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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia as officials warned that the life-threatening cyclone had increased in strength overnight....Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:14:00 +0100APenAP-8cfdbce82ca0122792b8347e8c482931NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthAirTransport-16.91972 145.75790420110201231400http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41382991/ns/weather/Drenching rain and the threat of flash flooding hampered recovery efforts Friday following one of Australia's most damaging cyclones, as authorities confirmed the first death from the storm.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:32:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-6af670ae7c04253f1c6617fecbbcda69NaturalDisasters20110204053200http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p4LCoeQ_aDM/index.htmlOnce-powerful Tropical Storm Yasi diminished to a Category 1 storm Thursday, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to Australia's interior, meteorologists said.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:21:00 +0100cnnencnn-6f91545441fe0b32a34ee2ca2046ab5bFloodingNaturalDisasters20110204052100http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/show-queensland-the-money--bligh-20110204-1afy3.htmlQueensland Premier Anna Bligh has called on all federal MPs to put politics aside and support the flood levy.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:02:00 +0100smhensmh-da73bfc4aa2e39d4ec7efa0943a647baEuropeAidNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110204040200http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=69735 January 2011 Education Minister Hassan Mneimneh brushed off hints by the March 8 forces about a government change accusing them of seeking to put Premier Saad Hariri at the helm of a government that operates according to their will.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:43:00 +0100lebanonewsenlebanonews-fc07edbfca7a75666cc9251585347cb4NaturalDisastersCompetition-Cartels20110204024300http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/flood-levy-not-related-to-insurance-bligh-20110204-1afy3.htmlThe federal government's levy to help flood and cyclone-ravaged Qld has nothing to do with the state's lack of insurance, Premier Anna Bligh says.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:45:00 +0100smhensmh-3d0c8065f02023709feca1b65a04faa2EuropeAidNaturalDisasters20110204014500http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaAuthorities say a man who asphyxiated while sheltering inside during the massive cyclone that struck Australia this week has become the storm's first fatality.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:24:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-8e4fa2f01d479058602eaa60fa599cefNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204012400http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/03/world/main7314593.shtmlCyclone Yasi Devastates Small Towns, Shreds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Banana and Sugarcane CropsThu, 03 Feb 2011 23:51:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-b3595efb44cdbc695ec3bb5cdf675fe0NaturalDisasters20110203235100http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTTULLY, Australia (AP) -- Rain and gusts from a weakening cyclone continued to bluster across northeastern Australia Friday as those caught in the eye of the storm sought to salvage belongings from homes with missing roofs and flooded floors....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:39:00 +0100APenAP-b00a33dda5c2157b826cf1c0ebd01b61NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203233900http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p4LCoeQ_aDM/index.htmlOnce-powerful Tropical Storm Yasi diminished to a Category 1 storm Thursday, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to Australia's interior, meteorologists said.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:54:00 +0100cnnencnn-18780e1650217f225141d55f47751185NaturalDisastersFlooding20110203155400http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/cyclone-yasi/cyclone-yasi-unleashes-on-inland-townships/story-fn7rj0ye-1225999868859?from=public_rssCYCLONE Yasi continued on its destructive path last night, downgraded to a category 1 storm but still battering towns hundreds of kilometres inland.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:45:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-cbfab44e723a44320925049764ff0d6aNaturalDisasters20110203154500http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaFirst came the terrifying roar, then a violent bang like something had exploded. "We gotta go!" David Leger screamed to his father as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia tore the roof off their home,...Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:31:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-1e1302451a2d2e9b8077604192cabbf8NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203133100http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTTULLY, Australia (AP) -- First came the terrifying roar, then a violent bang like something had exploded. "We gotta go!" David Leger screamed to his father as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia tore the roof off their home, sucking the air up and out of the room like a vacuum.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:18:00 +0100APenAP-31739e35963b4e8a8323181b53d9978dNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203131800http://www.lebanonews.net/mainhl2.asp?hlid=61583 February 2011 Once-powerful Tropical Storm Yasi diminished to a Category 1 storm Thursday, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to Australia's interior, meteorologists said.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:11:00 +0100lebanonewsenlebanonews-14018e803edc8e78cd63cf34009c68c0NaturalDisasters20110203131100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaFirst came the terrifying roar, then a violent bang like something had exploded. "We gotta go!" David Leger screamed to his father as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia tore the roof off their home,...Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:44:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-9203791730bd51e45fad84c1eaf55844NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203124400http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/cyclone-batters-coastal-towns-in-australia/article1892655/?cmpid=rss1One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across already flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday, leaving authorities relieved that no one was killed. Officials had issued days of increasingly dire warnings, and said lives were....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-99053442529112b7a06f939e685ed8fcNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110203113000http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=206534&R=R4People evacuated centers and stayed at home in the wake of Cyclone Yasi; thousands are left homeless.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:17:00 +0100jpostenjpost-7ceec69fd8e78387c6efb8e863aa4d7fNaturalDisasters20110203111700http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/relief-as-queensland-studies-cyclone-damage-2202927.htmlOne of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday but didn't kill anyone.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:14:00 +0100independentenindependent-bfe49941ce657780435e76c4cb942247NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110203111400http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTTULLY, Australia (AP) -- One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday but didn't kill anyone....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:14:00 +0100APenAP-ed089373302e546896bcc4505ccec539NaturalDisasters-17.92601 145.92109720110203111400http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20110203163433.aspxAustralians voiced relief and surprise after one of the world’s most powerful cyclones spared the nation’s northeast coast from expected devastation on Thursday, with no reported deaths despite winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:01:00 +0100thanhniennewsenthanhniennews-3d90c725dd152bf4081db9fa43c2a662NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203110100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaOne of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday but didn't kill anyone.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:57:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-b9fc680f2f7cc838a53dd9891560742dNaturalDisasters20110203105700http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p4LCoeQ_aDM/index.htmlOnce-powerful Tropical Storm Yasi diminished to a Category 2 storm Thursday, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to Australia's interior, meteorologists said.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:15:00 +0100cnnencnn-5745fb41366e5eb3d928fbfb87700990NaturalDisastersFlooding20110203101500http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2045908,00.html?xid=rss-worldAfter ten years of drought and the worst floods in 50 years, Queensland had earned a breather. But as Cyclone Yasi hit the coast on Thursday, people once again braced for the worstThu, 03 Feb 2011 10:14:00 +0100timeentime-ec052bc32fc9d6e17d48f0d4f6ebf3b8NaturalDisasters20110203101400http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p4LCoeQ_aDM/index.htmlOnce-power Tropical Storm Yasi diminished to a Category 1 storm Thursday, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to Australia's interior, meteorologists said.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:14:00 +0100cnnencnn-30a9c909f1801999108b49110c46660dNaturalDisastersFlooding20110203091400http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTTULLY, Australia (AP) -- One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across already flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday, leaving authorities relieved that no one was killed....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:10:00 +0100APenAP-4e0241265ddfca712aa6a904714ef9a8NaturalDisasters-17.92601 145.92109720110203091000http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaOne of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia pulled houses apart and snapped power poles as it ripped across already flood-sodden Queensland state Thursday, leaving authorities relieved that no one was killed.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:10:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-a14e5ab55382c479dadeac06ade17fb4NaturalDisasters20110203091000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KKAA-8DQ9GN?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS1 February 2011 - The current phenomenon prevailing in the Pacific has been described by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology as the strongest La Nina weather event in nearly half a century, resulting in heavy rains and flooding that damaged crops and flooded mines in Australia.