Inline Distributing Company Sends Disaster Response Units To Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up Efforts

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:52:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

SYLMAR, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inline Distributing Company -- http://www.inlineco.com/-- deployed their recently unveiled 53 foot Disaster Response Units in response to the damage fr...

For Hourly Workers After the Storm, No Work, No Pay

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:48:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Hourly workers said that if they did not go to work after Hurricane Sandy , they probably would not be paid.

Springsteen, Bon Jovi sing for Sandy victims

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:48:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

NEW YORK New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi joined Sting, Christina Aguilera and other music stars on Friday in a televised benefit concert to raise funds for victims of Sandy , the giant storm that killed more than 100 and devastated large sections of the U.S. Northeast.

Marathon cancelled as city recovers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:46:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days on Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations.

New York split between rich and poor

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:46:00 +0100thesun (en)

NEW York was a divided city last night as residents of devastated poor districts accused authorities of abandoning them in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy . In smart shopping streets of uptown Manhattan, life had returned to normal for the city’s elite and rich tourists.

Model Under Fire for Using Sandy Wreckage for Photo Shoot

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:41:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

While much of the East Coast was struggling to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , one woman decided to use the wreckage to further her modeling career. The Internet found the stunt stupid, if not sickening. Brazilian model Nana Gouvea and her husband went out...

Protecting Yourself From the Next Sandy

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:38:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

It is impossible to see the images of devastation without feeling incredible sadness for those who are suffering in the wake of the Sandy superstorm. From across America, people are reaching out to help those in need, sending money, sending repair crews, sending their prayers...

Marathon cancelled as city recovers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:36:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days on Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations.

Marathon cancelled as city recovers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:30:00 +0100corkman (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days on Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations.

Sandy may slow Malaysian economy in the short term

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:24:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

KUALA LUMPUR: Hurricane Sandy will not have a major impact on the Malaysian economy as the calamity will only affect the global economy in the short run, said S Das & Associates Pty Ltd consultant Satyajit Das.

Marathon cancelled as city recovers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days on Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations.

NYC cancels marathon, tempers boil

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations. The New York City Marathon was canceled amid outrage over holding a sports event while...

Springsteen headlines star-studded benefit for Sandy victims

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:20:00 +0100msnbc (en)

"We've come together tonight to tell every single person who's suffering that we are here for you. We will do whatever we can to help," the star said.

Cellphone Users Steaming at Hit-or-Miss Service

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:17:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Four days after Hurricane Sandy , the major carriers — AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA and Sprint — were still rebuilding their networks in the hardest-hit areas.

First Federal Dollars Allotted in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:17:00 +0100nytimes (en)

States will almost certainly request billions in federal aid, which could stir concerns about fraud.

Sting & Springsteen lead all-star U.S. telethon

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:13:00 +0100ananova (en)

Sting and Bruce Springsteen provided the performance highlights during the Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together telethon in America on Friday night. Sting, the only non-American to perform during the TV fundraiser, wowed with an acoustic rendition of The Police hit Message in a Bottle, while Springsteen....

Staten Island residents welcome decision to cancel race

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:11:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Controversy has raged over the idea of starting the race on Staten Island, which was ravaged by Sandy .

Marathon cancelled as city recovers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:10:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

The Manhattan skyline was mostly lit for the first time in five days on Friday night, a sign of progress undercut by long lines at petrol stations.

Watch: Weddings Saved Following Superstorm Sandy's Fury

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:09:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Couples find ways to save their special day when friends, family can't come together.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:09:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Citing climate change as the deciding factor, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today endorsed President Obama for a second term, saying Hurricane Sandy “brought the stakes of Tuesday’s presidential election into sharp relief.” In the wake of the devastation, Bloomberg, an independent, said the..

Cellphone Users Steaming at Hit-or-Miss Service

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:09:00 +0100IHT (en)

Four days after Hurricane Sandy , the major carriers — AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA and Sprint — were still rebuilding their networks in the hardest-hit areas.

Candidate Killed In Hurricane Sandy May Still Win His Election

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:55:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

John Rose, 60, a candidate for the West Virginia Legislature, was killed in the wake of Superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, but that might not stop him from winning his election.

Sandy : 50 milliards de dollars de dégâts - Changement climatique

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:55:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

Face à un tel montant, la question de l'adaptation aux changements climatiques revient dans les débats, notamment en pleine campagne présidentielle entre Barack Obama (démocrate) et Mitt Romney (républicain). D'autant qu'une étude révèle que le continent nord-américain a vu le nombre d'événements....

State-by-state snapshot of Sandy's effects

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:54:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

A summary of the massive storm's effects on 18 states and the District of Columbia

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:45:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 88 mort...

After Hurricane Sandy, NY Startups Have To Find A Place To Get Back To Work

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:39:00 +0100techcrunch (en)

Recovering from Hurricane Sandy is no small feat as most of Lower Manhattan is still in the dark without power. I talked with a couple of people working in startups who had to find a place to get back work. But the most difficult part was probably to set aside the devastation and get the businesses back on track.

Candidate Killed In Hurricane Sandy May Still Win His Election

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:36:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

West Virginia state legislature candidate John Rose, 60, was killed in the wake of Superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, but that might not stop him from winning his election.

Romney, Obama in final flurry of visits to swing states

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:36:00 +0100irishtimes (en)

THE FINAL frenzy of presidential election campaigning will take US president Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney to the swing states of Colorado,Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin before election day on Tuesday.

Aguilera kicks off 'Hurricane Sandy' benefit show

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:35:00 +0100msnbc (en)

"We've come together tonight to tell every single person who's suffering that we are here for you. We will do whatever we can to help," the star said.

Hurricane Sandy: Joy on the streets of New York as power comes BACK ON for 135,000 in Manhattan 'Dark Zone' after five days in the dark

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:35:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Electricity began coming on to customers in parts of the East Village, SoHo and the Lower East Side at around 6pm. Most other unlit neighbourhoods were back up and running shortly after.

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:35:00 +0100haaretz (en)

Frustration grew on Friday for residents of Northeast states hit by superstorm Sandy as the death toll reached 102, millions were still without power and tempers frayed at a lack of fuel and guidance on when life might return to normal. New York City canceled its annual marathon in the face of....

Alors que l’ouragan sandy a fait 90 morts dont 46 à New York: Obama promet un soutien sur le long terme aux sinistrés

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:32:00 +0100lemaghrebdz (fr)

Le président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama a promis, mercredi dernier, aux sinistrés de Sandy que l'Etat fédéral les soutiendrait sur le long terme, après avoir inspecté les dégâts de l'ouragan meurtrier sur la côte du New Jersey (Est). Nous serons là sur le long terme, a affirmé M.

Candidate Killed In Hurricane Sandy May Still Win His Election

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:31:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

John Rose, 60, a candidate for the West Virginia Legislature, was killed in the wake of Superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, but that might not stop him from winning his election.

Marshes and malls: Migration to U.S. coast heightens impact of storms

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:30:00 +0100cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Last month a small pocket of marshland in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, was saved from development. The local online newspaper, the Sandpaper.net, celebrated the preservation of Grassle Marsh -- named for a leading authority on the larvae of surf clams - and its populations of kingfishers and fiddler crabs.

Disaster Defense Balancing Costs and Benefits

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:22:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Seth Stein, a Northwestern University geologist, has teamed up with his father, Jerome Stein, an economist at Brown University, to develop new strategies to defend society against natural disasters ...

Storm puts big government back on agenda

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Hurricane Sandy , whose wall of salt water swamped the New York subway and devastated the New Jersey coastline leaving estimated damages of US$20 billion ($24 billion), has put the role of "big government" back at the heart of the...

Hurricane Sandy brings increase in cholera

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:20:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Haitian capital saw an increase in the number of people infected by cholera after last week's destructive rains from Hurricane Sandy .Doctors Without Borders said the group's five cholera treatment centers had at least 457 patients...

Seafaring robot sails through Sandy unscathed

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:18:00 +0100cnet (en)

Navigating the Atlantic 100 miles east of New Jersey, a robot called Mercury continued to transmit hurricane data through 70-knot winds. [Read more]

Best Buy reschedules analyst day postponed by Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:08:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc on Friday rescheduled its analyst day for November 13 in New York, after postponing it because of Hurricane Sandy . The meeting, seen as Chief Executive Hubert Joly's opportunity to tell investors how he plans to turn the company around, had originally been scheduled for Thursday, November 1.

US government tries to get fuel to storm-hit Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:55:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:56 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Foreign-flagged ships will be allowed to deliver fuel * Waiver lasts through Nov. 13 * U.S. received only one waiver request * Energy experts divided on level of relief from waiver By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit US Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:55:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Gas lines reminiscent of shortage in 1970s * Marathon canceled after complaints from residents * Human and economic costs mounting; death toll at 102 By Edith Honan and Michelle Nichols NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Frustration grew on Friday for residents of U.

Hurricane Sandy a Sample of More Extreme Weather to Come

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:55:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:17 GMT Source: Content partner // Inter Press Service By Stephen Leahy UXBRIDGE, Canada, Nov 02 (IPS) - Killing nearly 200 people in the United States , Canada and the Caribbean and crippling much of New York City and surrounding areas earlier this week, Hurricane Sandy was the....

Coast Guard to investigate sinking of HMS Bounty replica

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:55:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:01 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Coast Guard calls off search for missing captain * Ship sank in high seas caused by Sandy * Investigation could take months By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard announced an investigation on Friday into the....

Hurricane Sandy a Taste of More Extreme Weather to Come

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:55:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:31 GMT Source: Content partner // Inter Press Service By Stephen Leahy 8136033826_99d5d0fc9f_b UXBRIDGE, Canada, Nov 02 (IPS) - Killing nearly 200 people in the United States , Canada and the Caribbean and crippling much of New York City and surrounding areas earlier this week,....

Oil prices fall on strong dollar

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:54:00 +0100bbc (en)

Oil prices fall after the dollar strengthens and the US government allows foreign tankers to deliver supplies in the wake of super storm Sandy .

CUBA: Cuba : coup d’envoi du deuxième tour des élections municipales, retardé par l’ouragan Sandy

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:50:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

A Cuba , le deuxième tour des élections municipales a été retardé d'une semaine, dimanche dernier, à cause des conséquences du passage de l'ouragan Sandy qui a fait de nombreux dégâts sur l'île. Elles auront finalement lieu ce week-end. Le premier tour a eu lieu le samedi 21 octobre dernier.

U.S. government tries to get fuel to storm-hit Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:49:00 +0100reuters (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday sought to ease the fuel crunch that hit the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy , saying it would provide emergency responders with diesel from national reserves, and also allowing foreign tankers in the Gulf of Mexico to bring fuel to the region.

Aftermath of hurricane Sandy leaves Haiti facing new disaster

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:48:00 +0100irishsun (en)

hurricane Sandy struck, Fifi Bouille was giving birth in a refugee camp. There were no medics around, only her sisters. Throughout the three-hour labour, rain beat down on the tent and fierce winds ...

Hurricane Sandy it hit the Caribbean too you know | Garry Pierre-Pierre

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:48:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Hurricane Sandy pounded Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba , leaving massive destruction in its wake. There were few boots on the ground from the western media to cover the effects on these Caribbean ...

Dernière ligne droite pour la campagne présidentielle américaine

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:39:00 +0100leconomistemaghrebin (fr)

Au terme de la campagne présidentielle américaine mettant aux prises le président démocrate Barack Obama et son adversaire, le républicain Mitt Romney, la course à la Maison Blanche s’avère serrée.

U.S. government tries to get fuel to storm-hit Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:38:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday sought to ease the fuel crunch that hit the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy , saying it would provide emergency responders with diesel from national reserves, and also allowing foreign tankers in the Gulf of Mexico to bring fuel to the region.

Natural disasters hit education hard; more humanitarian funding needed

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:36:00 +0100reliefweb-headlines (en)

It’s hurricane, cyclone, flood and storm season around the world. Hurricane Sandy has attracted most of the attention given the impact it’s had in the United States and the Caribbean. However, it’s the peak season for natural disasters in many other countries too; Southern and South-East Asian....

NYC Marathon is canceled following storm damage

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:31:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — Under growing pressure with thousands still shivering from Sandy , the New York City Marathon was canceled Friday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race. With the death toll in the city at 39 and power not yet fully restored, many....

Pockets of discontent among signs of recovery after Sandy

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:21:00 +0100cnn (en)

Pockets of frustration among cold and hungry residents festered Friday in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy , even as other areas sputtered back to life.

Jobs Report The Good and Bad

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:15:00 +0100irishsun (en)

jobs report showed persistent but modest improvement in the American economy, and broad-based gains in just about every industry except the government. The U.S. economy added an average ...

Bits Blog: What Cellphone Carriers Say About Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:14:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Three days into the aftermath of Sandy , wireless service is still lacking in parts of New York City and other hard-hit zones.

Le marathon de New York est annulé

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:13:00 +0100ledauphine (fr)

Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg a annoncé hier l’annulation du mythique marathon de la ville, devenu l’objet d’une vive polémique au moment où ...

À J-4, Obama et Romney à la conquête de l’Ohio

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

La carte électorale est telle cette année que le candidat républicain doit presque impérativement remporter cet État s’il souhaite déloger le locataire de la Maison-Blanche....

Légère remontée du chômage aux États-Unis malgré une hausse des embauches

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

L’économie américaine a créé 171 000 emplois de plus qu’elle n’en détruisait en octobre....

NJ National Guard Works throughout the Night to Help GI Go Fund Deliver Thousands of Emergency Supplies to Stranded Residents in Shelters Following Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

GI Go Fund delivers thousands of blankets, warm clothes, and carepackages to residents of Newark and Bayonne, NJ driven to shelters by Hurricane Sandy , thanks to the support of the NJ National GuardNewark, NJ (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, residents of New Jersey are struggling to have their basic needs met.

NJ casinos reopen after 5-day storm shutdown

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

All but two casinos in Atlantic City planned to be back in business Friday, hours after getting the permission to reopen from Gov. Chris Christie and five days after the approaching Superstorm Sandy forced them to close their doors.

Coast Guard to investigate sinking of HMS Bounty replica

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:01 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Coast Guard calls off search for missing captain * Ship sank in high seas caused by Sandy * Investigation could take months By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard announced an investigation on Friday into the....

US government tries to get fuel to storm-hit Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:56 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Foreign-flagged ships will be allowed to deliver fuel * Waiver lasts through Nov. 13 * U.S. received only one waiver request * Energy experts divided on level of relief from waiver By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

E.Coast power recovery slows, 3.5 mln still in dark

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:41 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy left more than 8.5 million without power in Northeast * NY and NJ still have more than 1 million customers out each * Some may have to wait a week before power restored By Scott DiSavino Nov 2 (Reuters) - U.S.

Hurricane Sandy a Sample of More Extreme Weather to Come

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:17 GMT Source: Content partner // Inter Press Service By Stephen Leahy UXBRIDGE, Canada, Nov 02 (IPS) - Killing nearly 200 people in the United States , Canada and the Caribbean and crippling much of New York City and surrounding areas earlier this week, Hurricane Sandy was the....

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit US Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Gas lines reminiscent of shortage in 1970s * Marathon canceled after complaints from residents * Human and economic costs mounting; death toll at 102 By Edith Honan and Michelle Nichols NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Frustration grew on Friday for residents of U.

Hurricane Sandy a Taste of More Extreme Weather to Come

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:31 GMT Source: Content partner // Inter Press Service By Stephen Leahy 8136033826_99d5d0fc9f_b UXBRIDGE, Canada, Nov 02 (IPS) - Killing nearly 200 people in the United States , Canada and the Caribbean and crippling much of New York City and surrounding areas earlier this week,....

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit U.S. Northeast

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:05:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Frustration grew on Friday for residents of U.S. Northeast states hit by superstorm Sandy as the death toll reached 102, millions were still without power and tempers frayed at a lack of fuel and guidance on when life might return to normal.

Watch: New York Road Runners CEO: 'Hardest Decision'

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:02:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Mary Wittenberg said the marathon had become a point of "controversy and division."

The story of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:58:00 +0100independent (en)

El Yunque in north-eastern Puerto Rico is the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forests system: a popular tourist destination, known for its lush vegetation and stunning waterfalls. Related Stories 'Totally MAD' celebrates 60 years of satire Scope of Sandy 's devastation becomes clearer....

Some 1.8 million Haitians affected by Hurricane Sandy: UN relief agency

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:58:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday that about 1.8 million Haitians have been adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy . OCHA, the UN relief agency, made the announcement based on its first assessment of the situation in the country,....

How to Get Fast Insurance Settlements for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:56:00 +0100cfo (en)

Companies can get the most from their insurance policies — and up-front cash — by gathering expense documentation now, experts advise.

Air Force conduct round the clock ops to deliver hurricane relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:53:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

Airmen and transport aircraft from across the nation converged here Nov. 1 to begin part of the Air Force's movement of relief supplies and equipment to the beleaguered areas of New York and New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy .

Military Airlifts, Aid Flow to New York, New Jersey

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:53:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

Another airlift, this time from Phoenix, will bring more power restoration trucks and equipment to New York and New Jersey, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told Pentagon reporters.

Somalia: Security Council agrees on short extension for mandate of African Union peacekeepers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:53:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the international peacekeeping force providing support to the Government of Somalia.

Update on the DoD and National Guard Response to Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:53:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

The Department of Defense (DoD) remains fully engaged in the ongoing federal disaster response efforts underway in eastern and northeastern United States as a result of Hurricane Sandy . In the context of our current support activities the department is focusing on providing unique capabilities to....

COMMENT: Post-Hurricane Sandy —Lord Julian Hunt

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

Sandy has been called by some the ‘perfect storm’ and ‘the storm of the century’. But there are reasons to believe that strong storms could be even more dangerous in the future Sandy, a super-storm of unusual ferocity and scale, has already wreaked havoc on much of the east coast of the United States and Canada.

Pennsylvania Governor Issues Order Extending Absentee Ballot Deadline for Emergency Personnel

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:48:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Governor Corbett today issued an executive order extending the deadlines to apply for and return absentee ballots for emergency personnel ca...

More than 3 Million Homeowners Still in the Dark in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:48:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this week, Hurricane Sandy ravaged the coast and knocked out power for more than 8.2 million homeowners in 22 states. Even five days after the ...

Verizon: Sandy cleanup will hit profits

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:46:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Verizon says it is working on getting its cellular service back online after Hurricane Sandy but that the repairs would affect its fourth-quarter earnings.

N.Y. Marathon canceled, frustration grows

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:46:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday the New York Marathon has been canceled, to avoid "a cloud over the race or its participants."

Despite Sandy, iPad mini debuts in N.Y.

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:46:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- While some residents of New York and New Jersey waited in lines for transport and much-needed gasoline, others lined up to buy Apple's iPad mini.

Gasoline Shortage Complicates Recovery

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0100nytimes (en)

About four days after Hurricane Sandy , long lines for gas and crowded commutes dominate daily life.

Sandy to test revamped federal flood insurance program

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:42:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Flood waters left by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy surround Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the south side of hard-hit Staten Island in New York City following Hurricane Sandy, November 2, ...

Coast Guard to investigate sinking of HMS Bounty replica

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0100reuters (en)

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard announced an investigation on Friday into the sinking of the replica of the sailing ship HMS Bounty with the loss of two crew members during Hurricane Sandy .

Home Health Care Proves Resilient In Face Of Sandy Destruction

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:40:00 +0100npr (en)

Remarkably, home care providers in the storm's wake say they know of no patients who lacked for needed care. Resourceful nurses, physical therapists, aides and other personnel somehow surmounted flood, impassable roads, downed trees and dwindling gasoline to get to their patients.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:36:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

Coast Guard to investigate sinking of HMS Bounty replica

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:36:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard announced an investigation on Friday into the sinking of the replica of the sailing ship HMS Bounty with the loss of two crew members during Hurricane Sandy . Rear Admiral Steven Ratti, commander of the Coast Guard's 5th District, ordered....

Bowing to outrage, Bloomberg nixes NYC marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:29:00 +0100washtimes (en)

In the face of withering criticism, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and organizers of the New York City Marathon announced Friday that the race, scheduled for Sunday, will be canceled. "The marathon has always brought our city together and inspired us with stories of courage and determination," Mr.

Millions still without power in NY and NJ

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:25:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

More than 1.2mn homes and businesses in New York and 1.5mn in New Jersey were still without power yesterday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, the states’ power companies said. Most utility companies in the two states said it could take a week or longer to restore power....

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit U.S. Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:24:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustration grew on Friday for residents of U.S. Northeast states hit by superstorm Sandy as the death toll reached 102, millions were still without power and tempers frayed at a lack of fuel and guidance on when life might return to normal.

Under Fire, New York City Mayor Cancels Marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:24:00 +0100time (en)

TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP / Getty Images Runners make their way up 1st Avenue in Manhattan during the 2011 ING New York City Marathon in New York November 6, 2011. politicians, Mayor cancelled the ING NYC Marathon. Michael Bloomberg “While holding the race would not require diverting resources from....

The Choice: Making the Election Case for Romney and Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:24:00 +0100time (en)

Follow @TIMEIdeas For those of us in the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy tested all kinds of systems—the logistical, the political, the personal—and like all tests, it revealed a lot about who we are. It showed that our infrastructure is fragile but our hearts are not.

Ouragan Sandy : face à la colère, le marathon de New York est annulé

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:13:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Le marathon de New York prévu dimanche, dont le maintien faisait polémique après le passage de la tempête Sandy , a été annulé, a annoncé vendredi le maire Michael Bloomberg dans un communiqué. Ouragan Sandy : face à la colère, le marathon de New York est annulé

Aftermath of hurricane Sandy leaves Haiti facing new disaste

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:10:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

Not long after the umbilical cord was cut, the gusts were so great that the sisters feared the covering would be ripped from above them, so the first-time mother had to carry her newborn son through muddy paths in the middle of the the storm to find new shelter "I was terrified my baby might die,"....

First Federal Dollars Allotted in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:09:00 +0100IHT (en)

States will almost certainly request billions in federal aid, which could stir concerns about fraud.

East Coast power recovery slows, 3.5 million still in dark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:09:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. utilities restored power on Friday to about a million East Coast homes and businesses plunged into darkness by Hurricane Sandy , a slowdown from the past two days, as crews began to work on the hardest-hit areas that may take days to fix.

Anger grows over fuel shortage in storm-hit U.S. Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:09:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustration grew on Friday for residents of U.S. Northeast states hit by superstorm Sandy as the death toll reached 102, millions were still without power and tempers frayed at a lack of fuel and guidance on when life might return to normal.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

NYC Marathon canceled amid criticism

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg backtracked after saying the run would be good for business and the spirits of New Yorkers.

East Coast power recovery slows, 3.5 million still in dark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:06:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. utilities restored power on Friday to about a million East Coast homes and businesses plunged into darkness by Hurricane Sandy , a slowdown from the past two days, as crews began to work on the hardest-hit areas that may take days to fix. About 3.5 million customers remained without power as of Friday afternoon, according to U.

Watch: NYC Residents Cheer as Power Returns After Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:59:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Danger of Falling Trees Lingers After the Storm Homeowners should look for holes from insects, birds, as well as direction tree may be leaning. Lucky Lottery Winner's Last-Minute Claim California woman claims $23 million prize less than a month before the deadline.

Hurricane Sandy; Somalia; Bahrain; IDPs in Mali; Next week at the UN

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:57:00 +0100undispatch (en)

Hurricane Sandy : The SG today offered his condolences to those currently suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The UN building itself suffered extensive damage from the hurricane, much of its basement flooded during the storm. Read more

The Trouble with Restoring New York's Power: Salt

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100time (en)

Craig Ruttle / AP Much of lower Manhattan remains dark, as viewed from the darkened Manhattan side of the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, Nov. 1, 2012. Updated: 5:40 p.m. Nov. 2, 2012 @TIME On a cold, dark Thursday night at 10:00 p.m.

Recalling the Great Hurricane of '38

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100time (en)

Hundreds of people were killed across New York (especially Long Island), Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire when the Category 3 storm made landfall in mid-September of that 1938.

Capturing Sandy's Devastation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100time (en)

TIME commissioned five photographers to document Hurricane Sandy in various locations across the Eastern seaboard

Hurricane Relief Efforts Demonstrate Spirit of Volunteerism - Arscott

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:51:00 +0100jis (en)

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, says the disaster preparedness and emergency relief efforts undertaken prior and subsequent to the passage of Hurricane Sandy were demonstrative of the strong spirit of volunteerism that exists in Jamaica .

NYC Marathon Cancelled Amid Growing Criticism

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

After days of criticism and outcry, the New York City Marathon has been cancelled due to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy , according to a report from NBC 4 New York Friday. The decision to hold the race has come under fire since New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced earlier this week that the....

Belated hurricane relief headed to battered Caribbean island

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:36:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

After a three-day closureamid the torrential rains and disrupted power, communications and transportation, U.N. agencies haveswung into action to organize emergency aid to Haiti and coordinate the dispatch of relief supplies throughout the Caribbean. More than 1.

What’s Trending After Lunch? Geniuses Predict The Near Future On Twitter

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:34:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Devavrat Shah and Stanislav Nikolov, a professor/student research team at MIT, have created an algorithm they say can predict trending topics on Twitter before they happen.

A State-by-State Look at Superstorm's Effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:28:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 96 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 3.6 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

Local Volunteers Pack Emergency Boxes For Hurricane Sandy Victims

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

As victims from Superstorm Sandy continued to work to get back on their feet, middle Tennessee residents have been doing what they can to help.

Revel Reopens After Hurricane Sandy On Saturday, November 3

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:16:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

REVEL BEACH, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Revel will reopen on Saturday, November 3 at noon and hotel guests may check in at 4 p.m. "Revel sustained minimal damage and although...

Sunrise Senior Living Provides Safe Harbor for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:16:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --While millions of families struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , Sunrise Senior Living (NYSE: SRZ) is offering emergency, short-term stays for ol...

Hurricane Sandy stirred up buckets of sand and water along ...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:14:00 +0100adhoc (en)

Post- Sandy travel report from the beaches to the Big Apple Hurricane Sandy stirred up buckets of sand and water along the East Coast last week. The storm was no friend of the beaches ? or the city. New York was hit hard, with a swath of Manhattan going from dry to wet, illuminated to black, in a matter of hours.

First Federal Dollars Allotted in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:12:00 +0100nytimes (en)

States will almost certainly request billions in federal aid, which could stir concerns about fraud.

The Science behind Superstorm Sandy s Crippling Storm Surge

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

GOWANUS, BROOKLYN— Superstorm Sandy 's surge halted a little more than a block from my home, mirroring almost precisely the border of two different nearby flood zones on New York City's evacuation map . Homes, stores and warehouses closer to the Gowanus Canal at the westernmost end of Long Island—one of the most polluted sites in the U.

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon.

Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc on New York art district

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Receding water after Hurricane Sandy left its ugly mark on the walls of New York's art district, rising up to five feet on some buildings, and gallery owners sifted through the debris on Friday and assessed damage to valuable works of art.

Disaster Response: A New Yorker Reflects on Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Consolidated Edison , our power company, says it will be able to restore electricity downtown later today. Other areas on ConEd's grid may have to wait as long as November 11 to have service restored. On Tuesday, the day after the storm, I walked from midtown to downtown to see for myself what....

Hurricane strands thousands of fliers at Dom. Rep. airports

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:05:00 +0100dominicantoday (en)

Santo Domingo.- At least 32 flights and thousands of reservations for Dominican Republic routes to New York, Boston and New Jersey have been canceled in the last 48 hours, leavening passengers stranded at the airports Las Americas, Puerto Plata, Santiago and Punta Cana, as Hurricane Sandy menaces the U.

NJ governor: Atlantic City casinos can reopen

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

Atlantic City's 12 casinos, ordered closed because of Sandy , can reopen immediately.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies - its...

Storm Leaves Many Facing Tricky Insurance Process

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:59:00 +0100npr (en)

The estimated price tag for Superstorm Sandy could run as high as $50 billion. But homeowners and businesses in the Northeast aren't just dealing with damage from Sandy; they're also dealing with insurance companies. And figuring out what's covered and what's not can get very complicated.

Sandy, un ouragan sur Twitter aussi

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:56:00 +01007sur7 (fr)

Le réseau social Twitter a été plébiscité pendant la méga-tempête Sandy : quelque 20 millions de ...

Hurricane Sandy sets panthers free in Florida after falling tree destroys enclosure

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:55:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Two panthers were temporarily on the loose in Nassau County, Florida - freed after the hurricane swept a tree into the fence of their enclosure at the White Oak Conservation Centre.

Post-storm ire grows for victims outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:55:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy ’s victims in the US Northeast yesterday, many of whom were left with no power, no gasoline and little information about when their shattered lives might return to normal. While Manhattan prepared to host the annual New York City Marathon tomorrow, acute....

The UMCOR Hotline for October 31, 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:53:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

NEWS: THE CHURCH HELPS PREPARE AND RESPOND TO SANDY As Hurricane Sandy bore down on millions of people, The United Methodist Church was already helping them prepare, respond, and cope with their fear. United Methodist Early Response Teams (ERT) from many states were put on alert, and will deploy only after emergency officials give the okay.

COLUMN-Response to Sandy holds election's key

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:53:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By David Rohde Nov 2 (Reuters) - Jacqueline Pattison is giving Mayor Mike Bloomberg one more day. So far, she has been impressed by New York City's response to Hurricane Sandy . Along with millions of other New Yorkers, she is patiently enduring....

Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc on New York art district

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:53:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:44 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane damages Manhattan art district * Ground-floor galleries most affected * Weeks, months of work ahead, gallery owners say By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Receding water after Hurricane Sandy left its ugly mark on the....

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:52:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

Work Begins on Rome Gully

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:50:00 +0100jis (en)

Repair work has started on sections of the Rome Gully, which is adjacent to communities along the Lyndhurst Road/Rousseau Road corridor, in Kingston, in an effort to ensure the safety of residents and motorists in the area. The work, which commenced on October 31, include: cleaning of the gully;....

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama as 'he's the best to tackle climate change which caused Superstorm Sandy'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Bloomberg said that Superstorm Sandy had helped reshape his thinking about the presidential campaign after previously being critical of Obama and Romney.

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon.

NJ casinos reopen after 5-day storm shutdown

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

All but two casinos in Atlantic City planned to be back in business Friday, hours after getting the permission to reopen from Gov. Chris Christie and five days after the approaching Superstorm Sandy forced them to close...

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 90 people in the United States ....

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:45:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon. They were repelled by the thought of storm victims being....

Car-rental firms find post-storm surge

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:45:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Rental cars companies said Hurricane Sandy stirred up business after East Coast travelers were stranded with flight cancellations.

Food scarce in Haiti after hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:45:00 +0100upi (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- More than 1 million people in Haiti face food shortages because of damage from Hurricane Sandy , a senior U.N. humanitarian official said.

Bits Blog: What Cellphone Carriers Say About Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:41:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Three days into the aftermath of Sandy , wireless service is still lacking in parts of New York City and other hard-hit zones.

Obama wipes out Romney lead in polls with superstorm boost - but will continued scenes of suffering come back to haunt him?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100dailymail (en)

TOBY HARNDEN: The race for the White House is all tied up nationally with both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on 49 per cent after the president received a small boost after Hurricane Sandy .

New York Aquarium: Rescued walrus pup Mitik survives Hurricane Sandy at flooded Brooklyn aquarium

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100dailymail (en)

He has been called ‘small but scrappy’ and now Mitik, an18-week-old walrus pup rescued from the Alaskan coast, has proved he has the survival smarts of a real New Yorker.

Stocks Drop as Election Nears as Dollar Rises, Oil Falls

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:39:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

U.S. stocks slipped, trimming a weekly gain, after growing payrolls failed to extend yesterday’s rally as Americans prepared to pick a president and assessed damage from Hurricane Sandy . Treasuries pared early losses while the dollar extended gains against the euro. The S&P 500 lost 0.9 percent to 1,414.

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0100abc-au (en)

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Aftermath of hurricane Sandy leaves Haiti facing new disaster

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:36:00 +0100guardian (en)

While the world's attention has focused on the US, the suffering and consequences for the Caribbean nation are far greater When Hurricane Sandy struck, Fifi Bouille was giving birth in a refugee camp. There were no medics around, only her sisters. Throughout the three-hour labour, rain beat down on the tent and fierce winds tugged at the canvas.

