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China issues top alerts on Kai-Tak

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese marine environment authorities upgraded the alert about sea waves and storm surges to the highest level of red for the approaching typhoon Kai-Tak on Thursday afternoon. The move was made at 4 p.m., eight hours after the previous upgrade in the morning, the....

Storm THIRTEEN status update

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:53:00 +0200

At 12:00 PM , status update for the storm THIRTEEN . Wind: 35Kt, category: Tropical Storm

Typhoon Kai-Tak leaves Philippines; 8 dead, nearly 90,000 displaced

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:40:00 +0200

MANILA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were dead while nearly 90,000 were displaced as Typhoon Kai-Tak (local name: "Helen") moves out of the Philippines and heads towards the southeastern coast of China, local officials said Thursday. Thirteen roads and eight bridges in Luzon island, northern....

Isaac leaves flooding, power outages in its path

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:03:00 +0200

8/30/12 Hurricane Isaac update Hurricane Isaac lost its Category 1 hurricane status midday Wednesday and was downgraded to a tropical storm, but the severe rains and winds which it brought with it have not let up much; the number of power outages continues to increase as the number of homes and....

Rescue, Evacuation Efforts Continue as Storm Pounds US Gulf Coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Isaac continues to pose grave danger to areas around New Orleans, Louisiana, as officials scramble to evacuate and rescue people amid rising floodwaters. The storm also has claimed its first fatality. A tow truck driver was killed early Thursday when a tree fell on his truck in....

Ellen Barkin under fire after 'saying she hopes Republicans are drowned by Hurricane Isaac'

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:27:00 +0200

Ellen Barkin caused controversy when she appeared to endorse a tweet saying that delegates to the Republican National Convention should be swept 'right into the ocean'.

Romney Straddles Warmer Pitch With Obama Attacks in Tampa

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:10:00 +0200

more difficult. Barack Obama The convention’s new opening night may present the greatest challenge with Ann Romney ’s address aimed at women and independent voters, as tough-talking governors -- ’s Chris Christie the foremost -- expected to rally the party’s faithful with attacks on the president.

Tropical Storm Leslie Creeps North on Course to Bermuda

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned in the Atlantic toward , where the National Hurricane Center said the system may grow into a hurricane and brush the islands later this week. Leslie has winds of 65 miles (100 kilometers) per hour and is moving north at 5 mph, according to a 5 a.m. Atlantic time NHC advisory .

Tropical Storm Leslie Maintains Strength, Creeps North

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:27:00 +0200

Leslie has top winds of 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour and is moving north-northwest at 3 mph, an released just before 5 p.m. New York time showed. The storm’s center was about 585 miles south of Bermuda. “Large swells propagating away from the tropical cyclone will affect Bermuda and nearly all of the U.

Early Isaac losses muted compared with other storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:48:00 +0200

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Losses pale against Irene, Katrina, other storms * Slow-moving storm * Fuller estimates due in days ahead By Ben Berkowitz Aug 29 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has caused up to $1 billion in economic losses for offshore energy properties and up to $1.

Early Isaac losses muted compared with other storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:31:00 +0200

Isaac losses muted compared with other storms

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Isaac has caused up to $1 billion in economic losses for offshore energy properties and up to $1.5 billion in insured losses onshore in Louisiana and neighboring states.

Early Isaac losses muted compared with other storms

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has caused up to $1 billion in economic losses for offshore energy properties and up to $1.5 billion in insured losses onshore in Louisiana and neighboring states, disaster modeler Eqecat said on Wednesday. While the estimates are early and likely to rise, they suggest....

07:47 Feu vert pour le rachat d'Instagram par Facebook

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:26:00 +0200

Le réseau social Facebook a obtenu de la Federal Trade Commission (FTC) le feu vert pour reprendre le service de photo Instagram. Facebook avait annoncé en avril,... Source : lesoir.be - Articles similaires

Thousands return home after Philippines quake, tsunami warning lifted

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:05:00 +0200

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 03:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Eric de Castro GUIUAN, Philippines, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people on a central Philippine island returned home on Saturday after a tsunami alert was lifted following a 7.6 magnitude undersea quake, as local authorities began work to repair damages to public infrastructure.

Thousands return home after Philippines quake, tsunami warning lifted

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:04:00 +0200

Thousands return home after Philippines quake, tsunami warning lifted

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:37:00 +0200

GUIUAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people on a central Philippine island returned home on Saturday after a tsunami alert was lifted following a 7.6 magnitude undersea quake, as local authorities began work to repair damages to public infrastructure.

Earthquake Causes Panic, But Minor Damage in Philippines

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:33:00 +0200

An earthquake of 7.9 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday and a tsunami warning has been issued for the region, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Thousands return home after Philippines quake, tsunami warning lifted

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:30:00 +0200

Weather History: August 31: Record temps, storms, tornadoes,

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:59:00 +0200

Listed are Meteorological events that happened on August 31st: 1885 A record 71-day dry period began on this day at Calgary, Alberta Canada. 1886 The Great Charleston Earthquake occurred on a hot, muggy and still evening at Charleston, SC. The Charleston Earthquake is the most damaging ever in the....

Typhoon buffets Sth Korea, killing fishermen, heads for N.Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:02:00 +0200

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A typhoon with winds of up to 170 kmh (106 mph) buffeted South Korea's west coast on Tuesday, leaving four dead and a dozen people missing after two Chinese fishing vessels capsized.

Typhoon buffets Sth Korea, killing fishermen, heads for N.Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:51:00 +0200

Typhoon buffets South Korea, killing fishermen, heads for North Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:05:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - A typhoon with winds of up to 170 kmh (106 mph) buffeted South Korea's west coast on Tuesday, leaving four dead and a dozen people missing after two Chinese fishing vessels capsized. Typhoon Bolaven was expected to eventually make landfall in flood ravaged North Korea late on....

Typhoon buffets South Korea, killing fishermen, heads for North Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:42:00 +0200

Typhoon buffets South Korea, killing fishermen, heads for North Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:40:00 +0200

Typhoon buffets South Korea, killing fishermen, heads for North Korea

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:39:00 +0200

Philippines (the): NDRRMC Update: SitRep No. 07 re Preparedness and Response to the Effects of Typhoon "Igme" (Tembin)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:57:00 +0200

Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (the) (Extract) A. INCIDENTS MONITORED Three (3) flashflood incidents Region I (2) - On or about 1:00 AM, 20 August 2012, a flashflood incident which affected 267 families/ 1,150 persons occurred in Brgys. Paraoir and Almeida in Balaoan, La Union.

Philippines: Thousands affected as typhoon brings flashfloods, landslides

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:21:00 +0200

Situation Overview: "IGME" has intensified into typhoon as it continues to move north slowly. EFFECTS: A. INCIDENTS MONITORED Two (2) flashflood incidents in Region 1 B. AFFECTED POPULATION As of 6:00pm, 20 August 2012, the total population affected in Region 1 is 353 families/ 1,476 persons in ten....

Philippines (the): NDRRMC Update - Severe Weather Bulletin No.6 re Typhoon "IGME" (TEMBIN)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:39:00 +0200

Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (the) Situation Overview: "IGME" has intensified into typhoon as it continues to move north slowly. EFFECTS: A. INCIDENTS MONITORED Two (2) flashflood incidents in Region 1 B. AFFECTED POPULATION As of 6:00pm, 20 August 2012, the total....

09:49 Olympus cède sa filiale de vente de téléphones portables pour 530 millions d'euros

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:12:00 +0200

Le groupe japonais d'appareils photo Olympus a annoncé vendredi la vente de sa filiale de distribution de téléphones portables, ITX, pour 53 milliards de yens... Source : lesoir.be - Articles similaires

Chanteur néo-nazi

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:13:00 +0200

Le Southern Poverty Law Center, un institut de recher-ches réputé qui lutte contre le racisme, a dévoilé hier que Wade Michael Page était un « ...

Pas de gagnant de la cagnotte de 190 millions

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:13:00 +0200

Quatorze tirages sans gagnant et la cagnotte d’Euro Millions résiste toujours : aucun joueur n’a en effet découvert mardi soir les sept bons numéros ...

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0200

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:31:00 +0200

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan I...

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:30:00 +0200

Par Michael MATHES LA NOUVELLE-ORLEANS (AFP) - A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se...

La tempête Isaac continue sa remontée au-dessus de la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:17:00 +0200

30 août 2012 à 16:33 Après le passage d'Isaac à Kiln, dans le Mississippi, le 29 août 2012. (Photo Michael Spooneybarger. Reuters) article+vidéo Rétrogradée en tempête tropicale, Isaac se déplace lentement, à 13 km/h. Isaac, redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu....

