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Cambodian ‘Ghost’ Plane Put Up for Auction in Vietnam

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:45:00 +0100voanews (en)

On December 26, 2004 there was an earthquake in the Indian Ocean so powerful it caused the Earth’s axis to wobble a few centimeters. Onshore on the island of Sumatra, the resulting tsunami was devastating. A decade later, VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Banda Aceh, Indonesia , where....

Atenti: la ONU pidió más preparación contra desastres

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:41:00 +0100unosantafe (es)

Martes, 16 de diciembre de 2014 | 09:10 Atenti: la ONU pidió más preparación contra desastres La máxima responsable de Naciones Unidas para la gestión de desastres naturales dijo que el mundo debe hacer más para prepararse para fenómenos meteorológicos extremos. Una década después de que un tsunami matara a 230.

Aceh Rebuilt Decade After Tsunami, But Scars Remain

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:30:00 +0100voanews (en)

On December 26, 2004 there was an earthquake in the Indian Ocean so powerful it caused the Earth’s axis to wobble a few centimeters. Onshore on the island of Sumatra, the resulting tsunami was devastating. A decade later, VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Banda Aceh, Indonesia , where....

Aftermath of a tragedy: Big catch, big risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:27:00 +0100timesofindia (en)

CUDDALORE: Everything about fisherman T Veeramani's boat is king-size. His net weighs 5,000kg and costs 25 lakh. His boat is 80ft x 23ft - at least three times the usual trawler - and carries at least 60 people on board. It is equipped with ultrasonic sensors in its hull and has a GPS device to help steer it to the biggest schools of fish.

VIDEO. Des systèmes d'alerte contre les tsunamis

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:20:00 +0100francetvinfo (fr)

Le 26 décembre 2004, un tsunami dévastait les côtes d'Asie du Sud-Est. Le raz-de-marée a fait plus de 220 000 morts. Depuis, un système d'alerte a été mis en place. Des balises mesurant les variations de l'eau ont été installées tout le long des côtes indonésiennes.

VIDEO. Des systèmes d'alerte contre les tsunamis

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:11:00 +0100france2 (fr)

Le 26 décembre 2004, un tsunami dévastait les côtes d'Asie du Sud-Est. Le raz-de-marée a fait plus de 220 000 morts. Depuis, un système d'alerte a été mis en place. Des balises mesurant les variations de l'eau ont été installées tout le long des côtes indonésiennes.

Pope to ride open, 'vulnerable' vehicle in Philippines

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:32:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

The government announced last month a custom-built "popemobile" would be built in coordination with Vatican security to protect him from unspecific threats during his January trip to Asia's Catholic bastion. However, Filipino church officials revealed Tuesday the vehicle will be open and "not....

Pope to ride open vehicle in Philippines

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:28:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

Pope Francis has asked to ride an open vehicle when he visits the Philippines next month, making him both "vulnerable" but more accessible to the people, the Filipino Catholic Church said Tuesday. The government announced last month a custom-built "popemobile" would be built in coordination with....

Enviada da ONU pede que mundo se concentre em contenção de desastres futuros

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:00:00 +0100estadao (pt)

. GENEBRA - Estadão Conteúdo. 16 Dezembro 2014 | 12h 29 O mundo está mais apto para enfrentar calamidades como o tsunami de 2004 no oceano Índico, mas não está preparado para as condições meteorológicas extremas do futuro, afirmou nesta terça-feira a representante especial da Organização das Nações....

Rückbau von Fukushima: Wohin mit dem verseuchten Wasser?

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:36:00 +0100suddeutsche (de)

Wie graue Pilze schießen im havarierten Kernkraftwerk Fukushima 2 die Wassertanks aus dem Boden. Fast 1000 der zehn Meter hohen Stahlzylinder stehen bereits auf dem Gelände. Sie speichern mehr als 560 000 Kubikmeter radioaktiv verseuchtes Wasser, das aus dem Boden in die zerstörten Reaktorgebäude geflossen ist und von dort abgepumpt wurde.

Deadly tsunami recalled on Smithsonian Channel

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:15:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

It’s been 10 years since a huge earthquake erupted beneath the Indian Ocean , creating a tsunami that unleashed waves as high as 100 feet across the coastlines of Indonesia , Thailand, Sri Lanka and 15 other countries. “It was literally like being in a washing machine with bricks, glass and razor blades,” says Jai Breisch.

Book Review — Krakatau: The Tale of Lampung Submerged

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:22:00 +0100thejakartaglobe (en)

“Krakatau: The Tale of Lampung Submerged” is the first English-language translation of the only surviving account written by an indigenous witness of the August 1883 volcanic eruption that wrecked much of the island of Krakatau, situated between the islands of Java and Sumatra in modern-day Indonesia .

Pope to Ride Open, 'Vulnerable' Vehicle in Philippines

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:22:00 +0100thejakartaglobe (en)

Manila . Pope Francis has asked to ride an open vehicle when he visits the Philippines next month, making him both “vulnerable” but more accessible to the people, the Filipino Catholic Church said on Tuesday. The government announced last month a custom-built “popemobile” would be built in....

Mangrove forest planted as tsunami shield

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:20:00 +0100newscientist (en)

THE worst tsunami on record hit South-East Asia on 26 December 10 years ago, killing more than 227,000 people in total. I recently toured villages on the west coast of Aceh, the Indonesia n province that bore the brunt of the impact, where 167,000 lost their lives when a 20-metre wave crashed ashore that morning.

Thaïlande: des "gitans de la mer" précipités vers la modernité par le tsunami

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:13:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Même s'il jette toujours ses filets de pêche dans une mer bleu azur au large de la Thaïlande, Saponkit Klatalay a renoncé à l'existence nomadique de générations de "gitans des mers", depuis qu'il a été relogé sur le continent, après le tsunami de 2004.

Lo Mejor del 2014: ¿Cuál es la noticia más impactante en el mundo?

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:09:00 +0100peru (es)

Muchas cosas sucedieron este año que termina. Algunas noticias impactaron por lo inesperado del suceso, otras por los cambios que generaron en el mundo. ¿Cuál fue la noticia más impactante del 2014? (Foto: Agencias) Lima . La decapitación de rehenes occidentales a manos del Estado Islámico en....

FEATURE: Thai sea gypsies embrace new modern life

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:46:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

As he gently lowers a fishing net into an azure lagoon, Saponkit Klatalay concedes he no longer roams the waters for days and nights like generations of sea gypsies before him, but prefers to sleep on the Thai mainland, where he was resettled after the 2004 tsunami.

TAG Heuer enlists partners in smartwatch plan and may make acquisitions

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:31:00 +0100foxbusiness (en)

TAG Heuer is pushing ahead with plans for a smartwatch to more directly compete with the likes of the Apple Watch and may make acquisitions to help drive the strategy, its head said on Tuesday. Swiss watch makers like TAG Heuer, the biggest brand in luxury goods group LVMH's watch portfolio, had....

Pegida und Leben nach dem Tsunami heute bei Markus Lanz im Live-Stream Di. 16.12. Talk im ZDF 23:30 - 00:45 + Free-TV und Mediathek

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:25:00 +0100epochtimes (de)

Unterhaltend, aber auch journalistisch hintergründig präsentiert sich "Markus Lanz" den Zuschauern. Die Gäste heute bei Markus Lanz. Journalist und Autor Olaf Sundermeyer Am Montag brachte die Initiative Pegida (Patriotische Europäer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes) 15.000 Menschen in Dresden auf die Straße.

TAG Heuer enlists partners in smartwatch plan and may make acquisitions

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:02:00 +0100reuters (en)

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland (Reuters) - TAG Heuer is pushing ahead with plans for a smartwatch to more directly compete with the likes of the Apple Watch and may make acquisitions to help drive the strategy, its head said on Tuesday. Swiss watch makers like TAG Heuer, the biggest brand in luxury....

Atenti: la ONU pidió más preparación contra desastres

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:44:00 +0100diariouno (es)

Una década después de que un tsunami matara a 230.000 personas en el sureste asiático, la máxima responsable de Naciones Unidas para la gestión de desastres naturales dijo que el mundo debe hacer más para prepararse para fenómenos meteorológicos extremos.

Cruz roja presenta la exposición ‘la ola negra: el tsunami 10 años después’

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:37:00 +0100lainformacion (es)

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UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:38:00 +0100thecourier (at)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

Dez anos após tsunami ainda existem lacunas críticas na Ásia e Pacífico

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:37:00 +0100noticias-r7 (pt)

“Uma década após o tsunami do Oceano Índico, a região da Ásia-Pacífico continua altamente sujeita a catástrofes , deixando a região em alerta. Investimentos adicionais são necessários, principalmente em nível local”, disse nesta segunda-feira (15) a Comissão Econômica e Social das Nações Unidas para....

Fukushima will 2020 olympischer Schauplatz werden

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:34:00 +0100diepresse (de)

Gut drei Jahre nach dem folgenschweren Atomunfall hofft Fukushima, sich mit positiven Schlagzeilen zurückmelden. Anlässlich der 2020 in Tokio stattfindenden Olympischen Sommerspiele äußerte man im Norden des Landes die Absicht, als Schauplatz von olypmischen Bewerben auftreten zu wollen.

