti's delayed presidential election to take place

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:08:00 +0100bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Some 6.4 million Haitians are eligible to cast their vote for one of 27 presidential candidates. Haitians return to the polls today to vote in an election delayed for more than a year amid allegations of fraud. The Caribbean nation is voting for a new president....

Nowe oblicze antycznego tsunami

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:52:00 +0100frazeo (pl)

Niewiele osób wie, że wyspa Santorini ma tak interesującą przeszłość. Była kolebką cywilizacji minojskiej, która została zmieciona z powierzchni ziemi przez wybuch wulkanu. W wyniku wybuchu powstała fala tsunami, która dotkliwie zniszczyła także Kretę... Niewiele osób wie, że wyspa Santorini ma tak interesującą przeszłość.

Barking at the supermoon

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:50:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was widely condemned this week when a video surfaced in which he claimed sexual perversion and homosexuality prompted punishing earthquakes. The comments were made in a rambling sermon on Sunday, just hours before the quake after midnight on Monday. Bad timing.

Destiny Church Bishop Brian Tamaki blames New Zealand earthquakes on gays and sinners, attracts widespread condemnation

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:41:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. Irish Sun Friday 18th November, 2016 • John Key calls Tamaki’s comments ridiculous. • NZ Human Rights Commissioner claims Tamaki’s comments prove existence of prejudice and intolerance. • Petition on Change.org attracts over 100,000 signatures to revoke Tamaki’s tax status.

حقوق الإنسان ـ الحيوان!

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:21:00 +0100ech-chorouk-ar (ar)

حملة ذات منفعة عامة، سمحت للمغاربة الذين عاشوا الويلات طيلة جيل بأكمله وأكثر تحت حكم "المخزن" وما عرفه المغرب من انتهاكات! فأين يقع غوانتانامو مِن مَن ناموا في عراء تازمامرت وما قاموا؟ وغيرها من السجون السرية والعلانية التي كان التعذيب يمارس فيها بكل "شفافية" واطمئنان، وكأنه عمل خيري في حق حقوق "الإنسان ـ الحيوان".

USS Sampson Sailors Assist New Zealand Residents Affected by Earthquake

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:11:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. Navy New s Service. Story Number: NNS161118-17 Release Date: 11/18/2016 4:21:00 PM. From USS Sampson Public Affairs. KAIKOURA, New Zealand (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to USS Sampson (DDG 102) flew ashore Nov. 18 to support New Zealand forces in rendering assistance to residents affected by the recent earthquake in the rural areas of Kaikoura.

'Give yourself permission to feel upset'

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:50:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch in February 2011 killed 185 people - now some Christchurch locals are offering advice to those most affected by this week's bigger, though less deadly, shake. All Right? was launched in 2012 to help Cantabrians recover from the psychological....

Strong magnitude 5 quake strikes Kaikoura region

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:45:00 +0100tvnz (en)

The quake, at a depth of 26 kilometres, was centred 25 km south west of Kaikoura, at 7.52pm. More than 700 people reported feeling the quake from Canterbury to Northland. People living not far from Kaikoura have largely been left to their own devices since the big quake hit. Source: 1 NEWS.

Magnitude 5.0 aftershock hits near Kaikoura

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:43:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The South Island has been hit by another aftershock, this time a 5.0 magnitude tremor. It struck 25km southwest of Kaikoura at a depth of 26km at 7:52pm. GeoNet reported today that the probability of another 7.0-plus quake striking has fallen further, but large aftershocks are still likely across a large area of New Zealand.

Nowe oblicze antycznego tsunami

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:22:00 +0100tvn24 (pl)

Akrotiri, miejsce, które było kolebką cywilizacji minojskiej w epoce brązu, która poprzedzała starożytną Grecję. Pewnego dnia wybuchł jednak wulkan i pogrzebał miasto Akrotiri pod warstwą popiołu. Wyspa Santorini podzieliła się pod wpływem wybuchu na kilka mniejszych wysepek.

Red-stickered Kaikoura man working mammoth shifts at Takahanga Marae

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:21:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"So we're living in our sleepout at the moment with our two kids," she said. Dave works in Kaikoura as a social worker, but had 20 years previous experience as a chef. "Being a chef, you never get time off." His motivation for volunteering over these long hours is simple – he wants to help.

Kaikoura kayaking operator first back on the water, alert to further quakes

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 07:33:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Paddle for the horizon as fast as you can. It may seem like counter-intuitive advice for a tsunami threat, but that's Matt Foy's instruction to his clients if another earthquake hits while they're out kayaking. Foy's Kaikoura Kayaks is among the first to get tourists back on the water since Monday's magnitude-7.

07:33 У индонезийского острова Сулавеси произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,2

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 07:11:00 +0100rbc-ua (ru)

Землетрясение магнитудой 5,2 произошло в воскресенье в северной части Индонезийского архипелага, угрозы возникновения цунами нет. Об этом сообщает AP. Как отмечается, эпицентр подземного толчка находился в 68 километрах к юго-востоку от острова Сангихе, расположенного к северу от Сулавеси на стыке границ Индонезии и Филиппин.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:49:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

Gerry Brownlee furious with Geonet comments

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:42:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has blasted comments made by the head of Geonet - saying he feels blindsided. Brownlee said he took issue with Dr Ken Gledhill, who works for GNS Science and heads its Geonet department, talking publicly about how better technology would help the service, when no approach had been made to the Government.

Police say death toll rises to 63 after 14 coaches of a passenger train derail in northern India

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:42:00 +0100nzherald (en)

. LUCKNOW, India (AP) " Police say death toll rises to 63 after 14 coaches of a passenger train derail in northern India. AP. This story has been automatically published from the Associated Press wire which uses US spellings. Get the news delivered straight to your inbox.

Santiago: recuperados de huracán Sandy casi totalidad

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:16:00 +0100sierramaestra (es)

Con intensas labores de rehabilitación, reparación capital e incorporación de nuevos servicios, más del 97 por ciento de las instalaciones culturales afectadas por el huracán Sandy en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba en octubre de 2012, han sido recuperadas.

Ce dimanche, c'est tempête sur le Grand Ouest

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:01:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

C'est le gros coup de vent automnal. Il se distingue ce week-end par son amplitude géographique. Trois nouveaux départements de l'ouest de la France ont été placés en alerte orange pour vent violent dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, faisant passer à huit le nombre de départements concernés.

GNS: Tsunami caught us by surprise

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The Crown research institute said it was not the only one - its international colleagues were also caught out. GNS director Ken Gledhill said it was clear from satellite radar and GPS that the earthquake ruptured several faultlines from Culverden to Cape Campbell. But one of them behaved in an unexpected way.

Mayor defends re-opening Wellington CBD but quake survivor urges safety first

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:50:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is defending the re-opening of the central business district after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, as a Christchurch earthquake survivor warns the capital to take a cautious approach. The sole survivor of a bus crushed by falling masonry during Christchurch's February....

Kaikoura's marae serves last communal meal

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:50:00 +0100tvnz (en)

After a week of looking after visitors and earthquake response workers, Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura will serve its last communal meal on today. Canadian Mark Usher's and German Annalena Gruhn are grateful for Takahanga Marae’s hospitality. Source: 1 NEWS.

Quake 'no excuse to do nothing for rest of NZ'

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:40:00 +0100voxy (en)

This week’s big quake is not an excuse to do nothing for the rest of New Zealand, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters. "All over the country regions are suffering from infrastructural neglect. It is clear that this week’s earthquake is going to be used to fob off....

CentrePort resumes most services a week after the earthquake

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:40:00 +0100voxy (en)

A week after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand, CentrePort has resumed most operations and is focussed on minimising disruption to its customers. Chief Executive Derek Nind says significant progress has been made across the Port and the team has worked diligently to bring essential services online in a safe and planned way.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:16:00 +0100trust (en)

TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:59:00 +0100princegeorgecitizen (en)

TULSA, Okla. - The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.

Sismo de 4.6 grados se registró en Samborondón, según Geofísico

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:21:00 +0100ecuavisa (es)

Un temblor de 4.6 grados se registró a las 14h55 y tuvo epicentro en el cantón Samborondón en Guayas. Así lo informó el Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional. De acuerdo con la entidad, el movimiento telúrico tuvo una profundidad de 57.72 kilómetros.

Землетрясение у индонезийского острова Сулавеси обошлось без цунами

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:48:00 +0100rg (ru)

В северной части Индонезийского архипелага сегодня произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,2. Как сообщили РИА Новости в Национальном управлении метеорологии, климатологии и геофизики, угрозы возникновения цунами нет. Эпицентр подземного толчка находился в 68 км к юго-востоку от острова Сангихе, расположенного к северу от Сулавеси.

Four Wellington students homeless after flat is red-stickered

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Four Wellington students are without a home after abandoning their rickety Aro Valley flat during Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Pre-carpentry Weltech student Bailey Watson, 19, shared the first floor of the two level flat with three other student friends.

Quake alerts: Central Geonet 'cockpit' will boost accuracy of assessments driving quake alerts

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

GNS Science's head of Geonet, Dr Ken Gledhill, said NZ's existing situation was "not ideal" because "we have to wake people and get them out of bed to look at complex data and make serious calls very quickly". Photo / 123RF. A central control room or "cockpit" for Geonet staff assessing earthquakes....

Quake updates: Risk of gastro outbreak in Kaikoura under control

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Ministry of Health says the risk of a gastro bug outbreak in Kaikoura is under control for the time being. Six isolated cases of the illness have been reported following Monday's quake. Public health director Stewart Jessamine said good hygiene had been critical in containing the bug. But as people got tired, the bug could spread.

Working through earthquake aftermath 'just what we do' says Marlborough Lines

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:13:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Crews immediately set out in the dark to find power lines pulled from poles and ripped from houses, all amid violent aftershocks. Some of them would work a 13-hour day and Forrest did not get home until 10pm. Marlborough residents praised the work of the power company for their quick work since....

Ecuador: Más de 12 mil familias dañadas por el sismo recuperan sus hogares

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:39:00 +0100correodelorinoco (es)

Más de 12 mil 200 familias regresaron a sus hogares por reparación o por edificación. En el caso de las nuevas casas terminadas, ya suman nueve mil 53. Más de 12 mil 200 familias afectadas por el terremoto que sacudió la región costera de Ecuador el pasado 16 de abril ya recuperaron sus viviendas,....

Tears flow as open-air Kaikoura church service brings community together

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

An emotional church service was too much for the Kaikoura mayor who teared up while telling the crowd to stay strong. Around 200 people gave up their usual morning at church to come together at the non-denominational service to sing, laugh and cry. Children, the elderly and everyone inbetween sat....

North Canterbury's historic Hurunui Hotel red-stickered, so business moves next door

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:24:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The historic Hurunui Hotel - one of the oldest pubs in New Zealand - has been forced to close its doors, but the business has reopened next door. The 150-year-old building has been red-stickered due to earthquake damage, after initially being given the all clear.

U.S. launches next-generation weather satellite that will revolutionize forecasting

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:13:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

The weather satellites that silently monitor the atmosphere over North America are approaching the end of their life spans. If they fail, United States will be left without critical weather data. Scientists at NOAA and NASA have been warning of this risk for years.

Outrage at Brian Tamaki's earthquake comments prompt Destiny Church protest

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

A peaceful protest is being held outside Rotorua's Destiny Church by members of the gay and lesbian community outraged at self-proclaimed Bishop Brian Tamaki's claim the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Kaikoura was caused by gay people. Around 30 protesters sang, waved placards and awaited the....

Earthquake: Gerry Brownlee says 'there has been a breakdown' in quake response

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

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he has no doubt "there has been a breakdown" in the response to last Monday's magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Brownlee appeared on TVNZ's Q+A show this morning and was asked by host Jessica Mutch if the earthquake response system failed when the initial tsunami warning did not go out.

Save the Children to open Child Friendly Space in Kaikoura

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100voxy (en)

Save the Children is on the ground in Kaikoura preparing to open the country’s first Child Friendly Space to to help children recover in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake. Some schools in Kaikoura are still closed leaving around children without the routine and structure of attending school.

Moving govt functions from Wellington a 'knee-jerk' reaction - Lester

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100voxy (en)

Wellington mayor Justin Lester says Wellington is "well-placed" to manage further earthquakes, and he doesn’t back the idea of moving government functions to other parts of New Zealand. Speaking to Q+A’s Jessica Mutch, Mr Lester said he thought that was a "knee-jerk reaction.

العولمة تقصم ظهور الأحزاب التقليدية في أوروبا وتهدد بانهيارها

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:32:00 +0100daralhayat (ar)

تقف الأحزاب التقليدية يمينية واشتراكية ديموقراطية (يسارية) المتناوبة على الحكم في أوروبا منذ عقود عاجزة أمام خطر ذوبان وتبخر قواعدها الشعبية، وهي ظاهرة بدأت منذ ثمانينات القرن الماضي، وتسارعت وتائرها خلال العقد الأول من القرن الحادي والعشرين في سياق تزايد مظاهر الاستياء والغضب والقرف وفقدان الصدقية....

Different areas need different tsunami warnings - expert

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 23:32:00 +0100newshub (en)

The Government's planned tsunami text alert system should tailor its messages depending on people's location, a tech expert has recommended. Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee on Saturday admitted there were significant delays in getting warnings to the public in some areas following Monday's magnitude 7.

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Sat, 19 Nov 2016 23:01:00 +0100ElComercio (es)

Siga a ese carro le digo. Pero adónde es que va. Sígalo nomás. No salen de Miraflores. De hecho han podido ir caminando porque el taxi apenas se ha movido diez cuadras hasta que las deja en el óvalo de Miraflores, y a mí también, y cruzan la avenida Arequipa.

17.000 nuevos contribuyentes se registraron en Manabí y Esmeraldas

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:44:00 +0100telegrafo (es)

La recuperación productiva y del comercio, así como la oferta de créditos, permite que Manabí y Esmeraldas superen con mayor agilidad que en el resto del país, los efectos del terremoto del pasado 16 de abril. El vicepresidente Jorge Glas condujo este sábado el Enlace Ciudadano 501, desde la ciudad de Durán, en Guayas.

Warships stop in Wellington after helping Kaikoura

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:35:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Three international warships are in Wellington harbour to be thanked by the New Zealand government for their role in Kaikoura earthquake recovery efforts. US Destroyer the USS Sampson sails into Wellington harbour after helping in relief efforts for Kaikoura after the earthquake. Photo: Setford News Photo Agency.

Quake updates: Military bring supplies to Kaikoura

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:19:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A 4.6 magnitude aftershock has shaken Kaikoura awake this morning as a military convoy heads to the area carrying precious supplies. The Canterbury Civil Defence Group gave permission this morning for the military to use the Kaikoura Emergency Access Route, Inland Rd. The convoy will take around three hours and arrive to stunning, sunny weather.

Earthquake: Everyday heroes help stitch a fractured community back together

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:12:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Aftershocks, gales and heavy rain brought new challenges. Landslides near Kenepuru in the Marlborough Sounds brought down a power pole, causing the lines to clash and setting the pole on fire on Wednesday. "We had to fly a helicopter in with a monsoon bucket to put the fire out.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:56:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city of....

Support from the sea - On board the USS Sampson

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:35:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The USS Sampson got word of the earthquake just as they were heading into port in Auckland for the New Zealand Navy's 75th Anniversary celebrations. Immediately crew and captain turned their thoughts to those in need and headed to Kaikoura. One of four military ships that moored off Kaikoura's coastline after Monday's 7.

Strong winds to increase Southern wildfire threat

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:31:00 +0100fox5atlanta (en)

GEORGIA - Windy weather conditions in Georgia may increase the risk of the spread of wildfires in the region, according to an update from the Georgia Forestry Commission. temperatures in the upper-50s Saturday with gusty winds and cooler temperatures in the evening hours.

Los hospitales de Alepo, arrasados por las bombas, muestran imágenes desoladoras

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:32:00 +0100lainformacion (es)

Al menos 38 personas han muerto en el este de la ciudad este sábado. No hay datos oficiales aún del alcance definitivo de los daños materiales en los hospitales, pero las evaluaciones preliminares de ONG como Médicos Sin Fronteras y el Observatorio Sirio para los Derechos Humanos coinciden en afirmar que ya no existen bancos de sangre en la ciudad.

How ready are we? Kaikoura earthquake timeline exposes issues

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:11:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city of Wellington put people at risk by reopening buildings too soon.

Cherbourg (50) : Emmaüs tient sa grande vente d'hiver

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:55:00 +0100france3 (fr)

Les 40 bénévoles de l'association Emmaüs préparaient cette vente d'hiver depuis plus de six mois . Cette fois, pas de fripe, mais du matériel qui sort de l'ordinaire. Des milliers d'objets ont été mis en vente pour la bonne cause : du gros mobilier, des décorations de Noël ou encore des vêtements flambants neufs.

HMCS Vancouver concludes emergency relief operations in New Zealand

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:42:00 +0100gc (en)

. November 19, 2016 Ottawa National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver has completed emergency relief operations in New Zealand following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the South Island on November 14.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:42:00 +0100timescolonist (en)

TULSA, Okla. - The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.

Kaikoura marae to serve last communal meal

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:24:00 +0100newshub (en)

After a week of looking after visitors and earthquake response workers, Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura will serve its last communal meal on Sunday. Civil Defence controller John Mackie said that the marae had extended very generous hospitality to hundreds of people every day since the earthquake.

Calls for 24/7 quake monitoring service 32 minutes ago

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:05:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

As aftershocks continue to rattle the country, a petition has been launched urging funding for round-the-clock staff at earthquake monitoring service GeoNet. READ MORE: Damage growing in Wellington with each aftershock The biggest aftershocks overnight have been magnitude 3.9.

Oklahoma residents sue energy companies

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:59:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma’s strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground. Pawnee residents filed the suit on Thursday last....

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:17:00 +0100sunherald (en)

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Tulsa on Friday, a day after Pawnee....

How did that get there? New Zealand sea floor becomes a cliff.

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:15:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New Zealanders this week stranded residents and tourists, destroyed their homes, and reshaped their world – literally. After the dust had settled, some residents of the South Island realized that their beaches looked very different.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

TULSA, Okla. -- (AP) The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.

John Key: Proud of resilience, but recovery will take time

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:00 +0100nzherald (en)

By Prime Minister, John Key. I'm immensely proud of the way local communities and support services have operated since the devastating South Island earthquake. I visited Kaikoura twice last week where I met local people, and saw first-hand the damage the quake had caused.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:00 +0100nzherald (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) " The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.

Thousands of Wellington workers face more disruption

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:09:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Thousands of central Wellington workers face an uncertain week as the clean-up from Monday's devastating 7.8 earthquake clean-up. Engineers will today continue their inspections of damaged buildings in the CBD, with officials already confirming at least two of prominent city buildings will be demolished due to structural damage.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:07:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Tulsa on Friday, a day after Pawnee residents filed a separate lawsuit in state court against 27 companies they allege operate wastewater injection wells although they know the method causes earthquakes, the Tulsa World reported ( The federal lawsuit....

Firefighters prepare for strong winds in wildfire battle in South Mountain State Park

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:05:00 +0100nbc12 (en)

BURKE COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - There's no predicting what the winds and the wildfire will do. So, firefighters and park rangers said they're doing what they can to eliminate opportunities for the wildfire in South Mountains State Park to spread. Officials said crews spent Friday doing structure....

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:02:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner is no easy feat, but sitting down with visiting family over a great meal is well worth the effort. These 10 essentials for preparing your Thanksgiving feast will save you time in the kitchen and help you stay organized until it’s time to relax and eat. The lawsuit was filed in U.

Pawnee Nation Lawsuit Asks That Drilling Permits Be Voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:54:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC New s Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:53:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Tulsa on Friday, a day after Pawnee....

Cada vez más cerca del apocalipsis climático

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:50:00 +0100apiavirtual (es)

Roma, Italia. La humanidad se acerca cada vez hacia lo que podría llamarse el apocalipsis climático. La concentración promedio mundial de dióxido de carbono (CO2) en la atmósfera alcanzó un nuevo récord en 2016, y no caerá por debajo de los niveles anteriores a 2015 durante muchas generaciones.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:49:00 +0100startribune (en)

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Tulsa on Friday, a day after Pawnee residents filed a separate lawsuit in state court against 27 companies they allege operate wastewater injection wells although they know the method causes earthquakes, the Tulsa World reported (http://bit.ly/2eQX5dj ).

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:43:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Cebu town gets new homes from PRC

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:43:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

As part of the completion of projects in the municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu under Typhoon Haiyan Operation, 901 families received the certificates of occupancy of their new homes, and nine schools were provided with water and sanitation facilities.

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:39:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Tulsa on Friday, a day after Pawnee....

Uttarakhand floods: High Court orders 50 per cent hike in compensation to victims' families

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:39:00 +0100expressindia (en)

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst in Uttarakhand that caused devastating floods and landslides becoming the country’s worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. (File Photo) The Uttarakhand High Court on Saturday ordered a hike of 50 per cent in compensation being paid to families of 2013....

Pawnee Nation lawsuit asks that drilling permits be voided

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:32:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to void drilling permits for oil and natural gas wells on tribal land that the tribe alleges cause earthquakes in northern Oklahoma. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.

U'Khand floods:HC orders 50 pc hike in compensation to victims' families

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:18:00 +0100business-standard (en)

It was contended in the PIL that a meagre sum of Rs 5 lakh was being given as compensation to the affected families at a time when even a small construction project requires crores of rupees. Taking cognisance of the matter, the Court directed that as of now families hit by the tragedy must receive....

Desler vil stoppe derouten

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:07:00 +0100fyens (da)

21-årige Mikkel Desler er en af de unge OB'ere, der har mister sin landsholdsplads efter præstationerne i Superligaen. FODBOLD: Før U21-EM i sommeren 2015 kom Mikkel Desler strygende bagfra og var ifølge daværende landstræner Jess Thorup tæt på at komme med i truppen til Tjekkiet.

Santiago: recuperados de huracán Sandy casi totalidad de centros culturales

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:49:00 +0100ain (es)

Santiago de Cuba, 19 nov (ACN) Con intensas labores de rehabilitación, reparación capital e incorporación de nuevos servicios, más del 97 por ciento de las instalaciones culturales afectadas por el huracán Sandy en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba en octubre de 2012, han sido recuperadas.

Launch of advanced weather satellite heralds more accurate forecasts

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:25:00 +0100CBC (en)

A new weather satellite is being called a game-changer for forecasters in the Western Hemisphere. The first of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's advanced weather satellites — GOES-R — will lift off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Saturday around 5:40 p.m. ET, ushering in the next generation of forecasts and warnings.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:18:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Après Trump, la presse doit quitter l'entre-soi

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 15:17:00 +0100levif (fr)

. Bousculant tous les pronostics, s'asseyant allègrement sur le politiquement correct, bravant le "système" et l'Etablishment, le trublion affairiste Donald Trump sera donc le 45e président des Etats-Unis malgré une couverture médiatique largement défavorable à sa candidature.

Cutremure cu magnitudine peste 5 grade produse în lume în 2016 (cronologie)

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:05:00 +0100agerpres (ro)

În 2016 s-au produs mai multe cutremure cu magnitudine peste 5 grade în diferite !#x21b;ări. 13 noiembrie 2016 — Un seism cu magnitudinea 7,4 s-a produs în Noua Zeelandă, a anun!#x21b;at Institutul american de geologie, cutremurul de pământ având loc la circa 90 de km de orașul Christchurch, unde în....

Cutremure cu magnitudine peste 5 grade produse in lume in 2016 (cronologie)

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:03:00 +0100ziuanews (ro)

În 2016 s-au produs mai multe cutremure cu magnitudine peste 5 grade în diferite !#x21b;ări. 13 noiembrie 2016 — Un seism cu magnitudinea 7,4 s-a produs în Noua Zeelandă, a anun!#x21b;at Institutul american de geologie, cutremurul de pământ având loc la circa 90 de km de orașul Christchurch, unde în....

Last communal meal at Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura tomorrow as some earthquake relief efforts wind up

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:02:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Takahanga Marae will serve its last communal meal tomorrow night, almost exactly a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that sparked the Kaikoura marae's massive relief effort. Hundreds of people, including stranded tourists and quake relief workers, have been fed by the Kaikoura-based marae since Monday's deadly quake.

Документальную японскую ленту «5 Years. ...

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:43:00 +0100solovei (ru)

Особое место среди мультфильмов, комедий и драм будет уделено короткометражному документальному фильму 5 Years. 5 Stories. Он посвящен событиям 11 марта 2011 года, когда в результате мощного землетрясения в Тихом океане цунами, обрушившееся на остров Хонсю, разметало целые города и унесло жизни тысяч людей.

Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:36:00 +0100azernews (en)

By Trend An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued, Reuters reported. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Haïti se choisit un nouveau président dans un contexte délicat

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:33:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

L'ONU en Haïti appelle les citoyens à dépasser leurs difficultés quotidiennes pour participer aux élections présidentielle et législatives de ce dimanche. Ces scrutins sont réorganisés plus d'un an après la première tenue de ces votes, annulés en raison de fraudes massives. Qui sont les candidats ? Le scrutin a déjà été annulé deux fois.

Timeline of the 7.8 quake and response reveals plenty of room for improvement

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:22:00 +0100Stuff (en)

1.01AM Civil defence officials issue more tsunami warnings. Some local authorities begin sounding piercing tsunami alarms. Some places, including Wellington, have no alarms. In other places, local officials elect not to use them. "No one is happy with it," said Gerry Brownlee, New Zealand's acting minister of civil defence.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:20:00 +0100gulfnews (en)

Tokyo: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48am (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

HMAS Darwin completes support to Kaikoura earthquake relief

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:19:00 +0100marinelink (en)

After helping to deliver 216 tonnes of disaster relief, HMAS Darwin has completed support to residents of the Kaikoura area following the earthquake that struck the South Island of New Zealand on Monday. The disaster relief stores flown by Australian and Coalition helicopters included 13,000....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:08:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- (AP) The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atinge Japão neste sábado

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:51:00 +0100noticias-r7 (pt)

TÓQUIO (Reuters) - Um terremoto com magnitude preliminar de 5,4 sacudiu o oeste do Japão neste sábado, mas não houve relatos imediatos de danos e um aviso de tsunami não foi emitido. O epicentro do terremoto, às 11h48 (horário local), foi registrado na prefeitura de Wakayama, no oeste do país, informou a Agência Meteorológica do Japão.

Terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atinge Japão neste sábado

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:46:00 +0100g1-globo (pt)

Um terremoto com magnitude preliminar de 5,4 sacudiu o oeste do Japão neste sábado (19), mas não houve relatos imediatos de danos e um aviso de tsunami não foi emitido. O epicentro do terremoto, às 11h48 (horário local), foi registrado na prefeitura de Wakayama, no oeste do país, informou a Agência Meteorológica do Japão.

Terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atinge Japão neste sábado

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:45:00 +0100extra (pt)

TÓQUIO (Reuters) - Um terremoto com magnitude preliminar de 5,4 sacudiu o oeste do Japão neste sábado, mas não houve relatos imediatos de danos e um aviso de tsunami não foi emitido. O epicentro do terremoto, às 11h48 (horário local), foi registrado na prefeitura de Wakayama, no oeste do país, informou a Agência Meteorológica do Japão.

JAPO Terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atinge Japão neste sábado 19/11/2016 - 09h28

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:41:00 +0100dci (pt)

19/11/2016 - 09h28 Terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atinge Japão neste sábado. TÓQUIO - Um terremoto com magnitude preliminar de 5,4 sacudiu o oeste do Japão neste sábado, mas não houve relatos imediatos de danos e um aviso de tsunami não foi emitido. O epicentro do terremoto, às 11h48 (horário local),....

New Zealand quake exposes problems in preparing, responding

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:38:00 +0100CBC (en)

The nation was spared the devastation of five years ago when 185 people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake. But some consider it was more by luck this time than by good planning. Here's what happened, minute by minute, after the quake hit early Monday, with details on how officials intend to improve: 12:02 a.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:37:00 +0100newsok (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:34:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"With really large earthquakes, the first magnitude is always going to be a little off," she said. "But we want to get our quickest information out there, so people can have the information and brace themselves for aftershocks." She said New Zealand's reliance on local seismometers works for smaller....

Immigrants surge across US border before Trump takes office

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:53:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

SAN DIEGO, California (AP) President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the US through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to....

Trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii! Koniec świata?

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:46:00 +0100se (pl)

Jak donosi TVN Meteo, około 3 nad ranem czasu polskiego doszło do trzęsienia ziemi na zachodzie Japonii. Epicentrum miało mijesce w środkowej części wyspy Honsiu. Japońska Agencja Meteorologiczna informuje, że obręb wstrząsów dotyczył prefektury Wakayama, w zachodniej części Japonii.

Alimentazione Dal Malawi una risposta alla fame dei più piccoli

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:30:00 +0100avvenire (it)

Mentre visitava il Malawi, durante la carestia del 2002, ha conosciuto Edward, il più grande di sei fratelli, figli di una mamma morente affetta da Aids. Gli ha chiesto quali speranze avesse nella vita e il giovane gli ha risposto che «avrebbe voluto avere abbastanza cibo per poter mangiare e poter andare a scuola un giorno».

زلزال بقوة 4ر5 درجة يضرب غرب اليابان

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:25:00 +0100alwafd (ar)

ضرب زلزال بلغت قوته 4ر5 درجة على مقياس ريختر غرب اليابان، فيما لم ترد أنباء فورية عن وقوع خسائر بشرية أو مادية. وأعلنت وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية، حسبما ذكرت شبكة "يورونيوز" الأوروبية، اليوم السبت، أن مركز الزلزال يقع في مقاطعة واكاياما بغرب اليابان، فيما لم يتم إصدار تحذير من إمكانية حدوث موجات مد عاتية "تسونامي" عقب الهزة الأرضية.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:20:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 file photo, an emergency worker patrols a road cordon in Wellington, New Zealand after officials determined a nine-story office building, center, is in danger of collapsing following a powerful earthquake. The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week,....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:14:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 file photo, an emergency worker patrols a road cordon in Wellington, New Zealand after officials determined a nine-story office building, center, is in danger of collapsing following a powerful earthquake. The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week,....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:07:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- (AP) The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Le Safety Check de Facebook pourra désormais être activé par les internautes Mashable FR Il y a 53 minutes

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:05:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Les utilisateurs de Facebook auront désormais la possibilité de déclencher le Safety Check. Jusqu'alors, seules les équipes du réseau social avaient la main sur cet outil qui permet de se signaler en sécurité lors d'une situation d'urgence. Désormais, cet outil permettant à chacun de prévenir à sa....

Wykorzystują trzęsienie ziemi, żeby oszukać staruszków

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:56:00 +0100frazeo (pl)

Co najmniej 15 tysięcy starszych osób padło we Włoszech ofiarą oszustów w zeszłym roku. W pierwszej połowie tego roku zgłoszono już ponad 9 tysięcy takich przypadków. W związku z tą plagą policjanci prowadzą pogadanki dla seniorów, także w kościołach...

W Japonii zatrzęsła się ziemia. Obszar podwyższonego ryzyka

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:56:00 +0100frazeo (pl)

W Japonii zatrzęsła się ziemia. Trzęsienie wystąpiło w środkowej części wyspy Honsiu, na zachodzie kraju... Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie określonej wstępnie na 5,4 nawiedziło zachodnią Japonię. Nie wydano ostrzeżenia przed falą tsunami; na razie nie ma doniesień o poszkodowanych lub zniszczeniach.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:55:00 +0100therepublic (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city of....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:50:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:45:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city of....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:45:00 +0100nzherald (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Kaikoura rural residents left out, frustration boils over

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:45:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Rural residents are frustrated at being forgotten almost a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered Kaikoura. Hapuku man John New ell is outraged with how long it had taken to get relief to his small rural town, which is just north of Kaikoura. It was six days before anybody checked on him and he said no one had been given food parcels.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:41:00 +0100startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:32:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city....

