Sasol suspends drilling in Mozambique due to tropical storm

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:43:00 +0100reuters-af (en)

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African petrochemical group Sasol Ltd has temporarily suspended drilling activity in Mozambique due to tropical storm Dineo, its spokesman said on Thursday. Dineo is expected to develop into a category 1 cyclone and hit the southern coast of Mozambique later in the day.

News24.com | MAP: Storm #Dineo intensifies, Kruger weekend storm looming

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:38:00 +0100news24 (en)

Cape Town - Severe Tropical storm "Dineo” is fast approaching an upgrade to tropical cyclone status, with the South African Weather Service confirming it now dominates much of the Mozambique channel. The storm already has a well-defined spiral banding, indicating that it is expected to attain....

AP Explains: National security adviser a policy whisperer

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:59:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

FILE- In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, then-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway talk in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The national security adviser is the president’s policy whisperer and confidant on military matters, diplomacy, intelligence, terrorism, even the odd hurricane.

Philippines: Insurance Commission activates quick response mechanism for Surigao quake victims

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:08:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) - lnsurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa has activated Tuesday the Disaster Response Mechanism to expedite quick insurance claims for the speedy recovery of the residents of Surigao. Last February 10, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Surigao City killing at least six and injuring hundreds.

eNCA | Descending tropical storm Dineo to hit Mozambique first

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:04:00 +0100enca (en)

Descending tropical storm Dineo to hit Mozambique first. Tropical cyclone Dineo has continued to strengthen over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel and is expected to make landfall in Mozambique late Wednesday evening. JOHANNESBURG - Tropical cyclone Dineo has continued to strengthen over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel.

SA smack in tropical storm Dineo's sights

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

The SA Weather Service issued an update on the storm's development yesterday. Dineo will hit Mozambique's coastline before it reaches South Africa, where heavy rain, flooding and wind damage are expected later this week. Dineo grew rapidly from a tropical disturbance on Monday to a severe tropical storm yesterday.

Tropical storm Dineo to bring heavy rain, flooding

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:44:00 +0100iol (en)

Durban – Disaster management teams are at the ready as tropical Tropical storm Dineo prepares to make landfall on Friday. The low-pressure system was expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possibly wind damage to the southern parts of Mozambique; parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga; and the northern reaches of KwaZulu-Natal.

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:32:00 +0100terradaily (en)

A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of 166 kilometres....

Channel O approves Haso’s music video ‘We here’

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:19:00 +0100nyasatimes (en)

Rapper Haso has started 2017 on a bright note. Not only has he released a budding hit single ‘Get Paid’, the artist has recently been greeted with news that his 2016 single ‘We here’ has been approved by Channel O. In a document sent which Nyasa Times has seen, Channel O management starts by thanking Animal Lab team for sending the video.

Tropical storm Dineo to reach cyclone stage

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:18:00 +0100thenewage (en)

South Africa should brace itself for severe weather conditions from tomorrow as an intense cyclone reaches the country’s shores. Tropical storm Dineo which is expected to reach a cyclone stage starting in Mozambique has been predicted to reach South Africa by tomorrow.

Intense Cyclone Barrels Towards Mozambique

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:55:00 +0100modernghana (en)

Maputo (AFP) - A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of....

Tropical Cyclone Dineo bears down on Madagascar

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:41:00 +0100aljazeera-en (en)

TC Dineo heads towards Mozambique and is then expected to bring floods to South Africa’s Kruger National Park [Al Jazeera] Tropical Cyclone Dineo has formed in the Mozambique Channel, the fifth cyclone of the 2016/17 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season.

National event to commemorate TC Winston

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:11:00 +0100pina (en)

A national event has been planned to mark the first anniversary of the worst natural disaster in Fiji’s history. The National Disaster Management Office confirms the commemoration of Tropical Cyclone Winston next Monday will focus on the strengths and the lessons learnt.

Une forte tempête tropicale... Dineo se dirige vers le continent africain

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:05:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Baptisée ce lundi 13 février 2017, la forte tempête tropicale Dineo se trouvait ce mardi à 16 heures à 1695 km à l'ouest de La Réunion (22.2 Sud / 38.9 Est). Elle se déplace vers l'ouest-sud-ouest à § km/h, selon le dernier bulletin de Météo France. Aucune menace cyclonique n'est envisagée pour les prochaines 72 heures à La Réunion.

Humble hero continued to inspire after devastating diagnosis

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 04:49:00 +0100sunherald (en)

For Gary Michiels, success was a byproduct of helping others, whether he was selling radio advertising, mentoring young people or delivering vital news during a hurricane. He loved radio, his adopted hometown of Biloxi, his wife, his three children and his four grandchildren.

Could the Oroville crisis happen in Tampa?

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 02:47:00 +0100wtsp (en)

Have you seen the incredible images of the overflow situation at the Oroville Dam in California? Granted, Tampa's Hillsborough River Dam is considerably smaller, but the question of whether the dam could ever be breached is easy to answer. It already has. Jim Mendola’s rental home has a gorgeous backyard view of the Hillsborough River.

Flagler's Varn Park shut down for dune restoration

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 01:14:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

FLAGLER COUNTY -- Flagler County's Varn Park beach is now closed for dune restoration after Hurricane Matthew heavily eroded the beach 4 months ago. Varn Park beach closed until at least May; Crews working on dune restoration; Dunes were ravaged by Hurricane Matthew.

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:40:00 +0100capitalfm (en)

Severe tropical storm Dineo is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, meteorologists have warned © AFP/File / ALEXANDER JOE. By Maputo, Mozambique, Feb 14 – A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of....

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:25:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

MAPUTO: A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of 166....

27 participants attend NEMA Workshop opening day

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:25:00 +0100freeport (en)

(0) Tammi Mitchell, Co-chair of the Grand Bahama Disaster Consultative Committee conducts an Initial Disaster Assessment Training Workshop with persons from various government and private sector departments. (PHOTO: JENNEVA RUSSELL) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and office of U.S.

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:44:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

MAPUTO: A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of 166....

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:36:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 56 mins ago in Environment A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on....

L'ONU Étudie Une Modification Du Mandat De La MINUSTAH

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:51:00 +0100caribseek (fr)

Des Casques bleus brésiliens et un officier de police de la Mission des Nations Unies en Haïti (MINUSTAH) patrouillent dans la ville de Jeremie, qui a été endommagée par l’ouragan Matthew. NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- A l'occasion d'une visite en Haïti, le Secrétaire général adjoint des Nations....

Intense cyclone barrels towards Mozambique

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:35:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Maputo (AFP) - A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of....

Ex on the Beach: Aaron Chalmers ex Becca Edwards makes a splash as she enters the villa

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:43:00 +0100chroniclelive (en)

It’s been Aaron Chalmers’ Geordie Shore co-star Zahida Allen who’s been at the centre of the show so far but that all changes on this week’s Ex on the Beach when his former girlfriend Becca Edwards emerges from the sea. Hurricane Zahida has been causing chaos in the villa over the past few weeks as....

19h20 Alerte au cyclone sur la côte sud du Mozambique (AFP)

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:27:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Les autorités du Mozambique ont émis mardi une alerte à un puissant cyclone qui devrait toucher les côtes du sud aux premières heures de la journée de jeudi et pourrait y provoquer d'importantes inondations. Actuellement classé en tempête tropicale, "Dineo" devrait se renforcer mercredi dans l'océan....

IC sets up claims center for Surigao quake victims

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:27:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

THE Insurance Commission activated its Disaster Response Mechanism on Tuesday to process insurance claims for the speedy recovery of Surigao City residents on the heels of a magnitude 6.7 quake that struck the area late Friday. The mechanism mobilizes the Agarang Proseso, Benepisyo ay Sigurado....

PDRRMO sets up model disaster-resilient bldg.

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:56:00 +0100sunstar (en)

Readiness. Baltazar Tribunalo (left), PDRRMO head, checks on the progress of the model calamity-resilient building as part of its preparation for emergencies and disasters. (SunStar Photo/Amper Campaña) THE Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) came up with a model....

Crumbling California Dam Forces 188,000 to Evacuate as Threat of Major Flood Looms

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:29:00 +0100globalresearch (en)

Approximately 188,000 people in several impoverished towns underneath the Oroville Dam in northern California were suddenly forced to evacuate their homes Sunday afternoon amid fears that high water levels would overwhelm the structure and flood populated areas north of Sacramento.

Haïti - Humanitaire : Taïwan vole au secours d'Haïti

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:25:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Alors qu'Haïti souffre d'une grave pénurie de nourriture à la suite de l'ouragan Matthew, le Ministère des Affaires Étrangères de la République de Chine (Taïwan) annonce un don de 5,600 tonnes de riz à Haïti cette année par le biais de « Food For The Poor ».

Is a flood damaged vehicle sitting in your driveway? updated

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:13:00 +0100cbs6albany (en)

"Some of the cars we've looked at, you'll see rust all through the wires," said Owen McShane, Director of Investigations for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, as he was showing CBS6 News a car. His team looks for stolen and damaged vehicles that consumers might not know they've purchased including cars damaged by flood water.

Madagascar: Jirama - Une situation revenue à la normale

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:20:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

C'est enfin le début de la saison de pluies et avec elle, surviennent la montée des eaux et le remplissage des différentes rivières des Hautes Terres. La Jirama peut donc enfin dire que le délestage tournant a pris fin et que les consommateurs vont pouvoir enfin jouir d'un service à peu près normal.

Madagascar: Tempête tropicale Dineo - La saison des pluies a vraiment commencé

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:20:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Qualifiée de modérée, la perturbation tropicale située dans le canal de Mozambique a été baptisée hier sous l'appellation de Dineo . En effet, ayant remplie les critères d'une tempête tropicale modérée, elle était à 360 km à l'Ouest de Morombe hier à 15 heures locales .

Meet the man who'll dismantle net neutrality 'with a smile' - CNET

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:18:00 +0100cnet (en)

Former Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai (center) is now the new chairman of the agency. Mignon Clyburn (right) and Michael O'Rielly (left) remain as commissioners. STEVE BALDERSON/FCC. Ajit Pai, the newly christened chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, won't let....

Deadly Cyclone To Hit Zimbabwe | LATEST

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:21:00 +0100zimeye (en)

Staff Reporter | The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned that a tropical cyclone will hit the country on Thursday with Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces expected to be the hardest hit. In a statement, the MSD said the cyclone may result in extreme flooding.

eNCA | Tropical Storm Dineo gaining strength, likely to impact SA

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:08:00 +0100enca (en)

Tropical storm Dineo has continued to strengthen over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel overnight. The storm now has sustained winds of around 90km/h around it’s eye with gusts reaching 120km/h. The only landmass currently experiencing significant effects from Dineo is the tiny uninhabited....

CA issues TRO against Negros gov’s suspension

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:55:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

BACOLOD CITY: The Court of Appeals (CA) has granted a 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against the suspension of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo after the Ombudsman indicted on 11 counts of graft case or allegedly illegal disbursement of P480 million in calamity funds in 2012.

Hundreds pack meeting about Woodlake Dam in Moore County

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:02:00 +0100wncn (en)

People living in Vass had to evacuate areas below the dam after Hurricane Matthew. But they say the problems date back much further than last fall. Four months ago, Hurricane Matthew put massive holes in Woodlake Dam forcing the community to evacuate. Now the lake is completely barren.

Myanmar: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (7 - 14 February 2017)

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Myanmar. At least 93,000 people are estimated to remain displaced as a result of the 9 October border post attacks and subsequent security operations in northern Rakhine State. In Maungdaw north, at least 24,000 people are internally displaced while an additional 69,000 people are estimated by the UN in Bangladesh to have crossed over the border.

Haiti: Haïti : La Grande Anse face à une insécurité alimentaire aiguë, 4 mois après le passage de Matthew

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 14 févr. 2017 [AlterPresse] — Quatre mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, les 3 et 4 octobre 2016, l’insécurité alimentaire frappe de plein fouet le département de la Grande Anse, selon les témoignages recueillis par AlterPresse. « La vie devient amère en raison des difficultés....

La forte tempête tropicale Dineo à 1700 km de La Réunion

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:06:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Baptisée ce lundi 13 février 2017, la forte tempête tropicale Dineo se trouvait ce mardi à 10 heures à 1700 km à l'ouest de La Réunion (22.3 Sud / 38.8 Est). Elle se déplace vers le sud-ouest à 9 km/h, selon le dernier bulletin de Météo France. Aucune menace cyclonique n'est envisagée pour les prochaines 72 heures à La Réunion.

News24.com | ALERT Update: 'Intense Tropical Cyclone' status confirmed for #Dineo storm

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:41:00 +0100news24 (en)

Cape Town - The South African Weather Service has issued an update on the Tropical Storm Dineo, saying it is expected to reach Cyclone status early on Wednesday, 15 February. The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) La Reunion has updated the expected evolution of Dineo, which is now....

Haïti : La Grande Anse face à une insécurité alimentaire aiguë, 4 mois après le passage de Matthew

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:34:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

De notre envoyé spécial, Jean Elie Paul. P-au-P, 14 févr. 2017 [AlterPresse] Quatre mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, les 3 et 4 octobre 2016, l’insécurité alimentaire frappe de plein fouet le département de la Grande Anse, selon les témoignages recueillis par AlterPresse.

Cyclone to hit Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:55:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned that a tropical cyclone might hit the country on Thursday with Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces expected to be the hardest hit. In a statement, the MSD said the cyclone may result in extreme flooding.

La tempête tropicale modérée Dineo à plus de 1600 km de La Réunion

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:46:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Selon Météo France, la pression estimée au centre de la tempête tropicale modérée Dineo est de 989 HPA. Ce mardi 14 février à 4 heures, la position de ce système dépressionnaire était la suivant : 21.5 Sud / 39.4 Est. Actuellement, Dineo évolue à 1645 km à l’Ouest des côtes réunionnaises.

Les interrogations de Gihade Lagmiry

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:59:00 +0100lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Tony Geraldo, son entraîneur et mari, était ravi du come-back réalisé par sa boxeuse et femme. « France Ô qui retransmettait les combats des championnats de France féminins a interrompu l'émission avant que Gihade ne reçoive le trophée de meilleure boxeuse de la soirée. Je pense que cette récompense est méritée.

Tempête tropicale Dineo : La saison des pluies a vraiment commencé

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:53:00 +0100madagasikara (fr)

Une photo satellite de la tempête tropicale modérée Dineo hier. Qualifiée de modérée, la perturbation tropicale située dans le canal de Mozambique a été baptisée hier sous l’appellation de« Dineo ». En effet, ayant « remplie les critères d’une tempête tropicale modérée, elle était à 360 km à l’Ouest de Morombe hier à 15 heures locales ».

Hundreds pack meeting about Woodlake Dam in Moore County

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:21:00 +0100wncn (en)

People living in Vass had to evacuate areas below the dam after Hurricane Matthew. But they say the problems date back much further than last fall. Four months ago, Hurricane Matthew put massive holes in Woodlake Dam forcing the community to evacuate. Now the lake is completely barren.

WARNING! Cyclone Dineo might hit country Thursday

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 02:02:00 +0100observer-sz (en)

Thus far, the Swaziland Meteorological Service is monitoring a situation in the Mozambique Channel where there is a development of a tropical depression weather system. Addressing the media during a press conference at the meteorology department yesterday, Director at the Swazi Met Duduzile....

News 54 mins ago 6:43 p.m. Hurricane-beaten historic garden to be restored in St. Augustine

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 01:39:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Among the places ruined by the storm, there is a historic garden in St. Augustine. The garden at the Pena Peck house dates back to colonial times. "We had flowers and flowering bushes," Judy Riggle said as she pointed to an empty flower bed. "As you can see, we have nothing.

After Hurricane Matthew: Historic garden damage

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:38:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

After Hurricane Matthew: Historic garden damage ....

Haiti radio drama teaches people how to stay alive during disasters

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:55:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

People cross a flooded river with the help of a rope and porters after the bridge was washed away in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.UN Photo/Logan Abassi. A popular UN-backed radio drama series is teaching people in Haiti how to stay alive when disasters hit, the producer of the show, Christina Guerin, has said.

Oroville Dam Crisis Shows Why We Must Invest In Infrastructure

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:40:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

WASHINGTON ― Every few years an actual or threatened disaster highlights the state of America’s crumbling infrastructure. President Barack Obama, for example, pointed to a 2007 bridge collapse in Minneapolis , which left 13 people dead and dozens of others injured, in his push for more federal funding to overhaul roads, bridges and waterways.

Disaster training for padres

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:24:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

THERE is a need to educate and empower church leaders on disaster recovery chaplaincy, says Fiji Council of Churches president Tevita Banivanua. He made the comments yesterday as a group from the UnitingWorld Church in Australia and the Fiji Council of Churches conducted training on community....

After Matthew, Hope Mills woman lost home, husband; now she wants to move on

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:37:00 +0100wncn (en)

HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — This week, federal officials will host a series of community meetings in Cumberland County for residents still displaced by Hurricane Matthew. One woman in Hope Mills hopes to be first in line to meet with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Οι μεγαλύτερες εκκενώσεις πολιτών στην ιστορία

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:08:00 +0100msn-gr (en)

Το σχέδιο οργανωμένης μετακίνησης πληθυσμού, το μεγαλύτερο που έγινε ποτέ σε περίοδο ειρήνης στη σύγχρονη Ελλάδα, πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κορδελιό και είναι η πρώτη φορά που οι Αρχές απομάκρυναν 72.000 ανθρώπους από τις εστίες τους. More than 180,000 people in northern California have been asked to....

