Calls for multilingual alert systems grow in Japan as visitors crowd mass transport

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:12:00 +0200japantimes (en)

OSAKA – As the continuing tourism boom packs public transportation systems nationwide, developing multilingual emergency alerts is becoming a top priority. In public transport emergencies, there are often no emergency announcements in English or other languages, leaving both foreign passengers and....

Four quakes hit the mountainous districts of Quang Nam

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:41:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

VietNamNet B ridge – Four earthquakes, measuring from 2.7 to 3.5 on the Richter scale, hit Bac Tra My and Nam Tra My districts in the central province of Quang Nam on Thursday morning (July 26), but no damage or casualties were reported. Local residents living in the districts heard loud noises and felt the ground shake early in the morning.

Turks, Greeks hold vigils for victims of Greece wildfire

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:17:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

Condolences pour in for the victims of wildfires in Turkey's neighbor Greece. A group of Turks and Greeks came together for a vigil late Wednesday in memory of 82 people that died in fires on the east and west coasts of Greece's Attica region on Monday. Turkey's Orthodox community also mourned the victims at a religious service.

Little warning for Aucklanders if eruption imminent 45 minutes ago There wouldn't be a lot of time to get out, study finds.

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:09:00 +0200newshub (en)

Aucklanders might not have as much time to evacuate in the event of a volcanic eruption as previously thought. New research by Kiwi volcanologists has found there could be as little as five days between the first detection of activity beneath the city and a devastating blast.

'I didn't expect this could happen in Sweden': Polish firefighter in Kårböle

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:58:00 +0200thelocal-se (en)

Several EU countries have sent aid to help Sweden battle wildfires on an unprecedented scale in the Nordic country. Poland delegated the biggest squad, with 139 firefighters and 44 vehicles. They are based in a camp in Sveg, Jämtland and are operating in two areas of wildfires in Sweden.

Four quakes hit the mountainous districts of Quảng Nam

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:20:00 +0200vietnamnews (en)

QUẢNG NAM — Four earthquakes, measuring from 2.7 to 3.5 on the Richter scale, hit Bắc Trà My and Nam Trà My districts in the central province of Quảng Nam on Thursday morning (July 26), but no damage or casualties were reported. Local residents living in the districts heard loud noises and felt the ground shake early in the morning.

Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights displacement in Myanmar, flooding in Mongolia and Viet Nam

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:11:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

MYANMAR. Armed clashes and insecurity in Shan State have displaced more than 2,800 people since 9 July in Namtu, Mongkaing, and Namhkan townships. Fighting has been reported between the Myanmar Army and the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA), as well as between the RCSS/SSA and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).

Skopje City Museum dedicates earthquake exhibit to young brigadiers

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:17:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

Skopje, 25 July 2018 (MIA) Skopje City Museum’s annual exhibition commemorating the 1963 earthquakewhich killed 1070 and injured more than 3000 peoplethis year focuses on the role of young people in rebuilding the city. Titled ‘From Brotherhood and Unity ’63 to Skopje ’63’, the exhibit runs from....

World in Progress: Rebuilding L'Aquila to prevent future earthquake damage 25.07.2018 | 05:17 mins. The city of L'Aquila in central Italy was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2009. More than 300 people died and over 60,000 were left homeless. The city is being rebuilt to be able to withstand similar earthquakes in the future. Tassilo Forchheimer went to find out more and his report is presented by Ineke Mules.

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:42:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Europe World in Progress: Rebuilding L'Aquila to prevent future earthquake damage. The city of L'Aquila in central Italy was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2009. More than 300 people died and over 60,000 were left homeless. The city is being rebuilt to be able to withstand similar earthquakes in the future.

Construction supervisor arrested over Mexico earthquake school collapse

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:06:00 +0200globalconstructionreview (en)

25 July 2018 | By GCR Staff Mexican police have arrested the construction supervisor who oversaw work at a primary school that collapsed in Mexico City in the earthquake in September last year, prosecutors said Sunday. The attorney general’s office for Mexico City said the supervisor will be charged with homicide, news agency AP reports .

Reabrieron en Japón playas que fueron devastadas por el tsunami y el desastre nuclear de 2011

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:31:00 +0200clarin (es)

Tras años de reconstrucción, 3 playas devastadas por el tsunami y el accidente nuclear del 11 de marzo de 2011 en Japón volvieron a recibir turistas. En los últimos años las playas de la costa noreste del archipiélago abrieron progresivamente tras la construcción de inmensas represas para proteger a la población de los tsunamis.