12:37 - 16/12/2014 Enviada da ONU pede que mundo se concentre em conten��o de desastres futuros

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:10:00 +0100em (pt)

O mundo est� mais apto para enfrentar calamidades como o tsunami de 2004 no oceano �ndico, mas n�o est� preparado para as condi��es meteorol�gicas extremas do futuro, afirmou nesta ter�a-feira a representante especial da Organiza��o das Na��es Unidas (ONU) para Redu��o do Risco de Desastres, Margareta Wahlstr�m.

Enviada da ONU pede que mundo se concentre em contenção de desastres futuros

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:08:00 +0100noticias-r7 (pt)

- O mundo está mais apto para enfrentar calamidades como o tsunami de 2004 no oceano Índico, mas não está preparado para as condições meteorológicas extremas do futuro, afirmou nesta terça-feira a representante especial da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) para Redução do Risco de Desastres, Margareta Wahlström.

Tailandia: El antes y después tras tsunami que causó 8 mil muertos

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100peru (es)

Las playas de Tailandia bullen de turistas cuando se acerca el décimo aniversario del tsunami. Los expertos mantienen que la prevención es la única defensa. Las playas de Tailandia bullen de gente cuando se acerca el décimo aniversario del tsunami que causó 8.000 muertos. (Foto: Getty Images) Bangkok .

Enviada da ONU pede que mundo se concentre em contenção de desastres futuros

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:58:00 +0100opovo (pt)

O mundo est� mais apto para enfrentar calamidades como o tsunami de 2004 no oceano �ndico, mas n�o est� preparado para as condi��es meteorol�gicas extremas do futuro, afirmou nesta ter�a-feira a representante especial da Organiza��o das Na��es Unidas (ONU) para Redu��o do Risco de Desastres, Margareta Wahlstr�m.

Indian Ocean 2004 tsunami: Incredible then and now photos from December 26 disaster

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:45:00 +0100ibtimes-uk (en)

On 26 December 2004, a magnitude 9.15 quake off the coast of Indonesia 's Aceh province triggered the worst tsunami in history. The Indian Ocean tsunami killed around 226,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries – as far away as Somalia in East Africa.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:14:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 6:41 am Updated: 8:00 am, Tue Dec 16, 2014. Associated Press 0 comments GENEVA (AP) — The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday.

Zehn Jahre nach dem Tsunami: Hilfsorganisationen ziehen Bilanz

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:14:00 +0100Welt (de)

Hamburg (dpa/lno) - Zehn Jahre sind seit dem Tsunami im Indischen Ozean vergangen - nun ziehen Hilfsorganisationen Bilanz. Seit 2004 wurden vom Kinderhilfswerk Plan International nach eigenen Angaben mehr als 260 000 Menschen in der indonesischen Provinz Aceh unterstützt.

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:05:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0100kerryman (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:51:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0100messenger-inquirer (en)

Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N. secretary-general for disaster risk reduction, said early warning systems like those now in place in the Indian Ocean are helping improve preparations for major disasters. That warning system was established after a massive earthquake off the Indonesia n coast on Dec.

UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:32:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:23:00 +0100usnews (en)

By JOHN HEILPRIN, Associated Press. GENEVA (AP) — The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100corkman (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

TAG Heuer: Biver nomme Guy Sémon numéro deux

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Jean-Claude Biver a nommé Guy Sémon, jusqu'ici directeur de la R&D, numéro deux de TAG Heuer. La marque chaux-de-fonnière a commencé il y a six mois à travailler sur une montre connectée. Mais rien ne devrait être commercialisé avant fin 2015. CEO de TAG Heuer "ad interim" suite au départ, annoncé....

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:10:00 +0100argus (en)

The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for disaster risk....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

UN Envoy Urges Future Focus to Cut Disaster Risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

13:01 UN warns over future disaster risk

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:05:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

16 December 2014 The world is better prepared to face past disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but is not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the UN's top natural disaster official has warned. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:05:00 +0100therepublic (en)

GENEVA The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

Voyager 1 revealing regularity of interstellar shock waves

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:04:00 +0100phys (en)

"Most people would have thought the interstellar medium would have been smooth and quiet. But these shock waves seem to be more common than we thought," said Don Gurnett, professor of physics at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Gurnett presented the new data Monday, Dec. 15 at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

GENEVA The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100daytondailynews (en)

The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0100AP (en)

GENEVA (AP) — The world is better prepared to face past calamities like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but it's not ready for the extreme weather of the future, the U.N.'s top natural disaster official said Tuesday. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:28:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 4:49 am. Associated Press 0 comments GENEVA (AP) — A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.

New law requires free text alerts during disasters, but where was it during Ruby?

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:15:00 +0100gmanews (en)

Tags: Ruby Last June, President Benigno Aquino III signed into law Republic Act No. 10639 or the Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act, which compelled telecommunication companies to send out free text alerts in the event of impending tropical storms, typhoons, tsunami, or other calamities as instructed....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:04:00 +0100thestandard-hk (en)

(1 hr 9 mins ago) A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the UN secretary-general for....

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:43:00 +0100nzherald (en)

GENEVA (AP) " A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

Dundee University professor's tsunami role in TV spotlight

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:30:00 +0100thecourier (en)

Professor Sue Black's work to identify victims of the Asian tsunami of 2004 is featured on a television documentary being shown this week. Professor Black was part of the disaster response team who attended the aftermath of the devastating tsunami, travelling to the area on New Year’s Eve 2004 and....

La ONU pide más preparación contra desastres

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:24:00 +0100noticias-terra (es)

Una década después de que un tsunami matara a 230.000 personas en el sureste asiático, la máxima responsable de Naciones Unidas para la gestión de desastres naturales dijo que el mundo debe hacer más para prepararse para fenómenos meteorológicos extremos.

UN envoy urges future focus to cut disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:23:00 +0100omaha (en)

GENEVA (AP) — A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

Decade since tsunami, UN envoy urges greater focus on cutting disaster risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:06:00 +0100startribune (en)

GENEVA — A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

UN Envoy Urges Future Focus to Cut Disaster Risks

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:06:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

. A decade since a tsunami killed 230,000 people in Southeast Asia, the United Nations ' top official for dealing with natural disasters says the world must do more to prepare for extreme weather. Margareta Wahlstrom, the special representative of the U.N.

Sinkhole opened up and swallowed three parked cars in Port Melbourne

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:59:00 +0100dailymail (en)

That sinking feeling: The moment the ground opened up and swallowed three cars after burst water main flooded street A burst water main caused a section of road in Port Melbourne to cave in; Residents woke to the sound of gushing water at about 2:30 this morning; Six homes were flooded and three....

Petra says she learnt a lot from 2005 tsunami tragedy

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:55:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Tuesday 16th December, 2014. Model Petra Nemcova says she felt a "weight lifted" from her shoulders after she was caught in the 2005 tsunami. The former Sports Illustrated model was on a holiday in Thailand when the devastating waves hit and killed 280,000 people, including her fiance Simon Atlee,....

NASA Voyager Tsunami wave still flies through interstellar space

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:25:00 +0100irishsun (en)

NASA Voyager: 'Tsunami wave' still flies through interstellar space. Tuesday 16th December, 2014. The Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced three shock waves. The most recent shock wave, first observed in February 2014, still appears to be going on. One wave, previously reported, helped researchers....

Sunk: The moment the earth opened up and swallowed three parked cars as burst main floods suburban street

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:07:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Sunk: The moment the earth opened up and swallowed three parked cars after burst main floods suburban street A burst water main caused a section of road in Port Melbourne to cave in; Residents woke to the sound of gushing water at about 2:30 this morning; Six homes were flooded and three cars were....

Thai sea gypsies embrace modern life after tsunami

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:46:00 +0100ibtimes-in (en)

December 16, 2014 13:17 PM IST; The sea gypsies of southern Thailand survived the tsunami ten years ago because of knowledge passed down through the generations.

Bencana Alam di Bulan Desember

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:25:00 +0100kompas (id)

KOMPAS.com - Sabtu pagi, 25 Desember 2004, atau 10 tahun lalu, Presiden (waktu itu) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono dan Ny Ani Yudhoyono tiba di Nabire, Papua. Bersama beberapa menteri kabinetnya, SBY meninjau dan memberikan bantuan kepada penduduk setempat yang beberapa pekan sebelumnya terkena musibah gempa bumi.

Earthquake risk ‘underestimated’

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:13:00 +0100timesofmalta (en)

The risk of a large earthquake in the Indian Ocean was “significantly underestimated” at the time of the Boxing Day tsunami a decade ago, an expert has said. Tim Henstock, senior lecturer in ocean and earth science at the University of Southampton, said only a “small number” of people were involved....

Tsunami orphans to open Sri Lanka home

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:13:00 +0100timesofmalta (en)

Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children’s home dedicated to their parents in the country where they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

I lost my son in the Boxing Day tsunami and the grief will never end

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 07:14:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. Tuesday 16th December, 2014. Ten years on from the catastrophic Boxing Day tsunami, Celia Simon, 67, talks about losing her son Piers, and how they've turned their devastation into something good...... ATHLONE, Ireland - A woman in her mid-20s, who was seriously injured in a road accident in Athlone mid-last week has died in hospital.