Beverly Beach residents still feeling the effects of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 20:56:00 +0100fox35orlando (en)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - At Surfside Estates, in Beverly Beach people are still cleaning up, months after the hurricane passed. In fact a crew is right there cleaning up storm damage." Hurricane Matthewe may be a distant memory, but not in Flagler County.

3A wrestling: Grueling preseason training pays off in Juab title

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 20:46:00 +0100sltrib (en)

Several kids will quit, but the ones who survive earn the right to wear the crimson and gold. It's the ultimate mental preparation, and one that helped the program win its first Class 3A wrestling title since 2005 at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University on Saturday with a team score of 242.5.

5 Disturbing New Revelations About Trump's Dysfunctional National Security Council

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 20:14:00 +0100alternet (en)

The National Security Council is intended to help presidents make sense of the daunting world of foreign policy and security threats. Not so in the Trump administration. According to a frightening inside look from Monday's New York Times , it appears staff is concerned not only with threats from adversaries, but with those from within.

eNCA | Tropical depression deepens in the Mozambique Channel

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:52:00 +0100enca (en)

File: Packing sustained winds of 64 km (40 miles) per hour, and gusts of up to 85 km (53 miles) per hour, Tropical Cyclone 08S formed in the Mozambique Channel and moved westward directly toward Mozambique’s east coast (31 Dec. 2002). Photo: via Wikimedia Commons.

Five Disturbing New Revelations About Trump's Dysfunctional National Security Council

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:32:00 +0100alternet (en)

The National Security Council was intended to help presidents make sense of the daunting world of foreign policy and security threats. Not so in the Trump administration, according to a frigthening inside look from the New York Times on Monday, it appears staff is concerned not only with threats from adversaries, but with those from within.

Luxembourg: Luxembourg And WFP Sign New Partnership Agreement

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:09:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

ROME – Luxembourg and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a four-year agreement, confirming the long-standing partnership between the Grand Duchy and the UN’s frontline organization working towards zero hunger globally by 2030. The agreement between Luxembourg and WFP was....

Tropical storm to reach SA by end of week

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:56:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

The South African Weather Service said in a statement on Monday that the storm is currently passing over the Mozambique Channel. “Weather conditions in the Mozambique Channel continue to be hot and humid‚ with light winds in the atmosphere‚ whilst sea-surface temperatures exceed 30°C over the....

Philippines: Philippines: Plan International deploys response team to Surigao following 6.7-magnitude earthquake in east Mindanao

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:07:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Manila (13 February) – Plan International Philippines has deployed an Emergency Response Team to determine the immediate needs of children and communities by the 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Surigao City, Surigao del Norte in Mindanao on Friday, February 10.

Madagascar: Météo - Carlos s'éloigne

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:58:00 +0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Le cyclone Carlos redevenu tempête tropicale modérée au cours des dernières heures, ne menace désormais plus aucune terre habitée. Du moins, en se référant à sa trajectoire. Hier 10 février 2017, neuvième jour d'activité de ce système, Carlos se trouvait à 1028km des côtes malgaches et continue de s'éloigner, direction sud-ouest.

News24.com | ALERT: Tropical storm #Dineo closes in, affected SA areas identified

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:34:00 +0100news24 (en)

Cape Town - A tropical storm #Dineo is moving in towards the coast of Mozambique and the northernmost parts of SA's east coast, the South African Weather Service has confirmed. According to the SA Weather Service, "The weather system has the potential to result in severe weather impacts over the....

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick, Head of Intrexon's Environment Sector, Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:21:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

GERMANTOWN, Md. Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrexon Corporation (NYSE: XON ), a leader in the engineering and industrialization of biology to improve the quality of life and health of the planet, today announced that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick Ph.D., P.E.

[VIDÉOS] Montez à bord d’un vol humanitaire vers Port-au-Prince

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:18:00 +0100journaldemontreal (fr)

Le 15 novembre dernier, un peu plus d’un mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew en Haïti, un avion d’Air Transat quittait Montréal à destination de Port-au-Prince. À VOIR AUSSI: À son bord, près de 25 tonnes de matériel de secours fourni par l’organisme Food For The Poor Canada, dont 2,8....

Tropical Cyclone to hit Mozambique

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:21:00 +0100onlinenigeria (en)

A Tropical Cyclone is set to make landfall over the coast of Mozambique on Monday, 13 February. This is according to Storm Report SA, forecasting that although South Africa is not in danger, a "tropical low currently forming in the Mozambique Channel and will most probably affect the extreme....

News24.com | Tropical Cyclone to hit Mozambique, SA's East Coast affected

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:27:00 +0100news24 (en)

Cape Town - South Africa is in for another week of extreme weather on the East Coast especially, as a Tropical Cyclone is set to make landfall over the coast of Mozambique on Monday, 13 February. This is according to Storm Report SA , forecasting that although South Africa is not in danger, a....

Tropical Cyclone to hit Mozambique

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:59:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

A Tropical Cyclone is set to make landfall over the coast of Mozambique on Monday, 13 February. This is according to Storm Report SA, forecasting that although South Africa is not in danger, a "tropical low currently forming in the Mozambique Channel and will most probably affect the extreme....

GulfQuest shows off new exhibit -- "Shipwrecks! Pirates & Treasure"

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:58:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

Ahead of re-opening to the public later this month, GulfQuest held a fundraiser Sunday afternoon. It was also an opportunity to show off the museum's latest exhibit: Shipwrecks! Pirates and Treasure. The interactive exhibit is showcased on two floors and has artifacts displayed over 12,000 square feet.

WILD WEATHER

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:15:00 +01009news (en)

A slight reprieve in hot weather felt in some states and territories over the past few days is all but over, as much of the country prepares for another day of searing temperatures. Queenslanders who have been suffering through scorching temperatures will only get a few days reprieve before the hot weather sets in again.

Beyoncé contre Adele à la grand-messe musicale des Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:32:00 +0100clicanoo (fr)

Le monde de la musique tient sa grand-messe annuelle dimanche à Los Angeles pour la cérémonie des Grammy awards, au cours de laquelle la diva britannique Adele affronte la reine pop-R&B Beyoncé, et où le légendaire David Bowie a reçu plusieurs prix posthumes.

Coup d’envoi de la 59e cérémonie des Grammy Awards

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:22:00 +0100LeMonde (fr)

. La soirée devrait être marquée par le duel à distance entre Adele et Beyoncé. David Bowie, mort en janvier 2016, a déjà reçu quatre récompenses. Le Monde 13.02.2017 à 02h54. La chanteuse Adele a donné avec son Hello titre , dimanche 12 février, le coup d’envoi de la 59 e cérémonie des Grammy....

Beyoncé contre Adele à la grand-messe musicale des Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:59:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Par Shaun TANDON, Veronique DUPONT. Los Angeles (AFP) - Le monde de la musique tient sa grand-messe annuelle dimanche à Los Angeles pour la cérémonie des Grammy awards, au cours de laquelle la diva britannique Adele affronte la reine pop-R&B Beyoncé, et où le légendaire David Bowie a reçu plusieurs prix posthumes.

Beyoncé contre Adele à la grand-messe musicale des Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:43:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

Le monde de la musique tient sa grand-messe annuelle dimanche à Los Angeles pour la cérémonie des Grammy awards, au cours de laquelle la diva britannique Adele affronte la reine pop-R&B Beyoncé, et où le légendaire David Bowie a reçu plusieurs prix posthumes.

Beyoncé contre Adele aux Grammy Awards

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:39:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

La soirée pourrait s'avérer chargée politiquement comme l'ont été les récentes cérémonie de prix des Golden Globes ou des SAG Awards, beaucoup d'artistes s'opposant ouvertement à la politique du président Donald Trump. Beyoncé pourrait enfin décrocher l'une des plus prestigieuses récompenses, qui....

HIGH WIND WARNING for multiple counties; gusts up to 60 mph possible

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:46:00 +0100wlos (en)

Gusts of up to 60 mph are possible in the high wind warning area. To put that speed in perspective, sustained hurricane wind speed starts at 74 mph. (Image credit: WLOS) A strong cold front moves through the region Sunday night, bringing gusty winds and much cooler conditions.

( MAUVAIS) SOUVENIRS : Le 7 février 1975, Le cyclone Gervaise dévastait Maurice

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:20:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Pour les Mauriciens, le cyclone le plus dévastateur de la deuxième moitié du siècle dernier était Carol qui, en février 1960, avait mis le pays à terre et l'avait obligé à remplacer les maisons en tôles et en bois par des constructions en béton. En ce début de février 1975 alors que Gervaise....

WW2 Hurricane that crash-landed at Dunkirk set to take to the skies again

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:09:00 +0100themirror (en)

An iconic Second World War Hurricane that crash-landed on the beach at Dunkirk during the famous troop evacuation has been restored and is about to take off again for the first time in more than 75 years. The Mk 1 Hawker Hurricane of 245 Squadron took off from Kent in May 1940 with Pilot Officer....

Duterte releases P2B for quake victims

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:58:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

Duterte extended his sympathies to the victims and apologized for the initial delay of government aid because of the closure of the Surigao airport and damage to roads caused by the earthquake, the strongest to hit Surigao since 1989. The P2-billion aid will go to the Department of Social Welfare....

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:28:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Makini Brice. PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S.

APRÈS LE PASSAGE DE CARLOS : La CWA assouplit son régime de coupures d'eau

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:01:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

En une semaine, le taux de remplissage de nos réservoirs a grimpé de 17%, de 43,1% pour atteindre 60,7%. Une amélioration causée par les récentes pluies ayant arrosé le pays, surtout avec le cyclone Carlos . Passage cyclonique qui aurait contribué à 69%, soit 230 mm, du taux de pluviométrie....

Pittsburgh furniture store opened in '50s diversifies to survive

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:13:00 +0100arkansasonline (en)

PITTSBURGH -- In the competitive home furnishings marketplace, Today's Home created a niche when it opened 63 years ago that has helped the company ride out tough times over the ensuing decades. "Today's Home is the interior design center of what we would consider custom design," said Jeff Lenchner, the company president.

Les candidats à l’élection présidentielle se pressent pour séduire les électeurs réunionnais. Le représentant de la droite François Fillon est notamment dans le département pour trois jours.

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:06:00 +0100linfo (fr)

La Réunion, un département important pour l’élection présidentielle. Après la candidate du Front national à l’élection présidentielle Marine Le Pen, qui était à La Réunion au mois de novembre dernier, c’est au tour du représentant de la droite de venir dans le département ce week-end.

East Africa: Tropical Cyclone Carlos Brews Up in the Indian Ocean

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:36:00 +0100allafrica (en)

Over the past few days Tropical Cyclone Carlos has been gaining strength in the southern Indian Ocean. The tiny Islands of Mauritius and La Reunion have been dealt a glancing blow by the storm. Carlos has already brought flooding rains to Mauritius. Just two days ago Vacoas reported 116mm of rain in 24 hours.

Okmulgee County HAM Radio Operators Ready To Help In Emergencies

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:02:00 +0100newson6 (en)

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma - Emergency management personnel met with a group of HAM radio operators in Okmulgee on Saturday. The idea is for the radio operators to use their hobby in the case of a huge emergency, like the wildfires that burned in the county last year. "Started out as a brush pile.

Tiny airborne probe could help local weather forecasts

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 23:04:00 +0100engadget (en)

To date, it hasn't been easy to get loads of airborne weather data beyond major airports. Airliners have had a sophisticated probe system (TAMDAR Edge) for over a dozen years, but that doesn't help much in those remote areas where you may only see smaller airplanes or drones .

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:27:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

Summary Thursday 2 February – Tornados demolished a Daesh-held building west of Kirkuk. Friday 3 February – Typhoons destroyed an artillery piece in western Mosul, while Tornados sank two river vessels on the Tigris, north-west of the city. Sunday 5 February – Typhoons bombed a headquarters and a vehicle shed in northern Iraq.

Seven Words the Feds Can't Say

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:17:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Shortly after Donald Trump's election, according to news reports, federal scientists scrambled to back up their climate data, the words "climate change" were deleted from government documents and some of the climate change material on government web sites disappeared.

Families keep focus of El Faro hearing on 33 lives lost 20 Mins The last day of another week of Coast Guard hearings into the sinking of a Jacksonville-based cargo ship during a hurricane in the Caribbean

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:36:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The last day of another week of Coast Guard hearings into the sinking of a Jacksonville-based cargo ship during a hurricane in the Caribbean in October 2015 began with a visual reminder of the 33 crew members who died. Families of many of the crew placed pictures of their lost....

Romano: Even when you have flood insurance, sometimes you will still lose

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 17:49:00 +0100tampabay (en)

And where does it all get you? Sleeping on a mattress on a hard floor for the past five months while you worry about the black mold creeping up your walls. This is not the brochure of paradise Bill and Jill Coyle imagined when they sold their home and business in New Jersey and moved to Crystal River near the end of 2015.

Brooklyn Congresswoman Moves to Shield Haitian Refugees From Deportation After Trump Order

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 17:27:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke—co-chairwoman of the House Caribbean Caucus—has put forward legislation to protect undocumented Haitians from deportation in the aftermath of President Donald Trump‘s executive orders aimed at expelling millions of immigrants.

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians’ dreams end in deportation

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 17:27:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

But in the end he landed in a U.S. immigration detention center and was deported back to Haiti, deep in debt and struggling to integrate, like so many other Haitians. Val, 28, left home after a devastating 2010 earthquake that wrecked the economy of the Caribbean nation, the poorest in the Western hemisphere.

Haïti - Diaspora : La Congressiste Yvette D. Clarke veut faire élargir le TPS

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:18:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

La Congressiste Yvette D. Clarke a publié une déclaration sur la loi qu'elle a présenté « Haiti Emergency Relief Act of 2017 » qui élargirait considérablement le programme de Statut de Protection Temporaire (TPS) pour inclure tous les ressortissants haïtiens qui étaient aux États-Unis avant le 4 novembre 2016.

Election présidentielle : Marine Le Pen, François Fillon et Emmanuel Macron courtisent les électeurs réunionnais

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:43:00 +0100linfo (fr)

La Réunion, un département important pour l’élection présidentielle. Après la candidate du Front nationale à l’élection présidentielle Marine Le Pen, qui était à La Réunion au mois de novembre dernier, c’est au tour du représentant de la droite de venir dans le département ce weekend.

After daring voyage, Haitians' dreams end in deportation Reuters

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 11:11:00 +0100msn-se (en)

John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S. immigration detention center and was deported back to....

After daring voyage, Haitians' dreams end in deportation Reuters

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 11:06:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S. immigration detention center and was deported back to....

Haiti US$ 291 million appeal to help over 2 million vulnerable people

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 07:43:00 +0100famagusta-gazette (en)

A US$ 291.5 million appeal to cover the critical needs of 2.4 million vulnerable people this year has been launched by the Haitian government and humanitarian groups in the country. The plan aims to save lives while strengthening the resilience of the population and national institutions to crises and natural disasters.

Pluviométrie – Menace d’inondations dans les bas quartiers

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:53:00 +0100lexpressmada (fr)

Des pluies abondantes sont attendues à Antana-­narivo, ce weekend. Le service de la prévision météo­rologique lance une menace d’inondations au niveau des bas quartiers. Après la longue sécheresse qui a sévi sur les Hautes terres depuis le début de la saison d’été, de bonnes pluviométries seront enfin au rendez-vous.

Haïti comme si vous y étiez

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:09:00 +0100journaldemontreal (fr)

De la découverte de l’île par Christophe Colomb en décembre 1492 au passage de l’ouragan Matthew , sans oublier la révolte des esclaves menée par François Toussaint Louverture contre Napoléon, la dictature des Duvalier, l’éternelle corruption et la récente éclosion de cas de choléra: autant de malédictions qui empêchent les Haïtiens de se relever.

Météo : Carlos s’éloigne

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:17:00 +0100madagasikara (fr)

La position de Carlos , hier. Le cyclone Carlos redevenu tempête tropicale modérée au cours des dernières heures, ne menace désormais plus aucune terre habitée. Du moins, en se référant à sa trajectoire. Hier 10 février 2017, neuvième jour d’activité de ce système, Carlos se trouvait à 1028km des....

EU’s Mogherini: US says will fully implement Iran nuclear deal

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:17:00 +0100rt (en)

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met for the first time since the businessman was sworn in as America’s 45th president on January 20. They both pledged to strengthen economic and security ties based on rules for free and fair trade between the two long-time allies.

La responsabilité des Réunionnais au cœur du débat

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:07:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

À moins de 80 jours du premier tour de l’élection présidentielle, des candidats commencent à se rendre en visite à La Réunion. Jeudi, Jacques Nikonoff, candidat du Rassemblement pour la démondialisation, a tenu une conférence de presse. À partir d’aujourd’hui, c’est au tour de François Fillon,....

US missionary and team commit to hurricane repair of churches

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:13:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By DENISE MAYCOCK. Tribune Freeport Reporter. dmaycock@tribunemedia.net. A US missionary and a team from South Dakota are in Grand Bahama helping with hurricane restoration and have committed to working for the next two years with their fellow churches in the Bahamas.

Carlos : quels recours en cas de dégâts ?

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:11:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Et il faut parfois lire entre les lignes de son contrat d’assurance pour savoir quelle sera la prise en charge. Mardi 7 février, le passage de la tempête Carlos - à moins de 100 kilomètres des côtes réunionnaises - a provoqué de fortes pluies mais également d’importantes rafales de vent...