10:53 Michelle Martin: la Cour de cassation se prononcera à 16 heures

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:40:00 +0200

La Cour de cassation se prononcera sur les différents pourvois formés par les parties civiles et le parquet général mardi à 16 heures. Elle analysera uniquement... Source : lesoir.be - Articles similaires

Le sud des Etats-Unis attend l'arrivée d'Isaac

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:44:00 +0200

par Michael Haskins KEY WEST, Floride (Reuters) - Les habitants de la côte sud des Etats-Unis se préparent à l'arrivée de la tempête Isaac, alors que la Floride a commencé dimanche à être balayée par la pluie et le vent. Isaac devrait se renforcer au-dessus des eaux chaudes du golfe du Mexique et se transformer lundi soir ou mardi en ouragan.

Le sud des Etats-Unis attend l'arrivée d'Isaac

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:23:00 +0200

Après avoir frappé les Caraïbes, Isaac arrive en Floride

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:18:00 +0200

Il y a 2 heures par Michael Haskins KEY WEST, Etats-Unis (Reuters) - Les vents et les pluies torrentielles de la tempête tropicale Isaac ont balayé dimanche la pointe sud de la Floride après avoir déjà touché Cuba, Haïti et la République dominicaine. Cette vague d'intempéries, qui a conduit le Parti....

Après avoir frappé les Caraïbes, Isaac arrive en Floride

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:53:00 +0200

par Michael Haskins KEY WEST, Etats-Unis (Reuters) - Les vents et les pluies torrentielles de la tempête tropicale Isaac ont balayé dimanche la pointe sud de la Floride après avoir déjà touché Cette vague d'intempéries, qui a conduit le Parti républicain américain à reporter le début de sa....

L'actu du 25 août en images...

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:38:00 +0200

A quatre jours de l'ouverture des JP, les Jeux paralympiques qui se tiendront du 29 août au 9 septembre, une bonne partie des 163 membres de la délégation française est arrivée à Londres samedi, à bord d'un "Eurostar spécialement réaménagé afin d'accroître l'accessibilité de la rame pour les athlètes en fauteuil".

Hollande recevant Samaras: la Grèce doit rester dans l'euro mais démontrer sa "crédibilité"

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:21:00 +0200

François Hollande a souligné samedi que la Grèce "doit rester dans la zone euro" mais encore faire la "démonstration" de la "crédibilité" de ses engagements de redressement budgétaire, à l'issue d'une rencontre à l'Elysée avec le Premier ministre grec Antonis Samaras.

Hollande recevant Samaras: la Grèce doit rester dans l'euro mais démontrer sa "crédibilité"

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:07:00 +0200

ÉTATS-UNIS Fusillade près de l'Empire State

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:54:00 +0200

ÉTATS-UNIS Fusillade près de l'Empire State Une fusillade près de l'Empire State Building, à New York, a fait deux morts et neuf blessés. Le tireur, Jeffrey Johnson, 53 ans, était un « employé mécontent », selon le maire, Michael Bloomberg. Les 33e et 34e rues ont été immédiatement fermées par la police autour du lieu des tir.

Fusillade à New York: deux morts et neuf blessés

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:03:00 +0200

Michael Bloomberg a précisé que l'auteur de la fusillade était un "employé mécontent" de 53 ans, qui a été tué par la police. Une autre personne a été tuée et neuf autres blessés, a-t-il ajouté, en regrettant une "terrible tragédie". Lu 181 fois 2 Anders Behring Breivik, condamné à 21 ans de prison....

M. Obama : "Nous sommes en tête au début du dernier quart temps..."

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200

Le président américain s'est hasardé à une métaphore avec le basket pour qualifier la campagne pour la Maison Blanche, convoquant Michael Jordan et les stars des Bulls à son secours.

Tropical Storm Michael forms over eastern Atlantic

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:11:00 +0200

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has formed over the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.

Picture desk live: the best news pictures of the day

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:22:00 +0200

Chaos for passengers in a terminal at Frankfurt airport during a Lufthansa flight attendant's strike this morning. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP Prince Harry attends the Goalball on day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at The Copper Box with British Paralympic Association chief executive Tim Hollingsworth.

Convention eve: Obama consoles storm victims

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:52:00 +0200

President Barack Obama consoled victims of Hurricane Isaac along the Gulf Coast on Monday and stoked the enthusiasm of union voters in the industrial heartland, blending a hard political sell with a softer show of sympathy on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.

Convention eve: Obama consoles storm victims

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:41:00 +0200

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â€” President Barack Obama consoled victims of Hurricane Isaac along the Gulf Coast on Monday and stoked the enthusiasm of union voters in the industrial heartland, blending a hard political sell with a softer show of sympathy on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:14:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â€” Mitt Romney wasted no time after accepting the GOP presidential nomination in heading to Louisiana to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac, changing his schedule on the fly to get there the very next day. President Barack Obama also tweaked his travel plans to make sure he gets....

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:24:00 +0200

Mitt Romney wasted no time after accepting the GOP presidential nomination in heading to Louisiana to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac, changing his schedule on the fly to get there the very next day. President Barack Obama also tweaked his travel plans to make sure he gets there Monday, ahead of his own nominating convention.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:54:00 +0200

Cheers! 5 Intoxicating Facts About Beer

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:30:00 +0200

If America, and American workers, had an official alcoholic beverage, it would probably be beer. According to the Brewers Association, the overall U.S. beer market was worth $96 billion in 2011, when some 200 million barrels of beer were sold (1 barrel equals 31 gallons of beer).

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:58:00 +0200

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job. Supporters of President Barack Obama worked to put....

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:36:00 +0200

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â€” Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:33:00 +0200

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:40:00 +0200

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) â€” Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

Obama campaigns in Ohio, inspects in La.

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:25:00 +0200

For President Obama, Labor Day is for politics and for presidential duties. After a campaign speech early this afternoon in Toledo, Obama heads south to Louisiana to inspect damage from Hurricane Irene. "The President will meet with local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts," said the White House schedule.

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:13:00 +0200

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:02:00 +0200

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in aLabor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans...

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:53:00 +0200

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) â€” Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in aLabor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

In convention warm-up, Obama sees economic gains

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:47:00 +0200

In the warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, both parties jockeyed for the economic high ground Monday, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling Labor Day "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about...

When it rains, it pours: Isaac eases drought, starts floods

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:45:00 +0200

KANSAS CITY, Mo. For most of the U.S., Hurricane Isaac has come and gone, and now Southerners and Midwesterners are grappling with the good and bad it left behind.

In convention warm-up, Obama sees economic gains

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:42:00 +0200

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:52:00 +0200

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) â€” In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young. Obama's pre-convention tour of battleground states has been heavy on college crowds,....

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200

In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:57:00 +0200

In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young.

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:38:00 +0200

Police: Suspect in Wash. woods shooting dead

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:56:00 +0200

A suspect was found dead Sunday after authorities say a shooter in woods north of Seattle fired at SWAT team and other police.

Police: Shooter in Wash. woods fires at officers

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:10:00 +0200

A shooter in woods north of the Seattle area fired at SWAT team and other police officers Sunday after law enforcement responded to reports that a man had been shot in the leg in his driveway, authorities said.

Manchester Red Cross providing first-class service

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:18:00 +0200

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:THE MANCHESTER Red Cross is held in high esteem by residents of the parish due to the unrelenting service it has been providing over the years.

Insurance Experts Available Over The Labor Day Weekend To Provide Information And Interviews Regarding Isaac's Potential Insurance Repercussions

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:27:00 +0200

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Reporters seeking information on Isaac's prospective insurance implications are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)...

Efforts to Relieve Dam Continue in Mississippi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:22:00 +0200

If the Percy Quin Dam on Lake Tangipahoa fails, thousands of homes in southeastern Louisiana would be threatened.

Outside New Orleans, Isaac leaves high water and resentment

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:24:00 +0200

As flooding roils their parishes, many grumble about lack of improvements since Katrina.LaPLACE, La. Michael Turner was sitting on his porch when the lake roared in. Hurricane Isaac had not even made landfall, but suddenly water was roaring like a big-river rapid through the neighborhood, swallowing....

Isaac soaks Louisiana another day, flooding homes, forcing evacuations

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:50:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - Officials released water from an Isaac-stressed dam at a lake near the Louisiana-Mississippi border, hoping to ease the pressure as the storm soaked Louisiana for yet another day, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues.

Today in History

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:19:00 +0200

Today is Friday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2012. There are 122 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 31, A.D. 12, Caligula, who was Roman Emperor from A.D. 37 to A.D. 41, was born. On this date: In 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3 devastated Charleston, S.