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:26:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:20:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 file photo, an emergency worker patrols a road cordon in Wellington, New Zealand after officials determined a nine-story office building, center, is in danger of collapsing following a powerful earthquake. The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week,....

Huge Quake Exposes Problems in How New Zealand Prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:19:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. And it raised questions about whether the city of Wellington put people at risk by reopening buildings too soon.

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:14:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis.

Trzęsienie ziemi w zachodniej Japonii

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:06:00 +0100naszdziennik (pl)

Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie określonej wstępnie na 5,4 nawiedziło w sobotę zachodnią Japonię. Nie wydano ostrzeżenia przed falą tsunami; na razie nie ma doniesień o poszkodowanych lub zniszczeniach. Epicentrum trzęsienia, które wystąpiło przed godz. 12.00 czasu miejscowego (przed godz. 3.

Znów niespokojna ziemia. Tym razem zatrzęsło w Japonii

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:55:00 +0100frazeo (pl)

Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie określonej wstępnie na 5,4 nawiedziło zachodnią Japonię. Nie wydano ostrzeżenia przed falą tsunami; na razie nie ma doniesień o poszkodowanych lub zniszczeniach... W Japonii zatrzęsła się ziemia. Trzęsienie wystąpiło w środkowej części wyspy Honsiu, na zachodzie kraju.

W Japonii zatrzęsła się ziemia

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:43:00 +0100tvn24 (pl)

Wpadł do gorącej wody i zginął. W jedną noc ciało się rozpuściło - 18-11-2016. Amerykańska Służba Parków Narodowych opublikowała raport z dochodzenia w sprawie śmierci studenta, który zszedł ze szlaku w parku Yellowstone. 23-letni mężczyzna zignorował szereg ostrzeżeń i wpadł do gorącej wody.

زلزال بقوة 4ر5 درجات على مقياس ريختر يضرب غرب اليابان

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:34:00 +0100Sana-ar (ar)

طوكيو-سانا. ضرب زلزال بلغت قوته 4ر5 درجات غرب اليابان اليوم دون أن ترد تقارير فورية عن وقوع أضرار ولم يتم توجيه تحذير من حدوث موجات مد عملاقة. ونقلت رويترز عن وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية قولها إن مركز الزلزال كان في مقاطعة واكاياما غرب اليابان ووقع صباح اليوم.

New Zealand Air Force drops 5,000 litres of bottled water to earthquake-stricken town

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:33:00 +0100telegraph (en)

N ew Zealand’s Defence Force continued its assistance to Kaikoura residents, following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Planes dropped 5,000 litres of bottled water after the natural disaster rendered the town's water undrinkable.

Favoritisme, clientélisme et népotisme nous empêchent d’édifier un Etat citoyen

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:28:00 +0100leconomistemaghrebin (fr)

Les dernières nominations dans le corps diplomatique tunisien n’ont pas manqué de provoquer des remous, surtout que certains ambassadeurs désignés ne font pas partie des structures du ministère des Affaires étrangères censé fournir les cadres nécessaires pour ces postes.

زلزال بقوة 5.4 درجة يهز غرب اليابان

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:22:00 +0100sabanews (ar)

طوكيو - سبأ: هز زلزال بلغت قوته 5.4 درجة على مقياس ريختر غرب اليابان ،اليوم ، دون ورود تقارير فورية عن وقوع أضرار . وقالت وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية إن مركز الزلزال الذي وقع صباح اليوم في الساعة الثالثة الا الربع بتوقيت "جرينتش" كان في مقاطعة /واكاياما/ بغرب الأرخبيل ، مضيفة أنه لم يتم توجيه تحذير من حدوث موجات مد عملاقة /تسونامي/ .

Anne Hidalgo : "La ville inclusive, c'est la réponse aux défis du XXIe siècle"

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:16:00 +0100latribune (fr)

LA TRIBUNE - Un an après les attentats du 13 novembre à Paris, ce drame et la façon dont les Parisiens l'ont surmonté sont-ils selon vous l'un des symboles de cette résilience des villes dont vous voulez faire l'un des axes de votre action ? ANNE HIDALGO Le choc des attentats qui ont frappé en 2015....

Trzęsienie ziemi w zachodniej Japonii. Nie ma zagrożenia tsunami

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:16:00 +0100gazetaprawna (pl)

Epicentrum trzęsienia, które wystąpiło przed godz. 12 czasu miejscowego (przed godz. 3 w Polsce), znajdowało się w obrębie prefektury Wakayama w zachodniej części Japonii - poinformowała japońska Agencja Meteorologiczna. Trzęsienia ziemi są częste w Japonii, która jest położona w jednym z najbardziej aktywnych sejsmicznie regionów świata.

زلزال بقوة 5.4 درجة يضرب غرب اليابان.

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:57:00 +0100wam (ar)

طوكيو في 19 نوفمبر / وام/ ضرب زلزال بلغت قوته 5.4 درجة غرب اليابان اليوم دون الإبلاغ عن وقوع أضرار أو توجيه تحذير من حدوث موجات مد عاتية /تسونامي/. وذكرت وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية إن مركز الزلزال كان في مقاطعة واكاياما غرب اليابان ووقع في الساعة 11:48 صباحا بالتوقيت المحلي /02:48 بتوقيت جرينتش/. -خلا- وام/ععا/سلا.

Землетрясение сильно напугало жителей Японии

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:47:00 +0100kvedomosti (ru)

Подземные толчки силой ощущались в 23 префектурах, угрозы цунами нет Землетрясение магнитудой 5,4 произошло в японской префектуре Вакаяма, пишет со ссылкой на Сегодня. Киевские Ведомости Эпицентр подземных толчков находился на юге префектуры, а очаг залегал на глубине 60 километров. Подземные толчки силой ощущались в 23 префектурах.

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,4 en el oeste de Japón

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:24:00 +0100europapress (es)

TOKIO, 19 Nov. (Reuters/EP) - Un terremoto de magnitud 5,4 ha sacudido el oeste de Japón este sábado, si bien no se han registrado daños y no se ha expedido una alerta por amenaza de tsunami. El epicentro del seísmo se ha registrado en la prefectura de Wakayama, en el oeste del país, ha informado la agencia Meteorológica de Japón.

Trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii. Brak zagrożenia tsunami

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:18:00 +0100polskieradio (pl)

Epicentrum trzęsienia, które wystąpiło przed godz. 12 czasu miejscowego (przed godz. 3 w Polsce), znajdowało się w obrębie prefektury Wakayama w zachodniej części Japonii - poinformowała japońska Agencja Meteorologiczna. 4⃣1⃣ 🇯🇵 Earthquake M 4.1, 18/11 10:19, depth: 10 Km, KYUSHU, JAPAN — EQGR -....

زلزال بقوة 5.4 درجات يضرب غرب اليابان

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:15:00 +0100slaati (ar)

واس (صدى): ضرب زلزال بلغت قوته 5.4 درجات على مقياس ريختر غرب اليابان اليوم . وقالت وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية إن الزلزال وقع في الساعة 2,45 بتوقيت “جرينتش” وأن مركزه كان في مقاطعة واكاياما غرب اليابان. ولم يتم توجيه تحذير من حدوث موجات مد عملاقة (تسونامي ) أو ترد معلومات فورية عن وقوع خسائر بشرية أو مادية جراء الزلزال .

Znów niespokojna ziemia. Tym razem zatrzęsło w Japonii

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:12:00 +0100rmf24 (pl)

Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie określonej wstępnie na 5,4 nawiedziło zachodnią Japonię. Nie wydano ostrzeżenia przed falą tsunami; na razie nie ma doniesień o poszkodowanych lub zniszczeniach. Trzęsienia ziemi są częste w Japonii, która jest położona w jednym z najbardziej aktywnych sejsmicznie regionów świata.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:04:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

В Японии произошло землетрясение

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:59:00 +0100segodnya (ru)

Подземные толчки силой ощущались в 23 префектурах, угрозы цунами нет Землетрясение магнитудой 5,4 произошло в японской префектуре Вакаяма. Эпицентр подземных толчков находился на юге префектуры, а очаг залегал на глубине 60 километров. Подземные толчки силой ощущались в 23 префектурах.

5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan; no fear of tsunami as of now

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:54:00 +0100ibtimes-in (en)

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Japan on Saturday morning; however no tsunami warning has been issued yet. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was located in Wakayama prefecture in western Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

عام / زلزال بقوة 5.4 درجات يضرب غرب اليابان

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:54:00 +0100spa (ar)

طوكيو 19 صفر 1438 هـ الموافق 19 نوفمبر 2016 م واس ضرب زلزال بلغت قوته 5.4 درجات على مقياس ريختر غرب اليابان اليوم . وقالت وكالة الأرصاد اليابانية إن الزلزال وقع في الساعة 2,45 بتوقيت "جرينتش" وأن مركزه كان في مقاطعة واكاياما غرب اليابان. ولم يتم توجيه تحذير من حدوث موجات مد عملاقة (تسونامي ) أو ترد....

California tree die-off rate increases 114 percent in a year

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:43:00 +0100dailybreeze (en)

In 2016, some 62 million trees died statewide on federal, state and private lands, officials in the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Regional office announced Friday. The increase was nearly 114 percent more than the 29 million that died in 2015. And it brings to 102 million the estimated....

California tree die-off rate increases 114 percent in a year

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:39:00 +0100whittierdailynews (en)

In 2016, some 62 million trees died statewide on federal, state and private lands, officials in the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Regional office announced Friday. The increase was nearly 114 percent more than the 29 million that died in 2015. And it brings to 102 million the estimated....

Trzęsienie ziemi w zachodniej Japonii; nie ma zagrożenia tsunami

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:38:00 +0100tvp (pl)

Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie określonej wstępnie na 5,4 nawiedziło w sobotę zachodnią Japonię. Nie wydano ostrzeżenia przed falą tsunami; na razie nie ma doniesień o poszkodowanych lub zniszczeniach. Epicentrum trzęsienia, które wystąpiło przed godz. 12 czasu miejscowego (przed godz.

California tree die-off rate increases 114 percent in a year

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:37:00 +0100dailynews (en)

In 2016, some 62 million trees died statewide on federal, state and private lands, officials in the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Regional office announced Friday. The increase was nearly 114 percent more than the 29 million that died in 2015. And it brings to 102 million the estimated....

Los ataques a Uber que tienen a los taxistas en el 'ojo del huracán'

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:24:00 +0100elpais-CO (es)

Los taxistas reclaman igualdad en la competencia de servicio de transporte individual en la ciudad y rechazan la operación de Uber y otras aplicaciones tecnológicas. Foto: Cortesía para El País. Tres nuevos hechos vuelven a tener en el ojo del huracán al gremio de taxistas de la ciudad, por....

CURIOZITATI // Stiti c&acirc;te emailuri se trimit zilnic &icirc;n toata lumea?

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:19:00 +0100ziarelive (ro)

Peste 600.000 de romani primesc in medie, zilnic, tratament antibiotic, Romania fiind al doilea mare consumator din Europa, dupa Grecia, a declarat, vineri, Gabriel Popescu, consilier al ministrului Sanatatii. Romania este si in topul celor mai... Remunerația brută primită de zilieri va fi scutită....

Oklahoma residents sue energy companies

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:09:00 +0100triblive (en)

Updated 2 hours ago TULSA, Okla. — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

LÁGRIMAS DE ALEGRÍA: Dejan el albergue luego de siete meses

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:49:00 +0100eldiario-EC (es)

Jonathan Loor recibió una llamada el miércoles por la noche, aproximadamente a las 23h00. Se aprestaba a dormir cuando alguien que dijo de ser el MIES le informó que su nombre estaba entre los beneficiados para salir del albergue y pasar a una casa nueva. La esposa de Loor añadió que la noche se le hizo larga.

Kaikoura man calls for more support after earthquake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:32:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A man who has survived six disasters is calling for more support to be given to Kaikoura. Daniel Jenkins, 39, and his wife Sara, 36, run Kaikoura Cheese. They are asking the government to extend the support package of $500/week per full time employee for businesses with fewer than 20 employees from eight weeks to a year.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:26:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:25:00 +0100nation (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Землетрясение силой 5,4 произошло в Японии

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:23:00 +0100vz (ru)

В центральной части Японии в субботу произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,4, угрозы цунами нет. По данным Главного метеорологического агентства страны, подземные толчки были зафиксированы в 11.48 по местному времени (05.48 мск) в районе префектуры Вакаяма.

North Canterbury's Historic Hurunui Hotel red-stickered

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:07:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The historic Hurunui Hotel – one of the oldest pubs in New Zealand- has been forced to close its doors. The 150-year-old building has been red-stickered due to earthquake damage, after initially being given the all clear. Publican Sean Madden only took over the lease two months ago and has been told....

Moderately powerful quake strikes off coast of Wakayama region, south of Osaka, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:03:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck off the coast of Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, located south of the Kansai area on Honshu island's Kii Peninsula, the weather agency here said Saturday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor, struck at 11:48 a.

В центральной Японии произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,4

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:59:00 +0100khovar (ru)

Душанбе, 19.11.2016 /НИАТ «Ховар»/. Землетрясение магнитудой 5,4 произошло днем в субботу в центральной части Японии, угрозы цунами нет. По данным Главного метеорологического агентства страны, подземные толчки были зафиксированы в 11:48 по местному времени (05:48 мск) в районе префектуры Вакаяма.

Hurunui mayor pleads with public 'Don't stay away' amid quake effects

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:57:00 +0100tvnz (en)

That's the message from Canterbury's Hurunui Mayor Winton Dalley who says, "the best thing New Zealand can do for us is support our businesses, rather than make donations". There’ve been almost 900 aftershocks recorded by GeoNet since the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Culverden. Source: 1 NEWS.

Сильное землетрясение в Японии

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +0100day (ru)

Землетрясение магнитудой 5,4 произошло днем в субботу в центральной части Японии, угрозы цунами нет, передает со ссылкой на По данным Главного метеорологического агентства страны, подземные толчки были зафиксированы в 11:48 по местному времени в районе префектуры Вакаяма. Очаг землетрясения залегал на глубине 60 километров под землей.

De nouvelles techniques d’irrigation stimulent la culture céréalière

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:43:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

11-19-2016 09:51. Comme beaucoup d'autres pays, le Maroc lutte contre l'impact du changement climatique. L'an dernier, des pluies tardives ont réduit la production céréalière de 70%. Les Marocains doivent donc trouver des solutions rapidement. Un projet porte ses fruits, et c'est un projet qui s'appuie sur un savoir-faire chinois.

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Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:40:00 +0100derbytelegraph (en)

Rams fans are delighted Derby County are soon to call the club's home Pride Park again instead of the iPro Stadium - but a former Rams star has urged caution... From January 1, Derby County's home ground will revert back to its original name of Pride Park Stadium, following the termination of an agreement with sports.

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Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:39:00 +0100reuters (en)

TOKYO An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Moderately powerful quake strikes off coast of Wakayama region, south of Osaka, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:37:00 +0100sinacom (en)

TOKYO， Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck off the coast of Japan's Wakayama Prefecture， located south of the Kansai area on Honshu island's Kii Peninsula， the weather agency here said Saturday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)， the temblor， struck at 11:48 a.

Islas de Nueva Zelanda se acercaron durante terromoto

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:36:00 +0100mdzol (es)

Las dos principales islas de Nueva Zelanda, la Isla Sur y la Isla Norte, se acercaron durante el terremoto del lunes pasado, informó hoy la agencia GeoNet. La Isla Sur se movió más de dos metros hacia la Isla Norte, precisó este organismo que monitorea los movimientos telúricos.

Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:35:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued, Reuters reported. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:30:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Rijsbergenaren maken aardbeving Nieuw-Zeeland mee: 'Je wordt wakker in het donker en alles beweegt'

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:29:00 +0100omroepbrabant (nl)

RIJSBERGEN / KAIKOURA - Uit je bed worden getrild omdat je in een aardbeving van 7.8 op de schaal van Richter zit. Niet veel Brabanders kunnen zeggen dat ze dat hebben meegemaakt. Marjon Bock en Leo Heijmans uit Rijsbergen wel. Zij hadden een vakantie die ze nooit meer zullen vergeten: "We zijn echt heel bang geweest.

Firefighters prepare for strong winds in wildfire battle in South Mountain State Park

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:25:00 +0100wbtv (en)

BURKE COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - There's no predicting what the winds and the wildfire will do. So, firefighters and park rangers said they're doing what they can to eliminate opportunities for the wildfire in South Mountains State Park to spread. Officials said crews spent Friday doing structure....

Trzęsienie ziemi w zachodniej Japonii; nie ma zagrożenia tsunami

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:23:00 +0100gazeta (pl)

Epicentrum trzęsienia, które wystąpiło przed godz. 12 czasu miejscowego (przed godz. 3 w Polsce), znajdowało się w obrębie prefektury Wakayama w zachodniej części Japonii - poinformowała japońska Agencja Meteorologiczna. Trzęsienia ziemi są częste w Japonii, która jest położona w jednym z najbardziej aktywnych sejsmicznie regionów świata.

Cuba Thanked Venezuela for Sending Humanitarian Aid

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:12:00 +0100plenglish (en)

Caracas, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba''s Ambassador to Venezuela, Rogelio Polanco, today highlighted the importance of the contribution made by the Government and people of the South American country to Cuba, which was recently hit by Hurricane Matthew.

Failure of tsunami warning system after Monday's quake sparks Civil Defence overhaul

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:06:00 +0100tvnz (en)

It comes after complaints from coastal residents up and down the country about the confusion surrounding the tsunami warning in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude quake on Monday. When the tsunami warning sirens rang in Ruakaka, Northland people tried to flee but chaos ensued.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:04:00 +0100reuters-af (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

В центральной части Японии произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,4

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:57:00 +0100rg (ru)

Эпицентр подземных толчков находился на юге префектуры, а очаг залегал на глубине 60 километров. Информация о пострадавших или разрушениях не поступала. Угроза цунами не объявлялась. Интернет-портал «Российской газеты» зарегистрирован в Роскомнадзоре 21.06.2012 г. Номер свидетельства ЭЛ № ФС 77 - 50379.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:51:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Neither rain nor earthquake will stop the semen getting through

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:33:00 +0100Stuff (en)

If, as the saying goes "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night" stops the mail getting through in the US, then in New Zealand an earthquake is no impediment to the delivery of bull semen. Livestsock Improvement Corporation (LIC) made two helicopter flights into Kaikoura during the week....

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:32:00 +0100jpost (en)

TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Western Japan jolted by 5.4 magnitude quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:31:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook western Japan on Saturday but there was no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 11:48 a.m. (0248 GMT), was in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Japan Prepares Itself for Giant 30 Meter High Tsunami in Future

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:26:00 +0100laht (en)

KOCHI, Japan – Japan expects a gigantic 30-meter (over 98 ft.) tsunami wave to lash the country’s southern coast in the next few decades. And with the memory of the 2011 Fukushima tragedy still fresh, the archipelago is racing against time to build special towers and routes for evacuation, seawalls and shelters.

Disaster alerts to every cellphone in NZ: John Key tips national warning system

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:21:00 +0100nzherald (en)

PM John Key says the Government expects to announce measures for a national disaster warning system which will send out an alert to every cellphone in the country. Key said the Government had been working on it for some time prior to the most recent spate of earthquakes and there was money set aside....

On The Nation: Patrick Gower interviews Gerry Brownlee

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:54:00 +0100voxy (en)

. Youtube clips from the show are available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0MB0iTsElH5b9c7zuGvsA. Headlines: Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says it will take 18 months for a text message alert system for tsunami warnings to be put in place. He says he’s told Civil Defence that’s not good enough.

Brownlee needs to take quake issues seriously - Curran

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:54:00 +0100voxy (en)

Gerry Brownlee's flippant and ignorant attitude to the issues revealed by this week's earthquakes is unworthy of a government minister responsible for protecting New Zealanders during disasters, says Labour's Civil Defence spokesperson Clare Curran. "This week's earthquakes revealed the urgent need....

'You have become part of history'

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:52:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Acting Minister of Civil Defence Gerry Brownlee and Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General Tim Keating has thanked the crews of US, Canadian and Australian warships helping Kaikoura after the earthquakes. Three foreign naval ships are in the area - the USS Sampson from the United States, the....

National tsunami warning system being announced shortly: John Key

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:45:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Earlier this week, residents of Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Southland complained about mixed messages regarding the tsunami risk following Monday's massive 7.8 earthquake. There was a lack of clarity around which areas needed to evacuate and why sirens were not sounded, they said.

Two Kaikoura DOC huts wiped out by quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:40:00 +0100newshub (en)

Two huts belonging to the Department of Conservation (DOC) near Kaikoura have been wiped out in the earthquake. At least two huts were destroyed by earthquake-related slips and activity and a number of other sites have suffered serious damage. "Both Barratts Hut and Barratts Bivvy were swept away in....

Earthquake looters: Complete lowlifes 'disgusting'

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Gerry Brownlee said he is disgusted with the people who have looted earthquake victims' homes and a train. "I hope they find the people who've done it. They're complete lowlifes. We have a range of punishments available in the courts if they're before them.

Earthquake: Warship USS Sampson's crew helps Kaikoura recovery effort

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:56:00 +0100Stuff (en)

America has come to Kaikoura - and they're lending a hand to quake-hit locals. Sailors from the warship USS Sampson had arrived to help out as recovery efforts gathered steam in the town, which bore the brunt of a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Monday.

Plusieurs artères inondées, le tunnel Stéphanie fermé: nouvelle matinée catastrophique sur les routes bruxelloises

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:45:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Il a beaucoup plu cette nuit. Beaucoup soufflé aussi. Il n'y a pas de dégâts majeurs, mais les pompiers étaient à pied d'oeuvre depuis le milieu de la nuit pour évacuer les litres d'eau sur certaines chaussées de la capitale. Cela a encore rendu la circulation extrêmement compliquée ce vendredi matin à Bruxelles.

Olympics: World baseball head not worried about Fukushima health risks

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:43:00 +0100sltrib (en)

World Baseball Softball Confederation President Ricardo Fraccari speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Fraccari is confident staging games in Fukushima for the 2020 Olympics will not present any health risk to players. Tokyo Olympic organizers are planning to hold part of....

EXPERTS TO STUDY CASE OF PNG EARTHQUAKE-CAUSING TSUNAMI

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:27:00 +0100pidp (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (July 28, 1998 - PACNEWS)---Australian seismologists are on their way to Papua New Guinea to study the cause of the devastating tsunami that struck the country's north-west coast this month, killing at least 1,500 people. The scientists, from the Australian Geological Survey....

Kaikoura man calls for more support after erathquake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A man who has survived six disasters is calling for more support to be given to Kaikoura. Daniel Jenkins, 39, and his wife Sara, 36, run Kaikoura Cheese. They are asking the government to extend the support package of $500/week per full time employee for businesses with fewer than 20 employees from eight weeks to a year.

Quake insurance bill could surpass $5 billion

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The earthquake that struck Kaikoura this week could cost the insurance industry as much as $5.3 billion, according to catastrophe modeler AIR Worldwide. The insured losses will be at least $1.15 billion, the unit of Verisk Analytics said in a on its website.

NEW ZEALAND: Kaikoura Evacuees Aboard Rescue Ship Talk About Rescue November 19

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:37:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

1:36. Evacuees aboard the HMNZS Canterbury shared their experiences about the 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck Kaikoura on Monday, November 14. The Canterbury was one of the first ships to sail to Kaikoura after the earthquake. Credit: Facebook/NZ Defence Force via Storyful. November 19th 2016; 7 minutes ago; /video/video.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:30:00 +0100LaTercera (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Palmerston North woman claims her assistant dog can anticipate earthquakes

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:20:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A Palmerston North woman with a rare medical condition claims her assistant dog is anticipating earthquakes hours before they strike. According to Christine Greene, her 9-year-old red and white border collie Sam, alerts her to large earthquakes well before they occur.

«الكتائب» ترقّع حكومياً.. ما مزّقته رئاسياً

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:19:00 +0100alankabout (ar)

تتصرّف قيادة حزب الكتائب كمن تلقّى ضربة قاسية على الرأس، ولا يعرف كيف يداوي إرباكه! حاولت كثيراً تطويق التفاهم الثنائي بين التيار الوطني الحر والقوات اللبنانية من خلال التصويب المباشر عليه، لكي تحول دون تمدّده في التركيبة السلطوية فيتحول الى غول قادر على أكل أخضر المواقع ويابسها والتحكّم بمصير بقية القوى المسيحية.

«الكتائب» ترقّع حكومياً.. ما مزّقته رئاسياً

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100assafir (ar)

تتصرّف قيادة حزب الكتائب كمن تلقّى ضربة قاسية على الرأس، ولا يعرف كيف يداوي إرباكه! حاولت كثيراً تطويق التفاهم الثنائي بين التيار الوطني الحر والقوات اللبنانية من خلال التصويب المباشر عليه، لكي تحول دون تمدّده في التركيبة السلطوية فيتحول الى غول قادر على أكل أخضر المواقع ويابسها والتحكّم بمصير بقية القوى المسيحية.

Large seabed exposed after strong quake

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:26:00 +0100cnn (en)

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake lifted New Zealand's shore, leaving its northeastern coastline exposed. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake lifted New Zealand 's shore, leaving its northeastern coastline exposed.

Sports › World baseball head not worried about Fukushima health risks

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:01:00 +0100japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Staging games in Fukushima for the 2020 Olympics will not present any health risk to players, the president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation said Friday. Tokyo Olympic organizers are planning to hold part of the baseball and softball competition in the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

Estudiantes chilenos participarán en congreso sobre tsunamis en Japón

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:01:00 +0100t13 (es)

Los días 25 y 26 de noviembre se realizará la “Cumbre de Estudiantes” en Japón donde participan 350 alumnos, 250 del mundo y 100 del Japón . Entre ellos, están invitados 14 estudiantes chilenos de las escuelas Bicentenario Isidora Ramos y Carelmapu. En diciembre del año pasado, por iniciativa de....

Ignore conspiracies, stay in bed during quakes, says Civil Defence

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:44:00 +0100Stuff (en)

We have all seen or heard the advice about what to do in an earthquake if you're at work, or out and about when the shaking starts. But what about when you're tucked up in bed, fast asleep, like many were when the 7.8 earthquake hit on November 14? For most, their first move was to get up and run....

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:30:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

TULSA, Okla. -- (AP) Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Brownlee admits problems with tsunami alert system

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:25:00 +0100newshub (en)

Gerry Brownlee has admitted there are problems with Civil Defence's tsunami alert system. The Acting Civil Defence Minister told The Nation on Saturday he wants to look at how the system works after it took several hours for the public in some areas to be given information following Monday's magnitude 7.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:23:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:21:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS and TIM TALLEY Associated Press. TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:20:00 +0100krmg (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground. Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:20:00 +0100nbc12 (en)

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS and TIM TALLEY Associated Press. TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:18:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Haitian Migrants Are Released From Crowded Jails Into the US as Space Inside Detention Centers Runs Out

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:17:00 +0100amren (en)

Haitian migrants have been released from crowded jails in Arizona and California as officials struggle to keep up with the number of those trying to enter the US illegally from Mexico. They have been released on the condition that they agree to return to immigration court on a decided date and are....

Sealife salvage

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:17:00 +0100fishing (en)

1st/ gns warned very quickly after the first quake that there is an increased the risk of tsunami during large aftershocks, as the under see trench walls will be badly damaged and stated that people should to stay away from the water....people who know the region are well aware of the fact that....

Oklahoma Residents Hit by Quakes Sue 27 Energy Companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:13:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and production underground. natural gas Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:11:00 +0100newsok (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:08:00 +0100news9 (en)

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS and TIM TALLEY Associated Press. TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:06:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground. Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:05:00 +0100wbrc (en)

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS and TIM TALLEY Associated Press. TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Chinese president pledges further support for Ecuador's post-quake rebuilding

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:55:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

QUITO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday promised further support in disaster relief and reconstruction for the earthquake-hit Ecuador. "China will take an active part in Ecuador's post-quake rebuilding, and continue to provide support in housing, medical treatment,....

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:54:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:54:00 +0100wafb (en)

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS and TIM TALLEY Associated Press. TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Emergency radio outages put Manitobans at risk: Pallister

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:53:00 +0100CBC (en)

Ontario fire officials released this photo of a wildfire burning in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and into Nopiming Provincial Park in eastern Manitoba. Pallister said that this spring, during a wildfire situationa, the FleetNet system went down and it placed firefighters in jeopardy when dispatchers weren't able to contact them.

Oklahoma residents hit by quakes sue 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:52:00 +0100wncn (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma’s strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma Town Hit by Quakes Sues 27 Energy Companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:42:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and production underground. natural gas Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Kings Harvest thankful for comeback following Davenport tornado damage

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:38:00 +0100wqad (en)

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Thanksgiving arrives early this year at Kings Harvest in Davenport. Volunteers from Deere & Company pause to pray before opening the meal site on Friday, November 18, 2016. Brian Keil is among the nearly 100 guests returning for lunch. “There’s a lot of families that don’t have the funding for food,” he said.

Oklahoma town hit by quakes sues 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:33:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground. Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Oklahoma town hit by quakes sues 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:31:00 +0100krmg (en)

Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground. Pawnee residents filed the suit Thursday in....

Los chanteríos que condenan a Rafael Garay tras su detención

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:29:00 +0100lacuarta (es)

Ingeniero comercial fue pillado en varias mentiras desde que explotó la bombita en septiembre. Tras varios meses fondeado, este viernes finalmente fue detenido en Rumania. En horas de la tarde, y luego de una inteeeensa búsqueda, el dolape apareció en la ciudad de Brasov, sumando así un nuevo capítulo a la teleserie más sabrosa del año.

Oklahoma town hit by quakes sues 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:22:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma's strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Oklahoma town hit by quakes sues 27 energy companies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:22:00 +0100wncn (en)

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Residents of a town hit by Oklahoma’s strongest earthquake have filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of energy companies, accusing them of triggering destructive temblors by injecting wastewater from oil and natural gas production underground.

Trump ya no es huracán categoría 5, asegura Banxico Dijo que se mantendrán pendientes de la reunión de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos, el próximo 15 de diciembre Por: Redacción Once Noticias | Fuente: Once Noticias | 18-11-2016 13:39:00

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:22:00 +0100oncenoticias (es)

El gobernador del Banco de México, Agustín Carstens, dijo que se mantendrán pendientes de la reunión de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos, el próximo 15 de diciembre, para determinar si es necesaria una nueva alza en las tasas de interés. En entrevista explicó que la decisión, tomada ayer, de....

Japón se prepara para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros | VIDEO

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:17:00 +0100laprensa-PE (es)

VIDEO Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima , construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación muros de contención y refugios.

Earthquake relief groups in region lend helping hands to quake towns

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:07:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Earthquake relief groups from the top of the South Island have rallied to help the residents of quake-hit North Canterbury towns. Despite the Ministry of Civil Defence issuing a statement on Friday asking people not to donate goods to the affected regions, EQ Relief GB organiser Maddy King said this....

Nouvelle-Zélande : les militaires arrivent sur la zone du séisme

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:07:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Un convoi de 27 camions militaires est parvenu jusqu‘à la petite ville maritime de Kaikoura. Lundi, un puissant séisme avait complètement coupé la localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande. Les dégâts sont évalués à près de 8 milliards d’euros. Une équipe d’ingénieurs en génie civil arrive sur place....

100M Dead Calif. Trees: Survey

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:05:00 +0100nbcnewyork (en)

A new survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified over 102 million dead trees across drought-stricken California, with millions more expected to die in coming months. (Published 21 minutes ago) Federal surveyors found an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its....

