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Twenty-five years since the Great Storm of 1987

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0200

Tonight marks 25 years since the Great Storm. It was the strongest storm to hit the UK in nearly 300 years.

Tropical depression #18 forms

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0200

Tropical Depression #18 formed Monday morning in the central Caribbean Sea about 320 miles south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm is expected to become Tropical Storm Sandy later today.

Tropical Storm Sandy Strengthens, Storm May Become Hurricane Wednesday In Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:57:00 +0200

The Caribbean is watching Tropical Storm Sandy after it strengthened Monday with winds topping at 40 mph as Jamaica braces for the storm to hit as a hurricane. Jamaica and Haiti are under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Sandy churns in the Caribbean about 395 miles south-southwest of....

Tropical Storm Sandy Forms South of Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy forms south of Jamaica; 18th named storm of Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Sandy forms south of Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy developed south of Jamaica on Monday, becoming the 18th named storm of a busy Atlantic season that has seen only two hurricanes make landfall.

Tropical Storm Sandy forms south of Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy has formed south of Jamaica and forecasters say the storm is expected to strengthen.

Tropical Storm Sandy forms south of Jamaica; system will likely strengthen

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:36:00 +0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Sandy has formed south of Jamaica and forecasters say the storm is expected to strengthen.

Tropical Storm Sandy takes aim at Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0200

Tropical Depression #18 strengthened into Tropical Storm Sandy late Monday afternoon.

Tropical depression could threaten Jamaica Cuba

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0200

A tropical depression that formed Monday in the southwest Caribbean Sea could become the year’s next tropical storm and was expected to bring heavy rains to Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and, later in ...

Tropical depression forms south of Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0200

A tropical depression formed south of Jamaica on Monday and forecasters say it will likely strengthen into Tropical Storm Sandy later in the day.

Tropical depression forms south of Jamaica

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:52:00 +0200

A tropical depression has formed south of Jamaica, and forecasters say it will likely strengthen into a named storm.

Smith Warner to rebuild Hanover foreshore for Fiesta

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:07:00 +0200

Smith Warner International Limited, the engineering company commissioned by the Fiesta resort group, has been given the green light by the environmental planning authority to reconstruct areas of the Hanover foreshore into bathing beaches....

Army Corps not liable for Katrina damage, appeals panel finds

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:31:00 +0200

New Orleans residents were dealt a setback Monday when a federal appeals panel, upending its own earlier decision, ruled that the US Army Corps of Engineers cannot be sued for damages stemming from losses sustained after hurricane Katrina.

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Sandy formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Monday and put Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti on alert for severe weather over the next few days, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm was centered about 640 km south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, and had top sustained winds of 65 kph.

Tropical Storm Sandy to head towards Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:49:00 +0200

Tropical storm expected to be near or over the country by Wednesday, with winds close to 74 miles per hour

Tropical Storm Sandy Strengthens, Storm May Become Hurricane Wednesday In Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:07:00 +0200

The Caribbean has its eyes on Tropical Storm Sandy after the once-tropical depression strengthened Monday with winds topping at 40 m.

Tropical Storm Sandy Strengthens, Storm May Become Hurricane Wednesday In Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0200

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:51 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Monday and put Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti on alert for severe weather over the next few days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Another Tropical Depression formed

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Another tropical depression has formed in the central Atlantic, the Meteorological Service said this afternoon.

Tropical Storm Sandy could hit island on Wednesday

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica A Tropical Storm Watch remains in place for Jamaica as Depression Number 18 strengthened into Tropical Storm Sandy.

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:58:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Sandy formed from a depression in the Caribbean Sea Monday, triggering a storm watch for Jamaica and Haiti, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Sandy to head towards Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0200

MIAMI Tropical Storm Sandy developed south of Jamaica on Monday, becoming the 18th named storm of a busy Atlantic season that has seen only two hurricanes make landfall. Sandy was about 395 miles ...

Tropical Storm Sandy Better Organized on Track to Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:51:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy became better organized as it churned over the southwestern Caribbean Sea , while a second system began to develop in the Atlantic. Sandy, with top winds of 45 miles (72 kilometers) per hour, was about 385 miles south-southwest of Kingston, time.

Tropical Storm Sandy May Become a Hurricane Tomorrow, NHC Says

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:54:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy moved over the southwestern Caribbean and was forecast to become a hurricane by tomorrow. A second system was forming in the Atlantic. Sandy, with top winds of 45 miles (72 kilometers) per hour, was about 385 miles south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, according to a advisory at 11 p.

Atlantic remains active: Tropical Storm Sandy and Tropical D

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

Tropical storm-force winds extended 70 miles from the center. Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and eastern Cuba could see 5 to 10 inches of rain from Sandy, with localized amounts reaching 16 inches. The rains could produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression No.

Tropical Storm Sandy forms south of Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Sandy developed south of Jamaica on Monday, becoming the 18th named storm of a busy Atlantic season that has seen only two hurricanes make landfall. Sandy was about 395 miles (636 kilometers) south of Kingston, Jamaica, and had winds of 40 mph (64 kph), the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Tropical Storm Sandy develops in the Caribbean Sea

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Eighteen developed in the southern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, the depression had strengthened into a tropical storm. As of 11 p.m. advisory, the center of the system was located almost 400 miles south of Jamaica, and well over 1,000 miles south of Tampa Bay.

Tropical Storm Warning in Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm warning issued for Jamaica as Sandy approaches, is expected to strengthen

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0200

MIAMI - A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches and is expected to strengthen.

5 Things To Know This Morning

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0200

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Tropical Storm Sandy to Head North Tropical Storm Sandy is forecast to move north later today and become a Category 1 hurricane over Jamaica on Wednesday with winds of up to 80 miles per hour.

Sandy expected to hit Jamaica tomorrow

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:31:00 +0200

TROPICAL Storm Sandy could be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall tomorrow on the southern end of Jamaica, the Meteorological Service is reporting.

Tropical storm watch upgraded to warning

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:32:00 +0200

THE Tropical Storm Watch for Jamaica has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning, while a Hurricane Watch has also been issued as computer models continue to project a stronger Sandy approaching the island tomorrow.

Tropical Storm Sandy on course to hit Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:38:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy, which formed in the western Caribbean Sea late Monday, is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was centered about 395 miles south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, and had top sustained winds of 45 miles per hour.

Tropical storm warning in Jamaica ahead of Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:50:00 +0200

MIAMI - A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches and is expected to strengthen.Sandy's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday are near 45 mph (75 ...

Tropical Storm Sandy creeps toward Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The Jamaican government issued weather advisories Tuesday as Tropical Storm Sandy slogged several hundred miles off the island, forecasters said.

CARIBBEAN-AGRICULTURE-Caribbean agriculture ministers agree on need to address transport in the region

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0200

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 23, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agriculture ministers have agreed on the need to intensify action to address the transport of goods within the region.

Tropical Storm Sandy churns toward Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:03:00 +0200

TROPICAL Storm Sandy gained strength in the southern Caribbean, and was expected to reach hurricane strength as it swirled toward Jamaica, the US National Hurricane Centre warned.

Tropical storm warning issued as Sandy nears Jamaica

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0200

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches and is expected to strengthen.

A l'approche de la Jamaïque, la tempête Sandy se renforce

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:48:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy se renforçait dans le sud des Caraïbes mardi et devait se transformer en ouragan à l'approche ...

A l'approche de la Jamaïque, la tempête Sandy se renforce

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:11:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy se renforçait dans le sud des Caraïbes mardi et devait se transformer en ouragan à l'approche ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Jamaica under hurricane warning

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy is heading directly for Jamaica and is expected to make landfall near Kingston at hurricane strength sometime Wednesday.

Jamaica braces for advancing Tropical Storm Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans on Tuesday braced for sheets of rain, violent winds and a powerful storm surge as strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy churned south of the Caribbean country's southern coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sandy is expected to become a hurricane as it nears Jamaica on Wednesday.

Jamaica braces for advancing Tropical Storm Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0200

Jamaicans on Tuesday braced for sheets of rain, violent winds and a powerful storm surge as strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy churned south of the Caribbean country's southern coast.

Jamaica on Hurricane Warning

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:35:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy has strengthened and continues on a track towards the island.

Jamaica Braces for Tropical Storm Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:54:00 +0200

Wary Jamaica braces for approaching Tropical Storm Sandy, forecasted to hit as hurricane

Police on alert

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:35:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Police have increased their numbers on the streets of the Kingston Metropolitan Area as Jamaica brace for possible effects of Tropical Storm Sandy.

Jamaica on Hurricane Warning

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0200

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy has strengthened and continues on a track towards the island. This means that the... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Tropical Storm Sandy approaches hurricane status

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0200

Jamaicans braced Tuesday as storm strengthened on the country's southern coast; Could also pose complications at Guantanamo Bay

Jamaica braces for advancing Tropical Storm Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans on Tuesday braced for sheets of rain, lashing winds and a powerful storm surge as strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy took aim at the island as it churned over warm Caribbean waters. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sandy was expected to become a hurricane as it nears Jamaica on Wednesday.

Hurricane Warning Issued For Jamaica As Tropical Storm Sandy Churns In The Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0200

A hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy churns in the Caribbean and moves closer to the island nation.

Jamaica braces as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0200

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches and is expected to strengthen.

Hurricane Warning Issued For Jamaica As Tropical Storm Sandy Churns In The Caribbean

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:11:00 +0200

A hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy churns in the Caribbean and moves closer to the island nation.

USS Cole accused’s hearing on hold

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:34:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal brought proceedings to a halt.

Guantanamo court stalls over right to boycott

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal brought proceedings to a halt Tuesday in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused in the attack on the Navy destroyer the USS Cole. A potential...

Guantanamo court stalls over right to boycott

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy’s downpours to drench the South

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorology Office, Onamet, predicts downpours Tuesday tonight Tropical Storm Sandy, while the Emergency Operations Center (COE) issued alerts for residents in high risk areas of Barahona, Bahoruco, San Juan de la Maguana, Azua, Pedernales, Independencia, Elías Piña, Dajabón and Santiago Rodríguez provinces.

Guantanamo court stalls over right to boycott

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal brought proceedings to a halt.

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:25:00 +0200

Jamaicans on Tuesday stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans on Tuesday stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind. The U.S.

Cuba Issues Hurricane Warning For Tropical Storm Sandy; South Florida Urged To Keep Eye On Storm

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:14:00 +0200

While there are no hurricane or tropical storm watches or warnings for South Florida, the NHS advised residents to keep a close eye on Sandy’s path.

Cuba Issues Hurricane Warning For Tropical Storm Sandy; South Florida Urged To Keep Eye On Storm

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0200

Cuba has issued a hurricane warning for several provinces due to Tropical Storm Sandy as the U.S. National Hurricane Center urged South Florida residents to keep an eye on the storm’s trajectory. Cuba joins Jamaica as Caribbean islands now under a hurricane warning, according to the 5 p.m. EDT update from the hurricane center in Miami.

Digicel says it's ready for Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Telecoms company Digicel says that it has activated its hurricane contingency plan to adequately manage events over the period of inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Sandy.

Police to flood streets

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica More police persons will be deployed from the Mobile Reserve to maintain order and public safety in light of the looming tropical storm Sandy, Deputy Commissioner of Police Glenmore Hinds says.

Sandy will hit Jamaica as a hurricane — Met Office

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

KINGSTON Jamaica Tropical Strom Sandy is expected to intensify to a hurricane by the time it makes landfall along the south coast of Jamaica tomorrow.

Tropical Storm Sandy approaches hurricane status

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:41:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Jamaicans on Tuesday braced for sheets of rain, violent winds and a powerful storm surge as strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy churned south of the Caribbean country's southern ...

Cuba Issues Hurricane Warning For Tropical Storm Sandy; South Florida Urged To Keep Eye On Storm

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Sandy was expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica, the US National Hurricane Center said, prompting authorities on the Caribbean island to close schools and prepare shelters to take in residents of flood prone areas.

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0200

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:32 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy was expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting authorities on the Caribbean island to close schools....

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0200

Fierce Sandy heads for Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:07:00 +0200

Weather forecasters are expecting Tropical Storm Sandy to become a hurricane as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica.

Tropical Storm Sandy creeps toward Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The Jamaican government issued weather advisories Tuesday as Tropical Storm Sandy slogged several hundred miles off the island, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:18:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy predicted to hit Jamaica as hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0200

Jamaicans are bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which weather forecasters said would hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane. Kingston's Tivoli Gardens neighborhood on May 27, 2010. (Anthony Foster/AFP/Getty Images) Jamaicans are bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy,....

Guantanamo court stalls over right to boycott

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:25:00 +0200

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) â€” A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal brought proceedings to a halt Tuesday in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused in the attack on the Navy destroyer the USS Cole. Defendant Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri decided to....

Caribbean, Central America brace for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:25:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Caribbean and Central American countries were bracing Tuesday as Tropical Storm Sandy whipped closer, threatening to reach hurricane strength and lash the region with heavy rains and strong winds. Cuba was closely monitoring the storm, expected to hit the east-....

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:55:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs on Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind. The U.S.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:10:00 +0200

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Wednesday: 1. CANDIDATES FINETUNE FOCUS FOR FINAL SPRINT Wooing independents, Obama stresses his plans for a second term while Romney assumes a more centrist stance. 2.

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:07:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs on Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with...

Jamaica Prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:18:00 +0200

Wary Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Sandy, forecast to hit island as hurricane

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:22:00 +0200

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Wednesday:

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs on Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind. The U.S.

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy was expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches the south coast of , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting authorities on the Caribbean island to close schools and prepare shelters to take in residents of flood prone areas.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:27:00 +0200

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Wednesday:

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0200

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:54:00 +0200

Jamaicans have stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island of posh resorts and sprawling shantytowns as a hurricane with lashing rain and...

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:01:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:11:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:22:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:30:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Tropical Storm Sandy threatens Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:36:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy will likely become a hurricane before it strikes land in Jamaica on Wednesday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Jamaicans are preparing for the storm, which may cause flash flooding and landslides.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:46:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Sandy set to hit Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:57:00 +0200

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 All Caribbean Airlines flights into and out of Jamaica today have been cancelled, owing to the tropical storm warning which was issued yesterday, the airline said in a flight advisory on its Web si

Tropical Storm Sandy threatens Jamaica (+video)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0200

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:12:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:34:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:31:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Some Pedro Cays residents refuse to leave as Sandy nears

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:45:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Fishers and other residents of Pedro Cays have been ordered to leave the islands, ahead of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to develop into a category one hurricane by Wednesday afternoon.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:41:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:47:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Hurricane warning for Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:14:00 +0200

Hurricane warnings were issued on Tuesday for Jamaica and parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Sandy gained strength in the southern Caribbean.

TS Sandy strengthens in Caribbean

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The Jamaican and Bahamian governments issued weather advisories Tuesday as Tropical Storm Sandy strengthened in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters said.

Bad nor'wester conditions forecast for Cayman

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:16:00 +0200

Although all three of the Cayman Islands appear safe from a direct impact from Sandy, the storm is still expected to bring windy and rainy weather and rough seas that will mimic a bad nor'wester storm to Grand Cayman.

Jamaica prepares for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:16:00 +0200

Sandy strengthens moving faster toward Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Meteorological Service has continued the Hurricane Warning for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy begins to strengthen and move faster towards the island.

Sandy to make landfall near Kingston by midday Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0200

KINGSTON Jamaica - Tropical Strom Sandy is expected make landfall near Kingston, the Meteorological Service says.

CAL cancels Jamaica flights over hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:57:00 +0200

(Trinidad Express) As Jamaica prepares for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall today, State carrier Caribbean Airlines is advising passengers that all its flights to and from Jamaica scheduled for today... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.The US ...

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.The US ...

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:21:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a hurricane. The island's international airports prepared to close, cruise....

Hurricane coming, island residents warned; U.S. could be next

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0200

Millions of people in the Caribbean are being warned to get ready for a hurricane that's expected to strike tomorrow, bringing destructive waves and life-threatening mudslides. Tropical Storm Sandy will be a hurricane by morning, and Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba are in its projected path, the National Hurricane Center says.

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0200

Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a hurricane.

Soaked Jamaica braces as Sandy bears down for possible pass as hurricane, then on to Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a hurricane.

Millions in Caribbean warned to get ready for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0200

Some areas could see 20 inches of rain in the coming days. The United States might be in for a battering as well.

Boycott row halts Guantanamo court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:34:00 +0200

A dispute over whether a defendant must be present during a military tribunal halted proceedings in the case of a Guantanamo prisoner accused over the deadly attack on the USS Cole navy destroyer.

Jamaica prepares for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:34:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Curfew for all major towns

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0200

Ronald Jackson, director general at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), has said that a curfew order has been issued for all major towns in light of the impending hurricane....

Pedro Cays residents not worried

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0200

Nadine, a female resident on the Pedro Cays, is among approximately 90 persons who are prepared to face the likely wrath of Tropical Storm Sandy."We nah fret right now; we have our pots on fire a cook we food," she chuckled even as she stressed that she...

Sinister Sandy: Tropical storm forces PM's return

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0200

PRIME MINISTER Portia Simpson Miller has cut short an official five-day visit to Canada and is now back in the island as Tropical Storm Sandy races towards Jamaica and could make a direct hit as a hurricane later today....

Flights cancelled

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0200

Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has announced that all its flights scheduled for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay will be cancelled today, due to the expected effects of Tropical Storm Sandy....

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:53:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a hurricane. The island's international airports prepared to close, cruise....

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly ...

UPDATE 1-Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica then Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0200

(Updates location and wind speed) MIAMI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy was expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica, the U.S. National ...

Hurricane warnings in Jamaica as tropical storm intensifies

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:13:00 +0200

US National Hurricane Centre in Miami warns Jamaicans of expected hurricane as Tropical Storm Sandy falls in Kingston, Jamaican.

Jamaicans prepare for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0200

Jamaicans stocked up on supplies and reinforced roofs ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to hit the Caribbean island as a hurricane with lashing rain and wind.

Jamaica braces for tropical storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Airports to close and curfews in major towns as late-season storm buffets Caribbean island with rain and strong winds Tropical storm Sandy is expected to become a hurricane as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica, the US National Hurricane Centre said, prompting authorities to close schools and....

Jamaica braces for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

Poor people in ramshackle shantytowns and moneyed residents in gated communities were jittery about Sandy's approach.

Soaked Jamaica braces for hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:29:00 +0200

KINGSTON: Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a hurricane. The island’s international airports prepared to close, cruise ships changed....

Western Jamaica braces for Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

MONTEGO BAY, St James Several emergency drain cleaning exercises were being undertaken across western Jamaica up to late yesterday, as citizens braced for Tropical Storm Sandy, which has been forecast to gain hurricane strength before it moves across the island later today.

Ready for Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

THE island's disaster management agency said emergency responders are ready for any eventualities as Jamaicans brace for the onslaught of Tropical Storm Sandy which is expected to make landfall on the southern end of the country this afternoon.

Health services prepared

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

The 10 hospitals and 89 health centres governed by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) should be able to deal with any adverse situation that may arise from the impact of Tropical Storm Sandy on the island.

Police impose curfews, will flood streets

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

THE police force yesterday imposed curfews over some 70 communities and major towns across the island and warned that the security forces will be out in full force to maintain order during the passage of Tropical Storm Sandy, expected today.

No school today

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

ALL schools will be closed today. The Ministry of Education issued the order yesterday as Tropical Storm Sandy slow-marched north across the Caribbean Sea toward Jamaica. The ministry also instructed all schools to activate their emergency plans immediately, and advised that if they function as....

Montegonians give mixed views on storm preparations

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

As Tropical Storm Sandy moves towards the island yesterday the Jamaica Observer took to the streets of Montego Bay to find out what kind of preparations citizens were making for the storm.

Tropical Storm Sandy heads for Jamaica, gets stronger

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0200

(CNN) -- A strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy is closing on Jamaica, bringing blustery winds and bouts of rain to the island. Early Wednesday, Sandy was kicking up winds of 70 mph and was about 120 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. The National Hurricane Center in Miami expects the storm to become a hurricane by Wednesday afternoon.

US Republican makes abortion gaff

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:05:00 +0200

The Republican candidate for the US senate in Indiana caused outrage by saying that if a woman is raped it is part of God's will. Richard Mourdock,…

Cycling teams call for audit of doping in sport

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0200

Cycling teams are calling for an independent audit into the sport's fight against doping after Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.

5 Things To Know This Morning

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:15:00 +0200

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Tropical Storm Sandy to Become Hurricane Tropical Storm Sandy is forecast to become a hurricane today, with winds reaching 65 miles per hour overnight. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica and several Cuban provinces.

One in 1,000 Men Battle Breast Cancer

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0200

UN envoy says Syrian government, some rebel groups have agreed to truce

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0200

CAIRO - The UN-Arab League envoy to Syria says the Syrian government and some rebel leaders have agreed to a ceasefire during the upcoming Muslim four-day holiday.

10 Things to Know for Today

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:00 +0200

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Wednesday: 1. CANDIDATES DEMONSTRATING URGENCY OF CAMPAIGN'S FINAL STRETCH In the busiest single day of his re-election campaign, the president will cover 5,300 miles, as Romney casts the race as moving his way.

Jamaica Braces for Possible Hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:00 +0200

Soaked Jamaica braces as Sandy bears down for possible pass as hurricane, then on to Cuba

10 Things to Know for Today

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:48:00 +0200

10 Things to Know for Today

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:04:00 +0200

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Wednesday:

JAMAICA-WEATHER-Strengthening Sandy nearing Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:12:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 24, CMC – A strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy is moving “ a little faster” towards Jamaica as the island braced for its full impact later on Wednesday.

Soaked Jamaica braces for tropical storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:11:00 +0200

Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of tropical storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing the country as a ...

Holidaymakers braced for Jamaica hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0200

British holidaymakers on Jamaica were braced for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy which is expected to reach hurricane force when it reaches the Caribbean island later today.

Statement on Impending Threat of TS Sandy - Dr. Peter Phillips

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0200

A meeting of the National Disaster Committee which comprises all the relevant agencies was convened this afternoon as the nation prepares for the threat posed by Tropical Storm Sandy. Jamaica is now under a tropical storm warning

Sandy approaches hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0200

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:42 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm watch issued for South Florida * Sandy forecast to be a hurricane by Wednesday afternoon * Jamaica and Cuba in path of hurricane MIAMI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy picked up speed and strength on its approach to the south....

Sandy approaches hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sandy picked up speed and strength on its approach to the south coast of Jamaica on Wednesday and was forecast to make landfall as a hurricane later in the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Emergency authorities on the Caribbean island closed schools and....

Sandy approaches hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:12:00 +0200

Jamaica braces for Sandy; U.S. on storm's horizon?

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

Potential hurricane shuts down airports for rain-soaked Caribbean island; Storm may affect weekend weather for East Coast

Eastern parishes will be hardest hit

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:51:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - As Sandy makes landfall near Kingston during the mid-afternoon, eastern parishes will experience hurricane-force winds out of the south while central and western parishes will feel northerly winds of slightly lower intensity.

Video: Tropical storm Sandy expected to become hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200

Tropical storm Sandy is heading toward Jamaica and Cuba and is expected to become a hurricane. David Bernard, chief meteorologist for Miami's CBS-4 has the details on when it could reach the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Tropical Storm Expected To Touch Ground In Jamaica Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy gained strength while headed to the south coast of Jamaica on Wednesday prompting officials to warn residents of the possibility that the weather system will most likely make landfall as a hurricane later in the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm Sandy closes Jamaica airports

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:11:00 +0200

Tropical storm Sandy is headed for Jamaica, Bahamas, and Cuba. Tropical storm Sandy could dump as much as 20 inches of rain.

Tropical Storm Sandy approaches hurricane strength

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy is approaching hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica. Emergency authorities on the Caribbean island closed schools and prepared shelters to take in residents of flood-prone areas. The storm was centered about 190km south of the Jamaican capital, Kingston, this morning and was moving north at 22km per hour with winds of 110kph.

TS Sandy concern prompts watches, warnings

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Weather advisories were posted for Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Bahamas and parts of Florida Wednesday as Tropical Storm Sandy gathered strength, forecasters said.

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:20:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans hunkered down at home as Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday and forecasters said it was likely to hit as a hurricane. The island's international airports prepared to close, cruise ships changed....

Accused Cole bomber in Gitmo court as storm nears

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0200

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2000 file photo, investigators in a speed boat examine the hull of the USS Cole at the Yemeni port of Aden, after a powerful explosion ripped a hole in the U.S Navy destroyer, killing at least 17 sailors and injuring some 30 others.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Tropical Storm Expected To Touch Ground In Jamaica Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy picked up speed and strength on its approach to the south coast of Jamaica on Wednesday and was forecast to make landfall as a hurricane later in the day, the U.

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0200

Storm is forecast to pass over Jamaica as a hurricane and then head into eastern Cuba.

Soaked Jamaica braces for possible hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Jamaicans hunkered down at home as Tropical Storm Sandy soaked the Caribbean island with steady rain Wednesday morning and forecasters said it was likely to rake the country as a hurricane, possibly making landfall in the most populous city.

ODPEM issues Evacuation Order, names shelters

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy continues on a north eastward path to Jamaica. The National Emergency Operation Centre has been operationalised as of 10:00 pm Tuesday, The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management....

Accused Cole bomber in Gitmo court as storm nears

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:06:00 +0200

The Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged with orchestrating the bombing of the USS Cole is returning to court even as the U.S. base in Cuba prepares for a potential hurricane.

COE puts the country on alert for the rains from Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0200

SD. The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) declared a yellow alert for one area and a green alert for the whole country, and they ordered preventive evacuations, as preventive measures due to the tropical storm Sandy that is threatening to become a hurricane.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Tropical Storm Expected To Touch Ground In Jamaica Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0200

Sandy approaches hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy sets a path for Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0200

Sandy is expected to move through Jamaica and Cuba as a hurricane and then move through the Bahamas as a tropical storm. By the weekend, Sandy will start to interact with a cold front moving through the United States. At this time the track becomes uncertain as this front will determine if Sandy....

Sandy approaches hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0200

Sandy near hurricane strength as heavy rains soak Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:40:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy forecast to make landfall near to Kingston as a category one hurricane later today as residents prepare for the worst.

Jamaica braces for Sandy U.S. on storms horizon

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Jamaicans hunkered down at home as the front edge of Tropical Storm Sandy buffeted the Caribbean island with pelting rain and howling winds early Wednesday before possibly crossing ...

Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Jamaican braced for Tropical Storm Sandy, with hurricane warnings posted for the island Wednesday, U.S. forecasters said.

Jamaica-bound storm now hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0200

A strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy is closing on Jamaica, bringing blustery winds and bouts of rain to the island.

Hurricane Sandy heads for Jamaica, gets stronger

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Sandy became a hurricane Wednesday as it closed in on Jamaica, bringing strong winds and bouts of rain to the island. By 11 a.m. ET, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was moving north-northeast at about 13 mph.

Jamaica prepares for storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0200

Jamaicans take refuge in shelters and their homes as Tropical Storm Sandy nears the island's south coast.

Soaked Jamaica braces for Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0200

U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm was a Category 1 hurricane and could gain some more strength before it reaches Jamaic...

Hurricane Sandy moving across Jamaica with heavy rain, high winds

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0200

Sandy makes landfall near to Kingston as a category one hurricane as residents prepare for the worst.

La tempête Sandy monte en intensité dans le sud des Caraïbes

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0200

Selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans, la tempête Sandy devrait se transformer en ouragan aujourd'hui et frapper la Jamaïque. Elle…

Jamaica prepares for storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0200

Jamaicans take refuge in shelters and their homes as Tropical Storm Sandy nears the island's south coast.

Hurricane Sandy reaches Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:53:00 +0200

Jamaicans take refuge in shelters and their homes as Hurricane Sandy nears the island's south coast.

Sandy becomes hurricane on way to Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:52:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall Wednesday near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry it across the Caribbean island to Cuba, and a possible threat to Florida. The island's international airports closed,....

Jamaica ready for Tropical Storm Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0200

(Jamaica Observer) The island’s disaster management agency said emergency responders are ready for any eventualities as Jamaicans brace for the onslaught of Tropical Storm Sandy which is... View full article at stabroeknews.com

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy est devenue un ouragan mercredi et se dirigeait vers la Jamaïque qui se préparait aux fortes pluies et aux vents violents, a indiqué le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) basé à Miami (Floride, sud-est).A 13h00 GMT, Sandy, devenue ouragan de catégorie un....

Jamaica and Cuba brace for Sandy's arrival

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +0200

Householders in the Caribbean are preparing for tropical storm Sandy, which is expected to develop into a hurricane by the time it hits Jamaica later…

Sandy Nears Jamaica, Forecasters Weigh New England Threat

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:19:00 +0200

In one scenario, Sandy is pulled into the East Coast by weather systems over the U.S., Walker said. In an alternative, U.S. weather patterns push the storm away from the coast. “It is still too early to tell,” Walker said. “The upper-air features aren’t quite clear on how this storm will behave.

LIBYE: Libye : l'armée est entrée dans Bani Walid, un an après la chute de Kadhafi

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0200

L'armée libyenne a annoncé, ce mercredi 24 octobre, la prise de Bani Walid, un des derniers bastions kadhafistes, sans que cela puisse encore être confirmé de source indépendante. Une libération qui interviendrait pour le premier anniversaire de la fin de la guerre, et près d'un mois après le début....

CYCLISME / TOUR DE FRANCE 2013: Tour de France : vers des équipes à huit coureurs ?

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0200

Le nombre de coureurs par équipes, neuf depuis plusieurs années dans le Tour de France (et les autres grands tours), pourrait être réduit dès 2013. Le projet fait l'objet d'une étude de l'Union cycliste internationale (UCI), l'autorité réglementaire de son sport.

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy est devenue un ouragan mercredi et se dirigeait droit vers la Jamaïque qui se préparait aux fortes pluies et vents violents, a indiqué le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) basé à Miami (Floride, sud-est).

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:31:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:43:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy closes in on Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0200

NEW: Sandy, now a hurricane, is bearing down on Jamaica NEW: Its maximum sustained winds are at 80 mph Tropical storm and hurricane warnings are in place as it moves ...

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:54:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers le Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:59:00 +0200

De tempête tropicale, Sandy est passé à ouragan et s'apprête à déferler sur l'île qui se préparer au pire. D'autant que le cyclone se renforce.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers le Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:56:00 +0200

De tempête tropicale, Sandy est passé à ouragan et s'apprête à déferler sur l'île qui se préparer au pire. D'autant que le cyclone se renforce.

Hurricane nears Jamaican coast

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:56:00 +0200

A hurricane pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall today while airports closed, cruise ships steered clear and police ordered curfews to deter looting as the late-season storm neared Jamaica’s south coast.

Sandy devient un ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:05:00 +0200

Sandy becomes hurricane on way to Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall Wednesday near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry it across the Caribbean island to Cuba, and a possible threat to Florida.

European markets at close: 24.10.2012

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:12:00 +0200

Syria: UN negotiator Lahkdar Brahimi tells UN Security Council Damascus accepts ceasefire. Syrian government has yet to confirm. Sandy formed into a category 1 hurricane, located about 65 miles (100 km) south of Kingston, Jamaica. (U.S. National Hurricane Center) The international envoy to Syria....

Sandy, Now A Hurricane, Sets Sights On Jamaica, Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:17:00 +0200

A huge swath of Florida is under a tropical storm watch but the effects the storm could have on the United States are uncertain at best. Sandy is expected to make landfall in Jamaica later today.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers le Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0200

De tempête tropicale, Sandy est passé à ouragan et s'apprête à déferler sur l'île qui se préparer au pire. D'autant que le cyclone se renforce.

TS Tony intensifies in the Atlantic

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Tony gathered strength in the mid-Atlantic Wednesday as it headed east from the Azores.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at Jamaica, Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy churned in the Caribbean and Atlantic Wednesday as it plotted a path from Jamaica and the Bahamas to the Florida coast, forecasters said.

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:37:00 +0200

Jamaica braces for a hit from Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:42:00 +0200

MIAMI: Jamaicans hunkered down on Wednesday as Hurricane Sandy battered the island with heavy rains and powerful winds, the US National Hurricane Centre said.

Halloween scare? Hurricane Sandy shows similarities to 'perfect storm.'

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, now near Jamaica, could hit the East Coast as a strong tropical storm, causing flooding early next week, according to one forecast model. But it could also head out to sea.

Sandy reaches hurricane force as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0200

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:19 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm watch issued for South Florida * Jamaica and Cuba in path of hurricane * Hurricane watch issued for central and northwest Bahamas (Adds details on predicted path) By Horace Helps KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy....

Sandy becomes hurricane on way to Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain and a powerful storm surge as it headed for landfall Wednesday near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry it across the Caribbean island to Cuba, and then pose a possible threat to Florida.

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0200

Vigilance Rouge pour les Départements du Sud, du Sud-est et des Nippes,de l'Ouest et de la Grand-Anse

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0200

Nous publions ici le dernier Bulletin du Ministère de l'Agriculture des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement Rural (MARNDR) et Centre National de Météorologie (CNM) Bulletin SPECIAL Bulletin spécial #10 du Mercredi 24 Octobre 2012 Vigilance Rouge pour les Départements duSud, du Sud-est, des....

JDF on high alert

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:01:00 +0200

FROM assisting the police to participating in relief and/or rescue efforts, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is prepared to act in the interest of Jamaicans’ safety and security, as winds and rains associated with Hurricane Sandy pelt the island.

Sandy reaches hurricane force as it nears Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

A Test For CL&P As Hurricane Builds In The Caribbean

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:21:00 +0200

Connecticut Light & Power Co. is facing a real-life test of its much ballyhooed storm readiness, as the freshly upgraded Hurricane Sandy marches north for a possible hit to Connecticut on Monday, exactly one year after a devastating Nor'easter left 800,000 customers in the dark for days.

Tropical Storm Sandy Closes In on Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:21:00 +0200

In this handout satellite image provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Tropical Storm Sandy moves towards the island of Jamaica October 22, 2012. Jamaica is preparing to be hit by Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to make landfall with near-hurricane force and dump 20 inches of rain on the country.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:28:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy est devenue un ouragan mercredi et se dirigeait vers la Jamaïque qui se préparait aux fortes pluies ...

Jamaïque : Sandy est désormais un ouragan

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0200

De tempête, Sandy s'est transformée en ouragan ce mercredi. Un ouragan de catégorie 1, selon le Centre américain de surveillance basé à Miami. Sandy…

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Jamaica Airports Close, Cruise Ships Re-Routed After Sandy Reaches Hurricane Strength

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:36:00 +0200

The latest update from the U.S. National Hurricane Center indicated the tropical storm that has been pounding Jamaica with heavy rain has strengthened into a hurricane and is approaching the southeastern coast of the island. The weather center said it has spotted Hurricane Sandy about 30 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica's capital.

La tempête tropicale Sandy devient ouragan et se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0200

Sandy reaches hurricane strength with conditions deteriorati

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:53:00 +0200

Some hazards that will impact land in Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas are: Wind: tropical storm to hurricane force winds with structural damage possible. Rain: Heavy rainfall amounts on the order of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts up to 20 inches possible. Life threatening flash floods and mud slides.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Jamaica Airports Close, Cruise Ships Re-Routed After Sandy Reaches Hurricane Strength

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0200

Jamaica braces for a hit from Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0200

MIAMI: Jamaicans hunkered down on Wednesday as Hurricane Sandy battered the island with heavy rains and powerful winds, the US National Hurricane Centre said.Hurricane conditions were expected in ...

Sandy at hurricane strength eyes Jamaica U.S.

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0200

Sandy reached hurricane strength Wednesday as the storm soaked Jamaica, forcing the Caribbean island's residents to hunker down at home as the hurricane threatened to make landfall in the most ...

Sandy Nears Jamaica, Forecasters Weigh New England Threat

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy grew into a hurricane just south of Jamaica as the odds increased for a brush with the U.S. East Coast next week. Sandy was about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Kingston with top winds of 80 miles per hour, according to an 2 p.m. New York time advisory from the U.S. National Hurricane Center .

Sandy upgraded to hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0200

Tropical storm Sandy has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to hit Jamaica later this evening. Authorities in Jamaica and…

Sandy becomes hurricane on way to Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:11:00 +0200

Use of chains denounced by accused in Guantanamo

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:09:00 +0200

The Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged with orchestrating the attack on the Navy destroyer USS Cole denounced his treatment at the hands of the U.S. military, telling the judge in his case on Wednesday that he is subjected to painful and unnecessary security measures.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la Jamaïque

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:18:00 +0200

La tempête tropicale Sandy est devenue un ouragan mercredi et se dirigeait vers la Jamaïque qui se préparait aux fortes pluies ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Hurricane Sandy reaches Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

Jamaicans take refuge in shelters and their homes as Hurricane Sandy nears the island's south coast.

Hurricane Sandy hits Jamaica with 80-mph wind

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy made landfall in southeastern Jamaica on Wednesday, bringing 80-mph wind and torrents of rain to the island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on its website. The storm made landfall near Kingston about 3 p.m. ET, the center said.

Sandy batters Eastern Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica As Tropical Storm-turned-Hurricane Sandy ploughs across Jamaica’s eastern parishes, there have been numerous reports of damage to crops, roads, bridges and houses especially in St Mary and Portland.

437 in shelters as Sandy comes ashore

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica More that 400 Jamaicans are in shelters as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica, packing winds of 130 kilometres per hour and bringing with her six to 12 inches of rainfall.

Jamaica and Cuba brace for Sandys arrival

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:57:00 +0200

29/08/2012 23:43 CET Householders in the Caribbean are preparing for tropical storm Sandy, which is expected to develop into a hurricane by the time it hits Jamaica later today. With the eye of ...

Hurricane Sandy New England Likely To Feel Some Effects

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:57:00 +0200

BOSTON (CBS) Sandy continues to gather strength less than 100 miles South of Jamaica. At 11 a.m. on Wednesday it was officially deemed a hurricane, the 10th of this active season. Hurricane ...

Guantánamo Detainee Protests Use of Chains as a Condition of Coming to Court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0200

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri said belly chains hurt his back and that if the guards didn’t treat him better he could refuse to appear at hearings.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Jamaica Airports Close, Cruise Ships Re-Routed After Sandy Reaches Hurricane Strength

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:35:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy has strengthened into Hurricane Sandy over the Caribbean Sea.

Vigilance Rouge pour les DÃ©partements du Sud, du Sud-est , des Nippes,de l'Ouest et de la Grand-Anse

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0200

Nous publions ici le dernier Bulletin du Ministère de l’Agriculture des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement Rural (MARNDR) et Centre National de Météorologie (CNM) Bulletin SPECIAL Bulletin spécial #10 du Mercredi 24 Octobre 2012 Vigilance Rouge pour les Départements duSud, du Sud-est, des....

Haïti - Social : Fermeture du Consulat des Etats-Unis le jeudi 25 octobre 2012

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0200

L'Ambassade des États-Unis d'Amérique à Port-au-Prince informe le public en général que, suite aux conditions météorologiques extrêmes et en prévision du passage de Sandy...

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, eyes U.S.

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:33:00 +0200

Storm blamed for death in Haiti prompts Jamaica to close airports, continues to move north to possibly affect East Coast weather

UPDATED: Sandy, Now A Hurricane, Hits Jamaica, Sets Sights On Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0200

A huge swath of Florida is under a tropical storm watch but the effects the storm could have on the United States are uncertain at best. Sandy is expected to make a second landfall in the next 24 hours.

Use of chains denounced by accused in Guantanamo

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:49:00 +0200

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) â€” The Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged with orchestrating the attack on the Navy destroyer USS Cole denounced his treatment at the hands of the U.S. military, telling the judge in his case on Wednesday that he is subjected to painful and unnecessary security measures.

Hurricane Sandy hits southeast Jamaica, close to Kingston

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0200

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:40 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Jamaica, Cuba and Bahamas in Sandy's path * Curfew in parts of Jamaica * Sandy could pose risk to U.S. Northeast (Adds landfall in Jamaica, curfew details) By Horace Helps KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy made landfall on....

Hurricane Sandy could be Halloween nightmare for USA

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:46:00 +0200

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy could morph into a monstrous nor'easter and slam the U.S. East Coast next week.

Hurricane Sandy’s Northerly Path Cancels Flights, Scatters Cruises

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the 19 th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, began its march up the Greater Antilles Wednesday, causing dozens of flights to be canceled and altering the itineraries of nearly a half dozen cruise ships.

Portmore residents ride out Hurricane

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:05:00 +0200

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica Portmore residents have hunkered down to ride out Hurricane Sandy as she passes over the island.

Hurricane Sandy hits southeast Jamaica, close to Kingston

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0200

T. S. Sandy barrels toward Jamaica, bands drench Dom. Rep.

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0200

MIAMI. - Tropical Storm Sandy intensified in the central Caribbean Wednesday, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph as forecasters predict it will become a hurricane before entering Jamaica in the coming hours.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy carved into the populous southeastern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday, stranding travelers and hammering shantytowns with howling winds and rains as it roared across the island on a track that would take it on to Cuba and possibly Florida.

Hurricane Sandy Touches Down In Jamaica: Warnings In Effect For Florida, Cuba, Bahamas

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has touched down in Jamaica and is expected to reach Cuba overnight and the Bahamas by Friday, according to the latest update from the U.S. National Hurricane Center. As of 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, the center of Hurricane Sandy was 25 miles north-northeast of Kingston, Jamaica and 125....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southeastern Jamaica: NHC

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:34:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane forecasters said. Schools and businesses closed and emergency authorities moved residents in....

Sandy becomes 10th hurricane in third most active Atlantic s

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:34:00 +0200

By Friday morning, it is predicted to be about 200 miles east of Miami at its closest approach to Florida as it continues on a general northerly path. Numerous watches and warnings have been issued ahead of the storm. Hurricane warnings are in effect for Jamaica and the Cuban provinces of Camaguey,....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southeastern Jamaica: NHC

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy gains force as it heads towards Jamaica, Cuba

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy gained force Wednesday as it made its way towards Jamaica, where people were taking shelter from the strong winds and rain. The Hurricane, the 10th this season, is currently at sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, and forecasters have warned of a major flood risk to low-lying areas....

Watches, warnings for Sandy along Florida coast

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:36:00 +0200

Forecasters have issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of the southeastern coast of Florida and Keys ahead of Hurricane Sandy that is pounding Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy carved into the populous southeastern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday, stranding travelers and hammering shantytowns with howling winds and rains as it roared across the island on a track that would take it on to Cuba and possibly Florida.

Guantánamo Detainee Protests Use of Chains as a Condition of Coming to Court

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0200

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri said belly chains hurt his back and that if the guards didn’t treat him better he could refuse to appear at hearings.

Watches, Warnings for Sandy Along Fla.

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0200

Tropical storm warnings, watches for Florida coast from Hurricane Sandy that's lashing Jamaica

Police: 3 people dead after 5 shot in Los Angeles

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0200

Police say the death toll in a shooting in a Los Angeles suburb has risen to three.

Hurricane Sandy Touches Down In Jamaica: Warnings In Effect For Florida, Cuba, Bahamas

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:59:00 +0200

Captivating storm surge spectacle at Caribbean Terrace

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:07:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Storm surge battering houses at Caribbean Terrace in east Kingston has turned into an attraction for the curious.

Sandy upgraded to hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:07:00 +0200

Tropical storm Sandy has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to hit Jamaica later this evening. Authorities in Jamaica and Cuba have issued hurricane warnings, telling residents ...

Hurricane Sandy Hits Southeast Jamaica, Close to Kingston

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:12:00 +0200

By Horace Helps KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane forecasters said. Schools and businesses closed and emergency authorities moved....

Watches, warnings for Sandy along Florida coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +0200

Forecasters have issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of the southeastern coast of Florida and Keys ahead of Hurricane Sandy that is pounding Jamaica.

Hurricane makes direct hit on Jamaican capital

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0200

MIAMI: The crowded Jamaican capital took a direct hit on Wednesday from Hurricane Sandy as hundreds took refuge in emergency shelters and poor slum dwellers in Kingston's sprawling shantytowns hunkered down.

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Un mort et quelques dÃ©gÃ¢ts

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:29:00 +0200

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- La tempÃªte tropicale Sandy, devenue en milieu de journÃ©e un ouragan de catÃ©gorie 1 a dÃ©jÃ causÃ© la mort dâ€™une fille Ã Camp Perrin (Sud dâ€™HaÃ¯ti) et occasionnÃ© quelques dÃ©gÃ¢ts notamment dans les dÃ©partements du Sud et de la Grand-anse (Sud-ouest),....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southeastern Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:31:00 +0200

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 This image shows Hurricane Sandy approaching Jamaica and Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Hurricane Sandy has made landfall in Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy Touches Down In Jamaica: Warnings In Effect For Florida, Cuba, Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0200

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the center of Hurricane Sandy was 25 miles north-northeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

Photos Of Hurricane Sandy 2012 Hitting Jamaica; Update: Could Become Nor'Easter For US East Coast By Halloween

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy 2012 hit Jamaica at a category 1 but could turn into a nor'easter if it slams the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy’s Northerly Path Cancels Flights, Scatters Cruises

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the 19th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, has caused canceled flights and scattered cruise ships on its path north toward Jamaica and Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy hits southeast Jamaica, close to Kingston

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica this afternoon, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Seventy percent of Jamaica power consumers lose electricity

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Public Service is reporting that about seventy percent of its customer is now currently without electricity as Hurricane Sandy passes across the island. The severe... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Sandy reaches hurricane force as it nears Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy was poised to strike the southeast coast of Jamaica yesterday, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane forecasters said. Schools and businesses closed and emergency authorities moved residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas into shelters as....

Hurricane Sandy hammers Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

FEARFUL authorities in Jamaica have closed airports and declared curfews after the first direct hit by the eye of a hurricane since 1988.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:10:00 +0200

At 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sandy was about 5 miles east of Kingston, Jamaica, with maximum sustained winds reaching 80 mph. The storm was moving north at about 14 ...

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica eyes U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:10:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain and a powerful storm surge as it headed for landfall Wednesday near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry ...

Hurricane Sandy Moves Over Jamaica, May Strike U.S. Next Week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which closed businesses and airports on Jamaica as it moved north in the Caribbean, may strike the U.S. East Coast next week with the potential to cause millions of dollars in damage. Sandy’s top winds reached 80 miles (129 kilometers) per hour as it moved off the north coast of....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:34:00 +0200

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 This image shows Hurricane Sandy approaching Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea and a waning Tropical Storm Tony in the Atlantic Ocean. Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Hurricane Sandy has made landfall in Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy Strikes Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slammed into Jamaica Wednesday, pounding the Caribbean island with heavy rains and powerful winds. The streets of the capital, Kingston, are empty. Both international airports are closed, and cruise ships are staying away. Sandy is a Category One storm on...

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica en route to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:43:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas. Sandy's death toll was at least two.

Jamaica braces as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0200

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches and is expected to strengthen.

No school tomorrow — MoE

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Schools will remain closed tomorrow [Thursday, October 25] following the passage of Hurricane Sandy, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday afternoon.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica en route to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas.

Tropical Storm Tony weakening in Atlantic

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Tony was losing its tropical characteristics in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, with no watches or warnings in effect, forecasters said.

Hurricane Sandy crosses Jamaica, eyes Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy emerged off the northeast coast of Jamaica Wednesday and was headed for Cuba and the Bahamas, forecasters said.

Hurricane hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0200

A strengthening Tropical Storm Sandy is closing on Jamaica, bringing blustery winds and bouts of rain to the island.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:43:00 +0200

Ouragan Sandy : Les écoles fermées jeudi, un mort dans le sud

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:50:00 +0200

Le ministère de l'éducation nationale a annoncé mercredi soir la fermeture des écoles jeudi sur tout le territoire en raison du passage de l'ouragan Sandy qui a déjà fait un mort et porté les autorités à décréter l'alerte rouge pour les départements du sud, du sud-est, des Nippes, de la Grand'Anse (sud-ouest) et de l'ouest.

Sandy is now a Hurricane; warnings in effect for Jamaica and

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0200

has been upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 Hurricane with winds of 80 mph. According to Hurricane Hunters, Hurricane Sandy is located about 30 miles south of Kingston Jamaica . A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Jamaica and eastern Cuba including Camaguey, Las Tunas, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, and Guantanamo.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica en route to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica en route to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0200

DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press= KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas. Sandy's death toll was at least two.

Hurricane hammers Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:51:00 +0200

Fearful authorities in Jamaica have closed airports and declared curfews after the first direct hit by the eye of a hurricane since 1988.

Watches Warnings for Sandy Along Fla.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0200

Forecasters have issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of the southeastern coast of Florida and Keys ahead of Hurricane Sandy that is pounding Jamaica. Forecasters at the U.S. ...

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica Haiti eyes U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain and a powerful storm surge as it headed for landfall Wednesday near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry ...

Hurricane Sandy prompts storm watch in Florida

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0200

Late-season Category 1 storm south of Cuba blamed for 1 death each in Jamaica and Haiti; Max winds at 85 mph

Hundreds seek shelter as hurricane hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +0200

MIAMI: The crowded Jamaican capital took a direct hit on Wednesday from Hurricane Sandy, forcing hundreds to flee to emergency shelters as strong winds and heavy rains battered Kingston.

Hurricane Sandy Heads Toward Cuba, May Strike U.S. Next Week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which closed businesses and airports on Jamaica as it moved north in the Caribbean, may strike the U.S. East Coast next week with the potential to cause millions of dollars in damage. Sandy’s top winds reached 85 miles (137 kilometers) an hour as it moved off the north coast of Jamaica and headed toward Cuba, according to a U.

Hurricane Sandy kills one in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0200

reported a man was killed when he was hit by a boulder sent tumbling downhill by the storm's rain. TV J said 70% of the island was without power. More than 1,000 people went to shelters, the Office of Disaster Preparedness said. A curfew was in effect until Thursday morning, according to the Jamaican Office of Information.

Hurricane Sandy impacts South Florida air and cruise traffic

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0200

is already affecting air and cruise traffic to the Northeast Caribbean. The category 1 storm is currently heading away from Jamaica , after making initial landfall there early Wednesday. Airports and cruise terminals throughout the island nation closed ahead of the storm’s landfall.

Jamaica on hurricane alert

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:25:00 +0200

This page will be updated as more news comes to hand. Travellers and locals have been advised that the hurricane warning issued by the Jamaican Government earlier this week remains in effect, as Tropical Storm Sandy moves closer towards the country’s southeast coast.

Hundreds seek shelter as hurricane hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:38:00 +0200

MIAMI: The crowded Jamaican capital took a direct hit Wednesday from Hurricane Sandy, forcing hundreds to flee to emergency shelters as strong winds and heavy rains battered Kingston.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a frappé mercredi la capitale de la Jamaïque, Kingston, où des centaines d'habitants se réfugiaient dans des centres d'hébergement d'urgence, a indiqué le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) basé à Miami.

Hurricane Sandy hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane forecasters ...

Full Episode: GMA 10/24: Bracing for Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:05:00 +0200

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Sandy heads to Cuba, rainfall will continue here

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica The Meteorological Service has continued the Hurricane Watch for Jamaica even as the eye of Hurricane Sandy has begun to emerge along the north coast of the island.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica, batters southeast coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0200

~ Cuba, Bahamas also in Sandy's path ~ KINGSTON, Jamaica--Hurricane Sandy battered Jamaica with ferocious winds, waves and rain on Wednesday, knocking down trees and power lines across the Caribbean country as it cut a path toward Cuba and the Bahamas.

Ouragan Sandy : Les Ã©coles fermÃ©es jeudi, un mort dans le sud

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0200

Le ministère de l’éducation nationale a annoncé mercredi soir la fermeture des écoles jeudi sur tout le territoire en raison du passage non loin des côtes haïtiennes de l’ouragan Sandy qui a déjà fait un mort et porté les autorités à décréter l’alerte rouge pour les départements du sud, du sud-est,....

Flood alert as Hurricane Sandy reaches Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the south-east coast of Jamaica yesterday, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital, Kingston. Related Stories Ohio's voting machines – brought to you by the Romneys Ohio voting machines – brought to you by the Romneys Barack Obama pulls an....

Hurricane Sandy crashes into Jamaica's shoreline

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0200

Strong winds and rain are lashing parts of Jamaica, causing rivers to rise dangerously on the outskirts of the capital, Kingston. Jamaica's 2.7 million residents are being warned of the threat of flash floods and mudslides. Image of Hurricane Sandy several hundred miles south of Jamaica Official....

Hurricane Sandy lashes Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has knocked down trees and power lines in Jamaica on its way to Cuba and the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Update: Storm Kills One In Jamaica, Heads For Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:30:00 +0200

After Jamaica has sustained damage from Hurricane Sandy, it’s on its way to Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Update: Storm Kills One In Jamaica, Heads For Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:42:00 +0200

After Jamaica has sustained damage from Hurricane Sandy, it’s on its way to Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, heads toward Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:56 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy topples trees, power lines in Jamaica * Storm may pose risk to U.S. Northeast * Jamaican police impose curfew to prevent looting (Updates storm position, adds details) By Horace Helps KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy....

Two dead as hurricane hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:51:00 +0200

At least two people have been killed by the powerful hurricane which has now hit Jamaica. A man was crushed by a boulder as it rolled onto his house. A woman was also swept away by a river she was trying to cross. Hurricane Sandy's current course would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten....

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travellers and downed power lines as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and...

Hurricane Sandy prompts storm watch in Florida

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0200

Stephanie Bilyeu walks along the ocean as blustery winds blow through the palm trees as the outerbands of Hurricane Sandy are felt on October 24, 2012, in Miami, ...

Watches warnings for Sandy along Florida coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0200

Forecasters have issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of the southeastern coast of Florida and Keys ahead of Hurricane Sandy that is pounding ...

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a ...

Trinis at Mona campus brace for Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica yesterday, about 200 Trinidad and Tobago nationals were bracing for bad weather at their halls at the University of the West Indies campus in Mona. Student Avis Holder told the Express, by phone from Jamaica, the mood of the Trinidad....

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Update: Storm Kills One In Jamaica, Heads For Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0200

After one person has been reported dead in Jamaica from Hurricane Sandy, it’s on its way to Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, heads toward Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Brings Heavy Flooding To Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:26:00 +0200

Curfews were imposed on 80 communities in an attempt to prevent the looting which has followed previous storms.

Hurricane Sandy Brings Heavy Flooding To Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy tore down power lines and trees as it pounded Jamaica, before heading for Cuba and the Bahamas. Schools and businesses were closed and authorities moved residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas into shelters amid steady rain and fierce winds.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines with heavy wind and rain Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica and then headed for an overnight landfall in eastern Cuba and go on to...

One dead as hurricane hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0200

One person has been killed by the powerful hurricane which has hit Jamaica. A man was crushed by a boulder as it rolled onto his house. Hurricane Sandy's current course would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas It is the first direct hit by the eye of a hurricane on....

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed precarious shanty towns, stranded travellers and downed power lines with heavy wind and rain as it roared across Jamaica, headed for landfall in eastern Cuba and on to threaten the Bahamas and possibly Florida.

Hurricane claims life in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0200

A man in Jamaica is crushed to death as category one Hurricane Sandy sweeps across the island, moving north towards Cuba.

Hurricane claims life in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0200

A man in Jamaica is crushed to death as category one Hurricane Sandy sweeps across the island, moving north towards Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy to hit eastern Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:22:00 +0200

HAVANA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba at 24:00 local time (05:00 GMT) on Wednesday, officials said. Jose Rubiera, Chief of the Cuban Meteorology Institute (INSMET) Forecast Department, said that Sandy would cross the Chivirico town in....

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:22:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy crossed Jamaica and approached Cuba Wednesday and could reach Category 2 status before landfall, forecasters said.

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger over warm Caribbean waters, lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds on Wednesday as it bore down on the communist island after ripping across Jamaica.

T&T’s Mona students safe as Sandy rages

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:41:00 +0200

Yvonne Baboolal Thursday, October 25, 2012 Residents evacuate their home as waves crash in the Caribbean Terrace neighbourhood of eastern Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday. Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it made landfall near the country's most populous city on a track that would....

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger over warm Caribbean waters, lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds on Wednesday as it bore down on the communist island after ripping across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy touche Cuba après la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0200

De très fortes pluies et des vents atteignant 135 km/heure se sont abattus mercredi soir sur le sud-est de Cuba avec l'arrivée de ...

Hurricane Sandy strenghtens as it approaches Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0200

Tens of thousands evacuated as Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of Cuba growing stronger after pounding Jamaica Hurricane Sandy lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds as it grew stronger over warm Caribbean waters on Thursday after ripping across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy Brings Heavy Flooding To Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy tore down power lines and trees as it pounded Jamaica, before heading for Cuba and the Bahamas. Schools and businesses were closed and authorities moved residents in low-lying, ...

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:21:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace Cuba après la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a commencé jeudi à déverser de fortes pluies et à faire souffler des vents violents sur Cuba après avoir balayé la Jamaïque.

La Jamaïque balayée par l'ouragan Sandy: au moins un mort

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:33:00 +0200

La Jamaïque a été balayée mercredi soir par l'ouragan Sandy. Les vents violents ont fait au moins un mort et privé une partie des habitants d'électricité. L'ouragan Sandy a balayé mercredi la Jamaïque, où les fortes pluies et les bourrasques de vent ont fait au moins un mort. Une grande partie de la population a été privée d'électricité.

Hurricane Sandy eyes Cuba; Northeast next week?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger over warm Caribbean waters, lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds on Wednesday as it bore down on the communist island after ripping across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southeast coast of Jamaica earlier, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital Kingston, hurricane forecasters said.

Flood alert as Hurricane Sandy reaches Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the south-east coast of Jamaica yesterday, posing a major flood risk to low-lying areas near the capital, ...

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0200

Jamaica: Direct Hit From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0200

Howling winds and pelting rains from Hurricane Sandy lashed Jamaica ’s precarious shantytowns on Wednesday, stranding thousands of travelers and downing power lines. It is the first hurricane to make a direct hit on Jamaica since Hurricane Gilbert 24 years ago, and it roared across the island on a....

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica, then aims at Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Sandy lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines with heavy wind and rain Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica and then headed for an overnight landfall in eastern Cuba and go on to threaten the Bahamas and possibly Florida. Sandy's death toll was at least two.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica during day, then takes aim at

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0200

The storm hit Jamaica as a category 1 hurricane then strengthened as it spun over open sea toward Cuba. U.S. forecasters said it had maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) late Wednesday and might grow into a category 2 storm before going ashore. It was moving north at about 13 mph (20 kph) and....

L'ouragan Sandy menace Cuba après la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:44:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a commencé jeudi à déverser de fortes pluies et à faire souffler des vents violents sur Cuba après avoir balayé la Jamaïque.

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:50:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:10 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane could become a Category 2 storm * Storm surge striking Cuban coast * At least 55,000 people evacuated in Cuba (Recasts, changes byline, previous Kingston) By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger....

Hurricane Sandy brings heavy flooding to Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0200

6:28am, Thu 25 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy lashes Jamaica Hurricane Sandy brings heavy flooding to Jamaica Last updated Thu 25 Oct 2012 Strong winds and rain have lashed Jamaica causing rivers to rise and triggering flash floods and mudslides. Daybreak's Lucy Watson reports.

L'ouragan Sandy menace Cuba après la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a commencé jeudi à déverser de fortes pluies et à faire souffler des vents violents sur Cuba après avoir balayé la Jamaïque.

L'ouragan Sandy à La Havane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy est arrivé dans la nuit à Cuba. La capitale La Havane a été balayée par des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Sandy se propage…

Hurricane Sandy batters Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy battered Jamaica with ferocious winds, waves and rain last night, knocking down trees and power lines across the Caribbean country as it cut a path toward Cuba and the Bahamas.

Sandy strengthens on hitting Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:16:00 +0200

Sandy strengthens into a "strong category two hurricane" as it makes landfall in southern Cuba, after leaving one man dead in in Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:15:00 +0200

Cuba has begun to feel the force of Hurricane Sandy, as strong winds and heavy rain batter the capital, Havana. A hurricane warning has been issued…

Hurricane Sandy north of Jamaica and much stronger than expe

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Before even getting into the stats on the storm, a tight eye can be seen on the satellite images of Hurricane Sandy . It passed through Jamaica unscathed and poised for rapid development. This is not what our trusty computer models had indicated. To be honest, I have been hard on the fact that most storms this season had underperformed.

Hurricane Sandy kills one in Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0200

At least one person was killed as Hurricane Sandy made landfall Wednesday in south-eastern Jamaica near Kingston with winds of up to 135 kilometres per hour.Cleveland Scott, 74, died when a...

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui s'est encore renforcé après avoir frappé la Jamaïque, a touché dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi la côte sud-est de Cuba, avec des vents soufflant à 175 km/h, selon l'Institut météorologique cubain.

L'ouragan Sandy arrive à Cuba après avoir frappé la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0200

De très fortes pluies et des vents atteignant 135 km/heure se sont abattus mercredi soir sur le sud-est de Cuba avec l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, remontant vers le nord après avoir frappé la Jamaïque.

Sandy strengthens on hitting Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0200

Sandy strengthens into a "strong category two hurricane" as it makes landfall in southern Cuba, after leaving one man dead in in Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0200

Sandy menace Cuba après la Jamaïque

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:24:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a commencé mercredi à déverser de fortes pluies et à faire souffler des vents violents sur Cuba après avoir balayé la Jamaïque. Au moins 55.000 personnes ont été évacuées, ont dit les autorités cubaines, principalement à cause des inondations redoutées en raison des précipitations,....

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:24:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0200

Sandy strikes Cuba as category two hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy became a "strong" category two hurricane as it slammed into Cuba on Thursday, US forecasters said, hours after the storm battered Jamaica, forcing hundreds to seek emergency shelter.

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:27:00 +0200

Jamaica braces for hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0200

Jamaicans hunkered down on Wednesday as Hurricane Sandy battered the island with heavy rains and powerful winds, the US National Hurricane Centre said.

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy tears through Jamaica and Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger over warm Caribbean waters, lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds on Wednesday as it bore down on the communist island after ripping across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy bears down on Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds as it bore down on the island after ripping across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:32:00 +0200

Waves, brought by Hurricane Sandy, crash on a house in the Caribbean Terrace neighborhood in eastern Kingston, Jamaica, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry it across the....

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy batters Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:43:00 +0200

At least one killed, local media reports, after storm hits Caribbean island on it way towards Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has made a landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba.

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:47:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” Much of the U.S. East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private forecasters say. Though still projecting several days ahead of....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has made a landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba.

L’ouragan Sandy, renforcé, souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:59:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy, qui s’est encore renforcé après avoir frappé la Jamaïque, a touché dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi la côte sud-est de Cuba, avec des vents soufflant à 175 km/h.

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Ouragan Sandy à Cuba : des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy, qui s’est encore renforcé après avoir frappé la Jamaïque, a touché dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi la côte sud-est de Cuba, avec des vents soufflant à 175 km/h.

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:15:00 +0200

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0200

Much of the U.S. East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private...

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Les remous de l'actualité du jeudi 25 octobre 2012

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:17:00 +0200

Ouragan Sandy : Les écoles fermées Le ministère de l’Éducation nationale a annoncé mercredi soir la fermeture des écoles jeudi sur tout le territoire en raison du passage non loin des côtes haïtiennes de l’ouragan Sandy qui a déjà fait un mort et porté les autorités à décréter l’alerte rouge pour....

Sandy a déjà fait deux morts, alerte rouge

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:17:00 +0200

Sandy a fait déjà des dégâts considérables en Haïti. La ville des Cayes est sous les eaux. La population est sur le qui-vive. Selon le sénateur du Sud, Pierre Francky Exius, deux personnes ont déjà trouvé la mort dans le département alors que la directrice de la protection civile, Alta Jean-Baptiste, parle d’un mort.

Hurricane Sandy comes ashore in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0200

Makes landfall as strong Category 2; Could bring tropical storm conditions to southeast Floria coast, Upper Keys Friday

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0200

Sandy strikes Cuba as category two hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:25:00 +0200

HAVANA, Cuba: Hurricane Sandy became a "strong" category two hurricane as it slammed into Cuba on Thursday, US forecasters said, hours after the storm battered Jamaica, forcing hundreds to seek emergency shelter.

Hurricane Sandy strenghtens as it approaches Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0200

Waves, brought on by Hurricane Sandy, crash on a house in the Caribbean Terrace neighbourhood in eastern Kingston, Jamaica Photograph: Collin ...

Hurricane Sandy growing stronger as it nears Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, growing stronger over warm Caribbean waters, lashed eastern Cuba with heavy rains and rising winds on Wednesday as it bore down on the communist island after ripping across ...

L'ouragan Sandy souffle sur Cuba avec des vents à 175 km/h

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui s'est encore renforcé après avoir frappé la Jamaïque, a touché dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi la côte sud-est de Cuba, avec des vents... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0200

THE US-based National Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Sandy was packing winds of up to 175km/h as it made landfall.

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 110 mph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba After Lashing Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:32:00 +0200

The storm is expected to lose its current Category Two hurricane strength by the time it reaches the US mainland on Friday.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens into category two

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy became a "strong" category two hurricane as it barreled towards Cuba on Thursday, US forecasters said, after the storm battered Jamaica, forcing hundreds to seek emergency shelter.

Hurricane moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba After Lashing Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy tore down power lines and trees as it pounded Jamaica, before heading for Cuba and the Bahamas. The storm had developed from a Category One to Category Two hurricane when it made landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 114 mph.

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

One Person Killed as Hurricane Sandy Batters Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:44:00 +0200

The hurricane has brought heavy rains to Jamaica BBC A man has been crushed to death by boulders as Hurricane Sandy sweeps across Jamaica, moving north to Cuba. The category one hurricane struck the island on Wednesday, unleashing heavy rains and winds of 125km/h (80mph).

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy Lashes Jamaica, Gains Momentum

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0200

"It is a big storm and it's going to grow in size after it leaves Cuba," said Michael Brennan of the NHC, adding: "It's too early to tell but there are some signs that have it hooking back towards the mainland as a wintertime 'nor-easter'." Hurricane Sandy hit the Jamaican capital Kingston on its way to Cuba.

Cuba struck by category two Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0200

National Hurricane Centre in US says Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba after sweeping through Jamaica which left at least one man reported dead.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0200

Sandy packs punch as a strong Category 2 hurricane, claims 2 lives

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy roared into southeastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, exploding in strength in the hours before landfall, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Along the U.S. East Coast, residents were told to be wary headed into the weekend. Sandy claimed a pair of lives before reaching Cuba.

Hospital sends home patients

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

This ambulance operator was forced to seek the help of the Lionel Town police in Clarendon yesterday after the relatives of three elderly patients refused to accept them.The patients were discharged from the Lionel Town Hospital...

Sandy's wrath

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy barrelled into Jamaica yesterday and left hours later with damage estimated at several billion dollars in its wake. At least one person died as a result of the hurricane. The police say the resident of Bedward Gardens in eastern St Andrew....

All is well on Pedro Cays

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

Call them what you will - courageous or foolhardy, reckless or rash - but the fisherfolk on the Pedro Cays rode out Hurricane Sandy without any major scare. Notwithstanding appeals from the authorities for them to evacuate the cays, approximately 100...

Surviving the tempest: Kintyre, Caribbean Terrace take battering from Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

Even before the venom of Hurricane Sandy descended on the eastern end of the Corporate Area, the picture was grim as early winds and rains conspired to make life miserable for the people of the beleaguered communities of Kintyre, Caribbean Terrace, and their environs....

Nowhere to go

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

Did you capture images of Hurricane Sandy's fury? Be a citizen journalist. Send your hurricane photos or stories to pics@gleanerjm.com, tweet us @jamaicagleaner and @jamaicastar, or call us at 1-888-GLEANER....

La Jamaïque balayée par l'ouragan Sandy, les images

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a frappé mercredi la capitale de la Jamaïque, Kingston, où des centaines d'habitants se sont réfugiés dans des centres d'hébergement d'urgence. Un homme est mort et des milliers de foyers sont privés d'électricité. La Jamaïque balayée par l'ouragan Sandy, les images

Huge combo storm may pummel East Coast next week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:22:00 +0200

Hurricane remnants, winter storm, arctic air could bring strong winds, heavy rain, even snow, forecasts say; Billion dollar storm?

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba After Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba After Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

The storm is expected to lose its current Category Two hurricane strength by the time it reaches the US mainland on Friday.

Hurricane Sandy 'kills at least two'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:33:00 +0200

Satellite image of Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall in Cuba. Hurricane Sandy has killed at least two people so far, according to local media in Jamaica and Haiti. Shanty towns across both countries suffered extensive damage, and this toll is expected to rise.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The U.S.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

HAVANA Hurricane Sandy makes landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. SuperFan Badge SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

FERNANDO GONZALEZ Associated Press= MANZANILLO, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Sandy has made a landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba on Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 114 mph (183 kph), the the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy hits Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Headlines Tropical weather Forecasters have issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of the southeastern coast of Florida and the Keys ahead of Hurricane Sandy that pounded Jamaica as a Category 1 storm. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center issued a warning Wednesday for Ocean Reef to the Sebastian Inlet.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Commuters wait at a bus stop as rain brought by the outer bands of Tropical Storm Sandy falls in Kingston, Jamaica, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sandy was expected to become a hurricane as it nears Jamaica on Wednesday.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0200

By FERNANDO GONZALEZ, Associated Press MANZANILLO, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy makes Cuban landfall

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:39:00 +0200

Tourists evacuated from beach resorts near Santiago before arrival of storm that has killed two in Caribbean Hurricane Sandy has made landfall west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters in preparation for the strengthening storm that has killed two people in the Caribbean.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:38:00 +0200

Storm makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba, with extensive coastal flooding reported and at least 55,000 people evacuated

Two killed as Hurricane Sandy hits Caribbean

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roars into southeastern Cuba as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, hours after two people were killed by the weather in Haiti and Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:42:00 +0200

A Catagory 1 hurricane is bearing down on Jamaica. Jenny Harrison has the details.

Cuba: Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba after lashing Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy unleashed its force on Cuba Thursday, a day after wreaking havoc across Jamaica. The US-based National Hurricane Center said the "strong" category-two storm is likely to gain strength throughout the day.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:51:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:09 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba * Extensive coastal flooding reported * At least 55,000 people evacuated ahead of storm * Weather station above city reports 152 mph (245 kph) gusts * Storm to cross Cuba in several hours, headed to....

Jamaica: Direct Hit From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the biggest storm to hit the island in 24 years, raked over the entire island on its way to eastern Cuba.

Sandy Could Threaten the East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:58:00 +0200

Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween freak hurricane-winter storm mix for East

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm eyes East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 110 mph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.Sandy made landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, and the US ...

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0200

Cuba has begun to feel the force of Hurricane Sandy, as strong winds and heavy rain batter the capital, Havana. A hurricane warning has been issued for the caribbean island, with Sandy expected to ...

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0200

MANZANILLO, Cuba (AP) -- Hurricane Sandy has made a landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba on Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 114 mph (183 kph), the the U.S. National ...

Sandy strikes Cuba as category two hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0200

HAVANA, Cuba: Hurricane Sandy slammed into Cuba early Thursday as a "strong" category two storm after battering Jamaica, where it downed power lines and forced hundreds of people to seek ...

Sandy pounds eastern end of island

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy churned across the island yesterday, ripping off roofs, uprooting trees, downing utility poles and knocking out electricity in a near three-hour trek that mostly affected eastern parishes.

Schools stay closed today

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

SCHOOLS will remain closed today following the passage of Hurricane Sandy, the Ministry of Education said last night.

Valentine Gardens residents plead again for help

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

SIGNS of desperation were yesterday etched on the face of Eaton Bryan as he braved the pounding rain to try and prevent soil being washed away from the base of his house in Valentine Gardens, St Andrew.

Fearless residents ride out hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

HOURS before Hurricane Sandy hit Jamaica yesterday there were signs that the tropical system should not be taken lightly.

Clarendon waited for the last minute

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

MAY PEN, Clarendon Several Clarendon residents waited for the last minute to make preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy kills 2 in Jamaica, Haiti

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roared into southeastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, exploding in strength in the hours before landfall, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuban coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slammed into southeastern Cuba early today with 177 kph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:20:00 +0200

* Makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba * Extensive coastal flooding reported * At least 55,000 people evacuated ahead of storm * Weather station above city reports 152 mph (245 kph) gusts * Storm to cross Cuba in several hours, headed to Bahamas By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) -....

Jamaica: Man Crushed to Death as Hurricane Sandy Makes Landfall

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:17:00 +0200

The hurricane unleashed heavy rain, accompanied by winds of up to 125 km/h (80 mph). More than 1,000 people have been compelled to take shelter, according to the Office of Disaster Preparedness. Most of the island remains without power supply, while a curfew is in place in several key areas.

Hurricane Sandy Lands In Cuba After Swiping Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:24:00 +0200

The storm made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba, where residents boarded over windows ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The category 2 storm is expected to remain a hurricane as it moves through the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:23:00 +0200

The US-based National Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Sandy was packing winds of up to 175km/h as it made landfall.

Two die in Jamaica and Haiti as Hurricane Sandy bears down on Florida coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy hit land today just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba after roaring across the Caribbean, leaving two dead in Jamaica and Haiti.

Rough surf from Sandy expected along Fla shores

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0200

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- State officials are warning residents and visitors to beware rough surf and windy conditions stirred up by Hurricane Sandy in the Caribbean.A tropical storm watch is in effect ...

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:43:00 +0200

The US National Hurricane Center said the storm hit Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 114 mph (183 kph).

Hurricane Sandy packs punch; U.S. could be next

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roared into southeastern Cuba as a strong Category 2 storm, exploding in strength overnight. U.S. East Coast residents were told to be wary.

Comment: L’Aquila charges leave earthquake scientists on shaky ground

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:53:00 +0200

There's lessons to be learned from the convictions of six Italian scientists over the deadly 2009 quake, writes Mark Quigley from the University of Canterbury.

5 Things To Know This Morning

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Sandy Makes Landfall as Category 3 Hurricane Sandy made landfall as a Category 3 storm in Cuba overnight. Sandy sustained maximum winds of an estimated 110 miles an hour at landfall. 2.

Hurricane Sandy roars into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:25:00 +0200

Makes landfall as Category 2; Could bring tropical storm conditions to southeast Floria coast, Upper Keys Friday

L'ouragan Sandy a balayé la Jamaïque et Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0200

En Jamaïque un homme a été tué par un panneau publicitaire arraché par les rafales de vent de l'ouragan Sandy qui balaye les Caraïbes depuis mardi.

Sandy, Winter Storm Could Threaten the East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:33:00 +0200

Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween freak hurricane-winter storm mix for East

Hurricane Sandy sweeps towards the Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0200

Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti and parts of eastern Florida are braced for flooding as Hurricane Sandy moves north.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:59:00 +0200

Sandy is over southeastern Cuba and is moving north. It's expected to remain a hurricane as it moves through the Bahamas.

Powerful Sandy Reaches Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Sandy has made landfall on the southeastern coast of Cuba and strengthened to a strong Category 2 storm, with winds up to 175 kilometers per hour. Sandy was a Category 1 storm when it slammed into Jamaica Wednesday, near the capital, Kingston. Residents were under curfew.

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:51:00 +0200

* Makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba * Extensive coastal flooding reported * At least 55,000 people evacuated ahead of storm * Weather station above city reports 152 mph (245 kph) ...

NY estate where Mary Kennedy killed self has sold

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +0200

The New York estate where Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, hanged herself has sold.

Hurricane Sandy lashes Cuba, strengthens into category two

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0200

Forecasters said up to 300mm of rain of rain was expected to fall in some areas of eastern Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

East Coast urged to be wary of Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:06:00 +0200

Sandy is headed toward the Bahamas -- and then the U.S. East Coast -- after hitting Cuba as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm is blamed for two deaths.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba as category 2

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

MANZANILLO, Cuba -- Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The U.S.

Hurricane Sandy Slams Into Cuba As Category 2 Storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

MANZANILLO, Cuba Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The U.S.

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba after lashing Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slammed into Cuba early Thursday as a "strong" category-two storm after battering Jamaica, where it downed power lines and forced hundreds of people to seek emergency shelter. The US-based National Hurricane Center said the storm was packing winds of up to 110 miles (175 kilometers)....

UPDATE 1-Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

* Makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba * Extensive coastal flooding reported * At least 55,000 people evacuated ahead of storm * Weather station above city reports 152 mph (245 kph) gusts * Hurricane warning for Bahamas, Florida storm warning extended By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters)....

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

The US National Hurricane Center said the storm hit Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 114 mph (183 kph). MANZANILLO, CUBA: Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Thursday just west of de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening....

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:29:00 +0200

MANZANILLO, Cuba (AP) Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said .

Bahamas in the path of Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0200

Hurricane warnings have been posted in the Bahamas as the islands prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Halloween Horror: Hurricane Sandy Could Be 'Billion-Dollar Storm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:38:00 +0200

The hurricane is moving up from the South. A winter storm is coming from the West. Cold air is moving down from the North. Next Monday to Wednesday could be tough for much of the Mid-Atlantic, New England and Eastern Canada. Remember the "perfect storm?"

Video: Eye Opener: Hurricane Sandy lashes the Caribbean

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pummels Jamaica and Haiti. The Obama administration pushes back against critics who say they knew a terror group was responsible for the attack in Benghazi, Libya. All that, and all that matters, in today's "Eye Opener."

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0200

Storm gathers strength as 160kph winds lash country, a day after hurricane battered Caribbean island of Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has made landfall in southern Cuba, battering trees and buildings and sending waves crashing over seawalls.

Hurricane Sandy Slams Into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0200

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:01:00 +0200

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early today with 105 mph winds that cut power and blew over... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Hurricane Sandy makes Cuban landfall

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0200

Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters in preparation for the strengthening storm that has killed two people in the Caribbean.The US national ...

East Coast urged to be wary of Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy churned over eastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, ...

Video: Hurricane Sandy: The latest update

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:14:00 +0200

David Bernard, chief meteorologist for Miami's CBS-4 has the latest on the size and strength of the storm.

Video: Hurricane Sandy looks to become menace for East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has lashed the Caribbean and has the potential to become a super-storm for the Eastern U.S. CBS News' Portia Siegelbaum reports.

Strengthened Hurricane Sandy makes Landfall in Cuba, Killing Two

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Sandy is likely to gain further momentum in the next few hours and is heading towards the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy struck Jamaica at about 15:00 GMT on 24 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck Jamaica at about 15:00 GMT on 24 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near17.1 N,76.7 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 129 km/h (80 mph).

Hurricane Sandy struck Cuba at about 03:00 GMT on 25 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck Cuba at about 03:00 GMT on 25 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near19.4 N,76.3 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 148 km/h (92 mph).

Tropical storm Sandy is forecast to strike Jamaica at about 10:00 GMT on 24 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Sandy is forecast to strike Jamaica at about 10:00 GMT on 24 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near17.0 N,77.6 W.

Tropical storm Sandy is forecast to strike Jamaica as a hurricane at about 12:00 GMT on 24 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Sandy is forecast to strike Jamaica as a hurricane at about 12:00 GMT on 24 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near16.9 N,77.2 W.

Hurricane Sandy has potential to be super storm for U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0200

Category 2 storm blamed for at least two deaths, may assault East Coast with wind, flooding, inland snows in coming days

Major storm threat for East Coast early next week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:35:00 +0200

Enlarge Photo Associated Press - This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM EDT shows Hurricane Sandy across the central Caribbean moving northward toward Jamaica and ...

Jamaica: Direct Hit From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the biggest storm to hit the island in 24 years, raked over the entire island on its way to eastern Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy hammers Cuba: Is Florida next?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba Thursday as a Category 2 hurricane. Flash flood warnings were issued. Hurricane Sandy is expect to hit the Bahamas later today. Sandy could pass by southeastern Florida by Friday.

Hurricane Sandy Makes Landfall

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0200

Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:07:00 +0200

A woman was swept away and killed in the western Haitian town of Camp Perrin trying to cross a swollen river.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:15:00 +0200

Sandy se dirigeait vers les Bahamas après avoir frappé Cuba dans la nuit. L'ouragan est passé à la catégorie 2 sur l'échelle de Saffir-Simpson qui en…

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba T.S. watch for Brevard Volusia

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had ...

UPDATE 1-Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0200

* Makes landfall southwest of Santiago de Cuba * Extensive coastal flooding reported * At least 55,000 people evacuated ahead of storm * Weather station above city reports 152 mph (245 kph) ...

Hurricane warning lifted

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:17:00 +0200

THE Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hurricane Warning for Jamaica as significant improvement in weather conditions is now being experienced after the passage of Hurricane Sandy. The island is no longer at threat of hurricane or tropical storm force winds as Sandy continues to move away.

Sandy heads to Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

The Force 2 Hurricane, Sandy, is leaving Cuba after lashing the island with torrential rain and strong winds of 183 kms per hour. Overnight coastal…

Jamaica a mess in wake of Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +0200

At least one person died as a result of Hurricane Sandy striking Jamaica full on Wednesday. Police said the resident of Bedward Gardens in eastern St Andrew was killed after a boulder rolled on to a house.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Projected Path Likely To Shadow US East Coast After Making Landfall In Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy made its way from the Caribbean island of Jamaica all the way over to eastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Before making landfall in Cuba, Hurricane Sandy claimed the life of a woman in western Haiti's Camp-Perrin.

Hurricane Sandy eyes Bahamas, Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy, blamed for two deaths, bore down on the central Bahamas and northeastern Cuba after slamming Jamaica, forecast officials said.

Powerful Sandy Slams Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy Makes Landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba on Thursday as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds that ripped the roofs off homes and damaged fragile coffee and tomato crops, but caused no known fatalities on the island. Two people died elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Projected Path Likely To Shadow US East Coast After Making Landfall In Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy churned over eastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Hurricane Sandy approaches Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba today as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy/winter-storm hybrid threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) Much of the East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private forecasters say. Though still projecting several days ahead of Halloween ..

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba After Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy heads for Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy kills two in Haiti

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:17:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy barreled towards the Bahamas as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three lives so far.

Sandy hits Cuba; 'Nor'easter on steroids' for US?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba with 110 mph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Ohio professor arrested in stranger attacks

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0200

Authorities say a teenager who grabbed an attacker's cellphone led to the arrest of an Ohio college professor in connection with sex assaults against young men.

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba in category 2 storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0200

HURRICAN Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 105 mph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween 'Perfect Storm' to strike East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0200

The Atlantic coast is bracing itself for a Halloween scare with no 'modern precedent' as forecaster's predict that Hurricane Sandy could transform into a repeat of 1991's legendary 'Perfect Storm' and cause $1billion of damage.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:34:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement, après avoir déversé des pluies diluviennes sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant dans ces deux dernières îles trois morts au total, selon les autorités.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Conditions Expected Across The Bahamas From Today

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0200

Once Sandy is past the Bahamas by Saturday a blocking pattern is expected to set up to the east of Newfoundland and prevent Sandy from turning out into the open Atlantic. Instead a small ridge of high pressure will develop over the Canadian Maritimes as a strong trough of low pressure digs into the eastern United States by late this weekend.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0200

HOLGUIN, Cuba - Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba on Thursday as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds that ripped the roofs off homes and damaged fragile coffee and tomato crops, but caused no known fatalities on the island. Two people died elsewhere in the Caribbean.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:51:00 +0200

2 killed as hurricane hits Caribbean

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roars into southeastern Cuba as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, hours after two people were killed by the weather in Haiti and Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is barrelling towards the Bahamas as a powerful category two storm after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, claiming three lives so far.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Makes Landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0200

Manzanillo, Oct 25, 2012, SPA -- Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the strengthening storm that had roared across Jamaica and left two dead in the Caribbean. The U.S.

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Grandes Antilles

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:59:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0200

Hybrid of Hurricane Sandy and winter storm threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 2 in Haiti, heads to Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:06:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy barrelled towards the Bahamas on Thursday as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three lives so far.

HaÃ¯ti-Ouragan : Sandy fait 3 morts et de nombreux dÃ©gÃ¢ts (En progression)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0200

P-au-P., 25 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Lâ€™ouragan Sandy de catÃ©gorie 2 qui frappe actuellement Haiti a dÃ©jÃ fait 3 morts dans le Sud du pays, selon des informations communiquÃ©es Ã AlterPresse par la Protection Civile. Les victimes sont deux femmes, lâ€™une Ã Camp-Perrin, lâ€™autre aux Coteaux....

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0200

Jamaicans pick up the pieces

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0200

JAMAICANS in hurricane hit areas are now trying to pick up the pieces following the passage of Hurricane Sandy which left in its path a trail of property damage.

Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0200

L’ouragan se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement. Il a auparavant déversé des pluies diluviennes sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant trois morts au total.

Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0200

L’ouragan se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement. Il a auparavant déversé des pluies diluviennes sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant trois morts au total.

Hurricane Sandy a Category 2 with 105 mph winds, Bahamas, Fl

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:25:00 +0200

What to expect Sandy satellite at sunrise on October 25 The stronger storm means it will stay closer to the US coast as I have been stating for a few days. That means more weight must be considered for the European Computer model. This has a good track record and has been consistently placing a landfall on or just north of the Delmarva.

Hurricane Sandy struck Cuba at about 09:00 GMT on 25 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:56 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck Cuba at about 09:00 GMT on 25 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near20.9 N,75.8 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 166 km/h (103 mph).

Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0200

L’ouragan se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement. Il a auparavant déversé des pluies diluviennes sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant trois morts au total.

Hurricane Sandy roars into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0200

Updated 5:15 a.m. ET Hurricane Sandy made landfall Thursday in southern Cuba, just west of Santiago de Cuba, where residents boarded over windows and cleared drainage gutters ahead of the ...

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0200

Trois personnes ont été tuées jeudi à la Jamaïque et en Haïti, lors du passage de l'ouragan Sandy. L'ouragan Sandy se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement. Il a auparavant déversé des pluies diluviennes sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant dans ces deux dernières îles trois morts au total, selon les autorités.

Hurricane Sandy sweeps through Cuba on its way to Florida - video

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has been upgraded to a Category 2 as Florida is placed on tropical storm watch

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Will Projected Path Lead Sandy Into Perfect Storm?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0200

As it makes its way from Cuba over to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, Government scientists are saying that Hurricane Sandy could very well turn into what meteorologists refer to as the “perfect storm.”

Photos: Hurricane Sandy Heading to US

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0200

Waves, brought by Hurricane Sandy, crash on a house in the Caribbean Terrace neighborhood in eastern Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 24, 2012. Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall near the country's most populous city on a track that would carry it across the Caribbean island to Cuba, and a possible threat to Florida.

Hurricane Sandy upgraded to category two, claims two lives

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy continues to gain strength, upgraded to a category two overnight as it hit eastern Cuba early today. Winds up to 105mph ripped roofs off houses, blew over trees and damaged coffee and tomato crops across the city of Santiago de Cuba. "It crossed the entire eastern region practically....

Obama gets briefing on Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0200

President Barack Obama has been briefed on Hurricane Sandy and the White House is urging people in the storm's path to listen to local officials and monitor weather reports.

NYC officer arrested in ghoulish kidnap plot

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:51:00 +0200

Federal authorities have arrested a New York City police officer in connection with a failed plot to kidnap women and cook them.

Obama gets briefing on Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:51:00 +0200

President Barack Obama has been briefed on Hurricane Sandy and the White House is urging people in the storm's path to listen to local officials and monitor weather reports.

World News in brief for October 25, 2012

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0200

President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will campaign together next week in three of the most competitive battleground states; Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba today as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean and Microsoft....

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Will Projected Path Lead Sandy Into Perfect Storm?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0200

Sandy packs punch as strong Category 2 hurricane

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0200

-- Hurricane Sandy churned over eastern Cuba early Thursday as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, slipping a bit in strength since making landfall, the National Hurricane Center in Miami ...