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:33:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-e87f92c20717af3962ebf089382d7ed3NaturalDisasters20110203083300http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20110203-261842.htmlINNISFAIL, AUSTRALIA - Australians voiced relief and surprise after one of the world's most powerful cyclones spared the nation's northeast coast from expected devastation on Thursday, with no reported deaths despite winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:46:00 +0100AsiaOneenAsiaOne-d154d5fbf93a87788e66c9000209c4e3NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203074600http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0203/breaking1.htmlAustralians voiced relief and surprise after one of the world's most powerful cyclones spared the nation's northeast coast from expected devastation today, with no reported deaths despite winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees. Cyclone Yasi, roughly the size of Italy and packing winds of up to....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:04:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-bd6fc503d9c22a47ba94d0f38e020405NaturalDisasters41.8955 12.4906-35.3499 149.04220110203070400http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/3/worldupdates/2011-02-03T093522Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-546153-1&sec=WorldupdatesINNISFAIL, Australia (Reuters) - Australians voiced relief and surprise after one of the world's most powerful cyclones spared the nation's northeast coast from expected devastation on Thursday, with no reported deaths despite winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:17:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-17fa668a0d28f90d551a4221f9ca4b2dNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203061700http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/365628,natural-disaster-feature.html- Australians thought they would be busy counting bodies Thursday rather than counting banana crop losses after the first category-five cyclone since 1918 lashed the north-east coast. Cyclone Yasi was the same strength but three times the size of Hurricane Katrina that in 2005 killed over 1,800....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:48:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-ee111f7e35a5a0d7305e5e19b96eb4d4NaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110203054800http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0202/breaking8.html?via=mrOne of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast today, uprooting trees, tearing roofs off buildings and raising the danger of deadly storm surges. Cyclone Yasi, packing winds of up to 300km an hour near its core, come ashore along hundreds of kilometres of northeast....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:03:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-04c9603fb8ee1289ebf48392f43e3bcdNaturalDisasters20110203050300http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfeyeyauidsn/rss2/A MASSIVE cyclone crashed into northeastern Australia yesterday, ripping roofs from buildings and cutting power to thousands of homes, but leaving the scale of disaster unknown as officials and residents holed up while the tempest raged.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:30:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-5ebcc03fd17701397a3459e658ab58dfNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203023000http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaThe most powerful cyclone to strike northeastern Australia in nearly a century howled inland early Thursday, tearing off roofs, flattening trees and cutting electricity to more than 170,000 people.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:05:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-b59c59a5962c24006c8881a919c7cb57NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203020500http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- The most powerful cyclone to strike northeastern Australia in nearly a century howled inland early Thursday, tearing off roofs, flattening trees and cutting electricity to more than 170,000 people....Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:00:00 +0100APenAP-a4b86c2b23a09561f07736729d2193d8NaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110203020000http://www.npr.org/2011/02/02/133427363/killer-storm-bears-down-on-australia-coast?ft=1&f=1004Cyclone Yasi, considered one of the country's biggest-ever storms, ripped roofs from buildings and cut power to thousands of homes. The storm will compound misery in Queensland, which has already been hit by months of flooding. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:56:00 +0100nprennpr-c71a7bad6f28ca0c4e52ea845a6e7cb1NaturalDisasters20110203015600http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/02/world/main7310378.shtmlCyclone Yasi, the most Powerful Storm to Hit the Area in Nearly a Century, Cuts Power to Thousands, Destroys HomesThu, 03 Feb 2011 00:28:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-978092c99e2a6b5fe4622985156d0f38NaturalDisasters20110203002800http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/massive-cyclone-strikes-australias-northeastA massive cyclone struck northeastern Australia early Thursday, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and cutting electricity to thousands — the most powerful storm to hit…Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:19:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-da986a5643599d3a7e61368109ef0e35NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110203001900http://www.news.com.au/business/insurers-in-the-danger-zone/story-e6frfm1i-1225999207839?from=public_rssTHE devastation unleashed by Cyclone Yasi threatens to tear at the fabric of a vital but increasingly fractious relationship.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:19:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-2f214310f212dc5091d4e04d22944624NaturalDisasters20110202221900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/3/worldupdates/2011-02-03T005820Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-546062-2&sec=WorldupdatesCAIRNS, Australia (Reuters) - One of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast on Thursday, uprooting trees, tearing off roofs and bringing down power lines but there were no reports of deaths.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:57:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-67adb7978999d33872414260b0563da8NaturalDisasters20110202215700http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/96178/One of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast on Thursday, uprooting trees, tearing off roofs and bringing down power lines but there were no reports of deaths.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:12:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-22cdd8ce4529b38f6bdc415d4a1173e5NaturalDisasters20110202211200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10703807&ref=rssDeafening winds and torrential rain lashed Queensland as Australia's biggest-ever storm bore down on the coast - with residents who had stayed in their homes being told they weWed, 02 Feb 2011 20:57:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-994b82ae697ec5bfa31f10a731e15027NaturalDisastersFlooding20110202205700http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/3/worldupdates/2011-02-02T234613Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-546062-1&sec=WorldupdatesCAIRNS, Australia (Reuters) - One of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast on Thursday, uprooting trees, tearing roofs off buildings and raising the danger of deadly storm surges.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:25:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-9865b7221325f3416dc7db1d35f97f36NaturalDisasters20110202202500http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-02-02-giant-cyclone-hits-australian-tourist-coastOne of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast, uprooting trees and tearing roofs off buildings.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:37:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-86ad13148f870da9d3cc5e2bf8d57194NaturalDisastersAgriculture20110202193700http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/96178/A massive cyclone struck northeastern Australia early Thursday, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and cutting power to thousands, the most powerful storm to hit the area in nearly a century.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:57:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-ae007c5dcc4e1a3a48b4a21447a70d9aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202185700http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0202/breaking8.htmlOne of the most powerful cyclones on record slammed into Australia's coast today, uprooting trees, tearing roofs off buildings and raising the danger of deadly storm surges. Cyclone Yasi, packing winds of up to 300km an hour near its core, come ashore along hundreds of kilometres of northeast coastline late yesterday.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:57:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-ba778f550d26a7e1b67bafb918da6e00NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110202185700http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/96178/The destructive core of a massive cyclone battered Australia's northeastern coast early Thursday, wrenching roofs off buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:55:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-087f319154efc87e9937bd1a713e0c68NaturalDisasters20110202155500http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaThe destructive core of a massive storm is crossing Australia's northeastern coast, wrenching roofs off buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:41:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-130b5ff1827ffb9939b26b5b839d8ba0NaturalDisasters20110202154100http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/02/cyclone-australia.html?ref=rssStrong wind and rain are pounding northern Queensland as Cyclone Yasi, one of the most powerful tropical storms ever recorded in Australia, closed in on the country's northeast coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:28:00 +0100CBCenCBC-f66166a58fc4f91fded574c7896d9864NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110202152800http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/australians-flee-massive-cyclone-bearing-down-on-northeast-coastStrong winds and driving rain began buffeting northeast Australia as one of the country's biggest storms bore down Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centers…Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:11:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-b0b1eff03137ca278c16d4514e27002bNaturalDisasters20110202151100http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article888837.ece/Massive-cyclone-bears-down-on-AustraliaStrong winds and driving rain began buffeting northeast Australia as one of the country's biggest storms bore down Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centers or hid at home in bathrooms behind piles of blankets and mattresses.