Lunch program in jeopardy

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:32:00 +0100freeport (en)

Vendors providing lunch for the National Lunch Program claim they have not been paid since the start of the school year and school administrators were warned on Wednesday that the program may be, stopped. This lunch program, which many students depend on because of the tough economic times in Grand....

Earthquake: Former White House staffer helps people in quake-hit Kaikoura

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:19:00 +0100Stuff (en)

But instead of fleeing, Cohen saw the destruction around her and offered her logistical expertise. The first day that they started evacuating people, I saw how overwhelmed red cross was - so we jumped in." Cohen helped the beleaguered emergency services come up with processes to evacuate those who....

New Zealand is a hot bed of seismic activity but few prepared for this reality

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:19:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"For several decades New Zealand didn't have many major earthquakes and people got complacent. The Canterbury earthquake brought it to people's attention that this can happen anywhere, anytime." But even knowing it could happen, doesn't mean people are rushing to be prepared.

Haiti: Haiti: Cholera figures (18 November 2016)

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Since the beginning of 2016, the humanitarian partners working in cholera response identified a risky scenario created by the increase in the number of suspected cholera cases and the decrease of funding to fight the disease. Following the reduction of the number of response teams in April (-40%)....

Nassau-based company ...

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:59:00 +0100freeport (en)

(0) Pictured from left are Heath Pritchard, Executive Administrator, Asa H. Pritchard, Ltd. and Anieka Hanna, Marketing Manager, Asa H. Pritchard Ltd. (PHOTO: JAIMIE?SMITH) Representatives of Asa H. Pritchard, a manufacturer’s agent based in Nassau, paid a special visit to Grand Bahama on Monday to....

Japón construye muros antitsunami

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:49:00 +0100radiohc (es)

La Habana, 18 de nov (RHC). Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país y construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios. A menos de un kilómetro de la costa de Nankoku, en la prefectura de Kochi....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:31:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try their immigration cases in court are extremely strained.

Kaikoura: A stubborn community dealt a mortal blow

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:31:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Few communities are as stubborn as Kaikoura, a town threatened from all sides that always rebuilds stronger than it began. About 2000 people live in the seaside township, which swells with one million visitors each year. When the earthquake struck, about 85 per cent of its inhabitants were international visitors, mayor Winston Gray said on Tuesday.

2:03 Cuba Thanked Venezuela for Sending Humanitarian Aid

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:30:00 +0100plenglish (en)

18 de noviembre de 2016, 14:03 Caracas, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba''s Ambassador to Venezuela, Rogelio Polanco, today highlighted the importance of the contribution made by the Government and people of the South American country to Cuba, which was recently hit by Hurricane Matthew.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:20:00 +0100publimetro (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Presbyterians urge support in wake of Brian Tamaki's anti-gay remarks

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:17:00 +0100newshub (en)

The Presbyterian Church has issued a message of hope in stark contrast to that of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki. The day before Monday's devastating magnitude-7.8 quake, Mr Tamaki told his congregation natural disasters, and specifically the deadly Christchurch earthquakes, had been caused by....

Supermoon Spurs Super Tides in Florida, and Fears of Global Warming

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:17:00 +0100nytimes (en)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In an enclave of a city known as the Venice of America, where dream-big houses look out over a maze of picturesque canals, the comparison to the Venice of Italy no longer seems so appealing. On Monday morning, shortly after November’s so-called supermoon dropped from view on Mola Avenue, it was easy to see why.

10:49 AM Béisbol no está preocupado por la seguridad en Fukushima

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:14:00 +0100el-mexicano (es)

TOKIO.- El presidente de la Confederación Mundial de Béisbol y Softbol afirmó el viernes que disputar partidos en la provincia de Fukushima durante los Juegos Olímpicos de 2020 no pondrá en riesgo la salud de los jugadores. Los organizadores de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio planifican realizar parte....

'No laying low' in Bimini this Thanksgiving weekend

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:59:00 +0100freeport (en)

(0) Pictured from left are Elkino Bain, Chief Immigration Officer; Nuvolari Chotoosingh, Manager for Sport Tourism; Ernie Armstrong, Bahamas Customs’ Chief Customs Officer and Supt. Macktavius Daniels, officer-in-charge of Operations in GB. (PHOTO:?JENNEVA RUSSELL) It is official Junkanoo Jam will....

US Releases Haitians Coming From Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:41:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

SAN DIEGO—A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Facebook promotes efforts to 'do good' with new social tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:34:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

NEW YORK--Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

MATTHEW: Central Florida damage reports

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:29:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

Although Hurricane Matthew is not expected make landfall in Florida, the coastline and other surrounding areas were hit with strong winds. Damage was reported in multiple counties, including Brevard, Flagler, Orange, Seminole and Volusia. Download the MAJOR DAMAGE REPORTS. BREVARD New s 13+ app Cape Canaveral Hospital is closed until further notice.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:29:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

NEW YORK -- (AP) Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others or asking for help after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

Kentucky Emergency Management watching wildfires closely over the weekend

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:10:00 +0100wkyt (en)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - This weekend the Kentucky Emergency Management Team is working closely with utility companies across the state, keeping an eye out for any power supplies that could be effected by the fire. They say there could be power outages across the state due to the severity of wildfires.

Siete detenidos en operativo contra el microtráfico de drogas en Azuay

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:08:00 +0100ecuadorinmediato (es)

Droga, armas de fuego, dinero y otras evidencias fueron incautados durante el operativo ‘Tsunami’ Como resultado del operativo ‘Tsunami’, liderado por la Fiscalía Provincial del Azuay, fueron detenidas siete personas que integrarían dos organizaciones delictivas dedicadas al microtráfico de drogas.

KIRIBATI ENCOURAGED BY INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO DROUGHT APPEAL

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:56:00 +0100pidp (en)

TARAWA, Kiribati (March 10, 1999 - PACNEWS)---The Kiribati Government says it is encouraged by the response from overseas governments to the Micronesian nation's international appeal for help to resolve problems created by an ongoing drought. Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Kaburoro Ruaia....

Lamborghini expands Huracan family with new rear-drive convertible

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:43:00 +0100yorkregion (en)

The Lamborghini Huracan has so many different variations that rich people everywhere are starting to lose track, but the Italian automaker has added yet another model to the Huracan lineup. The Lamborghini Huracán Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder debuted at a private event the night before the 2016 L.A. Auto Show.

Rebuilding and helping West End community

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:19:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By DENISE MAYCOCK. Tribune Freeport Reporter. dmaycock@tribunemedia.net. SEVEN weeks ago, Keith Cooper and his wife, Linda, were enjoying life. They lived comfortably in a modest, but nice home, and operated a successful eco-tour business in West End, Grand Bahama.

Japón se alista para soportar olas de hasta 30 metros: construyen muros antitsunami

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:19:00 +0100cubadebate (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Gerry Brownlee defends Wellington City Council's earthquake response

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:14:00 +0100newshub (en)

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has defended Wellington City Council's decision to fully open the city just a day after Monday's devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. There has been some criticism of the decision given the number of buildings that have subsequently been evacuated and cordoned off in the days since.

New Zealand Quake Ruptured 6 Faults

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:12:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The magnitude-7.8 quake that rattled New Zealand, killing at least two people and stranding thousands of people, completely transformed the underlying faults in the region. Six major faults ruptured as a result of the , a new map reveals. The Kaikoura earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand early in the morning on Nov.

Kylee Guy's baby almost crushed in earthquake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:10:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Kylee Guy's new baby was plucked to safety during Monday's earthquake. Picture / file. The young baby of Kylee Guy and her new partner Kent Martin would almost certainly have been crushed to death in Monday's earthquake if not for the quick actions of his father.

Editorial: After three decades, it's time to say welcome back America

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:10:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Of all the remarkable images emerging from this testing week, the sight of a military flotilla standing off Kaikoura counts among the most extraordinary. The flags of the vessels included the ensigns of New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States.

The big shake: What we've learned since Monday's deadly 7.8 earthquake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:10:00 +0100nzherald (en)

• The earthquake struck at 12.02am on Monday. It was initially given a 6.6 magnitude, then upgraded to 7.5 before it was again upgraded, on Wednesday, to 7.8. • Geonet have described the quake as "complex" and said it appeared multiple northeast South Island faults had ruptured, including the....

Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Brian Tamaki

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:10:00 +0100nzherald (en)

MONDAY. I was in the basement vault last night counting my money when I heard a deep rumbling in the Earth. "Hannah," I called out, "it's those gays again!" She called back, "What are they doing this time?" I called out, "Well, you know how Leviticus says that the Earth convulses under the weight of....

New Zealand Earthquake Seen Costing Insurers Up to $3.7 Billion

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:00:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

The earthquake that struck New Zealand this week could cost the insurance industry as much as NZ$5.3 billion ($3.7 billion), according to catastrophe modeler AIR Worldwide. The insured losses will be at least NZ$1.15 billion, the unit of Verisk Analytics Inc. said in a on its website.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más...

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:46:00 +0100midiario (es)

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros. Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:44:00 +0100clarin (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Des travaux pour éviter de nouvelles inondations

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:43:00 +0100larepublique77 (fr)

La route reliant le carrefour de la Glandée au cimetière de Vosves avait été touchée par les inondations de juin dernier. À l’époque, une déviation avait été mise en place. D’importants travaux ont été réalisés au niveau des bassins de rétention des eaux de pluie.

Ferrer colabora con Oxfam Intermón en la construcción de letrinas y tanques de agua potable en Haití

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:36:00 +0100telecinco (es)

La compañía farmacéutica Ferrer ha donado 3.000 euros a Oxfam Intermón para la construcción de letrinas secas y tanques de almacenamiento de agua potable en Haití, con los que combatir el cólera y la diarrea. El país padece una nueva situación de emergencia tras el paso del huracán Matthew el pasado mes de octubre, según informa la compañía.

Guest column: What is President Trump's position on beach renourishment?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:35:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Florida was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew. Many towns on the Atlantic coast had not seen a storm of that intensity get that close in many years. We saw beaches and dunes do their job in protecting homes, infrastructure and even lives at the expense of eroded sand.

Indian River Shores eyes repairs to hurricane-damaged beach crossover

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:35:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

INDIAN RIVER SHORES — Hurricane Matthew has made it more difficult for pedestrians to get to the town's six miles of ocean beach. The Oct. 6 storm did little damage through most of the town, but the dune crossover to the ocean, at the east end of Beachcomber Lane, was damaged and needs to be replaced, officials said.

US Releases Haitians, Others in Surge of Migrants

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:29:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. VOA Saturday 19th November, 2016 Thousands of Haitians have arrived at the U.S. border with Mexico in recent months, many after traveling 7,000 miles by foot, taxi and bus from Brazil through eight nations. They present themselves to border U.S. border inspectors, often at San Diego's San Ysidro port of entry, the nation's busiest crossing.

The New Huracán Spyder Is Lamborghini’s Bid to Nab Drivers From Rivals

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:26:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

The 580hp V10 soft-top comes one year after Lamborghini introduced the RWD Huracán coupe and is the first full-production model to emerge under the leadership of the new Lambo boss, Stefano Domenicali. It also embodies the balancing act the 53-year-old manufacturer must maintain between remaining....

Haïti: la propagation du choléra stagne, mais la maladie inquiète toujours

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:21:00 +0100lactualite (fr)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haïti – La ministre fédérale du Développement international, Marie-Claude Bibeau, est encouragée par le fait que la propagation du choléra stagne dans certaines régions d’Haïti, quelques semaines après que l’épidémie eut connu un regain après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:17:00 +0100telemetro (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye a contrarreloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Detailed guide: #SkiSafe - preparing for winter sports abroad

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:08:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

Insurance Travel insurance. Make sure your insurance covers the activities you want to do. Medical costs and returning to the UK unexpectedly can be very expensive. Many insurance policies will not cover damage to rental equipment or skiing off-piste without a guide, and many policies require you to wear a helmet at all times.

Destiny Church Bishop Brian Tamaki blames New Zealand earthquakes on gay and sinners, attracts widespread condemnation

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:58:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. Irish Sun Friday 18th November, 2016 • John Key calls Tamaki’s comments ridiculous. • NZ Human Rights Commissioner claims Tamaki’s comments prove existence of prejudice and intolerance. • Petition on Change.org attracts over 100,000 signatures to revoke Tamaki’s tax status.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:38:00 +0100Publico-ES (es)

KOCHI (Japón).- Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a tsunami de más de 30mts

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:33:00 +0100critica (es)

Kochi / Japón. Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

NOAA's most advanced weather satellite set to launch

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:32:00 +0100al (en)

Meteorologists are counting the hours until the launch of a new weather satellite. The GOES-R geostationary satellite, set to launch on Saturday, is being billed as NOAA's most advanced satellite of its kind. According to NASA the GOES-R satellite will have 34 meteorological, solar and space weather products.

Gobierno Bolivariano envió 65 Petrocasas como ayuda humanitaria a Cuba

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:27:00 +0100radiomundial (es)

El ministro de Vivienda y Hábitat, Manuel Quevedo , informó que este viernes se procedió al envío de un buque el cual contiene 65 petrocasas, como parte de la Ayuda Humanitaria que está desarrollando el Gobierno Bolivariano a través de la Gran Misión Barrio Nuevo, Barrio Tricolor a la República de....

11:53 | Más de 20 mil estudiantes participaron en simulacro de terremoto y tsunami en Aysén

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:18:00 +0100biobiochile (es)

El simulacro del sector educación movilizó de manera coordinada a los alumnos de jardines infantiles, básica, media y educación superior. La actividad, organizada por ONEMI en conjunto con el Ministerio de Educación, Fundación Integra, Junji y los municipios, emuló un sismo de 6.

US Releases Haitians, Others In Surge Of Migrants

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:16:00 +0100caribseek (en)

WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A. (VOA) -- A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Rail near Kaikoura likely out for a year, 'unprecedented' damage to highway

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:12:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A ruined section of State Highway One (SH1) will almost certainly be repaired despite a level of damage "unprecedented" in New Zealand. Authorities remain bullish about timetables for repairing the coastal road and rail links into Kaikoura, expected to cost billions. A logistics experts warns the region is in "dire straits" without them.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:42:00 +0100heraldo (es)

A menos de un kilómetro de la costa de Nankoku, en la prefectura de Kochi (sureste), se erige una de las 90 torres de evacuación ya completadas en la región. Flanqueada por un cápsula flotante para escapar de tsunamis, la construcción de unos 20 metros está diseñada para albergar a 362 personas en....

Resistenza agli antibiotici, associazioni al Ministero Salute: cosa sta facendo l’Italia?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:16:00 +0100helpconsumatori (it)

La resistenza agli antibiotici è un “lento tsunami” che sta minacciando la salute in tutto il mondo. Così l’Organizzazione mondiale della Sanità nei confronti di un fenomeno che si sta aggravando e rischia di riportare l’umanità a un’epoca “pre-antibiotica” nella quale malattie ora curabili erano letali.

Wildfire at Gwinnett Park Is Contained, Officials Say

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:13:00 +0100patch (en)

DACULA, GA — Fire officials believe a wildfire their crews have been battling for more than two days at a Gwinnett County park has been contained. Firefighters from Gwinnett County and the Georgia Forestry Commission worked through the evening Thursday to tamp down hot spots and strengthen a firebreak around the fire at Harbins Park.

SC Charleroi: plusieurs mois de travaux sur le site de Marcinelle

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:11:00 +0100lameuse (fr)

Alors qu’ils devaient initialement être bouclés pour la fin de l’été, les travaux d’installation du nouveau terrain synthétique sur le site de l’école des jeunes de Marcinelle n’ont débuté que mardi. Et celui-ci ne sera peut-être pas exploitable avant un petit temps, comme nous l’explique Pierre-Yves Hendrickx, directeur administrateur du club.

Sõjas põhja lastud laevade vrakid kadusid Indoneesia vetest jäljetult

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:09:00 +0100delfi-ee (et)

Seda suurem oli allveearheoloogide vaimustus, kui Hollandi aluste vrakid 2002. aastal lõpuks merepõhjast üles leiti. Merelahingu aukoht kuulutati kaitsealuseks hauapaigaks, kuid, kui nüüd mindi seda lähemalt uurima, ilmnes, et laevavrakid on müstiliselt kaduma läinud.

Não há preocupação com questão de saúde em Fukushima para Tóquio 2020, diz dirigente de beisebol

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:44:00 +0100extra (pt)

Por Chris Gallagher. TÓQUIO (Reuters) - Não há temores de jogar em Fukushima devido ao acidente nuclear de 2011 na cidade, e realizar a Olimpíada lá ou não irá depender das instalações e do cronograma, e não da questão de saúde, disse o presidente da Confederação Mundial de Beisebol e Softebol.

Así se prepara Japón para un futuro gran tsunami

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:39:00 +0100LaTercera (es)

Japón espera en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami con olas de más de 30 metros de altura. Con la memoria todavía muy reciente tras el desastre de Fukushima, construye torres, rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios. Fuente: EFE.

Japan prepares itself for 30 metre high tsunami in future

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:34:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Less than a km from the Nankoku coast in Kochi prefecture, work is on to erect one of the 90 evacuation towers that have already been built in the region. Flanked by a floating capsule -- to aid escape in case of a tsunami -- the two-storey building, around 20-metre high, can house 362 people.

Voyage à Fukushima, dans une région optimiste et pleine d'espoir

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:23:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Un projet citoyen redonne confiance au citoyens traumatisés par la catastrophe de 2011. Dans notre émission "Alors, on change !", nous dressons des portraits de citoyens à la fois ordinaires dans leurs profils socio-économiques et extraordinaire dans leur prise de conscience et leur démarche de changement.

'Junk food' plane lifts spirits in quake-hit NZ town

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:14:00 +0100bbc (en)

Media caption Burgers, chicken and pizzas were crammed into the six-seater - footage from New Zealand Herald. A New Zealand plasterer has organised a plane delivery of hundreds of take-away burgers and pizzas for the town hit hardest by Monday's earthquake.

Tres excursionistas han muerto en el Maule por actitudes imprudentes en la cordillera

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:11:00 +0100diariolaprensa (es)

Talca. En lo que va del presente año, la Región del Maule registra seis accidentes en la zona cordillerana y de los cuales tres han tenido consecuencias fatales. Los fallecidos son personas que salieron de excursión sin haber tomado medidas de resguardo, en alguno de los casos.

The upside of N.J.'s drought? N.J. winemakers expect amazing flavors

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:04:00 +0100nj (en)

The word "drought" usually conjures up images of withered crops, brown lawns and water restrictions. In the wine business, though, drought can mean good news. "When people say drought, right away it's a negative connotation, but that's not so with wine grapes," said Dr.

Terremoti nel Mediterraneo, il risveglio della faglia ibleo-maltese che preoccupa i sismologi

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:59:00 +0100247libero (it)

– Gli ultimi eventi sismici che hanno colpito la Sicilia e le regioni che bagnano sul Mediterraneo , tra le quali Grecia e Algeria, hanno fatto alzare l’allerta a tutti i sismologi italiani. I terremoti che sono stati registrati nelle ultime settimane intorno al distretto di Siracusa sono stati ampiamente avvertiti dalla popolazione.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:48:00 +0100nanduti (es)

A menos de un kilómetro de la costa de Nankoku, en la prefectura de Kochi (sureste), se erige una de las 90 torres de evacuación ya completadas en la región. Flanqueada por un cápsula flotante para escapar de tsunamis, la construcción de unos 20 metros está diseñada para albergar a 362 personas en....

P.-O.: 430 nouveaux notaires ont « cliqué » pour s’installer dans le département

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:22:00 +0100lindependant (fr)

La libéralisation de la profession notariale mise en place par Emmanuel Macron s’est traduite hier par un raz de marée de demandes de création d’offices. Les onze nouveaux notaires des P.-O. seront bientôt tirés au sort. L’accès au métier de notaire devient pour le moins originale.Innovante en tout cas.

Haiti: ECHO Factsheet - Haiti - 17 November 2016

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:15:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Facts & Figures. Hurricane Matthew: 2 million people affected 546 fatalities. People affected by drought caused by the effects of El Niño: 3.6 million people, out of which 1.5 million a r e severely affected (January 2016, source:CNSA). 5 840 suspected new cholera cases since hurricane Matthew (5 Nov.

Terremoto Algeria: scossa M 5.0 all'interno del paese nord africano

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:29:00 +0100247libero (it)

Terremoto Algeria: scossa M 5.0 all’interno del paese nord africano – Il centro sismico mediterraneo EMCS ha segnalata una forte scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.0 sulla scala Richter, con ipocentro fissato a 10 km di profondità. Epicentro individuato esattamente fra i centri abitati di Ain Naga e Zeribet El Qued.

Roundup: Vietnam says it needs 1.1 bln USD to address expected El Nino damage in 2016-2020

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:54:00 +0100sinacom (en)

HANOI， Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam needs some 25 trillion Vietnamese dong (1.1 billion U.S. dollars) to address expected El Nino damage during the 2016-20 period， according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Friday. In 2016 alone， the country will need some 3.7 trillion Vietnamese dong (166 million U.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:48:00 +0100diariodenavarra (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima , construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Roundup: Vietnam says it needs 1.1 bln USD to address expected El Nino damage in 2016-2020

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:38:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

HANOI, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam needs some 25 trillion Vietnamese dong (1.1 billion U.S. dollars) to address expected El Nino damage during the 2016-20 period, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Friday. In 2016 alone, the country will need some 3.7 trillion Vietnamese dong (166 million U.

الكوارث الطبيعية تتسبب بخسائر تقارب 520 مليار دولار في السنة

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:36:00 +0100alquds (ar)

مراكش (المغرب)- "القدس" دوت كوم- قال البنك الدولي في تقرير نشره الاثنين، ان الكوارث الطبيعية تدفع نحو 26 مليون شخص الى الفقر كل عام، وتتسبب بخسائر تزيد عن 500 مليار دولار. واضاف التقرير الذي نشر على هامش مؤتمر الاطراف بشأن المناخ المنعقد في مراكش بالمغرب، ان هذه الارقام سترتفع خلال العقود المقبلة....

Facebook powers 1.2 bn daily users to launch 'Safety Check'

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:33:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Giving more power to its 1.2 billion daily users, Facebook will now allow them to automatically launch its crisis response tool "Safety Check" in case of an earthquake, terror attack, tsunami and so on. "Safety Check will be turned on by our community instead of Facebook's Social Good Forum.

Konwój z pomocą humanitarną dotarł do Kaikoura w Nowej Zelandii

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:26:00 +0100tvp (pl)

Pomoc humanitarna dostarczana była do miasta Kaikoura także morzem, ze względu na fatalny stan dróg prowadzących w tę część kraju. W turystycznej miejscowości mieszka około 2 tysięcy osób; około 900 – głównie turystów – już zostało lub jutro zostanie ewakuowanych. Kaikoura jest miasteczkiem rybackim, słynnym punktem obserwacji wielorybów.

Barbados: Tsunami Warning Sign Unveiled at Martin’s Bay, Barbados

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:12:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Many communities in the Caribbean are susceptible to hazards, including to tsunamis. Although rare, tsunamis can be extremely deadly with at least 500 having impacted the Caribbean and adjacent regions in the past 500 years. Of these, almost 20 have caused deaths and in 2010, a tsunami in Haiti caused at least seven lives to be lost.

GDP may contract 0.6 percent annually due to disasters, pollution

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:11:00 +0100vietnamnet-en (en)

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) may shrink by about 0.6 percent per year between 2016 and 2020 due to natural disasters and environmental pollution, an official has warned at an international symposium in Hanoi on November 18. The event was held by the National Centre for Socio-economic....

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente en las próximas décadas a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:08:00 +0100noticiasdenavarra (es)

JAPÓN. Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye a contrarreloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Centrafrique : Bangui, encore sous l eau, et des dégâts ! (LNC)

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0100abangui (fr)

Mercredi soir, a la veille de l�ouverture de la si importante conf�rence des donateurs � Bruxelles, la capitale centrafricaine, une fois de plus, subissait les assauts d�une nouvelle pluie diluvienne, et d�un vent puissant ayant cause encore de nouvelles catastrophes.

New Zealand may see more earthquakes

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:59:00 +0100iafrica (en)

Debris from fallen concrete off buildings are seen on a sidewalk past a cordon line in Wellington early on November 14, 2016 following an earthquake centred some 90 kilometres (57 miles) north of New Zealand's South Island city of Christchurch. Credit: AFP PHOTO Seismologists in New Zealand said Friday that this week's 7.

GDP may contract 0.6 percent annually due to disasters, pollution

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:52:00 +0100vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) may shrink by about 0.6 percent per year between 2016 and 2020 due to natural disasters and environmental pollution, an official has warned at an international symposium in Hanoi on November 18. The event was held by the National Centre for....

MCDEM director visits Waiau, Mt Lyford and Kaikoura

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:48:00 +0100voxy (en)

Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director Sarah Stuart-Black visited Waiau, Mt Lyford and Kaikoura today alongside representatives of GNS, EQC and the Insurance Council. "Seeing the damage first hand was humbling. Communities here are continuing to support each other as we move....

World baseball head not worried about Fukushima health risks

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:36:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

World Baseball Softball Confederation President Ricardo Fraccari speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Fraccari is confident staging games in Fukushima for the 2020 Olympics will not present any health risk to players. Tokyo Olympic organizers are planning to hold part of....

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:23:00 +0100eldia (es)

Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye a contrarreloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

Japón se acoraza para hacer frente a un tsunami de más de 30 metros

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:23:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Kochi (Japón), 18 nov (EFE).- Japón espera que en las próximas décadas un gran tsunami de más de 30 metros de altura golpee la costa sur del país. Y, con la memoria todavía muy reciente del desastre de Fukushima, construye contra reloj torres y rutas de evacuación, muros de contención y refugios.

New peatland coalition targets cutting climate change, saving thousands of lives

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:16:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. UNEP Friday 18th November, 2016 Marrakech, 17 November 2016 - A new global initiative, launched today at the climate meeting in Marrakech, aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and save thousands of lives by protecting peatlands - the world's largest terrestrial organic soil carbon stock.

World baseball head not worried about Fukushima health risks

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:12:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. A mainly sunny sky. High around 60F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable. Updated: November 18, 2016 @ 2:54 am; TOKYO (AP) — The president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation is confident staging games in....

Yogyajarta hit by 5.3-magnitude quake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:08:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

On Wednesday night, six houses in Jember district, East Java, were damaged after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the southern part of the province. — AFP pic YOGYAKARTA, Nov 18 ― An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Yogyakarta today at 9.19am local time, Indonesia's Antara news agency reports.

Plusieurs artères inondées, le tunnel Stéphanie fermé: nouvelle matinée catastrophique sur les routes bruxelloises

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:03:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Il a beaucoup plu cette nuit. Beaucoup soufflé aussi. Il n'y a pas de dégâts majeurs, mais les pompiers sont à pied d'oeuvre depuis le milieu de la nuit pour évacuer les litres d'eau sur certaines chaussées de la capitale. Cela a encore rendu la circulation extrêmement compliquée ce vendredi matin à Bruxelles.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.3 Earthquake Jolts Jogjakarta

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:03:00 +0100bernama (en)

JOGJAKARTA, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Yogyakarta on Friday at 9.19am local time, Indonesia's Antara news agency reports. The quake's epicenter was located at 8.87 degree southern latitude and at 110.57 degree eastern longitude, at a depth of 10....

World baseball head not worried about Fukushima health risks

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (AP) — The president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation is confident staging games in Fukushima for the 2020 Olympics will not present any health risk to players. Tokyo Olympic organizers are planning to hold part of the baseball and softball competition in the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:50:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Facebook turns 'Safety Check' over to its users

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:50:00 +0100khaleejtimes (en)

Giving more power to its 1.2 billion daily users, Facebook will now allow them to automatically launch its crisis response tool "Safety Check" in case of an earthquake, terror attack, tsunami and so on. Facebook has been criticised for being selective when it comes to launching 'Safety Check' tool during a crisis.

Haití vive sombrío panorama víspera comicios generales

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:32:00 +0100HoyDigital-DO (es)

La recuperación de la economía, el éxodo de miles de ciudadanos, la corrupción y los estragos causados por el huracán Matthew sobre buena parte del país, son algunos de los principales retos que debe afrontar el nuevo Gobierno haitiano. A esto se agregan los graves problemas de salud, tráfico de....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:27:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:08:00 +0100wivb (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:03:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Seismologists warn of more quakes in New Zealand

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:58:00 +0100afp-english (en)

Seismologists in New Zealand said Friday that this week's 7.8 earthquake was one of the most complex ever recorded and warned there was a high likelihood of further powerful aftershocks. As a massive clean-up continued following the tremor that claimed two lives early Monday, scientists were coming....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:57:00 +0100nzherald (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) " President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:55:00 +0100washtimes (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:52:00 +0100news9 (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:51:00 +0100newsok (en)

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016 file photo, Guatamalan Elvin Vazquez, center, holds a Haitian girl migrating with her family, at a migrant shelter in Tijuana, Mexico. A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:50:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:46:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

SAN DIEGO President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try their immigration cases in court are extremely strained.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:45:00 +0100wsfa (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:44:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:41:00 +0100therepublic (en)

SAN DIEGO President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try their immigration cases in court are extremely strained.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:36:00 +0100newson6 (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:36:00 +0100wbrc (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:32:00 +0100krmg (en)

will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Now, federal officials say they are releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:31:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016 file photo, Guatamalan Elvin Vazquez, center, holds a Haitian girl migrating with her family, at a migrant shelter in Tijuana, Mexico. A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:31:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:30:00 +0100wafb (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:28:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to Deal With Surging Migration to US, Scant Resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:27:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try their immigration cases in court are extremely strained.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:25:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:24:00 +0100kiro7 (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:23:00 +0100kptv (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:23:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

SAN DIEGO -- (AP) President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:23:00 +0100wwlp (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

'Gutless cowards' steal earthquake relief supplies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:21:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"Gutless cowards" who stole food destined for refugees from Monday's magnitude-7.8 earthquake left nothing more than two cans of fish. Christchurch's Help for the Homeless co-ordinator Tania Mulvaney was left "utterly heartbroken" when she came out of her central city central home on Friday morning to find her ute empty in the driveway.

Traffic on SH7 expected to quadruple while SH1 is repaired

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:21:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Traffic on State Highway 7 is expected to quadruple as the road becomes the main route between Christchurch and Picton, forcing police to increase patrols in the area. The proportion of heavy traffic on the highway is also expected to rise following Monday's earthquake, as trucks that usually take....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:19:00 +0100wncn (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:19:00 +0100wxow (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:18:00 +0100AP (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will face an immigration system that is maxed out when he takes office in January as a high number of Central Americans and Haitians continue to come to the U.S. through the Mexican border. Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try....

Terremoto levantó unos 2 metros el fondo marino de Nueva Zelanda 01:32 hrs

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:16:00 +0100peru (es)

Viernes 18 de noviembre del 2016 - 1:32 Terremoto levantó unos 2 metros el fondo marino de Nueva Zelanda. El terremoto de 7,8 grados levantó el suelo marino unos 2 metros en Nueva Zelanda. (Foto: Agencias) Estas increíbles fotografías muestran cómo el que sacudió Nueva Zelanda levantó los fondos marinos unos 2 metros , a través de la arena.

Trump to deal with surging migration to US, scant resources

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:13:00 +0100startribune (en)

Resources to process the immigrants, detain them and to try their immigration cases in court are extremely strained. Now, federal officials say they are releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers, backtracking on a pledge to jail them before they are deported. A U.