Video Hurricane Sandy moves on to Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns, stranding travellers and downing power lines across Jamaica.Sandy made landfall just west of Santiago de Cuba in southern Cuba, and the US ...

East From Washington to NYC at Risk From Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +0200

The U.S. Northeast from to , including New York City , may be at risk from Hurricane Sandy by early next week. Sandy, moving north toward the central Bahamas with winds of 105 miles (169 kilometers) per hour, may hit anywhere from the mid-Atlantic states starting Oct.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:16:00 +0200

Hybrid of Sandy, Winter Storm Threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0200

) — Much of the U.S. East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private forecasters say. Though still projecting several days ahead of Halloween week, the computer models are spooking meteorologists.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0200

Sandy tears across Cuba on way to U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0200

Category 2 hurricane pounds Cuba's east coast; Forecasters warn of potential "super storm" hitting Eastern seaboard

Cuba. L’île découvre l’ampleur des dégâts après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0200

Coupures d’électricité, arbres abattus, téléphones coupés, toits envolés, Cuba découvrait jeudi l’ampleur des dégâts causés dans la...

HaÃ¯ti-Ouragan : Sandy fait au moins 3 morts et d’importants dÃ©gÃ¢ts

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has damaged southern Cuba with torrential rains and flash floods, news reports said on Thursday.

US Braces for Rare ‘Hybrid’ Storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0200

October 25 (RIA Novosti) - A rare, powerful collision of hurricane and cold front could slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region of the US early next week, bringing with it gale-force winds, flooding, and possibly snow, said forecasters on Thursday. "It could be a Nor'easter on steroids," National....

Sandy sets its sights on the Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:00 +0200

but stay safe. (CNN) Send us your pictures and videos -- Given their geography, Bahamians know a thing or two about hurricanes. As Hurricane Sandy approached the Bahamas after pummeling eastern Cuba, Nassau resident Stephan Rolle wasn't overly worried.

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:10:00 +0200

Image Credit: EPA Students walk in heavy rains due to the passing of hurricane ‘Sandy’ in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday. According the US National Centre of Hurricanes the hurricane was moving at 22km/h near to Kingston. Havana: Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after....

Hurricane Sandy heads for US after lashing Caribbean

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is on its way to the east coast of the US, after lashing the Caribbean with 105mph winds.

Hurricane intensity picks up

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed shantytowns, stranded travellers and downed power lines as it roared across Jamaica and then headed for eastern Cuba and the Bahamas and possibly Florida.Sandy's death toll was at least two. An elderly man...

Hurricane Sandy kills 2 in Haiti heads to Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy barrelled towards the Bahamas on Thursday as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three lives so far.The US-based National ...

Hurricane Sandy has potential to be super storm for U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:00 +0200

(CBS News) The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has been very quiet this year -- until now. Hurricane Sandy is lashing the Caribbean, and has the potential to become a super storm for the ...

NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy approaches Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:18:00 +0200

Sandy may not be a Category 5 monster, but "we take it seriously, and we just want to make sure we are comfortable," he said. It's not a bad frame of mind to have, given the amount of damage Sandy did in Cuba. More than 3,000 buildings were damaged in eastern Cuba, state television reported. "I lost an upstairs room and part of my roof.

Hurricane Sandy kills three, heads north

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:18:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy barrelled towards the Bahamas as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three lives.

Hurricane Sandy kills 3, heads to Bermuda

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:18:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy has claimed three lives after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, and is now heading toward the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy, 'Frankenstorm,' threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy: Autumn leaves could vanish early as an unusual mix of hurricane and winter storm bears down on New York City and New Jersey.

Video: Fla. residents brace for hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0200

As category 2 hurricane Sandy pounds Cuba, forecasters are warning of a potential "super storm" hitting the Atlantic coast of the United States early next week. Danielle Nottingham reports from Melbourne, Florida where residents are already feeling the hurricane's effects.

NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0200

An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and...

Health workers can’t get into Kintyre

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:21:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Efforts by health workers to carry out assessments to ascertain the number of sick or injured in the community of Kintyre, St Andrew, were hampered today because the makeshift bridge that runs across the Hope River was damaged during Hurricane Sandy yesterday.

PHOTO: Hanging in there

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:21:00 +0200

THIS broken utility pole is hanging precariously over a section of Windward Road, Kingston, leaving motorists worried.

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Toward US Mainland Cancels More Flights, Alters Cruises

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the 19 th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, took aim at the Bahamas Thursday after blasting a path through Jamaica and Cuba and emerging as an even stronger Category 2 storm. The late-season whopper has caused at least two deaths and altered the vacation plans of....

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the east coast of the United States on Thursday after hammering Cuba's second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said. Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean....

Obama gets briefing on Hurricane Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0200

President Barack Obama has been briefed on Hurricane Sandy and the White House is urging people in the storm's path to listen to local officials and monitor weather reports.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the east coast of the United States on Thursday afte

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the east coast of the United States after hammering Cuba's second-largest city.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0200

Hurricane, Winter Storm Hybrid Threatens East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0200

Hybrid of Sandy, Winter Storm Threatens East Coast ) — Much of the U.S. East Coast has a good chance of getting blasted by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next week by an unusual hybrid of hurricane and winter storm, federal and private forecasters say.

Dad finds lost son because of Ga. abuse scandal

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0200

A father looking for his son since the mother took off 15 years ago has found the boy because of a Georgia child abuse scandal.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:09 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * At least three storm-related deaths in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba * Government forecaster predicts "high impact event" for U.S. * Potential seen for "billion-dollar disaster" By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy grew into a....

US experts fear Hurricane Sandy could do more damage than Irene

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:16 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Any impact five to six days out, scientists say * Storm has speed, size to exceed Irene * Landfall anywhere from mid-Atlantic to Canada By Ben Berkowitz Oct 25 (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward the eastern seaboard of the....

NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0200

Experts fear Hurricane Sandy could do more damage than Irene

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0200

(Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward the eastern seaboard of the United States, disaster experts and meteorologists warn that the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states face dangerous winds and heavy rains that could trigger flooding in the coming days.

Hurricane Sandy Heads Toward Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is moving toward the central Bahamas after ravaging the Caribbean nations of Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the Category Two storm has winds about 170 kilometers per hour. After the Bahamas, it is expected to head toward the eastern U.S.

Deadly Sandy to become 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy is being labelled a 'Frankenstorm' by forecasters, an unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm.

NOAA to East Coast: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey. Government forecasters on Thursday upped ...

Video: Hurricane Sandy thrashes Cuba's capital

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged across Eastern Cuba, but as Portia Siegelbaum reports, its impacts were so broad the effects were felt 470 miles to the west in the country's capital of Havana.

Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the US – will it really be the end of days?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0200

Forecasters are predicting an unusual degree severe weather, but it's much too early for the hurricane hysteria to kick in The 2011 meteorological autumn was unusual in that both a hurricane and an October snowstorm hit the north-east. They occurred two months apart, and the idea that either one....

Experts fear Hurricane Sandy could do more damage than Irene

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0200

Sandy heads to Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:08:00 +0200

The Force 2 Hurricane, Sandy, is leaving Cuba after lashing the island with torrential rain and strong winds of 183 kms per hour. Overnight coastal flood waters rose dangerously high. There are also ...

US experts fear Hurricane Sandy could do more damage than Irene

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0200

Ocho Rios vendors angry with parish council

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0200

OCHO RIOS, St Ann Hurricane Sandy has left vendors at the Ocho Rios market fuming at the St Ann Parish Council over what they say is the failure of the council to properly fix the market.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0200

HOLGUIN, Cuba (AP) Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba and headed toward the Bahamas this morning as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds that ripped the roofs off homes and damaged fragile coffee and tomato crops, but caused no known fatalities on the island.

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Toward US Mainland Cancels More Flights, Alters Cruises

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, the 19th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, heads for the Bahamas Thursday after blasting Jamaica and Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy barreled into the Bahamas on Thursday after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths. The Category 2 hurricane killed four people elsewhere in the....

Hurricane Sandy moves over Bahamas, linked to two Caribbean deaths

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba overnight with flooding and high winds causing damage to crops and property.

"Frankenstorm" may slam East Coast Halloween week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy may rhyme with candy, but experts say storm might ruin more than trick-or-treat plans; NYC a target

Sandy hits Cuba; 'high impact' likely in Northeast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the Northeast on Thursday after hammering Cuba's second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy tears across Cuba on way to U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:10:00 +0200

Category 2 storm pounds Cuba's east coast; Forecasters warn of potential "super storm" hitting Eastern seaboard

Forecasters to US: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy cuts deadly path across Caribbean

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0200

HOLGUIN, Cuba – Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba and headed toward the Bahamas on Thursday as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds that ripped the roofs off homes and damaged fragile coffee and tomato crops, but caused no known fatalities on the island.

Bahamas getting the worst of Sandy now, itâ€™s time for East

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0200

On the other hand, tropical storm force winds reach out to 140 miles from the center and this puts a large area of the Bahamas within some fairly stormy conditions. As long as we do not see any significant strengthening, and keep in mind the forecast calls for some weakening, I think the Bahamas....

HAïTI: Ouragan Sandy : des morts et beaucoup de dégâts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy continue de progresser dans les Antilles. Après être passé sur la Jamaïque et Cuba, il se dirige vers les Bahamas. Haïti n'était pas sur la trajectoire directe de la perturbation mais le pays a essuyé d'importantes pluies. Au dernier bilan provisoire, l'ouragan a causé la mort d’au moins trois personnes.

Eastern Utilities Brace for Expected Super Storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0200

Utilities, residents along East Coast brace for outages from predicted 'Frankenstorm'

Hurricane Sandy hammers Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:28:00 +0200

People walk near to a damaged building in Santiago de Cuba Hurricane Sandy is growing into a potential threat to the east coast of the United States after hammering Cuba and the Bahamas. Strengthening after hitting Jamaica, Sandy hit southeastern Cuba early today with winds that cut power and blew over trees across Santiago de Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a serious threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday after hammering Cuba's second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said. Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, Sandy hit....

Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0200

Utilities and governments along the East Coast are working to head off long-term power failures as forecasters predict a major storm to hit the region early next week.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at U.S

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

Red flags fly on a lifeguard station after the beach was closed for swimming because of dangerous rip currents, as winds from Hurricane Sandy began to affect weather in Deerfield Beach, Florida. ...

Photos Hurricane Sandy Heading to US

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills three heads north

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy barrelled towards the Bahamas as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three ...

Hurricane Sandy approaches Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba today as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.The US National Hurricane Centre said ...

NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:39:00 +0200

There's a 90% chance the East Coast is hit by a nasty storm next week caused in part by Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0200

Perfect Storm 2012: 'Frankenstorm' Projected Path Headed For New York City, New Jersey

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0200

A nasty mixture of weather systems, which forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm," is set to blast most of the East Coast next week, with the worst of its weather mayhem hitting New York City and New Jersey.

Frankenstorm Hybrid May Be Created as Sandy Nears East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0200

A driver maneuvers his classic American car along a wet road as a wave crashes against the Malecon in Havana, Cuba, on Oct. 25, 2012. Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba on Thursday as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean. on Oct.

Hurricane Sandy kills three, heads to Bermuda

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has claimed three lives after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, and is now heading toward the Bahamas.

Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0200

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) â€” Utilities and governments along the East Coast are working to head off long-term power failures as forecasters predict a major storm to hit a region already skittish after foul weather in recent months that plunged residents into darkness for weeks.

Hurricane Sandy continues after hitting Jamaica

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0200

Residents of Kingston try to cross the Hope River after a bridge was washed out by Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy is growing into a major potential threat to the east coast of the United States after hammering Cuba, the Bahamas and Jamaica. As Sandy crossed over Jamaica on Wednesday an elderly man....

Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0200

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - New Englanders expressed disbelief on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy might produce a freak storm like last year's "Snowtober," which ruined Halloween, knocked out power and paralyzed the region for weeks. As Hurricane Sandy raced northward off Florida's Atlantic....

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy swelled into a serious threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday after hammering Cuba's second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said.

Perfect Storm 2012: 'Frankenstorm' Projected Path Headed For New York City, New Jersey

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0200

A nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 3 morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirigeait jeudi vers les Bahamas en faiblissant légèrement, après avoir déversé des pluies diluviennes accompagnées de vents soufflant jusqu'à 175 km/h sur Cuba, la Jamaïque et Haïti, faisant dans ces deux dernières îles trois morts au total, selon les autorités.

Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0200

Category 2 storm hits Cuba on way to Bahamas and ultimately the U.S. East Coast; 4 dead in region

Hurricane Sandy upgraded to category two, claims three lives

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:17:00 +0200

Three people died and thousands of homes were left without electricity as the hurricane hit Cuba. Big waves caused by hurricane Sandy along the south coast of Santo Domingo on October 24, 2012. (Erika Santelices/AFP/Getty Images) Hurricane Sandy continues to gain strength, upgraded to a category....

Hurricane Sandy heads to The Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:23:00 +0200

HAVANA, Cuba As Hurricane Sandy continues on a path across the Caribbean, the storm is making its way towards The Bahamas as a Category two system.

L'ouragan Sandy fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy strengthens, drenches Dominican Republic

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.-The Emergency Operations Center (COE) announced the evacuation of more than 100 people and 23 houses damaged thus far, while the southern and central provinces remain under flash flooding and mudslide alerts as Hurricane Sandy strengthened to Category 2 over mainland Cuba.

Hurricane: 625,000 evacuees, 62 towns cut off

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina met with the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) near noon to assess the damages caused by Hurricane Sandy across the country thus far.

Hurricane knocks out power across Dominican Republic

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.- The country’s entire electricity system underwent an outage early Thursday, when Hurricane Sandy’s downpours and strong winds buffeted the Caribbean coastline.

After hurricane, a drenched country starts digging out

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Santo Domingo. – Dominican Republic's State-owned Electric Utility (CDEEE) announced it has begun to gradually restore service to major hospitals, after the nationwide blackout from Hurricane Sandy’s torrential rains and wind Thursday morning, when even the National Palace was left in the dark.

Regional airport scrubs flights as hurricane’s downpours ease

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.- Three flights were canceled Thursday at Higuero International Airport (AILI) north of the capital, as Hurricane Sandy’s downpours and winds were felt across the country.

Perfect Storm 2012: 'Frankenstorm' Projected Path Headed For New York City, New Jersey

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:42:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traversait jeudi les Bahamas après avoir sévi à Cuba, et pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes en Floride avant de potentiellement se diriger vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:45:00 +0200

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Here comes Snor'eastercane Sandy! Forecasters warn pre-Halloween 'perfect storm' will strike East Coast with torrential rain, flooding, power outages AND snow

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:44:00 +0200

Traditionally Halloween is for dressing up into something terrifying - and it seems that Hurricane Sandy is no exception as the powerful storm threatening the Atlantic coast has been transformed into 'Snor'eastercane Sandy.'

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:16 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * At least three storm-related deaths in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba * Government forecaster predicts 'high-impact event' for U.S. * Potential seen for 'billion-dollar disaster' By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a serious threat to much of the U.

Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:30 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Daniel Lovering CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 25 (Reuters) - New Englanders expressed disbelief on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy might produce a freak storm like last year's "Snowtober," which ruined Halloween, knocked out power and paralyzed the region for weeks.

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Cuban television shows damaged buildings, fallen trees * Santiago de Cuba took direct hit from storm * Cuban President Raul Castro to visit stricken city By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba with a surprising jolt....

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:05:00 +0200

US Base in Guantanamo Cleans up After Sandy

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:05:00 +0200

US base in Guantanamo cleans up after strong winds and rain from Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy tears across Cuba on way to U.S.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0200

HOLGUIN, Cuba Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba and headed toward the Bahamas on Thursday as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds that ripped the roofs ...

Video Hurricane Sandy thrashes Cubas capital

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged across Eastern Cuba, but as Portia Siegelbaum reports, its impacts were so broad the effects were felt 470 miles to the west in the country's capital of ...

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:20:00 +0200

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm," a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow that could cause havoc along the East Coast just before Halloween next week.

Hurricane Sandy moves towards the US

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is currently approaching the Bahamas. With 105mph winds and a central low pressure of 964 millibars, Sandy seems likely at this point to hit the east coast of the United States.

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 25 October.

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:08 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 25 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near22.4 N,75.5 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 166 km/h (103 mph).

Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas, will soon threaten US East Coast

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas - Hurricane Sandy barrelled into the Bahamas on Thursday after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths.

Dangerous Hurricane Sandy may impact LI forecasters say

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:32:00 +0200

A stronger Hurricane Sandy will bring high winds and surf to Florida, but forecasters say the biggest threat is to the Northeast next week. AP video. (Oct. 25) (October 25, 2012 1:35 ...

Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0200

Sandy heads north to US

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the east coast of the US yesterday after hammering Cuba’s second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas, US forecasters said. Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, Sandy hit southeastern....

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:54:00 +0200

All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm," a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow that could cause havoc along the East Coast...

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:54:00 +0200

Not a trick or a treat: Hurricane Sandy could hit as monster hybrid storm

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, currently a category 2 storm, is taking aim at the Northeast in the days before Halloween. Forecasters say it could cause widespread power outages and dangerous flooding.

Hurricane Sandy heads for the Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:09:00 +0200

The Category Two hurricane has battered both Jamaica and Cuba, and Bahamians are preparing for extreme conditions.

Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the US – will it really be the end of days

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:06:00 +0200

October snowstorm hit the north-east. They occurred two months apart, and the idea that either one would happen again in the near-term was not something high up on the probability scale. But if there ...

NOAA to East Hurricane Sandy morphing into Frankenstorm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:06:00 +0200

at East 12th Street in Huntington Station In Huntington Station accident on Rt-110 NB north of Rt-25/Jericho Tpke and before CR-11/Pulaski ...

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:06:00 +0200

1 of 8. A man looks at the city as storm clouds fill the sky over Havana October 24, 2012. Hurricane Sandy battered Jamaica with ferocious winds, waves and rain on Wednesday, knocking down trees and ...

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:03:00 +0200

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba with a surprising jolt today, slamming the island with winds that reached 110 miles per hour (177 kph) and leaving a trail of destruction,... View full article at stabroeknews.com

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait trois morts dans les Caraïbes, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:29:00 +0200

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:27:00 +0200

US forecasters warn about 'frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0200

US forecasters are concerned hurricane Sandy will meet up with other weather systems over New York or New Jersey and create a big wet billion-dollar mess.

Hurricane Sandy eyes Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:31:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy, blamed for two deaths, bore down on the central Bahamas Thursday after slamming Jamaica, forecasters said.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy barreled into the Bahamas on Thursday after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths. The Category 2 hurricane killed four people elsewhere in the Caribbean, and forecasters....

Soggy Jamaica Cleaning up After Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:40:00 +0200

Blocked roads, downed power lines complicate cleanup in soggy Jamaica after Hurricane Sandy

Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0200

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - New Englanders expressed disbelief on Thursday that Hurricane Sandy might produce a freak storm like last year's "Snowtober," which ruined ...

East Coast braces for '$1B' storm as Hurricane San

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0200

Residents in the storm’s expected path should have a three days’ supply of water on hand, or one gallon per person per day, enough for drinking, cooking and some bathing have at least a 3-day supply and food that doesn’t need electricity to prepare charge portable devices in advance and/or purchase....

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0200

* Cuban television shows damaged buildings, fallen trees * Santiago de Cuba took direct hit from storm * Cuban President Raul Castro to visit stricken city By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba with a surprising jolt on Thursday, slamming the island with winds that....

Hurricane Sandy barrels into the Bahamas, makes landfall in

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0200

Nassau, Bahamas Hurricane Sandy barreled into the Bahamas on Thursday after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths. The Category 2 hurricane killed four people elsewhere in the Caribbean,....

Florida braces up for Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is moving towards the US East Coast and is expected to make landfall in Florida by Friday morning. A storm alert has already been out across the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state. Right now the hurricane, which earlier pummeled Cuba and Jamaica, is moving west at the speed of up to 46 meters per second.

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. after hammering Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:09:00 +0200

Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, Sandy hit southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 105-mph (169-kph) winds that cut power and toppled trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba. Reports from the city of 500,000 people, about 470 miles (750 km)....

Forecasters Expect Monster Storm in Eastern U.S.

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

An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm is likely to affect most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst weather around New York City and New Jersey.

US forecasters warn about 'frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:06:00 +0200

US forecasters are concerned hurricane Sandy will meet up with other weather systems over New York or New Jersey and create a big wet billion-dollar mess.

Hurricane Sandy targets U.S. East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:15:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A hurricane currently on the Caribbean has grown stronger and larger than expected Thursday, and is threatening to affect U.S. East Coast early next week, according to forecast. According to the National Hurricane Center, the strong category 2 Hurricane Sandy's....

Bahamas prepare for deadly Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

The Bahamas prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which has left at least two people dead as it swept through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy, Frankenstorm, Snowicane: Call it what you will — forecasters say US storm could be huge

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0200

A severe storm system is expected to hit the Eastern coast of the United States next week, forecasters warned on Thursday, after Hurricane Sandy had already battered eastern Cuba, Jamaica the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Big waves caused by hurricane Sandy along the south coast of Santo Domingo on October 24, 2012.

Bahamas prepare for deadly Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0200

The Bahamas prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which has left at least two people dead as it swept through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Neuf morts en Haïti après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0200

Le passage de l'ouragan Sandy au large d'Haïti a fait neuf morts et trois disparus selon un bilan provisoire, a indiqué jeudi le ministre haïtien de l'Intérieur Léon Ronsard Saint-Cyr.

Agri sector hit hard in St Mary, Portland, St Thomas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0200

MONTEGO BAY, St James? Junior Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Ian Hayles told the Observer today that the parishes of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas and sections of St Elizabeth were hardest hit by the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

Dangerous Hurricane Sandy and resulting Frankenstorm may impact LI forecasters say

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:42:00 +0200

A stronger Hurricane Sandy will bring high winds and surf to Florida, but forecasters say the biggest threat is to the Northeast next week. AP video. (Oct. 25) (October 25, 2012 1:35 ...

Hurricane Sandy Seen From Space | Video

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:42:00 +0200

The hurricane that is threatening the east coast of the United States was seen by the crew aboard the International Space Station. Meteorologists are worried this storm and a winter storm coming from ...

NASA Sees Power in Hurricane Sandy Moving Toward Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:42:00 +0200

-; When NASA's Terra satellite flew over Hurricane Sandy around noon local time on Oct. 25, it captured a visible image of Hurricane Sandy that showed the large extent of the storm. Sandy has ...

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Sandy lashes Cuba and moves towards coastal US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0200

A HURRICANE that has already caused major damage in the Caribbean is threatening the east coast of the US, particularly northern Florida, a key swing state in the US presidential election.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0200

Hurricane sets sights on Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roars into southeastern Cuba as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, hours after two people were killed by the weather in Haiti and Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0200

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0200

US 'Frankenstorm' to create big, wet mess

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0200

US forecasters are concerned hurricane Sandy will meet up with other weather systems over New York or New Jersey and create a big wet billion-dollar mess.

Sandy Hits Bahamas After Havoc in Cuba and Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0200

The hurricane was expected to reach Florida by Friday morning and mix with a winter storm whose effects will be felt along the East Coast as far as Maine.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:59:00 +0200

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:33 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba * Potential for "billion-dollar disaster" seen in U.S. * "Frankenstorm" suggested as ghoulish nickname for Sandy By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.

Sandy Hits Bahamas After Havoc in Cuba and Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:01:00 +0200

The hurricane was expected to reach Florida by Friday morning and mix with a winter storm whose effects will be felt along the East Coast as far as Maine.

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 25 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0200

Un ouragan mortel balaie Haïti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0200

Le passage de l’ouragan Sandy au large d’Haïti a fait neuf morts et trois disparus selon un bilan provisoire, a indiqué jeudi le ministre haïtien de l’Intérieur Léon Ronsard Saint-Cyr. M. Ronsard Saint-Cyr a également souligné lors d’une conférence de presse à Port-au-Prince qu’après le passage de....

Hurricane Sandy slams Bahamas, threatens US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday, and headed toward the US East Coast on a path which forecasters warned could lead to the creation of a powerful hybrid "Frankenstorm" next week.

Sandy : Une dizaine de morts et d'importants dégâts en Haïti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0200

Le Premier ministre Laurent Lamothe a annoncé jeudi qu'au moins neuf décès ont été recensés suite au passage de l'ouragan Sandy qui s'est définitivement éloigné des côtes d'Haïti même si l'alerte rouge restait en vigueur dans cinq départements à cause des risques de fortes précipitations qui ont entraîné d'importants dégâts dans le grand sud.

Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 105 mph winds that cut power and blew over trees across the city of Santiago de Cuba. A Cuban television reporter, reporting by telephone from the communist island's....

Beware the Frankenstorm Collision between Hurricane Sandy early winter storm expected to cause $1B mess

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:13:00 +0200

-- An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling ';Frankenstorm'; is likely to blast most of the U.S. East Coast next week, focusing the worst of ...

Hurricane Sandy lashes Cuba and moves towards coastal US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:13:00 +0200

WikiLeaks publishes US files on post-9/11 detainees A HURRICANE that has already caused major damage in the Caribbean is threatening the east coast of the US, particularly northern Florida, a key ...

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0200

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Le bilan passe Ã 9 morts â€“ Le gouvernement annonce une « rÃ©ponse immÃ©diate » chiffrÃ©e Ã 5 millions USD

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:30:00 +0200

P-au-P., 25 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Le nouveau bilan partiel du passage de lâ€™ouragan Sandy en HaÃ¯ti fait Ã©tat de 9 morts, informe le gouvernement. Neuf personnes ont perdu la vie dans plusieurs rÃ©gions du pays par suite des effets de lâ€™ouragan, a indiquÃ© le premier ministre Laurent Lamothe lors dâ€™une confÃ©rence de presse.

Haïti : L’ouragan Sandy fait au moins 3 morts et d’importants dégâts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0200

jeudi 25 octobre 2012 P-au-P., 25 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- L’ouragan Sandy de catégorie 2 qui frappe actuellement Haiti a déjà fait 3 morts dans le Sud du pays, selon des informations communiquées à AlterPresse par la Protection Civile. Les victimes sont deux femmes, l’une à Camp-Perrin, l’autre....

Un ouragan mortel balaie Haïti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0200

Sandy a fait neuf morts et trois disparus selon un bilan provisoire. Articles en rapport Le Texas met en garde l'OSCE : défense de s'approcher des bureaux de vote... Source : Libération - Articles similaires

Severe storm could haunt East Coast’s Halloween Snow poised to mix with winds, flooding

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:34:00 +0200

The collision of two severe storms this weekend could wreak unprecedented havoc along the entire East Coast through Halloween, bringing hurricane-force winds, flooding and even a layer of snowfall to some parts of the mid-Atlantic region. Remnants of Hurricane Sandy, labeled a Category 2 storm Thursday, could mix with winter .

Sandy sets its sights on the Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:30:00 +0200

Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? but stay safe. (CNN) Send us your pictures and videos -- Given their geography, Bahamians know a thing or two about hurricanes. As Hurricane Sandy began to blow through the Bahamas after pummeling eastern Cuba, Nassau resident Stephan Rolle wasn't overly worried.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Sandy hammers Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

Weather forecasters say Hurricane Sandy poses a serious threat to the US East Coast after lashing Cuba’s second-largest city.

Hurricane Sandy lashes Bahamas with wind and rain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths.

Hurricane Sandy lashes Bahamas with wind and rain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval...

Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy sweeps north over the Bahamas towards the US, having killed at least two people as it tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy plays havoc with cruises

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0200

Cruise ships diverted across The Bahamas, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and South Carolina.

Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy sweeps north over the Bahamas towards the US, having killed at least two people as it tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:27:00 +0200

HAVANA (AP) â€” Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV's nightly newscast says nine of the deaths were in Santiago province in eastern Cuba, which is home to Cuba's second largest city. It is also known as Santiago.

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Cuban State Media Say 11 Deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:49:00 +0200

Cuban state media announce 11 people died when Hurricane Sandy crossed island's eastern end

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba with a surprising jolt on Thursday, slamming the island with winds that reached 110 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction, especially in the ...

Hurricane Sandy lashes Bahamas with wind and rain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0200

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Cuban state media announce 11 people died when Hurricane Sandy crossed island's eastern end

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0200

HAVANA - Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed.

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0200

Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed.

'Frankenstorm' could haunt East Coast’s Halloween

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:05:00 +0200

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy barrelled into the Bahamas after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths.The Category 2 hurricane killed...

Will Hurricane ‘Frankenstorm’ Sandy Affect The Presidential Election For Obama and Romney?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:08:00 +0200

Dennis Feltgen, a meteorologist and spokesman for the National Hurricane Center, said the storm is just days away, but that depending on its path it could disappear into the Atlantic. However, computer models are predicting that Hurricane Sandy will meet up with another storm system, which could....

HAVANA

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the Bahamas on Thursday as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US after hammering Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy grew into a major potential threat to the east coast of the United States on Thursday after hammering Cuba s second-largest ci

Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:16:00 +0200

A local resident clears the damage after Hurricane Sandy hit Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, on Oct. 25, 2012. The hurricane currently on the Caribbean has grown stronger and larger than expected Thursday, and is threatening to affect U.S. East Coast early next week, according to forecast.

11 killed in Cuba as Hurricane Sandy whips Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0200

More than 3,000 buildings were damaged in eastern Cuba, state television reported. And residents along the U.S. East Coast are being told to be wary.

'Frankenstorm' already a killer

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:22:00 +0200

HURRICANE Sandy, labelled a 'Frankenstorm' by forecasters, has killed 11 as it swarmed over Cuba today.

Hurricane Sandy slams Bahamas threatens US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday, and headed toward the US East Coast on a path which forecasters warned could lead to the creation of a powerful hybrid "Frankenstorm" ...

Cuba: Hurricane Sandy leaves destruction in her wake

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy knocked down trees, clogged streets and killed at least three people in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to hit the U.S. East Coast over the weekend and into next week. Flooding, high winds and downed trees are of concern.

Cuba hit by 114mph hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:28:00 +0200

santiago de cuba: Hurricane Sandy has hit Cuba after lashing shanty towns across Jamaica and the Dominican republic.

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0200

Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean

Sandy : Une dizaine de morts et d'importants dÃ©gÃ¢ts en HaÃ¯ti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0200

Le Premier ministre Laurent Lamothe a annoncé jeudi qu’au moins neuf décès ont été recensés suite au passage de l’ouragan Sandy qui s’est définitivement éloigné des côtes d’Haïti même si l’alerte rouge restait en vigueur dans cinq départements à cause des risques de fortes précipitations qui ont entraîné d’importants dégâts dans le grand sud.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:10:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:05:00 +0200

Une étudiante brésilienne de 20 ans a vendu sa virginité pour 780 000 dollars lors d’enchères en ligne remportées par un Japonais, selon les ...

21 killed as Hurricane Sandy lashes Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0200

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Sandy kills 6 in Haiti, 11 in Cuba, causes losses in Dominican Republic

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy on Thursday claimed 6 lives in Haiti and 11 lives in Cuba, in addition to causing material losses in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, Xinhua reported.

Early Worries That Hurricane Sandy May Be a ‘Perfect Storm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0200

Now barreling through the Bahamas as a Category 2 hurricane, the storm could combine with a system over land in the United States to form a grave threat to the Atlantic coast next week.

The Lede Blog: Tracking Hurricane Sandy Up the East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0200

Weather forecasters project Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc for a large swath of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and New England.

New Projections See Hurricane Sandy Strike The Mid-Atlantic Region

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0200

New projections of Hurricane Sandy's course released Thursday night are showing that instead of making a direct landfall near New York City, the storm may head further south than predicted, ultimately striking in the mid-Atlantic region.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

Sandy : Une dizaine de morts, des disparus et d'importants dégâts en Haïti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0200

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:20:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” A weakened Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas late Thursday with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:31:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claim

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 25 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:06 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 25 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near24.5 N,75.6 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 166 km/h (103 mph).

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0200

A weakened Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas late Thursday with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:40:00 +0200

New Projections See Hurricane Sandy Strike The Mid-Atlantic Region

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:39:00 +0200

New projections of Hurricane Sandy are showing that instead of making a direct landfall near New York City, the storm may head further south than predicted, ultimately striking in the mid-Atlantic region.

Hurricane Sandy menaces US after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:45:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas. Hurricane Sandy is seen churning over the Bahamas Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean....

'Frankenstorm' could wreak havoc on East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:45:00 +0200

An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling “Frankenstorm” is likely to blast most of the East Coast today. Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas, U.

Sandy kills 6 in Haiti, 11 in Cuba, causes losses in Dominican Republic

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:47:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy on Thursday claimed 6 lives in Haiti and 11 lives in Cuba, in addition to causing material losses in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, according to the reports. The category 2 hurricane on the five-rung Saffir-Simpson scale killed six people in Haiti's....

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy menaces US after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0200

HAVANA--Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas, U.S. forecasters said. Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea,....

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. The hurricane — now a category two storm — has wreaked havoc in Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas and Haiti, downing....

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. The hurricane - now a category two storm - has wreaked havoc in Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas and Haiti, downing....

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, Sandy hit south-eastern Cuba early on Thursday with top sustained winds up to 110 miles per hour (177 kph) that left a trail of destruction, especially in the historic city of Santiago de Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Cuba: Hurricane Sandy leaves destruction in its wake (+video)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0200

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced ...

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0200

HAVANA: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.The ...

11 killed in Cuba as Hurricane Sandy whips Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Eleven people died as Hurricane Sandy pummeled Cuba on Thursday, state media reported. Nine deaths ...

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV's nightly newscast says nine of the deaths were in Santiago province in eastern Cuba, which is home to Cuba's second largest city. It is also known as Santiago.

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

HAVANA -- Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV's nightly newscast says nine of the deaths were in Santiago province in eastern Cuba, which is home to Cuba's second largest city. It is also known as Santiago.

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits Bahamas After Sweeping Through Cuba and

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Forecasters warned that the hurricane would probably cause a superstorm in the United States next week, mixing with a winter storm whose effects will be felt along the entire East Coast, from Florida to Maine and inland to Ohio. The hurricane was blamed for the death of one man in Jamaica, who was....

Soggy Jamaica cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Residents stand on a bridge that was previously destroyed in 2008 by Tropical Storm Gustav, while watching Hope River swell in the village of Kintyre, near Kingston, Jamaica, after the passing of Hurricane Sandy, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Sandy, which made landfall Wednesday afternoon near Kingston,....

Hurricane Sandy whips at Bahamas with wind and rain, will so

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Meanwhile, forecasters warned that Sandy will likely blend with a winter storm to cause a super storm in the eastern U.S. next week whose effects will be felt along the entire Atlantic Coast from Florida to Maine and inland to Ohio. Some weakening in Sandy was forecast during the next 48 hours, but....

Cuban State Media Say 11 Deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

HAVANA (AP) Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV's nightly newscast says nine of the deaths were in Santiago province in eastern Cuba, which is home to Cuba's second largest city. It is also known as Santiago.

Hurricane Sandy hammers Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

Havana - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a serious threat to much of the US East Coast on Thursday after hammering Cuba's second-largest city and taking aim at the Bahamas, US forecasters said. Strengthening rapidly after tearing into Jamaica and crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, Sandy hit south-eastern....

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Jamaica Recovers From Strong Storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica Work crews in soaked Jamaica cleared debris and downed power lines left in Hurricane Sandy's wake while trying to restore electricity to more than half of the Caribbean country Thursday. Curfews were lifted and international airports reopened under cloudy skies, which unleashed occasional downpours.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 11 morts à Cuba et pourrait provoquer une immense tempête aux Etats-Unis( Lire plus bas)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy fait 11 morts à Cuba et pourrait provoquer une immense tempête aux Etats-Unis( Lire plus bas)

L'ouragan Sandy fait 11 morts à Cuba et pourrait provoquer une immense tempête aux Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui se dirige vers la Floride après un passage dans les Caraïbes, devrait faiblir en arrivant sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis. Mais les météorologues s'attendent à ce que l'ouragan, combiné à une tempête venant de l'Ouest et à des vents glacés venant du Nord, provoque une immense....

'Frankenstorm' Headed to Region

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:09:00 +0200

Greater New York began preparing on Thursday for Hurricane Sandy as an unusual confluence of weather patterns started taking shape that could produce what meteorologists dubbed a "Frankenstorm."

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:08:00 +0200

A weakened Hurricane Sandy has lashed the central Bahamas with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval...

Early Worries That Hurricane Sandy May Be a ‘Perfect Storm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0200

Now barreling through the Bahamas as a Category 2 hurricane, the storm could combine with a system over land in the United States to form a grave threat to the Atlantic coast next week.

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:12:00 +0200

A weakened Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas late with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths.

New Projections See Hurricane Sandy Strike The Mid-Atlantic Region

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:11:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week.

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy leaves 21 dead in its wake as it lashes the Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0200

Enlarge Photo Associated Press/Ramon Espinosa - A driver maneuvers his classic American car along a wet road as a wave crashes against the Malecon in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Hurricane ...

Syrie: calme pour le début de la trêve après une nuit de combats

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0200

Barack Obama a voté jeudi dans son fief de Chicago 12 jours avant la date officielle des élections présidentielle et législatives américaines, avant-dernière étape d'un marathon dans des Etats-clé où il espère cimenter une victoire contre son adversaire Mitt Romney.Le républicain,...

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths.

Hurricane Sandy morphing into 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0200

Category One winds smash into Bahamas, killing at least 21 people in Caribbean on slow-moving path to eastern US.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the US East Coast as a super-storm next week.

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0200

BAHAMAS: Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy may bring heavy rainfall

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:46:00 +0200

In this scenario, Sandy would be able to bring sustained winds near hurricane force over a wide stretch of heavily populated coast. Sandy has the potential to unleash the heaviest October rains ever reported in the northeast U.S., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Jeff Masters, hurricane specialist and blogger It was way stronger than we expected.

Sandy predicted to drop below hurricane strength

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:46:00 +0200

Unlike Irene, which caused billions of dollars in damage as it battered the Northeast in August last year, Sandy is forecast to drop below hurricane strength before making U.S. landfall. But it will be moving slower than Irene did, likely bringing more rain and increasing its potential for damage, weather forecasters said.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Menaces U.S. after Slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0200

By Jeff Franks HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. [More]

Syrie: calme pour le début de la trêve après une nuit de combats

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0200

Le dirigeant déchu Bo Xilai a été exclu des rangs de l'Assemblée nationale populaire (ANP), contrôlée par le Parti communiste chinois (PCC), ce qui signifie la fin de son immunité parlementaire, a annoncé vendredi l'agence officielle Chine nouvelle.Cette décision ouvre la voie à un...

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:03:00 +0200

Weakened Hurricane Sandy whips Bahamas after killing 21 elsewhere, will soon threaten US east

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas - A weakened Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas late Thursday with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base on Cuba.

Sandy : Une dizaine de morts, des disparus et d'importants dÃ©gÃ¢ts en HaÃ¯ti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:05:00 +0200

Twenty-one killed across the Caribbean by Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:11:00 +0200

So far 21 people have died as Hurricane Sandy descended on the Bahamas, with ferocious winds and heavy rains. In Cuba, the hurricane toppled houses and killed 11 people in the Santiago and Guantanamo provinces. Nine deaths were reported in Haiti and one in Jamaica. Sandy is expected to weaken during the next 48 hours.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0200

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:06:00 +0200

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:14:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0200

Sandy was expected to churn through the Bahamas by Friday afternoon and then head northward off the U.S. coast.

Hurricane batters Caribbean; 11 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy roars into southeastern Cuba as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, hours after two people were killed by the weather in Haiti and Jamaica.

11 dead as Hurricane Sandy whips Cubs

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:12:00 +0200

More than 3,000 buildings were damaged in eastern Cuba, state television reported. And residents along the U.S. East Coast are being told to be wary.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:19:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy fait 21 morts dans les Caraïbes

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:17:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait 11 morts à Cuba, dans les provinces de Santiago et de Guantanamo, dans l'est de l'île. Au large d'Haïti, il a fait neuf morts et trois disparus selon un bilan provisoire. Une personne a perdu la vie à la Jamaïque.

NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:19:00 +0200

Jamaica weathers the storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:19:00 +0200

By all accounts Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall in Jamaica on Wednesday, was easier on some parts of the island than others. Areas worst affected included places such as Portland and Kingston, with many reports of electricity being lost and substantial damage to homes.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:24:00 +0200

11 killed in Cuba hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:26:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy claimed 11 lives as it tore across Cuba yesterday, leaving a path of destruction on the eastern end of the island, officials in Hava...

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:35:00 +0200

Un ouragan mortel balaie Haïti, Cuba et la Jamaïque

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0200

Sandy a fait 21 morts et se dirige maintenant vers les Etats-Unis. L’ouragan Sandy qui traversait jeudi les Bahamas après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque a été rétrogradé en catégorie un par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

L´ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:33:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:32:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy qui traversait jeudi les Bahamas après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque a été rétrogradé en catégorie un par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). Sandy pourrait cependant entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes en Floride avant de....

Hurricane Sandy: Forecasters warn pre-Halloween 'perfect storm' will strike East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could likely metamorphose into frightening storm as it heads up the East Coast. It already killed 21 people as it passed through the Caribbean.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:39:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Heads North as East Coast Readies for 'Perfect Storm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:38:00 +0200

This Halloween, ghosts and goblins will have to take a backseat to a far more formidable monster as forecasters say there is a 90 percent chance Hurricane Sandy will combine with two other systems to form a "perfect storm" that will directly hit the East Coast.

VIDEO: Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept north over the Bahamas towards the US, having reportedly killed some 20 people as it tore through Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0200

Caraïbes : Sandy laisse 21 morts dans son sillage

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:42:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque, avant d'être rétrogradé en catégorie un par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans. Caraïbes : Sandy laisse 21 morts dans son sillage

Hurricane Sandy forces East Coast to brace for hit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:44:00 +0200

"Frankenstorm" prompts utilities, governments to prepare for damage from super storm forecast to slam U.S. next week

VIDEO: Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept north over the Bahamas towards the US, having reportedly killed some 20 people as it tore through Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica.

VIDEO: Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept north over the Bahamas towards the US, having reportedly killed some 20 people as it tore through Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:51:00 +0200

Il pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes, avant d'éventuellement se diriger vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 6 morts à Haïti et 11 à Cuba, et cause d'importants dégâts matériels

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:50:00 +0200

MEXICO, 25 octobre (Xinhua) -- L'ouragan Sandy a fait jeudi 6 morts à Haïti, et 11 morts à Cuba, en plus de causer d'importants dégâts matériels en République Dominicaine et à Cuba, selon les médias. Cet ouragan de catégorie 2 a coûté la vie à deux personnes dans les régions sud et sud-ouest de....

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:48:00 +0200

Il pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes, avant d'éventuellement se diriger vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:54:00 +0200

Les Bahamas, Cuba et Haïti ont déjà fait les frais du passage de l'ouragan Sandy. Il pourrait maintenant touché la côte est des Etats-Unis. L'ouragan Sandy traversait jeudi les Bahamas après avoir fait 21 morts. Il pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes en Floride, avant....

Sandy downgraded to Category One hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:53:00 +0200

Miami. US weather forecasters downgraded Hurricane Sandy to a Category One storm late Thursday, after its deadly march through the Caribbean that claimed 21 lives, AFP reported. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said that maximum sustained winds from Sandy had decreased to around 90 miles (150 kilometers) per hour.

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:53:00 +0200

After wreaking deadly-havoc in Cuba, Hurricane Sandy lashes the Bahamas before heading towards Florida.

Hurricane Sandy leaves 21 people dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has killed at least 21 people in the Caribbean, but weakened as it reached the central Bahamas last night.

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has killed 11 people in Cuba and is now expected to batter the east coast of the US - after lashing the Bahamas. Cuban state media announced that a four-month-old boy, who was crushed when his home collapsed, was among the dead as the east of the island was hit.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:05:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:03:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 25 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 03:00 GMT on 26 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:31 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 03:00 GMT on 26 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near25.3 N,76.1 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 148 km/h (92 mph).

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:10:00 +0200

Sandy traversait hier les Bahamas. L'ouragan poursuit sa route vers le nord, après avoir fait 21 victimes : une personne est décédée à la Jamaïque, 9…

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:08:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait 11 morts à Cuba, dans les provinces de Santiago et de Guantanamo, dans l'est de l'île, a annoncé jeudi ...

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:08:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:07:00 +0200

Il pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes, avant d'éventuellement se diriger vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans.

L'ouragan Sandy fait 21 morts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0200

EN IMAGE - Il a touché les Caraïbes et se dirige vers la Floride où des vents forts et des pluies sont attendus.

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy toll hits 21

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy claimed 11 lives as it tore across Cuba on Thursday, leaving a path of destruction on the eastern end of the island, officials in Havana said.

Hurricane Sandy moves towards US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the US East Coast last night after lashing Cuba with heavy rains and tree-toppling winds and swirling through the Bahamas, US forecasters said.

Hurricane Lashes Bahamas after 21 Deaths Elsewhere

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0200

A driver manoeuvres his classic American car along a wet road as a wave crashes against the Malecon in Havana, Cuba AP Hurricane Sandy lashed the central Bahamas on Thursday night with violent winds and torrential rains, after raging through the Caribbean where it caused at least 21 deaths and....

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0200

Afghanistan: attentat suicide dans une mosquée à la prière de l'aïd

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0200

Des manifestations hostiles au régime de Bachar al-Assad ont eu lieu vendredi matin à travers la Syrie, à la sortie des mosquées, au premier jour de la trêve pour la fête musulmane de l'Aïd al-Adha initiée par l'émissaire international de l'ONU, selon une ONG et des militants.Selon...

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy set to become a billion-dollar disaster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:28:00 +0200

A score of people are officially dead but more casualties are expected as Hurricane Sandy continues to leave a trail of destruction in its wake.…

L'ouragan Sandy s'adoucit après avoir fait 21 morts dans les Caraïbes

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0200

Suicide attack in Kabul Eid prayer

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:33:00 +0200

KABUL: A suicide bomber exploded himself in an Eidul Azha congregation, feared deaths on Friday here, Geo News rep

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:32:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:20 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers) * Storm causes deaths in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica * Potential for "billion-dollar disaster" seen in U.S. * Forecasters say Sandy threatens large swath of U.S. East Coast By Neil Hartnell NASSAU, Oct 26....

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 03:00 GMT on 26 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0200

NASSAU (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday, sweeping over the island chain after killing 21 people across the Caribbean and posing a menacing threat to the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters warned the late-season storm is expected to combine with a....

Trini students in Jamaica safe

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:36:00 +0200

All 150 TT nationals studying at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus in Jamaica, are safe and have been accounted for, the Jamaica High Commission in Trinidad has reported.

Hurricane Sandy batters Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:43:00 +0200

The Cuban provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Holguin have been the worst-battered by Hurricane Sandy, which hit the Caribbean island state on Wednesday night.

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:42:00 +0200

Cuban State Media Says 11 Deaths In Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:41:00 +0200

HOLGUIN, Cuba (AP) Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV’s nightly newscast ...

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Kills 21 in Caribbean, Takes Aim at U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. The hurricane -- now a category two storm -- has wreaked havoc in Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas and Haiti, downing power....

Afghanistan: attentat suicide dans une mosquée à la prière de l'aïd

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:49:00 +0200

Les musulmans célèbrent vendredi l'Aïd-al-Adha (Aïd-el-Kébir), la "fête du sacrifice", au lendemain du grand rassemblement des pélerins à la Mecque sur le Mont Arafat, dont près de 30.000 Français, qui y investissent jusqu'à 120 millions d'euros.Le grand pélerinage de la Mecque sur...

VIDEO. L'ouragan Sandy balaye les Caraïbes

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:48:00 +0200

Rétrogradé en catégorie 1, il a provoqué la mort de 21 personnes à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque.

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:58:00 +0200

‘Frankenstorm’: Hurricane Sandy to strike US after killing 21 in Caribbean (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept through the Caribbean, killing 21 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As the storm advances on US shores, fears are mounting that it could merge with another weather system,... Read Full Article at RT.com

Hurricane Sandy Leaves 21 Dead Across Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:04:00 +0200

The storm drenched the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a superstorm next week.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday, U.S. forecasters said, as the storm swirled through the Bahamas after killing 21 people across the Caribbean.

Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0200

Caraïbes. L’ouragan Sandy a fait 21 morts et se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy a tué 21 personnes à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque, avant d’être rétrogradé en catégorie 1 au moment de se diriger...

Afghanistan: au moins 20 morts et 50 blessés dans un attentat suicide

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0200

Un attentat suicide dans une mosquée du nord de l'Afghanistan à l'occasion de la prière de l'Aïd al-Adha, la fête musulmane du sacrifice, a fait au moins 20 morts et 50 blessés vendredi, ont indiqué des responsables locaux.

Afghanistan: au moins 20 morts et 50 blessés dans un attentat suicide

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Tears Across Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy barreled into the Bahamas on Thursday after slashing across eastern Cuba, and killing four people elsewhere in the Caribbean.

World › Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. US forecasters downgraded the storm to a category one hurricane late Thursday after it wreaked havoc in Jamaica,....

UPDATE 5-Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. after slamming Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

* Storm causes 21 deaths in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica * Sandy leaves trail of death, destruction in Cuba * Potential for "billion-dollar disaster" seen in U.S. * "Frankenstorm" suggested as ghoulish nickname for Sandy By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.

Hurricane Sandy kills 11 in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0200

Cuban President Raul Castro will travel to Santiago de Cuba, the country's second largest city, to survey the damage.

Oil Set for Second Weekly Drop on Demand Outlook as Supply Rises

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:13:00 +0200

Oil fell, poised for the biggest weekly drop in a month, on speculation U.S. economic growth won’t be enough to boost demand amid increasing stockpiles. Futures dropped as much as 1.2 percent before a U.S. government report today that may show the economy of the world’s biggest crude user expanded by 1.

Oil Fluctuates After First Gain in Six Days on U.S. Economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:13:00 +0200

Oil was little changed after rising for the first time in six days in New York, ending the longest losing streak since May, on signs U.S. growth is accelerating. Futures fluctuated after rising 0.4 percent yesterday following reports showing U.S. jobless claims dropped last week and durable goods orders gained.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has killed 11 people in Cuba and is now expected to batter the east coast of the US – after lashing the Bahamas. Cuban state media announced that a four-month-old boy, who was crushed when his home collapsed, was among the dead as the east of the island was hit.

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off islands in the storm-hardened Bahamas as it swirled past Cat Island and Eleuthera, but authorities reported no deaths in the scattered archipelago. "Generally people are realizing it is serious," said Caroline Turnquest, head of the Red Cross in the....

Sandy Pounds Bahamas After Killing 21 In Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:11:00 +0200

Afghanistan: au moins 32 morts dans un attentat suicide dans une mosquée

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0200

Le dirigeant déchu Bo Xilai a été exclu des rangs de l'Assemblée nationale populaire (ANP), dominée par le Parti communiste chinois (PCC), qui a ainsi mis fin à son immunité parlementaire, a annoncé vendredi l'agence officielle Chine nouvelle.Cette décision est un nouveau pas vers...

Montego Bay, West unscathed but 8,000 cruise visitors diverted

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica's tourism capital, Montego Bay, was spared the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, which left the resort town unscathed. The town's airport, Sangster International, was up and running from as early as 7 a.m. Thursday...

Hurricane Sandy spares schools

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

The Ministry of Education has said all schools in the parishes of Kingston, St Andrew, St Thomas, Portland, St Mary, St Ann and Trelawny will remain closed until Monday.Schools in Clarendon, St James, St Elizabeth, Hanover, Westmoreland, St Catherine...

Maverley, Olympic Gardens hard hit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

IT SEEMS Hurricane Sandy delivered her special potion of wrath on sections of Maverley and the neighbouring communities of Drewsland and Olympic Gardens in St Andrew....

Ravaged by Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

The Government yesterday revealed that Hurricane Sandy caused severe damage to public infrastructure and crops in several parishes, and has vowed that even with the tight economic constraints...

LUCKY ESCAPE!

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

Shanelle Plummer is counting her blessings tonight after the dwelling she shares with her two children, boyfriend and four other persons was spared from disaster....

Family left homeless by storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

While some suffered minor damage to their homes in Portmore, Claudette Berry lost everything. The dwelling she shared with her two children in Christian Pen disappeared before her eyes during Hurricane Sandy...

Sandy causes havoc in Cuba, Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

BAHAMAS, Nassau (AP):Hurricane Sandy barrelled into The Bahamas yesterday after slashing across eastern Cuba, where it ripped off roofs and forced postponement of a hearing at the Guantanamo naval base but caused no reported deaths...

Sandy has minimal impact on business operations

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

Manufacturers were ramping up operations last night after close to two days of inactivity, while retailers said their stores would be fully back in business today, Friday, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy which hit...

Hurricane Sandy batters Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0200

Storm lashes central Bahamas after raging through Haiti and Jamaica, killing at least 21 people across the Caribbean Hurricane Sandy has lashed the central Bahamas with violent winds and torrential rains after raging through the Caribbean, where it caused at least 21 deaths and forced the....

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0200

A weakened hurricane Sandy is moving towards the US after killing 21 people in the Caribbean, but forecasters are worried it could become a monster storm.

Sandy to become "Frankenstorm" and ravage New England

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0200

but stay safe. (CNN) Send us your pictures and videos -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, with the potential to cause widespread damage in the highly populated area. It is losing wind speed but is huge and likely to merge with a....

Hurricane Sandy Kills 21 In Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0200

Eleven people have been killed in Cuba as Hurricane Sandy hit the island. The hurricane has been moving across the Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti, where nine were killed. The storm is now moving north across the Bahamas. Weather forecasters in the United States who are following the path of....

Ochi vendors angry

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0200

OCHO RIOS, St Ann Heavy winds and rains from Hurricane Sandy on Wednesday damaged the Ocho Rios Market, causing several vendors to lose thousands of dollars in goods stored at the facility.

Sandy leaves Kgn strewn with fallen trees, wires and poles

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0200

LAW enforcement teams roamed the Corporate Area Wednesday night putting a tight lock on security following the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

East Coast readies for 'Frankenstorm' monster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:39:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready. Meteorologists expect a natural horror show of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides....

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Cari

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:45:00 +0200

Forecasters warned the late-season storm is expected to combine with a polar air mass near the United States next week, potentially producing a highly unusual and potent storm that could wreak havoc along the U.S. East Coast. Late Thursday, Sandy weakened to a Category 1 storm as it tore though....

East Coast Readies for 'Frankenstorm' Monster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:44:00 +0200

East Coast preps for pre-Halloween 'Frankenstorm': high wind, flooding, $1B potential damage

Sandy's wrath

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:48:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a fait 20 morts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:57:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy qui avait balayé les Caraïbes a fait au moins 20 morts. A Cuba où l'ouragan a provoqué de fortes inondations. 11 morts ont été recensés. Sandy est devenu cette année le premier ouragan à atteindre le territoire cubain.

East Coast readies for 'Frankenstorm' monster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:57:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

Oil Prices Recover as Hurricane Sandy Approaches Northeast US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:57:00 +0200

Commodity prices recovered after days of losses. Crude oil prices gained modestly after news reported that Hurricane Sandy headed for the US after impacting Cuba and UK’s GDP turned out better than expected. Meanwhile, sentiment was also lifted as US’ initial jobless claim fell more than consensus, signaling improvement in the employment market.

"Frankenstorm" hybrid may be created as Sandy nears East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy will probably grow into a "Frankenstorm" as it nears the Northeast early next week with wind and rain that may cause millions of dollars in damage anywhere from Washington to New York and Boston. Related Stories All amateur fights are suspended after US boxing boss says all female....

East Coast readies for 'Frankenstorm' monster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers la Floride

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy qui traversait le 25 octobre les Bahamas après avoir sévi à Cuba, pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes en Floride avant de potentiellement se diriger vers la côte est des États-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Oil Prices Recover as Hurricane Sandy Approaches Northeast US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has left 21 people dead across the Caribbean after battering the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with torrential rain and heavy winds.

Hurricane Sandy set to become a billion-dollar disaster

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0200

A score of people are officially dead but more casualties are expected as Hurricane Sandy continues to leave a trail of destruction in its wake. Crossing the Caribbean the category two storm has ...

Hurricane Sandy batters Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Eleven people died as Hurricane Sandy pummeled Cuba on Thursday, state media reported. Nine deaths ...

Cuba 11 Deaths From Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0200

Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed. State TV's nightly newscast says nine of the deaths were ...

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0200

'Frankenstorm' fears for hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, with the potential to cause widespread damage in the highly populated area.

Syrie: combats dans le nord, "première violation de la trêve"

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:21:00 +0200

La Chine a censuré vendredi une enquête du New York Times selon laquelle la famille du Premier ministre Wen Jiabao, qui aime à rappeler ses origines modestes, possède aujourd'hui une fortune colossale d'au moins 2,7 milliards de dollars.Les autorités bloquaient sur le principal service...

Sandy destroys homes, livestock, crops in St. Thomas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0200

A true picture of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy started to emerge yesterday in St Thomas and Portland, where homes were destroyed, crops and livestock wiped out, and roads reduced to single-lane traffic from fallen trees and utility poles.

Schools in five parishes remain closed

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0200

THE Ministry of Education has ordered schools in the eastern section of the island which took a battering from Hurricane Sandy on Wednesday to remain closed today.

It’s not an easy road!

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0200

THE removal of fallen trees may have been an easy task for some residents of the Corporate Area and sections of St Catherine yesterday a day after the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

Storm stories heart-warming

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0200

Our hearts have been warmed by the many stories of people assisting others selflessly during the passage of Hurricane Sandy on Wednesday. Although the storm was not the worst we have experienced, many people were nevertheless devastated and it will take a long time before they get back on their feet.

Sandy nears Fla.; could be 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy moved near southeast Florida Friday and may mix with an icy storm as it chugs up the east coast, making what forecasters dubbed "Frankenstorm."

Hurricane Sandy claims 21 lives, wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:38:00 +0200

10/26/2012 06:00 GMT MIAMI, Oct 26, 2012 (AFP) - Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. US forecasters downgraded the storm to a category one hurricane late....

L'ouragan Sandy fait 21 morts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:40:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a traversé les Caraïbes dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi. Son passage a provoqué la mort de 21 personnes : 1 à la Jamaïque, 9 à Haïti et 11 à Cuba. Hier, ce sont les Bahamas qui ont été frappées. Les écoles, bâtiments officiels et aéroports ont été fermés. Louragan poursuit désormais sa route vers le Nord.

Hurricane Sandy to reach New York on US Presidential Elections day

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:37:00 +0200

Forecasters say the hardest-hit areas could span anywhere from the Carolinas up to New York city and Boston.

Birmanie: au moins 112 morts dans les violences entre bouddhistes et musulmans

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:40:00 +0200

Au moins 112 personnes ont été tuées dans les affrontements cette semaine entre membres de l'ethnie bouddhiste rakhine et musulmans rohingyas dans l'ouest de la Birmanie, a indiqué vendredi un responsable du gouvernement local.

Oil Set for Second Weekly Drop on Demand Outlook, Supply

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:44:00 +0200

Oil Prices Recover as Hurricane Sandy Approaches Northeast US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:43:00 +0200

Sandy kills 21 in Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas as it careened toward the eastern US after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean.

Birmanie: au moins 112 morts dans les violences entre bouddhistes et musulmans

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:48:00 +0200

La fête musulmane du sacrifice, l'Aïd al-Adha, a été assombrie vendredi par un attentat suicide qui a fait au moins 32 morts dans une mosquée du nord de l'Afghanistan, une région jadis paisible aujourd'hui infiltrée par les talibans.Un kamikaze s'est fait exploser à la fin de la prière...

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:05:00 +0200

Photos: Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

Photos: Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

'Frankenstorm' fears for deadly Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is heading for the U.S. amid warnings it could develop into a storm of historical proportions, after causing at least 21 deaths across the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:06:00 +0200

After wreaking deadly havoc in Cuba, Hurricane Sandy lashes the Bahamas before heading towards Florida.

Hurricane Sandy leaves at least 20 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:06:00 +0200

At least 20 people have been killed by Hurricane Sandy in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy: US Braces After 11 Die In Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0200

-menaces US HAVANA, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the U.S. East Coast yesterday, U.S. forecasters said, as the storm swirled through the Bahamas after... View full article at stabroeknews.com

L’ouragan Sandy fait 11 morts à Cuba et pourrait provoquer une immense tempête aux Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:42:00 +0200

Les météorologues s’attendent à ce que l’ouragan, combiné à une tempête venant de l’Ouest et à des vents glacés venant du Nord, perturbe tout le nord-est des Etats-Unis pendant près d’une semaine.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could mix with a winter storm to form monster storm in eastern US

Sandy Hits Bahamas After Havoc in Cuba and Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:59:00 +0200

The hurricane was expected to reach Florida by Friday morning and mix with a winter storm whose effects will be felt along the East Coast as far as Maine.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early on Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba. US forecasters downgraded the storm to a category one hurricane late Thursday after it wreaked havoc in Jamaica,....

Sandy pounded the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0200

Frankenstorm to ravage East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, ...

Sandy dampens In2ition, other events go on

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

AT least one major entertainment event slated for this weekend has been postponed due to the passage of Hurricane Sandy. The organisers of In2ition, the reggae and soca event scheduled for Montego Bay tomorrow, have postponed the show. According to a spokesperson for Intrendsik Promotions, due to....

Hurricane Sandy Pounding The Bahamas â€” Leaves 21 Dead In C

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rages through Bahamas, after killing 21 in Caribbean, en route to US coast NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week.

Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, heads toward US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday after killing 21 people across the Caribbean, posing a menacing threat to the U.S. East Coast.

'Frankenstorm' forecast for East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has killed at least 21 people, is expected to merge with a winter storm front and pound the Northeast right around Halloween.

Hurricane Sandy Batters Bahamas, Takes Aim at Eastern US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:33:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is battering the Bahamas with heavy rains and violent winds as it moves through the Caribbean, where it has already caused 21 deaths. The category two storm, which is packing winds of 170 kilometers per hour, tore through Cuba on Thursday, toppling houses, ripping off roofs and killing 11 people.

Fla. teen injured trying to jump over moving car

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:42:00 +0200

Police in central Florida say a 19-year-old is recovering after a botched attempt to jump over a moving car in Palm Bay.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:05:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, traversant dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi les Bahamas, se dirigeait vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque. Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans....

HURRICANE SANDY, VICTIMS ALSO IN CUBA

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has left t least 20 dead in the Caribbean area, also claiming victims for the first time in years in Cuba, in the south-eastern Santiago and Guantánamo provinces, the worst hit on the Island. The last area to be hit a few hours ago were the Bahamas, where the government ordered also....

Raging hurricane leaves 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas today after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the US East Coast as a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off islands in the storm-hardened....

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:11:00 +0200

'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East ...

Frankenstorm: Hurricane Sandy to Mutate into Monster as it Closes on New York ahead of Halloween

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0200

Forecasters say hurricane which has already claimed 21 lives could merge with northeastern arctic storm on approach to US east coast.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Towards US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:25:00 +0200

Residents along the east coast preparing for Hurricane Sandy's arrival are now being faced with the prospect of an arctic front and a jet stream, in what is being referred to as a "perfect storm" of three different systems that will slam the region early next week.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:26:00 +0200

If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm,' It Could Be Worst In A Century

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:32:00 +0200

"We're not trying to hype it," National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Kocin tells Bloomberg News. "What we're seeing in some of our models is a storm at an intensity that we have not seen in this part of the country in the past century."

Cuba frappé par l'ouragan Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0200

Durée : 00:00:42 | 0 vues | 0/10 L'ouragan Sandy, avec ses pluies diluviennes et des vents frôlant les 200 km/h, a fait 11 victimes à Cuba et provoqué d'importants dégâts dans la nuit du mercredi 24 [...] cuba , ouragan , sandy , pluies , vents , dégâts

Hurricane Sandy to ravage New England

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, ...

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0200

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:58:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:56:00 +0200

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

Hurricane Sandy tears through Bahamas, weakens to Cat. 1

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has left 22 people dead in the Caribbean, but winds weakened to Category 1 hurricane strength. Hurricane Sandy killed 11 people in Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy May Slam US East Coast As Halloween Week "Frankenstorm", Warns NHC

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:13:00 +0200

The New York City and New Jersey may turn the most likely targets of Hurricane Sandy and winter storm next week, which forecasters are calling as "Frankenstorm." Forecasters upped the chances of a weather mess stating there is 90 percent chance that the East will get steady gale force winds, heavy....

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:16:00 +0200

Hope Gardens trashed by Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:20:00 +0200

The usually picturesque landscape that is the Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew felt the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, as it was reduced to unsightly images of wrecked and ruined plants.With events previously planned...

Frankenstorm could cause heavy damage on East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, ...

Sandy slams Bahamas kills 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday after killing 21 people across the Caribbean, and was posing a menacing threat to the U.S. ...

Post Hurricane Sandy Address to the Nation - PM Simpson Miller

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has come and gone. The nation must be thankful that once again we have been spared the worst. I thank the Almighty for his protection of our nation.

Both International Airports Up and Running

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, at the Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald, is reporting that both international airports are now open for regular operations. The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, which has been opened since 10 o.

Principals Urged to Reopen Schools as Early as Possible

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is encouraging principals across the island to "get their schools in shape" so that they can reopen in the shortest possible time.

NWA Clears 40 Roadways in Ongoing Effort

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Up to late this afternoon (October 25), workmen from the National Works Agency (NWA) had managed to re-open just over 40 roadways, which had been blocked by debris, consequent on the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy packs punch as Cat. 2

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

"Sandy" leaves 21 dead in its path across the Greater Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:28:00 +0200

HAVANA. Hurricane Sandy has caused at least 21 deaths as it crossed over Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba, where heavy rains and landslides were registered, while in the Bahamas and Florida are on alert. Just in Cuba there were reports of 11 deaths, including a four month old baby, caused by landslides and falling trees, according to state television.

'Frankenstorm' forecast for East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has killed at least 21 people, is expected to merge with a winter storm front and pound the Northeast right around Halloween.

Hurricane Sandy could send gas prices up

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0200

The storm is on track to hit the East Coast next week. Rebecca Jarvis reports on the possible effects it could have on gas prices in the U.S.

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0200

Sandy, rétrogradé en ouragan de catégorie un, traversant dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi les Bahamas, se dirigeait vers la côte nord-est des États-Unis après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:39:00 +0200

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready. Meteorologists expect a natural horror show of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow to the .

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:48:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast...

Hurricane Sandy May Slam US East Coast As Halloween Week "Frankenstorm", Warns NHC

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0200

The New York City and New Jersey may turn the most likely targets of Hurricane Sandy and winter storm next week, which forecasters are calling as "Frankenstorm.

Video: Hurricane Sandy could be a "Frankenstorm"

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:56:00 +0200

Forecasters have found a new word to describe the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast: "Frankenstorm." David Bernard, chief meteorologist for Miami's CBS-4 has the latest on the storm.

Hurricane Sandy rages through Bahamas, after killing 21 in Caribbean, en route to US coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas - Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week.

'Frankenstorm' threatens US East Coast with flooding, high winds; damage could reach $1B

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - The weather monster that U.S. forecasters call "Frankenstorm" was looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast on Friday.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 22 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 22 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Which way is Sandy headed? The latest 'Frankenstorm' track

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

A Frankenstorm? The Friday morning National Hurricane Center computer models are forecasting a track that shows Hurricane Sandy heading toward Delaware.

The Energy Report Friday -Sandy, Cant You See?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:15:00 +0200

Sandy Can’t you see, that you will cause misery? The refiners made a start but now you could tear them apart. Oh please go out to sea! Hurricane Sandy is far from a dandy threatening to be one of the worst storms in history. Because it will blow away ghosts and goblins it is being called the “Frankenstorm”.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 22 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 22 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 22 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

World in Pictures, October 26, 2012: Giant pumpkin in York, hurricane in Cuba and flash mob in London (GALLERY)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0200

TODAY’S World in Pictures features photographs of Aimee O'Dea and her friend Amelie Kilner with a giant pumpkin weighing the equivalent of five baby elephants in York Maze; a driver manoeuvring his classic American car along a wet road as Hurricane Sandy departs from Havana, Cuba and A group of....

Sandy drenches the Bahamas, 21 dead

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

(Reuters) / 26 October 2012 Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday, sweeping over the island chain after killing 21 people across the Caribbean and posing a menacing threat to the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters warned the late-season storm is expected to combine....

Hurricane Sandy rages through Bahamas, after killing 21 in C

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the U.S. East Coast as a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off islands....

Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, heads toward East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

Laura Rath, on vacation from the Netherlands, walks on the beach with her family as they are buffeted by high winds of the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday in Miami Beach, Fla. There is a tropical storm warning in place for coastal Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties and the Atlantic waters off southeast Florida.

Hurricane Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

Reuters Hurricane Sandy is seen churning towards the United States in this NASA satellite image taken today. NASSAU, Bahamas Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the US East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Meal of black bear meat leads to rare trichinosis infection

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0200

The stage is set as Hurricane Sandy, having blown through Haiti and Cuba, continues to barrel north. A wintry storm is chugging across the country from the west. And frigid air is streaming south from Canada. And if they meet Tuesday morning around New York or New Jersey, as forecasters predict,....

The Energy Report Friday -Sandy, Cant You See?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0200

Sandy Pounds Bahamas After Killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rages through Bahamas, after killing 21 in Caribbean, en route to US coast

Jamaica moves to pick up pieces after hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0200

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Government yesterday revealed that Hurricane Sandy caused severe damage to public infrastructure and crops in several parishes, and has vowed that even with the tight economic... View full article at stabroeknews.com

JPS says power restored to over 60% of customers

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:38:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) last night said that it has made significant headway in restoring electricity to its customers, following damage done by Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Which way is Sandy headed? The latest 'Frankenstorm' track (+video)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0200

A Frankenstorm? The Friday morning National Hurricane Center computer models are forecasting a track that shows Hurricane Sandy heading toward Delaware.

Video: Eye Opener: Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is already being blamed for 21 deaths in the Caribbean and it could cause a billion dollars in damage. A Manhattan nanny stabs two small children and then turned the knife on herself. All that, and all that matters, in today's "Eye Opener."

Video: Hurricane Sandy may hit on Halloween

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could hit the Northeast exactly one year after a powerful early snowstorm knocked out power to millions and it could happen again - and foil Halloween plans for the second year in a row. CBS News' Chip Reid reports.

VIDEO. L'ouragan meurtrier Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, qui a traversé dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi les Bahamas, se dirigeait vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque. VIDEO. L'ouragan meurtrier Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 29 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. Sandy knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

Sandy Pounds Bahamas After Killing 22 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rages through Bahamas, after killing 22 in Caribbean, en route to US coast

Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, ...

World in Pictures October 26 2012 Giant pumpkin in York hurricane in Cuba and flash mob in London

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0200

TODAY’S World in Pictures features photographs of Aimee O'Dea and her friend Amelie Kilner with a giant pumpkin weighing the equivalent of five baby elephants in York Maze; a driver ...

Frankenstorm forecast for East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy is a wolf in sheep's skin poised to assail New England at the beginning of next week, ...

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirigeait vendredi matin vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque. Sandy, rétrogradé par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) en catégorie....

East Coast utilities prep for Hurricane Sandy aka 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:07:00 +0200

Burned by long power outages last fall, utility companies are prepping for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected merge with a winter storm and create what forecasters are branding "Frankenstorm." As many as 50 million people could be effected by Sandy.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 29 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0200

Sandy was expected to churn through the Bahamas by Friday afternoon and then head northward off the U.S. coast.

The Energy Report Friday -Sandy, Cant You See?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0200

Sandy Can’t you see, that you will cause misery?The refiners made a start but now you could tear them apart.

New Canadian initiatives to help promote Caribbean economic growth

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0200

Projects unveiled to help farmers access high value markets; assist communities to respond to natural disasters.

Video: Hurricane Sandy's effect on gas prices

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0200

CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports on the concerns about Hurricane Sandy's effect on gas prices, especially if it hits major oil refineries.

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0200

Sandy heads to north Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:39:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica At 4:00 am the centre of Hurricane Sandy was located about 25 kilometres east southeast of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas.

Frankenstorm 2012: Hurricane Sandy Path Set To Blast East Coast During Halloween Weekend

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0200

Now that Hurricane Sandy has made its rounds over Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba, It’s the East Coast’s turn to brace for the storm as a combination of weather conditions threaten to turn it into a disaster area as early as Monday.

Oil back on the defensive

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0200

The economy continues to take center stage in setting the direction of most of the risk asset markets around the world. The global economy is slowing by just about any measure one wants to apply... macroeconomic data, corporate earnings, revenues and forward guidance as well as rising government....

Morning Heating Oil Market Report 10/26

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0200

December heating oil prices traded slightly lower during the initial morning hours, under pressure from weakness in Brent crude oil and gains in the US dollar. Meanwhile, threats to northeast distillate supplies from Hurricane Sandy are seen as a limiting force.

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early on Friday after leaving 29 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the US East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0200

Oil back on the defensive

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0200

Morning Heating Oil Market Report 10/26

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0200

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Nouveau bilan de 16 morts â€“ Les pluies nâ€™ont pas cessÃ©

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:59:00 +0200

P-au-P., 26 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Un nouveau bilan de 16 morts, causÃ©s par l’ouragan Sandy en HaÃ¯ti, a Ã©tÃ© communiquÃ© ce 26 octobre par la Direction de la Protection Civile. Selon l’organisme qui a transmis lâ€™information Ã travers son compte Twitter, 7 morts ont Ã©tÃ© enregistrÃ©s dans....

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy approaches eastern US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0200

Category One storm leaves trail of death and destruction on Caribbean islands of Cuba, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Haiti.

Eight thousand cruise visitors diverted from Jamaica because of Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0200

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay, was spared the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, which left the resort town unscathed. The town’s airport, Sangster International, was up... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0200

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0200

Hurricane rages through Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 21

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0200

At least 21 were killed across the Caribbean after Hurricane Sandy lashed the Bahamas with heavy rains and high waves on its way to the US east coast as a powerful 'Frankenstorm'

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate, Gasoline Climbs on ‘Frankenstorm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:13:00 +0200

U.S. stocks drifted between gains and losses as a report showed America’s economy grew more than forecast, while insurers slid and gasoline climbed as a hurricane approached the East Coast. The euro erased losses. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped 0.3 percent to 1,409.35 at 10:30 a.m. in while the Stoxx Europe 600 Index added 0.

Sandy claims more than 20 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0200

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas as it heads for U.S. coast, after leaving trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0200

Northeast warned of 'unpredictable' Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0200

The entire Northeast coast was told Friday to be prepared for potential flooding, high winds and even snow early next week as Hurricane Sandy made its way north after killing 22 people in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy heads for US after lashing Caribbean – live updates

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0200

Sandy passing over Bahamas after 21 people died as the storm hit Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. Follow live developments here Tom McCarthy

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas‚ leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0200

NASSAU: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday, sweeping over the island chain after killing 21 people across the Caribbean and posing a menacing threat to the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters warned the late-season storm is expected to combine with a polar air mass....

East Coast Keeps a Watchful Eye on Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0200

It is unclear where the storm, which has killed 21 people in the Caribbean, may hit along the East Coast of the United States.

The Lede Blog: Tracking Hurricane Sandy Up the East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0200

Weather forecasters project Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc for a large swath of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and New England.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:40:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 29 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the US East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Virginia governor declares state of emergency ahead of Sandy arrival

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0200

Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. The final track of the storm is uncertain, but all forecasts are predicting significant impacts on Virginia. It is anticipated that Sandy will change to an extratropical storm as it reaches....

Infra-red image of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0200

4:36pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Infra-red image of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 This stunning infra-red image of Hurricane Sandy was captured by the Suomi NPP satellite. Sandy is expected to combine with a polar air mass near the US next week, potentially....

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 09:00 GMT on 26 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:12 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 09:00 GMT on 26 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near26.3 N,76.9 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 129 km/h (80 mph).

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy may menace Northeast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has killed at least 21 people in the Caribbean, is expected to combine with a winter storm front and pound the Northeast right around Halloween.

Why Hurricane Sandy Could Be the Perfect Storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0200

You can call it the Frankenstorm, or the Snowicane, or the Snow'easter or just plain old Sandy

Sandy claims at least 29 lives in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:47:00 +0200

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas as it heads for U.S. coast, after leaving trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

U.S. GAS: Futures Lower Ahead of Hurricane Demand Hit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0200

Natural-gas prices were lower Friday morning as the market looked ahead to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy to the U.S. and the likely diminished use of natural gas due to power outages.

Bahamas L'ouragan «Sandy» se dirige vers les USA

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0200

L'ouragan, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirigeait vendredi matin vers la côte US nord-est, après avoir fait 21 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et à la Jamaïque.

Monster Storm Draws Closer to US East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, October 26 (RIA Novosti) - Three strong weather systems are on an ominous collision course for the eastern United States next week that could create the worst storm to hit the region in 100 years. “It really could be an extremely significant, historic storm,” Brian McNoldy, a senior....

Sandy Hits Bahamas After Havoc in Cuba and Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:02:00 +0200

The hurricane was expected to reach Florida by Friday morning and mix with a winter storm whose effects will be felt along the East Coast as far as Maine.

The Caucus: Campaigns Brace for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is expected to slam into the East Coast early next week, which could divert voters, candidates and the attention of the news media.

The Lede Blog: Tracking Hurricane Sandy Up the East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0200

Weather forecasters project Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc for a large swath of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and New England.

East Coast Keeps a Watchful Eye on Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0200

It is unclear where the storm, which has killed 21 people in the Caribbean, may hit along the East Coast of the United States.

Early Worries That Hurricane Sandy May Be a ‘Perfect Storm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0200

Now barreling through the Bahamas as a Category 2 hurricane, the storm could combine with a system over land in the United States to form a grave threat to the Atlantic coast next week.

Satellite image shows Sandy nearing Virginia

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0200

5:01pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Satellite image shows Sandy nearing Virginia Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 The Weather Channel has created an interactive Hurricane tracker that records the progress of Sandy. The image above shows the centre of the Hurricane just off the coast of....

Hurricane Sandy's punch may be felt from Norfolk, Va., to Boston

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0200

Tropical-force winds, with hurricane-force gusts, could stretch from coastal Virginia to Boston by early Tuesday, latest forecasts show. Hurricane Sandy is still expected to combine with a nor'easter, into a 'Frankenstorm.'

Northeast US oil companies prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard braced for Hurricane Sandy on Friday, putting in place emergency plans ahead of the storm's expected landfall in the Northeast early next week. Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.19 million barrels per day, or 7 percent of total U.

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +0200

Sandy may merge with winter storm to menace Northeast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Floridians have little to fear from Hurricane Sandy as the storm loses some force and begins veering ...

Potent "Frankenstorm" Menaces U.S. East Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0200

Emergency managers up and down the East Coast are bracing for Hurricane Sandy, a rare storm that forecasters say could bring damaging rain, winds and even snow to the mid-Atlantic and New England next week. [More]

Haïti - Social : L'OIM et ses Partenaires ont évacué plus de 1,200 Haïtiens vivant dans les Camps

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:25:00 +0200

Avec les pluies torrentielles qui ont accompagnées le passage de Sandy sur Haïti, l'OIM, en soutien au Gouvernement Haïtien et à la Croix Rouge, a évacué 1250 des personnes les plus vulnérables vivant dans 12 camps...

Hurricane Sandy Predicted To Resemble 1991 'Perfect Storm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0200

Could Hurricane Sandy spawn a perfect storm? At 11 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, Sandy, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane, was passing over the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas. At least 15 people have died in the storm thus far, with 11 casualties in Cuba.

U.S. "Frankenstorm" could cause severe damage: forecasts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:35:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- An approaching hurricane targeting the U.S. East Coast could combine with a winter storm front from Canada to form a "Frankenstorm," wrecking havoc in the most heavily populated area of the United States and causing perhaps 1 billion dollars in damage, forecasts warned Friday.

U.S. prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0200

Hurricane could hit the Northeast exactly one year after a powerful early snowstorm knocked out power to millions

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:38:00 +0200

NASSAU (Reuters) - Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged toward the U.S. East Coast on Friday after killing at least 31 people on a trail of destruction across the Caribbean. Forecasters said the storm, with an expanding wind....

Cabinet to discuss Hurricane Sandy damage on Monday

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has ordered all government agencies to submit reports outlining areas in need of immediate attention following the passage of Hurricane Sandy that left at least one man dead.

Gas prices falling. Will hurricane Sandy reverse that?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0200

Gas prices saw the biggest decline in four years last week and continue to fall this week. Hurricane Sandy could disrupt East Coast refineries for a time, but by the holidays, prices are expected to go lower still.

Hurricane Sandy kills at least 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0200

5:12pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Hurricane Sandy kills at least 31 in Caribbean Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy has now killed at least 31 people in its trail across the Caribbean. It is expected to combine with a polar air mass near the US next week, potentially spreading along the East Coast.

Satellite image shows Sandy nearing US east coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0200

5:01pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Satellite image shows Sandy nearing US east coast Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 The Weather Channel has created an interactive Hurricane tracker that records the progress of Sandy. The image above shows the centre of the Hurricane just off the coast of Florida.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:45:00 +0200

L’actualité du 26 octobre 2012

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0200

RUSSIE. Les commémorations des 10 ans de la tragédie du théâtre Dubrovka à Moscou se tiendront le samedi 27 septembre. Pas moins de 130 personnes sur les 913 otages avaient péri suite à l’assaut des forces spéciales russes contre le bâtiment tenu par des terroristes tchétchènes. (Yuri Kadobnov/AFP) SYRIE.

Hurricane Sandy could send gas prices up

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is on track to hit the East Coast early next week and along with growing weather-related concerns about the so-called "Frankenstorm," analysts warn that gas price may ...

Ouragan Sandy : 17 morts, selon un dernier bilan partiel des autorités haïtiennes

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:57:00 +0200

Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Sandy en Haïti s'alourdit d'heure en heure. Le dernier bilan des morts s'élève à 17 morts, selon la Protection civile au Ministère de l'Intérieur. Les décès sont en majorité enregistrés dans la presqu'ile du Sud où les rivières en crue ont occasionné des inondations dans de nombreuses communes.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy fait 28 morts dans les Caraïbes et se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:05:00 +0200

Après avoir sévi à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque, l'ouragan surnommé "Frankenstorm" devrait arriver en début de semaine sur la côte est américaine.

Hurricane Sandy Could Severely Impact Business Travel

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0200

GBTA Research Models Large Hurricane Hitting U.S. East Coast Business Travel Could See Losses of up to 500,000 Trips and $600 million ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hurr...

Red Cross Ready to Respond to Sandy; Urges Those in Storm's Path to Prepare Now

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross is preparing to respond to Hurricane Sandy all along the East Coast and urges everyone who may be affected by the storm ...

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0200

The United States is facing a year or more without crucial satellites that help predict storm tracks, a result of years of mismanagement and underfunding, according to several recent official reviews.

Hurricane Sandy death toll now 31

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0200

NASSAU, (Reuters) – Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged toward the U.S. East Coast today after killing at least 31... View full article at stabroeknews.com

City Room: Cloudy With a Chance of Hybrid Vortices

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:08:00 +0200

A detailed observation of pending weather patterns, heavy with meteorological references.

Hurricane Sandy: Stay safe at home with the kids using these tips

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is heading up the East Coast and could arrive in New York and New Jersey next week. Stay safe with these Red Cross tips on preparing for a hurricane.

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:08:00 +0200

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:08:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” Federal forecasters say when Hurricane Sandy turns in to what some call "Frankenstorm," it will smack the East Coast harder and wider than last year's damaging Irene. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that wherever the storm comes ashore, there will be 10 inches of rain and extreme storm surges.

Hurricane Forces Change in Romney's Schedule

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0200

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Romney campaign has rescheduled a Sunday night Virginia Beach rally due to impending Hurricane Sandy. A campaign aide said that safety is the campaign’s top priority. It is the first of what could be many scheduling shifts ahead of the...

What's in a name: Frankenstorm vs. Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0200

What do you get when you mix a huge hurricane with another big storm, add a full moon, and Halloween: Frankenstorm!

Hurricane Sandy Predicted To Resemble 1991 'Perfect Storm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0200

Some meteorologists are drawing comparisons between Hurricane Sandy's approach and the “Perfect Storm” of 1991, when Hurricane Grace was absorbed by a nor’easter.

Video: Hurricane Sandy preparations underway along U.S. east coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is packing 80 mile per hour winds as it barrels through the Bahamas and heads north. Danielle Nottingham reports from Vero Beach, Florida, where residents are already feeling Sandy's effects.

Worst storm in 100 years: East Coast waits in terror for Frankenstorm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0200

Some Americans may have to think twice about going trick-or-treating this year. A massive storm is expected to hit the East Coast during the days leading up to Halloween, which meteorologists anticipate will cost at... Read Full Article at RT.com

Hurricane Forces Change in Romney's Schedule

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:39:00 +0200

Forecasters Predict East Coast Landfall for Storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:39:00 +0200

It is unclear where the storm, which has killed 21 people in the Caribbean, may hit along the East Coast of the United States.

The Caucus: Campaigns Brace for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is expected to slam into the East Coast early next week, which could divert voters, candidates and the attention of the news media.

Guantanamo, la grande absente du débat américain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:43:00 +0200

De nouveaux documents révélés par Wikileaks pointent le traitement des détenus dans la prison de Guantanamo. Ni Obama ni Romney n’a évoqué le sort du camp controversé, toujours ouvert malgré les promesses.

'Frankenstorm' could wreak $1bn in damage on US east coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:41:00 +0200

Federal and local authorities, along with utilities across the north-eastern United States, are gearing up for a visit from a Halloween weather monster dubbed the ‘Frankenstorm’ that could inflict $1bn worth of damage as it brings gale-force winds, heavy rain, costal flooding and possibly snow next week.

Hurricane Sandy kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogged toward the U.S. East Coast after killing at least 31 people across the Caribbean.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 38 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 38 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. The hurricane knocked out power, flooded roads and....

Hurricane Sandy: where it will it, and how bad will the damage be?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:51:00 +0200

The 'Frankenstorm' is due to make landfall in the US on Tuesday morning. Expect major flooding up and down the east coast • Track Sandy's progress up the east coast with our hurricane live blog It's been 24 hours and Hurricane Sandy still has the eastern seaboard in its sights.

Oxfam reacts to Hurricane Sandy passing through Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:51:00 +0200

International agency Oxfam has been in the field and talked directly to people affected by continuous rains of hurricane Sandy. After more than 48 hours of rain and some violent winds in the south, Haiti is still under national alert in the 10 departments, and flooding has been registered in many localities in the south.

L'ouragan "Sandy" tue 28 personnes avant d'arriver aux Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:57:00 +0200

[VIDEO] Après avoir fait 28 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque, l'ouragan "Sandy" poursuit sa progression vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirigeait vendredi matin vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis après avoir fait 28 morts.

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” When Hurricane Sandy becomes a hybrid weather monster some call "Frankenstorm" it will smack the East Coast harder and wider than last year's damaging Irene, forecasters said Friday. The brunt of the weather mayhem will be concentrated where the hurricane comes ashore early....

Allstate Among Insurers Pressured by ‘Frankenstorm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0200

, Travelers Cos. and Chubb Corp. (CB) fell as a weather system that’s expected to form from Hurricane Sandy and two other storms threatens to lash the U.S. East Coast with wind and rain and knock out power. Allstate, the second largest U.S. home and auto insurer, fell 1.6 percent to $39.87 at 12:33 p.

Oil Set for Second Weekly Drop on Demand Outlook, Supply

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0200

Oil in New York rebounded after better-than-forecast U.S. economic figures fueled speculation that energy demand in the world’s largest crude user will increase. Futures rose as much as 0.3 percent after earlier dropping as much as 1.2 percent. The U.S. economy expanded by 2 percent in the third quarter, 0.