Con Edison restoring power to lower Manhattan after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:36:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc said Friday it will begin the process of restoring power to mid- and Lower Manhattan following repairs to its East 14th Street substation. The loss of that substation Monday night during the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy , knocked out power to large sections of downtown Manhattan.

Bloomberg: N Marathon will go on, despite outcry

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:36:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City alone at 39, many New Yorkers were repelled by the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon.

What’s Trending After Lunch? Geniuses Predict The Near Future On Twitter

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:34:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

What if you could log on to Twitter first thing in the morning and find out what people are going to be talking about later that afternoon? Now maybe you can. Researchers at the genius factory that is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a new algorithm they say that can predict....

Ouragan Sandy : quatre jours après, les New Yorkais craquent

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:27:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Quatre jours après le passage dévastateur de l'ouragan Sandy , la colère monte à New York et dans sa région, face aux pénuries d'électricité qui durent et aux interminables files d'attente dans les stations service. Ouragan Sandy : quatre jours après, les New Yorkais craquent

Sandy : ouragan et criminalité

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:27:00 +0100ruvr-fr (fr)

Le préjudice causé par l’ouragan Sandy est évalué à des dizaines de milliards de dollars. Mais les villes et villages ont souffert non seulement de la catastrophe mais aussi des actes de leurs propres habitants. Alors que les autorités essayaient de réparer les dommages, certains New-Yorkais profitaient du malheur des autres.

Sandy : en Haïti, le manque de nourriture menace un million de personnes

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:25:00 +0100LesEchos (fr)

Depuis la semaine dernière et le passage de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est-américaine, tous les regards sont tournés vers New York, rudement touchée par la tempête, qui intéresse nettement plus les médias.

Planets Predict Election Turmoil

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:25:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Citing national polls, local polls and battleground state polls, political pundits are fully equipped to predict who'll win the presidential election next week.

Sandy Environmental Toll: Polluted Rivers, Lost Seabirds

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:23:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Hurricane Sandy 's victims are numerous: nearly 100 dead in the United States at last count, plus scores more in the Caribbean. In hard-hit New York City, elderly residents of public housing are struggling to get access to food, water, and medications. Rivers and water systems along the East Coast....

See Hurricane Sandy's impact on the Internet

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100cnet (en)

Watch a video showing how Internet routing servers fell to the immense power of this week's superstorm. [Read more]

UN agencies move to help hurricane-hit Cuba

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

United Nations agencies are moving to help Cuba which has been hit by Hurricane Sandy , according to the UN Resident Coordinator in the country, Barbara Pesce-Monteiro. According to the United Nations humanitarian agency, OCHA, Hurricane Sandy caused severe destruction to Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in the Caribbean island country.

The Science behind Superstorm Sandy s Crippling Storm Surge

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:08:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

GOWANUS, BROOKLYN--Superstorm Sandy 's surge halted a little more than a block from my home, mirroring almost precisely the border of two different nearby flood zones on New York City's evacuation map . Homes, stores and warehouses closer to the Gowanus Canal at the westernmost end of Long Island--one of the most polluted sites in the U.

New York Harbor oil network slowly recovering after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:08:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The New York area's energy network slowly resumed operations on Friday, five days after Hurricane Sandy shut down the pipelines, fuel terminals and refineries that serve the country's densest consuming region.

Disaster Response: A New Yorker Reflects on Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:08:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

[caption id="attachment_9636" align="alignleft" width="224" caption="Downtown Manhattan: Pedal power but no electricity in the days after Sandy . Credit: Christine Gorman/Scientific American"] [/caption]Evolutionary psychologists tell us it's human nature to search for lessons from the skies. Here is what I think Hurricane Sandy is saying to the U.

Will Sandy Change the Climate Change Conversation?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:08:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

If you were listening to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press briefing Tuesday (Oct. 30) as New York City began to tally the damage from Hurricane Sandy , you may have been surprised by what you heard. [More]

Well: The Mental Fallout of the Hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:08:00 +0100IHT (en)

Survivors of disasters like Hurricane Sandy frequently suffer post-traumatic stress symptoms like recurrent nightmares, flashbacks and a hair-trigger temper, but research has also revealed that we can mitigate the psychological fallout.

Hurricane Sandy stirs up trouble for NE fishing sector

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:07:00 +0100FIS (en)

Saturday, November 03, 2012, 03:00 (GMT + 9) Hurricane Sandy did not spare New Jersey’s or New York’s fishing communities. Fishers are ready to venture out into the seas again soon, but nobody knows how long it will take for things to settle down so that the fish start biting again.

COLUMN-Response to Sandy holds election's key

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By David Rohde Nov 2 (Reuters) - Jacqueline Pattison is giving Mayor Mike Bloomberg one more day. So far, she has been impressed by New York City's response to Hurricane Sandy . Along with millions of other New Yorkers, she is patiently enduring....

The UMCOR Hotline for October 31, 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100trust (en)

NEWS: THE CHURCH HELPS PREPARE AND RESPOND TO SANDY As Hurricane Sandy bore down on millions of people, The United Methodist Church was already helping them prepare, respond, and cope with their fear. United Methodist Early Response Teams (ERT) from many states were put on alert, and will deploy only after emergency officials give the okay.

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Tempers flare at long lines for gasoline * Anger over decision to go ahead with marathon * Human and economic costs mounting; death toll rises to 102 By Emily Flitter and Chelsea Emery NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.

Jobs Report: The Good and Bad

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Today’s jobs report showed persistent but modest improvement in the American economy, and broad-based gains in just about every industry except the government. The U.S. economy added an average of only 67,000 jobs a month in the second quarter but has added an average of 170,000...

New York Harbor oil network slowly recovering after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The New York area's energy network slowly resumed operations on Friday, five days after Hurricane Sandy shut down the pipelines, fuel terminals and refineries that serve the country's densest consuming region. Phillips 66's 238,000 barrel per day Bayway refinery in Linden, New Jersey,....

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 94 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 3.6 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Hurricane Sandy Felt In China Too -- On Social Media

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Americans weren't the only ones blogging and tweeting madly following Hurricane Sandy . China's netizens had a lot to say too, and not all of it was nice to the government.

Sandy to test revamped federal flood insurance program

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Superstorm Sandy is threatening to drag the U.S. government's debt-ridden flood insurance program back into the political crosshairs just months after Congress attempted to put the controversial program on a sound financial footing.

Glenda Moore, Staten Island Mother Who Lost 2 Sons In Hurricane Irene, Returns To Site Of Tragedy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Staten Island mother Glenda Moore was overcome with grief as she returned to the site where her two sons were killed by Hurricane Sandy .

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Twitter users flocked to the micro-messaging network this week as Hurricane Sandy swept through the eastern U.S. seaboard, sending more than 20 million tweets about the storm between Saturday and Thursday, the company said.

Sandy Environmental Toll: Polluted Rivers, Lost Seabirds

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Rivers and water systems along the East Coast have been hit hard by Sandy , with historically high storm surges and widespread flooding bringing a wave of pollution in their wake.

Sandy Environmental Toll: Polluted Rivers, Lost Seabirds

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:02:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Sandy 's victims are numerous: nearly 100 dead in the United States at last count, plus scores more in the Caribbean. In hard-hit New York City, elderly residents of public housing are struggling to get access to food, water, and medications. Rivers and water systems along the East Coast....

Mitt Romney Interrupted By Heckler Asking About Climate Change

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:02:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

A heckler interrupted a Mitt Romney rally in Virginia earlier this week, asking the presidential candidate to address climate change. During Romney’s speech, the heckler held up a banner reading “End Climate Silence” and shouted “What about climate change?” and “Climate change caused Sandy !” over the presidential candidate.

Hurricane Sandy Felt In China Too -- On Social Media

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:02:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Social media played a crucial role during Hurricane Sandy . Many on the East Coast used these minute-by-minute updates to find out about weather changes, power outages, and damage in their areas. Social media was just as active in following Hurricane Sandy all the way over in China.

Sandy : 20 millions de messages sur Twitter

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:59:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

Le réseau social Twitter a été plébiscité pendant la méga-tempête Sandy : quelque 20 millions de messages en lien avec Sandy ont été écrit et envoyés en moins d'une semaine, a indiqué le groupe vendredi. Quelque 20 millions de tweets contenant les mots "ouragan" ou "Sandy" ont été envoyé entre le....

Hurricane Sandy Europe Responds

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:59:00 +0100irishsun (en)

European eyes were already fixed on the United States well before super-storm Sandy swept across the Atlantic and into the eastern seaboard this week. Coupled with the presidential election, a topic ...

Jobs Report: The Good and Bad

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:53:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Today’s jobs report showed persistent but modest improvement in the American economy, and broad-based gains in just about every industry except the government. The U.S. economy added an average of only 67,000 jobs a month in the second quarter but has added an average of 170,000...

CIB gets $15 Million to Resuscitate Sector after Hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:50:00 +0100jis (en)

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Cocoa Industry Board (CIB) has been instructed to divert a $15 million advance, previously received from the Ministry, for use in resuscitating the local cocoa industry, which was impacted by Hurricane Sandy .

JCP&L Crews Restore Service to 490,000 Customers Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:44:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has made progress in restoring power to customers affected by Hurricane Sandy , with more than 100,000 restored in...

'We're going to die... going to freeze'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:43:00 +0100cnn (en)

Immense challenges face East Coast cities trying to recover from storm's blast, including fuel shortages and a lack of electricity to more than 3.3 million customers.

Sandy death toll at 90

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:37:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

The number of Hurricane Sandy -related deaths stood at 90 on Friday with the discovery of the bodies of two boys who were swept away by the super storm in Staten Island, a borough of New York, dpa reported.

Azerbaijani President offers condolences to U.S. counterpart

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:37:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev has today sent a letter of condolences to U.S. counterpart Barack Obama over Hurricane Sandy which caused heavy loss of life in his country.

Foreign flagged oil shipments must reach Northeast by November 20: U.S.

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:35:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Shippers that take advantage of a temporary Jones Act waiver allowing foreign flagged vessels in the Gulf of Mexico to bring oil products to the U.S. Northeast after Hurricane Sandy must discharge the shipments by November 20, the U.S. government said on Friday.

NJ casinos reopen after 5-day storm shutdown

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:35:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Atlantic City's casinos were given the OK to reopen by Gov. Chris Christie on Friday, five days after the approaching Superstorm Sandy forced them to close their doors, and several of the gambling halls moved to quickly start recouping losses.

Hand-written signs convey desperation in Sandy's aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:33:00 +0100msnbc (en)

A sign asking for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is seen in the Broad Channel section of Queens, New York City on Nov. 2. A woman walks past a closed gas station on hard-hit Staten Island in New York City on Nov. 2. Messages about Hurricane Sandy are posted in the window of a Fishs Eddy houseware store on Nov.

The boardwalk may be gone and much of Atlantic City still without power but Golden Nugget is the first casino to open with gamblers lined-up for the slots and buffet

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:32:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The first casinos are reopening in Atlantic City after a near five-day shutdown for Superstorm Sandy and despite much of the city still being without power.

Sandy shatters delicate New Jersey barrier islands

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:32:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities and a forecasting firm estimated the total U.S. damage from the storm could run as high as US$50 billion.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:31:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Natio...

NJ casinos reopen after 5-day storm shutdown

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:31:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

Atlantic City's casinos were given the OK to reopen by Gov. Chris Christie on Friday, five days after the approaching Superstorm Sandy forced them to close their doors, and several of the gambling halls moved to quickly...

Sandy’s wrath lingers in battered northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:26:00 +0100kuwaittimes (en)

NEW YORK: A grim routine set in yesterday as superstorm Sandy ’s US victims struggled to adjust to gas lines, power outages and temporary housing while the death toll from the monster cyclone approached 100. New York’s famed subway lurched back to life with limited service Thursday, offering some....

Glenda Moore, Staten Island Mother Who Lost 2 Sons In Hurricane Irene, Returns To Site Of Tragedy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:21:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Staten Island mother Glenda Moore was overcome with grief as she returned to the site where her two sons were killed by Hurricane Sandy .

2 ways to deal with Hurricane Sandys devastating effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:21:00 +0100irishsun (en)

There is a mental "trick" to making it through adversity -- and it really isn't a "trick" at all because it is so closely aligned with the truth. Call it a "truth ...

Ouragan Augmentation des cas de choléra en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:20:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Depuis le passage de Sandy , le nombre de cas de choléra a augmenté sur l'île selon l'OMS. La tempête a fait 60 morts, et détruit 18 000 maisons à travers le pays.

UN relief agency estimates 1.8 million Haitians have been affected by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:19:00 +0100un-org (en)

Some 1.8 million Haitians have been affected by Hurricane Sandy , the United Nations relief agency said today after its first assessment of the situation in the region, adding that food security remains an urgent concern in the Caribbean nation.

Sandy : des dommages encore difficiles à estimer

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:11:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Le New Jersey n'en finit plus de panser ses plaies plus de 72 heures après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy qui a causé la mort d'au moins 98 personnes…

Well: The Mental Fallout of the Hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:10:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Survivors of disasters like Hurricane Sandy frequently suffer post-traumatic stress symptoms like recurrent nightmares, flashbacks and a hair-trigger temper, but research has also revealed that we can mitigate the psychological fallout.

UN relief agency estimates 1.8 million Haitians have been affected by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:09:00 +0100un-org-presidency (en)

Some 1.8 million Haitians have been affected by Hurricane Sandy , the United Nations relief agency said today after its first assessment of the situation in the region, adding that food security remains an urgent concern in the Caribbean nation.

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:08:00 +0100reuters (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter users flocked to the micro-messaging network this week as Hurricane Sandy swept through the eastern U.S. seaboard, sending more than 20 million tweets about the storm between Saturday and Thursday, the company said.

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter users flocked to the micro-messaging network this week as Hurricane Sandy swept through the eastern U.S. seaboard, sending more than 20 million tweets about the storm between Saturday and Thursday, the company said. This far exceeds the 13.

Elections américaines : L’ouragan Sandy voterait Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100leconomistemaghrebin (fr)

A J-4, les sondages restent serrés entre les candidats Mitt Romney (républicain) et Barak Obama (démocrate et président sortant), dans la course pour la tête de l’exécutif de la première puissance mondiale. Cependant, les observateurs ont enregistré un léger frémissement dans les estimations de vote....

26th MEU deploys in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

Marines and sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard the USS Wasp in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey.

Fort Lee unit NYC-bound for Hurricane Sandy recovery

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

Soldiers from a local Army unit are on the way to New York City today to help pump water from flooded areas in support of recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy .

JBM-HH weathers Hurrican Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

In the end, despite the build-up, Hurricane Sandy had only minimal impact on Joint Base Myer-Henderson.

US Authorizes $3.4 mln. Aid to Hurricane Survivors

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

More than 36,000 people affected by Hurricane Sandy will receive over $3.4 million in immediate assistance.

Pockets of discontent among signs of recovery after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:57:00 +0100cnn (en)

Pockets of frustration among cold and hungry residents festered Friday, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy , even as other areas sputtered back to life.

Sandy: un million d'Haïtiens menacés de famine

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:56:00 +01007sur7 (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les ...

Sandy death toll at 90

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:56:00 +0100iol (en)

The number of Hurricane Sandy -related deaths stood at 90 with the discovery of the bodies of two boys who were swept away by the super storm.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:54:00 +0100france24 (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:53:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Runners Protest The 2012 NYC Marathon In The Face Of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:52:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Two days before the annual New York City Marathon is set to begin, the race is seeing considerable opposition from both runners and city officials who feel that a marathon after Hurricane Sandy is a waste of city resources.

Minister McNeill Outlines Plans to Enhance Ocho Rios in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:50:00 +0100jis (en)

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill has underscored that the resort town of Ocho Rios has been spared any major impact from the passage of Hurricane Sandy and is open for business. This after Minister McNeill toured sections of the town earlier this week with State

Boston Chamber Of Commerce Paul Guzzi On Jobs Report Election Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:50:00 +0100irishsun (en)

BOSTON (CBS) - Paul Guzzi, the president-CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, talks to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 every Thursday. This week's segment with Rod Fritz covers the jobs report, ...

Sandy means long gas lines, short tempers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:44:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Police arrested a New York man for pulling a gun on another person while in line to buy gasoline -- in short supply after Hurricane Sandy , officials said.

Bacon, Blige to help out on Sandy telethon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:44:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey, James Gandolfini, Al Roker and Jon Stewart are to take part in the Hurricane Sandy telethon taping in New York, NBC said.

NYC Marathon: Runners protest, volunteer for Hurricane Sandy cleanup

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:44:00 +0100upi (en)

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com Many people are unhappy that the New York City marathon, scheduled for Sunday, will go on even after Hurricane Sandy caused billions in damage and left millions without power. Some runners are planning to protest and volunteer in the cleanup instead.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:41:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Video: Hurricane Sandy, jobs report offer Obama political benefits

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:40:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

The economy added 171,000 new jobs in October - good news for American workers and potentially for President Obama's re-election campaign. MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter speak to CBSNews.com's senior political reporter Brian Montopoli. The three also discuss the financial and political impact of superstorm Sandy .

Un million de personnes menacées par la famine

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:39:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:36:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Natural Gas Falls on Milder Weather That May Reduce Fuel Use

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:36:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in five days as the outlook for milder weather and East Coast power failures signaled reduced demand for the fuel. Gas fell as much as 4.4 percent as the National Weather Service predicted normal or above-normal temperatures in most of the lower 48 states over the next six to 14 days.

Stop calling Sandy a bitch: it was a storm, not a woman to hate | Jill Filipovic

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:35:00 +0100guardian (en)

Anthropomorphising hurricanes helps us master our fear, but must that also involve fantasies of violent retribution against women? Sandy was a real bitch . She was a whore who screwed cities across the eastern seaboard. She can blow real good , but we're glad she's gone. She's sorting the men from the boys .

Hurricane Sandy: it hit the Caribbean too, you know | Garry Pierre-Pierre

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:35:00 +0100guardian (en)

While the media were focused on New York, little attention was paid to the pounding taken by Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba Before making landfall on the shores of South New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy pounded Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba, leaving massive destruction in its wake.

1 NJ casino reopens after Sandy, others preparing for gamblers again

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:35:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - One Atlantic City casino reopened Friday within two hours of getting permission from Gov. Chris Christie and at least one other was scheduled to do so later in the day.

Can renewables prevent future blackouts from storms?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:34:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources could help homeowners avoid future blackouts from superstorms like Sandy . But the key to preventing blackouts is how the grid is connected.

NBC to host benefit concert for Sandy victims tonight

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:33:00 +0100msnbc (en)

"Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together," a benefit concert to aid victims of the storm that devastated the Northeast, will air on the networks of NBC Universal at 8 p.m. ET Friday.

Limbaugh: Gov. Christie Has 'Man-Love' For President Obama [VIDEO]

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Rush Limbaugh has made some outlandish comments in the past and he did it again on his show on Wednesday.

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.S. Northeast on Friday, many of whom were left with no power, no gasoline and little information about when their shattered lives might return to normal.

New York Times To Reinstate Online Paywall Friday

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

After Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the northeast, the New York Times temporarily removed their paywall in order to allow those affected by the storm unfettered access to the latest news.

Runners Protest The 2012 NYC Marathon In The Face Of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Two days before the annual New York City Marathon is set to begin, the race is seeing considerable opposition from both runners and city officials who feel that a marathon after Hurricane Sandy is a waste of city resources.

Un million de personnes menacées par la famine

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:26:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée.

Un million d'Haïtiens menacés par l'insécurité alimentaire

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:22:00 +0100cyberpresse (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Irish charity brings digital technology to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:22:00 +0100siliconrepublic (en)

An Irish charitable trust specialising in the use of digital technology in disaster response situations has been involved in the response effort following Hurricane Sandy ’s destructive tirade across the east coast of the US.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:21:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:21:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la...

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:19:00 +0100lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

APRES LE PASSAGE DE SANDY, ALERTE A L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:19:00 +0100misna-fr (fr)

Plus d’un million de Haïtiens sont à risque d’insécurité alimentaire depuis le passage de l’ouragan Sandy en un moment déjà critique pour le domaine agricole, mise à dure épreuve par une sècheresse prolongée et l’ouragan Isaac qui est passé par le pays le plus pauvre d’Amérique Latine en août dernier.

Haiti pleads for international aid following Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:17:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, (CMC) Haiti is appealing to the international community for help after Hurricane Sandy caused death and widespread damage during its passage near the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country late last month.

Superstorm Sandy 'hurricane hackers' gather to help

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100cnet (en)

Geeks around the world are uniting this weekend to help create technology that will aid in storm recovery. [Read more]

Twitter: Over 20M tweets sent about Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100cnet (en)

The site says that's likely a conservative estimate as it only tracked the words " Sandy " and "hurricane." [Read more]

Runners Protest The 2012 NYC Marathon In The Face Of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:14:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Two days before the annual New York City Marathon is set to begin, the race is seeing considerable opposition from both runners and city officials who feel that a marathon after Hurricane Sandy is a waste of city resources.

Limbaugh: Gov. Christie Has 'Man-Love' For President Obama [VIDEO]

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:14:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Rush Limbaugh has made some outlandish comments in the past and he did it again on his show on Wednesday. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been praising President Barack Obama's efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and Limbaugh does not approve.

Un million de personnes menacées par la famine

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +010024heures (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée.

Sandy: un million de personnes menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Un million de personnes sont menacées par le manque de nourriture en Haïti, qui peinait déjà à effacer les stigmates du séisme destructeur de 2010 quand il a été touché par l'ouragan Sandy la semaine passée, a indiqué vendredi un membre des Nations unies.

Insurers Have Toll-free Numbers To Assist Policyholders With Hurricane Sandy Related Claims

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

Start the Claims Filing Process as Soon as Possible After the Storm Has Passed, Says I.I.I. NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Policyholders with questions regarding their coverage ...

AJC Donation Supports Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance to those suffering from the de...

Norfolk Southern aids in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Norfolk Southern Foundation is making an immediate gift of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. "Our mes...

FirstEnergy Utilities Restore Service to More Than 1.4 Million Customers Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --More than 16,000 FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) employees, contractors and workers from other utilities- including 10,700 line, hazard and forestry crews - have be...

Utilities restore power to half those without after Sandy: DOE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:08:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Power companies as of Friday had restored electricity to over half of the 8.48 million customers left without service after megastorm Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast earlier this week, federal data showed.

Currents: New Yorkers Huddling Together in Social Storm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:08:00 +0100IHT (en)

When Superstorm Sandy hit New York, it brought many together in huddle households and shared needs.

Sandy : un million de personnes menacées de famine en Haïti

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:07:00 +0100RTLFrance (fr)

Le passage de l'ouragan Sandy sur les Etats-Unis et les images spectaculaires qui en ont découlé ont occulté la situation en Haïti. Le pays, victime d'une longue sécheresse cette année et d'un autre ouragan en août, était également sur la trajectoire de Sandy.

IT does its part for Obama US jobs creation in October

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:06:00 +0100register (en)

The economy in the United States added 171,000 net new jobs in October according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, higher than many economists had expected. Even better, more people were added to the payroll in August and September than the BLS had originally expected.

New York City Marathon: should the race take place after Sandy? | Emma G Keller

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:05:00 +0100guardian (en)

Mayor Bloomberg says the race will go ahead on Sunday, but many think it should be cancelled. Tell us what you think... Should the New York City Marathon be held this Sunday? Mayor Bloomberg says it is definitely going ahead as planned . He thinks the five boroughs of the city can handle the strain....

Techie Volunteers Get New Yorkers Online After Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:04:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK — The days of techies hiding in their basements or thinking only about stock options and foosball tables are long gone in New York City. Instead, they are organizing en masse to help small businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations get up and running after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy .

Guns drawn, punches thrown: Fight for gas in New York gets ugly

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:58:00 +0100rt-en (en)

After Hurricane Sandy left parts of the East Coast running on empty, New Yorkers are in a desperate fight to fill their gas tanks. Waiting in mile-long lines with hundreds of vehicles, some have even taken to violence. Read Full Article at RT.com

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:53:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.S. Northeast on Friday, many of whom were left with no power, no gasoline and little information about when their shattered lives might return to normal.

U.S. waives Jones Act to help get fuel to Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:52:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:28 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Foreign-flagged ships will be allowed to deliver fuel * Waiver lasts through Nov. 13 * U.S. received only one request for waiver * Energy experts divided on level of relief from waiver WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

US utilities restore power to half those without after Sandy-DOE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:52:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy left more than 8.48 million without power in Northeast * New Jersey still has over 1.5 million without power * New York restoration lags, 1.2 million still without power By Scott DiSavino Nov 2 (Reuters) - U.S. power companies as of Friday had restored electricity to over half of the 8.

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:52:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Tempers flare at long lines for gasoline * Anger over decision to go ahead with marathon * Human and economic costs mounting; death toll rises to 102 By Emily Flitter and Chelsea Emery NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.

Dengue Control Programme Intensifies

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:49:00 +0100jis (en)

The Ministry of Health is heightening its Dengue Outbreak Control programme, to manage mosquito breeding sites that would have developed following last week's passage of Hurricane Sandy . This was disclosed by Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry, Dr.

Hospitals Back to Full Operation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:49:00 +0100jis (en)

Dr. Marion Bullock Ducasse says all but one of the island's 25 public hospitals are now offering full services, following the passage of Hurricane Sandy last week.

Death, destruction and possibly disease legacy of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:45:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

Millions of people across the Caribbean and the eastern United States are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy . The damage is still being assessed one week after the storm first hit, but in the affected American states alone, estimates are in the billions of dollars.

New York Times To Reinstate Online Paywall Friday

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:41:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

After Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the northeast, the New York Times temporarily removed their paywall in order to allow those affected by the storm unfettered access to the latest news. At some time on Friday, however, the New York Times will be reinstating their paywall.

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:37:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.S. Northeast on Friday, many of whom were left with no power, no gasoline and little information about when their shattered lives might return to normal.

Post-storm anger grows, especially outside Manhattan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:37:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustration grew for superstorm Sandy 's victims in the U.S. Northeast on Friday, many of whom were left with no power, no gasoline and little information about when their shattered lives might return to normal.

Bits Blog: What Cellphone Carriers Say About Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:37:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Three days into the aftermath of Sandy , wireless service is still lacking in parts of New York City and other hard-hit zones.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:35:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Boost for Obama as October figures shows 171,000 new jobs – US politics live

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:35:00 +0100guardian (en)

Good news for the US economy and Obama's campaign as October jobs report reveals 25 months of consecutive growth Richard Adams

Martha Graham Sets, Older Artists in Westbeth Flooding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Residents of an artists' housing complex called Westbeth gathered around a small red grill in their courtyard. They contemplated a Hurricane Sandy ’s smorgasbord: barbecued salmon, chicken, sausages and dumplings. Photographer: Katya Kazakina/Bloomberg Sausages, dumplings, salmon and chicken barbecue on a grill at Westbeth.

Utilities restore power to half those without after Sandy: DOE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Power companies as of Friday had restored electricity to over half of the 8.48 million customers left without service after megastorm Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast earlier this week, federal data showed. Nearly 3.6 million homes and businesses in 11 U.S. states remained without power early on Friday morning, down from over 4.

Sandy en chiffres. 102 morts, 20 milliards de dollars de dégâts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:31:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

La méga-tempête Sandy a violemment balayé la côte est des Etats-Unis, inondant pour une large part Manhattan plongée dans le noir et...

La vie reprend à New York après l'ouragan « Sandy »

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:26:00 +0100ruvr-fr (fr)

Les autorités de New York commencent à calculer l’ampleur des dégâts causés par le passage de l'ouragan Sandy . De nombreux quartiers de la ville ont été inondées et privées d'énergie. Le métro ne fonctionne pas et les transports en commun ne font qu’une desserte partielle de New York.

What happens in event of a tie in US poll?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:21:00 +0100DailyNation (en)

At a meeting in Chicago this week, I heard a Wisconsin media executive tell a full house that he hoped Mitt Romney would be elected President. His message was greeted with cheers and applause.

Somalia: Security Council agrees on short extension for mandate of African Union peacekeepers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:18:00 +0100un-org (en)

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the international peacekeeping force providing support to the Government of Somalia in its efforts to bring peace and stability to the Horn of African country.

Somalia: Security Council agrees on short extension for mandate of African Union peacekeepers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:08:00 +0100un-org-presidency (en)

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the international peacekeeping force providing support to the Government of Somalia in its efforts to bring peace and stability to the Horn of African country.

College Student Vishwaja Muppa Dies In Car Crash; University President Blames Hurricane Sandy And Power Outages

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:08:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Vishwaja Muppa, a 21-year-old college student attending Stony Brook University was tragically killed in a car accident after the SUV she was riding in crashed into a police car. The incident occurred at one of the many intersections that are currently without power as a result of Hurricane Sandy .

Showing Sandy Who’s Boss: Bruce Springsteen, Matt Lauer Join Big-Media Companies For Hurricane Relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:08:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Proud Jersey boy Bruce Springsteen is among the celebrities who are taking to the airwaves Friday for a live telethon to help victims of the deadly hurricane that tore through the East Coast this week.

Our Generation: The Night the Dune Failed Long Beach

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:06:00 +0100nytimes (en)

When a disaster strikes the town you’ve lived in 30 years, journalistic distance takes a beating.

Caitriona Palmer: Superstorm Sandy has blown the election right into Obama's lap

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:04:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

SHE is the undecided swing voter that may determine the outcome of next Tuesday's presidential election: a homicidal hurricane with the soccer-mom moniker ' Sandy '.

Coast Guard concludes HMS Bounty captain went down with ship

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

Calling off efforts to find Capt. Robin Walbridge, US Coast Guard proceeds with its investigation into why the replica of the HMS Bounty sank Monday off the North Carolina coast in high seas of hurricane Sandy .

US utilities restore power to half those without after Sandy-DOE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy left more than 8.48 million without power in Northeast * New Jersey still has over 1.5 million without power * New York restoration lags, 1.2 million still without power By Scott DiSavino Nov 2 (Reuters) - U.S. power companies as of Friday had restored electricity to over half of the 8.

ACT Alliance Preliminary Appeal: Hurricane Sandy in Cuba

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100trust (en)

Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 495,966. ACT member the Cuba n Council of Churches (CCC) activated its Emergency Committee and is planning to provide relief to 360 families en emergency response with food security, water and sanitation activities; it is also planning to support 1,000 families with....

U.S. waives Jones Act to help get fuel to Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:28 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Foreign-flagged ships will be allowed to deliver fuel * Waiver lasts through Nov. 13 * U.S. received only one request for waiver * Energy experts divided on level of relief from waiver WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

FACTBOX-NY Harbor oil network slowly recovering after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:48 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates NuStar terminal status) Nov 2 (Reuters) - The New York area energy network was slowly resuming operations on Friday, five days after Hurricane Sandy shut down the pipelines, fuel terminals and refineries that serve the most dense consuming region in the country.

U.S. waives Jones Act to help get fuel to Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government issued a temporary blanket waiver on Friday of the Jones Act, which will allow foreign-flagged oil tankers from the Gulf of Mexico help supply the Northeast with fuel after Hurricane Sandy shut two New Jersey refineries.

'Sandy' videos draw huge audience

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:02:00 +0100irishtimes (en)

As the total death toll from Hurricane Sandy reaches close to 100 in the US, interest in videos showing the havoc wreaked by the storm continues unabated.

Hurricane Sandy could swamp Hanover Insurances Q4 earnings

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:02:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Hurricane Sandy may have scattered the Hanover Insurance Groups (NYSE: THG) fourth quarter earnings assumptions to the wind. The Worcester-based property and casualty insurer had issued full-year ...

Is Sandy the Last Straw A Disaster Fund for You

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:02:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Homeowners in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut whose homes were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy may want to consider whether filing a claim for repairs under their flood insurance policies is ...

Showing Sandy Who’s Boss: Bruce Springsteen, Matt Lauer Join Big-Media Companies For Hurricane Relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:01:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Along with NBCUniversal's live telethon, big-media companies News Corp. Disney, Time Warner and Viacom have all announced donations to help victims of Hurricane Sandy .