Evacuations continue as Isaac downgraded

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:56:00 +0200

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

Isaac pushes gas prices higher for holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:25:00 +0200

Gas prices jumped still higher Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac, leaving drivers facing the prospect of costly fillups as they take to the highway for a final summer spin over Labor Day weekend.

Letters: Olympic climax

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:28:00 +0200

You quote the employment minister, Chris Grayling, as saying: "A something-for-nothing culture does no one any favours" ( Unpaid work plan for young Londoners , Society, 29 August). Unless of course, you are an employer of people who work for you without receiving payment from you, in which case,....

Isaac's holiday gift: More gas price spkes

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:08:00 +0200

Isaac pushes gas prices to record for holiday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:23:00 +0200

Gas prices jumped to a record high Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac, leaving drivers facing the prospect of costly fillups as they take to the highway for a final summer spin over Labor Day weekend.

Dam collapse feared due to Isaac; thousands flee

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:53:00 +0200

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

National Guard Troops Roll in New Orleans to Prevent Looting

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:30:00 +0200

As Tropical Storm Isaac battered New Orleans last night, 10 members of a Louisiana Army National Guard battery spent seven hours rolling through the streets in Humvees. Their mission: help the police prevent theft and vandalism. Officials battling Isaac say they are intent on avoiding a repeat of....

National Guard Units Roll in New Orleans to Stop Crime

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:57:00 +0200

(Corrects gun in eighth paragraph.) As Tropical Storm Isaac battered New Orleans last night, 10 members of a Louisiana Army National Guard battery spent seven hours rolling through the streets in Humvees. Their mission: help the police prevent theft and vandalism.

National Guard Humvees Roll in New Orleans to Prevent Looting

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:26:00 +0200

Dam nears collapse due to Isaac; thousands reportedly flee

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:07:00 +0200

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

Irish woman caught up in Isaac chaos

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:29:00 +0200

AN Irish woman who lives in New Orleans saw Hurricane Isaac's high winds destroy houses in just 30 minutes. Pauline Patterson went to check her Irish bar in the city when she witnessed the destruction.

Republicans not roused but resigned about Mitt Romney | Jonathan Freedland

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:00 +0200

It's hot and humid at the Republican National Convention, but the party faithful are lukewarm about their presidential nominee When Mitt Romney speaks on Thursday night, the lights will go down, the delegates will hush and the atmosphere will build. It happened when his running-mate Paul Ryan came to the podium on Wednesday.

Rain persists as Isaac heads toward Arkansas, Missouri

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Isaac winds are dying but heavy rain continues over Louisiana, causing flooding. Isaac's rains may help drought-struck Midwestern states on Friday.

Oil Declines for a Second Day as Stockpiles Rise, Storm Weakens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:43:00 +0200

Oil dropped for a second day in New York as stockpiles unexpectedly rose and Hurricane Isaac weakened, reducing the threat to offshore platforms and rigs in the Futures slipped as much as 0.6 percent. Crude inventories increased 3.8 million barrels last week, data from the Energy Department showed. They were forecast to decrease 1.

Oil Declines for a Second Day as Stockpiles Rise, Storm Weakens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:12:00 +0200

Helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan kills 2 NATO troops

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:04:00 +0200

KABUL - The international military coalition in Afghanistan says two international service members have been killed in a helicopter crash in the country's south.

Hurricane Isaac Makes Landfall

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:41:00 +0200

As Hurricane Isaac lumbered ashore, water breached a levee, causing extensive flooding near the mouth of the Mississippi River about 95 miles from New Orleans.

Police throng Tampa with GOP convention in town

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:31:00 +0200

They seem to be on every street corner. Police officers riding bicycles, horses and golf carts that look like baby Humvees. Metal barricades surround all of Tampa's government buildings. State police, FBI, the Secret Service — some in riot gear — throng the city's streets surrounding the Republican National Convention.

New Orleans Jewish centers closed in face of Isaac

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:58:00 +0200

Jewish community prepares for Hurricane Issac; Rabbi Nemes says general mood 'calm and hopeful.'

Boats are battered in the harbor as Isaac passes through Pass Christian, Mississippi today. Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm this evening by the US National Hurricane Center. Photograph: Michael Spooneybarger/Reuters

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:36:00 +0200

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 20:14 Isaac weakens to a tropical storm Scott Burley runs from crashing surf on the Ken Combs Pier as Hurricane Isaac approaches Gulfport, Mississippi. Photograph: Michael Spooneybarger/Reuters Isaac weakened to a tropical storm this....

Oil Falls as Supplies Increase, Isaac Makes Landfall

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:59:00 +0200

Oil fell after U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly gained and Hurricane Isaac made landfall, reducing the threat to offshore platforms and rigs in the Futures dropped 0.9 percent after the Energy Department said stockpiles increased 3.78 million barrels to 364.5 million. Supplies were forecast to decrease 1.

New Orleans defences strained as hurricane Isaac pounds Gulf coast

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:44:00 +0200

Torrential rain and winds of 75mph strike Louisiana and Mississippi, knocking out power and threatening severe flooding Hurricane Isaac howled through Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday, sending floodwaters surging over a rural levee and straining New Orleans' defences on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina anniversary: Seven years later, Hurricane Isaac impacts Mississippi

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:16:00 +0200

Katrina anniversary is marked by the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina struck the US Gulf coast.

Rescues in works as Isaac's surge overtops levee

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:56:00 +0200

New Orleans' levees and pumps were holding up, but areas outside the defense network saw flooding, including an 18-mile stretch to the south where rescues were under way.

Hurricane Isaac batters New Orleans 16:20 Officials say barriers built after Katrina disaster holding firm as water goes over one levee

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:33:00 +0200

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 16:20 Hurricane Isaac batters New Orleans Scott Burley runs from crashing surf on the Ken Combs Pier as Hurricane Isaac approaches Gulfport, Mississippi. Photograph: Michael Spooneybarger/Reuters Hurricane Isaac drove water over the top of....

Streets left empty as HURRICANE ISAAC arrives with 130KPH BLAST

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:33:00 +0200

HURRICANE Isaac slammed into the Louisiana coast last night, sending floodwaters surging and unleashing fierce winds, as residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows.

Officials: Levees, pumps holding up as Isaac hits

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Officials say New Orleans' flood protections system is holding up so far as Hurricane Isaac storms through the area.

Oil Falls After U.S. Crude Supplies Gain, Isaac Makes Lan

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:55:00 +0200

Oil fell and gasoline fluctuated as an industry report showed that U.S. crude supplies surged the most in three months and Hurricane Isaac made landfall, ending the threat to offshore platforms and rigs in the Futures slipped as much as 0.9 percent after the said supplies rose 5.46 million barrels last week.

Isaac Slams Gulf Coast, Overtops Louisiana Levee

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:18:00 +0200

(NEW ORLEANS) — Hurricane Isaac is lashing New Orleans as it approaches and pushing flood waters over a rural levee south of the city, where authorities believe some people may be trapped. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm’s center early Wednesday was about 50 miles south-southwest of New Orleans and moving slowly.

New Orleans braced for Isaac arrival 12:58 Hurricane breaches levees in coastal townlands as authorities warn of floods in three US states

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:02:00 +0200

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 12:58 New Orleans braced for Isaac arrival Scott Burley runs from crashing surf on the Ken Combs Pier as Hurricane Isaac approaches Gulfport, Mississippi. Photograph: Michael Spooneybarger/Reuters Hurricane Isaac drove water over the top....

Wynonna resumes tour after husband's crash

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:50:00 +0200

Wynonna Judd is going back on tour after her husband lost his left leg in a motorcycle crash.

Isaac Waters Overtop Louisiana Levee, Homes Flooded

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:02:00 +0200

(NEW ORLEANS) — Hurricane Isaac knocked out power, flooded Gulf-front roads and pushed water over the top of an 18-mile section of a rural Louisiana levee before dawn Wednesday as it began a slow, wet slog across the state with a newly fortified New Orleans in its path.

Isaac in New Orleans for Katrina's 7th Anniversary

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:01:00 +0200

(NEW ORLEANS) — Hurricane Isaac was beginning to move inland in southeast Louisiana before dawn Wednesday on a slow, drenching slog toward New Orleans seven years to the day after the much stronger Katrina hit the city. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Isaac remained a Category 1....

The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:58:00 +0200

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News Jayce Henderson, Carrie Halperin, and Will Cantine PRESIDENT OBAMA: ABC News’ Mary Bruce:...

[News] Morning Update

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:45:00 +0200

1. Hurricane Isaac has reached the Louisiana coastline, with winds of up to 80 miles per hour The storm will hit New Orleans in the coming hours – on the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which left the city devastated. The city has closed its floodgates in a bid to ensure it’s adequately prepared this time.