Cat Bonds Headed for Best Return Since 2009 With Storm Looming

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0200

Bonds designed to protect insurers from payouts on natural disasters are headed for the best returns since 2009 as a superstorm expected to develop from Hurricane Sandy threatens to strike the U.S. Northeast. Prices on catastrophe bonds, which lose money if they’re triggered, have gained 2.

Heads up East Coast Big storm brewing

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- No one hopes Hurricane Sandy lives up to its potential. The storm that has already claimed nearly two ...

U.S. East Coast battens down ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Virginia declared a state of emergency on Friday, neighboring states readied utility crews and New York City said it may shut down mass transit as authorities along the U.S. East Coast prepared for a potential pounding from Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 38 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 38 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Forecasters Predict East Coast Landfall for Storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0200

It is unclear where the storm, which has killed 21 people in the Caribbean, may hit along the East Coast of the United States.

Possible 'Frankenstorm' Brewing as Hurricane Sandy Heads to U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:07:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy lashed the Bahamas with heavy rains and high waves Friday on its path to pound the northeastern U.S. as a powerful "Frankenstorm," after leaving 21 dead in the Caribbean. Forecasters warned that the massive hurricane could collide with a seasonal "nor'easter" weather system as it....

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 38 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

U.S. East Coast battens down ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy interacting with polar trough over eastern U.S. * Similar to "Perfect Storm" that formed in 1991 * Large swath of U.S. East Coast potentially in harm's way (Recasts throughout with new info, details) By Neil Hartnell NASSAU, Oct 26....

CWS emergency situation report: Hurricane Sandy: Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:01 GMT Source: member Thursday, October 25, 2012 Hurricane Sandy is barreling through the Caribbean, causing damage in the Bahamas and Cuba, as well as Haiti. The Category 2 hurricane has killed four people and is expected to affect the eastern United States next week.

U.S. East Coast battens down ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:30 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Barbara Goldberg NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Virginia declared a state of emergency on Friday, neighboring states readied utility crews and New York City said it may shut down mass transit as authorities along the U.S. East Coast pr e pared for a p otential pounding from Hurr icane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 09:00 GMT on 26 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0200

How to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0200

Continuity Dynamics president Ralph Petti on risks associated with Hurricane Sandy and big storms.

Hurricane Sandy Becoming 'Extra-tropical Cyclone'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0200

By next week Sandy is expected to turn into a winter storm hybrid -- dubbed a "Frankenstorm" by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecaster Jim Cisco – and could ravage the coast with tropical storm winds. "This is not being overhyped. I would use the terms devastating and historic," Accuweather's Bernie Rayno said.

Hurricane Sandy and 6 Other Things That Could Shake Up the Election

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0200

With election day right around the corner, voters and politicos alike are on the edge of their seats, wondering what could happen to tip the scales in their favor. American University government professor Jan Leighley said with most voters already cemented on a candidate, day-of disasters aren't likely to make a huge difference.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

Sandy kills 21 in the Caribbean, watches up for Carolina coa

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

was located about 460 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. Sandy was moving to the north at 6 mph with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, making the storm a category one hurricane. The minimum central pressure reported by the aircraft was 970 millibars.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

Forecasters said the storm, with an expanding wind field already 550 miles (890 km) wide, had begun merging with a polar air mass over the eastern United States, potentially spawning a "hybrid" super storm that could wreak havoc along the U.S. East Coast.

UPDATE: Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 38 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early today after leaving 38 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. The hurricane knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off....

Hurricane Sandy makes a mess of the Caribbean, the clean up

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

and the Bahamas leaving at least 29 dead, including one man in Jamaica . Sandy skimmed past Eleuthera as a category 1 hurricane creating havoc to business and vacation travelers to the region. The hurricane is expected to travel North to Northeast and could be a serious issue for the Northeast region of the United States next week.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 38 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 38 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. The hurricane knocked out power, flooded roads and cut off islands in the....

Flights cancelled as Hurricane Sandy beats on the Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

South Florida Business Journal by Shaun Bevan, Reporter Date: Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:15am EDT Dozens of flights were cancelled at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport on Friday as Hurricane Sandy moves north next to Florida.

NYC Discussing Plans to Evacuate Areas, Halt Subway Service

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0200

New York City officials are discussing plans for evacuations and subway closings to deal with Hurricane Sandy, state Homeland Security Commissioner Jerome Hauer said in an interview in Albany. The storm is expected to make landfall between Delaware and central New Jersey on Oct. 30. Decisions on preparations in the most-populous U.

Inventories of Emergency Essentials Rushed to East Coast Sears and Kmart Stores as Hurricane Sandy Prepares to Make a Direct Hit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0200

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Hurricane Sandy takes aim at the U.S. East Coast, inventories of hurricane survival and recovery essentials - portable generators, gasoline c...

Mercury Insurance Is Ready To Assist As Hurricane Sandy Threatens Atlantic Coast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Hurricane Sandy tore through the Bahamas with winds in excess of 100 mph and now has her sights set on the U.S. Atlantic Coast. Mercury's mobile claims te...

PM issues statement on Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0200

Friday, October 26, 2012 Image showing Hurricane Sandy approaching the eastern coast of the Florida Peninsula this morning. Source: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ There have been no reports of T&T nationals in need of assistance after Hurricane Sandy made its way through several Caribbean islands, Prime....

Oxfam reacts to Hurricane Sandy passing through Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 34 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:05 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy interacting with polar trough over eastern U.S. * Similar to "Perfect Storm" that formed in 1991 * Large swath of U.S. East Coast potentially in harm's way (Recasts with new death toll, impact on U.S.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0200

Tumblr and Google App Engine down as US traffic plummets

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:39:00 +0200

There are a fair few people cursing their displays and tablets this morning after a series of outages took down Google's App Engine, as well as the Tumblr blogging site and a host of smaller operators. "Early this morning App Engine began experiencing slow performance and dropped connections," a spokeswoman told El Reg via email.

U.S. East Coast battens down ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits Haiti: International Medical Corps Mobilizing to Respond

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:38 GMT Source: member // International Medical Corps - USA Port-au-Prince, Haiti - October 26, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy, which has reportedly resulted in 21 deaths across the Caribbean, has caused flooding and extensive damage in parts of Haiti where many still live in tent camps following the 2010 earthquake.

CWS emergency situation report: Hurricane Sandy: Cuba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 39 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:37:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas on Friday after leaving 39 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week. The hurricane knocked out power, flooded roads and cut....

Medina readies tour of hurricane’s damage by land

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0200

Santo Domingo.- Dispensing with the usual fanfare, president Danilo Medina prepares to tour areas affected Hurricane Sandy’s downpours, on which National Palace sources have yet to inform about the trip and only the motorcade and security detachment have bee seen.

State of emergency declared in Virginia ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:42:00 +0200

RICHMOND, Va. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency Friday in preparation for an anticipated super-storm that officials said will begin to be felt in much of the state on Saturday. While there's some uncertainty of the storm's track, the governor's office said all forecasts call for .

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 39 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas on Friday after leaving 39 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Hurricane Sandy weakens a little: NHC

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy has weakened a little, with maximum sustained winds dropping to near 75 miles per hour (120 km per hour) though with higher gusts, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin on Friday. Sandy, located about 430 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South....

Hurricane Sandy Potentially Bigger Than Irene

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0200

Forecasters warned Hurricane Sandy could deliver a bigger coastal storm surge than Irene last year and bring a wide swath of strong winds, heavy rains, snow and flooding to mid-Atlantic states, New England and parts of the Midwest after moving inland.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 39 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:53:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traversait vendredi les Bahamas et menaçait de frapper dès ce week-end la côte très peuplée du nord-est des Etats-Unis, encore plus sévèrement que l'ouragan Irene, qui avait tué 47 personnes en 2011.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:51:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a fait 28 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque.

Hurricane Sandy kills 31 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0200

Nassau - Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged toward the U.S. East Coast on Friday after killing at least 31 people on a trail of destruction across the Caribbean. Forecasters said the storm, with an expanding wind field....

La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis est dans la ligne de mire de Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0200

La Floride s'attend à être la prochaine cible de Sandy. Le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans a lancé l'alerte ce vendredi pour une grande…

Crude Pares Second Weekly Loss as Hurricane Approaches

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0200

Oil pared a second weekly loss, rising with gasoline and heating oil on concern that Hurricane Sandy will disrupt East Coast refinery production and as the showed signs of growth. U.S. economy Prices rose with products as Sandy was forecast to grow into a “Frankenstorm” that may become the worst to hit the U.

Cat Bond Returns Accelerate as ‘Frankenstorm’ Bears Down

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0200

Bonds designed to protect insurers from payouts on natural disasters are headed for the best returns since 2009 as a superstorm expected to develop from Hurricane Sandy threatens to strike the U.S. Northeast. Catastrophe bonds, which lose money if they’re triggered, have returned 10.3 percent this year through last week, more than triple the 2.

Hurricane Sandy leaves at least 29 dead in the Caribbean, Ba

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy continues on a devastating forecast track toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, emergency officials across the Caribbean and the Bahamas are reporting at least 31 dead as a result of the storm. Hurricane Sandy, a category one storm with winds of 80 mph, was moving slowly to the....

Hurricane Sandy Pounds Caribbean, 'Frankenstorm' Loo

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0200

A woman stands at the entrance of her house in front of a fallen palm tree after the passing of Hurricane Sandy in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Thursday Oct. 25, 2012. Hurricane Sandy blasted across eastern Cuba on Thursday as a potent Category 2 storm and headed for the Bahamas after causing at least two deaths in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0200

* Storm causes deaths in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica * Sandy threatens large swath of US East Coast MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early on Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

After killing 21 in the Caribbean Hurricane Sandy set to become super-storm en route to the U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm and reach the ...

Hurricane Sandy Likely To Land South Of New England

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0200

BOSTON (CBS) Sandy remains a category 1 hurricane as of Friday morning and will be emerging from the Northern Bahamas into the open waters of the Atlantic during the day ...

Hurricane Sandy heads for US after lashing Caribbean – live updates

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0200

may be known for analyzing political polls, but his first love is the weather. He'll be pitching in his latest look at Sandy shortly. Yesterday ...

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a fait 28 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en catégorie un, poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a fait 28 morts à Cuba, en Haïti et en Jamaïque.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

L'impact de l'ouragan Sandy pourrait dépasser celui d'Irene

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:11:00 +0200

Les prévisionnistes de la météo ont averti vendredi que l'ouragan Sandy, attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis en ...

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:11:00 +0200

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has raged through the Bahamas after leaving 39 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the US East Coast with a super-storm next week.

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

City Room: Hurricane Sandy Could Force Shutdown of N.Y.C. Transit System

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

The M.T.A.'s hurricane plan calls for a shutdown in advance of sustained winds of 39 miles an hour. Forecasters are calling for winds at least that high beginning Monday. Get ready.

Obama holds hurricane prep meeting

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:23:00 +0200

President Obama fights for his re-election in next 10 days, but faces a potential obstacle: a major hurricane.

Airlines ask fliers to reschedule due to big storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:18:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Some U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy. JetBlue, US Airways and Spirit Airlines are offering waivers to customers who wish to reschedule their flights without paying the typical fee of up to $150.

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0200

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:16:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

Sandy claims at least 38 lives in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas as it heads for U.S. coast, after leaving trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0200

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0200

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:27:00 +0200

Widespread Power Outages Likely as Sandy Slams into East

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:34:00 +0200

Blustery winds blow through the palm trees as the outerbands of Hurricane Sandy are felt on Oct. 24, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Photographer: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Nick Ernst, evolution director of Weather Markets, talks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker and Sara Eisen about how....

Hurricane Sandy threatens Florida

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:42:00 +0200

Most of Florida was under a tropical storm warning on Friday as a massive hurricane crept menacingly towards the United States' East Coast.…

Hurricane Sandy: what to expect from North Carolina to Massachusetts to Ohio

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could dump 10 inches of rain along the coast and a foot of snow in the Appalachians. It could also bring a strong storm surge and tropical-force winds.

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:51:00 +0200

NASSAU - Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged slowly toward the US East Coast on Friday after killing at least 41 people as it cut across the Caribbean. Forecasters said Sandy, with an expanding wind field already 550 miles (890 km)....

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0200

‘Frankenstorm’: Hurricane Sandy to strike US after killing 39 in Caribbean (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:51:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept through the Caribbean, killing 39 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As the storm advances on US shores, fears are mounting that it could merge with another weather system,... Read Full Article at RT.com

Hurricane Sandy rains on presidential campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:05:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy threw a wrench into the last hectic days of the U.S. presidential campaign on Friday, as the threat of torrential rains and strong winds over much of eastern half of the country put both candidates' camps on high alert.

L'ouragan Sandy baisse d'intensité

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:02:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait au moins 34 morts lors de son passage au-dessus des Caraïbes, commence à perdre de son intensité, indique le centre américain des ouragans dans un bulletin diffusé vendredi.La dépression, localisée à 695 km au sud-sud-est de la ville côtière de Charleston en Caroline du....

Frankenstorm effraie la côte est des États-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0200

Rebaptisé en raison de sa proximité avec Halloween, l'ouragan Sandy s'approche dangereusement des côtes américaines.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:58:00 +0200

U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage and U-Box Pod Moving and Storage to Residents Throughout Northeastern Parts of the United States

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:08:00 +0200

PHOENIX, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --U-Haul International, Inc., is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box pod moving and storage to residents throughout parts of the northeastern United Stat...

Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rains on presidential campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Becoming Extra-tropical Cyclone

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200

This NOAA satellite image taken Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at 01:45 AM EDT shows Hurricane Sandy over northern Bahamas with cloudiness across Florida and the southeastern Atlantic Basin into the northern ...

Ouragan: Sandy baisse légèrement d'intensité après avoir fait 34 morts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait au moins 34 morts lors de son passage au-dessus des Caraïbes, commence à perdre de son intensité, indique le centre américain des ouragans dans un bulletin diffusé vendredi. La dépression, localisée à 695 km au sud-sud-est de la ville côtière de Charleston en Caroline du....

Frankenstorm effraie la côte est des États-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200

Rebaptisé en raison de sa proximité avec Halloween, l'ouragan Sandy s'approche dangereusement des côtes américaines. Articles en rapport Cinq morts dans l'attentat... Source : Libération - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy baisse d'intensité

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait au moins 34 morts lors de son passage au-dessus des Caraïbes, commence à perdre de son intensité, indique le centre américain des... Source : Europe 1 - Articles similaires

Hurricane Sandy moves along Florida coastline

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0200

8:57pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Hurricane Sandy moves along Florida coastline Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy is seen as it moves northward through the Bahamas in this NOAA satellite image Hurricane Sandy is pictured moving north through the Bahamas in this NOAA satellite image taken earlier today.

Hurricane Sandy death toll increases to 41

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0200

8:54pm, Fri 26 Oct 2012 Virginia hurricane emergency Hurricane Sandy death toll increases to 41 Last updated Fri 26 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy has now killed at least 41 people moving across the Caribbean on its way to the United States. Six former care home workers have been jailed after being....

Hurricane Sandy, day by day

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0200

A look at Hurricane Sandy, day by day, on its path across the Caribbean. â€” Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to tropical storm force and names it Sandy.

'Frankenstorm' closes in on the US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" was looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast on Friday.Meteorologists expect a natural horror show of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow for...

Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:21:00 +0200

Nassau. Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged slowly toward the U.S. East Coast on Friday after killing at least 41 people as it cut across the Caribbean, Reuters informs. Forecasters said Sandy, with an expanding wind field already 550....

L'affaire Clifford Brandt au cabinet d'instruction, l'intÃ©ressÃ© conduit Ã la prison Omega

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:21:00 +0200

Publié le vendredi 26 octobre 2012 Le bilan du passage de l’ouragan Sandy en Haïti s’alourdit d’heure en heure. Le dernier bilan des morts s’élève à 17 morts, selon la Protection civile au Ministère de l’Intérieur. Les décès sont en majorité enregistrés dans la presqu’ile du Sud où les rivières en....

‘Frankenstorm’ 2012: Memes Emerge Ahead Of Hurricane Sandy’s East Coast Storm [PHOTOS]

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:24:00 +0200

With "Frankenstorm," the East Coast extension of Hurricane Sandy, set to hit over Halloween weekend, memes have emerged online.

Hurricane Sandy Could Shut Down NYC Public Transit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:24:00 +0200

Whether they will have an alternative is another question. Sandy is supposed to be unprecedentedly inclement. Even though forecasters are unsure where it will make landfall, they’re predicting over four inches over rain from it in the New York Metro area.

Airlines ask fliers to reschedule

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0200

SOME US airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy.

'Frankenstorm' could disrupt US voting

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0200

THE storm continued to lash the Bahamas with heavy rains and high waves on Friday but forecasters say it could become super-charged.

'Frankenstorm' barrels towards US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:39:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could merge with a winter storm to create what they have dubbed "Frankenstorm" as it bears down on the US, forecasters warn.

Hurricane Sandy Could Shut Down NYC Public Transit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:39:00 +0200

For New Yorkers already comparing Hurricane Sandy and its gargantuan hype to last summer’s underwhelming Hurricane lrene, they might want to think again. Sandy, forecasters say, could be much worse than Irene, potentially causing a major shutdown of the New York City transit system, according to the New York Times .

Hurricane Sandy disrupts presidential campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:45:00 +0200

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama at the final U.S. presidential debate Hurricane Sandy has disrupted the final days of the U.S. presidential campaign, putting both candidates' camps on high alert. The Obama campaign said it was keeping a close eye on the slow-moving storm, while Mitt Romney has cancelled a rally scheduled on Sunday in Virginia Beach.

'Frankenstorm' barrels towards US

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:44:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could merge with a winter storm to create what they have dubbed "Frankenstorm" as it bears down on the US, forecasters warn.

Briefing: Will Hurricane Sandy become a ‘Frankenstorm'?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:42:00 +0200

The eastern US is bracing for Hurricane Sandy, which looks set to be a record-breaker. New Scientist breaks down what we know

Oil Refineries Brace for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:42:00 +0200

Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard braced for Hurricane Sandy on Friday, putting in place emergency plans ahead of the storm's expected landfall in the Northeast early next week. ...

Very large powerful Hurricane Sandy in weekend forecast

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:42:00 +0200

East Coast digs in ahead of big storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:41:00 +0200

New York (CNN) -- As a powerful mix of weather converged on the U.S. East Coast, residents across the region seemed to take the warnings with varying degrees of seriousness. "It started yesterday afternoon when we started to see a rush from consumers for supplies like flashlights, hand-held radios and batteries," said Tom Collins Jr.

Heads up East Coast! Big storm brewing

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has killed at least 21 people in the Caribbean, is expected to combine with a winter storm front and pound the Northeast right around Halloween.

Natural Gas Caps Weekly Decline as Supplies Approach Record

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0200

Natural gas capped its first weekly drop since September as stockpiles approached a record after a bigger-than-normal storage injection yesterday. The futures declined 1 percent after Energy Department data showed inventories rose 67 billion cubic feet to 3.843 trillion in the week ended Oct. 19.

Allstate Among Insurers Pressured by ‘Frankenstorm’

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0200

, Travelers Cos. and Chubb Corp. (CB) fell as a weather system that’s expected to form from Hurricane Sandy threatens to lash the U.S. East Coast, knock out power and cause travel delays. Allstate, the second-largest U.S. home and auto insurer, fell 0.9 percent to $40.15 at 4 p.m. in New York. Travelers slipped 0.

Hurricane Sandy Could Shut Down NYC Public Transit

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, day by day

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0200

A look at Hurricane Sandy, day by day, on its path across the Caribbean. — Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica . Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to tropical storm force and names it Sandy.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, Day by Day

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0200

A look at Hurricane Sandy, day by day, on its path across the Caribbean. — Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to tropical storm force and names it Sandy.

Computers, Pinch Of Art Aid Hurricane Forecasters

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:58:00 +0200

The "spaghetti maps" that forecast hurricane tracks, such as those being used to predict the track of Hurricane Sandy, have become increasingly accurate and sophisticated. That's in part because of the work performed by some of the world's most powerful supercomputers.

Hurricane Sandy claims 28 lives in the Caribbean and heads to the USA as a powerful "Frankenstorm"

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0200

10/26/2012 18:31 GMT by Paula Bustamente MIAMI, Oct 26, 2012 (AFP) - Hurricane Sandy powered along the US east coast Friday on a path to pound the US as a powerful "Frankenstorm," after leaving 28 dead in the Caribbean. While the storm continued to lash the Bahamas with heavy rains and high waves....

Hurricane death toll at 38, 26 of them in Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:04:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose to 38 on Friday, after officials in Haiti reported that t

New York Storm Evacuation Plan Discussed as Sandy Approaches

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., kills 34 in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:31 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy mixing with Arctic air mass over eastern U.S. * Similar to "Perfect Storm" that formed in 1991 * Large swath of U.S. East Coast potentially in harm's way * Storm affecting presidential campaigning (Adds new death toll, storm details) By....

Hurricane Sandy rains on U.S. presidential campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:42 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Romney cancels Virginia event, Obama monitoring storm * Blackouts could disrupt early voting * Millions of Americans brace for "Frankenstorm" By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy threw a wrench into the last hectic days of the U.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy traversait vendredi les Bahamas et menaçait de frapper, juste après le week-end, la côte très peuplée du nord-est des Etats-Unis, encore plus sévèrement que l'ouragan Irene, qui avait tué 47 personnes en 2011. Surnommé "Frankenstorm" en raison de la proximité de la fête d'Halloween,....

Airliners offer travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0200

US Airways, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are offering customers to reschedule their flights without a fee due to Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy Hits Haiti: International Medical Corps Mobilizing to Respond

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

Northeast US oil companies prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:36 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Northeastern refiners put storm plans in effect ahead of Sandy * Pipelines begin to put storm plans into effect By Janet McGurty NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard on Friday braced for Hurricane Sandy,....

Hurricane Sandy Actually a 'Bride of Frankenstorm': NASA

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0200

With a potentially monster storm approaching the U.S. East Coast just days ahead of Halloween, it's not surprising that weather forecasters have dubbed the intense Hurricane Sandy a "Frankenstorm." But there may be a better name for the incoming hurricane, NASA officials say.

East Coast digs in ahead of big storm

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0200

Hurricane death toll at 38, 26 of them in Haiti

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0200

The death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose to 38 on Friday, after officials in Haiti reported that the number of fatalities in the impoverished Caribbean country had increased to 26.

Airlines ask fliers to reschedule due to hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) â€” U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy. All the major airlines are offering waivers to customers who wish to reschedule their flights without incurring the typical fee of up to $150.

Hurricane Sandy as the October election surprise

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy heads toward land on the East Coast, the storm and its aftermath could lend an interesting twist to the upcoming general election-call it the ...

Hurricane Sandy where it will it and how bad will the damage be

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0200

been 24 hours and Hurricane Sandy still has the eastern seaboard in its sights. The Frankenstorm, as it has been dubbed by some, is slated to make landfall on Tuesday morning.Sandy is ...

Frankenstorm from Space Hurricane Sandy Satellite Photos

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0200

This still from a NASA video shows a view of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday, Oct. 25, as the Category 2 storm approached the Bahamas. The video was taken by cameras aboard the International Space ...

Tracking hurricane Sandy Live chat with experts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy . There's no shortage of information to choose from, but we rounded up a few weather experts to give their take on some key questions you might have about the storm.Some examples ...

Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy Regulators Warn New England Residents

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0200

which could hit the U.S. eastern seaboard early next week . Regulators are reminding residents of the destruction suffered during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Already, Hurricane Sandy has pounded ...

Sandy claims at least 40 lives in Caribbean

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:29:00 +0200

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas as it heads for U.S. coast, after leaving trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:28:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

ASPCA Urges Pet Owners to Plan Ahead for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:40:00 +0200

Tips to develop emergency evacuation plan with pets before "Franken-storm" makes landfall NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, the ASPCA® (American...

Sandy could be 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:39:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy Friday targeted the U.S. East Coast and possible convergence with an icy storm threatened to create what forecasters dubbed "Frankenstorm."

Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean, targets U.S.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rains on U.S. presidential campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0200

Northeast US oil companies prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 26 October.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:06 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 26 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near26.7 N,76.9 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 129 km/h (80 mph).

Airlines ask fliers to reschedule due to hurricane

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0200

U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy.

Exchanges Plan Normal Open Next Week as ‘Frankenstorm’ Nears

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0200

and NYSE Euronext (NYX) currently plan to operate their markets normally next week as Hurricane Sandy approaches the U.S. East Coast. Nasdaq said it will communicate regularly with other exchanges and its members as the storm progresses. It told customers to monitor its “systems status” web page for....

Widespread Power Outages Likely as Sandy Slams into East

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0200

U.S. GAS: Futures Slip to Three-Week Low Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0200

Natural-gas futures settled Friday at their lowest level in three weeks as the market anticipated Hurricane Sandy would cause power outages along the East Coast.

Northeast in crosshairs of 'superstorm' Sandy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0200

Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? but stay safe. (CNN) Send us your pictures and videos -- No one hopes Hurricane Sandy lives up to its potential. The storm that has already claimed nearly two dozen lives in the Caribbean churned Friday near the northern Bahamas, and meteorologists warn that it....

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

Ouragan Sandy : 17 morts, selon un dernier bilan partiel des autoritÃ©s haÃ¯tiennes

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200

Le bilan du passage de l’ouragan Sandy en Haïti s’alourdit d’heure en heure. Le dernier bilan des morts s’élève à 17 morts, selon la Protection civile au Ministère de l’Intérieur. Les décès sont en majorité enregistrés dans la presqu’ile du Sud où les rivières en crue ont occasionné des inondations dans de nombreuses communes.

Haiti-Sandy : Le bilan sâ€™alourdit â€“ 26 morts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200

P-au-P., 26 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Le bilan humain du passage de lâ€™ouragan Sandy en HaÃ¯ti sâ€™est alourdi ces derniÃ¨res heures et sâ€™Ã©lÃ¨ve maintenant Ã 26 morts, selon la Direction de Protection Civile. Le plus grand nombre de dÃ©cÃ¨s est enregistrÃ© dans le Sud du pays, avec au moins....

Hurricane Sandy: 41 dead as as authorities declare state of emergency

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200

Experts warn Sandy could contribute to a storm of 'historic proportions' expected to strike US coastline as early as Monday A state of emergency was declared in some areas along the US east coast on Friday as experts warned Hurricane Sandy could contribute to a storm of "historic" proportions.

Hurricane Sandy weakens as U.S. prepares

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- A hurricane heading for impact with U.S. East Coast next week has weakened Friday, according to U. S. National Hurricane Center. The fast approaching storm has alerted the federal government, and President Barack Obama has directed the government to fully support local efforts in preparing for the storm.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy worse than the 'perfect storm' of '91, experts say

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0200

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a State of Emergency on Friday as Hurricane Sandy which one expert likened to the "perfect storm" of 1991 leveled houses and killed 40 across the Caribbean. city officials as saying they were considering evacuating as many as 375,000 New Yorkers as the....

Sandy rains on US presidential campaigning

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threw a wrench into the last hectic days of the US presidential campaign yesterday as the threat of torrential rains and strong winds over much of eastern half of the country put both candidates’ camps on high alert. President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign said it was keeping a close eye on the slow-moving storm.

Hurricane Sandy death toll touches 31 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0200

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged toward the US East Coast yesterday after killing at least 31 people on a trail of destruction across the Caribbean. Forecasters said the storm, with an expanding wind field already 890 km....

Sandy bringing floods, winds, snow -- but where?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0200

The entire Northeast coast was told Friday to be prepared for potential flooding, high winds and even snow early next week as Hurricane Sandy made its way north after killing 41 people in the Caribbean.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:03:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy rains on presidential campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy threw a wrench into the last hectic days of the U.S. presidential campaign on Friday, as the threat of torrential rains and strong winds over much of the eastern half of the country put both candidates' camps on high alert.

“Sandy” death toll rises to 38

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0200

Hurricane ";Sandy";, which is losing its strength in the Atlantic, has claimed at least 38 lives. This is reported by Latin American media with reference to official statements. Haiti’s Ministry of Internal Affairs informs of 26 dead and four missing as a result of the raging elements.

Hurricane Sandy: New York declares state of emergency

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:15:00 +0200

New York has declared a state of emergency ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which has already killed 21 people across the Caribbean.

East Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0200

The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments are getting ready.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:12:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

East Coast Casinos Face Threat of Closing, Damage Due to Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:12:00 +0200

Casinos in New Jersey , Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland face a risk of closing and damage because of Hurricane Sandy, Wells Fargo Securities said today in a note. Cameron McKnight, a Wells Fargo analyst, said that among casinos of companies he follows, Boyd Gaming Corp.

Ouragan : New-York déclare l'état d'urgence

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0200

Le gouverneur de l'état a pris des dispositions pour faire face à l'ouragan qui approche.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0200

ane Sandy Kills At Least 40 In Caribbean, Will Hit East Coast Early Next Week Hurricane Sandy is still gaining strength but it has already caused catastrophic damage. The storm, dubbed Frankenstorm, killed at least 40 people last night in the Caribbean. The storm brought heavy rains that caused flash floods and landslides in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy weakens as it passes Florida

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - Hurricane Sandy, having pounded through Haiti and Cuba leaving at least 38 dead, barreled north as the lowest category hurricane and moved across the U.S. from the west, while concerns ...

Hurricane Sandy day by day

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0200

- Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center ...

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 39 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0200

Locals walk across the flooded streets of La Plaine, Haiti, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, after Hurricane Sandy caused flooding and claimed three lives. Hurricane Sandy roared across Cuba overnight, making landfall as a powerful 115-mph storm. Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince is still feeling the ripple....

Navy moving ships out of Hurricane Sandyâ€™s path

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0200

WASHINGTON The U.S. military will be moving ships from the Norfolk Naval Station region in Virginia out to sea to get out of the path of Hurricane Sandy. The Navy says 24 of the larger ships in southeastern Virginia bases, including the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, are preparing to leave and will be moving out over the next day or so.

Hurricane Sandy Threatens U.S. Presidential Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0200

Residents wade through a flooded street caused by heavy rains from Hurricane Sandy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Hurricane Sandy rumbled across mountainous eastern Cuba and headed toward the Bahamas on Thursday as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and blistering winds.

East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, wintry storm collision

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:30:00 +0200

"Frankenstorm" forecast to slam U.S. next week, prompting utilities, governments to prepare for damage

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Has Airlines Scrambling

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy -- the 19 th named storm of the busy 2012 Atlantic hurricane season -- is barreling along a path toward the most populated corridor of the U.S., leaving the airline industry scrambling to set policies in place to stave off the worst. US Airways was the first carrier Friday to issue a....

40 dead as Hurricane Sandy continues to move

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0200

26/10/2012 - 22:38:21 At least 40 are dead as Hurricane Sandy moves through Haiti and Cuba. High wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and even snow is predicted for Sunday and by Tuesday morning Sandy is expected around New York and New Jersey. Storm experts have said that it is a very serious storm that could be historic.

World › Hurricane Sandy heads for U.S., after killing 38 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy rumbled toward the U.S. east coast Friday threatening as much as a third of the United States with what has been dubbed a powerful "Frankenstorm," after leaving 38 dead in the Caribbean. While Sandy lashed the Bahamas with heavy rains and high waves, forecasters looked to next....

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:44:00 +0200

Forecasters Predict East Coast Landfall for Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:50:00 +0200

Forecasters cautioned that it was too early to say where on the United States coast Hurricane Sandy would strike or how intense the giant storm’s winds would be when it hit.

Haiti: Death toll from Hurricane Sandy rises to 16

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:59:00 +0200

10/26/2012 19:57 GMT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 26, 2012 (AFP) - The death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose to 38 on Friday, after officials in Haiti reported that the number of fatalities in the impoverished Caribbean country had increased to 26. The storm -- which is now headed for the US East Coast --....

Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy Seen From Space Station in NASA Video

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:55:00 +0200

This still from a NASA video shows a view of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday, Oct. 25, as the Category 2 storm approached the Bahamas. The video was taken by cameras aboard the International Space ...

Hurricane Sandy Looks as the Bride of Frankenstorm Approaching U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:55:00 +0200

-; NASA's TRMM satellite revealed Hurricane Sandy's heavy rainfall and the storm is expected to couple with a powerful cold front and Arctic air to bring that heavy rainfall to the ...

US braced as hurricane hits Bahamas

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has raged through the Bahamas after leaving 39 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the US East Coast with a ...

Obama, Romney brace for Hurricane Sandy as Election Day nears

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy threw a wrench into the last hectic days of the U.S. presidential campaign on Friday, as the threat of torrential rains and strong winds over much of the eastern half of the country put both candidates' camps on high alert. Republican challenger Mitt Romney canceled a rally scheduled....

Ouragan Sandy : état d’urgence à New York et Washington

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0200

Le gouverneur de l’État de New York et le maire de Washington ont déclaré vendredi l’état d’urgence à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy,...

Oil prices rise on US growth, Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil prices closed higher Friday, lifted by better-than-expected US economic growth in the third quarter and worries about Hurricane Sandy churning toward the heavily populated US east coast.

Romney back on economy in campaign's home stretch

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

AMES, Iowa: Mitt Romney promised Friday he would be the agent of change needed to restore US economic health, accusing President Barack Obama of a four-year policy failure that threatens to "crush our future."

New York declares emergency ahead of Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

NEW YORK: New York's governor declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, while the mayor of New York City said the Big Apple was ready for anything.

Northeast U.S. oil refineries prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard on Friday braced for Hurricane Sandy, putting in place emergency plans ahead of the storm's expected landfall in the Northeast early next week. Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.19 million barrels per day - or 7 percent of total U.

Airlines offer waivers to entice customers to reschedule flights due to Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0200

NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. airlines are giving travellers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy.

Safeco Insurance ready to respond to Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

BOSTON and SEATTLE, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Hurricane Sandy threatens the eastern seaboard, Safeco Insurance is closely monitoring the storm and is ready to assist customers who may be imp...

I.I.I. Offers Four Key Tips On How To Prepare For Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- East Coast residents should prepare now for Hurricane Sandy, which may bring a mix of strong winds and intense rainfall, as well as the possibili...

Entergy Sending Crews to Help Anticipated Restoration Work in Northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Answering a call for help from electricity providers in the northeast United States, Entergy operating companies are sending 305 linemen plus support per...

United Airlines Offers Options To Customers Affected By Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0200

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by Hurricane Sandy, which is likely to cause delays and canc...

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. Northeast in decades, slogged slowly northward on Friday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean.

US prepares for 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0200

The weather monster that US forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the country's East Coast.

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Le Sud meurtri â€“ Au moins 14 morts

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0200

Correspondance Joseph Serisier Cayes, 26 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Le bilan des personnes dÃ©cÃ©dÃ©es lors du passage de lâ€™ouragan Sandy dans le dÃ©partement du Sud dâ€™Haiti sâ€™Ã©lÃ¨ve provisoirement Ã 14 morts, selon les autoritÃ©s locales. Quatorze morts ont Ã©tÃ© identifiÃ©s, indique le....

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Has Airlines Scrambling

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is barreling toward the most populated corridor of the U.S., prompting airlines to put policies in place to stave off the worst.

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Toward US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills three, heads to Bermuda

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:30:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has claimed three lives after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, and is now heading toward the Bahamas.

Gas prices rise as refineries brace for Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0200

Refineries along the Eastern Seaboard braced for Hurricane Sandy Friday, putting in place emergency plans ahead of the storm's expected landfall in the Northeast early next week. Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early on Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, i

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas early Friday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, incl

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday as it careened toward the eastern United States after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, inclu

Hurricane death toll at 38, 26 of them in Haiti

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose to 38 on Friday, after officials in Haiti reported that the number of fatalities in the impov

New York ‘ready’ for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0200

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said yesterday that the Big Apple is ready for anything Hurricane Sandy can throw at the city - and cautioned against panic.

Hurricane Sandy threatens Florida

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0200

Most of Florida was under a tropical storm warning on Friday as a massive hurricane crept menacingly towards the United States’ East Coast. Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm, has ...

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:43:00 +0200

National Guard Troops Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0200

The National Guard Bureau has yet to receive requests for assistance, but is prepared to respond if needed to the expected arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said.

East Coast Casinos Face Threat of Closing From Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:44:00 +0200

Casinos in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland face a risk of closing and damage because of Hurricane Sandy, Wells Fargo Securities said today in a note. Cameron McKnight, a Wells Fargo analyst, said that among casinos of companies he follows, Boyd Gaming Corp.

Hurricane Sandy Eyes Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:50:00 +0200

Forecasters warned Sandy could deliver a bigger coastal storm surge than Irene last year and bring winds and flooding up the East Coast and into the Midwest. The storm caused at least 40 deaths across the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy Batters Bahamas, Eyes Eastern U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:49:00 +0200

The U.S. East Coast is bracing for Hurricane Sandy, with forecasts suggesting the storm could combine next week with other weather systems, creating a potentially severe "superstorm." The unusual weather pattern and its expected arrival around the celebration of Halloween have led so...

Anxiety high as super storm Sandy draws near East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:49:00 +0200

Damage from Hurricane Sandy and a combined Arctic weather system may affect 64 million people and cost $1 billion

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Has Airlines Scrambling

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0200

Ouragan : New-York déclare l'état d'urgence

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0200

Le gouverneur de l'état a pris des dispositions pour faire face à l'ouragan qui approche. Articles en rapport Guantanamo, la grande absente du débat américain... Source : Libération - Articles similaires

Video: Dire predictions for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0200

The storm – which is expected to collide with a nor’easter -- will likely move ashore Monday or Tuesday afternoon across the South Jersey shore and Maryland, but states all along the East Coast will feel its effects. WNBC meteorologist Janice Huff reports. (Nightly News)

Airliners offer travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:04:00 +0200

NEW YORK Some U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to a massive storm expected to hit the East Coast. JetBlue, US Airways and Spirit Airlines are ...

Hurricane Sandy throwing a wrench in final week of campaigns

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:04:00 +0200

With the last full week of the presidential campaign approaching, Hurricane Sandy, a massive storm expected to strike the East Coast over the weekend, will complicate the candidates' best laid ...

Hurricane heading for east landfall

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:03:00 +0200

Forecasters said yesterday there was a 90 per cent certainty Hurricane Sandy would make landfall on the east coast but cautioned that it was too early to say where the giant storm would strike or how intense its winds would be when it hit.

Hurricane leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas with battering winds and rain on Friday, sweeping over the island chain after killing 21 people across the Caribbean and posing a menacing threat to the US East Coast. Forecasters warned the late-season storm is expected to combine with a polar air mass near the....

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0200

Caribbean death toll rises as forecasters warn Sandy could turn into super storm

Hurricane Sandy hits the campaign trail

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is already changing plans for both presidential campaigns, who canceled events across the eastern seaboard ahead of the massive storm's landfall this weekend. Mitt Romney's spokesman said he's canceled a Sunday evening rally in Virginia Beach, while first lady Michelle Obama has nixed a speech at the University .

A year after Irene, U.S. prepares for superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:14:00 +0200

DUCK, N.C. (AP) A year after being walloped by Hurricane Irene, residents rushed to put away boats, harvest crops and sandbag boardwalks Friday as the Eastern Seaboard braced for a rare megastorm that experts said would cause much greater havoc. Hurricane Sandy, moving north from the Caribbean, was expected .

Hurricane Sandy weakens a little: NHC

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:13:00 +0200

Northeast US oil refineries prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:48 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Northeastern refiners put storm plans in effect ahead of Sandy * Pipelines begin to put storm plans into effect * Coast Guard begins issuing storm conditions By Janet McGurty NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 15:00 GMT on 26 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0200

L'ouragan meurtrier se dirige vers la Floride

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:19:00 +0200

Après avoir provoqué la mort de 21 personnes, Sandy devrait s'affaiblir. L'ouragan Sandy traversait jeudi les Bahamas après avoir fait 21 morts. Il pourrait entraîner des vents forts et des pluies diluviennes en Floride, avant d'éventuellement se diriger vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, selon le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

'Frankenstorm' bears down on US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0200

Aging Satellite Fleet May Mean Gaps in Storm Forecasts

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:21:00 +0200

The endangered satellites fly pole-to-pole orbits and cross the Equator in the afternoon, scanning the entire planet one strip at a time. Along with orbiters on other timetables, they are among the most effective tools used to pin down the paths of major storms about five days ahead.

Les remous de l'actualité des samedi 27 et dimanche 28 octobre 2012

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:32:00 +0200

Le MSPP en état d'alerte maximum A la suite du passage de l’ouragan Sandy sur le pays qui a provoqué de graves inondations dans les départements des Nippes, du Sud, de Sud-Est, et de la Grand'Anse), le Ministère de la Santé publique et de la Population (MSPP) est en état d’alerte maximum.

Sandy: après les dégâts, l'escalade des prix

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:32:00 +0200

Plus d’une vingtaine de morts, des centaines de maisons détruites ou endommagées, des infrastructures routières détériorées, des plantations dévastées, un réveil soudain du cholera, ce sont, entre autres les traces laissées par l’ouragan Sandy et son cortège de vents et d’eau qui ont fait de....

Plus de 26 morts, Sandy laisse Haïti dans la désolation

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:32:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy a dévasté une bonne partie du pays. Le bilan provisoire est lourd. 26 personnes ont trouvé la mort, quatre autres sont portées disparues, selon le dernier bilan de la protection civile. Toutes les rivières sont en crues, presque toutes les villes sont inondées. Les dégâts matériels sont considérables.

Video: Hurricane Sandy, arctic weather joining forces

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:34:00 +0200

A hurricane from the Caribbean and an arctic weather system from the west have started joining forces to create what may be a super storm. Scott Pelley speaks with CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard about where the storm may be headed and when.

Haïti : 16 décès - Environnement

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a frappé Haïti. Bilan : 16 morts selon la direction de la Protection civile du pays cité par notre confrère l'AFP, vendredi. Une mère et ses 4 enfants ont perdu la vie dans leur maison après l'effondrement d'un mur. Les dégâts sont nombreux : villes inondées, terres agricoles et réseaux routiers endommagés, etc.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S., 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

Caribbean death toll rises as forecasters warn Sandy could turn into super storm

Northeast US oil refineries prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

U.S. East Coast battens down ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * New York officials consider closing subway lines next week * Utilities' response to any outages to be closely watched By Barbara Goldberg NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Governors up and down the U.S.

SiriusXM Offers Listeners Hurricane Sandy Coverage from The Weather Channel

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that as Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast, it will air The Weather Channel to help those in the path o...

City Room: Hurricane Sandy Could Force Shutdown of N.Y.C. Transit System

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:51:00 +0200

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s hurricane plan calls for a shutdown in advance of sustained winds of 39 miles an hour, and the forecast calls for such speeds on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy Taking Aim at Eastern US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:58:00 +0200

Tens of millions of people along the U.S. east coast, from New England to Florida, are getting ready for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy. Forecasters say the storm moving out of the Caribbean will combine with other storm systems blowing in from the north to create a major threat.

Northeast in crosshairs of 'superstorm' Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits The Caribbean: Photos Of Frankenstorm's Destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy caused widespread destruction and killed at least 41 people in the Caribbean region late this week.

Video: 10/26: Hurricane Sandy, arctic weather joining forces; scrapbooking America

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Forecasted To Hit New England Area Next Week

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0200

October 2012 Hurricane Sandy has been on a path of destruction through the Caribbean, killing at least 39 people and is now headed to the New England area, with rains expected in New Jersey by ...

Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy targets U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0200

Jean Marie Brennan walks along the jetty at Lighthouse Point Park as Hurricane Sandy passes offshore in Ponce Inlet, Florida, October 26, 2012. REUTERS/Steve ...

Hurricane Sandy slogs up US Atlantic coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:19:00 +0200

Category 1 system menaces large swath of Eastern Seaboard as forecasters predict catastrophic hybrid "Frankenstorm".

Will Hurricane Sandy Interfere With Your Travel Plans?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:27:00 +0200

Travelocity Senior Editor Courtney Scott on how travelers can prepare for Hurricane Sandy’s potential impact on their travel.

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Toward US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs up US Atlantic coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the US Northeast in decades, moved slowly northward after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean. Forecasters said wind damage, widespread and extended power outages and coastal and inland....

Sandy’s Death Toll Hits almost 40 on its Way to US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:09:00 +0200

The death toll caused by hurricane Sandy has reached 39 as the storm approaches the eastern coast of the United States, Latin American media sources reported.

Hurricane Sandy inflicts damage in Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:07:00 +0200

American photographer Dick Simon took these images of Sandy's wrath in Santiago de Cuba

EAST COAST PREPARES

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:14:00 +0200

As a powerful mix of weather converged on the U.S. East Coast, residents across the region seemed to take the warnings with varying degrees of seriousness.

What's next for Hurricane Sandy?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:14:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Slowly but surely, Hurricane Sandy is making its way toward the U.S. East Coast. Exactly when and where it will hit is unclear. Sandy is a swirl of moving parts and any change in forecast could mean major changes in its impact. That said, a serious storm is clearly afoot -- and meteorologists are working overtime to track Sandy's progress.

Sandy moving away from Bahamas maintaining hurricane strengt

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:13:00 +0200

was slowly moving away from the Bahamas on Friday evening, while maintaining category 1 strength. As of the 8 p.m. Friday advisory , the center of Sandy was located about 400 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina moving to the north at 7 mph.

Widespread U.S. Power Outages Possible When Storm Arrives

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:17:00 +0200

The superstorm expected to develop from Hurricane Sandy probably will mean that millions of people lose power for a week as airplanes are grounded and coastal areas are flooded by tidal surge and rain. The system, dubbed “Frankenstorm” by the National Weather Service, will grow out of Sandy and two other storms rushing eastward across the U.

Worst case scenario Superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:14:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- No one hopes Hurricane Sandy lives up to its potential. The storm that has already claimed nearly two ...

Fears of Hurricane Sandy Disrupting Final Days of Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:23:00 +0200

Both campaigns had been gearing up for a big push in the final week, but both canceled some events on the Eastern Seaboard as Hurricane Sandy gathered strength in the Atlantic and headed north.

Hurricane Sandy Slogs Toward US, Kills 34 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0200

A driver manoeuvres his classic American car along a wet road as a wave crashes against the Malecon in Havana, Cuba Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy, a late season Atlantic storm unlike anything seen in more than two decades, slogged toward the East Coast on Friday after killing at least 34 people on a path destruction across the Caribbean.

Frankenstorm threat worries US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0200

DEADLY Hurricane Sandy barrels for the US East Coast, threatening to become part of a devastating super storm, threatening millions.

‘Frankenstorm’: Hurricane Sandy to strike US after killing 40 in Caribbean (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept through the Caribbean, killing 40 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As the storm advances on US shores, fears are mounting that it could merge with another weather system,... Read Full Article at RT.com

Cubans start cleanup of Hurricane Sandy destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:44:00 +0200

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (Reuters) - A day after Hurricane Sandy shattered Santiago de Cuba, retiree Rosa Maria remembered the sound of the storm as it battered her home in the city center. "The noise of the winds was like the roar of lions," she said on Friday. "It was terrifying.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S. 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:45:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the Northeast in decades, slogged slowly northward on Friday after killing at ...

Hurricane heading for east landfall

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:45:00 +0200

Nanny suspected of double killings Forecasters said yesterday there was a 90 per cent certainty Hurricane Sandy would make landfall on the east coast but cautioned that it was too early to say where ...

Full Moon Could Make Hurricane Sandys Impact Worse

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:45:00 +0200

NOAA's GOES East satellite snapped this image of Hurricane Sandy at 10:45 a.m. EDT (1445 UTC) on Oct. 24, 2012, as it was headed for landfall on ...

Hurricane Sandy forecast to hit Eastern Canada CHC

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:45:00 +0200

A coconut tree falls and is washed away by rains from Hurricane Sandy, as a river swells to dangerous levels and threatens homes along the bank, in Port-au-Prince October 26, 2012. Hurricane Sandy, a ...

Ouragan Les ravages de Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:03:00 +0200

Avant d’être rétrogradé en catégorie un, l’ouragan Sandy, traversant dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi les Bahamas, a causé la mort de 26 personnes à ...

Fears of Hurricane Sandy Disrupting Final Days of Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0200

Both campaigns had been gearing up for a big push in the final week, but both canceled some events on the Eastern Seaboard as Hurricane Sandy gathered strength in the Atlantic and headed north.

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0200

A year or more without key satellites could result in shaky forecasts about storms like Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit the Northeastern Seaboard early next week.

Forecasters Predict East Coast Landfall for Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0200

Forecasters cautioned that it was too early to say where on the United States coast Hurricane Sandy would strike or how intense the giant storm’s winds would be when it hit.

The Lede Blog: Preparing for Hurricane Sandy Along the East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0200

State and local emergency officials outlined their plans amid growing concern about the size and potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on the mid-Atlantic states.

Hurricane Sandy threatens US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is threatening as much as a third of the United States with what has been dubbed a powerful "Frankenstorm," after leaving nearly 40 dead in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy kills 20 in Haiti

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:10:00 +0200

SANTO DOMINGO, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Five members of one family and other six people died in southern Haiti, raising the death toll from hurricane Sandy to 20, local authorities said Friday. A mother and her four children died when their home was destroyed by a landslide in Grand-Goave city, 48 km....

Cubans start cleanup of Hurricane Sandy destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:13:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:10 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Soldiers and work brigades clean streets, distribute water * Television shows flattened banana plantations * Communist Party newspaper says damages are "substantial" By Desmond Boylan SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A day after....

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 26 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:13:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:06 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 26 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near27.3 N,77.1 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 120 km/h (74 mph).

Italie Séisme : un homme meurt d'un infarctus

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 5 a frappé dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi une zone faiblement peuplée aux confins de la Basilicate et de la Calabre (sud de ... Source : Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0200

Fears of Hurricane Sandy Disrupting Final Days of Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:23:00 +0200

Both campaigns had been gearing up for a big push in the final week, but both canceled some events on the Eastern Seaboard as Hurricane Sandy gathered strength in the Atlantic and headed north.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S.‚ 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:33:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. Northeast in decades, slogged slowly northward on Friday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean. Forecasters said wind damage, widespread and extended power outages and....

Italie Séisme : un homme meurt d’un infarctus

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 5 a frappé dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi une zone faiblement peuplée aux confins de la Basilicate et de la Calabre (sud de ...

Cubans start cleanup of Hurricane Sandy destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy struck the Bahamas at about 21:00 GMT on 26 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 12:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:49:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:31 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 12:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near38.8 N,74.5 W.

New York declares emergency ahead of Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:48:00 +0200

New York's governor declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, while the mayor of New York City said the Big Apple was ready for anything.

La tempête « Frankenstorm » pourrait causer de graves dégâts aux États-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0200

Un ouragan approchant de la côte est des États-Unis pourrait se combiner avec un front hivernal provenant du Canada pour former une tempête très importante, déjà surnommée «Frankenstorm» aux États-Unis, semant la destruction dans la zone la plus peuplée des États-Unis et causant des dégâts estimés à....

The Lede Blog: Preparing for Hurricane Sandy Along the East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0200

State and local emergency officials outlined their plans amid growing concern about the size and potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on the mid-Atlantic states.

U.S. East Coast preparing for Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0200

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Hurricane Sandy is headed to the U.S. East Coast after killing at least dozens of people as it cut across the Caribbean. As it merges with a polar air mass over the eastern United States, forecasters say it is potentially spawning a hybrid "super storm". The U.S.

Hurricane Sandy rains on U.S. presidential campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0200

New York. New York's governor declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, while the mayor of New York City said the Big Apple was ready for anything, AFP informs. "As we prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Sandy hitting New York State, I am activating all....

Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Sandy pourrait être plus meurtrier qu'Irene en 2011

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0200

Les prévisionnistes de la météo ont averti vendredi 26 octobre que l'ouragan Sandy, attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine prochaine, pourrait être encore plus meurtrier que son prédécesseur Irene, qui avait causé la mort de 47 personnes dans la même région en 2011.

Mitt Romney annule une réunion électorale en prévision de "Frankenstorm"

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0200

L'équipe de campagne du candidat a confirmé le 26 octobre l'annulation, bouleversant l'emploi du temps serré du républicain à seulement 11 jours du scrutin. En revanche Mitt Romney maintient ses deux autres déplacements le 28 octobre, l'un en Virginie près de Washington, l'autre à Richmond, à l'intérieur des terres.

East Coast Casinos Face Threat of Closing From Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0200

Casinos in New Jersey , Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland face a risk of closing and damage because of Hurricane Sandy, Wells Fargo Securities said. Cameron McKnight, a Wells Fargo analyst, said that among casinos of companies he follows, Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD) ’s Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Penn National Gaming Inc.

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:48:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Taking Aim at Eastern US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:55:00 +0200

LI braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0200

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Friday for all New York counties because of Hurricane Sandy, a huge weather system that forecasters expect to hit Long Island and the New York ...

Frankenstorm on course to hammer huge swath of Canada after Hurricane Sandy kills 41 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 515 kilometres south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to ...

Hurricane Sandy Eyes Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0200

Forecasters warned Sandy could deliver a bigger coastal storm surge than Irene last year and bring winds and flooding up the East Coast and into the Midwest.

Hurricane eyes U.S. after Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0200

After claiming nearly two dozen lives in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy could slam the U.S. Northeast as soon as Monday and, worse, morph into a "superstorm."

After Cuba, US braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy swelled into a major threat to much of the US East Coast on Thursday, US forecasters said, as the storm swirled through the Bahamas after killing 21 people across the Caribbean.

Sandy a fait 29 morts et 14 disparus, une famille périt dans un éboulement

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0200

Le passage de l'ouragan Sandy, pourtant loin des côtes d'Haïti, a fait au moins 29 morts et quatorze disparus, selon un nouveau bilan officiel partiel communiqué vendredi soir qui souligne également l'ampleur exceptionnelle des dégâts enregistrés dans cinq départements qui restaient en état d'alerte....

US East Coast a bullseye for megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0200

Residents rushed to moor boats, harvest crops and sandbag boardwalks as the US Eastern Seaboard braced for a rare megastorm that experts said would wreak havoc for several days.Meteorologists expected Hurricane Sandy to pack high...

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward U.S. 41 killed in Caribb

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0200

REUTERS MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. Northeast in decades, slogged slowly northward on Friday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean. Forecasters said wind damage, widespread and extended power outages....

Cubans start cleanup of Hurricane Sandy destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy: Florida, North Carolina, New York Could All

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0200

A resident of Leogane, Haiti makes her way to her home as the water level continues to rise Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. Residents of Leogane have had five consecutive days of rain in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which caused serious flooding and claimed at least 26 lives in the impoverished country.

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy marches toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on Saturday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the U.S. East Coast where it threatens to hit as one of the worst storms in decades. The late-season storm has been dubbed "Frankenstorm" by....

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy marches toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy: East Coast braces for storm as state of emergency declared in New York City

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0200

Millions of people along the East Coast are again rushing to buy supplies, filling their gas tanks, and secure their homes ahead of Hurricane Sandy, the rare megastorm that could cause $1billion or more in damages.

Hurricane Sandy kills 20 in Haiti

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward US East Coast, 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on Saturday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the US East Coast where it threatens to hit as one of the worst storms in decades.

Fears of Hurricane Sandy Disrupting Final Days of Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0200

Both campaigns had been gearing up for a big push in the final week, but both canceled some events on the Eastern Seaboard as Hurricane Sandy gathered strength in the Atlantic and headed north.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:07:00 +0200

Surnommé "Frankenstorm" en raison de la proximité de la fête d'Halloween, l'ouragan Sandy a déjà tué 40 personnes dans les Caraïbes.

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy marches toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:21 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm killed at least 41 across the Caribbean * Sandy has potential to blanket eastern third of U.S. * Widespread flooding and power outages feared By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on....

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:55 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm killed at least 41 across the Caribbean * Sandy has potential to blanket eastern third of U.S. * Widespread flooding and power outages feared By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on....

Hurricane Sandy moves up US Atlantic coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +0200

Category 1 system menaces large swathe of Eastern Seaboard as forecasters predict catastrophic hybrid "Frankenstorm".

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 12:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:14:00 +0200

Hurricane leaves at least 28 dead in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy caused at least 28 deaths in the Caribbean when it carved a destructive path through eastern Cuba. In Cuba, emergency management officials said Thursday night that 11 people were killed, including a four-month-old baby. Nine of the victims lived in the eastern province of Santiago de....

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:17:00 +0200

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:16:00 +0200

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:16:00 +0200

L’état d’urgence a été décrété dans le Maryland, la Pennsylvanie, la Virginie et un comté de Caroline du Nord. Sur son passage, Sandy a déjà tué une quarantaine de personnes.

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:22:00 +0200

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy marches toward US East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on Saturday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the U.S. East Coast where it threatens to hit as one of the worst storms in decades. The late-season storm has been dubbed “Frankenstorm” by some weather watchers because it will combine [.

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0200

L’état d’urgence a été décrété dans le Maryland, la Pennsylvanie, la Virginie et un comté de Caroline du Nord. Sur son passage, Sandy a déjà tué une quarantaine de personnes.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a traversé vendredi les Bahamas et menaçait de frapper, juste après le week-end, la côte très peuplée du nord-est des Etats-Unis, encore plus sévèrement que l'ouragan Irene, qui avait tué 47 personnes en 2011.

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:28:00 +0200

L’état d’urgence a été décrété dans le Maryland, la Pennsylvanie, la Virginie et un comté de Caroline du Nord. Sur son passage, Sandy a déjà tué une quarantaine de personnes.

East Coast is a bull's-eye for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict at least $1 billion in damage.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:35:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0200

ÉTATS-UNIS : L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche des côtes du nord-est des États-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:40:00 +0200

Après avoir fait une quarantaine de morts dans les Antilles, l'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte est des États-Unis. Les vents violents et les pluies diluviennes pourraient provoquer de très importants dégâts.

L´ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:39:00 +0200

ETATS-UNIS / INTEMPéRIES: Etats-Unis : Le Nord-Est attend avec inquiétude l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:36:00 +0200

Après avoir parcouru la région des Caraïbes, Sandy se dirige maintenant vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. L'ouragan, surnommé par les Américains Frankenstorm , à cause de la proximité de la fête d'Halloween, pourrait toucher lundi ou mardi les Etats qui vont de la Virginie à New York.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:41:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy moves up US Atlantic coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy could merge with a winter storm to create what they have dubbed "Frankenstorm" as it churns towards the US, forecasters warn.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:48:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche des côtes du nord-est des États-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0200

Après avoir fait une quarantaine de morts dans les Antilles, l'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers la côte est des États-Unis. Les vents violents et les pluies diluviennes... Source : France 24 - Articles similaires

Les Etats-Unis préparent l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0200

L'état d'urgence a été décrété dans le Maryland, la Pennsylvanie, la Virginie et un comté de Caroline du Nord. Sur son passage, Sandy a déjà tué une... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0200

Surnommé "Frankenstorm" en raison de la proximité de la fête d'Halloween, l'ouragan Sandy a déjà tué 40 personnes dans les Caraïbes. Source : Le Monde - Articles similaires

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy marches toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0200

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0200

Hawaiian Airlines Waives Change Fee For Customers Affected By Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0200

HONOLULU, Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers who need to change their travel plans becau...

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:58:00 +0200

Sandy kills 43 across Caribbean, heads towards U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0200

Authorities said it was Cuba's deadliest storm since July 2005, when category 5 Hurricane Dennis killed 16 people.

Chinese president sends condolences to Cuba over hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0200

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday sent a message of condolences to Cuban leader Raul Castro to mourn the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in eastern Cuba. He expressed his deep sympathy with the Cuban government and people over the huge property losses and serious....

Ouragan Sandy: le président chinois exprime ses condoléances à Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0200

BEIJING, 27 octobre (Xinhua) -- Le président chinois Hu Jintao a envoyé samedi un message de condoléances au dirigeant cubain Raul Castro suite aux dommages causés par l'ouragan Sandy dans l'est de Cuba. Il a exprimé ses profondes sympathies au gouvernement et au peuple cubains face aux énormes....

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy 41 dead as as authorities declare state of emergency

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy passes by Fort Lauderdale. Experts said there was a 90% certainty that storm would make landfall on the east coast. Photograph: Keystone/Rex ...

Hurricane Sandy devastates Cuba and Jamaica

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0200

People walk on a street littered with debris after Hurricane Sandy hit Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. People stand near their furniture outside their homes on a street in in Santiago de Cuba. Firefighters prepare to fight a blaze in a private home in Kingston, Jamaica.

Hurricane Sandy moves towards US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:10:00 +0200

Forecasters in the US have warned that Hurricane Sandy could merge with a winter storm to generate what they have called a "Frankenstorm", as it draws near land along the east coast.

USA: 'Frakenstorm' threatens US East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, dubbed "Frankenstorm", began its crawl towards the US on Saturday as officials in states up and down the East Coast urged residents to stock up on supplies. The category 1 storm has already killed at least 41 people in the Caribbean.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy kills 44

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0200

After leaving 44 dead in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy inched towards the US East Coast on Saturday, threatening as much as a third of the United States with what has been dubbed a powerful "Frankenstorm". Early on Saturday, Sandy was about 630km south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina,....

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:21:00 +0200

Up and down the East Coast, residents are stocking up on supplies and utilities are lining up extra crews in preparation for a monster storm barreling north from the Caribbean.

Sandy wreaks havoc in Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0200

More than 130,000 homes have been left completely or partially destroyed in Cuba by Hurricane Sandy, which barreled through the Caribbean island earlier this week.

Hurricane Sandy Heads for U.S. After Killing 44 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:27:00 +0200

After leaving 44 dead in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy inched toward the U.S. East Coast Saturday, threatening as much as a third of the United States with what has been dubbed a powerful "Frankenstorm." Forecasters predicted the storm could collide early next week with a seasonal "nor'easter"....

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0200

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0200

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) â€” Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee â€” and contemplated the possibility of yet more damage from an approaching storm.

Chinese president sends condolences to Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:36:00 +0200

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday sent a message of condolences to Cuban leader Raul Castro to mourn the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in eastern Cuba.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:41:00 +0200

Sandy a fait 29 morts et 14 disparus, une famille pÃ©rit dans un Ã©boulement

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0200

Le passage de l’ouragan Sandy, pourtant loin des côtes d’Haïti, a fait au moins 29 morts et quatorze disparus, selon un nouveau bilan officiel partiel communiqué vendredi soir qui souligne également l’ampleur exceptionnelle des dégâts enregistrés dans cinq départements qui restaient en état d’alerte....

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:47:00 +0200

Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee — and contemplated the possibility of yet more damage from an approaching storm.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:53:00 +0200

East Coast braces for megastorm threatening greater chaos than last year's devastating Irene

Health-care facilities assessed for damage

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

THE SOUTH East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is carrying out assessment of a number of facilities which were damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

After Sandy, vendors seek a place to call home

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

IF YOU want to buy sweet oranges, sugar cane or a refreshing jelly, you can do so anywhere on the Linstead/Bog Walk bypass near the roundabout heading into the Bog Walk gorge.

Sandy's deadly blow - Hurricane leaves a trail of death

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through The Bahamas on Friday after leaving 39 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the United States' east coast with a super-storm next week.

'We have to help each other in times like these' - Family gets assistance to replace roof taken off by hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

DURING HIS lifetime, Ferdinand Clarke of New Road in Cotton Piece, St Catherine, has experienced many hurricanes. But the 92-year-old, who lost his sight two years ago, said Hurricane Sandy was the worst he has seen.

Portland pummelled

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

PORTLAND'S BASIC infrastructure has been badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, which left a trail of devastation across the parish.

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy marches toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy day by day

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:06:00 +0200

A tropical depression formed south of Jamaica on Monday and forecasters say it will likely strengthen into Tropical Storm Sandy later in the ...

Hurricane Sandy remains strong as it leaves Bahamas and head

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0200

The National Weather Service released an advisory Friday night stating that remains a hurricane and is slowly making its way north from the Bahamas toward the U.S. East Coast. According to CNN at 8 p.m. ET, Sandy was reported to be about 40 miles south-southeast of Charleston, SC, and was heading north at a speed of about 7 miles per hour.

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:13:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a traversé vendredi les Bahamas, se rapprochait samedi des Etats-Unis dont il menace de frapper juste après le ...

Les Etats-Unis se préparent à affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:29:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a traversé vendredi les Bahamas, se rapprochait ce samedi des Etats-Unis dont il menace de frapper juste après le week-end la côte très peuplée du nord-est, encore plus sévèrement que l'ouragan Irene qui avait tué 47 personnes en 2011.

Frankenstorm may disrupt travel for days

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:29:00 +0200

The superstorm expected to develop from Hurricane Sandy probably will mean that millions of people lose power for a week as airplanes are grounded and coastal areas are flooded by tidal surge and rain. Related Stories Deaths of children left in nanny's care send chill through working parents British....

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:34:00 +0200

Worst case Superstorm could slam U.S. East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:38:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- No one hopes Hurricane Sandy lives up to its potential. The storm that has already claimed nearly two ...

East Coast braces for megastorm threatening greater chaos than last year's devastating Irene

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:47:00 +0200

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee — and contemplated the possibility of yet more damage from an approaching storm. "I'm tired.

Hurricane Sandy, Day by Day

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:55:00 +0200

A look at Hurricane Sandy, day by day, on its path across the Caribbean: — Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to tropical storm force and names it Sandy.

US expects hurricane to become 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is threatening to crash into the east coast of the United States after transforming into a huge and rare super-weather system that…

'Frankenstorm' heads for USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:52:00 +0200

After leaving 44 dead in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy inched toward the US East Coast Saturday, threatening as much as a third of the United States.

L'ouragan Sandy menace gravement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:56:00 +0200

Après avoir atteint la Floride, l'ouragan Sandy pourrait toucher lundi ou mardi le nord-est des Etats-Unis. Certains spécialistes envisagent un…

Cabinet to get prelim estimate on Sandy damage Monday

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0200

CABINET is on Monday expected to be presented with preliminary figures of the damage to the island's infrastructure caused by Wednesday's passage of Hurricane Sandy, the first hurricane to make landfall since the Atlantic Hurricane Season began in June.

NSWMA needs a week to clear hurricane debris

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0200

THE National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it may take a week to clear debris created by the passage of Hurricane Sandy and bring its operations back to normal.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early yesterday after leaving 29 people dead across the Caribbean, including one in Jamaica, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the United States East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Students shun school

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0200

MONTEGO BAY, St James The majority of students at Government-run schools across western Jamaica stayed away from the classroom yesterday, despite a directive from the Ministry of Education for the reopening of schools in the region.

Portmore, Spanish Town schools remain closed

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0200

SEVERAL schools in Portmore and Spanish Town, both in St Catherine, remained closed yesterday despite an advisory from the Ministry of Education that the learning institutions reopen.

Tributes left outside New York flat after child deaths

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:02:00 +0200

9:52am, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Nanny held after child deaths Tributes left outside New York flat after child deaths Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Flowers lie outside the New York apartment where the children were found dead Pumpkins and letters of condolence are left outside the Manhattan flat Hurricane....

Gbagbo reste derrière les barreaux

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:12:00 +0200

Laurent Gbagbo doit rester en détention provisoire en attendant de savoir s'il sera jugé par la Cour pénale internationale, au Pays-Bas. Le président…

Hurricane Sandy heads toward US east coast after killing 41

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy headed for Jamaica, then Cuba Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas on Saturday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the US ...

L'ouragan Sandy menace de frapper sévèrement le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:16:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 22:00 GMT on 29 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:17:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:56 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 22:00 GMT on 29 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near38.6 N,74.2 W.

Hurricane leaves at least 28 dead in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy caused at least 28 deaths in the Caribbean when it carved a destructive path through eastern Cuba. In Cuba, emergency management officials said Thursday night that 11 people were ...

Sandy Weakens Slightly Off Eastern U.S., May Intensify Tomorrow

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:25:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy weakened slightly in the Atlantic as it moved closer to the U.S. Northeast, according to an advisory from the National Hurricane Center just before 5 a.m. New York time today. The system still “is expected to remain a large storm with widespread impacts into early next week,” the center in Miami said on its website.

Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:23:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remains a highly menacing tropical storm likely to have a major impact on the northeastern United States early next week, forecasters said.

Foreign Ministry warns citizens of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:22:00 +0200

Manama, Oct. 27. (BNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has called on all Bahraini nationals in the United States, especially in areas bordering the east coast as well as the states Virginia, Maryland, Delaware to New York and southern New England, to be cautious in the coming days over Hurricane "Sandy".

'Frankenstorm' kills 44, heads for US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:28:00 +0200

After leaving 44 dead in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy inches towards the US East Coast.

Sandy weakens to tropical storm but still serious

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy weakened to become a tropical storm Saturday, but weather forecasters still warned of "widespread impacts" into early next week.

Hurricane Sandy downgraded to Tropical Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:33:00 +0200

10:04am, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy kills Brit Hurricane Sandy downgraded to Tropical Storm Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy has been downgraded to Tropical Storm, the has announced. US's National Hurricane Center Sandy is expected to "remain a large storm with widespread impacts" into early next week, the organisation said.

US braces as hurricane approaches east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas today after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the US east coast where it threatens to hit as one of the worst storms in decades.

Sandy downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0200

The National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns that "widespread impacts" are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

L´ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se dirigeait vers la côte est américaine, accompagné de vents soufflant à 110 km/h, ont annoncé les météorologues américains.

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0200

BLOOMSBURG: Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and contemplated the possibility of yet more damage from an approaching storm. "I'm tired.

Storm's Uncertain Track Defies Weather Rules

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:43:00 +0200

It's still not clear whether Sandy, which was downgraded to a tropical storm early Saturday, will be a devastating storm or just a bad one. It is clear, however, that Sandy will be remembered as the storm that broke all the rules and baffled the nation's top weather forecasters.

Sandy downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:49:00 +0200

The National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns that "widespread impacts" are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:55:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:53:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0200

VIDEOS. L'ouragan Sandy menace la côte est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0200

Rétrogradé ce samedi en tempête tropicale, l'ouragan Sandy n'en menace pas moins les Etats-Unis. Surnommé «Frankenstorm» en raison de la proximité de la fête d'Halloween, qui a lieu mercredi, il a...

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0200

Weakened Sandy still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:54:00 +0200

Weakened Sandy headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 22:00 GMT on 29 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0200

REFILE-Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:25 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remains a highly menacing tropical storm likely to have a major impact on the northeastern United States early next week, forecasters said.

Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:16 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remains a highly menacing tropical storm likely to have a major impact on the northeastern United States early next week, forecasters said.

Sandy, la tempête qui menace la présidentielle américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0200

Désormais rétrogradée au rang de tempête tropicale, "Sandy" devrait toucher la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine. Les météorologues prévoient une forte montée des eaux, d'autant plus que son passage coïncidera avec de fortes marées. La présidentielle américaine pourrait en pâtir.

Hurricane Sandy killed at least 41

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy pulled away from the Bahamas after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean, beginning a slow march toward the US East Coast.

New York Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Sandy Threatens East Coast [PHOTOS]

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in the US east coast early next week.

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Former Senior Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Administration Gives Critical Preparation Tips As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:05:00 +0200

BALTIMORE, Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Alex Brown,former Senior Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Administration, has prepared valuable tips for home and business owners as Hurricane Sandy barrel...

Snow falls in the north-east of England

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0200

10:53am, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Snow falls in the north-east of England Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hugh Ward braves the cold weather whilst walking his dog Barney in Peterlee, County Durham. Snow fell across north-east England overnight into this morning, as far as north Lincolnshire. For further coverage visit ITV Tyne Tees.

Weakened Sandy still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:03:00 +0200

Sandy Downgraded From Hurricane to Tropical Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:03:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Sandy Downgraded From Hurricane to Tropical Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Sandy Downgraded From Hurricane to Tropical Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Sandy downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm; serious threat remains for US East Coast

US braces as tropical storm approaches east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:07:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:08:00 +0200

Northeast in crosshairs of potential 'superstorm' Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:09:00 +0200

Sandy dropped to tropical storm strength, but forecasts are ominous, predicting it will turn into a destructive "superstorm" that will hit the Eastern Seaboard.

Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:17:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se ...

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:15:00 +0200

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:21:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:25:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se dirigeait vers la côte est américaine,...

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se dirigeait vers la côte est américaine, accompagné de vents... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0200

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Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0200

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Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:39:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a traversé vendredi les Bahamas, a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale samedi et continuait à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le week-end la côte très peuplée du nord-est, encore plus sévèrement que l'ouragan Irene qui avait tué 47 personnes en 2011.

Sandy n'est plus un ouragan, mais menace toujours le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:36:00 +0200

Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:39:00 +0200

MIAMI - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remains a highly menacing tropical storm likely to have a major impact on the northeastern United States early next week, forecasters said. Sandy was about 350 miles (565 km) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina with maximum sustained....

L'ouragan Sandy traverse les Bahamas, se dirige vers les États-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:44:00 +0200

Surnommée "Frankenstorm" à l'approche d'Halloween mercredi aux États-Unis, Sandy, rétrogradé par le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) en catégorie 1 sur l'échelle de Saffir-Simpson, se trouvait à 15H00 GMT à 40 kilomètres au Nord-Est de l'île de Great Abaco, à 740 kilomètres au....

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0200

Cuba postpones local elections due to hurricane damage

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +0200

HAVANA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The second round of Cuba's municipal elections were postponed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy which left 11 people dead and hefty property losses. National Electoral Commission President Alina Balseiro told official press Saturday that authorities had already delayed....

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:46:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0200

ÉTATS-UNIS : Rétrogradé en tempête tropicale, Sandy se rapproche des États-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0200

Après avoir fait une quarantaine de morts dans les Antilles, l'ouragan Sandy a perdu de son intensité. Alors qu'il se dirige vers la côte est des États-Unis, il a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale.

Hurricane Sandy slogs toward US, 41 killed in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, a late-season Atlantic cyclone that threatens to be one of the worst storms to hit the US Northeast in decades, slogged slowly northward on Friday after killing at least 41 people in the Caribbean.

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:54:00 +0200

Rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale samedi, l''ouragan Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis. L'ouragan Sandy, qui a traversé vendredi les Bahamas, a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale samedi. Il continuait à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le....

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:52:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:56:00 +0200

Storm Sandy heads for US after killing 44

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:59:00 +0200

Sandy has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, after it killed 44 people.

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy menace le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +0200

Surnommé "Frankenstorm" en raison de la proximité de la fête d’Halloween, l’ouragan Sandy a déjà tué 40 personnes dans les Caraïbes.

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:02:00 +0200

National Weather Service downgrades Sandy to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0200

Sandy killed more than 40 people in the Caribbean, wrecked homes and knocked down trees and power lines.

'Super storm' Sandy heads toward US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:10:00 +0200

After causing 41 deaths in Caribbean, menacing hurricane edges toward US, stirring fear and disrupting US election campaigns.

Sandy downgraded to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed “Frankenstorm”, was downgraded to the status of tropical storm on Saturday morning as it churned towards the US, threatening to wreak havoc on the East Coast.

Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:11:00 +0200

"Super storm" Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:19:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remained highly menacing as it pulled away from the Bahamas, making a slow path toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades. The late-season storm has been dubbed....

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur les USA

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:18:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:23:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0200

‘Frankenstorm’ heads for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:23:00 +0200

Forecasters predict the storm could collide early next week with a seasonal “nor’easter” weather system

US East Coast braced for storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:30:00 +0200

The US East Coast prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which killed more than 40 people across the Caribbean with hurricane strength.

US East Coast braced for storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:30:00 +0200

The US East Coast prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sandy, which killed more than 40 people across the Caribbean with hurricane strength.

Northeast in crosshairs of 'superstorm' Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:26:00 +0200

but stay safe. (CNN) Send us your pictures and videos -- Sandy dropped to tropical storm strength early Saturday, but weather forecasts remain ominous, still predicting it will turn into a destructive "superstorm" that will impact the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday.

Chinese president sends condolences to Cuba over hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:26:00 +0200

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintaoon Saturday sent a message of condolences to Cuban leader Raul Castro to mourn the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in eastern Cuba. He expressed his deep sympathy with the Cuban government and people over the huge property losses and serious....

Frankenstorm downgraded, still 'severe'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:34:00 +0200

THE US National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns "impacts" are still expected.

Sandy weakens to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:34:00 +0200

SANDY weakened from hurricane to a tropical storm early Saturday as it inched toward the US East Coast with sustained winds of 110 kilometers an hour, US forecasters said. On Friday, the storm packed maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers an hour, enough to classify it as a Category 1 hurricane.

UK to ban ash tree imports to stop disease spread

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:36:00 +0200

12:13pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 UK to ban ash tree imports to stop disease spread Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Imports of ash trees will be banned from Monday in a bid to stop the spread of a disease that has decimated the trees on mainland Europe. Environment Secretary Owen Paterson told BBC Radio 4's....

Conditions météo «Sandy» a été rétrogradée en tempête tropicale

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:41:00 +0200

L'ouragan a perdu de sa vigueur mais continue, samedi, à se diriger vers les États-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le week-end la côte très peuplée du nord-est.

'Frankenstorm' kills 44 on way to US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0200

After leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean, hurricane Sandy has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it inches toward the US East Coast, threatening to wreak havoc on a large slice of the country in the final week of an election campaign. What has been dubbed ‘‘Frankenstorm’’ was expected to....

Hurricane Sandy Downgraded to Tropical Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:53:00 +0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Sandy to a tropical storm. However, the storm is still expected to have a major impact on millions of people along the U.S. east coast, from Florida to New England. Sandy killed at least 43 people during its sweep through the Caribbean.

East Coast prepares for megastorm Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:52:00 +0200

Though slightly weakened, tropical storm set to slam into most densely-populated part of U.S.

"Super storm" Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0200

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remained highly menacing as it pulled away from the Bahamas, making a slow path toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades. The late-season storm has been dubbed "Frankenstorm" by some....

20 killed as Hurricane Sandy hits Haiti

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

Twenty people, including a woman and her four children, were killed in a hurricane that hit the Caribbean nation of Haiti, Xinhua reported Saturday. The mother and her four children died after a ...

Northeast in crosshairs of potential superstorm Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Sandy dropped to tropical storm strength early Saturday, but weather forecasts remain ominous, still ...

US expects hurricane to become Frankenstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is threatening to crash into the east coast of the United States after transforming into a huge and rare super-weather system that some forecasters are calling ...

East Coast storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- No one hopes Hurricane Sandy lives up to its potential. The storm that has already claimed nearly two ...

Rétrogradée en tempête, Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:08:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale , poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes.

Labour: Govt 'asleep on the job' over ash tree imports

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:07:00 +0200

12:39pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Labour: Govt 'asleep on the job' over ash tree imports Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Shadow Environment Secretary Mary Creagh has berated the Government for being "asleep on the job" when it came Ms Creagh said: to banning ash tree imports.

Caribbean hurricane still presents a threat

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:13:00 +0200

The hurricane ";Sandy";, which has killed 44 people and caused serious damages in several countries of the Caribbean Sea region, has weakened to a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reports.

'Super storm' Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:40 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded from hurricane status * Has potential to blanket eastern third of U.S. * It killed at least 41 across the Caribbean By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy was downgraded on Saturday morning but remained highly....

"Super storm" Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale , poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes.

REFILE-Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

Sandy weakens but still headed for landfall in northeast U.S.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0200

Rétrogradée en tempête, Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale , poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a déjà fait 44... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

Forecasters: Sandy again upgraded to hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0200

MIAMI (AP) â€” Forecasters say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 75 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday morning that a Hurricane Hunter aircraft found Sandy had sustained winds powerful enough to upgrade it to a Category 1 hurricane.

East Coast braces as Sandy swirls

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:32:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Forecasters: Sandy again upgraded to hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0200

Forecasters say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 75 mph.

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale , poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes.

East Coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:39:00 +0200

Though slightly weakened, storm set to merge with other systems as a "megastorm," expected to slam into most densely-populated part of U.S.

NWC Restoration Efforts Underway Conducting Assessment and Repairs of Hurricane Impact

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0200

The National Water Commission (NWC) now continues islandwide assessment of the level of damage from Hurricane Sandy, while simultaneously effecting repairs to its facilities and systems. All water supply and wastewater systems that can be operated are now being operated.

Work to Begin On Bailey Bridge in Kintyre

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0200

All is in place for work to begin on the construction of a two-lane Bailey bridge in Kintyre, St. Andrew, which will provide easier access for residents to the Corporate Area, whenever it rains. Corporate Communications Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, stated that: “We have....

Thai man arrested 'trying to smuggle' 16 tiger cubs

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0200

A driver was arrested in Thailand after 16 tiger cubs were found in his truck. Police believe they were to be smuggled out of the country.

Sandy upgraded to a hurricane as winds strengthen

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0200

1:10pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy kills Brit Sandy upgraded to a hurricane as winds strengthen Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Tropical Storm Sandy has strengthened to become a hurricane once more, the US National Weather Center announced. "Airforce aircraft finds hurricane-force winds again", the organisation said on its website.

Superstorm: East Coast Braces for Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:36:00 +0200

Forecasters say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 75 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday morning that a Hurricane Hunter aircraft found Sandy had sustained winds powerful enough to upgrade it to a Category 1 hurricane. It had been downgraded to a tropical storm just hours earlier.

‘Super storm’ Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:44:00 +0200

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy was downgraded this morning but remained highly menacing as it pulled away from the Bahamas, making a slow path toward the U.S. northeast coast where it... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Les Etats-Unis préparent l’arrivée de Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, rétrogradé en tempête tropicale , poursuivait sa traversée des Bahamas et se dirige vers la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Sandy a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes.

Sandy redevient un ouragan, à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:42:00 +0200

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement rétrogradée en tempête tropicale, a indiqué samedi le Centre national des ouragans américain (NHC), basé à Miami.

Sandy redevient un ouragan, à l´approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0200

Cubans start cleanup of Hurricane Sandy destruction

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:44:00 +0200

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, (Reuters) – A day after Hurricane Sandy shattered Santiago de Cuba, retiree Rosa Maria remembered the sound of the storm as it battered her home in the city center.... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Tropical cyclone Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical cyclone Sandy regained hurricane strength on Saturday after flagging wind speeds earlier in the day triggered its downgrade to a tropical storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. At 8 a.m. EDT, the Miami-based Hurricane Center said Sandy's top sustained winds were....

Storm Sandy heads for US after killing 44 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0200

After leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean, hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm today as it inched toward the US East Coast, threatening to wreak havoc on a large slice of the country in the final week of an election campaign. What has been dubbed "Frankenstorm" was expected to....

Tropical cyclone Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0200

Tropical cyclone Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:19 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Tropical cyclone Sandy regained hurricane strength on Saturday after flagging wind speeds earlier in the day triggered its downgrade to a tropical storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. At 8 a.m.

'Super storm' Sandy heads toward U.S. northeast coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0200

'Super storm' Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:49 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Has potential to blanket eastern third of U.S. * It killed at least 41 across the Caribbean By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength on Saturday as it churned toward the U.S.

'Super storm' Sandy heads toward US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:52:00 +0200

After causing 41 deaths in Caribbean, menacing hurricane edges toward US, stirring fear and disrupting US election campaigns.

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:52:00 +0200

Indonésie: arrestation de "terroristes" présumés

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:52:00 +0200

La police sud-africaine a tiré samedi des balles en caoutchouc, des grenades assourdissantes et des gaz lacrymogènes, à Rustenburg (nord-ouest) pour disperser des centaines de mineurs en grève qui essayaient d'empêcher un rassemblement syndical, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP.La...

Sandy, désormais tempête tropicale, continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0200

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0200

Indonésie: arrestation de "terroristes" présumés

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0200

Sandy again upgraded to hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200

FORECASTERS say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 120 km/h.

Hurricane Sandy moves up US Atlantic coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0200

Category 1 system menaces large swathe of Eastern Seaboard as forecasters predict catastrophic hybrid "Frankenstorm".

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:02:00 +0200

A Hurricane Once More, Sandy Defies The Rules

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0200

It's still not clear whether Sandy, which was both downgraded then upgraded early Saturday morning, will be a devastating storm or just a bad one. It is clear, however, that Sandy will be remembered as the storm that broke all the rules and baffled the nation's top weather forecasters.

Briton dies in Bahamas hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0200

A British national dies in the Bahamas after a hurricane battered the islands in the Caribbean.

Sandy redevient un ouragan, à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:06:00 +0200

Forecasters Predict East Coast Landfall for Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0200

Forecasters cautioned that it was too early to say where on the United States coast Hurricane Sandy would strike or how intense the giant storm’s winds would be when it hit.

Video: How could Hurricane Sandy affect the election?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:09:00 +0200

With a megastorm approaching three important swing states, how could the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy affect the election? Rebecca Jarvis and Anthony Mason talk to CBS News political director John Dickerson about the storm's potential impact on voters.

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:08:00 +0200

USA: Sandy downgraded to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed “Frankenstorm”, was downgraded to the status of tropical storm on Saturday morning as it churned towards the US, threatening to wreak havoc on the East Coast.

Sandy, l'ouragan qui menace la présidentielle américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0200

Redevenue un ouragan après une brève accalmie, "Sandy" devrait toucher la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en début de semaine. Les météorologues prévoient une forte montée des eaux, d'autant plus que son passage coïncidera avec de fortes marées. La présidentielle américaine pourrait en pâtir.

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0200

Frankenstorm wreaks havoc

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:15:00 +0200

AFTER leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean, hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm yesterday as it inched towards the US east coast, threatening to wreak havoc on a large slice of the country in the final week of an election campaign.

Sandy rétrogradé en tempête tropicale avant son arrivée sur la côte est

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se ...

Sandy redevient un ouragan

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0200

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement ...

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0200

"Super storm" Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:20:00 +0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength on Saturday as it churned toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades. The late-season storm has been dubbed "Frankenstorm" by some weather watchers because it will....

Approaching megastorm threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0200

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and contemplated the possibility of yet more damage from an approaching storm. "I'm .

"Super storm" Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:25:00 +0200

"Super storm" Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:25:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0200

VIDEOS. Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche des Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0200

Rétrogradé ce samedi matin en tempête tropicale, Sandy est redevenu un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine. Les météorologues américains ont enregistré des vents soufflant jusqu'à 120...

East Coast braces for '30 year storm' that is getting STRONGER: State of emergency declared as Hurricane Sandy targets New York

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:21:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy tue onze personnes à Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +0200

JavaScript est nécessaire pour regarder cette vidéo Moins d’un an après avoir démissionné de son poste de président du Conseil italien, Silvio Berlusconi a été condamné vendredi à un an de prison ferme Après avoir atteint la Floride, l’ouragan Sandy pourrait toucher lundi ou mardi le nord-est… ....

Sandy Weakens Slightly Off Eastern U.S., May Intensify

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0200

(Corrects state in second paragraph.) Tropical Storm Sandy weakened slightly in the Atlantic as it moved closer to the U.S. Northeast, according to an advisory from the National Hurricane Center just before 5 a.m. New York time today. The system still “is expected to remain a large storm with....

Storm Sandy heads for US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0200

After leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean, hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday as it inched toward the US East Coast.

US braces as 'Hurricane Sandy' approaches east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:38:00 +0200

Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength today as it churned toward the US northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades.

Sandy: How bad could it be?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0200

Hurricane could cause big problems if it slams into the most densely populated region of the country

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:38:00 +0200

East Coast braces for megastorm threatening greater chaos than last year's devastating Irene

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:41:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Frankenstorm back at hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:50:00 +0200

THE US National Weather Service has upgraded Sandy to a hurricane again, with winds of 120 km/h.