Glenda Moore: Staten Island Mother Lost 2 Sons In Hurricane Sandy; Neighbors Refused To Help

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:01:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Brandon, 2, and Connor, 4, were among the 19 deaths on Staten Island due to Hurricane Sandy .

Sandy Health Effects -- Mold, Sewage, And Bacteria -- Could Linger

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:01:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Even after the initial fury of the storm has passed, Sandy 's lingering health effects could be felt for months and longer.

New East Coast Storm: Another Storm To Hit Next Week After Hurricane Sandy, Will It Be As Bad?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:01:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

After Hurricane Sandy ravaged the eastern U.S. and left as many as 100 dead, another new East Coast storm is set to hit, but much less severe according to forecasters.

More bodies found in Superstorm Sandy's path

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:59:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Residents of Staten Island say their hard-hit borough has been largely forgotten in the aftermath of Sandy .

Fuel Shortages After US Storm Heats Tempers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:58:00 +0100rian-en (en)

With 4.5 million people in the northeast United States still without power, mass transit issues clogging the most densely populated part of the nation, and a climbing death toll that has reached at least 90, it was crippling gasoline shortages and a pending running marathon that fueled the greatest sense of post-hurricane outrage on Friday.

Le maire de New York assoit sa stature nationale en soutenant Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:52:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

Séduit par l'engagement environnemental de Barack Obama, Michael Bloomberg a finalement pris partie pour le président.

Kansas congressman sees 'political payback' in federal aid to NYC

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:51:00 +0100latimes (en)

WASHINGTON -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s endorsement of President Obama on the same day that Washington pledged to pay the full cost of providing emergency power and public transportation to the storm-battered city is drawing charges of "political payback" from a Kansas congressman.

Corporal Oneil Patterson is Lasco Top Cop

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:49:00 +0100jis (en)

Spontaneous applause and cheers erupted inside the Grand Ballroom of the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 31, as Corporal Oneil Patterson was named the LASCO Police Officer of the year 2012/2013. Corporal Patterson, who works in Area 4, Kingston Eastern Division won from a field of nine competitors.

Verizon: Land-line, cable repairs could take two weeks

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0100cnet (en)

The company said that timeframe for restoring telephone, cable and Internet service is a "worst-case scenario" and emphasizes that it's making progress. [Read more]

Millions still without power in New York, New Jersey after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:45:00 +0100indiatimes (en)

Over 2.7 million homes and businesses in New York and New Jersey were still without power, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed the US east coast.

Model Under Fire for Using Sandy Wreckage for Photo Shoot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:43:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

While much of the East Coast was struggling to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , one woman decided to use the wreckage to further her modeling career. The Internet found the stunt stupid, if not sickening. Brazilian model Nana Gouvea and her husband went out...

Hurricane Sandy FAQs: What Is Covered--Or Not--In Your Insurance Policies

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:38:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

The I.I.I. Answers Common Questions About Property Insurance Coverage NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Insurance companies have assembled thousands of claims adjusters from around ...

Dealing with Sandy damage? Florida pro offers advice

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:37:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With people in the New York metropolitan area still suffering from the effects of Sandy , Floridians are empathetic. They've been through this and know how bad it is.

Sandy Health Effects -- Mold, Sewage, And Bacteria -- Could Linger

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:36:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

As the Eastern seaboard recovers from Hurricane Sandy , states and local communities are working to clean up the mess left by the superstorm. It isn't just a matter of aesthetics, but one of public health. Even after the initial fury of the storm has passed, Sandy's lingering health effects could be felt for months and longer.

New East Coast Storm: Another Storm To Hit Next Week After Hurricane Sandy, Will It Be As Bad?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:36:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

After Hurricane Sandy ravaged the eastern U.S. and left as many as 100 dead, another new East Coast storm is set to hit, but much less severe according to forecasters. The Associated Press reported Friday that weather forecasters said the storm will happen in about six days, but people shouldn't get....

Federal Relief Costs Likely to Be Big, and Contested

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:35:00 +0100nytimes (en)

FEMA had distrubted $19 million in temporary housing aid and other assistance to 85,072 victims of the storm as of 11 a.m. Friday, but lawmakers are just beginning to tally the federal government’s costs.

Dealing with Sandy damage? Florida pro offers advice

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With people in the New York metropolitan area still suffering from the effects of Sandy , Floridians are empathetic. They've been through this and know how bad it is. Reuters talked with Robin Westcott, an attorney and insurance watchdog who serves as Florida's insurance consumer advocate.

Hurricane Sandy: A Glimpse at New York's Scary Future

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The flood that Hurricane Sandy sent over lower Manhattan and other parts of the region on Monday (Oct. 29) was one for the record books; it was the largest storm surge in New York City's history. But as unusual as this storm was, it may have offered a hint of the future in a warming world.

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:13:00 +0100jrep (en)

More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, the states' power companies said. Most utility companies in the two states said it could take a week or longer to....

Springsteen, Bon Jovi to perform at Sandy benefit concert

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:12:00 +0100panarmenian-en (en)

Money raised from Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together will go to the American Red Cross relief efforts.

Ouragan Sandy : quatre jours après, les New Yorkais sont à bout

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:10:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Quatre jours après le passage dévastateur de l'ouragan Sandy , la colère monte à New York et dans sa région, face aux pénuries d'électricité qui durent et aux interminables files d'attente dans les stations service. Ouragan Sandy : quatre jours après, les New Yorkais sont à bout

First Federal Dollars Allotted in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:08:00 +0100IHT (en)

FEMA had distrubted $19 million in temporary housing aid and other assistance to 85,072 victims of the storm as of 11 a.m. Friday, but lawmakers are just beginning to tally the federal government’s costs.

Slow Struggle to Return to Normal

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:05:00 +0100nytimes (en)

People in New Jersey and New York were waiting and hoping, both for gas and transportation, on Thursday.

Le meilleur (et le pire) du web, épisode VII

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Cette semaine, dans Le meilleur (et le pire) du web, direction la Nouvelle Zélande, pays de Bilbo le Hobbit, étape en Corée du Sud, patrie du Gangnam Style, avant d'atterrir sur la Une du magazine "Le Point'", qui cette semaine n'a pas fait pas dans la dentelle et s'est attiré les foudres d'internautes.

Glenda Moore: Staten Island Mother Lost 2 Sons In Hurricane Sandy; Neighbors Refused To Help

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Staten Island mother Glenda Moore lost her two sons to Hurricane Sandy , and her tragedy was compounded when her neighbors refused to help her as she tried to find Brandon, 2, and Connor, 4. Police searched for the two young Staten Island children for four days before discovering their bodies in marsh Thursday.

Why Power Is So Tricky for Hospitals During Hurricanes

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:03:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

When hospitals lose power — as was the case for two New York hospitals due to Hurricane Sandy — the lives of critically ill patients are at risk. But such emergency situations can be difficult to prevent in the face of stretched budgets, space limitations and the wrath of Mother Nature, experts say.

Sandy, la "surprise d’octobre"

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:57:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

ZOOM - Révélations, rebondissements : les derniers jours des campagnes américaines sont souvent riches en événements.

NYC Marathon Route: Map of the 2012 Course and Facts About Sunday's Race

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:51:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

The 42nd annual New York City Marathon will take place Sunday despite growing concerns from New Yorkers about whether the race should go on at all. The destruction of Hurricane Sandy throughout the city’s five boroughs has pushed police, firemen, and emergency workers to their max, though the....

Ouragan Sandy: Haïti décrète l'état d'urgence

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:48:00 +0100rian-fr (fr)

Le gouvernement haïtien a décrété mercredi soir l'état d'urgence pour une période de 30 jours suite au passage de l'ouragan Sandy en Haïti, ont rapporté jeudi les médias d'Amérique latine.

Farmers Must Report Damage to RADA by Friday

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:48:00 +0100jis (en)

Minister of State for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, is advising all farmers, who have suffered losses as a result of

No Need to Increase Food Imports - Hayles

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:48:00 +0100jis (en)

Minister of State for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, says here are no plans to increase imports of agricultural produce in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy . He said that despite the estimated $2 billion in damage to the sector, adequate foodstuff will be available to meet the needs of consumers.

Agriculture Ministry to Address Hurricane Damage at CASE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:48:00 +0100jis (en)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be working to ensure that hurricane damage at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) is addressed as soon as possible. Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Ian Hayles, made the commitment on Monday October 29, while addressing staff....

Verizon: Some telco services may be out for as long as two weeks

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100cnet (en)

The company said that two weeks represents a "worst-case scenario" and that it is making progress. [Read more]

Strengthening Asia-Pacific cooperation in combating natural disasters

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:44:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

The destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy in the Caribbean and the eastern United States has made news across the globe. As the head of the UN office for the region (ESCAP) recently observed, Asia-Pacific certainly is not immune to natural disasters. In launching the 2012 Asia-Pacific Disaster Report, Dr.

Gasoline shortage latest post-Sandy crisis

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:43:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Widespread gasoline shortages became the latest post- Sandy crisis as Northeast U.S. officials feared they might not be able to keep emergency vehicles running.

Morality fails to withstand calamity’s blow

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:42:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is estimated at dozens of billions of dollars. But settlements were affected not only by the calamity but also the actions of local people.

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:40:00 +0100jpost (en)

More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, the states' power companies said. Most utility companies in the two states said it could take a week or longer to....

Stunning video shows life and death of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:35:00 +0100itv (en)

NASA has released an animation of satellite imagery showing Hurricane Sandy from its development in the Caribbean Sea, through its track up the US East coast and landfall and its subsequent weakening in a remnant low pressure area. Credit: NASA GOES Project.

The Sandy subway disaster creates a historic opportunity for New York | Taras Grescoe

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:35:00 +0100guardian (en)

In 1888, a terrible storm kickstarted New York's subway system. Now, Sandy needs to spark a major renewal of public transport A massive storm blows in from the Atlantic, bringing the commercial capital of the western hemisphere to a complete standstill.

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 92 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 3.8 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

NBC to hold Sandy benefit, Bon Jovi urges donation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit.

NYC Marathon Route: Map of the 2012 Course and Facts About Sunday's Race

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:32:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

The 42nd annual New York City Marathon will take place Sunday despite growing concerns from New Yorkers about whether the race should go on at all. The destruction of Hurricane Sandy throughout the city’s five boroughs has pushed police, firemen, and emergency workers to their max, though the....

Staten Island: 'Forgotten Borough' Reputation Sticks After Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:32:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Staten Island residents say their island is the “forgotten borough” of New York City. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , they say that reputation is sticking. “They forgot about us,” Staten Island resident Theresa Connor, 42, told Reuters of the most isolated and least populous borough of New York City.

'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together' Live Benefit Telethon Airs Friday Night On NBC: How You Can Contribute In Sandy's Aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:32:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

"Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together" is a one-hour live benefit telethon set to air Friday night at 8pm Eastern Time to raise money for those impacted by the devastating storm. NBC "Today" anchor Matt Lauer will be the host. According to NBC affiliated station WOOD-TV, celebrities set to join the broadcast are Mary J.

Sandy's Wrath Lingers in Battered U.S. Northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:30:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

A grim routine set in Friday as superstorm Sandy 's U.S. victims struggled to adjust to gas lines, power outages and temporary housing while the death toll from the monster cyclone approached 100. New York's famed subway lurched back to life with limited service Thursday, offering some relief from....

Hurricane Sandy: Tension and Anger Rise over Power and Gas Shortages

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:29:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Man arrested for making gun threat at gas station as hundreds queue for essential fuel.

Hard To Get Gas After Hurricane Sandy; When Will Gas Be Readily Available?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:29:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Half of the gas stations in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area are lacking the electricity to run their pumps and the other half have either completely run out of gas or are nearing the end of their supplies on hand, according to several news reports. “What I’m seeing is there’s a combination of problems.

Staten Island: 'Forgotten Borough' Reputation Sticks After Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:29:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Staten Island residents say their island is the “forgotten borough” of New York City. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , they say that reputation is sticking.

'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together' Live Benefit Telethon Airs Friday Night On NBC: How You Can Contribute In Sandy's Aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:29:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

NBC will be airing "Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together," a one-hour live benefit telethon Friday night. Proceeds will go to relief efforts in Sandy's aftermath.

Coast Guard Probing Tall Ship's Sinking; Captain Had Spoken About Hurricanes

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:27:00 +0100npr (en)

In August, Capt. Robin Walbridge talked with a Maine video journalist about how the HMS Bounty could handle rough seas. Monday, the ship sank off the coast of North Carolina as Hurricane Sandy roared through. Walbridge is missing. One crew member is dead. Fourteen were rescued.

Haiti: Suspected cholera kills three in wake of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:26:00 +0100reliefweb-headlines (en)

The exceptional rainfall brought by Hurricane Sandy over Haiti caused floods that are now being blamed for a surge in presumed cholera cases and the death of three people in the city of Gonaives. Of the 277 suspected cholera cases reported thus far, 117 are in the capital Port-au-Prince.

The Friday fish

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:26:00 +0100oecdobserver (en)

Hurricane Sandy is the latest in a series of natural disasters which have destroyed people’s lives. Can satellite technology help to predict these threats? A symposium at the OECD in mid-October tried to answer this question. For papers, contact observer@oecd.

Bloomberg faces backlash over NYC marathon

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:24:00 +0100washtimes (en)

As New York and New Jersey still clean up from the horrendous impact of Hurricane Sandy , New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is facing a torrent of criticism for the decision to proceed with the New York City marathon on Sunday as scheduled. "There's no question I'm angry about it, ...

Hurricane Sandy: Student killed in car crash with police car

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:22:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Vishwaja Muppa died when her friend's SUV collided with a police car at a dark intersection. The Long Island student was pronounced dead at the scene.

Climate Change Influence on Superstorm Sandy Drives Bloomberg to Endorse Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:16:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

In the end, President Obama won the coveted endorsement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. But it wasn't Obama's visits or entreaties that sealed it. It was Hurricane Sandy 's. [More]

Watch: ABC, Disney Designate 'Day of Giving' for Sandy Victims

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:09:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Television network will join parent company in raising money for hurricane relief.

Green Blog: On Our Radar: Aerial Snapshots of the Storm Damage

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:07:00 +0100IHT (en)

NOAA posts "before" and "after" images of the Atlantic coastline, including the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy .

Ross Stores Contributes To Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts, Donates $250,000 To American Red Cross

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:06:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --California-based Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROST) is assisting with disaster relief and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Sandy with a cash contr...

US creates 171,000 jobs in October to beat estimates

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0100guardian (en)

Live Data shows 25th consecutive month of jobs growth under Obama, but jobless rate rises slightly Richard Adams

New York City subway repairs: what's going on underground? An explainer

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0100guardian (en)

As clean-up from Sandy continues, we're getting to the bottom of the underground repairs. Have another question? Tell us We've heard it many times: the damage to New York City's subway system won't be fixed overnight. And although some trains were up and running on Thursday, there are still huge....

Currents: New Yorkers Huddling Together in Social Storm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:03:00 +0100nytimes (en)

When Superstorm Sandy hit New York, it brought many together in huddle households and shared needs.

Green Blog: On Our Radar: Aerial Snapshots of the Storm Damage

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:03:00 +0100nytimes (en)

NOAA posts "before" and "after" images of the Atlantic coastline, including the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy .

Hard To Get Gas After Hurricane Sandy; When Will Gas Be Readily Available?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Frustrated motorists on the East Coast have been flocking to area gas stations and waiting on hours-long lines just to fill up their tanks after Hurricane Sandy made gas a precious commodity. Half of the gas stations in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area are lacking the electricity to run....

In North Jersey, a desperate search for gasoline

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:56:00 +0100usaToday (en)

It was a familiar scene throughout suburban towns of North Jersey: long lines, short tempers, little fuel.

ACT Alliance Preliminary Appeal: Hurricane Sandy in Cuba

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 495,966. ACT member the Cuba n Council of Churches (CCC) activated its Emergency Committee and is planning to provide relief to 360 families en emergency response with food security, water and sanitation activities; it is also planning to support 1,000 families with....

Too soon to estimate insured losses from Sandy -RMS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:35 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Risk Management Solutions expects more damage * Rival firms estimate losses of up to $20 billion Nov 2 (Reuters) - The damage from the powerful storm Sandy is so widespread that it is too soon to estimate losses, a leading disaster assessment....

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:37 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Scott DiSavino Nov 2 (Reuters) - More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast, the states' power companies said.

Le cyclone post-tropical Sandy frappe le New Jersey

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:49:00 +0100french-news (fr)

Le cyclone post-tropical Sandy , un ancien ouragan, a frappé la côte sud de l'Etat du New Jersey à 20h00 heure locale lundi, a indiqué le Centre américain des ouragans.

Haiti faces threat of cholera following Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:42:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

A cholera outbreak is becoming a serious threat in Haiti where treatment facilities have been destroyed by Hurricane Sandy . This warning comes from the World Health Organization, WHO, which says that poor sanitation conditions in much of the country could increase the risk of communicable diseases.

Many Affected by Sandy Lacked Flood Coverage

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:40:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

A Journal analysis find that only a fraction of homeowners in some parts of the Northeast who incurred property damage from Sandy have insurance that covers losses from floods.

A View from Israel: Storms of sin

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:38:00 +0100jpost (en)

Every time a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or tsunami occurs, I cringe and wait for the inevitable. Someone, somewhere, is bound to blame the tragedy on the sins of others. After Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005, causing $80 billion in damages and killing nearly....

Letter from America: A surprising ‘October surprise’

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:38:00 +0100jpost (en)

Rather than a terror attack or a pre-emptive strike on Iran, the curve ball in the stretch to next week’s US elections proved to be a natural disaster.

US economy turn around signals good things for President Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:35:00 +0100express (en)

A TURNAROUND in the US economy today signaled a boost for President Obama which could lead to him securing his second term.

Americans would like to vote out Obama, but Romney makes it difficult | Michael White

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:34:00 +0100guardian (en)

Sandy may have tipped the balance back in favour of the president days before the US election On the BBC a few weeks ago the New York Times pundit David Brooks explained to his British audience that American voters are "looking for an excuse to vote against the president". Spot on, I thought.

Mayor says NYC Marathon won't divert resources

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The blue and orange finish line is in place in Central Park, no superstorm debris in sight.

Obama weathers a storm as campaigns shut down

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:32:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

THE US presidential election campaign was effectively suspended when both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney cancelled a string of events as Hurricane Sandy battered a 600-mile stretch of America's east coast.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama as 'he's the best to tackle climate change which caused Superstorm Sandy'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:29:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Bloomberg said that Superstorm Sandy had helped reshape his thinking about the presidential campaign after previously being critical of Obama and Romney.

Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Startups Reach Out To Help Those In Need Without Power

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

By now it’s been widely reported that because of the devastation and power crisis brought on by Hurricane Sandy , AirBnB—a property matching service-- has magnanimously waived its fee in areas ravaged by the storm. It’s the least the company can do, they say, and they’re not the only members of....

Hurricane Sandy Day 5 Live Blog: Death Toll Rises Sharply

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

The New York Road Runners on Thursday announced Thursday that it had created the “2012 ING New York City Marathon Race to Recover Fund” and contributed an initial donation of $1 million to go towards hurricane recovery efforts. [Update 9:24 a.m. ET] Hurricane Sandy 's death toll has risen to 98, with....

Comcast Reportedly Wanted Cable Box Returned From New Jersey Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:20:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Comcast is being criticized for rubbing salt in the wound of a New Jersey family that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy Monday night. The Clifford family of Mantoloking, N.J. had one home destroyed and their vacation home on the verge of explosion because of a gas leak, but multiple Comcast representatives told Mrs.

14 stocks set to surge in wake of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:13:00 +0100irishsun (en)

BofA equity strategist Savita Subramanian thinks the reconstruction effort following Hurricane Sandy will combine with positive macroeconomic trends in China to light a fire under certain stocks. In ...

The Learning Network Blog: Common Core Practice Interrupted as Our New Jersey Classroom Collaborators Recover

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:07:00 +0100IHT (en)

Though Hurricane Sandy raged up the East Coast, New Jersey may have taken the brunt of it. Here is a dispatch from one of the teachers with whom we collaborate weekly for this feature describing what life is like for her and her students this week.

The image that captures Sandy's deep unlikeliness | Jonathan Jones

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:04:00 +0100guardian (en)

Even this image of a power station explosion is not the essence of Sandy . The worst happens when cameras aren't shooting I was hunkered down in a top floor hotel room in Washington DC, with superstorm Sandy furiously rapping at the window and battering the ceiling, when I first saw this picture of a....

Superstorm Sandy hikes insurance premium

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:04:00 +0100guardiannewsngr (en)

SANDY- the Atlantic superstorm that caused flooding, damage and blackouts in most parts of the United States (U.S.) Northeast this week, may lead to higher insurance rates and tighter terms in the affected areas. Carriers that underwrite business property may be “pushing rate” in the aftermath of....

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:03:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast, the states' power companies said.

Too soon to estimate insured losses from Sandy -RMS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:35 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Risk Management Solutions expects more damage * Rival firms estimate losses of up to $20 billion Nov 2 (Reuters) - The damage from the powerful storm Sandy is so widespread that it is too soon to estimate losses, a leading disaster assessment....

YOUR MONEY-How to deal with a flooded car in Sandy's wake

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Beth Pinsker Gladstone NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Without power in Manhattan since the storm Sandy hit, Doug Block is in denial about his car. The 2003 Pontiac Vibe is in a garage on East 20th Street - a good two blocks from the East River - and flooded, probably over the top of its hood.

Con Ed-570,000 customers still without power after Sandy in NY

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Nov 2 (Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc said on Friday about 570,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Westchester County were still without power four days after the major storm Sandy blasted across the U.S. East Coast.

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:37 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Scott DiSavino Nov 2 (Reuters) - More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast, the states' power companies said.

Too soon to estimate insured losses from Sandy: RMS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The damage from the powerful storm Sandy is so widespread that it is too soon to estimate losses, a leading disaster assessment firm, RMS, said on Friday, in contrast to rivals projecting possible insured losses of $7 billion to $20 billion.

Millions still without power in NY, NJ after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in New York and 1.4 million in New Jersey were still without power on Friday, four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast, the states' power companies said. Most utility companies in the two states said it could take a week....

Conflicted Voters Consider Closing Arguments

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: BREAKING: ECONOMY ADDS JOBS, BUT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES: In the final monthly jobs report before Election Day, the government today said that the U.S. unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent, ABC’s Susanna Kim reports. The Labor.

Coast Guard scrutiny on the Bounty's sinking begins, investigation expected to last months

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:01:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

The review will focus on what caused the sinking of the HMS Bounty off Cape Hatteras, Rear Adm. Steven Ratti said Friday.

In Wisconsin, Real Battleground Is Rural

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The presidential election in this swing state hangs in an area where the electorate is prone to shifting between red and blue.

United States Post Hurricane Sandy; Gas Crisis Hit NY, Economic Loss Estimated at $50 Billion [PHOTOS]

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

The United States of America is yet to come back to normalcy four days after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the eastern part of the country, killing more than 90 people, leaving millions of people without power and damaging hundreds of houses and property.

Too soon to estimate insured losses from Sandy: RMS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

The damage from the powerful storm Sandy is so widespread that it is too soon to estimate losses, a leading disaster assessment firm, RMS, said on Friday, in contrast to rivals projecting possible insured losses of $7 billion to $20 billion.

Comcast Reportedly Wanted Cable Box Returned From New Jersey Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Comcast is being criticized for demanding a New Jersey family that had their home destroyed in Hurricane Sandy return their cable box.

New York Aquarium: Rescued walrus pup Mitik survives Hurricane Sandy at flooded Brooklyn aquarium

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0100dailymail (en)

He has been called ‘small but scrappy’ and now Mitik, an18-week-old walrus pup rescued from the Alaskan coast, has proved he has the survival smarts of a real New Yorker.

Analysis: Even at 7.9%, mostly good news for Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:56:00 +0100usaToday (en)

(Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images) Story Highlights For Obama, even a 7.9% unemployment rate is mostly good news. Incumbent president will face voters with the highest jobless rate since FDR. Romney argues that growth remains anemic, and incomes flat. 9:35AM EDT November 2.

Comcast Reportedly Wanted Cable Box Returned From New Jersey Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:55:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Comcast is being criticized for rubbing salt in the wound of a New Jersey family that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy Monday night. The Clifford family of Mantoloking, N.J. had one home destroyed and their vacation home on the verge of explosion because of a gas leak, but multiple Comcast representatives told Mrs.

Sandys wrath lingers in US

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:52:00 +0100thenews-pk (en)

NEW YORK: A grim routine set in Friday as superstorm Sandy s US victims struggled to adjust to gas lines, power outages and temporary housing while th

Hurricane Sandy cost US as much as $50 billion: report

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:51:00 +0100globalpost (en)

An American flag flies from the front yard of a house in a flood damaged area October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point area of Queens in New York that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy .

AFTER HURRICANE SANDY, FOOD INSECURITY LOOMS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:46:00 +0100misna-en (en)

Over 1-million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity after Hurricane Sandy , in a critical moment for agriculture in Latin America’s poorest country, hit by a long drought and Hurricane Isaac in August. According to Johan Peleman, the head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of....

Does Sandy Mean We Should Have Fewer Nukes, or More?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:41:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

I've been trying to come up with something to say about Sandy that hasn't already been asserted and questioned and reasserted and so on. So I thought I'd talk about how nuclear plants weathered the storm. As I mentioned in a previous post , environmentalists in my hometown and throughout New York....

If Sandy doesn't destroy Obama's climate cowardice, what will? | Damian Carrington

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:34:00 +0100guardian (en)

The post-superstorm endorsement of Barack Obama by NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg as "a president that can lead on climate change" could be globally significant Could the backing of Barack Obama by the mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg be "the most important news story of all time"? Was the....

Seven Days in Photographs. October 27 - November 2, 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:33:00 +0100rian-en (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Sandy in the United States is nearing 100. Add to blog You may place this material on your blog by copying the link. Publication code: 16:38 02/11/2012 The death toll from Hurricane Sandy in the United States is nearing 100. 16:38 02/11/2012 The death toll from Hurricane Sandy in the United States is nearing 100.

Conflicted Voters Consider Closing Arguments

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:33:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: BREAKING: ECONOMY ADDS JOBS, BUT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES: In the final monthly jobs report before Election Day, the government today said that the U.S. unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent, ABC’s Susanna Kim reports. The Labor.

House Race Rankings: House of Cards

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

With less than a week to go until Election Day, we feel confident saying that the “Drive to 25” is dead. Democrats will not take back the House on Tuesday night, and privately at least, most Democratic strategists will admit that. The party is likely poised to make gains, but as many as 30 House....

UNITED STATES: Storm fallout is limited but weighty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:29:00 +0100oxfordanalytica (en)

Hurricane Sandy is one of the most economically costly US natural disasters in history -- according to credible new estimates today -- though in terms of loss of life, property damage, and recovery time it does not bear comparison with the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Storm May Drop Cold Rain on Battered Northeast Next Week

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:29:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

A cold front moving onto the U.S. Pacific coast now is expected to travel across the country and develop into a nor’easter off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina . It may bring rain and possibly snow to the U.S. Northeast by Nov. 7-8, said Rob Carolan, a meteorologist at Hometown Forecast Services Inc. in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Tragedy through the eyes of ordinary people

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:23:00 +0100smh (en)

Stay or go? It was a decision that will haunt many caught up in hurricane Sandy , writes Paul McGeough.

Fragile lives blown away

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:23:00 +0100smh (en)

The option to flee or remain faced many US citizens this week when hurricane Sandy struck.

Malgré des embauches en hausse, le taux de chômage américain remonte à 7,9 %

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:21:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

Le taux de chômage officiel est remonté de 0,1 point pour s'établir à 7,9 %, après une chute totalement inattendue en septembre.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:20:00 +0100corkman (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Work begins on Rome Gully

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:12:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Repair work has started on sections of the Rome Gully, which is adjacent to communities along the Lyndhurst Road/Rousseau Road corridor, in Kingston, in an effort to ensure the safety of residents and motorists in the area.

Sandys wrath lingers in US

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:09:00 +0100geo-tv (en)

NEW YORK: A grim routine set in Friday as superstorm Sandy s US victims struggled to adjust to gas lines, power ou

Guardian Viral Video Chart James Bond and Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:05:00 +0100irishsun (en)

James Bond 's latest outing, Skyfall, smashed box office records when it opened in the UK last weekend, taking 20.1m - the biggest opening of the year so far and the largest gross after Harry ...

Sony Xperia TL review: the company's second US flagship is much-improved, but still imperfect

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:04:00 +0100engadget (en)

As Sony's second stab at the US mobile market, the Xperia TL arrives with a major corporate synergistic push: a 007 movie franchise tie-in. But an awkward distinction as the official Bond phone and a smattering of pre-loaded "Skyfall" multimedia content alone won't drive consumer adoption; the specs and pricing will.

Political "truce" between Obama and Romney ends

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:03:00 +0100aa-en (en)

WASHINGTON Obama and Romney have been playing their last cards in the critic states where they still carry on with public demonstrations. In the last days of their campaigns, both candidates target "swing states" where will predestine the elections. Both Obama and Romney's latest messages are based....

Instant View: Payrolls jump by 171,000; unemployment ticks up

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Employers added 171,000 people to their payrolls last month, the Labor Department said on Friday, more than the 125,000 forecast by economists. The government also said 84,000 more jobs were created in August and September than initially estimated. But the unemployment rate rose to 7.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

Cuba: 3rd exploratory offshore well also a bust

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Cuba n authorities say another exploratory deep-water well drilled in the Gulf of Mexico has come up a bust.

Will Sandy Change the Climate Change Conversation?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

If you were listening to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press briefing Tuesday (Oct. 30) as New York City began to tally the damage from Hurricane Sandy , you may have been surprised by what you heard.

Blackout Backlash Builds as Sandy Slow Recovery Drags Out

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:58:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Four days after super storm Sandy blacked out much of the northeastern U.S., complaints are rising from consumers who may have to wait as long as two weeks more to see power restored. More than 60,000 workers marshaled by utilities and plane- loads of equipment flown to storm-ravaged states haven’t....

Sandy : l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:57:00 +0100RTLFrance (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars. Avec 40 à 66 milliards de "dommages assurés", l'ouragan Katrina reste la catastrophe naturelle la plus coûteuse de l'histoire des USA.

Woman pleads guilty to breaking in, cleaning home

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:54:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

A woman accused of breaking into a home west of Cleveland, cleaning it and leaving a bill for $75 has pleaded guilty to attempted burglary.

After Hurricane Sandy: Outsmarting the Surge

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:47:00 +0100time (en)

The devastating superstorm was a sign of things to come. How we can better prepare for a catastrophe-prone future

nana gouvea mocked sandy photo shoot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:45:00 +0100thesun (en)

NANA Gouvea caused outrage on Twitter after posting pics of herself on debris left by storm

Dealing with a flooded car after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:43:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Without power in Manhattan since the storm Sandy hit, Doug Block is in denial about his car. The 2003 Pontiac Vibe is in a garage on East 20th Street - a good two blocks from the East River - and flooded, probably over the top of its hood.

Ouragan Sandy : d'où vient le nom de cette tempête tropicale?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:42:00 +0100rewmi (fr)

Sandy , Irène, Mitch... toutes les tempêtes tropicales portent un prénom. Depuis 1979, on attribue un nom, masculin ou féminin, aux ouragans. Découvrez le pourquoi du comment. Alors que l’ouragan Sandy vient de laisser plus de 10 milliards d'euros de dégâts à New York, pour ne citer que cette ville,....

U.S. tests water pollution post-Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:42:00 +0100upi (en)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Geological Survey said it was checking water quality along the U.S. East Coast for possible health issues in the wake of Hurricane Sandy .

Con Ed: 570,000 customers still without power after Sandy in NY

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc said on Friday about 570,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Westchester County were still without power four days after the major storm Sandy blasted across the U.S. East Coast.

Con Ed: 570,000 customers still without power after Sandy in NY

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:31:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc said on Friday about 570,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Westchester County were still without power four days after the major storm Sandy blasted across the U.S. East Coast. On Thursday, Con Edison said it expected to restore....

US Presidential Election: Climate Change Convinces New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Vote Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:25:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Bloomberg says devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has brought climate change issue 'into sharp relief'.