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:46:00 +0100trust (en)

By Makini Brice. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 10 (Reuters) - John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S.

3A swimming: Day 1 standout performers and key numbers

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:26:00 +0100sltrib (en)

A look at four standout performers and three key numbers from Friday's Day 1 of the Class 3A state swimming meet at BYU. Cole Peterson. The Park City junior churned his way to victory in the 200 individual medley state title to help the Miners grab a 42.5-point lead in the team standings at the end of Day 1.

3A swimming: Park City's Selznick increase medal haul with two more titles

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:54:00 +0100sltrib (en)

Provo • A state champion swimmer occasionally might be asked to wear his or her first-place medals for a pool-side photo. Be careful, though, when it comes to asking Park City's Rozie Selznick. Deep water could be very treacherous indeed, even for a swimmer of Selznick's quality, if she were to wear all of them at once.

Gov, US Rep ask Trump to declare emergency in Louisiana

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:52:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards asked President Donald Trump to swiftly declare five parishes as federal disaster areas because of Tuesday's tornado outbreak. A 23-page letter faxed to the White House on Friday requests individual assistance in Orleans, Ascension, Livingston, and St. James parishes.

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:44:00 +0100thestar-my (en)

Saturday, 11 February 2017 | MYT 8:01 AM After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation. by makini brice PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 (£2,402) from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he....

Gov, US Rep ask Trump to declare emergency in Louisiana

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:33:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards asked President Donald Trump to swiftly declare five parishes as federal disaster areas because of Tuesday's tornado outbreak. A 23-page letter faxed to the White House on Friday requests individual assistance in Orleans, Ascension, Livingston, and St. James parishes.

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians’ dreams end in deportation | Reuters

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:19:00 +0100firstpost (en)

By Makini Brice | PORT-AU-PRINCE. PORT-AU-PRINCE John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland.But in the end he landed in a U.S.

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:52:00 +0100reuters-in (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S.

After daring voyage to U.S., Haitians' dreams end in deportation

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:29:00 +0100reuters (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE John Stevens Val borrowed $3,000 from friends and family and trekked through 10 countries to make his way to the United States, where he hoped life would be better than in Haiti, his impoverished homeland. But in the end he landed in a U.S.

El Faro Ship sinking: El Faro may have suffered boiler blast

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:03:00 +0100newsok (en)

Rochelle Hamm, second from left, the wife of El Faro crew member Frank Hamm, is embraced by the family members of other El Faro crew members after they posed with photographs of their loved ones during a break in a U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearing, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla.

El Faro Ship sinking: El Faro may have suffered boiler blast

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:54:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

Rochelle Hamm, second from left, the wife of El Faro crew member Frank Hamm, is embraced by the family members of other El Faro crew members after they posed with photographs of their loved ones during a break in a U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearing, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla.

El Faro Ship sinking: El Faro may have suffered boiler blast

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:40:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

Rochelle Hamm, second from left, the wife of El Faro crew member Frank Hamm, is embraced by the family members of other El Faro crew members after they posed with photographs of their loved ones during a break in a U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearing, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla.

El Faro Ship sinking: El Faro may have suffered boiler blast

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:26:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

Rochelle Hamm, second from left, the wife of El Faro crew member Frank Hamm, is embraced by the family members of other El Faro crew members after they posed with photographs of their loved ones during a break in a U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearing, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla.

After Tornado, Families In New Orleans Begin Rebuilding Once Again

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:47:00 +0100npr (en)

Conley's favorite place in her small, single-story home is the backyard. "I love to barbecue," she says. "I love to give parties." But now, her backyard is decimated. Tuesday's tornado smashed down her fence, and pieces of her neighbor's house are stuck in a tree. Half of her roof is gone, and the windows are busted out.

Pour les festivités carnavalesques qui seront organisées cette année dans la ville des Cayes, le maire principal, Gabriel Fortuné, prévoit un budget de 85 millions de gourdes. Annoncé à l’improviste par le président élu, Jovenel Moïse, le carnaval national se déroulera dans la ville des Cayes, cette année. La cité d&rsqu ... (Lire la suite)

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:31:00 +0100haitiprogres (fr)

Pour les festivités carnavalesques qui seront organisées cette année dans la ville des Cayes, le maire principal, Gabriel Fortuné, prévoit un budget de 85 millions de gourdes. Annoncé à l’improviste par le président élu, Jovenel Moïse, le carnaval national se déroulera dans la ville des Cayes, cette année.

Belle opération de solidarité pour aider un couple à reconstruire sa maison

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:53:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

Les gros-mornais ont du cœur ! Ils le prouvent avec une belle opération de solidarité. En décembre dernier, un couple d'agriculteurs de la commune avait tout perdu dans un incendie. Aujourd'hui artistes et riverains se mobilisent pour leur venir en aide avec un concert ce soir.

News 31 mins ago 3:23 p.m. Investigators ask former El Faro officer about rest, about captain

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:53:00 +0100firstcoastnews (en)

Federal investigators asked a former officer on the El Faro on Friday about the ship’s captain, about his responsiveness when calling him overnight, and about whether crew members were getting the required rest before working night watch shifts. Alejandro Berrios, who worked as both a second mate....

West End residents g ...

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:47:00 +0100freeport (en)

West End, residents and businesspersons had mixed views regarding the post-Hurricane Matthew Clean-up and Community Revitalization Project being spearheaded by The Bahamas Government. While visiting the historically quaint fishing village on Wednesday (February 8), The Freeport News team learned....

Container Port nearing capacity

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:47:00 +0100freeport (en)

The Freeport Container Port, one of the largest employment entities on the island, is rebounding. Last October, Hurricane Matthew severely damaged equipment at FCP. The handling capacity was thus reduced significantly and accordingly transshipment business decreased. In Thursday’s Freeport News, published was a picture of the landing process.

Valley Arizona Red Cross volunteers answer the call in tornado-ravaged New Orleans Arizona Red Cross volunteers answer the call in tornado-ravaged New Orleans Dozens of homes were destroyed and at least 25 people were hurt. Currey, a former social worker, will help with case loads. Valley 23 minutes ago

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:34:00 +010012news (en)

PHOENIX - As thousands of residents pick up the pieces after a tornado ravaged parts of New Orleans , Arizona Red Cross volunteers are stepping forward to help. The people who live in the destroyed part of New Orleans desperately need the assistance. As soon as Jean Currey -- one of the volunteers....

Haiti: Responsable de Développement de Projets

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:03:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Poste : Responsable de Développement de Projets. Date de début. ASAP. Lieu d’affectation. Port-au-Prince. Type de contrat. CDD. Durée du contrat. 1 an, renouvelable. A propos d’ACTED. Depuis 1993, l’ONG ACTED répond aux besoins humanitaires des populations dans les situations de crise et au respect....

World: Humanitarian Bulletin Latin America and Caribbean Volume 30 | November – December 2016

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:03:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • 2016 closed with 10.7 million people affected, 10 per cent more than in 2015. • Floods are the most frequent type of disaster in the region, although drought affected more people. • The Atlantic hurricane season was more active than 2012 and more deadly than 2005.

FAREI : Des mesures pour protéger les plantes

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:06:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Le Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) recommande aux agriculteurs plusieurs mesures pour un rétablissement rapide de leurs cultures suite au récent passage du cyclone Carlos . Les conditions prévalant actuellement, avec l’humidité du sol et des feuilles, peuvent favoriser....

continuer à lire "#PS13 : après un conseil fédéral houleux, Jean-David Ciot demeure le premier des socialistes"

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0100lamarseillaise (fr)

Les débats ont en effet été houleux. Mais « l’ouragan s’est terminé en tempête dans un verre d’eau », fait savoir le principal intéressé, très contesté pour les signaux de sympathie qu’il a envoyés à Emmanuel Macron. Le premier secrétaire de la fédération qui « en a vu d’autres » a tenu bon.

HAITI : Ouragan Matthew 3W - Aperçu de Qui fait Quoi et Ou (3W), 9 février 2017 [FR]

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 18:20:00 +0100humanitarianresponse (fr)

Cet aperçu est composé de 12 cartes: - 1 carte globale par département - 1 carte du secteur Santé - 1 carte du secteur WASH - 1 carte du secteur Sécurité Alimentaire - 1 carte du secteur Abris - 1 carte du secteur Protection - 1 carte du secteur Relèvement Rapide - 1 carte du secteur Nutrition - 1....

La semaine de Trump. Des ministres… et des juges

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:35:00 +0100courrierinternational (fr)

Le président américain, Donald Trump, le 8 février 2017, à la Maison-Blanche, Washington. PHOTO / JOSHUA ROBERTS / REUTERS. Perdu dans l’ouragan nommé Donald Trump ? Courrier international vous propose de suivre les cent premiers jours du président à la Maison-Blanche, étape par étape. Retrouvez cette chronique tous les vendredis sur notre site.

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:22:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense secretary, Michael Fallon....

eNCA | Is South Africa due for a tropical cyclone?

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:09:00 +0100enca (en)

CAPE TOWN - Most South Africans wouldn’t associate tropical cyclones with our shores but they can and do affect our country. They are rare occurrences, with only one storm having crossed into our borders in the last 33 years. By the time they reach us they have usually been considerably weakened....

UK says Cyprus military bases ‘more important than ever’

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:01:00 +0100kathimerini-en (en)

Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense secretary, Michael Fallon....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:03:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:59:00 +0100news9 (en)

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press. NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria.

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:53:00 +0100newsok (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever visit to the island by a British defense secretary,....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:48:00 +0100washtimes (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Britain’s top defense official said Friday that the country’s two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are “more important than ever” in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:31:00 +0100newson6 (en)

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press. NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria.

UK says Cyprus military bases ‘more important than ever’

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:29:00 +0100wivb (en)

British Defense Minister Michael Fallon, right, and with his Cyprus' counterpart Christoforos Fokaides, left, leave after the meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades at the presidential palace in capital Nicosia, in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:24:00 +0100hjnews (en)

British Defense Minister Michael Fallon talks to the media outside the presidential palace after a meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in capital Nicosia, in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Britain's defense secretary says the role played the UK's....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:24:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

British Defense Minister Michael Fallon, right, and with his Cyprus' counterpart Christoforos Fokaides, left, leave after the meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades at the presidential palace in capital Nicosia, in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.

UK Says Cyprus Military Bases 'More Important Than Ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:14:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense secretary, Michael Fallon said....

UK says Cyprus military bases ‘more important than ever’

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:12:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Britain’s top defense official said Friday that the country’s two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are “more important than ever” in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever official visit to the island by a British defense....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:07:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria. In the first-ever visit to the island by a British defense secretary,....

UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:05:00 +0100krmg (en)

Updated: 6:54 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 | Posted: 6:54 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever' By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS. The Associated Press. NICOSIA, Cyprus — Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the....

La Nina is over; could El Nino make a comeback?

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:43:00 +0100al (en)

The above graphic shows sea surface temperature anomalies (or departure from average) in degrees Celsius for January and the first of February. Blue signifies colder than average temperatures, red the opposite. According to researchers the cooler than average SSTs that characterize La Nina have dissipated in some areas and La Nina has ended.

Haiti: Stagiaire AME (Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation) - Haïti

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:35:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Poste. Stagiaire AME (Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation) - Haïti. Date de début. ASAP. Lieu d’affectation. Port-au-Prince, Haïti. Type de contrat. Stage. Durée du contrat. 6 mois. Niveau sécurité. Sensitive (2/4) A propos d’ACTED. Depuis 1993, l’association de solidarité internationale ACTED répond....

Haïti : Les montagnes de la Grande Anse, méconnaissables, 3 mois après le passage de l'ouragan Matthew

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:47:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

Par Myriam Duret. Soumis à AlterPresse le 4 février 2017. Une visite de solidarité avec les familles paysannes, vivant dans les montagnes des communes de Jérémie (bassin versant de la rivière Grande Anse) et des Roseaux (bassin versant de la rivière Voldrogue), a été réalisée au début du....

Cooler temperatures around South Florida for the weekend

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:07:00 +0100sun-sentinel (en)

Cooler and breezy conditions will be in place across South Florida for much of the weekend. According to the National Weather Service , if will be mostly sunny Friday with a high only in the mid 70s. And it will be breezy. Winds will be from the northeast at 8 to 16 mph — with gusts up to 21 mph. s at all area beaches.

Hundreds of trees are being planted in Lake District to prevent flooding

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:40:00 +0100express (en)

GETTY 1,400 natives trees will be planted in the Lake district to combat flooding More than 90 people are helping plant 1,400 native woodland trees including oak, birch, hazel, rowan and crab apple, at five sites today, in the first mass planting the trust has attempted in the national park.

Haiti: Haïti : Les montagnes de la Grand' Anse, méconnaissables, 3 mois après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:32:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Par Myriam Duret. Soumis à AlterPresse le 4 février 2017. Une visite de solidarité avec les familles paysannes vivant dans les montagnes des communes de Jérémie (bassin versant de la rivière Grande Anse) et des Roseaux (bassin versant de la rivière Voldrogue) a été réalisée au début du mois de....

PCA upbeat on higher copra yield in Eastern Visayas

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:08:00 +0100sunstar (en)

PALO, Leyte -- The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in Eastern Visayas is optimistic the coconut industry in the region will be more vibrant this year, as price of copra has increased amid sustained recovery of the industry after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated the area in 2013. Copra mill gate price has fetched P50 to P54 per kilogram.

OP-ED Wetlands: A Natural Safeguard against disasters

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 06:01:00 +0100guyanachronicle (en)

The Wider Caribbean region is prone to natural hazards and technological disasters. Each year we experience active hurricane seasons and sometimes large amounts of rainfall. This often results in severe flooding as well as damage to infrastructure and production, which in turn, affects economic growth and productivity.

Kane honored with name on Hancock County building

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:04:00 +0100sunherald (en)

The dedication and open house for the Robert R. Kane Administration Center marked the official opening of the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission offices Thursday night. The 8,000-square-foot building is named after the commission president, a longtime commissioner who is credited with leading....

New, improved Lone Star Flight Museum opening soon 20 Mins From the air, the Lone Star Flight Museum looked like Galveston after Hurricane Ike blew ashore in September of 2008. Archives photos taken

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:50:00 +0100click2houston (en)

HOUSTON - From the air, the Lone Star Flight Museum looked like Galveston after Hurricane Ike blew ashore in September of 2008. Archives photos taken inside the facility showed the flooded museum with damaged aircraft and priceless artifacts destroyed. Scott Rozzell, chairman of the board said, "The real tragedy was not the damage to the aircraft.

Residents still rebuilding from Hurricane Matthew may still receive 50 Mins Families still rebuilding from Hurricane Matthew may have more time to receive federal funds

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:08:00 +0100news4jax (en)

ANASTASIA ISLAND, Fla. - Families in some of the hardest hit neighborhoods are still trying to rebuild after Hurricane Matthew. This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency extended the deadline for an additional 180 days for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders affected by the storm.

Haïti : Les montagnes de la Grand 'Anse, méconnaissables, 3 mois après le passage de l'ouragan Matthew

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:57:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

Par Myriam Duret. Soumis à AlterPresse le 4 février 2017. Une visite de solidarité avec les familles paysannes vivant dans les montagnes des communes de Jérémie (bassin versant de la rivière Grande Anse) et des Roseaux (bassin versant de la rivière Voldrogue) a été réalisée au début du....

Sailors fought to the end to keep El Faro afloat in storm

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:11:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

JACKSONVILLE. Associated Press. The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in Bahamian waters during a 2015 hurricane killing 33 sailors said yesterday that evidence from the ship’s “black box” shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years....

After Matthew: Family Leaning On

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:17:00 +010013newsnow (en)

GREENSBORO -- Four months since Hurricane Matthew slammed North Carolina's coast and left devastating inland flooding, FEMA estimates at least 1,500 people are still displaced -- many unsure if they'll ever get home. WFMY News 2's Meghann Mollerus met one of those families, who fled to Goldsboro to Greensboro after the storm.

Harrison County raises 2 million pennies for tornado-ravaged school

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:30:00 +0100sunherald (en)

There’s been a whole lot of penny pinching going on in Harrison County. For two weeks, the county school district has been collecting pennies, other money and supplies for its Pennies for Petal campaign. The donations will help the Petal School District recover from the Jan. 21 tornado.

Bahamas remains in cruise ‘driving seat’

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:29:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By NATARIO McKENZIE. Tribune Business Reporter. and NEIL HARTNELL. Tribune Business Editor. The Minister of Tourism yesterday downplayed the impact from Norwegian Cruise Lines switching 25 sailings from the Bahamas to Cuba, expressing confidence that this nation will remain in the “driver’s seat” as a top Caribbean cruise destination.

Catholic churches to hold special collection Feb. 11-12 for victims of Victims of Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:56:00 +0100bangordailynews (en)

PORTLAND, Maine — Catholic Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection to be held in all churches throughout the Diocese of Portland on Feb. 11-12 . The proceeds from the collection will assist the long-term efforts of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA as they....

Memories staff ‘paid less than they were entitled to’

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:23:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By DENISE MAYCOCK. Tribune Freeport Reporter. dmaycock@tribunemedia.net. THE Memories Resort in Grand Bahama started the payout process for hundreds of former hotel workers on Wednesday at the Bain Building, in downtown Freeport. Some were not happy with the payout amounts and complained that payments were less compared to that which they are.

