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Mr Rudd recently recounted what the Governor of Uruzgan - "in the middle of a war zone, the poorest...Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-8f87c13c6f2934924e4155794ef33a0134.5309 69.13675720110422001800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10720998&ref=rssAir New Zealand said the Christchurch earthquake in late February, combined with the Japan earthquake in March, significantly affected passenger numbers on its Japan route. The airline said in its March operating update that demand...Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:09:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-aab48e2b2e1c25fe51ebba6ef85ea349-43.5235 172.63820110422220900http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/us/22outhere.html?partner=rss&emc=rssIn a wealthy enclave of California, strangely jovial banners on a theme of earthquake preparedness struck a jarring note for at least one observer.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 +0200IHTenIHT-568f1cd57c1805d6f179211009d5fd4237.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110422182200http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/asia-stocks-muted-amid-good-friday-holiday/articleshow/8055371.cmsJapan's top automakers helped lead the Nikkei 225 index out of negative territory after key auto parts supplier announced the early resumption of some operations.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-e19c26c67b19298af50b05551f83e8b920110422093100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-04-22-World-Markets/id-e3c70c8610564905a2a6e25040caafd6BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's top automakers helped lead the Nikkei 225 index out of negative territory Friday after a key auto parts supplier announced the early resumption of some operations that had been halted after last month's devastating earthquake. Renesas Electronics Corp.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:02:00 +0200APenAP-153d640ca1cbe6e96b21b8ca087eb32613.7308 100.52120110422080200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720919&ref=rssOn a gloomy, wet, day inside a quiet office in Lower Hutt, a handful of people go through data on their computers to produce something tens of thousands of us have grown to rely on almost every day - the size and depth of the latest...Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:04:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-a08c2d19156b0a543392c14837d9c745-41.203121 174.93499820110422070400http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/us/22outhere.html?partner=rss&emc=rssIn a wealthy enclave of California, strangely jovial banners on a theme of earthquake preparedness struck a jarring note for at least one observer.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:42:00 +0200IHTenIHT-1b3f204f4313f7b38fe24ed15c522f3e37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110422044200http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/chaucer-sells-up-to-hanover-2270647.htmlChaucer, the Lloyd's of London insurer, has agreed to sell itself to Hanover of the US for £313m after losses mounted from the Japanese earthquake and other natural disasters.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +0200independentenindependent-671b950ef09e9daed7120fab044f16cc51.4879 -0.17799820110421013100http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110422a9.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Visiting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard pledged Thurday that Canberra will continue to be a "reliable supplier of energy" to Japan, while expressing her condolences over the March 11 disaster to Prime Minister Naoto Kan. Gillard will become the first foreign leader to visit the quake-tsunami area.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-a7f22a87bbe6582d4d5be7a3b25c884e-35.3499 149.04220110421223200http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7357429.htmlThe Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has called on countries in the Middle East and North Africa to step up political reform, IPU Secretary General Anders B. Johnsson said Wednesday. "It is a resolution proposed by many parliaments which include Indonesia, New Zealand, Iran and Venezuela," Johnsson....Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:09:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-9a150417df0991b75e0cbe42c0ba6dac-41.3348 174.80710.49605 -66.898277-6.18287 106.82935.7745 51.447720110421080900http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704658704576275833353341692.html?mod=rss_whats_news_usAsian stock markets were mostly higher cheered by Wall Street's gains Wednesday and Apple's results, with the upbeat sentiment reflected in the foreign-exchange market as riskier currencies pushed higher against the U.S. dollar.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-51781224fa335dd306ee74c79b5886da20110421074600http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-quake-victims-could-get-mass-grave-20110421-1dq0o.htmlNew Zealand's chief coroner says the remains of nine victims of the Christchurch quake are yet to be identified and could end up buried in a mass grave.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:11:00 +0200smhensmh-2bc7c1a829fa0b93c5c531e512ef8f28-43.5235 172.63820110421071100http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2011/04/21/natural-disasters-impact-melbourne-and-sydney-mar-2011-traffic/page1Australia’s two largest airports are experiencing a slowdown in traffic following a string of natural disasters in the Asia Pacific region. Sydney's traffic dropped in Mar-2011 for the first time since 2009 while Melbourne had its smallest increase in two years.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:07:00 +0200centreforaviationencentreforaviation-a5343f01b3021f7596fbb9f2f3c7d29f-35.3499 149.04220110421050700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/7323301.htmlPrince William was taken on a tour of Christchurch's quake-damaged central business district on Thursday. He began his visit at the Christchurch Art Gallery, home to the Emergency Management Center, where he was welcomed by Civil Defence National Controller John Hamilton.