Portland hurricane relief fund to extend to St Mary, St Thomas

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:21:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

Plans are in place to extend the newly launched Portland Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund to the bordering parishes of St Mary and St Thomas, which were hardest hit by last week Wednesday's Category One tempest.Sandy caused widespread devastation across the...

ETATS-UNIS : Etats-Unis: l’ouragan Sandy fait monter la facture

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:16:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

Les dégâts causés par l'ouragan Sandy qui a frappé lundi les Etats-Unis pourraient bien atteindre 50 milliards de dollars, selon des évaluations revues à la hausse. Cependant, la croissance américaine ne devrait pas s'en trouver affectée. Le coût des dégâts de l'ouragan Sandy pourrait s'élever à 50 milliards de dollars.

Nana Gouvea: Brazilian glamour model slammed over Hurricane Sandy Facebook photoshoot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:13:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Nana Gouvea, 30, posted a series of images to her Facebook page showing her leaning against fallen trees and standing on wrecked cars in New York.

Sandy damages United Nations headquarters

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:12:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) The UN headquarters suffered major damage from superstorm Sandy , officials said yesterday as the New York landmark opened for the first time since the devastating hurricane hit the city.

Hurricane Sandy: Heartbreak as great-grandmother dies when storm cuts power to oxygen machine

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:05:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Herminia St. John, 75, survived a dangerous storm decades ago in her native Panama when she was hit in the leg by a piece of flying metal, but on Monday evening she wasn't so lucky.

Stocks Certificates Ruined by Sandy Flooding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:02:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Trillions of dollars of stock certificates are feared ruined after Hurricane Sandy flooded a vault at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp, the Wall Street-owned organization that manages ...

Damage from Sandy could cost as much as $50B, says forecasting firm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:57:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Forecasting firm Eqecat says storm could be second-most expensive storm in U.S. history

YOUR MONEY-How to deal with a flooded car in Sandy's wake

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:49:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Beth Pinsker Gladstone NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Without power in Manhattan since the storm Sandy hit, Doug Block is in denial about his car. The 2003 Pontiac Vibe is in a garage on East 20th Street - a good two blocks from the East River - and flooded, probably over the top of its hood.

Sandy shatters delicate barrier islands

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:45:00 +0100gulfnews (en)

New York: Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey’s delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm’s total US damage could run as high as $50 billion (Dh183.69 billion).

Ouragan Sandy Le capitaine du Bounty a bel et bien péri

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:42:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Les autorités américaines ont mis fin, jeudi soir, aux recherches pour retrouver Robin Walbridge, à la tête du navire qui a coulé lundi lors du passage de l'ouragan Sandy .

Superstorm Sandy: Jon Candelaria hailed a hero after wading into flood water to save drowning cab driver

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:35:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Offering a final moment of mercy it was 25-year-old Jon Candelaria witness say selflessly left his Upper East Side apartment in New York to reach the man in the churning water and wind.

Lessons From 9/11 Help Lhota Revive New York’s Transit Hub

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:26:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

“Are we having fun yet?” Joseph Lhota, head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , wrote on Twitter Oct. 28, two hours after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the largest U.S. transit system would shutter as approached. Hurricane Sandy There’s no fun now for Lhota as he tries to breathe....

Vaz launches storm relief fund, invites St Thomas, St Mary MPs to widen effort

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:12:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

WEST Portland Member of Parliament (MP) Daryl Vaz yesterday launched a storm relief fund for the entire parish and extended an invitation to colleague parliamentarians in neighbouring St Thomas and St Mary to join the effort and widen it to their constituents who suffered damage when Hurricane Sandy hit the island on October 24.

UN Security Council chamber damaged by Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:12:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

NEW YORK, (AFP) Superstorm Sandy caused serious water damage to the UN Security Council chamber, forcing it to move to a temporary base for a special meeting yesterday, diplomats said.

Pedal power: NYC museum rolls out OWS bikes to alleviate Sandy fallout

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:09:00 +0100rt-en (en)

A New York museum hosted at the legendary C-Squat in Manhattan has put an exhibit from the Occupy movement into community service as part of Hurricane Sandy relief. An OWS bike generator is now getting battery-depleted... Read Full Article at RT.com

Lady Gaga : comme New York, dévastée par Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:08:00 +0100rewmi (fr)

Depuis quelques jours, Lady Gaga à le blues. La faute à l'ouragan qui a frappé sa ville natale… Lady Gaga est une chanteuse sensible, oui. Derrière le bulldozer médiatique se cache le petit oisillon fragile… et c’est tant mieux. Native de New York, La chanteuse a été particulièrement émue quand l’ouragan Sandy a secoué sa ville natale.

This is the new normal, warn climate scientists

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:07:00 +0100smh (en)

HURRICANE Sandy was a bigger, fiercer and more damaging storm because of human-induced global warming, an analysis produced by Australia's Climate Commission has found.

Ga. mother accused of stabbing newborn to death

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:06:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

Police in north Georgia say an infant was stabbed to death at an Athens house, hours after being born.

Bloomberg, soutien surprise d’Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

Le très courtisé maire de New York a annoncé jeudi qu’il voterait pour le président sortant.

Après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy dans les Caraïbes et sur la Côte Est des USA :Les catastrophes naturelles sont-elles bonnes pour l’économie ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100libe (fr)

Après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy dans les Caraïbes et sur la Côte Est des USA, certains «expliquent» déjà que cela sera une bonne nouvelle pou...

Ouragan Sandy : avantage Obama ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:51:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Sandy a-t-il permis à Obama de prendre l'avantage sur Romney ? Peut-être. La catastrophe naturelle a forcé les deux candidats à la…

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:48:00 +0100dawn (en)

There is a reason New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called the destruction Sandy wrought on the shoreline “unthinkable.”

Sandy Caused Severe Damage to U.N. Headquarters

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:29:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations headquarters suffered severe damage when Sandy , a massive storm that hit the U.S. [More]

Climate change gave Sandy teeth, reveals expert study

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:22:00 +0100smh (en)

HURRICANE Sandy was a bigger, fiercer and more damaging storm because of human-induced global warming, an analysis produced by Australia's Climate Commission has found.

Police probe chemical bomb threat at CNN Center

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:20:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

Police have closed streets and sidewalks around CNN Center in downtown Atlanta as they investigate a chemical bomb threat.

Présidentielle américaine Le maire de New York votera pour Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:10:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Michael Bloomberg, ancien républicain devenu indépendant, a créé la surprise jeudi soir en apportant son soutien au président démocrate pour l'élection présidentielle.

Ouragan Sandy : la NBA et la NFL donnent chacune 1 million de dollars

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:06:00 +0100RTLFrance (fr)

Les Ligues nord-américaines de basket-ball (NBA) et de football américain (NFL) ont décidé jeudi de verser chacune un million de dollars pour financer les efforts de redressement après le passage en début de semaine de la méga-tempête Sandy dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis.

The Learning Network Blog: 6 Q's About the News | Did Climate Change Cause Hurricane Sandy?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:04:00 +0100IHT (en)

WHAT question are millions of people asking about Hurricane Sandy ? WHAT answer are climate scientists offering? HOW have humans changed the environment in ways that might have affected the hurricane? HOW many hurricanes received names this hurricane season? HOW many hurricanes receive a name during....

Obama weathers a storm as campaigns shut down

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:57:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

THE US presidential election campaign was effectively suspended when both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney cancelled a string of events as Hurricane Sandy battered a 600-mile stretch of America's east coast.

Sandy : 92 victimes dénombrées

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:56:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

Selon la police new-yorkaise, le nombre de décés recensés dans la ville atteint 39. Et au moins 15 victimes de la tempête ont perdu la vie sur Staten Island, le flanc du Sud-Est a en effet subi le plus haut pic de l’ouragan. Les autorités du New Jersey ont annoncé que 13 personnes avaient perdu la vie dans cet Etat.

Hurricane Born in Africa Hit Coast as Ferocious Freak

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:53:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

The tropical wave started off Africa’s west coast in early October. It took its time, perhaps two weeks, to make the 4,500-mile trek to the warm waters of the Caribbean. The turbulence it stirred didn’t catch the attention of weather watchers like Jeff Masters until Oct. 15.

Hurricane Sandy pictures: Shocking image shows the devastation wreaked on Seaside Heights, New Jersey, after superstorm hit at full force

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:49:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The incredible photo taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association depicts popular coastal resort Seaside Heights - now almost totally wiped out.

Les titres du 2 novembre 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:45:00 +0100rian-fr (fr)

Russie: La croissance du système bancaire ralentit// Moscou-Paris: la coopération militaire au beau fixe// USA: L'ouragan Sandy apporte de l'eau au moulin d'Obama

Sandy sets panthers free in Florida after falling tree destroys enclosure (...but from the size of them, residents had nothing to fear)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Two panthers were temporarily on the loose in Nassau County, Florida - freed after the hurricane swept a tree into the fence of their enclosure at the White Oak Conservation Centre.

Gasoline shortage latest post-Sandy crisis

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Widespread gasoline shortages became the latest post- Sandy crisis as Northeast U.S. officials feared they might not be able to keep emergency vehicles running.

Obama: We don't want Romney's 'change'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama told supporters in Nevada Thursday Republican nominee Mitt Romney is running as the candidate of change, "but we don't want that change."

Cuomo puts N.Y. utilities on notice

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo put the state's power utilities on notice that they will be held accountable for their Hurricane Sandy performance.

Trump: Sandy will help Obama 'a lot'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. real estate executive Donald Trump said Thursday Barack Obama's handling of the response to Hurricane Sandy is a boost for the president's campaign.

U.N. resumes business after storm shutdown

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The United Nations experienced record flooding and suffered a small fire during Hurricane Sandy , but resumed near-normal operations Thursday, officials said.

Obama, Romney in Ohio; Bloomberg backs Obama, Rove predicts Romney win

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0100upi (en)

HILLIARD, Ohio, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The final 100 hours of the U.S. presidential campaign called for President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney to be in nearly constant motion.

Sans électricité, ni magasin, ni métro : une Creusoise raconte le chaos à New-York

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:32:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Caroline Fina, qui a grandi à Guéret, habite Manhattan et a dû faire face à la super-tempête Sandy .

Sandy US death toll at 94

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:30:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

One person died in Canada. In New York City 39 people died in the hurricane. Another eight people were killed in the state of New York. Authorities in New Jersey reported 13 victims of the elements. They added that rescuers have not yet completed their survey of the most affected areas, and the death toll could grow.

An awesome force of nature

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:27:00 +0100stabroeknews (en)

As we are well aware, Hurricane Sandy tore through the northern Caribbean last week and transformed into a massive ‘superstorm,’ hitting the eastern seaboard of the USA on Monday evening. As it... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, soutient Barack Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:20:00 +0100africaguinee (fr)

NEW-YORK-Saluant le bilan du président sortant dans la lutte contre le changement climatique, Michael Bloomberg, maire de New York et ancien membre du Parti républicain, appelle à voter pour Barack Obama à l'élection présidentielle américaine. Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg, un indépendant,....

Fixing NYC's Underground Power Grid Is No Easy Task

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:19:00 +0100npr (en)

An army of electrical workers is squirming through the tunnels beneath New York City, checking transformers, cables and power systems. And though it'll likely take days to get everything back online, experts say the storm would have damaged aboveground infrastructure even more drastically.

Sandy sets panthers free in Florida after tree destroys enclosure (...but from the size of them, residents had nothing to fear)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:18:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Two panthers were temporarily on the loose in Nassau County, Florida - freed after the hurricane swept a tree into the fence of their enclosure at the White Oak Conservation Centre.

‘You can rebuild houses. You can't rebuild lives’

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:17:00 +0100iol (en)

The people of the Jersey Shore will soon face a decision familiar to others who have survived massive storms - do I rebuild?

Swaziland face teachers strike

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:16:00 +0100channelafrica (en)

The Swaziland National Association of Teachers has threatened government with a countrywide strike.

Scope of Sandy's devastation becomes clearer

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:15:00 +0100independent (en)

Police are preparing to search for bodies in this resort town by the sea, but first they have to round up the animals. Related Stories Alleged Islamic terrorist with $10m bounty on his head offers to help US with aid for Superstorm Sandy victims Restoring power will take time, says Mayor New York's....

Soutien surprise du maire de New York à Barack Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:14:00 +0100france2 (fr)

Michael Bloomberg salue "les mesures importantes" prises par le président sortant en matière de changement climatique.

Haïti, un des "pays qui sont délaissés"

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:08:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

LE POINT DE VUE DE - Gotson Pierre, journaliste à Port-au-Prince, décrit la situation après Sandy .

Lab mice drown in their THOUSANDS as Hurricane Sandy fills NYU basement

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:07:00 +0100register (en)

New York University's collection of thousands of laboratory mice and rats drowned during Hurricane Sandy 's ferocious storms. The rodents were trapped in the basement of the institution's Kips Bay Smilow research centre, where they perished, the reported.

Fuel shortage hits Sandy recovery efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:05:00 +0100sbs (en)

Rescue workers in New York are continuing to comb destroyed neighbourhoods for survivors, as fuel shortages and difficulties in restoring power hamper efforts to restore normality to US areas badly hit by Storm Sandy .

Dot Earth Blog: The Superstorm and Humanity's Disaster Blind Spot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:52:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Getting priorities straight in limiting risks from inevitable hazards on a crowding, complicated planet.

US death toll from Sandy rises to 92

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:51:00 +0100smh (en)

Rescue workers in New York are continuing to comb destroyed neighbourhoods for survivors as efforts to restore power swing into gear.

The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, November 2, 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:45:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Jayce Henderson, Amanda VanAllen, and Carrie Halperin PRESIDENT OBAMA: The New York Daily...

L'Ohio, vedette des derniers jours de campagne

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:35:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

Obama et Romney prévoient de mener campagne dans les «swing states» à un rythme effréné pour les quatre derniers jours avant l'élection. L'Ohio se présente comme l'Etat le plus disputé du pays.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:27:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, November 2, 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:27:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Jayce Henderson, Amanda VanAllen, and Carrie Halperin PRESIDENT OBAMA: The New York Daily...

La Russie envoie de l'aide humanitaire à Cuba

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:26:00 +0100lecourrier (fr)

La Russie a envoyé 32 tonnes de marchandises d'aide humanitaire à Cuba , qui a été récemment touché par un ouragan, a déclaré le 1 er novembre le ministère russe des Situations d'urgence. L'ouragan Sandy a récemment frappé la région montagneuse cubaine de la Sierra Maestra, tuant 11 personnes et....

Sandy-hit US faces petrol shortage, transport problems

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:24:00 +0100indiatimes (en)

At least 92 people have now been reported dead across the 15 states hit by Sandy , while some economists have estimated the disaster will cost up to $50 billion.

La NBA et la NFL font don de 1,6 million aux victimes de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:24:00 +01007sur7 (fr)

Les Ligues nord-américaines de basket-ball (NBA) et de football américain (NFL) ont décidé jeudi de verser chacune un ...

USA: East Coast struggles to cope with Sandy's devastation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:20:00 +0100france24-en (en)

The death toll from superstorm Sandy continued its rise on Friday with at least 90 people reported dead as residents and officials struggle to resume normal life, four days after the storm battered 15 states along the US East Coast.

Slow Struggle to Return to Normal

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:20:00 +0100nytimes (en)

People in New Jersey and New York were waiting and hoping, both for gas and transportation, on Thursday.

US storm toll soars as New York subway reopens

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:15:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

NEW YORK: The death toll from superstorm Sandy neared 100 even as New York struggled back to life amid all the suffering, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:03:00 +0100IHT (en)

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Dot Earth Blog: The Superstorm and Humanity's Disaster Blind Spot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:03:00 +0100IHT (en)

Getting priorities straight in limiting risks from inevitable hazards on a crowding, complicated planet.

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:57:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 04:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy devastated oceanfront communities * Locals say they are attached to the area * Insurance may not cover the damage * Hoping to maintain a "beautiful lifestyle" By Dave Warner and Ben Berkowitz BAY HEAD, N.J.

Sandy's wrath lingers in bruised US northeast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:56:00 +0100aljazeera-en (en)

Millions remain without power, as thousands are unable to return home four days after Sandy hammers the East Coast.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:51:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

La facture de Sandy, la plus lourde pour les Etats-Unis depuis Katrina ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

La tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine risque d'être la plus coûteuse qu'ait connue le pays après l'ouragan Katrina, qui avait dévasté la région de la Nouvelle-Orléans en 2005. La facture de Sandy, la plus lourde pour les Etats-Unis depuis Katrina ?

Et si Sandy m'amenait à voter pour Obama ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

Marcus Freeman, le père de famille en situation de faillite immobilière que "Le Monde" suit depuis avril, a accepté de tenir son journal pendant la dernière semaine de la campagne présidentielle.

UN headquarters reopens after three days closed because of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

The UN headquarters reopens after three days of closure due to the impact of the hurricane, in New York, the United States , Nov. 1, 2012. A senior UN official said here Thursday that the United Nations headquarters complex in New York "suffered significant damage in terms of flooding" from Hurricane Sandy , which hit the metropolitan area on Monday.

UN headquarters reopens after three days closed because of Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

The UN headquarters reopens after three days of closure due to the impact of the hurricane, in New York, the United States , Nov. 1, 2012. A senior UN official said here Thursday that the United Nations headquarters complex in New York "suffered significant damage in terms of flooding" from....

Hurricane Sandy death toll rises to 98 in US

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:46:00 +0100RTERadio (en)

The death toll from Hurricane Sandy has jumped to 98 as bodies are uncovered on Staten Island in New York.

With Offices out, NY Daily News Keeps Publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:43:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Sandy knocks out main office, printing plant for NY Daily News, but publishing goes on

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:40:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Jamaica's finest legal export

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:39:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor Coming a few days after the devastatingly depressing Hurricane Sandy , for many the question was not if there would be a party, but where the party would be. The much-advertised and promoted Appleton Estate Bartenders Challenge Finals, originally scheduled for....

Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:39:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A senior UN humanitarian official said Thursday that more than a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which plowed through the small Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the East Coast of the earlier this week.

Sandy causes 'major damage' to UN complex

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:39:00 +0100indiatimes (en)

The expansive UN building in the heart of Manhattan reopened on Thursday after remaining closed since Monday in the wake of the storm.

With offices out, NY Daily News keeps publishing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:31:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — The Daily News got its Plan A and its Plan B eviscerated by Hurricane Sandy . The storm knocked out of commission the newspaper's Manhattan main office and the place where it planned to work during emergencies — its Jersey City, N.J., printing plant.

Dark storm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:30:00 +0100praguemonitor (en)

It's been an "oh sh*t" kind of week. During my parents' 8-day visit, my father managed to step in sh*t, literally, no less than three times. The first time he was entertaining Oliver in the park across from Anna's elementary school; the second time he was helping Samuel pee in a grassy spot near the....

Video: Mayor becomes rescue responder in wake of hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:26:00 +0100msnbc (en)

From running into a house fire to save a constituent to tweeting constantly with Newark residents, Mayor Cory Booker has gotten a reputation for being a hands-on leader. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , he is using social media to help those in need as most of his city remains without power. NBC Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw reports.

Sandy pourrait devenir le plus coûteux après Katrina

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:24:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan pourraient culminer à 50 milliards de dollars. Les ligues nord-américaines de la NBA et la NFL ont décidé jeudi de verser chacune un million de dollars pour financer les efforts de redressement.

Superstorm Sandy Damaged UN Headquarters

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:22:00 +0100bna-en (en)

New York-Nov2 (BNA) The headquarters of the United Nations in New York suffered massive damage due to hurricane Sandy , a top U.N. official said. UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Yukio Takasu said that the killer Superstorm caused a fire as well as flooding which affected many basement....

Michael Bloomberg un soutien de poids pour Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Après Chris Christie, gouverneur républicain du New Jersey, qui a couvert d'éloges le président américain pour sa gestion des conséquences de…

Le douloureux coût de l'ouragan Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

L'ouragan Sandy , coûteux en vie humaines, 95 victimes sont pour l'heure dénombrées, et coûteux en dollars. La note pourrait culminer à 50 milliards,…

Sandy pourrait devenir le plus coûteux après Katrina

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan pourraient culminer à 50 milliards de dollars. Les ligues nord-américaines de la NBA et la NFL ont décidé jeudi de verser chacune un million de dollars pour financer les efforts de redressement.

Pres. Lee Offers Condolences to US Over Hurricane Sandy Destruction

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100kbs-en (en)

[Politics] : South Korea’s presidential office says President Lee Myung-bak sent a letter of consolation to U.S. President Barack Obama over the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Sandy on the U.S. East Coast. [more...]

Slow Struggle to Return to Normal

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100nytimes (en)

People in New Jersey and New York were waiting and hoping, both for gas and transportation, on Thursday.

Erlan Idrisov sends letter of condolences to U.S. Secretary of State

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:18:00 +0100ca-news (en)

Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrisov sent a letter of condolences to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding the devastating effects of hurricane " Sandy ", the press service of the Foreign Ministry said. Idrisov stressed that he was upset to learn about the natural ...

New York Mayor Bloomberg endorses Obama for second term

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:11:00 +0100deccanherald (en)

In a major political boost to Barack Obama, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an otherwise fierce critic of the President, has endorsed his bid for re-election, citing his efforts in dealing with climate change as the city recovers from the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy .

Sandy in perspective

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:09:00 +0100homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

11/1/12 Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy has left death and destruction in its path, and it broke a few records, but there were worse hurricanes; since 1900, 242 hurricanes have hit the United States ; if Sandy causes $20 billion in damage, in 2012 dollars, it would rank as the seventeenth most....

Ouragan Sandy : le bilan s'alourdit à 98 morts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:08:00 +0100levif (fr)

Privée de métro, New York s'est réveillée dans des bouchons monstres, incitant le maire Bloomberg à rendre obligatoire le covoiturage. Le marathon aura bien lieu dimanche. Wall Street a réouvert, trois hôpitaux ont été évacués. Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy a été revu à la hausse à 98 morts, jeudi soir, par les autorités américaines.

Sandy pourrait devenir le plus coûteux après Katrina

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:07:00 +010024heures (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan pourraient culminer à 50 milliards de dollars. Les ligues nord-américaines de la NBA et la NFL ont décidé jeudi de verser chacune un million de dollars pour financer les efforts de redressement.

Repères. Cyclone Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:05:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

«Ils ont peut-être mis nos têtes à prix, mais, en tant que fidèles de l’enseignement du prophète Mahomet, nous pensons qu’il est de notre devoir d’aider les Américains.» Hafiz Mohammad Saeed fondateur du groupe Lashkar-e-Toiba accusé des attentats de Bombay en 2008 et recherché par Washington.

Le ciel s’éclaircit pour Barack Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:05:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

A cinq jours d’une élection très serrée, la gestion de la tempête a permis au Président de s’affirmer face à un Mitt Romney réduit à jouer les utilités.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:53:00 +0100lunion (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:53:00 +0100argus (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:49:00 +0100nytimes (en)

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Jamaica's finest legal export

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:46:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

Coming a few days after the devastatingly depressing Hurricane Sandy , for many the question was not if there would be a party, but where the party would be...

NY transit on the mend after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:46:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

NEW YORK (AP):New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways yesterday, three days after a superstorm, but neighbouring New Jersey was stunned by coastal devastation...

East Coast in line for another messy nor'easter?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:45:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Government forecasters warn of possible storm that may strike mid-Atlantic, New England states recovering from Sandy

Quite the storm; Hurricane Sandy reshapes Presidential race

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:43:00 +0100itv (en)

Millions still have no electricity and are living in the cold and the dark. Thousands have yet to return home. Nearly one hundred are dead.

Video: Days after hurricane, true devastation becomes apparent

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:41:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Three days after Sandy walloped the Eastern seaboard, many hit hardest by the storm are only beginning to comprehend the devastation. The death toll is rising and so is the anger among victims who need help, but in some places there are certain local heroes making a difference. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:39:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Ban saddened by US losses caused by hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:39:00 +0100arabtimes (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon late Thursday offered condolences to the millions of people who have been severely affected by Hurricane Sandy , especially those who lost loved ones or their homes across a wide arc of...

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:28:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Obama weathers a storm as campaigns shut down

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:25:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

THE US presidential election campaign was effectively suspended when both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney cancelled a string of events as Hurricane Sandy battered a 600-mile stretch of America's east coast.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:24:00 +0100nordlittoral (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays.

Hurricane Sandy death toll in US reaches 97

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:24:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Still another person has died in Canada. But these are not yet the final figures, since the debris is still being cleared. According to some estimates, the damage cost may run into 50 billion dollars. The environment has been badly damaged. A fuel storage tank was damaged on the ocean coast in New....

Sargsyan sends condolences to Obama over deadly superstorm Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:22:00 +0100armenianow (en)

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has sent a letter of condolences to his American counterpart Barack Obama over the devastating hurricane Sandy that wrecked havoc in the northeast of the United States earlier this week.

In Wisconsin, Real Battleground Is Rural

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:18:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The presidential election in this swing state hangs in an area where the electorate is prone to shifting between red and blue.

Le bilan des victimes de Sandy s'alourdit à 98 morts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:15:00 +0100RTLFrance (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu à la hausse à 98 morts, jeudi soir, par les autorités américaines. Un chiffre qui pourrait encore s'alourdir à mesure que les fouilles des habitations dévastées se poursuivent.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:14:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:14:00 +0100corkman (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:13:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Stars to play in Hurricane Sandy benefit concert

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:12:00 +0100itv (en)

5:52am, Fri 2 Nov 2012 Sandy death toll nears 100 Stars to play in Hurricane Sandy benefit concert Last updated Fri 2 Nov 2012 Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are set to perform at a benefit concert in aid of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Bruce Springsteen Springsteen and Bon Jovi will join....

Hurricane Sandy death toll rises to 98

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:12:00 +0100itv (en)

5:41am, Fri 2 Nov 2012 Sandy death toll nears 100 Hurricane Sandy death toll rises to 98 Last updated Fri 2 Nov 2012 The Hurricane Sandy death toll now stands at 98, according to Reuters. In New York City, 40 people have been found dead, half of them in Staten Island, which was overrun by water on Monday.

U.S. Storm Toll Soars as New York Subway Reopens

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:08:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

The death toll from superstorm Sandy neared 100 on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life amid all the suffering, with the first subway trains rolling in four days. New York authorities said Sandy killed at least 40 people in the city and the number was likely to climb further.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:07:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Slow Struggle to Return to Normal

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:03:00 +0100IHT (en)

People in New Jersey and New York were waiting and hoping, both for gas and transportation, on Thursday.

Sandy Diary: 'I just wanted to be back home'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:58:00 +0100rediff (en)

Aseem Chhabra flew half way around the world from New Delhi to get back to his home in the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Queens to witness the imminent of wrath and fury of Hurricane Sandy with his fellow New Yorkers. He narrates his experience

Hurricane Sandy Fans Flames of Climate Change Debate

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:57:00 +0100ipsnews (en)

As the East Coast deals with the havoc and devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy , climate scientists are seeing yet another reason to put climate change and global warming on the current political agenda. The storm has reignited the hotly debated topics of climate change and global warming, which environmentalists blame for Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy death toll nears 100

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:57:00 +0100iafrica (en)

The death toll from superstorm Sandy neared 100 even as New York struggled back to life amid all the suffering, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:56:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:55:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Superstorm Sandy leaves New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:54:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total U.S. damage could run as high as $50 billion.

Le maire de New York votera pour Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:52:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Le maire de New York a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au président démocrate, saluant son implication dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique.

Storms bill could reach £31bn mark

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:51:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

Superstorm Sandy left New Jersey's delicate barrier islands a hazardous wasteland of eroded shoreline, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities as a forecasting firm estimated the storm's total US damage could run as high as 50 billion US dollars (£31 billion).

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:49:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan...

Slow Struggle to Return to Normal

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:47:00 +0100nytimes (en)

People in New Jersey and New York were waiting and hoping, both for gas and transportation, on Thursday.

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:45:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 04:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy devastated oceanfront communities * Locals say they are attached to the area * Insurance may not cover the damage * Hoping to maintain a "beautiful lifestyle" By Dave Warner and Ben Berkowitz BAY HEAD, N.J.

US Coast Guard suspends search for captain of replica HMS Bounty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:45:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 03:29 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fourteen crew members pulled safely from life rafts * Ship "was his passion" By Harriet McLeod Charleston, S.C., Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended a four-day, round-the-clock search for Robin Walbridge, 63, the....

Le maire de New York votera pour Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:44:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Le maire de New York a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au président démocrate, saluant son implication dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique.

Etats-Unis: la campagne reprend alors que la côte Est panse les plaies de Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:41:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au-delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 92 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

1 million meals to be offered in NYC

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:39:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- More than 1 million meals are going to be offered along with bottled water in parts of New York City flooded or without power, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Le maire de New York votera pour Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:37:00 +010024heures (fr)

Le maire de New York a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au président démocrate, saluant son implication dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique.

Workers race to fix power, transportation as Sandy fades

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:33:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Workers in New York City and nearby towns raced to fix damaged power grids and disrupted transit systems after "superstorm" Sandy left a swath of destruction across 15 U.S. states and cut power to more than 8 million people.

Search halted for missing U.S. ship captain tossed in to sea during Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:28:00 +0100irishsun (en)

FILE PHOTO: This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the HMS Bounty, a 180-foot sailboat, submerged in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Sandy approximately 90 miles southeast ...

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:17:00 +0100lunion (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 88 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Bits Blog: What Cellphone Carriers Say About Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:17:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Three days into the aftermath of Sandy , wireless service is still lacking in parts of New York City and other hard-hit zones.

Sandy resurfaces debate on NYC seawall

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:10:00 +0100msnbc (en)

The killer storm that pummeled the East Monday and left the nation's largest city with a crippled transit system, widespread power outages and severe flooding has resurfaced the debate about how best to protect a city like New York against rising storm surges.

Gas stations scramble in Sandy's aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:06:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — There's plenty of gasoline in the Northeast — just not at gas stations. In parts of New York and New Jersey, drivers lined up Thursday for hours at gas stations that were struggling to stay supplied. The power outages and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy have forced many gas....

US storm toll nears 100

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:04:00 +0100sbs (en)

The death toll from superstorm Sandy neared 100 even as New York struggled back to life amid all the suffering, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Haïti lance un appel à la solidarité internationale

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:04:00 +0100ledauphine (fr)

Une semaine après le passage sur Haïti de l’ouragan Sandy , qui a fait plus de 50 morts, les autorités ont lancé un appel à “la solidarité ...

Gas stations scramble in Sandy's aftermath

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:02:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

By JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer NEW YORK (AP) - There's plenty of gasoline in the Northeast - just not at gas stations. In parts of New York and New Jersey, drivers lined up Thursday for hours at gas stations that were struggling to stay supplied. The power outages and flooding caused by....

Domestic Lives: Lessons Gleaned in the Glow of a Giant Night Light

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:02:00 +0100IHT (en)

What constitutes a lot of candles before a blackout is a very different number from after a blackout. Filling a bathtub with water and making it your primary water source works fine for about three days. After that you begin to worry about plant life and don’t even want to put a foot in the tub. Peanut butter is the best disaster food you can have.

Sandy dealt a really hard blow Raul Castro

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:56:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Cuba n President Raul Castro said that Hurricane Sandy dealt a "really hard blow" to the eastern province of Santiago, the area of the island most affected by the storm. "It was a really hard blow. ...

Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Millions Affected by Hurricane Sandy Pledges Support of United Nations in Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:56:00 +0100irishsun (en)

The Secretary-General offers condolences to the millions of people who have been severely affected by Hurricane ...

US Coast Guard suspends search for captain of replica HMS Bounty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:53:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 03:29 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fourteen crew members pulled safely from life rafts * Ship "was his passion" By Harriet McLeod Charleston, S.C., Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended a four-day, round-the-clock search for Robin Walbridge, 63, the....

Obama, Romney all square with five days to go

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:53:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney returned to the campaign trail in earnest yesterday, putting aside the sombre realities of Hurricane Sandy to begin making their closing arguments to the American people.

New York up and running in slow motion

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:53:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways yesterday, three days after a Superstorm, but neighbouring New Jersey was stunned by coastal devastation and the news of thousands of people in one city still stranded by increasingly fetid flood waters.