Irish stars join forces to raise funds for Irish charity in Haiti

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:18:00 +0100irishexaminer (en)

A number of Irish celebrities will perform at a Gala Concert to fundraise for an Irish charity supporting communities in Haiti. John McColgan is presenting a unique fundraising Gala Concert in aid of Haven at the Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday March 11.

Irish stars join forces to raise funds for Irish charity in Haiti

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:06:00 +0100breakingnews-ie (en)

A number of Irish celebrities will perform at a Gala Concert to fundraise for an Irish charity supporting communities in Haiti. John McColgan is presenting a unique fundraising Gala Concert in aid of Haven at the Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday March 11.

La Niña is out and El Niño may soon be coming. Here’s what that means for our weather.

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:53:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

La Niña is over. It only lasted a few months, but tropical warmth is taking over again. While the Pacific will probably hover in the neutral territory between La Niña and El Niño into the summer, some models are hinting El Nño could return as early as this spring.

Irish stars join forces to raise funds for Irish charity in Haiti

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:52:00 +0100waterford-news (en)

A number of Irish celebrities will perform at a Gala Concert to fundraise for an Irish charity supporting communities in Haiti. John McColgan is presenting a unique fundraising Gala Concert in aid of Haven at the Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday March 11.

Washington state woman becomes first U.S. owner of tsunami survival capsule

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:10:00 +0100upi (en)

Feb. 9 (UPI) -- A Washington state woman who lives on the coast said she put her family's fears to rest with her latest purchase -- the first tsunami survival capsule in the United States. Jeanne Johnson, a two-time cancer survivor who moved to Long Beach a few months ago, said her adult children....

BAHAMIAN BREWERY ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION EXPANSION IN GRAND BAHAMA

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:07:00 +0100znsbahamas (en)

While some companies and local residents are still in a recovery mode from the recent passing of Hurricane Matthew, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company Limited is expressing confidence in the economic climate of Grand Bahama by announcing a $2 million expansion.

World: She is a humanitarian: Women’s participation in humanitarian action drawing on global trends and evidence from Jordan and the Philippines

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:50:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. This report, based on extensive research and consultations by CARE International, argues that efforts to protect and assist people caught up in natural disasters and conflict will be more effective if women can contribute. Over the past two years, CARE interviewed over 300 women....

LifeStraw's Follow the Liters Program Reaches Milestone, Providing Safe Drinking Water To More Than 618,000 School Children In Kenya

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:28:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

LAUSANNE Switzerland Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStraw, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, is launching a big year of developments beginning with its third annual Follow the Liters campaign in western Kenya February 13 –24.

L'UE décaisse 35 millions d'euros pour faire face aux problèmes budgétaires

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:22:00 +0100radiokiskeya (fr)

L’Union Européenne (UE) annonce le décaissement de 35 millions d’euros en vue d’aider Haïti à faire face aux problèmes budgétaires et aux conséquences du passage de l’Ouragan Mathieu. Cette annonce a été faite par une délégation de l’UE conduite par son représentant en Haïti, l’ambassadeur Vincent....

Luxembourg And WFP Sign New Partnership Agreement

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:20:00 +0100wfp (en)

Luxembourg and WFP have a long-standing partnership deploying together in emergency response. Following the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Luxembourg deployed its rapid communications kit in support of the WFP-led Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC). Photo: WFP/Rob Buurveld.

RAF Typhoons 'scramble to monitor Russian bombers after Putin's planes spotted over UK'

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:50:00 +0100themirror (en)

RAF Typhoon aircraft have been scrambled to monitor two Russian bombers which were spotted over Britain. Aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, and RAF Coninsby in Lincolnshire were deployed. This comes as two Blackjack bombers were reported to have flown around the top of Scotland before passing by west Ireland, according to the BBC.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:51:00 +0100wtsp (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

Haiti: Haiti-Matthew/Reconstruction : La Grande Anse peine encore à se relever, 4 mois après

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:44:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

érémie (Haïti), 08 févr. 2017 [AlterPresse] --- Des maisons recouvertes de bâches, d’autres encore sans toitures, visiblement incapables de résister aux assauts répétés des averses. Des gens, qui n’ont nulle part où aller, dorment à la belle étoile. Tel est le décor, observé par l’agence en ligne....

Woman clings to eight-week-old baby as tornado throws them into the air Houston Chronicle

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:26:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

A New Orleans mother managed to hold on to her 8-week-old daughter as a tornado tossed them into the air Tuesday. Amanda Stockfelt was working at an impound lot near NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility when a storm began ravaging the area. She heard the sounds of an incoming tornado.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:48:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

La tempête tropicale est devenue... Carlos : plusieurs régions de Madagascar en vigilance rouge

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Après être passée au plus près de nos côtes la forte tempête tropicale Carlos devenu cyclone tropical évolue maintenant vers le Sud-Est, entraînant de fortes pluies à Madagascar. Plusieurs régions de la Grande île sont passées en vigilance rouge fortes pluies, vents forts et fortes houles. Le système était à 10h32, à 315 km des côtes réunionnaises.

Haïti : la Croix rouge joue un rôle essentiel dans le dispositif d'aide humanitaire

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:14:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

La croix rouge une puissante organisation C’est sur 11 hectares à Maïgaté, à la périphérie de Port au Prince que s’est implantée la Croix rouge haïtienne suite au séisme de 2010 qui a fait plus de 250 mille morts. Elle est une des plus puissantes organisations mondiales présente dans l’île, active dans le domaine humanitaire.

5 tornadoes confirmed in Louisiana

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:53:00 +0100arkansasonline (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- National Weather Service teams were studying severe-weather damage in Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday to determine where tornadoes struck and just how powerful they were. At least five confirmed tornadoes hit Louisiana, and one hit Mississippi on Tuesday, meteorologists said.

FPL customers to pay for costs of responding to Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:55:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility’s response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved — with little comment — a $318.

Haïti-Coopération : 35 millions d'euros d'aide supplémentaire de l'UE pour répondre aux défis post-Matthew

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:50:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

Un communiqué acheminé, ce lundi 8 février, à HPN par l’UE, informe de la tenue d’une réunion entre le président de la République d'Haïti, Jovenel Moïse et la Directrice exécutive du Service européen pour l'action extérieure, Mme Edita Hrda autour de l'annonce de 35 millions d'euros d'aide....

L’UE renfloue son aide post-ouragan en Haïti de €35 millions

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:09:00 +0100echo (fr)

L’UE renfloue son aide humanitaire et au développement en Haïti de €35 millions. Cette aide va permettre d’organiser des logements, une éducation, une protection, un accès à l’eau et une hygiène. Photo : UE/ECHO/Ruth Silvia. La Commission européenne va renforcer son aide en Haïti de €35 millions en 2017.

Thirty-one reported hurt after tornadoes pummel Louisiana

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:36:00 +0100thedailyherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana--Some 31 people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes leveled by Wednesday morning. Federal and state damage assessment teams on Wednesday....

What is the status of Vietnam’s natural disaster warning ability?

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:20:00 +0100vietnamnet-en (en)

Hoang Phuc Lam from the Central Hydrometeorology Center said the center is capable of giving early warnings about heavy rains, cold spells, and strengthening or weakening of tropical disturbances, including storm and tropical depressions in the East Sea, about seven to 10 days before the phenomenon appears.

Katrina-ravaged parts of New Orleans now recovering from violent tornado

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 02:18:00 +0100azcentral (en)

Hundreds of New Orleans area residents sifted through debris Wednesday as recovery efforts ramped up after a ferocious tornado with winds up to 165 mph tore through the same area Hurricane Katrina ravaged 12 years ago. Four tornadoes struck parts of southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday, injuring dozens.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:33:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:33:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

FILE- In this undated file photo made available Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, by the NTSB shows the voyage data recorder from the El Faro freighter, seen aboard the USNS Apache in the Atlantic Ocean. The recorder was recovered from El Faro, a cargo ship that sank in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:22:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:04:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

FILE- In this undated file photo made available Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, by the NTSB shows the voyage data recorder from the El Faro freighter, seen aboard the USNS Apache in the Atlantic Ocean. The recorder was recovered from El Faro, a cargo ship that sank in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.

El Faro Sinking Testimony: Crew Did All It Could to Hold On

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:52:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on 17 Mins The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:52:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:48:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- (AP) The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:21:00 +0100newsok (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

Stamford Schools Make Decision on Thursday Schedule

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:18:00 +0100patch (en)

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Public Schools will be cancelled Thursday. Below is more information from the town regarding the snow storm. Snow Emergency. During the Snow Emergency, Snow Emergency Routes are to be kept clear of cars. Snow Emergency Routes are clearly marked with red and white signage.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:03:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said Wednesday that evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:22:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

60 New Orleans homes destroyed by tornado The cleanup along Laine Street in New Orleans East would not happen as quickly as the storm that blew through here Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:17:00 +0100click2houston (en)

The cleanup along Laine Street in New Orleans East won't happen as quickly as the storm that blew through here Tuesday. One witness told KPRC 2, "It was going by so fast. I went through the hurricane, Katrina. But this thing it was unreal. I don't know I'm still-I'm still lucky to be alive." Some homes and businesses are heavily damaged.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:07:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship’s “black box” shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:04:00 +0100washtimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship’s “black box” shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. , who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

Facebook expands Safety Check to help users help one another

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:56:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

February 8, 2017 When disaster strikes, Facebook users have become accustomed to checking in "safe" to provide assurances to their loved ones. Now, the social media giant is taking that a step further, providing a platform for users to help one another in times of crisis.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:55:00 +0100foxnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

Haiti-Matthew/Reconstruction : La Grande Anse peine encore à se relever, 4 mois après

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:38:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

De notre envoyé spécial Jean Elie Paul. Jérémie (Haïti), 08 févr. 2017 [AlterPresse] --- Des maisons recouvertes de bâches, d’autres encore sans toitures, visiblement incapables de résister aux assauts répétés des averses. Des gens, qui n’ont nulle part où aller, dorment à la belle étoile.

Haiti seeking US$300m in aid

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:36:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

Haiti’s President-elect Jovenel Moise speaks to reporters in Petion-ville after his hearing at the public prosecutor’s office in Port-au-Prince on January 25, 2017. (Photo: AFP) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti needs nearly US$300 million to provide urgent assistance for its most vulnerable....

Haitian Government, UN and partners launch two-year plan aimed at saving lives, building resilience

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:36:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

7 February 2017 – The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan with the Government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:27:00 +0100nzherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) " The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:25:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

Memories closing a 'major disappointment,' says MP

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:23:00 +0100freeport (en)

The closing of Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort and more than 500 employees joining the unemployment line, was a major disappointment for Grand Bahama, said Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement, Peter Turnquest, MP for East Grand Bahama. Turnquest made this statement, during a recent interview with this daily.

El Faro Sinking Testimony: Crew Did All It Could to Hold On

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:21:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:16:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship's "black box" shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

El Faro sinking testimony: Crew did all it could to hold on

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:10:00 +0100therepublic (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The former chief engineer of a container ship that sank in a hurricane killing 33 sailors said evidence from the ship’s “black box” shows a crew working hard to keep it afloat. Mark Gay, who served aboard the El Faro years before its final journey, became emotional at times during testimony Wednesday before a U.

Louisiana in recovery mode after powerful line of tornadoes

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:09:00 +0100foxnews (en)

Damage to a home in New Orleans East after a tornado moved through the area. (Willie James Inman/Fox News) Parts of Louisiana are recovering after seven tornadoes touched down on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of destruction across the region. Nearly 40 people were injured but no deaths were reported due to the storm system.

Brewery unveils $2m warehouse expansion

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:00:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

The Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company yesterday unveiled its latest $2 million expansion through the addition of a new warehouse, a move likely to create around 30 jobs. James ‘Jimmy’ Sands, the company’s president and founder, unveiled its third phase expansion as the Brewery celebrates a 10th anniversary in business.

Matthew/Reconstruction : La Grande Anse en Haïti peine encore à se relever, 4 mois après

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:07:00 +0100alterpresse (fr)

De notre envoyé spécial Jean Elie Paul. Jérémie (Haïti), 08 févr. 2017 [AlterPresse] --- Des maisons recouvertes de bâches, d’autres encore sans toitures, visiblement incapables de résister aux assauts répétés des averses. Des gens, qui n’ont nulle part où aller, dorment à la belle étoile.

New Orleans tornado victims face a new day

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:04:00 +0100mlive (en)

The morning after a powerful tornado tore the roofs off their homes, shattered their windows and left their possessions strewn in the streets, New Orleans East residents faced a day of cleaning up and salvaging as much as they could. Around 100 people uprooted from their homes by the tornado on....

APPROVISIONNEMENT EN LÉGUMES : Il n’y a pas lieu de s’alarmer, selon le FAREI

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:50:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Le directeur du Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI), Ramesh Rajcoomar, est catégorique : Il n’y a pas lieu de s’alarmer concernant notre approvisionnement en légumes, après le passage du cyclone Carlos . Entre 5 % et 10 % des plantations, indique-t-il, ont été affectées par les vents et les pluies.

Bahamian Brewery announces $2 mil. expansion in Grand Bahama

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:49:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – While some companies and local residents are still in a recovery mode following the recent passing of Hurricane Matthew, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company Limited is expressing confidence in the economic climate of Grand Bahama by announcing a $2 million expansion.

New Orleans woman clings to her 8-week-old baby as tornado slings them into the air

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:07:00 +0100chron (en)

A New Orleans mother managed to hold on to her 8-week-old daughter as a tornado tossed them into the air Tuesday. Amanda Stockfelt was working at an impound lot near NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility when a storm began ravaging the area. She heard the sounds of an incoming tornado.

Just finished renovating blighted house, tornado slams it

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:58:00 +0100wivb (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. Dwight Powell parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

Just after finishing renovations, man's home slammed by tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:57:00 +0100foxcarolina (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. He knew the storm was coming and parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it. He figured his truck was safely being repaired 60 miles....

Just finished renovating blighted house, tornado slams it

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:47:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. Dwight Powell parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

Heartbreaking Photos Show Devastation From New Orleans Tornadoes

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:35:00 +0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Heartbreak returned to southeast Louisiana Tuesday as seven tornadoes laid waste to the area, including parts of New Orleans that had already seen mass destruction during Hurricane Katrina. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) declared a state of emergency after tornadoes downed power lines,....

Just finished renovating blighted house, tornado slams it

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:32:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. Dwight Powell parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:31:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. Dwight Powell parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

Just after finishing renovations, man's home slammed by tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:28:00 +0100cbs46 (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. He knew the storm was coming and parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it. He figured his truck was safely being repaired 60 miles....

Just Finished Renovating Blighted House, Tornado Slams It

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:21:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. Dwight Powell parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

6 tornadoes flatten New Orleans in US, 31 injured in the natural disaster Feb 08, 2017 23:41 IST

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:17:00 +0100HindustanTimes (en)

Thirty-one people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes levelled by Wednesday morning. Federal and state damage assessment teams on Wednesday began working to see....

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:14:00 +0100nzherald (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) " The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have....

Katrina-ravaged parts of New Orleans now recovering from violent tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:12:00 +0100elpasotimes (en)

Hundreds of New Orleans area residents sifted through debris Wednesday as recovery efforts ramped up after a ferocious tornado with winds up to 165 mph tore through the same area Hurricane Katrina ravaged 12 years ago. Four tornadoes struck parts of southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday, injuring dozens.

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:11:00 +0100wbrc (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have....

Just finished renovating blighted house, tornado slams it

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:08:00 +0100therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:45 a.m. A New Orleans man had just finished restoring a blighted house for sale in the city when a tornado hit. He knew the storm was coming and parked his 2014 Lexus in the garage to avoid hail damage, but then garage fell onto it.

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:57:00 +0100startribune (en)

11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have been more than four in Louisiana, but it may take a day or two to check everything out.

Bahamian Brewery $2 Million Expansion in Grand Bahama

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:54:00 +0100bahamas-gov (en)

FREEPORT, The Bahamas – While some companies and local residents are still in a recovery mode from the recent passing of Hurricane Matthew, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company Limited is expressing confidence in the economic climate of Grand Bahama by announcing a $2 million expansion.

Weather Service: at Least 4 Louisiana Tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:51:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit on Tuesday. Mississippi Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have been more than four in Louisiana, but it may take a day or two to check everything out.

Haiti: L’UE renfloue son aide post-ouragan en Haïti de €35 millions

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:43:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

La Commission européenne va renforcer son aide en Haïti de €35 millions en 2017. Cette nouvelle enveloppe se compose d’une aide humanitaire de €16 millions et d’une aide au développement de €19 millions. Cette aide additionnelle permettra de répondre aux effets du passage de l’ouragan Matthew, qui a....

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:42:00 +0100mynews13 (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- (AP) The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have....

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:41:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have been more....

Offaly artist's sculpture unveiled at Leopardstown

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:40:00 +0100offalyindependent (en)

Recently, a life-size bronze sculpture created by Offaly artist Siobhan Bulfin was unveiled at Leopardstown races. The sculpture commemorates legendary horse Hurricane Fly and will remain permanently at the Foxrock track to honour his record at Leopardstown as well as his standing as world record holder of 22 Grade 1 races.

Photographers capture devastation after seven tornadoes touch down in New Orleans

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:35:00 +0100chron (en)

Louisiana is in a state of emergency on Wednesday after storms and tornados tore through New Orleans. is reporting that no deaths have occurred, but at least 25 people are injured and being treated for mostly minor injuries. THE LATEST: Tornado damages New Orleans NASA facility The tornadoes that....