The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in La.

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:25:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â€” Hurricane Isaac raked the Louisiana coast and headed for a shuttered New Orleans late Tuesday, with brutal timing that made up for much of what it lacked in punch. Just hours shy of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Isaac's approach left deserted streets from New....

Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in La.

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:10:00 +0200

Today in History

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:52:00 +0200

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2012. There are 124 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 29, 1952, 4'33" ("Four Minutes, Thirty-three Seconds"), a three-movement composition by avant-garde composer John Cage, had its premiere in Woodstock, N.Y.

Isaac Makes Landfall in Louisiana; Gulf Coast Braces

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:16:00 +0200

(NEW ORLEANS) — Hurricane Isaac spun into the southern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, sending floodwaters surging and unleashing fierce winds, as residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the eve of Hurricane Katrina’s seventh anniversary, hoping the city’s strengthened levees will hold.

UPDATE: Hurricane Isaac makes landfall

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:11:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Isaac spun into the southern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, sending floodwaters surging and unleashing fierce winds as residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's seventh....

UPDATE: Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaac

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:11:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Isaac spun into the southern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, sending floodwaters surging and unleashing fierce winds, as residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's seventh....

UPDATE: Hurricane Isaac nears La. landfall

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:08:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS - The Gulf Coast braced for the landfall of Hurricane Isaac late Tuesday, hunkering down behind boarded-up windows with stockpiles of food and water as wind-driven rain lashed bayous and beaches. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's....

Isaac becomes Cat 1 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:23:00 +0200

CHAUVIN, La. (AP) â€” Isaac became a hurricane Tuesday that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind levees fortified after Katrina struck seven years ago this week.

Familiar New Orleans dilemma: stay or go?

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:21:00 +0200

For New Orleans, this morning brought an all-too-familiar dilemma: to flee or not to flee. With Hurricane Isaac bearing down on the low-lying city, residents scrambled to either leave or gather supplies to weather the storm. With no mandatory evacuation orders in place for New Orleans' 360,000 residents, streets were largely quiet.

Isaac brings familiar New Orleans dilemma: stay or go

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:49:00 +0200

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane Isaac threatens to bring heavy rain, flooding * With no mandatory evacuation, some residents head inland * Main airport closed, buses and trains no longer running (Adds storm position, details, changes headline) By Scott Malone NEW....

Isaac brings wind, rain and the 7-year itch to New Orleans

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:49:00 +0200

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane Isaac threatens to bring heavy rain, flooding * With no mandatory evacuation, some residents head inland * Main airport closed, buses and trains no longer running By Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - For New Orleans,....

Isaac brings wind, rain and deja vu to New Orleans

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:39:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - For New Orleans, Tuesday morning brought an all-too-familiar dilemma: to flee or not to flee. With Hurricane Isaac bearing down on the city, residents scrambled to either leave the low-lying city or gather supplies to weather the storm.

Riven by factionalism, the Republican party looks hell-bent on self-destruction | Hadley Freeman

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:30:00 +0200

Mitt Romney looks increasingly like Michael Bluth in the TV show Arrested Development, unable to stop his family from careening towards oblivion My favourite TV programme of all time is, easily, Arrested Development , the brilliant show about the fall of a once powerful family, brought down by their own weaknesses, corruption and self-centredness.

Isaac brings wind, rain and the 7-year itch to New Orleans

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:14:00 +0200

Drought-stricken states welcome rain from Isaac

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:57:00 +0200

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac could bring welcome rain to some states in the Mississippi River valley this week, but experts say it's unlikely to break the drought gripping the Midwest.

Isaac brings wind, rain and the 7-year itch to New Orleans

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:57:00 +0200

Isaac becomes Cat 1 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:46:00 +0200

Major storm threatens US south

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:41:00 +0200

With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on the US Gulf Coast just like Hurricane Katrina almost exactly seven years ago, US President Barack Obama’s top emergency management official looks well positioned to spare his boss a repeat of the ham-handed response that hurt former president George W. Bush.

Live Blog: Republican National Convention Day 2; Ann Romney, Chris Christie

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200

Republican National Convention 2012 Live Blog – Here’s a lively and curated live blog of the events in Tampa surrounding the Republican National Convention. After Monday’s delay due to Hurricane Isaac, the gathering of GOP delegates gets underway in earnest with a packed schedule that...

Isaac becomes Cat 1 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:42:00 +0200

MIAMI (AP) â€” Isaac became a hurricane Tuesday that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind levees fortified after Katrina struck seven years ago this week.

Drought-stricken states welcome rain from Isaac

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:41:00 +0200

The remnants of Tropical Storm Isaac could bring welcome rain to some states in the Mississippi River valley this week, but experts say it's unlikely to break the drought gripping the Midwest.

Isaac becomes Cat 1 hurricane near Gulf Coast

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:41:00 +0200

Forecasters say Isaac has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with 75 mph winds as it makes its way toward Louisiana.

Isaac nearly a hurricane, packs coast flood threat

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:40:00 +0200

CHAUVIN, La. (AP) â€” Isaac was on the verge Tuesday of ballooning into a hurricane that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind levees fortified after Katrina struck seven years ago this week.

Isaac nearly a hurricane, packs coast flood threat

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:28:00 +0200

Isaac was on the verge of ballooning into a hurricane Tuesday that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind levees fortified after Katrina struck seven years ago this week.

Republicans Delay Convention Because of Tropical Storm Isaac

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200

The first day of the Republican National Convention has been postponed because Tropical Storm Isaac is bearing down on the site in Tampa, Florida. “Our first priority is ensuring the safety of our delegates and guests, members of the media attending the RNC convention and citizens of the Tampa Bay....

US forecasters: Tropical Storm Michael forms over eastern Atlantic, poses no threat to land

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:03:00 +0200

MIAMI - Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has formed over the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.

SBA Stands Ready to Assist Mississippi Residents Affected by Hurricane Isaac

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Karen G. Mills issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disas...

Tropical Storm Michael forms; Leslie could hit Bermuda

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:26:00 +0200

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has formed over the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Michael forms Leslie could hit Bermuda

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:08:00 +0200

The US National Hurricane Center said Tuesday morning that Michael was moving slowly toward the north-northwest at about 5 mph. Current models showed it staying well out to sea over the next few ...

Leslie moves slowly north in Atlantic

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:55:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Leslie roamed the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday, maintaining a path that kept it from endangering any coastal areas.

Tropical Storm Michael stronger in east Atlantic

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:17:00 +0200

Forecasters say small Tropical Storm Michael has strengthened in the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.

American Scene: Judge rules for students in immigrant-tuition suit

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:49:00 +0200

MIAMI A federal judge has ruled that Florida college students cannot be charged higher out-of-state tuition simply because their parents may be in the U.S. illegally. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of students who are U.S. citizens and Florida residents but whose parents cannot prove legal immigration status.

Tropical Storm Leslie Creeps North, May Brush Bermuda Thi

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:50:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie maintained strength as it drifted north-northwest in the Atlantic where it may brush past this week as a hurricane. Bermuda The storm was 505 miles (813 kilometers) south-southeast of Bermuda with winds of 65 miles per hour, according to an advisory from the U.S. National Hurricane Center at 11 p.

Battered by wind and rain over a century

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:20:00 +0200

Police historian Eddie Attard traces rainstorm-related tragedies over the past decades as Malta recovers from Monday’s tempest, which killed one man with a lightning bolt, lashed villages, swept away cars and transformed roads into swimming pools. • October 16, 1913 At about 12.

TS Leslie moving slowly with Bermuda in its sights

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:37:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie is moving slowly in the Atlantic with Bermuda in its sights.

Leslie maintaining northerly course

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:03:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Leslie will become a hurricane within the next few days, maintaining its slow northerly course up the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters predict.

Tropical Storm Leslie Creeps North on Path to Bermuda

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:23:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie neared hurricane strength in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward at week’s end. Bermuda The storm was 470 miles (756 kilometers) south-southeast of Bermuda with winds of 70 miles per hour, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory at 11 a.m. Atlantic time. A storm becomes a hurricane when sustained winds reach 74 mph.

Tsunami warning caused by Costa Rica quake now canceled

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:29:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tsunami warning issued after a major quake struck western Costa Rica on Wednesday is now canceled, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The warning for Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua had been prompted by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that has so far caused no casualties or sizable damage, according to local authorities.

Leslie strengthens into 6th hurricane of season

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:26:00 +0200

Forecasters say Leslie has strengthened into the sixth hurricane of the Atlantic season but still remains far from land.