Enduring the Storm for Homebound Patients

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:46:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Nurses and home aides had a difficult decision to make when Hurricane Sandy hit: risk their lives and go out in the storm to continue providing help to patients who depend on them or to stay at home.

Sandy death toll mounts as subway rolls again

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:43:00 +0100nst (en)

NEW YORK: The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Officials and experts praising FEMA for its response to Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:43:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

Following Hurricane Katrina seven years ago, FEMA became a national punching bag, ridiculed for its slow and cumbersome response to the disaster along the Gulf Coast. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy this week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its administrator W.

Oil Poised for First Weekly Gain in Three on Stockpile Decline

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:43:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Oil was set for its first weekly gain three weeks in New York after U.S. stockpiles unexpectedly declined and reports signaled the nation’s economic growth may be accelerating. Futures were little changed after crude inventories slid 2 million barrels last week, the Energy Department said yesterday.

Marathoners Wonder Whether Storm-Battered New Yorkers Will Cheer

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:43:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

This year’s New York City Marathon is adding a twist to the months of training, injuries and setbacks runners overcome just to reach the starting line. With much of the area recovering from Hurricane Sandy , which killed at least 37 people in New York, left 4.

No post-Sandy NYC ratpocalypse -- so far

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:38:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- After Hurricane Sandy flooded parts of New York City there was speculation whether rats would survive, but a city official says the streets look normal.

Après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:37:00 +0100lecourrier (fr)

"Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains. Ce sont tous des compatriotes américains", a assuré M. Obama sur le tarmac de l'aéroport de Green Bay (Wisconsin, Nord), première étape d'une tournée dans trois États-clés à cinq jours de l'élection du 6 novembre. M.

Le camp Obama crie victoire !

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:31:00 +0100groupelavenir (fr)

A cinq jours de la présidentielle américaine, l'équipe de campagne de Barack Obama crie quasiment victoire et assure que Mitt Romney ne peut plus gagner vu l'arithmétique électorale, tandis que les républicains persistent à évoquer un "élan" qui leur sera favorable.

Mansour félicite les ambassadeurs touchés par les nominations et les permutations

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:05:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Les ambassadeurs libanais englobés par le train de nominations et de permutations décrété mercredi en Conseil des ministres et qui se trouvent au Liban ont été reçus hier au palais Bustros par le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Adnane Mansour, en présence du nouveau secrétaire général du ministère, Wafic Rhaïmé.

Pas de blessés libanais dans l’ouragan Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:05:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Le ministère des Affaires étrangères et des Émigrés a annoncé hier que les consultats aux États-Unis n’ont pas fait état de blessés libanais des suites de l’ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé plusieurs États américains ces derniers jours. Le ministère a ajouté qu’il n’y a pas non plus de nouvelles....

Enduring the Storm for Homebound Patients

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:02:00 +0100IHT (en)

Nurses and home aides had a difficult decision to make when Hurricane Sandy hit: risk their lives and go out in the storm to continue providing help to patients who depend on them or to stay at home.

U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for captain of replica HMS Bounty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:57:00 +0100reuters (en)

Charleston, South Carolina (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended a four-day, round-the-clock search for Robin Walbridge, 63, the missing captain of the replica tall ship HMS Bounty, which sank in heavy seas stirred up by Hurricane Sandy .

U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for captain of replica HMS Bounty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:53:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Charleston, South Carolina (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended a four-day, round-the-clock search for Robin Walbridge, 63, the missing captain of the replica tall ship HMS Bounty, which sank in heavy seas stirred up by Hurricane Sandy .

Obama et Romney reprennent leur campagne

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:51:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

Alors que l’Ouragan Sandy se dissipe, le président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama et son challenger républicain Mitt Romney reprennent leur campagne, s’efforçant de rattraper le temps perdu. Au cours d’un rassemblement de campagne à Green Bay, dans le Wisconsin, Obama a affirmé que l’économie....

L’immeuble de l’ONU endommagé par Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:51:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

Gregory Starr a déclaré que les inondations avaient causé le plus de dégâts aux niveaux inférieurs de l’immeuble des Nations Unies, le long de l’East river en crue. Mais il a affirmé que le Quartier général restait opérationnel, en contact permanent avec les différentes opérations autour du monde,....

Conséquences de Sandy à Atlantic City

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:51:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

Alors que la tempête Sandy a durant quelques jours éclipsé la campagne électorale aux Etats-Unis, le président Obama et le gouverneur républicain du New Jersey, mettant leurs rivalités de côté, n’ont pas tarri d’éloges sur leurs réactions respectives devant la catastrophe.

Michael Bloomberg parlera espagnol, envers et contre tout

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:50:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

"Je suis contente de savoir qu'il pense à nous même si je ne comprend pas vraiment ce qu'il raconte", dit Marta Gonzalez, une dominicaine née à New York, à propos de la volonté de son maire de parler espagnol.

Giuliani on the Election, NYSE’s Closing for Hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:41:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on the Presidential race and the decision to close the NYSE during Hurricane Sandy .

Giuliani: NYC Government Handled Hurricane Sandy Well

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:41:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on the various government agencies and first responders’ handling of the hurricane.

Research is key to living with stronger storms

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:39:00 +0100businessday (en)

There are reasons to believe that strong storms could be even more dangerous in the future, writes Julian Hunt

"Sandy" death toll at 94 in U.S.

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:21:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Hurricane " Sandy " has claimed 94 victims in the United States . One person died in Canada. In New York City 39 people died in the hurricane. Another eight people were killed in the state of New York. Authorities in New Jersey reported 13 victims of the elements.

At Bellevue, a Desperate Fight to Ensure the Patients’ Safety

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:16:00 +0100nytimes (en)

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy , health care workers and patients were confronted by a new kind of disarray.

'He looked like he was preparing to die': Young father hailed a hero after wading into flood water to save drowning cab driver

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:15:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Offering a final moment of mercy it was 25-year-old Jon Candelaria witness say selflessly left his Upper East Side apartment in New York to reach the man in the churning water and wind.

Audiences du Premier ministre / Philippe Carter III à propos du rapport dAmnesty International : Il y a des soucis dans ce rapport mais je suis par contre daccord avec eux (L'intelligent d'Abidjan)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:03:00 +0100abidjan (fr)

Le Premier ministre, Garde des Sceaux, Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio, a reçu en audience à la Primature, le mercredi 31 octobre, l’Ambassadeur des Etats-Unis en Côte d’Ivoire, Philippe Carter III. Ils ont passé en revue l’actualité politique nationale et internationale. #On a eu à échanger sur des informations globales.

At Bellevue, a Desperate Fight to Ensure the Patients’ Safety

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:02:00 +0100IHT (en)

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy , health care workers and patients were confronted by a new kind of disarray.

NASA Adds Up Hurricane Sandys Rainfall from Space

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:44:00 +0100irishsun (en)

-; NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM, satellite acts as a rain gauge in space as it orbits Earth's tropics. As TRMM flew over Hurricane Sandy since its birth on Oct. 21 it ...

Hurricane Sandy Power Outage Prediction Model Was Accurate

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:44:00 +0100irishsun (en)

-; A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins and Texas A&M universities spent days tracking Hurricane Sandy 's power outage potential as the storm made its deadly march up eastern seaboard. Seth ...

L'ouragan Sandy a tout dévasté sur son passage - Changement climatique

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:43:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

Les dégâts matériels pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars aux États-Unis, selon une estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat. Pour la Jamaïque, la République dominicaine, Puerto Rico, les Bahamas , Cuba et Haïti, les estimations économiques ne sont pas encore publiées, mais....

Hurricane Sandy Fans Flames of Climate Change Debate

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:43:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:27 GMT Source: Content partner // Inter Press Service By Rebecca Hanser NEW YORK, Nov 02 (IPS) - As the East Coast deals with the havoc and devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy , climate scientists are seeing yet another reason to put climate change and global warming on the current political agenda.

Sandy forecasts were on target, but message was a bit garbled

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:43:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 00:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * U.S. decision not to issue hurricane warnings questioned * AccuWeather made last-minute plea to change warnings By Julie Steenhuysen Nov. 1 (Reuters) - The first predictions of the monster storm that slammed into the East Coast of the United....

Mayor says NYC Marathon won't divert resources

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:39:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Michael Bloomberg noted that electricity was expected to be restored to all of Manhattan by race day

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:36:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Lessons From the Ultimate Safe Houses

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:29:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

The hard-core homeowners who fortify themselves against any possible calamity—from hurricanes to nuclear attack—are testing materials and technology that could change home building for the rest of us.

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:22:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 90 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 4.1 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

Le New Jersey évalue les dégâts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:20:00 +0100cctv-fr (fr)

Alors que le président américain Barack Obama fait une tournée sur les côtes dévastées du New Jersey, les habitants touchés par le super ouragan Sandy commencent le long travail de nettoyage. La tempête a laissé des pans entiers du front de mer du New Jersey en ruines.

Enduring the Storm for Homebound Patients

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:15:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Nurses and home aides had a difficult decision to make when Hurricane Sandy hit: risk their lives and go out in the storm to continue providing help to patients who depend on them or to stay at home.

Obama returns to trail as Romney sets sights on Pennsylvania

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:13:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

DOSWELL, Va. — The presidential candidates grasped for momentum Thursday in the closing days of a hard-fought race, with President Obama returning to the campaign trail after a three-day hurricane hiatus while Mitt Romney launched a last-minute effort to snatch away vote-rich Pennsylvania.

US Authorizes $3.4 mln. Aid to Hurricane Survivors

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:08:00 +0100rian-en (en)

More than 36,000 people affected by Hurricane Sandy will receive over $3.4 million in immediate assistance, White House spokesman Jay Carney said.

Never The Less : ‘Hard ears you won’t hear…’

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:06:00 +0100barbadosadvocate (en)

11/2/2012 By Eric Lewis Boy look, that storm Sandy that hit America earlier this week was really something else. The fellas aint done adding up the damages it cause, but them estimating it could be in the vicinity of 50 billion dollars. That is why I does say we does got a lot to be thankful for....

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:03:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Shocking images show desperate New Yorkers digging through dumpsters for food as downtown Manhattan embarks on fourth night without power

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 +0100dailymail (en)

New Yorkers have resorted to digging through filthy dumpsters for food as they embark on their fourth night without power and for many, without water. Shocking images captured groups of residents sifting through garbage outside a Key Food supermarket at Avenue A and East 4th Street in the East Village today.

Storm Gives a Jolt to Lumber Market

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:59:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

Prices of lumber futures jumped 5% to $319 over the past week, reflecting expectations of higher demand as homeowners and government officials wrestle with the challenge of reconstruction.

Hurricane Sandy: Were government warnings confusing?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:51:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

Though the consensus is that forecasting of Hurricane Sandy was accurate, some criticize the way the message was conveyed. The National Hurricane Center will review decisions it made relating to this storm later this month and early next year.

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:51:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Nearly 4.5 million still lack power after Sandy: DOE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:51:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Nearly 4.5 million homes and businesses in 12 U.S. states remained without power on Thursday afternoon, three days after Hurricane Sandy battered the U.S. East Coast, federal data showed. That was down about 200,000 from the 4.7 million customers the U.S. Department of Energy reported as being out earlier on Thursday.

Sandy forecasts were on target, but message was a bit garbled

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 00:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * U.S. decision not to issue hurricane warnings questioned * AccuWeather made last-minute plea to change warnings By Julie Steenhuysen Nov. 1 (Reuters) - The first predictions of the monster storm that slammed into the East Coast of the United....

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:50:00 +0100argus (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:46:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Saying Hurricane Sandy Affected Decision

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:45:00 +0100nytimes (en)

New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy , said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.

Family's heartbreak as 'iron-willed' great-grandmother of seven dies when Hurricane Sandy cuts power to her oxygen machine - and the backup tank springs a leak

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:44:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Herminia St. John, 75, survived a dangerous storm decades ago in her native Panama when she was hit in the leg by a piece of flying metal, but on Monday evening she wasn't so lucky.

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:43:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Oil Trades Near Two-Week High on Unexpected Drop in Stockpiles

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:40:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Oil traded near the highest level in almost two weeks after U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly declined and reports signaled the nation’s economic growth may be accelerating. Futures were little changed, heading for the first weekly gain in three weeks. Crude inventories slid 2 million barrels last week, the Energy Department said yesterday.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg endorses Obama, citing climate change

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:40:00 +0100globalpost (en)

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed President Barack Obama on Thursday, citing climate change as a growing concern in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Sandy . "The devastation that Hurricane Sandy brought to New York City and much of the Northeast in lost lives, lost homes and lost....

New storm forecast on US east coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:40:00 +0100corkman (en)

Forecasters have said that the US east coast could be hit by another storm after the presidential election on Tuesday.

Hurricane Strength Gusts Expected In Southern Iceland

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0100grapevine (en)

The Icelandic Meteorological Office is forecasting strong winds and poor weather throughout the country this weekend.

PHOTOS Lights Out in New York

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Photographer Michael Ip gives his account of the first moments of the downtown Manhattan blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy . ';Hurricane Sandy’s winds started to pick up strength around ...

Hurricane Sandy leaves a sea of heartache in Staten Island

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:38:00 +0100latimes (en)

At least 19 of New York City's 40 fatalities from the storm occurred in the borough's evacuation zones, an area of close-knit communities now united in grief. OAKWOOD BEACH, N.Y. They were found hugging, a former Marine and his blue-eyed son, buried under the wreckage of the home they had hoped to save.

As it happened: US takes stock after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:37:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Millions of Americans are facing several days without electricity or public transport after the biggest storm in US history left a trail of destruction along the country's east coast.

NY subway reopens as storm death toll rises

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:31:00 +0100irishexaminer (en)

New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one of the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the US.

Staten Island feels forgotten after being hit hard by Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:29:00 +0100guardian (en)

The New York borough lost 14 lives in superstorm Sandy , and some residents feel the city has overlooked them "Once the water was waist high we had to do something," said Alex April. "I opened up the door and there was ten feet of water was on the whole block. It started filling up the house." It was then that April, 20, made up his mind.

Climate issue heats up after superstorm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The climate change issue has been virtually a non-issue during the presidential campaign — but it's primed to take a higher profile after the elections, in part due to Hurricane Sandy 's horrific aftermath.

Sandy aftermath: What happened to NYC's rats?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

As Hurricane Sandy pushed floodwater through New York's streets and into its subways, many wondered how the city's infamous rat population would fare - sink or swim?

Manhattanites stay put for Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Former ABC journalist Sarah Caddick provides an insight into the mindset of New Yorkers in the Hurricane Sandy firing line.

Big Apple faces shutdown as Sandy approaches

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Millions of people along the US east coast brace for hurricane-strength winds, flooding and heavy snow in what could be the biggest storm ever to hit the USA.

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off US coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Hurricane Sandy has strengthened as it closes in on more than 50 million Americans living on the United States ' east coast.

Captain still missing as hurricane sinks Bounty

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Hurricane Sandy has sunk a tall ship off North Carolina, killing one crew member and leaving the captain missing as 14 others were plucked alive from lifeboats by the US Coast Guard.

US braces for 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100abc-au (en)

States of emergency have been declared in seven US states along the eastern seaboard as emergency officials prepare for a massive storm.

Sandy's political impact: Citing climate change, Bloomberg endorses Obama (+video)

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:20:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

Independent New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has long listed global warming as one of his top concerns. He says hurricane Sandy brought the presidential election 'into sharp relief.'

Iran Offers to Send Aid to Hurricane Victims

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:18:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Diligent Innovations CEO Mike Barrett on Iran’s offer to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy .

Food Lion Launches In-Store and Online Donation Program for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:14:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Food Lion has partnered with the American Red Cross to accept register and online donations to support disaster-relief efforts and help replenish the A...

NFL, players' union donate $1M for storm relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:07:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

NFL, players' union donating $1 million to American Red Cross to help in recovery efforts in Northeast after superstorm Sandy

Breezy Point residents wonder where help is

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:07:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Some residents in flood- and fire-ravaged Breezy Point questioned Wednesday when help would arrive from the American Red Cross, the National Guard and city agencies.

Green Blog: Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:02:00 +0100IHT (en)

In endorsing Mr. Obama, Mr. Bloomberg listed various steps the president has taken to confront climate change, including pushing regulations that seek to curtail emissions from cars and power plants.

Sandy forecasts were on target, but message was a bit garbled

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:55:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The first predictions of the monster storm that slammed into the East Coast of the United States came nearly a week before Sandy made landfall on Monday, giving state and local officials ample notice to issue warnings and make preparations for the threat.

Obama, Romney resume attacks after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:50:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

After taking a pause during the superstorm, both campaigns are back sharpening their criticism of each other

Sandy survivors push toward normalcy and search for the missing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:50:00 +0100cnn (en)

Sandy 's grim death toll mounted Thursday as survivors struggled to regain a semblance of the normalcy that the storm swept away this week when it struck the Northeast.

Sandy forecasts were on target, but message was a bit garbled

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:50:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The first predictions of the monster storm that slammed into the East Coast of the United States came nearly a week before Sandy made landfall on Monday, giving state and local officials ample notice to issue warnings and make preparations for the threat.

Aussies affected by Hurricane Sandy assured of cover

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:50:00 +0100etravelblackboard (en)

Travellers who purchased insurance on or before 28 October will be covered for travel impacted by Sandy .

L’ouragan Sandy a fait 40 morts à New York

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:47:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

L’ouragan Sandy a fait au moins 40 morts à New York, selon un nouveau bilan fourni jeudi soir par la police de la ville. La plupart des victimes...

Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:44:00 +0100nytimes (en)

New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy , said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.

Disasters Pose Leadership, Political Challenges for US Presidents

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:42:00 +0100voanews (en)

President Barack Obama says he is pushing federal agencies to do everything possible as quickly as possible to help victims of Hurricane Sandy . For many politicians, how they respond in a crisis can affect how voters perceive them. Just a week before the U.S. presidential election, Hurricane Sandy battered huge areas of the U.

New York Marathon will be staged despite Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:39:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

NEW YORK: Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , the 43rd New York Marathon will be staged Sunday as scheduled, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday. Organizers had been proceeding as planned to put together the annual event that runs through all five boroughs of the largest city in....

Hospital generators fail again, raising questions

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:36:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Despite official assurances, the generators at some NY hospitals did not work as expected during Superstorm Sandy . NYU Langone Medical Center had to evacuate 215 patients when its power went out and both of its backup systems didn't work. But it wasn't the first.

If we all thought like Lindsay Lohan we could have halted Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:35:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Hurricane Sandy from America's celebrities. At one extreme, there was hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, who lambasted Mayor Bloomberg for making insufficient provision for New York's homeless: ...

Hurricane Sandy Reignites Climate Change Debate

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:35:00 +0100irishsun (en)

" The devastation to New York City and the eastern seaboard of the United States from Hurricane Sandy has reignited the debate over global warming. Many experts believe the warming of the planet is ...

Comment: Should we be worried about a Mormon President?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:34:00 +0100sbs (en)

There is a long and dishonourable tradition of religious prejudice in American presidential elections. 

Wreckage left in Sandy's wake tests city's famous resilience

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:23:00 +0100irishtimes (en)

THE SUN was shining yesterday and the memories of howling wind and rain that brought New York to a standstill on Monday night are fading.

New York mayor's backing a boost for president

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:23:00 +0100irishtimes (en)

PRESIDENT BARACK Obama’s re-election campaign received an unexpected boost last night following the endorsement of New York City’s independent mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

NBC to hold Sandy benefit, Bon Jovi urges donation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:20:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit.

Watch: Obama Receives Big Endorsement From New York Mayor Bloomberg

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:19:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Five days before the election, George Stephanopoulous on President Obama's slight lead in the polls.

Haiti seeks international aid

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:18:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Prime Minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe has appealed to the international community, requesting financial assistance for dealing with the consequences of hurricane Sandy .

Sandy prompts harrowing New York City hospital evacuation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:15:00 +0100kyivpost (en)

NEW YORK — Evoking harrowing memories of Hurricane Katrina, 300 patients were evacuated floor by floor from a premier hospital that lost generator power at the height of superstorm Sandy .

GHEI: Sandy's broken windows

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:14:00 +0100washtimes (en)

Northeasterners affected by Tuesday's massive storm are beginning the process of assessing the damage. Initial estimates suggest it could cost anywhere from $20 billion to $100 billion to bring things back to where they were before Hurricane Sandy struck. Bizarrely, there are some who think that's a good thing.

SAUDI ARABIA. Mufti of Saudi Arabia urges Muslims not to pray for punishment of U.S.

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:06:00 +0100kavkazcenter (en)

Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, urged Muslims not to pray for punishment of the United States and other infidel countries during natural disasters such as hurricane Sandy , reports ABC in an article prepared by the agency[...]

Sandy a fait au moins 88 morts aux Etats-Unis, dont 40 à New York

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:05:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Deux jours jours après le passage de l'Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis, le pays panse ses plaies et compte ses morts. Le bilan continue en effet de s'alourdir. D'après les médias américains, au moins...

The Choice Blog: SAT Cancellation Spreads to Several States Affected by Storm

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

Some 1,500 test centers may be affected in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and other states still recovering from the storm.

Far from the spotlight, Caribbean counts costs

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:01:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

Even as the Americans are picking up the pieces following the US east coast's worst storm in generations, and Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail after a three-day hiatus, Superstorm Sandy ’s forgotten victims, particularly Haiti and Cuba , are still suffering.

NY mayor Bloomberg endorses Obama

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:56:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

NEW YORK - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg reluctantly endorsed Barack Obama's campaign for a second term Thursday, saying the president's efforts on climate change outweighed his failure on the economy.

US struggles with Sandy desolation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:54:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

* NYC to hand out food, water as 650,000 still without power NEW YORK: The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sandy killed at least 37....

Power, transit outages will increase Sandy's costs

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:50:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Widespread power outages and subway shutdowns may wind up making Superstorm Sandy the second most expensive storm in U.S. history, according to the forecasting firm Eqecat. That would rank it right behind Hurricane Katrina.

Call hotline to report disaster fraud

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:50:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The government is reminding the public to use a national fraud hotline to report any suspected fraud related to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy .

Sandy seen costing telco, cable hundreds of millions of dollars

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:50:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy will likely cost telephone and cable service providers hundreds of millions of dollars, with companies such as Verizon Communications and Cablevision Systems Corp hit hardest, according to analysts. The storm could end up costing cable and telephone network....

Call hotline to report disaster fraud

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:44:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

The government is reminding the public to use a national fraud hotline to report any suspected fraud related to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy .

NY 'moving again' as clean-up continues

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:44:00 +0100smh (en)

New York struggled back to life after Sandy , with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Domestic Lives: Lessons Gleaned in the Glow of a Giant Night Light

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:43:00 +0100nytimes (en)

What constitutes a lot of candles before a blackout is a very different number from after a blackout. Filling a bathtub with water and making it your primary water source works fine for about three days. After that you begin to worry about plant life and don’t even want to put a foot in the tub. Peanut butter is the best disaster food you can have.

On Staten Island, cries for help replaced by a loss for words

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Split-second escapes from disaster; rescues from rooftops * Many lost all, except their lives, when waves crashed ashore * Now, the slow slog to clean up ruined homes By Edith Honan NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - On Hamden Ave, a storm-wrecked....

Sandy caused 'major damage' to UN headquarters-official

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 20:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Severe flooding occurred, repair costs unknown * UN to reassess location of sensitive equipment * UN reopens but not fully operational-official By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The United Nations headquarters suffered....

IRS eases tax bite for Americans hurt by hurricane

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Taxpayers in 11 states slammed by Sandy have something to look forward to as they recover from the storm damage: relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The massive storm, which killed at least 93 people by....

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:14 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy devastated oceanfront communities * Locals say they are attached to the area * Insurance may not cover the damage * Hoping to maintain a "beautiful lifestyle" By Dave Warner and Ben Berkowitz BAY HEAD, N.J.

Ice cream puddle, rice cake goop; Sandy slams a small NJ business

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane's toll on small businesses devastating * Economic damage from storm estimated up to $50 billion * Insured losses from Sandy could reach $20 billion By Chelsea Emery NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Yoshiaki Yuyama entered freezer No.

More economic fallout for Caribbean from Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:39:00 +0100caribbean360 (en)

US airline cancellations due to Hurricane Sandy causes reduction in travel to the Caribbean.

New York faces nine days of darkness

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:38:00 +0100TheAustralian (en)

POWER will not be fully restored to New York City for another nine days, after power lines and infrastructure were severely damaged by superstorm Sandy .

U.S. stocks post gains Thursday

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:37:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. markets climbed Thursday after Automatic Data Processing Inc. said the economy gained 158,000 private-sector jobs in October.

Floods render NYC hospitals powerless

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:29:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

There are few places in the U.S. where hospitals have put as much thought and money into disaster planning as New York. And yet two of the city's busiest, most important medical centers failed a fundamental test of...

Many Affected by Sandy Lacked Flood Coverage

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:28:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

A Journal analysis find that only a fraction of homeowners in some parts of the Northeast who incurred property damage from Sandy have insurance that covers losses from floods.

Power, transit outages will increase Sandy's costs

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:26:00 +0100AP (en)

Widespread power outages and subway shutdowns may wind up making Superstorm Sandy the second most expensive storm in U.S. history, according to the forecasting firm Eqecat. That would rank it right behind Hurricane Katrina. Eqecat said Thursday that the damage from the storm will likely be far worse....

Sandy caused ‘major damage’ to UN headquarters-official

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:25:00 +0100stabroeknews (en)

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations headquarters suffered severe damage when Sandy , a massive storm that hit the U.S. East Coast this week, caused heavy flooding at the world... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Six Free Things After Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:25:00 +0100irishsun (en)

price gouging as a result of Hurricane Sandy , the disaster has also led to stories of generosity. Millions are without power in the Northeast as city and state officials scramble to equip ...

Freeport-McMoRan NJ Copper Products Plant Offline After Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:25:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Freeport-McMoRan Copper Gold Inc.'s (FCX) copper-products plant in New Jersey has been taken offline after Hurricane Sandy swept through the region while the company assesses the damage to the ...

Opinions › Why strong storms could be even more dangerous

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:24:00 +0100japantoday (en)

Sandy , a superstorm of unusual ferocity and scale, this week wreaked havoc on much of the east coast of the United States and Canada. There was inevitably major disruption to transport (around 20,000 flights alone were cancelled), more than 60 people were killed (adding to the more than 70 earlier…

À J-5, la « trêve Sandy » vole en éclats

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:22:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Obama et Romney repartent en campagne ; les dégâts causés par l’ouragan pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars....

Floods render NYC hospitals powerless

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:20:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

There are few places in the U.S. where hospitals have put as much thought and money into disaster planning as New York. And yet two of the city's busiest, most important medical centers failed a fundamental test of readiness during Superstorm Sandy this week: They lost power.

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:20:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 90 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 4.5 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

Floods render NYC hospitals powerless

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:18:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — There are few places in the U.S. where hospitals have put as much thought and money into disaster planning as New York. And yet two of the city's busiest, most important medical centers failed a fundamental test of readiness during Superstorm Sandy this week: They lost power. Their backup generators failed, or proved inadequate.

PM Note: Barack Obama's Rising Oceans, His Climate Change Record and Michael Bloomberg's Blah Obama Endorsement

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:15:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Obama – 48.56, Romney 48.49 (So like… its still tied nationally) http://abcn.ws/RuUNgp But more swing state polls out today show Obama swing state strength – CNN / ORC reflects a slight lead in Colorado. NBC / WSJ / Marist suggests leads in New Hampshire, Iowa...

Green Blog: Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:13:00 +0100nytimes (en)

In endorsing Mr. Obama, Mr. Bloomberg listed various steps the president has taken to confront climate change, including pushing regulations that seek to curtail emissions from cars and power plants.

Romney hits the campaign trail after Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:13:00 +0100telegraph (en)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney ended the campaign truce brought on by Hurricane Sandy to hit the road and deliver his closing messages in the final race for the White House.

Gas stations struggle to stay supplied after Sandy

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:13:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

NEW YORK There's plenty of gasoline in the Northeast - just not at gas stations. In parts of New York and New Jersey, drivers lined up Thursday for hours at gas stations that were struggling to stay supplied. The power outages and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy have forced many gas stations to....

Sandy survivors search for the missing

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:12:00 +0100cnn (en)

The U.S. death toll climbed to 88 after New York state reported 44 deaths. Two deaths have been reported in Canada and 67 in the Caribbean.

Haiti: Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes - UN official

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:12:00 +0100reliefweb-headlines (en)

1 November 2012 – A senior United Nations humanitarian official said today that over a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which ploughed through the Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the east coast of the United States earlier this week.

Airmen respond to 'Sandy' relief efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

A C-17 Globemaster III departed early morning Nov. 1 in support of Hurricane Sandy response operations.

Airmen 'lean forward' to support East Coast relief efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

In the wake of President Obama's call for the federal government to "lean forward" in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy , Airmen from across the country are answering the call.

Ground Zero at Breezy Point: Widow of firefighter who died in 9/11 devastated after home she shared with hero is wiped out in superstorm's fury

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:06:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Roseellen Dowdell, 55, is facing the reality of rebuilding her life again after her Breezy Point home was destroyed following the death of her husband Kevin, who died more than a decade ago in 9/11.

New York Shelters Help Displaced Amid Challenges

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:57:00 +0100voanews (en)

With limited subway and bus service restored, the hardship caused by flooding and power outages in New York City has begun to ease since Monday night, when Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast. But for thousands of residents from low-lying areas in New York who were evacuated to temporary shelters, the dislocation and struggle continue.

Le maire de New York appelle à voter Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:52:00 +01007sur7 (fr)

Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg, un indépendant, a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au ...

On Staten Island, cries for help replaced by a loss for words

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - On Hamden Ave, a storm-wrecked street on New York City's Staten Island, everyone was talking about the surge - a wall of water that came tearing down the street on Monday night.

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100reuters (en)

BAY HEAD, N.J./BOSTON (Reuters) - The people of the Jersey Shore may feel alone in the world right now, their homes destroyed and their beaches ruined by Hurricane Sandy . But they will soon face a decision familiar to others who have survived massive storms - do I rebuild?

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:14 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy devastated oceanfront communities * Locals say they are attached to the area * Insurance may not cover the damage * Hoping to maintain a "beautiful lifestyle" By Dave Warner and Ben Berkowitz BAY HEAD, N.J.

IRS eases tax bite for Americans hurt by hurricane

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Taxpayers in 11 states slammed by Sandy have something to look forward to as they recover from the storm damage: relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The massive storm, which killed at least 93 people by....

FACTBOX-East Coast refineries, pipelines, terminals after Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:20 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates status Bayway refinery, New York-area terminal diesel spill) Nov 1 (Reuters) - Refineries and product pipelines supplying fuel to the U.S. East Coast on Thursday restored more operations that had been disrupted by Hurricane Sandy . More than two-thirds of the U.

Ice cream puddle, rice cake goop; Sandy slams a small NJ business

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane's toll on small businesses devastating * Economic damage from storm estimated up to $50 billion * Insured losses from Sandy could reach $20 billion By Chelsea Emery NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Yoshiaki Yuyama entered freezer No.

On Staten Island, cries for help replaced by a loss for words

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Split-second escapes from disaster; rescues from rooftops * Many lost all, except their lives, when waves crashed ashore * Now, the slow slog to clean up ruined homes By Edith Honan NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - On Hamden Ave, a storm-wrecked....

Nearly 4.5 mln still lack power after Sandy - DOE

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 20:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds latest data on outages from DOE) Nov 1 (Reuters) - Nearly 4.5 million homes and businesses in 12 U.S. states remained without power on Thursday afternoon, three days after Hurricane Sandy battered the U.S. East Coast, federal data showed. That was down about 200,000 from the 4.

Sandy caused 'major damage' to UN headquarters-official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 20:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Severe flooding occurred, repair costs unknown * UN to reassess location of sensitive equipment * UN reopens but not fully operational-official By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The United Nations headquarters suffered....

Staten Island officials blast Red Cross response

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:50:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Staten Island officials had some choice words to describe what they said was a feeble disaster response to people left dying, homeless and hungry in the New York City borough.

On Staten Island, cries for help replaced by a loss for words

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:49:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - On Hamden Ave, a storm-wrecked street on New York City's Staten Island, everyone was talking about the surge - a wall of water that came tearing down the street on Monday night. As families picked through mud-caked photo albums and couch cushions, and stared at ruined cars....