Weather service: at least 4 Louisiana tornadoes, 1 in Miss

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on severe weather on the Gulf Coast (all times local): 11:10 a.m. National Weather Service teams are out getting information about at least four tornadoes that hit Louisiana and one that hit Mississippi on Tuesday. Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says there may have....

Photos: Tornadoes slam Louisiana, dozens injured

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:32:00 +0100wwlp (en)

(NBC News) Thousands of families in Mississippi and Louisiana are picking up the pieces of their lives after several tornadoes tore apart their homes Tuesday. The damage is sporadic,but extensive in some areas. Tornadoes sliced through at least seven parishes in Louisiana.

Le Canada investit 91,2 millions $ pour des programmes de développement en Haïti

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:00:00 +0100lactualite (fr)

MONTRÉAL – Le gouvernement du Canada offrira à Haïti un nouveau don de 91,2 millions $ pour des projets de développement, axés notamment sur la santé et l’éducation des femmes et des jeunes filles. «On veut mettre beaucoup d’accent sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive des femmes.

UN launches US$291m programme to save lives, build resilience in Haiti

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:41:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

UNITED NATIONS (CMC) The United Nations says it is collaborating with relief organisations in Haiti to launch a two-year, US$291 million response plan with the government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.

Haribon trains LGUs to protect Naujan watershed

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:37:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

The Haribon Foundation has launched a Biodiversity Fellows Program (BFP), a training course for local leaders and environmental officers from the municipalities surrounding the biodiversity-rich Naujan Lake National Park (NLNP) in Oriental Mindoro. The Biodiversity Fellows Program, or BFP, is a....

Weather 15 hour ago 8:31 p.m. Family loses two homes, pulls grandmother from rubble after tornado in N.O. East

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:28:00 +010013newsnow (en)

NEW ORLEANS A family is counting its blessings Tuesday as a massive tornado ripped through a mother and daughter’s neighboring houses and the falling rubble hit almost everything except the people trapped inside. Angela Pierre, her husband and son live directly behind her elderly mother, Rhetta Jacob, in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood.

Thirty-one reported injured after tornadoes pummel Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:12:00 +0100reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Some 31 people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes leveled by Wednesday morning. Federal and state damage assessment teams on Wednesday began....

Desolation in Louisiana as tornadoes injure 31

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:10:00 +0100nation (en)

Some 31 people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes leveled by Wednesday morning. Federal and state damage assessment teams on Wednesday began working to see if....

Thirty-one reported injured after tornadoes pummel Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:05:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Bryn Stole. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Some 31 people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes leveled by Wednesday morning.

Appel De Fonds Humanitaire De 291,5 Millions De Dollars Pour Assister 2,4 Millions De Personnes En 2017

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:56:00 +0100caribseek (fr)

NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- Le gouvernement haïtien, l'ONU et leurs partenaires humanitaires ont lancé lundi un appel de fonds de 291,5 millions de dollars pour répondre aux besoins de 2,4 millions de personnes vulnérables en Haïti cette année. Le Plan de réponse humanitaire 2017-2018 vise à....

Haitian Government, UN And Partners Launch Two-Year Plan Aimed At Saving Lives, Building Resilience

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:56:00 +0100caribseek (en)

n Jérémie, Haiti, children play at the Église Chrétienne Nan Lindy. Hundreds of people have sought temporary shelter at the church after countless homes were destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (UN) -- The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a....

Thirty-one reported injured after tornadoes pummel Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:43:00 +0100trust (en)

By Bryn Stole. BATON ROUGE, La., Feb 8 (Reuters) - Some 31 people were reported injured after six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, pounding across highways and streets and leaving trees, power lines and homes leveled by Wednesday morning.

Ottawa offre 91,2 millions à Haïti pour financer cinq projets

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:37:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

« On veut mettre beaucoup d'accent sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive des femmes. Il y a eu beaucoup d'investissement par le passé, ça demeure important. On travaille avec nos partenaires pour élargir toute la gamme de services, entre autres la planification familiale, la contraception et....

Haïti - FLASH : L'administration Trump, «impatiente» de travailler avec Jovenel Moïse

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:29:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Haïti - FLASH : L’administration Trump, «impatiente» de travailler avec Jovenel Moïse 08/02/2017 09:03:03 Mardi, suite à l’investiture de Jovenel Moïse, 58e Président de la République d’Haïti http://www.haitilibre.com/article-20030-haiti-investiture-jovenel-moise-58e-president-d-haiti.

Haïti: le Canada investit 91,2 millions $ pour cinq projets de développement

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:26:00 +0100lactualite (fr)

MONTRÉAL – Le gouvernement du Canada offrira à Haïti une nouvelle enveloppe de 91,2 millions $ pour des projets de développement, axés notamment sur la santé et l’éducation des femmes et des jeunes filles. La ministre du Développement international, Marie-Claude Bibeau, a fait cette annonce mercredi, lors de sa deuxième visite en Haïti.

FPL customers to pay Hurricane Matthew costs

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:15:00 +0100tcpalm (en)

Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility’s response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved — with little comment — a $318.

Hurricane costs lead to FPL bill hike

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:11:00 +0100wptv (en)

The Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a $318.5 million request by the state's largest power company. A1A is seen after ocean waters stirred up by Hurricane Matthew washed away part of the ocean front road on October 8, 2016 in Flagler Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

Etats-Unis : de violentes tornades ont dévasté la Nouvelle-Orléans

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:38:00 +0100ladepeche (fr)

Une vue aérienne des dégâts causés par les tornades à la Nouvelle-Orléans, le 7 février 2017. Gerald Herbert / SIPA La Louisiane a été traversée par plusieurs violentes tornades qui ont tout dévasté sur leur passage, en particulier à la Nouvelle-Orléans, où des dizaines de bâtiments ont été détruits en quelques minutes.

Ottawa offre à Haïti un nouveau don de 91,2 millions

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:27:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

La ministre du Développement international, Marie-Claude Bibeau, a fait cette annonce mercredi, lors de sa deuxième visite en Haïti. Elle a alors rencontré des organismes humanitaires, qui l'ont encore une fois convaincue que les fonds canadiens étaient dépensés à bon escient.

After tornado, New Orleans East residents face a new day

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:24:00 +0100nola (en)

The morning after a powerful tornado tore the roofs off their homes, shattered their windows and left their possessions strewn in the streets, New Orleans East residents faced a day of cleaning up and salvaging as much as they could. Around 100 people uprooted from their homes by the tornado on Tuesday (Feb.

Mother holds on to 8-week-old daughter during NOLA tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:22:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

MICHOUD, La. - Surviving a tornado is terrifying enough, but a mother in Louisiana had more to worry about when the deadly storm passed near their home. Amanda Stockfelt huddled under her desk holding on to her 8-week-old daughter as the tornado bore down on the building where she works.

Facebook has a new tool to help people find food and shelter during disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:11:00 +0100news-yahoo-de (en)

(Facebook) Facebook is ramping up its efforts to become a disaster and crisis response tool. The social network is releasing a new "Community Help" feature in its main app, which will allow Facebook users to connect with those seeking shelter, food, and supplies in the wake of a natural disaster.

Prévisions Zurich: bénéfice net attendu 3,3 mrd USD

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:45:00 +0100romandie (fr)

Zurich (awp) - L'assureur Zurich Insurance publie jeudi 9 février ses résultats pour l'exercice 2016. Pas moins de 14 analystes ont établi les prévisions suivantes: 2016E (en mio USD) consensus AWP 2015A produit d'expl. (BOP) 4'481 2'916 bénéfice net 3'267 1'842 (en %) ratio combiné 98,2 103,6 au 31.

Trending Now Mother holds on to 8-week-old daughter during NOLA tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:39:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

Mother holds on to 8-week-old daughter during NOLA tornado. Surviving a tornado is terrifying enough, but a mother in Louisiana had more to worry about when the deadly storm passed near their home. Amanda Stockfelt huddled under her desk holding on to her 8-week-old daughter as the tornado bore down on the building where she works.

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

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:11:00 +0100wbtv (en)

RAEFORD, N.C. (AP) - A man has been charged with kidnapping after deputies say they found a woman chained up in a shed outside of Fayetteville. News outlets that Hoke County deputies who were responding to a disturbance call Tuesday heard a noise coming from a shed behind a home in Raeford.

5 Things for Wednesday, February 8, 2017: Trump travel ban, Elizabeth Warren, New Orleans tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:56:00 +0100erietvnews (en)

By Doug Criss CNN Editor's note: Now you can get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here. (CNN) -- Good morning from the CNN Center in Atlanta, where it's still too soon for jokes about the Falcons' epic Super Bowl collapse. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Daily news

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:38:00 +0100dg-comm-fr (fr)

Juncker Commission and represents well over half of the EUR 315 billion target of total investments mobilised that was originally earmarked. These figures follow last week's meeting of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors, which approved 14 new projects to be financed under the EFSI....

Tornadoes leave trail of devastation in Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:31:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Destructive tornadoes left a trail of devastation in the South. Louisiana is under a state of emergency after a series of tornadoes smashed homes and businesses Tuesday in the southeastern part of the state. Thousands lost power. Some of the worst damage was in the New Orleans area, including neighborhoods hit hard by Hurricane Katrina.

NC parks see record visitation despite fires, storms

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:15:00 +0100wbtv (en)

MOUNT MITCHELL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's state parks saw a record number of visitors last year, despite destruction wreaked by Hurricane Matthew on the coast and huge wildfires that closed western North Carolina state parks for long stretches in the fall. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation said there were 18.

new NC parks see record visitation despite fires, storms

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:14:00 +0100wlos (en)

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation said there were 18.8 million park visitors in 2016, which also was the system's 100th anniversary. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff) MOUNT MITCHELL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's state parks saw a record number of visitors last year, despite destruction wreaked by....

NC parks see record visitation despite fires, storms

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:12:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

MOUNT MITCHELL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's state parks saw a record number of visitors last year, despite destruction wreaked by Hurricane Matthew on the coast and huge wildfires that closed western North Carolina state parks for long stretches in the fall. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation said there were 18.

North Carolina parks see record visitation despite fires, storms

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:12:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

MOUNT MITCHELL, N.C. - North Carolina's state parks saw a record number of visitors last year, despite destruction wreaked by Hurricane Matthew on the coast and huge wildfires that closed western North Carolina state parks for long stretches in the fall. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation said there were 18.

NC parks see record visitation despite fires, storms

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:06:00 +0100wncn (en)

MOUNT MITCHELL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s state parks saw a record number of visitors last year, despite destruction wreaked by Hurricane Matthew on the coast and huge wildfires that closed western North Carolina state parks for long stretches in the fall. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation said there were 18.

Haitian government, UN and partners launch two-year disaster plan

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:41:00 +0100oneworld (en)

7 February 2017 #150 The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan with the Government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.

St. Johns County leaders reveal new plan to restore beaches, protect

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:26:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Four months after Hurricane Matthew came up Florida's coast, St. Johns County has moved forward on a new hurricane restoration plan. “[The Vilano Beach sand dunes] were pretty bad,” Vilano Beach resident Arnie Graves said. Graves and his family evacuated during Hurricane Matthew and came home a few days later.

Tropical Cyclone Carlos brews up in the Indian Ocean

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:15:00 +0100aljazeera-en (en)

Over the past few days Tropical Cyclone Carlos has been gaining strength in the southern Indian Ocean. The tiny Islands of Mauritius and La Reunion have been dealt a glancing blow by the storm. Carlos has already brought flooding rains to Mauritius. Just two days ago Vacoas reported 116mm of rain in 24 hours.

La Louisiane ravagée par plusieurs tornades ParisMatch

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:06:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Trois tornades ont touché mardi le sud de la Louisiane, provoquant de très importants dégâts et blessant une vingtaine de personnes. Les dégâts sont considérables. Mardi, trois tornades ont touché le sud de la Louisiane, détruisant de nombreuses maisons et coupant l’électricité un peu partout.

Weather Family loses two homes, pulls grandmother from rubble after New Orleans tornado

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:50:00 +0100wcnc (en)

NEW ORLEANS A family is counting its blessings Tuesday as a massive tornado ripped through a mother and daughter’s neighboring houses and the falling rubble hit almost everything except the people trapped inside. Angela Pierre, her husband and son live directly behind her elderly mother, Rhetta Jacob, in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood.

Massive tornadoes rip through New Orleans leaving dozens injured and homeless as official state of emergency is declared

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:22:00 +0100themirror (en)

A series of violent tornadoes have ripped through New Orleans leaving hundreds of homes destroyed and dozens of people injured. Scenes of devastation have emerged after seven parishes in the city, in the southern American state of Louisiana, were hit by three on Tuesday.

Storms tear through New Orleans and southern Louisiana, produce tornadoes

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:39:00 +0100fox59 (en)

3:10 p.m. Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana after a severe storm moved across the state’s southeast corner, including the parishes of Ascension, Livingston, Orleans, St. James, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa. Edwards says he’s heartbroken to see Louisiana families suffering again.

From compassion to action*

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:45:00 +0100trinidadexpress (en)

“One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” — Gordon Hinckle The first time he was scheduled to go on a mission trip to Haiti with Is There Not A Cause (ITNAC), an NGO founded by his sister Avonelle Hector-Joseph, Brent Hector admitted that he just wasn’t ready.

La Louisiane ravagée par plusieurs tornades

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:00 +0100parismatch (fr)

Les dégâts sont considérables. Mardi, trois tornades ont touché le sud de la Louisiane, détruisant de nombreuses maisons et coupant l’électricité un peu partout. Le gouverneur de l’état n’a d’ailleurs pas tardé avant de déclarer l’état d’urgence, indique CBS .

Hurricane Matthew damage leads to FP&L rate hike

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 08:39:00 +0100abcactionnews (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - State regulators are approving another rate hike for Florida Power & Light. The Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a $318.5 million request by the state's largest power company. The money will used to cover storm-related damage from Hurricane Matthew and to replenish the company's storm reserve fund.

Regional Bizbriefs

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:27:00 +0100jamaica-gleaner (en)

. REGIONAL BIZBRIEFS. Guyana to adopt Caricom. poultry standard. Guyana says it is in the process of adopting the Caricom regional standard specification for poultry and poultry products as a national standard. Guyana National Bureau (GNBS) public relations officer, Lloyd David, said the standard....

Tornadoes batter Louisiana, causing severe damage to homes and buildings

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:11:00 +0100iran-daily (en)

Powerful tornadoes have torn through the southeastern US state of Louisiana, leaving more than a dozen people injured and causing severe damage to homes and buildings. At least six tornadoes ripped through the US state on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in New Orleans and five other cities, with houses wiped from their foundations and power lines downed.

Hurricane-resistant glass stops burglars in PSL

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:06:00 +0100wptv (en)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Do you recognize these two in the video? They took on hurricane resistant glass and lost at a Port St. Lucie gas station early Tuesday morning at 2:15. With a security camera rolling, two crooks, cloaked in tee shirts wrapped around wrapped around their heads, learned that breaking and entering might not be for them.

Tornadoes tear through New Orleans and Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:57:00 +0100skynews (en)

Dozens of people were injured and around 10,000 homes left without electricity, but no fatalities were reported, according to Governor John Bel Edwards. Mr Edwards said seven parishes were hit by the tornadoes on Tuesday but the worst damage was seen in the same ward that was heavily flooded during Hurricane Katrina.

Hurricane resistant glass foils would-be burglars at gas station new

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:10:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

PORT ST LUCIE (CBS12) — The Mobil Gas Mart, Subway, and Post Office Manager says he is grateful they didn't get inside. On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Port St. Lucie Police went to the Mobile Gas Station located at 640 SE Becker Road for reports of a burglary attempt to the business.

New Orleans Tornadoes Confirmed In Tuesday Storm, State of Emergency Declared (UPDATE)

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:21:00 +0100patch (en)

At least six tornadoes moved through the southeastern part of Louisiana Tuesday causing widespread damage, power outages and closing down a major highway. The National Weather Service warns of damage reports coming in from New Orleans East, urging residents to avoid the area and authorities have declared a state of emergency.

Tornadoes wreak havoc in Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:59:00 +0100presstv (en)

Powerful tornadoes have torn through the southeastern US state of Louisiana, leaving more than a dozen people injured and causing severe damage to homes and buildings. At least six tornadoes ripped through the US state on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in New Orleans and five other cities, with houses wiped from their foundations and power lines downed.

Haïti : appel de fonds de 291,5 millions de dollars pour aider 2,4 millions de personnes en 2017

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:51:00 +0100unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Le gouvernement haïtien, l’ONU et leurs partenaires humanitaires ont lancé lundi un appel de fonds de 291,5 millions de dollars pour répondre aux besoins de 2,4 millions de personnes vulnérables en Haïti cette année. Le Plan de réponse humanitaire 2017-2018 est la réponse au multiples défis....

Tornadoes touch down, wreak havoc in southern Louisiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:10:00 +0100tampabay (en)

NEW ORLEANS — The tornadoes that struck southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday injured about 20 people, destroyed homes and businesses, flipped cars and trucks, and left about 10,000 customers without power, but no deaths were reported, the governor said. Gov.