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:52:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-29f58e900709f3e94244cb470a5e4997NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202145200http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/north-queensland-braces-for-cyclone-anthony-as-cyclone-yasi-brews-behind-it/story-fn7ik2te-1225998711771?from=public_rssCyclone Yasi was the largest and most powerful cyclone to hit Queensland in living memory.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:57:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-29be147c29ccc36b92512e29ea88cdbaEuropeAidNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110204055700http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0202/breaking8.htmlOne of the most powerful cyclones on record began pounding Australia's northeast coast today, sending people scrambling to find refuge after police turned them away from overcrowded shelters. Cyclone Yasi, packing winds of up to 300km/hr near its core, started to come ashore along the coastline,....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:20:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-26e023381904f40a357f93ecbd105dc3NaturalDisasters20110202142000http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/booby-trap-in-the-fine-print-as-industry-cops-warning-20110202-1advv.htmlCYCLONE Yasi is set to highlight another obscure clause buried in insurance policies that allows insurers to avoid paying claims in full when a natural disaster strikes.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:06:00 +0100smhensmh-9dc8a383f60c295db1a04581a7a1a66fNaturalDisasters20110202140600http://www.npr.org/2011/02/02/133427363/killer-storm-bears-down-on-australia-coast?ft=1&f=1001Cyclone Yasi, considered one of the country's biggest-ever storms, was expected to hit the northeast. Officials issued warnings of potential devastation for cities and towns dotted along a stretch of coast more than 190 miles long in north Queensland state.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:47:00 +0100nprennpr-4bf8da5146cd9f1149cb293b4415d0ebNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110202134700http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0202/australia.htmlOne of the most powerful cyclones on record has begun pounding Australia's northeastern coast, threatening the cities of Cairns, Townsville and Mackayand.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:38:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-552d3f6ca0a72aae253acf2d41d5fed4NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202143800http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/2/worldupdates/2011-02-02T170904Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-545916-1&sec=WorldupdatesCAIRNS, Australia (Reuters) - One of the most powerful cyclones on record began pounding Australia's northeast coast, threatening popular tourist cities and with people scrambling to find refuge after police turned them away from overcrowded shelters.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:34:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-cc7656294bda74b04ca5afbf6f85a228AgricultureNaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202133400http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/another-booby-trap-in-the-fine-print-20110202-1advv.htmlCYCLONE Yasi is set to highlight another obscure clause buried in insurance policies that allows insurers to avoid paying claims in full when a natural disaster strikes.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:17:00 +0100smhensmh-b0ae7a01ad79538eca84d5a7752c31cdNaturalDisasters20110202131700http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-braced-for-giant-cyclone-2201887.htmlOne of the most powerful cyclones on record began pounding Australia's northeast coast today, threatening popular tourist cities and leaving people scrambling to find refuge after police turned them away from overcrowded shelters.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:04:00 +0100independentenindependent-ea5a19067ee25a08a837bee819d63fcbNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202130400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12342031Queensland residents are told it is now too late to escape as Cyclone Yasi - the most dangerous storm ever predicted to hit the Australian state - closes in.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:55:00 +0100bbcenbbc-7fa52cef4334b58497858c788d94345dEMF_HealthNaturalDisasters20110202125500http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Australia-braces-for-worst-ever-cyclone/articleshow/7411527.cmsA terrifying cyclone roaring towards Australia strengthened to the most dangerous threat level Wednesday, as officials warned it could be the deadliest storm in generations.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:41:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-cec4d71791a2d1b6e69fd1cbd42736e6EMF_HealthEU-USANaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202124100http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20110202-261762.htmlby Paul Crock CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - A terrifying cyclone roaring towards Australia strengthened to the most dangerous threat level Wednesday, as officials warned it could be the deadliest storm in generations. As the winds that heralded Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi's arrival began battering hundreds....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:57:00 +0100AsiaOneenAsiaOne-b17772514b9b4785709c7686aae839c1EMF_HealthEU-USANaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202125700http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/feb/02/world-bank-disaster-planningCatastrophic floods in 2010 affected more people than at any other time. The lesson learned is that well-trained staff should respond within hours, or the opportunity could be lost In the past year, humanity faced global disasters of unprecedented magnitude and impact.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:25:00 +0100guardianenguardian-680493a03f9940dfff278cdc66b0b486HaitiReconstructionEuropeAidWorldBankNaturalDisasters20110202122500http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=australia-braces-for-worst-ever-storm-2011-02-02A terrifying cyclone roaring towards Australia strengthened to the most dangerous threat level as officials warned it could be the deadliest storm in generations.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:19:00 +0100hurriyetdailynewsenhurriyetdailynews-64fff51d7444e5cbe3377ba8d49c5ba6EMF_HealthEU-USANaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202121900http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/02/cyclone-australia.html?ref=rssCyclone Yasi, one of the most powerful tropical storms ever recorded in Australia, is expected to hit the country's northeast coast within hours, bringing with it winds reaching 300 km/h.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:18:00 +0100CBCenCBC-e887add337441a6003e5578b6ab24da9NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202121800http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1352716/Cyclone-Yasi-heads-Queensland-coastline-packed-shelters-turn-away-residents.html?ITO=1490Shelters have been overrun as tens of thousands of panicking residents in Queensland seek cover. Police have told people it is now too late to evacuate.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:12:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-6c88d7bcbb6398615bf336c7ee5a598aNaturalDisasters20110202121200http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Police barked at stragglers to get off streets as one of Australia's biggest-ever storms bore down on the northeast Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centers or hid at home in bathrooms behind piles of blankets and mattresses....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0100APenAP-171ec744a4710e04ba05c28591178adaNaturalDisasters20110202123000http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/703301.htmlAustralians are waiting for a terrifying cyclone to hit the country after it strengthened to the most dangerous threat level. It has destroyed a nearby island weather station.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:43:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-1047842854ae1c122c2ec8b7f2d9f260EMF_HealthEU-USANaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202114300http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaPolice barked at stragglers to get off streets as one of Australia's biggest-ever storms bore down on the northeast Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centers or hid at home in bathrooms behind piles of...Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:55:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-c9ebe94137c39d8a1084e8af7cf5061eNaturalDisasters20110202115500http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/02/cyclone-australia.html?ref=rssCyclone Yasi, one of the most powerful tropical storms ever recorded in Australia, is expected to hit the country's north-east coast within hours, bringing with it winds reaching 300 km/hr.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:25:00 +0100CBCenCBC-33bbf8a0545c374586f8f8a8ca9fc114NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202112500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41382991/ns/weather/Police turned desperate people away from overcrowded shelters in northeastern Australia on Wednesday as one the most powerful cyclones in the country's history bore down on a string of popular tourist cities lining the coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:00:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-30e614e149176c6ebd5aa336ef3bb9baNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202110000http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article888089.ece/Australians-told-to-flee-cyclonePolice barked at stragglers to get off streets as one of Australia's biggest-ever storms bore down on the northeast Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centres or at home in bathrooms bunkered with mattresses.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:09:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-f7e44cae7c433ef8fb02215dc386cf19NaturalDisasters20110202100900http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-02-02-giant-cyclone-closes-in-on-australiaPolice turned desperate people away from shelters in Australia on Wednesday as one the most powerful cyclones in the country's history bore down.