Sinkhole swallows cars in Port Melbourne

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:59:00 +0100sbs (en)

A wall of water from a burst water main flooded six Melbourne homes and caused a sinkhole that swallowed two cars. Firefighters were called to Port Melbourne early on Tuesday after a 350mm cast iron water main ruptured under Liardet Street. Witness Vanessa says she thought a tsunami had hit the waterside suburb.

Thai sea gypsies embrace modern life after tsunami

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:17:00 +0100AsiaOne (en)

KOH PHRA THONG, Thailand - As he gently lowers a fishing net into an azure lagoon, Saponkit Klatalay concedes he no longer roams the waters for days and nights like generations of sea gypsies before him, but prefers to sleep on the Thai mainland where he was resettled after the 2004 tsunami.

Voyager 1 returns data of persisting 'tsunami wave' in interstellar space

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:52:00 +0100ibtimes-uk (en)

Voyager 1 still continues to experience the bumpy effects of the "tsunami wave" it encountered in space this February. This is the third shock wave it has encountered since entering interstellar space in 2012. The wave is still propagating outwards. The first one was between October and November of 2012, and the second in April to May of 2013.

Crean un sistema de alerta temprana de terremotos en España

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:38:00 +0100lavozdegalicia (es)

¿Cómo se puede conocer la fiabilidad de un submarino, saber cómo se propagará un incendio, predecir la llegada de un terremoto o un tsunami o buscar nuevos materiales con propiedades increíbles para los soldados del futuro? Con las matemáticas. La tecnología que está permitiendo estos avances se....

La tibieza no apaga el incendio

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:16:00 +0100elespectador (es)

La historia del calentamiento global pudo haber comenzado antes de que Thomas Newcomen inventara el motor de vapor al comienzo del Siglo XVIII y desatara con ello la carrera hasta ahora sin fin de la quema industrial del carbón, que ya entrado el Siglo XX alcanzó en un año el billón de toneladas convertidas en humo.

Thai sea gypsies embrace modern life after tsunami

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:53:00 +0100nst (en)

KOH PHRA THONG: As he gently lowers a fishing net into an azure lagoon, Saponkit Klatalay concedes he no longer roams the waters for days and nights like generations of sea gypsies before him, but prefers to sleep on the Thai mainland where he was resettled after the 2004 tsunami.

National Disaster Official Sensitizes Public should Tsunami Occur

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:42:00 +0100abstvradio (cy)

. A national disaster official is seeking to sensitize residents of the twin island state concerning the recommended steps to be taken in the event of an approaching Tsunami.

Tsunami: Zehn Jahre danach - "Immer, wenn ich eine Mango esse ..."

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:33:00 +0100tageblatt-lu (lb)

Ja, es sind wirklich bereits zehn Jahre her, dass Indonesien, Sri Lanka, Indien (Andamanen und Nikobaren), Thailand (Phuket), das Archipel der Malediven und die Küste Ostafrikas (Somalia, Tansania und Kenia) von einem Erdbeben (9,1 auf der Richterskala) gefolgt von einem Tsunami mit einer alles....

IPsoft Chief says "tsunami" wave of artificial intelligence going to sweep away tech firms

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:12:00 +0100economictimes (en)

BENGALURU: IPsoft, the New York-based company that relies on artificial intelligence to manage computer networks , was the first to convince homegrown IT outsourcers, including Infosys and Wipro, to start investing in automation a few year back when it disrupted the traditional outsourcing business.

Kommentar - Eine positive Bilanz

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 02:47:00 +0100tageblatt-lu (de)

Eine positive Bilanz Print Das Seebeben am 26. Dezember 2004 im Indischen Ozean und die dadurch ausgelösten Tsunami waren eine der größten Naturkatastrophen aller Zeiten. 226.000 Menschen wurden in den Tod gerissen, vor allem in Indonesien, Sri Lanka, Indien, Thailand und auf den Malediven. 1.030.000 Leute wurden durch die Tsunami obdachlos.

Antes y después del sismo en el Océano Índico

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:53:00 +0100univision (es)

En la imagen de arriba la gente camina por las calles dañadas por el tsunami en la villa Phi Phi el 25 de enero de 2004. En la imagen de abajo, una mujer monta en bicicleta por un camino días antes del décimo aniversario Leer Más En la imagen de arriba la gente camina por las calles dañadas por el tsunami en la villa Phi Phi el 25 de enero de 2004.

Sinkhole swallows cars, Vic homes flooded

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:09:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

FIREFIGHTERS were called to Port Melbourne early on Tuesday after a 350mm cast iron water main ruptured under Liardet Street. Witness Vanessa says she thought a tsunami had hit the waterside suburb. "I heard car horns, car alarms going off erratically. I thought someone had broken into my car," she told Fairfax radio.

Critical gaps remain in early warning 10 years after Indian Ocean tsunami UN

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:52:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Tuesday 16th December, 2014 15 December 2014 - A decade after the Indian Ocean tsunami struck, the Asia-Pacific region remains highly disaster prone and critical gaps remain in early warning, especially in reaching the most vulnerable people and remote communities, the United Nations Economic and....

Dix ans après le tsunami, les touristes de retour sur les côtes thaïlandaises

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:41:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Monde - 3min 40s à 20h30. Le 26 décembre 2004, une vague gigantesque de 30 mètres de haut s’abat sur les côtes de l'océan Indien. Un tsunami. Près de 230 000 personnes ont perdu la vie. Parmi eux, 95 Français, la plupart en vacances à Khao Lak, au sud de la Thaïlande. Dix ans après, la station balnéaire accueille de nouveau les touristes.

Hilfe aus Luxemburg - Spende zehn Jahre nach Tsunami verbraucht

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:05:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-lb (de)

LUXEMBURG - 2004 verwüstete ein Tsunami Teile Indonesiens, Indiens und Thailands. Mit 3,9 Millionen Euro unterstützte das Großherzogtum den Wiederaufbau. Am 26. Dezember 2004 hat ein Tsunami Indonesien, Sri Lanka, Südindien und Westthailand getroffen. Etwa 228.000 Menschen verloren ihr Leben, Hunderttausende wurden obdachlos.

Indonésie. Les touristes du tsunami découvrent Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:19:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Dévastée par le tsunami du 26 décembre 2004, la province indonésienne d'Aceh s'est reconstruite. Sur les lieux de la catastrophe, on croise maintenant... des touristes ! La région d’Aceh renaît. Pour ne pas oublier le tsunami, dix ans après, des lieux de mémoire ont été créés ou conservés.

18:32 Petra Němcová: Tsunami veränderte ihr Leben

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:18:00 +0100epochtimes (de)

Němcová wurde 2005 Opfer der schweren Tsunami-Katastrophe in Thailand. Bei dem Unglück verlor das tschechische Model ihren Verlobten Simon Atlee. Trotz der schrecklichen Erfahrung, versucht die 35-Jährige auch etwas Positives aus dem Unglück zu ziehen. "Durch den Tsunami habe ich gelernt, nicht zu viel über die Zukunft nachzudenken.

Critical gaps remain in early warning 10 years after Indian Ocean tsunami – UN

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:38:00 +0100un-org (en)

. Aerial view of the vast destruction of the Indonesia n coast caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. UN Photo/E. Schneider. 15 December 2014 #150 A decade after the Indian Ocean tsunami struck, the Asia-Pacific region remains highly disaster prone and critical gaps remain in early warning,....

Action luxembourgeoise - Dix ans après le tsunami, les pays se reconstruisent

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:23:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Le 26 décembre 2004, un gigantesque raz-de-marée frappait l'Indonésie, le Sri Lanka, le sud de l'Inde et l'ouest de la Thaïlande. Ce tsunami faisait près de 228 000 morts et des centaines de milliers de déplacés. Dès le lendemain, des organisations du monde entier se sont mobilisées. Dix ans après, l'heure est au bilan.

Dix ans après le Tsunami, des respcapés Limougeauds témoignent ce lundi soir sur W9

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:43:00 +0100lepopulaire (fr)

Le tsunami qui avait fait des centaine de milliers de victimes en Asie du Sud-Est et sur le sous-continent indien est survenu il y a dix ans. Profitant de ce bien triste anniversaire, les médias vont proposer de multiples reportages dans les semaines à venir.

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:27:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Banda Aceh (Indonésie) (AFP) Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:52:00 +0100nicematin (fr)

Banda Aceh (Indonésie) (AFP) Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une....

Bilan de l'action luxembourgeoise - Dix ans après le Tsunami, les pays se reconstruisent

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:48:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Le 26 décembre 2004, un gigantesque raz-de-marée frappait l'Indonésie, le Sri Lanka, le sud de l'Inde et l'ouest de la Thaïlande. Ce tsunami faisait près de 228 000 morts et des centaines de milliers de déplacés. Dès le lendemain, des organisations du monde entier se sont mobilisées. Dix ans après, l'heure est au bilan.