Outdoors Report - Nov. 18

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:09:00 +0100hjnews (en)

CACHE ANGLERS ELECTS OFFICERS. The Cache Anglers group of Trout Unlimited elected new officers and board members at a meeting this week. The group elected Dave New man as president and Terry Adams as vice president. It also added Gordon Allman, Colton Finch and Paul Holden to the board of directors to replace Corey Wickstrom and Kurt Finlayson.

Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki blames earthquakes on homosexuality

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:08:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

UPDATED 7.23PM Homophobic comments by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki blaming gays for earthquakes are just "plain loopy", a rainbow community advocate says. "It's crazy stuff. Was the man drunk?" wondered Lexie Matheson, who was this year made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her....

Videoausblick: Vor dem Tsunami!

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:06:00 +0100finanznachrichten (de)

Von Markus Fugmann. Der Sieg von Donald Trump hat ein Erdbeben an den Märkten ausgelöst, dem ein Tsunami folgen wird! Der Grund ist der Dollar. Noch aber verhalten sich die Märkte wie jene unglückseligen Menschen in Thailand vor dem Tsunami, die, weil das Meer sich immer weiter zurück zog, ... Den vollständigen Artikel lesen .

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:55:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

US Releases Haitians, Others in Surge of Migrants

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:41:00 +0100voanews (en)

SAN DIEGO — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Nuevo Torino

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:16:00 +0100cronista (es)

Existe el proyecto, pero aún no se dio el paso final. Héroe de epopeyas deportivas, el Torino es uno de los autos preferidos de los argentinos. Fue presentado en carrocerías sedán y coupé. Venía equipado con un motor atmosférico de 6 cilindros en línea, acoplado a una caja de cambios de 3 o 4 velocidades.

Ground Zero: Picture-perfect postcard of rural NZ blown apart by Monday's mammoth quake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:55:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Kara Lynn is stunned at the deep gully that Monday's huge earthquake has created on her property north of Waiau, North Canterbury. Photo / Kurt Bayer. Deep up the valley, a cool breeze carries birdsong. Bees hum between spring blossom and endless beech forest.

Kaikoura kayaking operator first back on the water, alert to further quakes

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:37:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Paddle for the horizon as fast as you can. It may seem like counter-intuitive advice for a tsunami threat, but that's Matt Foy's instruction to his clients if another earthquake hits while they're out kayaking. Foy's Kaikoura Kayaks is among the first to get tourists back on the water since Monday's magnitude-7.

New Zealand Navy greets US navy with welcome haka performance

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:32:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Pleased to sea you! Kiwi naval officers welcome their U.S. comrades with a stirring traditional haka The Royal New Zealand Navy greeted the US navy with a traditional haka; The welcome performance was part of the NZ navy's 75th anniversary; NZ Rear Admiral John Martin thanked the 22 visiting navies....

Wellington Girls' College, Housing NZ building evacuated

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:03:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Wellington Girls' College has been evacuated due to emergency access concerns after the 7.8 earthquake which struck on Monday. About 550 pupils have been sent home as a precaution. The building is structurally fine, but there are concerns about access to emergency areas.

University of Alberta research aims to help pregnant women evacuated from Fort McMurray

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:00:00 +0100edmontonsun (en)

Megan Thorne was 30 weeks pregnant last May when her Fort McMurray home burned to the ground and her relatives fled for their lives. On a visit to New foundland that week, she avoided experiencing the fear and devastation first-hand. Still, the anguished messages from loved ones and raw images on the....

South Island tourism bounces back post earthquake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100Stuff (en)

It was a similar story for other South Island tourism operators as the implications of the massive Kaikoura quake began to sink in. As part of its strategy to support Canterbury tourism in the wake of the 2011 earthquakes, Christchurch Airport promoted "top of the south" tour routes encouraging....

'Gutless cowards' steal earthquake relief supplies

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"Gutless cowards" who stole food destined for refugees from Monday's magnitude-7.8 earthquake left nothing more than two cans of fish. Christchurch's Help for the Homeless co-ordinator Tania Mulvaney was left "utterly heartbroken" when she came out of her central city central home on Friday morning to find her ute empty in the driveway.

French Malaise

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100thetimes (en)

. Leading Article. As France begins its electoral process this weekend, it must find a leader capable of fending off the challenge of the far right and overhauling a moribund economy The spark of populist revolution may well jump over the Atlantic and ignite a forest fire in the polities of Italy, the Netherlands and, crucially, in France.

Tsunado system sitting unused despite Government cash injection

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A radio system designed to alert and inform the public in the case of natural disasters is sitting on the shelf, despite Government funding the develop it. Disaster Warning Systems (DIWA) received $250,000 in funding from Callaghan Innovation to develop Tsunado.

Presbyterians reject that earthquakes are 'divine punishment'

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +0100voxy (en)

At its General Assembly in Dunedin today the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand rejected the view that natural disasters such, including the recent earthquakes, are a form of divine punishment. The Presbyterian Church expressed its "prayerful solidarity" with all those affected by the civil....

Kiwis rally in support of Vodafone boost for earthquake affected communities

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +0100voxy (en)

Vodafone is thrilled with the way Kiwis have swung in behind a text fundraising campaign to support the Red Cross appeal for communities in Kaikoura and Blenheim areas struggling after Monday’s devastating 7.8 earthquake. Vodafone launched the campaign just two days ago - it works when Kiwis text....

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:47:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Enquanto Japão fecha cratera em 48 horas, Porto Alegre tem obras inacabadas há quatro anos

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:42:00 +0100zh-clicrbs (pt)

No meio da madrugada, quando ninguém passava pelo cruzamento entre duas avenidas movimentadas em Fukuoka, no Japão, o asfalto cedeu. Toneladas de areia, asfalto e cimento foram abaixo, , com 30 metros de largura e 15 metros de profundidade na terça-feira, dia 8 de novembro.

Miami, FL

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:28:00 +0100patch (en)

Prediction of Donald Trump’s impeachment is premature — but is it crazy? The latest from @oppenheimera The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season isn’t quite over yet. A new disturbance is forming south of the Sunshine State. Three of four constitutional amendments on the Florida ballot got a thumbs-up from voters Tuesday.

French Malaise

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:24:00 +0100thesundaytimes (en)

. Leading Article. As France begins its electoral process this weekend, it must find a leader capable of fending off the challenge of the far right and overhauling a moribund economy The spark of populist revolution may well jump over the Atlantic and ignite a forest fire in the polities of Italy, the Netherlands and, crucially, in France.

Kaikoura Earthquake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:18:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee is backing the Wellington City Council's response to quake-affected buildings in the capital. Video RNZ visual journalist Rebekah Parsons-King has captured the cracked roads, landslips, and damaged railway lines from the air and ground.

Wellingtonians left in limbo as buildings and roads remain cordoned off

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:16:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Dozens of people were evacuated from nearby buildings, while the National Archives building and the New Zealand Post building have also been closed while they are checked out. Defence House headquarters and the building housing the SIS and GCSB have been shut.

'It's heartbreaking' - dad chokes back tears as he watches partner, sons, being flown out of Kaikoura

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:16:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Kaikoura dad Derek Boyd fought back his tears as he watched his partner Jaime and sons Jayden and Bailey being ushered into a helicopter today. For safety's sake, Jaime chose to fly out of Kaikoura with the boys to live with family for a couple of weeks, while Derek stayed behind to look after the animals and his mother.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas luego del terremoto

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:13:00 +0100columbia (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios deben pagar a sus empleados mientras....

University of Alberta research aims to help pregnant women evacuated from Fort McMurray

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:59:00 +0100edmontonjournal (en)

Megan Thorne was 30 weeks pregnant last May when her Fort McMurray home burned to the ground and her relatives fled for their lives. On a visit to New foundland that week, she avoided experiencing the fear and devastation first-hand. Still, the anguished messages from loved ones and raw images on the....

La Sun Auto entend célébrer autrement les fêtes de fin d’année

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:39:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

2 véhicules tout terrain de marque Chevrolet Colorado et 13 maisons modernes sont le pactole consenti par la Sun Auto et la General Motors pour célébrer la fin de l’année qui marque leur 20e anniversaire dans le pays. Le président directeur général de la Sun Auto, Daniel Gérard Rouzier, qui a remis....

Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users CNET

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:31:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

By using this service and related content, you agree to the use of cookies for analytics, personalised content and ads. Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users © Provided by CNET NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Software engineer, Facebook Peter Cottle speaks onstage during Facebook Social Good....

'PM clams up' about warship visits from nuclear armed countries

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:15:00 +0100voxy (en)

The Peace Foundation has made an urgent appeal to the Ombudsman after Prime Minister John Key refused to respond to an Official Information request seeking information about the visit of the USS Sampson and other warships from nuclear weapon states until 8 December, well after the warships have left New Zealand.

If the shoe fits, exhibit it

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:10:00 +0100bostonglobe (en)

Thank you for signing up! Sign up for more newsletters here In all, the show features more than 300 pairs of shoes from roughly 130 designers, from Christian Louboutin to Jimmy Choo to Manolo Blahnik. The footwear spans a range of eras as well, though organizers are careful to bill it not as a....

Wellington Girls' College evacuated over access worries

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:02:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Wellington Girls' College has been evacuated due to emergency access concerns after the 7.8 earthquake which struck on Monday. About 550 pupils have been sent home as a precaution. The building is structurally fine, but there are concerns about access to emergency areas.

Earthquake creates a new geographical landmark in Hurunui

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Big earthquakes are known for reshaping the geography of a place, and checks done after Monday's 7.8 belter prove that this quake was no exception. What looks like a lush gorge of greenery and vegetation, according to the Hurunui District Council, "never existed before". According to a post on their Facebook page , "that gully never existed before.

Survivors remember Brookport 3 years after deadly tornado

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:15:00 +0100wsiltv (en)

BROOKPORT -- Thursday marks the three-year anniversary since a deadly tornado touched down in Brookport. The storm claimed three lives and damaged dozens of homes. Mayor John Klaffer says dozens of homes were lost that devastating day and many of the people were eager to see the community put back together.

Ferry passenger services up and running

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

The Picton Passenger Terminal has re-opened and foot passengers are now able to be booked for sailings across Cook Strait. Some of the first to benefit from this were 300 Wellington school children returning from the South Island. "KiwiRail staff are working really hard to keep New Zealand moving.

Minister's support of Wellington response heartening - Mayor

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has welcomed the comments today by the Hon. Gerry Brownlee, Acting Civil Defence Minister, that the city has responded appropriately throughout the week to the earthquake and aftershocks. Mayor Lester says Wellingtonians should take heart from Minister Brownlee’s comments.

Charity for queer youth unlikely beneficiaries of Tamaki's quake comments

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:02:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A charity supporting young LGBTIQ New Zealanders is benefiting from Brian Tamaki's earthquake comments in a surprising way. Donations are being made to Rainbow Youth in the name of the Destiny Church leader, after he said Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake was caused by gay people, sinners and murderers.

Record drought conditions in Asheville new

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:51:00 +0100wlos (en)

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It’s the driest Asheville has ever been, with some context, of course. Since September 1, Asheville has only received 1.10 inches of rain. That’s the lowest total since record-keeping began in the late 1800’s. The airport hasn’t recorded measurable rain since October 21. Even then it was only .

New Zealand's earthquake was so intense, it lifted the sea bed 2 metres above ground

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:46:00 +0100sciencealert (en)

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that tore through New Zealand on Monday was so powerful, it dragged the sea floor 2 metres above the ground, causing it to explode though the sand and reveal its strange, lumpy exterior. It all happened so fast, the exposed sea bed was still crawling in sea life when....

New tools boost Facebook efforts to 'do good'

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:41:00 +0100sltrib (en)

New York • Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

First mass land-based support making way to Kaikoura

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:37:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A convoy of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) trucks is making its way over the Inland Rd to Kaikoura, filled with supplies and specialist personnel, in the largest land-based aid effort since Monday's massive earthquake. Twenty eight trucks is driving the broken Inland Rd to provide support and supplies to emergency services and Kaikoura residents.

U.S. releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:28:00 +0100news-herald (en)

A U.S. government official told The Associated Press that the decision to free Haitians arriving in Arizona and California is in response to a lack of jail space. The official said releasing immigrants with orders to report later to immigration court is a tactic used when detention space is scarce,....

Calling for roadblocks around Kaikoura - NZ First

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

Roadblocks must be set up around Kaikoura as soon as possible, says New Zealand First. "There are already reports of people plundering the coast which has been devastated by the earthquake," says Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Defence Ron Mark. "Now we hear vigilantly groups are being talked about.

Precautionary closure of Rotorua Museum

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

Rotorua Museum has been closed as a precautionary measure following the appearance of cracks in some part of the building after this week’s earthquake. "There is no immediate threat but we are erring on the side of caution to ensure the safety of our staff and public isn’t put at risk," Rotorua Museum Director Stewart Brown says.

'Masters of Disaster' to study resilience in Japan

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

Four UC Disaster Risk and Resilience research students have been invited by the Japanese government to attend the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (Jenesys) 2016 Programme in December. Following an application and recommendation from their respective supervision teams, the....

Earthquake impact - Wineries open for business

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

This week’s earthquakes were widely felt throughout both the South and North Islands. Marlborough and North Canterbury vineyards and wineries were affected with some reports of broken bottles and damaged tanks which is what you would expect in an earthquake of this size.

Earthquake: Rotorua Museum closed after cracks found

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:02:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Rotorua Museum has been closed as a precautionary measure following the appearance of cracks in some part of the building after this week's earthquake, according to a statement from the Rotorua Lakes Council. "There is no immediate threat but we are erring on the side of caution to ensure the safety....

National APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:50:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

New wildfire erupts on Lookout Mountain In DeKalb County

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:26:00 +0100wsfa (en)

DEKALB COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - A new wildfire raged on Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County just days after the Forestry Commission contained another major fire. Forestry officials say they're dealing with three active fires now, and at least one of those is an arson case.

Землетрясение магнитудой 5,6 произошло в Индонезии

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:18:00 +0100rg (ru)

На востоке Индонезии минувшей ночью произошло землетрясение магнитудой 5,6, угрозы цунами нет. Об этом РИА Новости сообщили в Национальном управлении метеорологии, климатологии и геофизики страны. Эпицентр подземного толчка находился в 154 км к северо-западу от города Саумлаки (провинция Молукки).

Kaikoura's mail makes it through

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:16:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Kaikoura is still recovering after struck the region on Monday. the 7.8 magnitude earthquake View RNZ's full coverage of the earthquakes New Zealand Post is planning two flights into the quake-hit town today, carrying several hundred kilograms of mail and courier parcels that have been held up in Christchurch and Blenheim.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:08:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Fiji students attend tsunami summit

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:06:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Update: 11:46AM FIJI is vulnerable to tsunamis, says permanent secretary for Rural & Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Meleti Bainimarama. He said earthquakes and tsunamis were most common issues which must be addressed by all countries because of their devastating impacts.

Ron Mayes: Calls for a three star quake rating system to be trialled

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:50:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

There are calls for a three star quake rating system to be trialled on buildings to promote higher standard in design. It comes as the state of Wellington's earthquake damaged buildings looks increasingly dire. A similar rating system has recently been implemented in California.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:47:00 +0100lacrossetribune (en)

The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years. The company has dozens of engineers who work on its relatively new "social good" team creating tools for users to help their friends or the world around them.

Así fue la participación de Chile en el simulacro de tsunami con Japón

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:45:00 +0100t13 (es)

En diciembre del año pasado, por iniciativa de Japón y Chile , se estableció que el día 5 de noviembre se celebrará el Día Mundial del Tsunami por resolución de la asamblea General de la ONU. Como una de las actividades de ilustrativas del primer año del Día Mundial del Tsunami, en julio recién....

Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:43:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Safety Check is now automatically activated based on Facebook users. Photo by Courtesy of Facebook. Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool. Instead, it will rely on its 1.

Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:42:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

Safety Check is now automatically activated based on Facebook users. Photo by Courtesy of Facebook. Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool. Instead, it will rely on its 1.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:41:00 +0100newsok (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:38:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years. The company has dozens of engineers who work on its relatively new "social good" team creating tools for users to help their friends or the world around them.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others - or asking for help - after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years. The company has dozens of engineers who work on its relatively new "social good" team creating tools for users to help their friends or the world around them.

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:32:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years. The company has dozens of engineers who work on its relatively new "social good" team creating tools for users to help their friends or the world around them.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:32:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

A U.S. government official told The Associated Press that the decision to free Haitians arriving in Arizona and California is in response to a lack of jail space. The official said releasing immigrants with orders to report later to immigration court is a tactic used when detention space is scarce,....

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:24:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:23:00 +0100therepublic (en)

SAN DIEGO A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:23:00 +0100therepublic (en)

NEW DELHI Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found they had....

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:21:00 +0100krmg (en)

Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

US releasing Haitian immigrants entering country from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:17:00 +0100foxnews (en)

SAN DIEGO – A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:15:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

NZ Bishops grateful for prayer and concern following earthquakes

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:14:00 +0100voxy (en)

Bishop Patrick Dunn said today, "On behalf of my brother bishops I would like to thank all those who have sent messages of sympathy, concern, solidarity, prayers, and offers of generosity following the major earthquake on Sunday night and the subsequent aftershocks," "The earthquakes which caused....

Facebook boosts efforts to 'do good' with new tools

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:13:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook is offering new tools for charity fundraising, for marking yourself safe during a crisis and for helping others — or asking for help — after a natural disaster. The social network made the announcements Thursday in New York at its Social Good Forum, a first-of-its-kind event it hopes to repeat in coming years.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:13:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:10:00 +0100wsvn (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users - CNET

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:05:00 +0100cnet (en)

Safety Check is now automatically activated based on Facebook users. Photo by Courtesy of Facebook. Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool. Instead, it will rely on its 1.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:04:00 +0100wwlp (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Widespread damage to medium-rise buildings in Wellington 'expected'

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:02:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The best measure of the damage potential of an earthquake was its intensity, measured by peak ground acceleration (PGA). In a severe earthquake, duration also mattered but was less critical. The Kaikoura earthquake generated PGA values in Wellington of between 0.2g and 0.3g. By comparison, aircraft turbulence on a very rough flight was around 0.

Korean charter flights pulled post earthquake

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:02:00 +0100Stuff (en)

South Korea's Asiana​ Airlines has pulled plans for charter flights into Christchurch in the wake of the Kaikoura earthquake. The nine Asiana​ flights due to begin early next month were expected to bring up to 2500 Korean visitors to the South Island. The charter packages went on sale this week,....

NZ Earthquake: Were we prepared enough?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:02:00 +0100Stuff (en)

However some things should be easy to get right, and in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude North Canterbury earthquake, the pressing question this week is whether lessons were learned thoroughly enough from the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Given some of the events of the last few days, it would appear not.

Minister who survived 2011 earthquake denounces Brian Tamaki's homophobic sermon

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:01:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A minister who survived the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake but lost his home, has spoken out against Brian Tamaki's sermon blaming gay people for earthquakes. It comes as a petition to have Destiny Church's tax-free status stripped continues to attract supporters, this morning at 108,500 signatures.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0100kptv (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:57:00 +0100washtimes (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:55:00 +0100wxow (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:52:00 +0100wncn (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:51:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:51:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

A U.S. government official told The Associated Press that the decision to free Haitians arriving in Arizona and California is in response to a lack of jail space. The official said releasing immigrants with orders to report later to immigration court is a tactic used when detention space is scarce,....

Boiling Springs daycare evacuated due to fire

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:46:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

BOILING SPRINGS, SC (FOX Carolina) - The North Spartanburg Fire District responded to a daycare fire on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters said the incident occurred at Big Blue Marble Academy in Boiling Springs. When crews arrived, they said all children were evacuated after smoke was found inside the building.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:44:00 +0100wafb (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:44:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:41:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:41:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US Releases Haitians Coming From Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:37:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:34:00 +0100krmg (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT. The Associated Press. SAN DIEGO — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:33:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:32:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:32:00 +0100kiro7 (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:32:00 +0100news9 (en)

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, ASTRID GALVAN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press. SAN DIEGO (AP) - A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:31:00 +0100AP (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Intensified by climate change, king tides' change ways of life in South Florida

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:31:00 +0100tampabay (en)

On Monday morning, shortly after November's so-called supermoon dropped from view on Mola Avenue, it was easy to see why. The tide swelled on command. Seawater gurgled audibly through manhole covers and seeped up from the grass. Under a sunny sky, the water drowned docks and slid over low sea walls. By 8:15 a.

APNewsBreak: US releases Haitians coming from Mexico

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:26:00 +0100wivb (en)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A surge in border crossings and a lack of immigration jail space have prompted the federal government to start releasing Haitian immigrants who have been entering the country in large numbers in recent months, backtracking on a pledge to jail the migrants. A U.S.

Facebook will let users activate Safety Check - CNET

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:04:00 +0100cnet (en)

Safety Check will now be automatically activated based on users on Facebook, not through the social network's decisions. Photo by Courtesy of Facebook. Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool.

How much the earth moved in the massive New Zealand quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:57:00 +0100smh (en)

From the air it appeared as if land had lifted from Cape Campbell in Marlborough to south of Kaikoura, Litchfield said. It was easier to see the uplift along the coast but the same thing would have happened inland. Land in the Kaikoura ranges would also have been uplifted.

How much the earth moved in the massive New Zealand quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:53:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

From the air it appeared as if land had lifted from Cape Campbell in Marlborough to south of Kaikoura, Litchfield said. It was easier to see the uplift along the coast but the same thing would have happened inland. Land in the Kaikoura ranges would also have been uplifted.

How much the earth moved in the massive New ...

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:43:00 +0100watoday (en)

From the air it appeared as if land had lifted from Cape Campbell in Marlborough to south of Kaikoura, Litchfield said. It was easier to see the uplift along the coast but the same thing would have happened inland. Land in the Kaikoura ranges would also have been uplifted.

How much the earth moved in the massive New Zealand quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:38:00 +0100theage (en)

From the air it appeared as if land had lifted from Cape Campbell in Marlborough to south of Kaikoura, Litchfield said. It was easier to see the uplift along the coast but the same thing would have happened inland. Land in the Kaikoura ranges would also have been uplifted.

Revolutionary weather satellite set

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:24:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL -- A new tool to help launch U.S. weather forecasting to the next level is scheduled to soar into space this weekend. The GOES-R series is scheduled to launch November 19 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The highly anticipated launch of the GOES-R was originally scheduled for....

Researchers say fracking triggered earthquakes in Alberta

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:23:00 +0100CBC (en)

Earthquakes west of Fox Creek, Alta., in the winter of 2015 were triggered by hydraulic fracturing near a fault system that industry and researchers didn't know existed at the time, says a University of Calgary study published Thursday in the journal Science.

Un chien a été élu maire du petit village américain de…

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:23:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Les habitants du petit village de Rabbit Hash dans le Kentucky ont voté pour élire leur nouveau maire. C’est Brynn, une femelle Pitbull de deux ans, qui a remporté la majorité des suffrages. C’est devenu une tradition. Depuis 1988, parallèlement à l’élection présidentielle américaine, la petite bourgade de Rabbit Hash élit un maire qui a du flair.

Video feature: Take a tour of nature's warzone - Kaikoura's earthquake no man's land

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:18:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A man with long white hair is bouncing up and down in the driver's seat of his white station wagon as it negotiates the black sand. He is an anomaly in this part of quake-riddled Kaikoura. The road has run out thanks to landslides blocking the way and he's driving along the coast which is knitted with white and yellow grass.

'Worker safety paramount' in Wellington post-quake investigations

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:13:00 +0100voxy (en)

The Public Service Association Te PÅ«kenga Here Tikanga Mahi is welcoming an investigation into the serious damage sustained at Statistics House in Wellington. The Ministry of Building, Employment and Innovation will conduct a technical investigation which will look at how Statistics House performed in the 7.

¿Cómo evitar ahogarte en un mar de datos? El Big Data ya llegó a las empresas y es hora de adaptarse a esta tecnología. Conoce qué salvavidas tecnológico necesitas para no hundirte en ese tsunami de información.

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:13:00 +0100americaeconomia (es)

El Big Data ya llegó a las empresas y es hora de adaptarse a esta tecnología. Conoce qué salvavidas tecnológico necesitas para no hundirte en ese tsunami de información. PUBLIRREPORTAJE. Con la llegada de conceptos como el Big Data y el análisis de este tipo de información cada vez más empresas han....

Scores evacuated

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:04:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Helicopters have ferried scores of residents and tourists out of a small New Zealand town as others boarded naval ships, three days after the region was completely cut off by landslides following a major earthquake. Prime Minister John Key pledged to push emergency laws through Parliament if....

Earthquake turns Clarence road into cliff

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A new video shows cracks have formed a major drop on a Clarence road. The Marlborough town suffered significant damage after Monday's 7.8 earthquake. Clarence River was also affected by the quake, with a surge of water up to 15m high rushing downstream after breaking through debris on Monday. Get the news delivered straight to your inbox.

Wellington's mid-rise buildings worst affected by earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Wellington's mid-rise buildings suffered the most damage in Monday's 7.8 quake, engineers have found. The quake shaking lasted for 90 seconds, compared to 20 seconds in the deadly February 2011 Christchurch quake. The "extraordinarily large" release of energy on Monday was much closer to the capital....

Explained: what makes some buildings safer?

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0100nzherald (en)

What happens to buildings when large earthquakes hit? What makes some structures more resilient than others? University of Auckland Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Structures, Dr Charles Clifton, answers some questions. How are modern buildings designed to withstand severe earthquakes?....

Más de 20 mil estudiantes participaron en simulacro de terremoto y tsunami en la Región de Aysén

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:55:00 +0100onemi (es)

17/11/2016 | 17:32 | Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, Lib. Gral Bernardo O’Higgins, Maule, Biobío, Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aysén del Gral Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Magallanes y La Antártica Chilena.

Junge Weltreisende erleben große Hilfsbereitschaft nach Erdbeben in Neuseeland

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:50:00 +0100faz (de)

Zwei Jahre lang reisten die 23 Jahre alte Helena Odrian und die ein Jahr ältere Jessica Singletary mit wenig Geld, aber ohne Probleme um die Welt. Neuseeland war die Endstation, drei Wochen. Dort trafen sich die Immobilienkauffrau und die Krankenschwester aus Bremerhaven mit zwei deutschen Freundinnen.

Fort McMurray wildfire’s impact on pregnant women studied in Alberta

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:22:00 +0100globalnews (en)

A team of University of Alberta researchers is studying how the wildfire in Fort McMurray is affecting pregnancy and child development, hoping to intervene early and lower mothers’ stress levels to improve outcomes for their kids. Women who were pregnant at the time of the massive evacuation in May....

Même les chiens se mettent au Mannequin Challenge ! [VIDÉO]></title> <description><![CDATA[Le défi fait fureur sur les réseaux sociaux. Le but ? Filmer d’autres personnes, qui restent immobiles comme des statues de cire. C’est un groupe de collégiens américains qui a publié la première vidéo de ce type, le 27 octobre.

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:10:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

À cause de très fortes précipitations, des néo-zélandais s'amusent comme des fous sur des pelouses gorgées d'eau. Après les pluies torrentielles qui se sont abattues sur la Nouvelle-Zélande le 14 novembre, certaines pelouses, gorgées d’eau, sont devenues aussi « rebondissantes » que des trampolines....

New Zealand Cows Stranded on 'Quake Islands' Are Safe, For Now

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:07:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Cows in New Zealand have been left stranded on "quake islands" after a powerful earthquake struck the country Monday (Nov. 14), shaking and breaking up the land. The powerful, 7.8-magnitude earthquake triggered landslides, tsunami waves and hundreds of aftershock quakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

State to use IIT-Madras' new tech to fast-track housing projects

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:36:00 +0100deccanherald (en)

1,500 homes to be built in Bengaluru Urban district initially The Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd (RGRHCL) has decided to adopt innovative Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) technology developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras to speed up implementation of housing projects.

Wellington's new, medium buildings bore the brunt of the huge 7.8 quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:33:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Wellington's medium-rise buildings suffered the worst damage in Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake, while low rise buildings were relatively unscathed, engineers have discovered. About 100 people were forced out of their homes on Thursday after the central city Reading car parking building was found....

Alberta researchers say fracking triggered earthquakes near Fox Creek

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:22:00 +0100CBC (en)

Earthquakes west of Fox Creek, Alta., in the winter of 2015 were triggered by hydraulic fracturing near a fault system that industry and researchers didn't know existed at the time, says a University of Calgary study published Thursday in the journal Science.

Engineers says Wellington's mid-height buildings worst affected

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:12:00 +0100voxy (en)

Engineers are finding unusual effects from the Kaikoura earthquake in that low rise buildings suffered minimal damage while medium rise buildings suffered significant damage. New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) President Peter Smith says there was an extraordinarily large release....

1:21 Japão aprova operações de reator nuclear em Kukui

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:44:00 +0100prensa-latina-br (pt)

17 de noviembre de 2016, 13:21 Tóquio, 17 nov (Prensa Latina) A Autoridade de Regulação Nuclear do Japão anunciou hoje a extensão das operações para um terceiro reator nuclear na prefeitura de Kukui. Esta medida evidencia uma flexibilização das restrições introduzidas depois do desastre de Fukushima em 2011.

Southern drought to intensify through winter, NWS predicts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:34:00 +0100cbs46 (en)

Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about 2,000 acres using helicopters and combustible "ping pong balls" Thursday in an effort to stop the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire burning in Pickens County. More > Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about 2,000....

Southern drought to intensify through winter, NWS predicts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:23:00 +0100wsfa (en)

Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about 2,000 acres using helicopters and combustible "ping pong balls" Thursday in an effort to stop the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire burning in Pickens County. More >> Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about 2,000....

Person critically injured in Rakaia crash

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:17:00 +0100newshub (en)

One person is in a critical condition after a truck and car collided on State Highway 1 south of Rakaia in Canterbury. Police were called to the scene just before 5:30am on Friday, and the injured person will be airlifted to Christchurch Hospital. The serious crash unit is on the scene, and the road is expected to remain closed for some time.

Earthquake relief supplies remain trapped

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:09:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The New Zealand Defence Force trucks carrying supplies for Kaikoura were unable to get further than Culverden. Photo: NZDF / Twitter. The supplies were for people at the hospital in Kaikoura after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck the region on Monday.

Southern drought to intensify through winter, NWS predicts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0100fox19 (en)

Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about 2,000 acres using helicopters and combustible "ping pong balls" Thursday in an effort to stop the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire burning in Pickens County. Full Story > Forestry officials said firefighters will intentionally burn about....

Southern drought to intensify through winter, NWS predicts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:51:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

Firefighters battling the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire in Pickens County are using aggressive tactics to get the fire under control. More > Firefighters battling the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire in Pickens County are using aggressive tactics to get the fire under control.

More Wellington buildings may be condemned following quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:36:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Wellington CBD as the clean-up of damage from the earthquake continues. Photo / Mark Mitchell. Wellingtonians are being warned more buildings may be condemned following this week's earthquake. A number of buildings have been evacuated due to major structural damage following the 7.8 magnitude quake and aftershocks.

Andros store comes to aid of island residents

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:19:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

NORTH Andros Automotive Parts Store (NAAPS) has donated over 100 care packages to the island’s less mobile residents, pensioners and families who were badly affected by Hurricane Matthew. With the assistance of the National Emergency Management Agency and the local Island Administrators, the....

NZ earthquake: Two dead in 7.5-magnitude quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:03:00 +0100bordermail (en)

Major earthquake in Canterbury. The Elms homestead near Kaikoura. Oic: IAIN MCGREGOR/FAIRFAX/NZ; @varidesknz: Another shakey night for New Zealand; @foodthrill: This is the saddest sight of all... local supermarket after last nights big quake.. @andycliff: Looking at the quakes from a different angle, we are lucky this hit at midnight.