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-2a79ca3027f46a3c077fc961c309a615AgricultureNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202100000http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/strong-cyclone-bears-down-on-north-australia-coast/article1891159/?cmpid=rss1Residents move to evacuation centers as Australian leaders issue dire warnings of potential devastationWed, 02 Feb 2011 09:42:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-eab8274ae9d6b94a8ce55399163b8227NaturalDisasters20110202094200http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/2/worldupdates/2011-02-02T135234Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-545859-1&sec=WorldupdatesCAIRNS, Australia (Reuters) - Police turned desperate people away from overcrowded shelters in northeastern Australia on Wednesday as one the most powerful cyclones in the country's history bore down on a string of popular tourist cities lining the coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:33:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-bf7c4d3b5f1ed966427517b52fe2f7e1EMF_HealthAgricultureNaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202103300http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/latest-world-news/2011/02/02/cyclone-yasi-heads-towards-australian-coast-91466-28099697/Tens of thousands of Australians stockpiled food and waited in sturdy shelters today as a monster cyclone approached the north east coast with furious winds, rain and surging seas on a scale unseen in generations.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:33:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-9d3072fd4415e9263cae7b51871f446cNaturalDisasters20110202093300http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0202/australia.htmlOne the most powerful cyclones in Australian history is bearing down on a string of popular tourist cities lining the northeasterm coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:31:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-e9d9296b3a91a026c15f4ac0978d02a1NaturalDisasters20110202093100http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/cyclone-bears-down-on-flood-ravaged-australian-region-491791.htmlTens of thousands of Australians stockpiled food and waited in sturdy shelters today as a monster cyclone approached the north east coast with furious winds, rain and surging seas on a scale unseen in generations.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:46:00 +0100breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-1fdf775c706ba8d1306d06509c07e3c6NaturalDisasters20110202084600http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Police barked at stragglers to get off streets as one of Australia's biggest-ever storms bore down on the northeast Wednesday while residents huddled in evacuation centers or at home in bathrooms bunkered with mattresses....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:25:00 +0100APenAP-aedaff2dbfa588c8da0b8358e0fec5b6NaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/worst-cyclone-in-memory-looms-off-qld-20110202-1acm6.htmlNorth Queensland residents have fled to cyclone shelters and fortified their homes as the worst cyclone in living memory approaches.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:41:00 +0100smhensmh-501fb799bd494ed6fa9ddd642d700066NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110202084100http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/02/world/main7308365.shtmlHumongous Storm Making Even the Most Seasoned Aussies Nervous; Could Pack 3 Feet of Rain, 186 mph WindsWed, 02 Feb 2011 08:40:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-de0565e774cae70f3e991739782906a1NaturalDisasters20110202084000http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0202/breaking8.htmlThousands of people fled their homes and crammed into shelters in northeastern Australia today as the most powerful cyclone in the country's history bore down on the coast. Police were forced to turn away people from some shelters which were already full, and engineers warned that even "cyclone....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:18:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-b420011daee9cbdab3eb579eb6260018NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110202081800http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13952536/ferocious-cyclone-bears-down-on-northern-australiaTens of thousands of Australians stocked up on food and hunkered in sturdy shelters Wednesday as a monster cyclone approached the northeast coast with furious winds, rains and surging seas on a scale unseen there in...Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:38:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-b05efff1159a82675a356d3bdf562cebNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202073800http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/cyclone-bears-down-on-flood-ravaged-australian-region-491791.html2/2/2011 - 7:08:15 AM Tens of thousands of Australians stockpiled food and waited in sturdy shelters today as a monster cyclone approached the north east coast with furious winds, rain and surging seas on a scale unseen in generations. Gusts up to 186mph are expected when Cyclone Yasi strikes the....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:35:00 +0100eechoeneecho-848e86ef5d18e0a4c0dd0ffa60392c4aNaturalDisasters20110202083500http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/February/international_February63.xml&section=internationalCAIRNS, Australia - Thousands of people fled their homes and crammed into shelters in northeastern Australia on Wednesday as the most powerful cyclone in the country's history barreled toward a string of popular tourist cities lining the coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:15:00 +0100khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-29e2d534956bc24c8d0b6fb5974fb0e1EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202071500http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-02-02-australians-flee-ahead-of-catastrophic-cycloneThousands of people fled their homes and crammed into shelters on Wednesday as a powerful cyclone barrelled toward a string of popular tourist cities.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:26:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-5632d55994886f92059745e320337e77NaturalDisasters20110202052600http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704358704576118792408899766.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_newsTens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:07:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-b03de28721a065ff9bd0dda9f12f9d3aEMF_HealthAirTransportNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202050700http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Tens of thousands of Australians stocked up on food and hunkered in sturdy shelters Wednesday as a monster cyclone approached the northeast coast with furious winds, rains and surging seas on a scale unseen there in generations....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:23:00 +0100APenAP-ab8335a67b8acb190895dad074199994NaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202072300http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/australians-flee-massive-cyclone-bearing-down-on-northeast-coastAuthorities implored thousands of Australians to gather their loved ones Wednesday and flee a monster cyclone that strengthened overnight and threatens to produce hours of…Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:36:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-89ee5bdce38e1adacb54acdcc4279b8bEMF_HealthNaturalDisasters20110202043600http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13944271/australians-evacuate-as-cyclone-aims-for-ne-coastThousands of Australians were urged Wednesday to gather their loved ones and flee a monster cyclone that strengthened overnight and threatens hours of terrifying winds and torrential rain for the northeast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:21:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-06f4c04a498317f8f3ee1f772f98c755EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202022100http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/australians-flee-massive-cyclone-bearing-down-on-northeast-coastTens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia as officials warned that the life-threatening cyclone had…Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:05:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-d36bcad091f59340e0ff58b6ad74da09EMF_HealthAirTransportNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110202030500http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/tens-of-thousands-flee-queensland-as-deadly-cyclone-approaches-2201462.htmlTens of thousands of people fled towns and tourist resorts in north Queensland yesterday and military helicopters evacuated hospital patients as a cyclone rivalling Hurricane Katrina roared towards the heavily populated coast.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:15:00 +0100independentenindependent-3e743858d732cfc3defa19ee6fff6c1cFloodingNaturalDisasters20110202011500http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Thousands of Australians were urged Wednesday to gather their loved ones and flee a monster cyclone that strengthened overnight and threatens hours of terrifying winds and torrential rain for the northeast....Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:17:00 +0100APenAP-0160ad92f5c6aec9d79829a5271fb845EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110202021700http://www.npr.org/2011/02/01/133415091/australians-brace-for-massive-cyclone?ft=1&f=1001Cyclone Yasi was forecast to hit Cairns, on the northeast coast, late Wednesday. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh urged residents of low-lying areas to leave quickly as gusts up to 174 mph were expected.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:28:00 +0100nprennpr-275978501a6a42ade94a1ce8dc3944ffNaturalDisastersEMF_Health-16.91972 145.75790420110202002800http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/australians-flee-massive-cyclone-bearing-down-on-northeast-coastTens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia as officials warned early Wednesday morning that the…Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:03:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-184eb0806dee05b2209b7ab6ad66c2cbNaturalDisastersEMF_HealthAirTransport-35.3499 149.04220110202000300http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41363738/ns/weather/A powerful cyclone bearing down on Australia was upgraded to a maximum-strength Category 5 storm, with the likelihood of serious damage and risk to life, disaster officials said.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:08:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-7de8fe7b7f670a39a36eee7495302d50NaturalDisastersEMF_Health-35.3499 149.04220110202000800http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13944271/australians-evacuate-as-cyclone-aims-for-ne-coastTens of thousands of people fled the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia as officials warned that the life-threatening cyclone had increased in strength overnight.Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:05:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-3ff8be3b48cddc0da21bf1754db91091NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthAirTransport-35.3499 149.04220110201230500http://www.news.com.au/business/industry-fear-on-cyclone-damage/story-e6frfm1i-1225998448150?from=public_rssSOME of the nation's biggest industries are anxiously awaiting Cyclone Yasi, with the storm raising the threat of widespread damage.Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:03:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-a05773b7d8b188d2e48ef7a54de8afbdFloodingNaturalDisasters20110201220300http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/01/world/main7305517.shtmlCyclone Yasi Expected to Cause Widespread Damage and Could Turn Deadly in Region Still Suffering from Massive FloodsTue, 01 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-b97ea3d75fc04fb0fc9d9e9c4c5d8163NaturalDisastersEMF_Health20110201163800http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AUSTRALIA_STORM?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Thousands of people fled from the path of a monster storm bearing down on northeastern Australia that officials warned Tuesday was almost certain to cause widespread damage and could turn deadly in a state still suffering from massive floods....Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:57:00 +0100APenAP-f889157e9cfd00207817439b813f3894NaturalDisastersEMF_Health-16.91972 145.75790420110201155700http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/04/cyclone-yasi-cleanup-threatened-floodsFirst death in confirmed, but Queensland residents and officials amazed more were not killed in the storm Drenching rain and the threat of flash flooding hampered recovery efforts in Australia following one of the country's most damaging cyclones, as authorities confirmed the first death from the storm.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:32:00 +0100guardianenguardian-26f7ab27a4cc59340bae20eccf85bdefNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110204103200http://dalje.com/en-world/melbourne-pelted-with-rain-from-yasi/337405MELBOURNE, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Heavy rain from former Cyclone Yasi pelted Australia's southeastern Victoria state Friday as the country's hammered northeast coast took stock of its losses. Melbourne and surrounding areas were expected to get 20 inches of rain, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:05:00 +0100javno-enenjavno-en-d34d5a49b123f184cd9a97ace9e4baacNaturalDisasters-37.853 145.07520110204110500http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/02/04/Melbourne-pelted-with-rain-from-Yasi/UPI-10841296810000/MELBOURNE, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Heavy rain from former Cyclone Yasi pelted Australia's southeastern Victoria state Friday as the country's hammered northeast coast took stock of its losses.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:59:00 +0100upienupi-d0e06b126305d5e35bd1f802a04f0ab4NaturalDisasters-37.853 145.07520110204105900http://www.smh.com.au/national/bestlaid-plans-for-a-year-of-trouble-20110204-1agvt.htmlPlenty of obstacles are in store for Julia Gillard's goals, writes Phillip Coorey .Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:48:00 +0100smhensmh-78c764bb8942125dc050283067184520NaturalDisastersConflict20110204144800http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110203/ap_on_bi_ge/as_australia_stormAP - Rain and gusts from a weakening cyclone continued to bluster across northeastern Australia Friday as those caught in the eye of the storm sought to salvage belongings from homes with missing roofs and flooded floors.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:37:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-cfd062109fdd1ffee42bb422c764f71dNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204153700http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2011/02/02/aussies-braced-for-185mph-cyclone-onslaught-86908-22893376/Thousands of Australians fled their homes yesterday as a "monster storm" half the size of Britain roared towards them.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:40:00 +0100sundaymailensundaymail-953ca131e2284e262a407f127e44a2dbFloodingNaturalDisasters51.4879 -0.17799820110204154000http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/02/03/powerful-cyclone-batters-australia039s-northeast.htmlThe most powerful cyclone to strike northeastern Australia in nearly a century howled inland early Thursday, tearing off roofs, flattening trees and cutting electricity to more than 170,000 people.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:05:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-6af04e53c038498039a0994dcb161547NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204160500http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110204/wl_afp/australiaweatherstormAFP - Australia on Friday sent in 4,000 troops to help coastal towns left splintered by a monster cyclone, as officials urged stranded victims to stay calm until help arrives.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-1da6fe0ebfe91a300f6bc278804df67cEMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204163800http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NTQ3MTQ3NDA1Published Date: February 03, 2011 CAIRNS: Strong winds and driving rain began buffeting northeast Australia as one of the country's biggest-ever storms bore down yesterday while residents huddled in evacuation centers or hid at home in bathrooms behind piles of blankets and mattresses.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-f300018800e40668aa702b8d62570607NaturalDisasters-16.91972 145.75790420110204163000http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/cyclone-yasi/cyclones-team-up-to-drench-victoria/story-fn7rj0ye-1226000498618?from=public_rssVICTORIANS are experiencing a meteorological double-whammy this weekend, with moisture from both cyclones Anthony and Yasi dumping on the state.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:20:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-2327bfd19a9c6708142988103dd4ea54NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.29601114510420110204162000http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20110204-261969.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard said the move - the country's biggest domestic military mobilisation in more than 30 years - would aid north Queensland's recovery after the category five storm roared into the state Thursday. "It's a very big deployment," she said.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:04:00 +0100AsiaOneenAsiaOne-fb23025dfabfa0889449bede68bfee45EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204170400http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/02/04/Yasi-hits-Melbourne-causing-flooding/UPI-10841296810000/MELBOURNE, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Heavy rain from former Cyclone Yasi pelted Australia's southeastern Victoria state Friday as the country's hammered northeast coast took stock of its losses.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:52:00 +0100upienupi-fbe1ff9607c472d6602fba14f9f87b1aNaturalDisasters-37.853 145.07520110204175200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10704206&ref=rssFrustrated tradesmen are leaving for Australia for work because it is taking too long to get the massive rebuilding effort in Canterbury going after the earthquake.Billions of dollars will be poured into the rebuild required after...Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:56:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-747404f3f27cee29ec809850f65261feNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204185600http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/storm-to-move-south-and-soak-victoria/story-fn7ik2te-1226000546724?from=public_rssPEOPLE have been swept away, homes flooded and roads turned to rivers in Victoria, and there'll be more rain today.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:44:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f7dc918dbd55141bdd0f8e5d37bbf976NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.29601114510420110204194400http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3130689.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 06:41:00 +1100 Wild weather continues to wreak havoc across large parts of Australia. Heavy rain is falling in Victoria and forecasters say more chaos is yet to come. The State Emergency Service has rescued 51 people and received about 3,000 calls for help after dozens....Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:54:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-ea11f1ac4ff807635a3c99500cc06653NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.29601114510420110204215400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/australia-sends-in-troops-after-megacyclone-20110205-1ah66.htmlAustralia on Friday sent in 4,000 troops to help coastal towns left splintered by a monster cyclone, as officials urged stranded victims to stay calm until help arrives.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:21:00 +0100smhensmh-78b7ca359c0098609db3e3b696270172NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110204232100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3131037.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 08:24:00 +1100 Emergency services in several Australian states are working to minimise the damage from natural disasters. Western Australian fire fighters are trying to control a bush fire which has forced evacuations as it threatens around 100 homes in Perth.Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:49:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-7da0df3e5c76f41937f0cd286cc6fc93NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergy-31.9329 115.86220110205224900http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41382991/ns/weather/Drenching rain and the threat of flash flooding hampered recovery efforts Friday following one of Australia's most damaging cyclones, as authorities confirmed the first death from the storm.Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:40:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-e4091d753cf8b5fa128c3cd04a7aae9aNaturalDisasters20110206074000http://www.euronews.net/2011/02/06/australia-battles-more-natural-disasters/Fires and floods continue to batter Australia, which is experiencing a truly disastrous start to the year. Wildfires are destroying homes and forests around Perth, with strong winds – a left over from Thursday’s Cyclone Yasi – keeping water-bombing aircraft grounded.Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:19:00 +0100euronews-eneneuronews-en-bd4d9fe87b63e55989fbeb7a32a0175fNaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.86220110206141900http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/uk-australia-politics-idUKTRE71601Q20110207?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29CANBERRA (Reuters) - The Australian government's support has slipped to dangerously low levels following a summer of natural disasters and as Prime Minister Julia Gillard fights for a new tax to pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction, a new poll found on Monday.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:25:00 +0100reutersenreuters-3bc4439189afd4fc87b977c7921462f8NaturalDisasters20110207012500http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110207/wl_nm/us_australia_politicsReuters - The Australian government's support has slipped to dangerously low levels following a summer of natural disasters and as Prime Minister Julia Gillard fights for a new tax to pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction, a new poll found on Monday.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:28:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-2383f309aee39e567dc398fc960dd5dcNaturalDisasters20110207012800http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/government-sets-up-flood-funds-oversight-body/story-e6frfku0-1226001438474?from=public_rssTHE Gillard government is setting up a special body to oversee the spending of federal funds on flood recovery efforts.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:23:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-39ca4b266770483058618e0aad2af541NaturalDisastersAgriculture20110207032300http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-sets-up-flood-funds-oversight-body-20110207-1ajca.htmlThe federal government says it will set up a special body to oversee the billion-dollar rebuilding effort in the wake of Australia's devastating floods.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:20:00 +0100smhensmh-2d1ba4cf73ac9e1719cdaccf8b3e2387NaturalDisastersAgriculture20110207032000http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/7/worldupdates/2011-02-07T085855Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-546971-1&sec=WorldupdatesCANBERRA (Reuters) - The Australian government's support has slipped to dangerously low levels following a summer of natural disasters and as Prime Minister Julia Gillard fights for a new tax to pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction, a new poll found on Monday.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:26:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-d60ab4fa78b9f82286a907200ecc8ff7NaturalDisasters20110207052600http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110207/wl_nm/us_australia_politicsReuters - The Australian government's support has slipped to dangerously low levels following a summer of natural disasters and as Prime Minister Julia Gillard fights for a new tax to pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction, a new poll found on Monday.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-9f3cc3e7bc62c5b5c94c6ce98dcce752NaturalDisasters20110207070000http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0207/breaking6.htmlWildfires threatened homes and new flooding forced evacuations in Australia today as officials warned that last week's huge cyclone would compound economic woes. Hot and gusty conditions whipped up by Cyclone Yasi, a top-level tropical storm that ripped into Australia's northeast coast on Thursday,....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:31:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-18a98802fd5c2c28119cdbf1b28c1462NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.86220110207093100http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/366166,fires-rage-western-australia.html- Fifty-nine houses have been lost and 29 scorched in forest fires blazing 40 kilometres from the centre of Perth, officials in the Western state capital said Monday. Australia The Fire and Emergency Services Authority said there were no reports of deaths or injuries and that the winds fanning the....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:11:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c4b631cca49f19577bff52dd94376131EnvironmentNaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.86220110207111100http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/gillard-teary-as-flood-dead-honoured/story-e6frfku0-1226002240335?from=public_rssPRIME Minister Julia Gillard has been moved to tears while paying tribute to the victims of Australia's summer floods and natural disasters.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:47:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-6e0cf87557b228a6f60dd592042b0bd9NaturalDisasters20110208054700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-teary-as-flood-dead-honoured-20110208-1al5c.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard becomes teary as she pays tribute to flood and cyclone victims.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:43:00 +0100smhensmh-12f5fe7223864b49aac151dc13a092e5NaturalDisasters20110208054300http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/australia/2011/02/08/290291/Support-for.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Australian government's support has slipped to dangerously low levels following a summer of natural disasters and as Prime Minister Julia Gillard fights for a new tax to pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction, a new poll found on Monday.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:35:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-4660164361c68fe3a78b6096296beb00NaturalDisasters20110208053500http://www.news.com.au/national/read-the-full-text-of-prime-minister-julia-gillards-condolence-speech/story-e6frfkvr-1226002317429?from=public_rssMr Speaker, yesterday, we commemorated the two year anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires, which took 173 lives. Around Victoria, communities have been coming together, to remember the dead and share the stories of that day of hell and the journey of rebuilding since.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:20:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f0ed648de86170f821085d2995ce4db0NaturalDisastersEuropeAidGenderEquality-36.847070183865 144.29601114510420110208072000http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:04:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208080400http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:33:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208083300http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:17:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208081700http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:12:00 +0100argusenargus-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208081200http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:11:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208081100http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-15076830.html?r=RSSThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:09:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-633c97fc07c6ea6d529be74bc437a61cNaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208080900http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3133425.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:46:00 +1100 Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd says there is no need to cut foreign aid to pay for reconstruction following a string of natural disasters - after the Opposition talked about such a plan. Papua New Guinea is the biggest recipient of Australia's $4.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:54:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-eca4496942556926d7bb0cde6a41f208NaturalDisasters-9.48177 147.18420110208085400http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1354797/Wooden-Australian-PM-finally-cries-death-13-year-old-flood-hero--flag-waving-outburst-Parliament-just-political-ploy.html?ITO=1490Until that emotional moment the British-born Labour leader had been widely criticised for her 'wooden' performance when she visited the storm-damaged state.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:43:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-12d16c3ef9f464fa1b620feaae274988NaturalDisasters20110208114300http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12389475Australian MPs cry as they pay tribute to the tens of thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by recent floods, cyclones and bushfires.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:28:00 +0100bbcenbbc-6b4d01b0eea988b9d8c1d3246ebab2d6NaturalDisastersEuropeAid20110208112800http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-02-02-giant-cyclone-closes-in-on-australiaPolice turned desperate people away from shelters in Australia on Wednesday as one of the most powerful cyclones in the country's history bore down.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:16:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-abb412173a15cdac56378dc003b33689NaturalDisastersAgriculture-35.3499 149.04220110208121600http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1354797/Wooden-Australian-PM-finally-cries-death-13-year-old-flood-hero--flag-waving-outburst-Parliament-just-political-ploy.html?ITO=1490Until that emotional moment the British-born Labour leader had been widely criticised for her 'wooden' performance when she visited the storm-damaged state.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:45:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-79cee651dc95fde63836c20a27e1c78aNaturalDisasters20110208144500http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1354797/Australian-PM-Julia-Gillard-cries-Jordan-Rice-death-outburst-ploy.html?ITO=1490Until that emotional moment the British-born Labour leader had been widely criticised for her 'wooden' performance when she visited the storm-damaged state.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-0eddd69f4db72a14adc18b4a02bc92d2NaturalDisasters31.9494 35.932920110208170300http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1354797/Australian-PM-Julia-Gillard-cries-Jordan-Rice-death-outburst-ploy.html?ITO=1490Until that emotional moment the British-born Labour leader had been widely criticised for her 'wooden' performance when she visited the storm-damaged state.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:39:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-79cee651dc95fde63836c20a27e1c78aNaturalDisasters31.9494 35.932920110208163900http://www.news.com.au/abbotts-cuts-unkind-unwise/story-e6frea6u-1226002481679?from=public_rssCritics have branded Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's proposed $2 billion spending cuts "catastrophic".Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:27:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-1b122edcb754948b96de684758d28223NaturalDisasters20110208172700http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australian-pm-weeps-for-flood-victims-2208392.htmlAustralia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, fought back tears yesterday as she addressed parliament and spoke about the string of natural disasters that have struck the nation this year.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:33:00 +0100independentenindependent-7960d2ec189d52312c594cad13292044EnvironmentEuropeAidNaturalDisasters20110209013300http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfeyeygbojgb/rss2/AUSTRALIA’S prime minister choked back tears in parliament as she described the impact the deadly Queensland floods has had on the country.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:53:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-5bca119d2fc55cfaebf80cfd183b6f54NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110209025300http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/09/3134414.htmPrime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the extent of government assistance for victims of recent natural disasters.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-bb82471906f1f2de183ce37511575ff7NaturalDisasters20110209070100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3134465.htm?desktopLast Updated: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:18:00 +1100 Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the extent of government assistance for victims of recent natural disasters to strengthen the case for the flood levy. Ms Gillard told Parliament that more than $US420 million has already been spent on....Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:37:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-077d7b923a36d22602d666e1ab43761dNaturalDisasters20110209083700http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:37:00 +0100guardianenguardian-68323fad369d8aa77d935536883bb702EcologyEnvironmentFoodSecurityFoodAidClimateChangeNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110209163700http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=37497&Cr=disaster+risk&Cr1=With earthquakes, heat waves, floods and snowstorms affecting 208 million people, killing nearly 300,000, and costing $110 billion in losses last year alone, the General Assembly today debated mitigation steps such as building safer schools, hospitals and cities to reduce the terrible toll.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:16:00 +0100un-orgenun-org-f15eaf22d8448a435e1d7d8328aec53dAlternativeEnergyEU-USAMilleniumGoalsUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersUNbodiesEnvironment20110209181600http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:14:00 +0100guardianenguardian-389001424b5c3b3c5b4bbda63f089ff8EcologyEnvironmentClimateActionFoodSecurityFoodAidClimateChangeNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110209181400http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:46:00 +0100guardianenguardian-30f61dc6a17429c4f49dad8fb752d759EcologyClimateActionClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentFoodSecurityFoodAid-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110209184600http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/02/09/B029.htm[ Woensdag 9 februari 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] 9 February 2011 - With earthquakes, heat waves, floods and snowstorms affecting 208 million people, killing nearly 300,000, and costing $110 billion in losses last year alone, the General Assembly today debatedWed, 09 Feb 2011 22:28:00 +0100nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-9958fdb12ec859c07eb9781ee2138368AlternativeEnergyEU-USAMilleniumGoalsUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersUNbodiesEnvironment20110209222800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/VVOS-8DWSPW?OpenDocument&RSS20=18-PMr. Ban recited the litany of natural disasters of the past year ­– earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and China, floods in Pakistan and Europe, wildfires in Russia and the United States, cyclones and tropical storms in Asia. "Barely a day went by without lives devastated, homes demolished, people....Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:44:00 +0100reliefWebenreliefWeb-b0536a39b0b11684c5f6aca6ac730a16AlternativeEnergyEU-USAMilleniumGoalsNaturalDisastersEnvironment55.7388 37.666518.54299 -72.34310238.9051 -77.0162-33.475 -70.647535.2086 110.72733.718151 73.06054720110209234400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-might-have-to-subsidise-insurance-20110210-1ang7.htmlThe commonwealth might have to subsidise property insurance to ensure those on low incomes are covered for natural disasters.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:19:00 +0100smhensmh-5edbf439e814e17b9b32dac7a6e78c58NaturalDisasters20110209231900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/742504/cs/1/Over a quarter of a million people were killed by disasters worldwide last year, making 2010 one of the deadliest years in more than a generation, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has ...Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:51:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-14c9fe669c982afb1258b84f4fde656fUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisasters20110210025100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-02-09-Australia%20Floods/id-02d355e3a69e41228e775b826dc32532CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister introduced tax legislation to Parliament on Thursday that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the government's bill for....Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:55:00 +0100APenAP-e0e0a02336f8b4aaa8ac5857720f9d3bAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110210055500http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7283076.htmlUN Secretary-general Ban Ki- moon said here on Wednesday that more than a quarter of a million people were killed by disasters worldwide last year, making 2010 one of the deadliest years in more than a generation. Addressing an informal thematic debate in the UN General Assembly on disaster risk....Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:44:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-11932ba7b6c2c6fe6c32d8fb6898a49fUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersEU-USA20110210054400http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/02/10/Disaster-mitigation-discussed/UPI-66731297316964/NEW YORK, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Natural disasters worldwide in 2010 were among the deadliest in a generation, killing 300,000 people and dealing $110 billion in losses, the U.N.'s chief says.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:09:00 +0100upienupi-0971459f0644c81e6511725185dbe4e4UNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersEU-USA40.6222 -73.987820110210070900http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-2533518.htmlAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:14:00 +0100argusenargus-072c16c9c196c31c811abfd0ecde274bAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210081400http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-2533518.htmlAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:12:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-072c16c9c196c31c811abfd0ecde274bAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210081200http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-15079268.html?r=RSSAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-dd12fc7980af94cac1ad9e4f67666501AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210080000http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/228247/Flood-tax-bill-before-parliament/Australia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:55:00 +0100expressenexpress-f7e6dcb92cc69453edfdc762394a781cAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210075500http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-2533518.htmlAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:55:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-80ebc3e2ca50996cb0ee61c0b96ac628AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210075500http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-2533518.htmlAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:52:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-80ebc3e2ca50996cb0ee61c0b96ac628AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210075200http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/flood-tax-bill-before-parliament-2533518.htmlAustralia's prime minister has introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:43:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-80ebc3e2ca50996cb0ee61c0b96ac628AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210074300http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130472&Itemid=39“Barely a day went by without lives devastated, homes demolished, people displaced, and carefully cultivated hopes destroyed”, he said.”It was one of the deadliest years in more than a generation”.Noting that this year may prove to be just as costly, with severe floods in Australia and Brazil....Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:20:00 +0100app-enenapp-en-665b19259f8da3f8241aa7f6917ba1a8MilleniumGoalsAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisastersEnvironment-5.83333 -37.45-35.3499 149.04220110210082000http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/latest-world-news/2011/02/10/australian-flood-tax-bill-presented-to-parliament-91466-28147614/Australia’s prime minister introduced tax legislation to Parliament today that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should instead cut foreign aid.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:34:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-096295d79bfda4d7cb7b7133d2c75ae3AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20110210093400http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/10/worldupdates/2011-02-10T143525Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-547917-1&sec=WorldupdatesSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Witnesses to Cyclone Yasi's destructive tear across northeastern Australia described it as a monster for its size and ferocity. It was also an omen.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:57:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-ff71d28f71128fbe0821dbc218a63475EcologyClimateChangeNaturalDisastersWorldBankEnvironment1.298828 103.82489820110210105700http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/JDUN-8DX948?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe Federal Government has introduced legislation for the flood levy into Parliament but still needs to win over key independent MPs and senators to ram the deal through Parliament. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the levy and budget cuts are needed to raise $1.