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:48:00 +0100varmatin (fr)

Banda Aceh (Indonésie) (AFP) Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:38:00 +010020minutes (fr)

Un arc en ciel à Banda Aceh (Indonésie) le 28 novembre 2014 2014 - Bay Ismoyo AFP. © 2014 AFP Créé le 15.12.2014 à 15:12; Mis à jour le 15.12.2014 à 15:21; Mots-clés Aucun mot-clé. Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:55:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Un arc en ciel à Banda Aceh (Indonésie) le 28 novembre 2014 2014 © AFP - Bay Ismoyo Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales.

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:31:00 +0100lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:27:00 +0100lamontagne (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:24:00 +0100lepopulaire (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:18:00 +0100leparisien (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

See the Worst Natural Disasters of 2014

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:13:00 +0100time (en)

When it comes to acts of God, 2014 wasn’t a particularly active year. No powerful hurricane struck the U.S. like Sandy in 2012 or Katrina in 2005. There was no singlecatastrophic event like the Asian tsunami of 2004, which killed nearly 300,000 people, the Haiti earthquake of 2010, which killed over....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:12:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

En Indonésie, le tsunami a ouvert la voie à la paix à Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:11:00 +0100elwatan (fr)

Le tsunami qui a dévasté il y a dix ans la province indonésienne d'Aceh a ouvert la voie à la paix dans cette région alors meurtrie par 29 ans de conflit armé entre séparatistes et forces gouvernementales. Située à la pointe nord de l'île de Sumatra, Aceh était dans une piètre situation avec des....

Mulheres com deficiência fazem sucesso com grupo pop na Austrália

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:41:00 +0100noticias-r7 (pt)

Cinco mulheres com dificuldades cognitivas estão com a agenda cheia tocando em um grupo de música pop na Austrália. Mais que a fama, as cinco buscam, através de suas letras, compartilhar suas experiências com o público. Annika, Michelle, Jackie, Aimee and Caroline vivem em Adelaide.

Premium BildPlus Inhalt Thailand-Tsunami Als die Postkarte kam, waren sie schon tot

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:33:00 +0100bild (de)

Am Morgen des 26. Dezember 2004 liegt das Meer noch da wie immer in der Bucht von Khao Lak, Thailand. Doch es hat ein Seebeben gegeben, 100 Kilometer vor der Westküste Sumatras. Zehn Minuten bebte der Meeresboden bei Stärke 9,1. Ein Tsunami rollt heran, der an diesem Morgen 230 000 Menschen töten wird.

Mulheres com deficiência fazem sucesso com grupo pop na Austrália

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:52:00 +0100bbc-portuguese-brasil (pt)

15 dezembro 2014 Compartilhar Banda é formada por mulheres com dificuldades cognitivas. Cinco mulheres com dificuldades cognitivas estão com a agenda cheia tocando em um grupo de música pop na Austrália. Mais que a fama, as cinco buscam, através de suas letras, compartilhar suas experiências com o público.

World: Tsunami: Walking the Last Mile Together on Early Warning

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:22:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

On 26 December 2004, the world experienced the Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded. At an event held at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand last week, panelists took stock of the progress made in building greater resilience to disasters in Asia-Pacific,....

Singapore Red Cross launches photo exhibition to commemorate 2004 tsunami

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100AsiaOne (en)

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has launched a photo exhibition, 2004 Asian Tsunami: Ten years on, today in commemoration of the 2004 Asian tsunami. Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan­ Jin was the guest-of-honour at the event. A collaborative effort by SRC and three photojournalists, Hoe....

Tsunami boys open home for children new Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami...

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:33:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

By David Mercer – 15 December 2014 Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children's home dedicated to their parents in the country where they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Ex-moradores de Fukushima autorizados a passar Natal em suas casas

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100hojeemdia (pt)

TÓQUIO - Cerca de 27 mil pessoas evacuadas dos arredores da devastada central nuclear de Fukushima foram excepcionalmente autorizadas a passar as festas de Natal em suas casas abandonadas, anunciaram os prefeitos de vários municípios. As cidades de Minamisoma, Naraha, Kawauchi e Iitate, em....

Tsunami en Indonésie en 2004 : des Limougeauds témoignent dans une émission télé

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:22:00 +0100lepopulaire (fr)

Le tsunami qui avait fait des centaine de milliers de victimes en Asie du Sud-Est et sur le sous-continent indien est survenu il y a dix ans. Profitant de ce bien triste anniversaire, les médias vont proposer de multiples reportages dans les semaines à venir.

Commenta Giava: frana disastrosa causata dalla pioggia, almeno 12 morti e 100 dispersi

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:21:00 +0100infooggi (it)

ROMA, 13 DICEMBRE 2014 Disastro naturale nell’arcipelago indonesiano dove, sull’isola di Giava, le piogge torrenziali che vanno avanti da giorni hanno causato una frana che ha ucciso almeno dodici persone. La catastrofe è avvenuta a Jemblung , villaggio nel distretto di Banjarnegara, nella provincia centrale di Giava.

ESCAP Economic and Social Commission for Asia an : Tsunami: Walking the Last Mile Together on Early Warning

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:17:00 +01004-traders (en)

On 26 December 2004, the world experienced the Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded. At an event held at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand last week, panelists took stock of the progress made in building greater resilience to disasters in Asia-Pacific,....

BNPB Minta Tim yang Dilatih Dibakukan

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:15:00 +0100radarlamsel (id)

KALIANDA – Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) mengharapkan tim yang mengikuti pelatihan peningkatan kapasitas kesiapsiagaan penanggulangan bencana wilayah berpotensi resiko bencana di Kabupaten Lampung Selatan di bakukan. Sebab, ketika terjadi bencana, tim yang sudah diberikan pelatihan....

Brothers who survived 2004 tsunami to open Sri Lanka children’s home

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:14:00 +0100irishexaminer (en)

Two brothers orphaned in the St Stephen’s Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children’s home dedicated to their parents in the country they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra, and two younger siblings when the 9.

What Does Vladimir Putin Have to Do With the Price of Fish?

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:24:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

At least when it comes to salmon, quite a lot. In the tit-for-tat sanctions between Russia and nations opposing its annexation of Crimea, one retaliation by President Vladimir Putin in August was to include fish in a banned list of products from the European Union, Norway , Canada, the U.S. and Australia.

Head of Tsunami Recovery Worked Hard to Keep the Peace in Aceh

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:50:00 +0100ajc (en)

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore JAKARTA, Indonesia Kuntoro Mangkusubroto says one of his most significant accomplishments in overseeing the $7.2 billion reconstruction of conflict-torn Aceh following the 2004 tsunami was preventing violent clashes from erupting as the survivors rebuilt.

Brit brothers who lost parents in tsunami go back to help orphans

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:53:00 +0100themirror (en)

Now ten years later the brothers are to return to the country where their parents, Kevin and Sandra, died. In the New Year the successful businessmen will open and dedicate their first children’s home to their mum and dad, which was funded from their flip flop business, Gandys.

VIDEO: Jelena Rozga v videospotu, v katerem ne manjka žgečkljivih prizorov

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:14:00 +010024ur (sl)

Te je v svoj fotografski objektiv ujel tudi fotograf John Pavlish in s tem navduil tevilne goreče oboževalce seksapilne Splitčanke, ki so novo skladbo in videospot na družbenih omrežjih že odlično sprejeli. Ob premieri je pevka dejala, da skladba Tsunami govori o odločni ženski, ki ne odpuča prevare....

Indonesia: 10 years after the tsunami in South and South-East Asia

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:22:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Help for body, mind and soul. On 26 December 2004, the most devastating tsunami in history brought death, misery and immense suffering to the people on the shores of the Indian Ocean. In its aftermath, 250,000 people were dead or missing, and nearly 1.7 million lost their homes.

Keutamaan Mitigasi Bencana

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:58:00 +0100MediaIndonesia (id)

BAHWA separuh wilayah Indonesia rawan longsor, itu sudah banyak yang tahu. Pula, bahwa terdapat lebih dari 100 titik rawan longsor di sekujur Indonesia, itu juga bukan data yang sama sekali baru. Yang kita belum tahu ialah apa upaya pemerintah mengurangi risiko bencana longsor.

Tsunami!-kirja kertoo katastrofin kulun uhreja ja omaisia kunnioittaen

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:43:00 +0100hameensanomat (fi)

Puoli vuotta Aasian tsunamikatastrofin jälkeen on ilmestynyt kirja, joka kertoo reportaasinomaisesti, minuutti minuutilta tuhoisan onnettomuuden dramaattiset tapahtumat. Aamulehden kustantama Tsunami!-kirja kertoo rohkeudesta, kuolemasta, surusta ja jälleenrakennuksesta - kaiken aikaa onnettomuuden uhreja ja heidän omaisiaan kunnioittaen.

L'incidente l'11 marzo 2011

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:04:00 +0100lettera43 (it)

1/ 13. Tutti uniti per non dimenticare una tragedia che ha sconvolto un Paese intero. Il Giappone si è fermato in un minuto di silenzio e raccoglimento in memoria delle vittime del disastro del sisma e del comseguente tsunami dell'11 marzo 2011 che, oltre a causare poco più di 18 mila tra morti e....