U.S. says 49.33 percent oil output shut in U.S. Gulf due to Isaac

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:41:00 +0200

(Reuters) - U.S. regulators said 49.33 percent of daily oil production and 25.71 percent of daily natural gas output in U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico remained shut on Wednesday due to Hurricane Isaac, remnants of which re-entered the northern Gulf Wednesday. The amount of shut oil output was down 2.

Forecasters: Leslie strengthens into 6th hurricane of Atlantic season, remains well offshore

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:41:00 +0200

MIAMI - Forecasters say Leslie has strengthened into the sixth hurricane of the Atlantic season but still remains far from land.

Leslie strengthens into a hurricane

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:41:00 +0200

CNN) -- A tropical storm has strengthened into Hurricane Leslie in the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said Wednesday.

Leslie churns in Atlantic, becomes sixth hurricane of season

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie gained steam over the Atlantic Ocean and was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane — the sixth Atlantic hurricane of the season — the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.

Michael close to hurricane status

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:09:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Michael gained strength through the day Wednesday and was getting close to hurricane status far out in the Atlantic Ocean, U.S. forecasters said.

Michael becomes hurricane No. 7

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:11:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Michael became the seventh hurricane of the season Wednesday night far out in the Atlantic Ocean, U.S. forecasters said.

Bermuda braces as Hurricane Leslie approaches

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:14:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst " as Hurricane Leslie headed towards the British territory bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains. Bermuda has closed public schools for Friday and is making preparations for the approaching storm.

Michael becomes 7th hurricane of Atlantic season

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:43:00 +0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that Michael was located about 1,060 miles (1,705 kms) southwest of the Azores on Wednesday night. The hurricane is carrying winds of 75 mph (120 kms) ...

Hurricane Michael rapidly strengthens to Category 2

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:12:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael rapidly intensified into a Category 2 storm Thursday far in the Atlantic Ocean but was not threatening land, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Michael becomes a Category 3 storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, the first one of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Michael becomes a major Category 3 storm; first of the Atlantic hurricane season

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:44:00 +0200

MIAMI - Hurricane Michael has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, the first one of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Leslie heads for Bermuda

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:06:00 +0200

Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst " as Hurricane Leslie headed towards the British territory bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains.

USA : Michael forcit en ouragan intense

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:34:00 +0200

L'ouragan Michael a pris de la puissance jeudi, passant de la catégorie 1 (minimale) à 3 (intense) sur l'échelle Saffir-Simpson, en s'éloignant...

Leslie Grows Into Hurricane Threatening Bermuda, Canada

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:47:00 +0200

Leslie may grow into a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 miles (177 kilometers) per hour as it approaches Bermuda over the weekend and then Newfoundland. Hurricane-strength winds of at least 74 mph may reach the island by Sept. 9, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.

USA : Michael forcit en ouragan intense

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:46:00 +0200

L'ouragan Michael a pris de la puissance jeudi, passant de la catégorie 1 (minimale) à 3 (intense) sur l'échelle Saffir-Simpson, en s'éloignant des côtes en direction du centre de l'Atlantique, a annoncé le Centre national américain des ouragan (NHC).Vers 11 heures, les vents ont atteint 185 km/h alors que l'ouragan se déplaçait à plus de 1.

Police: Pa. man nabbed in toilet theft scheme

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:05:00 +0200

Police say a western Pennsylvania man's toilet theft scam didn't end with a clean getaway.

USA : Michael forcit en ouragan intense

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Michael a pris de la puissance jeudi, passant de la catégorie 1 (minimale) à 3 (intense) sur l'échelle Saffir-Simpson, en s'éloignant des côtes en... Source : Europe 1 - Articles similaires

Hurricane Michael Forms in Atlantic

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:52:00 +0200

Michael has become the seventh hurricane of the season in the Atlantic, but poses no immediate threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that Michael was located about 1,060 ...

Hurricane Michael becomes year's first Cat 3 storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael became the first Category 3 storm of the year over the Atlantic as Hurricane Leslie continued to slowly move northward Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Bermudans urged to ‘prepare for the worst’ from Hurricane Leslie

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:25:00 +0200

Tropical Storms Leslie and Michael were both upgraded to hurricanes on Wednesday; officials worry Leslie posing a serious threat to Bermuda.

Leslie, now a hurricane, moving toward Bermuda

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie: Bermuda hotels and cruise ships are preparing for the arrival of hurricane Leslie this weekend.

Bermuda braces as Hurricane Leslie approaches

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:58:00 +0200

Emergency officials in Bermuda say Leslie could be a "historic storm" The storm could affect the British territory this weekend It could become a Category 2 hurricane by Friday ...

'Historic storm' heading for Bermuda

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:07:00 +0200

Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst " as Hurricane Leslie headed towards the British territory bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains.

Michael becomes year's first Cat 3 storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:15:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Michael became the first Category 3 hurricane of the year early Thursday when its winds reached 115 mph over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Leslie May Begin to Strengthen Tomorrow, NHC Says

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie, almost stalled on a track north past Bermuda , may begin to gain strength tomorrow, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. As of 11 a.m. East Coast time, the Category 1 storm was 430 miles (692 kilometers) south-southeast of the islands with top winds of 75 miles per hour and moving north at 2 mph.

Hurricane Michael becomes a Category 3 storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:29:00 +0200

The hurricane is not an immediate threat to land. Michael's maximum sustained winds increased to 115 mph early Thursday. Michael is centered about 1,020 miles west-southwest of the Azores and is ...

Bermuda braces as Hurricane Leslie approaches

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:37:00 +0200

Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst " as Hurricane Leslie headed towards the British territory bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains.

Bermuda braces for approaching Hurricane Leslie

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:23:00 +0200

Tourists are postponing holidays in Bermuda and locals are stocking up on emergency supplies as Hurricane Leslie approaches the wealthy British Atlantic territory.

Michael becomes year's first Cat 3 hurricane

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael became the first Category 3 Atlantic storm of the year, while Hurricane Leslie threatened Bermuda.

Hurricane Michael Weakens To Category 2; No Warnings In Effect, National Weather Service Says

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael is losing strength in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as it was downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday night.

Michael first Cat 3 hurricane of 2012, then weakens

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael became the first major Atlantic storm of 2012, but by late afternoon had weakened from Category 3 to Category 2.

Hurricane Michael Weakens To Category 2; No Warnings In Effect, National Weather Service Says

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael is losing strength in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as it was downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday night.

Hurricane Leslie Stops Moving as Bermuda Issues Watch

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie stopped its forward movement 430 miles south-southeast of Bermuda , where the islands’ weather service has issued a tropical storm watch. Leslie probably won’t move until tomorrow, when it’s expected to begin drifting north on a track that will take it east of Bermuda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 5 p.

Hurricane Michael Weakens To Category 2; No Warnings In Effect, National Weather Service Says

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael is losing strength in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as it was downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday night.

Hurricane Michael Weakens To Category 2; No Warnings In Effect, National Weather Service Says

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael is losing strength in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as it was downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday night.

'Historic storm' heading for Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:53:00 +0200

Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst " as Hurricane Leslie headed towards the British territory bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains.

Michael weakens to Category 2 hurricane

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:26:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael ratcheted back slightly to a Category 2 storm Wednesday evening as it roared out in the Atlantic Ocean away from land, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Leslie dawdles as Bermuda braces

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:37:00 +0200

Officials in Bermuda urged residents to "prepare for the worst" as Hurricane Leslie headed toward the British territory, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rain.

Bermuda residents prepare for Hurricane Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:47:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Bermuda residents stocked up on food, water - and alcohol, for traditional hurricane parties - as Hurricane Leslie swirled slowly on Thursday toward the wealthy British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean.

Bermuda residents prepare for Hurricane Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:18:00 +0200

Michael's winds at 105 mph

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:27:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael weakened slightly Thursday night as it rumbled slowly northward far out in the Atlantic Ocean away from land, U.S. forecasters said.

Bermuda residents prepare for Hurricane Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:01:00 +0200

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 02:41 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane forces schools to close in Bermuda * Leslie expected to pass close to island By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Bermuda residents stocked up on food, water - and alcohol, for traditional hurricane parties - as....

Bermuda residents prepare for Hurricane Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:14:00 +0200

Bermuda closes schools as Hurricane Leslie advances

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:20:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Public schools will be closed Friday and government offices will also shut down early as Bermuda braces for the slowly approaching Hurricane Leslie. Bermuda officials have told residents to "prepare for the worst" as the Category 1 storm is predicted to move close by the British territory Sunday.

Michael turns into seventh hurricane of Atlantic season

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:10:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Michael has become the seventh hurricane of the season in the Atlantic, but poses no immediate threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that Michael was located about 1,060 miles (1,705 km) southwest of the Azores on Wednesday night.