On the Jersey shore, emotion outweighs cost of rebuilding

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:49:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

BAY HEAD, N.J./BOSTON (Reuters) - The people of the Jersey Shore may feel alone in the world right now, their homes destroyed and their beaches ruined by Hurricane Sandy . But they will soon face a decision familiar to others who have survived massive storms - do I rebuild? There is a reason New....

Obama widens ballot lead with Sandy push

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:47:00 +0100hurriyetdailynews (en)

President Obama’s reassuring response to super-storm Sandy may push him over the hump in the US polls, HDN’s Ankara Bureau chief reports from Ohio

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

UN chief offers condolences to those affected by Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-general Ban Ki- moon on Thursday expressed his condolences to the millions of people severely affected by Hurricane Sandy , especially those who lost their loved ones or homes. The super storm, which hit New York City on Monday, caused a wide arc of destruction encompassing the and the Caribbean region.

Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes Haiti: UN official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A senior UN humanitarian official said Thursday that more than a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which plowed through the small Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the East Coast of the earlier this week.

The Choice Blog: SAT Cancellation Spreads to Several States Affected by Storm

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Some 1,500 test centers may be affected in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and other states still recovering from the storm.

The Caucus: Examining the Effect of the Storm on Polling

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The aftermath of the storm has complicated matters for pollsters, some of whom have been studying grids of power failures, county by county.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait devenir l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:35:00 +0100lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l'heure où l'activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement. Dans le New Jersey ou à New York, durement touchés par les intempéries, le....

Commuter Delays Rage as NYC Begins Bounce Back From Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:35:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Miles-long traffic jams, gasoline shortages and blackouts that may last for weeks defined the challenges facing New York City and New Jersey as the region struggles back to its feet after the chaos triggered by superstorm Sandy . The Pentagon is flying 17 planes carrying more than 600 tons of....

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait devenir l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:34:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l'heure où l'activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:29:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

How Hurricane Sandy Knocked Out East Coast Internet Connectivity

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:29:00 +0100technologyreview (en)

A video shows hurricane taking out communications as it makes landfall. Below is an interesting video, courtesy of Internet-monitoring company, Renesys , showing how hurricane Sandy hit internet routing on the east coast:

Obama back on the campaign trail post Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:27:00 +0100telegraph (en)

President Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail for the first time since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of America.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait devenir l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:24:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l'heure où l'activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement. Dans le New Jersey ou à New York, durement touchés par les intempéries, le....

NJ's Springsteen, Bon Jovi join Sting in Sandy concert

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:19:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will join Sting and other top music stars on Friday for a special television benefit concert on NBC to aid victims of Sandy , the giant storm that killed scores and devastated large sections of the U.S. Northeast.

Surviving Sandy: An Inside Story of the NYU Hospital Evacuation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:19:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Sandy hadn't made landfall yet, but the winds were howling and the rain was torrential in New York by Monday evening. Zahava Cohen, a nurse manager at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, decided to sleep at the hospital that night, after a full day of work.

Power outages and flooding crippled fueling infrastructure; drivers wait hours for gasoline

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:19:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - There's plenty of gasoline in the Northeast — just not at gas stations In parts of New York and New Jersey , drivers lined up Thursday for hours at gas stations that were struggling to stay supplied. The power outages and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy have forced many gas....

Governor Corbett Appeals for Federal Reimbursement of Government Costs for Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:10:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today again requested federal funding that would provide reimbursement to local, county and state agencies for costs a...

Michael Bloomberg votera pour Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100france-amerique (fr)

Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg, un indépendant, a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au président démocrate Barack Obama, saluant son implication dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique.

UN headquarters damaged by storm

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100iol (en)

The United Nations headquarters suffered severe damage when superstorm Sandy caused heavy flooding at the Manhattan complex.

Sandy-struck Haiti asks for aid

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

AFP/Port-au-Prince As much of the world focuses on the storm-devastated northeastern United States , tiny impoverished Haiti, also dealt a powerful blow by Hurricane Sandy , is appealing for international aid. The storm, a powerful category two hurricane when it tore through Haiti last Thursday, killed more than 50 people there.

Sandy throws roller coaster into ocean

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

The remnants of a roller coaster sit in the surf three days after Hurricane Sandy came ashore in Seaside Heights, New Jersey yesterday. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sandy killed at least 37 people in the city.

Hurricane Sandy and climate change

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

In the waning weeks of the North American hurricane season - a time when a superstorm is not expected to cause widespread damage to the eastern coast of the United States -Hurricane Sandy is a grim reminder of the menace of extreme weather events. With the lowest central pressure of the 2012....

Sandy death toll mounts; NY subway rolls again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

AFP/New York The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted yesterday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sandy killed at least 37 people in the city and the number was likely to mount.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama as 'he's the best to tackle climate change which caused Superstorm Sandy'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:05:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Bloomberg said that Superstorm Sandy had helped reshape his thinking about the presidential campaign after previously being critical of Obama and Romney.

Time lapse video reveals the moment Manhattan was plunged into darkness as Hurricane Sandy barrelled through

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:05:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Captured from the Northside Piers Towers in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the video condenses two days of the superstorm’s massive strike on the nation’s biggest city into just two minutes.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait devenir l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:04:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l'heure où l'activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait devenir l'ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:02:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l'est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s'avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l'heure où l'activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement. Dans le New Jersey ou à New York, durement touchés par les intempéries, le....

Secretary-General offers condolences in wake of death and damage caused by Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:02:00 +0100un-org (en)

Pledging the full support of the United Nations in rebuilding efforts, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offers his condolences to the millions of people who have been severely affected by Hurricane Sandy - above all those who lost loved ones or their homes across a wide arc of destruction encompassing....

Secretary-General offers condolences in wake of death and damage caused by Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:01:00 +0100un-org-presidency (en)

Pledging the full support of the United Nations in rebuilding efforts, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offers his condolences to the millions of people who have been severely affected by Hurricane Sandy - above all those who lost loved ones or their homes across a wide arc of destruction encompassing....

Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Saying Hurricane Sandy Affected Decision

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy , said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.

Sandy : trois conséquences de l'ouragan qui menacent les habitants

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:59:00 +0100france2 (fr)

Après le passage de Sandy , les habitants craignent des problèmes liés à la penurie d'essence, à la pollution et à l'insalubrité.

Bloomberg brings climate change out of the closet in stunning snub to Romney

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:58:00 +0100guardian (en)

Mayor's endorsement could turn climate change into a serious election issue – and it might even embolden Republicans New York City's mayor Michael Bloomberg took climate change out of the closet on Thursday by invoking the issue in his endorsement of Barack Obama.

Hurricane Sandy Reignites Climate Change Debate

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:57:00 +0100voanews (en)

The devastation to New York City and the eastern seaboard of the United States from Hurricane Sandy has reignited the debate over global warming. Many experts believe the warming of the planet is largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Hurricane Sandy cut power to about 8 million homes, shut....

Michael Bloomberg, le maire de New York, votera Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100LesEchos (fr)

Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg, très courtisé par les deux candidats, apporte son soutien à Barack Obama, au nom de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique.

Bloomberg backs Obama on climate

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:52:00 +0100irishtimes (en)

Global warming and superstorm Sandy made a dramatic impact on the US election today when the popular mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, threw his support behind Barack Obama, citing Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s failure to back climate change measures.

Sandy pourrait devenir l’ouragan le plus coûteux après Katrina

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:51:00 +0100leprogres (fr)

Les ravages de l’ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi l’est des Etats-Unis, pourraient s’avérer plus coûteux que prévu et culminer à 50 milliards de dollars, à l’heure où l’activité dans les zones sinistrées redémarre lentement.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:50:00 +0100lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Both Presidential Candidates Return to Campaign Trail

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:50:00 +0100voanews (en)

Three days after Hurricane Sandy soaked the U.S. East Coast and five days before the U.S. elections, President Barack Obama resumed his reelection campaign on Thursday. The president and challenger, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are expected to campaign almost non-stop from now until Tuesday.

Time Warner Cable Sending Mobile Wi-Fi Stations to Hurricane Hit Areas

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:49:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) said it is sending mobile vehicles equipped with wireless access and charging capabilities to areas hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy .

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:48:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Gas stations scramble in Sandy's aftermath

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:48:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — There's plenty of gasoline in the Northeast — just not at gas stations In parts of New York and New Jersey , drivers lined up Thursday for hours at gas stations that were struggling to stay supplied. The power outages and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy have forced many gas....

Death toll rises, fuel queues surface after deadly U.S. storm

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:46:00 +0100guardiannewsngr (en)

AS daily and business activities resumed fully yesterday from the wreckage of the deadly Sandy storm, New York’s residents awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days while the death toll continued to rise. According a report by Reuters, lines formed at gas stations amid fuel shortages around the United States (U.

New York City Marathon Will Not Be Postponed By Hurricane Sandy, But Should It?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:45:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

The New York City Marathon will be happening on Sunday, Nov. 4, as the city recovers from Hurricane Sandy . With thousands of New Yorkers still without power, mass transit running limited service and roads jammed with cars trying to make their way around, many New Yorkers believe the marathon should be postponed.

Stocks: Major indexes end up 1% or more

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:42:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Host of earnings, economic reports boost investor sentiment as presidential election voting nears.

In North Jersey, a desperate search for gasoline

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:42:00 +0100usaToday (en)

It was a familiar scene throughout suburban towns of North Jersey: long lines, short tempers, little fuel.

Trees one of storm's biggest killers

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:42:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Trees were one of the biggest threats from Sandy , a storm with many lethal weapons.

US Dollar Settles Flat vs. Euro

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:42:00 +0100irishsun (en)

The U.S. dollar stayed flat against the euro after paring earlier losses on Wednesday as damage caused by Hurricane Sandy may weigh on the country's economic growth while news came from Europe ...

New York Subways Help Move City Back to Normal

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:42:00 +0100irishsun (en)

NEW YORK -- New York moved a bit closer to normal life after Hurricane Sandy with the opening of some commuter rail lines and subways. But the city's roads remain congested as efforts to drain ...

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan...

Watch: Military Airlifts California Utility Trucks to East Coast

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Vehicles and crews sent to assist with the power restoration efforts after superstorm Sandy .

PHOTOS: Lights Out in New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Photographer Michael Ip gives his account of the first moments of the downtown Manhattan blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy . “Hurricane Sandy’s winds started to pick up strength around 8 p.m. when I decided to venture outside my Union Square apartment to take some photographs. I...

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Sandy insured losses may hit $20 billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:37:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Insurance companies may have to pay out as much as $20 billion to cover losses from Hurricane Sandy , a U.S. catastrophe-risk modeling firm said.

Post hurricane, 'storm chasers,' appear

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:37:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Finding competent U.S. contractors is a time-consuming and stressful process when the sun shines, but after a disaster it's easy to be scammed, the AARP says.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:26:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 mort...

Sandy : des dégâts sans précédent au siège de l'ONU

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:24:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu à la hausse : les autorités américaines donnaient jeudi le chiffre de 82 morts. L'ouragan Sandy a également causé des dégâts importants au siège des Nations unies.

Elections USA 2012 : le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg votera Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:24:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg, un indépendant, a créé la surprise jeudi en apportant son soutien au président démocrate Barack Obama, saluant son implication dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Elections USA 2012 : le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg votera Obama

PRÉSIDENTIELLE AMÉRICAINE : Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, soutient Barack Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:22:00 +0100france24 (fr)

Saluant le bilan du président sortant dans la lutte contre le changement climatique, Michael Bloomber, maire de New York et ancien membre du Parti républicain, appelle à voter pour Barack Obama à l'élection présidentielle américaine.

Sandy: Vast majority of ConEd won't have power for another 10 days - but Manhattan still hopes to be lit by Saturday

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:20:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Utility company Consolidated Edison, commonly known as ConEd, said that the outer boroughs will have to wait until November 10th or 11th for their power.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:19:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Sandy caused "major damage" to U.N. headquarters: official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations headquarters suffered severe damage when Sandy , a massive storm that hit the U.S. East Coast this week, caused heavy flooding at the world body's Manhattan complex along the East River, the U.N. security chief said on Thursday.

Romney Leads in Confidence on Recovery - But Obama Escapes Most Economic Blame

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

More likely voters think the economy would improve under Mitt Romney than under Barack Obama – but they disproportionately blame Obama’s predecessor for its troubles in the first place, an example of the mixed sentiments that undergird the deadlocked 2012 election. Fifty-four percent in the...

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 90 people in the United States . Power outages now stand at more than 4.5 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

NBC to hold Sandy benefit, Bon Jovi urges donation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, la campagne reprend, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:16:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Barack Obama a repris jeudi sa campagne présidentielle en exaltant des Etats-Unis rassemblés au delà des divisions politiques, à l'image selon lui de la réaction des autorités face à l'ouragan Sandy , dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. "Pendant une tempête, il n'y a pas de démocrates ou de républicains.

Hurricane Sandy claims 82 lives in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:15:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

The death toll from hurricane Sandy in the U.S. has reached 82. 42 people died in the state of New York. Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the raging elements had claimed 37 lives in the city. Earlier, it was reported that nine people died in Maryland, and six in New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Apple Starts Accepting Relief Donations Via iTunes Store, With All Proceeds Going To Red Cross For Helping 'Frankenstorm' Victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:11:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

"Help Superstorm Sandy survivors by making a monetary donation to the American Red Cross," Apple said on its iTunes Store. "Click the Donate button under the amount you wish to donate. iTunes will transfer 100% of your donation to the American Red Cross." Apple allows users to donate between $5 to $200 at a time.

New York City Marathon Will Not Be Postponed By Hurricane Sandy, But Should It?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:11:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

The New York City Marathon will be happening on Sunday as the city recovers from Hurricane Sandy . With thousands of New Yorkers still without power, mass transit running limited service and roads jammed with cars trying to make their way around, many New Yorkers believe the marathon should be postpo.

The Caucus: Examining the Effect of the Storm on Polling

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:09:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The aftermath of the storm has complicated matters for pollsters, some of whom have been studying grids of power failures, county by county.

Hurricane Sandy Backup generators fail at major New York hospitals

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:09:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Computerworld - Devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy forced at least two major hospitals and a data center in lower Manhattan to resort to backup generators fueled by diesel for power. In these ...

Viacom Walt Disney Donate $3 Million to Hurricane Sandy Relief

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:09:00 +0100irishsun (en)

UPDATED: The entertainment giants also launch programs to match employee donations, and Viacom starts an effort to assist staff affected by the storm's ...

New York subway is moving again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:08:00 +0100iol (en)

The first subway trains have started rolling in New York after four days of storm-induced transport chaos in the city.

Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:07:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

1 November 2012 #150 A senior United Nations humanitarian official said today that over a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which ploughed through the Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the east coast of the United States earlier this week.

In Flooded New Jersey, No Oversight For Levees

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100npr (en)

There's no state agency that regulates or maintains levees in the Garden State. But the flooding brought by Sandy will inevitably bring calls for more flood protection systems.

UN headquarters damaged by Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:02:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

THE UN headquarters suffered major damage from superstorm Sandy , officials said as the New York landmark opened for the first time since the devastating hurricane hit the city.

Sandy inflicts major damage on UN building

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:02:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

THE United Nations headquarterse New York has suffered major damage from superstorm Sandy .

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes Haiti - UN official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:01:00 +0100un-org-presidency (en)

A senior United Nations humanitarian official said today that over a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which ploughed through the Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the east coast of the United States earlier this week.

Food insecurity major concern after Hurricane Sandy strikes Haiti - UN official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:01:00 +0100un-org (en)

A senior United Nations humanitarian official said today that over a million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , which ploughed through the Caribbean nation before wreaking havoc along the east coast of the United States earlier this week.

Sandy a causé des dégâts sans précédent au siège de l’ONU

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:59:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

L’ouragan Sandy a causé des dégâts importants au siège des Nations unies à New York, ont indiqué des responsables de l’ONU...

Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama to be president 'on right side of history'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:58:00 +0100guardian (en)

New York mayor says president's stance on women's rights and climate change was decisive factor in his decision • Follow the latest in our politics live blog Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire mayor of New York, who has spent the past week steering the city out of the crisis caused by Hurricane Sandy , has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

Staten Island feels jilted in Sandy's wake: 'We are the forgotten borough'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:58:00 +0100guardian (en)

The New York community lost 14 lives in superstorm Sandy , but some residents feel the city has overlooked them "Only Manhattan, because of rich people," says Teresa Bar. "They only think of Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan." Bar lives in South Beach, Staten Island, just 13 miles from lower Manhattan....

NBC to hold Sandy benefit, Bon Jovi urges donation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:54:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, both famously from New Jersey, and Billy Joel, whose own Long Island was hard hit, are scheduled to appear at the concert, hosted by "Today" show co-host Matt Lauer.

Hurricane Sandy: Daughter who lost her mother, 89, MOCKED hurricane before deadly flood caused her loved one to perish

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:50:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Diane Norris, now clearly devastated, was all too quick to mock the coming hurricane when her sister Martha Gallagher begged her to prepare.

Far from the spotlight, Caribbean counts costs

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:50:00 +0100mumbaimirror (en)

Even as the Americans are picking up the pieces following the US east coast's worst storm in generations, and Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail after a three-day hiatus, Superstorm Sandy ’s forgotten victims, particularly Haiti and...

Tied in polls, Obama, Romney get back to campaigning

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:50:00 +0100mumbaimirror (en)

President Barack Obama returned to full-force campaigning on Thursday, ending a three-day pause to manage the response to superstorm Sandy that battered the East Coast. He holds slim leads in many of the key US battleground states five days...

Sandy losses may leave some high and dry

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:49:00 +0100msnbc (en)

As insurance claims adjusters begin sifting through the wreckage of Superstorm Sandy , homeowners will learn in the next few weeks just how much of their loss is covered. Some of them many be in for some very bad news.

New York City Marathon Will Not Be Postponed By Hurricane Sandy, But Should It?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:43:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

The New York City Marathon will be happening on Sunday, Nov. 4, as the city recovers from Hurricane Sandy . With thousands of New Yorkers still without power, mass transit running limited service and roads jammed with cars trying to make their way around, many New Yorkers believe the marathon should be postponed.

Bulldozers drown out generators in Sandy-hit town

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:41:00 +0100usaToday (en)

(Photo: By Jessica Hill, AP) 3:50PM EDT November 1. 2012 - MILFORD, Conn. -- Days after Hurricane Sandy arrived, residents of the Bayview section of Milford, Conn. returned to their neighborhood to find a construction zone. In Bayview, you can barely hear the usual post-hurricane generator-humming and chain-saw buzzing.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg endorses Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:41:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Michael Bloomberg endorses the president for re-election because of his approach on climate change.

Stocks end higher on earnings and jobs data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:41:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Host of earnings, economic reports boost investor sentiment as presidential election voting nears.

Governors warn insurers: Don't charge hurricane deductibles

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:14 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Recasts; final paragraph adds North Carolina's policy on hurricane deductibles) By Beth Pinsker Gladstone NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The governors of New York, New Jersey and other states have warned insurance companies not to charge hurricane....

Sandy on track to be second-largest flood loss ever

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:02 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Nov 1 (Reuters) - The superstorm Sandy will likely end up as the second-largest insured flood loss in U.S. history, behind only Hurricane Katrina, a top executive of a leading flood insurance provider said on Thursday.

Eqecat sees Sandy insured losses up to $20 bln in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 18:45 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Economic damages up to $50 bln * Loss estimate is double prior forecast (Adds comment from Allstate CEO, NY Gov. Cuomo's office) Nov 1 (Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that monster storm Sandy caused up to $20 billion....

NJ's Springsteen, Bon Jovi join Sting in Sandy concert

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds quotes, background) NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will join Sting and other top music stars on Friday for a special television benefit concert on NBC to aid victims of Sandy , the giant....

ConEd says power to resume for most NY customers by Nov. 11

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 18:52 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Lower Manhattan to have power by Saturday * 650,000 still without service in NYC and Westchester * Nationwide, 4.7 million without power in 12 states * In hard-hit states, NY and NJ, no service for 1.

Green Blog: Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:39:00 +0100nytimes (en)

In endorsing Mr. Obama, Mr. Bloomberg listed various steps the president has taken to confront climate change, including pushing regulations that seek to curtail emissions from cars and power plants.

Climate change and Sandy linked?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:38:00 +0100thehimalayantimes (en)

WASHINGTON: Climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer stood along the Hudson River and watched his research come to life as Hurricane Sandy blew through New York. Just eight months earlier, the Princeton University professor reported that what used to be once-in-a-century devastating floods in New York City would soon happen every three to 20 years.

Watch: Illinois Woman Denied Bail in Child Slayings

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Elzbieta Plackowska, 40, is accused of stabbing her son, 7, and a 5-year-old girl "numerous times."

Romney pledges regular meetings with Democrats in pitch for bipartisanship

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:34:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Once again throttling back on his most vociferous attacks on President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney continued his effort to paint the president as a partisan without a plan, and pledged to work across the aisle with Democrats if elected president in his second event of a three-stop Virginia campaign day.

Haiti, the worst hit by Sandy in the Caribbean

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:34:00 +0100antiguanews (en)

Hurricane Sandy destroyed 70 per cent of the crops in southern Haiti and caused heavy deaths of livestock, while in neighbouring Jamaica it left at least $16.5 million worth of damage in its wake, said officials in the Caribbean nations. Sandy’s rain-heavy outer bands dumped more than 20 inches of....

Time-lapse map shows internet outages as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall (video)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:26:00 +0100engadget (en)

It's no secret that Hurricane Sandy has worked a number on communications infrastructure, but now a time-lapse video created by Renesys gives us a clearer picture of when and where internet outages occurred as the storm made landfall. Green squares on the map above indicate that 99.

Bloomberg endorses Obama, citing climate change

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:23:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

After Hurricane Sandy , New York City mayor says climate change is "too important" to ignore; cites Obama's policies on the issue

Gas prices continue post-Sandy drop

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:19:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

Reduced demand for gas in the wake of Hurricane Sandy promises to help keep gas prices moving steadily downwards, according to Consumer Energy Report.

Apple enables 'Superstorm Sandy' donations in iTune Store

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:19:00 +0100register (en)

Apple has added a button to the home page of its iTunes Store that clicks through to a page where you can use your iTunes account to donate money to "Help Superstorm Sandy survivors." The page lists six different donation amounts ranging from $5 to $200 – all you need to do is click the Donate....

Nearly 4.5 million still without power in Northeast due Sandy: DOE

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Nearly 4.5 million customers were without power in 12 states late Thursday three days after Hurricane Sandy battered the U.S. East Coast, down from the 4.7 million out earlier in the day. (Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing by Gary Hill)

NBC to hold a benefit concert for Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit.

Group demands Texas chopper shooting investigation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A civil rights group is demanding an independent investigation of the fatal shooting of two suspected illegal immigrants by a Texas state trooper from a helicopter.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:17:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Citing climate change as the deciding factor, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today endorsed President Obama for a second term, saying Hurricane Sandy “brought the stakes of Tuesday’s presidential election into sharp relief.” In the wake of the devastation, Bloomberg, an independent, said the..

Les dégâts causés par l’ouragan « Sandy » pourraient s’élever à $50 milliards

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:15:00 +0100ruvr-fr (fr)

Les dégâts économiques causés aux États-Unis par l’ouragan " Sandy " pourraient s'élever à 50 milliards de dollars, annonce le site officiel de la société de recherche américaine Eqecat.

Un avion du ministère des Situations d’urgence a fourni l’aide humanitaire au Cuba

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:15:00 +0100ruvr-fr (fr)

L’avion du ministère russe des Situations d’urgence a apporté l’aide humanitaire sur l’ile de Cuba , destinée aux régions touchées par le passage de l’ouragan Sandy . A la demande du côté cubain, l’avion Il-76 a fourni à Cuba les matériaux de construction pour reconstruire les habitations détruites. Le poids total du fret représente 32 tonnes.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Apple Starts Accepting Relief Donations Via iTunes Store, With All Proceeds Going To Red Cross For Helping 'Frankenstorm' Victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:10:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

In light of the massive superstorm that hit the Atlantic coast earlier this week, Apple, the most valuable technology company in the world, launched a donation page Thursday morning to help raise money for relief victims of Hurricane Sandy , with a link also appearing on the company's homepage .

NBC to hold a benefit concert for Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:09:00 +0100AP (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi of New Jersey and Billy Joel of Long Island are scheduled to appear at the concert, hosted by "Today" show co-host Matt Lauer.

Governors Promote Lower Deductibles for Homeowners

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:07:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Homeowners who suffered wind and storm damage this week will get financial relief from rulings that insurers must treat Sandy as a tropical storm and not a hurricane.

ArtsBeat: Living Theater's 'Home/sick' to Open With Storm Benefit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:07:00 +0100nytimes (en)

The play, which was scheduled to open Thursday night, will be performed as a reading by flashlight as a pay-what-you-can benefit.

NBC networks to host star-studded benefit concert for Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:04:00 +0100msnbc (en)

"Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together," a benefit concert to aid victims of the storm that devastated the Northeast, will air on the networks of NBC Universal at 8 p.m. ET Friday. It will also be live-streamed on NBC.com.

Sandy death toll mounts as New York subway rolls again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:04:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

NEW YORK: The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Governors Promote Lower Deductibles for Homeowners

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

Homeowners who suffered wind and storm damage this week will get financial relief from rulings that insurers must treat Sandy as a tropical storm and not a hurricane.

Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Saying Hurricane Sandy Affected Decision

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy , said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.

Haunting photographs reveal how Hurricane Sandy turned Coney Island from vibrant seaside resort to 'a third world country'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:57:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Sandy 's winds ravaged the peninsula in Brooklyn, New York, and the remaining residents are struggling to get back on their feet.

If we all thought like Lindsay Lohan, we could have halted Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:57:00 +0100guardian (en)

American celebrities were only too happy to voice their thoughts on the super storm Lost in Showbiz is pleased to note the wide variety of responses to Hurricane Sandy from America's celebrities. At one extreme, there was hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, who lambasted Mayor Bloomberg for making....

The race resumes Obama buoyed by Christie praise as Romney tempers attacks

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:56:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Tasha Kheiriddin: Hurricane Sandy gives Obama the advantage "The election will take care of itself. Right now, our No. 1 priority is to make sure that we are saving lives. The great thing about ...

Pentagon chips in for Sandy power-outage relief

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:52:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

17 aircraft are being flown from California to New York laden with utility trucks, crews and supplies, the DoD said

Sandy's NY Death Toll Hits 37 as City's Subway Rolls Again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:51:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sandy killed at least 37 people in the city and the number was likely to mount.

Governors warn insurers: Don't charge hurricane deductibles

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:14 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Recasts; final paragraph adds North Carolina's policy on hurricane deductibles) By Beth Pinsker Gladstone NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The governors of New York, New Jersey and other states have warned insurance companies not to charge hurricane....

Bloomberg endorses Obama, citing Sandy and climate change

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100msnbc (en)

First Read: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed President Barack Obama on Thursday, invoking Hurricane Sandy and the president's work to address climate change.

Sandy snarls NY oil logistics, NYMEX gasoline deliveries

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:09 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Many major fuel terminals shut due to lack of power * NY Harbor closed to tankers, some waterways shut off * Logistics complicate delivery under NYMEX contracts By Robert Campbell NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Huge logistical problems from power....

NJ power firm PSEG says Sandy severely damaged infrastructure

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Company still unable to estimate cost of damage but will be material * About 775,000 customers still without power, down from 1.7 million at peak * May take 7-10 days to restore full service * PSEG shares fall 2 percent By Swetha Gopinath Nov 1....

ConEd says power to resume for most NY customers by Nov. 11

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 18:52 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Lower Manhattan to have power by Saturday * 650,000 still without service in NYC and Westchester * Nationwide, 4.7 million without power in 12 states * In hard-hit states, NY and NJ, no service for 1.

Sandy on track to be second-largest flood loss ever

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:02 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Nov 1 (Reuters) - The superstorm Sandy will likely end up as the second-largest insured flood loss in U.S. history, behind only Hurricane Katrina, a top executive of a leading flood insurance provider said on Thursday.

NJ's Springsteen, Bon Jovi join Sting in Sandy concert

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds quotes, background) NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will join Sting and other top music stars on Friday for a special television benefit concert on NBC to aid victims of Sandy , the giant....

NJ's Springsteen, Bon Jovi join Sting in Sandy concert

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:47:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will join Sting and other top music stars on Friday for a special television benefit concert on NBC to aid victims of Sandy , the giant storm which killed scores and devastated large sections of the U.S. Northeast, the network announced on Thursday.

ConEd says power to resume for most NY customers by November 11

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:46:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Consolidated Edison Inc said Thursday most of its customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York, will have power back by November 10-11, after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast earlier in the week, causing widespread damage and flooding.

Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Sting to headline Sandy benefit concert

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:45:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

NEW Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will join Sting and other top music stars on Friday for a special television benefit concert on NBC to aid victims of Sandy , the giant storm which killed scores and devastated large sections of the U.S. Northeast, the network announced today.

New winter storm could hit the US next week

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:43:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey may not have their power return for up to 10 more days, officials warned Thursday. Meanwhile, weather forecasters said a winter storm could hit the Northeast next week.

Joe Scarborough, Nate Silver Dispute Closeness of 2012 Election; Silver Bets 'Morning Joe' Host $1K Obama Wins

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:41:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Silver made the proposition after Scarborough sent a series of tweets early Thursday morning suggesting nobody knows how the 2012 election will unfold and that the race is a dead heat.

Bloomberg endorses Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:40:00 +0100usaToday (en)

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed President Obama for re-election Thursday.

Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Saying Hurricane Sandy Affected Decision

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:37:00 +0100nytimes (en)

New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy , said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.

Storm will boost construction activity

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:37:00 +0100upi (en)

MIDDLEFIELD, Conn., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Recovery and cleanup from Hurricane Sandy will prove a bonanza for construction and repair companies, and those they plan to hire, some business owners said.

Sandy-ravaged towns did little to prepare

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:37:00 +0100upi (en)

HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Many coastal cities and towns hit by Hurricane Sandy , now blamed for 81 U.S. deaths, did little to protect themselves from flood damage, federal records show.

Watch: Romney Supporters Drown Out Climate Change Heckler in Virginia

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:35:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Presidential nominee pauses as protester holding a sign regarding climate change interrupts event.

Sandy death toll mounts, clean-up goes on

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:33:00 +0100sbs (en)

The death toll from superstorm Sandy continues to mount even as New York struggles back to life, with the subway reopening a limited service.

New Jersey Drivers Wait for Fuel as Sandy Curbs Gasoline

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:32:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

New Jersey drivers waited in two- mile-long lines to buy gasoline as Hurricane Sandy ’s devastation of the New York metropolitan area flooded fuel terminals, curbed deliveries and left many filling stations in the dark and unable to run their pumps. The queues for fuel only worsened hours-long....

Satellite Captures the Life and Death of Hurricane Sandy on Halloween

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:26:00 +0100irishsun (en)

-; Hurricane Sandy is giving up the ghost on Halloween over Pennsylvania. As the storm weakened to a remnant low pressure area the NASA GOES Project released an animation of NOAA's GOES-13 ...

Public Health Threats Linger In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:26:00 +0100irishsun (en)

public transportation systems that aren’t yet back up and running, Sandy has left another consequence in its wake: potentially dangerous threats to public health. ...

Taiwan expresses sympathy over Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:20:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan has expressed sympathy for the United States , where Hurricane Sandy has wreaked severe damage and claimed dozens of lives, and is mulling ways to offer assistance for post-storm reconstruction, an official said Thursday.

Sandy, Haïti, les Etats-Unis, et les critiques des médias

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:17:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

Nous avons vu croître cette polémique durant notre suivi, en direct, du passage du cyclone Sandy sur les Etats-Unis. On peut la résumer à cette question : "Pourquoi ne parlez-vous que de ce pays ?"

ConEd says power to resume for most NY customers by November 11

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:17:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Consolidated Edison Inc said Thursday most of its customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York, will have power back by November 10-11, after Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast earlier in the week, causing widespread damage and flooding.