Fires in the US spread smoke across states

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:03:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

Thick smoke has settled over a wide area of the southern Appalachians, where dozens of uncontrolled wildfires are burning through decades of leaf litter, and people breathe in tiny bits of the forest with every gulp of air. It is a constant reminder of the threat to many small mountain communities,....

WATCH: Wildfires Rage Across South With No Rain in Sight

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:02:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Hey is still hangs over parts of the southeast as dozens of wildfires continue to burn out of control. Business people in the midwest brace for the first blizzard of the season ABC's changes he has the details. Atlanta Georgia is one of those cities now thirty days straight without measurable rain that is having a huge impact the drought.

Toby Manhire: Wave goodbye to your tsunami alert

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:54:00 +0100nzherald (en)

On the morning of Monday November 14, 2016, the best little city in the world got ripped apart. A violent rupture of multiple faults, including in the Cook Strait, destroyed homes, office buildings, highways and railway tracks. The inevitable tsunami followed in minutes, as a wall of water ripped....

PM John Key heads to Apec with USA or bust message on TPP

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:54:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Prime Minister John Key will tell his fellow Trans Pacific Partnership leaders that a TPP without the United States is a busted flush from New Zealand's point of view. Key will leave for the meeting of leaders from the 21 Apec economies in Peru today. It will be US President Barack Obama's last....

Costarricense vivió minutos de pánico tras terremoto de 7.8 en Nueva Zelanda

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:54:00 +0100teletica (es)

Noticias | Nacional Costarricense vivió minutos de pánico tras terremoto de 7.8 en Nueva Zelanda. Costarricense que vive en Nueva Zelanda relata los minutos de terror que vivió durante el terremoto de 7.8 grados, la noche del domingo. Alberto Bonilla esta de intercambio desde el año pasado y vive muy cerca del lugar donde ocurrió el epicentro.

Facebook’s new Community Help tool lets users offer and find help during emergency crises

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:34:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

At its Social Good Forum in New York today, Facebook announced Community Help, a tool for its users to offer help during natural disasters or terror attacks. When such an event happens, users in the affected areas will receive a prompt to turn on Safety Check and can either offer relief efforts like....

Work continues to shore up damaged churches

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:12:00 +0100lagazzettadelmezzogiorno-en (en)

Norcia, November 17 - New building collapses were reported Thursday in the historic centre of the Umbrian town of Norcia devastated by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at the end of October. The collapses were partly the result of recent aftershocks. Sections of wall came loose in the Church of St....

Rescatan a vacas atrapadas tras terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:12:00 +0100laprensa-HN (es)

Wellington, Nueva Zelanda. Las autoridades de Nueva Zelanda continúan con las tareas de reconstrucción tras la sacudida de un terremoto de magnitud 7,8 que azotó en los primeros minutos del lunes la zona costera de ese país dejando dos muertos. El terremoto, que provocó un tsunami, sembró el caos en....

New collapses reported in Norcia amid aftershocks

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:07:00 +0100GazzettaDelSud-en (en)

Norcia, November 17 - New building collapses were reported Thursday in the historic centre of the Umbrian town of Norcia devastated by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at the end of October. The collapses were partly the result of recent aftershocks. Sections of wall came loose in the Church of St....

At Least 37 Wildfires Continue to Rage Across the South

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:57:00 +0100mycentraloregon (en)

ABC New s (NEW YORK) — At least 37 large wildfires are still raging across the United States, with no rain in the forecast this week. A total of 128,000 acres has burned in the fire zone, which has spread from northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee into eastern Kentucky, the western Carolinas and parts of surrounding states.

Average US 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 3.94 percent

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:51:00 +0100news9 (en)

President-elect Donald Trump and his team are battling back against charges of chaos and infighting as they race to set up an administration. The incoming Republican administration got an unlikely boost from... More >> President-elect Donald Trump and his team are battling back against charges of....

Il geologo Amato presenta il suo libro sulla storia dei terremoti

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:42:00 +0100ravennatoday (it)

Venerdì 18 novembre sarà a Lugo Alessandro Amato, geologo e dirigente di ricerca presso l'Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), dove ha diretto il Centro Nazionale Terremoti. Presenterà il libro "Sotto i nostri piedi" (Torino, Codice Edizioni 2016) alle ore 21, presso il salone Estense in Rocca.

Kaikoura Earthquake Photos Show Seabed Propelled Two Metres Through Sand

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:27:00 +0100huffingtonpost-uk-en (en)

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand propelled the seabed two metres through the sand. The quake struck just after midnight on Monday in the North Canterbury region of Kaikoura - 55 miles from Christchurch - triggering waves of 2.49m above usual tide levels and prompting tsunami warnings.

Terremoto de magnitude 7,8 atinge a Nova Zelândia

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:25:00 +0100jcrs (pt)

Um forte terremoto atingiu a Nova Zelândia na madrugada de segunda-feira (14), chegando a gerar alerta de tsunami no país. O tremor de magnitude 7,8 fez milhares de pessoas deixaram suas casas na costa leste, após a Defesa Civil da Nova Zelândia emitir um alerta com possibilidade de ondas destrutivas.

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:14:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

NEW DELHI Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found they had....

Nuevo informe establecerá si se abre o no "zona cero" en Manta

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:14:00 +0100ecuadorinmediato (es)

El lunes el Comité de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) Manta resolvió abrir de manera definitiva el sitio, afectado por el terremoto del pasado 16 de abril. En una carta abierta al COE, el Ministerio de Seguridad indicó que "no es factible abrir la zona hasta que no existan informes técnicos" que....

Intensified by Climate Change, ‘King Tides’ Change Ways of Life in Florida

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:49:00 +0100nytimes (en)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In an enclave of a city known as the Venice of America, where dream-big houses look out over a maze of picturesque canals, the comparison to the Venice of Italy no longer seems so appealing. On Monday morning, shortly after November’s so-called supermoon dropped from view on Mola Avenue, it was easy to see why.

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

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:44:00 +0100wbtv (en)

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - The demand for services from Spartanburg's free medical clinic continues to grow as its administrators seek new money to pay bills. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports St. Luke's Medical Clinic plans to open a second location by Jan. 1.

Miller: BPL has increased bills

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:18:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By SANCHESKA DORSETT. Tribune Staff Reporter. sdorsett@tribunemedia.net. TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday accused Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd of “increasing customers’ light bills” in order to pay “millions of dollars” to the “foreigners” who came to assist with the restoration process after Hurricane Matthew.

Enorme "occhio cosmico" disegnato da tsunami di stelle e gas

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:17:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di venerdì 4 novembre 2016) Fotografato dal telescopio Alma in Cile. "C'è la grande opportunità di studiare quello che accade quando due galassie si sfiorano" "occhio cosmico" disegnato da tsunami di stelle e gas : Fotografato dal telescopio Alma in Cile.

NASA via CNN

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:52:00 +0100news4jax (en)

(CNN) - More than 200 people have been hospitalized with breathing difficulties in Tennessee as wildfires scorched the Southeast. Over 30 large fires have burned more than 80,000 acres in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky, according to the US Forest Service.

Un navire canadien vient en aide aux sinistrés du séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:36:00 +0100lactualite (fr)

OTTAWA – Un navire de guerre canadien participe aux opérations de secours en Nouvelle-Zélande, dans la foulée d’un séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a fait deux morts et coupé des centaines de personnes du reste du monde. Le NCSM Vancouver se trouvait en eaux néo-zélandaises, en compagnie des navires....

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:27:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

FILE- In this July 4, 2016 file photo, Indian climber, Satyarup Sidhantha holds on his right hand a photograph that shows him on Mount Everest, along with what he says is an altered version of the same used by an Indian couple to make it appear they were on the summit, as he displays them for the Associated Press in Kolkata, India.

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:22:00 +0100wivb (en)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found....

CTV rescuer defied tsunami warning to help at homestead

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:06:00 +0100rnzi (en)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the upper South Island in the early hours of Monday morning, killing Louis Edgar, 74, and trapping his 100-year-old mother, Margaret. Mr Edgar's wife, Pamela, also survived the collapse of the family's home. Christopher Henry, who is based in Kaikoura, was on call when the quake hit.

One kind of tree is threatened most by Alabama's drought

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:05:00 +0100al (en)

This picture taken in the hills east of Huntsville Nov. 16, 2016, shows the variety of responses local vegetation is having to this year's deepening drought. Unwatered grass in the foreground is dead, some trees in the middle are still green, and the mountainsides are mostly brown with a few swipes of color.

النيل الأصفر!

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:04:00 +0100dostor (ar)

نعلم .. ويعلم الجميع أن البشر بكل علومهم الدنيوية وتكنولوجياتهم المتقدمة، لا ناقَةَ لهم ولا جَمَلْ فيما تحدثه الكوارث، التى تُعد من الظواهر الطبيعية التى تسبب دمارًا كبيرًا للممتلكات والبشر فى حالة حدوثها، وقد قامت هيئة الأمم المتحدة بتحديد مواصفات معنى الكارثة، فتقول فى بياناتها إن: «الكارثة هى....

Indonesia: Indonesia - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, BMKG, Local Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 November 2016)

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:42:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 M at a depth of approx. 86 km hit Indonesia, off the coasts of Java island on 16 November at 15.10 UTC. The epicentre was located approx. 72 km south-southwest of Kepanjen sub-district (Malang district, East Java province). USGS PAGER estimated a shaking up to "Light" for 5 485 000 people.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:36:00 +0100elmundo-sv (es)

Publicado 6:30 am por archivado en El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país.

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:31:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

In this July 4, 2016 file photo, Indian climber Satyarup Sidhantha holds in his right hand a photograph that shows him on Mount Everest. In his left is what he says is an altered version used by an Indian couple to make it appear they were on the summit.

Earthquake with magnitude of 6.2 strikes off coast of Japan

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:27:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Japan, 65 km east-northeast of the city of Sendai, at 6:43 a.m. on Saturday (2143 GMT Friday), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected".

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:26:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal's government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found....

Is New Zealand On the Brink of Another Major Quake?

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:24:00 +0100gizmodo-in (en)

Image: AP. Seismologists are warning that the latest earthquake to strike New Zealand could trigger other large earthquakes in the coming days and weeks, but sensationalistic claims of a devastating "mega-quake" are likely overblown. The 2016 Kaikoura earthquake struck just past midnight on Monday....

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:21:00 +0100wncn (en)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found....

Pelham City Schools could be changing controversial background check policy

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:21:00 +0100wsfa (en)

PELHAM, AL (WBRC) - Pelham City Schools could be changing the controversial policy for parents. background check Parents will get the chance to weigh in at a public work session on Nov. 28. Superintendent Scott Coefield says his new proposal would still require background checks if you want to be a....

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:20:00 +0100wwlp (en)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found....

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:15:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

NEW DELHI — Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May, police said Thursday. Nepal’s government earlier canceled the climbing certificates issued to Dinesh Rathod and Tarkeshwari Rathod after it found they....

International warships arrive to help with Kaikoura disaster relief after earthquakes

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:50:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Warships from Australia, Canada and the United States have arrived in Kaikoura to help with disaster relief efforts following this week's earthquakes. They have about 660 sailors and four helicopters with them, and will be supporting the New Zealand Defence Force's efforts in the region.

What would happen if a big quake hit Wellington?

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:50:00 +0100nzherald (en)

What would happen if big quakes hit Wellington or Auckland? GNS Science experts have looked at both scenarios and crunched the numbers, finding potentially catastrophic scenarios for the capital and a much less likely - and less costly - quake probability for Auckland.

New Zealand quake: Preacher under fire over homosexuals claim

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:36:00 +0100bbc (en)

Image copyright Facebook Image caption The Church posted Mr Tamaki's sermon after the quake, calling it a 'prediction' A New Zealand preacher is facing a backlash after saying that earthquakes could be caused by homosexuality. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck South Island last week, killing two people.

Ecuadorans look forward to Chinese president's visit

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:33:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

QUITO, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadorans from various walks of life have expressed their warm welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping , who starts a state visit to the Latin American country Thursday. Italo Cedeno, chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Latin America, told Xinhua that Xi's....

New Zealand earthquake SHOCKING images: Sea floor lifted 2 METRES after powerful quakes

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:32:00 +0100express (en)

FACEBOOK/ANNA REDMOND Rebecca Perring The damage of the New Zealand earthquake have emerged in this astonishing pictures These astonishing images show the sheer scale of the devastation wreaked on the southern island’s seabed left in tatters since the quake struck on Monday.

Diabete, come prevenire la retinopatia? Screening, palestra e alimentazione per evitare una complicanza molto comune

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:23:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di giovedì 17 novembre 2016) come ormai tradizione, il 14 novembre si è celebrata la Giornata Mondiale del Diabete . Voluta dalla Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite con una risoluzione del dicembre 2006, vuole, in un’unica giornata celebrata a ogni latitudine, richiamare l’attenzione del mondo....

Petition launched for Destiny Church's tax-free status to be removed after Brian Tamaki's outrageous earthquake remarks

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:35:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Church head and self-appointed bishop Brian Tamaki shocked Kiwis across the country when video of his Sunday sermon was posted on the Church's Facebook, with Mr Tamaki seen blaming Christchurch's deadly earthquakes on the sins of its people. "And it says it spews itself up after a while. That's natural disasters.

2 thumbs up: Chinese government applauded for timely evacuation of Chinese nationals from NZ

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:34:00 +0100peopledaily (en)

(Photo/Chengdu Business Herald) Chinese social media is filled with laudatory comments over China’s rapid evacuation of 126 tourists following the magnitude-7.5 earthquake in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Many netizens have said they feel protected and proud of being Chinese.

Lamborghini homenajea a Canarias y coloca el amarillo de las islas a su último modelo Huracán

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:16:00 +0100abc-Andalucia (es)

Lamborghini, el lujoso fabricante italiano de vehículos de alta velocidad propiedad de Audi, ha colocado esta semana a Canarias en su catálogo de productos a un coche que no pasa indiferente a los isleños. En el transcurso del Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles ha presentado una nueva versión del Huracán RWD Spyder.

Strong quake damages houses in Indonesia's Bali

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:08:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of houses were damaged after a strong quake jolted Bali and East Java province just before midnight Wednesday, Indonesia's disaster agency said on Thursday. A total of 40 houses were damaged in the districts of Malang and Jember of the province, Sutopo Purwo....

Preacher’s bizarre earthquake theory

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:38:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

WHAT caused the deadly earthquake that ripped up roads, toppled buildings, caused landslides and killed two people on New Zealand’s South Island last week? Shifting tectonic plates? Nope. At least, not according to a New Zealand preacher Brian Tamaki. He reckons it was Mother Nature expressing her opinion about homosexuality.

Hommage à Hillary Clinton !

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:30:00 +0100lanouvelletribune (fr)

Hillary Clinton ou le rêve brisé !...Non, je n’écrirai pas un nouveau livre qui portera ce titre. Mais je te dédie cette chronique que, j’espère, liront ces millions de personnes qui t’ont portée à bras le corps, ayant découvert en toi des valeurs que l’humanité recherche partout et en tous lieux.

2nd LD: Strong quake damages houses in Indonesia's Bali

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:24:00 +0100sinacom (en)

JAKARTA， Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of houses were damaged after a strong quake jolted Bali and East Java province just before midnight Wednesday， Indonesia's disaster agency said on Thursday. A total of 40 houses were damaged in the districts of Malang and Jember of the province， Sutopo Purwo....

World: Global humanitarian response affected by lack of funding – senior UN relief official

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:53:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

16 November 2016 – Returning from recent visits to Haiti, Sudan and South Sudan, a senior United Nations humanitarian official said that while low funding for aid operations around the world challenge prompt and needed relief, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in conflict-riven South Sudan is the most “alarming.

Kaikoura businesses welcome Govt's $7.5m relief package, but some will miss out

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:32:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The Ngati Kuri-run business is the pride of Kaikoura and paved the way for the town's reputation as an eco-tourism hub. "It's a great thing for those small businesses that are struggling. For businesses like us, it doesn't provide us with anything," general manager Kauahi Ngapora said.

لكي يكون الإصلاح حقيقة، والتغيير واقعاً.. أيها اللبنانيون

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:19:00 +0100albasrah (ar)

لم يعرف اللبنانيون زعيماً مثيراً للجدل مثلما عرفوا في شخصية العماد ميشال عون الذي تربع على سدة الرئاسة الأولى مؤخراً، بعد مسيرة سياسية حافلة بشتى درجات الصعود ومطبات الانكسار والتطويق، كان للخطاب السياسي في جميعها، التبدًّل والتصعيد أيضاً، من خلال مختلف آليات التعبئة الداخلية، بدءاً من نماء الظاهرة....

قمر عملاق فوق مدينة القمر

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:47:00 +0100wafa-en (ar)

أريحا 15-11-2016 وفا- يامن نوباني. استمتع مصورون وهواة تصوير ومهتمون ليلة أمس الاثنين، وهم يلتقطون بعدساتهم المحترفة والعادية، من مناطق متعددة في أريحا، أبرزها وادي القلط، مشاهد للقمر "العملاق" أو كما يطلق عليه "قمر العشاق". منذ العام 1948 لم يبدُ القمر بهذا الحجم الكبير، وهذا السطوع القوي، وذلك بعد....

New Zealand preacher’s bizarre earthquake theory

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:45:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Shifting tectonic plates? Nope. At least, not according to a New Zealand preacher Brian Tamaki. He reckons it was Mother Nature expressing her opinion about homosexuality. And it’s not the first time he’s come up with such a theory. Remember the Christchurch earthquake in 2011 that killed almost 200 people? Again, it was the gays, Tamaki says.

Marlborough children turn to songs, art and pulling faces to deal with magnitude 7.8 earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:41:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The lyrics: "Earth likes to move it, move it," put a smile on her face when she breaks into song with mother Laurie Nolan, a far cry from her original reaction to the 7.8 earthquake on Monday. READ MORE: "I was scared," Annie Bella said. "I thought it was a monster banging on my bed with a hammer.

قمر عملاق فوق مدينة القمر

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:32:00 +0100ArabicWafa (ar)

أريحا 15-11-2016 وفا- يامن نوباني. استمتع مصورون وهواة تصوير ومهتمون ليلة أمس الاثنين، وهم يلتقطون بعدساتهم المحترفة والعادية، من مناطق متعددة في أريحا، أبرزها وادي القلط، مشاهد للقمر "العملاق" أو كما يطلق عليه "قمر العشاق". منذ العام 1948 لم يبدُ القمر بهذا الحجم الكبير، وهذا السطوع القوي، وذلك بعد....

News24.com | Table Mountain fires close roads: Be fire smart this summer season

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:31:00 +0100news24 (en)

Cape Town - South African National Parks and the Volunteer Wildfire Services in Cape Town has warned visitors to Table Mountain National Park and surrounds of the heightened possibilities of wildfires during this summer season. This comes after a lower part of Table Mountain on Devil's Peak close to....

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Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:30:00 +0100freeport (en)

Taking off directly from last year, the Grand Bahama Port Authority is, as should be, setting the trend for beautifying Freeport in preparation for the Yuletide season. The great pillars at the ... Even the most passionate detractors of the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) would be hard pressed to....

Fiji: Fiji: Hon PM Voreqe Bainimarama statement to COP 22 high level panel on climate financing

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:07:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

11/17/2016 Wed Nov 16, 2016: Marrakesh, Morocco. Honourable Facilitator, Your Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, As the leader of a nation that was struck this year by the biggest cyclone ever to make landfall in the southern hemisphere, I come with a plea to gain immediate access to the means to....

Greenpeace accuses oil ship of hiding to avoid protesters

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:05:00 +0100tvnz (en)

The Amazon Warrior is surveying the Pegasus Basin on the East Coast for Statoil and Chevron after being granted exploration permits. Under maritime safety laws boats are to have their AIS on in the interests of safety and to prevent dangerous at-sea events like collisions.

Marlborough residents scramble for advice after tsunami warning

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Handling the tsunami threat in Marlborough has been called into question, with some residents saying they felt left in limbo. Coastal settlement Rarangi was evacuated in the early hours of Monday morning, with police and fire crews making sure everyone had either headed inland or to higher ground.

Petition to stop Destiny Church having tax-free status gaining support 7 hours ago

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:58:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Brian Tamaki has blamed gays, sinners and murderers for earthquakes (NZH) UPDATED 5.44pm A petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum as Brian Tamaki hits back over the backlash to his homophobic sermon blaming gays, sinners and murderers for earthquakes. The petition, on Change.

India: Moderate Earthquake Hits Delhi, Haryana

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:57:00 +0100bernama (en)

NEW DELHI, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours on Thursday, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reports. According to the National Center for Seismology, a unit of Ministry of Earth Sciences, the mild tremor hit Delhi at around 4.

Dispatch: Overturned truck dumps chemicals in Madison Co. river

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:50:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

MADISON, NC (FOX Carolina) - Emergency officials were called to the scene of a chemical spill on Wednesday afternoon. Dispatchers said a truck overturned into the Little Laurel River, dumping chemicals into the water around 1:15 p.m. According to the French Broad Riverkeeper, the spill was expected to reach the French Broad River by the evening.

India: Moderate earthquake hits Delhi, Haryana

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:48:00 +0100GulfDailyNews (en)

New Delhi: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours today. According to the National Center for Seismology, a unit of Ministry of Earth Sciences, the mild tremor hit Delhi at around 4.30 am and was epicentred near Delhi-Haryana border.

Tangaroa diverted for earthquake research

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:35:00 +0100voxy (en)

NIWA’s flagship research vessel Tangaroa has been diverted to survey the seabed in areas affected by Monday’s earthquake. Chief Executive John Morgan announced today that Tangaroa will be in the Cook Strait, Marlborough and Kaikoura regions from tomorrow morning and the survey would last up to five days.

Foreign warships arrive to help Kaikoura

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:35:00 +0100voxy (en)

Warships from Australia, Canada and the United States, with about 660 sailors and four helicopters between them, are in Kaikoura to support the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) disaster relief operation. "The ships, crews and maritime helicopters provided by our partner militaries have given us a....

First business recovery aid unveiled for New Zealand quake zone

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:32:00 +0100sinacom (en)

WELLINGTON， Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand government on Thursday unveiled a wage subsidy package as a first step to help small businesses in the quake-stricken South Island town of Kaikoura. The town， a major attraction on the South Island tourism itinerary with its whale-watching activities， has been cut off since Monday's 7.

Changement climatique: Franck Bainimarama interpelle Donald Trump

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:14:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr (fr)

« J'en appelle au nouveau Président des États-Unis, Donald Trump, pour qu'il change d'avis, personnellement et publiquement, sur la politique à mener contre le changement climatique. Monsieur, vous avez dit que vous ne croyiez pas que ce soient les activités humaines qui causent le changement climatique.

Rain washes out first day's play

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:12:00 +0100thedailystarBD (en)

Pakistan's players jump over the covers as rain delays the start of day one of the first cricket Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Park in Christchurch on November 17, 2016 -Persistent rain forces play to be abandoned. -No toss yet made. -Match overshadowed by massive earthquake.

Chinese evacuated from quake-hit town in NZ via Chinese gov't-rented helicopters

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:06:00 +0100china (en)

China on Tuesday evacuated 126 Chinese tourists from the coast town of Kaikoura to Christchurch after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake. The Chinese Consulate in Christchurch on Monday rented two helicopters and evacuated 41 Chinese tourists from Kaikoura. Three other helicopters joined on Tuesday and....

The most effective response to Brian Tamaki's backward views

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:05:00 +0100Stuff (en)

He argued he wasn't singling out homosexuality: "It's about child abuse, adultery, immorality, any type of extra-sexual behaviour that's outside of the marriage". "Everybody's welcome in our church. There's gay people that come, I have gay friends and gay family.

Global humanitarian response affected by lack of funding - senior UN relief official

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:58:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. 16 November 2016 Returning from recent visits to Haiti, Sudan and South Sudan, a senior United Nations humanitarian official said that while low funding for aid operations around the world challenge prompt and needed relief, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in conflict-riven South Sudan is the most "alarming.

USS Sampson to support New Zealand-led forces responding to earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:58:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. Navy New s Service. Story Number: NNS161116-02 Release Date: 11/16/2016 8:02:00 AM. From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs. PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy is supporting recovery efforts in response to the earthquake in New Zealand . In addition to a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft,....

VIDEO Así se abrió la tierra durante el temblor

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:52:00 +0100debate (es)

Mundo.- Nadie detiene a la naturaleza. Además del tsunami de 2 metros en la isla Sur de Nueva Zelanda, tras un fuerte terremoto de 7.8 grados en la escala de Richter, este domingo también se han resgistrado temblores en La Rioja, Filipinas y República Dominica.

Terremoto de 6,2 grados de magnitud sacude isla indonesia de Bali

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:46:00 +0100vietnamplus-es (es)

Un potente terremoto de 6,2 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter sacudió anoche la isla balnearia de Indonesia (Fuente: Internet) Yakarta (VNA) - Un potente terremoto de 6,2 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter sacudió anoche la isla balnearia de Indonesia en Bali y la provincia de Java Oriental, según funcionarios locales.

Probe into Wellington building failures launched

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:15:00 +0100newshub (en)

A technical investigation into the performance of buildings such as Statistics House, which suffered major structural damage, will be undertaken to help with future building regulation, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. "This week's significant earthquakes have tested the seismic....

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:10:00 +0100listin (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció ayer un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios deben pagar....

Getting to grips with the energy released by a magnitude-7.8 earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:08:00 +0100Stuff (en)

How can we get to grips with the power and energy of a magnitude-7.8 earthquake? Roughly speaking, the Kaikoura earthquake sequence, at two minutes, released an amount of energy equivalent to 11 times the 2010 Darfield earthquake, or 180 times the energy of the deadly 2011 Christchurch quake.

New Zealand quake evacuees arrive in Christchurch aboard naval ship

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Hundreds of survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New Zealand three days ago have reached Christchurch on a naval ship, as engineers in the capital, Wellington, assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings. About 450 tourists and residents from the small seaside town of....

Pakistan: Coastal Hazard Early Warning Systems in Pakistan: Gap Analysis

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:52:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Tsunami and Cyclone Early Warning Dissemination: Gaps and capacities in coastal areas of Balochistan and Sindh Provinces. If a large earthquake were to occur off the coast of Pakistan and trigger a tsunami, residents of fishing villages would need to act quickly in order to escape.

National Focus

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:51:00 +0100freeport (en)

The Falcons Boysâ Club 10th Annual Conference brought together hundreds of fathers and their sons Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church and Academy under the theme, â Fathers, We Must Do It Now ... @White=[C] Bahamas Customs and Excise Departmentâ s Long Service and Merit Awards Ceremony was held for....

Delhi wakes up to earthquake tremors, epicentre located in Haryana

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:49:00 +0100expressindia (en)

As per USGS, the earthquake of magnitude 4.2 magnitude was felt 13 kilometers southeast of Bawal in Haryana. New Delhi and parts of north India were shaken by an earthquake at around 4.30 am on Thursday. According to initial reports the earthquake had its epicentre in Haryana with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale.

Le risque de submersion toujours pris en compte

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:48:00 +0100sudouest (fr)

P ar deux fois ces dernières années, le département de la Charente-Maritime a subi des tempêtes d'une ampleur exceptionnelle. Martin en décembre 1999 et Xynthia en février 2010. Des événements majeurs qui ont entraîné l'État à prendre de nouvelles dispositions de prévention des risques naturels.

Kaikoura's surfers anxious to see change

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:45:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Kaikoura's surfers are anxiously waiting for a swell to see what the weekend's earthquake means for the region's famous surf breaks. Stunned locals found that the sea bed had lifted by at least a metre after the quake, leaving the sea floor exposed and killing countless paua, crayfish and seaweed.

Cricket-Rain washes out first day's play in Christchurch

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:42:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

* Persistent rain forces play to be abandoned. * No toss yet made. * Match overshadowed by massive earthquake (updates after play abandoned) Nov 17 (Reuters) - Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the first day's play of the first cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday.

Investigation launched into failure of new Wellington buildings

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:36:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

UPDATED 5.29pm The Government has launched an investigation into the failure of relatively new buildings - including Statistics House - following Monday’s quake. MORE: Announcing the investigation today, Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith said the Magnitude 7.

Padres de Os Ancares y O Courel se unen contra el «tsunami» de la despoblación

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:32:00 +0100lavozdegalicia (es)

Un pueblo sin niños está condenado a morir, pero un pueblo donde todavía quedan algunos, aunque sean pocos, tiene y merece la oportunidad de sobrevivir. Esa es la meta de un grupo de familias -en su mayoría madres- de las montañas lucenses de alternativas que garanticen una educación de calidad....

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi and Haryana

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:31:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi NCR and Haryana. By PTI | Published: 17th November 2016 04:52 AM. Last Updated: 17th November 2016 09:09 AM A+ A A- NEW DELHI: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours today.

New Zealand earthquake: Evacuees arrive in Christchurch aboard naval ship HMNZS Canterbury

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:30:00 +0100radioaustralia (en)

About 450 tourists and residents from the small seaside town of Kaikoura were taken by the New Zealand navy's multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury 150 kilometres south to Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. Most tourists had continued their journeys, but about 130 people were being housed....

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:27:00 +0100business-standard (en)

A powerful quake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale stuck Indonesia's resort island of Bali and East Java province, triggering panic, officials said on Thursday. The quake that stuck just before midnight Wednesday was measured at 6.2 magnitude in scale with epicentre at 127 km southeast of Malang....

New Zealand earthquake: Evacuees arrive in Christchurch aboard naval ship HMNZS Canterbury

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:19:00 +0100radioaustralianews (en)

About 450 tourists and residents from the small seaside town of Kaikoura were taken by the New Zealand navy's multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury 150 kilometres south to Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. Most tourists had continued their journeys, but about 130 people were being housed....

Earthquake LIVE: Wellington CBD buildings evacuated for safety reasons

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:16:00 +0100tvnz (en)

TVNZ reporter Brodie Kane who has been covering the quake over the last few days told Breakfast New Zealand "has a very special way of helping each other". Brodie says she's seen that play out over the last couple of days. She travelled with the 450 people from Kaikoura to Lyttelton on the HMNZS....

Strong tremors felt in Delhi

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:15:00 +0100thedailystarBD (en)

Tremors were felt in New Delhi and parts of National Capital Region (NCR) of India after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on the Delhi-Haryana border this morning, reports NDTV. The tremors, which lasted nearly a minute, shook Delhi and neighbouring Gurgaon and Ghaziabad around 4:30am.

'27%' chance of NZ copping 7+ quake this month

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:13:00 +0100qt (en)

The probability of another plus-7 magnitude quake within the next month has fallen to 27 per cent - but the chances of multiple large aftershocks between 5.0 and 5.9 happening each day remains a virtual certainty. A new aftershock forecast published by GeoNet today - the first since Monday's quake magnitude was upgraded from 7.

Charlotte’s air worsens; CMS will keep kids inside Wednesday as much as possible

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:10:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The untamed wildfires in the North Carolina mountains have become Charlotte’s problem, too. As smoke from the high country continues to pour east, the Charlotte region has been placed under a Code Red air quality warning for high level particulate matter.

Selwyn helps out in Hurunui

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:04:00 +0100voxy (en)

Around 15 Selwyn District Council staff are helping out with the earthquake response in North Canterbury this week. Council staff have been working in the region since Monday, when the major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Culverden. The quake has been followed by a series of significant aftershocks.

Strong tremors felt in Delhi after 4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:01:00 +0100india (en)

New Delhi, Nov 17: A medium intensity earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hit Haryana early on Thursday morning around 4.30 AM. As per reports, earthquake tremors were being felt in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad.