Scorching September temperatures bring mini-heatwave

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:24:00 +0200

Forecasters predict "mini-heatwave" for southern parts of UK as temperatures rise in time for Paralympic Closing Ceremony.

Hurricane Leslie Edges Northward as Bermuda Issues Watch

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie edged northward in the Atlantic toward Bermuda , where a tropical storm watch was issued by the island’s government. Leslie’s track is expected to take the storm east of Bermuda late this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said in a 5 a.m. Atlantic time advisory .

Bermuda closes schools as Hurricane Leslie advances

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:18:00 +0200

Public schools will be closed Friday and government offices will also shut down early as Bermuda braces for the slowly approaching Hurricane Leslie.

Hurricane Leslie resumes move toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:21:00 +0200

Enlarge Photo Associated Press/J Pat Carter - A map at the National Hurricane Center in Miami shows the location of tropical weather systems Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Hurricane Leslie is south of ...

L'ouragan Michael faiblit et retombe en catégorie 2

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:12:00 +0200

L'ouragan Michael a faibli le 6 septembre en fin de journée et été relégué en catégorie 2, après avoir forci le matin même jusqu'à la catégorie 3, sans menacer à ce stade de terres, a précisé le Centre national américain des ouragan (NHC) dans son point de 21h00 GMT.

Bermuda closes schools as Hurricane Leslie advances

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie remained stalled about 415 miles away from Bermuda Friday, where schools were closed and government offices were to let out early to give residents more time to prepare.

Hurricane Leslie stalls on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:22:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Hurricane Leslie idled on Friday, swirling over the open Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda, the wealthy British overseas territory and global reinsurance center. Residents in the rocky archipelago stocked up on food, water - and alcohol, for traditional hurricane parties.

Hurricane Leslie Stalls Again on Slow Track to Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie stalled again in the Atlantic on its slow track north past Bermuda , where a tropical storm watch was issued by the islands’ government. Leslie’s path is expected to take the storm east of Bermuda late this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 8 a.m. East Coast time.

Hurricane Leslie stalls on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:26:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Hurricane Leslie idled on Friday, swirling over the open Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda, the wealthy British overseas territory and global reinsurance center.

Hurricane Leslie stalls on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:32:00 +0200

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:08 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Leslie expected to pass close to island on Sunday * Hurricane forces schools, beaches to close in Bermuda By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Hurricane Leslie idled on Friday, swirling over the open Atlantic on a track toward....

Leslie preparations underway, as Igor stays on the mind

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:46:00 +0200

Newfoundland is bracing for the possible impact of hurricane Leslie, as residents continue to grapple with memories of another devastating storm two years ago.

Hurricane Leslie stalls on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:11:00 +0200

Isaac remnant less likely to spawn new storm

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:44:00 +0200

The chance that a remnant of Hurricane Isaac will give birth to a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico was greatly reduced overnight by the National Hurricane Center.

N.L. braces for tropical storm Leslie, with an eye on Igor

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:04:00 +0200

Newfoundland is bracing for the possible impact of tropical storm Leslie, as residents continue to grapple with memories of another devastating storm two years ago.

Bermuda Residents Prepare for Hurricane Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:12:00 +0200

By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Bermuda residents stocked up on food, water - and alcohol, for traditional hurricane parties - as Hurricane Leslie swirled slowly on Thursday toward the wealthy British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean.

Leslie downgraded to tropical storm

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm as it swirled over the Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda but is expected to regain hurricane strength.

Leslie weakens to tropical storm off Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:51:00 +0200

Storm's center expected to pass just east of rich British territory Sunday, perhaps as a Category 2

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:49:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Hurricane Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday as it swirled over the Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda but is expected to regain hurricane strength before passing by the island on Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported.

Bermuda closes schools as Hurricane Leslie advances

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie remained stalled about 415 miles away from Bermuda Friday, where schools were closed and government offices were to let out early to give residents more time to prepare.

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:38:00 +0200

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Tropical storm forecast to regain hurricane strength * Leslie expected to pass close to Bermuda on Sunday * Storm forces schools, beaches to close in Bermuda (Adds new details, downgraded to tropical storm) By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda,....

Leslie loses steam, may miss Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:03:00 +0200

Public schools will be closed Friday and government offices will also shut down early as Bermuda braces for the slowly approaching Hurricane Leslie.

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:34:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie Regains Speed on Path Past Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie weakened as it picked up momentum heading north in the Atlantic Ocean on a track past Leslie’s path may take the storm east of Bermuda over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 2 p.m. East Coast time. The system was 390 miles (628 kilometers)....

Would Homeland Security's 'Zombie Apocalypse' Warning Have Worked Before Hurricane Isaac?

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:47:00 +0200

The Department of Homeland Security jokingly issued a warning to people in the path of a disaster to prepare as though there's a zombie apocalypse on the horizon. The warning comes in the wake of the cannibal attacks earlier this summer and Hurricane Isaac.

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday as it swirled over the Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda but is expected to regain hurricane strength before passing by the island on Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported.

Would Homeland Security's 'Zombie Apocalypse' Warning Have Worked Before Hurricane Isaac?

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:01:00 +0200

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:01:00 +0200

Would Homeland Security's 'Zombie Apocalypse' Warning Have Worked Before Hurricane Isaac?

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Would Homeland Security's 'Zombie Apocalypse' Warning Have Worked Before Hurricane Isaac?

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:56:00 +0200

N.L. braces for tropical storm Leslie

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:50:00 +0200

Newfoundland is bracing for the possible impact of tropical storm Leslie, as residents continue to grapple with memories of another devastating storm two years ago.

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:54:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) â€” People in Bermuda braced Friday for a weekend of rough weather from Tropical Storm Leslie as forecasters said the system would likely regain strength and become a hurricane again while passing to the east of this Atlantic Ocean island.

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:03:00 +0200

People in Bermuda braced Friday for a weekend of rough weather from Tropical Storm Leslie as forecasters said the system would likely regain strength and become a hurricane again while passing to the east of this Atlantic Ocean island.

Shifting sands from Isaac reveal 1923 shipwreck

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:22:00 +0200

The pounding surf and currents from Hurricane Isaac on a remote spit of Alabama shoreline has again revealed the wreckage of a schooner that ran aground in 1923, delighting curious tourists and locals.

Storm Leslie downgraded on path toward Bermuda

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda, (Reuters) – Hurricane Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm today as it swirled over the Atlantic on a track toward Bermuda but is expected to regain hurricane strength... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Shifting sands from Isaac reveal 1923 shipwreck

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:56:00 +0200

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) â€” The pounding surf and currents from Hurricane Isaac on a remote spit of Alabama shoreline has again revealed the wreckage of a schooner that ran aground in 1923, delighting curious tourists and locals. The schooner Rachel and her eight-man crew ran aground near historic Fort Morgan on Oct.

Ship that wrecked on Alabama beach in 1923 uncovered by shifting sands from Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:15:00 +0200

GULF SHORES, Ala. - The pounding surf and currents from Hurricane Isaac on a remote spit of Alabama shoreline has again revealed the wreckage of a schooner that ran aground in 1923, delighting curious tourists and locals.

Shifting sands from Isaac reveal 1923 shipwreck

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:47:00 +0200

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:59:00 +0200

Michael stays strong far out at sea

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 03:35:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael chugged slowly northwestward across the Atlantic Ocean Friday evening with howling winds but far away from land, U.S. forecasters said.

Leslie weakens to tropical storm off Bermuda

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 06:55:00 +0200

May regain hurricane strength as it passes island Sunday; Life-threatening surf, rip currents possible up U.S. coast

Michael's winds weaken to 100 mph

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:36:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael weakened slightly as it chugged northwestward across the Atlantic Ocean Friday night far away from land, U.S. forecasters said.

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:45:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) â€” Tropical Storm Leslie moved slowly northward Saturday after pausing to spin in place over the Atlantic, and forecasters expected it would regain strength and become a hurricane before passing to the east of Bermuda. The latest forecasts pointed to the storm going by about....

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie moved slowly northward Saturday after pausing to spin in place over the Atlantic, and forecasters expected it would regain strength and become a hurricane before passing to the east of Bermuda.

Hurricane Leslie Stalls Again on Slow Track to Bermuda

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:23:00 +0200

Leslie was downgraded to a tropical storm as it was almost stationary in the Atlantic before moving north on a track past Leslie’s path may take the storm east of Bermuda on Sept. 9, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 11 a.m. East Coast time.

Tropical Storm Leslie expected to re-intensify into hurricane but likely to skirt Bermuda

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:44:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Tropical Storm Leslie moved slowly northward Saturday after pausing to spin in place over the Atlantic, and forecasters expected it would regain strength and become a hurricane before passing to the east of Bermuda.