World: Los desastres naturales hunden más en la miseria a los países pobres

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (es)

Terremotos, ciclones, cambio climático y otros desastres naturales cuestan a la economía mundial aproximadamente 520.000 millones de dólares, pero la peor parte se la llevan los países con menos recursos lo que les puede impedir que alcancen los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

Los desastres naturales hunden más en la miseria a los países pobres

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:08:00 +0200news-un-es (es)

Cada año los desastres cuestan a la economía mundial aproximadamente 520 mil millones de dólares, desplazando a millones de personas y empujando a muchos de ellos a la pobreza extrema. “Las pérdidas económicas por desastres en países de bajos y medianos ingresos están debilitando los esfuerzos para....

The most beautiful places in Taiwan

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:13:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

By Joon Kim. CNN Travel enlisted several of Taiwan’s greatly magnifying features and destinations on Monday in “Destination Taiwan,” which have been strongly divided in travelers, between its natural landscapes, against its cities. But this island’s diversity is what sets it apart from the world, says Maggie Hiufu Wong, of CNN.

Científicos de la UGR identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:47:00 +0200granadadigital (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) y la Universidad de Granada ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. La fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, aunque sí “terremotos de magnitudes relativamente....

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections suit and be dropped as defendant

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:02:00 +0200japantimes (en)

BOSTON – A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration’s bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S. District Judge Denise Casper’s ruling means the....

Científicos identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán causante de "terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas"

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:45:00 +0200diariosigloxxi (es)

MADRID, 23 (EUROPA PRESS) Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí "terremotos de....

Falla en Mediterráneo ha causado terremotos en España y Marruecos

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:18:00 +0200elmanana (es)

Científicos de España, Marruecos y Francia han encontrado una nueva falla en formación en el fondo del mar Mediterráneo que ha sido la causante de tres terremotos registrados en 2016, 2004 y 1994, uno de ellos con casi 600 víctimas mortales. En enero de 2016 un sismo de magnitud 6,3 en la escala de Richter sacudió Melilla e hirió a 26 personas.

Identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán causante de «terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas»

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:09:00 +0200ideal (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) y la Universidad de Granada ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. La fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, aunque sí « terremotos de magnitudes....

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:37:00 +0200live5news (en)

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press. BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:34:00 +0200kxxv (en)

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press. BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 02:25:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 02:03:00 +0200nzherald (en)

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 02:01:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:55:00 +0200wsfa (en)

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press. BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:52:00 +0200kptv (en)

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press. BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case Source: AP

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:51:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:50:00 +0200wbrc (en)

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press. BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case Source: AP

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:45:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:45:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case Source: AP

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:44:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Judge denies Trump bid to toss immigration protections case Source: AP

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:37:00 +0200wftv (en)

BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration's bid to throw out a lawsuit that alleges its decision to end special protections shielding Haitian, Salvadoran and Honduran immigrants from deportation was racially motivated. U.S.

Identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:55:00 +0200elcorreoweb (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán . Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí “terremotos de magnitudes relativamente....

Una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:54:00 +0200noticiasdelaciencia (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) (España) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. La fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, aunque sí “terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas”, como el de....

Identifican una nueva falla en el Mediterráneo que ha provocado tres terremotos

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:27:00 +0200lavanguardia (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán . Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí “ terremotos de magnitudes relativamente....

Hallada una falla en formación bajo el Mediterráneo que ha causado tres terremotos en España y Marruecos

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:40:00 +0200elpais-latinoamerica (es)

Científicos de España, Marruecos y Francia han encontrado una nueva falla en formación en el fondo del mar Mediterráneo que ha sido la causante de tres terremotos registrados en 2016, 2004 y 1994, uno de ellos con casi 600 víctimas mortales. En enero de 2016 un sismo de magnitud 6,3 en la escala de Richter sacudió Melilla e hirió a 26 personas .

Hallada una falla en formación bajo el Mediterráneo que ha causado tres terremotos en España y Marruecos

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:21:00 +0200elpais (es)

Científicos de España, Marruecos y Francia han encontrado una nueva falla en formación en el fondo del mar Mediterráneo que ha sido la causante de tres terremotos registrados en 2016, 2004 y 1994, uno de ellos con casi 600 víctimas mortales. En enero de 2016 un sismo de magnitud 6,3 en la escala de Richter sacudió Melilla e hirió a 26 personas .

Científicos identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán causante de "terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas"

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:15:00 +0200teleprensa (es)

Terremoto. Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí "terremotos de magnitudes....

Deportes: Los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 comienzan a tomar forma a dos años de su celebración

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:20:00 +0200elperiodicodemexico (es)

Antonio Hermosín. Tokio, 23 jul (EFE).- Los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 comienzan a tomar forma cuando restan justo dos años para su celebración, con una parte importante de las sedes ya construidas y el calendario de las competiciones y otros detalles del evento definidos.

Científicos identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán causante de "terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas"

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:56:00 +0200teleprensa (es)

Terremoto Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí "terremotos de magnitudes....

Científicos identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán causante de "terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas"

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:37:00 +0200europapress (es)

MADRID, 23 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) - Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. Según la investigación, la fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, pero sí "terremotos....

Una falla en el Mar de Alborán causó el terremoto de Melilla en 2016

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:53:00 +0200sevillaactualidad (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. La fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, aunque sí “terremotos de magnitudes relativamente altas”, como el de magnitud....

Científicos de la UGR identifican una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:57:00 +0200ideal (es)

Un equipo internacional de científicos liderado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) y la Universidad de Granada ha identificado una nueva falla en el mar de Alborán. La fractura produce escasa deformación en el fondo marino, aunque sí «terremotos de magnitudes relativamente....

Myanmar: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (17 - 23 July 2018)

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:34:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

MYANMAR. Armed clashes and insecurity in Shan State have displaced more than 2,800 people since 9 July in Namtu, Mongkaing, and Namhkan townships. Fighting has been reported between the Myanmar Army and the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA), as well as between the RCSS/SSA and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).

Entérese cómo Mixco se transformó en una urbe cercana a la capital

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:14:00 +0200prensalibre (es)

Mixco cuenta con 132 kilómetros cuadrados y la sede municipal se encuentra a solo 17 kilómetros de la Ciudad de Guatemala, lo que lo hace un lugar atractivo para vivir, sobre todo por el comercio y los cambios urbanos y de infraestructura. Osberto Gómez, director de la Casa de la Cultura de Mixco,....

Hero dog gets her own statue and takes photos with it INSIDER

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:44:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

A heroic dog who saved 12 people after an earthquake met her own statue — and the photos are adorable. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. © Provided by Business Insider Inc frida rescue dog Mexico City was hit with in September 2017.

AMI and State Insurance premiums take greater account of risks

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:08:00 +0200voxy (en)

AMI and State policyholders with home insurance may notice some changes as premiums take greater account of risks such as earthquakes and floods. Customers in areas at higher risk of natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood and landslip, are expected to see average increases in their total premium of $91.

AMI, State hike home insurance premiums for riskier areas

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:46:00 +0200newstalkzb (en)

Premiums for AMI and State Insurance customers are set to rise in parts of the country to reflect higher earthquake and flood risk, while others in the less risky bits of New Zealand will pay less. Customers in areas at higher risk of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslips, are....

AMI, State hike home insurance premiums for riskier areas

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:41:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Premiums for AMI and State Insurance customers are set to rise in parts of the country to reflect higher earthquake and flood risk, while others in the less risky bits of New Zealand will pay less. Customers in areas at higher risk of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslips, are....

Playas japonesas devastadas por el tsunami de 2011 abren después de 8 años

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:32:00 +0200emisorasunidas (es)

Dos playas situadas en el noreste de Japón que quedaron devastadas tras el tsunami de 2011 han sido abiertas hoy al público, tras comprobar que los niveles de radiactividad eran adecuados ocho años después del desastre. La reapertura de las dos playas, situadas en la ciudad de Soma y en Ishinomaki,....

Taiwan fruit farmer raises funds for Japan flood victims

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:42:00 +0200japantimes (en)

TAIPEI – A Taiwanese farmer held a two-day dragon fruit sale in Taipei over the weekend to raise money for victims of the floods and landslide in western Japan. Lin Ting-tsai, 65, said he harvested 1,380 kg of red dragon fruit at his farm in Yilan County in eastern Taiwan and decided to sell some of it for a good cause.