"Super storm" Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0200

INTEMPÉRIES : Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche des côtes américaines

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:50:00 +0200

Brièvement rétrogradée au rang de tempête tropicale, Sandy est de nouveau classée dans la catégorie "ouragan" par le Centre national des ouragans américain (NHC). Surnommé "Frankenstorm", il se dirige vers la côte est des États-Unis.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Sandy could cover eastern third of the US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0200

Experts say Hurricane Sandy could rival the worst East Coast storm on record, becoming wider and stronger than Irene. Sandy is projected to hit the Atlantic Coast early Tuesday.

Sandy Returns to Hurricane Strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:54:00 +0200

In the Atlantic Ocean off the U.S. east coast, Sandy returned to hurricane strength Saturday, just hours after being downgraded to a tropical storm. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Sandy is a "very large" cyclone with hurricane-force winds extending as far as 160 kilometers from the center of the storm.

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, brièvement rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale dans la nuit, a été reclassé samedi matin en ouragan et continuait à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le week-end la côte nord-est, qui se prépare à y faire face.

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0200

New York declares state of emergency over Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0200

New York to declares state of emergency over Hurricane Sandy New York - Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York on Friday declared a state of emergency in all New York counties because of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy is a huge weather system that forecasters expect to hit Long Island and the New York metropolitan area next week.

Storm Sandy still threatens US after downgrade

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but forecasters say it is still a highly menacing threat to the eastern shores of the US. …

Hurricane Sandy Approaches Eastern United States

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:03:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, projected to make landfall early next week somewhere between North Carolina and southern New England, has the potential to become one of the worst storms in decades.

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:03:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy: Supplies You Should Have

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has prompted people across the Northeast to stock up on food and survival items.

Superstorm: East Coast Braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0200

Beachgoers venture out to the end of Minutemen Causeway in Cocoa Beach, Fla., around lunchtime to see the waves getting sandblasted from the wind and sand due to the effects of the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (Florida Today, Malcolm Denemark/AP Photo) is making its way....

USA: 'Frankenstorm' upgraded back to hurricane status

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed “Frankenstorm”, roared back to life Saturday, after momentarily being downgraded to the status of tropical storm. The hurricane is threatening to wreak havoc on the US northeast coast.

L'ouragan Sandy, alias «Frankenstorm», se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy, brièvement rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale dans la nuit, a été reclassé samedi matin en ouragan et continuait à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le week-end la côte nord-est, qui se prépare à y faire face.

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, brièvement rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale dans la nuit, a été reclassé samedi matin en ouragan et continuait à se diriger vers les... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy, alias «Frankenstorm», se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0200

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US East Coast Braced for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0200

Low-lying coastal areas in Florida have already been hit by strong winds BBC People along the East Coast of the US are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy which has left more than 40 people dead across the Caribbean. States of emergency have been declared in Maryland, New York,....

Using a generator for hurricane Sandy? Here are four safety tips.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0200

Generators are flying off the shelves as people prepare for hurricane Sandy. Before you fire up the backup generator, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind.

Frankenstorm downgraded still severe

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0200

THE US National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns that "widespread impacts" are still expected into next week for America's East ...

Forecasters Sandy again upgraded to hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0200

Douglas Jumper choked up as he described the long, slow recovery in his central Pennsylvania town from last year's historic flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm ...

Frankenstorm Heads Towards Northeast as Millions Brace

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0200

Tropical storm Sandy was upgraded to a Hurricane once again on Saturday morning as it gathered strength and made a slow path toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the ...

Hurricane Sandy downgraded as storm heads for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0200

The US National Weather Service has downgraded Hurricane Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm as the weather system left 41 people dead across the Caribbean..Although the intensity of the storm ...

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:23:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan et se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0200

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine. Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine. Elle avait auparavant été brièvement rétrogradée en tempête tropicale, a indiqué samedi le Centre national des ouragans américain (NHC), basé à Miami.

Governors Declare State Of Emergency Ahead Of "Frankenstorm"

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:35:00 +0200

A state of emergency was declared in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy redevient un ouragan

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, qui avait été en milieu de matinée rétrogradé au rang de simple tempête tropicale, reprend des forces. A la mi-journée, le centre de surveillance des ouragans américain (NHC) l'a reclassé dans la catégorie supérieure.Sandy, qui a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes (un en Jamaïque,....

L'ouragan Sandy rétrogradé

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy a été rétrogradé en tempête tropicale tôt samedi matin au moment où il se dirigeait vers la côte est américaine, accompagné de vents soufflant à 110 km/h, ont annoncé les météorologues américains."Sandy faiblit, mais devrait rester une tempête importante avec un impact étendu en....

Governors Declare State Of Emergency Ahead Of "Frankenstorm"

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:38:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Sandy regained hurricane-force winds on Saturday as it headed for the U.S. northeast, where for preparations continue for "one of the worst storms in decades" along the U.S. East Coast, Reuters reported. Sandy had been downgraded to tropical storm status early Saturday morning, but the National Hurricane Center reported that U.

Hurricane Sandy's deadly path through the Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0200

At least 21 have been killed across the Caribbean after Hurricane Sandy lashed the islands with heavy rains and high waves on its way to the US east coast.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige droit vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0200

East Coast Braces for Tropical Storm Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

Stephanie Bilyeu walks along the ocean as blustery winds blow through the palm trees as the outerbands of Hurricane Sandy are felt on October 24, 2012 in ...

Slow-moving Hurricane Sandy heads toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

1 of 18. Jean Marie Brennan walks along the jetty at Lighthouse Point Park as Hurricane Sandy passes offshore in Ponce Inlet, Florida, October 26, ...

NASA Center in Virginia Braces for 'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the U.S. East Coast, NASA is battening the hatches at its Virginia coast launch and flight testing grounds to prepare for a literal wallop from the oncoming "Frankenstorm." A private rocket is on a launch pad at the site awaiting its maiden flight, and must also be protected.

Amid dire forecast, Sandy a hurricane again

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy crosses Caribbean Sea[1]

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0200

People walk on a street littered with debris after Hurricane Sandy hit Santiago de Cuba Oct 26, 2012. The Cuban government said on Thursday night that 11 people died when the storm barrelled across the island, most killed by falling trees or in building collapses in Santiago de Cuba province and neighbouring Guantanamo province.

US braces for 'Hurricane Sandy'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy - upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm - is expected to make landfall in the eastern United States.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:03:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Powerful Storm Systems Continue on Collision Course

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:03:00 +0200

Forecasts show the storms, led by Hurricane Sandy, likely to converge with potentially devastating effect on the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday evening.

Frankenstorm: US braced for billion dollar hurricane bill

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0200

The weather monster that forecasters call 'Frankenstorm' is looking more ominous by the hour for the US East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy more than 300 miles from US coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0200

4:04pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy kills Brit Hurricane Sandy more than 300 miles from US coast Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 On its current trajectory, it is expected to make landfall early next week on the northeast US coast. Dozens of big name stars from the 1960s and 70s have contacted Max....

'Super storm' Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0200

Tropical cyclone Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy + cold front = 'Superstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0200

Sandy regained hurricane strength today and is forecast to become a destructive "superstorm" that will impact the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday. The storm is responsible for at least 42 deaths in the Caribbean.

Powerful Storm Systems Continue on Collision Course

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0200

Forecasts show the storms, led by Hurricane Sandy, likely to converge with potentially devastating effect on the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday evening.

Hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths elsewhere

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Bahamas

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0200

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0200

By The Associated Press 1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm.

Weakened hurricane lashes Bahamas after 21 deaths

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 22 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 39 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cuba

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, day by day

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0200

A look at Hurricane Sandy, day by day, on its path across the Caribbean: — Oct. 22: Tropical Depression 18 forms over the southwestern Caribbean, about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica . Six hours later, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says it has grown to tropical storm force and names it Sandy.

‘Frankenstorm’: Hurricane Sandy to strike US after killing over 40 in Caribbean (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy has swept through the Caribbean, killing at least 43 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As the storm advances on US shores, fears are mounting that it could merge with another weather... Read Full Article at RT.com

Superstorm East Coast Braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:25:00 +0200

Beachgoers venture out to the end of Minutemen Causeway in Cocoa Beach, Fla., around lunchtime to see the waves getting sandblasted from the wind and sand due to the effects of the outer bands of ...

Amid dire forecast, Sandy a hurricane again

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, residents of the nation's most densely populated corridor contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow.

Sandy redevient un ouragan, à l'approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0200

Les météorologues attendent sur la côte allant de la Virginie à New York "d'importantes précipitations, des vents violents et des montées des eaux significatives".

Amid dire forecast, Sandy a hurricane again

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0200

With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, residents of the nation's most densely populated corridor contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet...

Tropical storm warnings canceled for Fla.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0200

All tropical storm watches and warnings have been canceled for Florida as Hurricane Sandy makes its way northward.

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0200

Forecasters are warning that Sandy could be a storm of epic proportions. Here are five reasons why.

Tropical cyclone Sandy regains hurricane strength

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0200

Tropical cyclone Sandy regained hurricane strength after flagging wind speeds earlier...

5 Reasons Why Sandy Is Expected to Be a Superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0200

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm.

Watch: Mitt Romney, President Obama Reschedule Events Due to Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0200

Nanny Allegedly Stabs, Kills Two Children in NYC The slain children were found in their bathtub in an apparent suicide attempt by their nanny. Hurricane Sandy Menaces East Coast: Americans on Alert for Rain, Snow, Wind 66 million Americans are in path of "super storm" that may land in New Jersey Tuesday.

Sandy continue à se diriger vers les Etats-Unis, les Américains se préparent

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:55:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:16 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near38.1 N,74.5 W.

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0200

Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the U.S. East Coast with a super-storm next week.

Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0200

Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed.

Sandy Returns to Hurricane Status Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige droit vers les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0200

L'ouragan Sandy, brièvement rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale dans la nuit, a été reclassé samedi matin en ouragan et continuait à se diriger vers les... Source : L'Express - Articles similaires

Plusieurs opposants interpellés à Moscou lors d'une action de protestation

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0200

Plusieurs opposants russes, dont Sergueï Oudaltsov et Alexeï Navalny, ont été interpellés samedi à Moscou lors d'une action de soutien aux militants détenus... Source : TV5 Monde - Articles similaires

Travel Guard(R) North America Providing Free Assistance Services to U.S. and Canadian Travelers Affected by Hurricane Sandy and 'Frankenstorm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0200

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Travel Guard North America® (www.travelguard.com), a leader in travel insurance solutions and assistance plans, announced today that it will provi...

Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall early Tuesday

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0200

The Category 1 hurricane heads toward the U.S. East Coast, where it could merge with two other storm systems. With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, residents of the nation's most densely populated corridor contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow.

Teenager speaks of liquid nitrogen cocktail ordeal

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0200

4:47pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Teenager speaks of liquid nitrogen cocktail ordeal Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Gaby Scanlon had to have her stomach removed after a night out drinking with friends took a nasty turn A teenager who had to have her stomach removed after drinking a cocktail containing liquid nitrogen has spoken about her ordeal.

Conditions météo «Sandy» repasse dans la catégorie ouragan

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:16:00 +0200

L'ouragan, brièvement rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale, a été reclassé samedi en ouragan et continuait à se diriger vers les États-Unis, menaçant de frapper la côte nord-est.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: NJ state of emergency, Fla. warning canceled

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is projected to hit the Atlantic Coast early Tuesday. As it gets closer to the United States, officials are adjusting their forecasts and orders to residents along the coast.

Amid Dire Forecast, Sandy a Hurricane Again

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:17:00 +0200

Experts said the storm could be wider and stronger than Irene, which caused more than $15 billion in damage, and could rival the worst East Coast storm on record.

L'est des USA se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0200

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine. La dépression Sandy, brièvement rétrogradée au rang de tempête tropicale dans la nuit, a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes, elle se dirige vers les Etats-Unis et menace de frapper la côte nord-est densément peuplée.

Sandy regains hurricane strength after downgrade to tropical storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0200

Forecasters in the US have re-upgraded tropical storm Sandy to a hurricane, just hours after raising hopes that the winds were losing strength.The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday ...

LI braces for Hurricane Sandy Fire Island evacuating

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0200

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Friday for all New York counties because of Hurricane Sandy, a huge weather system that forecasters expect to hit Long Island and the New York ...

Mother pays tribute to 'brave, beautiful' Channing Day

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0200

The mother of one of the British soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday has paid tribute to a "brave," "beautiful" and "determined" woman. Corporal Channing Day's mother said: "If there was one thing she knew growing up, it was that she wanted to be a soldier, proven by the way she would march around the living room and never missed cadets.

Warnings canceled in Fla.; East Coast forecast still dire

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Le bilan humain ne cesse de sâ€™aggraver â€“ Au moins 29 morts et 14 disparus

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:52:00 +0200

P-au-P., 27 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Les autoritÃ©s haitiennes ont rÃ©Ã©valuÃ© Ã 29 morts et 14 disparus le bilan partiel de l’ouragan Sandy, qui a gravement affectÃ© le pays, particuliÃ¨rement les rÃ©gions du Sud et de l’Ouest. Cinq dÃ©partements : Sud, Sud-est, Grand Anse, Nippes (Sud-ouest) et....

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:53:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy revs up into a 'superstorm' that threatens much of America's east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0200

A "superstorm" 700 miles wide is expected to inflict widespread damage on America's east coast, triggering declarations emergency in seven states.

Obama gets storm update before campaigning in NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0200

The White House says President Barack Obama had a conference call Saturday to discuss Hurricane Sandy with the Homeland Security secretary, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the director of the National...

US East Coast a target for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy - upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm - headed north from the Caribbean and was expected to pummel the eastern United States.

Tips on preparing for East Coast superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0200

By The Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers tips on how to prepare for Hurricane Sandy and other tropical storms. Sandy is expected to be especially disastrous when it merges...

Jamaicans urged to safeguard drinking water

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr Marion Bullock DuCasse, is urging Jamaicans to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

'Prepare for the worst'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0200

Worst-case scenario: Hurricane Sandy collides with a cold front and stalls over the Eastern seaboard for days. CNN Weather estimates damage could reach $3.2 billion.

US Navy base prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0200

5:52pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy kills Brit US Navy base prepares for Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Preparations are under way at a US Navy base in Norfolk, Virginia which is in the path of Hurricane Sandy. There are media reports that an entire fleet of Navy ships will be....

Savile's nephew now 'convinced' claims against his uncle are true

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0200

6:07pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Savile family in 'turmoil' Savile's nephew now 'convinced' claims against his uncle are true Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Jimmy Savile's nephew Roger Foster has said that he was in denial when the allegations about his uncle first surfaced, but that he is now "convinced that the vast majority of them are true".

Tips on Preparing for East Coast Superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0200

Tips on preparing for the superstorm forecast to bring destruction to East Coast

Tips on preparing for East Coast superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0200

The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers tips on how to prepare for Hurricane Sandy and other tropical storms. Sandy is expected to be especially disastrous when it merges with a winter storm system, bringing powerful winds, rain, snow and storm surge along the Eastern Seaboard.

Obama gets storm update before campaigning in NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0200

Gadgets and apps that'll help you deal with Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0200

Family safety planning is always at the back of our minds as we try to meet any weather challenges that might arise, like Hurricane Sandy barreling down on the East coast. Here are useful items to add to your home and family safety apps for your devices.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:32:00 +0200

Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite.

Post Hurricane Sandy deal for four nights at Wyndham Nassau

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:32:00 +0200

The in Nassau, Bahamas is throwing out the red carpet after experiencing the rage of Hurricane Sandy for guests to relax on their clean up grounds from the storm. For $411 (a 45% savings) you can stay at their resort for four nights including daily breakfast for two. The deal can only be found at this link and is only for a limited time.

Northeast in crosshairs of possible 'superstorm' San

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:32:00 +0200

Several states declared emergencies and accelerated storm preparations. New Jersey was the first to announce mandatory evacuations. "We have to prepare for the worst here," Gov. Chris Christie said. The state's barrier islands from Sandy Hook south to Cape May must be cleared out by Sunday afternoon.

Hurricane Sandy + cold front = Superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Sandy regained hurricane strength on Saturday, as weather forecasts predicted it would turn into a ...

Southern New England braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0200

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency says the massive storm will cause damaging winds and widespread power outages lasting several days. The storm will also cause flooding rainfall and ...

Superstorm Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Sandy regained hurricane strength on Saturday, as weather forecasts predicted it would turn into a ...

Airlines offer travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0200

NEW YORK Some U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to a massive storm expected to hit the East Coast. JetBlue, US Airways and Spirit Airlines are ...

Hurricane Sandy kills 44 in Caribbean, heads for US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0200

Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations Saturday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north after leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean.

Defence Secretary inspects Anglo-French naval exercise

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0200

The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond was present for a major Anglo-French naval exercise involving around a quarter of the British fleet. The Navy flagship HMS Bulwark was the centre of attention in the drills that were designed to test both nations' naval response to unexpected world events at short notice.

Red Cross Gearing Up for Sandy; Urges Everyone to Get Ready Now for Massive Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy is barreling toward the East Coast and the American Red Cross is launching a multi-state response to help the millions of peopl...

Power Outage Alert/Update: Generac Increases Production, Prepares for Frankenstorm Power Outages

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0200

WAUKESHA, Wis., Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO: Millions of residents along the East Coast could be affected by this powerful storm system Waukesha, Wis.-based Generac, a leading manufacturer o...

Hurricane Sandy: how utilities are planning for power outages

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy's wide wind field could affect much of the East Coast, and utility companies are preparing for power outages. One pioneering program could help. But what about drones?

East Coast preps for 'superstorm' Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:48:00 +0200

MIAMI, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Four states and the District of Columbia are under states of emergency and forecasters say Hurricane Sandy, blamed for 42 deaths, could become a "superstorm."

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0200

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:51:00 +0200

Gun found inside book donated to Indiana library

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0200

An employee at a northwest Indiana library found a gun inside a hollowed-out book donated to the branch.

États-Unis. La côte est se prépare à l’arrivée de Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0200

Les autorités américaines ont multiplié samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la...

Emergencies declared ahead of Eastern superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, governors in the nation's most densely populated corridor declared states of emergency and residents contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow.

The Lede Blog: Massive Power Outages Expected Across Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0200

Power companies are warning customers that widespread outages could last more than a week.

La côte est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0200

Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des États-Unis, dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite.

Obama et Romney courent après les votes anticipés

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0200

Les deux candidats continuaient samedi d’appeler leurs partisans à voter par avance, mais l’arrivée prévue de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte atlantique pourrait empêcher des électeurs de se déplacer.

The Lede Blog: Massive Power Outages Expected Across Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0200

Power companies are warning customers that widespread outages could last more than a week.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0200

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Powerful Storm Systems Continue on Collision Course

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0200

Forecasts show the storms, led by Hurricane Sandy, likely to converge with potentially devastating effect on the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday evening.

Frankenstorm has Canada in its sights

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy cuts deadly path Forecasters in Canada are warning that Hurricane Sandy is expected to lash parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada with heavy rain and winds. The late-season ...

Hurricane Sandy regains strength as U.S. Canada prepare for ‘Frankenstorm’

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0200

MIAMI Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength on Saturday as it churned toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades. ...

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0200

Emergencies declared ahead of Eastern superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0200

With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, governors in the nation's most densely populated corridor declared states of emergency and residents contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of...

Google cancels Monday's Android event over hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0200

The company works to reschedule a big launch for Nexus phones and tablets after the event site falls inside the evacuation zone. Android fans eager to get a look at the latest Nexus smartphones and tablets will have to wait a little longer. Google e-mailed reporters today saying that it was....

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l´arrivée de l´ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0200

Hurricane regains strength to target U.S., campaign events canceled

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:15:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy on Saturday regained its hurricane strength after dropping to tropical storm earlier in the day, and is expected to impact U.S. East Coast as early as Sunday. The two presidential campaigns have both canceled events due to the approaching storm. At 8 a.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0200

Obama et Romney courent après les votes anticipés

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:18:00 +0200

Obama et Romney courent après les votes anticipés

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0200

AP PHOTOS: Images of the East Coast superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0200

Beach goers watch waves generated by Hurricane Sandy along a breezy Coligny Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, S.C., Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 2012. Hurricane Sandy _ upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm _ was barreling north from the....

Dire forecast as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:18:00 +0200

States of emergency declared as residents along East Coast prepare for hurricane expected to collide with two winter weather systems, creating a hybrid megastorm

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down on Eastern US

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the eastern United States, where forecasters expect the cyclone to combine with two weather systems, forming a hybrid "super storm" that could cause widespread devastation. Officials say the storm will be so large that it could pummel the eastern third of the....

Frankenstorm a hurricane again

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:21:00 +0200

FORECASTERS say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 120 km/h.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0200

What Does It Take to Make a "Frankenstorm"?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0200

Snow, but also rain. Tropical force winds but not confined to a tropical storm's well-defined center. That is, high winds not near the so-called eye, but rather spread out over the extent of the storm like a winter squall. And an , which should amplify any storm surge.

AP PHOTOS: Images of the East Coast superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

By The Associated Press Hurricane Sandy is kicking up big waves along South Carolina as it heads north, where forecasters say it will likely hit two winter weather systems, creating a hybrid monster storm.

Emergencies declared ahead of Eastern superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0200

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0200

VIDEOS. Plus puissant qu'Irene, l'ouragan Sandy inquiète les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0200

Christie Orders New Jersey’s Barrier Islands, Casinos Evacuated

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0200

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency today, as Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast and appeared headed to strike land near Bay. Delaware Christie said the state is prepared for hurricane-force winds along portions of New Jersey’s Atlantic Ocean coastline.

Share your images of Hurricane Sandy preparations

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:39:00 +0200

Are you in the path of Hurricane Sandy? If so, how are you preparing for the storm? Only if safe to do so, share your pictures and video using the form below. You can also submit pictures on Twitter and Instagram by tagging them #nbcnewspics.

Royal Navy's HMS Bulwark at centre of joint exercise

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:45:00 +0200

7:21pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Major Anglo-French naval drill Royal Navy's HMS Bulwark at centre of joint exercise Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 The British and French Navies joined forces for a major exercise on Friday. See the Royal Navy's HMS Bulwark in action below.

Preparations hasten for Hurricane Sandy's landfall

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:42:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

US East Coast a target for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:41:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy â€” upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm â€” headed north from the Caribbean and was expected to pummel the eastern United States. The U.S. National Weather Service said the storm was expected....

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Conservation, animal welfare groups offer help

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is projected to hit the Atlantic Coast early Tuesday. In addition to government agencies, conservation and animal welfare groups are offering advice in facing the storm.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0200

US East Coast a target for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy - upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm - headed north from the Caribbean and was expected to pummel the eastern United States.

Emergencies declared ahead of Eastern superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, governors in the nation's most densely populated corridor declared states of emergency and residents contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of ...

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

US East Coast a target for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy — upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm — headed north from the Caribbean and was expected to pummel the eastern United States.

Emergencies declared amid Northeast forecast of superstorm, coastal residents warned: Get out

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - With much of the Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behemoth storm, governors in the nation's most densely populated corridor declared states of emergency and residents contemplated whether to heed dire warnings of torrential rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0200

US presidential race clouded by looming storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, Florida: A looming "Frankenstorm" threw an October surprise into the US presidential contest Saturday as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney hunted for votes amid fears of major disruptions ahead of the November 6 vote.

New York City Considering Evacuations As Hurricane Sandy Strengthens

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy approaches New York City, officials have been discussing plans to evacuate residents in low-lying areas and possibly shut down the city’s subway system for fear of flooding. Hurricane Sandy is likely to merge with two other intense weather patterns to create a “Frankenstorm” that....

The Lede Blog: Massive Power Failures Expected Across Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0200

Power companies are warning customers that widespread outages could last more than a week.

Romney and Obama make final dash as hurricane becomes campaign X-factor

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0200

Candidates criss-cross country to make last appeals to undecided voters but looming storm could jeopardise plans Barack Obama and Mitt Romney embarked on a final 10-day dash towards the election on Saturday, campaigning in battleground states as hurricane Sandy threatened to disrupt their schedule.

The Lede Blog: Massive Power Failures Expected Across Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0200

Power companies are warning customers that widespread outages could last more than a week.

New York City Considering Evacuations As Hurricane Sandy Strengthens

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy approaches New York City, officials discuss plans to evacuate residents in low-lying areas and possibly shut down the city’s subway system.

Romney cancels VA events

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, FL Mitt Romney’s campaign cancelled two more Virginia events on Sunday because of the massive storm heading to the region.

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

Heres Why Sandy is Such a Monster Storm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's ...

Forecasters Warn This Is Not a Drill Prepare for Frankenstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy closed in on the United States on Saturday, where it threatens to hit the eastern third of the country with torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power outages a week ...

Prepare for the worst

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- The US East Coast ramped up emergency preparations on Saturday for Hurricane Sandy, a monstrous and ...

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:19:00 +0200

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:18:00 +0200

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:19:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

Dominion Braces For Sustained Impact Of Hurricane Sandy, Urges Customers To Do Same

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:16:00 +0200

RICHMOND, Va., Oct.27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Hurricane Sandy approaches, Dominion Virginia Power and Dominion North Carolina Power are preparing for potentially widespread power outages from the ...

'91 perfect storm skipper leery of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

The skipper of the sailboat that rode out THE perfect storm 21 years ago says if he had loved ones in the path of Hurricane Sandy he'd tell them to get out.

Sandy gone, Caribbean mourns 58 dead, cleans up

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

The Caribbean death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose again sharply on Saturday, even as the storm swirled away toward the U.S. East Coast. Officials said the hurricane system has cost at least 58 lives in addition to destroying or badly damaging thousands of homes.

Hurricane Sandy Forces More Scheduling Changes for the Romney Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Mitt Romney’s planned three-stop tour of the swing state of Virginia Sunday was completely scrapped after predictions for Hurricane Sandy’s path continued to indicate that it would wreak havoc on the state. Traveling press secretary Rick Gorka said the decision to reschedule...

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0200

Foercasters: Sandy 'one for record books'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast, forecasters warn it’s threatening to be one of the worst storms to hit the Northeast in decades.

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

Etats-Unis: la côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0200

Forecasts show the storms, led by Hurricane Sandy, likely to converge with potentially devastating effect on the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday evening.

Sandy gone, Caribbean mourns 58 dead, cleans up

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:27:00 +0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) â€” The Caribbean death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose again sharply on Saturday, even as the storm swirled away toward the U.S. East Coast. Officials said the hurricane system has cost at least 58 lives in addition to destroying or badly damaging thousands of homes.

'91 Perfect Storm Skipper Leery of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0200

Skipper who rode out 1991 perfect storm says people should heed warnings about Hurricane Sandy

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0200

Sandy redevient un ouragan, à l’approche de la côte est américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:32:00 +0200

Les météorologues attendent sur la côte allant de la Virginie à New York "d’importantes précipitations, des vents violents et des montées des eaux significatives".

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:39:00 +0200

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0200

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0200

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

L'ouragan "Frankenstorm" menace un tiers de la population américaine

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:45:00 +0200

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l´arrivée de l´ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0200

Hurricane heading for US east coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:42:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, which has been upgraded again from tropical storm status, is heading north from the Caribbean and is expected to pummel the eastern US.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0200

Caribbean death toll of Sandy raised to 58

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0200

Number of dead climbs as officials survey destruction of homes and bridges in islands

'91 perfect storm skipper leery of Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0200

Ray Leonard knows a thing or two about monster storms. In fact, he's the skipper of the Satori, the 32-foot sailboat that rode out THE perfect storm 21 years ago.

5 Emergency Apps to Download Before Hurricane Sandy Hits

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy will make landfall on the East Coast within the next few days. If you've got a smartphone, you can quickly, easily and cheaply turn it into part of your emergency readiness kit by downloading a few useful apps.

Hurricane Sandy Forces More Scheduling Changes for the Romney Campaign

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy powers toward Eastern Seaboard

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0200

People across much of the Northeast have just one day left to prepare for "serious and life-threatening weather conditions," NBC meteorologist Bill Karins warned Saturday as Hurricane Sandy headed north.

Agriculture Ministry estimates over $700m hurricane damage

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica -The Ministry of Agriculture has reported an estimated $700 million in damage to the sector from Hurricane Sandy, which impacted the island Wednesday.

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:05:00 +0200

Forecasts show the storms, led by Hurricane Sandy, likely to converge with potentially devastating effect on the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday evening.

Christie Orders New Jersey’s Islands, Casinos Evacuated

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0200

Bay. Delaware Christie said the state is prepared for hurricane-force winds along portions of New Jersey’s Atlantic Ocean coastline. Delaware Bay, a body of water, separates Delaware from the southern coastline of New Jersey. The governor ordered the mandatory evacuation of all the state’s barrier....

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0200

Duel à distance entre Obama et Romney, l´ouragan perturbe la campagne

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0200

Barack Obama et Mitt Romney ont musclé leurs attaques réciproques samedi dans des Etats-clé à 10 jours de l'élection présidentielle, mais l'ouragan Sandy menaçant la côte atlantique américaine a commencé à perturber leurs deux campagnes.

Hurricane Sandy, rare 'super storm,' prompts East Coast preparation

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0200

As the Eastern Seaboard braces for the impact of Hurricane Sandy, governors in at least six states, including New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, have declared states of emergency ahead of what is forecast to be a rare and damaging "super storm" that could affect a third of the nation.

After East Coast rallies, Obama, Romney campaigns alter plans to avoid Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0200

NASHUA, N.H. — President Obama and rival Mitt Romney held dueling rallies along the Eastern Seaboard on Saturday, but both of their campaigns were scrambling to make schedule changes to avoid Hurricane Sandy just 10 days before voters head to the polls. Read full article >>

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Here's how to protect your pets in a hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is projected to hit the Atlantic Coast early Tuesday. In addition to looking after family and friends, your pets need care and protection too. Here's some good advice.

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:19:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) â€” Juggling politics and storm preparations, Mitt Romney dangled a plea for bipartisanship before early voters in Florida on Saturday as Barack Obama worked to nail down tiny New Hampshire's four electoral votes. Both campaigns scrambled to steer clear of a most unlikely....

Savile's family express shock over allegations

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0200

Close relatives of Jimmy Savile have broken their silence to express their shock and horror over the child abuse allegations against him. Savile's nephew Roger Foster has described the shattering toll the recent allegations have had on his relatives. Mr Foster told ITV News that up until now the family knew nothing of Savile's darker side.

NASA Satellites See Sandy Become a Hurricane Again and Strong Winds Expand

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:17:00 +0200

-; Sandy weakened to a Tropical Storm and strengthened back into a hurricane early on Saturday (Oct. 27), and its pressure was dropping, meaning that the storm is intensifying as it becomes an ...

Forecasters: Sandy 'one for record books'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0200

As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast, forecasters warn it’s threatening to be one of the worst storms to hit the Northeast in decades.

Hurricane Sandy: the factors that could turn it into a 'super storm'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:32:00 +0200

A combination of factors have the potential to make the hurricane one of the worst storm's in recent memory A combination of factors looks set to turn hurricane Sandy into a "super storm" come Monday, dumping misery, rain and possibly even snow on residents on the US east coast.

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy gone, Caribbean mourns 58 dead

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0200

(Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery, AP) Story Highlights The official death toll in Haiti stood at more than 40 on Saturday Officials reported flooding across Haiti Authorities in the Dominican Republic evacuated more than 18,100 people 4:35PM EDT October 27. 2012 - PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The Caribbean....

Obama, Romney Watch Polls and Weather in Final Sprint

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0200

and Republican Mitt Romney entered the final 10-day stretch of the multibillion dollar presidential contest that has become focused on tightening polls and worsening weather. As the president rallied supporters in New Hampshire and Romney wooed early voters in Florida, Hurricane Sandy moved closer to landfall on the U.

"Frankenstorm", l'ouragan d'Halloween qui épouvante l'Amérique

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy heads for US after killing 59 in Caribbean

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:50:00 +0200

Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations Saturday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north after leaving 59 people dead in the Caribbean.

EMCs Send Crews to Help Restore Power

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:48:00 +0200

TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 85 electric linemen and a large contingent of equipment from 11 electric cooperatives in Georgia are headed to Maryland to help restore pow...

UPDATE: CoreLogic® Analysis Shows Nearly 284,000 Mid-Atlantic Homes Valued at More Than $87 Billion at Risk of Property Damage from Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:48:00 +0200

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of information, analytics and business services, today released data showing potential exposure to residenti...

Catholic Charities USA and Local Agencies Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:48:00 +0200

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --As the East coast prepares for the impact of Hurricane Sandy, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) one of the country's leaders in disaster respo...

Due to really bad weather, Google cancels big Android event

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0200

For Microsoft it's an act of God. Just when Google looked to steal the thunder from Windows Phone 8's Monday launch, the big Android event is cancelled. Blame Hurricane Sandy. Google should have stayed on its own coast instead of choosing New York (Microsoft's phone shindig is in San Francisco).

Tips on preparing for East Coast superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0200

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0200

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm. Unlike a tropical system like a hurricane, which .

USA : l’ouragan Sandy force Romney à annuler des meetings

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0200

Le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a annulé tous ses événements de campagne prévus dimanche dans l'Etat de Virginie (est), situé sur la côte où l'ouragan Sandy est censé arrivé en début de semaine, menaçant de faire de sérieux dégâts.

Campaigns adjust as storm approaches

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0200

WASHINGTON -- The presidential campaigns are adjusting their travel itineraries this weekend as the East Coast braces for a devastating storm aimed in the general direction of several battleground states.

Campaigns Plan Around Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:58:00 +0200

The Obama and Romney campaigns made adjustments to their schedules to avoid the path of the storm.

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:55:00 +0200

Juggling politics and storm preparations, Mitt Romney dangled a plea for bipartisanship before early voters in Florida on Saturday as Barack Obama worked to nail down tiny New Hampshire's four electoral votes. Both campaigns scrambled to steer clear of a most unlikely October surprise, a superstorm barreling up the East Coast.

The Caucus: Storm Forces Romney to Cancel Sunday Events in Virginia

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:05:00 +0200

The Romney campaign has abruptly cancelled three rallies in Virginia scheduled for Sunday as a major storm approaching the East Coast began to significantly disrupt the final days of a closely contested presidential race.

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

Heroes of London 2012 to perform for Children in Need

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:20:00 +0200

9:53pm, Sat 27 Oct 2012 Heroes of London 2012 to perform for Children in Need Last updated Sat 27 Oct 2012 Around 20 figures from Team GB and ParalympicsGB will be taking part in a video for the annual TV fundraising extravaganza Children in Need. They include Olympic stars Tom Daley, Rebecca Adlington, Nicola Adams and Louis Smith.

Hurricane Sandy WILL BE the worst case scenario for East coast as New Jersey governor warns 'do NOT assume predictions will be wrong'

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0200

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:11 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near38.7 N,74.0 W.

With eye on Hurricane Sandy Mitt Romney and Barack Obama press on with campaigning

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:20:00 +0200

New Hampshire that "these four electoral votes right here could make the difference." With one eye on the weather forecast, the two candidates are in a 10-day sprint to the finish line in ...

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Le bilan humain ne cesse de sâ€™alourdir â€“ Au moins 44 morts et 12 disparus

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0200

Actualisation : 27 octobre, 16 :00 P-au-P., 27 oct. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Les autoritÃ©s haitiennes ont rÃ©Ã©valuÃ© Ã 44 morts et 12 disparus le bilan partiel de l’ouragan Sandy, qui a gravement affectÃ© le pays, particuliÃ¨rement les rÃ©gions du Sud et de l’Ouest.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:32:00 +0200

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:39:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

Ouragan Sandy en Haïti : 44 morts, selon un dernier bilan partiel

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:39:00 +0200

Le bilan du passage de l'ouragan Sandy en Haïti est passé samedi à quarante quatre (44) morts, douze (12) disparus et dix-neuf (19) blessés. Vingt et un mille cent sept (21.107) personnes sont hébergées dans 158 abris provisoires. L'alerte rouge est levée, mais les consignes de vigilance sont....

Disaster team from Tenn. dispatched for hurricane

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:40:00 +0200

A Disaster Medical Assistance team from Chattanooga has been activated and deployed to the east coast to as Hurricane Sandy approached the United States

Obama makes "birther" joke in N.H.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

With one eye to Hurricane Sandy, the president came to N.H. to attack Mitt Romney for upping fees in neighboring Mass.

Emergencies Declared Ahead of Eastern Superstorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy, upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm, was barreling north from the Caribbean and was expected to make landfall early Tuesday near the Delaware coast

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis,... Source : TV5 Monde - Articles similaires

"Frankenstorm", l'ouragan d'Halloween qui épouvante l'Amérique

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des... Source : TF1 News - Articles similaires

L'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

Watching, waiting, worrying

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0200

Worst-case scenario: Hurricane Sandy collides with a cold front and stalls over the Eastern seaboard for days. Several states have already declared emergencies.

Hurricane Sandy marches menacingly toward East Coast

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

US Superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:50:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say....

Sandy upgraded to hurricane again; East Coast a target for historic megastorm

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) Hurricane Sandy upgraded again Saturday just hours after forecasters said it had weakened to a tropical storm headed north from the Caribbean and was expected to pummel the eastern United States. The U.S. National Weather Service said the storm was expected to ...

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:55:00 +0200

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0200

FACTBOX-Rare factors could make Hurricane Sandy highly destructive

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:54 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Alex Dobuzinskis Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the eastern United States with freakish power as it meets a cold front during a rare convergence of weather factors that is expected to steer the storm inland and widen the reach of its lashing winds.

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0200

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:31 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Romney cancels Virginia appearances, heads to Ohio * Sandy's approach raises concerns about early voting * Reuters/Ipsos national poll remains statistical tie By Lisa Lambert and Sam Youngman NASHUA, N.H./PENSACOLA, Fla.

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:57:00 +0200

NASHUA, N.H./PENSACOLA, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney campaigned feverishly in closely contested battleground states on Saturday but changed travel plans to avoid Hurricane Sandy, the massive storm approaching the U.S. East Coast.

US Superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy Hits The Caribbean: 10 Photos Of Frankenstorm's Destruction

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:09:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy caused widespread destruction and killed at least 41 people in the Caribbean region late this week.

Ouragan Sandy en HaÃ¯ti : 44 morts, selon un dernier bilan partiel

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0200

Le bilan du passage de l’ouragan Sandy en Haïti est passé samedi à quarante quatre (44) morts, douze (12) disparus et dix-neuf (19) blessés. Vingt et un mille cent sept (21.107) personnes sont hébergées dans 158 abris provisoires. L’alerte rouge est levée, mais les consignes de vigilance sont....

From South Carolina to Maine, states prepare for hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0200

Burt Myrich boards up a home in preparation for Hurricane Sandy on Saturday, October 27, in Cape May, New Jersey. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ordered mandatory evacuations of the barrier islands by 4 p.m. Sunday, including the Atlantic City casinos, as Hurricane Sandy threatens the East Coast.

FEMA advises US residents to take steps to prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0200

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has advised resident to take precautions before Hurricane Sandy hits. A statement said: Now is the time to prepare your family, home or business to lessen the impact of severe weather. Coastal and inland residents should ensure that their families....

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:29:00 +0200

US Superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:27:00 +0200

Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way.

Factbox: Rare factors could make Hurricane Sandy highly destructive

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:27:00 +0200

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the eastern United States with freakish power as it meets a cold front during a rare convergence of weather factors that is expected to steer the storm inland and widen the reach of its lashing winds. Here is a look at some of the reasons why the event....

Superstorm: 50-60M Could Be Affected by Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect between 50 million and 60 million people, emergency management and weather officials warned Saturday afternoon. The storm will affect the eastern third of the country -- not just the coast -- and include inland flooding around Maryland and Pennsylvania and up to....

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to US election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:40:00 +0200

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney campaigned feverishly in closely contested battleground states on Saturday but changed travel plans to avoid Hurricane Sandy, the massive storm approaching the US East Coast. With just 10 days before Election Day and polls showing the....

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to US election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:40:00 +0200

Sandy looks even scarier from space! Nasa's terrifying time-lapse video shows colossal storm system heading for landfall

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:41:00 +0200

The 35-second black-and-white animation shows the vast tempest churning over Grand Bahama from the vantage point of 22,300 miles above the Earth.

Lights 'turned off or dimmed' to save money

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:55:00 +0200

Lighting on thousands of miles of motorways, trunk roads and city streets has been turned off or dimmed at night in order to save money and cut carbon emissions, according to an investigation by The survey found that 3,080 miles of motorways and trunk roads in England are now completely unlit, with....

Sandy upgraded to hurricane again; megastorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:53:00 +0200

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials ..

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: What to expect Saturday night and Sunday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:52:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy is projected to hit the Atlantic Coast early Tuesday. Prior forecasts still hold, with high wind watches and warnings in effect and significant storm surges expected.

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:51:00 +0200

Northeast U.S. oil companies prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:57:00 +0200

Romney cancels Virginia events ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:59:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, Fla.--Mitt Romney is canceling campaign events on Sunday in Virginia as a "precautionary move" as the East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to make landfall ...

Caribbean death toll of Sandy raised to 58

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:59:00 +0200

Canada Offers Condolences, Calls for Caution as Hurricane Sandy Develops

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:09:00 +0200

The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today offered Canada's condolences to the people of the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Sandy, and called on Canadians abroad to be prudent.

Prix de l'or noir: Le pétrole termine en hausse, soutenu par le PIB américain

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0200

Les prix du pétrole évoluaient de façon contrastée, avant-hier, en fin d'échanges européens, en baisse à New York et en légère hausse à Londres, le marché digérant une croissance américaine meilleure qu'attendu au troisième trimestre mais insuffisante pour relancer l'emploi.

Etats-Unis: Sandy redevient un ouragan à l'approche de la côte

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0200

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte-est américaine, après avoir été brièvement rétrogradée en tempête tropicale, a indiqué, hier, le Centre national des ouragans américain (NHC), basé à Miami. Les météorologues américains ont enregistré des vents soufflant jusqu'à 120 km/h alors....

Plus de 44 morts, Sandy laisse Haïti dans la désolation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0200

L’ouragan Sandy a dévasté une bonne partie du pays. Le bilan des victimes causées par le passage de l'ouragan Sandy en Haïti est passé à 44 morts, 19 blessées et 12 personnes portées disparues. Toutes les rivières sont en crues, presque toutes les villes sont inondées. Les dégâts matériels sont considérables.

Juggling politics and storm prep, Romney woos early votes in Florida as Obama seeks NH support

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0200

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Juggling politics and storm preparations, Mitt Romney dangled a plea for bipartisanship before early voters in Florida on Saturday as Barack Obama worked to nail down tiny New Hampshire's four electoral votes. Both campaigns scrambled to steer clear of a most unlikely October surprise, a superstorm barrelling up the East Coast.

Five reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy the factors that could turn it into a super storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0200

Satellite image taken Saturday 27 October 2012 at 10.45am ET shows Hurricane Sandy along the eastern United States coastline tracking northward with maximum sustained winds of 75mph. Photograph: ...

In pictures Americans brace for Hurricane Sandys landfall

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0200

Brooke Halye, 3, plays in the surf with her family as Hurricane Sandy looms over the coast in Sunset Beach, N.C., on Saturday.(RANDALL HILL ...

Hurricane Sandy heads for US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0200

MIAMI: Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations on Saturday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north after leaving 59 people dead in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy's trail of destruction

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0200

This is how the city of Santiago de Cuba looked yesterday after a pummelling from Hurricane Sandy. At least 41 people were killed as the storm system swept through the Caribbean; 11 of them in Cuba and most of those were in this 498-year-old city. There was no power or water supplies for its half a....

Full Episode: GMA 10/27: Hurricane Sandy: Quiet Before the Storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0200

Romney, Obama Reschedule Events Due to Hurricane Sandy; Extreme Shoplifting Caught on Tape

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an ordinary weather system. It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

'Historic' Sandy has East Coast on edge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0200

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Presidential race clouded by hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:46:00 +0200

With Hurricane Sandy now stalking the US East Coast, Romney and Vice President Joe Biden cancelled rallies in Virginia to get out of the way of frantic storm preparations. The president and his Republican rival were campaigning at opposite ends of the eastern seaboard yesterday - Obama in New....

Hurricane Sandy menaces millions in US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:46:00 +0200

Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations yesterday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north after leaving 59 people dead in the Caribbean.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0200

The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an ordinary weather system. It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0200

Obama assails Romney's Massachusetts record

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:00:00 +0200

During a New Hampshire campaign stop Saturday, President Barack Obama focused on Mitt Romney’s record as governor of the state south of here, Massachusetts.

The Lede Blog: Coastal Surge Forecast From Hurricane Sandy Prompts Evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0200

Concern about coastal surge from Hurricane Sandy has prompted evacuations from Delaware to Connecticut.

US braces for 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0200

States of emergency have been declared in seven US states along the eastern seaboard as emergency officials prepare for a massive storm.

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0200

FACTBOX-Rare factors could make Hurricane Sandy highly destructive

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy affects US presidential campaign

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0200

The campaign headquarters of Democratic President Candidate Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney have revised their nationwide travel plans and their meeting with American voters in order not to distract them from preparing for the approaching hurricane.

Sandy has now killed over 58 in Atlantic

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0200

Hurricane Sandy which is currently raging in the Atlantic has killed at least 58 people according to the Associated Press.

Canadian Hurricane Centre predicting Ontario will receive worst of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0200

Ontario may see the worst Sandy when it hits early next week as the so-called Frankenstorm continues to grow, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Saturday.

US super storm threat sparks evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:34:00 +0200

Up to 60 million Americans are expected to be affected by a massive storm that has killed nearly 60 people in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy Hits Cuba

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:34:00 +0200

Thursday morning will never be forgotten by thousands of people in Eastern Cuba. The wind, flying roofs, heavy rains and trees falling on streets and houses, will remain as permanent memories of Hurricane Sandy. Nor will they be able to get out of their heads that first night after the disaster in....

Hurricane Sandy threatens to disrupt travel along East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:32:00 +0200

Airlines are letting ticketed travelers change their plans at no fee New York officials say they'll decide Sunday about suspending subway service Amtrak cancels several trains that originate or end in East Coast stations (CNN) -- Planes, trains and automobiles -- all these modes of transportation....

East Coast Braced For Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:36:00 +0200

PEOPLE along the East Coast of the US are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which has left more than 40 people dead across the Caribbean. States of emergency have been declared in Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and a coastal county in North Carolina.

East Coast digs in stocks up as Sandy looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:35:00 +0200

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Bottled water? Food? Sandbags? Batteries? Toilet paper?Those are questions that millions of people in ...

Sandy Takes Aim At New England Storm Track Not Likely To Matter At This Point

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:35:00 +0200

BOSTON (CBS) We are honing in on a track and timeline for Sandy as weather models are finally able to resolve some of the complex atmospheric issues at play. Sandy weakened to a very strong ...

Hurricane Sandy heads for US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:35:00 +0200

MIAMI: Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations on Saturday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north after leaving 59 people dead in the Caribbean.The so-called ...

Obama balances campaign, hurricane prep

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:45:00 +0200

President Obama juggles governing and campaigning as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

US braces for 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0200

States of emergency have been declared in seven US states along the eastern seaboard as emergency officials prepare for a massive storm.

Reports: Hurricane affects Saints hearing

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0200

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The approach of Hurricane Sandy has forced the postponement of a key NFL hearing in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, multiple reports indicated Saturday.

Obama And Romney Cancel Campaign Appearances Due To Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:46:00 +0200

As the U.S. East Coast awaits Hurricane Sandy’s expected landfall either Monday or Tuesday, both U.S. President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney have had to make last-minute changes in their presidential-election campaign schedules to avoid the potentially catastrophic Frankenstorm.

US braces for 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:52:00 +0200

States of emergency have been declared in seven US states along the eastern seaboard as emergency officials prepare for a massive storm.

Storm threat to key US poll week

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy becomes a political storm as it swirls towards the US, forcing presidential candidates to adjust or cancel events.

Hurricane Sandy heads for US after killing 59 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

MIAMI: Across the eastern US, Americans made frantic preparations Saturday for a possible superstorm as Hurricane

Frankenstorm sparks evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy heads north after claiming nearly 60 lives in the Caribbean and US officials are warning millions to get out of its way.

Hurricane Sandy threatens U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Six states and the nation's capital were under states of emergency Saturday and U.S. forecasters said deadly Hurricane Sandy could become a "superstorm."

38 die as Hurricane Sandy crosses Caribbean Sea

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:46:00 +0100

A man views the flooded houses at the neighborhood "La Javilla" in Santo Domingo, capital of Dominica, Oct. 26, 2012. According to U.S. National Hurricane Center, 38 people died when the powerful Hurricane Sandy crossed the Caribbean Sea.

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:45:00 +0100

LAND O'LAKES, Fla. (AP) â€” Juggling politics and storm preparations, Mitt Romney dangled a plea for bipartisanship before early voters in Florida on Saturday as Barack Obama worked to nail down tiny New Hampshire's four electoral votes. Both campaigns scrambled to steer clear of a most unlikely....

Expect travel disruptions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:33:00 +0100

Planes, trains and automobiles -- all these modes of transportation were affected Saturday by Hurricane Sandy, even with the storm many hours away from making landfall.

Mayor: No Evacuations Ordered in NYC Yet

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:31:00 +0100

Mayor Bloomberg ordered no evacuations in New York City in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy as of Saturday night, but he warned of the storm's potential danger.

Hurricane Sandy to reach New York on US Presidential Elections day

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:31:00 +0100

Forecasters say the hardest-hit areas could span anywhere from the Carolinas up to New York city and Boston.

Hurricane Sandy Could Cost US Billions In Damages

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:21:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy believed to be a couple of days away from making landfall on the U.S. East Coast, some forecasters think damage from the so-called Frankenstorm could cost the country billions of dollars in repair and other costs. Hurricane Sandy is expected to combine with two other severe....

US Super storm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean - where it left nearly 60 dead - to threaten the eastern U.S. with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as officials warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way of the...

Hurricane Sandy drenches the Bahamas, leaves 21 dead in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0100

Obama And Romney Cancel Campaign Appearances Due To Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0100

As the East Coast awaits Hurricane Sandy’s landfall early next week, both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have been making last minute changes to their campaign schedules in order to avoid the potentially catastrophic storm.

Romney and Obama Change Plans as Sandy Nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:10:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s approach along the East Coast forced both the Obama and Romney campaigns to change their plans for the final full week before the presidential election.

Hurricane Sandy shakes up Romney Obama’s itineraries on campaign weekend

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:07:00 +0100

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters as he campaigns at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Fla., on Saturday. (CHARLES DHARAPAK /ASSOCIATED ...

Hurricane death toll rises Ontario may be hardest hit in Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:07:00 +0100

HALIFAX -- Ontario may see the worst Sandy when it hits early next week as the so-called Frankenstorm continues to grow, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Saturday. Spokesman Bob Robichaud said ...

Family Fortunes: Report into Chinese leader's hidden riches blocked

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0100

The New York Times' report claiming that Premier Wen Jiabao's family own assets worth 1.6 Billion pounds, has been blocked on the Internet.

East Coast Awaits Hurricane Sandy's Arrival

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

Coastal residents are warned to get out of the way as the monster storm is predicted to impact 60 million people in the US.

Storm threat to key US poll week

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy becomes a political storm as it swirls towards the US, forcing presidential candidates to adjust or cancel events.

East Coast Awaits Hurricane Sandy's Arrival

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect up to 60 million people in the US when it meets two other powerful winter storms. The hurricane is continuing to head north from the Caribbean - where it has killed at least 43 people - to threaten the eastern US with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow.

Candidates Change Plans as Sandy Nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s approach along the East Coast forced both the Obama and Romney campaigns to change their plans for the final full week before the presidential election.

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0100

Thousands of people were evacuated and officials said that the storm’s impact would stretch inland all the way to the Ohio Valley.

The Lede: Coastal Surge Forecast From Hurricane Sandy Prompts Evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0100

Concern about coastal surge from Hurricane Sandy has prompted evacuations from Delaware to Connecticut.

New Jersey Prepares for 7- to 10- Day Power Outages

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:12:00 +0100

As New Jersey power companies warn of week-long outages, generators sell out along the east coast.

Massive Hurricane Sandy takes aim at East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:11:00 +0100

1 of 17. Stanley Sicinski looks at storm surf before sunrise in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, as Hurricane Sandy, which was downgraded to a tropical storm and upgraded again, passes offshore October ...

Millions brace for Hurricane Sandy's wrath

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:16:00 +0100

Now as Sandy takes aim at the most-densely populated region in the U.S., about 64 million people potentially lie in the storm's path

Video: Hurricane Sandy landfall - where and when?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:16:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is churning its way up the East Coast, and is expected to rendezvous with a wintry storm from the west. CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard breaks down where and when Sandy will make landfall.

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:29:00 +0100

HATTERAS ISLAND, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy closed in on the United States on Saturday as coastal communities along the East Coast scrambled to prepare for torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power outages a week before the presidential election.

La côte est américaine se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:33:00 +0100

La tempête qui menacera 60 millions d'Américains dans l'est des États-Unis dans seulement quelques jours avec ses forts vents, ses pluies abondandes, ses hautes vagues, ses inondations et probablement de la neige est bien plus qu'un système météorologique habituel. Il s'agit d'un monstre sans précédent.

More than 30 killed in Baghdad blast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:36:00 +0100

2:15am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 More than 30 killed in Baghdad blast Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 More than 30 people were killed on Saturday in a bomb blast in Baghdad and a blast on an Iranian pilgrim bus, marring Iraqi celebrations of the second day of the Islamic Eid al Adha religious festival.

President Obama to continue to monitor Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:36:00 +0100

President Barack Obama will return to the White House on Monday to monitor Hurricane Sandy, which is predicted to hit the East Coast of the United States later that day. A statement said the President is being regularly briefed on the storm, ongoing preparations and resources available.

Video: 10/27: Millions brace for Sandy's arrival; when Marines leave Afghanistan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: 60 Million People Warned

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:32:00 +0100

Coastal residents are warned to get out of the way as the monster storm is predicted to impact 60 million people in the US.

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:31:00 +0100

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: 60 Million People Warned

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:39:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy looms over sprint to US election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:36:00 +0100

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney campaigned feverishly in closely contested battleground states on Saturday but changed travel plans to avoid Hurricane Sandy.

'It's Something That I Believe In.'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:44:00 +0100

Some say that campaign ads are getting just ridiculous. But now it's taken a turn to the truly bizarre. An Indiana man has auctioned off space on the side of his head, where he tattooed Mitt Romney's presidential campaign "R" logo in a 5-by-2-inch spot for a bid of $15,000.

Hurricane Sandy Could Cost US Billions In Damages

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0100

Forecasters believe damage from the so-called Frankenstorm could cost the country billions of dollars in repair and other costs.

NY scrambles to gird for Sandy, hopes to miss its wrath

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0100

NEW YORK: New York City officials geared up Saturday for a possible strike from Hurricane Sandy but have not ordered any evacuations, holding out hope the metropolis might miss the worst of the storm.

Take Hurricane Sandy seriously, East Coast residents are warned

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0100

The Eastern Seaboard braces for a collision of Hurricane Sandy and a winter storm, with effects likely to extend far inland. NEW YORK East Coast residents prepared Saturday for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, which forecasters expect to make landfall as soon as Monday night and then merge with a....

Hurricane Sandy Could Cost US Billions In Damages

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:57:00 +0100

Terrorisme Le chef d’Al-Qaïda appelle à enlever des Occidentaux

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:13:00 +0100

Dans une vidéo non datée et d’une durée de deux heures publiée cette semaine sur des forums de militants islamistes, le chef d’Al-Qaïda, Ayman ...

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0100

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy: Storm threat to key US election week

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:16:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is swirling towards the US, forcing presidential candidates to adjust schedules and cancel events. President Barack Obama has held a conference call with emergency chiefs to discuss preparations for the storm, which could hit as early as Monday.

Etats-Unis La côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines ont multiplié, hier, les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy dont la rencontre ... Source : Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace - Articles similaires

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

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Obama cancels stops in Virginia, Colorado because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:02 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is canceling campaign stops in Virginia and Colorado early next week because of the impending landfall of Hurricane Sandy and will instead monitor the storm from the White House, his spokesman said on Saturday.

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:07 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near39.1 N,73.3 W.

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:05 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy expected to come ashore Monday night or Tuesday * New York and New Jersey area could be hit first * Sandy may halt, flood New York City subway system * Mandatory evacuation in coastal Delaware communities * Hurricane due to arrive a week before U.

Déjà 10,5 millions de votants

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:25:00 +0100

Barack Obama et Mitt Romney continuaient samedi d’appeler leurs partisans à voter par avance à l’approche de la présidentielle, mais l’arrivée prévue ...

Obama cancels campaign events to monitor storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

The White House says President Barack Obama is canceling campaign appearances in Northern Virginia on Monday and Colorado on Tuesday so he can monitor Hurricane Sandy. The storm is currently forecast to make landfall along the Eastern seaboard at that time.

Obama cancels stops in Virginia, Colorado because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is canceling campaign stops in Virginia and Colorado early next week because of the impending landfall of Hurricane Sandy and will instead monitor the storm from the White House, his spokesman said on Saturday.

Obama cancels campaign stops because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0100

President Barack Obama is canceling campaign stops in Virginia and Colorado early next week because of the impending landfall of Hurricane Sandy and will instead monitor the storm from the White House, his spokesman said.

Obama cancels stops in Virginia, Colorado because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0100

NASHUA, N.H./KISSIMMEE, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney campaigned feverishly in closely contested battleground states on Saturday but changed travel plans to avoid Hurricane Sandy, the massive storm approaching the U.S. East Coast.

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0100

Obama cancels stops in Virginia, Colorado because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0100

Obama Cancels Some Campaigning to Monitor Storms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The White House has announced President Obama is cancelling some of his campaign travel Monday as Hurricane Sandy is expected to veer on to the East Coast. The president is getting out of Washington, D.C., Sunday, earlier than planned, to beat the disruptions expected in...

Notes From The Wunderground: Exemplifying The Positive Power Of The Web

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:13:00 +0100

Hurricane-Sandy-Cum-Frankenstorm appears to be on its way to striking the U.S. East Coast, and Weather Underground explains it all.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

Notes From The Wunderground: Exemplifying The Positive Power Of The Web

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

Weather watchers with a handle on history are well aware the most deadly natural disaster ever in the U.S. was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 , which claimed between 6,000 and 12,000 lives when it struck the Texas island that Sept. 8. One reason for the appalling death toll was the dearth of....

Obama Cancels Some Campaigning to Monitor Storms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

US Superstorm Threat Launches Mass Evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

Superstorm could impact 60 million people in US; coastal residents told to get out of the way

Hurricane Sandy Worse Than Sum of Its Parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

Part hurricane, part nor'easter and all trouble: That's what threatens 60 million Americans

Christy Orders New Jersey’s Barrier Islands, Casinos Evacuated

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:22:00 +0100

Etats-Unis La côte est se prépare à l’arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines ont multiplié, hier, les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy dont la rencontre ...

Obama cancels 2 campaign events due to hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:24:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has canceled two campaign events early next week to monitor developments related to Hurricane Sandy and its expected landfall in the eastern United States, the White House announced on late Saturday.

US super storm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean - where it left nearly 60 dead - to threaten the eastern US with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as officials warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way of the behemoth storm.

Haiti hurricane deaths rise, bringing Caribbean toll to 57

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:23:00 +0100

The death toll in the Caribbean from Hurricane Sandy rose to 57 with the largest number of victims coming from Haiti.

Storm threat sparks mass evacuations in US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as Hurricane Sandy heads north from the Caribbean, where it left nearly 60 people dead.

Experts Hurricane Sandy to become rare hybrid storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Map: Suffolk storm shelters It's been 69 years since the metropolitan area was hit by a late-season hurricane. Sandy's expected turbulent merger with a cold front moving in from the west, ...

East Coast Awaits Hurricane Sandys Arrival

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect up to 60 million people in the US when it meets two other powerful winter storms. The hurricane is continuing to head north from the Caribbean - where it has ...

Threat of Hurricane Sandy grows as it targets East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Notes From The Wunderground: Exemplifying The Positive Power Of The Web

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

Super storm threat launches mass evacuations in US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean where it left nearly 60 dead to threaten the eastern U.S. with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as officials warned millions in coastal are...

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS/ ELECTIONS USA 2012: Etats-Unis : Romney et Obama essaient de battre de vitesse l’ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy qui se dirige vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, a obligé les deux candidats à l'élection présidentielle à changer leur programme ces derniers jours. Profitant du calme avant la tempête,Barack Obama et Mitt Romney étaient le 27 octobre en Floride et dans le New Hampshire. Mitt Romney(g) et le président Barack Obama.

Hurricane Sandy has US in its sights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:47:00 +0100

Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength yesterday as it churned toward the US northeast coast, where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its nasty parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with persistent high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an ordinary weather system. It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

L’ouragan Sandy se dirige droit vers les Etats-Unis

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines ont multiplié hier les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des ...

Hurricane Sandy threat launches mass evacuations on East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0100

East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, wintry storm collision

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

"Frankenstorm" forecast to slam U.S. next week, prompting utilities, governments to prepare for damage

Sandy weakened to tropical storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has weakened to the category of a tropical storm. However, before loses its force Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to the Caribbean islands, killing 58 people in the Caribbean basin.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its nasty parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with persistent high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an...

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its nasty parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0100

Thousands of people were evacuated and officials said that the storm’s impact would stretch inland all the way to the Ohio Valley.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0100

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

US superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0100

Americans scramble to stay safe as Hurricane Sandy looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0100

MIAMI (AFP) - Across the eastern United States, Americans scrambled to stock up on supplies and secure homes as Hurricane Sandy -- billed as a superstorm -- lumbered north after leaving dozens dead ...

US Superstorm Threat Launches Mass Evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Superstorm could impact 60 million people in US; coastal residents told to get out of the way

'91 Perfect Storm Skipper Leery of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Skipper who rode out 1991 perfect storm says people should heed warnings about Hurricane Sandy

Haiti: Hurricane Sandy killed 29, damaged crops and roads

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0100

10/27/2012 18:34 GMT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 27, 2012 (AFP) - Hurricane Sandy's destructive path through Haiti left 29 dead and caused extensive damage to roads and crops in the impoverished, quake-ravaged country, authorities said Saturday. Eight people were also injured and four were still missing....

Super storm threat launches mass evacuations in US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean where it left nearly 60 dead to threaten the eastern U.S. with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as officials warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way of the behemoth storm. Sandy was expected to affect up to 60 million people when it meets two other powerful winter storms.

US States Brace for Hurricane Sandy Ahead of Key Election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0100

Sandy is expected to gain further strength before making landfall anywhere between Maryland and Southern England.

Americans scramble to stay safe as Hurricane Sandy looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0100

MIAMI: Across the eastern United States, Americans scrambled Saturday to stock up on supplies and secure homes as Hurricane Sandy -- billed as a superstorm -- lumbered north after leaving dozens dead in the Caribbean.

Approaching Megastorm Threatens East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

The National Weather Service warned that “widespread impacts” are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

The Caucus: Storm Forces Romney to Cancel Sunday Events in Virginia

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

Tent city cholera plagued Haiti embraces Sandy humanitarian

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:55:00 +0100

As Americans along the for historic Hurricane Sandy 's serious and life-threatening weather conditions, Friday night, Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe announced that humanitarian aid was on its way from Venezuela to help tens of thousands of Hurricane Sandy survivors, many ill with cholera,....

Sandy Forces Obama, Romney to Cancel Campaign Events

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama had to cancel some of his campaign events on Monday and Tuesday due to the approaching hurricane, the CNN quoted White House spokesman Jay Carney as saying.

Hurricane Sandy Worse Than Sum of Its Parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandys Threat 10 Days in the Dark

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0100

Bridgette Mooney, her daughter Skyler, 15 months, and husband Kevin watch from their home as Hurricane Isaac lashes their property with rain, Aug. 28, 2012 in Kiln, ...

Superstorm Sandy forces Obama to cancel campaign stops in Virginia and Washington

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:07:00 +0100

Like most people on the East Coast President Barack Obama plans on staying home when Hurricane Sandy hits.

Bomb blasts rip through Baghdad

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:16:00 +0100

Bomb blasts killed more than 30 people on Saturday on the second day of the Islamic Eid al Adha religious festival. Two car bombs destroyed parts of Baghdad's Shi'ite neighbourhood Sadr City and police said a bomb device was also strapped to a bus full of Iranian pilgrims on their way to a shrine.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:24:00 +0100

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:30:00 +0100

US East Coast braces for superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

Millions of people along US East Coast Sunday braced themselves for Hurricane Sandy which is threatening to pummel eight states from North Carolina to as far north as Connecticut as it sweeps toward ...

Hurricane Sandy Worse Than Sum of Its Parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

Part hurricane, part nor'easter and all trouble: That's what threatens 60 million Americans

US braces for 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0100

States of emergency have been declared in seven US states along the eastern seaboard as emergency officials prepare for a massive storm.

Superstorm threatens US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is heading north from the Caribbean - where it left nearly 60 people dead - to threaten the eastern US with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as millions were warned to get out of its path.

Tsunami warning issued for southern Alaska

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:49:00 +0100

6:17am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Tsunami warning issued for southern Alaska Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 The first wave from a small tsunami has been reported in a South East Alaska community, according to various media outlets. State officials say a wave with a height of about 4 inches was measured late on Saturday evening.

Pipeline problems plague NWC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

The National Water Com-mission (NWC) could find itself with a bill exceeding $500 million to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Serious signs of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Damaged billboards across Jamaica bear witness to the fury with which Hurricane Sandy passed over the island but the outdoor advertising companies and major corporations are still trying to determine how much it will cost to replace them.

Sandy's hot sauce

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

About 70 per cent of the pepper plants established by farmers participating in the European Union's (EU) Economic Diversification Programme For Banana Producing Parishes were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy soaked prisoners

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Scores of prison inmates were soaked during the passage of Hurricane Sandy last week as rain poured through the roofs of their cells.

Roger to seek Cabinet help

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture have already estimated that Hurricane Sandy left $770 million in damage, but that figure is expected to climb significantly as it does not include the losses in St Thomas, Clarendon, St Ann and the devastated Portland.

Ronnie needs $120M - Hefty price tag for education ministry even though schools were spared the worst of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Education Minister Ronald Thwaites and his team will have to find some $120 million to effect repairs to schools damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and that figure could rise significantly.

Extended closure of tax offices

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Two tax offices in Portland and St Mary will remain closed tomorrow as the clean-up continues in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Ferguson's 'reasonable' repair bill

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Health ministry worry about waterborne diseases, battered hospitals Hurricane Sandy showed some consideration for the already over-burdened health sector leaving most hospitals and health centres in reasonable condition. However, Health Minister Fenton Ferguson will still have to find money to carry out some repairs.

US braces for Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania (AP):Having killed more than 40 people, wrecked homes and knocked down trees and power lines in the Caribbean last week, Hurricane Sandy has now set her sights on the United States.

Eastern Seaboard readies for Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:51:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Deadly Hurricane Sandy menaced the East Coast Sunday, with millions of people in at least seven states and the District of Columbia under emergency warnings.

Ouragan : les USA se préparent à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:58:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines multiplient les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des ...

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:03:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:38 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy expected to come ashore Monday night or Tuesday * Sandy's large wind field a record maker * Storm may halt, flood New York City subway system By Gene Cherry HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C., Oct 28 (Reuters) - Weather forecasters worked to pinpoint....

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:01:00 +0100

HATTERAS ISLAND, North Carolina (Reuters) - Weather forecasters worked to pinpoint the likely landfall of the monstrous Hurricane Sandy as it closed in on the U.S. East Coast Sunday with the potential to be the biggest storm to hit the mainland. Government officials faced tough decisions on....

Frankenstorm Worse than sum of its nasty parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:59:00 +0100

WASHINGTON -- The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation with persistent high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides and heavy flooding is not one simple ...

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy menace les États-Unis

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:13:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'est brutalement invité dans la campagne électorale américaine. Après avoir tué 44 personnes dans les Caraïbes, il menace à présent le nord-est des États-Unis et bouleverse...

US superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0100

NEW JERSEY: Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way.

Home town mourns army medic

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0100

A book of condolence will open today for Corporal Channing Day who was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan. Hundreds of people are expected to pay tribute to the 25-year-old army medic, who died alongside Corporal David O'Connor after they were both injured on patrol with C Company in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province on Wednesday.

Americans Scramble to Stay Safe as Hurricane Sandy Looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:16:00 +0100

Across the eastern United States, Americans scrambled Saturday to stock up on supplies and secure homes as Hurricane Sandy -- billed as a superstorm -- lumbered north after leaving dozens dead in the Caribbean. The so-called Frankenstorm was expected to make landfall somewhere between Virginia and....

L'actu du dimanche 28 octobre

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0100

/ L’ouragan Sandy menace la côte est des États-Unis Il a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes… CARAÏBES - Il a déjà fait 44 morts dans les Caraïbes. L’ouragan Sandy poursuivait sa route vers les États-Unis, menaçant de frapper juste après le week-end la côte très peuplée du nord-est, encore plus....

Superstorm could impact 60 million people in US; coastal residents told to get out of the way

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who....

Hurricane Sandy looms over 10-day sprint to U.S. election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0100

America is divided. That at least is the message from the two parties in the run up to Nov. 6 U.S. presidential and congressional votes. With Barack Obama and Mitt Romney neck-and-neck in polls, the ...

US superstorm threat launches mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:40:00 +0100

US scrambles ahead of hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy lumbered north in the Atlantic Ocean as Americans on the eastern seaboard scrambled to stock up on supplies and secure homes before the superstorm hits.

Superstorm threatens US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:48:00 +0100

Foreign Office issues advice after Canada quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0100

Jimmy Savile's nephew has said the family's emotions are "in turmoil" as they wait for the next turn of events in the sex abuse scandal. Publicist Max Clifford has said dozens of Savile's contemporaries are "frightened" of being implicated. about 1 hour ago President Obama will return to the White....

Hawaii residents urged to move to higher ground

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0100

7:36am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Tsunami warning after quake Hawaii residents urged to move to higher ground Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Canada's British Columbia province late on Saturday.

Hurricane impacts presidential politicking

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0100

CELINA, Ohio, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Among the millions of people Hurricane Sandy is affecting this week are President Barack Obama, Republican challenger Mitt Romney and their campaign staff.

US presidential race jolted by looming storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:03:00 +0100

ORLANDO: President Barack Obama planned to travel to Florida Sunday for a campaign stop as Hurricane Sandy, bearin

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:15:00 +0100

Thousands of people were evacuated and officials said that the storm’s impact would stretch inland all the way to the Ohio Valley.

Residents in tsunami warning areas urged to take action

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

All coastal residents in the warning area who are near the beach or low-lying regions should move immediately inland to higher ground and away from all harbours and inlets including those sheltered directly from the sea. Those feeling the earth shake ... seeing unusual wave action ...

Experts ask for help to measure 'major' earthquake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

Major earthquake, Haida Gwaii, Canada. Help us by answering a few questions at Did You Feel It? Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been taken from his home in London by police for questioning. 3 minutes ago Jimmy Savile's nephew has said the family's emotions are "in turmoil" as they wait for the next turn of events in the sex abuse scandal.

Gary Glitter taken away by police for questioning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

8:13am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Gary Glitter questioned by police Gary Glitter taken away by police for questioning Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been taken from his home in London by police for questioning. Jimmy Savile's nephew has said the family's emotions are "in....

World: Obama cancels stops in Virginia, Colorado because of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0100

East Coast prepares for superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:36:00 +0100

>Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Send us your pictures and videos but stay safe.(CNN) -- Got bottled water? Food? Sandbags? Batteries? Toilet paper?Those are questions that millions of people ...

Americans stock up as Hurricane Sandy moves north

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:49:00 +0100

MIAMI: Hurricane Sandy lumbered north in the Atlantic Ocean Sunday as Americans on the eastern seaboard scrambled

Les candidats en campagne dans les états incertains

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:50:00 +0100

Un peu plus d'une semaine avant le jour J, les candidats à la présidentielle américaine redoublent d'efforts pour séduire les indécis. Barack Obama a…

'Historic' Sandy swirls toward East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:51:00 +0100

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Urgent weather warnings issued as hurricane heads for US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:47:00 +0100

More than 50 million people from the mid-Atlantic to New England braced for a potentially massive storm, as Hurricane Sandy churned northward on a collision course with another storm system that is sweeping in from the west.

US presidential race jolted by looming storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Florida: President Barack Obama planned to travel to Florida Sunday for a campaign stop as Hurricane Sandy, bearing down on the eastern United States, forced White House candidates to review their schedules.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:55:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way.

Hurricane Sandy to make history nearing US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:53:00 +0100

Forecasters work to pinpoint likely landfall of monstrous hurricane; at least 66 killed in Caribbean from flash flood, mudslides.

La campagne américaine perturbée par l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0100

Barack Obama et son rival républicain Mitt Romney doivent adapter leurs déplacements à l'ouragan, qui se rapproche de la côte Atlantique des Etats-Unis.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0100

La rencontre de cet ouragan avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite. Une tempête qui a quitté la…

Megastorm Could Wreak Havoc Across 800 Miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

Coastal residents told to get out of the way ahead of Superstorm that could impact 60M in US

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

US east coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is closing in on the US as communities along the east coast prepare for torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power outages.

Hurricane Sandy Forces Google To Cancel Oct.29 Android Event

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:19:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy closes in on the U.S. East Coast, search giant Google has cancelled its Monday Android event in New York City that was expected to take the wraps off high-end tablet Nexus 10 from Samsung Electronics and Nexus 4, the first Nexus phone from LG Electronics. This apart, Google was planning to launch Android 4.

USA: US prepares as Hurricane Sandy closes in

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy continued on its path towards the US east coast on Sunday as weather forecasters tried to pinpoint its landfall location. Several states have declared emergencies and evacuations have taken place in vulnerable coastal areas.

Hurricane Sandy treks parallel up Southeast coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:18:00 +0100

MIAMI (AP) â€” Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is roaring northeastward on an offshore track parallel to the Southeast coast off the Carolinas. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sandy will continue moving parallel to the Southeast coast most of the day and approach the coast of the mid-Atlantic states by Monday night.

Sandy: a surfer’s dream girl

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

THEY had waited months for this the “clean” waves breaking at the right angle, at the right height, and with the right velocity. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s fury was a surfer’s dream, especially those fearless few who congregated in Bull Bay, St Andrew.

Churches ignore own misfortune for other storm victims

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

ALTHOUGH a number of churches were extensively damaged during the passage of Hurricane Sandy last Wednesday, their membership have chosen to focus their recovery efforts on Jamaicans who have lost homes, livelihoods and personal belongings to the late-season category one storm.

Laughing in the face of tragedy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

HER house was blown away, her farm levelled, and she came within metres of sustaining serious injuries, but 79-year-old Hazel McLean has refused to let it break her faith in God.

Sandy gone, Caribbean mourns 58 dead, cleans up

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) The Caribbean death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose again sharply yesterday, even as the storm swirled away toward the US East Coast. Officials said the hurricane system has cost at least 58 lives in addition to destroying or badly damaging thousands of homes.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

Elections USA 2012: dernière ligne droite au coude à coude

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

Alors que les premiers bureaux de vote ont ouvert samedi, et que l'ouragan Sandy s'invite dans la campagne, la bataille est très serrée pour départager Barack Obama et Mitt Romney dans les Etats-clé. Elections USA 2012: dernière ligne droite au coude à coude

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Northward, May Hit New Jersey

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:29:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy was barreling northward along the U.S. East Coast as forecasters warned it would converge with two other systems to create a superstorm threatening to bring high winds, rain and a tidal surge that may inundate Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coastal areas.

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 06:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:26:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:52 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 06:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near39.5 N,73.7 W.

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at U.S. coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:26:00 +0100

Tsunami warning for Hawaii after powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:26:00 +0100

Emergency sirens sounded around Hawaii late Saturday warning about an oncoming tsunami, after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Canada. Related Stories The Halloween poisoner has US in his grip Hurricane Sandy's trail of destruction Accusations against generals cast shadow over US army....

Hurricane Sandy Treks Parallel up Southeast Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:36:00 +0100

Forecasters: Hurricane Sandy roaring up Carolinas on offshore track parallel to coast

South Africa defeat Pakistan in Super Sixes Final

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:34:00 +0100

HONG KONG: South Africa defeated Pakistan to the claim the Super Sixes title. Batting first, South Africa s

October storm scrambles presidential contest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:00 +0100

Scrambling to avoid the superstorm that threatens to disrupt the lives of millions of Americans up and down the East Coast, Republican Mitt Romney is returning to battleground Ohio to fight for momentum nine days before the...

Hurricane Sandy treks parallel up Southeast coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is roaring northeastward on an offshore track parallel to the Southeast coast off the Carolinas.

Hurricane Sandy treks parallel up Southeast coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is roaring northeastward on an offshore track parallel to the Southeast coast off the Carolinas.

October storm scrambles presidential contest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:00 +0100

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:48:00 +0100

Superstorm threatens US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:46:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean - where it left nearly 60 dead - to threaten the eastern US today with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as millions were warned to get out of its path. Sandy is expected to affect up to 60 million people when it meets two other powerful winter storms.

Americans stock up as Sandy moves north

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:59:00 +0100

Miami: Hurricane Sandy lumbered north in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday as Americans on the eastern seaboard scrambled to stock up on supplies and secure homes before the superstorm comes ashore with torrential rains and gale-force winds. The so-called “Frankenstorm” was expected to make landfall....

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:03:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis, dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite.

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:04:00 +0100

HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C. - Weather forecasters worked to pinpoint the likely landfall of the monstrous Hurricane Sandy as it closed in on the U.S. East Coast Sunday with the potential to be the biggest storm to hit the mainland.

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 06:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:04:00 +0100

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100

Alors que Sandy a déjà fait 59 morts dans les Caraïbes, les autorités américaines craignent que sa rencontre avec un front froid provoque une tempête d’une violence inédite.

L'ouragan Sandy se dirige vers les Etats-Unis

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:06:00 +0100

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Watch: Bird Hoarder Ordered to Clean Up House

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:06:00 +0100

Illinois authorities deem home with hundreds of birds unsafe for human habitation.

Sandy : la côte Est se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:15:00 +0100

L'est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'est rapproché samedi de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la perturbation, qui a déjà fait une cinquantaine de morts dans les Antilles. Selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), Sandy pourrait atteindre le sol américain....

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:14:00 +0100

While Sandy’s winds are not overwhelming for a hurricane, its width is what makes it exceptional

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

ÉTATS-UNIS : L'ouragan Sandy menace les États-Unis et la campagne présidentielle

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Antilles, l'ouragan Sandy se rapproche de la côte Est des États-Unis. La perturbation pourrait bousculer la dernière semaine de campagne pour l'élection présidentielle.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l´arrivée de l´ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:18:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Forces Google To Cancel Oct.29 Android Event

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy crawls towards US as fears mount of a super storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:16:00 +0100

United States on Saturday as it threatened to hit the eastern third of the country with torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power outages a week before US presidential and congressional ...

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:23:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy to make history nearing US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:23:00 +0100

Forecasters work to pinpoint likely landfall of monstrous hurricane; at least 66 killed in Caribbean from flash flood, mudslides.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:26:00 +0100

US east coast residents prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0100

10:18am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Obama tracks Hurricane Sandy US east coast residents prepare for Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Residents in the US states of North Carolina and New York are bracing themselves for Hurricane Sandy. Yesterday governors from North Carolina to Connecticut....

L'est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:35:00 +0100

par Gene Cherry HATTERAS ISLAND, Caroline du Nord (Reuters) - L'ouragan Sandy s'est rapproché samedi de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la perturbation, qui a déjà fait une cinquantaine de morts dans les Antilles.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:44:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:46:00 +0100

Superstorm heads for east coast of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy headed north from the Caribbean – where it left nearly 60 dead - to threaten the eastern US today with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow as millions were warned to get out of its path.

Statement by EU HR Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis response Kristalina Georgieva on the destructive passage of Hurricane Sandy across the Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:46:00 +0100

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US Superstorm Threat Prompts Mass Evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:53:00 +0100

Workmen board up a window ahead of the massive storm AP Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high....

Hurricane Sandy to move on to US Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy regained strength yesterday as it lumbered northward toward an election-week collision with the US East Coast after leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean. What has been dubbed ‘Frankenstorm’ was expected to make landfall somewhere between Virginia and Massachusetts during the....

Statement by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva on the destructive passage of Hurricane Sandy across the Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 October 2012 The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission and the EU Crisis Response Commissioner issued the following joint statement today: "We have been profoundly touched by the news of death and devastation.

Hurricane Sandy continues path along US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0100

10:56am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Obama tracks Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy continues path along US east coast Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 An image of Hurricane Sandy as it sweeps towards the US east coast Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring "strong winds and a significant storm surge" to the....

Glasgow Airport halts US flights due to hurricane threat

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0100

10:48am, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Obama tracks Hurricane Sandy Glasgow Airport halts US flights due to hurricane threat Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 United's NY Newark flights on Mon and Tues are cancelled due to the threat posed by Hurricane Sandy. Find out more Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been....

Megastorm Could Wreak Havoc Across 800 Miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +0100

Coastal residents told to get out of the way ahead of Superstorm that could affect 60M in US

Hurricane Sandy: Apps and Tech Tips

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +0100

There are a lot of things you can do to prepare for Hurricane Sandy . You can stock up on the essentials (food, water, etc.), flashlights and plenty of batteries. But you can also stock up on some digital necessities, including some apps for your smartphone or tablet.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis sous la menace de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:18:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0100

Les habitants de la côte est des Etats-Unis stockaient des provisions et se préparaient dimanche à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, attendu mardi, et dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite.

Will Hurricane Sandy become a Frankenstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0100

The eastern US is bracing for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to make landfall next week. The storm looks set to be a record-breaker, and could cause severe damage. New Scientist breaks down what ...

Statement by EU HR Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis response Kristalina Georgieva on the destructive passage of Hurricane Sandy across the Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

US airports face hurricane disruptions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

Airlines and airports, including those from the Gulf, predict widespread closures and delays

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it aims at US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

North Carolina: Weather forecasters warned on Sunday that Hurricane Sandy will affect a large area of the US East Coast but said it was too early to pinpoint where the storm, which has the potential to be the biggest to hit the mainland, would make landfall.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at Eastern Seaboard

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy closed in on the United States early Sunday as coastal communities along the East Coast scrambled to prepare for torrential rains, high winds, major flooding, power outages and heavy snow a week before the presidential election.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:38:00 +0100

Durée : 00:01:07 | 0 vues | 0/10 Les autorités américaines multipliaient samedi 27 octobre les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est [...] sandy , etats-unis , ouragan

Hurricane Sandy: Florida surfers enjoy big waves - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:39:00 +0100

Surfers in Florida ride big waves caused by Hurricane Sandy as storm heads for US east coast

7 Devastating Hurricanes: Where Will Sandy Rank?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy heads toward land, here is a look back at some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent history.

Top 6 Myths About Flood Insurance

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy make its way along the Atlantic Coast, disaster experts are reminding U.S. residents that flooding is the country's number one natural hazard, according to the National Flood Insurance Program, which Congress created in 1968.

Alerte ! L’Ouragan Sandy sévit au nord des États-Unis. Hawaï sous la violence d’un tsunami !

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +0100

Le mauvais temps sévit au nord des Etats-Unis. Tandis que la « côte est » US retient son souffle, Hawaï est menacée d’une manière imminente (au moment ou nous mettons cette info en ligne) par un tsunami. Alors que les candidats à la présidentielle US (Obama et Romney) musclent leurs attaques, l'ouragan Sandy perturbe leur campagne.

Séisme, ouragan... les Etats-Unis secoués par les éléments

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0100

Un séisme a frappé dans la nuit les côtes Canadiennes, ce qui a provoqué des vagues importantes sur les îles de Hawaï ou le la mise en garde contre un tsunami a été écarté. Pendant ce temps, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy.

Google Cancels Oct 29 Nexus Event Due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:49:00 +0100

Internet giant Google cancelled its Android event scheduled on Oct 29 on account of Hurricane Sandy nearing the U.S East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy to sideline Obama

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:46:00 +0100

On Monday night president will forgo campaigning and return to D.C.to monitor storm

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:51:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Treks Parallel up Southeast Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0100

Surf store workers Fletcher Birch, left, and Jay Kleman board up the windows of the store in Ocean City, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 as Hurricane Sandy approaches the Atlantic coast. (AP ...

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:02:00 +0100

Statement by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva on the destructive passage of Hurricane Sandy across the Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:05:00 +0100

Sandy could wreak havoc across 800 miles of U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0100

About 60 million Americans from East Coast to Great Lakes may be affected by high winds, rains, flooding and snow from hybrid storm system, expected to make landfall Tuesday

Hurricane Sandy inches towards US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:10:00 +0100

Gale force winds expected to reach portions of the US east coast by late Sunday, potentially causing billions in damage Hurricane Sandy closed in on the United States on Saturday as it threatened to hit the eastern third of the country with torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power....

Obama cancels events due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:12:00 +0100

President Obama and Mitt Romney have changed their campaign schedules as Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast.

Massive storm continues march toward coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:12:00 +0100

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

L'est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:17:00 +0100

Il y a 1 heure par Gene Cherry HATTERAS ISLAND, Caroline du Nord (Reuters) - L'ouragan Sandy se rapprochait dimanche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparaient à subir le passage dévastateur de la perturbation, qui a déjà fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Antilles.

Séisme, ouragan... les Etats-Unis secoués par les éléments

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:17:00 +0100

Un séisme a frappé dans la nuit les côtes Canadiennes, ce qui a provoqué des vagues importantes sur les îles de Hawaï ou le la mise en garde contre un tsunami a... Source : La Tribune - Articles similaires

'Safety before politics' as storm looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:30:00 +0100

MITT Romney is returning to Ohio to fight for momentum nine days before the election, as both candidates scramble to avoid the looming superstorm.

Séisme, ouragan... la présidentielle américaine secouée par les éléments

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy set to bring 'life-threatening' flooding

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

12:30pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Obama tracks Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy set to bring 'life-threatening' flooding Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring "life-threatening storm surge flooding" to the mid-Atlantic coast, including Long Island and New York harbour, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Superstorm Could Wreak Havoc Across 800 Miles

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0100

Storm throws election schedule

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's approach to land coincides with the final full week before the US presidential election, forcing Mitt Romney to call off a visit to Virginia and raising questions about how president Barack Obama would balance governing and campaigning in the event of a potentially devastating natural disaster.

Big storm scrambles presidential race schedules

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0100

LAND O'LAKES, Fla. (AP) â€” The big storm taking aim at the East Coast a little more than a week before the election has scrambled campaign plans, with Mitt Romney ditching Virginia to campaign Sunday with running mate Paul Ryan in Ohio and President Barack Obama moving up his departure for Florida.

Big storm scrambles presidential race schedules

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0100

The big storm taking aim at the East Coast a little more than a week before the election has scrambled campaign plans, with Mitt Romney ditching Virginia to campaign Sunday with running mate Paul Ryan in Ohio and President...

Sandy looms over U.S. campaigns

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Cage Deal, with the help of his mother Christy, gets video footage as the winds of Hurricane Sandy pounds waves onto the east side of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, October 27, 2012. ...

FEMA Offers Tips On How To Prepare For Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Florida surfers enjoy big waves - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Surfers in Florida ride the big waves caused by Hurricane Sandy as they hit the coastline. The hurricane closed in on the US on Saturday as it threatened to hit the eastern third of the country with ...

Experts Hurricane Sandy to become rare hybrid Frankenstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Map: Suffolk storm shelters It's been 69 years since the metropolitan area was hit by a late-season hurricane. Sandy's expected turbulent merger with a cold front moving in from the west, ...