Pierre Terdjman, Reporter photographe

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100franceinter (fr)

Un photojournaliste - reporter de guerre , qu’est-ce que c’est ?... … Si vous pensez à une tête brûlée assoiffée d’aventures, un baroudeur bardé de boîtiers photographiques qui se damnerait pour saisir l’image la plus spectaculaire dans le but d’engranger argent et distinctions… éteignez le poste . Mon invité ne correspond pas vraiment à ce cliché.

Tsunami orphans open children's home

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:21:00 +0100bbc (en)

Speaking at the company's office in Southfields, south-west London, Robert, now 27, said Boxing Day would be "slightly more poignant" this year on the 10th anniversary of the disaster. "We spend Boxing Day differently every year," he said. "Some years we've been out in India volunteering, some years we've had a family one in the UK.

Asia-Pacific Two brothers orphaned in St Stephen's Day Tsunami open children's home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:16:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

Robert Forkan, 27, who was in Sri Lanka when the Boxing Day tsunami hit and lost both of his parents, Kevin and Sandra. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Sunday December 14, 2014. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Asia-Pacific Two brothers orphaned in St Stephen's Day Tsunami open children's home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:40:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

Robert Forkan, 27, who was in Sri Lanka when the Boxing Day tsunami hit and lost both of his parents, Kevin and Sandra. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Sunday December 14, 2014. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Asia-Pacific Two brothers orphaned in St Stephen's Day Tsunami open children's home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:35:00 +0100kerryman (en)

Robert Forkan, 27, who was in Sri Lanka when the Boxing Day tsunami hit and lost both of his parents, Kevin and Sandra. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Sunday December 14, 2014. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Two brothers orphaned in tsunami to open children’s home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:33:00 +0100sundayworld (en)

Two brothers orphaned in the St Stephen’s Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children's home dedicated to their parents in the country they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Tsunami orphans open Sri Lanka home

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:32:00 +0100thecourier (ar)

Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children's home dedicated to their parents in the country they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Asia-Pacific Two brothers orphaned in St Stephen's Day Tsunami open children's home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:31:00 +0100corkman (en)

Robert Forkan, 27, who was in Sri Lanka when the Boxing Day tsunami hit and lost both of his parents, Kevin and Sandra. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Sunday December 14, 2014. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

Tsunami survivors 'still nervous' ten years after disaster that claimed 200,000 lives

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:08:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Many survivors of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami feel "nervous" about a repeat of the tragedy which claimed more than 200,000 lives, a humanitarian worker has said. Nick Guttmann, Christian Aid's head of humanitarian division, travelled to the disaster zone four weeks after a 9.

Indian Ocean earthquake risk 'underestimated' at time of 2004 tsunami

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:08:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

The risk of a large earthquake in the Indian Ocean was "significantly underestimated" at the time of the Boxing Day tsunami a decade ago, an expert has said. Tim Henstock, senior lecturer in ocean and earth science at the University of Southampton, said only a "small number" of people were involved....

The forensics expert who offered to help ID tsunami victims - a decision which almost cost him his life

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:08:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

He was at home with his family on Boxing Day 2004 when he saw TV coverage of the disaster and flew out five weeks later when bosses at the National Police Improvement Agency asked for volunteers. His role was body recovery and identification and he set up a mortuary, exhumed bodies and helped to identify westerners from their DNA or fingerprints.

Thailand tsunami victim remembered by sister 10 years after wedding celebrations turned to tragedy

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0100irishsun (en)

- Irish Sun. Thailand tsunami victim remembered by sister 10 years after wedding celebrations turned to tragedy. Sunday 14th December, 2014. It is now a full decade since Nicola Massey had the wedding of her dreams at an idyllic beach resort.Last week she and husband Stephen reached a milestone...

Tsunami orphans to open children’s home dedicated to their parents

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:45:00 +0100metro-uk (en)

Paul and Rob Forkan will set up the orphanage in Sri Lanka (Picture: Rex) Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children’s home dedicated to their parents in the country they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin,....

Two brothers orphaned in St Stephen's Day Tsunami open children's home in Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean, triggering deadly tidal waves which battered coastlines across Asia. Robert, who was 17 at the time, survived the disaster....

JCN on mission to tackle Japan’s stray-cat problem

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:28:00 +0100japantimes (en)

At first glance, Japan might seem like an animal paradise, with a plethora of products at hand for the pampered pet. However, it doesn’t take too long to realize that animal welfare lags behind much of the developed world in certain respects. Rather than adopting an animal from a shelter, many....

Záchranáři z MMS: Připravenost číslo jedna

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:44:00 +0100ruvr-cs (cs)

Kuba, Filipíny, Srbsko jejich činnost prostě nezná žádné hranice. Mechanismus práce ruských záchranářů je velice prostý. Když nastane v libovolném místě na zeměkouli mimořádná situace, se kterou se ta která zem nemůže samostatně vypořádat, obrátí se úřady státu na zvlátní strukturu OSN zodpovědnou za tyto otázky.

03:06 Tsunami orphans open Sri Lanka home

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:24:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean, triggering deadly tidal waves which battered coastlines across Asia. Robert, who was 17 at the time, survived the disaster....

“Tsunami preparedness at a low ebb now’’

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 06:42:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Scientists cautioned against growing slack in tsunami preparedness ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26 that led to massive loss of lives and caused extensive damage along the coast of India. Delegates from the scientific community in India and abroad had gathered....

Jihad à Lunel : tsunami de réactions républicaines

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 06:18:00 +0100midilibre (fr)

Fini le lourd silence qui régnait à Lunel (Hérault) depuis octobre et les premiers décès de jeunes en Syrie. « Cet article va faire un tsunami », interpellait, ainsi, samedi 13 décembre, un parent d'élève lunellois, qui venait de prendre connaissance des déclarations du président de l'association....

PM Abe's coalition likely to secure bigger majority

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:52:00 +0100cctv-en (en)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrapped up his election campaign in Tokyo on Saturday evening, expecting a landslide victory in the vote on Sunday. In a speech, the Japanese Prime Minister emphasised the importance of growth. "If we create a country where everyone is given a chance, Japan will grow much bigger," Abe said.

Brothers' tribute to tsunami couple

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:26:00 +0100thecourier (ar)

Two brothers orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami 10 years ago are set to open a children's home dedicated to their parents in the country they lost their lives. Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.

“Tsunami preparedness at a low ebb now’’

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:22:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Scientists cautioned against growing slack in tsunami preparedness ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26 that led to massive loss of lives and caused extensive damage along the coast of India. Delegates from the scientific community in India and abroad had gathered....

Was miracle Tsunami ending a lie?

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Raudatul was found living in Blang Pidie, in Southwest Aceh. Arif was homeless, living and begging on the streets in Pyakumbuh, West Sumatra. He was found after publicity about his missing sister. However News Corp Australia can reveal there are now claims the happy reunion is a lie.

03:06 Brothers' tribute to tsunami couple

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:21:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Robert and Paul Forkan were in Sri Lanka with their father Kevin, mother Sandra and two younger siblings when the massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean, triggering deadly tidal waves which battered coastlines across Asia. Robert, who was 17 at the time, survived the disaster....

CH to come up with guidelines

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:18:00 +0100sunstar (en)

ARE there exceptions when the mayor suspends classes in all levels in both private and public schools during calamities? Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama issued the order last Monday after typhoon Ruby made landfall in Masbate on Sunday, but it was reported that the University of the Philippines (UP)....

More than 100 feared dead in Indonesia landslide

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:47:00 +0100thenews-pk (en)

JEMBLUNG, Indonesia : More than 100 Indonesian villagers are feared to have died on Saturday after a landslide triggered by torrential rain obliterated their rural community in Central Java. Rescue workers were using their bare hands to claw through thick mud in search of survivors on Saturday after....

Las mujeres son más vulnerables al cambio climático

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:33:00 +0100elpais-latinoamerica (es)

Los eventos climáticos extremos, el aumento de la temperatura y la subida del nivel del mar afectan con más fuerza a las mujeres, especialmente si viven en un entorno rural y si son pobres, según líderes de alto nivel participantes en la Cumbre del clima celebrada en Lima .

Cutremur cu magnitudinea de 7,3 in Indonezia. S-a emis o ALERTA DE TSUNAMI

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:11:00 +0100infoportal (ro)

Cutremurul a avut loc la ora locala 10.31 (04.31, ora Romaniei) si a fost localizat la o adancime de 46 de kilometri si la 154 de kilometri nord-vest de Insula Ternate, potrivit USGS. "Un tsunami este posibil pe coastele situate pana la 300 de kilometri distanta" de epicentrul cutremurului, au anuntat seismologi.

Las mujeres son más vulnerables al cambio climático

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:04:00 +0100elpais (es)

Los eventos climáticos extremos, el aumento de la temperatura y la subida del nivel del mar afectan con más fuerza a las mujeres, especialmente si viven en un entorno rural y si son pobres, según líderes de alto nivel participantes en la Cumbre del clima celebrada en Lima .