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-a062a2a275e81e78c5584a4f9ceaae4920110420145200http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/48102236-4fc3-11e0-a37e-00144feab49a.htmlJapan’s earthquake, and the subsequent deadly tsunami it caused, has been estimated as one of the costliest disasters of recent times. But analysts say despite the significant insurance bill there is unlikely to be an impact on personal insurance premiums across the rest of the world.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:53:00 +0200ftenft-68de31825da7f288bba1a26a363e747735.6831 139.80920110420135300http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7354322.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted south of the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, at 1303 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 90.40 km, was initially determined to be at 34.3214 degrees south latitude and 179.9939 degrees east longitude. According to the U.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-fda6421c76b7ef1706111271e428c9be-41.3348 174.80720110420131700http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-04-20-World-Markets/id-dd8fff550cc54888bcd6ca5aa54871e7BANGKOK (AP) — An energetic rebound on Wall Street spurred by strong earnings reports and better-than-expected housing starts sent world stocks higher Wednesday. Oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after a report showed U.S. gasoline supplies fell for a second week, suggesting higher fuel costs haven't yet curbed demand.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200APenAP-5c17ef838e29ae1c269aaaf61b73ff1c13.7308 100.52120110420110500http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-news/2011/04/20/pyramid-project-helps-to-build-a-world-reputation-91466-28549524/Robert Llewellyn Jones talks to the managing director of one of Wales’ most successful export companies, Cintec, Peter JamesWed, 20 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-d7c268628b6d875a8b321f739ed5acd652.3065822048099 -3.7391980983700220110420092500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720625&ref=rssNew Zealand's picturesque southern tourist towns are hurting as visitors deterred by earthquake-damaged Christchurch stay away in droves.The famous ski resort, Queenstown, and iconic whale-watching town Kaikoura have both reported...Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:26:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-61541b0beb8a633959b9ce656b4b4a91-43.5235 172.63820110420082600http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-04-20-World-Markets/id-51547b3b284646dd9cecba886d5bb463BANGKOK (AP) — An energetic rebound on Wall Street spurred by strong earnings reports and better-than-expected housing starts sent Asian stocks higher Wednesday. Oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after a report showed U.S. gasoline supplies fell for a second week, suggesting higher fuel costs haven't yet curbed demand.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200APenAP-c863042463435850392c007a8b204b9313.7308 100.52120110420073300http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10720623&ref=rssThe US NZ Partnerhip Forum that was cut short in Christchurch in February because of the earthquake reconvened today for a small final session via video-conferencing between Auckland and Washington. US NZ Council chairman and...Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-36f508b8bd14f3b2993383434b3de05238.9051 -77.016220110420072500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10720623&ref=rssThe US NZ Partnerhip Forum that was cut short in Christchurch in February because of the earthquake reconvened today for a small final session via video-conferencing between Auckland and Washington. US NZ Council chairman and...Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-28c77f9e0cfca937c39ef5543c729d4138.9051 -77.016220110420072500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/pretty-kiwi-tourist-towns-hurt-after-quake-20110420-1do1g.htmlNew Zealand's picturesque southern tourist towns are hurting as visitors deterred by earthquake-damaged Christchurch stay away in droves.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:37:00 +0200smhensmh-0fd3bb8e1f2efd31bed3797d7bde638b-43.5235 172.63820110420023700http://dalje.com/en-world/liquefaction-major-culprit-in-japan-quake/353397CORVALLIS, Ore., April 18 (UPI) -- U.S. seismologists studying the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan say the temblor caused significant soil "liquefaction" responsible for much damage. The broad geographic extent of the liquefaction...Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-93bd74e3b6d3d246a5e883566a6887d335.6831 139.80920110419015900http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/04/18/Liquefaction-major-culprit-in-Japan-quake/UPI-89201303167358/CORVALLIS, Ore., April 18 (UPI) -- U.S. seismologists studying the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan say the temblor caused significant soil "liquefaction" responsible for much damage.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200upienupi-9c9cbd900021a5e374164ccb9fa8110a35.6831 139.80920110419015400http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/04/19/story_19-4-2011_pg7_9WELLINGTON: A strong 6.6-magnitude undersea earthquake hit off the northeast coast of New Zealand on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a local tsunami warning but said there was no threat of a widespread destructive tsunami.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-c52710879d233d890d7411ad60e34e8e-41.3348 174.80720110419011000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201104/3195033.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:30:00 +1000 A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off New Zealand's north east coast. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck south of the Kermadec Islands, 550 kilometres east north-east of the North Island city of Auckland.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:57:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-d52ce951978223f77547996c58312b4a42.7073 23.331920110419235700http://7thspace.com/headlines/379753/fema_secretaries_napolitano_duncan_call_on_schools_and_colleges_to_participate_in_april_earthquake_drill.