Weather Family loses two homes, pulls grandmother from rubble after tornado in N.O. East Family loses two homes, pulls grandmother from rubble after tornado in N.O. East Weather 50 minutes ago

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:40:00 +0100khou (en)

NEW ORLEANS A family is counting its blessings Tuesday as a massive tornado ripped through a mother and daughter’s neighboring houses and the falling rubble hit almost everything except the people trapped inside. Angela Pierre, her husband and son live directly behind her elderly mother, Rhetta Jacob, in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood.

Over 16,000 without power in Louisiana after tornadoes

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:24:00 +0100dailymail (en)

reported. Nola.com Around ten minutes later a second, 'large and destructive' tornado struck Madisonville, in St Tammany Parish, 25 miles away - although it only tore up trees, according to local authorities. At 11:12am, a third tornado touched down 45 miles away near Highway 1 in Donaldson, Tangipahoa Parish, causing damage.

Haïti : 291,5 millions de dollars seront nécessaires pour aider 2,4 millions de personnes en 2017

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:51:00 +0100french-news (fr)

NEW YORK (Nations Unies), 7 février (Xinhua) -- Le gouvernement haïtien, l'ONU et leurs partenaires humanitaires ont lancé lundi un appel de fonds de 291,5 millions de dollars pour répondre aux besoins de 2,4 millions de personnes vulnérables en Haïti cette année.

Haitian Government, UN and partners launch two-year plan aimed at saving lives, building resilience

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:42:00 +0100un-org (en)

7 February 2017 #150 The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan with the Government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.

Haiti: UN and partners launch two-year aid plan aimed at saving lives, building resilience

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:42:00 +0100un-org (en)

7 February 2017 #150 The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October. “#8220With more than 98 per cent of Haitians....

FPL Will Bill You an Extra $40 This Year For Restoring Power During Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:25:00 +0100flaglerlive (en)

Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility’s response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved — with little comment — a $318.

Aerial photos of New Orleans East tornado damage

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:04:00 +0100nola (en)

For parts of New Orleans East it will be the second round of rebuilding. Areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina over ten years ago were hit again by a powerful tornado on Tuesday (Feb. 7). These aerial photos show a swath of destruction along Chef Menteur Highway from Dowman Road to Interstate 510.

Tornadoes Tear Through New Orleans and Surrounding Areas

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:40:00 +0100nytimes (en)

At least three tornadoes ripped through the New Orleans metropolitan area on Tuesday — with one touching down inside the city itself — damaging homes, snapping trees and power lines and injuring at least a dozen people. No deaths have been reported in the storms, which cut a wide swath across southeast Louisiana, causing Gov.

Injuries reported as tornado rips New Orleans

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:36:00 +0100dailysabah (en)

Two people were seriously injured after a major tornado caused heavy damage in eastern New Orleans, Mayor Mitch Landrieu told reporters Tuesday. "Tornadoes are unbelievably powerful. They are as destructive as anything we have seen in this city, really scary," Landrieu said as he warned potential....

Condo owners still dealing with Hurricane damage 16 mins ago

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:34:00 +0100abcactionnews (en)

Crystal River - Diane Reid’s condo is a mess. “I go out to eat a lot,” she said. So is Peter Fox’s. “The most frustrating thing is waiting. It’s been 5 months since the flood,” he said. Both are basically forced to stay on the second floor while they continue to wait for repairs at the Islands Condominium Complex in Crystal River.

New Orleans tornadoes leave city in ruins

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:10:00 +0100dailymail (en)

One driver was trapped in his truck by power lines that wrapped around the cab. As the storm blew over New Orleans, the sun could only be seen on the faraway horizon, below dark grey thunderheads that seemed to turn the day into night. New Orleans East is home to at least 65,000 residents, down from....

How do you deal with a tornado after you've survived a flood?

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:04:00 +0100nola (en)

Tornadoes are at once voracious and fickle. They can suck up and devour entire homes even as they leave intact nearby properties - sometimes even the properties next door. I saw the unbelievable randomness of such storms when I went home for Christmas in 2015.

'Katrina couldn't touch this,' says shaken New Orleans East pastor after tornado

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:58:00 +0100hiawathaworldonline (en)

“I was there. I live right behind my church...and it blew off the roof of my house and destroyed the church," he said in a phone interview Tuesday. "The church is gone." Watching the roof tear off like paper, and nearby trees and branches tear through the walls, reminded Friend of another disaster he witnessed first-hand, almost 12 years ago.

El Faro families endure technical testimony listening for answers 2 Mins Families of some of the 33 crewmembers who died when the El Faro sank in the Caribbean during a fall 2015 hurricane sat through another day of

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:51:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Families of some of the 33 crewmembers who died when the El Faro sank in the Caribbean during a fall 2015 hurricane sat through another day of testimony from marine experts Tuesday as the Coast Guard hearings into the tragedy continued. Much of the testimony focused on industry regulations.

FPL gets OK for hurricane recovery rate hike

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:33:00 +0100sun-sentinel (en)

Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility's response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved -- with little comment -- a $318.

Storms tear through New Orleans and southern Louisiana, produce tornadoes

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:15:00 +0100fox59 (en)

3:10 p.m. Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana after a severe storm moved across the state’s southeast corner, including the parishes of Ascension, Livingston, Orleans, St. James, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa. Edwards says he’s heartbroken to see Louisiana families suffering again.

Tornadoes touch down, wreak havoc in southern Louisiana

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 22:25:00 +0100montgomeryadvertiser (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Hours after a tornado struck eastern New Orleans on Tuesday, hatchet-wielding firefighters walked up and down the debris-strewn Chef Menteur Highway, checking businesses and homes to make sure no one was missing or trapped. “I’m homeless now,” said Malcolm Ballard, 65, outside the heavily damaged Royal Palms Motel.

Madagascar: Mauritius, La Réunion, Madagascar - Tropical Cyclone CARLOS - ECHO Daily Map | 07/02/2017

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:50:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

SITUATION. • TC CARLOS continued moving westsouthwest over the south-west Indian Ocean, remaining a Tropical Storm. On 7 February at 0.00 UTC, its center was located approx. 174 km north-northwest of Port Louis capital (Mauritius island) and 210 km north north-east of La Réunion (France). It had max.

'What to do after a tornado': Red Cross checklist

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:03:00 +0100nola (en)

The American Red Cross has issued a list of actions that New Orleans area residents impacted by tornadoes on Tuesday (Feb. 7) can take. They include waiting to return home before authorities say it is safe to do so and taking photographs of damaged property for insurance claims.

Twisters cut across US state of Louisiana - dozens injured, houses destroyed

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:59:00 +0100Stuff (en)

They were working to get trees out of roadways and with the Red Cross to get help to damaged areas, she said. The tornados are part of a wall of bad weather moving across the Deep South that lit up radar monitors and prompting multiple tornado warnings from Louisiana to Alabama as severe storms....

FPL customers to pay hurricane costs 25 Mins Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:39:00 +0100news4jax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility's response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved --- with little comment --- a $318.

News in Brief 7 February 2017 (PM)

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:32:00 +0100unmultimedia-en (en)

Surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine forces children out of school. Thousands of children have been forced out of schools in eastern Ukraine following last week's surge in fighting, humanitarian organisations in the country have confirmed. The UN Children's Fund ( UNICEF ) and its partners have....

FEMA extends deadline for flood insurance claims following Hurricane Matthew 23 Mins The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday that people affected by

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:34:00 +0100news4jax (en)

ATLANTA - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday that people affected by Hurricane Matthew now have more time to finalize their proof of loss flood insurance claims. FEMA issued an additional extension for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Haïti : appel de fonds humanitaire de 291,5 millions de dollars pour assister 2,4 millions de personnes en 2017

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:09:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

7 février 2017 #150 Le gouvernement haïtien, l'ONU et leurs partenaires humanitaires ont lancé lundi un appel de fonds de 291,5 millions de dollars pour répondre aux besoins de 2,4 millions de personnes vulnérables en Haïti cette année. Le Plan de réponse humanitaire 2017-2018 vise à sauver des....

FEMA extends deadline for Hurricane Matthew flood insurance claims

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:09:00 +0100cbs12 (en)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Homeowners who had flood damage from Hurricane Matthew have some extra time to file their insurance claims. FEMA announced Tuesday it is extending the deadline for certain policyholders to submit their Proof of Loss insurance claims in the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Carlos: pourquoi La Réunion n'est pas en alerte orange

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:06:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Le préfet de La Réunion annonçait lundi 6 février 2017 sa décision de fermer l'ensemble des établissements scolaires, des crèches aux lycées, et de suspendre le ramassage scolaire, en prévision du passage de la tempête tropicale modérée Carlos , ce mardi.

Haiti: Haïti : Enquête de sécurité alimentaire d’urgence post- “Matthew” - EFSA Phase 1 (zones les plus affectées*) - Janvier 2017

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:41:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

APRÈS DEUX ANNÉES CONSÉCUTIVES DE SÉCHERESSE. LES ZONES LES PLUS PRODUCTIVES EN HAÏTI ONT ÉTÉ FRAPPÉES PAR UN OURAGAN DE NIVEAU LE 3-4 OCTOBRE 2016. 61% DES MÉNAGES ONT ÉTÉ DIRECTEMENT TOUCHÉS. MATTHEW A CAUSÉ UNE RÉDUCTION SIGNIFICATIVE DES SOURCES DE REVENU.

CULTURE VIVRIÈRE : Pas de pénurie de légumes pour au moins 15 jours

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:35:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Il n'y aura pas de pénurie de légumes sur le marché local après le passage du cyclone Carlos , estiment les planteurs. Du moins pas avant deux semaines, car ils sont nombreux à avoir récolté leurs légumes depuis la fin de la semaine dernière. Côté prix cependant, ils préfèrent ne pas s'aventurer à un....

Annette Bening rejoint «American Crime Story»

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:28:00 +0100lavenir (fr)

L’actrice américaine nommée à quatre reprises aux oscars sera au casting de la deuxième saison de la série d’anthologie «American Crime Story», qui sera axée sur l’ouragan Katrina. Annette Bening rejoindra Courtney B. Vance, Sarah Paulson et Cuba Gooding Jr., le trio déjà aperçu dans la première saison consacrée à l’affaire O.

La situation s’améliore mais 1000 foyers sont encore privés d’électricité à La Réunion. EDF précise qu’à 18h30, le nombre de clients coupés est redescendu à 1 000. Sauf nouvel incident lié aux conditions météorologiques, le retour à la normale est prévu dans la soirée. EDF à la Réunion maintient un dispositif d’astreinte renforcé pour la nuit.

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:19:00 +0100linfo (fr)

A 18h30, " le nombre de clients impactés par le cyclone Carlos est redescendu à 1000, principalement sur les secteurs du Brulé et de Saint-André". Les techniciens sont toujours mobilisés sur le terrain pour terminer toutes les grosses réparations dans la soirée.

Haiti: L'Union européenne renforce son soutien post-ouragan Matthew à Haïti avec 35 millions d'euros supplémentaires

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:38:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Brussels, 7 February 2017. La Commission européenne renforce son aide à Haïti avec une contribution additionnelle de 35 millions d'euros pour l'année 2017, dont 16 millions d'euros en aide humanitaire et 19 millions d'euros comme soutien au développement.

Haiti: Haïti – Logisticien Base (H/F) - Jacmel

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:38:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Date de rédaction : 07/02/17 Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : asap Durée de la mission : 2.5 mois Localisation : Jacmel. Que faisons-nous en Haïti? SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) est intervenue auprès des victimes du séisme dès janvier 2010 dans les sites de déplacés de la capitale.

Le Collectif pour Haïti est dans l'île de la Caraïbe pour distribuer les dons recueillis en Guyane

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:06:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

Des conteneurs pour Haiti. Ils l’ont dit, ils l’ont fait. Comme annoncé au mois de décembre dernier, le Collectif pour Haïti, s’est rendu sur place pour distribuer les dons récoltés auprès de la population guyanaise. Après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew en octobre dernier qui a ravagé le sud....

UNICEF seeks $42 million emergency aid for children in conflict and crises in East Asia Pacific

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:36:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

BANGKOK, 6 February 2017 – As part of its annual global humanitarian appeal, UNICEF is seeking $42 million to deliver lifesaving aid for children in emergencies in two countries in the East Asia and Pacific region. The two East Asian countries that feature in the 2017 Humanitarian Action for....

L'Union européenne renforce son soutien post-ouragan Matthew à Haïti avec 35 millions d'euros supplémentaires

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:03:00 +0100europa-pressReleases (fr)

Cette nouvelle aide vise à répondre aux conséquences du passage de l'ouragan Matthew en octobre dernier qui a dévasté Haïti et créé des besoins humanitaires et de développement très importants dans un pays déjà fragile. "L'Union européenne est pleinement mobilisée pour aider le peuple haïtien dans ces temps difficiles.

World: UNICEF seeks $42 million emergency assistance for children caught in conflict and crises in East Asia Pacific

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:33:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

BANGKOK, 6 February 2017 – As part of its annual global humanitarian appeal, UNICEF is seeking $42 million to deliver lifesaving aid for children in emergencies in two countries in the East Asia and Pacific region. The two East Asian countries that feature in the 2017 Humanitarian Action for....

LEAD 1-Munich Re déçoit avec son résultat 2016, le titre baisse

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:54:00 +0100reuters-fr (fr)

(Rpt titre) * Bénéfice net 2016 estimé à 2,6 mds (consensus 2,7 mds) * Hausse plus forte que prévu du dividende, à 8,60 euros * L'action en baisse de plus de 2% à Francfort LONDRES, 7 février (Reuters) - Munich Re a publié mardi un bénéfice net 2016 inférieur aux attentes, du fait de pertes liées à....

Carlos ne devrait pas passer à moins de 100 km de La Réunion

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:45:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Point de situation : rappel des règles de prudence La tempête tropicale modérée CARLOS se situe à 175 kilomètres au Nord de La Réunion ce jour à 10h et se déplace vers l’Ouest à 15 km/h. Sa trajectoire doit s’infléchir au Sud‑Ouest dans l’après-midi, mais Carlos ne devrait pas passer à moins de 100 km des côtes réunionnaises.

Civil Defense releases P55.15-M cash aid for Yolanda victims

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:34:00 +0100sunstar (en)

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has released a total of P55.15-million assistance to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). OCD-Eastern Visayas Director Edgar Posadas said a big chunk of the P89.28 million funds endorsed to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council has been released as of the third week of January.

Tempête Carlos : fermeture des écoles à La Réunion

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:53:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

La tempête tropicale modérée Carlos était située hier à 350 kilomètres au Nord-Nord-Est de La Réunion et se déplaçait vers le Sud-Sud-Ouest à 7 km/h. Elle doit accélérer aujourd’hui pour passer au plus près des côtes toujours au stade de tempête tropicale modérée en cours de journée de mardi.

Déjà une journée d'école perdue à cause du calendrier scolaire anti-climatique

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:53:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

Dimanche, lors du 9e Congrès du Parti communiste réunionnais, Julie Pontalba avait mis en évidence les conséquences d’un calendrier scolaire inadapté à La Réunion. La rentrée s’est faite la semaine dernière sous une chaleur torride, ce qui compromet l’apprentissage des élèves. En effet, les vacances d’été ne cessent de se réduire.

Haïti. Le nouveau président en fonction dès aujourd'hui

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:50:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Après une crise électorale qui a paralysé la vie politique du pays pendant un an et demi, Jovenel Moïse va être investi président d'Haïti ce mardi matin à Port-au-Prince. L'homme d'affaires de 48 ans signe le début de sa carrière politique en accédant aux plus hautes fonctions dans le pays le plus pauvre des Caraïbes.

Henry Reeve Medical Brigade, Cuba’s Other Heroes

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:21:00 +0100laht (en)

HAVANA – Created in 2005 by the late Fidel Castro, Cuba’s Henry Reeve medical brigade has provided aid to 19 countries, work that has earned it the World Health Organization’s award, which the unit’s professional healthcare personnel view as a “stimulus” to continue saving lives around the world. Dr.

Météo: Carlos à son point le plus rapproché de Maurice ce mardi matin

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:02:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

L’avertissement de cyclone de classe 2 reste toujours en vigueur à Maurice. Mais la tempête tropicale modérée Carlos s'approche davantage de l’île et représente une menace. Elle se déplace dans une direction du sud-sud-ouest a environ 6 km/h. Carlos passera à son point le plus rapproche au....

International Migrants Day: ICMC met Haitians at the Mexican border seeking a better life

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:28:00 +0100icmc (en)

Tijuana (Mexico), 18 December 2016 - Declared by the United Nations General Assembly "a day to celebrate the role of the migrant and the contribution that migration brings to development", 18 December - International Migrants Day - also represents an occasion to reflect on the difficult situations....

Météorlogie – Carlos ne touchera pas terre

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 04:35:00 +0100lexpressmada (fr)

Bonne nouvelle, pour Madagascar. Les techniciens du service de la Prévision météorologique à Ampan­drianomby ont confirmé, hier, que le cyclone Carlos ne touchera pas terre, bien qu’il se dirige vers nos côtes, à une très faible vitesse de 4 km/h. Hier, à 15 heures, il a été repéré à 826 kilomètres....

Haiti seeking US$300m in aid

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:51:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) Haiti needs nearly US$300 million to provide urgent assistance for its most vulnerable inhabitants, including those affected by Hurricane Matthew last October, the government and aid officials in Port-au-Prince said on Monday. "In order to respond to the vital needs of some 2.

Questions over fatigue kick-off final round of El Faro hearings

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:42:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

The third and final round of hearings into the sinking of El Faro kicked off Monday in Jacksonville. During this round, investigators were equipped with the transcripts from the voyage data recorder or black box. The transcript, which is over 500 pages long, is proving to be beneficial for the....