Airbnb Waives Fees For Sandy-Affected Users, Encourages Lower Prices From Hosts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:14:00 +0100techcrunch (en)

We've seen a few companies rally behind the victims of Hurricane Sandy , and today Airbnb joins the fold. The peer-to-peer home sharing startup has decided to waive all of its fees for both hosts and guests in Sandy-affected areas. They are also encouraging hosts to lower prices and take in refugees who may be without power, water, or a home at all.

Sandy death toll mounts as New York subway rolls again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:11:00 +0100dawn (en)

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sandy killed at least 37 people in the city and the number was likely to mount. At least 85 people have now been reported dead across the 15 states hit by the hurricane.

Sandy death toll mounts as New York subway rolls again

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:11:00 +0100vanguardngr (en)

The toll of death and suffering from superstorm Sandy mounted on Thursday even as New York struggled back to life, with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur l'élection présidentielle américaine

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:07:00 +0100france-amerique (fr)

Suspendue le temps de l'ouragan, la campagne a repris de plus belle à quelques jours du vote le 6 novembre. Retour sur les conséquences politiques pour les deux candidats Barack Obama et Mitt Romney.

NY 'moving again' as death toll mounts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:04:00 +0100smh (en)

New York struggled back to life after Sandy , with the first subway trains rolling in four days.

Hurricane Sandy Could Cut Into Holiday Spending

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:03:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Residents across the Northeast are beginning the process of recovering and cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy , but one more victim could be just over the horizon: Christmas.

Joe Scarborough, Nate Silver Dispute Closeness of 2012 Election; Silver Bets 'Morning Joe' Host $1K Obama Wins

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:03:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough sees the 2012 election as a toss-up between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Nate Silver, who runs the FiveThirtyEight blog at the New York Times, doesn’t think the election will be close – so he offered to make a $1,000....

Sandy : Une Marocaine à New York raconte le passage de l’ouragan

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:02:00 +0100yabiladi (fr)

Sandy , qui a balayé ces derniers jours la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, a fait au moins 82 morts dont 34 dans la seule ville de New York. Moona, une Casablancaise installée à New York a cru vivre un cauchemar. Elle nous raconte comment elle a vécu le passage de l’ouragan, décrit comme l’un des plus graves de l’histoire des Etats-Unis.

Donate to charities using Facebook Gifts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:01:00 +0100cnet (en)

Facebook users who want to give the gift of charity to their friends can now donate to causes through the social network's gifting service. [Read more]

NYC mayor: AT&T satellite 'hot spots' on the way

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:01:00 +0100cnet (en)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says AT&T's CEO has promised "satellite trucks" to help boost capacity and offer cell phone charging for those affected by Superstorm Sandy . [Read more]

01-11-2012 - Au pays de l’oncle Sam En plongeant les Etats Unis dans un incroyable effroi, l’ouragan Sandy vient chambouler la donne électorale. Vu d’ici, on a la nette impression que la course à la Maison Blanche se joue donc dans un mouchoir de poche.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:59:00 +0100lanation (fr)

Ce fut le thème principal de l’intervention que le président du groupe Capital Communication et consultant dans le domaine de diplomatie publique, Elias Akram, nous a faite dimanche dernier dans le cadre du programme intitulé "Edward Murrow" du Département d’Etat grâce auquel 130 journalistes de....

Haiti, struck by Megastorm sandy, asks for aid

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:52:00 +0100channelafrica (en)

As much of the world focuses on the storm-devastated northeastern United States , tiny impoverished Haiti, also dealt a powerful blow by Hurricane Sandy , is appealing for international aid.

NSWMA calls for patience

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:51:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has called on members of the public to exercise patience as they continue their clean up exercise across the island, following the passage of Hurricane Sandy .

Haiti, the worst hit by Sandy in the Caribbean

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:50:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Hurricane Sandy destroyed 70 per cent of the crops in southern Haiti and caused heavy deaths of livestock, while in neighbouring Jamaica it left at least $16.5 million worth of damage in its wake,...

New York Subways Help Move City Back to Normal

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:49:00 +0100voanews (en)

New York moved a bit closer to normal life after Hurricane Sandy with the opening of some commuter rail lines and subways. But the city's roads remain congested as efforts to drain flooded railway tunnels continues. Four days after Hurricane Sandy forced the closure of the New York City subway system, commuters are able to get back on the trains.

Hurricane Sandy: One FOURTH of mobile transmission sites still out in New York as pay phone use booms (let¿s just hope they¿ve been cleaned within the past decade)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:49:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Because of the complete lack of service in many areas of New York, the usually forlorn pay phones have been experiencing an unexpected surge in popularity in an era where wireless is king.

Election Day

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:48:00 +0100cnn (en)

With Superstorm Sandy leaving communities under water, stranding millions without power and consuming public resources in several states, could next Tuesday's vote for president be moved to a later date?

Sandy death toll mounts, clean-up goes on

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:47:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

THE death toll from superstorm Sandy continues to mount even as New York struggles back to life, with the subway reopening a limited service.

USA. Après Sandy, Obama et Romney reprennent la campagne

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:43:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

À cinq jours du scrutin, Barack Obama et Mitt Romney ont repris jeudi la campagne présidentielle aux Etats-Unis après l’épisode dramatique de...

L’ouragan et les candidats américains

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:41:00 +0100republicoftogo (fr)

Il existe dans toute société une compétition idéologique entre la sécurité et la liberté. Les libéraux préfèrent l’intervention étatique la plus faible possible. Ils font confiance aux individus et à leur esprit d’entreprise. Ils souhaitent l’intervention étatique la plus légère possible et la pression fiscale minimale.

Map of the Day: Facts and Figures from Hurricane Sandy’s Path of Destruction

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:40:00 +0100undispatch (en)

Americans are understandably focused on the massive damage caused by superstorm Sandy in New York and New Jersey. This map is a helpful reminder that Sandy left a VERY long trail of destruction, beginning in the Caribbean. Read more

U.S. stocks climb Thursday

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:37:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. markets jumped Thursday after Automatic Data Processing Inc. said the economy gained 158,000 jobs in October.

Crude oil steady after Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:37:00 +0100upi (en)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices barely budged in overnight trading in New York with a calm befalling prices just above $86 per barrel.

Sandy pourrait coûter 50 milliards à l'économie américaine

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:36:00 +0100cyberpresse (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des États-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat jeudi.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:36:00 +0100nytimes (en)

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Some New Jersey Polling Stations Wiped Out by Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:30:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Officials in New Jersey ’s storm- battered coastal counties are working to identify alternate polling places to replace those damaged by in time for the Nov. 6 election. Hurricane Sandy Power outages and flooding that isolated beachfront communities have compounded the difficulty of contacting....

East coast life heads towards normality after Sandy but devastation still felt

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:27:00 +0100guardian (en)

Death toll rises to 74 as full extent of damage emerges in New Jersey and New York amid struggle to get back to work Life in America's hurricane battered north-east slowly headed towards normality on Thursday as presidential election campaigning resumed, public transport networks struggled to life and power began to come back on.

Historic boardwalk and amusement park of Seaside Heights made famous by Jersey Shore totally destroyed by Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:19:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The waterfront rides on Casino Pier are gone. A roller coaster bobs lazily in the waves. Sand, leaves and debris choke roads previously lined with houses that now rest on their sides.

Old Skeletons Hold DNA Clues to TB

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Scientists hope to learn tuberculosis's genetic secrets by examining TB genes in old bones and comparing them with other strains from the past and present. Katherine Harmon reports.

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

MONDAY, Nov. 5 WASHINGTON — Institute for Supply Management releases its service sector index for October, 10 a.m. Eastern. TUESDAY, Nov. 6 WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases job openings and labor turnover survey for September, 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7 WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve releases consumer credit data for September, 3 p.

Hawaiian Whopper

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

An ad by Republican Senate candidate Linda Lingle in the Aloha State is telling a real whopper — about us. Her ad says that FactCheck.org rated a claim made by her opponent as “the worst political deception of the year,” and it shows our logo with a headline reading “Whopper … More

Après Sandy, la campagne américaine reprend de plus belle

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:14:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

Obama et Romney, qui n'ont plus que cinq jours pour convaincre les indécis, reprennent leur marathon de meetings.

HM King Hamad Sends Condolences to US President

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:14:00 +0100bna-en (en)

Manama-Nov1(BNA)His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to US President Barack Obama on the victims of Hurricane Sandy which hit the Northeastern areas of the United States . HM King Hamad wished the injured quick recovery, hoping the US would overcome the aftermath of the natural disaster.

UN suffers significant damage from Hurricane Sandy, says top official

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:12:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A senior UN official said here Thursday that the United Nations headquarter complex in New York " suffered significant damage in terms of flooding" from Hurricane Sandy , which hit the metropolitan area on Monday. Gregory B. Starr, the UN under-secretary-general for safety and....

Des métros mais presque plus d'essence à New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:11:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Cela pourrait sembler être un détail, mais pour les New-Yorkais, c'est essentiel : le métro s'est remis en marche ce jeudi matin, après près de…

New cost of Sandy estimated at $50b

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:11:00 +0100nzherald (en)

New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways Thursday, three days after a superstorm, but neighbouring New Jersey was stunned by coastal devastation and the news of thousands of people...

Sandy damage estimate reaches $50 billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:10:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Superstorm Sandy could have caused $50 billion in economic damage, said Eqecat Inc., a provider of catastrophic risk models. Experts still believe this to be less than Hurricane Katrina destruction which cost the US some $45 billion plus damage from a flood that followed the disaster.

Hurricane Sandy Travel Update: Sky, Land And Sea

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:09:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Travel woes along the Northeast Corridor began to ease on Thursday, though the region will likely feel the scars of Hurricane Sandy for weeks to come.

Hurricane Sandy Update: American Red Cross Now Accepting Donations Through iTunes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:09:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Apple iTunes users can now send Hurricane Sandy relief effort donations to the American Red Cross directly from their music player.

In Sandy's wake, candidates back to aggressive campaigning

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:03:00 +0100msnbc (en)

President Barack Obama leaned on the power of incumbency in his first campaign event after Hurricane Sandy , striking a unifying tone at a late-morning rally in Wisconsin while ridiculing GOP nominee Mitt Romney's effort to seize the mantle of "change.

After Storm Pause, the Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Full Swing

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

President Obama is holding events in three states and released an ad featuring Colin L. Powell, and Mitt Romney will be in Virginia rallying support.

The Learning Network: How Do You Help?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

What have you done to help others that has been particularly satisfying? Has your community ever experienced a tragedy or emergency of some kind? How did people come together to help?

Green Blog: Obama and Christie Survey New Jersey Damage

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:01:00 +0100IHT (en)

Reuters THE NEW YORK TIMES President Obama and Gov. Chris Christie spoke with victims of Hurricane Sandy at a community center in Brigantine, N.J. has completed his helicopter tour of storm damage in New Jersey with Gov. Chris Christie . The two lavished praise on each other before boarding Marine....

Le métro redémarre à New York, où l'essence manque

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0100capital-FR (fr)

Files d'attente devant une station-service à Montvale, dans le New Jersey. Le train et le métro ont repris du service jeudi pour la première fois depuis quatre jours à New York, où l'un des principaux casse-tête des autorités depuis le passage meurtrier de la tempête Sandy reste la pénurie d'essence et d'électricité.

Ouragan Sandy: 82 morts et jusqu'à 50 milliards de dollars de dégâts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis a été revu à la hausse pour atteindre 82 victimes. Les dégâts provoqués pourraient se monter à 30, voire 50 milliards de dollars.

Lessons From 9/11 Help Lhota Revive New York's Transit Hub

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:59:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

“Are we having fun yet?” Joseph Lhota, head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , wrote on Twitter Oct. 28, two hours after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the largest U.S. transit system would shutter as approached. Hurricane Sandy There’s no fun now for Lhota as he tries to breathe....

Olonne-sur-Mer : L’ouragan Sandy a brisé le rêve des danseuses d’Olonne

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:58:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Les neuf élèves des Amis de la danse-Olonne jazz devaient partir lundi marin à New York où ils devaient préparer une chorégraphie avec un...

Haïti lance un appel à la solidarité internationale après l’ouragan Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:48:00 +0100leprogres (fr)

Une semaine après le passage sur Haïti de l’ouragan Sandy , qui a fait plus de 50 morts et dévasté l’agriculture et les réseaux routiers, les autorités haïtiennes ont lancé un appel à «la solidarité internationale»

War veterans hit Sandy's front lines for rescues, cleanup

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:48:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Dozens of war veterans were dispatched this week into Superstorm Sandy -battered areas to help emergency workers with rescues and planning. The vets are a part of Team Rubicon, a nonprofit, 4,000-member all-volunteer army composed almost entirely of former military members who served after 9/11.

Debate Among Muslim Clerics: Is It Proper To Rejoice Over Hurricane Sandy In The U.S.?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:48:00 +0100memri_home (en)

Following Hurricane Sandy , which hit the East Coast of the U.S. on October 29, 2012, many Twitter users in the Arab world expressed joy over the crisis in the U.S. and even wished for its demise, whereas others condemned these reactions and called ... No. 5035 - November 1, 2012

Springsteen set for Sandy benefit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:47:00 +0100bbc-news (en)

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are to perform at a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy on Friday.

REVUE DE PRESSE DES AMéRIQUES: A la Une : reprise de la campagne présidentielle aux Etats-Unis

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:46:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis : les dégâts estimés entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars Article publié le : jeudi 01 novembre 2012 - Dernière modification le : jeudi 01 novembre 2012 A la Une : reprise de la campagne présidentielle aux Etats-Unis Par Achim Lippold Les deux candidats l’avaient mise....

NJ power firm PSEG says Sandy severely damaged infrastructure

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:46:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Public Service Enterprise Group Inc, the biggest utility in New Jersey, said superstorm Sandy had caused severe damage to its infrastructure and it expected its losses to be material. About 775,000 PSEG customers were still without power on Thursday, down from about 1.

Sandy snarls NY oil logistics, NYMEX gasoline deliveries

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:46:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Huge logistical problems from power failures and navigational hazards roiled the massive New York Harbor oil hub in the wake of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday, threatening widespread delays in fuel deliveries off the New York Mercantile Exchange's futures contracts.

L’actualité du 31 octobre en images

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:45:00 +0100letemps (fr)

AFGHANISTAN. Cette unité de Marines américains retourne à leur poste de combat avancé de Nusa Qal-Ah après une patrouille dans cette région du sud-ouest du pays. (Eric De Castro/Reuters) ETATS-UNIS. La bourse de Wall Street a rouvert ses portes après deux jours de fermeture en raison de l’ouragan Sandy .

Remarks by the President and Governor Christie After Surveying Damage from Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:44:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

For Immediate Release October 31, 2012 Remarks by the President and Governor Christie After Surveying Damage from Hurricane Sandy Brigantine Marina Brigantine, New Jersey 4:38 P.M. EDT GOVERNOR CHRISTIE: Good afternoon, everybody. And thank you all for coming today. I want to thank the members who are here as well.

Update on the DoD and National Guard Response to Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:44:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to provide disaster response resources and capabilities as requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy . Given the size and scope of the storm and its continuing impact throughout....

dina lohan house falling tree hurricane sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:41:00 +0100thesun (en)

LINDSAY'S mum was at home with two of actress's siblings when hurricane wreaked havoc in Dina's neighbourhood

Après l’ouragan Sandy, les rats vont-ils envahir New-York ?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:40:00 +0100ledauphine (fr)

Certains new-yorkais craignent qu'après Sandy , les rats sortent en masse des bas fonds et créés une véritable "ratpocalypse". Rick Ostfeld, spécialiste des pathologies liées à l’environnement à l’Institut Cary explique que les rongeurs chassés par Sandy de leur territoire "pourraient représenter une....

US Mobile Phone Service Still Patchy After Hurricane

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:39:00 +0100rian-en (en)

Millions of Americans along the northeastern coast of the United States are still without cell phone service, as government agencies assess damage to more than 100 cell phone towers across ten states that were knocked out due to Hurricane Sandy .

NJ power firm PSEG says Sandy severely damaged infrastructure

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Public Service Enterprise Group Inc, the biggest utility in New Jersey, said superstorm Sandy had caused severe damage to its infrastructure and it expected its losses to be material.

Sandy snarls NY oil logistics, NYMEX gasoline deliveries

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Huge logistical problems from power failures and navigational hazards roiled the massive New York Harbor oil hub in the wake of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday, threatening widespread delays in fuel deliveries off the New York Mercantile Exchange's futures contracts.

U.S. drought shrinking, but not fast enough

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:05 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Rains bring relief to many states in Midwest * U.S. South sees extreme drought expand * Hurricane Sandy has little impact in central U.S. By Carey Gillam Nov 1 (Reuters) - Snow and rain and cooler temperatures helped ease suffering in....

NJ power firm PSEG says Sandy severely damaged infrastructure

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Company still unable to estimate cost of damage but will be material * About 775,000 customers still without power, down from 1.7 million at peak * May take 7-10 days to restore full service * PSEG shares fall 2 percent By Swetha Gopinath Nov 1....

FACTBOX-East Coast refineries, pipelines, terminals after Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:39 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates EIA status of terminals) Nov 1 (Reuters) - Refineries and product pipelines supplying fuel to the U.S. East Coast continued on Thursday to restore operations disrupted by Hurricane Sandy . More than two-thirds of the U.S.

Sandy snarls NY oil logistics, NYMEX gasoline deliveries

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:38:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:09 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Many major fuel terminals shut due to lack of power * NY Harbor closed to tankers, some waterways shut off * Logistics complicate delivery under NYMEX contracts By Robert Campbell NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Huge logistical problems from power....

Haiti seeks aid after Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:36:00 +0100iol (en)

While the world focuses on the United States , impoverished Haiti also faces the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy ,.

Fitch: Widespread Flooding Makes Ultimate Sandy Losses Uncertain

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:35:00 +0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

As the Northeast U.S. region continues to deal with the effects of Hurricane Sandy , it remains evident that flooding caused by substantial and continued rainfall and record storm surges will compo...

The Destruction of Breezy Point: Sandy Turns Queens Paradise into Hell

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +0100spiegel-en (en)

Hurricane Sandy has destroyed an entire neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York. First, the flood waters ravaged Breezy Point, and then a fire finished the job. Local residents have lost everything.

The Choice Blog: Colleges Extend Early Admission Deadlines

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +0100nytimes (en)

As the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy continues to disrupt lives, several colleges have agreed to extend their early admission deadlines.

Green Blog: Obama and Christie Survey New Jersey Damage

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Reuters THE NEW YORK TIMES President Obama and Gov. Chris Christie spoke with victims of Hurricane Sandy at a community center in Brigantine, N.J. has completed his helicopter tour of storm damage in New Jersey with Gov. Chris Christie . The two lavished praise on each other before boarding Marine....

New Yorkers rally to celebrate Halloween despite Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:33:00 +0100cnn (en)

NEW: On New York's Upper West Side, trick-or-treaters search for candy NEW: Families in Long Island gather in school parking lot for a "trunk or treat" In parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, citizens are asked not to trick-or-treat Finding ways for kids to pass the time has been the....

Insurance may soften blow of storm's impact

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:32:00 +0100msnbc (en)

The economic hit from Superstorm Sandy may have a big silver lining. It will be offset by the boost in spending that will accompany insurance-fueled clean-up and rebuilding efforts.

After Sandy, 75 dead, millions without power, gas precious

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:29:00 +0100latimes (en)

HOBOKEN, N.J. -- The lack of electricity and severe gasoline shortages are hindering cleanup efforts throughout metropolitan New York and New Jersey as the hard-hit region continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy 's rampage through the Northeast. The U.S.

Instantanés United

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:28:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

[1er Novembre] Barack Obama, candidat en campagne redevenu président le temps de la tempête Sandy , réconforte une habitante de Brigantine, dans le New Jersey, Etat durement touché par l'ouragan. (REUTERS) [30 octobre]. Un supporteur de Barack Obama se prépare à aller voter à Denver dans le Colorado.

UN Humanitarian Office fears food insecurity in Haiti following deadly hurricane

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:17:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

Over the past week, Hurricane Sandy tore a deadly and destructive path through the Caribbean and the eastern part of the United States . The full extent of the damage is still being tallied but in Haiti, as many as 20,000 people have had their homes destroyed, damaged or flooded. Dianne Penn spoke on the line [.

Hurricane Sandy causes food security in Haiti

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:17:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

Haiti is facing a threat of food insecurity as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy , according to a senior United Nations humanitarian official in the country. Johan Peleman the head of the Office of the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA) in Haiti says his agency is still consolidating data of the destruction cause [.

Prepped for storm, NYC utility got more than expected

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:17:00 +0100msnbc (en)

At a Consolidated Edison substation in Manhattan's East Village, a gigantic wall of water defied elaborate planning and expectations, swamped underground electrical equipment, and left about 250,000 lower Manhattan customers without power.

US storm damage could hit $50bn

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

THE US superstorm could cause as much as $50 billion in damage, a disaster estimator says.

Hurricane Sandy Update: American Red Cross Now Accepting Donations Through iTunes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

As New York City recovers from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy , The American Red Cross has begun accepting relief effort donations through iTunes . On the iTunes Store homepage in the program, Apple has placed a button that will take users directly to a section where they can make donations immediately.

Hurricane Sandy Travel Update: Sky, Land And Sea

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Travel woes along the Northeast Corridor began to ease on Thursday, though the region will likely feel the scars of Hurricane Sandy for weeks to come. Situation In The Skies The reopening of LaGuardia Airport in New York Thursday signaled the beginning of a return to normalcy for a city that’s still....

Venetians and tourists don boots as flood waters sweep over Venice

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

VENICE, Italy - High tides have flooded Venice, leading Venetians and tourists to don high boots and use wooden walkways to cross St. Mark's Square and other areas under water.

Wall Street jumps on strong data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks added to gains on Thursday, with major indexes up more than 1 percent, after bullish jobs and consumer confidence data lifted sentiment. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 134.59 points, or 1.03 percent, at 13,231.05. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 14.01 points, or 0.

Netflix tells Icahn its open to his input

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Netflix Inc responded on Thursday to billionaire Carl Icahn's investment in the company, saying it was open to input from all shareholders. "We have many shareholders, now including Mr. Icahn, and we're always open to their perspective on how to build on our success," a Netflix statement said.

Hurricane Sandy Disrupts Swing-State Pennsylvania

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:14:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

Half a million Pennsylvania residents woke up without power on Thursday morning, injecting fresh uncertainty into what Election Day will bring for the battleground state. More than 500,000 Pennsylvanians were still in the dark as of 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Sandy: la Russie apporte son aide à Cuba

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:07:00 +0100rian-fr (fr)

Un avion du ministère russe des Situations d'urgence est arrivé jeudi à Cuba , acheminant de l'aide humanitaire pour les régions frappées par l'ouragan Sandy , a annoncé à RIA Novosti un porte-parole du ministère.

Cuba: Winds of change

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:07:00 +0100economist (en)

SIX days after Hurricane Sandy passed through, Santiago, Cuba ’s second city with a population of 500,000, remained without power. Running water in Santiago, where a cholera outbreak was reported earlier this year, was scarce and there was a shortage of food. More than 115,000 houses were damaged and 15,000 destroyed.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:04:00 +0100lepays-fr (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Sandy : au moins 72 morts aux Etats-Unis, dont 37 à New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:58:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Deux jours jours après le passage de l'Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis, le pays panse ses plaies et compte ses morts. Le bilan continue en effet de s'alourdir. D'après les médias américains, 72...

Watch: Ex-Penn State President Charged in Child Abuse Case

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:57:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Pennsylvania AG announces charges against Graham Spanier and other former university officials.

America's nuclear safety under scrutiny after Oyster Creek's Sandy alert | Richard Schiffman

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:56:00 +0100guardian (en)

US nuclear regulators model risk from seismic activity or flooding based on past history. That's leaving way too much to luck We know the bad news about superstorm Sandy : the Jersey shore was devastated and many towns remain waterlogged. New York suffered a direct hit, with the city's mass transit....

La Chronique du Jour d'Aprés

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:53:00 +0100lopinion (fr)

Avec l’ouragan Sandy qui s’est abattu sur sa côte Ouest, l’Amérique a dû faire face à un phénomène climatique extrême dont elle a subi la violence inouïe semant sur son passage horreur, effroi et désolation. Impuissante, désemparée et sans défense face à un tel péril hors-normes, l’Amérique a....

NY Governor warns insurers not to charge hurricane deductibles

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:15 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Beth Pinsker Gladstone NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The governors of New York, New Jersey and other U.S. states said on Wednesday that insurance companies should not charge hurricane deductibles that cost tens of thousands of dollars to state....

Moody's estime à 50 milliards de dollars les dégâts causés par Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100LesEchos (fr)

Les économistes de l'agence de notation ont calculé que le passage de l'ouragan a provoqué 30 milliards de dollars de dommages et causé 20 milliards de dollars en pertes de production. Mais l'impact sur le PIB du quatrième trimestre sera minimal : un dixième de pourcent.

After Sandy, Returning to Ruins in Breezy Point

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100time (en)

Follow @TIME Just a few steps past the sign welcoming visitors to Rockaway Point, a shin-deep pond covered the roadway, leaving only the crest at the center of the street above the water line. Just off the road, a small group of fireman picked their way down what used to be a narrow alleyway separating the first of several blocks of homes.

Eqecat sees Sandy insured losses up to $20 bln in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Economic damages up to $50 bln * Loss estimate is double prior forecast Nov 1 (Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that monster storm Sandy caused up to $20 billion in insured losses and $50 billion in economic losses in the United States , the company said on Thursday.

US govt to pay New Jersey emergency power costs-senators

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:16 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The federal government will cover 100 percent of emergency power and public transportation costs through Nov. 9 in eight New Jersey counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy , according to the two U.S. senators representing the state.

Hurricane Sandy exposes Haiti’s agriculture and environment woes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Aid agencies urge Haiti's government to improve environmental protection and help for farmers as food shortages emerge after Hurricane Sandy floods farmland and kills more than 50 people

FACTBOX-East Coast refineries, pipelines, terminals post-Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:28 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Nov 1 (Reuters) - Refineries and product pipelines supplying fuel to the U.S. East Coast continued to restore operations disrupted by Hurricane Sandy on Thursday. More than two-thirds of the U.S. East Coast's refining capacity was shut down on Monday because of the storm.

Death toll up, gasoline lines grow in monster storm's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:24 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Limited train service returns in New York * Rescuers search house-to-house in coastal towns * Obama to return to campaign trail By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in....

FACTBOX-East Coast refineries, pipelines, terminals after Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:39 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates EIA status of terminals) Nov 1 (Reuters) - Refineries and product pipelines supplying fuel to the U.S. East Coast continued on Thursday to restore operations disrupted by Hurricane Sandy . More than two-thirds of the U.S.

PSEG says Sandy causes damage to transmission system

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0100jrep (en)

New Jersey power company Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PSEG) CEO Ralph Izzo said on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy 's tidal surge caused significant damage to the electric transmission system and some switching stations. "Probably the most significant damage we sustained was due to a tidal....

Many questions, few answers about loss of HMS Bounty to hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

The search continues for missing captain of the HMS Bounty, which sank Monday off Cape Hatteras, N.C., during hurricane Sandy . Rescued crew members aren't talking, leaving key questions about the tragedy unanswered.

Gov't paying for emergency transportation in NY

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is paying all the costs for emergency transportation repairs and power restoration efforts in parts of New York and New Jersey.

Part of Newport's famed Cliff Walk closed after suffering extensive damage from Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEWPORT, R.I. - A large portion of Newport's famed Cliff Walk has been closed because of extensive damage from Sandy .

Hurricane Sandy Disrupts Swing-State Pennsylvania

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:42:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Half a million Pennsylvania residents woke up without power on Thursday morning, injecting fresh uncertainty into what Election Day will bring for the battleground state. More than 500,000 Pennsylvanians were still in the dark as of 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Should the T&T Government offer assistance to T

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:40:00 +0100Triniad-guardian (en)

&T citizens in the US who are affected by Hurricane Sandy ? Should the T&T Government offer assistance to US nationals of T&T descent affected by Hurricane Sandy? GUARDIAN MEDIA is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Search for missing sea captain enters 4th day

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:39:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Captain of historic-style ship went missing after vessel sank during Hurricane Sandy .

Stocks rally on earnings and jobs data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:39:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Host of earnings, economic reports boost investor sentiment as presidential election voting nears.

Hurricane Sandy Benefit, 'Coming Together,' To Be Held Friday Night, Matt Lauer To Host Telethon

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:38:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

According to the television network, The special, called "Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together," will air on Friday night, broadcasting from 8-9 p.m. EST simultaneously on NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA with Matt Lauer as its host. "Coming Together" will include performances by....

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:37:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. Son adversaire républicain Mitt Romney parcourait quant à lui la Virginie (est).

Hype, thy name is internet

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:37:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Today I’ll be talking about hype in all its manifestations. Well, it appears that the worst of the hurricane Sandy is now over. With almost 150 total deaths caused by this phenomenon, millions are left without electricity and countries now have to deal with the aftermath.

Haïti : Sandy, nouvelle catastrophe et situation toujours alarmante

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:36:00 +0100LeBien (fr)

Une semaine après le passage de Sandy en Haïti, le gouvernement peine à établir une évaluation des dégâts causés par l’ouragan dans un pays qui panse ...

Disaster lessons for Kenya in US response to Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:36:00 +0100DailyNation (en)

The ferocious storm that pounded the length and breadth of the United States of America brought chilling memories of the devastating effects of natural disasters.

Sandys Aftermath Leaves Seniors Particularly Vulnerable

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:35:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Older adults left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy will likely suffer disproportionately in the days ahead, based on data from other recent natural disasters. For example, three quarters of those ...

Sandy death toll rises to at least 74, gas shortages and millions still without power

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:34:00 +0100globalpost (en)

President Obama returned to the campaign trail Thursday as the massive rescue and clean-up from Hurricane Sandy continues. Heavy traffic exits the George Washington Bridge onto the Henry Hudson Parkway as morning commuters drive into Manhattan November 1, 2012 in New York as the city recovers from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy toll rises to 82 in North America

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:30:00 +0100indiatimes (en)

New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days on Thursday and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one of the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the United States .

Ouragan Sandy: jusqu'à 50 milliards de dollars de dégâts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:29:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

New York reopens subways as hurricane death toll reaches 70 in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:28:00 +0100panarmenian-en (en)

The three major airports resumed at least limited service, and the New York Stock Exchange was open again.

New Jersey Drivers Wait for Fuel as Sandy Curbs Gasoline

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:26:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

drivers waited in two- mile-long lines to buy gasoline as Hurricane Sandy ’s devastation of the New York metropolitan area flooded fuel terminals, curbed deliveries and left many filling stations in the dark and unable to run their pumps. The queues for fuel only worsened hours-long traffic tie- ups....

Après l’ouragan Sandy, les rats vont-ils envahir New-York ?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:25:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Si on en croit une légende urbaine tenace, il y aurait à New York autant de rats que d’habitants, soit près de huit millions : après Sandy ,...

Ouragan Sandy. Au moins 37 morts à New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:25:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Le bilan des morts à New York après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy s’est alourdi à «au moins 37 morts», a annoncé jeudi le maire de la...

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:23:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. Son adversaire républicain Mitt Romney parcourait quant à lui la Virginie (est).

Hurricane Sandy: Wild is the wind

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:22:00 +0100economist (en)

THE southern tip of Queens was the worst hit part of New York. Waves tore apart boardwalks, and swept through streets, causing floods more than five feet (1.6 metres) deep. Cars floated onto lawns. As the waters retreated, they left behind urban sand-dunes. A fire, started by the storm, destroyed more than 110 homes in Breezy Point.

Politics this week

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:22:00 +0100economist (en)

America’s mid-Atlantic coast was battered by the remnants of Hurricane Sandy , which earlier tore a destructive path across Haiti and Cuba . The storm shut down the subway system in New York and stockmarkets were closed for two days. Millions were left without power and parts of the New Jersey shoreline were devastated.

ETATS-UNIS: Présidentielle américaine: les vents de Sandy favorables à Obama?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:11:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

Trois jours après avoir suspendu sa campagne en raison de l’ouragan Sandy , Barack Obama reprend ses activités de candidat. Le président se rend, ce jeudi 1er novembre, dans trois Etats charnières : le Nevada, le Colorado et le Winsconsin. Sa gestion de la crise suscitée par le passage de Sandy a été saluée par les Américains.