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29a powerful earthquake in Japan, the fifth largest in recorded history, as well as devastating earthquakes in New Zealand and Haiti -- serve as a reminder that earthquakes can happen at any time and can have disastrous and far-reaching effects. The ...Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:33:00 +02007thspaceen7thspace-1828eb1e765cb046bf6b095888b864a6-41.3348 174.80718.54299 -72.34310235.6831 139.80920110419223300http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110419/sc_livescience/japanquakecausedsurprisinglyseveresoilcollapseLiveScience.com - The scale of Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami wasn't the only thing that surprised geologists.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:09:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-daf67b7ab7d7e014e6a0b0f4ed53785635.6831 139.80920110419170900http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20110419ev.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The 52nd floor of the Roppongi Hills complex in downtown Tokyo was filled Saturday night with a high-spirited, energetic atmosphere as people gathered for a charity event to raise donations for survivors of the quake- and tsunami-ravaged Tohoku region.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:55:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-bd7aa2cef676caaaac239579ec70fad735.6831 139.80920110419165500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42652990/ns/technology_and_science-science/The scale of Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami wasn't the only thing that surprised geologists. The 9.0 earthquake in Japan — the fourth most powerful quake ever recorded — also caused an unusually severe and widespread shift in soil through liquefaction, a new study suggests.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:08:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-eb3e259b8a8ac5f1c9bbcb77e370378735.6831 139.80920110419070800http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/18/3194092.htmNorth Queensland is continuing to experience dozens of minor aftershocks following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:45:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-eeddf15b5c1a889747577076ccba75cd-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110418004500http://dalje.com/en-world/66-magnitude-quake-rumbles-off-nz-coast/353352A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast New Zealand coast Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a local tsunami warning but said a widespread destructive tsunami was not a threat, The Herald...Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:59:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-0f254cae910af0db477ac84a3c97c115-41.3348 174.80720110418215900http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/04/18/66-magnitude-quake-rumbles-off-NZ-coast/UPI-97651303152083/By United Press International A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast New Zealand coast Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:41:00 +0200upienupi-45660da8635edacc6a200120fd1f03c0-41.3348 174.80720110418214100http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4058410,00.htmlHasidic Jewish movement's centers across the globe host traditional Passover Seder, including in earthquake struck Japan and New ZealandMon, 18 Apr 2011 20:57:00 +0200yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-f62294464ee045e0eb3adbc465b24086-41.3348 174.80735.6831 139.80920110418205700http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4058410,00.htmlHasidic Jewish movement's centers across the globe host traditional Passover Seder, including in earthquake struck Japan and New ZealandMon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:00 +0200ynetnewsenynetnews-f62294464ee045e0eb3adbc465b24086-41.3348 174.80735.6831 139.80920110418205200http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1123531/1/.htmlWELLINGTON: A strong 6.6-magnitude undersea earthquake hit off the northeast coast of New Zealand on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:57:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-8a019d146e4e954adee8485c2768826e-41.3348 174.80720110418175700http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/magnitude+quake+hits+Zealand+USGS/4634330/story.htmlA strong 6.6-magnitude undersea earthquake hit off the northeast coast of New Zealand on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-1a8ab8dae8a1a327b6b35fe01a67c8f9-41.3348 174.80720110418171600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/19/3195035.htmA strong 6.6-magnitude undersea earthquake hit off the north-east coast of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-6bc620e8b2d3fb329e176f17a40d84bd-41.3348 174.80720110418164600http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/magnitude-66-quake-hits-off-nz-20110418-1dlwe.htmlA strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northeast coast of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey says.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200smhensmh-1cedae37741b9e696f0a657c9f986ea4-41.3348 174.80720110418164400http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/722752.htmlA strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit off the northeast coast of New Zealand on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:41:00 +0200iafricaeniafrica-c7f1af2b9f2bad3f8f8b9d61a4359479-41.3348 174.80720110418164100http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/DKbJ4Y3e7pQ/index.htmlA 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0200cnnencnn-925829d43e15fd2baff678df3195c8f620110418163700http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/magnitude-66-quake-hits-off-nz/story-e6frfku0-1226041240528?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29A STRONG 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northeast coast of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey says.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-fc92e9c3e151d8ff20454c27b2ae6807-41.3348 174.80720110418163000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201104/3195033.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:11:00 +1000 A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off New Zealand's north east coast. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck south of the Kermadec Islands, 550 kilometres east north-east of the North Island city of Auckland.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-9d837dda41140c35cf6ca3c0bd4f820f42.7073 23.331920110418161900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15665b944045da4a/id/44685216/A memorial service is being held on Sunday to remember a Northern Ireland woman who died in the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand. Julie Wong, formerly Johnston, who was originally from ...Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-18e5e69f3dd8b2a36f077171a76443d9-43.5235 172.63820110418114500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10720209&ref=rssAuthorities in quake-damaged Christchurch are looking to get the city's tourism industry back on track with a new "roadmap to recovery".The Ministry of Economic Development (MED), Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL)...Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-b967d9a2e7a6937f308113400066889320110418104400http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/168096/t/Depression-not-always-recognized/Default.aspxIn the Clinical Coordinator of the Soor Center, Kuwait, we find a down-to-earth, warm hearted and highly dedicated individual. Instead of side stepping the probing questions, Dr Susannah-Joy Schuilenberg gives an honest insight into her world and pro...Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:43:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-245664024f2d87026ab231be4551fde129.3286826161311 47.579425130785920110418094300http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/regional-news/2011/04/17/298929/Moderate-earthquakes.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Moderate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes, officials said.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:16:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-b567d7298cde70e699cfb0facc4187a6-43.5235 172.63820110418091600http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/770163/cs/1/A 5.2-magnitude aftershock has rocked quake-devastated Christchurch. New Zealand's second largest city is still in an untouched but devastated condition following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in February. The latest tremor, which was centred 16 kilometres west of the city at a depth of nine....Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:16:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-be76d3077f79d4689b281f4322a9ae57-43.5235 172.63820110417011600http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720008&ref=rssThe Christchurch earthquake claimed another building yesterday, and scientists reminded residents that the aftershock sequence was still in its early stages.The 5.3 magnitude aftershock on Saturday night occurred at a shallow...Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:34:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-b065ef97d02cf219f18b6fb3d2323a29-43.5235 172.63820110417203400http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13106864A memorial service will be held on Sunday to remember a Northern Ireland woman who died in the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-0db1c7d64576872710aec1bbe8d43135-43.5235 172.63820110417110400http://www.falklandnews.com/public/story.cfm?get=5922&source=216 April 2011 Sponsors of the local New Zealand Earthquake Appeal have advised that the total amount collected is £1,200; and this sum has now been sent to the New Zealand Red Cross to support their work after the disaster.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:06:00 +0200falklandnewsenfalklandnews-b852f62b66e3f3b4d47448fab01bf329-41.3348 174.80720110416230600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/17/3193633.htmSeismologists say north Queensland residents will feel aftershocks for several days after yesterday's 5.2-magnitude earthquake.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-0afb14c4bc2ef1e74c529868bb700f16-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110416220300http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10719800&ref=rssThe owners of a now-demolished central Christchurch bar are owed $50,000 by failed insurance company Western Pacific, with few prospects of being paid out.Richard Lummis and Scott Willis, who ran The Christchurch Temperance Society,...Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:16:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-11db31d1d277a02334b7cb6edbc1712d-43.5235 172.63820110416201600http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0416/japan.htmlA magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there are no reports of any damage.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200RTERadioenRTERadio-bcca072873a97bce35b85e05240a7d9935.6831 139.80920110416180800http://www.smh.com.au/environment/aftershock-warning-after-quake-impact-20110416-1diz1.htmlRESIDENTS of north Queensland have been warned to expect aftershocks after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the region.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0200smhensmh-056dc9f444f901d8ca678e8209bb5ae2-22.5774704351012 144.52982463226420110416164700http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/44664836/An earthquake has shaken cities in north-eastern Australia.No damage has been reported and no tsunami warning issued after the 5.2-magnitude quake struck about six miles below the sea floor and ...Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:38:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-cf154b40784f22dc633439e361b16cd020110416163800http://www.news24.com/World/News/Quakes-rattle-Australia-and-New-Zealand-20110416Moderate earthquakes have rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand, including the devastated city of Christchurch, but no damage has been reported.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:39:00 +0200news24ennews24-8b4f925231902bf8c9224eff942cbf67-43.5235 172.63820110416143900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/44664672/Moderate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand today, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes, officials said. No major ...Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-b43a212c9dcb8fece5b83da5dff8eb1a-43.5235 172.63820110416140600http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/44663572/An earthquake has shaken cities in north-eastern Australia.No damage has been reported and no tsunami warning issued after the 5.2-magnitude quake struck about six miles below the sea floor and ...Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-87ed418a5c614df54d5e47a114de4c9420110416123400http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-04-16-australia-quakes.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Moderate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut ...Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:33:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-e32cd432e723ee9b8ac4e8550d2dfe62-43.5235 172.63820110416123300http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704621304576266292066707796.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_newsModerate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-ce54b54ff449028a1eba3f54dee986bd-43.5235 172.63820110416114000http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/241115/Earthquake-rocks-Australian-cities/No damage has been reported and no tsunami warning issued after the 5.2-magnitude quake struck about six miles below the sea floor and about 80 miles south-east of the coastal city of Townsville in Queensland state. Townsville councillor Natalie Marr said the quake was felt in the city, but there are no reports of damage.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:14:00 +0200expressenexpress-e4fc375ccb94699e2af1fa631ff00396-19.28109 146.79400620110416111400http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/moderate-earthquake-shakes-australia-and-new-zealand-2268798.htmlModerate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand today, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes, officials said.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200independentenindependent-800642eec2215e213f1fc215ca05c51e-43.5235 172.63820110416110800http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/quake-shakes-qld-as-aftershocks-hit-nz-20110416-1dikx.htmlA 5.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken far north Queensland as quake-devastated Christchurch was rocked by more aftershocks.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200smhensmh-bb1e01df7335be57f1ac44f2faf47c55-43.5235 172.63820110416104400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-04-16-AS-Australia-Earthquake/id-53979c7dd9a44606ad1b689b8137a0ebBRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Moderate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes, officials said. No major damage was reported from either quake, and no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude-5.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:39:00 +0200APenAP-cf4198bacaa7e5dff56423641d1332c9-43.5235 172.63820110416103900http://www.news.com.au/national/north-queensland-has-been-rocked-by-a-52-earthquake-near-ayr-and-home-hill-southeast-of-townsville/story-e6frfkvr-1226040159087?from=public_rssUPDATE: Reports of buildings shuddering, glasses shaking as "largest quake in years" strikes 124km southeast of Townsville.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:09:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-d026b6c49a662504799e70a1dd66b467-19.28109 146.79400620110416100900http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0416/japan.htmlA magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there have been no initial reports of damage. There were no initial reports of damage similar to last month's devastating tremor and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima power plant, causing Japan's worst-ever nuclear plant disaster.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:45:00 +0200RTERadioenRTERadio-1cfb474de789dce46699a7ecb6cf9ac241.48045 140.25250220110416094500http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article1024530.ece/Big-aftershock-rocks-ChristchurchA strong 5.2-magnitude aftershock rocked the quake-shattered New Zealand city of Christchurch Saturday and cut power to several areas, but there were no immediate reports of damage, officials said.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-9ef358b7dcada827e4ffb63a19263464-43.5235 172.63820110416093200http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=60051NZDF part of multi national team provides assistance in Tonga Posted at 23:45 on 15 April, 2011 UTC The New Zealand Defence Force is part of a multi national team providing help and assistance on Tonga’s remote northern island, Niuatoputapu. Niuatoputapu, which has a population of just under 900,....Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0200rnzienrnzi-e70167fa5aa4fcf9f543c99256ceccea-21.136 -175.21620110416021700http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10719708&ref=rssFormer Cantabrian and Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan has helped raise $200,000 at a Christchurch earthquake fundraiser held at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, DC.Keoghan, who was born near Christchurch, told the black...Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:10:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-0e135b1042860007884f2128ab6e174f38.9051 -77.016220110415231000http://www.state.gov/g/160959.htmMainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Washington Marriott Hotel Washington, DC April 15, 2011 Good morning. It is a distinct pleasure to be here with you all today. A special welcome to those of you who have traveled great distances for this important meeting.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:35:00 +0200state-govenstate-gov-50a080f3211d49d95c76e0b96d5be22738.9051 -77.016220110415203500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10719583&ref=rssWayne Brown has made an urgent plea that the Government review the extent to which the taxpayer might end up footing the bill for unnecessary costs in repairing quake-damaged Christchurch suburban residences. It seems to have fallen...Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:04:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-98b2f5b77f9f355cc6b9ec89ca47ab8820110415200400