Le calme après la tempête

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:06:00 +0100laliberte (fr)

07.02.2017 Les astuces de la PJ. Depuis un bon mois, tout étudiant qui se respecte vit parmi feuilles de résumés et tourbillons de stabilos. Or, une fois les examens finis, le quotidien se transforme en désert et il faut trouver de quoi s’occuper. Après avoir intensément révisé, transpiré et stressé....

Haiti: Caribbean – Hurricane Matthew Fact Sheet #18, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:32:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS Food security improves substantially in hurricane-affected areas, WFP reports; USAID/OFDA partners assist more than 15,000 displaced people to return home; USAID/OFDA provides additional $2.5 million for hurricane-affected families; Number of suspected cholera cases continues to decline.

eNCA | Haiti seeking $300m in aid: govt, humanitarian groups

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:34:00 +0100enca (en)

A nurse walks with a woman receiving cholera treatment at the Immaculate Conception Hospital in Les Cayes, Haiti. Photo: Reuters. PORT-AU-PRINCE - Haiti needs nearly $300 million(R4 billion) to provide urgent assistance for its most vulnerable inhabitants, including those affected by Hurricane....

Nearly $600,000 in assistance distributed for Hurricane Matthew damage 6 Mins Nearly $600,000 have been distributed to Duval County applicants who were affected by Hurricane Matthew. More could be on the way.

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:34:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Nearly $600,000 have been distributed to Duval County applicants who were affected by Hurricane Matthew. More could be on the way. A total of 1,077 unduplicated applicants requested assistance. Of those, 118 were denied due to income, property values and other disqualifying factors.

Matthew exposes IT issues for local firms

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:23:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By NATARIO McKENZIE. Tribune Business Reporter. nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net. The importance of risk management practices, business continuity planning (BCP) and regulatory compliance were highlighted at a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) seminar. Bruce Scott, partner in charge of risk assurance....

Mission conjointe de Happy Heart Funds et de la FLGL à Anse du Clerc pour le Droit à une Éducation de qualité

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:12:00 +0100haitian-truth (fr)

Pétion-Ville, dimanche 5 Février 2017 : Une délégation conjointe de Happy Heart Funds et de la Fondation Dr. Louis G. Lamothe s’est rendue le vendredi 3 Février 2017 à Anse du Clerc pour explorer avec les autorités locales et les acteurs de la communauté la faisabilité de la réhabilitation de....

Red Cross thanks local hurricane relief donors

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:12:00 +0100caycompass (en)

Volunteers from across the island sorted donations bound for Haiti and Cuba as quickly as they could Thursday afternoon. The relief effort is seeking donations of baby items, hygiene products and other emergency necessities. Organizers plan to ship the supplies to Haiti early next week.

New 'buy American and hire American' proposals to support Gulf Coast jobs

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:49:00 +0100al (en)

While the country wrestles with President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration and border security, which have both stoked public outcry in recent weeks, lesser known legislative changes proposed by U.S. Customs and Border protection could have profound consequences on Gulf Coast shipbuilders and related industries.

Monde Haïti: près de 300 millions de dollars nécessaires pour l'aide humanitaire en 2017 Les autorités haïtiennes et les organisations humanitaires ont indiqué lundi que 300 millions de dollars seraient nécessaires cette année pour fournir une assistance vitale aux habitants les plus vulnérables, notamment ceux affectés par...

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:58:00 +0100skynet (fr)

Les autorités haïtiennes et les organisations humanitaires ont indiqué lundi que 300 millions de dollars seraient nécessaires cette année pour fournir une assistance vitale aux habitants les plus vulnérables, notamment ceux affectés par l'ouragan Matthew en octobre.

News Final Marine Board of Investigation into El Faro sinking

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:30:00 +010013newsnow (en)

WASHINGTON The third and final Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing is underway Monday morning in Jacksonville, Florida. This hearing will examine additional elements of the investigation including crew witnesses, TOTE company officials, Coast Guard officials and contents of El Faro's....

Philippines: Health Consequences of Typhoon Haiyan in the Eastern Visayas Region Using a Syndromic Surveillance Database

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:25:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Abstract. Introduction: Typhoon Haiyan was the strongest storm recorded in Philippine history. Surveillance in Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED) was activated during the typhoon response. This study analyzes the health impact of different diseases during different timeframes....

Haiti: The Haitian Government and the humanitarian community are requesting $ 291.5 million to provide vital assistance to 2.4 million vulnerable people in 2017

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:25:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

-The Humanitarian Response Plan 2017-2018 aims to save lives while strengthening the resilience of the population and national institutions in the face of crises and natural disasters, and by paving the way towards sustainable development. Port-au-Prince, Monday, February 06, 2017 .

Haiti: Haiti Humanitarian Needs Overview 2017

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:25:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

HUMANITARIAN NEEDS & KEY FIGURES. Hurricane Matthew, which passed through Haiti on 4 October 2016, significantly impacted the country’s humanitarian situation, mainly in its southern peninsula. The hurricane affected 175,000 people gathered in collective centres, and 806,000 people were in dire need of life-saving multi-sectoral assistance.

22h00 Haïti: près de 300 millions de dollars nécessaires pour l'aide humanitaire (AFP)

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:04:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Les autorités haïtiennes et les organisations humanitaires ont indiqué lundi que 300 millions de dollars seraient nécessaires cette année pour fournir une assistance vitale aux habitants les plus vulnérables, notamment ceux affectés par l'ouragan Matthew en octobre.

Haïti: près de 300 millions de dollars nécessaires pour l’aide humanitaire en 2017

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:58:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Les autorités haïtiennes et les organisations humanitaires ont indiqué lundi que 300 millions de dollars seraient nécessaires cette année pour fournir une assistance vitale aux habitants les plus vulnérables, notamment ceux affectés par l’ouragan Matthew en octobre.

Haïti: près de 300 millions nécessaires pour l'aide humanitaire

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:05:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

« Pour répondre aux besoins vitaux de 2,4 millions de personnes, la communauté humanitaire qui travaille en Haïti vise à mobiliser 291,5 millions de dollars », a affirmé El-Mostafa Benlamlih, le coordonnateur humanitaire des Nations Unies en Haïti. Quatre mois après le passage destructeur de....

TEMPS CYCLONIQUE : Les pêcheurs face à la perte de casiers et à une mer boueuse

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:28:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

Dès l’annonce de l’alerte cyclonique de Classe 1 samedi après-midi, les pêcheurs à travers l’île ont mis leurs pirogues à l’abri, ce qui équivaut pour eux à plusieurs jours de congé forcé. Même si l’État prévoit une allocation pour mauvais temps, cette période marque également des problèmes plus....

AGRICULTURE : Production vivrière peu affectée à première vue

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:28:00 +0100lemauricien (fr)

À ce matin, les plantations de légumes n’étaient pas significativement affectées par le passage du cyclone Carlos qui se rapproche de Maurice depuis hier. Si des planteurs opérant sur les hauts plateaux parlent d’accumulation d’eau, précisément à Côte-d’Or, d’autres dans le Nord, à Triolet, et dans....

EL NINO RETURNS: Hurricane season in 2017 will hit HARDER THAN EVER, forecasters predict

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:22:00 +0100express (en)

GETTY SOFIA PETKAR Scientists predict an above-average hurricane season in 2017 Tropical hurricanes are one of world’s most deadly natural hazards, causing considerable loss of life and immense damage to property. Seeding over the warm waters close to the equator, the natural phenomenon is classed....

Penelopegate : François Fillon présente ses excuses et maintient sa candidature

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:01:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

François Fillon a présenté lundi ses excuses aux Français dans de son épouse et de ses enfants. Une affaire qui mine lourdement sa campagne depuis dix jours. Le candidat à l‘élection présidentielle française s’est donc résolu à reconnaître qu’il avait commis une erreur en employant sa famille alors....

Up to four feet of powder blankets ski slopes, but getting there might be difficult

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:34:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

A series of storms pounded the Cascades this past weekend, and skiers and snowboarders were waist deep in light powder with some ski resorts reporting four feet or more of snow. Now the bad news is all the build-up of snow has made access on roadways from Seattle to the ski slopes dicey.

Penelopegate : François Fillon présente ses excuses aux Français

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:31:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

François Fillon a présenté lundi ses excuses aux Français dans de son épouse et de ses enfants. l’affaire des emplois présumés fictifs Le candidat à l‘élection présidentielle française a reconnu qu’il avait commis une erreur en employant sa famille alors que les Français n’acceptaient plus ce genre de pratiques.

Riding Out Tsunamis, Hurricanes In Your Own Personal Pod

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:30:00 +0100wbur (en)

Jeanne Johnson of Ocean Park, Washington, is the first U.S. buyer of a tsunami pod sold by Mukilteo, Washington-based Survival Capsule LLC. (Tom Banse/Northwest News Network) A new tsunami survival option has come to the Pacific Northwest coast. And it could eventually double as a hurricane survival option for residents in other parts of the U.

Drought-easing California snow heaviest in 22 years

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:08:00 +0100wfsb (en)

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and RICH PEDRONCELLI Associated Press. PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. (AP) - Clambering through a snowy meadow with drifts up to the tree branches, California's water managers measured the state's vital Sierra Nevada snowpack Thursday at a drought-busting and welcome 173 percent of average.

National News Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:58:00 +0100boston (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation....

[Vidéo] Météo: l’alerte 3 pas envisagée mais le mauvais temps persiste

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:58:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

Le temps se détériorera dans le courant de la soirée et de grosses pluies sont attendues sur l’ensemble de l’île même si l’on n’envisage pas d’émettre un avertissement de cyclone de classe 3… » Une amélioration du temps n’est pas à prévoir pour de sitôt.

Coastal Change Analysis Conducted in Wake of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:37:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

KILN, Miss. Feb. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The joint venture of Woolpert and Optimal Geo, WMR-532, was contracted by the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) to acquire bathymetric and topographic lidar and imagery using state-of-the-art, government-owned coastal....

iciHaïti - Anse du Clerc : Vers la réhabilitation de l'École Nationale

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:34:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

06/02/2017 08:07:13 Vendredi, une délégation conjointe de « Happy Heart Funds » (HHF) et de la Fondation Dr. Louis G. Lamothe (FLGL) s'est rendue à Anse du Clerc pour explorer avec les autorités locales et les acteurs de la communauté la faisabilité de la réhabilitation de l'École Nationale et d'autres écoles affectées par l'ouragan Matthew.

Philippines: A house for Analyn

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:17:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina) lashed the Philippines on Christmas Day 2016, particularly the province of Catanduanes. Some 400,000 houses were either completely destroyed or heavily damaged. ACTED, in consortium with Action Against Hunger and Handicap International, is providing an integrated emergency....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:16:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:10:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. High near 50F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight. Mostly cloudy. Low 29F. S winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: February 6, 2017 @ 5:52 am; JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:10:00 +0100washtimes (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:09:00 +0100nzherald (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) " The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:59:00 +0100foxnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:57:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:55:00 +0100wivb (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:48:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S.

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:47:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation starts two weeks of testimony on Monday in Jacksonville, Florida.

Charente-Maritime : 12 500 clients encore sans électricité

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:34:00 +0100sudouest (fr)

Le branle-bas de combat consécutif au passage de la tempête Leiv durant la nuit de vendredi à samedi a porté ses fruits sur la plan du rétablissement électrique. Après un week-end de labeur ayant mobilisé près de 600 agents, il ne reste plus, à 7 heures ce lundi matin, qu’un dixième des 120 000....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:33:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation starts two weeks of testimony on Monday in Jacksonville, Florida.

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:32:00 +0100wwlp (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:25:00 +0100therepublic (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship’s “black box.” The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation starts....

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:22:00 +0100sun-sentinel (en)

The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation starts two weeks of testimony on Monday in Jacksonville, Florida.

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:17:00 +0100startribune (en)

The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation starts two weeks of testimony on Monday in Jacksonville, Florida. The 790-foot El Faro sank on Oct. 1, 2015 after losing propulsion and getting caught in a hurricane while traveling from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. All 33 aboard died.

Final El Faro Investigative Hearings to Focus on Black Box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:14:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2017 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box.

Final El Faro investigative hearings to focus on black box

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:10:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The final round of U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings looking into the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro is set to begin with testimony that will include a review of data and recordings captured by the ship's "black box." The Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation starts two weeks of testimony on Monday in Jacksonville, Florida.

Philippines: Consultant for Leyte Needs Assessment

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:05:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

1. Summary. 1.1. Purpose : The American Red Cross (ARC) Philippines Delegation working in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) seeks a qualified consultant to lead an assessment of unmet needs in Leyte Province in the Post-Haiyan Recovery environment in support of an ongoing strategic....

Hausse de 20 % du prix des légumes à prévoir

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:44:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

Qui dit cyclone dit hausse du prix des légumes. Et, selon le planteur et président de la Small Planters Welfare Fund, Kreepaloo Sunghoo, l’on doit s’attendre à une hausse d’au moins 20 % vers la semaine prochaine si le mauvais temps persiste. Bon nombre de planteurs se sont rendus dans leurs champs....

NZDF dellivers text books for Fiji'S Cyclone - damaged schools

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:58:00 +0100pina (en)

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) delivered last week more than three tonnes of textbooks donated to high schools in Fiji that were damaged last year by Tropical Cyclone Winston. An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft transported almost 11,000 books covering subjects including English, maths, chemistry, physics and biology for Year 10-13 students.

Carlos se rapproche de La Réunion

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:30:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

La forte tempête tropicale Carlos était située à 405 kilomètres au Nord-Nord-Est de La Réunion hier à 16h se déplace vers le Sud‑Sud-Est à 4 km/h. La Réunion est rentrée dans la zone d’influence de Carlos. Le phénomène devrait s’affaiblir progressivement à l’approche de notre île et passer au plus....

Le système s'est encore renforcé... La forte tempête tropicale Carlos est à 420 km de La Réunion

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:06:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Carlos s'est encore rapproché. À 7 heures ce dimanche 5 février 2017, la forte tempête tropicale se trouvait à 420 km (435 km à 4 heures) au nord-nord-est de La Réunion par les points 17.3 sud et 56.8 est. Le système s'est renforcé et a atteint le stade de forte tempête tropicale dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche.

Moody : 'Factory output growth likely slowed in Dec'

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 20:23:00 +01004-traders (en)

Feb. 06 Moody's estimates 12% rise vs Nov's 14.6% VoPI. Philippine manufacturing output growth likely eased in December 2016 , with food production showing the belated impact of a strong typhoon that hit the main northern island of the country in October, Moody's Analytics said.

‘Factory output growth likely slowed in Dec’

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:26:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

Moody’s estimates 12% rise vs Nov’s 14.6% VoPI Philippine manufacturing output growth likely eased in December 2016, with food production showing the belated impact of a strong typhoon that hit the main northern island of the country in October, Moody’s Analytics said.

Forte tempête tropicale Carlos : le météore à 415 km des côtes réunionnaises à 19h00 ce dimanche

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:07:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

19h30 - La forte tempête tropicale Carlos se trouvait à 415 km des côtes réunionnaises à 19h00 ce dimanche, selon le dernier point de Météo-France. Cette dernière change légèrement de trajectoire, allant vers l'Est-Sud-Est à la vitesse de 7km/h. - Position à 19h00 : 17.5 Sud - 57.2 Est. - Pression estimée au centre : 985 HPA.

Kurt, Leiv, Marcel... d'où viennent les noms de tempêtes ?

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:27:00 +0100sudouest (fr)

Leiv et Marcel : ce sont les noms qu’ont reçu les deux tempêtes européennes qui ont frappé le Sud-Ouest en ce début de février . Des noms qui interrogent, mais qui répondent pourtant à des règles établies depuis les années 1950. Ordre alphabétique. C’est une étudiante de l’université de Berlin,....

Ces tempêtes dont la violence a ravagé la région depuis 1999

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:27:00 +0100sudouest (fr)

Une fois de plus, le nord de la région Nouvelle Aquitaine se retrouve en première ligne face au déchaînement des vents et au risque des vagues de submersion. Le 26 décembre 1999, la tempête Lothar secoue la France, particulièrement le Nord. Le Sud-Ouest est relativement épargné. Mais le répit ne dure que quelques heures.

Haïti - Politique : Privert à la présentation du document des besoins post-Matthew

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 16:02:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

Vendredi, sous le haut patronage du Président de facto Jocelerme Privert, Aviol Fleurant, le Ministre de la Planification, en présence entre autres de François Anick Joseph, le Ministre de l'Intérieur, des ambassadeurs accrédités en Haïti, des représentants des organisations de la coopération....

ALERTE INFO / URGENT !!! : Christelle Néant Donbass – SitRep n°26 - 4 fevrier 2017 en 1 partie

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:36:00 +0100agoravox-fr (fr)

ALERTE INFO ALERTE INFO ALERTE INFO ALERTE INFO ALERTE !!!!!! URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT !!! DONBASS : L’ARMEE UKRAINIENNE SE PREPARE A UNE OFFENSIVE MAJEURE CONTRE LES DEUX REPUBLIQUES POPULAIRES DE DONETSK ET DE LOUGANSK D’ICI QUELQUES JOURS MAXIMUM !!!!!!! LA SITUATION EST....

La tempête Carlos est toujours prévue mardi au plus près de La Réunion

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:32:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Le centre de la forte tempête tropicale "CARLOS" était positionné à 16h locales ce dimanche 5 février, par 17 degrés 5 Sud et 57 degrés 0 Est, soit à 405 km au nord nord-est de La Réunion Il se déplaçait lentement (4 km/h) en direction du sud-sud-est. CARLOS a d’ailleurs progressé relativement....

Carlos se rapproche et Maurice passe en alerte 2

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:23:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

(Mise à jour) La forte tempête tropicale Carlos s’est intensifiée et le pays est passé en alerte 2. La station météorologique de Vacoas a émis un communiqué peu après 16 h 15 ce dimanche 5 février. «L'oeil du cyclone est maintenant beaucoup plus visible, ce qui est signe d'intensification» , explique un prévisionniste des services météo.

Cuba: Response to Hurricane Matthew: Cuba Situation Report No. 25 Office of the Resident Coordinator (February 2nd, 2017)

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 09:09:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights.  More than 2,500 electricity pylons, 300 power transformers and 884 kilometers of electricity grids were replaced in houses and public institutions to repair damages caused by the Hurricane. More than 300 educational centers were affected in Guantánamo province, 25 were completely destroyed.

[Audio] Météo : Maurice pourrait passer en alerte 2 dans le courant de la journée

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:43:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

De tempête tropicale modérée, Carlos est devenu une forte tempête tropicale. La station météo de Vacoas a ainsi maintenu l’avertissement de cyclone de classe 1 dans son bulletin émis à 4 heures, ce dimanche 5 février. À 4 heures, la tempête était centrée à environ 310 kilomètres presque au nord de....

Carlos s'est encore rapproché. À 7h ce dimanche, la forte tempête tropicale se trouvait à 420 km au nord-nord-est de La Réunion. Elle se déplace à 7 km/h vers sud-est ce qui la rapproche de l'île

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:39:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Carlos s'est encore rapproché. À 7 heures ce dimanche 5 février 2017, la forte tempête tropicale se trouvait à 420 km (435 km à 4 heures) au nord-nord-est de La Réunion par les points 17.3 sud et 56.8 est. Le système s'est renforcé et a atteint le stade de forte tempête tropicale dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche.

Pré-alerte cyclonique - La... Carlos devrait devenir cyclone dès demain

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:39:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

La dépression suivie depuis plusieurs jours par Météo France est devenu tempête tropicale modérée ce samedi 4 février 2017 et a été baptisée Carlos . Elle se trouve à 470 km des côtes réunionnaises et pourrait devenir cyclone dès demain après-midi, selon le dernier bulletin de Météo France, avant de perdre en intensité.

A la Une de ce dimanche 5... Le point sur la tempête Carlos, le volcan regagne en intensitén, les cultures de coca ruinées en Colombie

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:39:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Voici les titres développés ce dimanche : - Pré-alerte cyclonique - Carlos : le risque de cyclone se rapproche - Colombie - les cultivateurs de coca inquiets pour leur avenir - Rugby - Six nations : le XV de France battu en Angleterre 16-19 - Ça s'est passé un 5 février - 1965 - Cilaos quitte....

Pré-alerte cyclonique Carlos se renforce

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:39:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

La Réunion est en pré-alerte cyclonique depuis ce vendredi 3 février 2017, 17h30. La journée de samedi a été marqué par la transformation du système dépressionnaire étroitement surveillé par Météo-France depuis plusieurs jours en tempête tropicale modérée.

Carlos, forte tempête tropicale, à 420 km de La Réunion

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:31:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Les prévisions de positions de Carlos . FORTE TEMPETE TROPICALE numéro 4 (CARLOS) . Pression estimée au centre : 987 HPA. Position le 05 février à 07 heures locales : 17.3 Sud / 56.8 Est. Distance des côtes réunionnaises : 420 km au secteur : NORD-NORD-EST. Déplacement : SUD-EST, à 7 km/h.

Carlos, forte tempête tropicale, à 435 km de La Réunion

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 03:35:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Les prévisions de positions de Carlos . FORTE TEMPETE TROPICALE numéro 4 (CARLOS) . Pression estimée au centre : 987 HPA. Position le 05 février à 04 heures locales : 17.1 Sud / 56.7 Est. Distance des côtes réunionnaises : 435 km au secteur : NORD-NORD-EST. Déplacement : SUD-EST, à 7 km/h.

Floods, rains claimed over 4,500 lives in 8 years

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 02:52:00 +0100nation (en)

ISLAMABAD - The flash floods and heavy rains in last eight years (2008-16) proved much fatal for Pakistan, as it claimed thousands of lives, damaged houses and affected a large number of villages throughout the country. The torrential rains caused floods in different parts of country mainly due to....

Météo: Carlos continue de s’intensifier, l’alerte 1 maintenue

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:21:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

Elle représente une « menace potentielle» pour Maurice. La tempête tropicale modérée Carlos continue à s’intensifier. La station météo de Vacoas a ainsi maintenu l’avertissement de cyclone de classe 1 dans son bulletin émis à 22h15, ce samedi 4 février. A 22 heures, Carlos se trouvait à environ 360 km presque au nord de Maurice.

First images from landmark weather satellite blow scientists away

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:17:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

Towering cloud tops bubbling with ice, spreading puddles of rain-cooled air from growing thunderstorms, and vast fields of grainy Saharan dust can now be viewed in a striking Technicolor detail that almost seems 3D. It’s innovation that has been more than two decades in the making an upgrade from....

Carlos, forte tempête tropicale, à 460 km de La Réunion

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:00:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Les prévisions des positions de Carlos . FORTE TEMPETE TROPICALE numéro 4 (CARLOS) . Pression estimée au centre : 992 HPA. Position le 04 février à 22 heures locales : 16.8 Sud / 56.5 Est. Distance des côtes réunionnaises : 460 km au secteur : NORD-NORD-EST. Déplacement : Quasi-stationnaire.

Trending Now First images from landmark weather satellite blow scientists away

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:13:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

The first images from a landmark weather satellite launched in November are beaming back to Earth, and scientists are seeing the third planet from the sun like never before. Towering cloud tops bubbling with ice, spreading puddles of rain-cooled air from growing thunderstorms, and vast fields of....

Carlos tempête tropicale deviendra cyclone tropical ce dimanche

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:19:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

Météo France souligne que Carlos est un système de petite taille, que l’analyse est difficile, mais comme un petit cœur compact a été constitué Carlos devrait passer au stade de cyclone tropical ce dimanche. Situé dans le Nord-Nord-Ouest de La Réunion, il devrait prendre une direction Sud-Sud-Est pour se rapprocher de l’île Maurice.

Barbour and press deny book used pictures without permission

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:41:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Former Gov. Haley Barbour and the University Press of Mississippi, in responses last month to a lawsuit, deny that a book about Hurricane Katrina used a photographer's work without permission. Suzi Altman filed a federal lawsuit in November, demanding $350,000 in damages stemming from Barbour's 2015....

Barbour and press deny book used pictures without permission

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:27:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Former Gov. Haley Barbour and the University Press of Mississippi, in responses last month to a lawsuit, deny that a book about Hurricane Katrina used a photographer's work without permission. Suzi Altman filed a federal lawsuit in November, demanding $350,000 in damages stemming from Barbour's 2015....

Barbour and press deny book used pictures without permission

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:12:00 +0100mcclatchydc (en)

Former Gov. Haley Barbour and the University Press of Mississippi, in responses last month to a lawsuit, deny that a book about Hurricane Katrina used a photographer's work without permission. Suzi Altman filed a federal lawsuit in November, demanding $350,000 in damages stemming from Barbour's 2015....

La route du Littoral va être totalement basculée

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:58:00 +0100linfo (fr)

La Réunion est concernée par un système dépressionnaire Les prévisions des positions de Carlos . TEMPETE TROPICALE MODEREE numéro 4 (CARLOS) . Pression estimée au centre : 995 HPA. Position le 04 février à 16 heures locales : 16.7 Sud / 56.5 Est. Distance des côtes réunionnaises : 470 km au secteur : NORD-NORD-EST.

Tutankhamun wins main event

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:30:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Tutankhamun ridden by Suraj Narredu claimed the Kunigal Stud Breeders’ Produce Stakes (Gr.3), the chief event of Saturday (Feb.4) evening races here. The winner is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Shapoor P.Mistry rep. Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, M/s. D.R.Thacker & Madhav G.Patankar. The winner is trained by S.

Cagayan fishermen to receive fiber glass boats

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:09:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

CAGAYAN: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) here is replacing wooden fishing boats with fiber glass boats used by fishermen who were victims of Typhoon “Lawin” last year. BFAR regional director Milagros Morales said BFAR National Director Eduardo Gongona earlier pledged to give....

Permalink to Hullabaloo Part II!

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:29:00 +0100jonesbahamas (en)

By P.J. Malone. Save The Bays has brought several judicial reviews’ actions against the Government of The Bahamas in recent years. Of particular interest to those involved is a motion before one of the courts with respect to the judicial review applications filed by Save The Bays against particular Government entities.

6 Nations. Vidéo : Suivez Angleterre - France en direct

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:25:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Ils n’ont pas peur ou alors ont des talents de comédiens : les Bleus défient leurs Anglais « chéris » chez eux en ouverture du tournoi des 6 nations. Angleterre-France, hors-d’œuvre épicé. Qu’ils paraissaient minuscules ces Tricolores, lorsqu’ils ont débarqué hier en repérage au stade Twickenham avant Angleterre-France en ouverture des 6 nations.

Météo: avertissement de cyclone de classe 1 à Maurice

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:13:00 +0100lexpress-MU (fr)

De dépression tropicale, le système qui évoluait au Nord de Maurice s’est intensifié en une tempête tropicale modérée. Celle-ci a été baptisée Carlos par le service météorologique de Vacoas, qui a émis, à 16h15 ce samedi 4 février, un avertissement de cyclone de classe 1.

La revanche de Mulcair

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:53:00 +0100journaldemontreal (fr)

Il faut dire que l’ami Trudeau leur a mis la balle au centre du marbre cette semaine. Ce n’est pas la première fois qu’un gouvernement renonce à un engagement solennel, mais disons que ce revirement est gros. Même grotesque. L’engagement était très ferme et les motifs de l’abandon sont nuls. La consultation aura coûté une fortune pour rien.

Long-Term Typhoon Shelters Closed On Saipan

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:12:00 +0100pidp (en)

6 weeks after Soudelor battered CNMI, people moved out. By Frauleine S. Villanueva. SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Sept. 9, 2015) – Long-term shelters for victims of Typhoon Soudelor were officially closed down yesterday, nearly six weeks after the typhoon made a direct hit on Saipan.

Extended Stay America : Hurricane victims unexpectedly evicted from hotel

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +01004-traders (en)

Feb. 04 --Several Hurricane Matthew victims who lost their homes to the storm were forced to move out of a hotel in Fayetteville on Friday that was providing them temporary shelter through a Federal Emergency Management Agency program. While some moved from the Extended Stay America on Sycamore....

Drought-easing California snow heaviest in 22 years

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 05:42:00 +0100AP (en)

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. (AP) — Clambering through a snowy meadow with drifts up to the tree branches, California's water managers measured the state's vital Sierra Nevada snowpack Thursday at a drought-busting and welcome 173 percent of average. Runoff from the overall Sierra snowpack, which....

Fernandina Marina to open after repairs from Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 05:14:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

. Crews have started repairing the Fernandina Marina that was damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The marina has been closed since October, which is keeping neighbors and visitors away from the area. The marina is usually the first stop many tourists make as they head south.

Le premier système dépressionnaire de l'année qui pourrait concerner La Réunion gagne en intensité et se rapproche de notre île.

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 04:30:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Compte tenu de l’approche du week-end et afin de permettre à l’ensemble de la population et des services de se préparer à une éventuelle dégradation des conditions météorologiques, le préfet de la Réunion a décidé de déclencher le niveau "pré-alerte cyclonique" du dispositif spécifique ORSEC Cyclones.

SDG&E wildfire response debated at CPUC hearing over costs

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:50:00 +0100utsandiego (en)

Before the Cedar fire in 2003, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. closely monitored the Santa Ana winds, hot dry temperatures and other conditions fueling what emergency officials feared could be a runaway wildfire. SDG&E activated an emergency desk to keep tabs on fast-moving developments.

Attorney: Nearly $52M in hurricane damage claims are pending

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:47:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A lawyer representing a group of Gulf coast cities and school districts damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008 says they're still owed nearly $52 million by a pool of insurance companies that serve as the insurer of last resort for many property owners. Attorney Shaun Hodge tells The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.

Attorney: Nearly $52M in hurricane damage claims are pending

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:22:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

A lawyer representing a group of Gulf coast cities and school districts damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008 says they're still owed nearly $52 million by a pool of insurance companies that serve as the insurer of last resort for many property owners. Attorney Shaun Hodge tells The Galveston County Daily News (http://bit.

Attorney: Nearly $52M in hurricane damage claims are pending

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:17:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

A lawyer representing a group of Gulf coast cities and school districts damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008 says they're still owed nearly $52 million by a pool of insurance companies that serve as the insurer of last resort for many property owners. Attorney Shaun Hodge tells The Galveston County Daily News (http://bit.

Haiti: Junior Program Officer

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 01:24:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION. CARE began working in Haiti in 1954, providing emergency response assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel. Almost 63 years later, CARE Haiti remains one of the key NGOs in the country, committed to both emergency response and development programming, and....

Attorney: Nearly $52M in hurricane damage claims are pending

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 21:50:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A lawyer representing a group of Gulf coast cities and school districts says they're still owed nearly $52 million by the state's windstorm insurer from damage caused by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Attorney Shaun Hodge tells The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.

Attorney: Nearly $52M in hurricane damage claims are pending

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 20:55:00 +0100sunherald (en)

A lawyer representing a group of Gulf coast cities and school districts says they're still owed nearly $52 million by the state's windstorm insurer from damage caused by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Attorney Shaun Hodge tells The Galveston County Daily News (http://bit.

Plenty of snow accumulating at local ski resorts, totals already waxing average winter season expectations

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 20:24:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

“In general December was a great month for customer turnout, and we also had good midweek traffic,” said Amy Trowbridge, the marketing director at Mount Baker Ski Area. “It was incredible, and we had some of the best number of powder days in December too.

LA FONDATION DR. LOUIS G. LAMOTHE CELEBRE LE PREMIER ANNIVERSAIRE

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:49:00 +0100haitian-truth (fr)

La fondation Dr Louis G. Lamothe a soufflé avec faste sa première bougie.- 2017-02-01 | Le Nouvelliste. [ La fondation Dr Louis G. Lamothe (FLGL) a célébré en grande pompe le premier anniversaire de sa création ce mardi 31 janvier 2017 à l’hôtel El Rancho à Pétion-Ville où de grosses pointures de la....

Le préfet de la Réunion a décidé de déclencher le niveau « pré-alerte cyclonique » du dispositif spécifique ORSEC* Cyclones à compter de ce jour, à 17h30

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:31:00 +0100ipreunion (fr)

Pour l'heure, la "zone perturbée numéro 4" se trouvait à 740 kilomètres au nord de La Réunion, ce vendredi à 16 heures. Elle se déplaçait à 9km/h, selon le dernier bulletin de Météo France, publié à 16h35. "Compte tenu de l’approche du week-end et afin de permettre à l’ensemble de la population et....

Bejisa, Bansi... retour sur les derniers cyclones qui ont fait trembler La Réunion

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:13:00 +0100linfo (fr)

Si les prévisions de Météo France pour les 72 prochaines heures n’indiquent pas encore que la perturbation tropicale située à 740 km au Nord de La Réunion va évoluer en cyclone, cette perturbation tropicale ravive les souvenirs des derniers cyclones qui ont frappé ou menacé La Réunion.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® Names Hurricane Center Director Dr. Richard Knabb 2017 National Weatherperson of the Year

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:06:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

. Dr. Knabb was selected for his career accomplishments as a scientist, risk communicator, leader, and public servant. Under Dr. Knabb's stewardship as NHC Director, he has led advancements in storm surge safety and evacuation zone awareness through the development of new tools such as the Potential....

Govt talks on resort pullout

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:04:00 +0100tribune242 (en)

By AVA TURNQUEST. Tribune Chief Reporter. aturnquest@tribunemedia.net. THE government was locked in meetings yesterday seeking to bring a successful conclusion to negotiations with Hutchison Whampoa over the embattled Memories resort, with Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe telling The Tribune that....

BTC teams up with the Red Cross

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:20:00 +0100thenassauguardian (en)

Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was a platinum sponsor at the annual Red Cross Ball. BTC CEO Leon Williams noted that, “For years, the Bahamas Red Cross has played an integral role in leading various community initiatives across the country. In the last two years alone, BTC has donated over....

Baracoa, Cuba and the Curse of Matthew

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:07:00 +0100havanatimes (en)

HAVANA TIMES — A story belonging to Baracoa’s vox populi , tells us that, at the time of our great-great-grandparents, a strange man became famous for having put a curse on Cuba’s first city and its inhabitants, who had kicked him out of the town because of his ragged clothes and beggar ways.

The disappearing fishing villages of Bangladesh

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:40:00 +0100gulfnews (en)

Kutubdia, Bangladesh. A row of mangrove trees sticking out of the sand, exposed by low tide off Kutubdia island in the Bay of Bengal, is all that remains of a coastal village that for generations was home to 250 families. The villagers were forced to flee as their land, which had been slowly eroding....