Megastorm Sandy could wreak havoc across 800 miles of East Coast affect 60 million people

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Bally's crews board doors and windows at Bally's Atlantic City along the boardwalk, Saturday Oct. 27 2012 in Atlantic City, N.J.. With Hurricane Sandy taking aim at New Jersey, Gov. Chris ...

Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc over 800 miles of U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:02:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned ...

Big storm scrambles presidential race schedules

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:07:00 +0100

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:15:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:11:00 +0100

Thousands of people were evacuated and officials said that the storm’s impact would stretch inland all the way to the Ohio Valley.

Mandatory evacuations ordered in U.S. as Hurricane Sandy nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:22:00 +0100

Sandy was expected to affect up to 60 million people when it meets two other powerful winter storms.

Jamaicans Urged to Use Safe Water

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0100

Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse, is urging all Jamaicans to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Vector Control Operations Resume Following Hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0100

The Ministry of Health has resumed its vector control operations, which had been suspended, due to the passage of Hurricane Sandy on October 24.

Social Security Ministry Conducting Assessments to Help Hurricane Victims

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0100

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is currently conducting assessments to determine the level of assistance to be provided to persons, who have been seriously dislocated by Hurricane Sandy, which affected the island on October 24. Acting Director of Social Security in the Ministry, Denzil....

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: New York area prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:28:00 +0100

States of emergency have been declared in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of all three states.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the U.S. in the path of the unprecedented freak storm had hours Sunday to prepare for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of rain, high winds and even heavy snow.

Huge Hurricane Sandy bears down East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0100

HATTERAS ISLAND, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy could be the biggest storm to hit the United States mainland when it comes ashore on Monday night, bringing strong winds and dangerous flooding to the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic states to New England, forecasters said on Sunday.

Campaigns Brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0100

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney have had to sideline campaigning in the critical swing state of Virginia due to major storms, including Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — As Americans brace for Hurricane Sandy, the Caribbean is still suffering. Officials say storm-related death toll has risen to 65 as of early Sunday. Haitian authorities have reported 51 of those deaths. Continued rains have added to the initial jolt of the hurricane.

L'ouragan Sandy menace 60 millions de personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0100

Les habitants de la côte est des États-Unis stockaient des provisions et se préparaient dimanche à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy , attendu mardi, et dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d'une violence inédite.

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0100

As Americans brace for Hurricane Sandy, the Caribbean is still suffering. Officials say storm-related death toll has risen to 65 as of early Sunday. Haitian authorities have reported 51 o...

Hurricane's Death Toll Rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0100

As Americans brace for Hurricane Sandy, the Caribbean is still suffering. Officials say storm-related death toll has risen to 65 as of early Sunday. Haitian authorities have reported 51 of those deaths. Continued rains have added to the initial jolt of the hurricane.

AARP Offers Tips for Older New Yorkers to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:51:00 +0100

Older Adults More Vulnerable During Disasters, Assoc. Provides Tips to Help Elderly & Their Families Be Storm Ready NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --With the prospect of Hurricane...

Sandy | États-Unis · La côte est se prépare à l'ouragan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Les habitants de la côte est des États-Unis stockaient des provisions et se préparaient dimanche à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, attendu mardi. (AFP) Source : Canoë - Articles similaires

États-Unis : États-Unis. La côte est se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Les autorités américaines ont multiplié samedi les préparatifs et les avertissements en prévision de l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, dont la rencontre avec un front froid venu du Canada risque de provoquer une tempête d’une violence inédite.

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:01:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” President Barack Obama has spent months trying to balance his re-election bid with running the government. Now, just when his campaign needs him the most, with little more than a week before the election, his official job is beckoning.

EU pledges aid after Hurricane Sandy damage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:09:00 +0100

The European Union said Sunday it was ready to support recovery efforts for Caribbean residents affected by Hurricane Sandy, after the storm killed 59 people and began bearing down on the United States, where residents were bracing for a so-called "Frankenstorm".

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:09:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has spent months trying to balance his re-election bid with running the government.

VIDEOS. Sandy : les Etats-Unis se préparent à une tempête d'une violence inédite

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:11:00 +0100

Une tempête «extrêmement rare et dangereuse». Les météorologistes s'attendent au pire alors que Sandy se rapproche ce dimanche de la côte est des Etats-Unis. L'ouragan, qui a déjà causé au moins 59...

US braces for nightmare of bad weather

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:13:00 +0100

With forecasts showing hurricane Sandy and another powerful storm system are likely to collide with devastating effect, tens of millions of people prepared, and authorities increased the urgency of their warnings.

Hurricane Sandy heads toward New York and north-east US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:11:00 +0100

Category 1 storm is slowly moving north as east coast authorities prepare for power outages and flooding on Monday Tom McCarthy

Sandy could be US's worst ever storm, but trajectory still uncertain

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:11:00 +0100

Having devastated parts of the Caribbean, hurricane is due to make landfall again Monday, affecting entire US east coast Forecasters warned on Sunday that hurricane Sandy will affect large swathes of the US east coast but that it was too early to pinpoint where the storm, which has the potential to....

Hurricane Sandy set to make history as it nears U.S. east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100

Weather forecasters warned on Sunday that Hurricane Sandy will affect a large area of the U.S. east coast, but said it was too early to pinpoint where the storm, which has the potential to be the biggest ever to hit the mainland, would make landfall. Government officials in several states in Sandy's....

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: NYC Subway To Be Suspended

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0100

The Governor of New York state says the subway, bus and train service will be suspended from tonight ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

City Room: M.T.A. Chief Announces Storm Plan for Subways, Buses and Commuter Trains

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to begin planning a suspension of all commuter services that would begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday if sustained winds from Hurricane Sandy reach 39 miles per hour or higher.

East Coast Braces for Severe Storm Surge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

The National Hurricane Center warned of a “life-threatening storm surge” that could cause record-breaking coastal flooding from Delaware to Southern New England.

Hurricane Sandy: NYC Subway To Be Suspended

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:33:00 +0100

The Governor of New York state says the subway, bus and train service will be suspended from tonight ahead of Hurricane Sandy. More follows...

Coastal residents told to get out of the way ahead of Superstorm that could affect 60M in US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the U.S. in the path of the unprecedented freak storm had hours Sunday to prepare for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of rain, high winds and even heavy snow.

New York Subways to Shut Down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0100

The MTA will close New York's transit system for Hurricane Sandy, shutting down subway, commuter rail and bus service starting at 7 p.m.

New York to shut parks ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

2:31pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy New York to shut parks ahead of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 All New York's parks, playgrounds and beaches will be shut from 5pm local time today (9pm GMT) Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced .

New York subway to close ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

2:18pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy New York subway to close ahead of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York City subway, bus and train service will be suspended, starting at 7pm (11pm GMT) on Sunday ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

New York subway to shut down as Sandy nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:46:00 +0100

The subway in the city that never sleeps will shut down tonight as the hurricane barrels its way north along the East Coast.

Sandy heads for U.S., leaves 44 dead in the Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0100

Miami.– Hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday as it inched toward the US East Coast and after leaving 44 people dead in the Caribbean. Sandy, which has been dubbed "Frankenstorm," was expected to make landfall somewhere between Virginia and Massachusetts.

US braced for massive storm as Hurricane Sandy nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:54:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Forecasters Warn Of Storm's Size; 'Frankenstorm' Expected To Grow

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

The worst cause for concern is Sandy’s winds, howling in a 1,040-mile diameter that was expected to increase as the gusts continued north.

Métro fermé à New York et vols annulés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

La ville de New York a annoncé qu'elle fermerait dès ce soir son métro et ses parcs en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Des centaines de vols seront annulés dans plusieurs aéroports de la côté est.

Métro fermé à New York et vols annulés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0100

U.S. Northeast braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Deadly Hurricane Sandy menaced the East Coast Sunday, with millions of people in at least seven states and the District of Columbia under emergency warnings.

New York Will Shut Down Transit System Sunday Night

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

All subway, commuter-railroad, and bus service in New York will begin grinding to a halt Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT at the direction of state Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority . The decision to shut down the largest transit system in the U.S.

Obama, Romney change campaign plans as US braces for superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:03:00 +0100

Federal officials said that they expected the storm to create damaging flood and wind conditions across a vast and densely-populated portion of the US, from Virginia to New England, and as far west as the Great Lakes.

Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc over 800-mile swath of U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:02:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the United States in the path of the unprecedented freak storm had hours Sunday to prepare for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days ...

New York Will Shut Down Transit System Sunday Night

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0100

All subway, commuter-railroad, and bus service in New York City will begin grinding to a halt Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT at the direction of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said. The decision to shut down the largest transit system in the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy Forecasters Warn Of Storm's Size; 'Frankenstorm' Expected To Grow

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0100

The main concern forecasters have about Hurricane Sandy as it approaches the U.S. East Coast Sunday is not its strength so much as the storm’s sheer size. The hurricane, which could start smattering New York and New Jersey with rain and wind as early as Sunday night, is expected to be large enough....

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens and Heads to Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Thousands of people were evacuated and officials said that the storm’s impact would stretch inland all the way to the Ohio Valley.

New York Plans to Suspend Transit Service

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced plans to suspend subway, bus and rail service at 7 p.m. Sunday ahead of a possible storm surge that could cause record-breaking coastal flooding from Delaware to Southern New England.

USA Braces For Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:11:00 +0100

The East Coast of the United States is being warned to prepare for a ‘life-threatening storm surge’ as Hurricane Sandy approaches. The storm is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the state of Delaware – and then turn north where it will merge with an Arctic front to create [.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : des vols annulés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

Des centaines de vols ont été annulés dimanche dans les aéroports de New York, la plus grande ville des Etats-Unis, et dans d'autres villes de la côte est, à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy qui fait rage dans l'Atlantique, ont indiqué les autorités.Air France a annulé tous ses vols prévus lundi vers....

Ouragan Sandy: New York va fermer le métro dimanche soir

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

La ville de New York va fermer son réseau de transports publics, y compris le métro, dimanche à partir de 19h ET en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé le gouverneur de l'Etat, Andrew Cuomo.

Métro fermé à New York et vols annulés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

New York Plans to Suspend Transit Service

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

City Room: Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates from N.Y.C. and the New York Region

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates By THE NEW YORK TIMES With the announcement Sunday morning by the governor that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was suspending subway, bus and rail service as of 7 p.m., Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was to address the city at 11 a.m.

City Room: M.T.A. Chief Announces Storm Plan for Subways, Buses and Commuter Trains

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to begin planning a suspension of commuter services if sustained winds from Hurricane Sandy reach 39 miles per hour or higher.

Hurricane Sandy: Cubans clear up battered neighbourhoods - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

Residents in southeastern Cuba clear up neighbourhoods after Hurricane Sandy damaged houses and destroyed boats

Hurricane Sandy heads toward New York and northeast US coast – live

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

Category 1 storm is slowly moving north as east coast authorities prepare for power outages and flooding on Monday Tom McCarthy

Top 6 Myths About Flood Insurance

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy make its way along the Atlantic Coast, disaster experts are reminding U.S. residents that flooding is the country's number one natural hazard, according to the National Flood ...

NYC yet to issue Hurricane Sandy evacuation order

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0100

2:57pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy NYC yet to issue Hurricane Sandy evacuation order Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 A graphic depicting Hurricane Sandy's route through New York Although there is no evacuation order in place for New York City at the moment, the city's mayor,....

Tsunami warning for Hawaii downgraded

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0100

A tsunami warning for Hawaii has been downgraded to an advisory on Sunday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Evacuation orders were also lifted for coastal areas, a Hawaii civil defense official said. At least 100,000 people in Hawaii were ordered to move from the shoreline to higher ground....

Megastorm could wreak havoc across 800 miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:17:00 +0100

Super storm threat prompts emergency declarations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:17:00 +0100

Governors from North Carolina to Connecticut declared states of emergency and Delaware ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal communities as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north from the Caribbean wh...

Hurricane Sandy Intense Winds Expected In New England Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

BOSTON (CBS) Confidence continues to increase for the track and severity of Sandy this morning. Nearly all weather models forecast a landfall in Central New Jersey Monday night. This mirrors ...

Hurricane Sandy Frankenstorm hybrid could impact 800 miles of U.S. up to 60 million people

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

the U .S. in the path of the unprecedented freak storm had hours Sunday to prepare for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of ...

LI braces for Hurricane Sandy Fire Island under mandatory evacuation order

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Friday for all New York counties because of Hurricane Sandy, a huge weather system that forecasters expect to hit Long Island and the New York ...

Obama Romney change plans as US braces for superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney changed their campaign plans as millions of Americans along US East Coast Sunday braced themselves for possibly the worst "superstorm" in ...

Hurricane Sandy inches towards US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

closed in on the United States on Saturday as it threatened to hit the eastern third of the country with torrential rains, high winds, major flooding and power outages a week before US presidential ...

Eastern States Scramble to Prep for Superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge flooding to the Mid-Atlantic coast and could wreak havoc for days across 800 miles of the United States, impacting tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the country. Sandy will meet up with cold front coming from the northwest and a high....

ANADIGICS Third Quarter Earnings Call Rescheduled to 8:30 am ET on Monday, October 29, 2012 In Anticipation of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0100

WARREN, N.J., Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today announced that due to anticipated inclement weather associated wi...

NYC shutting transit Sunday night ahead of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

New York City's transit service will suspend bus, subway, and commuter rail service in advance of the massive storm expected to hit the eastern third of the United States, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.

Hurricane Sandy: Superstorm Could Wreak Havoc Across 800 Miles of US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

Coastal residents told to get out of the way ahead of Superstorm that could affect 60M in US

New York to halt transport before hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +0100

Weather forecasters have warned that Hurricane Sandy will affect a large area of the US east coast, as New York city is set to suspend its transport services.

Ouragan: New York en état d'urgence en attendant "Frankenstorm"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:28:00 +0100

La ville de New York va fermer son réseau de transports publics, y compris le métro, dimanche soir en prévision de l'arrivée attendue de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé le gouverneur de l'Etat. Par ailleurs, des centaines de vols ont été annulés dans les aéroports de la mégapole de la Côte est.

Les Etats-Unis se préparent à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0100

L'Amérique est en état d'alerte à l'approche de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Des centaines de vols ont été annulés et des grandes villes, comme New York, vont fermer leur réseau de transports publics.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:28:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est américaine a provoqué dimanche l'annulation de centaines de vols et la fermeture de transports publics très fréquentés, notamment à New York, la plus grande ville du pays, ont indiqué les autorités locales.

Sandy : des centaines de vols annulés et des transports publics interrompus

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

L’arrivée imminente de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est américaine a provoqué dimanche l’annulation de centaines de vols et la fermeture de transports publics très fréquentés, notamment à New York, la plus grande ville du pays, ont annoncé les autorités locales.

Eastern US braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0100

Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the U.S. in the path of a massive freak storm had braced Sunday for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of rain, high winds and even heavy snow.

NYC to halt bus, subway and commuter rail service

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0100

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered New York City's transit service to suspend bus, subway, and commuter rail service in advance of the massive storm expected to hit the eastern third of the United States.

Ouragan, séisme... la présidentielle américaine secouée par les éléments

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:34:00 +0100

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, des vols ont été annulés et le métro new-yorkais suspend son trafic. Et cette nuit, un séisme a frappé les côtes Canadiennes, ce qui a provoqué des vagues importantes sur les îles de Hawaï ou le la mise en garde contre un tsunami a été écarté.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:32:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:17 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near39.1 N,73.8 W.

From Maine to South Carolina, states prepare for storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0100

Sandy could bring winds of up to 60 mph and between 2 and 4 inches of rain to parts of the Granite State, likely starting Monday, the governor's office said. "While the exact path and severity of the storm remain uncertain, it is clear New Hampshire will experience a significant weather event and I urge everyone to be prepared," Lynch said.

EU pledges aid after Hurricane Sandy damage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0100

Brussels. The European Union said Sunday it was ready to support recovery efforts for Caribbean residents affected by Hurricane Sandy, after the storm killed 59 people and began bearing down on the United States, where residents were bracing for a so-called "Frankenstorm”, AFP reported.

NYC to halt transit service as Sandy moves in

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:37:00 +0100

With a rare mix of three big merging weather systems over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

President Obama Leads Romney in Early Voting, Axelrod Says

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

said. David Axelrod “The main thing is not to look at the polling but to look at the voting,” Axelrod said on CNN’s “ “We believe that we are mounting up a very, very large lead in Iowa based on where those early votes are coming from,” he said, while indications in “are very positive.

Wall Street makes plans to open Monday even as Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:39:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York-based stock exchanges are sending officials into Manhattan on Sunday to stay in hotels and coworkers' homes as the NYSE and Nasdaq prepare to open for business on Monday, even as Hurricane Sandy closes off public transportation links.

City Room: Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates from N.Y.C. and the New York Region

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:43:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : New York s'attend au pire

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:43:00 +0100

L'arrivée de Sandy sur la côte est américaine paralyse New York, la plus grande ville de pays. Les autorités locales, très inquiètes des dégâts que pourrait causer cet ouragan de catégorie 1, dont...

Ohio governor predicts Romney win there

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:44:00 +0100

Ohio's Republican Gov. John Kasich said Sunday that private polls show Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney beating President Barack Obama in the all-important battleground state of Ohio

Hurricane Sandy Death Toll Rises In Haiti As Residents Prepare To 'Die Hungry'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:44:00 +0100

While the Eastern Seaboard of the United States braces for Hurricane Sandy, people in the Caribbean are still reeling from its effects.

Hurricane Sandy: How To Follow The 'Frankenstorm' Online

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, also known by its Halloween-friendly moniker "Frankenstorm," is expected to make its way to New York City and beyond Sunday night, having already devastated parts of the Caribbean .

New York City to shut down transit system ahead of hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:43:00 +0100

Subway to stop running Sunday evening as city prepares for storm surge to flood low-lying neighbourhoods and tunnels • Follow live updates as the east coast braces for Sandy New York City's subway and bus services are due to grind to halt from Sunday night as a precaution against flooding ahead of....

Hurricane Sandy: New York mayor warns of dangers - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:43:00 +0100

Michael Bloomberg warns residents of dangers of Hurricane Sandy, but does not order any evacuations

Tips on preparing for East Coast superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

Wall Street makes plans to open Monday even as Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

Big storm aimed at East Coast scrambles candidates' campaign schedules in White House race

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

LAND O'LAKES, Fla. - The big storm taking aim at the East Coast a little more than a week before the election has scrambled campaign plans, with Mitt Romney ditching Virginia to campaign Sunday with running mate Paul Ryan in Ohio and President Barack Obama moving up his departure for Florida.

Tsunami advisory for Hawaii cancelled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0100

3:34pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Tsunami advisory for Hawaii cancelled Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Tsunami wave heights across the state of Hawaii are now below advisory levels and are continuing to diminish. Based on all available data the pacific tsunami warning center is now cancelling the tsunami advisory.

New York Stock Exchange to remain open on Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0100

3:43pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy New York Stock Exchange to remain open on Monday Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 The New York Stock Exchange will open on Monday morning as usual, a spokesman for the stock exchange said after officials announced plans to close all area public....

New York City mayor orders some evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0100

3:49pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy New York City mayor orders some evacuation Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that areas of the city from City Island to Coney Island to Battery Park City were under mandatory evacuation because of approaching Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: 375,000 Evacuated From New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:48:00 +0100

The Governor of New York state says subway, bus and train services will be suspended later ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Andrew Cuomo has ordered New York City's transit operators to shut down the services from 7pm local time. He warned that the impending storm was "not something to be taken lightly",....

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) â€” As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering. Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted by three days of constant rains that ended only on Friday.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) â€” Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the U.S. in the path of a massive freak storm had braced Sunday for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of rain, high winds and even heavy snow.

Hurricane Sandy: 375,000 Evacuated From New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:46:00 +0100

The mayor of New York has ordered the mandatory evacuation of 375,000 people ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:55:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Des centaines de vols ont été annulés et des transports publics fermés à New York, alors que l'ouragan se rapproche.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:51:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:51:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy rakes US east coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:54:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy shadowed the east coast of the United States today, raking the Carolinas with stinging rains and high waves as authorities braced for the potentially devastating "Frankenstorm" days before the US elections.

Hurricane Sandy: Mass Transit Systems to Close Ahead of Storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:54:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy nears the eastern third of the country, hundreds of flights and trains have been cancelled, while New York City's rapid transit system, the largest in the world, is scheduled to be shut down tonight.

Watch: Where Will Hurricane Sandy Hit and What to Expect

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:54:00 +0100

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Hurricane Sandy Storm Tracker and Forecast Maps

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

Get the latest forecasts and NOAA storm models, storm surge and precipitation warnings, and hurricane resources

Minor 3.9-magnitude quake shakes LA

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

A minor earthquake has rattled Southern California, shaking buildings in downtown Los Angeles.

NYC schools closed; some evacuations ordered

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

New York City announced the closings of it mass transit and school systems, both the nation's largest, and ordered residents to leave some low-lying areas Sunday ahead of the massive storm approaching the eastern third...

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:58:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est américaine a provoqué dimanche l'annulation de centaines de vols, la fermeture de transports publics et l'évacuation de 375.000 habitants de New York, la plus grande ville du pays, ont indiqué les autorités locales.

Sandy : des centaines de vols annulés, fermeture du métro à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

L'ouragan devrait atteindre la côte est des États-Unis dès mardi, une semaine avant la présidentielle. Source : Le Point - Articles similaires

Sandy: des centaines de vols annulés et des transports publics interrompus

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est américaine a provoqué dimanche l'annulation de centaines de vols et la fermeture de transports publics très... Source : Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy : 375.000 personnes à évacuer en urgence de New-York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:03:00 +0100

[VIDEO] La ville ordonne à 375.000 personnes de quitter les quartiers menacés par des vents à plus de 120 km/heure et des inondations. 28 personnes sont déjà mortes dans les Caraïbes. Cartographie : suivez en direct la progression de l'ouragan Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, a ordonné ce dimanche après midi.

U.S. braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Sunday is bracing for the impact of an incredibly large Hurricane Sandy, which could affect a big portion of the East Coast, bringing flooding and gale force winds from mid-Atlantic to New England. The National Hurricane Center warned Sunday....

Hurricane: Thousands Evacuated From New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

The mayor of New York has ordered the mandatory evacuation of 375,000 people ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Michael Bloomberg said 72 evacuation centres had been set up around the city in schools and community centres. Subway, bus and train services will be suspended from 7pm local time and hundreds of....

Hurricane: Thousands Evacuated From New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

The mayor of New York has ordered the mandatory evacuation of 375,000 people ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Storm closes New York transport

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

New York City's subway, bus and train system is to be suspended as preparations are stepped up for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy later on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: What the storm portends for Washington, DC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:02:00 +0100

AccuWeather.com meteorologists expect wind gusts in the neighborhood of 60 to 80 mph in the city with the greatest frequency of high gusts on the Eastern Shore and Atlantic coast beaches.

Storm closes New York transport

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:02:00 +0100

New York City's subway, bus and train system is to be suspended as preparations are stepped up for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy later on Monday.

New York City to suspend subway, bus, train service ahead of storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:01:00 +0100

New York City will suspend its train, subway and bus service Sunday night ahead of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to bring strong winds and dangerous flooding to the East Coast, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:11:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Airlines cancelled more than 3,000 flights as a result of Hurricane Sandy as of Sunday morning, with hubs along the East Coast bearing the brunt of the disruptions. According to the flight-tracking service FlightAware, 707 flights have been cancelled Sunday, with more than 265 cancellations at Newark Airport.

New York Plans to Suspend Transit Service

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0100

Parts of New York City Evacuated

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0100

Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the evacuation of 370,000 people from low-lying areas in New York City in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy.

Colin Farrell's movie shoot delayed over storm fears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0100

Filming on COLIN FARRELL's new movie has been postponed over fears the shoot could be disrupted by a tropical storm.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : le maire ordonne l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0100

New-York se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Particulièrement puissant, celui-ci semble se diriger vers ses côtes, après avoir ravagé les Caraïbes, provoquant la mort de 59 personnes.

Ouragan: New York évacue 375.000 personnes à l'approche de "Frankenstorm"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:13:00 +0100

La ville de New York a ordonné l'évacuation de 375.000 personnes et va fermer son réseau de transports publics dimanche soir en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé le gouverneur de l'Etat. Par ailleurs, des centaines de vols ont été annulés dans les aéroports de la mégapole de la Côte est.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:13:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : New York ordonne l'évacuation de 375.000 habitants

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:13:00 +0100

L'arrivée de Sandy sur la côte est américaine paralyse New York, la plus grande ville du pays. Les autorités locales, très inquiètes des dégâts que pourrait causer cet ouragan de catégorie 1,...

Megastorm Could Havoc Huge Swath Of U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0100

Tens of millions of people in the eastern third of the U.S. in the path of the unprecedented freak storm had hours Sunday to prepare for the first raindrops that were expected later in the day, to be followed over the next few days by sheets of rain, high winds and even heavy snow.

Hurricane Sandy - picture of the day

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0100

A photographic highlight selected by the Guardian and Observer picture desk. This NOAA National Hurricane Center satellite image shows the scale of hurricane Sandy as it approaches the US east coast

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 03:00 GMT on 30 October.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

Campaigns Brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney have had to sideline campaigning in the critical swing state of Virginia due to major storms, including Hurricane Sandy.

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

A l'approche de Sandy, New York ordonne l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0100

Des centaines de vols ont été annulés et les transports publics de la ville doivent fermer, en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan.

La côte est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0100

La confluence de l'ouragan et du front froid devrait s'opérer le 30 octobre au matin, une semaine avant la présidentielle, quand l'énorme masse d'air touchera les terres entre la Virginie et le Massachusetts, deux États séparés d'un millier de kilomètres, selon les prévisions météorologiques.

Ouragan, séisme... les Etats-Unis secoués par les éléments

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, New York prévoit l'évacuation de 375.000 personnes, des vols ont été annulés et des transports publics suspendent leur trafic. Dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, un séisme avait frappé les côtes Canadiennes, ce qui a provoqué des....

Hurricane Sandy: Nearly 400,000 people to be evacuated from New York as city braces itself for huge storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

Schools have been shut as Mayor Michael Bloomber orders mandatory evacuation of low-lying areas

Wall Street makes plans to open on Monday even as Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

New York’s subway, bus and rail systems will be suspended on Sunday evening as the ‘super storm’ approaches

Northeast buttons up against terrifying megastorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” Shelters began opening and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the Northeast buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation.

Hurricane Sandy death toll rises to 65

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0100

AS Americans braced for Hurricane Sandy, the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean was raised to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti.

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d´alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long des côtes américaines, avec des inondations et une mer déchaînée, les autorités ordonnant l'évacuation de zones à risque et multipliant les préparatifs face à la tempête.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés et métro fermé à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est américaine a provoqué dimanche l'annulation de centaines de ...

Hurricane Sandy: Mass Transit Systems to Close, Flights Canceled Ahead of Storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:25:00 +0100

Top 7 Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:25:00 +0100

Residents along the Atlantic coast are preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which has been called a "one in 30 year storm."

Northeast buttons up against terrifying megastorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

Shelters began opening and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the Northeast buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60...

Evacuations ordered in New York City ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

New York City Mayor: 'City is prepared for Sandy'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

4:08pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York City Mayor: 'City is prepared for Sandy' Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made a statement saying that the city is prepared for Hurricane Sandy. He said the National Weather Service is now....

Sandy may bring life-threatening storm surge floods

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

3:57pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Sandy may bring life-threatening storm surge floods Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge flooding to the Mid-Atlantic coast including Long Island Sound and New York Harbour.

New York City mayor orders some evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

3:49pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York City mayor orders some evacuations Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that areas of the city from City Island to Coney Island to Battery Park City were under mandatory evacuation because of approaching Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: How To Follow The 'Frankenstorm' Online

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy descends on the Northeast of the United States, New York City officials are scrambling to prepare the city for the impending “Frankenstorm.

Hurricane Sandy Death Toll Rises In Haiti As Residents Prepare To 'Die Hungry'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

While the eastern seaboard of the United States braces for Hurricane Sandy people in the Caribbean are still reeling from its effects.

New York, New Jersey Residents Warned To Prepare For Flooding, One Week Without Power As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

Gov. Cuomo is halting New York City’s public transit among preparation and evacuation plans for millions of residents in the region.

New York Mayor orders evacuation ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0100

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered city schools to be closed on Monday and the evacuation of 375,000 residents who live in at risk areas ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

New York, New Jersey Residents Warned To Prepare For Flooding, One Week Without Power As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

When New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday morning that New York City’s public transportation will halt as Hurricane Sandy approaches, he triggered a rush of cancellations as well as preparation and evacuation plans for millions of residents in the tri-state area.

EU pledges aid after Hurricane Sandy damage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

(BRUSSELS) - The European Union said Sunday it was ready to support recovery efforts for Caribbean residents affected by Hurricane Sandy, after the storm killed 59 people and began bearing down on ...

Hurricane Sandy heads toward New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

www.weather.gov and enter your zip code. Twitter is a great resource for Sandy-related info. Three curated lists of experts tweeting about Sandy are ...

Hurricane Sandy NYC Subway To Be Suspended

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

The Governor of New York state says the subway, bus and train service will be suspended from tonight ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Andrew Cuomo has ordered New York City's transit operators to ...

LI braces for heavy winds flooding as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

Long Island ers are preparing for the worst-case scenario Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring hurricane-force gusts and widespread flooding to the region. Sandy's impact will begin ...

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0100

New York se prépare à l'ouragan Sandy, des centaines de vols annulés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

La côte est des Etats-Unis est en état d'alerte face à une tempête. 375.000 New-yorkais vont être évacués. Des centaines de vols, y compris ceux d'Air France, sont annulés dans les aéroports de New York et de Washington.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:30:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

Sandy : des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

Actualisé à 14h55.- L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est américaine a provoqué dimanche l'annulation de centaines de vols, la fermeture de transports publics et l'évacuation de 375.000 habitants de New York, la plus grande ville du pays, ont indiqué les autorités locales.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0100

New York en état d'alerte

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

New York, la ville la plus peuplée des États-Unis, se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée imminente de Sandy, un ouragan particulièrement étendu et puissant qui semblait se diriger non loin de là, et ordonnait les premières évacuations et la fermeture du réseau de transports.

Ouragan Sandy : 375.000 personnes évacuées en urgence à New-York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

[VIDEO] La ville a ordonné à 375.000 personnes de quitter les quartiers menacés par des vents à plus de 120 km/heure et des inondations. 28 personnes sont déjà mortes dans les Caraïbes. Cartographie : suivez en direct la progression de l'ouragan Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, a ordonné ce dimanche après midi.

Ouragan Sandy: annulation de vols sur les Etats-Unis, le métro de New York fermé

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

Storm Scrambles Presidential Race Schedules

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0100

In an extraordinarily tight race, Hurricane Sandy has forced Obama and Republican Mitt Romney to toss out carefully mapped-out itineraries

Hurricane Sandy Threatens East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0100

Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow

Hurricane Sandy: New York City on LOCK DOWN as Mayor Bloomberg orders mandatory evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

New York City is on lockdown in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, as it barrels towards America’s largest city, with the entire subway system closed for only the second time in history.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : 375 000 personnes évacuées à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'approche de la côte est des Etats-Unis. (Photo Nasa. Reuters) actualisé Des centaines de vols ont été annulés et les transports publics fermés dans la plus grande ville du pays. L’arrivée imminente de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est américaine a provoqué dimanche l’annulation de....

Sandy could wreak havoc for 60M

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

As hurricane nears Eastern U.S. - and a merger with two winter storms - residents from East Coast to Great Lakes brace for high winds, rains, flooding and snow

Latest on air, train, transit disruptions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

Airlines ask passengers to reschedule; Amtrak already cancelling train service, while NYC prepares to shut down subways and buses tonight

Hurricane Sandy to drop snow in East Tennessee

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0100

The expected landfall of Hurricane Sandy along the eastern coast is expected to bring snow to the higher elevations of East Tennessee beginning Monday morning.

New York, New Jersey Residents Warned To Prepare For Flooding, One Week Without Power As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:36:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy. New York ordonne l’évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:42:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche ce dimanche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la...

New York to shut down for storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

New York public transport is to be suspended and thousands evacuated as preparations are stepped up for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy later on Monday.

Mammoth Storm Impacts US Political Campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Huge swaths of the U.S. East Coast are being pelted by one of the biggest storms ever to approach the mainland, just more than a week before Americans vote for president and pick a new Congress. Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of campaign events and could leave millions of Americans without power as they prepare to cast ballots.

Northeast buttons up against terrifying megastorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0100

Shelters opened and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the Northeast buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 50 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0100

Airlines cancelled more than 3,000 flights as a result of Hurricane Sandy as of Sunday morning, with hubs along the East Coast bearing the brunt of the disruptions.

Sandy: annulation de vols, évacuations, métro fermé, New York se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0100

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) â€” Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the U.S. Northeast braced for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation.

New York to shut down for storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0100

New York public transport is to be suspended and thousands evacuated as preparations are stepped up for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy later on Monday.

Storm slams brakes on NYC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0100

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo set in motion a shutdown of the mass transit system serving New York City.

Face à l'ouragan Sandy, New York évacue 375.000 personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long des côtes américaines, avec des inondations et une mer déchaînée. Les autorités ont ordonné l'évacuation de zones à risque, notamment à New York, et multiplié les préparatifs face à la tempête.

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:53:00 +0100

Latest Hurricane Sandy forecast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0100

At present it is likely to hit the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, although the repercussions are likely to be felt much more widely. The latest forecast showing the probably path of Hurricane Sandy Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police investigating....

New York supermarket almost out of bottled water

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:54:00 +0100

4:37pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York supermarket almost out of bottled water Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Daybreak's New York Correspondent Lucy Watson has tweeted this photo of a New York supermarket which has almost run out of bottled water.

Ouragan Sandy : New York évacue 375.000 personnes et craint le pire

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Pour éviter l'ouragan, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Le navire de 900 cabines a bifurqué dans un fjord québécois qui s'enfonce à 150km dans le centre du Québec à partir du fleuve Saint-Laurent pour éviter l'ouragan Sandy. Pour éviter l'ouragan, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Ouragan Sandy: New York se prépare au pire

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Les transports en commun seront suspendus dans la région de New York à partir de dimanche soir à...

Red Cross Responding to Hurricane Sandy Across Multiple States

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

People Can Support Response by Giving To Red Cross Disaster Relief WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Red Cross is responding across multiple states as Hurricane Sand...

NY mayor orders evacuations ahead of storm's arrival

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

New York City is closing schools and ordering some residents in low-lying areas to leave ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Forces Google To Cancel NYC Android Event

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy closes in on the U.S. East Coast, Google has canceled its Monday Android event in New York City that was expected to take the wraps off high-end tablet Nexus 10 from Samsung Electronics and Nexus 4, the first Nexus phone from LG Electronics. Google also was planning to launch Android 4.

Hurricane Sandy: 'The Time For Preparing and Talking Is About Over'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy moves toward the eastern third of the country bringing forceful winds and rainfall that could wreak havoc for days across 800 miles of the United States, officials are urging people in its path to take the storm seriously and heed any evacuation orders. "The time for preparing and talking is about over.

New York on lock down for 'Superstorm'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0100

New York authorities have ordered subways, trains and buses to close and called for the evacuation of 375 000 people ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

New York mayor orders evacuations as storm nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0100

More than 50 million people from the mid-Atlantic to New England in the US are braced for a potentially massive storm, as Hurricane Sandy churned northward on a collision course with another storm system that is sweeping in from the west.

Sandy: des centaines de vols annulés et des transports publics interrompus

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0100

NYSE plans to open as usual Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” The New York Stock Exchange plans normal operations Monday as Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the Atlantic. New York City mass transit is shutting down Sunday evening, and public schools in the city will close Monday. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered residents to evacuate some low-lying areas Sunday.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: How might the storm impact the presidential race?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0100

Could Hurricane Sandy affect the outcome of the presidential race? Who does this barreling meteorological behemoth help or hurt most, President Obama or Mitt Romney?

Sandy a 'large nor'easter on steroids'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy is shadowing the east coast of the United States, sparking evacuations and playing havoc with the presidential race.

Even hurricane Sandy can't stop Obama from campaigning as he heads down to Florida Sunday night

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:02:00 +0100

The President will head to Florida where he's campaigning on Monday before flying back to Washington that evening to monitor the impact of the storm.

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:06:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis: des vols annulés, 375.000 habitants de New York évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:06:00 +0100

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the U.S. Northeast braced for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most...

Ouragan Sandy: New York ordonne l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0100

New York, la ville la plus peuplée des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée imminente de Sandy, un ouragan particulièrement étendu et puissant qui semblait se diriger non loin de là, et ordonnait les premières évacuations et la fermeture du réseau de transports. Evacuation de 375 000 personnes Le maire de New York, Michael.

L'ouragan Sandy vu par les New Yorkais

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

Alors que l'ouragan Sandy doit s'abattre sur New York lundi ou mardi, et que Michael Bloomberg, le maire a ordonné l'évacuation de 375 000 habitants, les New Yorkais racontent déjà amplement en...

Hurricane Sandy: New York governor announces transit system shut down - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

New York governor Andrew Cuomo says city's subway and bus services will grind to halt from Sunday night as hurricane Sandy approaches

Northeast oil refineries mull rates cuts, shutdowns ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard, having put their storm preparedness plans in place, were waiting on Sunday to see if they would have to shut units or cut rates at their plants ahead of Hurricane Sandy's expected landfall in the Northeast early this week. Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.

Hurricane Sandy Could Leave 10 Million in the Dark

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm barreling toward the east coast of the United States, could leave at least 10 million people without power, according to a new model.

Les Etats-Unis sur le qui-vive en attendant «Sandy»

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0100

La ville de New York va évacuer 375'000 habitants et fermer dès ce soir son métro et ses parcs en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Des centaines de vols sont annulés dans plusieurs aéroports de la côte Est.

Ouragan Sandy 375 000 New-Yorkais forcés à évacuer

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:18:00 +0100

Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, a ordonné dimanche le départ de plusieurs centaines de milliers d'habitants résidant dans des zones inondables de la ville.

Obama, Romney change campaign plans as US braces for 'megastorm'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0100

Tens of millions Americans along the US east coast braced themselves up today for possibly the worst "megastorm" in memory.

NYC Will Suspend Subway and Bus Service Starting at 7 P.M

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:19:00 +0100

Governor ordered New York City commuter rail and subway service to stop at 7 p.m. today and the last bus to run at 9 p.m. as Hurricane Sandy approaches. The governor made the announcement at a press conference in Bethpage on Long Island. He also activated 1,175 National Guard troops, sending 400 to....

City Room: Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates from N.Y.C. and the New York Region

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates By THE NEW YORK TIMES New York switched into full emergency mode on Sunday with the announcements that mass transit and regional rail service would begin shutting down at 7 p.m. , the New York City public schools would close Monday and with evacuations ordered for 370,000 residents of low-lying areas of New York City.

Pour éviter l'ouragan Sandy, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Un paquebot de croisière de 15 étages a dû modifier son itinéraire pour échapper aux pluies, vagues et vents violents de l'ouragan Sandy, qui menace la côte est américaine, et a trouvé refuge...

Water levels up to 3.6 feet above normal ahead of hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:25:00 +0100

A wave crashes over the protecting sandbags along the houses on the east side of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Hurricane Sandy is expected to cause a storm surge in coastal areas along the eastern coast of the US. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is monitoring the surge and....

USA: New York orders mass evacuation ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:23:00 +0100

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered Sunday the mass evacuation of 375,000 people living in vulnerable coastal areas as the US East Coast braces for the landfall of Hurricane Sandy, dubbed "Frankenstorm" by US media.

East Coast Braces For Impact From Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:21:00 +0100

The superstorm, which is headed north from the Caribbean, is expected to make landfall along the New Jersey coast. Its impending arrival prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people across several states, and pushed New York City to announced that its transit system would stop running Sunday evening.

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:29:00 +0100

Haïti. Le bilan des victimes de Sandy s’élève à plus de 50 morts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

Le bilan des victimes du passage de l’ouragan Sandy sur Haïti s’élève à 51 morts, 15 disparus et 19 blessés tandis que les autorités...

5 Reasons Why Sandy Is Expected to Be a Superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:29:00 +0100

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm, cause havoc across eastern US

Hurricane Sandy: mass US evacuations ahead of mega-storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:26:00 +0100

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered the evacuation of 375,000 people in low-lying areas threatened by Hurricane Sandy.

New York City mayor orders schools closed, some evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:35:00 +0100

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Sunday ordered public schools closed on Monday and said that areas of the city from City Island to Coney Island to Battery Park City were under mandatory evacuation because of approaching Hurricane Sandy.

Number of hurricane’s victims grows

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:35:00 +0100

The number of victims of the hurricane ";Sandy"; in the region of the Atlantic Ocean has reached 65.

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0100

Megastorm could wreak havoc across eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: Etats-Unis en état d'alerte

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:40:00 +0100

En prévision de l'arrivée attendue de l'ouragan Sandy, le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg a ordonné dimanche l'évacuation de 375'000 habitants Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long des côtes américaines, avec des inondations et une mer déchaînée.

Les Etats-Unis sur le qui-vive en attendant «Sandy»

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:38:00 +0100

La côte est américaine anticipe le pire

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0100

La côte est des États-Unis se prépare au pire alors que l'ouragan Sandy progresse vers le New Jersey et le Delaware. L'état d'urgence a été déclenché dans une dizaine d'états américains en prévision de la tempête qui devrait frapper demain.

ÉTATS-UNIS : New York se prépare à l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0100

La ville de New York, peuplée de huit millions d'habitants, se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy sur la côte est américaine. Les autorités de la Grosse Pomme ont déjà prévu la fermeture des transports publics et l'évacuation de milliers de personnes.

Pour éviter l'ouragan Sandy, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy blows election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy blew the presidential race off course on Sunday even before it came ashore, forcing Republican Mitt Romney to shift his campaign inland and fueling fears that the massive storm bearing down on the East Coast could disrupt early voting.

Hurricane Sandy: Bloomberg Issues Mandatory Evacuation For 'Zone A'; Flooding Likely Across NYC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:39:00 +0100

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has called for a mandatory evacuation in low-lying areas of New York City and announced all public schools will be closed on Monday. Hours before heavy wind and rain arrive Sunday evening, the mayor said flooding is anticipated through Tuesday. Bloomberg’s announcement comes after New York Gov.

Les Etats-Unis sur le qui-vive en attendant «Sandy»

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : évacuation de 375 000 habitants à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0100

L'arrivée de Sandy sur la côte américaine est en passe de paralyser New York, la plus grande ville du pays. Le maire de la ville Michael Bloomberg, très inquiet des dégâts que pourrait causer cet...

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy blew the U.S. presidential race off course on Sunday even before it came ashore, forcing Republican Mitt Romney to shift his campaign inland and fuelling fears that the massive storm bearing down on the East Coast could disrupt early voting.

Hurricane Sandy: New York mayor orders mass evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered the evacuation of 375,000 people in parts of the city threatened by Hurricane Sandy. Michael Bloomberg told a news conference that the storm, which is expected to start hitting the area tomorrow night, is “serious and dangerous”. It is predicted Hurricane Sandy could affect up to 60 million [.

Hurricane Sandy approaches north-eastern US - in pictures

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which could affect tens of millions of people in the northeast US, is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York City will close its bus, subway and commuter rail service ahead of the storm

NYSE plans to open as usual Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:43:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange plans normal operations Monday as Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the Atlantic.

Hurricane Sandy blows election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:43:00 +0100

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:43:00 +0100

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving slowly toward the north-northeast but is expected to turn to the north and west later Sunday and Monday, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm .

Airlines cancel thousands of US flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

THOUSANDS of flights have been cancelled into and out of airports along the US east coast as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

NYSE plans to open despite hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

AUTHORITIES say the New York Stock Exchange will open as normal despite the approach of Hurricane Sandy.

Northeast buttons up against terrifying megastorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) â€” Shelters opened and tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the Northeast buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation.

NYC orders mandatory evacuation of low-lying areas

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Metropolitan Transit Authority workers lay down plywood over subway grates at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to prevent flooding in New York. (Photo: Peter Foley, Bloomberg) Story Highlights Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets in motion shutdown of mass transit system Supermarkets running low on storm....

Mass Evacuations, 100s of Flights Canceled as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

U.S. authorities ordered coastal evacuations and airlines canceled transatlantic flights on Sunday as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the east coast after claiming 66 lives in the Caribbean. Forecasters warned of catastrophic impacts from the mid-Atlantic to southern New England as the historic storm....

New York City Mayor Bloomberg Issues Mandatory Evacuation For 'Zone A'; Hurricane Sandy Expected To Flood Parts Of Brooklyn, Manhattan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has called for a mandatory evacuation in low-lying areas of New York City and announced all public schools will be closed on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy Preparation Tips; How To Prepare If The Frankenstorm Knocks Out Your Power, Floods Your Neighborhood

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

Time is running out to prepare for the storm, particularly Hurricane Sandy, but the safety precautions that residents in the Mid-Atlantic States should take before the Frankenstorm have an importance that can’t be overestimated.

Death toll for Hurricane Sandy hits 65 in Caribbean with number expected to rise

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

Bridges collapsed. Banana crops were ruined. Homes were underwater. Officials said the death toll across the Caribbean might still rise with three days of constant rain only ending on Friday.

Hurricane Sandy: 5 things to know

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

CNN is covering preparations up and down the eastern seaboard as Hurricane Sandy threatens to bring "superstorm" conditions.

Gary Glitter bailed until December 'pending further inquiries'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:59:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 35 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Sixty million at risk as deadly 'Frankenstorm' Sandy triggers mass evacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0100

The ‘Frankenstorm’ Sandy is set to be unprecedented in size once it hits the US mainland Monday night. Tens of millions of people could be affected as the hybrid hurricane wreaks havoc from the East Coast to the Great... Read Full Article at RT.com

Evacuations ordered as Sandy nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:57:00 +0100

Tens of thousands in NYC, Mid-Atlantic States ordered away from threatened coastline before storm makes landfall; 60M Americans may be affected by high winds, rains, flooding, snow and power outages

Sandy could wreak havoc across 800 miles of U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:57:00 +0100

About 60 million Americans from East Coast to Great Lakes may be affected by high winds, rains, flooding and snow from hybrid storm system, expected to make landfall Tuesday

US airports face disruptions due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:57:00 +0100

East Coast-based airlines expect delays, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airline cancel NY service

'This is nothing to play with'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0100

Drew Wojtkowski is playing the odds with Hurricane Sandy, with a plan to ride out the massive storm on Sunday at his oceanfront home on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Insurers prepare for impact of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:01:00 +0100

Insurers say they are making the usual preparations for a hurricane — activating claims teams, staging adjusters near the locations most likely to be affected and generally getting ready to pay for a potentially huge volume of losses.

Mass US evacuations ahead of mega-storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:01:00 +0100

NEW YORK: US authorities ordered coastal evacuations and airlines canceled transatlantic flights on Sunday as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the east coast after claiming 66 lives in the Caribbean.

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:08:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:10:00 +0100

Eastern US Braces for 'Superstorm'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0100

The east coast of the United States is preparing for what weather forecasters expect to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the mainland. Hurricane Sandy is moving up the Atlantic coast and is expected to join with two winter storm systems. Forecasters are calling this a hybrid "superstorm,"....

Hurricane Sandy Preparation Tips; How To Prepare If The Frankenstorm Knocks Out Your Power, Floods Your Neighborhood

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0100

The “Frankenstorm” that’s expected to place tens of millions of people in danger when Hurricane Sandy combines with a cold front coming off the Great Plains is not one that should be taken lightly. Time is running out to prepare for the storm, particularly Hurricane Sandy, but the safety precautions....

Hurricane Sandy: Bloomberg Issues Mandatory Evacuation For 'Zone A'; Flooding Likely Across NYC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0100

Les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

Hurricane looms over sprint to US election

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, bearing down on US shores, left its mark on the presidential race on Saturday, as President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney scrambled to get their campaigns out of the massive storm's path.

U.S. Airlines Cancel 4,700 Flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:11:00 +0100

U.S. airlines have canceled more than 4,700 flights due to depart Sunday and Monday, ahead of the expected landfall early Tuesday of Hurricane Sandy.

CYCLISME / TOUR DU FASO: Le Burkinabé Rasmané Ouédraogo remporte le tour du Faso

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:18:00 +0100

Rasmané Ouédraogo a offert au Burkina Faso ce dimanche 28 octobre le Tour cycliste 2012 à l’issue de la 10e et dernière étape composée de 12 tours de circuit de 153 km dans Ouagadougou. Ouédraogo est le 10ème Burkinabè à connaître cet honneur.

NRC Monitors Nuclear Plants in Hurricane’s Projected Path

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0100

Nuclear reactors in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast are being monitored for potential impacts by Hurricane Sandy, a Category 1 storm that may strike anywhere from Delaware to southern New England. “Because of the size of it, we could see an impact to coastal and inland plants,” Neil Sheehan , a....

Google Has Set Up A “Crisis Map” For Those Preparing For Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0100

Google has a fantastic program that prepares the world for major events involving Mother Nature, and it has set up a crisis map for people on the East Coast preparing for Hurricane Sandy.

USA: Megastorm prompts mass NYC evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0100

Aer Lingus Cancels NY Flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has cancelled six flights between Ireland and New York tomorrow because of Hurricane Sandy. Flights EI – 104, 105, 108 and 109 between Dublin and New York have been pulled. While flights EI – 110 and 111 between Shannon and the Big Apple have also been cancelled. Customers affected by these cancellations are [.

Despite Hurricane Sandy, Wall Street Plans To Continue Trading On Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the East Coast and New York City scrambles for emergency flooding and blackout preparations , Wall Street is vowing business as usual -- even if many of its workers can't get there Monday.

Hurricane Sandy Preparation Tips; How To Prepare If The Frankenstorm Knocks Out Your Power, Floods Your Neighborhood

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:20:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : les Etats-Unis en état d'alerte, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir ce dimanche le long des côtes américaines, avec des inondations et une mer déchaînée, les autorités ordonnant l'évacuation de zones à risque et multipliant les préparatifs face à...

Rantzen wants 'whistleblowing process in broadcasting'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

6:01pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Patten 'to get to Savile truth' Rantzen wants 'whistleblowing process in broadcasting' Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Television presenter Esther Rantzen calls for "a proper whistleblowing process to be set up throughout broadcasting, not just the BBC, so that people who see bad things going on can report them".

Obama: Hurricane not expected to affect voting

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

6:25pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Obama: Hurricane not expected to affect voting Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 President Barack Obama has said he doesn't expect Hurricane Sandy to have a major impact on voting in the US presidential election on November 6, saying: "We don't....

Glitter returns home after being bailed

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 4 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Shelters open and thousands evacuate as New Yorkers brace for superstorm Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

Shelters opened and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas today as big cities and small towns across the north-eastern United States buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 50 million people. Related Stories The Halloween poisoner has US in his....

Hurricane CSI: Frankenstorm Sandy And Climate Change

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

This year, Americans saw a strangely warm winter, a ridiculously hot summer and extreme drought conditions. As Hurricane Sandy advances on the East Coast, folks may be wondering if climate change has come to pass. Let's see what science can tell us.

Hurricane CSI: Frankenstorm Sandy And Climate Change

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

'Frankenstorm' on track to hit NYC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:26:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas overnight as big cities and small towns across the US Northeast braced for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily...

Storm sets off rush for supplies across US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:26:00 +0100

PHILADELPHIA - Good luck buying lanterns, generators, propane, or - if you're really unprepared - rain boots and batteries in areas in the path of Hurricane Sandy as it bears down on the US East Coast. The approach of the gigantic storm - expected to come ashore Monday night - set off a scramble....

Obama warns East Coast to brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:26:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama warned on Sunday that Hurricane Sandy was a "serious and big storm" and called on East Coast residents to heed the orders of state and local officials to protect themselves from its onslaught. Obama, speaking after a briefing at the federal government's storm....

Ouragan Sandy : 375.000 New-yorkais évacués

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

La côte est des Etats-Unis est en état d'alerte face à une tempête qui pourrait être d'une rare violence. Des milliers de vols, y compris ceux d'Air France, sont annulés dans les aéroports de New York et de Washington.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:31:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant des annulations de milliers de vols et l'évacuation de centaines de milliers de personnes à New York et dans certaines zones côtières.

Storm forces cruise to take new route

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

A CRUISE ship carrying Florida-bound passengers has been rerouted into Canada to take refuge from Hurricane Sandy.

Mass evacuations ahead of mega-storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy is shadowing the east coast of the United States, sparking evacuations and playing havoc with the presidential race.

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) President Obama has spent months trying to balance his re-election bid with running the government. Now, just when his campaign needs him the most, with little more than a week before the election, his official job is beckoning. Republican challenger Mitt Romney, too, faces questions about how .

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:13 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama leads in Virginia, poll shows * Storm's impact could be significant * Romney wins big endorsement in Iowa By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy blew the U.S. presidential race off course on Sunday even before it....

Obama warns East Coast to brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:16 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Sunday that Hurricane Sandy was a "serious and big storm" and called on East Coast residents to heed the orders of state and local officials to protect themselves from its onslaught.

New York City to shut down transit system ahead of hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

Andrew Cuomo said the transit system will reopen about 12 hours after Sandy has passed through - possibly on Wednesday. Photograph: Keith ...

Hurricane Sandy - picture of the day

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

A photographic highlight selected by the Guardian and Observer picture desk. This NOAA National Hurricane Center satellite image shows the scale of hurricane Sandy as it approaches the US east ...

Hurricane Sandy Nearly 400000 people to be evacuated from New York as city braces itself for huge storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

Nearly 400,000 people have been told to evacuate their New York homes as the city braces itself for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the mandatory evacuation of 375,000 ...

Hurricane Sandy Mass Transit Systems to Close Flights Canceled Ahead of Storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) workers lay down plywood over subway grates at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to prevent flooding in New York on Friday, Oct. 26, ...

Watch Hurricane Sandy Puts 2012 Presidential Campaigns on Pause

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy menace les États-Unis et la campagne présidentielle

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:38:00 +0100

AFP Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Antilles, l'ouragan Sandy se rapproche de la côte est des États-Unis. La perturbation pourrait bousculer la dernière semaine de campagne pour l'élection présidentielle.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:40:00 +0100

Evacuation ordered in New York ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0100

KILLER storm is set to hit the Big Apple tomorrow — and around 375,000 residents have been ordered to leave

US battens down and waits

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0100

NEW YORK: With forecasts showing Hurricane Sandy and another powerful storm system are likely to collide with devastating effect somewhere on the United States' Eastern Seaboard tens of millions of people began to make preparations, and authorities increased the urgency of their warnings.

Obama warns East Coast to brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:43:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Sunday that Hurricane Sandy was a "serious and big storm" and called on East Coast residents to heed the orders of state and local officials to protect themselves from its onslaught. Obama, speaking after a briefing at the federal government's....

US: Airlines cancel thousands of flights before storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:41:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Airlines cancelled thousands of flights into and from airports along the US east coast ahead of the arri

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS / ELECTIONS 2012: Etats-Unis : Romney et Obama essaient de battre de vitesse l’ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:48:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy qui se dirige vers la côte est des Etats-Unis, a obligé les deux candidats à l'élection présidentielle à changer leur programme ces derniers jours. Profitant du calme avant la tempête, Barack Obama et Mitt Romney étaient, le 27 octobre, en Floride et dans le New Hampshire. Mitt Romney(g) et le président Barack Obama.

ETATS-UNIS / INTEMPéRIES: Ouragan Sandy : 375 000 personnes évacuées à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:48:00 +0100

Les plans d'évacuations de New York sont rodés, établis à l'avance pour ce type d'intempéries. Et ce sont trois zones d'évacuations qui ont été décrétées, ce dimanche 28 octobre, en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Un ouragan de catégorie 1 qui s'étend sur plus de 1 000 kilomètres, et qui....

East Coast storm wreaks havoc on presidential race

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:50:00 +0100

CELINA, Ohio (AP) â€” Mitt Romney and Barack Obama frantically sought to close to the deal with voters in the precious few days left in an incredibly close race as this year's October surprise â€” an unprecedented storm menacing the East Coast â€” wreaked havoc on their best laid plans.

Evacuations, shutdowns ordered ahead of massive storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:47:00 +0100

With two big weather systems joining forces over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant des annulations de milliers de vols et l'évacuation de centaines de milliers de...

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, les derniers préparatifs avant la tempête

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0100

Le long du Garden State Parkway, l’autoroute qui remonte la côte du New Jersey, les embouteillages ont commencé à se former. Des files de voitures qui remontent lentement vers le nord, pour s'éloigner des zones cotières. A une station essence, près de la ville d’Elizabeth, une femme semble être....

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : des millions de personnes menacées aux Etats-Unis

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy. Des millions de personnes menacées d’inondations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes vivent dans des zones susceptibles d’être inondées quand l’ouragan Sandy atteindra la côte est des Etats-Unis, a...

Warner: Storm won't hurt voting

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said Sunday Virginians "are ready to go to the polls" even though Hurricane Sandy could knock out power until after Election Day.

New York to halt subways ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Bus and subway service in New York City will shut down Sunday night as the Big Apple braced for Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

'Gigantic' Hurricane Sandy bears down on eastern US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Tens of millions of people along the US east coast girded themselves today for Hurricane Sandy, a gigantic storm forecast to assault the densely populated region with battering winds, dangerous flooding and even heavy snowfall.

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as U.S. braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:57:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the U.S. Northeast braced for the onslaught of a megastorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor of the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy Is 'Meteorologically Mind-Boggling,' Scientists Say

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:05:00 +0100

The Eastern Seaboard is collectively holding its breath as Hurricane Sandy bears down with gale-force winds and storm surges that threaten to cause massive flooding along vast stteches of the coast.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0100

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

VIDEO: New York prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy becomes a political storm as it swirls towards the US, forcing presidential candidates to adjust or cancel events.

Officials Order Evacuations Ahead of Sandy's Arrival

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people in coastal areas have been ordered to evacuate their homes before Hurricane Sandy pounds the eastern third of the United States with life-threatening storm surges, forceful winds and rainfall that could cripple transportation and leave millions without power. "Don't be stupid.

Misery for UK holidaymakers as flights to and from US cancelled while New York City shuts down for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0100

Britons could be left in the US for days as flights back to London and Manchester have been cancelled and those with holidays booked are being told they cannot fly to the storm-hit country.

Sandy injects uncertainty into presidential campaign

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0100

An impending hurricane injected a new degree of uncertainty into the 2012 presidential campaign, impacting candidates' schedules and early voting opportunities just nine days before Election Day.

Insurers prepare for impact of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0100

A crew works to board up a business Sunday in Ocean City, N.J., in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. BOSTON - Insurers say they are making the usual preparations for a hurricane - activating claims ...

Sandys Economic Impact on Retail Energy and More

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, a rare, late season storm, is already having a significant economic impact and is poised to be one for the record books in both meteorological and economic terms. The exact amount of ...

NYSE Stock Exchange plans to operate normally Monday at Hurricane Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0100

NEW YORK - The New York Stock Exchange plans to open for trading as usual Monday, even as Hurricane Sandy barrels its way up the Atlantic. Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York City's subways ...

Satellite image shows Hurricane Sandy over US coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0100

6:57pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Satellite image shows Hurricane Sandy over US coast Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police investigating allegations of abuse committed by television presenter Jimmy Savile.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +0100

Gigantic Hurricane Sandy bears down U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK CITY (Reuters) - Tens of millions of people along the U.S. East Coast girded themselves on Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, a gigantic storm forecast to assault the densely populated region with battering winds, dangerous flooding and even heavy snowfall.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

East Coast storm wreaks havoc on presidential race

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0100

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama frantically sought to close to the deal with voters in the precious few days left in an incredibly close race as this year's October surprise - an unprecedented storm menacing the East Coast...

Ouragan Sandy : des millions de personnes menacées par des inondations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Campaigns shift resources for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the east coast, Obama, Romney camps are changing their plans 9 days before the election

Obama sees no hurricane impact on voting "at this point"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he did not expect that Hurricane Sandy would have an impact on voting for the November 6 election but suggested it was something that would have to be examined later. "We don't anticipate that at this point, but we're obviously going....

Gigantic Hurricane Sandy bears down East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0100

East Coast storm wreaks havoc on presidential race

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0100

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama frantically sought to close to the deal with voters in the precious few days left in an incredibly close race as this year's October surprise — an unprecedented storm menacing the East Coast — wreaked havoc on their best laid plans.

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Obama sees no hurricane impact on voting "at this point"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:34 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he did not expect that Hurricane Sandy would have an impact on voting for the Nov. 6 election but suggested it was something that would have to be examined later.

Obama warns East Coast to brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Gigantic Hurricane Sandy bears down on U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:36 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Refiles to add dropped word in headline) * Sandy forecast to come ashore Monday night * New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in its path * New York subway system to shut down, evacuations ordered * Obama asks residents to heed orders of....

BRIEF-Amtrak says northeast corridor services canceled on Monday, October 29, because of hurricane sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:08 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines Inc : * Amtrak says northeast corridor services canceled on Monday, October 29, because of hurricane sandy * Amtrak says to cancel northeast corridor service north of New York starting at 7:00 p.m.

AP PHOTOS: Images of the approaching superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:12:00 +0100

This satellite image from the National Hurricane Center in Miami shows Sandy, at 10:03 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Hurricane Sandy was headed north from the Caribbean, where it left nearly five dozen dead, to meet a winter storm and a cold front, plus high tides from a full moon, and experts said....

ETATS-UNIS / INTEMPéRIES: Ouragan Sandy : près de 375 000 personnes évacuées à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

Sandy may have created more mosquito breeding sites – MoH

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

THE Ministry of Health says Hurricane Sandy may have created more mosquito breeding sites.

11,000 farmers affected by Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

MINISTER of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ian Hayles, says early estimates indicate that close to 11,000 farmers across the island have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, with some 1,500 hectares of crops "totally destroyed".

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

NEW YORK, USA (AP) - Airlines cancelled more than 3,000 flights as a result of Hurricane Sandy this morning, with hubs along the East Coast bearing the brunt of the disruptions.

Obama campaign fears impact of hurricane

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0100

THE fast approaching Hurricane Sandy has forced US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney to cancel campaign stops.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane sparks US emergency declarations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Governors from North Carolina to Connecticut declared states of emergency and Delaware ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal communities as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north from the Caribbean — where it left nearly 60 dead — to threaten the eastern U.S. with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow.

Hurricane Sandy to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Surge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced plans to suspend subway, bus and rail service at 7 p.m. Sunday, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg ordered evacuations of some low-lying areas ahead of a possible storm surge.

Ouragan Sandy : 375 000 personnes évacuées à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

L'ouragan se rapproche dangereusement de la côte Est américaine entre les Etats du Massachussets et de la Virginie. New York, se prépare à être…

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

AP PHOTOS: Images of the approaching superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Big waves washed over roads in Virginia and flooded parts of coastal Maryland as Hurricane Sandy headed north.

New York Plans to Suspend Transit Service

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0100

Obama calls on residents to heed orders

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:22:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has warned that Hurricane Sandy is a "serious and big storm" and called on East Coast residents to heed the orders of state and local officials to protect themselves from its onslaught.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

Etats-Unis : la tension monte à l’approche de Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

'This is serious': Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0100

New York mayor orders evacuation of 375,000 people threatened by Hurricane Sandy.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Obama warns East Coast to brace for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:28:00 +0100

Storm sets off rush for supplies across US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Latest updates

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy - also dubbed Frankenstorm - left 65 people dead after it hit the Caribbean and is now headed for the east coast of the United States.Millions of people are at risk of life-threatening flooding when it plows into...

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy liveblog: President Obama says government will respond 'big and fast'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

President Obama met Sunday with Federal Emergency Management Officials in Washington. 'We will cut through red tape,' he said. 'We are not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules.'

Gary Glitter returns home after being bailed

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 25 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Obama: This is a serious and big storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama said in a statement that Hurricane Sandy is a "serious and big storm". He advised Americans "across the Eastern seaboard, Mid-Atlantic, going north" to follow the instructions and advice of their state and local officials in terms of how to deal with the storm in the coming days.

Airlines cancel over 3,000 flights so far due to Hurricane Sandy with a backlog of tens of thousands of stranded fliers expected

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:33:00 +0100

Airlines have had to halt more than 3,000 flights for Sunday and Monday with more cancellations expected as Hurricane Sandy barrels up the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Obama campaign fears impact of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: A top aide to Barack Obama voiced fears Sunday that Hurricane Sandy could hurt the president's re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the impending storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

NEW YORK -- Airlines cancelled more than 3,000 flights as a result of Hurricane Sandy as of Sunday morning, with hubs along the East Coast bearing the brunt of the disruptions.According to the ...

Live updates Long Islanders prep for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

Officers also will monitor evacuation efforts and assist as needed. "We're really concerned about the flooding in the low-lying areas and making sure people are evacuated, Lack said. The ...

Hurricane Sandy blows election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy approaches north-eastern US - in pictures

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which could affect tens of millions of people in the northeast US, is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy ...

Live Blog Hurricane Sandy Coverage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ordered a gradual system-wide shutdown of New Jersey Transit service, beginning at 4 pm today through 2 am on Monday. The suspension includes all bus, rail, light ...

Hurricane Sandy The Time For Preparing and Talking Is About Over

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

John Marino of Merrick, N.Y. grabs the few remaining water bottles from the shelves at the Waldbaums grocery store as Hurricane Sandy approaches on October 27, 2012 in Merrick, ...

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has cancelled six flights between Ireland and New York tomorrow because of Hurricane Sandy.

Storm: Mayor Orders 375, 000 to Evacuate New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0100

New Yorkers have begun preparing for the worst BBC New York City's public transport system is to be suspended ahead of the arrival on Monday of Hurricane Sandy. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the subway, bus and train services would shut down from 19:00 (23:00 GMT) on Sunday.

Will Hurricane ‘Frankenstorm’ Sandy Be The Next Irene?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, also known as the Frankenstorm, is supposed to hit tonight, but some are skeptical she will turn out to be another Tropical Storm Irene. Flashlights, batteries, candles, water, canned goods and hopefully a generator: All the essentials one needs to successfully make it through a hurricane on the East Coast.

Despite Hurricane Sandy, Wall Street Plans To Continue Trading On Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:37:00 +0100

Obama sees no hurricane impact on voting 'at this point'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:36:00 +0100

Forecasters said Sandy was a rare hybrid "super storm" created by an Arctic jet stream wrapping itself around a tropical storm.

New York braces for storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:36:00 +0100

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered 375,000 people to evacuate ahead of a feared super-storm.

Ouragan Sandy. Barack Obama appelle les Américains à la vigilance

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé dimanche ses compatriotes à prendre « très au sérieux » le danger potentiel que représente...

Obama visits FEMA, says Hurricane Sandy resources "are in place"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:45:00 +0100

Tells residents in the storm's path that they "need to take this very seriously"

Prepare your digital life for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

In the old days people worried less about storm preparations because they generally didn’t know what was coming and had no electricity anyway. How times have changed. These days we have the advantage of things like The Weather Channel and weather.com warn us, or perhaps scare us with sensationalistic reporting.

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:41:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy : les Etats-Unis en alerte, suivez la progression de l'ouragan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

L'arrivée de Sandy sur la côte américaine doit être prise «très au sérieux», a déclaré le président Barack Obama dimanche. L'ouragan de catégorie 1, dont les vents soufflent à 120 km/h, se situait...

Obama to U.S.: Take Sandy 'very seriously'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

President Obama is warning Americans to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously," calling it a "serious and big storm."

How much did you spend to prepare for Storm Sandy?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

Batteries, bottled water, canned goods; the spending to prepare for Storm Sandy adds up. How much did you spend?

Damage from Hurricane Sandy could be catastrophic

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

Forecasters say size of storm is historic and the resulting damage could even be "worse than Katrina."

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy causes travel disruptions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0100

While still at sea, Hurricane Sandy already is causing widespread problems for millions of travelers, with mass transit shutdowns ordered in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Amtrak service cancellations and more than 3,200 flights aborted.

Will Hurricane ‘Frankenstorm’ Sandy Be The Next Irene?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Updates: Weather Underground And Other Websites To Find The Latest News On The 'Frankenstorm'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

When major weather events like Hurricane Sandy disrupt travel plans and throw life out of whack for a few days, many find that meteorology blogs have become the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York tomorrow due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.The airline said customers affected can change their flights to another date online free of charge.Elsewhere anyone who wants to cancel their travel plans will receive a full refund via www.

Obama Says Hurricane Sandy Is a ‘Serous and Big Storm’

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

President Barack Obama said Hurricane Sandy is a “serious and big storm” and urged those affected “to take this very seriously” and follow the advice of state and local officials. “We don’t know yet where it’s gonna hit,” the president said after a meeting at the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington with the various agencies involved.

Hurricane Alters Campaign as Democrats Point to Early Lead

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is already altering the final days of the presidential race and potentially affecting early voting from Virginia to Ohio even before it makes landfall along the U.S. East Coast tomorrow. Both President and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have shifted their campaign schedules and....

Obama Leads Romney in Early Voting, Aide Axelrod Says

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0100

Subway, bus service to stop in New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0100

The subway in the city that never sleeps will close tonight as officials brace for Hurricane Sandy. The move is part of a major adjustment in transportation plans along the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Surge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0100

Direct Sandy: les Etats-Unis dans la tempête

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Dans différentes villes de la côte Est américaine, les habitants sont en plein shopping. Ils sont en train de faire des provisions, au cas où l'ouragan Sandy les... Source : Slate - Articles similaires

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Frankenstorm could wreak havoc in US

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

THE US is bracing for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people, with tens of thousands of residents ordered to evacuate.

Presidential campaigns adjust to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0100

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said he would halt early voting in his largely Democratic state on Monday but President Obama's reelection campaign says they don’t yet assume that Hurricane Sandy will significantly disrupt their voter turnout operations in critical swing states.

Romney campaign preps for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0100

CELINA, Ohio As East Coasters prepared for the landfall of Hurricane Sandy on Sunday, Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign is avoiding states impacted by the storm and has stopped fundraising emails there.

Airlines cancel over 5,000 flights so far due to Hurricane Sandy with a backlog of tens of thousands of stranded fliers expected

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0100

Airlines have had to halt more than 3,000 flights for Sunday and Monday with more cancellations expected as Hurricane Sandy barrels up the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Millions brace for Hurricane Sandy's wrath

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0100

As Sandy churns its way up the East Coast, about 64 million people -- more than 1 in 5 Americans -- potentially lie in the storm's path

Hurricane Sandy blows into New York state

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:07:00 +0100

The United States eastern seaboard is battening down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy is set to slam into the area. It's expected to reach the city of…

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

Scorpio Tankers Inc. Conference Call Postponed Due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

MONACO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/12 -- Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) ("Scorpio Tankers," or the "Company") today postponed its conference call originally scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2012 d...

Additional Line Crews Deployed to Jersey Central Power & Light Service Areas in Advance of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --With Hurricane Sandy expected to slam New Jersey as early as Monday, Jersey Central Power & Light's (JCP&L) 400 linemen and 1,200 additional line per...

As Hurricane Sandy Nears East Coast Landfall, Verizon Finalizes Storm Preparations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hurricane Sandy's landfall imminent along the Eastern Seaboard, Verizon continues to finalize its emergency plans to serve consumers, busine...

US super storm big and serious - Obama

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hits Jamaica President Barack Obama says HurricaneSandyis a "big and serious storm" that needs to be taken seriously. New York is bracing itself for the full force of ...

Hurricane Sandy: 5 things to know

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

It's good to have a closet or area set aside for storm preparedness storage in places where hurricanes might strike. Hurricane shutters, water jugs and batteries are not the only things to consider when extreme weather threatens the coast. Find out how you can help those affected this hurricane season with Impact Your World.

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering. Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted by three days of constant rains that ended only on Friday.

New York subway to shut down as Sandy nears

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

New York (CNN) -- The subway in the city that never sleeps will shut down Sunday night as officials brace for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will suspend subway service at 7 p.m., Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The last commuter railroad trains will also leave at that time.

Hurricane Sandy leaves path of destruction throughout Caribb

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

islands are in clean up mode working to restore their properties to quickly bring back tourism to their respective countries and their busy season begins. Directly in the path of and Jamaica leaving several deaths and many more injured. Thousands of residents from the islands had to abandon their....

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering. Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted by three days of constant rains that ended only on Friday.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0100

'Frankenstorm' clears NY

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

New York mayor orders the evacuation of 375,000 people as deadly Hurricane Sandy prepares to wreak havoc.

Storm be darned, NYSE and Nasdaq to open Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange planning to continue tradition of trading through storms; NY Mercantile exchange floor to close

Video: Obama warns Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

Ahead of Hurricane Sandy's impending landfall, President Obama on Sunday visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency's headquarters for a briefing on the latest storm preparations. During a press conference after meeting with FEMA Director Craig Fugate, the president said: "My first message is....

Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, delays

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and other cities have already canceled school on Monday in anticipation of superstorm

Hurricane Sandy: Keeping tabs online

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:13:00 +0100

Whether you're in the path of the storm or just watching with interest from afar, here are some ways to monitor Sandy and its effects. [Read more]

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:16:00 +0100

Sandy wreaks havoc on presidential race

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

OHIO, USA (AP) Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama frantically sought to close the deal with voters with precious few days left in an incredibly close race as this year's October surprise an unprecedented storm menacing the East Coast wreaked havoc on their best laid plans.

Sandy and storm surge pose 'worst case scenario'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

KENSINGTON, Md. (AP) â€” The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a "worst case scenario" with devastating waves and tides predicted for the highly populated New York City metro area, government forecasters said Sunday. The more they look, the more the experts worry about the water â€”....

Romney camp prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the Eastern Seaboard, GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s campaign has decided to not only cancel all events in the storm’s path but also stop sending fundraising appeals in several states that will likely be affected.

Kenya: Tight race creates fresh headache for Obama team

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:17:00 +0100

As the sun sets on a gloomy Saturday evening along the East Coast of America, James Sang is preoccupied by two things as he shops for groceries.

LIVRE FRANCE: «L'observatoire de Paris, 350 ans de sciences» aux éditions Gallimard

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

DR Depuis 1902, rien n'avait été écrit sur l'Observatoire de Paris, qui a marqué les débuts de la recherche astronomique et astrophysique en France. Alors James Lequeux, astronome, et Laurence Bobis, conservateur de la bibliothèque, se sont réunis pour diriger un ouvrage collectif: L'Observatoire de....

Les Etats-Unis se préparent avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:21:00 +0100

A New York, près de 400 000 personnes vont être évacuées et le métro sera fermé.

Hurricane pauses US presidential campaign

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

President Barack Obama planned to travel to Florida today for a campaign stop as Hurricane Sandy, bearing down on the eastern United States, forced White House candidates to review their schedules.

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:28:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” The New York Stock Exchange will close its trading floor Monday at Hurricane Sandy barrels its way up the Northeast, but trading will continue electronically. The NYSE says it will invoke its contingency plans beginning Monday. The New York Mercantile Exchange also will be shutting....

Aer Lingus cancels New York flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0100

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel all flights to and from New York on Monday due to the severe weather warning from Hurricane Sandy.

Airlines cancel 3,000 flights as Hurricane Sandy nears landfall

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:33:00 +0100

U.S. airlines canceled more than 3,000 flights as a major storm bears down on the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy: Election 2012's October surprise?

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

A politics panel on "Face the Nation" discusses potential side effects of Hurricane Sandy on the presidential campaign

Big Apple faces shutdown as Sandy approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:38:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forces New York into lockdown and throws the presidential race off course as it bears down on the US east coast.

Full Episode: GMA 10/28: Tsunami Warning For Hawaii After Quake Hits British Columbia

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:37:00 +0100

New York and New Jersey Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy, Widespread Power Outages Expected

De fortes intempéries prévues au Canada dès lundi soir

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:42:00 +0100

Les effets de l'ouragan Sandy se feront sentir au Canada dès lundi soir, entraînant de grands vents, de la pluie et de la neige.

Hurricane Sandy: 10 statistics that place this powerful storm in perspective

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0100

Overhyped? Hardly – this storm system is massive and its effects will be felt for days by much of the US east coast • Follow along live as the east coast braces for Sandy Hurricane Sandy is barreling its way up the Atlantic ocean on its way for a collision course with the northern mid-Atlantic.

Northeast oil refineries start rate cuts ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:45:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. Atlantic Seaboard, having put their storm preparedness plans in place, began to cut rates on Sunday ahead of Hurricane Sandy' s expected landfall along New Jersey's barrier islands spurred by fears of power outages.

Obama Vows to Respond 'Big' and 'Fast' to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:45:00 +0100

As East Coast residents brace for Hurricane Sandy, President Obama visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s headquarters this afternoon to receive a briefing on the latest preparations for the storm, expected to make landfall late Monday evening. “This is a serious and big storm,” the...

Sandy and storm surge pose 'worst case scenario'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:45:00 +0100

The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a "worst case scenario" with devastating waves and tides predicted for the highly populated New York City metro area, government forecasters said Sunday.

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:45:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange will close its trading floor Monday at Hurricane Sandy barrels its way up the Northeast, but trading will continue electronically.

NYSE Closing Stock Exchange Floor for Storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:43:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange said its trading floor would be closed starting Monday, the first such shutdown in 27 years, as New York City braced for Hurricane Sandy. Trading in all securities listed on the Big Board will be moved to Arca, an electronic trading platform operated by NYSE.

US braces for Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0100

More than 3,000 flights have been canceled in the US as Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall on Monday night.

Big New York queues for water, bread, beer

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0100

LONG lines have formed at New York supermarkets for bottles of water, bread, fresh foods and batteries to help last out the so-called "Frankenstorm".

Hurricane Sandy gone, Caribbean mourns 58 dead

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:49:00 +0100

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Early and absentee votes critical to both campaigns

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:49:00 +0100

Presidential race will remain close to the end, absentee and early voting data show.

Breaking tradition, NYSE to close trading floor Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0100

Trading floors of the New York Stock Exchange and Mercantile Exchange in NYC to close; Trading to continue electronically

Sandy and storm surge pose 'worst case scenario'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0100

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0100

Big cities from Washington to Boston buttoned up on Sunday against the onslaught of a superstorm that could menace some 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters warning New...

Plus de 3000 vols annulés aux États-Unis

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0100

Les compagnies aériennes américaines ont annulé plus de 3.000 vols réguliers prévus dimanche et lundi en raison de l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy.

Big Apple faces shutdown as Sandy approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forces New York into lockdown and throws the presidential race off course as it bears down on the US east coast.

President Obama warns East Coast to prepare for 'serious and big' Hurricane Sandy as he heads down to Florida Sunday night to campaign

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0100

The President will head to Florida where he's campaigning on Monday before flying back to Washington that evening to monitor the impact of the storm.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:01:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : "une grosse et sérieuse tempête", avertit Obama

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé dimanche ses compatriotes à prendre "très au sérieux" le danger potentiel que représente l'arrivée prochaine de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis. Ouragan Sandy : "une grosse et sérieuse tempête", avertit Obama

World Briefs: Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Canadian coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:05:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but no major damage was reported. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated, but the province appeared to withstand the biggest quake in Canada since 1949 largely unscathed. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor .

Big Apple faces shutdown as Sandy approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forces New York into lockdown and throws the presidential race off course as it bears down on the US east coast.

Obama: Sandy 'a serious and big storm'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Hurricane Sandy is "a serious and big storm" and urged people living along the Eastern Seaboard to "take this very seriously."

Gingrich on rape comment: 'Get over it'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Sunday Democrats are "fixated" on an Indiana U.S. Senate candidate's remarks on rape and should "get over it."

New York Stock Exchange suspends physical trading

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0100

8:59pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York Stock Exchange suspends physical trading Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 The New York Stock Exchange has announced it will suspend physical trading as a result of evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: Tips For Pet Owners

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +0100

Among the chaos of boarding up windows and stocking up on food and supplies, pet owners are being encouraged to make sure their furry friends are prepared to weather Hurricane Sandy. “We want to encourage everybody if they are evacuating to take your pets with...

Obama Vows to Respond 'Big' and 'Fast' to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +0100

Romney Campaign Eyes Hurricane Sandy as Storm Garners Voters Attention

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +0100

CELINA, Ohio – One of Mitt Romney’s senior advisers said today that despite impending wall-to-wall news coverage dedicated to Hurricane Sandy, he feels confident that voters in the key swing states in the region have received enough information ahead of the election and reiterated the...

Storm Sandy sends US-bound cruise on unscheduled stop in Quebec

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:06:00 +0100

A towering 15-story cruise ship carrying Florida-bound passengers took refuge on Sunday in a scenic Quebec fjord to escape Hurricane Sandy's fury as it moves up the US east coast.

La Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:14:00 +0100

Les échanges physiques seront suspendus, ce lundi, à la Bourse de New York, qui va se limiter aux échanges électroniques en raison de...

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Authorities shut transit systems and ordered some evacuations as tens of millions of people on the U.S. East Coast braced on Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, a gigantic storm forecast to deliver battering winds, dangerous flooding and even heavy snowfall.

Romney Campaign Eyes Hurricane Sandy as Storm Garners Voters Attention

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

FACTBOX: Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

(Reuters) - As U.S. Northeast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the following is a list of service suspensions for New York, New Jersey and District of Columbia area starting on Sunday evening: * New York City Subway: to begin a staggered shutdown of the subway system and Metro North and Long Island Railroad commuter rail systems at 7 p.

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” The New York Stock Exchange will close its trading floor Monday as Hurricane Sandy barrels its way up the Northeast, but Big Board trading will continue electronically. NYSE Euronext said Sunday it is putting in place its contingency plans beginning Monday and will announce later when the trading floor will reopen.

'Time For Preparing And Talking Is About Over'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the superstorm that's headed north from the Caribbean, is expected to make landfall along the New Jersey coast. Its impending arrival prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people across several states, and pushed New York City and Philadelphia to announce that their transit systems would close.

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy No Roadblock For Wall Street Regular Trading Day Planned

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28: The New York Stock Exchange is seen in Manhattan as rain falls on August 28, 2011 in New York City. Hurricane Irene made landfall in the vicinity of Coney Island in the ...

Hurricane Sandy Cubans clear up battered neighbourhoods - video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Residents in southeastern Cuba clear up their neighbourhoods after hurricane Sandy damaged houses and destroyed boats when it made landfall on Thursday. Soldiers were brought in to help clear fallen ...

Hurricane Sandy closes in on New York but Ontario could see the worst of it

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Eastern U.S. prepares for the worst as Hurricane Sandy approaches; ‘Frankenstorm’ could cause ‘blustery conditions’ in ...

Obama campaign fears impact of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: A top aide to Barack Obama voiced fears Sunday that Hurricane Sandy could hurt the president's re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the impending storm forced both candidates ...

Hurricane Sandy shakes up Obama Romney campaigns

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

PENSACOLA, Fla. The big storm threatening the East Coast and a final jobs report before Election Day loomed large as President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney headed into the final ...

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Shelters open and thousands evacuate as New Yorkers brace for superstorm Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

This is nothing to play with

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

>(CNN) -- No matter where Sandy makes landfall, brace for bad weather. The massive storm system will pack powerful winds and could cause life-threatening storm surges, even if it's no longer a ...

Sandy: annulation de vols depuis BXL dès lundi matin, New York se prépare

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:19:00 +0100

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) As Americans braced today for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering.

Hurricane Sandy: millions brace for impact

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:16:00 +0100

New York partially evacuated before 'super storm' arrives; US presidential election campaign is also thrown into disarray Tens of millions of people braced themselves for the arrival of hurricane Sandy on Sunday, as the gigantic storm threatened to unleash punishing winds, driving rain, heavy snow....

Green Blog: Nuclear Reactors Await Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:16:00 +0100

Among the various immobile pieces of infrastructure in the path of the East Coast hurricane are around 20 nuclear reactors, from Calvert Cliffs in southern Maryland to Pilgrim in Plymouth, Mass., and Vermont Yankee, just north of the Massachusetts line in Vernon, Vt.

Etats-Unis: l´élection compliquée par l´ouragan, qui vole la vedette aux candidats

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'est invité dans la campagne présidentielle américaine à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d'affecter la participation, notamment dans les Etats de l'est où le vote anticipé a débuté ce week-end.

Ouragan Sandy: Brussels Airport annule des vols

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Un certain nombre de vols prévus lundi au départ de Bruxelles Airport vers les Etats-Unis ont été annulés en ...

«Sandy» relègue la présidentielle au second plan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:21:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy a volé la vedette aux candidats à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d’affecter la participation, notamment dans les Etats de l’est où le vote anticipé a débuté ce week-end.

US East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:23:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : New York en alerte, des millions de personnes menacées

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

La ville de New York a ordonné l'évacuation de 375.000 personnes et va fermer son réseau de transports publics dimanche soir en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé le gouverneur de l'Etat. Par ailleurs, des milliers de vols ont été annulés dans les aéroports de la mégapole de la Côte est.

Elections USA 2012 : l'ouragan Sandy vole la vedette aux candidats

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

REPORTAGE AFRIQUE: Nigeria: les espaces verts à Lagos

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0100

Au Nigeria, le gouvernement de l’État de Lagos aménage les espaces verts urbains. Jrobin08/Wikipédia Direction le Nigeria et plus précisément Lagos, une ville que l’on connait surtout pour ses embouteillages, beaucoup moins pour ses espaces verts. Et pourtant, depuis cinq ans, le gouvernement de l’Etat de Lagos fait de gros efforts dans le domaine.

Weather Watch: Hurricane Sandy 'the storm of a lifetime'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:27:00 +0100

It's the last chance for people to prepare for what could be the "storm of a lifetime" according to forecasters. New York City and much of the US north east is about to be slammed by a storm similar in nature to the one dubbed "the...

Ouragan Sandy : près de 375 000 personnes évacuées à New York

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Et ce sont trois zones d'évacuations qui ont été décrétées, ce dimanche 28 octobre, en prévision de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy.

NYSE to trade only electronically

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

THE New York Stock Exchange's trading floor will be closed on Monday as the city prepares for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy disrupts campaigns

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

The massive hurricane barreling toward the East Coast has both presidential campaigns throwing out their fourth-quarter playbooks, canceling events in the storm's track and attempting to balance last-minute intensity with a show of compassion for people whose lives could be upended.

Hurricane Sandy Predicted to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Surge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

Green Blog: Nuclear Reactors Await Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

Government office and schools close in New Jersey as state prepares to 'take the brunt' of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0100

9:13pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Government office and schools close in New Jersey as state prepares to 'take the brunt' of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 The governor of New Jersey Chris Christie said that the state office would close ahead of Hurricane Sandy and he advised school to close from tomorrow.

Residents of New Jersey board up windows

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0100

9:37pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Residents of New Jersey board up windows Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 People have been boarding up windows and shop fronts in Cape May, New Jersey where Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall.

AVMF urges preparedness for pet owners in hurricane's path

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is urging pet owners to remember their pets when preparing for Hurricane Sandy. While la...

Due to the recent news of Hurricane Sandy arriving to the American East Coast and New York Region, The Thurgood Marshall College Fund 25th Anniversary Awards Gala in New York City, October 29, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel is cancelled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Thurgood Marshall College Fund regrets to announce the cancelation of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 25thAnniversary Awards Gala at the Hilton New Yo...

Home Medical Equipment and Service Providers Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

Providers of Home Medical Equipment Are First Responders for Medicare Patients during Emergencies WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Anticipating Hurricane Sandy and power outages...