First business recovery aid unveiled for New Zealand quake zone

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:49:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

WELLINGTON, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand government on Thursday unveiled a wage subsidy package as a first step to help small businesses in the quake-stricken South Island town of Kaikoura. The town, a major attraction on the South Island tourism itinerary with its whale-watching activities, has been cut off since Monday's 7.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:48:00 +0100caracol (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios deben pagar....

Govt launches investigation into faulty Wellington building

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:31:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

UPDATED 4.05pm The Government has launched an investigation into the failure of relatively new buildings - including Statistics House - following Monday’s quake. MORE: Announcing the investigation today, Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith said the Magnitude 7.

Finding out how much the Earth moved during massive earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:26:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Scientists know a tide gauge at Kaikoura rose 90cm during Monday's magnitude-7.8 earthquake, but that's one of the few pieces of detailed data so far about how much the level of the coastline has risen. There is also information about land movement from a network of continuous GPS stations run by....

Quake proves costly for Foley Family Wines

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:26:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A Marlborough vineyard has sustained earthquake damage of more than $1 million. Grove Mill Winery owned by Foley Family Wines (FFW) said significant damage had been done to some of its bulk wine storage tanks in Monday's North Canterbury quake. Early signs were that there was only relatively minor damage to its buildings and finished stock.

Moderate earthquake hits Delhi, Haryana; no loss of life

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:21:00 +0100mid-day (en)

New Delhi: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours today. According to the National Center for Seismology, a unit of Ministry of Earth Sciences, the mild tremor hit Delhi at around 4.30 am and was epicentred near Delhi-Haryana border.

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:21:00 +0100mid-day (en)

Jakarta : A powerful quake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale stuck Indonesia's resort island of Bali and East Java province, triggering panic, officials said on Thursday. The quake that stuck just before midnight Wednesday was measured at 6.2 magnitude in scale with epicentre at 127 km southeast of....

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana, tremors felt Delhi, Gurgaon

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:17:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

New Delhi/Gurgaon [India], Nov.17 (ANI): New Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) were struck by an earthquake early on Thursday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department said it was a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on the Delhi-Haryana border this morning.

Nouvelle-Zélande: 450 personnes évacuées de Kaikoura

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:17:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr (fr)

450 habitants et touristes sont arrivés cette nuit à Christchurch , à bord d'un bâtiment de la marine néo-zélandaise. Les autres ont choisi de rester à Kaikoura pour rebâtir leur vie, bien qu'il n'y ait pas encore d'eau courante et d’eau potable dans toutes les maisons. Il y a environ 3550 habitants dans cette région.

Govt announces investigation into Wellington building failures

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:07:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Government has launched an investigation into the failure of relatively new buildings - including Statistics House - following Monday's quake. Announcing the investigation today, Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith said the magnitude 7.8 tremor had tested the seismic strength of many of Wellington's multi-storey buildings.

Probability of 7+ quake this month: 27%

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:07:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The probability of another plus-7 magnitude quake within the next month has fallen to 27 per cent - but the chances of multiple large aftershocks between 5.0 and 5.9 happening each day remains a virtual certainty. A new aftershock forecast published by GeoNet today - the first since Monday's quake magnitude was upgraded from 7.

Earthquake hits Delhi, Haryana, no loss of life, property reported

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:04:00 +0100firstpost (en)

New Delhi: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours on Thursday. According to the National Center for Seismology, a unit of Ministry of Earth Sciences, the mild tremor hit Delhi at around 4.30 am and was epicentred near Delhi-Haryana border.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:04:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Sídney (Australia), 17 nov (EFE).- El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayuda tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:57:00 +0100tvn-2 (es)

El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios deben pagar a sus empleados mientras las carreteras sigan cortadas y poblaciones como Kaikoura, la más afectada por el seísmo, sigan aisladas. El ministro de Desarrollo Económico, Steven Joyce, indicó que inicialmente este paquete....

Nueva Zelanda otorgará $5,3 millones a empresarios afectados tras terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100elcarabobeno (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció este miércoles un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios....

MBIE investigation into building performance

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:50:00 +0100voxy (en)

A technical investigation into the performance of buildings such as Statistics House at CentrePort will be undertaken to help inform improved building regulation, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. "This week’s significant earthquakes have tested the seismic strength of many of Wellington’s multi-storey buildings.

Articulo completo Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:44:00 +0100globovision (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció este miércoles un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios....

On-Your-Side 27 mins ago 8:57 p.m. New home nightmares: DR Horton homeowners speak out

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:39:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

For coastal residents, Hurricane Matthew was a devastating, even life-changing storm. For those living inland, it was more a mild inconvenience. But for residents of one brand-new DR Horton community, the storm was a wake-up call about what a new home warrantee is really worth.

Timing of quake 'extraordinarily lucky' for Statistics NZ staff - Centreport chairman

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:36:00 +0100Stuff (en)

"But we have to put this in context. My understanding is that yesterday the earthquake was upgraded to 7.8, and in a global and New Zealand sense that is a very large event. "We know that all buildings are not entirely risk free. That is not to downplay what could have happened ...

Shaking Reported in South Bay Likely Caused By Sonic Boom

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:29:00 +0100nbcbayarea (en)

Many South Bay residents on Tuesday afternoon reported hearing a loud boom that rattled windows. Damian Trujillo reports. (Published 12 minutes ago) Many South Bay residents on Tuesday afternoon reported hearing a loud boom that rattled windows. The incident caused confusion throughout the region,....

Strong quake hits Bali, triggering panic

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:13:00 +0100sinacom (en)

JAKARTA， Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- A powerful quake jolted Indonesia's resort island of Bali and East Java province just before midnight Wednesday， but did not pose tsunami threats nor leave casualty， although it triggered panic， officials said here on Thursday. The quake was measured at 6.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5.3 MDD en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:08:00 +0100informador (es)

SÍDENEY, AUSTRALIA (16/NOV/2016).- El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5.3 millones de dólares para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios....

New Zealand earthquake: Land moves 10 METRES and new fault lines found after quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:54:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Little house on the fault line: Cottage moved 10 METRES after earthquake passed right through the middle of family home - as scientists say quake had the power of 400 atom bombs The New Zealand earthquake moved parts of the country 10 metres across; 7.

Nueva Zelanda prepara 5,3 millones de dólares en ayudas tras el terremoto

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:52:00 +0100eldiario-EC (es)

El Gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció hoy un paquete de 5,3 millones de dólares (4,9 millones de euros) para ayudar a los empresarios afectados por el terremoto que sacudió la medianoche del domingo el centro del país. El programa se centrará en subsidiar los salarios que los empresarios deben pagar....

Greenpeace accuse oil ship of hiding

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:45:00 +0100newshub (en)

Greenpeace has accused an oil exploration ship off the east coast of New Zealand dangerously turning off its location technology to avoid protests. The Amazon Warrior is surveying the Pegasus Basin for Statoil and Chevron after being granted exploration permits.

The most effective response to Brian Tamaki's backward views

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:42:00 +0100Stuff (en)

OPINION: How many times have we seen this headline before? Old religious man slags off minority group with outlandish suggestion they're responsible for 'x' tragic news event. Add bonus points for inappropriately soon timing, multiply that by the swift public backlash and throw in one point for every person that weighs into the debate.

Should New Zealand have an earthquake warning system?

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:42:00 +0100Stuff (en)

When an earthquake strikes seconds can spell the difference between safety and disaster. New Zealand could be in for another pretty big shock and early warning systems could help. Unfortunately, they don't come cheap. GeoNet seismologist John Ristau​ said in a live chat the revised magnitude of Monday's earthquake to 7.

Canadian Forces finally allowed to provide info on HMCS Vancouver’s New Zealand earthquake relief efforts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:39:00 +0100ottawacitizen (en)

HMCS Vancouver arrived today at a New Zealand coastal town that had been devastated by an earthquake on Monday. More than a day after New Zealand announced the Royal Canadian Navy frigate was on its way to provide help with earthquake relief, the RCN has finally been allowed by the federal government to provide some details.

Earthquake shakes Delhi, northern India

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:22:00 +0100economictimes (en)

Never miss a great news story! Get instant notifications from Economic Times You can switch off notifications anytime using browser settings. The earthquake shook the national capital at around 4.30 am and was epicentred 13 kilometres southeast of Bawal in Haryana. NEW DELHI: A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.

Earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude shakes Delhi, NCR areas

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:19:00 +0100expressindia (en)

As per USGS, the earthquake of magnitude 4.2 magnitude was felt 13 kilometers southeast of Bawal in Haryana. New Delhi and parts of north India were shaken by an earthquake at around 4.30 am on Thursday. According to initial reports the earthquake had its epicentre in Haryana with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale.

HMCS Vancouver begins humanitarian efforts after earthquake in New Zealand

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:10:00 +0100gc (en)

. November 16, 2016 Ottawa National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver is assisting the people of New Zealand affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the South Island on November 14. HMCS Vancouver was in the vicinity of Auckland, NZ, at the....

International student market to face 'minimal impact' after the 7.8 quake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:04:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The international education market is expected to face "minimal" impact following Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. Education New Zealand said it did not expect to face long-term damage to the country's international student market. "We expect Monday's earthquake to have minimal if any....

Quake victims urged to dig own toilets

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:04:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Quake affected communities in the Nelson-Marlborough region have been told to dig their own toilets. A new public health message includes instructions around safe drinking water, food preparation, waste disposal and how to cope with stress and anxiety in the wake of Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.

U.S. manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:02:00 +0100rtbnews (en)

U.S. manufacturing output increased for a second straight month in October amid gains in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting that the battered factory sector was slowly recovering. Other data on Wednesday showed a moderation in producer inflation last month.

Strong quake triggers panic in western Indonesia

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:02:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude jolted East Java of western Indonesia before midnight Wednesday, but was not potential for tsunami and did not leave casualty although it triggered panic, meteorology agency and disaster agency said here. Copyright © 2000 - 2016 XINHUANET.

Strong quake hits Bali, triggering panic

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:02:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- A powerful quake jolted Indonesia's resort island of Bali and East Java province just before midnight Wednesday, but did not pose tsunami threats nor leave casualty, although it triggered panic, officials said here on Thursday. The quake was measured at 6.

Canadian military finally allowed to provide info on HMCS Vancouver’s New Zealand earthquake relief efforts

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:51:00 +0100ottawacitizen (en)

The HMCS Vancouver arrived today at a New Zealand coastal town that had been devastated by an earthquake on Monday. More than a day after New Zealand announced the Royal Canadian Navy frigate was on its way to provide help with earthquake relief, the RCN has finally been allowed by the federal government to provide some details.

Marlborough residents scramble for advice after tsunami warning

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:51:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A tsunami warning for the South Island was issued shortly after 1am. Initially all residents living east of State Highway1 between Blenheim and Picton were told to get to higher ground, but then the advice changed to people north of Spring Creek, New sham said. "It was a bit ambiguous.

Geonet releases future scenario forecasts, there will be more quakes

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:51:00 +0100Stuff (en)

There will be more aftershocks over magnitude five and there's a chance of a similar sized quake, Geonet says. There is also a 95 per cent chance that another earthquake measuring between magnitude 6 and 6.9 will hit within the next 30 days. "We can say one thing with certainty: there will be more....

Controversial Bishop Brian Tamaki blames gay people for New Zealand earthquakes

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:46:00 +0100dailymail (en)

At one point, he said 'the earth [convulsed] under the weight of certain human sin'. 'It spews itself up after a while. That's natural disasters. Because nature was never created to carry the bondage of our iniquity,' Mr Tamaki said. Later he referenced churches and priests in Christchurch and their 'engagement in homosexual activities'.

Introduce quake star ratings for buildings - engineer

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:46:00 +0100rnzi (en)

David Hopkins, who served as the technical member on the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission and also managed a major investigation into building failures, wants a star system that would rate seismic safety, damage and repair time. He said he was in the early stages of developing the system with the support of the Earthquake Commission.

Trois sorties de route en un seul après-midi, c’est trop!

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:25:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Un nouveau revêtement habille depuis hier la bretelle autoroutière de Thielle en direction de Lausanne. Cette mesure prise dans l’urgence fait suite aux trois accidents qui se sont produits récemment. Les fortes pluies tombées le 5 novembre ont débouché sur un samedi noir pour quelques automobilistes qui ont emprunté cet accès autoroutier de l’A5.

Air quality concerns keep kids inside at Knoxville daycare

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:23:00 +0100wate (en)

Related Coverage KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Smoke has been forcing many places that care for children to forego outdoor recess. Those looking out for our children are taking extra precautions because the air quality in East Tennessee is in poor shape. Kids at Little People Preschool have had to stay inside....

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 22 (16 November 2016)

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Main Points The delivery of humanitarian assistance is expected to slow down significantly over the next seven to ten days in anticipation of the electoral process and limited availability of transport and security assets. The percentage of extremely food-insecure people who have received food....

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi after 4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Rajasthan

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:11:00 +0100india (en)

New Delhi, Nov 17: A medium intensity earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hit Rajasthan early on Thursday morning around 4.30 AM. As per reports, earthquake tremors were being felt in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad.

NZ@Noon: 55km pursuit ends in arrest

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:59:00 +0100nzherald (en)

SHARE: Not saved; Email; Print. Add a comment A Kaitaia man was arrested after allegedly throwing beer bottles at police during a 55km pursuit, and workers in Rotorua's CBD don't feel safe arriving at or leaving work. These are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Feature video: The quake - and everything that followed

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:58:00 +0100Stuff (en)

For many New Zealanders, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday morning was the most violent tremor they'd experienced. But it was just the beginning. In the hours afterwards, many fled to the hills under caution of a tsunami. Some dodged vast cracks in the road, others surveyed damaged or destroyed homes and businesses.

Government ignores earthquake in defence announcement - NZ First

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:49:00 +0100voxy (en)

The Government’s $20bn Defence Capability Plan ignores the Culverden Earthquake says New Zealand First. "You’d think being the Acting Minister of Civil Defence would have rubbed off on Minister Brownlee, even if just a little," says Ron Mark, New Zealand First Defence Spokesperson.

Structural engineers working hard to assess and analyse damage

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:49:00 +0100voxy (en)

Hundreds of engineers have been mobilised to check buildings and infrastructure after the Kaikoura earthquake. Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene says there has been a massive response from engineers, with hundreds working around the clock in the....

Quakes reinforce need for emergency supplies

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:49:00 +0100voxy (en)

This week’s devastating earthquakes are a blunt warning to householders throughout New Zealand to prepare for the worst and ensure they have an adequate supply of emergency water. Many regions are vulnerable to earthquakes and at risk from the disruption of water supplies, meaning communities could....

Gempa 6,2 SR Guncang Samudera Hindia

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:49:00 +0100antarajateng (id)

Jakarta, Antara Jateng - Badan Meteorologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) mencatat gempa bumi yang mengguncang wilayah Jawa Timur juga dirasakan hingga Bali dan Lombok. "Dampak gempa bumi berupa guncangan dirasakan di Yogyakarta, seluruh wilayah Jawa Timur, Bali, dan Lombok," kata Kepala Bidang....

Quake myths busted: Seismic surveys, mega quakes and supermoons

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:40:00 +0100newshub (en)

The misinformation includes a Facebook post claiming there's a high probability of the Alpine Fault "unzipping" and destroying Christchurch and Wellington. The person who apparently posted it to Reddit claimed to work for GeoNet, a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission and GNS Science that....

Thousands want Destiny Church declared a 'hate group'

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:40:00 +0100newshub (en)

It comes after church leader Brian Tamaki's comments Monday's earthquake in Kaikoura was the result of "sexual sins", such as homosexuality. "I call upon John Key and the New Zealand Government to classify Destiny Church as a hate group and strip them of their tax-free status," organiser Aaron Smithson wrote on change.

ça dure depuis près d’un mois !

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:33:00 +0100depechedekabylie (fr)

Le chef-lieu de commune est de nouveau plongé dans le noir depuis au moins trois semaines et ce, suite à une nouvelle défaillance de l'éclairage public notamment celui du boulevard central inclus dans le projet de l'aménagement urbain réceptionné il y a moins de six mois.

New Zealand quake efforts switch to supplying cut-off communities

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:32:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

WELLINGTON, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand emergency services have moved to reopening areas cut off by Monday's deadly 7.8-magnitude quake as the evacuation from the coastal town of Kaikoura wound down Thursday. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) evacuated about 600 stranded tourists from....

01:56 PM México, lejos de una cultura compatible con la ciencia: especialista

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:28:00 +0100el-mexicano (es)

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- México no ha podido dar el paso evolutivo hacia una cultura compatible con la ciencia ya que seguimos inmersos en una cultura religiosa, lamentó Marcelino Cereijido Mattioli, investigador emérito de fisiología celular del Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (Cinvestav) del Instituto Politécnico Nacional.

Canada sends HMCS Vancouver to assist in aftermath of New Zealand earthquake

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:26:00 +0100gc (en)

November 16, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada. The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement regarding Canada’s response to this week’s earthquake in New Zealand: “Canada....

Petition to stop Destiny Church having tax-free status gaining support 6 minutes ago

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:26:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Brian Tamaki has blamed gays, sinners and murderers for earthquakes (NZH) A petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum as Brian Tamaki hits back over the backlash to his homophobic sermon blaming gays, sinners and murderers for earthquakes. The petition, on Change.

New Zealand quake efforts switch to supplying cut-off communities

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:10:00 +0100sinacom (en)

WELLINGTON， Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand emergency services have moved to reopening areas cut off by Monday's deadly 7.8-magnitude quake as the evacuation from the coastal town of Kaikoura wound down Thursday. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) evacuated about 600 stranded tourists from....

Kaikoura evacuation nearly complete, quake dam fears, naval forces gather to help

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:07:00 +0100Stuff (en)

The evacuation of people trapped in Kaikoura after Monday's massive earthquake is nearly over after the HMNZS Canterbury arrived in Lyttelton around 1.30am on Thursday. The navy's multi-role ship had picked up 449 evacuees, four dogs and seven tonnes of luggage from Kaikoura on Wednesday.

Petition to stop Destiny Church having tax-free status gaining support

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:56:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum as Brian Tamaki hits back over the backlash to his homophobic sermon blaming gays, sinners and murderers for earthquakes. The petition, on Change.org , sprung up after the self-appointed Bishop's Sunday sermon in which he told....

Yokohama mayor wants school board to probe why it failed to help bullied Fukushima evacuee boy

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:55:00 +0100japantimes (en)

YOKOHAMA – Yokohama’s mayor said Wednesday she has instructed the city’s board of education to investigate the reason behind its poor support in a case involving a 13-year-old boy from Fukushima Prefecture who had evacuated to the city in the wake of the March 2011 nuclear meltdowns and was bullied....

Finally, there's good news from Mother Nature for NZ

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:49:00 +0100voxy (en)

New Zealand has bit hit hard by Mother Nature this week, from the deadly Magnitude 7.8 earthquake to the hundreds of powerful aftershocks, tens of thousands of landslides and of course hail, thunderstorms and flash flooding in our nation's capital. Today WeatherWatch.co.

Navy Ships out New Zealand Quake Survivors

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:48:00 +0100marinelink (en)

Hundreds of survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings. The timing of the quake - shortly after midnight on....

تسمية جنبلاط لحماده ضمادة لازالة «الجرح» مع...

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:41:00 +0100charlesayoub (ar)

هل من جهة تريد وضع العصي في عجلة انطلاقة العهد من خلال اطلاق النار في الاروقة السياسية على سيبة التحالف العوني - القواتي في الاشتباك حول جنس ملائكة الحقائب الوزارية ولماذا اشهار «الفيتو» على تولي «القوات اللبنانية» حقيبة سيادية، وهل تبصر الحكومة النور عشية الاستقلال ام ان هناك امورا بحاجة الى....

Closing in on Thanksgiving, a tropical depression is possible new

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:40:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

CBS12 — We're seeing the holidays all around us, from decorations at the mall to ads in the flyers, and even feeling a little cooler around these parts of South Florida. Thanksgiving is right around the corner but so is a tropical depression...at least possibly.

Habitat for Humanity to help flood victims rebuild

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:27:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As the holiday season approaches, many in North Carolina are still trying to get their lives back together in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. In Fayetteville, Habitat for Humanity is helping dozens of homeowners salvage what’s left of their houses and start to rebuild.

National › Yokohama mayor urges probe into lack of support for bullied Fukushima student

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:22:00 +0100japantoday (en)

YOKOHAMA. Yokohama’s mayor said Wednesday she has instructed the city’s education board to investigate the reason behind its poor support in a case involving a 13-year-old boy from Fukushima Prefecture who had evacuated to the city in the wake of the March 2011 nuclear disaster and was bullied because he was from the nuclear-devastated prefecture.

La revolución industrial son oportunidades y no un tsunami que lo arrasa todo

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:21:00 +0100eleconomista-es (es)

La revolución industrial no se puede parar y es un error verla como un tsunami que "nos va a arrasar". De hecho, con ella llegan nuevas oportunidades para crear nuevas empresas o reorientar las ya existentes. Y es que todas deben sumarse a esta revolución por cuestión de supervivencia.

Hérault : l'application SAIP testée grandeur nature ce 17 novembre

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:20:00 +0100midilibre (fr)

P as de panique, il s'agit d'un exercice. La préfecture de l'Hérault simulera une alerte auprès des utilisateurs de l'application pour smartphones SAIP mise en place après les attentats de 2015 pour inculquer des comportements de sauvegarde en cas de risque majeur pour la population.

Sri Lanka: Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:17:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Life was supposed to be easier for families after the civil war - but unexpected pressures are taking a toll. By Amantha Perera. MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka, Nov 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning when the fighting subsided for a time.

Kaikoura evacuation complete, fears 150-metre landslide could fail, naval forces gather to help

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:14:00 +0100Stuff (en)

In Wellington, fears have eased that the former Deloitte building at 61 Molesworth St was in imminent danger of collapse. The cordon around the damaged office block was reduced in size on Thursday morning, while engineers worked on a plan to deconstruct it.

New Zealand's 7.8m quake reveals new fault lines

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:04:00 +0100qt (en)

Previously unknown faultlines have been discovered by geologists surveying which fault lines ruptured in Monday's devastating Kaikoura earthquake. GNS Science geologists Nicola Litchfield and Pilar Villamor say several faults ruptured during this week's magnitude 7.8 tremor, and some were previously unknown.

Land moves 10m, new faults discovered after 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:56:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Previously unknown faultlines have been discovered by geologists surveying which fault lines ruptured in Monday's devastating Kaikoura earthquake. GNS Science geologists Nicola Litchfield and Pilar Villamor say several faults ruptured during this week's magnitude 7.8 tremor, and some were previously unknown.

Kaikoura quake: The power of 400 atom bombs

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:56:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The escalation of the Kaikoura earthquake from 7.5 magnitude to 7.8 puts its power on a par with the energy release of 400 atomic bombs detonating. Canterbury University physicist John Holdaway said the revised magnitude also meant that the November 14 midnight main shock accounted for more than 70....

Her Söylediği Bir Bir Oluyor Trump Kehaneti Bile Tuttu Bakın Şimdi Ne Söyledi?

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:38:00 +0100haber-mynet (tr)

TRUMP Hakkındaki kehaneti de tuttu. Bakın sonrası için neler demişti. Baba Vanga en son olarak ABD’yi siyah bir başkanın yöneteceğini ve ondan sonra seçilecek başkanın son olacağını söylemişti. Bulgar kahin Baba Vanga, 1996 yılında 85 yaşında öldüğünde geride pek çok kehanetini de bırakmıştı. ABD Başkanı Barack Obama’nın ABD’nin 44.

North Walians in New Zealand tell of terrifying moment earthquake hit

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:25:00 +0100dailypost-co-uk (en)

Two people from North Wales have told of their horror after being caught up in an earthquake in New Zealand. They described buildings “shaking” and having to flee over tsunami fears after the 7.5-magnitude quake struck the South Island, killing two, on Monday.

Watch The Four O'Clock News

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:10:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

The Pickens County Council voted Wednesday to authorize a state of emergency as crews continue to battle the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire. More > The Pickens County Council voted Wednesday to authorize a state of emergency as crews continue to battle the Pinnacle Mountain wildfire.

Welsh people in New Zealand describe how homes 'shook violently' as earthquake hit

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:58:00 +0100icWales (en)

Welsh people living in New Zealand when a powerful earthquake shook the country have described feeling “terrified” as their homes shook under the strong tremor. Two people were killed when the quake, which is now said to have been upgraded from magnitude 7.5 to 7.8, hit the town of Kaikoura in South Island on Monday.

Fully electrified

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:50:00 +0100freeport (en)

(0) Teams from the Grand Bahama Power Company and its affiliates worked more than 175,000 hours and now some 38 days later the island has been electrified following devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. (PHOTOS:?TFN) “After more than 175,000 hours of work spanning 38 days since....

NZQA blocks Nelson College for Girls' Saturday exam re-sit

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:30:00 +0100Stuff (en)

A Nelson school unable to sit NCEA exams due to earthquakes have had a proposed weekend re-sit turned down by NZQA. Monday's earthquake saw many South Island and lower North Island schools closed while structural assessments were carried out, including Nelson College for Girls. Eight NCEA and scholarship exams were either called off or postponed.

Timing of quake 'extraordinarily lucky' for Statistics NZ staff - Centreport chairman

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:30:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Centreport's chairman says it is "extraordinarily lucky" the 7.8 magnitude quake that shook Wellington struck when it did, as questions remain over its Statistics New Zealand building. The building, one of several owned by Centreport on Wellington's waterfront, remains closed after the quake caused large concrete beams to collapse.

Kaikoura's marine environment can recover - expert

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:24:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Kaikoura's paua and crayfish populations can recover despite thousands dying when they were left stranded above the waterline by Monday's massive earthquake, a marine expert says. LISTEN ABOVE : Coastal Ecology Professor Jeff Shima spoke with Rachel Smalley. The 7.

No reports of damage after earthquake rumbles across southwestern Yukon

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:24:00 +0100citynews-ca (en)

HAINES JUNCTION, Yn – Seismologists have upgraded the magnitude of an earthquake that has occurred in a remote area of southwestern Yukon. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude is now measured at 5.0, up from an earlier estimate of 4.7. It occurred at 6:25 a.m. local time and was relatively shallow at just 2.

16:40 | Buque Escuela "Esmeralda" arribó a Nueva Zelanda tras sortear mega terremoto en alta mar

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:56:00 +0100biobiochile (es)

puerto de Auckland, Nueva Zelanda , luego de 8 días de navegación desde Sydney, Australia. Durante la travesía la unidad se encontró con grandes olas que fueron generadas por el temporal que afectó a la zona , pero que gracias a la destreza y pericia de la dotación lograron llegar a puerto sin....

Quake-hit Wgtn building could collapse in an aftershock

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:45:00 +0100rnzi (en)

He said the building owners and their insurers would be responsible for the demolition, but the council was doing everything it could to ensure it is done swiftly and safely. "The actual structural failure is on level four, so it will be removing the front of the building down to level four, to get rid of that danger.

Enorme "occhio cosmico" disegnato da tsunami di stelle e gas

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:38:00 +0100zazoom (it)

"occhio cosmico" disegnato da tsunami di stelle e gas : Fotografato dal telescopio Alma in Cile. "C'è la grande opportunità di studiare quello che accade quando due galassie si sfiorano" "occhio cosmico" disegnato da tsunami di stelle e gas : Fotografato dal telescopio Alma in Cile.

Tennessee officials report 67 active wildfires in the state; 17,493 acres burned

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:33:00 +0100wkrn (en)

A firefighter battles a wildfire Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Clayton, Ga. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Valley Authority issued a burn ban on its public lands across Tennessee and in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia. U.S.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. CST

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:07:00 +0100wbrc (en)

CENTREVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A central Alabama sheriff has been found dead at his office. A district attorney says the body of Bibb County Sheriff Keith Hannah was discovered Wednesday in a private bathroom connected to his office in Centreville. District Attorney Michael Jackson says preliminary evidence indicates Hannah died of a gunshot wound.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. CST

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:05:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

CENTREVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A central Alabama sheriff has been found dead at his office. A district attorney says the body of Bibb County Sheriff Keith Hannah was discovered Wednesday in a private bathroom connected to his office in Centreville. District Attorney Michael Jackson says preliminary evidence indicates Hannah died of a gunshot wound.

CentrePort partly reopened for business

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:55:00 +0100nzherald (en)

CentrePort, one of Wellington's most heavily damaged areas in the 7.8-magnitude Kaikoura quake, is partly reopened and ready for business this morning. The waterfront company, which owns the BNZ and Statistics NZ building, had suspended all operations following the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.

84-year-old rescued by kind stranger after tsunami evacuation

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:55:00 +0100nzherald (en)

An 84-year-old woman who self-evacuated after Monday's tsunami scare was rescued by a kind stranger after she was spotted riding her mobility scooter on a state highway. Sheila McLean, a resident of Bayswater Retirement Village in Mount Maunganui, got a phone call from her daughter in Hamilton about....

New evacuations for Henderson County residents as wildfire continues to burn

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:46:00 +0100wlos (en)

People living along Highway-9 between Highway 74-A and Shumont Road in Henderson County are being asked to leave their homes. The fire has burned 4500 acres and continues to grow in Henderson, Buncombe and Rutherford Counties. The fire is now about 19-percent contained.

Live: 7.8 New Zealand earthquake

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:45:00 +0100Stuff (en)

When the earth shook in a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake early on Monday morning, November 14, it was the beginning of a traumatic series of events. Emotional reunions are taking place as stranded Kaikoura residents are evacuated from the stricken town, arriving in Christchurch in the early hours of the morning.

Cordons to be reduced in central Wellington

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:44:00 +0100rnzi (en)

It comes after authorities decided to demolish a 10-storey building at 61 Molesworth Street. Mayor Justin Lester estimates about 60 buildings in Wellington are now closed as a result of the earthquake. Council spokesperson Mike Scott said Hawkestone St, which joined Molesworth St near the affected building, will be reopened to traffic at 7am.

Pork chops and tea as Ward rode out quake night

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:44:00 +0100rnzi (en)

There were pork chops and tea at 2am as the only motel in the Marlborough settlement of Ward became a makeshift relief camp following Monday morning's earthquake. The small row of cinderblock units at the A1 Ward Motel looked like they would usually sleep 10 people at most, but in the early hours of....

Concord Fire Department restricts burning due to drought conditions

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:36:00 +0100wbtv (en)

CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - As statewide drought conditions continue, The Concord Fire Department is taking precautionary measures to prevent fires in the area. The fire department is banning all active burn permits and will not issue any new permits until further notice.

Authorities in US look to tame wildfires

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:35:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee--Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the southern U.S. as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

The best drone you can buy The Verge

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:33:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

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US manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:24:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

WASHINGTON: U.S. manufacturing output increased for a second straight month in October amid gains in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting that the battered factory sector was slowly recovering. Other data on Wednesday showed a moderation in producer inflation last month.

Kaikoura evacuees arrive safely in Christchurch

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:21:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Hundreds of evacuees from quake-stricken Kaikoura have arrived safely at Lyttelton aboard the HMNZS Canterbury. Photo / Christchurch City Council New sline. UPDATED 7.17AM The naval ship carrying 450 people evacuated from earthquake-devastated Kaikoura yesterday have arrived in Christchurch. The HMNZS Canterbury steamed into Lyttelton Port at 1.

Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:14:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Amantha Perera. MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning when the fighting subsided for a time. “Life was not hard, if you knew how to avoid the guns and the bullets.

US manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:04:00 +0100cnbc (en)

U.S. manufacturing output increased for a second straight month in October amid gains in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting that the battered factory sector was slowly recovering. Other data on Wednesday showed a moderation in producer inflation last month.