Tropical Storm Leslie expected to pass east of Bermuda

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:42:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Leslie slowly churned in the Atlantic Saturday, where it was not posing a direct threat to land, but could send strong winds and waves to Bermuda. As of Saturday morning, Leslie was about 310 miles south-southeast of Bermuda, and was expected to pass east of the island on Sunday.

Tropical storm Leslie likely to pass Maritimes

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:51:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie is on the move, but the chance of it hitting the Maritimes is slim, according to Environment Canada.

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:58:00 +0200

Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:35 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Tropical storm forecast to regain hurricane strength * U.S. East Coast to get large waves from Leslie By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda....

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:15:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda on Sunday as the outer wind and rain bands approached the island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported on Saturday.

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:17:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda on Sunday as the outer wind and rain bands approached the island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported on Saturday.

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:27:00 +0200

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:27:00 +0200

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:32:00 +0200

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:35:00 +0200

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:41:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie stalls as N.L. prepares for the worst

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:59:00 +0200

Newfoundland is bracing for a lashing by tropical storm Leslie, which is expected to pick up strength as it veers north and could be upgraded to a hurricane.

Bermuda on alert as Leslie approaches

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:16:00 +0200

Forecasters expect tropical storm to regain hurricane strength before passing to east of island

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda, likely missing direct hit

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:27:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda tomorrow as the outer wind and rain bands approached the island, the... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Bermuda on alert as storm likely to skirt island

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) â€” Tropical Storm Leslie moved slowly northward Saturday after pausing to spin in place over the Atlantic, and forecasters expected it to strengthen into a hurricane again before passing to the east of Bermuda. The latest forecasts pointed to the storm going by about 200....

Hurricane Michael chugging along

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 02:41:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael was still roaring out in the mid-Atlantic Ocean Saturday evening, U.S. forecasters said.

Bermuda likely missing direct hit from storm

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 03:15:00 +0200

Reuters/Hamilton, Bermuda Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda today as the outer wind and rain bands approached the island, the US National Hurricane Center reported yesterday. A wealthy British overseas territory and global reinsurance centre,....

Tropical storm approaches Bermuda‚ likely missing direct hit

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:13:00 +0200

HAMILTON: Tropical Storm Leslie swirled over the Atlantic on a track likely to pass east of Bermuda on Sunday as the outer wind and rain bands approached the island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported on Saturday. A wealthy British overseas territory and global reinsurance center, Bermuda....

Bermuda wary, but calm as storm likely to pass by

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:07:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) â€” Tropical Storm Leslie swirled northward in the Atlantic late Saturday toward Bermuda, and forecasters said it might strengthen into a hurricane again while passing to the east of this wealthy British territory. Forecasts pointed to the storm following a track about 200....

Bermuda wary, but calm as storm likely to pass by

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie swirled northward in the Atlantic late Saturday toward Bermuda, and forecasters said it might strengthen into a hurricane again while passing to the east of this wealthy British territory.

Bermuda wary, but calm as storm likely to pass by

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:41:00 +0200

Bermuda calm as Leslie likely to pass by

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:04:00 +0200

Forecasters say tropical storm might strengthen into a hurricane again while passing to the east of this wealthy British territory

Michael to remain a hurricane for awhile

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:42:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael, still roaring out in the mid-Atlantic Ocean Saturday night, has a couple of days more life in it, U.S. forecasters said.

Leslie Batters Bermuda With Tropical-Storm Force Winds

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie, the 12th named system of the Atlantic season, is battering Bermuda with tropical-storm force winds, the National Hurricane Center said. Leslie was about 170 miles (275 kilometers) southeast of Bermuda with winds of 65 miles per hour, moving north at 9 mph, the Miami-based center said in an advisory issued at 5 a.

Hurricane Leslie to batter north with 70mph winds

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Leslie will batter Northern Britain and Scotland next week as the last rays of summer sunshine give way to rain and gale force winds.

Storm churns northward, likely to slip by Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:22:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned northward Sunday on a path expected to carry it east of wary Bermuda.

Leslie churns northward, likely to slip past Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:59:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie churned northward early Sunday on a path expected to take it to the east of Bermuda, possibly as a weak hurricane. The British territory's government pulled back on some of its storm preparations Saturday, but warned residents to keep alert in case of changes in Leslie.

Leslie and Michael not expected to merge when they arrive in Newfoundland

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:16:00 +0200

HALIFAX - Tropical storm Leslie and hurricane Michael are both expected to hit eastern Newfoundland by Wednesday or Thursday, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Saturday.

Storm churns northward, winds buffeting Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and steady rain as it churned northward Sunday on a path expected to carry it east of the wary British enclave.

Storm churns northward, winds buffeting Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and steady rain as it churned northward Sunday on a path expected to carry it east of the wary British enclave.

Tropical storm Leslie will bring heavy rain to N.S., P.E.I.

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:03:00 +0200

The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the likelihood of tropical storm Leslie's centre making landfall in Newfoundland is quite high.

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:58:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain while it headed on a path that could carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:05:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain while it headed on a path that could carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:03:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:03:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:09:00 +0200

Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:37 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Leslie expected to move past Bermuda later on Sunday * Storm forecast to regain hurricane strength over open Atlantic By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the....

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:29:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain while it headed on a path that could carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain while it headed on a path that could carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Storm churns northward, winds buffeting Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and steady rain Sunday as its center edged past the wary British enclave on a path that could take it to Canada's Newfoundland.

La tempête Leslie menace l'est du Canada

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:52:00 +0200

Il est fort probable que le centre de la tempête tropicale Leslie touche terre à...

Tropical Storm Leslie swirls east of Bermuda

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:23:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie likely to bring heavy rain to N.S., P.E.I.

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:31:00 +0200

The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the likelihood of tropical storm Leslie's centre making landfall in Newfoundland is quite high.

Leslie on track to lash Newfoundland Tuesday

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:58:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie is expected to douse central and western parts of the island with heavy rain and bring hurricane-strength winds to eastern regions.

Leslie, Michael could weaken

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:49:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Winds from Tropical Storm Leslie lashed Bermuda Sunday as the center of the storm began to edge away from the island, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:02:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain and heading on a path that may carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain and heading on a path that may carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:13:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain and heading on a path that may carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:27:00 +0200

Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm may regain hurricane strength over open Atlantic * Leslie forecast to pass over Canada's Newfoundland (Updates storm location, details) By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on....

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:09:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain and heading on a path that may carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland.

Tropical Storm Leslie slowly moves past Bermuda, bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:49:00 +0200

Leslie swirls near Bermuda

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie is churning east of Bermuda and buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain.

Tropical Storm Leslie brushes past Bermuda

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:10:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) â€” Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and rain, swirling to the east of the British enclave Sunday and then heading on a path expected to take it to Canada's Newfoundland later in the week. The government reopened the L.F.

Tropical Storm Leslie brushes past Bermuda

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:28:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and rain, swirling to the east of the British enclave Sunday and then heading on a path expected to take it to Canada's Newfoundland later in the week.

Tropical Storm Leslie brushes past Bermuda

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:27:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie buffets Bermuda with rain and wind, then heads for Newfoundland

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:12:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Tropical Storm Leslie's outer bands buffeted Bermuda with gusty winds and rain, swirling to the east of the British enclave Sunday and then heading on a path expected to take it to Canada's Newfoundland later in the week.

Tropical Storm Leslie Slowly Moves Past Bermuda, Bound for Canada

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:25:00 +0200

By Ayo Johnson HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Leslie churned east of Bermuda on Sunday, buffeting the island with stiff winds and rain and heading on a path that may carry it to Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland. A tropical storm warning remained in effect across Bermuda,....

Papers lament end of the Games

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:33:00 +0200

The end of a summer dominated by the Olympics and Paralympics is lamented in a number of Monday's papers. "Goodbye to Britain's golden summer" is the Guardian's headline. It says the past six weeks have been "a season of wonder" in which we looked in the mirror and were met by a reflection we "rather liked".

Tropical Storm Leslie brushes past Bermuda

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Michael down to Cat 1

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:52:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. forecasters said Hurricane Michael was unraveling early Monday out in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to keep deteriorating.

Leslie May Regain Hurricane Strength en Route to Newfoundland

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:24:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie, the 12th named system of the Atlantic season, may regain hurricane strength as it moves away from Bermuda and heads for Newfoundland, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Leslie was about 190 miles (310 kilometers) east-northeast of Bermuda with winds of 60 miles per hour....