PSEG says Sandy causes damage to transmission system

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:09:00 +0100jpost (en)

New Jersey power company Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PSEG) CEO Ralph Izzo said on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy 's tidal surge caused significant damage to the electric transmission system and some switching stations. "Probably the most significant damage we sustained was due to a tidal....

Obama reprend sa campagne

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:06:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy .

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:05:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

La vie reprenait jeudi très progressivement dans les régions touchées par Sandy lundi soir, notamment à New York. Mais des millions de personnes restaient privées d'électricité ou coupées du reste du monde, bloquées par les inondations ou la neige. La vie reprenait jeudi très progressivement dans....

Obama reprend sa campagne

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +010024heures (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy .

Barges expected Thursday into NY harbor post Sandy: USCG

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barges are expected to be allowed into New York Harbor on Thursday, following Hurricane Sandy , but larger tankers are unlikely to be allowed in yet, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday.

PSEG says Sandy causes damage to transmission system

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - New Jersey power company Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PSEG) CEO Ralph Izzo said on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy 's tidal surge caused significant damage to the electric transmission system and some switching stations.

Hurricane Sandy Benefit, 'Coming Together,' To Be Held Friday Night, Matt Lauer To Host Telethon

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:04:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

As the East Coast struggles to restore power, mass transportation and basic order to its cities, NBCUniversal has set in motion plans to air a telethon to benefit those in need following the massive superstorm that ravaged New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and West Virginia.

Obama reprend sa campagne

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:03:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy .

For Builders, the Storm Is Good for Business

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:02:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Hurricane damage will help construction companies and the workers they plan to hire, many of whom have been idled and ailing from the housing bust for nearly half a decade.

Lab rodents drowned in NY floods

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:01:00 +0100bbc (en)

Thousands of lab rodents have drowned after Hurricane Sandy caused a university centre in New York to flood.

L'ouragan est aussi une catastrophe pour Haïti

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:58:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

Loin du regard des médias, le pays a lui aussi été durement frappé, et redoute de graves conséquences alimentaire.

Sandy : le coût des dégâts estimé entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:57:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des États-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société...

Beach Repairs After Sandy May Cost $8 Million a Mile

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:55:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Superstorm Sandy washed away beaches and sent raw sewage and diesel fuel into waterways, leaving an environmental repair bill for and exceeding $100 million. New Jersey The harm to wildlife and habitats probably will be extensive given the strength and duration of the storm, Larry Ragonese, press....

Sandy Batters New Jersey's Struggling Housing Market

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:55:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Cody Buck rebuilt his home in Sayreville, New Jersey, after Hurricane Irene knocked it down last year. Yesterday, Buck showed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie how superstorm Sandy destroyed the house again. “I think, governor, we need to level the whole neighborhood, give everybody a check and get....

Lab rodents drowned in NY floods

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:51:00 +0100bbc-news (en)

Thousands of lab rodents have drowned after Hurricane Sandy caused a university centre in New York to flood.

Les dégâts pourraient atteindre 50 milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:50:00 +01007sur7 (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient ...

Catastrophe naturelle L'ouragan «Sandy» a fait plus de 80 morts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:50:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Le bilan des morts après le passage de l'ouragan « Sandy » en début de semaine s'alourdit. Les autorités américaines recensent ce jeudi 82 décès.

Generators pose carbon monoxide risk post-Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Officials warn people should not use backup generators in garages, too close to homes

New York City Planning Ahead of Actual Adaptation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

Large sections of New York City's subway system remain waterlogged or destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Sandy , which is raising questions on how to protect East Coast and other transportation networks from severe weather events in the future. [More]

Recovers Wants To Help Your Community Prepare For The Next Disaster

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

By Ariel Schwartz Every time a populated region experiences a natural disaster, people have the same reaction: Why didn't we prepare for this better? What can we do differently next time? Those were some of the thoughts going through Caitria O'Neill's head after a freak tornado hit her hometown of Monson, Mass.

PSEG says Sandy causes damage to transmission system

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - New Jersey power company Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PSEG) CEO Ralph Izzo said on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy 's tidal surge caused significant damage to the electric transmission system and some switching stations. "Probably the most significant damage we sustained was due to....

NBC to hold a benefit concert for Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NBC will hold a benefit concert Friday for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit.

PSEG says Sandy causes damage to transmission system

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - New Jersey power company Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PSEG) CEO Ralph Izzo said on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy 's tidal surge caused significant damage to the electric transmission system and some switching stations. "Probably the most significant damage we sustained was due to....

Superstorm Sandy: New Yorkers rose to rumble of subway but death toll continues to rise

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:41:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

NEW Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days on Thursday and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one of the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the United States .

Hamptons estate belonging to cosmetics heiress Aerin Lauder 'destroyed' by Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:39:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The house belonging to Jane Lauder (pictured) in Wainscott is just one of the many damaged in the area, according to a Tweet by Joe Schwenk.

Interactive graphic: Track the hurricanes and tropical storms of 2012

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:38:00 +0100usaToday (en)

(Photo: AFP/Getty Images) 11:29AM EDT November 1. 2012 - Track the latest hurricanes, tropical storms and typhoons of the 2012 season using the interactive graphic above. Click on the hurricane icons at the right or left to see active tropical systems around the world. Double-click on the map to zoom in and out.

Full coverage: Hurricane Sandy roars toward East Coast

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:38:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Joseph Leader, vice president and chief maintenance officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, looks at 20 feet of flood water inside the South Ferry 1 train station on Oct. 31 in New York City. Lisa Kravchenko stands amid flood debris in her princess Halloween costume Oct. 31 in the Staten Island borough of New York.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait avoir provoqué 50 milliards de dollars de dégâts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:35:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

Une interprète en langue des signes vole la vedette au maire de New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:34:00 +010024heures (fr)

Lydia Callis a séduit les internautes et les téléspectateurs en traduisant la conférence télévisée de Michael Bloomberg sur l'ouragan Sandy

Les dégâts causés par Sandy atteignent des milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:34:00 +010024heures (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

Government to pay New Jersey emergency power costs: senators

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:32:00 +0100reuters (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal government will cover 100 percent of emergency power and public transportation costs through November 9 in eight New Jersey counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy , according to the two U.S. senators representing the state.

«Sandy» a aussi frappé Haïti mais les médias sont à New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:31:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Les caméras restent encore braquées sur les ravages de la tempête aux Etats-Unis, contraste saisissant avec le traitement journalistique très faible des 50 morts en Haïti.

ArtsBeat: NBC to Show Telethon for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort on Friday

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:31:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting and Christina Aguilera are scheduled to perform at a telethon on Friday night that will be shown on NBC broadcast and cable television stations, and will raise money for the American Red Cross.

US storm damage could hit $50b: Eqecat

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:28:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

WASHINGTON: Damage from the deadly mega-storm that blasted the US East Coast could hit US$50 billion, disaster estimator Eqecat said on Tuesday.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:25:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. Son adversaire républicain Mitt Romney parcourait quant à lui la Virginie (est).

Sandy's Insured-Loss Tab: Up to $20 Billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:24:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

Hurricane Sandy may cost the insurance industry up to $20 billion, which would put this week's devastating storm second only to 2005's Hurricane Katrina for insured losses, according to a new damage estimate.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:22:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Barges expected Thursday into NY harbor post Sandy: USCG

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barges are expected to be allowed into New York Harbor on Thursday, following Hurricane Sandy , but larger tankers are unlikely to be allowed in yet, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday. The USCG is currently working on a port condition update after the hurricane brought....

Ill., Will County take legal action over oil mist

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow are taking legal action against Exxon Mobil Corp. over the release of oil mist at a northern Illinois refinery.

Hollande stands tough against anti-Semitism

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

France's president is vowing to fight terrorism and anti-Semitism on online social networks and beyond, as he pays homage to four people killed at a Jewish school in the country's worst terrorist attack in years.

Google Launches Voter Information Tool

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

The Presidential Election is less than a week away and voters are searching for last-minute information. Google and its Politics & Elections team have launched a tool to help voters get the important information they need ahead of November 6.

US natural gas supplies grew last week

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's natural gas supplies rose last week, the government said Thursday. The Energy Department's Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas in storage grew by 65 billion cubic feet to 3.908 trillion cubic feet for the week ended Oct. 26.

Obama and Romney resume hostilities in Sandy's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:14:00 +0100abc-au (en)

With just five days left before the presidential election, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will return to the hustings after Hurricane Sandy .

Lourd bilan aux Etats-Unis après Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:12:00 +0100Liberation (fr)

L'ouragan qui a frappé la côte du pays, lundi soir a fait 34 morts à New York, et des dégâts qui pourraient atteindre 30 à 50 milliards de dollars.

Etats-Unis: Sandy pourrait avoir provoqué 50 milliards de dollars de dégâts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:10:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat. Les dommages assurés pourraient s'élever à 10 à 20 milliards de dollars, a précisé....

Superstorm Sandy 2012: Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital is evacuated amid mass floods

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:08:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The public hospital lost power when Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday and electricity was spotty as the facility relied on generators, with members of the Army National Guard hiking up to the hospital's roof with fuel throughout the week to power the generators.

NBC to host telethon for Hurricane Sandy relief featuring New York and New Jersey artists Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:08:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Springsteen (pictured) and Bon Jovi - who are both from New Jersey - will be part of a star-studded line-up at the event being held in New York City on Friday.

Sandy Aftermath Live Blog: Death Toll Climbs, NYC Power Slowly Being Restored, Damage Total Mounts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:07:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

The hardest hit areas from Hurricane Sandy , including New York City, are slowly returning to normalcy, as the death toll continues to rise; more than 5 million remain without power.

New York counts cost as clean-up continues

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:06:00 +0100smh (en)

NEW YORK: New York faced the reality of life after hurricane Sandy on Wednesday: horror in still-waterlogged neighbourhoods, where rescue workers pulled bodies from wreckage, and exasperation elsewhere as more than 3.75 million people entered a third day without electricity.

Les dégâts causés par Sandy atteignent des milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:03:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Eqecat sees Sandy insured losses up to $20 billion in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:02:00 +0100reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that monster storm Sandy caused up to $20 billion in insured losses and $50 billion in economic losses in the United States , the company said on Thursday.

Les dégâts causés par Sandy atteignent des milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:01:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Les dégâts provoqués par l'ouragan Sandy , qui a frappé lundi soir la côte est des Etats-Unis, pourraient atteindre entre 30 et 50 milliards de dollars, selon une nouvelle estimation de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

Sandy's Two-Fisted Attack: Water From Air And Sea

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:59:00 +0100npr (en)

Superstorm Sandy dumped several inches of rain on Maryland and Delaware and forced enormous waves to slam into New York and New Jersey. Watch an animation of the rain that fell between Monday and Wednesday.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:57:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Sandy : Obama au chevet des rescapés du New Jersey

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:57:00 +0100metrofrance (fr)

OURAGAN - Barack Obama s'est rendu mercredi après-midi dans le New Jersey, un des Etats les plus...

Sandy relance la campagne électorale américaine

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:55:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Opération de communication parfaitement orchestrée pour Barack Obama... Le président américain, qui avait mis sa campagne électorale entre…

Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:54:00 +0100irishecho (en)

The Irish Echo office is located in Lower Manhattan and has been without power since Hurricane Sandy struck on Monday. We hope to have the office open again as soon as power is restored. The current issue was completed a day early in anticipation of Sandy so coverage of this traumatic event and its effect on the Irish American community will [.

Scene Last Night: Schwarzman Devil, Midler’s Coco Chanel

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:54:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

The blond nurse, in white uniform, had a message pinned to her back: “Obama Wins 2nd Term!” “I dressed as my host’s worst fear,” said the nurse, actually Ron Grelsamer, a knee surgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital. “I thought, what would scare him the most?” The joke was intended for Blackstone Group LP....

Small Island States Can Share New York City’s Pain

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:53:00 +0100undispatch (en)

Small island developing states know what Manhattan is experiencing. They are just one superstorm away from ceasing to exist. Read more

Watch: Weddings Saved Following Superstorm Sandy's Fury

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:52:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Couples find ways to save their special day when friends, family can't come together.

Sandy : les dégâts pourraient atteindre 50 milliards de dollars

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:51:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu à la hausse : les autorités américaines donnaient jeudi le chiffre de 82 morts. Plus d'un million de litres de carburant se sont également déversés au large de New York.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0100nordlittoral (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:48:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Huge plugs could have spared subways from flooding, developers say

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:47:00 +0100cnn (en)

Huge inflatable plugs -- now being developed by the federal government to protect subway tunnels from terrorist attacks -- likely could have saved some of New York's subway tunnels from storm-related flooding, according to plug developers, some of whom are wistful that development wasn't completed in time for Hurricane Sandy .

Dans un New Jersey dévasté, Barack Obama réaffirme le rôle de l'Etat

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:46:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

Le gouverneur Chris Christie, soutien de Mitt Romney, a accueilli le président à bras ouverts.

Death toll up, gasoline lines grow in monster storm's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days on Thursday and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one of the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the United States . Lines formed at gas stations amid fuel shortages around the U.

Eqecat sees Sandy insured losses up to $20 billion in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that monster storm Sandy caused up to $20 billion in insured losses and $50 billion in economic losses in the United States , the company said on Thursday. The insured loss estimate is double what Eqecat forecast previously.

Superstorm Sandy's extremes, by the numbers

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:45:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Sandy , after killing at least 69 people in the Caribbean, streamed northward, merged with two wintry weather systems and socked the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes with wind, waves, rain and snow. Some figures associated with Sandy's rampage through the U.S.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:44:00 +0100lunion (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays. Son adversaire républicain Mitt Romney parcourait quant à lui la Virginie (est).

Death toll up, gasoline lines grow in monster storm's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:43:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days on Thursday and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one of the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the United States .

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:41:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Farmers must report damage to RADA by tomorrow

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:39:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

MINISTER of State for Agriculture and Fisheries Ian Hayles is advising all farmers who have suffered losses as a result of the recent passing of Hurricane Sandy to make a report to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) by tomorrow in order to be considered for assistance.

APPELS SUR L'ACTUALITE: 1. Vos questions d'actualité

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

RFI/S.Bonijol Les journalistes de RFI répondent à toutes vos questions sur l'actualité.

Death toll up, gasoline lines grow in monster storm's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:24 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Limited train service returns in New York * Rescuers search house-to-house in coastal towns * Obama to return to campaign trail By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in....

Eqecat sees Sandy insured losses up to $20 bln in U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Economic damages up to $50 bln * Loss estimate is double prior forecast Nov 1 (Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that monster storm Sandy caused up to $20 billion in insured losses and $50 billion in economic losses in the United States , the company said on Thursday.

Hurricane Sandy exposes Haiti’s agriculture and environment woes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0100alertnet-rss (en)

Aid agencies urge Haiti's government to improve environmental protection and help for farmers as food shortages emerge after Hurricane Sandy floods farmland and kills more than 50 people

Stocks jump on earnings and jobs data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Host of earnings, economic reports boost investor sentiment as presidential election voting date nears.

Scientists look at climate change‚ the superstorm

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:35:00 +0100thehimalayantimes (en)

WASHINGTON: Climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer stood along the Hudson River and watched his research come to life as Hurricane Sandy blew through New York. Just eight months earlier, the Princeton University professor reported that what used to be once-in-a-century devastating floods in New York City would soon happen every three to 20 years.

Après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet très lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:34:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Barack Obama reprenait jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante...

EPA issues gasoline waivers post-Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:34:00 +0100upi (en)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has waived certain gasoline requirements under the Clean Air Act for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy .

Farmers Urged to Contribute to Catastrophe Fund

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:32:00 +0100jis (en)

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, is imploring banana farmers to contribute to the Catastrophe Fund, which will provide them with some level of insurance in the event of a natural disaster (http://www.jis.gov.jm/news/leads/31642). Speaking to JIS News following a tour of a number of banana farms in St.

YB Afraid Foundation and Food For The Poor Assist Hurricane Sandy Victims in Jamaica

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:32:00 +0100jis (en)

COCONUT CREEK, Florida Hurricane Sandy victims in Fruitful Vale and Norwich in Portland, Jamaica , were relieved when a caravan of containers and trucks manoeuvred past downed power lines and debris to bring them emergency relief assistance on Sunday, October 28.

PM Express Sadness at Loss of Lives from Superstorm Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:32:00 +0100jis (en)

Prime Minister the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller has expressed sadness at the loss of lives arising from the passage of Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy across the Caribbean and North America. The Prime Minister said: “The prayers of the Jamaica n people and our hearts go out to our Caribbean....

Hurricane Repair Bill over $5 Billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:32:00 +0100jis (en)

Preliminary estimates put the damage to the country from the passage of Hurricane Sandy at approximately $5 billion, with agriculture being the worst affected sector.

Etats-Unis: le nouveau bilan de Sandy est de 82 morts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

L'ouragan Sandy a fait au moins 82 morts dans l'est des Etats-Unis selon un nouveau bilan toujours provisoire. Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu en hausse. Il se porte désormais à 82 morts, ont indiqué jeudi les autorités américaines.

Death toll up, gasoline lines grow in monster storm's wake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:00 +0100reuters (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in four days on Thursday and the death toll continued to rise from the former hurricane Sandy , one the biggest and most devastating storms ever to hit the United States .

Serzh Sargsyan offers condolences to Barack Obama over Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:28:00 +0100panorama-am-en (en)

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States Barack Obama over the devastating natural disaster that hit the country Hurricane Sandy . The letter ...

President offers condolences over disastrous Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:25:00 +0100panarmenian-en (en)

Serzh Sargsyan: I wish courage to the friends and families of the victims and speedy restoration to the affected regions.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:24:00 +0100courrier-picard (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:23:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Oil Fluctuates as China Industry Grows While Sandy Curbs

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:23:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Oil fluctuated in New York after ’s manufacturing rebounded as Hurricane Sandy curbed fuel demand in the U.S. Northeast. Futures traded in a 70-cent-a-barrel range after China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 50.2 in October from 49.8 in September. U.S. East Coast refineries are resuming operations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:20:00 +0100nordlittoral (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Caterpillar, BP Selling Bonds After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:18:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and BP PLC (BP) are the first companies to hit the U.S. debt markets this week after Hurricane Sandy crushed expectations of heavy issuance.

Sandy Aftermath Live Blog: Death Toll Climbs, NYC Power Slowly Being Restored, Damage Total Mounts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:18:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

[Update 8:53 a.m. ET] BREAKING: Con Ed has assured New York City customers that all power will be restored by the weekend, according to BloombergNews. Power is expected to return on Friday and Saturday. Details will be provided as they become available. [Update 7:35 a.m.

Wall Street opens higher after data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened higher on Thursday after a pair of positive signs on the labor market pointed to improving conditions a day before the U.S. nonfarm payroll report. The ADP report showed more private-sector jobs created in the latest month than expected, while weekly jobless claims were lower than forecast.

Israel fesses up: We killed Arafat deputy in 1988

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Lifting a nearly 25-year veil of secrecy, Israel is admitting that it killed the deputy of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in a 1988 raid in Tunis.

Somali traders want UN to lift charcoal trade ban

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Thousands of sacks of dark charcoal sit atop one another in Somalia's southern port city of Kismayo, signs of an industry once worth some $25 million dollar a year to the Islamist extremist rebels who controlled the region.

Eqecat doubles insured loss estimates from Sandy, up to $20 billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Disaster modeling company Eqecat now estimates that Hurricane Sandy caused up to $20 billion in insured losses and $50 billion in economic losses, the company said on Thursday. The insured loss estimate is double what Eqecat forecast previously.

Le bilan de la tempête Sandy revu en hausse à 82 morts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:14:00 +0100capital-FR (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu en hausse à 82 morts jeudi par les autorités américaines. L'Etat de New York paie le plus lourd tribut avec 42 morts dont 34 dans la seule ville de New York, selon les chiffres communiqués par la police.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:14:00 +0100lunion (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

AT&T, T-Mobile To Share Network After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:12:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

AT&T and T-Mobile have decided to share their network in the New York/ New Jersey area following Hurricane Sandy 's devastating spell over the East Coast. Apparently, the move enables customers from both networks to switch to either of the network in based on their current location.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:11:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:11:00 +0100france24 (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

Storm Aftermath Brings Ruin for One NYC Family

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:11:00 +0100irishsun (en)

NEW YORK -- Hurricane Sandy drove an immigrant Brooklyn family out of their home when it was inundated by rising waters from the nearby Gowanus Canal. The canal is among the most polluted sites in ...

Ouragan Sandy : une vue aérienne de New York révèle l'ampleur des dégâts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:08:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

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Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:04:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête...

Etats-Unis: après Sandy, Obama reprend sa campagne, la côte Est se remet lentement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:02:00 +0100m6 (fr)

Barack Obama devait reprendre jeudi sa campagne pour tenter d'être réélu à la présidence des Etats-Unis, qu'il avait suspendue pour se concentrer sur la gestion des ravages de Sandy , la tempête géante dont le bilan s'est alourdi à au moins 72 morts dans le pays.

IHT Rendezvous: Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:59:00 +0100nytimes (en)

From around the world, the Facebook communities of the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times have sent hundreds of suggestions to New Yorkers and others affected by Sandy . Here's a sampling of their advice. If you live outside the United States and have been affected by a natural....

India Ink: What If...Mumbai Gets Hit by a Storm Like Sandy?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

Mumbai's antiquated drainage and lack of planning and building standards mean the city would be devastated by a big storm.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Iran Offers to Send Emergency Aid Team to Stricken New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

Iranian rescuers and aid workers are on standby to fly to New York City to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy , the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Organization said.

After Storm Pause, the Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Full Swing

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

President Obama is holding events in three states and released an ad featuring Colin L. Powell, and Mitt Romney will be in Virginia rallying support.

IHT Rendezvous: Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

From around the world, the Facebook communities of the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times have sent hundreds of suggestions to New Yorkers and others affected by Sandy . Here's a sampling of their advice. If you live outside the United States and have been affected by a natural....

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:56:00 +0100timesofmalta (en)

New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways today, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Obama promet de l'aide aux sinistrés du New Jersey

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:55:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Durée : 00:01:07 | 0 vues | 0/10 Le président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama a promis mercredi 31 octobre aux sinistrés de Sandy que l'Etat fédéral les soutiendrait, après avoir inspecté [...] etats-unis , ouragan , sandy , ouragan sandy , côte est , vents....

ADP Says U.S. Companies Add Most Workers in Eight Months

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:52:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Companies expanded payrolls in October by the most in eight months, an indication the U.S. labor market was on the upswing at the start of the fourth quarter, according to a private report based on payrolls. The 158,000 increase followed a revised 114,000 gain in September, data from the Roseland,....

Sandy : le bilan s'alourdit, risque de marée noire au large de New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:49:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Le bilan des victimes de la tempête Sandy qui a balayé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine a été revu à la hausse : les autorités américaines donnaient jeudi le chiffre de 82 morts. Plus d'un million de litres de carburant se sont également déversés au large de New York.

Confidence Wars: Why Both Sides Say They're Winning (The Note)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:48:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: FULL SPEED AHEAD: ABC’s Jonathan Karl reported on “Good Morning America,” today that the polls show a solid approval of the president’s response to Superstorm Sandy and narrow leads in all of the battleground states, but...

Fuel shortages, power outages hamper Sandy recovery

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:46:00 +0100trust (en)

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:38 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Limited train service returns in New York * Rescuers search house-to-house in coastal towns * Obama to return to campaign trail By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - New Yorkers awoke to the rumble of subway trains for the first time in....

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the president of the United States Barack Obama

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:45:00 +0100yerkir-en (en)

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States Barack Obama on the occasion of a devastating natural disaster which hit the country – hurricane Sandy .

NBC networks to host benefit concert for Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100msnbc (en)

"Hurricane Sandy : Coming Together," a benefit concert to aid victims of the storm that devastated the Northeast, will air on the networks of NBC Universal at 8 p.m. ET Friday. It will also be live-streamed on NBC.com.

Breezy Point fire: We will rebuild, vow the families who have lost everything

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The flag was discovered buried in the rubble by a teenage girl whose family home was among 111 destroyed by a huge blaze which ripped unchecked through a residential area.

LIPA Power Outages Could Last A Week, ConEd Begins Lower Manhattan Power Restoration Until Saturday After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) informed residents in the East End of Long Island on Wednesday that power outages could last longer than a week. Meanwhile, Consolidated Edison (ConEd) said power in Lower Manhattan has been restored in some places on Thursday.

AT&T, T-Mobile To Share Network After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

AT&T and T-Mobile have decided to share their network in the New York/ New Jersey area following Hurricane Sandy 's devastating spell over the East Coast. Apparently, the move enables customers from both networks to switch to either of the network in based on their current location.

Gov. Cuomo Declares A Transportation Emergency; Waives Fees On NYC MTA Buses And Trains Through Friday Night

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that fees for the MTA buses and subway trains would be waived on Thursday and Friday after declaring a transportation emergency Wednesday night. This comes after Mayor Mike Bloomberg noted that New York City schools will remain closed for the rest of the week as a result of Hurricane Sandy .

Honda invests $200 million, adds 200 jobs at Ohio plants

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Honda Motor Co will add 200 jobs and spend $200 million to upgrade two of its automotive plants in Ohio, the company announced on Thursday. The new investment will be made at an engine plant in Anna and a transmission plant in Russells Point, Honda said on the company's 30th anniversary of production in Ohio.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:42:00 +0100argus (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

700 Aer Lingus passengers stranded in NY as Hurricane Sandy set to batter city

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:39:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

HUNDREDS of Irish passengers are stranded in New York today after three airlines cancelled flights in and out of the city as Hurricane Sandy approached.

AT&T, T-Mobile To Share Network After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:35:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

AT&T and T-Mobile have decided to share their network in the New York/ New Jersey area following Hurricane Sandy 's devastating spell over the East Coast.

Friday’s Crucial October US Jobs Report: What To Expect

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:35:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

A positive jobs report would undoubtedly be hailed by President Obama as justification for his re-election, while a disappointing report would add fuel to Romney’s criticism.

LIPA Power Outages Could Last A Week, ConEd Begins Lower Manhattan Power Restoration Until Saturday After Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:35:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

LIPA said power outages can last more than a week in Long Island while ConEd has restored some power in lower Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy .

Obama tours N.J.; Romney back on trail

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:34:00 +0100upi (en)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 31 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama went to New Jersey Wednesday to survey damage caused by Hurricane Sandy while Republican nominee Mitt Romney campaigned in Florida.

N.Y. subway restores operation after Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:33:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

On Thursday, 14 of 26 lines of the New York City subway system restored operation, disrupted by Hurricane Sandy earlier this week.

Slow pace of recovery as toll rises

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:33:00 +0100smh (en)

New York faces the reality of life after Hurricane Sandy : horror in still-waterlogged neighbourhoods, where rescue workers pulled bodies from wreckage, and exasperation elsewhere as more than 3.75 million people entered a third day without electricity.

'Everything is shattered'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

MANCHIONEAL, Portland:HARD-HIT by Hurricane Sandy , Donna Richards, mother of five children, is struggling to pick up the pieces after her Manchioneal home was flattened by the Category One disaster, leaving her...

'This one was bad!'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

LONG BAY, Portland: RESIDENTS OF Long Bay in west Portland have experienced a lot of hurricanes and natural disasters. Situated on the parish's coastline, the town isn't usually spared by mother nature's wrath that passes that way...

Hurricane was no art lover

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

STANDING AT his usual spot to greet fascinated visitors who, without a doubt, would stop to admire and chat about his handcrafted, elaborate masterpiece, 81-year-old Pastor Winston Brown ...

Lukewarm corporate response to Sandy relief

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100jamaicagleaner (en)

The fury unleashed by Hurricane Sandy has left many Jamaica ns in need of assistance, especially on the eastern end of the island. But only a few corporate companies, including the Wisynco Group Limited, a leading Jamaican distributor and manufacturer of top brands of food...

"Four days later and little has improved" - a Cavan view of Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:31:00 +0100anglocelt (en)

Cavan town born freelance writer DENISE SLACKE tells of her experience of Super Storm Sandy as it ravaged her current home of Queens, New York.

New York creaks back to life

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:30:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

NEW York tried to resume its normal frenetic pace, getting back much of its vital subway system, but was still slowed by gridlocked traffic.

New York after Sandy: When the Lights Went off in Manhattan

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:28:00 +0100spiegel-en (en)

From the tip of Manhattan to Midtown, many New Yorkers are struggling to make do without power, heat and water. They gather water in buckets from fire hydrants and walk more than an hour to work. A SPIEGEL reporter offers a glimpse into life in a Lower Manhattan briefly cut off from civilization.

India Ink: What If...Mumbai Gets Hit by a Storm Like Sandy?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:27:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Mumbai's antiquated drainage and lack of planning and building standards mean the city would be devastated by a big storm.

ArtsBeat: NBC to Show Telethon for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort on Friday

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:27:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting and Christina Aguilera are scheduled to perform at a telethon on Friday night that will be shown on NBC broadcast and cable television stations, and will raise money for the American Red Cross.

After Storm Pause, the Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Full Swing

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:27:00 +0100nytimes (en)

President Obama is holding events in three states and released an ad featuring Colin L. Powell, and Mitt Romney will be in Virginia rallying support.

Report: Iran offers to help Hurricane Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:24:00 +0100jrep (en)

Iranian aid workers are ready to fly from Tehran to New York City to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy , semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Wednesday. "Iran's Red Crescent is prepared to help the victims in the US," Mahmud Mozaffar, The Head of the Iranian Red Crescent....

Inside Verizon's Flooded Communications Hub

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:21:00 +0100wsj-en (en)

Eleven years after 9/11, Verizon is again scrambling to repair severe damage to a key switching facility inside its historic headquarters in lower Manhattan.

Initial U.S. Jobless Claims Decrease by 9,000 to 363,000

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:21:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Fewer Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, an indication demand is strong enough to maintain current staff levels. Applications for jobless benefits fell 9,000 to 363,000 in the week ended Oct. 27, the fewest in three weeks, the Labor Department reported today in Washington .

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:18:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

New York reopens subways after Superstorm Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:17:00 +0100independent (en)

New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways today, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Related Stories Navy sends warships to New Jersey and New York for storm aid Close-knit community of....

Menace de marée noire au large de New York après le passage de Sandy ?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:15:00 +0100RTLFrance (fr)

La fuite de quelque 1,136 million de litres a été provoquée par une rupture dans un réservoir d'une raffinerie du New Jersey proche de New York / AFP / Doug Mills C'est la chaîne d'information en continu américaine CNN qui l'annonce. Plus d'un million de litres de carburant diesel se sont déversés....

Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:15:00 +0100a1plus (en)

Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States Barack Obama on the occasion of a devastating natural disaster which hit the country – hurricane Sandy .

Sandy: the storm dividing the Arab world between sympathy and conspiracy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:15:00 +0100albawaba-en (en)

An Egyptian revolutionary, University of Cairo student and new mother, was one of the first victims of hurricane Sandy , it emerged today. © 2012 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) read more

La Ferté-Bernard. Le marathonien n'ira pas à New York

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:14:00 +0100lemainelibre (fr)

Voyage annulé. Bruno Cepré ne participera pas au marathon de New-York dimanche. Une grosse déception pour l’athlète du VS Fertois et habitant de Boëssé-le-Sec qui n’a pas pu partir mardi. Sports La Ferté-Bernard lire la suite

As campaign resumes, will Obama's firewall hold?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:14:00 +0100msnbc (en)

First Read: The president will spend most of the last five days in the campaign stumping in Iowa, Wisconsin and Ohio as Romney camp makes a new push.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:11:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:09:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:08:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Storm-hit New York reopens subways

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:04:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

New York City has moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways, three days after a superstorm left neighbouring New Jersey stunned by miles of coastal devastation. Thousands of people in one city were still stranded by flood waters.

Report: Iran offers to help Hurricane Sandy victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:04:00 +0100jpost (en)

Iranian aid workers are ready to fly from Tehran to New York City to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy , semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Wednesday. "Iran's Red Crescent is prepared to help the victims in the US," Mahmud Mozaffar, The Head of the Iranian Red Crescent....