Buque "Esmeralda" arribó a Nueva Zelanda tras sortear terremoto en alta mar

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:02:00 +0100adnradio (es)

Dotación recaló de forma anticipada en la isla oceánica. Luego de 8 días de navegación desde Sydney, Australia, y un día antes de lo previsto, el Buque Escuela "Esmeralda" de la Armada recaló de manera oficial al puerto de Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Durante la travesía, la unidad se encontró con....

Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:50:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

By Amantha Perera. MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning when the fighting subsided for a time. “Life was not hard, if you knew how to avoid the guns and the bullets.

Il geologo friulano Mario Pizzolon racconta il terremoto in Nuova Zelanda, registrato anche in Italia

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:47:00 +0100247libero (it)

Il terremoto neozelandese di domenica scorsa verificatosi poco dopo la mezzanotte ora locale (mezzogiorno in Italia), che a fronte di una magnitudine di 7,8 ha provocato soltanto 2 vittime e scatenato uno tsunami che ha reso necessaria l’evacuazione degli abitanti dalle aree più a rischio, compresa....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:36:00 +0100news-gazette (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

BPL resumes disconnections after hurricane

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:24:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

BY SANCHESKA DORSETT. Tribune Staff Reporter. sdorsett@tribunemedia.net. BAHAMAS Power and Light has resumed disconnections of past due accounts, Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham confirmed yesterday. However, Mrs Ingraham said the company is only “disconnecting accounts with outstanding balances prior to Hurricane Matthew.

Dynamic duo lead huge relief effort in West End

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:24:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

Denise Maycock finds community spirits raised as residents, Rotary and foreign visitors help restore life after Hurricane Matthew. THROUGH generous assistance and donations, West End native Keith Cooper has been distributing much needed relief supplies to residents in the devastated area of Grand Bahama.

Nouvel enrobé sur la bretelle de l'A5 à Thielle

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:15:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Autoroute Le 5 novembre, en quelques heures, trois automobilistes étaient victimes d'une sortie de route sur la bretelle d'accès de l'A5, à Thielle, en direction de Lausanne. Pour l'Office fédéral des routes (Ofrou), il ne fait aucun doute que ces accidents sont dus à une vitesse inadaptée (limitation à 40 km/h).

U.S. manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:12:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

By Lucia Mutikani. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output increased for a second straight month in October amid gains in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting that the battered factory sector was slowly recovering. Other data on Wednesday showed a moderation in producer inflation last month.

U.S. manufacturing sector stabilizing; producer prices tame

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:09:00 +0100reuters (en)

WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing output increased for a second straight month in October amid gains in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting that the battered factory sector was slowly recovering. Other data on Wednesday showed a moderation in producer inflation last month.

Aquaculture production drops 15 per cent

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:05:00 +0100FIS (en)

Salmon farm. (Photo: Stock File) Aquaculture production drops 15 per cent. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 22:50 (GMT + 9) As of September, Chilean aquaculture harvests totalled 694,000 tonnes, 15.4 per cent lower than in the first nine months of 2015, according to preliminary figures from the (SUBPESCA).

Cutremur de 5,9 grade Richter

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:05:00 +0100ziuaconstanta (ro)

Un seims cu magnitudinea de moment de 5,9 grade pe scara Richter a fost înregistrat astăzi în sudul Indoneziei, potrivit Institutului american de geofizică (USGS). Cutremurul a avut loc la ora locală 22.10 (17:10, ora României), în largul coastelor de sud ale Indoneziei, la adâncimea de 97 de kilometri.

Rescatan a las tres vacas que se salvaron &quot;de milagro&quot; del terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:04:00 +0100hsbnoticias (es)

Las tres vacas que se salvaron "de milagro" luego quedar varadas en un pedazo de terreno que no cedió a las avalanchas producidas por el fuerte terremoto de magnitud 7.8 que sacudió el pasado domingo a Nueva Zelanda, fueron salvadas este miércoles por un equipo de emergencia, informó un medio local.

No reports of damage after earthquake rumbles across southwestern Yukon

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:01:00 +0100ctvnews (en)

HAINES JUNCTION, Yukon -- Seismologists have upgraded the magnitude of an earthquake that has occurred in a remote area of southwestern Yukon. the magnitude is now measured at 5.0, up from an earlier estimate of 4.7. It occurred at 6:25 a.m. local time and was relatively shallow at just 2.5 kilometres underground.

Editorial: Tsunami advice must be improved

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:53:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Ten months after the destructive February 2011 earthquake, an independent review of the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management's response was undertaken. The assessment concluded that by and large the ministry handled the disaster well, but identified areas where improvement was needed. The 7.

Cutremur de 5,7 pe insula Java din Indonezia

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:45:00 +0100ziarelive (ro)

Seismul a avut loc la ora locala 15: 10 si a fost localizat la o adancime de 100 de km. Indonezia , situata pe centura de foc a Pacificului , cea mai importanta zona vulcanica din lume (400 de vulcani, din care cel puțin 126 activi), inregistreaza circa 7 000 seisme pe an, dar marea majoritate sunt de intensitate redusa.

خاص| ظاهرة «القمر العملاق» تهدد البشرية بـ «كوارث طبيعية»

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:40:00 +0100akhbarelyom (ar)

◄| باحث بعلوم الطاقات غير المرئية: يظهر أكبر من حجمه الطبيعي 14% لقربه من الأرض. القمر العملاق.. ظاهرة شغلت اهتمامات قطاعات كبيرة من المواطنين، طيلة الفترة الماضية. الشغف بهذه الظاهرة لم يتوقف، على التقاط الصور لها، باعتبارها نادرة الحدوث، وإنما امتد لمحاولة البحث والتنقيب عن سر، هذه الظاهرة،....

В Индонезии произошло сильное землетрясение

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:40:00 +0100trendnews-az-ru (ru)

Землетрясение магнитудой 6,0 по шкале Рихтера произошло в среду у южного побережья главного индонезийского острова Ява, предупреждение об угрозе цунами не объявлялось, передает РИА Новости со ссылкой на Национальное управление метеорологии, климатологии и геофизики (НУМКГ).

Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka Amantha Perera

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:38:00 +0100trust (en)

Life was supposed to be easier for families after the civil war - but unexpected pressures are taking a toll. By Amantha Perera. MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka, Nov 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning when the fighting subsided for a time.

Charlotte’s air worsens; CMS will keep kids inside Wednesday as much as possible

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:35:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The untamed wildfires in the North Carolina mountains have become Charlotte’s problem, too. As smoke from the high country continues to pour east, the Charlotte region has been placed under a Code Red air quality warning for high level particulate matter.

No reports of damage after earthquake rumbles across southwestern Yukon

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:33:00 +0100timescolonist (en)

HAINES JUNCTION, Yn - Seismologists have upgraded the magnitude of an earthquake that has occurred in a remote area of southwestern Yukon. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude is now measured at 5.0, up from an earlier estimate of 4.7. It occurred at 6:25 a.m. local time and was relatively shallow at just 2.

خاص| ظاهرة «القمر العملاق» تهدد البشرية بـ «كوارث طبيعية»

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:30:00 +0100akhbaralyom (ar)

◄| باحث بعلوم الطاقات غير المرئية: يظهر أكبر من حجمه الطبيعي 14% لقربه من الأرض. القمر العملاق.. ظاهرة شغلت اهتمامات قطاعات كبيرة من المواطنين، طيلة الفترة الماضية. الشغف بهذه الظاهرة لم يتوقف، على التقاط الصور لها، باعتبارها نادرة الحدوث، وإنما امتد لمحاولة البحث والتنقيب عن سر، هذه الظاهرة،....

Сильное землетрясение в Индонезии

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:26:00 +0100day (ru)

Землетрясение магнитудой 6,0 по шкале Рихтера произошло в среду у южного побережья главного индонезийского острова Ява, предупреждение об угрозе цунами не объявлялось, передает РИА Новости со ссылкой на Национальное управление метеорологии, климатологии и геофизики (НУМКГ).

Gibson: Repairs will ‘take a long time’

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:21:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

Despite the constant efforts of workers to bring the country to a state of normalcy following Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Relief Coordinator and Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson yesterday admitted that it would be a “long time” before island assessments are completed and even longer before repairs are completed.

Diamonds International’s post-hurricane restoration commitment

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:21:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

Hurricane restoration is continuing as a major jewelry store recently conducted a cleanup effort in a New Providence community. Though weeks have passed since Hurricane Matthew moved through The Bahamas, leaving much destruction in its path, residents continue to need assistance with cleaning up their homesteads and communities.

10:54 Gobierno neozelandés ayudará a empresarios afectados por terremoto

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:21:00 +0100prensa-latina (es)

16 de noviembre de 2016, 10:54 Wellington, 16 nov (PL) El primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda, John Key, prometió hoy ayudas a los empresarios de la localidad de Kaikoura afectados por un terremoto de 7,8 grados que sacudió el centro del país en días recientes.

Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki blames earthquakes on homosexuality 13 hours ago

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:19:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

UPDATED 7.23PM Homophobic comments by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki blaming gays for earthquakes are just "plain loopy", a rainbow community advocate says. "It's crazy stuff. Was the man drunk?" wondered Lexie Matheson, who was this year made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her....

Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:15:00 +0100reuters-in (en)

MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning when the fighting subsided for a time. “Life was not hard, if you knew how to avoid the guns and the bullets.

Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:08:00 +0100reuters (en)

"Life was not hard, if you knew how to avoid the guns and the bullets. There was enough land, water and everything else for everyone here," said the 62-year-old, standing on the doorstep of his small mud hut covered with tin-sheet roofing. But since Sri Lanka's long civil war ended in 2009, this....

Moderate Earthquake Strikes South Of Java, Indonesia

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:06:00 +0100bernama (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- A moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in south of Java island, Indonesia at 11.10pm today. According to a Malaysian Meteorological Department, its epicentre was 1,221 km southwest of Lubok Antu, Sarawak. However, the quake did not pose any tsunami threat, it added.

Сильное землетрясение произошло в Индонезии

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:04:00 +0100utro-RU (ru)

Землетрясение магнитудой 6,0 балла по шкале Рихтера произошло 16 ноября у южного побережья индонезийского острова Ява, предупреждение об угрозе цунами не объявлялось. Эпицентр подземного толчка находился в 132 километрах к югу от города Кенченг в провинции Восточная Ява. Очаг залегал на глубине 70 километров под поверхностью Индийского океана.

10:38 Japón aprueba operaciones de reactor nuclear en Kukui

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:49:00 +0100prensa-latina (es)

16 de noviembre de 2016, 10:38 Tokio, 16 nov (PL) La Autoridad de Regulación Nuclear de Japón anunció hoy la extensión de operaciones para un tercer reactor nuclear en la prefectura de Kukui. Dicha medida evidencia una flexibilización de las restricciones introducidas tras el desastre de Fukushima en 2011.

Snow falling on mountain passes Snow is falling at Stevens Pass Wednesday morning at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. At

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:33:00 +0100kiro7 (en)

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. - Snow is falling at Stevens Pass Wednesday morning at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. At Snoqualmie Pass, conditions are not as wintry, but about two inches of snow has fallen. Washington State Department of Transportation crews have been out plowing I-90, where there will be heavy traffic heading into Thanksgiving.

'Revelstuck' no more: Remote avalanche control system to reduce Trans-Canada closures

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:30:00 +0100CBC (en)

$6M system to save money because Trans-Canada closure costs $500,000 an hour. By Danielle Nerman, The new system triggers slides remotely, meaning avalanche control west of Revelstoke, B.C., can be done overnight when there are fewer cars on the road.

Economía, inseguridad y corrupción, retos del próximo Gobierno de Haití

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:30:00 +0100HoyDigital-DO (es)

Puerto Príncipe Cavaliers marchan imparables; Heat se hunden . La recuperación de la economía, el éxodo de miles de ciudadanos, la corrupción y los estragos causados por el huracán Matthew sobre buena parte del país, son algunos de los principales retos que debe afrontar el nuevo Gobierno haitiano.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:22:00 +0100newsok (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Las tres vacas del terremoto de Nueva Zelanda fueron rescatadas

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:19:00 +0100eltiempo-CO (es)

El fuerte terremoto de 7,8 grados de magnitud que se registró en Nueva Zelanda y en el cual fallecieron dos personas, también dejó imágenes como la de tres vacas atrapadas en una pequeña ‘isla’ y que fueron captadas por medios locales. Los tres animales, según autoridades, fueron rescatados por un equipo de emergencias.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:15:00 +0100accesswdun (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Vendée Globe : le Gallois Alex Thomson, en tête, atteint l'Equateur en un temps record

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:06:00 +0100francetvinfo (fr)

Il améliore le record établi par le Français Jean Le Cam en 2004. Neuf jours, sept heures et trois minutes pour rallier l'Équateur en partant des Sables-d'Olonne, c'est le nouveau record établi par le Gallois Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss), mardi 15 novembre.

Sisma, in rifugi arriveranno partizioni giapponesi in carta

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-it (it)

Roma, 16 nov. (askanews) - Il noto architetto giapponese Shigeru Ban si è recato a Camerino per dare una dimostrazione dei Sistemi di partizione cartacei (PPS), delle strutture studiate per i rifugi collettivi in caso di disastri, garantendo una suddivisione dei posti letto.

Chine : une opération d'envergure permet de sauver 160 000 moutons d'une tempête de neige

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:59:00 +0100atlantico (fr)

Les fortes de tempêtes de neige qui ont récemment frappé le nord-ouest de la Chine ont freiné la transhumance de 160 000 moutons, dimanche 13 novembre. Dans la région de l'Altay, la nature a submergé les bergers, censés trouver une nouvelle zone de pâturage avant l'arrivée de l'hiver, explique la chaîne de télévision CCTV (en anglais).

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:48:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many Outdoor Activities Banned as Fires Burn Across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:43:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:38:00 +0100krqe (en)

Published: November 16, 2016, 7:20 am Associated Press Firefighters walk down a dirt road a wildfire burns a hillside Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Clayton, Ga. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Valley Authority issued a burn ban on its public lands across Tennessee and in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia.

New Zealand earthquake: Seabed lifts after fault rupture

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:31:00 +0100bbc (en)

. 16 November 2016 Last updated at 14:22 GMT. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand's South Island on Monday has caused the seabed to lift as much as two metres.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:26:00 +0100krmg (en)

Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:20:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:19:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- (AP) Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l&#039;Afghanistan

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:16:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de neige, fait très....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:16:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

NUEVA ZELANDA

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:14:00 +0100eluniversal (es)

14/11/2016 07:43 AM NUEVA ZELANDA Defensa Civil advirtió acerca de olas de tsunami en partes de la costa este de... 13/11/2016 11:19 AM NUEVA ZELANDA La Defensa civil llamó a los residentes en las costas a marcharse a lugares a... 01/09/2016 16:35 PM NUEVA ZELANDA El terremoto ocurrió a las 4:38 horas del viernes a 19 kilómetros de profundidad y.

Mahsur kalan turistleri savaş gemileri kurtarıldı

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:48:00 +0100yenisafak (tr)

Yeni Zelanda'da hafta sonu meydana gelen ve iki kişinin ölümüne neden olan 7,8 büyüklüğündeki depremin ardından Kaikoura kasabasında mahsur kalan turistlerin, Avustralya, ABD ve Kanada'ya ait savaş gemileriyle tahliye edildiği belirtildi. Avustralya Başbakanı Malcolm Turnbull, sosyal medya....

Newark breaks a daily rainfall record, makes slight dent in drought

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:34:00 +0100nj (en)

A slow-moving storm system that tracked up the eastern seaboard saturated the New ark area with nearly 3 inches of rain on Tuesday, flooding streets and breaking a daily rainfall record for Nov. 15. Newark ended up getting 2.79 inches of rain, shattering the city's previous record of 1.48 inches, set on Nov.

News 45 mins ago 7:29 a.m. Wildfire bigger than Manhattan chars north Georgia mountains

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:31:00 +0100wtsp (en)

ATLANTA -- Fire officials say the largest wildfire in the South has now burned more than 23,000 acres in the north Georgia mountains -- an area larger than the New York City borough of Manhattan, reports CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV. to prompt Atlanta officials to issue a Code Red air quality alert for the first time since July 2012, WGCL adds.

New Zealand earthquake: Bishop blames gays, sinners and murderers for quakes Evening Standard

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:30:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

By using this service and related content, you agree to the use of cookies for analytics, personalised content and ads. A New Zealand bishop has blamed earthquakes on gays, sinners and murderers. Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Pentecostal fundamentalist movement, Destiny Church, told churchgoers that....

Air Quality Alert continues, outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:14:00 +0100wkrn (en)

The Associated Press Published: November 16, 2016, 4:34 am Updated: November 16, 2016, 6:43 am NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought.

New Zealand earthquake: Bishop blames gays, sinners and murderers for quakes

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:03:00 +0100standard (en)

A New Zealand bishop has blamed earthquakes on gays, sinners and murderers. Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Pentecostal fundamentalist movement, Destiny Church, told churchgoers that the earth “convulses under the weight of certain human sin. "It spews itself up after a while - that's natural disasters....

New Zealand: Hundreds of tourists rescued by ship after earthquake hits Kaikoura

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:46:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

The HMNZS Canterbury naval ship set sail with around 450 rescued tourists on board from Kaikoura to Lyttelton on Wednesday, after a series of earthquakes hit the region near Christchurch on Monday. Reportedly the earthquake, which measured at a magnitude of 7.5, hit the region around midnight.

Terremoto: forte scossa avvertita a Ascoli Piceno

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:45:00 +0100zazoom (it)

- forte scossa tra Afghanistan e Pakistan : magnitudo 5.3 - paura a Kabul e Islamabad : Una scossa di Terremoto di magnitudo 5,3 sulla scala aperta Richter ha interessato oggi una vasta regione dell’Hindu Kush a cavallo fra Afghanistan e Pakistan , senza che per il momento si abbiano notizie di vittime o danni.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:21:00 +0100gulfnews (en)

Nashville, Tennessee: Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Indonesian forest fires exposed 69 million people to 'killer haze'

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:15:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

SINGAPORE: Wildfires in Indonesia and Borneo in 2015 exposed 69 million people to unhealthy air pollution and are responsible for thousands of premature deaths, new research has shown. The study, published on Wednesday (Nov 16) in Scientific Reports, used detailed observations of the haze from....

Cricket: Earthquake takes focus, but Kiwis need to deliver in first Test

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:11:00 +0100timesofoman (en)

Christchurch : A massive earthquake that jolted central New Zealand on Monday has taken some of the focus off the beginning of the host country's Test cricket season, the first at home since the retirement of former captain Brendon McCullum earlier this year.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:04:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press. More > NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:01:00 +0100cbs46 (en)

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0100fox19 (en)

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press. Full Story > NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

GUAM AIR BASE SENDS RELIEF WORKERS TO THAILAND

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:56:00 +0100pidp (en)

By Natalie J. Quinata. HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily New s, Dec. 29) – Military personnel at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam were deployed yesterday and will be the first U.S. troops to land in Thailand to provide humanitarian relief. Workers from Indonesia to India rushed to bury corpses to ward off....

46K acres burned in NC wildfires; new Lake Lure evacuations ordered as fire grows to 4,500 acres

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:52:00 +0100wncn (en)

North Carolina Forest Service officials released the updated damage assessment late Tuesday afternoon as dozens of other fires consumed 46,000 acres in the North Carolina mountains. Just after the updated announcement Tuesday, Henderson County began evacuating residences near Highway 74-A and Shumont Road.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:35:00 +0100newsok (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les secours à plein régime AFP

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:32:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Les secours continuaient mercredi 16 novembre de s'activer pour évacuer les touristes coincés dans la petite localité de Kaikoura depuis le puissant séisme qui a secoué la Nouvelle-Zélande dimanche 13 novembre. Durée: 01:16.

Wildfire bigger than Manhattan chars north Georgia mountains

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:29:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

ATLANTA -- Fire officials say the largest wildfire in the South has now burned more than 23,000 acres in the north Georgia mountains -- an area larger than the New York City borough of Manhattan, reports CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal banned the ignition of all fireworks in much of the state due to the wildfire risk.

Young Fukushima evacuee who suffered bullying urges others to stay strong

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:28:00 +0100japantimes (en)

YOKOHAMA – As teachers and authorities struggle to eliminate bullying at schools and prevent suicides by victimized students, a 13-year-old boy who evacuated Fukushima Prefecture is taking the initiative to highlight the problem. The boy, who evacuated from Fukushima following the March 2011....

Macri se reúne con Burzaco para analizar temas de seguridad

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:27:00 +0100diarioellitoral (es)

En la agenda de actividades del Presidente se incluye una reunión con Burzaco, el llamado del primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda y dos reuniones de coordinación de gobierno, una de ellas con el Ministerio de Justicia. El presidente Mauricio Macri encabezará este miércoles dos reuniones de....

В Испанию может нагрянуть цунами

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:18:00 +0100gazeta_slovo (ru)

По мнению разных экспертов, принявших участие в документальном фильме «Большая волна», если цунами доберется до южных берегов, то самой пострадавшей зоной станет Кадисский залив. Как уже случилось два с половиной века назад. В 1755 году страшное землетрясение в 9 баллов по шкале Рихтера с....

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:16:00 +0100lasprovincias (es)

Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por aire y por mar tras la llegada a la zona del buque 'Canterbury', cargado de provisiones y con capacidad para transportar a medio millar de personas. Este barco llegó junto a la fragata 'Wellington', que se dedicará a analizar el lecho marino,....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:15:00 +0100wwlp (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Wildfires Spread Across Seven Southern States

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:11:00 +0100mycentraloregon (en)

iStock/Thinkstock (NEW YORK) Dozens of wildfires continue to burn across southern states on Wednesday, blanketing large areas with smoke and prompting health officials to warn people to stay indoors. Some 40 large active fires are being tracked by the U.S. Forest Service across at seven southern states.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:07:00 +0100startribune (en)

Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Adam Rondeau has said the agency is tracking wildfires that have burned a total of 80,000 acres across the South. That includes a north Georgia fire that's burned an area the size of Manhattan.

Hundreds hospitalized in Southeast fires More than 200 people have been hospitalized with breathing difficulties in Tennessee as wildfires

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:05:00 +0100yourerie (en)

(CNN) More than 200 people have been hospitalized with breathing difficulties in Tennessee as wildfires scorched across the Southeast. Over 30 large fires have burned more than 80,000 acres in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky, according to the US Forest Service.

'It was like our commute in London', says father whose family were dramatically rescued from New Zealand earthquake Evening Standard

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:57:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

A British father dramatically airlifted to safety with his wife and nine-month-old child after the New Zealand earthquake has said: “It wasn’t like our normal London commute.” The 7.8 magnitude quake struck early on Monday as holiday family Paul Napthine, 38, his wife Lu, 37, and baby daughter Poppy....

Macri se reúne con Burzaco para analizar temas de seguridad

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:55:00 +0100telam (es)

El presidente Mauricio Macri encabezará este miércoles dos reuniones de coordinación, la primera a las 9:00 h con el Ministerio de Justicia y la segunda de gobierno a las 10:30 h, ambas en la Residencia Presidencial de Olivos. Por la tarde a las 15:30 h Macri tendrá una reunión con el Secretario de....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:52:00 +0100wkrn (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Stranded no more. Three cows left isolated after earthquake saved by owner

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:50:00 +0100euronews-en (en)

Three cows left stranded after New Zealand’s twin earthquakes have finally been rescued by their owner. It’s an image that travelled the world. The two adults and calf huddled together on the only remaining patch of stable earth. The ground around them buckled and slid away during the 7.8M earthquake that rattled New Zealand ’s south island.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:49:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:48:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:45:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Wildfires Spread Across 7 Southern States

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:41:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Dozens of wildfires continue to burn across southern states on Wednesday, blanketing large areas with smoke and prompting health officials to warn people to stay indoors. Some 40 large active fires are being tracked by the U.S. Forest Service across at 7 southern states.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:40:00 +0100wbrc (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Agencies collect children's books for hurricane counties

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:36:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Several agencies are continuing to collect children's books to donate to schools and public libraries in the eastern North Carolina counties damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is collecting the books, in partnership with the North State Journal and Waste Industries.

Agencies collect children's books for hurricane counties

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:34:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Several agencies are continuing to collect children's books to donate to schools and public libraries in the eastern North Carolina counties damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is collecting the books, in partnership with the North State Journal and Waste Industries.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:22:00 +0100wncn (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Agencies collect children’s books for hurricane counties

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:22:00 +0100wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several agencies are continuing to collect children’s books to donate to schools and public libraries in the eastern North Carolina counties damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is collecting the books, in partnership with the North State Journal and Waste Industries.

Earthquake takes focus off practice before Pak-NZ test

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:20:00 +0100nation (en)

A massive earthquake that jolted central New Zealand on Monday has taken some of the focus off the beginning of the host country's test cricket season. The players of Pakistan cricket team were escorted off their hotel in Nelson, after an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck central New Zealand just after midnight on Nov 13.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:18:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- (AP) Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes piégés ont été évacués

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:18:00 +0100skynet (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Nigeria: Looming Earthquake - Measures to Avert Devastating Impacts in Nigeria - Experts

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:16:00 +0100allafrica (en)

By Ebele Orakpo. Nigerian seismologists are all agreed that Nigeria is no longer an earthquake-free zone (aseismic) as previously believed following the series of earth tremors in different parts of the country in recent times. This development requires that measures be put in place to mitigate the....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:12:00 +0100tristateupdate (en)

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:10:00 +0100wivb (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:09:00 +0100sidwaya (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes piégés ont été évacués

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:08:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

L’évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s’est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Toutes les voies d'accès terrestre... Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande : un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:07:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS Canterbury et renforcer le dispositif d'assistance aux victimes du séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a fait deux morts et de très importants dégâts. Au moment de la secousse vers minuit lundi, 1.200 visiteurs étaient présents à Kaikoura, une localité de 2.

National Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:59:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:59:00 +0100thehimalayantimes (en)

NASHVILLE : Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Chinese evacuated from quake-hit town in New Zealand via Chinese government-rented helicopters

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:59:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

KAIKOURA, New Zealand, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday evacuated 126 Chinese tourists from the coast town of Kaikoura to Christchurch after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake. The Chinese Consulate in Christchurch on Monday rented two helicopters and evacuated 41 Chinese tourists from Kaikoura.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:59:00 +0100laprovence (fr)

Par Chris FOLEY. Christchurch (Nouvelle-Zélande) (AFP) - L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale.

Un primer barco llega a la zona del terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:55:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Un primer buque de la armada neozelandesa ancló este miércoles frente a Kaikura para participar en la evacuación de turistas que quedaron atrapados en esa localidad de Nueva Zelanda desde el poderoso terremoto del lunes. Otros buques militares -estadounidense, canadiense y australiano-, se disponían....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:54:00 +0100wsfa (en)

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:52:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:50:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes piégés ont été évacués

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:49:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la....

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:41:00 +0100nzherald (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) " Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

NZDF rescues hundreds from Kaikoura

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:41:00 +0100voxy (en)

About 600 residents and tourists in Kaikoura have been evacuated by air and sea today as the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) stepped up its evacuation efforts in the quake-damaged coastal town. "The evacuation has been a complete success. We achieved our immediate priority, which is to evacuate as....

Many Outdoor Activities Banned as Fires Burn Across South

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:40:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Nov 16, 2016 4:20AM ESTpublished: Nov 16, 2016 4:16AM EST

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:39:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn in forests stressed by drought. Even parking a car off-road is prohibited for fear that a hot tailpipe could ignite dry leaves below. U.S.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:29:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:22:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:21:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:16:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale. Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:14:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Christchurch (Nouvelle-Zélande) - L'évacuation de centaines de touristes coincés à Kaikoura s'est achevée mercredi, deux jours après le puissant séisme qui a coupé cette localité du reste de la Nouvelle-Zélande et fragilisé des édifices jusque dans la capitale.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:09:00 +0100lamanchelibre (fr)

Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine néo-zélandaise a embarqué les derniers touristes qui n'avaient pas quitté la veille par hélicoptère cette bourgade de l'Île du Sud. Au moment du puissant séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a frappé dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, un....

La Patagonie chilienne produit désormais du vin, nouvelle conséquence du réchauffement climatique

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:04:00 +0100levif (fr)

Dans cette région située au bout de l'Amérique du sud, des raisins de cépage Pinot noir ont trouvé leur place là où le soleil arrive à percer suffisamment pour qu'ils mûrissent. C'est ainsi qu'est née en 2014 la cuvée "Puelo Patagonia", un vin rouge haut de gamme.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: les touristes évacués par bateau

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:03:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Arrivé dans la matinée, le HMNZS Canterbury, un bâtiment de la Marine néo-zélandaise a embarqué les derniers touristes qui n'avaient pas quitté la veille par hélicoptère cette bourgade de l'Île du Sud. Au moment du puissant séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a frappé dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, un....

Ocho turistas españoles atrapados por el terremoto de Nueva Zelanda esperan el rescate

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:02:00 +0100elpais-latinoamerica (es)

Ocho españoles se encuentran entre los varios centenares de turistas que esperan ser evacuados hoy de Kaikoura, la localidad más afectada por el terremoto del 7,8 que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda y que provocó dos muertos y cuantiosos daños materiales.

سلطات اليابان توافق على استمرار عمل أحد المفاعلات النووية لأكثر من 40 عاما

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:59:00 +0100aleqt (ar)

ذكرت تقارير إخبارية اليوم الأربعاء أن هيئة الرقابة النووية في اليابان وافقت على استمرار تشغيل مفاعل نووي ثالث في البلاد بعد بلوغه الحد الأقصى المسموح به للمفاعلات النووية وهو 40 عاما، في إشارة إلى تخفيف القواعد المنظمة للعمر الافتراضي المسموح به للمفاعلات النووية والتي تم فرضها في أعقاب كارثة انفجار....

Un primer barco llega a la zona del terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:47:00 +0100afp-espanol (es)

Christchurch (Nueva Zelanda) (AFP) - 16/11/2016 - 08:57. Un primer barco llega a la zona del terremoto en Nueva Zelanda; Kiev (AFP) - 16/11/2016 - 01:04. Trump y presidente de Ucrania hablaron por teléfono; Washington (AFP) - 16/11/2016 - 00:54. EEUU no abandonará a Asia, dice almirante; Nueva York (AFP) - 15/11/2016 - 22:47.

Ocho turistas españoles atrapados por el terremoto de Nueva Zelanda esperan el rescate

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:17:00 +0100elpais (es)

Ocho españoles se encuentran entre los varios centenares de turistas que esperan ser evacuados hoy de Kaikoura, la localidad más afectada por el terremoto del 7,8 que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda y que provocó dos muertos y cuantiosos daños materiales.

Ocho españoles esperan su evacuación de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:13:00 +0100eldia (es)

Ocho españoles se encuentran entre los varios centenares de turistas que esperan ser evacuados hoy de Kaikura, la localidad más afectada por el terremoto que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda. Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por aire y por mar tras la llegada....

La magnitudo del terremoto in Nuova Zelanda è stata aggiornata da 7,5 a 7,8 gradi.

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:10:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di mercoledì 16 novembre 2016) La magnitudo del terremoto in Nuova Zelanda è stata aggiornata da 7,5 a 7,8 gradi . Questa revisione è dovuta al fatto che la scossa principale era in realtà quasi due volte più grande e più forte, in termini di rilascio di energia di quello che era stato calcolato....

Qui remportera la présidentielle du 20 novembre 2016 ?

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:55:00 +0100lenouvelliste (fr)

En raison de graves dommages causés par l'ouragan Matthew dans la plupart des régions du pays les 3 et 4 octobre 2016, les élections n'ont pas pu avoir lieu le 9 octobre comme prévu par l’arrêté présidentiel convoquant le peuple dans ses comices. Un nouvel arrêté convoque les électeurs haïtiens le dimanche 20 novembre prochain.