Hannover Re Expects January Rates to Be ‘Slightly’ Higher

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:56:00 +0200

Hannover Re, the world’s fourth- biggest reinsurer, expects rates for property and casualty reinsurance to increase “slightly” when companies renew policies in January, Chief Executive Officer said. Ulrich Wallin “All in all, it’s a stable to slightly up environment,” Wallin said at a press conference in Monte Carlo today.

Leslie May Gain Hurricane Strength as Nears Newfoundland

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:57:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie may regain hurricane strength after battering Bermuda with high winds over the weekend as it heads for the eastern end of Newfoundland, the National Hurricane Center said. The 12th named weather system of the Atlantic season was about 315 miles (505 kilometers) northeast of....

Leslie spares Bermuda; Michael fizzles; and a new system forms

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:40:00 +0200

Potential ‘Tropical Storm Nathan’ forms in the Atlantic as hurricane season hits its peak.

Hurricane Michael weakens in Atlantic

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:58:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael weakened Monday as it moved in the Atlantic Ocean about 1,000 miles west of the Azores Islands, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Reinsurance Rendezvous Focuses on Euro Zone Interest Rates Capital

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:08:00 +0200

For once there’s no natural catastrophe hanging over the annual Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo (the 56th edition). Tropical storm Leslie missed Bermuda and Hurricane Michael is safely ...

Leslie May Not Gain Hurricane Power Nearing Newfoundland

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie probably won’t regain hurricane strength before it passes over the eastern end of sometime tomorrow. Newfoundland Tropical storm and hurricane watches have been issued in Newfoundland for Leslie, which may begin to lose its tropical characteristics as early as today, according to the U.

Michael weakens, speeds up in Atlantic

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:02:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Hurricane Michael weakened and quickened Monday evening as it traversed the Atlantic Ocean about 1,200 miles west of the Azores Islands, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Leslie May Mean Heavy Rain in Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie is expected to land in Newfoundland today, potentially bringing flooding rains and a storm surge up Placentia Bay if it arrives at high tide, according to Canadian and U.S. forecasters. From 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 centimeters) of rain are expected to fall across Newfoundland....

Tropical storms heading toward Finland?

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:31:00 +0200

While parts of Finland are basking in sunny, summer-like weather on Tuesday, two powerful storms now over the Atlantic could impact its weather this weekend.

Tropical Storm Leslie Speeds Toward Newfoundland Landfall

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:51:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Leslie sped in the North Atlantic toward landfall today in southeastern Newfoundland , the National Hurricane Center said. The 12th named weather system of the Atlantic season was about 170 miles (275 kilometers) west-southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland, the NHC said in a 5 a.m. Atlantic time website advisory.

Leslie eyes Newfoundland; Michael declines

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:04:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Strong winds blew across eastern Newfoundland in Canada Tuesday as the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was expected to make landfall, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Leslie arrives in Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:21:00 +0200

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Tropical Storm Leslie as it moves northward towards Newfoundland. Leslie is expected to weaken as it brushes the eastern Canadian providence. Smaller sized Hurricane Michel is also weakening as it moves westward.

Tropical Storm Leslie slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:29:00 +0200

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland (AP) â€” Canadian officials warned of possible flooding and power outages as Tropical Storm Leslie barreled into Newfoundland, where it made landfall Tuesday morning. The Canadian Hurricane Centre predicted at least 12 hours of intense rain over the northeastern province's....

Tropical Storm Leslie slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:41:00 +0200

Canadian officials warned of possible flooding and power outages as Tropical Storm Leslie barreled into Newfoundland, where it made landfall Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Leslie slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:40:00 +0200

Canadian officials warned of possible flooding and power outages as Tropical Storm Leslie barreled into Newfoundland, where it made landfall Tuesday morning.

Wet, wild Leslie storms into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:17:00 +0200

Power lines failed, schools closed and officials urged drivers to stay off highways as tropical storm Leslie struck Newfoundland this morning.

Tropical storm Leslie hammers Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:48:00 +0200

Tropical storm Leslie arrived in Newfoundland, Canada, Tuesday morning. Tropical storm Leslie brought heavy rains and hurricane-force wind gusts up to 81 m.p.h.

Wet, wild Leslie storms across Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:51:00 +0200

Power lines failed, schools closed and officials urged drivers to stay off highways as tropical storm Leslie struck Newfoundland this morning.

Tropical Storm Leslie slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:12:00 +0200

FORTUNE, Newfoundland (AP) Tropical Storm Leslie's stiff winds and heavy rains lashed Newfoundland as the storm made landfall Tuesday, knocking out power in several towns and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the island's main airport. The potent storm touched down in Fortune, Newfoundland, at about 8:30 a.

Storm slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:37:00 +0200

FORTUNE, Newfoundland (AP) â€” The stiff winds and heavy rains of post-tropical storm Leslie lashed Newfoundland as the storm made landfall Tuesday, knocking out power in several towns and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the island's main airport. The storm was buffeting areas around St.

Leslie leaves turbulent wake in Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:48:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Leslie headed out to sea Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind a path of destruction that included toppled trees, torn power lines and roofs that flew away from buildings.

Storm slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:58:00 +0200

The stiff winds and heavy rains of post-tropical storm Leslie lashed Newfoundland as the storm made landfall Tuesday, knocking out power in several towns and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the island's main...

Storm slams into Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:04:00 +0200

Katrina floodwall case heads to New Orleans trial

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:43:00 +0200

The Army Corps of Engineers is back on trial, seven years after Hurricane Katrina's epic storm surge shredded the flood protection system it had built for New Orleans.

Katrina floodwall case heads to New Orleans trial

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:43:00 +0200

The Army Corps of Engineers is back on trial, seven years after Hurricane Katrina's storm surge shredded New Orleans' flood protection system.

BP Spill Victims Claim Gulf Hurricane Undermines Accord

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:41:00 +0200

claims shouldn’t be approved because last month’s hurricane shows how the extent of the spill’s damage still isn’t known, a victim’s lawyer said. Large amounts of weathered oil and tar were washed up after Hurricane Isaac struck land in the Gulf of Mexico, showing that the spill hasn’t been....

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:45:00 +0200

FORTUNE, Newfoundland (AP) â€” Post-tropical storm Leslie moved out to sea Tuesday afternoon, hours after its stiff winds and heavy rains pummeled Newfoundland, knocking out power to thousands and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the island's main airport.

Leslie moves on after slamming Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:44:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Leslie moved out to sea Tuesday afternoon, hours after its stiff winds and heavy rains pummeled Newfoundland.

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:45:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Leslie moved out to sea Tuesday afternoon, hours after its stiff winds and heavy rains pummeled Newfoundland, knocking out power to thousands and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the...

Newfoundland braces for Tropical Storm Leslie

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:46:00 +0200

Canadians along the East Coast loaded up on emergency supplies and secured patio furniture before the arrival of Tropical Storm Leslie, which is expected to make landfall Tuesday in Newfoundland, the Canadian Hurricane...

BP Spill Victims Claim Gulf Hurricane Undermines Accord

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:16:00 +0200

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:16:00 +0200

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:31:00 +0200

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:59:00 +0200

Leslie exits Newfoundland; Michael kaput

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 03:09:00 +0200

MIAMI, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Leslie hit Newfoundland Tuesday then zipped into the Atlantic as a post-tropical cyclone, while Michael lost its tropical storm status, forecasters said.

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:11:00 +0200

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:18:00 +0200

Storm moves out to sea after slamming Newfoundland

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:38:00 +0200

Arrest on suspicion of Malibu DUI for actor Madsen

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:24:00 +0200

Actor Michael Madsen has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Malibu and is spending the night in a hospital.

Nadine expected to become a hurricane today

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:57:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Nadine is poised to become a hurricane today but expected to pose no real threat to the region beyond sending sea swells to the central and eastern Caribbean.

RMS sees insured losses from Hurricane Isaac up to $2 billion

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:33:00 +0200

London (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac caused wind damage that could reach $1-2 billion, disaster modeler RMS said in an update on the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

RMS sees insured losses from Hurricane Isaac up to $2 billion

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:30:00 +0200

London (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac caused wind damage that could reach $1-2 billion, disaster modeler RMS said in an update on the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. This season is proving the second most active since records began in 1851, with only 2005 and 2011 having more named storms as of September 13, the San Francisco-based RMS said.

New York, prochaine victime du réchauffement?

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:05:00 +0200

Située à l'embouchure du fleuve Hudson et aux portes de l'océan Atlantique, la ville de New York ne s'élève pas très haut et se retrouve dans une position délicate face au changement climatique. ...

New York, prochaine victime du réchauffement?

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:09:00 +0200

Située à l'embouchure du fleuve Hudson et aux portes de l'océan Atlantique, la ville de New York ne s'élève pas très haut et se retrouve dans une position... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires