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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703709804575201763997217630.html?mod=rss_whats_news_usEarnings at insurer Travelers Cos. dropped 2% in the first quarter as snowstorms in the U.S. and an earthquake in Chile led to higher claims.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:21:00 +0200wsjenwsj-4608384c757840aa79e833cc9b6c07daNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423142100http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=10580WINDHOEK – A Kenyan ‘prophet’ has claimed in a video posted online that he knew that an “earthquake”...Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:31:00 +0200neweraennewera-54f422c54efec6a22ece29df8b2cdb59NaturalDisasters-22.5596 17.07720100422113100http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VDUX-84QSSN?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSRaúl Zibechi | March 15, 2010 Translated from: Terremoto y Tsunami en Chile: La militarización de las catástrofes naturales Translated by: Barbara Belejack Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural disasters shed light on social cracks and fissures invisible in everyday life.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:42:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-1341a9051f756078881474190abbf294EnergyNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100421234200http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=european-insurers-escape-volcano-claims-2010-04-21For European insurers, the volcanic eruption in Iceland that halted European air travel will be one natural disaster they will not have to pay for.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:12:00 +0200TurkishDailyNewsenTurkishDailyNews-9b348388e460ffc3540a3daa1c0f31d9ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320100421171200http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=51117UXBRIDGE, Canada, Ap 20 (Tierramérica) - A mat the size of Uruguay composed of giant bacteria has been discovered in the mid-depths of the ocean off the coasts of Chile and Peru, report scientists who are working on a series of studies of the ocean's smallest life forms.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:05:00 +0200ipsnewsenipsnews-6bba194c9f69c863f227fc8609f2192cAgriculturalTechnologyEnergyEnvironmentNaturalDisastersFisheries-12.0824 -77.045445.3742 -75.6507-33.475 -70.6475-34.8941 -56.067520100421130500http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/ips/0c5930423986ba81e92dbfd6394fbe79.htmSource: IPS A mat the size of Uruguay composed of giant bacteria has been discovered in the mid-depths of the ocean off the coasts of Chile and Peru, report scientists who are working on a series of studies of the ocean's smallest life forms.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:48:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-674345e1abfc3aa332da7016839c4d20AgriculturalTechnologyEnergyEnvironmentNaturalDisastersFisheries-12.0824 -77.0454-33.475 -70.6475-34.8941 -56.067520100421094800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KHII-84Q458?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS(Extract) CHINA: EARTHQUAKE ROCKS QINGHAI PROVINCE The death toll continues to rise after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Qinghai Province in China on Wednesday morning, April 14. Estimates put the number of dead at more than 2,000, with 195 still missing, and 12,135 injured.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:27:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-031502e4ef26e010e3a37976e00b0548NaturalDisasters35.2086 110.72720100421092700http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-84S24E?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSKEY DEVELOPMENTS x As of April 7, the official death toll issued by the Government of Chile (GoC) was 486 people, with 79 others reported missing. x According to the U.N.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-5b83e201fdbd46613358cc7ec61f4e72NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423060100http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/219158/127180985275.htm21 Apr 2010 00:09:00 GMT Source: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: In Today's Hotline: CHINA: Earthquake Rocks Qinghai ...Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:33:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-893af9186e4fbe97dbbd90d81b5d137cNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEcho35.2086 110.72720100421023300http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/219158/12718089536.htm21 Apr 2010 00:09:00 GMT Source: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: In Today's Hotline: CHINA: Earthquake Rocks Qinghai ...Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:33:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-8eb30d9e2cde500e692ea62f39357543NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEcho35.2086 110.72720100421023300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/UF-3I0Cz56I/index.htmlChina lowered flags to half staff and pulled all entertainment programming from the airwaves Wednesday to mourn more than 2,000 people killed during last week's earthquake in the country's northwest, Chinese media reported.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:22:00 +0200cnnencnn-248a10425f902994327d6ebb7d6f32bbNaturalDisasters35.2086 110.72720100421062200http://www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14237&article=28294The Government of China has expressed gratitude towards the international community for the timely intervention to help the people of China after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the northwest province of Qinghai earlier this month. In a statement released on Monday, the Government of China thanked....Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:57:00 +0200newtimes-RWennewtimes-RW-d4a4478ea90d21c7a683c7379bbf827fNaturalDisasters35.2086 110.72720100421015700http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=51117UXBRIDGE, Canada, Ap 20 (Tierramérica) - A mat the size of Uruguay composed of giant bacteria has been discovered in the mid-depths of the ocean off the coasts of Chile and Peru, report scientists who are working on a series of studies of the ocean's smallest life forms.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:00 +0200ipsnewsenipsnews-0a6c81b785948d355edc9931ba6b2593AgriculturalTechnologyEnergyEnvironmentNaturalDisastersFisheries-12.0824 -77.045445.3742 -75.6507-33.475 -70.6475-34.8941 -56.067520100420173000http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/219158/127180876327.htmIn Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: In Today's Hotline: CHINA: Earthquake Rocks Qinghai Province GLOBAL: World Malaria Day This Sunday HAITI: UMCOR Designates $10.4 Million for Reconstruction UMCOR: Board Names New UMCOR Leader ZIMBABWE: Emergency Food Grant....Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:33:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-5878fc8e42ccab65afc9cf739429e2afNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEcho18.54299 -72.343102-17.8292 31.05435.2086 110.72720100421023300http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/strong-earthquake-rocks-central-chile/article1544148/?cmpid=rss16.1 magnitude quake hits region near scene of February disaster, no immediate reports of damagesFri, 23 Apr 2010 13:39:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-3648cc02f9ef180a0bdf9e404cb1d240NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423133900http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SKEA-84PFTY?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSDispatches is a fortnightly e-mail bulletin of the JRS International Office. 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REFUGEE NEWS BRIEFINGSTue, 20 Apr 2010 15:04:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-b10aadb2c8ebcbc3381a54ad26f97225PeaceKeepingUNSecretaryGeneralTerroristAttackNaturalDisasters20100420150400http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/127202727848.htm23 Apr 2010 12:08:00 GMT Source: Reuters (Recasts with downgraded magnitude, interior minister quotes) SANTIAGO, April 23 (Reuters) - A 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday shook the south-central swathe of Chile heavily damaged by a ...Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-4c8e6a229969a20d85f7847255a6b8ffNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423152200http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/23/worldupdates/2010-04-23T174127Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-479450-2&sec=WorldupdatesSANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday shook the south-central swathe of Chile heavily damaged by a devastating February quake, but there were no immediate reports of damage.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0200thestarenthestar-0708af3b87d957a67461809f7b813c5fNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423152200http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE63M2BQ20100423?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday shook the south-central swathe of Chile heavily damaged by a devastating February quake, but there were no immediate reports of damage.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:01:00 +0200reutersenreuters-5a4ea447fb031c3f035ab8f35c369f27NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423150100http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018488513An earthquake struck central Chile near Concepcion at 6 a.m. Eastern time Friday. The 5.9 magnitude quake was initially reported as having a 6.1 magnitude. - (AHN)Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:44:00 +0200AHNenAHN-4eac5ef7ebdde9fa4b14a20f6ecff6c9NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423174400http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182085&Itemid=123 de abril de 2010, 10:30 Santiago de Chile, Apr 23 (PL) A quake of 5.9 degrees in the Richter Scale, one of the most intense from the 8.8 degrees Feb. 27 earthquake, shook Bio Bio, south Chile, but caused none material damage. An 5.9 degree rate by an US source replaced the first 6.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:14:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-bfe955599753cef317f3b16b09af783aNaturalDisasters20100423181400http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World-Rest-of-World/59-magnitude-earthquake-hits-Chile-no-damage-reported/articleshow/5849723.cmsA 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday shook the south-central swathe of Chile heavily damaged by a devastating February quake, but there were no immediate reports of damage.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:59:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-4c6af1a78cd038c755517394d39f15caNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100423175900http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2919593NEW DELHI - Award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s latest novel about people trapped during an earthquake gets new meaning in a year that has seen devastating quakes hit Haiti, Chile and China. In “One Amazing Thing,” a group of nine people are trapped in the visa office at an Indian consulate in an American city.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:27:00 +0200joongangdailyenjoongangdaily-4243fba4ae281c98977c4807ada47f0dNaturalDisasters18.54299 -72.343102-33.475 -70.647535.2086 110.72720100423182700http://www.ft.com/cms/s/876868e8-2879-11df-a0b1-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/876868e8-2879-11df-a0b1-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=The air is thick with the stench of rotten fish in the ruined port of Talcahuano, southern Chile, but people here fear that it may really be the smell of the dead. Residents think untold numbers of people may have been trapped under rubble or mud when they scrambled for the hills overlooking the....Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:16:00 +0200ftenft-fccf780b465e5ec03f430c9c14854beeNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520100424051600http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/23/60minutes/main6425427.shtml(CBS) There is no doubt communities around San Francisco Bay are going to be hit with the same kind of catastrophic earthquake that recently struck Haiti, Chile and China. Most people in the Bay Area know that. But they may not know their most important lifeline to the outside world is also one the....Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:24:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-8884b34a10df4e984b3faf3b6c936d78NaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters-33.475 -70.647535.2086 110.72718.54299 -72.34310220100426022400http://dalje.com/en-world/two-killed-scores-injured-in-mexican-earthquake/300816Emergency teams assessed damage to roads, buildings and bridges after the Sunday afternoon tremor jolted millions.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:18:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-bc72d72da47680e5ade93b07bbd90b55NaturalDisastersEnergy20100427111800http://dalje.com/en-world/major-quake-in-mexico-rocks-southwestern-us-corner/300710Mexican officials reported some minor injuries and damage to buildings in Mexicali, a border city near the epicenter.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:18:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-0974e4892f35b65001523f45d81b578eNaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters32.65498 -115.467320100427111800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MDCS-84WJAM?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSAppeal Target: US$ 1,599,693 Balance Requested: US$ 1,229,765 Geneva, 27 April 2010 An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale hit Chile on February 27 at 3:34am (1:34am EST). The epicentre was 70 miles northeast of Concepcion, one of Chile's largest cities with around 670,000 inhabitants.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:52:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-6dd22ff218451ab82058c45f97ea6c12NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEcho-33.475 -70.647520100427165200http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/fromthefield/222031/12723774402.htmAppeal Chile Earthquake in Chile - CHL101 Appeal Target: US$ 1,599,693 Balance Requested: US$ 1,229,765 Geneva, 27 April 2010 An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale hit Chile on February 27 at 3:34am (1:34am EST). The epicentre was 70 miles northeast of Concepcion, one of Chile's largest cities with around 670,000 inhabitants.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:32:00 +0200alertnetenalertnet-1f40134ced0b27b0652b5acad600fbbeRegionalPolicyNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidMarketEcho-33.475 -70.647520100427163200http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=114288BEIRUT: The string of earthquakes that have recently struck in rapid succession across the world have not only upset those living in the towns and cities within the reach of their shockwave; they have also troubled the imagination of many more. As images of the ensuing chaos in Haiti, Turkey, Chile,....Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:34:00 +0200LBdailystarenLBdailystar-f1cedde5676abbe3cbae4a539df1fd33NaturalDisastersEuropeAidEcho33.887189 35.51340420100427223400