Sukellusyrittäjä pelastui jättiaallolta: "Rannalle pääsy oli aikamoinen shokki"

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 02:58:00 +0100IltaSanomat (fi)

Tsunami Tsunamista on pian kulunut tasan kymmenen vuotta, mutta Thaimaassa lähestyvästä muistopäivästä ei ole tehty suurta numeroa. Sukellusyrittäjä Janne Miikkulainen kertoo, että thaimaalaisilla on tapana katsoa eteenpäin, eikä pysähtyä murehtimaan menneitä. – Voisi sanoa, että thaimaalaiset eivät ole kansaa, joka jää märehtimään.

Work on Seismic Research Station begins shortly

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 02:22:00 +0100abstvradio (en)

A team from the UWI Seismic Research Centre in Trinidad will be back on island shortly to complete work on an earthquake monitoring station in Bethesda. For the past month, work has been ongoing on the station that feeds into the Caribbean Tsunami Warning System, capable of recording large sized....

Terremoto de 5,1 graus é registrado perto da Ilha de Páscoa

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:35:00 +0100gazetadopovo (pt)

Tremor Terremoto de 5,1 graus é registrado perto da Ilha de Páscoa. O Serviço Hidrográfico e Oceanográfico da Armada do Chile descartou um alerta de tsunami e efeitos no litoral do continente 13/12/2014 | 14:06 EFE Um terremoto de magnitude 5,1 na escala Richter foi registrado neste sábado no....

Sismo de mediana intensidad se registró en las cercanías de Isla de Pascua

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:13:00 +0100lanacion-CL (es)

Un sismo de mediana intensidad Twitter se percibió este sábado en la mañana en las cercanías de Isla de Pascua , aunque sin tener mayores consecuencias. El movimiento telúrico alcanzó los 5,1 grados en la escala de Richter , según el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS) y ocurrió a las 7:46 hora local -9:46 hora de Chile continental-.

Descartan tsunami en Isla de Pascua tras sismo – Terra Chile

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:09:00 +0100contacto-latino (es)

Terra Chile El Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada de Chile (Shoa) descartó alerta de tsunami en Isla de Pascua y efectos en las costas chilenas del continente, tras el sismo de 5,1° Richter. Foto: Reproducción Terra. El temblor se registró a las 09:46, … El Nuevo Herald. Al enviar, Ud.

Terremoto de 5,1 graus é registrado perto da Ilha de Páscoa

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0100noticias-r7 (pt)

Santiago do Chile, 13 dez (EFE).- Um terremoto de magnitude 5,1 na escala Richter foi registrado neste sábado no Oceano Pacífico com epicentro situado 242 quilômetros ao sudoeste da Ilha de Páscoa, território insulano chileno, segundo dados do Serviço Geológico dos Estados Unidos (USGS).

SHOA descartó alerta de tsunami por sismo en Isla de Pascua

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:28:00 +0100radioagricultura (es)

El movimiento telúrico alcanzó los 5,1 grados Richter a las 09:46 horas de la mañana de hoy sábado. El Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada de Chile (SHOA) descartó alerta de tsunami en Isla de Pascua y efectos en las costas chilenas del continente, a raíz del sismo de mediana....

Descartan alerta de tsunami en Isla de Pascua

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:47:00 +0100publimetro (es)

Ante el movimiento telúrico de 5,1 grados Richter que afectó a las 09:46 horas de este sábado a Isla de Pascua, el Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada de Chile (SHOA) descartó alerta de tsunami en Rapa Nui y en las costas chilenas del continente.

Cuizon: Bracing for a storm

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:20:00 +0100sunstar (en)

When there was a typhoon in the ‘50s, it wasn’t simple rain to my eyes as a child because everybody in the family were all home even as the morning darkened and the cold slipped inside the house. It was good to see everyone home from the office and from school. This was how I saw typhoons when a kid.

SHOA descartó alerta de tsunami por sismo de mediana intensidad en Isla de Pascua

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:57:00 +0100cooperativa (es)

El Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada de Chile (SHOA) descartó alerta de tsunami en Isla de Pascua y efectos en las costas chilenas del continente , a raíz del sismo de mediana intensidad que se registró cerca territorio insular la mañana de este sábado.

Tsunami 2004-2014, i luoghi della tragedia prima e dopo

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 13:13:00 +0100repubblica (it)

Era il 26 dicembre del 2004 quando un terremoto colpì il sud-est asiatico con epicentro in mare aperto. La forte scossa provocò un'onda anomala che si abbattè sulle coste dello Sri Lanka, della Thailandia, dell' Indonesia , dell'India, delle Maldive e della Malaysia, fino ad arrivare in Africa.

Un glissement de terrain meurtrier détruit un village en Indonésie

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:51:00 +0100france24 (fr)

© Dida Nuswantara, AFP | Une équipe de secours recherche des survivants après un glissement de terrain dans le village de Jemblung, le 13 décembre 2014. Texte par Au moins 11 personnes ont péri dans un glissement de terrain, provoqué par des pluies torrentielles, dans le centre de l’Indonésie, vendredi soir.

Indonesia: 12 morti e 100 dispersi sotto frana a Giava

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:15:00 +0100corriere (it)

Una frana causata da piogge torrenziali ha fatto almeno 12 morti e un centinaio di dispersi sull’isola indonesiana di Giava, nel villaggio centrale di Jemblung. Dieci anni fa lo tsunami. «Al momento contiamo otto morti e siamo alla ricerca di un centinaio di altre persone», dice l’Agenzia gestione catastrofi.

Dödsvågen tog 543 svenskars liv

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:11:00 +0100hd (sv)

HIF-spelaren Andreas Landgren hade en obeskrivlig tur. Istället för att ligga på stranden höll han på att packa för hemfärd när vågen kom. (Foto: Göran Stenberg, AFP/TT) Den tre meter höga muren framför hotellet krossades och vattnet forsade mot honom. Hotellet mitt emot klövs på mitten. Balkonger och väggar rasade ner i trädgården.

Solitary deaths loom large as more elderly living alone at public housing

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:59:00 +0100ajw (en)

Nearly one-quarter of households in public housing in Japan are elderly people living alone, which has raised concerns about solitary deaths in the nation's rapidly aging society. The Asahi Shimbun surveyed all 47 prefectures and 20 government-designated major cities in June and July to ascertain the situation.

Un glissement de terrain détruit un village en Indonésie

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:48:00 +0100france24 (fr)

© Dida Nuswantara, AFP | Une équipe de secours recherche des survivants après un glissement de terrain dans le village de Jemblung, le 13 décembre 2014. Texte par Au moins 11 personnes ont péri dans un glissement de terrain provoqué par des pluies torrentielles, dans le centre de l’Indonésie, vendredi soir.

Grafik: Så uppstod tsunamin

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:56:00 +0100SVTSweden (sv)

Klockan 7.59 lokal tid på morgonen den 26 december 2004 ägde en jordbävning rum utanför Sumatras västkust. Skalvet, som uppmätte 9,2 på Richterskalan, gjorde att havsbotten sprack itu och delar av den höjdes med flera meter. Något som kom att få förödande konsekvenser.

Indonesia: 8 morti e 100 dispersi sotto frana a Giava

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:43:00 +0100corriere (it)

Una frana causata da piogge torrenziali ha fatto almeno otto morti e un centinaio di dispersi sull’isola indonesiana di Giava, nel villaggio centrale di Jemblung. Dieci anni fa lo tsunami. «Al momento contiamo otto morti e siamo alla ricerca di un centinaio di altre persone», dice l’Agenzia gestione catastrofi.

Antigua & Barbuda Witnessed Earthquake/Tsunami Evacuation Exercise IN Chile Among Other Caribbean Countries

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:07:00 +0100abstvradio (en)

. Antigua and Barbuda was among several regional countries invited to witness a simulated earthquake/tsunami evacuation in Chile. The exchange program among disaster offices of the region enables officers in the field to see various methods of evacuation and note best practices. More in this Laurisa Francis report….

Supervivientes de la gran ola

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:42:00 +0100elMundo (es)

7.59 de la mañana del 26 de diciembre de 2004. Un terremoto de magnitud 9,1 desencadenó un descomunal maremoto cuyo epicentro se localizó a 160 kilómetros de distancia de la costa occidental de Sumatra. El movimiento sísmico desató una serie de olas mortales, de hasta 30 metros de altura, que....

Epidemia de bactéria resistente a antibióticos assola a Índia

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:16:00 +0100folha (pt)

Uma epidemia que pode ter consequ�ncias globais assola a �ndia, matando milhares de beb�s que nascem com infec��es bacterianas resistentes � maioria dos antibi�ticos conhecidos. Mais de 58 mil crian�as morreram no ano passado. As infec��es resistentes a bact�rias j� come�aram a migrar da �ndia para outros pa�ses.

5.4-magnitude quake jolts northern Chile

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:56:00 +0100globaltimes (en)

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hot northern Chile on Friday, causing no casualties or damage so far. The quake, which rattled the regions of Arica, Tarapaca and Antofagasta at 9:36 a.m. local time (12:36 GMT), was centered 67 km southwest of Pisagua, Taracapa, a town 1,500 km north of the capital Santiago, the National Seismological Center said.