BRIEF-Amtrak says northeast corridor services canceled on Monday, October 29, because of hurricane sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:40 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy forecast to come ashore on Monday night * New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in its path * Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities * New York, New Jersey, Amtrak transit systems to shut * New York Stock Exchange....

Gigantic Hurricane Sandy bears down on U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0100

FACTBOX-Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:47 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 28 (Reuters) - As U.S. Northeast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the following is a list of service suspensions for New York, New Jersey and District of Columbia area starting on Sunday evening: * New York City Subway: to begin a staggered....

Obama sees no hurricane impact on voting "at this point"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:37:00 +0100

Etats-Unis : Obama et Romney musclent leurs attaques

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy heads toward New York and northeast US coast - as it happened

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:46:00 +0100

Category 1 storm is slowly moving north as east coast authorities prepare for power outages and flooding on Monday Tom McCarthy

«Sandy» relègue la présidentielle au second plan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:48:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy a volé la vedette aux candidats à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d’affecter la participation, notamment dans les Etats de l’est où le vote anticipé a débuté ce week-end.

«Sandy» relègue la présidentielle au second plan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy a volé la vedette aux candidats à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d’affecter la participation, notamment dans les Etats de l’est où le vote anticipé a débuté ce week-end.

New York in lockdown with shelters open and thousands evacuated as superstorm Hurricane Sandy looms

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:50:00 +0100

New York City's transit system shut down this evening and mandatory evacuation orders were issued for swaths of the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States as a potentially calamitous storm barrelled down on a region of 60 million people. Related Stories Hurricane Sandy's trail of destruction....

Obama Warns Hurricane 'Serious' As East Coast Braces For 'Sandy'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:49:00 +0100

U.S. President Barack Obama has told Americans to take "very seriously" the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, as hundreds of thousands of residents were being evacuated from New York City.

Video: Ryan: Pray for "fellow Americans" in hurricane's path

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:48:00 +0100

Campaigning with Mitt Romney in Celina, Ohio on Sunday, Paul Ryan started his remarks on "a slightly different note," asking audience members to keep in their prayers East Coasters in the path of Hurricane Sandy. "Let's not forget those fellow Americans of ours," he said.

'Time For Preparing And Talking Is About Over,' FEMA Chief Says

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0100

En attendant Sandy Les New-Yorkais stockent... de la bière

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:50:00 +0100

À New York, Doug Barotra prévoit le pire à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy: après 45 minutes de queue, il sort enfin du supermarché, les bras chargés de plus de 50 cannettes de bière.

Sandy forces NYSE to trade electronically Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:52:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange will close its trading floor Monday at Hurricane Sandy barrels its way up the Northeas.

NYC to evacuate some areas, close mass transit

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:52:00 +0100

New York City braces for hit from Hurricane Sandy with evacuation orders and plans to close mass transit.

Sandy vole la vedette aux candidats, risque de compliquer l’élection

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy s’est invité dans la campagne présidentielle américaine à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d’affecter la participation, notamment dans les Etats de l’est où le vote anticipé a débuté ce week-end.

Sandy approche, les New-Yorkais stockent des vivres… et de la bière

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy se rapproche, ce dimanche, de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la...

Hurricane Sandy May Push Record Storm Surge Into Manhattan

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy may push a wall of water onto the Northeastern U.S., setting a storm surge record in Manhattan while whipping the region with high winds and rain. The expected surge at New York’s Battery Park will be 11.7 feet (3.5 meters) at 8:30 p.m.

Hurricane Sandy: Dozens Of Flights Cancelled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Airline flights to and from several airports on America's east coast are cancelled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

New York to halt subways ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:59:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Bus and subway service in New York City will shut down Sunday night as the Big Apple braced for Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

BA cancels all flights to and from US east coast on Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

9:46pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane BA cancels all flights to and from US east coast on Monday Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 British Airways (BA) cancelled all flights from London to New York and several flights from the US to London today as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

New Yorkers pile up sandbags ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

9:39pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New Yorkers pile up sandbags ahead of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Con Edison workers use sandbags to cover up power vaults in New York. People walk past sand bagged power vaults in New York.

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:09:00 +0100

New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in path of monstrous storm; Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities.

Obama declares state of emergency in Maryland for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday declared a state of emergency for Maryland, making federal aid available for local response as Hurricane Sandy is threatening to devastate the East Coast. Obama signed the emergency declaration for Maryland, a state close to the....

Obama calls on Americans to prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday afternoon called on residents and visitors at East Coast to get prepared for "a serious and big storm" and follow the instructions of state and local authorities as Hurricane Sandy is approaching. Obama visited the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington D.

Big New York queues for water, bread, beer

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:07:00 +0100

Long lines have formed at New York supermarkets for bottles of water, bread, fresh foods and batteries to help last out the so-called "Frankenstorm".

Hurricane forces Obama to balance governing, campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:01 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama seeks to show lessons learned from Bush with Katrina * Vows to "respond big and respond fast" after storm hits By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday faced the delicate task of balancing his....

Evacuations, shutdowns on U.S. East Coast before storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy forecast to come ashore on Monday night * New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in its path * Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities * New York, New Jersey, Amtrak transit systems to shut * New York Stock Exchange....

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on U.S. East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0100

FACTBOX-Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Dozens Of Flights Cancelled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0100

All British Airways flights to and from New York's JFK airport, Newark airport in New Jersey, Baltimore airport in Maryland and Boston airport in Massachusetts, have been cancelled on Monday morning. In addition, the twice daily service between London City airport and New York JFK will not operate.

Washington D.C. Mayor urging residents to stay indoors

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0100

Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray is urging the District residents to make immediate preparations to stay indoors for an extended period of time due to growing concern among city officials that Hurricane Sandy could thrash the city. At a news conference to outline city response plans, Gray warned the storm could rival some of [.

Hurricane Sandy Predicted to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Surge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

World › U.S. East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

President Barack Obama warned Americans on Sunday to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously" as authorities prepared a virtual shutdown of the Eastern Seaboard due to the impending mega-storm. More than 5,000 flights out of East Coast hubs were cancelled and ground transport was due to grind to a halt....

Hurricane forces Obama to balance governing, campaigning

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday faced the delicate task of balancing his administration's biggest storm response with his tough campaign for re-election as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the U.S. East Coast little more than a week before Election Day.

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0100

Big cities from Washington to Boston buttoned up on Sunday against the onslaught of a superstorm that could menace 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters warning New York could be in particular peril.

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:21:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” From Washington to Boston, big cities and small towns buttoned up on Sunday against the onslaught of a superstorm that could menace 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters warning New York could be in particular peril.

U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed as Hurricane Approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:30:00 +0100

U.S. stock futures were little changed, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index retreated last week, as investors braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The storm, forecast to come ashore somewhere in southern New Jersey early Oct. 30, forced the closure of the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Worst Storm in 100 Years Seen for Northeast U.S.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:30:00 +0100

Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, a Democrat, talks about the state's preparation for Hurricane Sandy, fiscal policy and the job growth outlook. Malloy talks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop." (Source: Bloomberg) A driver maneuvers his classic American....

Experts: Massive "destruction potential"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

Water from storm surges the biggest threat as massive storm approaches East Coast, forecasters say

Sandy ou les fantômes de Katrina

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

Par Romain Huret Hommage aux victimes de l'ouragan Katrina à La Nouvelle-Orléans (2010) - Photographie de l'auteur. Evènement tout à fait imprévisible, l’ouragan Sandy risque de fortement perturber les derniers jours de la campagne présidentielle. Barack Obama et Mitt Romney...

NY Stock Exchange closes trading floor as Sandy approaches

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange announced it will close its trading floor and make transactions only electronically on Monday, due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy to hit US east coast tomorrow

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:37:00 +0100

HATTERAS ISLAND: Weather forecasters warned today that Hurricane Sandy will affect a large area of the US East Coast but said it was too early to pinpoint where the storm, which has the potential to be the biggest to hit the mainland, would make landfall.

Sandy leaves 51 dead in Haiti, Cuba eyes cleanup

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

Reuters/Haiti Hurricane Sandy’s tear across the Caribbean left 51 people dead in Haiti, while another 15 people were still missing after the deadly storm, officials said yesterday. The earlier toll had reached 44 dead in the Americas’ poorest nation, which was socked with heavy rains, driving winds....

Obama campaign fears impact

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

A top aide to Barack Obama voiced fears yesterday that Hurricane Sandy could hurt the president’s re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the impending storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops. Republican challenger Mitt Romney received good news in two key swing states,....

Airlines cancel thousands of flights

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

AFP/New York Airlines cancelled thousands of flights into and from airports along the US east coast ahead of the arrival of a major storm, officials said yesterday. Air France and other European airlines cancelled all flights into New York and Washington today while US airlines called off thousands....

Sandy sends cruise on unscheduled stop

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

A towering 15-storey cruise ship carrying Florida-bound passengers took refuge yesterday in a scenic Quebec fjord to escape Hurricane Sandy’s fury as it moves up the US east coast. The Emerald Princess set out Saturday for Florida from Quebec city. But instead of cruising to ports in New England as....

Sandy. Vols annulés aux États-Unis, premières évacuations

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir, ce dimanche, le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant l'annulation annulations...

Évacuations massives et inondations sur la côte est américaine

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:44:00 +0100

La côte est des États-Unis se prépare au pire alors que l'ouragan Sandy se dirige de plein fouet vers le New Jersey et le Delaware. L'état d'urgence a été déclenché dans une dizaine d'états américains, du Connecticut à la Caroline du Sud, en prévision de la tempête qui devrait frapper demain.

Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc on US East Coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0100

New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in path of monstrous storm; Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities.

Hurricane Sandy Tips For Pet Owners

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Tips For Pet Owners Sunday 28th October, 2012 (Image Credit: Kathy Kmonicek/AP Photo) Among the chaos of boarding up windows and stocking up on food and supplies, pet owners are being encouraged to make sure their furry friends are prepared to weather Hurricane Sandy. ';We ...

Sandy is the biggest threat to any American city since Katrina

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is proving a test for ten of millions of people, not least those here in New York. In just 20 minutes' time the entire underground train system will close down. There are real fears that a surge in sea water could flood the whole thing. Everything is closing, from schools to the United Nations to Wall Street.

Evacuations, shutdowns on East Coast before storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tens of millions of East Coast residents scrambled on Sunday to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, which could make landfall as the largest storm to hit the United States, bringing battering winds, flooding and even heavy snow.

Evacuations, shutdowns on East Coast before storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:46:00 +0100

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit Northeast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:46:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways cancelled all flights to New York on Sunday and will suspend most services to and from the U.S. East Coast on Monday as the United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The freak storm, due to come ashore in the United States late on Monday, is forecast....

East Coast refineries cut output ahead of Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:46:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil refineries along the U.S. East Coast began to cut rates and companies prepared other energy facilities on Sunday ahead of Hurricane Sandy's expected landfall along New Jersey's barrier islands. Sandy, forecast to come ashore late Monday, is expected to create strong winds....

News Summary: NYSE to trade electronically Monday

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:46:00 +0100

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple, but trading will go on electronically.

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0100

Les échanges physiques seront suspendus lundi à la Bourse de New York, qui va se limiter aux échanges électroniques en raison de l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, une première depuis 27 ans, a annoncé dimanche l'opérateur boursier NYSE Euronext.

NYSE to close physical floor for hurricane Sandy, trading resumes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- New York Stock Exchange will close its physical trading floor and its New York building on Monday due to hurricane Sandy, while electronic trading will remain, according to the latest statement by the stock exchange on Sunday.

New York prepares for mega storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Shelters opened, public transportation and schools were ordered to be closed as monster Hurricane Sandy was heading towards New York city. The weather was expected to worsen with high winds and heavy rains starting to batter the region as early as Sunday night, the....

Frigid temperatures expected to follow Hurricane Sandy

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0100

For the millions who may lose power from Hurricane Sandy, their next challenge will be frigid air that follows.

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:58:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : New York se prépare

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:05:00 +0100

375.000 habitants ont été évacués et Obama a appelé ses compatriotes à prendre "au sérieux" le danger.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés et premières évacuations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l’ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant l’annulation annulations de milliers de vols et l’évacuation de centaines de milliers de personnes à New York et dans certaines zones côtières.

INVITé AFRIQUE: Michael Pelletier, sous-secrétaire d'Etat adjoint chargé du Sahel et du Mali

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Michael Pelletier. france24.com Je crois que le Mali et la crise malienne sont l'un des défis importants qui se posent à la communauté internationale. Depuis le coup d’Etat au Mali, le gouvernement américain, le Département d’Etat et tous les départements du gouvernement américain se sont centrés....

Hurricane Sandy is already setting records

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy already has surpassed Hurricane Lili in 1996 as the second largest Atlantic storm in 24 years of storm-size record keeping. The size of the storm and its path are intensifying deep concerns about coastal flooding from storm surge.

Hurricane Sandy: Could it change the outcome of the presidential race?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has scrambled the last week of the presidential race, upsetting campaign schedules, putting both President Obama and Mitt Romney off-message, and raising doubts about Election Day. In a race this close, Sandy could change or at least postponing the results.

Why is Sandy a superstorm?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:05:00 +0100

Evacuations, shutdowns on U.S. East Coast before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:02:00 +0100

New York City transport lockdown comes into play

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:15:00 +0100

11:02pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York City transport lockdown comes into play Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 All subway, bus and rail services in the New York City area have closed ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police....

Hurricane Sandy: New York City transit suspended

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:15:00 +0100

New York. New York City's public transport system is to be suspended ahead of the arrival on Monday of Hurricane Sandy, BBC informed. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the subway, bus and train services would shut down from 19:00 (23:00 GMT) on Sunday. As many as 375,000 people have been ordered to evacuate low-lying areas, and schools will be shut.

Eastern U.S. Braces for 'Superstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

NYSE to Trade Electronically Monday, Shut Floor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

NYSE Stock Exchange to shut trading floor Monday, electronic trading to continue as normal

Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

1: 10 PM EST: As Hurricane Sandy heads up the Eastern Seaboard, officials urged residents in Sandy’s 800-mile path to act now to ensure their safety. ”The time for preparing and talking is about over,” Federal Emergency Management Administrator Craig Fugate said. “[We are] pre-deploying people...

Evacuations, shutdowns on U.S. East Coast before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:12:00 +0100

Transportation grinds to a halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:12:00 +0100

The subway in the city that never sleeps will close tonight as officials brace for Hurricane Sandy. The move is part of a major adjustment in transportation plans along the East Coast.

Obama Campaign Fears Impact of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +0100

A top aide to Barack Obama voiced fears Sunday that Hurricane Sandy could hurt the president's re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the impending storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops. Republican challenger Mitt Romney received good news in two key swing states, winning the....

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les transports publics fermés dimanche à New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

Durée : 00:00:43 | 0 vues | 0/10 Ouragan Sandy: les transports publics fermés dimanche à New York Les autorités new-yorkaises ont annoncé la fermeture du réseau de transports publics, y compris le métro, dimanche 28 octobre sandy , ouragan

Sandy and Storm Surge Pose 'Worst Case Scenario'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:20:00 +0100

The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a "worst case scenario" with devastating waves and tides predicted for the highly populated New York City metro area

New York City shuts down transit system ahead of hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

Subway stops running as city prepares for storm surge to flood low-lying neighbourhoods and tunnels • Follow live updates as the east coast braces for Sandy New York City's mass transit system has ground to a halt after residents in low-lying areas were ordered to to evacuate ahead of hurricane Sandy.

Damage alert as Hurricane Sandy closes in on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is encroaching on the United States with serious wind gusts already being reported. People on the eastern seaboard have been told to batten down as Hurricane Sandy homes in on the ...

Hurricane Sandy blows into New York state

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

The United States eastern seaboard is battening down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy is set to slam into the area. It’s expected to reach the city of New York on Monday with forecasters ...

Hurricane Sandy may leave 10 million in dark

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the storm barreling toward the east coast of the United States, could leave at least 10 million people without power, according to a new ...

Hurricane Sandy 10 statistics that place this powerful storm in perspective

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

barreling its way up the Atlantic ocean on its way for a collision course with the northern mid-Atlantic. The storm has set off panic among residents from Washington, DC, ...

Aer Lingus flights to New York cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy may unleash historic floods in NYC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy heads toward the East Coast, storm crews are placing hundreds of sensors to predict the toll of flooding in the ...

Ouragan Sandy: la bourse de New York se limite à l'électronique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:25:00 +0100

Les échanges physiques seront suspendus lundi à la Bourse de New York, qui va se limiter aux échanges électroniques ...

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple.

Evacuations, shutdowns in US before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:24:00 +0100

Tens of millions of East Coast residents are scrambling to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, which could make landfall as the largest storm to hit the United States, bringing battering winds, flooding and even heavy snow.

Evacuations, shutdowns on US east coast before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could make landfall as the largest storm to hit the United States, bringing battering winds, flooding and even heavy snow.

Hurricane Sandy: America braced for devastation of biggest storm in history

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland.

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:29:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple. But trading will continue electronically on both exchanges. NYSE Euronext said Sunday it is putting in place its contingency plans....

Hurricane: 'Take Sandy seriously' - Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:27:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously'' as authorities prepared a virtual shutdown of the Eastern Seaboard due to the impending mega-storm.More than 5,000 flights out of East Coast hubs...

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Investors Brace for Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

U.S. stock futures fell, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index retreated last week, as investors braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The storm, forecast to come ashore somewhere in southern New Jersey early Oct. 30, forced the closure of the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0100

UN headquarters to be closed due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:39:00 +0100

, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The headquarters of the United Nations is going to be closed for at least one day because of an expected hurricane, according to a statement issued to the press here on Sunday by the UN spokesperson's office. "Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, United Nations offices in New....

Obama makes trip to FEMA ahead of Sandy's landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0100

Just hours before planning to leave Washington for a campaign trip to Florida, President Obama visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a briefing on the latest preparations for Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Obama met with FEMA Director Craig Fugate and held a conference call with governors .

Hurricane Sandy Could Throw Presidential Election Off Course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy gets ever closer to hammering the U.S. East Coast, political experts are wondering about the effect the storm may have on the presidential election. The general elections will be held Nov. 6, only a week after Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in central New Jersey.

US Fleet Forces Cancels Sortie Condition Alpha

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces has modified guidance for all U.S. Navy ships in Hampton Roads, Va. Ships currently in port have been directed to remain in port. Ships at sea continue to maneuver to clear the path of the storm.

Monster Storm Targets East

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy loomed Sunday over the northeastern U.S., triggering evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of residents, the cancellation of more than 7,400 airline flights and the mass closure of schools and public transit systems.

Obama returns to Washington to monitor hurricane preparations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

President Barack Obama participates in a briefing with federal agency partners from FEMA' National Response Coordination Centre. President Obama interrupted his election tour to return to Washington today to take part in an emergency briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on hurricane Sandy.

National Guard responds to Hurricane Sandy, monitors tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

As more governors declared states of emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy, the National Guard stood ready to respond to the aftermath of the storm.

Readout of the President’s Briefing on Hurricane Sandy, 27 October 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

For Immediate Release October 27, 2012 Readout of the President’s Briefing on Hurricane Sandy This morning, President Obama convened a call with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr.

Eastern US Braces for 'Superstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

The east coast of the United States is preparing for what weather forecasters expect to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the mainland.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Deploys New York National Guard to Respond to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

The New York Army and Air National Guard began deploying 1,175 Soldiers and Airmen to respond to Hurricane Sandy.

Millions on alert for 'superstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:42:00 +0100

At least 45 people were killed in the Caribbean by Hurricane Sandy which is now threatening the east coast of the U.S.

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit US Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:48:00 +0100

British Airways cancelled all flights to New York on Sunday and will suspend most services to and from the US East Coast on Monday as the United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The freak storm, due to come ashore in the United States late on Monday, is forecast to bring thrashing winds, flash flooding and even heavy snowfall.

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:46:00 +0100

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving slowly northeast and but is expected to turn to the north and west later Sunday and Monday, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm . Unlike a hurricane, which gets its power from warm ocean....

Ouragan Sandy: la bourse de New York se limite à l'électronique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Les échanges physiques seront suspendus lundi à la Bourse de New York, qui va se limiter aux échanges électroniques ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

La prudence s'installe à Wall Street avant les élections

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Hier à 21h34 par Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - A mi-parcours de la saison des résultats, l'attention des investisseurs devrait désormais davantage se focaliser sur les élections présidentielles américaines et sur les chiffres de l'emploi, que sur les performances trimestrielles des entreprises.

Sandy : la Bourse de New York va se limiter aux échanges électroniques lundi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit US Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:54:00 +0100

Officials fear many won't evacuate for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:53:00 +0100

Some people who evacuated for Hurricane Irene last year say they ended up worse off. Now they're staying put.

Cold after Sandy will give those without power a shiver

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:53:00 +0100

For the millions who may lose power from Hurricane Sandy, their next challenge will be frigid air that follows.

Sandy and storm surge pose 'worst case scenario'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:59:00 +0100

KENSINGTON, Md. (AP) â€” The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a "worst case scenario" with devastating waves and tides predicted for the highly populated New York City metro area, government forecasters said Sunday. The more they observe it, the more the experts worry about the water....

INVITé AFRIQUE: Michael Pelletier, sous-secrétaire d'Etat adjoint chargé du Sahel et du Mali

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal suspend paywalls

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:05:00 +0100

Both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have suspended their paywalls to give readers access to Hurricane Sandy news. , New York Times spokesperson Eileen Murphy confirmed the suspension by email, saying it started Sunday afternoon in order for readers to get information about the storm.

New York evacuations for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +0100

Low lying parts of New York City are being evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Sandy as it hurtles towards America's east coast where it is expected to collide with two other cold weather systems to create a category one storm.

Video: Last year Ocean City got lucky with Hurricane Irene

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:08:00 +0100

The center of Hurricane Sandy is still far out at sea, but her power is already being felt on the Maryland coast. Chip Reid reports.

Video: Officials say Hurricane Sandy "is not Irene"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:08:00 +0100

The worst-case scenario for Hurricane Sandy could see an 11-foot surge in New York harbor, which carries the threat of unprecedented flooding in underground electrical and subway stations. Jim Axelrod reports.

Cloud looms over president poll campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:08:00 +0100

President Barack Obama planned to travel to Florida on Sunday for a campaign stop as Hurricane Sandy, bearing down on the eastern United States, forced both the White House candidates to review their schedules.

Political Memo: Hurricane, and Other Worries, Buffet Presidential Race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s potential impact on voter turnout serves as just one reminder of how the unexpected can play havoc with the outcome of a presidential race.

America braces for Sandy’s wrath

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:05:00 +0100

Sandy, expected to come ashore late today, could deliver a harsh blow to major cities in its target zone including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and Boston

Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:12:00 +0100

Millions of Americans are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy -- a storm that has already claimed the lives of at least 45 people in the Caribbean.

Mass transit grinding to a halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

The subway in the city that never sleeps started shutting down Sunday night as officials brace for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The move is part of a major adjustment in transportation plans along the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy: UK airlines cancel flights to US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0100

British Airways (BA) have cancelled all flights from London to New York and several flights from the US to London today as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Virgin Atlantic flights to and from New York, Washington and Boston have been cancelled. Major carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta....

Hurricane Sandy 'getting stronger' as it approaches land

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0100

It said the superstorm is expected to bring "life-threatening storm surges and flooding to the mid-Atlantic coast" as well as coastal hurricane winds and heavy snowing. It also warned that far from getting weaker from meeting the low pressure system coming from the Arctic storm blowing down from....

Hurricane Sandy: 3,200 flights cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0100

as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. 707 flights cancelled to/from/within the US today. Most affected is Newark (EWR), a United hub, with over 265 cancellations today. 2,499 flights cancelled to/from/within the US tomorrow (Monday). Most affected is Newark (EWR), with 774....

Biden Says Safety, Not Campaign, Tops as Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:16:00 +0100

MANCHESTER, N.H. –Vice President Joe Biden modified his campaign schedule mid-trip Sunday as many battleground states along the East Coast brace for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. With less than two hours in Manchester, Biden stopped by a campaign field office to greet volunteers and...

Hurricane blows election campaigns off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:24:00 +0100

United States President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney have shifted their election campaigns inland in the face of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy moves in evacuations ordered on LI

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Long Island were subject to mandatory evacuation on Sunday, as public officials reacting to the threat of Hurricane Sandy scrambled to clear areas most in danger from high storm surges and directed ...

Hurricane Sandy prompts mass evacuations in New York City

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. East Coast braced on Sunday for the fury of hurricane Sandy as the monster storm churned ominously toward the most populous region of the country, threatening massive flooding, ...

Hurricane Sandy looms public transit shuts down shelters open

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Long Island Monday with the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, with the brunt of the storm coming at around 3 p.m. Gusts could reach as high as 85 mph in coastal areas of Long Island on top of sustained ...

Hurricane Sandy targeting NYC Philly Boston

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Frankenstorm cometh NEW YORK - Authorities shut transit systems and ordered some evacuations as tens of millions of people on the U.S. East Coast braced on Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, a gigantic ...

Hurricane Sandy millions brace for impact

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg orders the evacuation of 375,000 people from low-lying areas before hurricane Sandy hits. Photograph: Handout/Getty ...

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:30:00 +0100

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Hurricane Sandy's victims in Cuba

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:28:00 +0100

CNN's Patrick Oppmann visits a Cuban family hit hard by the hurricane.

Bizarre weather hits Bermuda, disrupts flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

(Jamaica Gleaner) A system believed to be a tornado caused extensive damage when it hit Somerset in western Bermuda this morning, cancelling several flights. The incident occurred as Bermuda remained... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Hurricane Sandy `disaster of major proportions’ in Haiti – PM

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

(Jamaica Gleaner) Forty four Haitians have been declared dead due to Hurricane Sandy. Prime Minister Laurent Lamonthe has called the situation a “disaster of major proportions”. According to media... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Oct storm scrambles US prez race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

US east coast braces itself for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:30:00 +0100

Tens of millions of people along the US east coast braced themselves yesterday for Hurricane Sandy, a gigantic storm forecast to hit the densely populated region with fierce winds, extensive flooding and even heavy snowfall.

Evacuations, shutdowns on U.S. East Coast before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0100

Experts say monster storm, which has already killed 66 people in the Caribbean, could be the largest to hit the United States

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit US Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Isla Binnie LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - British Airways cancelled all flights to New York on Sunday and will suspend most services to and from the U.S. East Coast on Monday as the United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane forces Obama to balance governing, campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama seeks to show lessons learned from Bush with Katrina * Vows to "respond big and respond fast" after storm hits By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced the delicate task on Sunday of balancing his....

US battens down for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0100

President Barack Obama warned Americans on Sunday to take Hurricane Sandy 'very seriously' as authorities prepared a virtual shutdown of the Eastern Seaboard due to the impending mega-storm.

Hurricane Sandy: How to process the threat with your kids

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has parents hitting the bottled water aisle at the supermarket and monitoring the growing threat on TV – and their children are listening in the background. Children can feel frightened but safe if parents process the drama of Hurriane Sandy realistically for them.

Storm or not, some report for duty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

National Weather Service officials are predicting savage weather conditions for the next 72 hours, warning residents to stay home to avoid blistering winds and heavy rainfall. But Capt. William Bennett of the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department is putting on another pot of coffee. "When somebody calls, we respond," the .

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” From Washington to Boston, big cities and small towns Sunday buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm that could endanger 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters warning that the New York area could get the worst of it â€” an 11-foot wall of water.

Irish flights cancelled as hurricane heads for New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0100

A NUMBER of flights between Ireland the US have been cancelled as a precaution in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy

FirstEnergy Utilities Prepare for High Winds, Heavy Rain, Flooding and Snow Related to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:42:00 +0100

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Hurricane Sandy moves up the East Coast, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) utilities Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), Metropolitan Edison (Met-Ed), Pennsylva...

Hurricane Sandy Forces Cancellation of Hawaiian Airlines' JFK Flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:42:00 +0100

HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --At the request of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Hawaiian Airlines has cancelled scheduled service between Honolulu and New York City for today...

Coast Guard: 'It could be devastation'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:50:00 +0100

Drew Wojtkowski is playing the odds with Hurricane Sandy, with a plan to ride out the massive storm on Sunday at his oceanfront home on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Oil refineries shut down as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:49:00 +0100

The second-largest refinery on the U.S. East Coast was shutting down on Sunday and three other plants cut output as Hurricane Sandy threatened widespread power outages and a massive storm surge across the region.

Flights Canceled Ahead of Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Mass exodus begins as ‘Frankenstorm’ looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:46:00 +0100

HUNDREDS of thousands of people have been told to evacuate New York City as the United States braces itself for a devastating super-storm that is expected to lash large parts of the country from today.

Four East Coast refiners shut, cut rates as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:46:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The second-largest refinery on the East Coast was shutting down on Sunday and three other plants cut output as Hurricane Sandy threatened widespread power outages and a massive storm surge across the region. Phillips 66 has begun shutting its 238,000-barrels-per day (bpd)....

Pepsi to Close Headquarters Monday Due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) has closed its Purchase, N.Y., offices Monday due to Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeast U.S.

7 NYC Hurricane Facts Scarier Than 'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

Halloween and hurricanes are a frightening combination, and it appears the Frankenstorm, aka Hurricane Sandy, is getting all decked out to wash away everyone’s trick-or-treating in the U.S. Northeast. But hurricanes, nor'easters, and similar storms can be frightening all by themselves, especially when they threaten to hit New York.

Pfizer Postpones Tuesday's 3rd-Quarter Earnings Report to Thursday Because of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has postponed the release of its third-quarter earnings report from Tuesday to Thursday because of the expected impact from Hurricane Sandy, the company said Sunday in a press release.

BA cancels flights to New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:54:00 +0100

British Airways has cancelled all flights to New York as a result of the looming Hurricane Sandy.

The wall of water threatening America's great cities

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

The north east coast of the USA is braced for a disaster as Hurricane Sandy approaches land.

Barack Obama pulls out of Ohio election rally due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has pulled out of an election campaign rally on Monday in the all-important state of Ohio because of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the White House said.

Hurricane to stop life, polls in US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

People walk on a street littered with debris after Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba last week. Two people (inset) watch the winds of Sandy pounds waves onto the east side of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina while the East Coast is alarmed.

Prep time for Sandy "about over"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

Transportation systems suspended and hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Mid-Atlantic faces potential 11-foot surge; 50M face storm's affects

Cities order mass evacuations as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

Tens of thousands in NYC, Mid-Atlantic States ordered away from threatened coastline before storm makes landfall; 60M Americans may be affected by high winds, rains, flooding, snow and power outages

Romney cancels N.H. rally amid concern over Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:51:00 +0100

(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) FINDLAY, Ohio--Mitt Romney is cancelling yet another event amid worries over the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The Romney campaign announced Sunday it would cancel a ...

US east coast shuts down as storm looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:59:00 +0100

BARACK Obama has warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously" as 50 million people prepared for a virtual shutdown of the eastern seaboard.

Oil Falls, Gasoline Gains as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S. Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:03:00 +0100

Oil fell from the highest level in three days in New York and gasoline rose as refineries curbed operations before Hurricane Sandy strikes the U.S. East Coast. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slid as much as 0.6 percent, while gasoline rose as much as 1.9 percent.

'Biggest ever' storm to hit US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0100

A storm that could be the biggest ever to hit the US mainland is due to make landfall tonight.

States of emergency: Hurricane Sandy bears down on America as Brits left stranded

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0100

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered 375,000 people to quit homes in low-lying areas

Panicked Evacuations Mix With Nonchalance in Hurricane Sandy’s Path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0100

With memories of last year’s less-than-ferocious Hurricane Irene still fresh, some residents expressed a New York-style nonchalance, despite Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s warning that they were risking their safety by staying.

Shallow Waters and Unusual Path May Worsen Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0100

Experts pointed to several factors that could combine to make the tidal surge from Hurricane Sandy particularly far-reaching and destructive.

In Cape May, N.J., a Defiant Wait for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0100

Some residents in Cape May, N.J., where many were ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm, Hurricane Sandy was a nuisance, but not a reason to flee.

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: New York Issues State of Emergency

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Menaces East Coast: Americans on Alert for Rain, Snow, Wind 66 million Americans are in path of "super storm" that may land in New Jersey Tuesday. Instant Index: Hillary Clinton Celebrates Birthday; Arnold Reprises 'Conan' Diane Sawyer reveals what stories and images in the news have people talking.

New York Issues Hurricane Evacuation

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:19:00 +0100

[International] : As Hurricane Sandy approaches the U.S. east coast, the states of New York and New Jersey are in emergency. [more...]

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit U.S. Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

LONDON: British Airways cancelled all flights to New York on Sunday and will suspend most services to and from the U.S. East Coast on Monday as the United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Predicted to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

Forecasters said Hurricane Sandy would bring “life-threatening” flooding to areas of the East Coast and officials warned of days of disruptions as the storm swirled toward some of the nation’s most densely populated areas.

In Cape May, N.J., a Defiant Wait for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

Some residents in Cape May, N.J., where many were ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm, Hurricane Sandy was a nuisance, but not a reason to flee.

Shallow Waters and Unusual Path May Worsen Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

Experts pointed to several factors that could combine to make the tidal surge from Hurricane Sandy particularly far-reaching and destructive.

Panicked Evacuations Mix With Nonchalance in Hurricane Sandy’s Path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:17:00 +0100

British Airways cancels flights to hurricane-hit US Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0100

Region Braces as Hurricane Edges Closer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of New York City area residents were ordered to leave their homes Sunday ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a dangerous storm that forced the closure of the nation's largest mass transit system and upended daily life for millions.

Storm Forces a Holiday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:16:00 +0100

Sunday night's shutdown of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's transit system ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival presented local businesses and some employees with nerve-wracking conundrums: whether to attempt to get to work on Monday and how to do so.

New York City subways shuts down as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0100

1:09am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane New York City subways shuts down as Sandy nears Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York have shut down the subway, commuter rail and bus service as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Airlines hastily canceled flights in the Northeast Sunday as Hurricane Sandy moved up the coast. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and international flights.

Hurricane Sandy Could Throw Presidential Election Off Course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:30:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy gets close to hammering the East Coast, political types are wondering about the storm's potential effect on the presidential election.

7 NYC Hurricane Facts Scarier Than 'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:30:00 +0100

Halloween and hurricanes are a frightening combination, and it appears the Frankenstorm might just wash away everyone’s trick-or-treating in the U.

Sandy, storm surge pose 'worst case scenario'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy makes whirlwind campaigns even more turbulent

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0100

The 2012 race headed into a turbulent last full week Sunday, as President Obama and opponent Mitt Romney made final arguments to voters while their campaigns dealt with uncertainty spawned by a menacing storm that has already hindered early voting in the extraordinarily close contest.

Oil Slides While Gasoline Advances as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:33:00 +0100

Oil fell for the first time in three days in New York while gasoline rose as refineries curbed operations before Hurricane Sandy strikes the U.S. East Coast. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slid as much as 0.6 percent, while prices of the motor fuel advanced as much as 1.9 percent.

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:31:00 +0100

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Ouragan Sandy Obama déclare l'état d'urgence à Maryland

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, 28 octobre (Xinhua) -- Le président américain Barack Obama a déclaré dimanche l'état d'urgence à Maryland menacé par l'ouragan Sandy, ce qui signifie que le gouvernement fédéral est prêt à fournir l'aide à la région. M. Obama a signé la déclaration d'urgence pour Maryland, Etat proche de....

Le siège de l'ONU fermera ses portes à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Nations Unies), 28 octobre (Xinhua) -- Le siège des Nations Unies fermera ses portes pendant au moins un jour dans l'attente d'un ouragan, selon un communiqué diffusé dimanche par le bureau du porte-parole de l'ONU. "A l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, les bureaux des Nations Unies de New....

7 NYC Hurricane Facts Scarier Than 'Frankenstorm' Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

DealBook: Bracing for Storm, New York Stock Exchange to Close Trading Floor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange plans to close its trading floor on Monday as Hurricane Sandy approaches, in the first weather-related closure in 27 years.

US: Airlines cancel thousands of flights before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Airlines cancelled thousands of flights into and from airports along the US east coast ahead of the arrival of a major storm, officials said

Obama pulls out of Ohio rally due to storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has pulled out of an election campaign rally in the all-important state of Ohio because of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

More than 7,000 flights canceled as major U.S. airports eye storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:36:00 +0100

Airlines have canceled more than 7,400 flights as Hurricane Sandy nears major airports along the East Coast.

Ouragan Sandy: New York ordonne l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:39:00 +0100

New York, la ville la plus peuplée des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée imminente de Sandy, un ouragan particulièrement étendu et puissant qui semblait se... Source : Midi Libre - Régions : Languedoc-Roussillon - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy. New York ordonne l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:39:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche ce dimanche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la perturbation, qui a déjà fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Antilles. Le maire de New York, Michael Bloomberg, a ordonné l’évacuation de 375 000 habitants....

États-Unis : Ouragan Sandy. Barack Obama appelle les Américains à la vigilance

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:39:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé dimanche ses compatriotes à prendre « très au sérieux » le danger potentiel que représente l’arrivée prochaine de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, et de suivre les conseils de prudence délivrés par les autorités. La tempête « n’a pas encore atteint la côte.

Hurricane Sandy blows US election off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:45:00 +0100

US president Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

Hurricane Forces Delay of Google's Product-Unveiling Event

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0100

Google is pulling the plug on an Android event scheduled to be held on Monday due to a hurricane that is hitting the eastern U.S., the company said Saturday. "We are canceling our Monday morning event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy. We will let you know our plans as soon as we know mo...

Social media helps out as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +0100

Locating the nearest emergency shelter or chatting live with forecasters -- social networks were abuzz with the latest news, tips and reassurance Sunday as Americans hunkered down for Hurricane Sandy.

Travel chaos looms as US storm cancels flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK: A day of transatlantic travel chaos loomed on Sunday as airlines cancelled thousands of flights to and from airports up and down the US East Coast ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Obama pulls out of Ohio rally due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:47:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has pulled out of an election campaign rally on Monday in the all-important state of Ohio because of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the White House said.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte est se vide

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

Il ne reste plus qu'à attendre le passage de Sandy sur la côte est américaine, où des centaines de milliers d'Américains vivant en zones inondables ont été forcés d'abandonner leur domicile. Le passage de l'ouragan a déclenché l'état d'urgence dans une dizaine d'états américains, du Connecticut à la....

New York prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:55:00 +0100

Shelters opened, public transportation and schools were ordered to be closed as monster Hurricane Sandy was heading towards New York City.

Despite warnings, some to ride it out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:55:00 +0100

Ocean City, Md., is one of many cities ordering residents to leave ahead of storm that's expected to be worse than Irene

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has spent months trying to balance his re-election bid with running the government.

New York Flight Upheaval Disrupts Air Travel Throughout U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s grounding of more than 6,800 commercial flights, including all departures and arrivals at metropolitan New York’s three major airports, will disrupt air-travel networks throughout the U.S. and beyond. Scrubbed flights include about 1,200 today and more than 5,500 tomorrow, said....

Some U.S. companies delay earnings reports due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Drug maker Pfizer Inc and power companies Entergy Corp and NRG Energy Inc said they would postpone releasing quarterly earnings results because of the hurricane approaching the U.S. Northeast.

Cruises cancelled, ports closed: Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

La Plaine, Haiti subjected to flooding post Hurricane Sandy. Image: news.com.au More cruises have been cancelled, itineraries diverted and ports closed in one of the worst storms the U.S. has ever seen. Expected to become an ‘extratropical storm’ the 8:00pm EDT advisory from the National Hurricane....

Obama: Sandy 'a serious and big storm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:01:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Hurricane Sandy is "a serious and big storm" and urged people living along the Eastern Seaboard to "take this very seriously."

Evacuations, shutdowns on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0100

NEW YORK--Hurricane Sandy, which could become the largest storm ever to hit the United States, is set to bring much of the East Coast, including New York and Washington, to a virtual standstill in the next few days with battering winds, flooding and the risk of widespread power outages.

Obama forced to balance governing, campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:09:00 +0100

WASHINGTON--President Barack Obama faced the delicate task on Sunday of balancing his response to a potentially huge natural disaster with his own tough re-election effort as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the U.S. East Coast nine days before Election Day. Trying to demonstrate that he had learned the lessons of White House predecessor George W.

Thousands Of New York City Flights Grounded Due To Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0100

In the face of Hurricane Sandy’s destructive potential, thousands of airline flights have been canceled across the U.S. Northeast. Hurricane Sandy is poised to make landfall in the mid-Atlantic region late Monday or early Tuesday, and cities in the region have already been subject to heavier-than-average rain and wind.

Keeping Pets Safe During Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:14:00 +0100

AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION MOBILIZES ITS 82-FOOT RED STAR RESCUE RIGWITH SUPPORT FROM MARS PETCARE US TO SAVE ANIMALS FROM HURRICANE SANDY Charity Offers Life-saving Tips to Help Keep Children an...

Political Memo: Hurricane, and Other Worries, Buffet Presidential Race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:17:00 +0100

Recounts, contested ballots, an Electoral College at odds with the popular vote: now adding to the campaigns’ potential horrors, a freakish storm may warp an election two years in the making.

Expecting the Worst, New York Area Utilities Will Focus on a Rapid Recovery

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:17:00 +0100

In coping with Hurricane Sandy, New York metropolitan area utilities will be mindful that many in the region were left without electricity for a week or more after Tropical Storm Irene.

Ouragan Sandy : Panique à New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0100

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Why is Sandy dubbed Frankenstorm?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:25:00 +0100

The remnant of Hurricane Sandy is presently colliding with a mass of cold air from the Arctic north and a more traditional storm moving in from the west. Hurricane Sandy heads for the East Coast This merger, as Halloween approaches, is creating what's been dubbed "Frankenstorm.

How will Hurricane Sandy affect the Internet?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Sandy is threatening the Eastern Seaboard, and meteorologists are predicting no mercy from the Category 1 storm's rain and winds. Apart from the water and wind damage, hurricanes have a history of knocking out the tech that keeps us going.

US states begin storm shutdown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0100

President Obama warns Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously, as the Eastern Seaboard starts to shut ahead of "Frankenstorm".

Officials Order Evacuations as Sandy Approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:22:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, now a 900-mile megastorm, is forecasted to make landfall late Monday night in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing with it life-threatening storm surges, forceful winds and rainfall that could cripple transportation and leave millions without power.

New York Stock Exchange to close floor trade electronically as the Northeast braces for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0100

It seems not even the world's largest stock market exchange can stand up to the 'superstorm.' The New York Stock Exchange will close its trading floor Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, but Big Board trading will continue electronically.

Caribbean Airlines cancels flights because of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:28:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy approaching the US, Caribbean Airlines has cancelled a series of flights for today and tomorrow. A press release today from CAL said it wishes to advise the public that due to... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Here's what to expect when Sandy hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:28:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy lurking offshore Sunday night like a heavyweight boxer winding up a wallop of a punch, the CNN Weather Unit forecast that the massive storm will make landfall late Monday near the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey.

US states begin storm shutdown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:27:00 +0100

President Obama warns Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously, as the Eastern Seaboard starts to shut ahead of "Frankenstorm".

UN headquarters to be closed due to Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

The headquarters of the United Nations is going to be closed for at least one day because of an expected hurricane, according to a statement issued to the press in New York on Sunday.

New York warns of chaos amid hurricane alert

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

A day of transatlantic travel chaos loomed as airlines canceled thousands of flights to and from airports up and down the US east coast ahead of the ...

(US hurricane) New York orders residents to clear out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

New York authorities ordered the evacuation of 375,000 people from low-lying coastal areas as the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy forced the entir...

U.S. companies delay earnings reports due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

Pfizer rescheduled the release of its results and its conference call with analysts until Thursday, November 1, citing "the expected severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane ...

Dr. Bessers 3 Tips to Ride Hurricane Sandy Out Safely

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy , the wind, rain, floods and potential blackouts are on the way. If you are sheltered in place with adequate food, water, batteries and other supplies, you are likely to be ...

Hurricane Sandy The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal suspend paywalls

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

According to Poynter , New York Times spokesperson Eileen Murphy confirmed the suspension by email, saying it started Sunday afternoon in order for readers to get information about the storm. ...

US braces for 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:35:00 +0100

NEW YORK: The Statue of Liberty reopened after a year of renovation and quickly closed again, the Empire State Building shut its doors and New York airports halted operations Sunday as the Hurricane Sandy megastorm bore down. Nervous New Yorkers stripped supermarket shelves of water, bread and batteries.

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:31:00 +0100

Cuba defers military drills due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:39:00 +0100

HAVANA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Cuba has postponed a nationwide military drill after the destructive Hurricane Sandy caused 11 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the island country, state-run daily Juventud Rebelde said Sunday. The Bastion 2012 Strategic Exercise, the largest national military....

In Cape May, N.J., a Defiant Wait for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:39:00 +0100

Some residents in Cape May, N.J., where many were ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm, Hurricane Sandy was a nuisance, but not a reason to flee.

Hurricane Sandy is already setting records (+video)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:38:00 +0100

New York, East Coast begin to shut down in face of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, on track to disrupt the lives of as many as 60 million people, shut schools and governments from Virginia to Massachusetts, halted travel, prevented the New York Stock Exchange from opening on Monday and upended the presidential campaign.

State by state breakdown of preps

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:43:00 +0100

States up and down the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which has sent rain to portions of North and South Carolina. Beginning Sunday evening, Sandy could strike the U.S. coast anywhere from the North Carolina-Virginia border to Connecticut, a 700-mile stretch where state and local....

Hurricane Sandy arrival closes NY Stock Exchange

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:50:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange announced it will close its trading floor and make transactions only electronically Monday, due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Factbox: U.S. Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0100

(Reuters) - As the U.S. Northeast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the following is a list of service suspensions for New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia area starting on Sunday evening: More than 7,100 flights canceled so far because of the storm, according to flight tracker FlightAware.

Hurricane Sandy blows U.S. election off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy blew the U.S. presidential race off course on Sunday even before it came ashore, forcing Republican Mitt Romney to shift his campaign inland and fueling fears that the massive storm bearing down on the East Coast could disrupt an election that is already under way.

Evacuations As Hurricane Edges Closer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:47:00 +0100

Asian Shares Rise A Tad

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:47:00 +0100

Asian markets were mostly higher, recovering from heavy selling on Friday, while Hong Kong stocks gains were capped by sharp declines in local property developers. The HSI was flat.

Flight cancelation due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:47:00 +0100

(13.07.2012) All Announcements Flight cancelation due to Hurricane Sandy 28.10.2012 Dear Passengers; Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect much of the northeastern United States.As a precaution, our flights below are cancelled; ....

Don’t be stupid... Get out!

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:46:00 +0100

MAJOR US cities including New York and Washington are bracing themselves for a superstorm that is threatening up to 50million Americans

Eastern US Braces for Dangerous Superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:54:00 +0100

Eastern US braces for terrifying superstorm; hundreds of thousands are warned to clear out

Cuba defers military drill due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:57:00 +0100

Cuba has postponed a nationwide military drill after the Hurricane Sandy caused 11 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the island country, state-run daily Juventud Rebelde said Sunday.

Some want to see Hurricane Sandy up close

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:57:00 +0100

North Carolina is a getting a taste of Hurricane Sandy's fury. There's driving rain and high surf but officials are not expecting major damage. WNCT's Tony Rawlings reports.

US braces for big storm, evacuations begin

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:03:00 +0100

New York authorities have ordered the evacuation of 375,000 people from low-lying coastal areas to brace for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Evacuations begin as US braces for huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:02:00 +0100

NEW YORK: New York authorities ordered the evacuation Sunday of 375,000 people from low-lying coastal areas as the

5 Facts Showing Just How Scared of Sandy New York Is

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:01:00 +0100

New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg told New Yorkers Sunday to be afraid, be very afraid, of Hurricane Sandy.

Thousands Of New York City Flights Grounded Due To Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:01:00 +0100

In the face of Hurricane Sandy’s destructive potential, thousands of airline flights have been canceled across the U.

5 Facts Showing Just How Scared of Sandy New York Is

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:09:00 +0100

"You can't stop an emergency from occurring," Bloomberg said at a press conference inside a shelter in Manhattan's Chinatown, "but you can stop from creating an emergency." In spite of the fact fear was only addressed once, it was a palpable undertone at the press conference, which began with the....

Travel chaos looms as US waits for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:07:00 +0100

Transatlantic travel chaos looms as airlines cancel thousands of flights up and down the US East Coast as they wait for Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy hits election endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, bearing a dangerous 'October Surprise,' shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up US election Sunday, in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Dozens killed by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:06:00 +0100

At least 67 people were killed in the Caribbean, including 51 in Haiti, by Hurricane Sandy, which is now threatening the east coast of the United States.

Video: Tracking Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday in New Jersey. Cities along the East Coast are getting ready for what forecasters say could be an historic storm. Randall Pinkston reports.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0100

Airlines hastily canceled flights in the Northeast Sunday as Hurricane Sandy moved up the coast. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and...

PepsiCo, Mondelez Among Companies Closing Facilities Due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0100

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) and Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) are among the companies closing buildings Monday in the Northeast U.S. in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

5 Facts Showing Just How Scared of Sandy New York Is

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0100

Cathay Pacific Cancels Hong Kong-New York Flights on Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:12:00 +0100

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (0293.HK) cancelled two direct flights between Hong Kong and New York on Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Obama pulls out of Ohio election rally due to storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has pulled out of an election campaign rally on Monday in the all-important state of Ohio because of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the White House said.

Hurricane threat puts New York on edge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

The Statue of Liberty reopened after a year of renovation and quickly closed again, the Empire State Building shut its doors and New York airports halted operations Sunday as the Hurricane Sandy megastorm bore down.

Undeterred by storm, U.S. top court sticks to schedule

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy may shut down much of the federal government and halt public transport in Washington, D.C., on Monday but it will be business as usual at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices - appointed for life - pride themselves in all manner of staying power.

Shallow Waters and Unusual Path May Worsen the Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:17:00 +0100

Experts pointed to several factors that could combine to make the tidal surge from Hurricane Sandy particularly far-reaching and destructive.

Ouragan Sandy: vols annulés aux Etats-Unis, premières évacuations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0100

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L'ouragan Sandy votera-t-il Obama ou Romney?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0100

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New York, East Coast begin to shut down in face of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Grounds Thousands of Flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights, airlines prepare to cancel all NY-area flights

Hurricane warning shuts New York Stock Exchange

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0100

A massive hurricane swirling off the U.S. coast forces schools, government offices and even the NYSE to close as residents in the path of Sandy retreat to safer ground.

Once-in-a-lifetime: The epic weather system behind the looming Frankenstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0100

The Frankenstorm, as it has been dubbed given its proximity to Halloween, is the mash-up of Hurricane Sandy from the South and an unnamed nor'easter gaining strength as it moves from the West.

New York braced as deadly hurricane moves in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:21:00 +0100

Shelters opened and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas as cities and towns across the north- eastern United States took refuge against the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy.

Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

Big cities from Washington to Boston braced Sunday for the onslaught of a superstorm that could menace 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the US, with forecasters warning N

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering.Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted ...

States of emergency Hurricane Sandy bears down on America as Brits left stranded

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated their homes last night as deadly Hurricane Sandy moved menacingly towards New York.There are fears the 800 mile wide superstorm could cause millions of ...

NYSE shutting trading floor Monday as hurricane bears down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple. But trading will continue electronically on both ...

Obama pulls out of Ohio rally due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has pulled out of an election campaign rally on Monday in the all-important state of Ohio because of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the White House ...

Obama Forced to Balance Governance Campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

President Barack Obama faced the delicate task on Sunday of balancing his response to a potentially huge natural disaster with his own tough re-election effort as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the ...

Hurricane Threat Cancels Local Flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:27:00 +0100

Several flights out of Nashville International Airport headed up the East Coast have been canceled because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy leaves trail of destruction in Cuba

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

A man attempts to salvage bricks from rubble on a street after Hurricane Sandy in Santiago de Cuba the island's second largest city and ground zero of where Hurricane Sandy hit 3 days ago. They report that the situation is dire, the city is running out of basic services and there is no electricity for the city of half a million people.

Evacuations begin as US braces for huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:32:00 +0100

“My first message is to all people across the eastern seaboard, mid-Atlantic going north. You need to take this very seriously,” said Obama.

Oil refineries shut down as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

By Janet McGurty , Reuters NEW YORK - The second-largest refinery on the U.S. East Coast was shutting down on Sunday and three other plants cut output as Hurricane Sandy threatened widespread power ...

Pfizer Postpones Tuesdays 3rd-Quarter Earnings Report to Thursday Because of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0100

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has postponed the release of its third-quarter earnings report from Tuesday to Thursday because of the expected impact from Hurricane Sandy, the company said Sunday in a press ...

Expecting the Worst, New York Area Utilities Will Focus on a Rapid Recovery

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

In coping with Hurricane Sandy, New York metropolitan area utilities will be mindful that many in the region were left without electricity for a week or more after Tropical Storm Irene.

Shallows and Path May Worsen Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

Several factors could combine to make the tidal surge from this storm particularly far-reaching.

Live Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brought little more than gusts and big waves to New York City on Sunday, but with flooding, torrential rain and ripping winds expected, the government sprang into pre-emptive action . Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg ordered the evacuation of 370,000 residents (see interactive map ). Subway, bus and regional rail systems were shut down.

Hurricane threat puts New York on edge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:37:00 +0100

NERVOUS New Yorkers stripped supermarket shelves of water, bread and batteries as they wait for "Frankenstorm" or "Hell-oween."

Evacuations, market shutdowns as U.S. braces for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:43:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, which could become the largest storm ever to hit the United States, is set to bring much of the East Coast, including New York and Washington, to a virtual standstill in the next few days with battering winds, flooding and the risk of widespread power outages.

Evacuations, market shutdowns as U.S. braces for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy forecast to come ashore on Tuesday morning * New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in its path * Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities * Public transit, Amtrak, airlines affected * New York Stock Exchange to close....

American Airlines suspends operations due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:17 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. airlines American Airlines and American Eagle said on Sunday they will be suspending operations at a number of airports in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions due to severe weather from Hurricane Sandy.

FACTBOX-U.S. Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:13 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates with latest advice) Oct 28 (Reuters) - As the U.S. Northeast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the following is a list of service suspensions for New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia area starting on Sunday evening: * More than....

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:11 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near39.1 N,74.1 W.

Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

28 October 2012 Hurricane Sandy is affecting a large area of the North East USA. Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall along the Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York coastline today. Heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding is expected in a wide area resulting in widespread power outages.

American Airlines Updates Customers On Flight Operations In Mid-Atlantic And Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:47:00 +0100

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Due to severe weather from Hurricane Sandy, American Airlines and American Eagle are suspending operations at a number of airports in the Mid-Atlant...

Rep. Fattah Expects Federal Emergency Declaration for Pennsylvania

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:47:00 +0100

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02) issues the following statement concerning Hurricane Sandy: "Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the Commonwealth of Pen...

Thomson Reuters Third-Quarter 2012 Earnings Announcement and Webcast Postponed Due to Expected Severe Weather Conditions / Postponed Conference Call and Webcast Now Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EDT on Friday, November 2, 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/12 -- Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI) (TSX: TRI), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today postponed its third...

NYSE, NYMEX To Close Trading Floors Due To Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK CITY (dpa-AFX) - NYSE Euronext, Inc. (NYX), parent of the New York Stock Exchange, said Sunday that it will suspend physical trading floor operations beginning Monday, October 29, in resp...

Full Episode: World News 10/28: Hurricane Sandy: Warnings Issued in East Coast States

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

Air Travel Shuts Down on East Coast; Super Storm's Impact on Romney, Obama Campaigns

CX cancels NY flights due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

Cathay Pacific Airways (0293.HK) has cancelled two direct flights between Hong Kong and New York today due to Hurricane Sandy. The two flights CX830 ...

New York halts trading ahead of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange will be closed completely today and possibly even tomorrow due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator ...

Fearful US awaits `Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Monday, October 29, 2012 Emergency officials in the United States braced for the potentially massive impact of a so-called "Frankenstorm" as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north in the Atlantic Ocean, poised to hit the eastern seaboard with torrential rains and gale-force winds.

Mitt Romney In GOP Debate: Shut Down Federal Disaster Agency

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 28: A loader makes a sand barrier on the beach to help stop storm surge from approaching Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered Atlantic City's 12 casinos to....

New York, Washington, Philly begin mass transit shutdowns as

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

New York (CNN) -- Monday is going to be ugly. Three major public transportation systems in three big cities -- New York, Washington and Philadelphia -- will be closed as Hurricane Sandy threatens the East Coast. Close to 11 million commuters will be without service.

Here's what to expect when Hurricane Sandy hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

(CNN) -- With Hurricane Sandy lurking offshore Sunday night like a heavyweight boxer winding up a wallop of a punch, the CNN Weather Unit forecast that the massive storm will make landfall late Monday near the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey.

Cuba and Haiti struggle to recover from Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Even before Hurricane Sandy tore through Santiago de Cuba last week, a humble wood-frame church called San Pedrito was living on borrowed time with beams ravaged by termites and an ancient tin roof that let in the rain. But San Pedrito crumbled Thursday as Sandy’s 115 mph winds ripped Cuba’s second largest city.

Etats-Unis : la côte Est se prépare au pire avant l’ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy devrait s’intensifier alors qu’il rejoint une tempête hivernale venue de l’Ouest des Etats-Unis. Plusieurs Etats du pays ont déclaré l’état d’urgence alors que la tornade devrait provoquer une tempête représentant une menace pour la population de la côte du Mid-Atlantic, de Long Island Sound et du port de New York.

New York redoute Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l’ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche le long de la côte est américaine. Des vols annulés et 375.000 personnes évacuées à New York

US east coast braces for worst from "Sandy"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- US authorities have warned millions of Americans to prepare for gale-force winds and life-threatening floods, as Hurricane Sandy churned up the Atlantic coast on Sunday, threatening to make landfall somewhere between Virginia and Connecticut by late Monday or early Tuesday.

Panicked Evacuations Mix With Nonchalance in Hurricane Sandy’s Path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0100

In New York City, with memories of last year’s less-than-ferocious Hurricane Irene still fresh, some skeptical residents simply would not move.

NY transport halted ahead of superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:08:00 +0100

NEW YORK: All the New YOrk subways, buses and regional trains came to a halt late Sunday, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, officials said.

USDA to Delay Release of Crop-Progress Report, Citing Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:07:00 +0100

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service issues advisory covering crop-progress reports that include corn and soybeans that had been due today. • USDA’s NASS to reschedule release times as soon as offices resume • Reports delayed from today due to Hurricane Sandy • Reports delayed also....

New York braces for hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:07:00 +0100

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered 375,000 people to evacuate ahead of a feared super-storm.

Vols annulés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:11:00 +0100

La compagnie Air France, qui a annulé tous les vols de et vers Washington et New York aujourd’hui, « suit de très près » l’évolution de l’ouragan ...

New York en alerte

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:11:00 +0100

Sandy, également surnommé « Frankenstorm » en raison de la proximité avec Halloween mercredi, est attendu de pied ferme. L’ouragan devrait toucher la côte tôt demain matin, quelque part entre la Virginie et le Massachusetts, et se faire durement sentir à New York où 375000 personnes ont été évacuées par précaution.

American Airlines suspends operations due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

(Reuters) - U.S. airlines American Airlines and American Eagle said on Sunday they will be suspending operations at a number of airports in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions due to severe weather from Hurricane Sandy. The shutdown starts from late on Sunday and would last until about midday on Wednesday, the airlines said.

Big Apple faces shutdown as Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

Millions of people along the US east coast brace for hurricane-strength winds, flooding and heavy snow in what could be the biggest storm ever to hit the USA.

American Airlines suspends operations due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

Evacuations, market shutdowns as U.S. braces for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 04:00 GMT on 30 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

FACTBOX-U.S. Northeast service suspensions due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

A year or more without key satellites could result in shaky forecasts about storms like Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit the Northeastern Seaboard early next week.

Live Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

For Evacuees, Panic, or Nonchalance

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

As residents streamed out of low-lying New York apartments and grand Connecticut shore homes, some skeptics simply would not move.

Hurricane Sandy: US states begin storm shutdown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:24:00 +0100

New York. Barack Obama has warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously as authorities started shutting down the Eastern Seaboard ahead of its arrival, BBC informed. Several states have declared emergencies, with tens of millions of people affected as schools are closed and transport services suspended.

Sandy to paralize NYC traffic

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:23:00 +0100

The approaching Hurricane Sandy has New York City on high alert, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordering evacuations in some areas and shutting down public transport Monday, including the subway.

Hurricane Sandy: Will storm alter course of the election for Obama and Romney?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:22:00 +0100

Romney re-routed his campaign from Virginia to join his vice-presidential running mate Paul Ryan in Ohio. Obama flew to Florida for a campaign stop.

2012 Halloween Frankenstorm: Washington May Be First Big US City To Be Whipped By Hurricane Sandy's Winds

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Washington: First in war, first in peace, first in the National League East -- and, quite possibly, first in a string of big cities on the U.S. East Coast to feel the lash of Hurricane Sandy in a significant way. Forecasters anticipate the Frankenstorm's heavy rain will begin Sunday night, with even....

Ouragan Sandy La côte est des États-Unis en état d’alerte

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l’ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir, hier, le long des côtes américaines, avec des inondations et une mer déchaînée. « Super ...

Live! BJP to pacify BSY, Kalyan Singh to make comeback?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

09:24 BJP to pacify BSY, Kalyan Singh to make comeback? A day after the Cabinet reshuffle, a Bharatiya Janata Party revamp is on the cards, reports CNN-IBN The party has initiated an exercise to put its house in order. The BJP is likely to reach out to former Karnataka CM, who said on Sunday that he is firm on quitting the party.

Hurricane stalls presidential campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:28:00 +0100

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney frantically sought to make their closing arguments in an incredibly close race for the White House but were forced to overhaul their campaign plans to avoid a massive hurricane...

New York Stock Exchange to halt all trading

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:28:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange will be closed completely on Monday and possibly even Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy."In consultation with other exchanges and market participants, NYSE Euronext (NYX) will close...

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands Flee Before Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

Authorities order the evacuation of 375,000 people on the east coast of the United States ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the mandatory evacuation ahead of the storm's arrival and said 72 evacuation centres had been set up around the city in schools and community centres.

'Frankenstorm' Sandy hits US: LIVE UPDATES

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:35:00 +0100

Oct. 28, 23:45 EST: Airlines have so far canceled over 7,100 flights to and from the Northeast Corridor, according to Flightaware.com. Oct. 28, 23:24 EST: New York Stock Exchange will close US markets on Monday, Reuters reports. NASDAQ is also expected to close all US equity and derivatives exchanges.

All New York transport halted ahead of megastorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK: All New York subways, buses and regional trains came to a halt late Sunday ahead of the arrival of Hurri

Crude down in Asia as hurricane threatens US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as US refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in ene

2012 Halloween Frankenstorm: Washington May Be First Big US City To Be Whipped By Hurricane Sandy's Winds

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

Washington: First in war, first in peace, first in the National League East -- and, quite possibly, first in a string of big cities on the U.

Sandy storm expected to stun US today

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:40:00 +0100

New York City and Washington DC have shut down. Transit system (subways, metros, buses) will not ply, schools and colleges are closed.

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands of flights grounded

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:37:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Rain falls on a nearly deserted road ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration is shutting down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents are being told to evacuate.

New York Flight Upheaval Disrupts Air Travel Throughout U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:37:00 +0100

In this handout satellite image provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Hurricane Sandy, pictured at 00:15 UTC, churns off the east coast in the Atlantic Ocean on October 28, 2012. While carriers are halting operations at LaGuardia, John F.

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands Flee Before Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:42:00 +0100

The entire New York transport system shuts down, with airports closed, as the region prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Stormy presidential race winds down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:46:00 +0100

Ronald Reagan was not completely satisfied with his landslide victory in the 1984 presidential election.

How much did you spend to prepare for Storm Sandy?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0100

Batteries, bottled water, canned goods; the spending to prepare for Storm Sandy adds up. How much did you spend?

Early-vote totals indicate extremely tight race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0100

Presidential race will remain close to the end, absentee and early voting data show.

As Hurricane Sandy nears, 450,000 on East Coast told to evacuate

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0100

There's talk of a 'once-in-a-lifetime storm' as subways and trains shut down and emergency crews prepare for the worstATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Hundreds of thousands of people were told to flee low-lying areas, New York and Washington shut down their subways, federal offices and local schools closed, and....

Crude down in Asia as hurricane threatens US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as US refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in energy demand ahead of the Hurricane Sandy megastorm, analysts said.

Northeast braces for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

While Hurricane Sandy heads toward the coast, residents prepare for the worst.

All New York transport halted ahead of megastorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

NEW YORK: All New York subways, buses and regional trains came to a halt late Sunday ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, officials said.

Hurricane "havoc" hits US election end-game plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Sandy, bearing a dangerous "October Surprise," shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up US election, in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

NY Stock Exchange suspends physical trade on Monday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange will be closed completely on Monday and possibly even Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator said.

Computers, Pinch Of Art Aid Hurricane Forecasters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0100

A Hurricane Once More, Sandy Defies The Rules

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0100

It's still unclear whether Sandy, which was both downgraded then upgraded early Saturday morning, will be a devastating storm or just a bad one. It is clear, however, that Sandy will be remembered as the storm that broke all the rules and baffled the nation's top weather forecasters.

Hurricane Sandy: 60 Million People Warned

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect up to 60 million people in the US when it meets two other powerful winter storms. The threat has prompted President Barack Obama to cancel campaign events to monitor the storm from the White House. The hurricane is continuing to head north from the Caribbean -....

Manhattan flees Hurricane Sandys wrath

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0100

Frankenstorm cometh NEW YORK - The city on Sunday looked as though a catastrophe had already struck. Manhattan sidewalks were littered with suitcases, babies were crying, police shouted evacuation ...

Obama: Sandy 'a serious and big storm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0100

MIAMI, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Hurricane Sandy is "a serious and big storm" and urged people living along the Eastern Seaboard to "take this very seriously."

Obama, Romney work around hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0100

CELINA, Ohio, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- President Obama arrived in Florida for some campaigning Sunday night after a day of dealing with Hurricane Sandy, while Mitt Romney worked Ohio for votes.

M'sians in US east coast told to protect themselves from Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Malaysians living on the east coast of the United States have been advised to follow instructions from their local authorities to protect themselves and their families from Hurricane Sandy.

New Yorkers brace for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:01:00 +0100

New Yorkers are preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, due to make landfall later this afternoon, local time. Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued mandatory evacuation notices for hundreds of thousand of locals near Coney Island, lower Manhattan and parts of Queens.

'Frankenstorm' derails Obama, Romney campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100

As a ferocious Hurricane Sandy roared up the US East Coast, both President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney changed their campaign plans in their final sprint before the Nov 6 election. With just eight days to go before what by all accounts would be one of the tightest contests for....

Evacuations begin as US braces for huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The US East Coast braced itself to weather one of the worst storms in decades as Hurricane Sandy churned towards the densely populated areas of New York, Washington and Boston and threatened to dump inches of rain and snow, prompting evacuation of thousands of residents.

Ouragan Sandy : à New York "même pas peur"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0100

Comment les New-Yorkais se sont préparés pour affronter l'arrivée de la tempête ? Ambiance sur place. histoires liées Hawaï : l'alerte au tsunami est levée En... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

La Bourse de New York fermée avant l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0100

Dans l'anticipation du passage du violent Ouragan Sandy, Nyse Euronext a décidé de ne pas ouvrir ses portes et d'interrompre également les transactions... Source : Le Figaro - Articles similaires

New York en alerte

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:07:00 +0100

Sandy, également surnommé « Frankenstorm » en raison de la proximité avec Halloween mercredi, est attendu de pied ferme. L'ouragan devrait toucher la côte tôt... Source : Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace - Articles similaires

Les Etats-Unis en état d’alerte à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

Intempéries. Les premiers effets de l’ouragan se sont fait sentir hier le long des côtes américaines.

Evacuations begin as US braces for huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:09:00 +0100

The US East Coast braced itself to weather one of the worst storms in decades as Hurricane Sandy churned towards the densely populated areas of New York, Washington and Boston and threatened to du...

Gasoline Gains on Sandy as Asia Stocks Waver on Earnings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:08:00 +0100

In this handout acquired by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite provided by NASA, Hurricane Sandy, pictured at 06:42 UTC, churns off the east coast as it moves north in the Atlantic Ocean on October 28, 2012.

'Frankenstorm' havoc to batter US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland.

Candidates forced to scrap plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is threatening to throw the final week of the US presidential election campaign into chaos, as the storm interrupted schedules and risked damaging Democrat hopes of winning the battle to woo early voters.

700 Aer Lingus passengers stranded in NY as storm hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

HUNDREDS of Irish passengers are stranded in New York today after three airlines cancelled flights in and out of the city as Hurricane Sandy approached.

La Bourse de New York fermée avant l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:18:00 +0100

Dans l'anticipation du passage du violent Ouragan Sandy, Nyse Euronext a décidé de ne pas ouvrir ses portes et suspendre également les transactions électroniques.

Brent slips near $109 as Hurricane Sandy approaches US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:19:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil slipped on Monday, with Brent near $109 a barrel, as refineries along the U.S. East Coast lowered run rates ahead of approaching Hurricane Sandy, reducing crude use in the world's largest oil consumer. The run cuts come after a rise of nearly 6 million barrels in U.S. crude stocks in the week to October 19.

News Summary: NYSE plans weather shutdown Monday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:19:00 +0100

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS: The New York Stock Exchange and other U.S. financial markets are shutting down Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on New York.

In Cape May, N.J., a Defiant Wait for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:17:00 +0100

Some residents in Cape May, N.J., where many were ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm, Hurricane Sandy was a nuisance, but not a reason to flee.

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:17:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to Hurricane Sandy with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

The Lede: Coastal Surge Forecast From Hurricane Sandy Prompts Evacuations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:17:00 +0100

Concern about coastal surge from Hurricane Sandy has prompted evacuations from Delaware to Connecticut.

NOAA Prepares Hurricane 'Sandy' Maritime Response

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:25:00 +0100

Hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the coast between Chincoteague Virginia and Chatham Massachusetts. As Hurricane 'Sandy' heads north along the Atlantic coast,

Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:28:00 +0100

Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode Monday awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed "Frankenstorm" that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and gale-force winds. New York authorities ordered the evacuation Sunday of 375,000 people from low-lying....

Hurricane Sandy shuts down New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:27:00 +0100

As Americans brace for what could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US, transport services have been suspended

Hurricane 'havoc' hits US election endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:25:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Sandy, bearing a dangerous "October Surprise," shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up US election, in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The US President and his Republican foe dumped planned rallies in swing states in the path of the....

Ouragan Sandy : la ville de New York paralysée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:33:00 +0100

60 millions d'Américains sont concernés par la tempête et se préparent à l'arrivée, prévue mardi matin, de l'ouragan Sandy dans une ville de New-York paralysée. Ouragan Sandy : la ville de New York paralysée

America braced for 'one of a kind' superstorm Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is threatening 50 million people on America's East Coast today and New York could bear the brunt of 'Frankenstorm.'

Les Etats-Unis dans l'attente de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:40:00 +0100

Tous les transports en commun de la ville de New York, métro, bus et trains, ont été arrêtés dimanche soir par les autorités avant l'arrivée prévue lundi soir de l'ouragan Sandy. Wall Street restera fermée lundi.

Obama appelle les Américains à prendre l'ouragan Sandy "très au sérieux"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

Alors que Sandy s'approche des côtes américaines, Barack Obama a appelé, dimanche 28 octobre, ses compatriotes à prendre "très au sérieux" le danger potentiel que représente l'ouragan, et de suivre les conseils de précaution délivrés par les autorités.

Ouragan Sandy : la bourse fermée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:38:00 +0100

La Bourse de New York sera fermée lundi et probablement aussi mardi, à cause du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé dimanche soir son opérateur, Nyse Euronext, qui jusqu'ici disait vouloir assurer les échanges de manière électronique. La dernière fois que Wall Street avait décidé une telle....

U.S. Stock Trading Canceled as New York Girds for Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

Kabir Bindra walks up Wall Street past Federal Hall with his luggage and dog near the New York Stock Exchange New York October 28, 2012 as residents of lower Manhattan evacuate the city in preparation preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Photograph: Timothy A.

Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0100

Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode today awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed 'Frankenstorm' that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and gale-force winds.

NYSE and Nasdaq to close on Monday due to storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

By NBC News staff and Reuters NEW YORK - U.S. stock trading will be closed on Monday and possibly Tuesday in response to Hurricane Sandy, NYSE Euronext said late on Sunday. NYSE Euronext, which runs ...

New York braced as deadly hurricane moves in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

Shelters opened and tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas as cities and towns across the north- eastern United States took refuge against the onslaught of Hurricane ...

US braces for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0100

President Obama warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously" as authorities prepared a virtual shutdown of the Eastern Seaboard due to the impending storm.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:50:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : la bourse de New-York fermée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,...

Press digest

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press: The Times reports how Jason Azzopardi said yesterday that he cannot abandon his ministry to contest the election for deputy leader of the PN. The newspaper also asks if a Maltese-born sex offender who tried to abduct a young girl in Canada, has returned to Malta.

NYSE to trade electronically Monday, shut floor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple.

Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast.

Les Etats-Unis dans l'attente de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:53:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0100

Sandy: vols annulés à Brussels Airport vers la côte Est, New York se calfeutre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0100

Eastern US Braces for 'Superstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy turns and heads for U.S. shore

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0100

Satellite maps show Hurricane Sandy turning and heading for the Jersey shore, as millions of people seek shelter from predicted storm surges and strong winds.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Les Etats-Unis dans l'attente de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0100

NOAA Prepares Hurricane 'Sandy' Maritime Response

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:59:00 +0100

Hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the coast between Chincoteague Virginia and Chatham Massachusetts. As Hurricane 'Sandy' heads north along the Atlantic coast,

NY Stock Exchange, Nasdaq suspend trade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:59:00 +0100

New York: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed completely on Monday and possibly even on Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator said. "In consultation with other exchanges and market participants, NYSE Euronext (NYX) will close its markets on Monday,....

Sandy forces Airlines to cancel flights, move planes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy made its leisurely but threatening trip up the East Coast, airlines canceled thousands of flights, moved planes to safer ground and began offering refunds to stranded travelers. By Sunday evening, more than 6,800 flights scheduled for Sunday and Monday had been canceled, according to travel monitoring site FlightAware.

Obama changes campaign sked amid hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has made some further changes to his campaign schedule amid aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Monday has been announced a day off, and New York stocks will also be closed for the first time in the past 25 years. Meanwhile, Hurricane Sandy is approaching the north-eastern coast of the U.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:02:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy fait peur à l'Amérique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0100

Les médias américains rivalisent de superlatifs pour souligner la taille et la dangerosité potentielle de l'ouragan Sandy : « Superstorm », « Monsterstorm » (ou encore « Frankenstorm » en référence à la fête d'Halloween) doit se renforcer en rencontrant un front froid du Canada. Il devrait toucher la terre demain en.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0100

Schools closed as rain hits Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:02:00 +0100

Boston, Washington and Baltimore have shut down schools ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. As rain from the leading edges of the monster hurricane began to fall over the Northeast, tens of thousands of people in coastal areas from Maryland to Connecticut were under orders to clear out.

Sandy darkens NYC's Great White Way

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:02:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Performances of all Broadway shows for Sunday and Monday were canceled in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, producers said.

Kimmel to tape Brooklyn shows as planned

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:02:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Jimmy Kimmel, who usually does his talk show in Los Angeles, says he will tape five episodes in New York, despite the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

US East Coast States Shut Down Operations Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:02:00 +0100

Schools and transport services across the states in the US east coast have been suspended as the 'Frankenstorm' is expected to make landfall later.

PIX: Evacuations begin as US braces for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0100

The United States East Coast braced itself to weather one of the worst storms in decades as Hurricane Sandy churned towards the densely populated areas of New York, Washington and Boston and threatened to dump inches of rain and snow, prompting evacuation of thousands of residents.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0100

Évacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l’arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d’exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l’ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

L'actu du dimanche 28 octobre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : la Bourse est fermée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:07:00 +0100

La Bourse de New York sera fermée lundi à cause du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, ont annoncé dimanche soir les opérateurs de marchés NYSE Euronext et Nasdaq OMX.

Market Buzz: Hurricane Sandy grounds trading

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0100

Russian markets are expected to open slightly lower Monday reflecting uncertainty in Europe and worries about the damage Hurricane Sandy will likely cause on the US East Coast. Read Full Article at RT.com

Airlines cancel over 7,000 flights due to Hurricane Sandy as tens of thousands of stranded fliers prepare to wait out the storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:07:00 +0100

Airlines have had to halt more than 7,000 flights for Sunday and Monday with more cancellations expected as Hurricane Sandy barrels up the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Sandy hits Virginia coast, many areas submerged

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:05:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy has finally hit the Virginia coast submerging many low-lying areas according to the late

L'ouragan Sandy s'approche de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:15:00 +0100

Évacuations de personnes, transports bloqués, vols supprimés: l'ouragan Sandy est attendu sur les côtes new-yorkaises lundi soir. Lundi, à 01h du matin (heure suisse), l'ouragan Sandy se trouvait à 780 kilomètres au sud de New York, Il est attendu sur les côtes new-yorkaises lundi soir, selon le....

Hurricane 'havoc' hits US election endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:12:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct 29, 2012 (AFP) -Hurricane Sandy, bringing Monday a dangerous "October Surprise," has shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up US election in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The US Presiden...

American Airlines suspends operations due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:16:00 +0100

U.S. airlines American Airlines and American Eagle said on Sunday they will be suspending operations at a number of airports in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions due to severe weather from Hurricane Sandy.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

Vols annulés, Wall Street fermé : New York se prépare au passage de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:21:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dimanche 28 octobre le long de la côte est des Etats-Unis, provoquant l'annulation de milliers de vols et l'évacuation de centaines de milliers de personnes à New York, où tous les transports en commun sont arrêtés et où la Bourse sera totalement fermée lundi.

L'Est des Etats-Unis prêt à affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:21:00 +0100

Le jour d'avant ! L'ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin, accompagnée de vents violents et de risques de graves inondations. A New York, le réseau de transports en commun et les écoles ont été fermés préventivement.

Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:24:00 +0100

Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast.

US markets to close on Monday, possibly Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:24:00 +0100

U.S. stock trading will be closed on Monday and possibly Tuesday in response to Hurricane Sandy, NYSE Euronext said late on Sunday.

SIA cancels more flights to New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines has cancelled more flights to New York. Flights on 30 October are now affected. The carrier had earlier cancelled Monday's flights to New York. It said the cancellation was due to Hurricane Sandy's expected landfall along the east coast of the United States on Monday.

Social media helps out as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Locating the nearest emergency shelter or chatting live with forecasters -- social networks were abuzz with the latest news, tips and reassurance on Sunday as Americans hunkered down for Hurricane Sandy.

NY Stock Exchange, Nasdaq suspend trade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed completely Monday and possibly even Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator said.

Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode on Monday awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed "Frankenstorm" that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and gale-force winds.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills at least 30 in Philippines, Vietnam

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:30:00 +0100

Hong Kong (CNN) -- As Hurricane Sandy lashes the East Coast of the United States with wind and rain, Southeast Asia is dealing with the trail of death and damage from a powerful storm that has killed at least 30 people in the region over the past few days.

Hurricane 'Havoc' Hits U.S. Election Endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:29:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, bringing Monday a dangerous "October Surprise," has shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up U.S. election in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The U.S. President and his Republican foe dumped planned rallies in swing states in the path of the....

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy to Put 50 Million People at Risk

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0100

Up and down the East Coast, residents are preparing for what forecasters predict could be the worst storm in two generations as Hurricane Sandy , now a 900-mile megastorm, churns towards land, putting 50 million people at risk. The eye of Sandy is forecast to make landfall late Monday night in Atlantic City, N.

When the weatherman really wants to be heard

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:33:00 +0100

Before major storms, some forecasters with the National Weather Service issue blaring warnings, and often go ignored

Hurricane Sandy approaches US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:33:00 +0100

The US is preparing itself for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, due to make landfall later this afternoon, local time. Daybreak's Lucy Watson reports from New York: Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was arrested on Sunday morning by police investigating allegations of abuse committed by television presenter Jimmy Savile.

U.S. stock trading cancelled over Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:32:00 +0100

“The U.S. equity markets will not be open Monday. Oct 29, because of the impending storm,” SEC spokesman said.

Two AI flights delayed due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0100

Air India today said its Mumbai-Newark and Delhi-New York flights have been "indefinitely delayed" due to Hurricane Sandy which is set to hit the East Coast of the United States. An Air India spokesperson said AI 191 Mumbai-Newark and AI 101 Delhi-New York have been indefinitely delayed due to the hurricane.

L'est des Etats-Unis prêt à affronter Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à jamais avoir frappé les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte est mardi matin, accompagnée de vents violents et de risques de graves inondations. Selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), Sandy devrait aborder le littoral américain....

Hurricane Sandy Superstorm Threatens New Jersey, Pennsylvani

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:39:00 +0100

Ocean water rolls over state highway NC 12 in Buxton, N.C., on Hatteras Island at dawn on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, as Hurricane Sandy works its way north, battering the U.S. East Coast. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Steve Earley) Jessica Ospina, left, and Allison Kane of Virginia Beach, Va.

Ouragan Sandy: La Bourse fermée et les transports arrêtés à New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0100

La Bourse de New York sera fermée lundi et probablement aussi mardi, à cause du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, a annoncé dimanche soir son opérateur, Nyse Euronext, qui jusqu'ici disait vouloir assurer les échanges de manière électronique. D'autre part tous les transports en commun de la ville de New....

Ouragan Sandy:Les vols depuis Brussels Airport vers les USA presque tous annulés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0100

Presque tous les vols directs partant de Brussels Aiport vers les Etats-Unis sont annulés lundi, indique Jan Van der Cruysse, porte-parole de Brussels Airport.

A deadly hurricane hitting America's east coast affecting 60 million people

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0100

| |Share: |more: |Zoom: A A A > Daya Gamage - US National Correspondent Asian Tribune Washington, D.C. 29 October (Asiantribune.com): Hurricane Sandy a deadly hrricane now closing on the east coast of the United States could potentially be the biggest storm that could impact the nation in 2012.

The Lede: Coastal Surge Forecast From Hurricane Sandy Prompts Evacuations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:42:00 +0100

Concern about coastal surge from Hurricane Sandy has prompted evacuations from Delaware to Connecticut.

UPDATE Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) - Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is about 530 miles southeast of New York City and the center of the storm is expected to be near the mid-Atlantic coast on Monday night. The ...

Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode on Monday awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed "Frankenstorm" that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm ...

Hurricane Sandy Thousands Flee Before Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

Authorities have ordered the evacuation of 375,000 people on the east coast of the United States ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg launched the mandatory ...

Frankenstorm derails Obama Romney campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

As a ferocious Hurricane Sandy roared up the US East Coast, both President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney changed their campaign plans in their final sprint before the Nov 6 ...

Millions brace for chaos as Hurricane Sandy nears NYC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy heads for Ontario, Quebec as Canadians prep for massive storm: Video Hurricane Sandy, which could become the largest storm ever to hit the United States, is set to bring much of ...

As Hurricane Sandy looms flooding reported on South Shore shelters open

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

Latest videos: Hurricane Sandy South Shore communities saw the first signs of Hurricane Sandy's approach Sunday night, with flooding reported in several towns and one official predicting a ...

Hurricane havoc hits US election end-game plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Sandy, bearing a dangerous "October Surprise," shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's toss-up US election, in a new test of nerve for Barack ...

Aust bonds firm as hurricane heads for NYC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:49:00 +0100

The Australian bond market has closed the day firmer after a strong lead from US Treasury bonds.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : la côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare au pire

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:53:00 +0100

Les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales. Surnommé...

US hurricane turns into political storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0100

Crude down in Asia as hurricane threatens US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0100

Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as US refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in energy demand as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the eastern United States, analysts said.

Hurricane Sandy expected to stun US and be a climate change reminder

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0100

New York City and Washington DC have shut down. Transit system (subways, metros, buses) will not ply, schools and colleges are closed.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:59:00 +0100

Sandy perturbe la dernière semaine de campagne électorale

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0100

L'ouragan a obligé les deux prétendants a annulé plusieurs meetings. Le camp Obama craint que la tempête perturbe les votes par anticipation, généralement favorables aux démocrates. Articles en rapport New York se prépare à l'ouragan Sandy, des centaines de vols annulés « La zone euro risque d'avoir....

Préparatifs sans précédent sur la Côte Est pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0100

Toute la côte Est est en état d'alerte maximum dans l'attente de l'impact de l'ouragan Sandy. Des mesures exceptionnelles ont été prises par les pouvoirs publics. Articles en rapport New York se prépare à l'ouragan Sandy, des centaines de vols annulés « La zone euro risque d'avoir 4 millions de chômeurs supplémentaires » Ouragan Sandy : 375.

Obama campaign worries storm could impact turnout

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama's jittery campaign voiced fears Sunday that Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops. Republican challenger Mitt Romney received good news in two key swing states, winning....

Social media helps out as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:56:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Locating the nearest emergency shelter or chatting live with forecasters -- social networks were abuzz with the latest news, tips and reassurance Sunday as Americans hunkered down for Hurricane Sandy. The massive storm, which has already killed at least 66 people in the Caribbean, is....

Ouragan Sandy: la bourse de New York fermée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0100

La tempête Sandy longe la côte Nord-Est des Etats-Unis. Dimanche à minuit, elle était à 780 kilomètres de New York, où l'ensemble du système de…

New York airports cancel flights as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:03:00 +0100

Delays rippled across the U.S. and the Atlantic, affecting travelers in cities such as San Francisco, Chicago and Paris.

Ouragan Sandy : la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l’arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d’exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l’ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

L'est des Etats-Unis prêt à affronter Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0100

L'est des Etats-Unis prêt à affronter Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0100

par Michael Erman et John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) - L'ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à jamais avoir frappé les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte est mardi matin, accompagnée de vents violents et de risques de graves inondations.

Georges Blanc, parrain de la cinquième édition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0100

La cérémonie de remise des Trophées de la Gastronomie et des vins organisée par le groupe Le Progrès en partenariat avec Les Toques Blanches ...

Météo France lève l'alerte orange

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0100

Météo France a levé dimanche en fin de soirée l’alerte orange qu’elle maintenait encore sur deux départements, les Bouches-du-Rhône et le Vaucluse, en raison des vents violents qui ont balayé le Sud-Est.

Ouragan Sandy. Les New-Yorkais stockent des vivres... et de la bière

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy se rapproche, ce dimanche, de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, où les habitants se préparent à subir le passage dévastateur de la perturbation, qui a déjà fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Antilles. À New York, Doug Barotra prévoit le pire à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy : après 45....

L'Est des Etats-Unis prêt à affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0100

Le jour d'avant ! L'ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin, accompagnée... Source : RTL - Articles similaires

Suivi des Marchés: l'Asie hésitante, les marchés US fermés par l'ouragan Sandy.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +0100

Les places asiatiques ne savent pas sur quel pied danser... Source : Boursier - Articles similaires

U.S. East Coast braces for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

10/28/12 Hurricane Sandy Residents along the U.S. Atlantic coast, from North Carolina to Maine, were bracing form Hurricane Sandy landfall; people began to evacuate certain areas, while in many other places school closures were announced and supplies were quickly disappearing from stores’ shelves;....

ISC East postponed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

10/28/12 Hurricane Sandy Owing to the state of emergency declared by New York the governor, and the potential danger presented by Hurricane Sandy, ISC Events has decided to postpone ISC East; the event was scheduled for 30-31 October at Jacob Javits Convention center in New York No Exclude from....

Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:15:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated U.S. region on Monday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground, halting public transport and closing schools, businesses and government departments.

Hurricane Sandy disrupts US election (News)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy blew the US presidential race off course over the weekend even before it came ashore, forcing Republican Mitt Romney to shift his campaign inland and fuelling fears that the massive storm bearing down on the East Coast could disrupt early voting. More »

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:13:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to Hurricane Sandy with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

Cuba defers military drills due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0100

Cuba has postponed a nationwide military drill after the destructive Hurricane Sandy caused 11 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the island country, state-run daily Juventud Rebelde said ...

LIVE Long Islanders prep for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0100

Photo credit: Newsday / Jessica Rotkiewicz UPDATED 12:45 A.M. Hurricane Sandy from space In this stunning video from the International Space Station posted below (mobile users view it at ...

Sandy turns in march toward East

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:19:00 +0100

Superstorm starts shifting course, expected to hook inland sometime Monday as cities brace for impact with 50 million Americans threatened

The time to prepare for Hurricane Sandy is "about over," FEMA warns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:19:00 +0100

Transportation systems suspended and hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Mid-Atlantic faces potential 11-foot surge

Hurricane Sandy: America braces for biggest storm in history

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:19:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland.

Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:51 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane may come ashore late Monday in New Jersey * Could be biggest ever to hit U.S. mainland * New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in its path * New York Stock Exchange to close Monday * Public transit, trains, airlines affected By....

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0100

Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0100

The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, October 29, 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0100

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, Amanda VanAllen, Carrie Halperin, and Danielle Genet PRESIDENT OBAMA: The Hill’s.

Hurricane Sandy could hurt Obama’s campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0100

Incumbent President Barack Obama’s campaign has voiced fears that the impending Hurricane Sandy could hurt his re-election chances.

Sandy disrupts UN meetings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0100

The UN has cancelled its meetings scheduled for Monday as Hurricane Sandy threatens to hit New York.

NY Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Suspend Trade Monday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed completely Monday and possibly even Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator said. "In consultation with other exchanges and market participants, NYSE Euronext (NYX) will close its markets on Monday, October 29, 2012....

Obama campaign schedule altered over hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:29:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has made some further changes to his campaign schedule amid aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Monday has been declared a non-working day, and New York stocks will also be closed for the first time in the past 25 years.

Hurricane Sandy: Millions brace for impact

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:28:00 +0100

Millions are braced for hurricane Sandy as the gigantic storm threatens to unleash a potentially lethal storm surge along the east coast of the US.

Caribbean mourns 58 dead, begins post-storm cleanup

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:27:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Caribbean death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose again sharply on Saturday, even as the storm swirled away toward the U.S. East Coast. Officials said the hurricane system has cost at least 58 lives in addition to destroying or badly damaging thousands of homes.

Sandy: NY stock exchange shuts for first time since 9/11

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0100

For the first time since the September 11 terror attacks, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq suspended all trading on Monday as the United States eastern seaboard braced for Hurricane Sandy, dubbed as one of the most dangerous storms to hit the the country.

Crude Oil Futures Fall Below $86 As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:31:00 +0100

Crude oil prices declined to below $86 a barrel in Asia Monday as concerns rose about Hurricane Sandy disrupting normal life in the U.S. east coast. Light sweet crude for the December delivery dropped 34 cents to $85.92 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange during the Asian trading hours.

Crude Oil Futures Fall Below $86 As Hurricane Sandy Approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:40:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'approche

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:45:00 +0100

Le niveau d'alerte maximum a été donné. Des millions de personnes vivent dans des zones susceptibles d'être inondées quand l'ouragan Sandy atteindra la côte est des Etats-Unis, a mis en garde hier le directeur du Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans, Rick Knabb.

Obama-Romney, la dernière ligne droite

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:41:00 +0100

Alors que l’élection du 6 novembre s’annonce serrée, «Libération» a suivi la route 95, sondant les Américains sur les enjeux de la campagne.

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:45:00 +0100

Sandy alters presidential campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:45:00 +0100

City Room: Metropolitan Diary: Steal a Penny, Steal a Wish?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:43:00 +0100

Metropolitan Diary: A mother at the Metropolitan Museum of Art tried to teach her three daughters about etiquette, and wishes.

Asia Stocks Swing From Gain to Loss; Hurricane Closes NY

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:42:00 +0100

Asian stocks dropped for a second day after companies including Honda Motor Co. reported earnings that disappointed investors and Hong Kong developers slid on a new real estate tax targeting foreign buyers. Trading volume was below average across Asia as the Securities and Exchange Commission canceled all U.

Live video: Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc in US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:50:00 +0100

New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in path of monstrous storm; Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and international flights.

Sandy, l’ouragan qui perturbe la campagne

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0100

A moins de dix jours du scrutin, Sandy s’est invitée dans la course à la Maison-Blanche.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the US northeast and upended travel plans across the globe.

Hurricane Sandy makes a left turn, toward New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:53:00 +0100

(CNN) -- The scenes are straight out of a disaster blockbuster: A killer storm takes aim at one of the most populated regions of the country. Millions are forced from their homes. New York City is brought to a standstill. The nation's capital is emptied of government workers. And thousands of National Guard troops are called up.

UK flights cancelled due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:53:00 +0100

Dozens of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy.

Storm in spotlight in campaign's final full week

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:51:00 +0100

The presidential race's final full week was devolving into a scheduling nightmare as President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney grappled with how to push on with campaigning while a massive storm churned toward the East Coast.

A suivre aujourd'hui : François Hollande, Google, Générale de santé...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:58:00 +0100

Politique, conjoncture, marchés, sociétés. Toute l'actualité de ce lundi. Articles en rapport Sandy chamboule la campagne d'Obama et de Romney Préparatifs sans précédent sur la Côte Est pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy Sandy perturbe la dernière semaine de campagne électorale L'Etat japonais au bord....

New York braces for dangerous storm, evacuations begin

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:59:00 +0100

Floor trading also was suspended on the New York Mercantile Exchange, but electronic trading was scheduled to continue. After days of seeming to take the storm in stride, New Yorkers packed grocery stores for supplies and scrambled to get out of flood zones.

AP Top News at 3:40 a.m. EDT

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:58:00 +0100

From Washington to Boston, big cities and small towns were buttoned up Monday against the onslaught of a superstorm that threatened 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters...

ÉTATS-UNIS : New York et la côte est se préparent à affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0100

Évacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, écoles et Bourse de New York fermées : pour faire face à l'ouragan Sandy, des mesures exceptionnelles de sécurité ont été prises dans plusieurs États de la côte est des États-Unis.

New York se prépare à l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:03:00 +0100

Ordos, la ville fantôme terrain de jeu des skaters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:10:00 +0100

Ordos, c'est la vision de la Chine de demain. Située en Mongolie intérieure, en nord de la Chine, la ville est prévue pour en accueillir un million d'habitants mais seulement 30 000 y résident. Une ville fantôme qui a servi de terrain de jeu pour un groupe de skaters...

Swedes stranded by SAS as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:10:00 +0100

Flights between Sweden and the east coast of the US have been cancelled by Scandinavian airline SAS with the threat of Hurricane Sandy looming in New York and Washington on Monday.

Hurricane disrupts UK passengers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0100

Thousands of passengers face disruption with the cancellation of flights between Britain and the east coast of the US as Hurricane Sandy hits.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and international flights.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast on Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens...

Great Britain Said to Refuse Use of its Bases for U.S. Attack on Iran

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:11:00 +0100

American diplomats have asked the British government for permission to use military bases in Cyprus and to fly from U.S. bases on Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, both of which are British territories.

Ouragan Sandy: le siège de l'Onu fermé lundi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Nations unies), 29 octobre - RIA Novosti – Toutes les réunions et rencontres prévues lundi au siège des Nations unies à New York ont été annulées à l'approche du violent ouragan Sandy, a annoncé le service de presse de l'Onu. Selon la source, la fermeture pourrait être prolongée le mardi 30 octobre.

Hurricane Sandy leaves dozens of flights cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0100

BA grounds all flights to and from the US eastern seaboard, and Virgin cancels New York, Baltimore and Washington DC routes Dozens of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled because of hurricane Sandy. British Airways has grounded all flights to and from the US eastern....

Wall Street prepares for Sandy's arrival

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:20:00 +0100

Major Wall Street firms are planning to shift operations to other cities and have staff work from home as Hurricane Sandy's arrival in New York forces evacuations.

Live Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy was still hundreds of miles from making landfall early Monday morning, but the storm had already brought the New York metropolitan area to a near standstill . Stock exchanges decided not to open for trading, as city and state officials ordered all commuting and transit systems shut down.

European Markets Seen Mixed as Hurricane Sandy Disrupts Markets

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0100

European shares are expected to have mixed fortunes at the market open on Monday as the hurricane emergency in the U.S. forces markets to stay ...

Eastern U.S. braces for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0100

Communities throughout the U.S. northeast were buttoned up Monday against the onslaught of a superstorm that threatened 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor of the country, with ...

Some U.S. companies delay earnings reports due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0100

Pfizer Entergy had been due to report their third-quarter results on Tuesday. NRG was scheduled to release its results on Wednesday. Pfizer rescheduled the release of its results and its conference ...

Hurricane Sandy to Put 50 Million People at Risk

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy , now a 900-mile megastorm, churns towards land, putting 50 million people at risk. The eye of Sandy is forecast to make landfall late Monday night in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing ...

UK flights cancelled as Hurricane Sandy threatens US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

Dozens of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy.

Evacuations-begin-as-US-braces-for-one-of-worst-storms-in-decades

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

New York The US East Coast braced itself to weather one of the worst storms in decades as Hurricane Sandy churned towards the densely populated areas of New York, Washington and Boston and threatened to dump inches of rain and snow, prompting evacuation of thousands of residents.

Councillors getting money for hurricane clean-up

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

MAYOR of Kingston Angela Brown Burke says the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation will be allocating money to its councillors to assist in cleaning up the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Homeless brave Sandy on the streets

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

WHILE angry winds from Hurricane Sandy lashed the nation last Wednesday, drenching everything in its path, a number of homeless and mentally-challenged persons in downtown Kingston suffered through the onslaught on the streets, exposed to the elements.

Sandals gives back vacations after Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

SANDALS Resorts International has announced that it is refunding the portion of their guests' vacation that was disrupted by Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: Authorities order mass evacuations as storm approaches US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland. President Barack Obama said the storm was “serious and big,” and also warned that it was “unique” because it was so slow moving.

Ouragan en approche «Sandy» paralyse toute la ville de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:28:00 +0100

Les autorités ont ordonné dimanche soir la suspension du trafic en raison des risques d'inondations et de dégâts. Les transports publics devraient rester fermés jusqu'à lundi ou mardi. Wall Street aussi.

La côte Est se barricade pour affronter l’ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:26:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l’arrêt, écoles fermées : les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont ...

New York in lockdown ahead of ‘Frankenstorm’

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0100

The imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy has forced the entire eastern seaboard of the US into lockdown mode.

Live video: Hurricane Sandy threatens havoc in US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:28:00 +0100

New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in path of monstrous storm; Obama asks residents to heed orders of local authorities.

Hurricane Sandy menaces US east coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forced hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground, halting public transport and closing schools, businesses and government departments.

VIDEO. Evacuation massive à New York avant l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dès dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant l'évacuation de centaines de milliers de personnes à New York, où tous les transports en commun ont arrêtés.

VIDEO. La côte est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour affronter Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0100

Les Etats concernés ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan, qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

L’ouragan Sandy perturbe les élections américaines (Actualités)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:32:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy a perturbé les élections présidentielles américaines ce week-end, avant même de toucher terre. Mitt Romney, le candidat républicain, a été contraint de déplacer ses réunions électorales à l’intérieur des terres et on craint également que la violente tempête qui menace la côte Est ne bouleverse le vote anticipé.

US states brace for the arrival of 'super storm' Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is approaching some most densely populated areas of the US east coast and it has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate and closed schools and businesses.

Hurricane takes aim at US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated US region on Monday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground.

Hurricane Sandy: 'Frankenstorm' havoc to batter US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland.

Hurricane Sandy in northeast USaffects fights worldwide

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the US northeast today and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe.

Barack Obama warns Hurricane Sandy is 'serious and big storm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0100

The US President has told Americans to take Hurricane Sandy "very seriously" as several states along the eastern seaboard declare emergencies.

Hurricane Sandy: live

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0100

US authorities order mass evacuations and airlines cancel transatlantic flights as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Hurricane Sandy halts US flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:37:00 +0100

Scandinavian Airlines SAS has cancelled a number of flights to and from the United States due to Hurricane Sandy.Around 1,100 SAS passengers due to travel on six flights to and from the Nordic countries, New York and Washington will be affected by the cancellations.

Sandy threatens 11-foot wall of water, 2 feet of snow

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy lumbered toward the densely populated East Coast early Monday, leaving millions of residents with only hours to prepare for its onslaught as forecasters warned that a wall of water up to 11 feet high could hit New York City.

New Yorkers flee as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:36:00 +0100

8:25am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy New Yorkers flee as Hurricane Sandy nears Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 A surfer rushes to board one of the final subway trains at New York's Penn Station. Dame Janet Smith will today begin the BBC's internal investigation following the Jimmy Savile allegations, according to the broadcaster.

Crude Slides While Gasoline Rises as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0100

Oil fell for the first time in three days in New York while gasoline rose as refineries curbed operations before Hurricane Sandy strikes the U.S. East Coast. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slid as much as 0.9 percent, while prices of the motor fuel advanced as much as 1.9 percent.

Before the Storm: How People Are Bracing for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:42:00 +0100

Before the storm: Stories of how East Coast residents are preparing for Hurricane Sandy

Millions on east coast brace for impact as Hurricane Sandy arrives

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:50:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hits US east coast: live coverage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:50:00 +0100

Eastern seaboard shuts down as tens of millions brace for storm's landfall and election run-up lurches into crisis mode Lizzy Davies

City Room: Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates from N.Y.C. and the New York Region

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:46:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : 375 000 New-Yorkais évacués

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0100

Les Etats de la côte Est américaine ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales. Surnommé «Frankenstorm»,...

Sandy makes whirlwind campaigns even more turbulent

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:55:00 +0100

The 2012 race headed into a turbulent last full week Sunday, as President Barack Obama and opponent Mitt Romney made final arguments to voters while their campaigns dealt with uncertainty spawned by a menacing storm that has already hindered early voting in the extraordinarily close contest.

Travel trouble for Britons as Hurricane Sandy disrupts dozens of flights to east coast of America

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:55:00 +0100

Dozens of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy. Related Stories Government's 3p-a-litre rise in fuel duty could cost 35,000 jobs campaigners say Almost one million school children think Professor Green is a scientist, says study....

Hurricane Sandy 2012 path update: New York on LOCK DOWN

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0100

Grand Central Station on 42nd Street, Manhattan was eerily deserted as the NYPD patrolled to make sure every passenger had left ahead of the mass transit shutdown for Hurricane Sandy.

New Jersey residents prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0100

Locals in Point Pleasant, New Jersey were ordered to leave but some appeared keen to get a glimpse of rough seas as the so-called Frankenstorm approached the east coast of the US.

Before the storm: How people are bracing for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:51:00 +0100

Along the East Coast, residents are preparing for Hurricane Sandy to hit and merge with two other weather systems to create a fearsome storm. Here are their stories.

VIDEO. La côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:56:00 +0100

Les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones... Source : Francetv info - Articles similaires

Haiti's toll from Sandy at 51, Cuba eyes cleanup

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:58:00 +0100

10/28/2012 17:01 GMT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 28, 2012 (AFP) - Hurricane Sandy's tear across the Caribbean left 51 people dead in Haiti, while another 15 people were still missing after the deadly storm, officials said Sunday. The earlier toll had reached 44 dead in the Americas' poorest nation, which....

Swedes stranded in US as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:56:00 +0100

Flights between Sweden and the east coast of the US have been cancelled with the threat of Hurricane Sandy looming in New York and Washington on Monday.

Ouragan Sandy : New York paralysé, Obama sur le pied de guerre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Toute la côte Est est en état d'alerte maximale dans l'attente de l'impact de l'ouragan Sandy. Des mesures exceptionnelles ont été prises par les pouvoirs publics : des milliers de vols annulés, 375.000 New-yorkais évacués. Articles en rapport Sandy perturbe la dernière semaine de campagne....

East Coast Of U.S. Braces For Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of people are being evacuated as the eastern United States braces for Hurricane Sandy.

Emirates and Etihad cancel flights to New York due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

Audio: Emirates and Etihad Airways have both cancelled flights in and out of New York as the Eastern Seaboard of the USA braces itself for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Phil Blizzard looks at the flights cancelled by Gulf carriers and points travellers in the direction to get updates on the operations of UAE airlines.

Brent falls $1 as hurricane shuts U.S. refineries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

North Sea Brent crude oil fell more than $1 per barrel on Monday as refineries along the U.S. East Coast wound down operations ahead of approaching Hurricane Sandy, reducing crude use in the world's largest oil consumer.

Gasoline Prices Higher as Hurricane Sandy might Disrupt Refineries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

With the lack of tier-1 economic data today, the focus is likely on Hurricane Sandy which is reported to have surpassed Hurricane Lili in 1996 as the second largest Atlantic storm over the past 24 years.

FTSE LIVE: Investors' mood dampens as New York braces for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

The FTSE 100 is seen opening down 6 to 9 points, or as much 0.2 per cent lower on Monday, as Hurricane Sandy is poised to bring much of the East Coast, including New York, to a virtual standstill over the next few days.

Evacuations, shutdowns ordered ahead of massive storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

With two big weather systems joining forces over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

5 reasons why Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

Forecasters are warning that Sandy could be a storm of epic proportions. Here are five reasons why.

Arrival hurricane Sandy closes NY Stock Exchange

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange announced it will close its trading floor and make transactions only electronically Monday, due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Russia to provide humanitarian aid to Sandy victims in Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0100

The Russian Emergencies Ministry is preparing to provide humanitarian aid for hurricane Sandy victims in the Caribbean. An order to that end has been issued by Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov. Tropical storm Sandy, which formed in the western Caribbean Sea last week, started gathering momentum after making landfall over Jamaica.

UAE embassy in Washington shut as hurricane approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Dubai: The UAE embassy in Washington has issued a hurricane warning for “residents, UAE students, patients and families living in the United States.” The statement, on Hurricane Sandy Preparedness, reads: “Hurricane Sandy is fast approaching the East Coast of the United States and in particular,....

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0100

The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days

Hurricane Sandy makes left turn, heads for New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:09:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy took aim Monday at the Mid-Atlantic coastline, where it is forecast to collide with a cold front and spawn a "superstorm."

Hurricane Sandy path 2012: How Frankenstorm was created

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:09:00 +0100

The Frankenstorm, as it has been dubbed given its proximity to Halloween, is the mash-up of Hurricane Sandy from the South and an unnamed nor'easter gaining strength as it moves from the West.

Where Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:06:00 +0100

Cities all the way along the USA's Eastern Seaboard are braced for chaos as Hurricane Sandy approaches. The maps below highlight the anticipated range of the super storm and the cities likely to be worst affected by the devastating high winds. The blue cone represents the expected range of the centre of the storm.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens to 85mph

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:06:00 +0100

9:00am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy strengthens to 85mph Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy has strengthened with maximum sustained winds of up to 85mph, according to the USA's National Hurricane Center. Dame Janet Smith will today begin the BBC's....

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Northward, May Hit New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:14:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : New York prend des mesures de sécurité exceptionnelles

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:12:00 +0100

[CARTE] New York se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy. L'ouragan pourrait toucher les terres dans la journée de mardi. Cartographie : suivez en direct la progression de l'ouragan Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées : les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont.

Asia Stocks Swing From Gain to Loss; Hurricane Closes NY

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:14:00 +0100

Asian stocks dropped for a second day after companies including Honda Motor Co. reported earnings that disappointed investors and Hong Kong developers slid on a new real estate tax targeting foreign buyers. City. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index (MXAP) declined 0.2 percent to 121.30 as of 5:47 p.m. in Tokyo after earlier gaining 0.

Crude Slides While Gasoline Gains as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:14:00 +0100

Crude fell for the first time in three days in New York while gasoline rose as refineries curbed operations before Hurricane Sandy strikes the U.S. East Coast. West Texas Intermediate futures slid as much as 1 percent, while prices of the motor fuel advanced as much as 1.9 percent.

Before the storm: How people are bracing for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:13:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Along the East Coast, residents are preparing for Hurricane Sandy to hit and merge with two other weather systems to create a fearsome storm. Here are their stories.

Flights off due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Belfast Airport said a number of transatlantic flights have been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, which is set to batter the east coast of America.

Hurricane Sandy: NY Braces For Superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

New York shuts down as what could be the biggest storm ever to hit the United States threatens to swamp the east coast.

Hurricane Sandy: NY Braces For Superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy has started lashing the north east of the US, as forecasters warn that New York could bear the brunt of the one-of-a-kind superstorm. The storm is on a collision course with two other weather systems leading to fears it could develop into one of the worst storms on record in the US.

US braced for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is threatening 50 million people on America's heavily-populated east coast today and forecasters warned that New York could bear the brunt of the one-of-a-kind superstorm.

City Room: Metropolitan Diary: Steal a Penny, Steal a Wish?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:16:00 +0100

Metropolitan Diary: A mother at the Metropolitan Museum of Art tried to teach her three daughters about etiquette, and wishes.

"Everything flat" — Portlanders recover from Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

Portland residents, some of whom lost entire dwellings, have been slowly picking up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy devastated sections of this eastern parish last week.

Big setback for 11,000 banana farmers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

THE Ministry of Agriculture says early estimates indicate that close to 11,000 farmers across the island have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, with some 1,500 hectares of crops destroyed.

5 reasons Sandy is expected to be a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving slowly toward the north-northeast but is expected to turn to the north and west later yestersay and today, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm.

Hurricane Sandy: flights to US cancelled ahead of 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

Dozens of flights to and from the United States have been cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy turns in march toward East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

Superstorm starts shifting course, expected to hook inland sometime Monday as cities brace for impact

HK Property Shares Tumble

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0100

Asian markets ended mixed Monday, with Hurricane Sandy in the U.S. adding additional uncertainty, while Hong Kong was hurt by sharp declines in local property developers. The HSI fell 0.2%.

Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is raging in the Atlantic Ocean with a speed of 17 kilometers an hour and heading northeast. The hurricane is expected to hit the US capital on Monday, with the major impact of the storm centering on the states of New Jersey and New York.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 update: Misery for UK holidaymakers as flights to and from US cancelled while New York City shuts down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0100

Thousands of Britons could be left in the US for days as flights back to London and Manchester have been cancelled and those with holidays booked are being told they cannot fly to the storm-hit country.

From Maine to South Carolina, states hunker down for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0100

(CNN) -- States up and down the East Coast are bracing for Hurricane Sandy, which could make landfall anywhere along a 700-mile stretch from the North Carolina-Virginia border to Connecticut. Here's a look at how coastal states are rushing to prepare for potentially devastating effects: CONNECTICUT....

Crowley: Sandy introduces big unknown into campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0100

Washington (CNN) -- The beauty of being a president and a candidate is that when a monster storm stalks up the East Coast, you can run over to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and be seen as a president on the job. Which also works if you are re-applying.

Brent falls $1 as hurricane shuts U.S. refineries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:27:00 +0100

(Reuters) - North Sea Brent crude oil fell more than $1 per barrel on Monday as refineries along the U.S. East Coast wound down operations ahead of approaching Hurricane Sandy, reducing crude use in the world's largest oil consumer.

Hurricane Sandy makes a left turn, toward New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:27:00 +0100

, but please stay safe. (CNN) CNN iReport -- The scenes are straight out of a disaster blockbuster: A killer storm takes aim at one of the most populated regions of the country. Hundreds of thousands are forced from their homes. New York City is brought to a standstill. The nation's capital is emptied of government workers.

UAE airliners cancel flights to New York due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:27:00 +0100

DUBAI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- As hurricane Sandy approaches the U. S. east coast, United Arab Emirates' state-owned carriers, Emirates Airline from Dubai and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi, said Monday to cancel direct flights to New York city for Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.

Google launches crisis map to help prepare for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:34:00 +0100

Also helping out are the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, who have temporarily lifted their paywalls.

Evacuations, shutdowns on U.S. East Coast before storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy, which could become the largest storm ever to hit the United States, is set to bring much of the East Coast, including New York and Washington, to a... View full article at stabroeknews.com

UK flights cancelled ahead of US hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:40:00 +0100

British Airways (BA) has grounded all flights to and from the US eastern seaboard, including New York, Baltimore, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia. A number of BA flights from the US to London have also been halted. Virgin Atlantic has cancelled flights to and from New York, Washington and Boston.

Sandy tracked less than 400 miles from New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:37:00 +0100

9:32am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Sandy tracked less than 400 miles from New York Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The latest National Hurricane Center update placed Hurricane Sandy 615 kilometers (382 miles) southeast of New York City. The category 1 hurricane is expected to strike the city tonight.

Hurricane disrupts UK passengers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:43:00 +0100

Thousands of passengers face disruption with the cancellation of flights between Britain and the east coast of the US as Hurricane Sandy hits.

Hurricane Sandy Menaces U.S. Coast, Closing Schools, Markets, Businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:41:00 +0100

October 29, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated U.S. region on Monday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground, halting public transport and closing schools, businesses and government departments.

Obama arrête tout pour Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:49:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a perturbé la campagne présidentielle américaine. Barack Obama et Mitt Romney ont du annuler des réunions et des déplacements. Obama arrête tout pour Sandy

Hurricane Sandy: New York mayor orders evacuation and school closures – video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +0100

The New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, orders a mandatory evacuation of parts of the city in anticipation of hurricane Sandy

Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +0100

The eastern US is in lockdown ahead of Hurricane Sandy, with thousands evacuated, subways and flights shut down, and people warned to seek shelter.

Storm fears for Obama turnout

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +0100

A top aide to US President Barack Obama has voiced fears that hurricane Sandy could hurt the President's re-election chances by reducing turnout, as the impending storm forced both candidates to cancel campaign stops.

5 Things to Know This Morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:48:00 +0100

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Sandy Threatening 50M East Coast Residents Experts say Hurricane Sandy is threatening some 50 million people along the east coast and some $80 billion in property is in the crosshairs.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off U.S. east coast - NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:47:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 29 (Reuters) - Category 1 Hurricane Sandy was strengthening and the center of the storm was forecast to move over the coast of U.S. mid-Atlantic states by Monday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:47:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:11 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near38.6 N,73.8 W.

Sandy menaces U.S. coast, closing schools, markets, businesses

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:47:00 +0100

About 50 million people are in the path of the storm, which may be the largest ever to hit U.S. mainland

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off U.S. east coast: NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:46:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Category 1 Hurricane Sandy was strengthening and the center of the storm was forecast to move over the coast of U.S. mid-Atlantic states by Monday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

EN DIRECT. New York en état de siège en attendant Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:55:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:55:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs, et notamment le réassureur helvétique Swiss Re, en raison des dommages...

Trafic : les aéroports paralysés par Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:54:00 +0100

La plupart des vols reliant la France à la côte Est des États-Unis ont été annulés ou reportés.

British travellers stranded as Hurricane Sandy rampages through

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:54:00 +0100

BRITISH travellers to and from the east coast of America could be stranded for up to three days as Hurricane Sandy blusters through.

Hurricane Sandy: By the Numbers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:54:00 +0100

(CNN) -- The numbers throw into stark relief the enormity of Hurricane Sandy. 8-12 Heaviest rainfall, in inches, that is likely. 67 Number of lives Hurricane Sandy has already claimed -- 51 in Haiti alone 175 Miles that hurricane-force winds span out from either side of the eye of the storm 1985 The....

Sandy disrupts travel for millions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthens, Wall St to close Monday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:53:00 +0100

Category 1 Hurricane Sandy was strengthening and the center of the storm was forecast to move over the coast of US mid-Atlantic states by Monday night, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The storm's maximum sustained winds were about 85 miles per hour (140 km per hour) and were located 615 kilometers southeast of New York City.

Why Hurricane Sandy Will Be Historic

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:56:00 +0100

The name may be funny -- Frankenstorm -- but be advised: Hurricane Sandy is no joke

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : la bourse de New York fermée, Twitter s'empare des intempéries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:57:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,...

Etats-Unis: l´ouragan Sandy risque de compliquer l´élection

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:58:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy s'invite dans la campagne présidentielle américaine à neuf jours du scrutin et risque d'affecter la participation dans les Etats de l'Est où le vote anticipé a débuté.

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:56:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs, et notamment le réassureur helvétique Swiss Re, en raison des dommages considérables que pourrait occasionner l'ouragan sur des zones densément peuplées, ont estimé les analystes lundi.

Storm in spotlight in campaign's final full week

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:59:00 +0100

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to New York, Washington

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:58:00 +0100

Turkish Airlines has cancelled all flights to New York and Washington due to severe weather conditions.

US States Begin Storm Shutdown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:05:00 +0100

Schools have been closed and many travel services cancelled ahead of Sandy's arrival BBC President Barack Obama has warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously as authorities started shutting down the Eastern Seaboard ahead of its arrival. Several states have declared emergencies, with tens....

Hurricane Sandy Shuts Down Wall Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's full impact on the U.S. economy won't be known for quite some time, though some estimates for possible damage are in the billions. A more immediate economic effect is on the markets, as Wall Street shuts down for at least today.

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:09:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy continuait de se renforcer lundi poursuivant son approche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, indique le centre américain des ouragans (NHC) qui évoque le caractère potentiellement meurtier de la dépression. Le NHC signale des vents de 140 km/h alors que Sandy se trouve à 615 km au sud-est de New York.

États-Unis. L’ouragan Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:07:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin,...

Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0100

BANGKOK (AP) â€” Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 75 cents to $85.53 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 23 cents to end at $86.

UAE airliners cancel flights to NY due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100

As hurricane Sandy approaches the US east coast, United Arab Emirates' state-owned carriers said Monday to cancel direct flights to New York City for October 30 and October 31

Hurricane havoc hits US election campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:09:00 +0100

The approaching mega storm Hurricane Sandy has forced Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to change their tactics in the final week of the presidential race.

Eastern US braces for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:09:00 +0100

The eastern US is in lockdown ahead of Hurricane Sandy, with thousands evacuated, subways and flights shut down, and people warned to seek shelter.

Stranded ship in distress west of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:08:00 +0100

The US Coast Guard is responding to a distress call from a ship, carrying 17 people, which has become stranded approximately 160 miles from the centre of Hurricane Sandy. The 180-foot, three-mast HMS Bounty is reportedly taking on water and is unable to propel itself out of danger amid 40mph winds and 18-foot seas.

New York in lockdown as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:13:00 +0100

New York City's transit system shut down last night and mandatory evacuation orders were issued for swaths of the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States as a potentially calamitous storm barrelled down on a region of 60 million people. Related Stories Shelters open and thousands evacuate as New....

Travel trouble for Britons as Hurricane Sandy disrupts flights to east coast of America

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:13:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of transatlantic passengers are stranded out of position due to the wholesale cancellation of flights between the UK and the north-eastern US Related Stories Nearly one in five cruise holiday customers cannot swim Clubber hurt on Halloween noose Search for mystery skipper of yacht....

Hurricane Sandy strengthens, Wall St to close Monday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:12:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: New York - the city that never sleeps - shuts down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0100

They say that New York is the city that never sleeps. But throughout Manhattan on Sunday night, many businesses were preparing to shut down, perhaps for days.

Hurricane Sandy: how storm moved through Caribbean to threaten US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0100

How Hurricane Sandy moved, day by day, across the Caribbean and up towards the US east coast.

Obama forced to juggle Sandy with campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:11:00 +0100

President scraps political events to oversee government's preparations for looming storm with clock counting down to Election Day

Sandy : New York en alerte, l'ouragan à 600 km des côtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:20:00 +0100

New York est paralysée dans l'attente de l'ouragan Sandy qui se situe à 600 km des côtes. Le centre américain des ouragans (NHC) a indiqué que l'ouragan continuer à se renforcer. Sandy : New York en alerte, l'ouragan à 600 km des côtes

Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

Les deux camps essaient d'évaluer l'impact de l'ouragan sur le résultat du scrutin dans trois Swing States qui seront potentiellement touchés : la Caroline du Nord, la Virginie et le New Hampshire.

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off U.S. east coast: NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

The Learning Network Blog: 6 Q's About the News | Hurricane Sandy Versus the East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

How have tens of millions of people been preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy?

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off U.S. east coast - NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:19:00 +0100

Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:24:00 +0100

Des vents de 140 km/h sont signalés, alors que Sandy se trouve à 615 km au sud-est de New York. La ville et l'ensemble de la côte nord-est se préparent.

Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:22:00 +0100

Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy: New Jersey residents ordered to evacuate coast as hurricane approaches - video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:20:00 +0100

Residents living long New Jersey's coastal areas are ordered to evacuate as hurricane Sandy approaches

Sandy Wallops Obama, Romney Plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:20:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. — With nine days to the election and the race locked in a dead heat, historic Hurricane Sandy has forced President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney to do something of a two-step. Both candidates today are scheduled to continue their campaigns across...

Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:29:00 +0100

Des vents de 140 km/h sont signalés, alors que Sandy se trouve à 615 km au sud-est de New York. La ville et l'ensemble de la côte nord-est se préparent.

Megastorm prompts mass NYC evacuation

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:29:00 +0100

AFP New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered Sunday the mass evacuation of 375,000 people living in vulnerable coastal areas as the US East Coast braces for the landfall of Hurricane Sandy, dubbed "Frankenstorm" by US media.

Hurricane Sandy: Fears grow that New York could be hit by 11ft wall of water

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:28:00 +0100

With winds reportedly strenghtening to 85mph, 'Frankenstorm' is set to strike the Big Apple on Monday night

All US exchanges shut down before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” All major U.S. stock exchanges will remain closed with Hurricane Sandy due to make landfall on the East Coast. There had been plans to allow electronic trading to go forward Monday on the New York Stock Exchange, but with all mass transit shut down, getting people in and out of New York was determined to be too dangerous.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off US East Coast (VIDEO)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AFP) – (AFP) – Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l’arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d’exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l’ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales. Même la Bourse de New York sera totalement [.

Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0100

Des vents de 140 km/h sont signalés, alors que Sandy se trouve à 615 km au sud-est de New York. La ville et l'ensemble de la côte nord-est se préparent.

Sandy: évacuations massives, l'Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:31:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de vols, transports à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: la côte Est des Etats-Unis a pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Latest News As The Worst Begins To Be Felt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0100

Do not disregard the warnings, officials say. Sandy's rains are falling on the Mid-Atlantic and as the storm's winds follow there will be dangerous conditions from Virginia to the Northeast. From now into Wednesday, Sandy will be drenching areas where millions live.

The Science Behind Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is swinging in toward the eastern seaboard of the U.S., packing winds of more than 75 miles per hour, heavy rains and storm surges that could reach 11 feet. Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Jon Hamilton about the science behind the storm.

Sandy: 'You may not survive': Feds shocking warning as Sandy's 100mph winds set to batter East Coast in biggest storm EVER to hit U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:33:00 +0100

The National Weather Service issued the stark warning last night as the massive weather front dubbed 'Frankenstorm' surges closer to the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated US region on Monday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground.

Hurricane Sandy heads for New Jersey shore

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy took aim today at the Mid-Atlantic coastline, where it is forecast to collide with a cold front and spawn a "superstorm."

In Pictures New York lockdown as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:32:00 +0100

New York City's transit system shut down yesterday evening and mandatory evacuation orders were issued for swaths of the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States as a potentially calamitous storm ...

Hurricane Sandy leaves dozens of flights cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:32:00 +0100

Dozens of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled because of hurricane Sandy.British Airways has grounded all flights to and from the US eastern seaboard, ...

Hurricane Sandy: Were you planning on traveling from or to the US?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0100

Image Credit: AP A car goes through the high water as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Ocean City, Md. Governors from North Carolina, where steady rains were whipped by gusting winds Saturday night, to Connecticut declared states of emergency.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

Hurricane Sandy bound for US coastline

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

10:27am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy bound for US coastline Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Dame Janet Smith will today begin the BBC's internal investigation following the Jimmy Savile allegations, according to the broadcaster.

Storm cuts off Ulster from US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

Flights from Belfast and Dublin to the east coast of America were dramatically cancelled last night as a ‘Frankenstorm’ hurricane threatened 60 million people on the most heavily populated corridor in the United States.

Sandy strengthens, brings 'life-threatening storm surge'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:38:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy was strengthening off the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States and is expected to bring a "life-threatening storm surge", the U.S. National Hurricane Center said early Monday.

Sandy strengthens as nears U.S. coast; Wall Street shut

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm bearing down on the U.S. East Coast, strengthened on Monday after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground, public transport shut down and the U.S. stock market suffered its first weather-related closure in 27 years.

Hurricane Sandy: Nasa Captures Frankenstorm from Space [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:00 +0100

US east coast landfall imminent by storm described as potential worst to hit US.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:43:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

La côte est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0100

Évacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les États de la côte est des États-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a fait 21 morts, se dirige vers la Floride

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:45:00 +0100

Alpes-Maritimes : une fillette retrouvée morte dans un puits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0100

La fillette de 6 ans, retrouvée dimanche soir à La Colle-sur-Loup, était activement recherchée par les pompiers et les gendarmes. Articles en rapport Tempête : disparition d'un enfant dans le Var, d'un véliplanchiste dans l'Hérault Un SDF retrouvé mort à Paris Week-end d'intempéries en France....

Hurricane Sandy: New York in lockdown as 'Frankenstorm' speeds towards US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:42:00 +0100

The US east coast was braced for the arrival of the potentially devastating Hurricane Sandy on Monday, which is expected to make landfall later in the day.

Sandy closes in on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:48:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US East Coast threatening some 50 million people, closing schools and offices and bringing transport to a standstill.

US flights on hold as Hurricane Sandy bears down on New York (VIDEO and GALLERY)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:46:00 +0100

THOUSANDS of Britons had their American travel plans wrecked today as destructive Hurricane Sandy bore down on the US East Coast.

Même Apple se traîne dans un Wall Street qui stagne

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

Mais qui a permis une intrusion du monde réel dans la machine à transformer le virtuel pur en cash ? Initialement, l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy ne devait pas... Source : La Chronique Agora - Articles similaires

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : New York sur le pied de guerre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

Des milliers de vols annulés, les transports en commun arrêtés, les écoles et Wall Street fermés : les Américains prennent très au sérieux l'arrivée de... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales de la côte Est des Etats-Unis. EN LIVE VIDÉO. Source : Le Républicain Lorrain - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:55:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

États-Unis : États-Unis. L'ouragan Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin, accompagnée de vents violents et de risques de graves inondations. 10 h 30. Sandy continue de se renforcer, annonce le NHC L’ouragan Sandy continuait de se renforcer....

Alpes-Maritimes : une fillette retrouvée morte dans un puits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

La fillette de 6 ans, retrouvée dimanche soir à La Colle-sur-Loup, était activement recherchée par les pompiers et les gendarmes. Source : Libération - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy continue de se renforcer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy continuait de se renforcer lundi poursuivant son approche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis, indique le centre américain des ouragans (NHC) qui évoque... Source : Europe 1 - Articles similaires

Sandy closes in on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US East Coast threatening some 50 million people, closing schools and offices and bringing transport to a standstill.

All US exchanges shut down before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0100

All major U.S. stock exchanges will remain closed with Hurricane Sandy due to make landfall on the East Coast.

Every hurricane visualised since 1851

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:50:00 +0100

With a new projection of the globe and data on every hurricane for the last 161 years, developer John Nelson has visualised every one on record • Download the data • More data journalism and data visualisations from the Guardian What does the world of hurricanes look like? As Hurricane Sandy hits....

Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour affronter l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est américaine provoque l'annulation de centaines de vols et la fermeture de transports publics très fréquentés, notamment à New York. En Europe aussi, annulation de vols vers la côte Est.

Pourquoi Sandy est devenu un super ouragan?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement ...

EN IMAGES - Ouragan Sandy sur New York : toutes les vidéos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:56:00 +0100

Son surnom ? "Frankenstorm", contraction de "Frankenstein" et "tempête". L'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis fait craindre le pire aux Américains, et notamment aux New Yorkais. Il faut dire que Manhattan est une île et la montée des eaux pourrait causer des inondations monstres.

Hurricane Sandy seen from space as storm menaces US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:58:00 +0100

As the East Coast of the US braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, Nasa has published a timelapse video of the storm seen from 22,300 miles above the Earth.

Asia Stocks Drop on Earnings; Hurricane Shuts U.S. Market

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

European Insurers Drop as U.S. Prepares for Hurricane San

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

European insurers including Munich Re, and Catlin Group Ltd. (CGL) fell as the U.S. east coast prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which may cost the industry as much as $6.3 billion, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Insurance was the worst-performing industry in the STOXX Europe 600 Index, down 1.5 percent compared with the index’s 0.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0100

Elections USA 2012 : Obama arrête tout pour Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:05:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a perturbé la campagne présidentielle américaine. Barack Obama et Mitt Romney ont du annuler des réunions et des déplacements. Elections USA 2012 : Obama arrête tout pour Sandy

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:05:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which is threatening more than 50 million Americans, has strengthened as it moves towards the mid-Atlantic US coast.

Sandy strengthens as nears U.S. coast; Wall Street shut

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm bearing down on the U.S. East Coast, strengthened on Monday after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground, public transport shut down and the U.S. stock market suffered its first weather-related closure in 27 years.

Crew on HMS Bounty forced to abandon ship as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:03:00 +0100

The 180-foot, three-masted ship - a replica of one made famous in the film 'Mutiny on the Bounty' starring Marlon Brando - has 17 people aboard.

Road to recovery

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0100

ALMOST A week after Hurricane Sandy lashed the island, hundreds of persons, especially those in the eastern parishes, are still struggling to recover from the Category One catastrophe....

Eastern parishes remain in the dark

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0100

DESPITE RESTORING power to approximately 90 per cent of its customers, the Jamaica Public Service Company yesterday said it was still having challenges with areas that were damaged...

Ship with 17 on board in distress off N.C. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:09:00 +0100

A ship off the coast of North Carolina with 17 people on board issued a distress signal late Sunday and is currently taking on water, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.

Hurricane Sandy Shuts Down Wall Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:07:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:11:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

La côte est des États-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:11:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Ouragan Sandy sur New York : toutes les vidéos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0100

DIRECT VIDEO - "Frankenstorm" : suivez l'ouragan Sandy au dessus des Etats-Unis Créé le 29/10/2012 à 11h59 Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé les Américains à prendre "très au sérieux" le danger potentiel que représente l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis / AFP ....

Ouragan Sandy: "Frankenstorm" risque de lourdement toucher les assureurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:11:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: British half term holiday plans wrecked by 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands of Britons had their American travel plans wrecked today.

Interactive map: track Hurricane Sandy in real-time

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:13:00 +0100

This interactive map, courtesy of Google, shows the current location of the storm and the forecast for Hurricane Sandy's path across the east coast of the United States.

Le Groupe montagnard roannais poursuit sa marche en avant

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:16:00 +0100

Si l’organisation du mythique Roanne/Thiers qui fêtera cette année son 87 e anniversaire, demeure l’incontournable référence du Groupe montagnard ...

Europe Insurers, Reinsurers Off As Hurricane Looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0100

European insurer and reinsurer stocks traded lower on Monday as Hurricane Sandy headed for New York City.

Last hurricane to shut New York stock exchange hit in 1985: How the Guardian reported the storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy will keep stock markets closed all day and could keep it closed until Wednesday New York's stock exchanges will close today, and possibly tomorrow, due to Hurricane Sandy inching up the east coast of America. The shutdown makes it the first time in 27 years that the trading floors....

Hurricane Sandy: New York braced for arrival of superstorm (LIVE BLOG)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:18:00 +0100

Follow our live blog for updates and as-it-happens news as New York braces for Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

17 abandon distressed ship off N.C. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:24:00 +0100

Seventeen people on board a replica of the HMS Bounty abandoned ship early Monday while stranded at sea off the North Carolina coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.

Seventeen people abandon ship in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:22:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday. "The 17 person crew donned cold water survival suits and lifejackets before launching in two 25-man lifeboats with canopies," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

Obama cancels Florida campaign trip, returns to DC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:21:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) â€” President Barack Obama is canceling a planned campaign appearance in Florida and returning to Washington to oversee the federal government's response to the ever-threatening Hurricane Sandy. With the massive East Coast storm playing havoc with people's work and school at the....

Hurricane throws US election campaign into turmoil

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:21:00 +0100

The US presidential race's final full week has turned into a scheduling nightmare as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney grapple with how to push on with campaigning while Hurricane Sandy heads toward the East Coast.

Québécois, à vos parapluies!

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:27:00 +0100

Vents puissants, neige et beaucoup, beaucoup de pluie. Même si la «Frankenstorm» ne frappera pas le Québec de plein fouet, ses effets s'y feront tout de même sentir, selon les spécialistes.

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : Barack Obama annule un déplacement en Floride

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:26:00 +0100

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : des vents de 140km/h, Twitter s'empare des intempéries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:33:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,...

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which is threatening more than 50 million Americans, has strengthened as it moves towards the mid-Atlantic US coast.

How Sandy will test Obama, Romney

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

As Americans watch to see their fellow countrymen and women struggling through a crisis, they won't want to be bombarded with 30-second attack ads. The Romney campaign will have to quickly think of ways to redesign their ads in certain states so that they fit the moment and provide voters with hope....

Obama skips Fla. event to deal with hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

The president flew to Fla. Sunday night to be ready for a rally today; Hurricane Sandy forced Mr. Obama back home

Path of Hurricane Sandy: NOAA animation shows New Jersey and Delaware to bear full force of storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is a rare, hybrid "super-storm" and is set to hit the US coast on Monday evening and into Tuesday.

Hurricane Sandy: 17 people rescued off HMS Bounty replica ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the US Coast Guard said on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy forces EgyptAir to cancel New York flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

EgyptAir canceled flight 985 heading to New York City and flight 986, coming from the same city to Cairo, due to Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to reach the US East Coast Monday. News reports had said the hurricane killed nearly 66 on its way from the Caribbean. Experts believe it might become one of the most violent in US history.

A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people....

Obama cancels Florida campaign trip, returns to DC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama is canceling a planned campaign appearance in Florida and returning to Washington to oversee the federal government's response to the ever-threatening Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:33:00 +0100

Oil Slides, Gasoline Gains as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:32:00 +0100

Crude fell for the first time in three days in New York while gasoline rose as refineries curbed operations before Hurricane Sandy strikes the U.S. East Coast. West Texas Intermediate futures slid as much as 1.1 percent, while prices of the motor fuel advanced as much as 1.9 percent.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer...

New York se prépare à affronter "Frankenstorm"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:39:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy est attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis à partir de demain, à la veille d'Halloween. Francetv info consacre un diaporama à l'Amérique "en terrain inconnu".

Hurricane Sandy approaches eastern US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0100

Wall Street closes as millions prepare for deadly storm’s arrival and power companies warn electricity could be lost for days

Hurricane Sandy strengthens off US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which is threatening more than 50 million Americans, has strengthened as it moves towards the mid-Atlantic US coast.

Oil falls as hurricane heads for US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

Oil prices fell as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast.

Superstorm Sandy gathers strength

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

About 50 million people were in the path of the nearly 1 600-km-wide storm, which could be the largest to hit the mainland.

CBoT prices drag down wheat, maize

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0100

Johannesburg‚ Oct 29 (I-Net Bridge) - SA maize and wheat prices ended lower on Monday due to weaker Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT) figures on Friday. "Electronic trading for grains in the US is still open‚ but the floor trading for grains will be closed due to the approaching Hurricane Sandy in on the US east coast‚" a local trader said.

Présidentielles américaines : L`ouragan Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé (voir plus bas).

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:44:00 +0100

Présidentielles américaines : L`ouragan Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé (voir plus bas).

Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:44:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy, surnommé tour à tour "Superstorm", "Monsterstorm" ou encore "Frankenstorm", en référence à la fête d'Halloween mercredi, devrait atteindre la côte est des Etats-Unis mardi matin, une semaine avant l'élection présidentielle. Selon le Centre national des ouragans (NHC), Sandy doit se renforcer en rencontrant un front froid du Canada.

États-Unis. L’ouragan Sandy continue de se renforcer [direct]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:42:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin,...

Obama to monitor hurricane 'preparations and response'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0100

11:26am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Obama to monitor hurricane 'preparations and response' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The White House has confirmed that President Obama is flying back to Washington to concentrate on Hurricane Sandy after pulling out of a campaign event in Florida.

700 Aer Lingus passengers stranded in NY as Hurricane Sandy batters east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +0100

HUNDREDS of Irish passengers are stranded in New York today after three airlines cancelled flights in and out of the city as Hurricane Sandy approached.

Hurricane forces Obama to scrap Florida trip

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has canceled a political campaign appearance in Orlando, Florida due to hurricane Sandy, the White House announced early Mon...

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights worldwide

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:50:00 +0100

, but please stay safe. (CNN) share your images and footage with CNN iReport -- Thousands of flights to and from the east coast of the United States have been cancelled because of the growing threat from deadly Hurricane Sandy. Middle Eastern, European, Asian and U.S.

Zelizer: Sandy to test Obama, Romney

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:50:00 +0100

Julian Zelizer says the hurricane introduces a level of unpredictability that will scramble plans for the campaign's endgame

Video: Eye Opener: Hurricane Sandy could be largest storm to hit U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:47:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is predicted to batter much of the East Coast Monday afternoon. All that, and all that matters, in today's "Eye Opener."

EN DIRECT - Sandy : New York en alerte, l'ouragan à 600 km des côtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0100

New York est paralysée dans l'attente de l'ouragan Sandy qui se situe à 600 km des côtes. Le centre américain des ouragans (NHC) a indiqué que l'ouragan continue de se renforcer. EN DIRECT - Sandy : New York en alerte, l'ouragan à 600 km des côtes

Les médias américains mobilisés pour suivre en direct l'avancée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:52:00 +0100

Les médias américains sont mobilisés pour proposer un suivi en direct de l'avancée de l'ouragan Sandy, qui pourrait atteindre la côte est des Etats-Unis mardi matin.

Shannon passengers stranaded in USA due to Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0100

Hundreds of airline passengers bound for Shannon have been left stranded in New York as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Aer Lingus has cancelled all its American flights to and from the Midwest airport due to the impact of the Hurruicane on the east coast of the USA The airline has has dropped all....

New York Times, Wall Street Journal shed paywalls for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:54:00 +0100

As people go online to get more information on Hurricane Sandy, news outlets are responding by making their content free. [Read more]

Obama Cancels Florida Event due to ‘Sandy’

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:53:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has canceled a political campaign appearance in Orlando, Florida due to hurricane Sandy, the White House announced early Monday

Hurricane Sandy approaches east coast: live coverage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:53:00 +0100

• Millions brace as Sandy barrels towards US East Coast • New York City in mass shutdown amid storm surge fears • Haiti counts cost as death toll rises to 51 • Airlines ground transatlantic flights to US east coast Lizzy Davies

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:51:00 +0100

Orlando, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said.

Hurricane Sandy: The Bhola Cyclone in Bangladesh Killed Half-Million In 1970

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels her way up the East Coast towards New York, I am reminded of the worst natural disaster from my childhood and one of the biggest catastrophes in recorded history. In November 1970, the 'Bhola' Cyclone smashed into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal (a province....

Ouragan Sandy : les messages d'Obama et de Romney

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:59:00 +0100

Durée : 00:00:52 | 10 vues | 0/10 Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé dimanche 28 octobre les Américains à prendre "très au sérieux" le danger potentiel que [...] international , ouragan , sandy , etats-unis , barack obama , mitt....

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0100

President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said. "Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Washington area, the president will not attend today's campaign event in Orlando.

Commodities: US, German Data May Help Offset Hurricane Sandy Jitters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

Commodities are under pressure amid broad-based about the impact of Hurricane Sandy but German and US economic data may help countervail negativity. Talking Points

Obama cancels Florida campaign trip, returns to DC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) â€” A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the campaign for the White House Monday, with President Obama canceling his political rallies and rushing back to the White House from battleground Florida to monitor the storm and get Air Force One safely back to Washington.

Hurricane Sandy disrupts campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

The hurricane has both presidential campaigns throwing out their fourth-quarter playbooks, canceling events and attempting to balance last-minute intensity with a show of compassion for people whose lives could be upended.

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: A Once-in-a-Generation Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

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A State-by-State Look at the East Coast Superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here's a snapshot of what is happening or expected, state by state. CAROLINAS The storm lashed barrier islands off North....

Watch: Hurricane Sandy Closes Entire Cities

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

Traveling Plans at Standstill: Flights and Transportation Cancellations Airlines and mass transit are calling for widespread cancellations as hurricane threat looms. Hurricane Sandy Menaces East Coast: Americans on Alert for Rain, Snow, Wind 66 million Americans are in path of "super storm" that may land in New Jersey Tuesday.

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:56:00 +0100

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0100

Orlando, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said. "Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Washington area, the president will not attend today's campaign event in Orlando.

Glance: A look at unusual NYSE closings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0100

The New York Stock Exchange planned a rare shutdown Monday because of Hurricane Sandy. The last time the NYSE closed down for a weather-related event was on Sept. 27, 1985, for Hurricane Gloria. Here's a look at other unusual NYSE closings throughout history.

Royal Air Maroc annule les vols de lundi pour New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:04:00 +0100

En raison du passage du cyclone Sandy sur la côte nord-est des Etats Unis, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) a procédé à l'annulation des vols de lundi pour New York

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : Obama annule un déplacement, un navire en perdition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:04:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,...

Seventeen people abandon ship in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:05:00 +0100

(Reuters) – Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard said today. “The 17... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Bracing for Hurricane Sandy’s punch

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +0100

Image Credit: REUTERS A New York City Transit worker directs people to board the last train in New York October 28, 2012. Authorities shut transit systems and ordered some evacuations as tens of millions of people on the East Coast braced for Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: The Bhola Cyclone in Bangladesh Killed Half-Million In 1970

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:09:00 +0100

rricane Sandy barrels her way up the East Coast towards New York, I am reminded of the worst natural disaster from my childhood and one of the biggest catastrophes in recorded history. In November 1970, the 'Bhola' Cyclone smashed into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal (a province in....

Sandy : vols annulés aux États-Unis, premières évacuations, transports paralysés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:08:00 +0100

Le président Barack Obama a appelé ses compatriotes à prendre " très au sérieux " le danger. À neuf jours de la présidentielle, la campagne électorale en est chamboulée, les deux candidats ayant été contraints d'annuler des réunions publiques dans les États susceptibles d'être touchés.

Ouragan Sandy: des impacts au Québec dès ce soir

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

Les effets de l'ouragan Sandy se feront sentir au Canada dès lundi soir, entraînant de grands vents, de la pluie et de la neige.

Ouragan Sandy : un navire en perdition, Obama annule sa visite en Floride

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy, qui a semé la mort dans les Caraïbes, s'approche de New York, obligeant les autorités à prendre des mesures de confinement de la population. Un navire est...

Hurricane Sandy Forces Google to Cancel Android Event

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:09:00 +0100

Google has canceled an event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy, where it was expected to launch a Nexus smartphone and tablet from LG and Samsung.

US East Coast States Shut Down Operations Ahead of Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:09:00 +0100

Schools and transport services across US eastern seaboard have been suspended with 'Frankenstorm' due to make landfall.

Commodities: US, German Data May Help Offset Hurricane Sandy Jitters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:09:00 +0100

Commodity prices are facing selling pressure to start the trading week asworries about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on US economic activity spark broad-based risk aversion.

Hurricane Sandy disrupts US presidential election campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy picks up strength before it is expected to hit the east coast of the United States on Monday night, the weather is also causing…

Hurricane could shutter U.S. refineries

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Gasoline prices along the U.S. East Coast may climb as refinery operations in the region could be disrupted by Hurricane Sandy, an analyst said.

Here’s what to expect when Hurricane Sandy hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:06:00 +0100

Early Monday morning, Hurricane Sandy was lurking offshore like a heavyweight boxer winding up a wallop of a punch. Delmarva — which gets its name from the three states that occupy parts of it: Delaware, Maryland and Virginia — was just one of many population centers along the East Coast where residents were bracing for [.

Sandy introduces big unknown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:05:00 +0100

The beauty of being a president and a candidate is that when a monster storm stalks up the East Coast, you can run over to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and be seen as a president on the job.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:05:00 +0100

Thousands of flights to and from the east coast of the United States have been cancelled because of the growing threat from deadly Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: The Bhola Cyclone in Bangladesh Killed Half-Million In 1970

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy touchera les côtes américaines cette nuit

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0100

Le large ouragan, en fin de course mais toujours puissant, s'approche de la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis après avoir déjà fait 66 morts dans les Caraïbes. Articles en rapport Voyage Sandy ou les fantômes de Katrina Syrie : un attentat fait dix morts en banlieue de Damas Leur «première fois», avec....

Commodities: US, German Data May Help Offset Hurricane Sandy Jitters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0100

Commodities are under pressure amid broad-based about the impact of Hurricane Sandy but German and US economic data may help countervail negativity. Talking Points

As Sandy descends, tips from Katrina survivors

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:13:00 +0100

Editor's note: Kathleen Koch is author of the best-selling book "Rising from Katrina," which explores how citizens recover from disasters. She was a CNN correspondent for 18 years. (CNN) -- Hurricane veterans know when a bad one's coming. It's like those who feel the barometric pressure drop of approaching storm systems in their bones.

Hurricane Sandy makes left turn heads for New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:13:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- The scenes are straight out of a disaster blockbuster: A killer ...

Europe insurers reinsurers off as hurricane looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:13:00 +0100

MADRID (MarketWatch) -- European insurer and reinsurer stocks traded lower on Monday as Hurricane Sandy headed for New York City. Some estimates say the monstrous storm system, which is spanning ...

17 abandon stricken ship, HMS Bounty, off N.C. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:11:00 +0100

Seventeen people on board a replica of the HMS Bounty abandoned ship early Monday while stranded at sea off the North Carolina coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.

Seventeen people abandon ship in path of Hurricane Sandy (VIDEO)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:20:00 +0100

Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the US Coast Guard said on Monday.

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy: New York et la côte Est des Etats-Unis en alerte

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:18:00 +0100

Près d'un demi-million de New-Yorkais ont été évacués, des milliers de vols annulés, les transports en commun sont à l'arrêt et la campagne présidentielle est suspendue. Les dernières infos.

Hurricane Sandy: thousands of flights cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy caused cancellations of thousands of flights in the US northeast Monday. Major Russian and British carriers canceled all flights into and out of NY and Washington airports.

Hurricane Sandy grounds flights in Boston, NYC, Washington DC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's high winds has forced the cancellation of some 7,500 flights on Sunday and Monday in East Coast cities. Hurricane Sandy is now 300 miles from land but 1,000 miles across.

Sandy may be upgraded to category-2 hurricane, Gov. says

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:16:00 +0100

11:55am, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Sandy may be upgraded to category-2 hurricane, Gov. says Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The Governor of Maryland has warned Hurricane Sandy may be upgraded to a category-2 hurricane. The comedian and former BBC presenter Jim Davidson has....

Rouen : un camion-citerne chargé d’hydrocarbures en feu sur un pont

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:25:00 +0100

Deux personnes ont été légèrement blessées lundi matin à la suite de l’incendie d’un camion-citerne chargé d’hydrocarbures qui s’est renversé et a pris feu lors d’un accident sur un pont de Rouen en Haute-Normandie.

Hurricane Sandy's predicted path mapped

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:24:00 +0100

Based on current predictions, the eye of hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall to the north of Washington DC with wind speeds of up to 90mph before slowly losing strength as it tracks north and east

Sandy Bears Down on Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:28:00 +0100

Sandy bore down on the northeastern U.S., triggering evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of residents, the cancellation of nearly 8,000 airline flights, and the mass closure of schools and public transit systems.

Ouragan Sandy. Obama annule un déplacement de campagne en Floride

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:27:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a annulé lundi un déplacement de campagne en Floride et restera à la Maison Blanche « pour surveiller...

Hurricane's death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:30:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering.

Sandy closes in on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:29:00 +0100

BBC: Monday, October 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US East Coast threatening some 50 million people, closing schools and offices and bringing transport to a standstill. Isaac could hinder GOP chance to define Romney at convention Deadly tornadoes again touch down in US

Obama returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:27:00 +0100

President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:34:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

L'ouragan Sandy chamboule la campagne présidentielle

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0100

Alerte maximale sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis où des mesures exceptionnelles ont été prises en prévision de l'arrivée de Sandy. L'ouragan, dont…

Hurricane to close Wall Street today

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:34:00 +0100

US stock and options markets will be closed today and possibly tomorrow, the exchange operator said.

United Water, American Water Enact Emergency Hurricane Plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:31:00 +0100

United Water, a unit of Suez Environnement (SEV) that operates water utilities from North Carolina to New Hampshire, and American Water Works Co. (AWK) , the largest publicly traded U.S. water company, enacted emergency response plans for customers ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Ouragan Sandy: évacuations massives, la côte Est se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:40:00 +0100

Oil prices drop as Hurricane Sandy threatens demand

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

Oil prices dropped on Monday as US refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in energy demand owing to Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the eastern United States, analysts said.

Interactive: compare Hurricane Sandy to Irene

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Irene was the fifth costliest hurricane in US history, causing $19 billion in damage and 49 deaths. Pictured below are the two storms at roughly the same period in their lifespans, from the same NASA GOES-13 satellite. Mouse over to compare.

Video: Hurricane Sandy: The latest on the storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could become the largest storm ever to hit the U.S. David Bernard, chief meteorologist for Miami's CBS-4 has the latest on the storm's path.

Video: Hurricane Sandy: Coastal areas of Md. and Del. evacuated

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could cause historic damage to much of the East Coast. CBS News' Chip Reid reports from Ocean City, Md. on the evacuation under way due to Hurricane Sandy.

Video: Hurricane Sandy likely to come ashore in Atlantic City

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

Forecasters predict a powerful storm surge could cause dramatic flooding along the coast. CBS News' Jeff Glor reports from Atlantic City, N.J. where Hurricane Sandy is likely to come ashore.

Video: Hurricane Sandy forces MTA shutdown in NYC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0100

In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, New York City subways, buses and trains have been shut down, and bridges and tunnels could be next. Jim Axelrod reports.

Obama balancing storm response with campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:36:00 +0100

The Worst Storm in History? Hurricane Sandy looms over the East Coast, but just how bad could the 'Frankenstorm be?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, or Frankenstorm, or indeed Superstorm Sandy - whatever you call it - this massive storm looks set on a course to wreak spectacular havoc across the US East Coast when it makes landfall sometime this evening. Related Stories Sandy makes whirlwind campaigns even more turbulent New....

VIDEO. L'ouragan Sandy fait annuler les vols vers les Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:41:00 +0100

Sandy a des répercussions jusqu'en Europe, où les vols vers les Etats-Unis sont annulés. Les touristes qui comptaient y passer une partie des vacances de la Toussaint repartent déçus de l'aéroport de Roissy-Charles de Gaulle.

Biden sharpens Romney critique as campaign nears final turn

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:46:00 +0100

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Joe Biden freshened his attack on Mitt Romney on Sunday to accuse him of an insincere conversion to moderate, calling it a last-ditch attempt to fool voters after having tacked to the right for most of the campaign.

Hurricane Sandy blows away Google Nexus launch in New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0100

Google was scheduled to have an Android event in New York this morning on a waterfront pier that's now part of an evacuation zone. The rumour-mill was expecting the Chocolate Factory to unveil either or both an LG Nexus 4 smartphone and a Samsung Nexus 10 tablet. Mountain View said in a statement that it was putting the event off for now.

U.S. stock exchanges shut as New York battens down hatches for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0100

US stock trading will be closed on Monday and possibly Tuesday - the first time in 27 years the markets have shut for a full day due to weather - in response to Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:41:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, October 29 (RIA Novosti) - Millions of people on the US northeastern seaboard were bracing themselves on Monday as powerful Hurricane Sandy swept toward the coast, packing life-threatening high winds, heavy rains and the potential for massive flooding across the nation’s most densely populated region.

SAS cancels flights to NY and DC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:41:00 +0100

SAS has announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights Monday from Copenhagen to New York and Washington DC due to Hurricane Sandy.

L'ouragan Sandy, «équivalent de Xynthia pour New York»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100

Pour Éric Mas, directeur de l'information chez Météo Consult, ce n'est pas la force de l'ouragan qui est exceptionnelle mais sa trajectoire qui le fait revenir vers... Source : Le Figaro - Articles similaires

New York se prépare à affronter "Frankenstorm"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy est attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis à partir de demain, à la veille d'Halloween. Francetv info consacre un diaporama à l'Amérique "en... Source : Francetv info - Articles similaires

Etats-Unis. Direct : la côte Est se barricade en attendant Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100

Des centaines de milliers d'habitants évacués, la bourse de New York fermée, les transports en commun à l'arrêt... La côte Est des Etats-Unis se prépare à... Source : Le Télégramme - Articles similaires

EN DIRECT. Sandy: L'ouragan continue de se renforcer à l'approche de New York... Obama rentre à Washington...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100

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Hurricane Sandy Liveblog: Storm surge outlook

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:50:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents ahead of coastal flooding due to storm surge. How bad will the storm surge be? Record storm surge levels are predicted from Maryland to Boston.

Hurricane Sandy causes evacuations, closings throughout East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:49:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of East Coast residents had moved to higher ground on Monday, and cities announced shutdowns that typically occur after several feet of snow, as the mammoth storm system known as Hurricane Sandy conspired to assault the most populous part of the United States, The Washington Post reported.

US papers drop online paywalls for storm service

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:47:00 +0100

12:45pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy US papers drop online paywalls for storm service Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The New York Times is providing free unlimited access to storm coverage on and its mobile apps today. In addition to extensive Hurricane #Sandy coverage, already free, today all of WSJ is free to read and share.

Travel trouble for Britons as Hurricane Sandy disrupts dozens of flights to east coast of America

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0100

A statement on BA's website said: "We understand that customers may be disappointed, however their safety is our highest priority. We are offering the option to rebook or receive a refund ...

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it heads toward LI

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0100

Photo credit: Newsday / Jessica Rotkiewicz | Dennis Rutowizz, of Babylon Village, takes in the view at the Babylon boat launch as Hurricane Sandy approaches. "Besides tying down my jetski, just ...

US flights on hold as Hurricane Sandy bears down on New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0100

THOUSANDS of Britons had their American travel plans wrecked today as destructive Hurricane Sandy bore down on the US East Coast. British Airways had to axe all its flights to and from New York, ...

Hurricane Sandy gains strength on East Coast path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Superstorm expected to hook inland sometime Monday as cities brace for impact in most heavily populated corridor in nation

Hurricane Sandy: NY Braces For Wall Of Water

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Strong winds and rain from Hurricane Sandy have started lashing the northeast of the US, as forecasters warn New York could bear the brunt of the one-of-a-kind superstorm. Sandy is on a collision course with two other weather systems leading to fears it could develop into one of the worst storms on record in the US.

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Orlando, Fla., Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said. "Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Washington....

Seventeen people abandon ship in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:28 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details, background) By Daniel Trotta Oct 29 (Reuters) - Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday.

ACT Alliance Alert: Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

ACT Alert Reference Number: 41/2012. ACT response is needed to support the Cuban Council of Churches in its effort to provide emergency assistance to the hurricane affected population.

Obama cancels Florida event, to return to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:34 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Jeff Mason Orlando, Fla., Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said.

Obama cancels Florida event, to return to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

Orlando, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said.

18,000 still out of their houses from effects of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

SANTO DOMINGO. Two days after Hurricane Sandy distanced itself from the country there are 18,858 persons still out of their houses, some four thousand less than on Saturday. The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) reported yesterday that 4,983 houses were affected and 71 communities were cut off.

Ouragan Sandy: New York se prépare

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:54:00 +0100

La côte est des Etats-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy qui sévit dans l'Atlantique.

Obama cancels Florida event, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:57:00 +0100

President Barack Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday to return to Washington ahead of Hurricane Sandy, a White House spokesman said.

A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : au moins six Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:02:00 +0100

C'est le ministère des Transports qui l'a annoncé à la mi-journée. Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir. La houle est forte après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy, qui se dirige vers le Sud-Est des Etats-Unis.

Cherche amant(e)s pour passer l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Certaines personnes profitent de l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy à New York pour tenter de rencontrer quelqu'un.

Insurers Drop in Europe as U.S. Prepares for Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0100

Insurers including Travelers Cos., Swiss Re AG (SREN) and Munich Re fell as the U.S. east coast prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which may cost the industry as much as $6.3 billion, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Insurance was the worst-performing industry in the STOXX Europe 600 Index, down 1.6 percent compared with the index’s 0.

U.S. Stock Futures Decline as East Coast Braces for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0100

U.S. stock-index futures fell as Hurricane Sandy headed toward the East Coast, preventing equity markets from opening. Travelers Cos., the only insurer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, dropped 1.6 percent. Allstate Corp. (ALL) , the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, slid 0.6 percent in German trading.

Top of the Morning: Hurricane Sandy Slams Haiti With Deadly Force, Kills 51; Palestine to Seek UN Status Next Month

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Top stories from DAWNS Digest. Hurricane Sandy Slams Haiti With Deadly Force; Bears Down on US East Coast From Boston to Washington,DC, Americans are bracing for an epic storm that has already killed scores in Haiti. “As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering.

Syrian warplanes heavily bombard Damascus area

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0100

Syrian warplanes heavily bombarded rebel targets in the suburbs of Damascus on Monday in what activists said was one of the most intense air raid campaigns around the capital since the uprising began 19 months ago.

Armed Robber Steals Cash, Cigarettes From Gas Station

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers worldwide and locally. more>> Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers worldwide and locally.

'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:02:00 +0100

The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days...

Photos: East Coast Braces for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:01:00 +0100

High winds blow sea foam onto Jeanette's Pier in Nags Head, N.C., Oct. 28, 2012 as wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy move into the area.

US media giants WSJ and NYT take down pay walls for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0100

American media giants The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Newsday have decided to suspend subscription services for the duration of the Hurricane Sandy emergency. Read Full Article at RT.com

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : six ou sept Français portés disparus en mer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:07:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,...

Crew abandons ship in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:06:00 +0100

Seventeen people from the replica HMS Bounty abandoned ship while stranded at sea off North Carolina in the path of Hurricane Sandy.

Ouragan Sandy: la côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:13:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

Obama declares emergency as Hurricane Sandy gains strength in United States

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:10:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grew stronger today as it churned northward through the Atlantic Ocean en route to what forecasters agreed would be a devastating landfall.

Students Moved While Officials Investigate Gas Leak

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

Students at two schools in Williamson County have been moved due to a nearby gas leak on Monday morning.

Lloyds of London insurers all hit by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

Lloyd's of London insurers were some of the hardest hit companies on the markets this morning, as investors worry about the final bill for the cleanup of Hurricane Sandy bearing down on New York ...

Global shares fall as growth fears mount Wall Street closes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

LONDON World share and commodity prices fell on Monday as the recent run of downbeat corporate earnings cast a shadow over the growth outlook and investors braced for the impact of a giant ...

Hurricane to close Wall Street today

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

This decision reversed a plan that would have kept electronic trading going today. As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the New York area, regulators, exchanges and brokers grew increasingly worried ...

Some companies decide to postpone earnings reports due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

NEW YORK - With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the East Coast Monday, some companies decided to postpone quarterly earnings reports scheduled for release early this week as financial markets shut ...

All US exchanges shut down ahead of hurricane landfall electronic trading closes early

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

NEW YORK - All major U.S. stock exchanges will remain closed with Hurricane Sandy due to make landfall on the East Coast. There had been plans to allow electronic trading to go forward Monday on ...

Oil price falls as Hurricane Sandy heads for US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0100

The price of oil fell below $86 a barrel Monday as a gargantuan storm headed for the heavily populated U.S. East Coast, where energy consumption was likely to drop as many businesses closed and transportation ground to a halt. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for December delivery was down 40 cents to $85.

CVS/pharmacy Helping Customers in Stores and Online to Weather Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:16:00 +0100

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy is helping its customers weather Hurricane Sandy as it makes landfall today on the East Coast and in the days to come. (Logo: http://ph...

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus au large de la Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:25:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus au large de la Martinique Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus au large de la Martinique

Hurricane Sandy approaches east coast: live coverage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:24:00 +0100

Green Blog: On Our Radar: Tracking the Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0100

Forecasters say the hurricane will bring "life-threatening" flooding to the East Coast and other disruptions lasting days.

Is Hurricane Sandy blowing your budget?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0100

(MoneyWatch) I hit the grocery store here in suburban Philadelphia Saturday morning to find a curious sight: The parking lot was completely full. People who looked like they'd never made a fire in their lives were grabbing firewood from the outside pile. The man in front of me in line had filled his cart with bottled water.

Hurricane Sandy's impact on U.S. economy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0100

CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis talks about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the national economy

SIA cancels New York flights due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:23:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights to New York in view of a tropical storm due to make landfall along the east coast of the United States today.

Emergency on the Bounty: 17 crew on replica forced to abandon ship after getting caught in path of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

Two-thirds of East Coast refiners shutting as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of the East Coast's refining capacity was shutting down on Monday ahead of Hurricane Sandy, sources and officials said, as operators braced for potentially damaging power outages and flooding.

Des Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir.

Ouragan Sandy : le célèbre voilier «Bounty» en perdition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0100

Le HMS Bounty, rendu célèbre dans le film de 1962 avec Marlon Brando «Les Révoltés du Bounty» dans le lequel il apparaît, a été pris dans l'ouragan Sandy, ce lundi. En perdition au large de la...

Schools reopen today

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:31:00 +0100

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC ) - All schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday after three days of disruption, due to Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy closes in on NYC: Storm set to hit Big Apple at 2pm today as millions are evacuated and city grinds to a halt in preparation for 11-foot wall of water

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0100

An 11-foot wall of water is expected to pummel the east coast after 4pm today and residents are bracing themselves for winds of to 85mph.

HMS Bounty: 17 crew forced to abandon ship after getting caught in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights, disruptions spread to overseas travel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and international flights.

Obama cancels Florida event, to return to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Oil price falls as Hurricane Sandy heads for US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Two-thirds of East Coast refiners shutting as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Sandy: Obama annule un déplacement de campagne

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:31:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a annulé lundi un déplacement de campagne en Floride et restera à la ...

Sandy bouscule l’agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:32:00 +0100

Les deux camps essaient d’évaluer l’impact de l’ouragan sur le résultat du scrutin dans trois Swing States qui seront potentiellement touchés : la Caroline du Nord, la Virginie et le New Hampshire.

Sandy, un ouragan qui pourrait coûter des milliards

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:31:00 +0100

Les assureurs gardent l'ouragan Sandy à l'il. Dégâts matériels et arrêts de l'activité économique causés par son passage dans le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis pourraient coûter cher, comme en témoignent des précédents d'échelles diverses comme Katrina ou Irene.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et l'île de la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris lundi l'AFP auprès du ministère français des Transports qui a évoqué une houle forte après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy....

Hurricane Sandy threatens Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:39:00 +0100

U.S. braced for superstorm, threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation

Video: Where is Hurricane Sandy now? 8 am update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:39:00 +0100

WFOR-TV's Chief Meteorologist David Bernard updates Hurricane Sandy's location and force.

Fourteen Crew Members Saved, Two Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0100

Rescuers have saved 14 crew members of HMS Bounty stranded on lifeboats near the eye of Hurricane Sandy but two are missing.

Fourteen Crew Members Saved, Two Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0100

Rescuers have saved 14 crew members of HMS Bounty stranded on lifeboats near the eye of Hurricane Sandy but two are missing. The captain ordered his crew to abandon the ship, which is located 160 miles from the hurricane centre, after it lost power and the pumps were unable to keep up with the dewatering.

Hurricane ‘havoc’ hits US poll endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0100

Washington: Hurricane Sandy, bringing on Monday a dangerous “October Surprise”, has shredded candidates’ endgame plans for next week’s toss-up US election in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The US President and his Republican foe dumped planned rallies in swing states in the....

Four East Coast refineries shut

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:00 +0100

New York: The second-largest refinery on the US East Coast was shutting down on Sunday and three other plants cut output as Hurricane Sandy threatened widespread power outages and a massive storm surge across the region. Phillips 66 has begun shutting its 238,000-barrels-per day (bpd) Bayway, New....

Hurricane Sandy: Barack Obama changes campaign plans during storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:36:00 +0100

The President had been due to appear alongside Bill Clinton in Orlando this morning, but will instead take a lead in monitoring conditions on the East Coast as it is battered by the deadly storm.

11,000 Jamaican farmers affected by Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:36:00 +0100

(Jamaica Gleaner) Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Ian Hayles says early estimates indicate that close to 11,000 farmers across the island have been affected by... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Obama cancels Florida event, to return to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:35:00 +0100

New York se prépare à défier "Frankenstorm"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:42:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy est attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis à partir de demain, à la veille d'Halloween. Francetv info consacre un diaporama à l'Amérique "en terrain inconnu".

Martinique. Des Français disparus en mer après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:42:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus dans les Caraïbes entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis hier soir. Des recherches sont en cours.

Recent Rainfall From Hurricane Sandy May Have Created Mosquito Breeding Sites

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:44:00 +0100

In light of the recent rainfall from Hurricane Sandy which affected the island on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, Director, Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse is urging persons to be vigilant and look for and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

Early Estimates Show 11,000 Farmers Affected By Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:44:00 +0100

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, says early estimates indicate that close to 11,000 farmers across the island have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, with some 1,500 hectares of crops “totally destroyed.” “The level of devastation to the agricultural....

Instagram users share Hurricane Sandy pictures with Instacane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:43:00 +0100

Ramen Noodles, Poland Springs and liquor companies should thank Hurricane Sandy for rolling through the East Coast of the United States, because according to Instagram, those are the only products people are buying right now. Weather forecasters may be warning to stay out of the path of the 900-mile....

Hurricane Sandy Approaches USA

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:42:00 +0100

Millions of people on the East Coast of America are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. It’s expected to develop into one of the worst storms to ever reach the US – and forecasters have warned that New York could bear the brunt. Public transport there has shut down – Broadway shows cancelled – [.

Sandy closes in on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0100

"Life-threatening" flooding predicted as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US east coast.

Hurricane Sandy Live Stream: Where To Watch Live Updates, Coverage And Path Tracker Of 'Frankenstorm' 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0100

While shacked up Monday ahead of the Hurricane Sandy, here's where you can watch live updates and coverage as the path of "Frankenstorm 2012" makes its way up the East Coast.

Ouragan Sandy: six ou sept Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:00 +0100

Après le passage de l'Ouragan Sandy, six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer. Ils naviguaient entre la Martinique et la Dominique.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:00 +0100

Sandy : un groupe de Français disparu en mer dans les Caraïbes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0100

Les secours recherchent ces six ou sept personnes, disparues entre la Martinique et la Dominique dans la soirée de dimanche. Articles en rapport Cahuzac n'écarte pas une éventuelle hausse de la TVA dans la restauration Alpes-Maritimes : une fillette retrouvée morte dans un puits Mariage homo : «La....

Hurricane Sandy grounds flights in Boston, NYC, Washington DC (+video)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's high winds has forced the cancellation of some 7,500 flights on Sunday and Monday in East Coast cities. Hurricane Sandy is now 300 miles from land but 1,000 miles across.

Hurricane Sandy Liveblog: Atlantic City flooding as storm surge begins (+video)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

U.S. airline cancellations reduce travel to the Caribbean du

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:00 +0100

Resorts in the Caribbean are recovering from Hurricane Sandy and most are ready for guests, however many are not coming as the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region of the United States deals with several airline cancellations. The Caribbean is highly dependent on the Eastern United States for travelers to their respective countries.

New York facing flooding 12 hours before storm hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:48:00 +0100

1:27pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy New York facing flooding 12 hours before storm hits Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The first high tide of Hurricane Sandy and a sea swell has brought minor flooding to New York's Lower Manhattan. Rain is also falling, but it's still 12 hours from the storm's full punch.

Hurricane Sandy Live Stream: Where To Watch Live Updates, Coverage And Path Tracker Of 'Frankenstorm' 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy barreled on its path towards the East Coast on Monday, expecting to make landfall somewhere between New Jersey and Maryland late Monday night. The storm is slated to cause millions of dollars worth of damages and widespread power outages in major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and Boston.

Lindsay Lohan Mocks Potential Devastation Of Hurricane Sandy; Calls Storm "Hurricane Sally"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0100

While most New York residents rushed to the supermarket to stock up on staples such as water and canned food to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, others questioned the seriousness of the predicted storm. Troubled celebrity Lindsay Lohan wrote on twitter, “Why is everyone in SUCH a panic about hurricane (i’m [sic] calling it Sally).

Flights scrapped in thousands as superstorm approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both domestic and international flights.

Google Nexus launch event delayed by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0100

Google's Android event planned for New York this afternoon has been cancelled because of Hurricane Sandy but Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 8 in San Francisco this evening.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the US northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe.

The Worst Storm in History? Hurricane Sandy looms over the East Coast, but just how bad could 'Frankenstorm be?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, or Frankenstorm, or indeed Superstorm Sandy looks set on a course to wreak havoc across the US East Coast when it makes landfall sometime this evening. Related Stories Stock markets close down, transport systems shut, flights grounded and presidential campaigns disrupted as 60....

Hurricane Sandy Live Stream, Online Tracking Cams New York, Virginia Beach, Maryland

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) Hurricane Sandy is a late season tropical cyclone that is impacting Jamaica, Cuba, The Bahamas, Haiti and Florida, and the United States East Coast and Canada. For live storm tracking of Hurricane Sandy, including New York and East Coast webcam views, visit: http://www.myworldwebcams.

Apple stores batten down their hatches for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100

Like many East Coast retailers, both tech and non-tech, Apple is bracing for the "storm of the century" by closing protecting its stores. [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy blows down paywalls at NY Times, WSJ

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100

As people go online to keep tabs on Hurricane Sandy, news outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are responding by making their content free, for a while. [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy: what to expect, where | Harry J Enten

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy striking the US east coast, population centres are bracing for storm surge, heavy rain and high winds Hurricane Sandy is beginning to make its left turn in the Atlantic on its way to southern New Jersey and, eventually, Pennsylvania. We are already feeling the effects of the rain and wind associated with this massive storm.

Hurricane Sandy travel delays: your rights on cancelled flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100

The majority of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled. Find out what that means if you're stranded or booked to fly over the coming days New York is bracing itself for the biggest storm ever to hit the east coast of America – Hurricane Sandy – which has been described as a "Frankenstorm".

Hurricane Sandy gains strength on East Coast path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:54:00 +0100

Superstorm expected to hook inland sometime Monday as cities brace for impact in most heavily populated corridor in nation

Here’s what to expect when Hurricane Sandy hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Early Monday morning, Hurricane Sandy was lurking offshore like a heavyweight boxer winding up a wallop of a punch. Delmarva which gets its name from the three states that occupy parts of ...

What Can Close The NYSE World War Presidential Funerals And Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Wall St. , the Corinthian column-lined home of the NYSE, pauses for 13 holidays each year, but the action on that famed floor often stop for more than Christmas. Indeed, the NYSE unexpectedly ceased ...

Hurricane Sandy on course for Mid-Atlantic Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- People stranded in flooding after ignoring evacuation orders were ...

60 million people stand in the path of Hurricane Sandy as massive superstorm increases strength ahead of landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Ominously Hurricane Sandy, which has been dubbed 'Frankenstorm', was gaining in strength as it approached land, with sustained winds of 85 miles an hour after it turned due north. The storm ...

Snapshot Cool snap hits C. Fla. + Giants win the World Series + Florida Power crews to assist in Hurricane Sandy relief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Cooler weather moves into Central Florida on Monday with temperatures expected to reach a high of 69 degrees with sunny skies. Temperatures will drop to the mid-40s on Monday night. (CF News ...

Hurricane Sandy New York mayor orders evacuation and school closures – video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

The New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, orders a mandatory evacuation of parts of the city in anticipation of hurricane Sandy. President Barack Obama urges east coast residents to prepare for the ...

New York Stock Exchange closed by weather for first time since 1985

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy inching up the east coast of America.The shutdown makes it the first time in 27 years that the trading floors have remained shut for the entire day due to weather conditions, since ...

Hurricane Sandy on course to hit Canada Wednesday night

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthened before dawn this morning and remains on course to hit Canada tonight with howling winds and drenching rain after blowing through the U.S. eastern seaboard.Hundreds of Air ...

US Coast Guard rescues at least 14 from HMS Bounty replica

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +0100

At least 14 of the 17 crew who abandoned the HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy have been rescued by the US Coast Guard off North Carolina, the director of the vessel said on Monday.

Sandy. Des Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:59:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir. C’est ce qu’a indiqué, ce lundi,...

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +0100

FRANCE - CARIBBEAN: Six or seven French missing at sea after Hurricane Sandy hits Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:59:00 +0100

Six or seven French nationals are missing in the Caribbean after Hurricane Sandy passed near the area where they were sailing. Hurricane Sandy approaches the US on Monday

Chopper sent to rescue 17 who abandoned HMS Bounty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +0100

A helicopter rescue operation was under way Monday for 17 people who abandoned the HMS Bounty as the ship was sinking off the coast of North Carolina, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

U.S. Stock Futures End Lower

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +0100

U.S. stock futures slumped early Monday, with investors expressing concern as Hurricane Sandy bore down on Wall Street, prompting the closure of all U.S. stock and derivatives trading during regular hours.

Sandy gains power and aims for Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:57:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Gaining strength and threatening 50 million people, Hurricane Sandy chugged north Monday, raking ghost-town cities along the Northeast corridor with rain and wind gusts. Subways and schools were closed, the floor of the New York Stock Exchange was deserted, and thousands of people fled the low-lying coast.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Obama races back to White House as hurricane looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:02:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama raced back to the White House on Monday ahead of Hurricane Sandy, which threw election endgame plans into turmoil.

Green Blog: On Our Radar: Tracking the Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Forecasters say the hurricane will bring "life-threatening" flooding to the East Coast and other disruptions lasting days.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:09:00 +0100

Air, train, transit disruptions from Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0100

Airlines cancel thousands of flights; Amtrak halts Northeast train service, while NYC shuts down subways, buses, ferries

Watch: "Rogue wave" tops sand berm in Md.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0100

Massive wave floods CBS News camera position; "Whatever respect you need to give to a hurricane, give a little bit more"

Hurricane Sandy a nightmare for travelers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0100

More than 7,000 domestic, international flights grounded by storm; Amtrak began suspending train service across Eastern Seaboard

Video: Final preparations for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0100

John Miller reports on the final preparations for Hurricane Sandy from the NYPD's Joint Operations Center in Manhattan.

Bullock DuCasse warns public to destroy mosquito breeding sites

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:08:00 +0100

In light of the recent rainfall from Hurricane Sandy which affected the island on Wednesday, October 24, Dr Marion Bullock DuCasse, director, Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health, is urging persons to be vigilant ...

Sandals refunds guests after Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:08:00 +0100

WESTERN BUREAU: SANDALS RESORTS International has taken the bold step of refunding guests whose vacation were disrupted by Hurricane Sandy last week.The guests will receive refunds for the disrupted section of their...

Gloria survives Sandy to dock in Falmouth

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:08:00 +0100

WESTERN BUREAU: THE WAVES that hit the Colombian Naval ship, Gloria, last Wednesday at sea were 10 metres high....