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:45:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-5dd8f8c80bec620cee9e71edbfc88a10NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110210114500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41481344/ns/business-eye_on_the_economy/Among the economic havoc brought by this winter’s extreme weather, none has been more severe than the impact on the global food supply chain. By John W. Schoen.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:11:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-e27794915c7b9f9887d53fd5f83c6fe8ImportsExportsFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersBiotechnology20110210141100http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110211-0000220/Aussie-PM-tables-disaster-tax-BillCANBERRA - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday introduced tax legislation to Parliament that would help pay for record storm and flood damage, as debate raged about whether the government should cut foreign aid instead.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:27:00 +0100todayonlineentodayonline-d1e2a942cca77f23d2c57de9e1b0c5f2NaturalDisasters20110211002700http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/11/3136514.htmWest Australian Liberal Senator, Chris Back, is calling on the Federal Government and Emergency Management Australia to change its decision not to pay Gascoyne flood victims disaster repayments of up to $1,000.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:01:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7771cc08b9b0c5a3615f0ce418f2f426NaturalDisasters20110211050100http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-funding-to-flood-and-bushfire-victims-20110211-1aqdj.htmlVictims of the recent bushfires and floods which ravaged parts of Western Australia will be able to apply for more federal funding assistance.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:11:00 +0100smhensmh-814334beda25b7244f35344eee264fe9NaturalDisasters-25.476118298056 122.1827482287120110211091100http://www.smh.com.au/national/states-damaged-by-lack-of-cover-20110212-1araa.htmlA CONFIDENTIAL government briefing prepared for independent MPs yet to decide whether to support the government's flood levy has revealed the extent - and lack - of reinsurance arrangements in states and territories.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0100smhensmh-2238d52324eaf052b10e74796cf610f3NaturalDisasters20110212142700http://www.smh.com.au/national/rains-leave-pool-owners-hungry-for-salt-20110212-1argp.htmlPOOL owners are paying double for pool salt and waiting up to a month for deliveries from as far away as China after the recent deluges washed away production.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:08:00 +0100smhensmh-e3c5c3eda01b46cf36b79a69a04736bcNaturalDisasters35.2086 110.72720110212220800http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/02/are-these-the-last-days/“This must be the last days that the Bible talked about or how does one explain all these disasters taking place all over the world?” asked John as the commuters in the Ikeja-bound bus listened to the evening news. The newscaster had mentioned the flooding in Australia, Brazil and Pakistan.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:50:00 +0100vanguardngrenvanguardngr-39d941392da148e65d9762f2710dc11eNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04233.718151 73.060547-5.83333 -37.4520110213175000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/14/3137763.htmThe Federal Government secures support of Family First Senator Steve Fielding for its proposed flood levy.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:44:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-966636d3eabc66aea59a28509cd9700bEuropeAidNaturalDisasters20110213224400http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/14/3137847.htmThe Business Council says cuts to disability services and foreign aid should be considered as alternatives to the flood levy.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:45:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-8a1fcee48370384c0eeaf68c3972006dNaturalDisasters20110213234500http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/14/3137847.htmThe Business Council says cuts to disability services and foreign aid should be considered as alternatives to the flood levy.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:31:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-5de897b6d85a86331125c805bad28ad0TAXUDNaturalDisasters20110214013100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3137997.htm?desktopPeter Ryan Last Updated: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:58:00 +1100 The Business Council says cuts to disability services and foreign aid should be considered as alternatives to the flood levy. The Federal Government says the $AU1.8 billion tax is needed to help pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction in Queensland and Victoria.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:15:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-ab0067274a5eb5b58fb25f5866f14492NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.296011145104-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110214021500http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3137997.htm?desktopPeter Ryan Last Updated: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:32:00 +1100 The Australian Business Council says cuts to disability services and foreign aid should be considered as alternatives to the flood levy. The country's government says the $AU1.8 billion flood tax is needed to help pay for flood and cyclone reconstruction in Queensland and Victoria.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:05:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-c98897f178de471b3839a14393c2ef5bNaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.296011145104-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110214100500http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/At-Carnegie-Hall-Beethovens-Symphony-Sings-for-Pakistan-Flood-Relief-116325429.htmlGeorge Mathew marries passion for music and a call to help by organizing charity concertsWed, 16 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-68c56b51e991a969a097c95fcc34e151NaturalDisasters33.718151 73.06054720110216220000http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/insurance-bill-for-four-natural-disasters-tops-27bn/story-e6frg6nf-1226007807793?from=public_rssINSURANCE costs for the natural disasters to hit the country this year has passed $2.7 billion, as figures for the Perth bushfires start coming in.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-c50129fc526cf5e46345e3b47f0c5f07NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.86220110217163000http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7291529.htmlThe Northern Territory is the latest region of Australia to be struck down by extraordinary wild weather. Tropical Cyclone Carlos is moving along the far northern coastline on Thursday, inundating urban centers and wreaking further havoc on a country that has already taken a summer beating at the hands of natural disasters.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:20:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-a32fb56473c81545aa81beeb845a5d38NaturalDisasters-19.4844955505544 133.36783823188820110217162000http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10707060&ref=rssDARWIN - Regional towns in Australia's Northern Territory are under threat, as rivers and dams reach capacity in the wake of Cyclone Carlos.After causing extensive damage to roads and homes across the region, Darwin residents...Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:24:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-c53ab42ff3914c188359298ebcaee2d5NaturalDisastersFloodingEnvironmentClimateChange-12.433 130.84220110217182400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/red-cyclone-alert-for-pilbara-coast-20110222-1b384.htmlA high-level red alert is in place for communities in the Pilbara as category two tropical cyclone Carlos tracks along the coast.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:18:00 +0100smhensmh-b60bfc593055c178e01bca50e40deda8EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters20110222021800http://www.news.com.au/cyclone-warning-for-kimberley-coast/story-e6frg12c-1226009846315?from=public_rssA HIGH-level red alert is in place for communities in the Pilbara as category two tropical cyclone Carlos tracks along the coast.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:17:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-bad230d8322a81d74f40a23ac0774789EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters20110222021700http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/wa-cyclone-red-alert-lives-in-danger/story-e6frfku0-1226010012010?from=public_rssA HIGH-level red alert is in place for communities in the Pilbara as category two Tropical Cyclone Carlos tracks along the coast.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:02:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-2d6c6dd9d24800d9002207a669fe5a26EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters20110222030200http://www.news.com.au/cyclone-warning-for-kimberley-coast/story-e6frg12c-1226009846315?from=public_rssA HIGH-level red alert is in place for Pilbara communities as category two Cyclone Carlos tracks along the coast threatening to smash into Karratha.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:32:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-5062c9a0d2cd2e4eddbe0d0720315d34EMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-20.736919 116.84449820110222043200http://www.news.com.au/cyclone-warning-for-kimberley-coast/story-e6frg12c-1226009846315?from=public_rssA HIGH-level red alert is in place for Pilbara communities as category two Cyclone Carlos tracks along the coast threatening to smash into Karratha.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:17:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-74940807a9009a3adaa73fe4c04e90aaEMF_HealthNaturalDisasters-20.736919 116.84449820110222051700http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-02-22-Australia%20Tourism%20Trouble/id-13299460f6144d8a8d992c588383a264SYDNEY (AP) — Dream holiday destination Queensland has a new nightmare. The flood waters have receded, the cyclone's fury is long spent — the welcome mat is out again. But tourists are staying away in droves. "We saw all the floods and thought we might be in danger," said Ben Davis, 21, who's in....Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:36:00 +0100APenAP-092b1c0aec9e3b49c5ba98e9a8967922NaturalDisasters-33.8916 151.24220110222063600http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/flood-levy-laws-stall-over-insurance-20110222-1b2v9.htmlIndependent senator Nick Xenophon says he's still not convinced the flood levy is needed and wants the states to get better insurance.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:38:00 +0100smhensmh-cabede50766731a1146f33e72b6d1e86TEN-T-NewsNaturalDisasters20110222073800