Red Cross to hold congress to replace Kalla

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:23:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

The Indonesia n Red Cross (PMI) is slated to hold a national congress to replace chairman Jusuf Kalla who ends his tenure this month. The three-day congress will open on Dec. 16 in Jakarta and will be attended by representatives of PMI chapters from across the country.

15:40 S-a găsit explicația: Așa a DESPĂRȚIT MOISE Marea Roșie!

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:41:00 +0100evenimentul (ro)

Biblia ne spune că Moise a lovit cu toiagul său în pământ, iar Marea Roșie s-a despărțit și le-a permis oamenilor aleși să fugă din calea egiptenilor. La mii de ani de la consumarea acestei minuni dumnezeiești, cercetătorii vin cu o explicație științifică.

5.4-magnitude quake jolts northern Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:37:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

SANTIAGO, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hot northern Chile on Friday, causing no casualties or damage so far. The quake, which rattled the regions of Arica, Tarapaca and Antofagasta at 9:36 a.m. local time (12:36 GMT), was centered 67 km southwest of Pisagua, Taracapa, a town 1,500....

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:44:00 +0100almomento (es)

Santiago de Chile, 12 dic (EFE).- Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Fedor Zarkhin | fzarkhin@oregonian.com

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:47:00 +0100oregonlive (en)

I'm the data reporter on the Public Service beat, which means that I analyze government data and report on what I find. If you know of any interesting data sets tracked by local or state government, email me. Posted on on December 12, 2014, 11:27AM. Portland News During Thursday evening's storm, a....

Derretimiento de glaciares en Perú, una amenaza mortal.

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:15:00 +0100telesurtv (es)

Los científicos han advertido que si un trozo gigante de hielo del glaciar Hualcán se desprende, podría desencadenar una ola similar a un tsunami en la Laguna 513 y enviar un torrente mortal de agua sobre el valle. Foto:Reuters. Esto ya sucedió en la nación andina.

Tsunami Flotsam Bringing In Foreign Species

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:47:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. Saturday 13th December, 2014. Image Caption: John Chapman of OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center examines a mussel-encrusted boat from the Japanese tsunami that washed up in Lincoln County. Credit: Oregon State University. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and Hamas movement Thursday....

Temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:51:00 +0100elcarabobeno (es)

12 diciembre 2014 Temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile. El hipocentro del sismo estuvo a 33,5 kilómetros de profundidad. (Foto Archivo) EFE. Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió este viernes las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta,....

Die Gespenster der Erinnerung

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:22:00 +0100wienerzeitung (de)

Tokio/Wien. Sie glauben selbst nicht mehr an einen Erfolg. Vertreter von Japans Demokratischer Partei (DPJ) - der größten Oppositionskraft - haben schon durchklingen lassen, dass sie nicht damit rechen, nach der Wahl am Sonntag Regierungsverantwortung zu tragen.

Vulkane: Die feuerspuckenden Rachen der Erde

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:17:00 +0100br-online (de)

Die Erde ist umhüllt von einem schlecht vernähten Flickenteppich. Aus den Löchern quillt ihr heißes Inneres, das uns sonst verborgen bleibt. Das macht Vulkane so faszinierend, aber auch gefährlich: Allein in den vergangenen vier Jahrhunderten haben sie etwa 300.000 Menschen getötet.

¡Casi tsunami!: Sismo en Chile de 6.2 grados de intensidad

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:10:00 +0100acn (es)

La zona central de Chile registró un sismo de 6.2 grados de magnitud con epicentro a 37 kilómetros al norte de Valparaíso, según el Centro Sismológico Nacional (CNS). El fuerte movimiento telúrico comenzó a las 18:32 y se sintió en Mercalli en Talca, Mercalli en Valparaíso, Santiago, Navidad,....

SCARS OF THE TSUNAMI

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:47:00 +0100cna (en)

EPA M.A.PUSHPA KUMARA SRI LANKA/GALLE 12/12/2014 17:41 epa04526390 (FILE) Then........back in 7 November 2009 the Tissara Beach Hotel in Galle still bore the deep scars inflicted by the tsunami of 26 December 2004. The 180 -room hotel, once a massively popular tourist haven on some four acres of....

Temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:26:00 +0100noticias365 (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Temblor de 5.4 grados sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:25:00 +0100informador (es)

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, CHILE (12/DIC/2014).- Un temblor de 5.4 grados sacudió las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile , sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, según informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Procès Xynthia: prison ferme pour les élus de la Faute-sur-Mer

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:17:00 +0100rfi-fr (fr)

En février 2010, la tempête Xynthia frappait de plein fouet le département de la Vendée (côte atlantique). Quarante-sept personnes avaient péri dont 29 sur la seule commune de la Faute-sur-Mer. Vendredi 12 décembre, le tribunal correctionnel des Sables d’Olonne a rendu son jugement dans cette....

Sismo de magnitud 5.3 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:13:00 +0100ntn24 (es)

La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09:35 horas de este viernes (12:35 GMT) y su epicentro fue localizado en el mar, a 79 kilómetros al oeste de Pisagua y a unos 1.900 de Santiago, en la región de Tarapacá, informó el Centro Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile.

Sismo de 5,4 sacude el norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:03:00 +0100eluniversal (es)

Santiago de Chile .- Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 9:35 am (hora local)....

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:58:00 +0100diariolibre (es)

SANTIAGO DE CHILE. Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100el-nacional (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:52:00 +0100elcarabobeno (es)

12 diciembre 2014 Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile. El hipocentro del sismo estuvo a 33,5 kilómetros de profundidad. (Foto Archivo) EFE. Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió este viernes las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y....

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:50:00 +0100elnuevodiario (es)

La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.35 GMT) y su epicentro fue localizado en el mar, a 79 kilómetros al oeste de Pisagua y a unos 1.900 de Santiago, en la región de Tarapacá, informó el Centro Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la....

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:47:00 +0100elpais-cr (es)

Santiago de Chile, 12 dic (EFE).- Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de 5,4 grados sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:37:00 +0100es-noticias (es)

Santiago de Chile , 12 dic (EFE).- Un temblor de 5,4 grados sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, según informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:35:00 +0100globovision (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:28:00 +0100unionradio (es)

La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.35 GMT) y su epicentro fue localizado en el mar, a 79 kilómetros al oeste de Pisagua y a unos 1.900 de Santiago, en la región de Tarapacá, informó el Centro Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile.

Sismo grado 5,4 grados Richter se percibió esta mañana en el norte grande del país

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:26:00 +0100LaTercera (es)

El temblor se sintió desde la Región de Arica y Parinacota hasta Antofagasta. Según el Shoa el movimiento no reúne las condiciones para generar un tsunami. por Claudia Soto I. - 12/12/2014 - 09:59. Un sismo de menor intensidad, grado 5,4 Richter, se percibió a las 9.

Temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones en Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:19:00 +0100elaragueno (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0100columbia (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Temblor 5,4 Richter sacudió esta mañana a la zona norte del país

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100radioagricultura (es)

El Shoa manifestó que el sismo no reúne las condiciones necesarias para provocar un tsunami en las costas chilenas. Un sismo grado 5,4 grados Richter se registró a las 09:36 de la mañana de este viernes en la zona norte del país, entre la Región de Arica y Parinacota y Antofagasta.

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:06:00 +0100noticias-terra (es)

Un temblor de magnitud 5,4 en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Temblor de 5,4 grados sacude tres regiones del norte de Chile

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:06:00 +0100noticias-terra (es)

Un temblor de 5,4 grados sacudió hoy las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá y Antofagasta, en el norte de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración, según informaron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 09.35 horas de este viernes (12.

Terremoto, scossa magnitudo 5 in Grecia avvertita in Salento e Sicilia

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:05:00 +0100blitzquotidiano (it)

LECCE - Un terremoto di magnitudo 5.0 con epicentro localizzato in Grecia, vicino l’isola di Cefalonia, è stato avvertito anche nel Salento e in Sicilia nella tarda serata di ieri, giovedì 11 dicembre. Telefonate di persone spaventate sono arrivate ai centralini dei vigili del fuoco da diversi comuni tra cui Nardò, Otranto e San Cesario di Lecce.

S-a găsit explicația: Așa a DESPĂRȚIT MOISE Marea Roșie!

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:49:00 +0100evenimentul (ro)

Bruce Parker, profesor la Institutul de Tehnologie Stevens din New Jersey şi fost cercetător la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service crede că Moise cunoştea foarte bine cum se formau mareele în acea zonă. Astfel, acesta s-a folosit de flux şi de reflux pentru a-şi conduce în siguranţă poporul spre libertate.

Reproduïr. 10 anys del tsunami 00:06:01

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:38:00 +0100CCRTV (ca)

El dia de Sant Esteve del 2004 un terratrèmol submarí a l'oceà Índic va provocar un tsunami que va arrasar les costes d'Indonèsia, l'Índia, Tailàndia i Sri Lanka. Onades gegants de fins a 30 metres d'alçada es van endur la vida d'unes 300 mil persones.

Past lessons avoid Philippines typhoon disaster

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:33:00 +0100heraldscotland (en)

Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines then lost strength as it barrelled westward across a string of island provinces. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 87 mph and gusts of 106 mph, considerably weaker from its peak power, but still a potentially deadly storm, according to forecasters.