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:49:00 +0100HoyDigital (es)

Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por aire y por mar tras la llegada a la zona del buque 'Canterbury', cargado de provisiones y con capacidad para transportar a medio millar de personas. Este barco llegó junto a la fragata 'Wellington', que se dedicará a analizar el lecho marino,....

09h38 Séisme néo-zélandais: un premier navire sur zone pour évacuer les sinistrés (AFP)

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:47:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:41:00 +0100eldiariomontanes (es)

Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por aire y por mar tras la llegada a la zona del buque 'Canterbury', cargado de provisiones y con capacidad para transportar a medio millar de personas. Este barco llegó junto a la fragata 'Wellington', que se dedicará a analizar el lecho marino,....

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:41:00 +0100ideal (es)

Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por aire y por mar tras la llegada a la zona del buque 'Canterbury', cargado de provisiones y con capacidad para transportar a medio millar de personas. Este barco llegó junto a la fragata 'Wellington', que se dedicará a analizar el lecho marino,....

Govt urged to fund 24/7 warning system for tsunamis

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:40:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand. Following Monday's quake and tsunami threat, Geonet director Ken Gledhill He said the existing situation was "not ideal" because "we have to wake people and get them....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:37:00 +0100lamanchelibre (fr)

Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS Canterbury et renforcer le dispositif d'assistance aux victimes du séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a fait deux morts et de très importants dégâts. Au moment de la secousse vers minuit lundi, 1.200 visiteurs étaient présents à Kaikoura, une localité de 2.

Nouvelle-Zélande : un premier navire pour évacuer les sinistrés du séisme

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:27:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:26:00 +0100lunion (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Clima: siccità e inondazioni costano alle aziende 14 miliardi di dollari

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:24:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di mercoledì 16 novembre 2016) siccità , inquinamento e inondazioni avranno un costo non indifferente per le aziende : ben 14 miliardi di dollari solo nel 2016, ovvero cinque volte il costo sostenuto nel 2015, ma nonostante questo le imprese non fanno abbastanza per proteggersi dal rischio idrico.

Séisme néo-zélandais: un premier navire sur zone pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:13:00 +0100skynet (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:10:00 +0100france24 (fr)

CHRISTCHURCH (NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE) (AFP) - Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient....

Séisme néo-zélandais: un premier navire sur zone pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:06:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l’ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l’évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:01:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme néo-zélandais: un premier navire sur zone pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:01:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:57:00 +0100laprovence (fr)

Christchurch (Nouvelle-Zélande) (AFP) - Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:32:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS Canterbury et renforcer le dispositif d'assistance aux victimes du séisme de magnitude 7,8 qui a fait deux morts et de très importants dégâts. Au moment de la secousse vers minuit lundi, 1.200 visiteurs étaient présents à Kaikoura, une localité de 2.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:24:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:19:00 +0100challenges (fr)

Des touristes allemands à leur arrivée le 16 novembre 2016 à Woodend après avoir été évacués de Kaikoura par hélicoptère-AFP/Marty Melville. Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:19:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:13:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:12:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Christchurch (Nouvelle-Zélande) - Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande: un navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:05:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

U n premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

John Key: Visiting Kaikoura and chatting to Trump

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:04:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

Prime Minister John Key says the picture of the extent of the quake damage is clearly getting worse in Wellington. He told Larry Williams a number of buildings have some real problems. "It looks like buildings built on reclaimed land in Wellington are certainly showing some issues.

Feature video: The quake - and everything that followed

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:41:00 +0100Stuff (en)

For many New Zealanders, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday morning was the most violent tremor they'd experienced. But it was just the beginning. In the hours afterwards, many fled to the hills under caution of a tsunami. Some dodged vast cracks in the road, others surveyed damaged or destroyed homes and businesses.

NZ's 'Pentagon' and 'Langley' wrecked by earthquake - NZ First

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:40:00 +0100voxy (en)

New Zealand First is concerned at New Zealand ’s national security given the relatively new buildings housing the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and GCSB/SIS have been evacuated. "This is highly serious because it means our national security is compromised," says Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Defence Ron Mark.

Nuevas tiendas eco-amigables

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:39:00 +0100eluniverso (es)

Matilde Cevallos, de 40 años, tenía una tienda en el sector Las Cumbres en Manta que era el sustento de sus cuatro hijos. ‘Mi guerrera Aleskhita’ era el nombre del establecimiento, en honor a su pequeña de ocho años que perdió la visión, producto de un tumor cancerígeno que le detectaron en el cerebro hace cinco años.

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande : un premier navire sur zone pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:12:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

Ce bâtiment militaire va poursuivre les évacuations débutées mardi par hélicoptère à Kaikoura, une localité rendue inaccessible par le séisme. Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi.

Fanny a vécu le tremblement de terre en Nouvelle-Zélande

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:10:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Nous avions déjà suivi Fanny, originaire de Lunay et qui habite désormais à Fortan, lors d'un périple australien. C'est à nouveau avec un « programme visa vacances travail » qu'elle a pris cette fois, avec son ami, la direction de la Nouvelle-Zélande au pays des kiwis (oiseaux emblématiques dépourvus d'ailes et nom donné aux habitants).

British tourists caught up in the New Zealand quake forced to abandon hire cars as they are evacuated by helicopter

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:00:00 +0100telegraph (en)

H undreds of aftershocks and up to 100,000 landslides have caused havoc across New Zealand following one of the country’s most powerful earthquakes, as tourists airlifted to safety from one of the hardest-hit towns described the scenes as “like an apocalypse”.

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake was detected in the sea off Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to the state weather agency. The tremor was ...

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:56:00 +0100koreatimes (en)

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake was detected in the sea off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to the state weather agency. The tremor was felt across the prefecture, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. The agency said the quake was not powerful enough to trigger a tsunami.

Trapped Chinese tourists safely evacuated from quake-hit area in New Zealand

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:40:00 +0100shanghaidaily (en)

ABOUT 125 Chinese tourists trapped in a tourist resort by a strong quake in New Zealand, have been safely evacuated from the disaster area to Christchurch by helicopters. The magnitude-7.5 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks struck the country's South Island after midnight on Monday, killing two people.

Video 0:55 Cámaras de CCTV captan el momento en que el potente terremoto de 7, 8 grados sacude Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:32:00 +0100bbc-es (es)

Cámaras de seguridad registraron el momento del terremoto de 7,8 grados que sacudió el centro de Nueva Zelanda en la medianoche del domingo. Un segundo potente terremoto de magnitud 6,3 golpeó en la madrugada del lunes a la Isla Sur. Las imágenes son de una tienda de bolsas de golf en Wellington y de un supermercado en Nelson City.

Schwere Nachbeben erschüttern Neuseeland

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:32:00 +0100heute-AT (de)

In Kaikoura in Neuseeland wurden diese drei Kühe vom ERdbeben überrascht und auf einem kleinen Grashügel "eingesperrt" (Foto: AP) Eine Serie schwerer Nachbeben hat Neuseeland weiter in Angst und Schrecken versetzt. Nach dem ersten Beben mit einer Stärke von 7,8 hatte das nächststärkste immer noch 6,2.

Un premier navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:29:00 +010024heures (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Un premier navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:29:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

Un premier navire pour évacuer les sinistrés

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:27:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Un premier bâtiment militaire néo-zélandais a jeté l'ancre mercredi devant Kaikoura pour participer à l'évacuation des touristes coincés dans cette localité depuis le puissant séisme de lundi. Des navires de guerre américain, canadien et australien devraient prochainement rejoindre le HMNZS....

El pavor de los turistas evacuados tras el terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:25:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Los turistas evacuados en helicópteros relataron este martes los segundos de pavor vividos tras el violento terremoto de magnitud 7,8 que azotó en los primeros minutos del lunes una zona costera de Nueva Zelanda. El terremoto, que dejó dos muertos, ha sido uno de los más fuertes jamás registrados en....

Nueva Zelanda: residentes se encuentran varados tras sismo

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:15:00 +0100panamericana (es)

Nueva Zelanda: residentes y turistas se encuentran varados tras terremoto Hace una hora. Tras el potente terremoto de 7.8 grados y los réplicas que azotaron , los pobladores han quedado en la isla. varados Helicópteros y equipos de rescate viene realizando los primeros traslados de turistas y....

Terremoto en Nueva Zelanda deja 2 muertos

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:08:00 +0100dca (es)

Nueva Zelanda se recupera, en medio de réplicas, del terremoto de 7.8 grados que sacudió la noche del domingo el país, donde 2 personas murieron y 24 resultaron heridas. Un ataque al corazón le causó la muerte a una de las víctimas; a la otra, el derrumbamiento de una vivienda. Las identidades de los fallecidos no fueron reveladas.

Terremoto de 7,9 grados en Nueva Zelanda agrieta dique, desalojan a habitantes

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:57:00 +0100lajornadanet (es)

El servicio neozelandés de Defensa Civil reporta importantes daños a la infraestructura del norte de la isla Sur y ordena medidas de urgencia como consecuencia de una serie de temblores sísmicos. Los residentes de la región de Marlborough han sido alertados a causa del agrietamiento de un dique que....

Help headed to the capital

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:36:00 +0100voxy (en)

As the response efforts in the south continue, two Bay of Plenty Civil Defence staff have packed their bags to lend a hand in Wellington. This is in response to a request for assistance in the wake of Monday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Hanmer Springs.

Ocho españoles esperan la evacuación de la zona afectada por el seísmo en Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:20:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Sídney (Australia), 16 nov (EFE).- Ocho españoles se encuentran entre los varios centenares de turistas que esperan ser evacuados hoy de Kaikura, la localidad más afectada por el terremoto que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda. Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas....

Trapped Chinese tourists safely evacuated from quake-hit area in New Zealand

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:07:00 +0100sinacom (en)

CHRISTCHURCH， New Zealand， Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- About 125 Chinese tourists trapped in a tourist resort by a strong quake in New Zealand ， have been safely evacuated from the disaster area to Christchurch by helicopters. The magnitude-7.5 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks struck the country's South....

L'ambassade de Chine commence à évacuer les touristes chinois

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

L'ambassade de Chine en Nouvelle-Zélande a commencé à évacuer les touristes chinois présents dans le pays. Le consulat général de Chine à Christchurch a loué des hélicoptères et à envoyé de la nourriture et de l'eau dans le cadre de l'évacuation de plus d'un millier de touristes chinois de la ville de l'île du Sud, Kaikoura.

North Canterbury quake explained from a scientist's perspective

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100nzherald (en)

What is it like to be part of the team at GNS Science when a big quake hits? Former seismologist Dr Helen Anderson offered to help with the GNS Science and GeoNet response to the Kaikoura earthquake. In the days following the quake, she has been embedded with the GNS Science/GeoNet response teams. She recounts her experience here.

Working with the quake response team at GNS Science

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:57:00 +0100Stuff (en)

OPINION : GeoNet scientists are just like you and me – apart from one main difference. When we leap out of bed and dive for cover all sorts of fear responses are kicking in – fight or flight. GeoNet people are counting seconds, noticing different types of energy waves – and already processing how big and how far away the earthquake is.

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de Nueva Zelanda tras el terremoto

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100lavozdigital (es)

Ocho españoles se encuentran entre los varios centenares de turistas que esperan ser evacuados hoy de Kaikura, la localidad más afectada Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por el terremoto que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda.

Canciller chino envía condolencias a Nueva Zelanda por fuerte seísmo

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:47:00 +0100cctv-es (es)

11-16-2016 10:25. BEIJING, 15 nov (Xinhua) -- El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de China, Wang Yi, envió este martes un mensaje de condolencias a su homólogo neozelandés, Murray McCully, con motivo de un potente terremoto que ha causado víctimas personales y daños naturales en el país insular.

Evacuan a 125 turistas chinos parados en Kaikoura por terremoto

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:47:00 +0100cctv-es (es)

11-16-2016 08:37 Los funcionarios del Consulado General de China en Christchurch declararon el martes que todos los turistas chinos atrapados en la localidad de Kaikoura están a salvo. Los esfuerzos de rescate comenzaron justo después del poderoso terremoto de magnitud 7,5 del fin de semana.

Ocho españoles esperan ser evacuados de Nueva Zelanda tras el terremoto

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:43:00 +0100abc-Andalucia (es)

Defensa Civil espera poder evacuar unas 600 personas por el terremoto que sacudió el domingo la región central de Nueva Zelanda. por aire y por mar tras la llegada a la zona del buque Canterbury , cargado de provisiones y con capacidad para transportar a medio millar de personas.

New Zealand: Tourists, Residents (And Cows) Stranded After Powerful Quake

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:16:00 +0100yalibnan (en)

Amora Hotel guests gather in a parking lot in Wellington, New Zealand on Monday, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the region. A series of aftershocks kept residents and tourists on guard. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images. After a powerful earthquake struck New Zealand on Sunday, several vital....

Heavy rains, floods and road blocks bring life to a standstill in New Zealand, after massive quake, 300 aftershocks and tsunami

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:02:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. Irish Sun Wednesday 16th November, 2016 • U.S. warship USS Sampson to enter NZ after 30 years to aid rescue efforts. • Five countries offer to help New Zealand in rescue efforts. • Prime Minister Key expects damage worth billions after 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Trapped Chinese tourists safely evacuated from quake-hit area in New Zealand

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 02:49:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- About 125 Chinese tourists trapped in a tourist resort by a strong quake in New Zealand , have been safely evacuated from the disaster area to Christchurch by helicopters. The magnitude-7.5 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks struck the country's South....

Queenstown residents urged to learn from quakes

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 01:57:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Queenstown residents would probably face a similar scenario to the one in Kaikoura should the Alpine Fault rupture, and they could be cut off by landslips for weeks. Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead said Queenstown residents should learn from the images of collapsed hillsides blocking Kaikoura from every direction.

Japan fixes enormous Fukuoka city sinkhole in just two days, earning praise for efficiency

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 01:08:00 +0100scmp (en)

A section of road in the centre of the Japanese city of Fukuoka has been repaired and reopened just days after a sinkhole opened up outside a busy railway station and threatened to topple nearby buildings. In a startling demonstration of workmanship and efficiency, workers toiled around the clock....

[VIDEO] Cámaras captan el momento en que el potente terremoto de 7, 8 grados sacude el centro de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 01:07:00 +0100elmostrado (es)

Un segundo potente terremoto de magnitud 6,3 golpeó en la madrugada del lunes a la Isla Sur. Las imágenes son de una tienda de bolsas de golf en Wellington y de un supermercado en Nelson City. Equipos de rescate siguen evacuando a decenas de pobladores y turistas de las zonas más afectadas.

6:37 Uruguay se solidariza con Nueva Zelanda tras terremoto

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:51:00 +0100prensa-latina (es)

Uruguay se solidariza con Nueva Zelanda tras terremoto Uruguay se solidariza con Nueva Zelanda tras terremoto Uruguay se solidariza con Nueva Zelanda tras terremoto. 15 de noviembre de 2016, 18:37 Montevideo, 15 nov (PL) El Ministerio uruguayo de Relaciones Exteriores expresó hoy su solidaridad al....

Alertan de un tsunami que podría sacudir costas españolas

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:43:00 +0100lasprovincias (es)

En 1755 un seismo de 9 grados en la escala Richter con epicentro en Lisboa tuvo lugar. Este devastador terremoto provocó además un tsunami de grandes dimensiones en las costas de Cádiz y Huelva, con consecuencias devastadoras e innumerables reflejadas en los más de 1.200 muertos que dejó a su paso.

Queenstown should be prepared for post-quake situation worse than Kaikoura

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:54:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Queenstown's isolation, mountainous terrain, dense population and position on the Alpine Fault means should an earthquake occur similar to Monday's magnitude 7.5, the situation would be worse than Kaikoura post-quake, experts say. Emergency Management Otago and Otago Regional Council chairman....

Permalink to L’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a attribué dimanche la meilleure place de son classement à l’hôpital militaire de Tsahal

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:12:00 +0100isranews (fr)

L’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a attribué dimanche la meilleure place de son classement à l’hôpital militaire de Tsahal Israël a placé la barre très haut pour son professionnalisme en réponse aux catastrophes naturelles Ce classement est basé sur le nouveau système de classification des....

Terremoto: a rischio la torre a Città Sant’Angelo, case sgomberate

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:55:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di martedì 15 novembre 2016) Continuano le conseguenze del Terremoto dello scorso 30 Ottobre, in particolare a Città Sant’Angelo dove, a causa dei danni e delle crepe visibili riportate dalla torre campanaria della Collegiata San Michele Arcangelo, nel centro storico, è stato interdetto l’accesso....

Rabuka comforts quake victims

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:45:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

SOCIAL Democratic Liberal Party leader Sitiveni Rabuka sent his condolences to those who lost a family member during the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand's South Island at midnight on Sunday. In a statement released by the party, he wished those who were injured from the devastating event a quick recovery.

GeoNet quake monitoring not staffed nights, weekends

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:33:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The GeoNet quake monitoring service should be funded for 24/7 staffing to make vital decisions about tsunami threats, director Dr Ken Gledhill says. Dr Gledhill told Nine To Noon the early warning system worked well for the most part in the 7.5 quake that hit near Hanmer Springs at 12.02 on Monday morning.

Vacas atrapadas en Nueva Zelanda fueron rescatadas por granjeros

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:24:00 +0100t13 (es)

Tres vacas que habían quedado atrapadas sobre un montículo de hierba después del terremoto del domingo en Nueva Zelanda, fueron finalmente rescatadas. La imagen dio la vuelta al mundo por lo asombrosa y como un registro gráfico de la fuerza del movimiento de tierra que afectó a la isla sur del país.

Nuova Zelanda: attesa una nuova forte scossa

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 22:16:00 +0100247libero (it)

Era già successo prima del terremoto di Sumatra: nel 2004 una serie di sismi con magnitudo prossima a 8.0 o poco più precedettero quello del 26 dicembre, quando si scaricò il sisma di magnitudo 9.1 e il relativo tsunami che causò la morte di 200.000 persone. Ora, dopo il terremoto di magnitudo 7.

New Zealand earthquake: Doctor determined to stay put and rebuild broken home

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:46:00 +0100radioaustralianews (en)

Earthquake scientist Ken Gledhill, who oversees the GeoNet network of 600 earthquake detectors throughout New Zealand, described this quake as a complicated sequence of tremors that moved north from the epicentre by "jumping from a rupture on one plane to another plane".

New Zealand earthquake: Doctor determined to stay put and rebuild broken home

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:44:00 +0100radioaustralia (en)

Earthquake scientist Ken Gledhill, who oversees the GeoNet network of 600 earthquake detectors throughout New Zealand, described this quake as a complicated sequence of tremors that moved north from the epicentre by "jumping from a rupture on one plane to another plane".

Scenes of New Zealand’s Quake Aftermath By The Daily Beast

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:40:00 +0100thedailybeast (en)

A day after a massive 7.5-magnitude quake struck New Zealand, scenes of profound damage emerged from across the island nation. The midnight tremor left at least two dead and thousands of people stranded as series of aftershocks continued to roil the country.

Las extrañas luces captadas en el cielo durante el terremoto de Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:58:00 +0100repretel (es)

Pese a los pocos segundos, su presencia fue suficiente para llamar la atención y ser capturada por uno de los afectados por el evento sísmico. El pasado domingo 13 de noviembre un terremoto de 7,8 grados afectó a Nueva Zelanda, el que dejó al menos a dos personas muertas y que causó la evacuación de....

Japão leva 48 horas para tapar cratera de 15 metros de profundidade em avenida

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:51:00 +0100zh-clicrbs (pt)

Eficiência Japão leva 48 horas para tapar cratera de 15 metros de profundidade em avenida Via foi liberada para o tráfego nesta terça-feira, uma semana após buraco ser aberto durante obras de ampliação de uma linha do metrô. Uma cratera aberta no meio de uma avenida na cidade japonesa de Fukuoka....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande - Une famille de bovins coincée a été secourue

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:47:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande. 15 novembre 2016 19:33; Act: 15.11.2016 19:37 Print Une famille de bovins coincée a été secourue Deux vaches et un veau, qui s'étaient retrouvés bloqués sur un «ilot de terre» après le tremblement de terre survenu dimanche en Nouvelle-Zélande, ont été sauvés.

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:45:00 +0100izf (fr)

Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de neige, fait....

NZ's 7.5 magnitude earthquake a monster in the making, Geonet director says

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:40:00 +0100Stuff (en)

In terms of the tsunami, I said it here in the M7.1 East Cape Earthquake . Because we do not have a 24/7 monitoring centre we have to wake people and get them out of bed to look at complex data and make serious calls very quickly. It is not an ideal situation given the past few months, and I'd like....

Terremoto, forte scossa tra Afghanistan e Pakistan: magnitudo 5.3, paura a Kabul e Islamabad

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:38:00 +0100zazoom (it)

(Di martedì 15 novembre 2016) Una scossa di Terremoto di magnitudo 5,3 sulla scala aperta Richter ha interessato oggi una vasta regione dell’Hindu Kush a cavallo fra Afghanistan e Pakistan , senza che per il momento si abbiano notizie di vittime o danni.

Criza &icirc;n &icirc;ncalzirea populației. O treime din locuințe, fara lemne de foc

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:22:00 +0100ziarelive (ro)

Cele două țări sunt foarte diferite, dar ambele sunt divizate între influența rusă și aspirația europeană. Bulgaria, membră a UE din anul 2007, dorește în continuare să intre în spațiul Schengen, dar se lovește de rezistența altor țări, la fel ca România.

LA SUPERLUNA TI SUPER-CREPA - IL NOSTRO AMATO SATELLITE C'ENTRA QUALCOSA CON IL TREMENDO SISMA IN NUOVA ZELANDA? SECONDO ALCUNI STUDIOSI, POTREBBE ESSERE STATA LA GOCCIA CHE HA FATTO TRABOCCARE IL VASO. ''I GRANDI TERREMOTI SONO AVVENUTI NEI MOMENTI DI MASSIMO STRESS DI MAREA'': L'ATTRAZIONE....

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:19:00 +0100dagospia (it)

15 nov 2016 19:08 LA SUPERLUNA TI SUPER-CREPA - IL NOSTRO AMATO SATELLITE C'ENTRA QUALCOSA CON IL TREMENDO SISMA IN NUOVA ZELANDA? SECONDO ALCUNI STUDIOSI, POTREBBE ESSERE STATA LA GOCCIA CHE HA FATTO TRABOCCARE IL VASO. ''I GRANDI TERREMOTI SONO AVVENUTI NEI MOMENTI DI MASSIMO STRESS DI MAREA'':....

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:09:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de neige, fait très....

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:52:00 +0100france24 (fr)

KABOUL (AFP) - Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de....

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:41:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de neige, fait très....

Tres vacas se quedan aisladas tras fuerte sismo en Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:33:00 +0100tabascohoy (es)

Tres vacas neozelandesas parecían necesitar algo de ayuda este lunes, después de que un terremoto provocara deslaves de tierra a su alrededor y las dejara varadas en un pequeño islote de pasto. Un video tomado por el servicio de noticias New shub desde un helicóptero en la pequeña localidad de....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande : 3 vaches survivent grâce à un îlot de terre

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:27:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Le bonheur est dans le pré ! Alors qu'elles gambadaient dans un champ situé à Kaikoura, à environ 180 kilomètres au nord de Christchurch, trois vaches ont subi la loi du tremblement de terre qui a touché la Nouvelle-Zélande dimanche dernier. D'une magnitude de 7,8, le séisme a provoqué de nombreux effondrements de terrain.

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:26:00 +0100challenges (fr)

L'Afghanistan menacé par la sécheresse-AFP/John SAEKI, Laurence CHU. Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation.

Continúan evacuación de turistas y residentes tras terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:23:00 +0100elmanana (es)

Las autoridades mantienen el estado de emergencia en la turística localidad costera de Kaikoura, epicentro del movimiento telúrico, donde hay alrededor de mil 200 turistas atrapados por cortes de carretera causados por los deslizamientos de tierra. Varios helicópteros, entre ellos cuatro de la....

El pavor de los turistas evacuados tras el terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:22:00 +0100lahora (es)

AFP. Los turistas evacuados en helicópteros relataron este martes los segundos de pavor vividos tras el violento terremoto de magnitud 7,8 que azotó en los primeros minutos del lunes una zona costera de Nueva Zelanda. El terremoto, que dejó dos muertos, fue uno de los más fuertes jamás registrados....

Après la guerre, la sécheresse nouvelle plaie de l'Afghanistan

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:16:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Kaboul - Les Afghans scrutent les cimes avec anxiété à l'approche attendue des premiers flocons: le manque de neige persistant prive ce pays essentiellement agricole de sa principale source d'eau, une nouvelle cause de déstabilisation. Les deux derniers hivers, Kaboul est restée privée de neige,....

Créteil : Miss Oumy cherche encore des fonds pour son projet au Sénégal

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:04:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

L a date de départ approche. L’association Miss Oumy à Cœur ouvert solidarité internationale basée à Créteil se lance dans un nouveau projet : la rénovation d’une école au Sénégal, dans les îles du Saloum, peuplées de paysans pêcheurs. « C’est un lieu de départ pour l’immigration, souligne Oumy Diassé, présidente de l’ONG.

Nueva Zelanda evacúa a turistas y residentes bloqueados tras terremoto

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:57:00 +0100uniradioinforma (es)

Wellington, 15 Nov (Notimex).- Equipos de rescate continúan hoy la evacuación de turistas y residentes bloqueados tras el terremoto de 7.8 grados en la escala de Richter en Isla Sur de Nueva Zelanda, el cual provocó dos muertos y unos 100 mil deslizamientos de tierra.

Clima: siccità e inondazioni costano ad aziende 14 mld dlr

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:52:00 +0100ansa (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 15 NOV - Siccità, inquinamento e inondazioni costeranno alle aziende 14 miliardi di dollari nel 2016, il quintuplo rispetto al 2015, eppure le imprese non fanno abbastanza per proteggersi dal rischio idrico. A dirlo è uno studio condotto dal Carbon Disclosure Project su 600 grandi....

Olası İstanbul depremi meclisin gündeminde

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:52:00 +0100sozcu (tr)

İBB Meclisi Kasım ayı toplantılarında AKP Grup Başkan Vekili Yardımcısı Faruk Aydın meclis üyelerine “İstanbul'da deprem riski ve İBB tarafından yapılan çalışmalar” konulu sunum yaptı. “ERKEN UYARI SİSTEMİ 512 SANİYELİK ZAMAN KAZANDIRACAK” Kuzey Anadolu Fayının İstanbul'u etkileyecek ve yıkıcı bir....

Séisme en Nouvelle-Zélande : l&#039;effroi des touristes évacués

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:41:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

« J'ai eu la peur de ma vie », a raconté David Foulds, mardi 15 novembre. Ce touriste d'Auckland est arrivé dimanche soir avec sa femme à Kaikoura, quelques heures avant la secousse, et il se trouvait à l'arrêt dans son véhicule quand la Terre a tremblé en Nouvelle-Zélande .

Nueva Zelanda evacúa a turistas y residentes bloqueados tras terremoto

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:39:00 +0100veracruzanos (es)

Wellington, 15 de noviembre 2016 (Notimex).- Equipos de rescate continúan hoy la evacuación de turistas y residentes bloqueados tras el terremoto de 7.8 grados en la escala de Richter en Isla Sur de Nueva Zelanda, el cual provocó dos muertos y unos 100 mil deslizamientos de tierra.

El pavor de los turistas evacuados tras el terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:09:00 +0100noticias-terra-ar (es)

Los turistas evacuados en helicópteros relataron este martes los segundos de pavor vividos tras el violento terremoto de magnitud 7,8 que azotó en los primeros minutos del lunes una zona costera de Nueva Zelanda. El terremoto, que dejó dos muertos, fue uno de los más fuertes jamás registrados en....

المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي: العالم يشهد أولى مراحل الثورة الصناعية الرابعة

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:41:00 +0100akhbarelyom (ar)

المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي: العالم يشهد أولى مراحل الثورة الصناعية الرابعة. الثلاثاء , 15 نوفمبر 2016 - 05:04 مساءٍ قال رئيس ومؤسس المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي كلاوس شواب، إن العالم يشهد المراحل الأولية للثورة الصناعية الرابعة التي ستظل على مدار 10 إلى 20 عاما المقبلة على الأقل.

المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي: العالم يشهد أولى مراحل الثورة الصناعية الرابعة

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:09:00 +0100akhbaralyom (ar)

المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي: العالم يشهد أولى مراحل الثورة الصناعية الرابعة. الثلاثاء , 15 نوفمبر 2016 - 05:04 مساءٍ قال رئيس ومؤسس المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي كلاوس شواب، إن العالم يشهد المراحل الأولية للثورة الصناعية الرابعة التي ستظل على مدار 10 إلى 20 عاما المقبلة على الأقل.

Urlauber nach schweren Erdrutschen in Neuseeland ausgeflogen

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:05:00 +0100faz (de)

Das Bild, das von der jüngsten Naturkatastrophe in Neuseeland vielen in Erinnerung bleiben wird, ist ziemlich schräg. Es zeigt drei Rinder, zwei Kühe und ein Kälbchen, die wie auf einer rettenden Insel auf einem kleinen Fleckchen mit Gras bedeckter Erde stehen, während um sie herum der Boden meterweit in die Tiefe gesackt ist.

Two dead after NZ quake, residents flee tsunami

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:46:00 +0100saudigazette (en)

Christchurch, New Zealand – Rescuers in New Zealand were scrambling Monday to reach the epicentre of a powerful 7.8 earthquake that killed at least two people and sparked a tsunami alert that sent thousands fleeing for higher ground. The jolt, one of the most powerful ever recorded in the....

Nueva Zelanda evacúa a personas atrapadas tras...

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:43:00 +0100midiario (es)

Las autoridades neozelandesas evacúan a turistas y residentes de la localidad de Kaikoura, que ha quedado aislada a causa del terremoto de 7,8 grados que sacudió el sur del país domingo por la noche. En la evacuación aérea, que se ve dificultada por tormentas y fuertes vientos, se ha dado prioridad....

Naturkatastrophen forderten 2015 fast 30.000 Tote

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:12:00 +0100Salzburger (de)

. 2015 gab es laut dem "World Disasters Report 2016" 22.724 Tote durch Naturkatastrophen, was dem höchsten Wert seit 2011 entspricht. 2014 waren es noch 8.000 Tote gewesen - der niedrigste Wert der Dekade. Dass sich die Zahl nun mehr als verdoppelt hat, ist vor allem auf die Erdbeben in Nepal zurückzuführen.

Naturkatastrophen forderten 2015 fast 30.000 Tote

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:10:00 +0100Vorarlberg (de)

2015 gab es laut dem “World Disasters Report 2016” 22.724 Tote durch Naturkatastrophen, was dem höchsten Wert seit 2011 entspricht. 2014 waren es noch 8.000 Tote gewesen – der niedrigste Wert der Dekade. Dass sich die Zahl nun mehr als verdoppelt hat, ist vor allem auf die Erdbeben in Nepal zurückzuführen.

Comienza evacuación de turistas atrapados tras el terremoto en Nueva Zelanda

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:06:00 +0100zocalo (es)

Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda.- AFP Los rescatistas neozelandeses comenzaron este martes a evacuar en helicóptero a los turistas bloqueados tras el terremoto de magnitud 7.8 que azotó una zona costera de la Isla Sur, mientras un barco se dirigía a la zona afectada.

Luna “grossa” aiuta i terremoti, un po’ sì. Troppe coincidenze

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:03:00 +0100blitzquotidiano (it)

ROMA – Terremoti e Luna. L’idea che quel che accade in cielo possa influenzare quel che accade sulla Terra è un’idea che ha sempre esercitato una fortissima fascinazione sull’uomo. Una fascinazione che porta e ha portato a conclusioni ingenue, come quella secondo cui chi nasce sotto questo o....