S-a găsit explicația! Așa DESPĂRȚIT MOISE Marea Roșie!

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:30:00 +0100roumanie-ro (ro)

Momentul în care Moise desparte apele Mării Roşii, pentru a-i ajuta pe evrei să fugă de armata faraonului, este foarte bine cunoscută. Un cercetător crede că are explicaţia ştiinţifică pentru acest &"miracol". Bruce Parker, profesor la Institutul de Tehnologie Stevens din New Jersey şi fost....

Ten Years After Tsunami

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:19:00 +0100thejakartaglobe (en)

. Indonesia ’s Aceh province bore the brunt of the devastation when a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean on Dec. 26, 2004. Nearly 170,000 of the 230,000 fatalities around the ocean’s rim were in Aceh, which continues to rebuild a decade after the disaster. This combo shows a file photo, left, taken on Dec.

Reproduïr. 10 anys del tsunami 00:06:01

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:08:00 +0100324 (ca)

El dia de Sant Esteve del 2004 un terratrèmol submarí a l'oceà Índic va provocar un tsunami que va arrasar les costes d'Indonèsia, l'Índia, Tailàndia i Sri Lanka. Onades gegants de fins a 30 metres d'alçada es van endur la vida d'unes 300 mil persones.

Sanki tsunami

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:32:00 +0100stargundem (tr)

'da sabaha karşı başlayan yağmur yerini şiddetli rüzgara bıraktı. Konyaaltı sahilinde rüzgarın etkisiyle dalga boyu 3 metreye ulaştı. Sabaha karşı özellikle kent merkezinde etkisini arttıran şiddetli yağmur, öğle saatlerine doğru yerini güneyden esen şiddetli rüzgara bıraktı.

BPBD Jember Pasang Tujuh Alat Pendeteksi Tsunami /strong> br> Sebanyak tujuh alat pendeteksi dini atau early warning system (EWS) gelombang tsunami dipasang di enam kecamatan di Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, di antaranya Kecamatan Kencong, Gumukma << &lt;s, Puger, Ambulu, Tempurejo dan Kecamatan Wuluhan. ">BPBD Jember Pasang Tujuh Alat Pendeteksi Tsunami

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:29:00 +0100kompas (id)

JEMBER, KOMPAS.com - Sebanyak tujuh alat pendeteksi dini atau early warning system (EWS) gelombang tsunami dipasang di enam kecamatan di Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, di antaranya Kecamatan Kencong, Gumukmas, Puger, Ambulu, Tempurejo dan Kecamatan Wuluhan. Enam kecamatan tersebut merupakan daerah yang rawan terjadi gelombang tsunami.

S-a găsit explicația: Așa DESPĂRȚIT MOISE Marea Roșie!

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:22:00 +0100romaniatv (ro)

Publicat: (acum 9 min) // Actualizat: (acum 9 min) // Sursa: Autor: Alina Costache Biblia ne spune că Moise a lovit cu toiagul său în pământ, iar Marea Roșie s-a despărțit și le-a permis oamenilor aleși să fugă din calea egiptenilor. La mii de ani de la consumarea acestei minuni dumnezeiești, cercetătorii vin cu o explicație științifică.

Jelena, otela si Lidiji modela: Pazi da te kaktus ne ubode

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:34:00 +010024sata (hr)

Manekena Roberta Batarila prvo je angažirala Lidija Bačić i pretvorila ga u štrebera, dok se s prevarenom Jelenom Rozgom polugol valja u krevetu u spotu za 'Tsunami' Petak, 12. 12. 2014. u 09:11, zadnja izmjena prije 22 minute Piše: Vjerojatno je Jelena vidjela moj spot, pa joj se Robert svidio.

Terremoto oggi Italia, 12 dicembre 2014, ieri intensa scossa M 5.0 Grecia Dati INGV

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:39:00 +0100247libero (it)

Terremoto Italia oggi 12 dicembre 2014: scossa M 5.0 in Grecia sul Mar Ionio, vicino l’isola di Cefalonia. Scossa avvertita anche in Sicilia ed in Puglia nella serata di ieri. Terremoto oggi Italia, 12 dicembre 2014, ieri intensa scossa M 5.0 Grecia Dati INGV – In nottata nessuna scossa di terremoto oggi registrata in Italia, 12 Dicembre 2014.

Satu Dekade Tsunami, Pembangunan Ekonomi di Aceh Masih Lambat

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:39:00 +0100radioaustralianews-id (id)

Dibentuk tahun 2005, BRR pimpinan Kuntoro bertugas selama 4 tahun dengan kantor pusat di Banda Aceh. Dengan anggaran 7,2 milyar dolar, lembaga ini disebut-sebut telah menjalankan salah satu program kemanusiaan terbesar dalam sejarah. Seorang pria tengah memandangi puing-puing rumah yang hancur akibat tsunami.

Terremoto oggi Grecia, 11 dicembre 2014, scossa M 5.0 Dati INGV

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:38:00 +0100247libero (it)

Terremoto oggi Grecia, 11 dicembre 2014: scossa M 5.0 sul Mar Ionio, vicino l’isola di Cefalonia. Scossa avvertita anche in Sicilia ed in Puglia. Terremoto oggi Grecia, 11 dicembre 2014, scossa M 5.0 Dati INGV – Un terremoto oggi è stato registrato in Grecia alle ore 23:24; il sisma è stato molto intenso ed ha avuto una magnitudo pari a 5.

Volcanic eruption theory for dinosaur extinction gains ground with report

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:25:00 +0100post-gazette (en)

There's a solid consensus among scientists about what happened to the dinosaurs 66 million years ago: A mountain-sized meteorite crashed into the planet and triggered a mass extinction. The debris from the impact has been found in hundreds of locations around the world.

Dot Earth Blog: Oregon Moves Toward Girding Schools Against an Inevitable Great Quake

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:02:00 +0100nytimes (en)

, seismologists say. Credit USGS.gov. Another is due In the Pacific Northwest, which will face a great earthquake (and almost certainly a tsunami) when the offshore Cascadia fault next ruptures , there are signs of progress in efforts to limit losses. The earthquake timeline above, from Chris....

Wiederaufbau in Aceh: Der kurze Arm der Not- und Aufbauhilfe

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:36:00 +0100NZZ (de)

Die Welt erfuhr rasch, dass sich am 26. Dezember 2004 kurz vor acht Uhr morgens Lokalzeit vor der indonesischen Insel Sumatra ein schweres Seebeben ereignet hatte. Wenige Stunden später war man bereits einigermassen über Schäden, Chaos und Opfer in Sri Lanka und Thailand im Bild, wo der Tsunami die Küsten überflutet hatte.

Ministry ordered to disclose results of poll on localities’ tsunami debris acceptance plans

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:30:00 +0100japantimes (en)

OSAKA – The Osaka District Court on Thursday ordered the Environment Ministry to disclose the results of its December 2011 survey on local governments’ plans to accept tsunami debris from the Tohoku region following the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Red de alerta sísmica en C.A.

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:05:00 +0100latribuna (es)

“Estudios realizados por instituciones especializadas determinan que desde el cabo de Gracias a Dios, hasta el Golfo de Honduras tenemos una zona de alto riesgo por tsunami”, reveló el director de Cooperación Internacional de Copeco, José Antonio Velásquez.

L'aide suisse aux victimes du tsunami s'est révélée efficace

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:15:00 +0100laliberte (fr)

L’aide suisse aux victimes du tsunami s’est révélée efficace Les dons suisses ont servi notamment en Indonésie. Dans la province d’Aceh, Caritas a construit la moitié des 2000 maisons que compte ce quartier de Meulaboh. © Samuel Truempy/Chaîne du Bonheur 12.12.

Potres jakosti 6,2 pogodio Aljasku

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:00:00 +0100novilist (hr)

LOS ANGELES - Potres jakosti 6,2 pogodio je u četvrtak američku saveznu državu Aljasku, izvijestio je američki geološki institut (USGS) koji je prvo bio objavio procjenu o jakosti 6,1. Kako na svojoj internetskoj stranici navodi Pacifički centar za uzbunjivanje za tsunami, zasad nema opasnosti od....

23'000 Häuser mit Schweizer Tsunami-Hilfe gebaut

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:28:00 +0100BernerZeitung (de)

Die Bilder nach dem Tsunami Ende Dezember 2004 sind im Gedächtnis geblieben: Zerstörung in 13 Ländern. Brauner Schlamm. Küstenabschnitte, an denen bloss noch einzelne Hausruinen standen. Fast eine halbe Million Häuser weggespült. 230 000 tote Menschen.

Schweizer Spendengelder zeigten nach Tsunami in Südostasien Wirkung

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:04:00 +0100azonline (de)

Wichtig für die Begünstigten seien vor allem die Häuser gewesen, welche mit den Glückskette-Geldern finanziert worden seien. Mit einem Dach über den Kopf hätten die Menschen schneller wieder eine Arbeit gefunden und ein normales Leben führen können, erklärte Adriaan Ferf von der belgischen....

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