2 missing from HMS Bounty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:06:00 +0100

Crew members of a tall ship used in classic adventure films faced a harrowing real-life drama Monday, as Hurricane Sandy forced them to abandon ship about 90 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

The Sandy Scramble (The Note)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:05:00 +0100

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: SANDY PLAYS HAVOC WITH POLITICS: ABC’s Jake Tapper reports from Orlando, Florida, where President Obama announced his most recent campaign appearance cancellation due to Hurricane Sandy that the Obama campaign is encouraging supporters to donate to.

Le bateau des Révoltés du Bounty en perdition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0100

L'équipage du HMS Bounty a abandonné le navire historique au large des côtes de Caroline du Nord (est des Etats-Unis) en plein ouragan Sandy. 14 marins ont été secourus. Les recherchent continuent pour retrouver deux autres membres d’équipage.

Le bateau des Révoltés du Bounty en perdition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0100

Despite hurricane, the Supreme Court opens as scheduled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0100

Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court opened on time Monday, despite the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the Washington area. Public sessions were to open as scheduled for two important hourlong oral arguments, according to court officials. One of the cases involved a privacy challenge to the....

HMS Bounty: 16 crew forced to abandon ship after getting caught in path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

Sandy Now Largest Atlantic Storm Ever on Northeast Path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0100

Metropolitan Transit Authority workers lay down plywood over subway grates at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to prevent flooding in New York. Photographer: Peter Foley/Bloomberg Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Peter Cook reports on the response FEMA's preparations for Hurricane Sandy and how....

Sandy-Fueled Superstorm Is Campaign’s October Surprise

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0100

and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney is that the superstorm brewing off the East Coast is shaking up an already hard-to-predict contest as it enters its final week, upending campaign schedules and interfering with the rivals’ ability to communicate with voters as they make their closing arguments.

Sandy’s NYC Flight Upheaval Disrupts Travel Across U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0100

disrupted air travel across the U.S., grounding more than 9,400 flights today and tomorrow as the storm barreled toward the northeast and forced the region’s major airports to suspend operations. Some airlines began extending cancellations through Oct. 31 as the storm’s track became clearer.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:20:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l'arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis s'est retrouvé paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur les côtes, bouleversant la campagne électorale à huit jours de la présidentielle.

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus en mer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:17:00 +0100

Plusieurs Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique. Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir. La région connaît "une houle forte liée au passage de l'ouragan" Sandy, selon le ministère des Transports. Les disparus se trouvaient.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:17:00 +0100

More residents leave their homes on the east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100

2:17pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy More residents leave their homes on the east coast Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 When President Obama returns to Washington after cancelling some last minute campaigning he will return to the 'situation room'.

Streets flood in Long Beach ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100

2:04pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Streets flood in Long Beach ahead of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 A man tries to keep the flood waters out of his home in Long Beach, New York. Residents watch as the flood waters rise in Long Beach, New York.

US National Hurricane Center has latest Sandy forecasts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100

2:11pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy US National Hurricane Center has latest Sandy forecasts Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Comedian Jim Davidson said the celebrity "witch hunt" over the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal is "silly". about 1 hour ago The former UK chairman of....

UK: Traders in London in limbo as Hurricane Sandy forces Wall Street to shut down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0100

Traders in London were left in limbo today after Hurricane Sandy forced Wall Street to shut down for the first time since the September 11 attacks.

Sandy gains power and aims for Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0100

Gaining strength and threatening 50 million people, Hurricane Sandy chugged north Monday, raking ghost-town cities along the Northeast corridor with rain and wind gusts. Subways and schools were closed, the floor of the New...

Ouragan Sandy : six ou sept Français disparus entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0100

Des recherches ont été lancées lundi par le Cross d'Antilles-Guyane. Les Etats-Unis ont pris des mesures exceptionnelles pour affronter l'ouragan, qui s'annonce d'une rare intensité.

ETATS-UNIS: Les New-Yorkais attendent l'ouragan Sandy dans une ville paralysée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0100

New York se prépare au pire dans l’attente du passage de l’ouragan Sandy, qui menace de semer le chaos dans la cité, ce lundi 29 octobre en fin de journée. Tous les transports publics de la ville ont été suspendus et l’évacuation de plus de 370 000 personnes a été ordonnée. La ville a pris des airs de film catastrophe.

Barack Obama cancels campaign event with Bill Clinton

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:25:00 +0100

Barack Obama abruptly cancelled his only election campaign event of the day on Monday, dropping out of a planned appearance at a rally in Orlando, Florida with former president Bill Clinton to return to the White House.

New York Waits For Hurricane to Hit

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0100

The US East Coast is under lockdown, waiting for Hurricane Sandy to sweep in across the Atlantic.

Sandy likely won't impact stock prices long term

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0100

History shows that destructive storms generally don't have long-lasting impact on the trend of stock price movements.

Two-thirds of East Coast refiners shutting as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of the East Coast's refining capacity shut down on Monday ahead of Hurricane Sandy sending gasoline futures up more than 4 percent as operators braced for potentially damaging power outages and flooding.

Obama cancels Tuesday campaign event to focus on storm Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:22:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will not travel to a campaign event scheduled for Tuesday in Wisconsin and will stay in Washington to monitor Hurricane Sandy, the White House said on Monday.

Pakistan play BD in Womens T20 Asia Cup semis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +0100

GUANGZHOU, China: Pakistan will play against Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the ACC Women s Twenty20 Asia

EN DIRECT - Sandy : au moins 6 Français disparus en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Six ou sept français ont disparu au large de la Martinique après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy qui se trouve à 600 km des côtes nord-américaines. La côte est des Etats-Unis est en état d'alerte. EN DIRECT - Sandy : au moins 6 Français disparus en Martinique

Obama cancels campaigning to monitor Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) â€” A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the race for the White House Monday, with President Obama cancelling two of his precious waning campaign days to get Air Force One safely back to Washington and monitor the storm. Obama rushed out of battleground Florida ahead of a....

Replica tall ship abandoned because of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +0100

The U. Coast Guard has rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, using helicopters to lift them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard continued to search for the two missing crew members about 160 miles (260 km) from the eye of the storm.

Raincheck for Gulf’s major airlines due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +0100

The Arab Gulf’s major airlines have canceled their New York flights ahead of Hurricane Sandy’s expected arrival at the north-east U.S. coast on Monday. The United Arab Emirates’ two major carriers announced the cancelation of their flights to New York due to “worsening weather conditions

Sandy strengthens as it turns toward US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned toward the US East Coast on Monday, bringing major cities from

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights worldwide

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0100

A satellite image shows Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29, at 8:25 a.m. ET. Forecasters warned that Sandy was likely to collide with a cold front and spawn a "superstorm" that could generate flash floods, snowstorms and massive power outages. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic cancel Monday flights to northeastern U.

Heres what to expect when Sandy hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Early Monday morning, Hurricane Sandy was lurking offshore like a ...

Hurricane Sandy leaves Cuba Haiti struggling to recover

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0100

Two girls shield themselves from the rain as a home is deconstruct to salvage it after several of homes washed into the river in Grand Goave, Haiti, Oct. 26, 2012. | Carl Juste/MCT/Miami ...

European Insurers Drop as U.S. Prepares for Hurricane San

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0100

Catlin Group Ltd. (CGL) fell as the U.S. east coast prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which may cost the industry as much as $6.3 billion, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Insurance was the ...

This Day For Republicans: Staying In The Midwest, Out Of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

-Mitt Romney had planned to travel to Virginia today, but with Hurricane Sandy set to batter the East Coast he's decided to remain in the Midwest (President Obama has canceled a Virginia Beach rally of his own). He spent the night in Mansfield, Ohio. -Romney will be sticking to the Midwest instead:....

Obama cancels Tuesday trip to Wisconsin

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

President Barack Obama is cancelling more campaign events to monitor Hurricane Sandy back in Washington.

Two-thirds of East Coast refiners shutting as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Sandy gains power and aims for Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Political Punch: Hurricane Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Presidential Race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Our “GMA” report from Orlando, Fla., where President Obama announced his most recent campaign appearance cancellation due to Hurricane Sandy. Embed - http://abcn.ws/RoNyX5 -Jake Tapper

Fourteen rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; two missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

(Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, using helicopters to lift them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard continued to search for the two missing....

Etats-Unis: l´arrivée imminente de l´ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Pourquoi Sandy est devenu un super ouragan?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0100

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement rétrogradée en tempête tropicale. Inondations, vents violents seront de la partie, mais pourquoi cette tempête est-elle devenue un "super ouragan" qui fait trembler les Américains? 1.

Environ 3 500 foyers français toujours privés d'électricité

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:33:00 +0100

L'Ardèche et la Drôme sont les départements les plus touchés. En cause : les intempéries de ce week-end. Articles en rapport Mariage homo : «La droite est toujours en retard» pour Delanoë Lancement d'une campagne de sensibilisation aux AVC Le job de la semaine: démonstrateur ambulant Prothèses PIP :....

Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris lundi l’AFP auprès du ministère des Transports, qui a précisé que la houle était forte après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy.

L'influence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la libido

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0100

A l'heure où l'ouragan Sandy menace la côte est des Etats-Unis, des centaines de milliers d'Américains cherchent à se ...

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0100

Le bateau des Révoltés du Bounty en perdition

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a annoncé ce lundi le ministère des Transports,...

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0100

Le candidat Barack Obama s'est effacé lundi derrière un président conscient de la nécessité de donner l'image d'un dirigeant fermement aux commandes des Etats-Unis au moment où ils sont menacés par une catastrophe naturelle majeure, l'ouragan San...

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0100

Ouragan Google annule la présentation de Nexus

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0100

L’approche de l’ouragan «Sandy» a contraint le géant du web à repousser la présentation de ses nouvelles tablettes ainsi que de son dernier smartphone de la gamme Nexus.

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris lundi l'AFP auprès du ministère des Transports,... Source : Le Progrès.fr - Articles similaires

Pourquoi Sandy est devenu un super ouragan?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Monde : Sandy. Six ou sept Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir. C’est ce qu’a indiqué, ce lundi, le ministère des Transports, précisant que la houle était forte après le passage de Selon le ministère, des recherches ont été lancées lundi par le CROSS....

Environ 3 500 foyers français toujours privés d'électricité

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

L'Ardèche et la Drôme sont les départements les plus touchés. En cause : les intempéries de ce week-end. Source : Libération - Articles similaires

L'influence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la libido

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

A l'heure où l'ouragan Sandy menace la côte est des Etats-Unis, des centaines de milliers d'Américains cherchent à se ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Why hurricane Sandy became a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0100

Sandy is so dangerous because it combines the characteristics of a powerful hurricane, laden with energy and moisture from the tropical Atlantic, and a winter storm, fuelled by temperature contrasts between the Arctic and temperate regions. Although late-season hurricanes sometimes undergo “an....

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Misery for UK travellers as 'Frankenstorm' closes airports and turns New York into a ghost town

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0100

Thousands of Britons could be left stranded in the U.S. for days as flights back to London and Manchester have been cancelled and those with holidays booked are being told they cannot fly to the storm-hit country.

Oil prices drop as demand threatened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0100

Prices dropped on Monday in anticipation of plunge in energy demand due to US hurricane.

Watch: Jimmy Kimmel in New York for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:36:00 +0100

On location for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Brooklyn, late night host talks with GMA.

Political Punch: Hurricane Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Presidential Race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:36:00 +0100

Our “GMA” report from Orlando, Fla., where President Obama announced his most recent campaign appearance cancellation due to Hurricane Sandy. Embed - http://abcn.ws/RoNyX5 -Jake Tapper

Two crew missing from abandoned HMS Bounty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:36:00 +0100

Two people from a Tall Ship caught in Hurricane Sandy are missing after the crew was forced to abandon it amid fierce winds and high seas.

Hurricane Sandy sparks travel chaos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:36:00 +0100

Thousands of travelers are stranded around the world after flights to and from the east coast of the U.S. were canceled because of the growing threat from deadly Hurricane Sandy.

50 million in path of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:36:00 +0100

Storm is 265 miles from Atlantic City Rescues under way in Delaware Boston suspends public transit Connecticut closes roads FULL STORY

DIRECT. L'ouragan Sandy tient les Etats-Unis en alerte

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0100

Suivez l'évolution de la situation et découvrez les dernières images des Etats-Unis dans notre live.

Ouragan Sandy : six ou sept Français disparus en mer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:45:00 +0100

Après le passage de l'Ouragan Sandy, six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer. Ils naviguaient entre la Martinique et la Dominique.

L’arrivée imminente de Sandy paralyse le nord-est du pays

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l’arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis s’est retrouvé paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l’arrivée imminente de l’ouragan Sandy sur les côtes.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0100

L’arrivée imminente de Sandy paralyse le nord-est du pays

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0100

New Yorkers taking Hurricane Sandy 'extremely seriously'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:41:00 +0100

New York City residents are taking the threat of Hurricane Sandy "very seriously" and are stocking up food and water and working from home, says Mark Hughes, The Telegraph's New York correspondent.

New York paralysé en attendant Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, attractions touristiques et transports en commun fermés : New York est paralysé aujourd'hui. Dans un calme irréel, la ville se prépare à affronter la monstrueuse tempête Sandy .

Ouragan Sandy : des Français portés disparus

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

Une image de la Nasa de l’ouragan Sandy après son passage sur Cuba et la Jamaïque © HO / NASA/NOAA / AFP Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et l’île de la Dominique depuis dimanche soir. Selon le ministère des Transports, des recherches ont été lancées lundi par le....

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

NY governor: 'We've done everything we need to do'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:50:00 +0100

New York's governor, Andrew Cuomo, has said that Hurricane Sandy's storm surge is already at the same levels as Hurricane Irene and this is an "possible area of concern". But he added that the state was prepared and "we have done everything that we need to do".

More residents leave their homes on the US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:50:00 +0100

2:17pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy More residents leave their homes on the US east coast Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 When President Obama returns to Washington after cancelling some last minute campaigning he will return to the 'situation room'.

Hurricane Sandy forces Google to delay Android event

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is raining on Google's Android parade, forcing the tech giant to reschedule an event it had planned for Monday at which it was expected to announce several new products.

Obama cancels campaigning to monitor Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0100

A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the race for the White House Monday, with President Obama cancelling two of his precious waning campaign days to get Air Force One safely back to Washington and monitor the storm.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it nears US coast, Wall St shut

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:46:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm bearing down on the East Coast, strengthened today after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground, public transport shut down and the stock market suffered its first weather-related closure in 27 years.

APPELS SUR L'ACTUALITE: 1. Vos questions d'actualité

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

RFI/S.Bonijol Les journalistes de RFI répondent à toutes vos questions sur l'actualité.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

Sandy gains power and aims for Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy builds steam

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned towards the east coast of the United States, bringing major cities from New York to Washington to a standstill.

60 million in path of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

Storm is 265 miles from Atlantic City Rescues under way in Delaware Boston suspends public transit Connecticut closes roads FULL STORY

Obama cancels events, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

What lessons from hurricane Sandy?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:51:00 +0100

The best response to natural events like hurricane Sandy lies in a community preparing its political, civic, and even cultural attitudes. Each disaster, such as Katrina, teaches new lessons. What can America's mid-Atlantic region learn from Sandy?

EN DIRECT - Sandy : New York en alerte, l'ouragan à 600 km des côtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy paralyse la côte est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0100

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Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0100

14 rescued, two missing from HMS Bounty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

FOURTEEN crew members of the famed tall ship HMS Bounty have been rescued in stormy weather off the US coast, but two are still missing.

Hurricane Sandy tests patience of East Coast early voters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:58:00 +0100

Leaving a trail of destruction on its course to U.S. shores, Hurricane Sandy may endanger Barack Obama's advantage among early voters. Residents on the East Coast of the U.S. faced long lines at local supermarkets and gas stations on Sunday ahead of Hurricane Sandy's landfall, but far longer lines were forming at Early Voting Centers nearby.

New McCaskill ad declares: 'Todd Akin is scary'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is out with a new, Halloween-week ad casting her Republican challenger Todd Akin as "scary" because of his remarks about "legitimate rape."

A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Obama cancels campaigning to monitor Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Obama cancels events, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled campaign events in Florida and Wisconsin to return to Washington on Monday and monitor the impact and response to Hurricane Sandy, the White House said. Obama ended plans to speak at a Florida university in Orlando on Monday and flew back to Washington, a White House spokesman said.

Louisiana Swamp Fest set Nov. 3-4 at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

NEW ORLEANS - Cajun cuisine and bayou culture will be celebrated Nov. 3-4 at the Louisiana Swamp Fest in New Orleans.

Rowdy fans take to streets after Giants' victory

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0100

San Francisco is cleaning up after some revelers celebrating the Giants World Series victory turned rowdy.

Sandy strengthens as it turns toward US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned toward the US East Coast on Monday, bringing major cities from New York to Washington to a standstill amid warnings of life-threatening storm surges.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

Témoins RTL

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

Le président américain Barack Obama a appelé les Américains à prendre "très au sérieux" le danger potentiel que représente l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis / AFP Son surnom ? "Frankenstorm", contraction de "Frankenstein" et "tempête".

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:02:00 +0100

Rowdy fans take to streets after Giants' victory

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

San Francisco is cleaning up after some revelers celebrating the Giants World Series victory turned rowdy.

Companies Postpone Earnings Reports in Light of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

A number of U.S. companies disclosed plans to postpone their quarterly reports because of the pending arrival of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, a move that comes during one of the busiest weeks of the third-quarter earnings season.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Live Update: Projected Path Prompts New York City Evacuations As Storm Makes Landfall On East Coast [BLOG]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

[Update 10:58 a.m. ET] Hurricane Sandy intensified on Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 90 mph with gusts to 115 mph. The East Coast is under close watch Monday morning as Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward the mid-Atlantic with 85 mph....

As Hurricane Sandy Barrels North, Newspaper Paywalls Come Down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

Three major Northeast newspapers announced this weekend that they are temporarily suspending their paywalls to provide free coverage of Hurricane Sandy as it makes its way up the Mid-Atlantic coast. The New York Times (NYSE: NYT) lifted its paywall on Sunday evening, stating that unfettered access....

UAE Embassy in Washington issues Hurricane Sandy warning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0100

On its website, the embassy said: "Attention residents, UAE students, patients and families living in the United States! Hurricane...

Is Hurricane Sandy blowing your budget

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy ), people are going into full-on panic mode. And who knows, I may not have power by the time this post goes up. But I do know that there are ways to prepare for storms and other ...

Hurricane Sandy travel delays your rights on cancelled flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

The majority of flights to and from the east coast of America have been cancelled. Find out what that means if you're stranded or booked to fly over the coming ...

Hurricane Sandys impact on U.S. economy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

"destruction potential" of Hurricane Sandy on the ground, but the storm is already having an impact on the U.S. economy too. CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis ...

HMS Bounty crew abandons ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Navigating the raging winds of Hurricane Sandy, two MH-60 Jayhawk ...

Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- People stranded in flooding after ignoring evacuation orders were ...

What Hurricane Sandy brings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- As Hurricane Sandy pushes ashore with top wind speeds of 85 mph, ...

700 Aer Lingus passengers stranded in NY as Hurricane Sandy batters east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

More than 60 million Americans are braced for the impact of Hurricane Sandy after forecasters said it could be the biggest storm ever to hit the US mainland. Photo: ...

Hurricane Sandy cancels dozens of flights at Nashville International Airport

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0100

iStockphoto Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of dozens of flights at Nashville International Airport (BNA). End Component ID: 146 - Article Page: Image Gallery ...

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:06:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris ce lundi l'AFP auprès du ministère des Transports, qui a précisé que la houle était forte après le passage de l'ouragan...

FEMA: Avoid Wireless Calls, Use Text Messages And Social Networks To Reduce Network Strain

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the East Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency took to Twitter with a bit of sound advice: Use text messages or social networks to communicate. This will reduce congestion on mobile networks, allowing for better communication for everyone in the path of Frankenstorm.

Sandy gains strength as East Coast grinds to halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy has picked up a little strength and is making a turn toward a projected landfall on or near the southern coast of New Jersey. The National Hurricane Center said Monday morning the storm's top sustained winds had risen to near 90 mph (150 kph), with higher gusts.

Foreign Ministry advises Emiratis in US East Coast to be vigilant as US braces for hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0100

WAM Abu Dhabi, 29 Oct. 2012 (WAM) - The UAE Foreign Ministry has appealed to UAE citizens currently present in areas on the US East Coast to exercise utmost caution as the State of Virginia, and other areas like Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania,

14 rescued from Bounty as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0100

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina.

Hurricane Sandy: Were you planning on travelling from or to the US?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0100

Captain of the Port sets Port Condition ZULU, Closing Ports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0100

The Captain of the Port for New York and New Jersey set port condition ZULU for all commercial waterways, effective 7 a.m., Monday, in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

Parkway Reschedules 2012 Third Quarter Earnings Release And Conference Call Due To Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:06:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct.29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Parkway Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PKY) announced today that due to Hurricane Sandy it is rescheduling its 2012 third quarter earnings for Thursday, Novembe...

Global emergency overview highlights violence in Myanmar and Syria, flooding in Cameroon and Chad

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

This week, renewed violence between Arakan Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims took place in Rahkin state in Myanmar, affecting an estimated 28,000 people. Sectarian violence between the two communities in June already left more than 75,000 people displaced.

4 rescued, 2 missing from HMS Bounty off N.C. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

A search was under way Monday for two crew members of the stricken ship HMS Bounty, which sank off the coast of North Carolina, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Your images of Hurricane Sandy's approach

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

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All US exchanges shut down before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

All major US stock and options exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, suspended all trading today for the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks as America braced for Hurricane Sandy, one of the most dangerous storms to hit the country.

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands of UK Visitors Stranded in New York, New Jersey Until November as Frankenstorm Hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

Airports and airlines cancelling hundreds of flights to and from America's eastern seaboard because of 'Frankenstorm'.

As Hurricane Sandy Barrels North, Newspaper Paywalls Come Down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

The New York Times(NYSE: NYT), the Wall Street Journal (Nasdaq: NWSA) and Newsday (NYSE: CVC) have all lifted their paywalls to proved unfettered access to Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Live Update: Projected Path Prompts New York City Evacuations As Storm Makes Landfall On East Coast [BLOG]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

The US's East Coast is bracing for Hurricane Sandy with its 85 mph winds and storm surge. Check back with this Live Blog for the latest update.

This Day For Democrats: Obama Cancels Campaign Event To Focus On Hurricane Sandy Response

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

President Obama is helping oversee the federal response to Hurricane Sandy; Vice President Biden campaigns in Ohio; Obama has four-point lead in the key state, according to PPP.

Companies Delay Earnings Reports Due To Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

During one of the busiest weeks of the third-quarter earnings season, a number of companies have decided to postpone their quarterly reports as Hurricane Sandy threatens the U.

Two missing as hurricane forces crew to abandon tall ship used in films

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0100

Rescue crews are searching for two people missing from the HMS Bounty, the 180ft sailing ship used as a prop in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Island and Mutiny on the Bounty, which got into difficulties amid the storm expected to hit America this evening.

10 costliest U.S. hurricanes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy lurches toward the East Coast, economists are expecting that the costs of the storm will be dramatic

Hurricane Sandy gains strength, speed on East Coast path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:12:00 +0100

Superstorm expected to hook inland Monday as cities brace for impact in most heavily-populated corridor in nation; Thousands already without power

Sandy : Obama de retour à Washington

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0100

Le président américain a quitté précipitamment la Floride, où il se trouvait, pour rentrer surveiller l'évolution de l'ouragan.

Sandy gains strength as East Coast grinds to halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:19:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy has picked up a little strength and is making a turn toward a projected landfall on or near the southern coast of New Jersey.

Captain of the Port sets Port Condition ZULU, Closing Ports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:19:00 +0100

The Captain of the Port for New York and New Jersey set port condition ZULU for all commercial waterways, effective 7 a.m., Monday, in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

As Hurricane Sandy Barrels North, Newspaper Paywalls Come Down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Live Update: Projected Path Prompts New York City Evacuations As Storm Makes Landfall On East Coast [BLOG]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0100

La côte Est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées: les Etats de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales.

Les médias américains mobilisés pour suivre en direct l’avancée de l’ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

L’ouragan a fait plus de 50 morts à Haïti. Il pourrait atteindre la côte Est des Etats-Unis mardi matin. Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus entre la Martinique et la Dominique.

Ouragan Sandy : six ou sept Français disparus entre la Martinique et la Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

Des recherches ont été lancées lundi par le Cross d’Antilles-Guyane. Les Etats-Unis ont pris des mesures exceptionnelles pour affronter l’ouragan, qui s’annonce d’une rare intensité.

Les Togolais attendent Frankenstorm avec inquiétude

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +0100

Les diplomates travaillant à la mission du Togo aux Nations Unies ont reçu comme consigne de ne pas se rendre à leur bureau lundi à l’approche de l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos à New York. Le siège de l’ONU est fermé et toutes les réunions qui devaient s’y tenir ont été annulées. De toute façon, impossible de se déplacer en ville.

Sandy gains power and aims for Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” A fast-strengthening Hurricane Sandy churned north Monday, raking ghost-town cities along the Northeast corridor with rain and wind gusts. Subways and schools were closed across the region of 50 million people, the floor of the New York Stock Exchange was deserted, and thousands fled inland.

Hurricane Sandy: Britons among millions of New Yorkers preparing for arrival of Hurricane Sandy (VIDEO and Gallery)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:24:00 +0100

BRITONS were among millions of people stockpiling supplies as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the US East Coast, threatening to bring an 11ft (3.4-metre) storm surge to New York.

Flooding US cities brace for superstorm Sandy to strike

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +0100

Heavy flooding has begun in New York and along America's East Coast as millions brace themselves for the strengthening hurricane to strike.

NY Governor: Hurricane Sandy already at Irene levels

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +0100

3:01pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NY Governor: Hurricane Sandy already at Irene levels Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York's governor, Andrew Cuomo, has given an update on preparations ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival. Comedian Jim Davidson said the celebrity "witch hunt"....

Ouragan Sandy. Barack Obama de retour à Washington

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0100

Le président Barack Obama a atterri ce lundi matin près de Washington, à bord de l’avion Air Force One, après avoir interrompu sa campagne...

Ouragan Sandy. « Nous appréhendons la suite »

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy se rapproche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis. New-York se prépare à ce qui pourrait être la pire tempête de son histoire....

All US exchanges shut down before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0100

All major US stock and options exchanges suspended all trading today for the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks as America braced for Hurricane Sandy.

Glaxo, Boston Scientific Shut Down Offices for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0100

Glaxo, Boston Scientific and other large health-care companies, many of them based along the East Coast or with major operations there, closed sites as they braced for the approach of Hurricane Sandy.

Oil drops as Hurricane Sandy heads for East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:28:00 +0100

While more than half a dozen refineries could be in the path of the storm, the U.S. is well-supplied with oil

Phillips 66, PBF Among Refiners Reducing Production on Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

Refiners including and PBF Energy Inc. (PBF) reducing output at U.S. East Coast plants before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which may become the worst storm to hit the region in 100 years. Phillips shut its 238,000 barrel-a-day Bayway in New Jersey early today. Hess Corp.

Insurers Drop in Europe as U.S. Prepares for Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

Insurers including , Allianz SE and Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZURN) fell as the U.S. east coast prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which may cost the industry as much as $6.3 billion, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Insurance was the worst-performing industry in the STOXX Europe 600 Index (SXXP) , down 1.

U.S. Stock Trading Canceled as New York Girds for Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

Caution tape cordons off a subway entrance at Columbus Circle due to closure in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. The U.S. securities industry canceled equity trading on all markets on Oct. 29, moving to protect workers as Hurricane Sandy barreled toward New York City with 70-mile-per-hour winds and the threat of an 11-foot surge.

A spotlight on flashlight apps for the iPhone

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy set to pound the Eastern seaboard, now seems like the right time to look at some helpful flashlight apps for the iPhone. [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy: six French citizens missing in Caribbean storm swell

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

Officials say at least six French citizens boating in the Caribbean are missing after they disappeared during Hurricane Sandy's storm swell.

Millions on edge as Sandy turns toward East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

With two big weather systems joining forces over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Some coastal residents upbeat as storm approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

Locals expressed a resolve to make the best of whatever the historic storm brings.

A state-by-state look at what's happening with the East Coast superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

Shirtless Horse-Head-Wearing Jogger Wins Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

A shirtless jogger wearing a horse head mask trotted his way into the hearts of TV watchers during Hurricane Sandy coverage in Washington D.C. Twitter user @hyyoon snapped a screen grab of the prancing pony from newscast footage broadcast on the local NBC station.

Meijer Gardens presents yearlong exhibition showcasing French sculptor Bernar Venet

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is presenting a yearlong exhibition showcasing French sculptor Bernar Venet.

Sandy gains strength as East Coast grinds to halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy has picked up a little strength and is making a turn toward a projected landfall on or near the southern coast of New Jersey.

NYC waters rise to Irene levels before superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Waves splashed over the sea walls at the southern tip of Manhattan, already at Hurricane Irene levels Monday hours before the worst of a mammoth storm was to hit the nation's largest city with a wall of water that could reach 11 feet. Gov.

L’arrivée de Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:32:00 +0100

USA: Coast Guard rescues Bounty crew as Sandy closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:35:00 +0100

The US Coast Guard on Monday was able to rescue 14 out of 16 crew members who had abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty, as Hurricane Sandy barrelled toward the East Coast. The vessel was built for the 1962 film “Mutiny on the Bounty”.

Hurricane Sandy: Air India flights to US delayed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:34:00 +0100

Air India's fights AI 101/102 from Delhi to New York and back and AI-191/192 from Mumbai to Newark and back for October 30 have been delayed inordinately due closure of airports in New York and Newark.

US East Coast grinds to a halt as Hurricane Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned toward the US East Coast today, bringing major cities from New York to Washington to a standstill amid warnings of life-threatening storm surges. Prez Obama declares emergency

Romney sketches campaign contingencies

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0100

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) â€” Mitt Romney is sketching out political contingency plans that include temporarily suspending campaigning altogether if Hurricane Sandy turns deadly. The Republican presidential candidate plans to go ahead with three rallies in three states on Monday, including a midday event in Avon Lake, Ohio.

FiveThirtyEight: Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Election Is Uncertain

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is just too large a storm to make reliable guesses about where the vote might be depressed. And academic studies on the effects of natural disasters upon elections produce somewhat ambiguous results.

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 14 from ship caught in Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday morning they rescued 14 people from life rafts who had been forced to abandon a ship caught in Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, with two others still missing. The 14 crewmembers were rescued by two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters at around 6:30 a.

Ouragan Sandy: 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:38:00 +0100

Sandy disrupts presidential campaign 8 days out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the White House campaign Monday, with President Obama canceling two campaign days to monitor the storm and Republican Mitt Romney sketching out contingency plans in case disaster strikes. Obama rushed out of battleground Florida ahead of....

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it turns toward US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:39:00 +0100

US President Obama cancelled an appearance in the key Florida state, returning instead to the White House to steer a huge US government relief effort.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Gov Cuomo warns New York ¿the worse is still to come¿ as 375,000 are evacuated

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:38:00 +0100

An 11-foot wall of water is expected to pummel the east coast after 4pm today and residents are bracing themselves for winds of to 85mph.

Sandy strengthens as it heads for US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:38:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned toward the US East Coast, bringing major cities from New York to Washington to a standstill.

Hurricane Sandy’s Peak In Southern New England Comes This Afternoon

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

BOSTON (CBS) Hurricane Sandy actually strengthened overnight and now is packing winds of 85 mph around its center. This is a bit abnormal. Tropical systems do not typically strengthen as ...

Fourteen Crew Members Saved Two Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Rescuers have saved 14 crew members of HMS Bounty stranded on lifeboats near the eye of Hurricane Sandy but two are missing. The captain ordered his crew to abandon the ship, which is located 160 ...

The Worst Storm in History Hurricane Sandy looms over the East Coast but just how bad could Frankenstorm be

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, or Frankenstorm, or indeed Superstorm Sandy - whatever you call it - this massive storm looks set on a course to wreak spectacular havoc across the US East Coast when it makes ...

This Is What Hurricane Sandy Looks Like From Space

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

before you lose power -you'll likely to see plenty of satellite animations of Hurricane Sandy's march northward toward New York City. Here's one such time-lapse animation taken from a ...

Hurricane Sandys predicted path mapped

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

East Coast Health Care Providers Brace For Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Hospitals across the eastern seaboard are preparing backup generators, stockpiling medication, food, and water, and fortifying emergency staff as they brace for Hurricane Sandy’s potentially ...

Hurricane Sandy disrupts US presidential election campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy picks up strength before it is expected to hit the east coast of the United States on Monday night, the weather is also causing disruption to the presidential election campaign. ...

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it bears down on US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy , the storm bearing down on the US east coast, strengthened on Monday after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground, public transport shut down and the US stock market suffered ...

European Insurance Stocks Hit by Hurricane Sandy Fears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

European shares fell for the first time in four sessions on Monday, with insurance stocks hit by concern about their exposure to the U.S. hurricane, while a backdrop of weak company results also ...

Hospitals NYBC plan for blood supply issues ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 +0100

The New York Blood Center is working with hospitals to make sure there is no disruption in the critical blood and blood product supply if a major storm hits the area, according to a news release. ...

Sandy, un ouragan historique : les images de la NASA

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0100

Les services météorologiques estiment que la super-tempête Sandy devrait atteindre la côte nord-est des États-Unis dans la nuit de lundi à mardi. Déjà, les images capturées par la Nasa dimanche soir sont impressionnantes. Sandy, un ouragan historique : les images de la NASA

New York se prépare à affronter "Frankenstorm"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy est attendu sur la côte est des Etats-Unis cette nuit, à la veille d'Halloween. Diaporama sur l'Amérique "en terrain inconnu".

ÉTATS-UNIS : Ouragan Sandy : le bateau des "Révoltés du Bounty" en perdition dans l'Atlantique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0100

L'équipage du HMS Bounty, réplique d'un navire britannique du 18e siècle construite pour le film "Les Révoltés du Bounty" sorti en 1962 avec Marlon Brando, a dû abandonner le trois-mâts qui est en perdition au large de la Caroline du Nord.

Sandy barrels down towards US East Coast; 50 mn threatened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:44:00 +0100

A ferocious Hurricane Sandy barreled down towards the US East Coast early Monday, threatening over 50 million people, bringing some of America's busiest cities to a standstill and disrupting the presidential election campaign. As of 5 a.m. (2.30 p.m. India time) Monday, the storm dubbed....

HMS Bounty, 'Pirate Of The Caribbean' Ship, Sunk By Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has taken her largest victim, the HMS Bounty. The replica tall ship sank off the coast of Hatteras, N.C., at 8:45 a.m., Monday, according to the Coast Guard. With its location approximately 160 miles away from the eye of Hurricane Sandy, the ship began to take on water and lost power....

How Do They Know? Catastrophe Planners Plot Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels her way up the Eastern Seaboard, supercomputers fortified by high-speed analysis software are preparing models of potential damage and its costs.

Hurricane Sandy New York 2012: Why Power Outages May Be Prolonged

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0100

As New Yorkers wait out Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cautioned that state residents may have a lengthy wait until their power comes back should it get knocked out. Cuomo said since a large number of states are impacted by Hurricane Sandy, it will be difficult for utility crews to handle the demand during power outages.

Malaysians in US east coast prepared for the worst

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in the east coast of the United States are afraid of the worst, but they are also prepared.

Hurricane Sandy starts to hit IT providers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:41:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's knock-on effects have begun as IT support staff on the Eastern seaboard of the US are evacuated. Hosting provider 1&1 has had to close down its Dedicated Server support team in Pennsylvania as storm warnings have evacuated areas of the Eastern seaboard and shuttered New York stock exchanges.

NYC waters rise to Irene levels before superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0100

Waves splashed over the sea walls at the southern tip of Manhattan, already at Hurricane Irene levels Monday hours before the worst of a mammoth storm was to hit the nation's largest city with a wall of water that could...

L’ouragan Sandy approche des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0100

L’ESSENTIEL - Suivez l'évolution de la situation à New York et sur la côte est des Etats-Unis.

Hurricane Sandy: Food safety, closed stores, anti-price gouging

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:49:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down hard on the East Coast. Atlantic City, N.J., casinos have been evacuated. Jersey Shore is abandoned. Some Manhattan streets are starting to flood.

Address By Prime Minister The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller to the Maroon Conference

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:46:00 +0100

Jamaicans and the Culture of Marronage: An Invaluable Inheritance October 27, 2012

Hurricane Sandy sinks HMS Bounty

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

The tall ship HMS Bounty was sunk by Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina Monday. The Coast Guard rescued 14 members of the crew, while two remain missing.

Ouragan Sandy : 14 membres d'équipage du HMS Bounty secourus, deux encore recherchés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:51:00 +0100

Quatorze des 16 membres d'équipage du HMS Bounty, un trois-mâts en perdition au large de la Caroline du Nord (sud-est des Etats-Unis) en raison de l'ouragan Sandy, ont été secourus par les gardes-côtes, qui recherchent toujours les deux autres membres d'équipage.

Obama to make statement about Hurricane Sandy: White House

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a statement about Hurricane Sandy at 12:45 p.m. (1645 GMT) on Monday after having a briefing on the storm in the White House Situation Room, the White House said.

Hurricane Sandy: 'Frankenstorm' Heads For New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0100

New York has called up 1,000 extra troops from the National Guard as "superstorm" Hurricane Sandy bears down on the city. Heavy rain and strong winds have started lashing the northeast of the US, as forecasters warn New York could bear the brunt of the one-of-a-kind storm - dubbed a "Frankenstorm".

NY Mayor: Storm surge from Sandy is 'greatest danger'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

3:45pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NY Mayor: Storm surge from Sandy is 'greatest danger' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference that Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall just south of Atlantic City, leaving New York in the "danger zone".

NY Governor: National Guard deployed for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

3:24pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NY Governor: National Guard deployed for Sandy Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the state's National Guard has been deployed in light of Hurricane Sandy. UPDATED SCHEDULE: 5PM Gov deploys Nat'l Guard,....

Obama to deliver Hurricane Sandy statement

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

3:31pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Obama to deliver Hurricane Sandy statement Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 A man takes a picture while a wave crashes over the boardwalk in Ocean City US President Barack Obama will deliver a statement at the White House at 12.45pm local time (4.45pm GMT) on Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy menaces US coast; Schools, businesses closed – Eastern US in lockdown ahead of huge storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy, a mammoth storm menacing the East Coast, took aim at the most densely populated US region yesterday, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek higher ground, halting public transport and closing schools, businesses and government departments.

New York to close tunnels ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

New York authorities will close two tunnels on Monday that link the city with New Jersey as a precaution against flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, reported dpa.

Fourteen rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds rescue; revises number of crew to 16) By Daniel Trotta Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina,....

World Vision Readies National Response to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Relief supplies readied to respond to impacted East Coast areas including the greater New York City area - World Vision launches fundraising appeal to provide disaster-impacted families with 1,500 flood clean-up kits - Needs of children will be priority in World Vision's immediate response and....

Obama to make statement about Hurricane Sandy -White House

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:29 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will make a statement about Hurricane Sandy at 12:45 p.m. (1645 GMT) on Monday after having a briefing on the storm in the White House Situation Room, the White House said.

Obama cancels events, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:33 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Jeff Mason ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled campaign events in Florida and Wisconsin to return to Washington on Monday and monitor the impact and response to Hurricane Sandy, the White House said.

NYC waters rise to Irene levels before superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Sandy : Barack Obama s'exprimera à 17h45 heure française

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

Alors que l'ouragan Sandy ne cesse de se renforcer et poursuit son approche vers la côte Est des Etats-Unis, le président américain Barack Obama s'exprimera à 17h45 heure française. Au moins six Français ont également disparu au large de la Martinique.

Hurricane Sandy disrupts campaign's final days

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:59:00 +0100

President Obama and Mitt Romney cancelled events in states in the path of the storm and Romney has converted campaign offices to storm relief centers

Video: Hurricane Sandy 11 am update: Getting stronger

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:59:00 +0100

Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli, from Miami's CBS-4 updates Hurricane Sandy's location, force and projected path.

Hurricane Sandy: 6 French missing in the Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:59:00 +0100

Officials say at least six French citizens boating in the Caribbean are missing after they disappeared during Hurricane Sandy's storm swell. The French Transportation Ministry told the Sipa news agency Monday that the group disappeared Sunday while between the islands of Martinique and Dominica.

Tracking hurricane Sandy's path — live interactive

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:58:00 +0100

Millions on the US east coast are braced for strong winds, driving rain, and a potentially lethal storm surge as hurricane Sandy heads towards land. Check Sandy's progress with this map from WYNC

THE RACE: Storm disrupts campaigning on both sides

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:58:00 +0100

The "October Surprise" turned out to be a monster storm that is forcing President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney to overhaul campaign plans. The political calculus for Hurricane Sandy is a delicate balancing act for both. Obama, who returned to Washington Monday from a campaign trip to....

Sandy Strengthens as Hurricane Barrels Toward New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the Atlantic’s largest-ever tropical storm, will strike the East Coast today or early tomorrow with a life-threatening surge, emptying the streets of the nation’s largest cities and lashing a region of 60 million with gales, rain and even snow.

Sandy claims Facebook pressers as latest tech event victims

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

The social networking giant has canceled a couple events -- including one for Facebook Gifts -- scheduled this week because of the hurricane. [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy puts Google's new Nexus gear on hold

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

Google cancels a Nexus announcement in New York due to Hurricane Sandy, Microsoft unleashes Windows Phone 8 details, and the SpaceX cargo ship returns safely to Earth. [Read more]

Romney sketches campaign contingencies

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

Mitt Romney is sketching out political contingency plans that include temporarily suspending campaigning altogether if Hurricane Sandy turns deadly.

Sandy disrupts presidential campaign 8 days out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the White House campaign Monday, with President Obama canceling two campaign days to monitor the storm and Republican Mitt Romney sketching out contingency plans in case disaster strikes.

Verizon to sell Nokia phone

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0100

Verizon Wireless, the largest cellphone carrier in the U.S., says it will sell a Nokia phone for the first time in years, lending support to the embattled Finnish company's turnaround effort.

Petites annonces amoureuses pour passer l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

Certaines personnes profitent de l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy à New York pour tenter de rencontrer quelqu'un.

Washington se prépare à l'arrivée de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:03:00 +0100

Durée : 00:01:05 | 2271 vues | 0/10 Alors que le président américain Barack Obama a annulé un déplacement en Floride "pour surveiller les préparatifs", Washington se prépare [...] etats-unis , ouragan , sandy , côte est , washington , capitale ,....

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : l'île de Manhattan coupée du monde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:03:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy approche. Les Etats de la côte Est américaine ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy qui menace de semer le chaos dans les zones littorales....

Hurricane Sandy: 6 French missing in the Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +0100

Sandy disrupts presidential campaign 8 days out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:04:00 +0100

A year or more without key satellites could result in shaky forecasts about storms like Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit the Northeastern Seaboard early next week.

Une quarantaine de vols annulés à l'Aéroport Jean-Lesage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0100

Les effets de la tempête Sandy se font déjà sentir à Québec même si elle n'a pas encore touché la côte est américaine. Près d'une quarantaine de vols ont été annulés aujourd'hui et mardi à l'Aéroport Jean-Lesage.

Tempête aux États-Unis «L’ouragan Sandy va faire des morts»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy «va faire des morts» dans le Maryland (est), l'État voisin de la capitale Washington, a affirmé lundi son gouverneur Martin O'Malley.

El Al cancels flights to NYC due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy began to make its way toward America’s East Coast, El Al Israel Airlines cancelled flights to the region out of Ben Gurion International Airport on Monday. El Al cancelled two flights out of Israel to New York City on Monday evening – LY001 and LY027 – as well as Tuesday’s LY007 flight in anticipation of the storm.

White House: Obama to make statement about Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will make a statement about Hurricane Sandy at 12:45 p.m. (1645 GMT) on Monday after having a briefing on the storm in the White House Situation Room, the White House said. Obama returned to Washington earlier in the day, skipping a campaign event in Florida.

US coastal residents flee Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0100

SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP): Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the eastern United States buttoned up against the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation.

NYC Waters Rise to Irene Levels Before Superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0100

Waters already rising to Irene levels in NYC as Sandy approaches coast; Gov. closes 2 tunnels

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: Reporter, Producer Hit by Storm Wave

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0100

Matt Gutman reports from Nagshead, N.C., where he and a producer experience the effects of Sandy

Hurricane Sandy Accelerates, Turns Toward Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0100

picked up speed this morning and began its menacing turn towards the U.S. coast as cities all along the shore scrambled to batten down before the super storm hits. abandoned the campaign trail with only days left before the election, canceling events in the key battleground of Florida to return to Washington.

Hurricane Sandy puts 50M people at risk

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is strengthening, putting 50 million people at risk. The eye of Sandy is forecast to make landfall late Monday night in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing with it life-threatening ...

UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour les fêtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0100

La société de messagerie américaine UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour faire face à l’afflux de livraisons anticipé pour la saison des fêtes.

Ouragan Sandy. « À New York, nous appréhendons la suite » [direct]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les Etats-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin,...

Video: Water breaches NYC promenade

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0100

NBC’s Ann Thompson reports from Battery Park City, one of New York City’s most vulnerable flood zones, where water is already beginning to wash up onto the promenade, and Al Roker stresses that 375,000 people asked to evacuate New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg should heed the warnings.

Hurricane Sandy: how storms are named

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0100

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from one of six lists held by the World Meteorological Organisation.

The Science Of Why Sandy Is Such A Dangerous Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

Hurricanes often weaken as they travel north across colder water and approach land. But Sandy hasn't. One reason is that it's expected to change from a tropical storm powered by warm ocean water to something more like a winter storm powered by temperature and pressure differences in the atmosphere.

Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy est si dangereux

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:17:00 +0100

Les grandes marées, dues à la pleine lune lundi après-midi, vont notamment accentuer les risques d'inondations et les montées des eaux.

UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour les fêtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0100

La société de messagerie américaine UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour faire face à l’afflux de livraisons anticipé pour la saison des fêtes.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0100

Kentucky School Bus Strikes Deer, 9 Injured

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

A southwestern Kentucky school bus has struck a deer, sending nine children to the hospital with minor injuries.

Sen. Rubio's daughter released from Fla. hospital

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

The 12-year-old daughter of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is out of the hospital and at home recovering from a head injury after a golf cart accident.

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Cancels More Than 10,000 Flights: Update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s path may take it toward southern New Jersey Monday night, but its effects are already far-reaching as “Frankenstorm” manifests into the Halloween horror many had feared it would be.

Powerful Computers, Software, Satellites Aid Forecasters Evaluating Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels her way up the Eastern Seaboard, supercomputers fortified by high-speed analysis software are preparing models of potential damage and its costs.

Equity Markets Closed Monday Due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

FBN’s Charles Payne breaks down the latest from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Live Stream: Watch President Obama Deliver Statement Live From White House

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

President Obama will deliver a statement after his White House Situation Room briefing on Hurricane Sandy at 12:45 p.m. ET, according to a release from The White House. (Click HERE to watch President Obama deliver a live statement on Hurricane Sandy) The statement will come shortly before New York....

Hurricane Sandy From Space: NASA Cameras Capture Video Of 'Frankenstorm' 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy approaches its landfall along the East Coast, NASA released a video of the storm, nicknamed "Frankenstorm" for its Halloween arrival, from space. Cameras aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have captured video footage of Sandy as it made its way up from the Caribbean to the eastern coast of the U.

Cuban leader urges efforts for reconstruction after hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:17:00 +0100

HAVANA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Cuban President Raul Castro has called for work and efforts for the reconstruction of those regions devastated by hurricane Sandy. The call came as the Cuban leader visited the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba on Sunday.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Thousands of Britons stranded in America as storm approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0100

Thousands of Britons could be left stranded in the US for days as flights back to London and Manchester have been cancelled and those with holidays booked told they cannot fly out.

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français disparus entre les îles Martinique et Dominique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:25:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et l'île de la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris (...) - Monde

"Tous les moyens de l’Etat sont mobilisés"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

Un avion des douanes de type Cessna et un hélicoptère de la Sécurité civile ont été mobilisés pour des recherches aériennes dans le canal de la Dominique et sur le littoral martiniquais pour retrouver les Français portés disparus au large de la Martinique.

Ouragan Sandy: quelles conséquences sur l'élection présidentielle?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0100

Si la tempête Sandy fait autant de dégâts que ce que redoutent les prévisionnistes, une bonne partie des électeurs aura d'autres soucis que l'élection présidentielle du 6 novembre.

The Learning Network Blog: 6 Q's About the News | Hurricane Sandy vs. the East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

How have tens of millions of people been preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy?

Hurricane Sandy could lower gas prices

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, aka 'Frankenstorm,' should have a positive impact on gas prices, according to Consumer Energy Report. By causing decreased fuel demand, Hurricane Sandy could actually help to continue to push gas prices lower around the country.

'Frankenstorm': More than just a name, Hurricane Sandy could be building to a perfect storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

They are calling it "Frankenstorm" largely because it is just before Hallowe'en but a strange combination is leading to the perfect storm.

Hurricane Sandy to 'turn towards land soon'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

4:12pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy to 'turn towards land soon' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy is forecast to turn towards the US east coast soon and approach landfall, the National Hurricane Center has announced Image showing path of Hurricane Sandy....

Safety reminders over Hurricane Sandy issued

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

4:01pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Safety reminders over Hurricane Sandy issued Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Gov Cuomo asks that NY’ers limit travel as much as possible Prepare for #Sandy : Fill car w/gas, stock up on non-perishables & water, gather medicine, baby items & flashlights.

FOOTBALL / BALLON D’OR: Ballon d’Or: Didier Drogba et Yaya Touré parmi les 23 nominés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

Les 23 nominés pour le Ballon d'Or ont été dévoilés ce 29 octobre 2012 par la Fifa et le magazine France Football. Deux Ivoiriens, Didier Drogba et Yaya Touré, figurent dans cette liste. L'Argentin Lionel Messi, qui reste sur trois sacres consécutifs, sera un des favoris avec le Portugais Cristiano Ronaldo.

New York road tunnels to close for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:30:00 +0100

TWO of the three Manhattan road tunnels are to close because of the risk of floods from Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy gains strength near US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:30:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy has gained strength and is making a turn toward a projected landfall on or near the southern coast of New Jersey.

How Sandy turned into a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0100

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Hurricane Sandy is posing a monster challenge for meteorologists, due to an amazing combination of factors, but what's just as amazing is how well they've been able to predict what seemed to be an unpredictable disaster.

Tens of thousands without power

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0100

Even before hurricane makes landfall, high winds and rain are causing headaches for utility customers along East Coast

Frankenstorm: New Yorkers hunker down with artisanal goods and booze

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0100

As residents started to take warnings of the storm seriously, the masses rushed to stock up on some unconventional items Though initial calls for preparation regarding Hurricane Sandy were written off as overly cautious, it seems that the northern mid-Atlantic of the US and its 60 million residents....

14 Rescued from HMS Bounty Replica in Path of Hurricane; 2 Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, using helicopters to lift them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said. By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - The U.S.

Sandy versus Katrina, and Irene: Monster Hurricanes by the Numbers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

Sandy is already the largest hurricane to ever hit the U.S. mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. How does it compare with Katrina , which struck the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, and is considered the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history? And what about Irene , which came ashore on North Carolina on Aug.

Sandy claims Facebook events as latest hurricane cancellations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

The social networking giant has scotched a couple of events -- including one for Facebook Gifts -- scheduled this week because of the hurricane. [Read more]

Romney scraps Monday night and Tuesday campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is curtailing his campaign schedule as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard, canceling planned appearances Monday night and all day Tuesday.

14 rescued, 2 missing from tall ship off NC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

The Coast Guard rescued 14 members of a crew forced to abandon the tall ship HMS Bounty caught in Hurricane Sandy off the North Carolina Outer Banks and continued the search Monday for two other crew members.

THE RACE: Storm disrupts campaigning on both sides

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

The "October Surprise" turned out to be a monster storm that is forcing President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney to overhaul campaign plans.

Eqecat estimates Hurricane Sandy insured losses up to $20 billion

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause insured losses of $5 billion to $10 billion and economic losses of $10 billion to $20 billion, disaster modeling company Eqecat said on Monday. A spokeswoman said the company may update the estimate later this week, depending on the actual impacts after....

Hurricane causes Romney, Ryan to scrap events

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

The GOP presidential nominee encourages his supporters to help their neighbors and people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Refineries scale back in advance of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

Storm likely to damage refineries but production shortfall will be offset by consumers staying put, businesses closing.

Locals determined to make the best of it as Sandy nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

Locals expressed a resolve to make the best of whatever the historic storm brings.

Sandy strengthens as East Coast landfall nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

With two big weather systems joining forces over a densely populated region, experts predict a major storm.

Sandy strengthens as East Coast landfall nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

Monster storm reaches sustained winds of 90 mph as it barrels toward East Coast.

DIRECT - Ouragan Sandy : Obama sur le pied de guerre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt,... Source : Metro - Articles similaires

Sandy, un ouragan historique : les images de la NASA

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

Les services météorologiques estiment que la super-tempête Sandy devrait atteindre la côte nord-est des États-Unis dans la nuit de lundi à mardi. Déjà, les... Source : TF1 News - Articles similaires

L´arrivée imminente de l´ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:35:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l'arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur les côtes, bouleversant la campagne électorale à huit jours de la présidentielle.

Ouragan Sandy : des vents de 150 km/heure

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:35:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Ouragan Sandy : six ou sept Français disparus en mer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:33:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a de nouveau piégé des marins. Après avoir bloqué le navire Bounty et ses 16 membres d'équipage au large de la Caroline du Nord, il a entraîné la disparition de six ou sept Français...

UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour les fêtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0100

La société de messagerie américaine UPS va embaucher 55'000 saisonniers pour faire face à l’afflux de livraisons anticipé pour la saison des fêtes.

Comment traquer l'ouragan Sandy sur le web

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

Webcam, cartes interactives, "traceurs"... Les sites américains ont déployé les grands moyens pour suivre la tempête. Articles en rapport Hollande rencontre l'OCDE... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Sandy sur les traces de Katrina, Irène et Isaac

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0100

Isaac et Katrina en Louisiane, Irène à New-York : les tempêtes et ouragans se succèdent aux Etats-Unis, rappelant toute la dangerosité de l'ouragan Sandy en passe... Source : Le Progrès.fr - Articles similaires

Political Memo: Hurricane, and Other Worries, Buffet Presidential Race

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

Recounts, contested ballots, an Electoral College at odds with the popular vote: now adding to the campaigns’ potential horrors, a freakish storm may warp an election two years in the making.

Hurricane Sandy update: Floodwaters breach rivers and submerge towns as 'storm of the century' barrels towards East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

The deadly Hurricane Sandy has strengthened to nearly 1,000 miles wide with winds in excess of 85 miles per hour, weather experts said this morning.

'Frankenstorm' makes it into English

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - "Frankenstorm," a noun describing hybrid Hurricane Sandy, is now considered an official English language word, according to Texas-based Global Language Monitor (GLM).

Oil Slides, Gasoline Gains as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

Oil declined in New York while gasoline gained as refineries reduced operations on the U.S. East Coast with Hurricane Sandy poised to strike. Futures dropped as much as 1.2 percent and the motor fuel rose as much as 4.2 percent as Sandy strengthened. The storm will probably make landfall tomorrow, according to a National Hurricane Center .

Sandy’s NYC Flight Upheaval Disrupts Travel Across U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

East Coast states already feeling hurricane effects

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:30:00 +0100

All Washington public schools will be closed Monday, Mayor Vincent Gray announced. "The district is preparing in earnest" for the storm's effects, which could include heavy rain, street flooding, strong winds, power outages and storm-surge flooding along the Potomac River and its tributaries, Gray said.

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0100

Sandy sur les traces de Katrina, Irène et Isaac

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:36:00 +0100

Isaac et Katrina en Louisiane, Irène à New-York : les tempêtes et ouragans se succèdent aux Etats-Unis, rappelant toute la dangerosité de l'ouragan Sandy en passe de frapper les côtes américaines. 60 millions de personnes sont concernées.

Obama cancels campaign events, returns to Washington

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:40:00 +0100

“The president will not attend today's campaign event in Orlando,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.

Storm warning: Emiratis in US urged to take care

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

UAE Foreign Ministry urges Emiratis in US to take extra caution and abide by safety instructions by US local authorities

UAE residents tell of hurricane preparations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

Dubai: UAE residents tell of panicked preparations as the American east coast braces itself for Hurricane Sandy to hit. American University of Sharjah exchange student Keith Nader Sakhoury, 21, told Gulf News his family and friends are readying for the storm.

6 French Citizens Missing in Caribbean Storm Swell

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

A motorboat with at least six people on board is missing in the eastern Caribbean Sea, a region still experiencing heavy swells from Hurricane Sandy far to the north, officials said Monday. The rigid-hulled inflatable boat was supposed to have left the island of Dominican on Sunday for the nearby....

Watch: Jimmy Kimmel in New York for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

On location for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Brooklyn, late night host talks with GMA.

Ten things to know about Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

1 . Sandy is relatively speaking not particularly strong, but it is very, very wide. Its hurricane-force winds extend 175 miles from its centre and its tropical-storm force winds extend out 520 miles, which would cover most of Britain. Sandy is now the second largest Atlantic tropical cyclone since 1988, according to 2 Weather Underground.

Mega US storm causes turbulence in global air travel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

International air travel from Europe and Asia was hit today by flight cancellations as much of the United States' eastern region battened down for the threatened impact of Hurricane Sandy. Even before the hurricane crashed ashore the US after barrelling across parts of the Caribbean with fatal....

ACT Alliance Alert: Hurricane Sandy in Haiti

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

ACT Alert Reference Number: 42/2012. ACT Haiti Forum members have monitored the situation and are assessing damages and needs. Preliminary identified needs are for livelihoods, cholera/WASH and shelter. It might be that the ACT Haiti Forum decides to incorporate the response to this new emergency....

Obama cancels events, returns to Washington to monitor storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:51 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy is forecast to strike the United States at about 00:00 GMT on 30 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near39.0 N,74.0 W.

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:22 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters AVON LAKE, Ohio, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney canceled campaign events scheduled for Monday night and Tuesday "out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy," his campaign said.

Fourteen rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Eqecat estimates Hurricane Sandy insured losses up to $20 bln

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:10 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 29 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause insured losses of $5 billion to $10 billion and economic losses of $10 billion to $20 billion, disaster modeling company Eqecat said on Monday.

Eqecat estimates Hurricane Sandy losses up to $20 bln

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:19 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Removes word "insured" from headline) Oct 29 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause insured losses of $5 billion to $10 billion and economic losses of $10 billion to $20 billion, disaster modeling company Eqecat said on Monday.

Obama to make statement about Hurricane Sandy -White House

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

World Vision Readies National Response to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: New York road tunnels to close

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

New York state authorities on Monday ordered the closure of two of three key Manhattan road tunnels because of the risk of floods from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy causes misery to thousands of travellers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0100

For ex-pat Clare duPont the trip back to England had been difficult enough without being left stranded.

How Hurricane Sandy will affect investors

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

While Hurricane Sandy is on its way to causing untold billions of dollars in damage, its impact on the stock market is likely to be isolated but unpredictable. Exchanges across the U.S.

Hurricane Sandy memes take Internet by storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is not only making waves on the East Coast, it's also making waves on the Internet. Even before the storm hit land, Hurricane Sandy memes were popping up all over the web. Here are a few of GlobalPost's favorite Sandy memes. http://www.globalpost.

Timeline: Tracking Hurricane Sandy's fury

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

As millions of people on America's east coast brace for the full force of Hurricane Sandy, we take a look at its impact so far, and what to expect. Thursday, October 25: - Hurricane Sandy hit the Bahamas after claiming 21 lives in the Caribbean, including 11 people killed in eastern Cuba.

Hurricane Sandy could impact US presidential election

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

With the US presidential election only a week away, every campaign event counts, so Sunday night, President Barack Obama flew to Orlando, Fla., to squeeze in one more rally Monday morning before Hurricane Sandy hit the coast. But with the storm gathering strength, he changed his mind and returned to....

Hurricane Sandy 2012: 10 Amazing Photos Of The Storm’s Path Through New York On Instagram [PICS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to roll through New York City early this week, and some Instagram users captured the storm on camera.

Hurricane Sandy From Space: NASA Cameras Capture Video Of 'Frankenstorm' 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

NASA released a video of Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed "Frankenstorm," from space as it approaches the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy’s Path Cancels More Than 10,000 Flights: Update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s path may take it toward southern New Jersey Monday night, but its effects are already far-reaching as “Frankenstorm” manifests into what many feared.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 Live Stream: Watch President Obama Deliver Statement Live From White House

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

President Obama will deliver a statement after his White House Situation Room briefing on Hurricane Sandy .

Hurricane Sandy: Christian Preacher John McTernan Blames Gays, Obama and Romney for Frankenstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

He said that Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane Katrina were blatant examples of God's iron fist on a sinful America. "Both hit during the week of the homosexual event called Southern Decadence in New Orleans," he said. "It could be that God is putting an end to this city and its wickedness.

In the Path of Hurricane Sandy: 'WalMart has Been Stripped Bare and the Power is Starting to Fail'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Kim Aveston in Leominster, Massachusetts, tells Lianna Brinded about panic buying, emergency electricity generators and people fearing the worst after last year’s storm.

FEMA Tweets Hurricane Sandy Updates & Tips Via Twitter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

FEMA utilized Twitter to give residents on the East Coast tips and updates for Hurricane Sandy.

Mayor Bloomberg Says NYC Schools Will Remain Closed On Tuesday Due To Hurricane Sandy As MTA Will Not Resume Service [REPORT]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Mayor Bloomberg stated that NYC schools will remain closed on Tuesday, as the MTA is not expected to resume in time for students to get to school.

Sandy's Storm Surge Could Threaten NYC Subway System

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is already causing massive storm surges across the East Coast, and the storm has yet to make landfall.

Hurricane Sandy: Floodwaters Hit New York Streets in Path of Frankenstorm [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:44:00 +0100

Hudson River bursts banks and floodwaters rise in deserted city streets as Frankenstorm nears.

What the storm is bringing ashore

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- As Hurricane Sandy pushes ashore with top wind speeds of 90 mph, ...

60 million in path of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:41:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Tens of millions of people were hunkered down Monday morning, ...

Ouragan Sandy : «On attend une montée des eaux de 2 à 3 mètres»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0100

Le fondateur de la société de prothèses mammaires défectueuses était en prison depuis huit mois. L'ex-directeur de campagne d'Edouard Balladur et proche de Nicolas Sarkozy est soupçonné de recel d'abus de biens sociaux. Récit Le lobby virtuel des entrepreneurs a annoncé la fermeture de sa page Facebook, par crainte de devenir «contre-productif».

Le Bounty de Brando prend l'eau

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0100

Sandy a eu raison du célèbre Bounty. L'équipage du trois-mâts, rendu célèbre par Marlon Brando, a dû abandonner le navire. Articles en rapport Deux films indépendants en avant-première sur Dailymotion

Photo interactive : comparez Sandy et Irene

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:47:00 +0100

MONDE – L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis rappelle celle d'Irene au mois d'août 2011. Selon les météorologues, Sandy présente une surface plus étendue et une puissance plus importante qu'Irene. Ces images satellites nous permettent de nous rendre compte de la différence.

Storm-related refinery closures may briefly boost Eastern pump prices

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:50:00 +0100

The storm-related shutdown of an important New Jersey refinery and cutbacks on production runs at other refineries along the Delaware River may kick up East Coast gasoline prices at the pump later this week, but analysts were predicting that any price jump would probably be short-lived.

‘Instacane’ Has Stunning First-Person Instagrams Of Hurricane #Sandy’s Impact

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0100

A simple website displaying first-person accounts of Hurricane Sandy's impact from Instagram has become one of the best journalistic tools on the Internet. " Instacane " fallows hashtags from Instagram users experiencing the wrath of the superstorm. Footage of the destruction is both horrifying and jaw-dropping at the same time.

C O R R E C T I O N -- The Conference Board

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0100

In the news release, The Conference Board to Postpone Consumer Confidence Release due to Hurricane Sandy, issued 29-Oct-2012 by The Conference Board over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company...

Thousands Look to Red Cross For Shelter from Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0100

People Can Support Response by Giving To Red Cross Disaster Relief WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Thousands of people across nine states took refuge from Hurricane Sandy in Am...

Pennsylvania Farmers Urged to Prepare Now for Potential Flooding from Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0100

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Agriculture Secretary George Greig today urged farmers, particularly in eastern Pennsylvania, to prepare for the potential of heavy rains, ...

NI expat ready for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:47:00 +0100

A Northern Irish expat living in Washington DC has told UTV about the preparations he has been making ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Disney Ship Hammered By Hurricane Sandy, Video Footage Shows Intense Flooding And Rocking Of Cruise Ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0100

On Monday, CNN posted video footage sent from a passenger aboard a Disney ship, which shows the boat being flooded and massive shaking hammered by Hurricane Sandy. According to CNN's iReport, user tneyedoc2020 and his wife embarked on a seven-day Disney cruise for a vacation.

Mayor Bloomberg Says NYC Schools Will Remain Closed On Tuesday Due To Hurricane Sandy As MTA Will Not Resume Service [REPORT]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0100

Mayor Bloomberg says NYC schools will remain closed Tuesday as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The MTA likely will not be in commission in time for students to get to school, and there are concerns that trains may get stuck in the underground tunnels due to expected flooding. This update comes after Gov.

FEMA Tweets Hurricane Sandy Updates & Tips Via Twitter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy began on Monday, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began posting updates and tips for Hurricane "Frankenstorm" Sandy on Twitter for social media users. FEMA's Twitter account is verified and goes by the user handle @FEMA. The national emergency agency started giving tips....

Sandy's Storm Surge Could Threaten NYC Subway System

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:46:00 +0100

When you usually think of a hurricane, your fears might involve high winds ripping out trees and torrential rains swelling rivers to bursting. But though Hurricane Sandy will bring fierce winds and sheets of rain and snow, the bigger danger that many researchers expect from her is massively high....

The economic impact of hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:52:00 +0100

Gauging hurricane Sandy's ultimate impact on the US economy is far more complex than merely adding up insurance payouts and uninsured losses. Disasters can give the ailing construction sector a boost, and unleash smart reinvestment that improves stricken areas.

Ouragan Sandy : Barack Obama s'exprime à la Maison Blanche

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:55:00 +0100

Le président américain s'exprime à partir de 17 h 45 (heure française), quelques heures avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis.

Hurricane Sandy Slows US Presidential Campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with the U.S. presidential election campaign. As the massive storm barreled toward the East Coast of the U.S., both President Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, wealthy businessman Mitt Romney, cancelled some of their scheduled rallies.

Live: President Obama delivers Sandy update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:53:00 +0100

4:45pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Live: President Obama delivers Sandy update Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 US President Barack Obama is giving a news conference on Hurricane Sandy. Click "play" to watch the address live. Scotland Yard commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said abuse....

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Does a full moon cause high tides? How?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:52:00 +0100

Forecasters warn that storm surges from Hurricane Sandy could be particularly powerful, because the storm coincides with a full moon. How does that work, exactly?

Hurricane Sandy: The situation in 17 states from the Carolinas to Maine

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:52:00 +0100

The eye of Hurricane Sandy is still about 300 miles from land, but it's long reach is already being felt in 17 states. Some are being hit, others are getting ready for the storm's arrival.

Sandy unlikely to damage US economy, analysts say

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:51:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy will cause temporary disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers but won't likely slow the U.S. economy in the final quarter of 2012, analysts say. Economic growth lost to the storm can likely be restored once reconstruction begins, notes Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics.

Hurricane Sandy will bring 90-km winds, heavy rain to Montreal area

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s lash on the Montreal region will include winds beginning Monday evening of “more than 90 kilometres an hour,” in addition to heavy rain, Environment Canada said. Sandy’s tempestuous approach will bring northeast winds in southern and central Quebec along with 20 millimetres to 40....

Ouragan Sandy : Mitt Romney annule ses déplacements

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

Le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a annulé ses réunions électorales prévues à partir de lundi soir "par respect pour les millions d'Américains" menacés par l'ouragan Sandy. Ouragan Sandy : Mitt Romney annule ses déplacements

Ouragan Sandy : 6 ou 7 Français recherchés entre la Dominique et la Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français étaient recherchés lundi en mer entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique, où ils étaient attendus dimanche après avoir participé à un festival de musique, a-t-on indiqué à la préfecture de Martinique et au ministère des Transports à Paris.

Sandy causes turbulence in air travel; thousands of flights grounded

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Sandy causes turbulence in air travel; thousands of flights grounded Even before the hurricane crashed ashore the US, it had already whipped up a maelstrom of disruption on land and in the air.

Hurricane Sandy highlights how Obama and Romney respond to disasters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring historic rainfall and billions of dollars in damage – and provide a stark contrast in how President Obama and Mitt Romney respond to such disasters. President Obama campaigned four years ago on a promise of revamping the federal government’s disaster response....

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

AVON LAKE, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney canceled campaign events scheduled for Monday night and Tuesday "out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy," his campaign said. Romney had planned to hold an event in Wisconsin on Monday night and speak in Iowa and Florida on Tuesday.

Obama, Romney cancel campaign events as storm threatens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaign stops on Monday and returned to Washington to monitor the impact of Hurricane Sandy, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney dropped some events as well to show respect to the storm's potential victims. Obama was scheduled to make a statement at the White House at 12:45 p.

Eqecat estimates Hurricane Sandy losses up to $20 billion

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause insured losses of $5 billion to $10 billion and economic losses of $10 billion to $20 billion, disaster modeling company Eqecat said on Monday. The company may update the estimate later this week, a spokeswoman said, depending on actual impacts after....

Ukraine elections confirm divisions over Russia, Europe

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

The party of Ukraine's incumbent President Viktor Yanukovych looks on track to win a majority in the 450-seat State Rada, or parliament, after a hard-fought election campaign that seems to have done little more than confirm the hard, enduring political divisions between the country's....

Sandy unlikely to damage US economy, analysts say

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy will cause temporary disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers but won't likely slow the U.S. economy in the final quarter of 2012, analysts say.

Ouragan Sandy : Obama s'exprime à la télé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : les vents se renforcent à l'approche des côtes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

L`ouragan Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé (voir plus bas)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0100

L`ouragan Sandy bouscule l'agenda des candidats et menace le vote anticipé (voir plus bas)

New-York : Sandy bien plus dangereux que l'ouragan Irene (vidéo)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:01:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l’arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l’arrivée ...

Ouragan Sandy. « C'est une tempête qui peut vous tuer » [direct]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:01:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les États-Unis, dont elle devrait atteindre la côte Est mardi matin,...

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:47:00 +0100

HMS Bounty Sinks: Two Crew Members Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

HMS Bounty has sunk near the eye of Hurricane Sandy, the US Coastguard has confirmed.

Hurricane Sandy hits Air India flights to US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

Air India flights to New York and Newark have been severely disrupted on account of Hurricane Sandy which has hit eastern parts of the US, an airline official said in Mumbai today.

Obama leaves campaign to oversee preparations for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama canceled planned campaign events and returned to Washington to monitor preparations for the approaching Hurricane Sandy, a spokesman said early Monday. White House Due to deteriorating weather conditions in Washington D.C.

Hurricane Sandy: Six French tourists missing in Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:01:00 +0100

Dominica Coast Guard Commander Mervyn Pendenque said that his agency is searching for those aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat that left the country before noon on Sunday.

New York City braces for hurricane Sandy - video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:01:00 +0100

New York City comes to a standstill as millions prepare for the arrival of hurricane Sandy, with public transport shut and some advised to leave their homes

Hurricane Sandy: Latest developments

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0100

Breakdown of massive storm's progress toward East Coast and impact already being felt

Hurricane Sandy could boost gas prices temporarily

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0100

The storm is affecting East Coast refineries, but falling demand could offset price hikes

Témoins RTL

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:08:00 +0100

EN IMAGES - Ouragan Sandy sur New York : toutes les vidéos Créé le 29/10/2012 à 11h41 - Mis à jour le 29/10/2012 à 18h02 Les autorités new-yorkaises ont annoncé la fermeture du réseau de transports publics, y compris le métro / AFP Son surnom ? "Frankenstorm", contraction de "Frankenstein" et "tempête".

Outlook dire as Sandy targets Maryland

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:10:00 +0100

Maryland’s Governor said fatalities are inevitable as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Mid-Atlantic state with all its force.

Google Offers Hurricane Data Map

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:10:00 +0100

New site combines data from Google Maps, National Hurricane Center, and others in Hurricane Sandy tracking map. If, like myself, you want more information about Hurricane Sandy's path up the East Coast and evacuation shelters, and your Internet service hasn¹t been knocked out by the storm, Google is....

HMS Bounty Sinks: Two Crew Members Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0100

HMS Bounty has sunk near the eye of Hurricane Sandy, the US Coastguard has confirmed. Fourteen crew members have been rescued from the replica tall ship - but two are still missing. The captain ordered his crew to abandon the ship, which is located 160 miles from the hurricane's centre, after it....

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of US flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Tens of thousands of people were stranded Monday as Hurricane Sandy thwarted travel up and down the US East Coast and airlines warned it could be days before normal schedules resume.

Sandy's Storm Surge Could Threaten NYC Subway System

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

FEMA Tweets Hurricane Sandy Updates & Tips Via Twitter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

Mayor Bloomberg Says NYC Schools Will Remain Closed On Tuesday Due To Hurricane Sandy As MTA Will Not Resume Service [REPORT]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

Disney Ship Hammered By Hurricane Sandy, Video Footage Shows Intense Flooding And Rocking Of Cruise Ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy May Delay Final Pre-Election US Jobs Report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0100

The U.S. Labor Department said Monday it has yet to make a decision on whether to delay Friday’s closely watched October jobs report, the final reading on the labor market before the presidential election, due to the effects from Hurricane Sandy, the Wall Street Journal reports .

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé : Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de quatre jours qui avait suivi les....

LA CÔTE EST AMÉRICAINE PARALYSÉE

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, attractions touristiques et transports en commun fermés : New York et la côte est américaine sont paralysées aujourd'hui. Dans un calme irréel, la ville se prépare à affronter la monstrueuse tempête Sandy .

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:13:00 +0100

Quel impact de l'ouragan Sandy sur la campagne d'Obama ?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0100

L'arrivée prochaine de l'ouragan Sandy perturbe la campagne présidentielle américaine. Alors que les États-Unis se préparent à voter, la super-tempête pourrait perturber le scrutin et modifier les intentions de vote.

EN DIRECT - Ouragan Sandy : les consignes d'Obama aux Américains

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0100

Alors que l'ouragan Sandy poursuit son approche vers la côte Est des Etats-Unis avec des vents atteignant 150 km/h, Barack Obama s'est exprimé dans une allocution télévisée. Mitt Romney, de son côté, annule ses déplacements à partir de lundi soir. EN DIRECT - Ouragan Sandy : les consignes d'Obama....

Hurricane Sandy barrels toward Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy churned the Atlantic Ocean as it barreled northward bringing fierce winds, drenching rains and flooding to the nation’s Northeast, where officials warned residents to stay home and ordered those along coastlines to head to high ground. “Get out before you can’t,” Connecticut’s....

One killed in Clarksburg vehicle crash

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0100

One person was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle collision in Clarksburg. The crash happened around 11:40 a.m. at the intersection of Frederick Road and Brink Road, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Both roads were closed as police investigate and clear the wreckage. No further information about the .

Hurricane Politics: Obama and Romney Play It Safe

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy washed Mitt Romney out of Virginia and this morning forced President Obama to bail on a joint rally with Bill Clinton in Orlando, Fla., as both campaigns do their best to negotiate with a storm that threatens lives, property, and the course of their statistically deadlocked race for the White House.

Hurricane Sandy And NASDAQ Closure Interferes With Post-IPO Facebook Stock Lockup

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:12:00 +0100

Another unfortunate effect of Hurricane Sandy—Facebook employees and shareholders whose lockup expired today may have to wait a few more days before selling shares. Today, lockups expired on 234 million shares, allowing these shareholders to trade their stock on the public markets.

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +0100

AVON LAKE, Ohio - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney canceled campaign events scheduled for Monday night and Tuesday "out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy," his campaign said. Romney had planned to hold an event in Wisconsin on Monday night and speak in Iowa and Florida on Tuesday.

Hurricane leads to 9,500 flight cancellations Monday, Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0100

In anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the nation's airlines canceled about 9,500 flights on Monday and Tuesday, mostly along the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy, Unwelcome Guest For Elections

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has thrown an unexpected curveball into the presidential campaigns, with just over a week left until Election Day. Host Michel Martin discusses how this might impact the race with Pulitzer-prize winning columnist and journalism professor Cynthia Tucker, and Janice Crouse, a senior fellow with Concerned Women for America.

PHOTO: Despite Sandy, Soldiers Stand Guard At Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:19:00 +0100

The tomb, at Arlington Cemetery in the Washington-area, has been continuously guarded since 1948.

Earnings reports getting delayed by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

Craig Ey/Philadelphia Business Journal Hurricane Sandy has emptied business districts along the East Coast, causing some companies to delay earnings reports. End Component ID: 146 - Article Page: ...

Are you prepared for Hurricane Sandy CDC has tips

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

Richard Thomas walks through the flood waters in front of his home after assisting neighbors as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Fenwick Island, Del. With the ...

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to New York Washington

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

Turkish Airlines has cancelled all flights to New York and Washington due to severe weather conditions, according to Dogan news agency. The U.S.’s East Coast has been on high alert for the ...

NASAs TRMM Satellite Analyzes Hurricane Sandy in 3-D

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

-; NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM satellite, can measure rainfall rates and cloud heights in tropical cyclones, and was used to create an image to look into Hurricane Sandy ...

How to properly prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy moves up the East Coast, and transit systems, schools, and places of business shut down, people worry: What can happen to me, what is the worst case scenario I might face? Whatever ...

Hurricane Sandy Prompts Paywall Takedowns at The New York Times Wall Street Journal

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100

As ';Frankenstorm'; Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast, a few online news sources have decided to make their content freely available to everyone with an internet connection. That ...

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:23:00 +0100

Sandy force le président Obama à interrompre sa campagne

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:23:00 +0100

Le président Barack Obama a atterri ce matin près de Washington après avoir interrompu sa campagne électorale pour surveiller la progression de l'ouragan Sandy , selon un journaliste de l'AFP à bord de l'avion Air Force One.

VIDEO BUZZ - Ouragan Sandy : un homme court torse nu avec une tête de cheval

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:23:00 +0100

Créé le 29/10/2012 à 18h04 Un homme a fait sensation dans les rues de Washington en attendant l'ouragan Sandy / Copie d'écran Youtube Il n'en fallait pas moins pour créer le buzz : un ouragan nommé Sandy qui s'annonce dévastateur, la fin du monde prévue pour le 21 décembre... et un homme qui court à moitié nu avec un masque de tête de cheval.

Ouragan Sandy : Barack Obama s’exprime à la Maison Blanche

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Le président américain s’exprime à partir de 17 h 45 (heure française), quelques heures avant l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est des Etats-Unis.

"New York, ville fantôme. On attend."

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Avant l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy aux Etats-Unis, les habitants de la côte Est retiennent leur souffle. Témoignages de lecteurs du Monde.fr.

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : "les bouteilles d'eau dévalisées"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Obama, Romney cancel campaign events as storm threatens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Obama says Hurricane Sandy will be a 'big and powerful' storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

14 rescued from ship caught in hurricane, 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Fourteen people were rescued from HMS Bounty, a historic ship that has featured in several Hollywood blockbusters, off the coast of North Carolina on Monday after it got caught in Hurricane Sandy, reported dpa

Hurricane? What hurricane? Apple's Siri voice assistant fails to acknowledge Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

One user who asked about the storm which has led to the shut down of almost the entire U.S. East Coast, got the response: 'I don't see any reports of hurricanes.'

Hurricane Sandy: Six French tourists missing from boat after attending Caribbean music festival

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Dominica Coast Guard Commander Mervyn Pendenque said that his agency is searching for those aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat that left the country before noon on Sunday.

Fox News journalist gets stuck in... the sand during live reporting from Delaware beach

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy got truly stuck in while reporting on Hurricane Sandy in Rohobeth Beach, Delaware Monday morning.

Could this be the end of Atlantic City's iconic face as sandy leaves coastal resort under water and ruins the boardwalk as thousands flee

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Sandy was about 200 miles southeast of Atlantic City, where the emptied-out streets were mostly under water and where an old section of the historic boardwalk broke up and washed away. Gov Chris Christie says anyone left on New Jersey's barrier islands should get off if they can before conditions get even worse.

High tide floods streets on US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

5:16pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy High tide floods streets on US east coast Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Pedestrians come to the aid of a motorist stuck on a flooded road in Milford, Connecticut Scotland Yard commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said abuse allegations made against....

Obama on storm: If they say evacuate, do it now

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

President Barack Obama delivered a sober warning to millions in the path of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, declaring that even though food, water and power generators have been moved into position, "this is going to be a difficult storm" with long-term power and transportation outages possible.

Magellan, NuStar shut down NE oil terminals ahead of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - NuStar Energy and Magellan Midstream Partners, two of the biggest players in the nation's pipeline and storage terminal business, have shut terminals expected to be impacted by Hurricane Sandy, NuStar has already shut three terminals along the Eastern Seaboard from Virginia to....

Publisher: New Khaled Hosseini novel out May 21

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Khaled (HAH-lehd) Hosseini 's next novel will be a journey across time and space. The author of the million-sellers " The Kite Runner " and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" has finished his third book, "And the Mountains Echoed." Riverhead Books , an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), announced Monday that the new book comes out May 21.

Obama says he's confident in storm preparations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says he's confident that state and federal governments have done all they can to prepare for the superstorm barreling up the East Coast.

Winners in Consumer Reports' reliability survey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

Consumer Reports released its annual vehicle reliability survey Monday. The magazine predicts the reliability of 2013 model-year cars and trucks based on a survey of readers who own 1.2 million vehicles from the 2010 through 2012 model years.

Dempsey: Africa Command change not tied to Libya

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

The top U.S. military officer is denying reports that Army Gen. Carter Ham's planned departure as head of U.S. Africa Command is linked to the Sept. 11 attack in Libya.

Online Initiative Launches to Aid Low-Income Students

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

A new initiative in online learning intending to help low-income adults achieve an associate’s degree is set to launch in Colorado and then California before expanding to selected cities nationwide.

Which Colleges Are Successfully Graduating High-Income Students?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

U.S. News is often asked to collect, analyze, and publish more information about how well colleges and universities are serving their students from different income levels. We recently conducted a first-ever analysis of how successful colleges are at graduating low-income students, based on data exclusively collected by U.

Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy fait-il si peur ?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Pression inédite, front froid et grandes marées sont les trois facteurs qui, réunis, augmentent considérablement la dangerosité de l'ouragan Sandy qui doit frapper la cote Est des Etats-Unis dans la nuit de lundi à mardi. Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy fait-il si peur ?

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

El Al cancels flights to NYC due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

Obama says Hurricane Sandy will be 'big and powerful' storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said the US public needs to prepare for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall on Monday evening and predicted millions of people will be affected by the storm. "This is going to be a big and powerful storm and all across the Eastern Seaboard I think everybody is....

White House: Obama to make statement about Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

Hurricane throws campaign schedule in flux

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:29:00 +0100

President Barack Obama was set to update Americans on the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Monday afternoon as his re-election said it would determine the president's campaign schedule on a "day-to-day basis."

Obama says Hurricane Sandy will be a 'big and powerful' storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the U.S. public needs to prepare for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall on Monday evening and predicted millions of people will be affected by the storm. "This is going to be a big and powerful storm and all across the Eastern Seaboard I think....

Hurricane Sandy blasting East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy finally started making the unusual turn toward the Mid-Atlantic.

Friday jobs report to be delayed?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0100

The Labor Department said today that Friday's jobs report may be delayed because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy safety: There are apps for that

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Turn your iPhone into a flashlight, an emergency radio, a hurricane tracker, and more. [Read more]

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:32:00 +0100

Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy fait-il si peur ?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:00 +0100

Evacuations massives, annulation de milliers de vols, transports en commun à l'arrêt, écoles fermées : les états de la côte Est des Etats-Unis ont pris d'exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité pour affronter l'ouragan Sandy. Surnommée tour à tour Superstorm, Monsterstorm ou Frankenstorm, en référence à....

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : «Nous traverserons cette épreuve», promet Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0100

Nouvel appel à la prudence du maire de New York face à Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0100

Michael Bloomberg a ordonné dimanche l'évacuation de 375 000 personnes, mais beaucoup n'ont pas suivi cette consigne.

Pour éviter Sandy, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:00 +0100

Un paquebot de croisière de 15 étages a dû modifier son itinéraire pour échapper aux pluies, vagues et vents ...

Six French citizens missing in Caribbean storm swell

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:33:00 +0100

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (AP) A motorboat with at least six people on board is missing in the eastern Caribbean Sea, a region still experiencing heavy swells from Hurricane Sandy far to the north, officials said Monday.

Hurricane Sandy lashes US east coast in path to New York – live updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:33:00 +0100

Follow live updates as Sandy beats a path towards the US east coast, with reports of very high winds, significant flooding and thousands without power Tom McCarthy

Hurricane Sandy playlist: 10 songs to get you through the 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:33:00 +0100

When you're ready to take a break from the news (and the people you're holed up with) try one of these songs instead If you're one of the millions on the east coast anxiously awaiting hurricane Sandy's arrival (and departure) you're probably hunkered down somewhere – your apartment, a friends' house, or an evacuation shelter.

New York flooding hits Irene levels as Big Apple braces for 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:33:00 +0100

Parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan have found themselves underwater as hurricane Sandy approaches New York. Flood water is already at the level of last year's Tropical Storm Irene, and the is city under a coastal flood... Read Full Article at RT.com

European Trading Volumes Sink as Storm Shuts U.S. Markets

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:33:00 +0100

barreled toward The number of shares changing hands in companies listed on the U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 was more that 40 percent below the average of the last 30 days at the close of trading, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Obama cancels Tuesday campaign event to focus on storm Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:32:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama will not travel to a campaign event scheduled for Tuesday in Wisconsin and will stay in Washington to monitor Hurricane Sandy, the White House said on Monday.

Sandy Forces 12,000 Flight Cancellations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:00 +0100

Airlines have canceled more than 12,200 flights because of Hurricane Sandy, with the disruptions now stretching into Wednesday as carriers prepare for an extended suspension of service that is costing them millions of dollars and leaving thousands of fliers stranded.

Hurricane Sandy: 5 things to know

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

Hurricane veterans know when a bad one's coming. It's like those who feel the barometric pressure drop of approaching storm systems in their bones. More than 10 million public transit commuters will be without service. Here's what to expect in New York, Washington, Philadelphia, on the railways and....

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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0100

New York (CNN) -- For much of the Northeast, travel isn't an option today. Airline and ground transportation systems in three major metro areas have ground to a halt as Hurricane Sandy zeros in on the East Coast. More than 10 million public transit commuters are without service.

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par Sandy et fermée aussi mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:38:00 +0100

Sandy disrupts global air travel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:40:00 +0100

International air travel from Europe and Asia was hit by flight cancellations as much of the United States' eastern region battened down for Hurricane Sandy.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Stand Guard During Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:40:00 +0100

Almost everyone on the East Coast has taken refuge during Hurricane Sandy, almost. The soldiers guarding the The Tomb of the Unknown are still outside, even though the storm is expected to reach winds up to 80 mph. Soldiers who were from the 3rd Infantry Regiment assigned stand infront of the the....

Hurricane Sandy closes Wall Street today

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0100

US stock and options markets are closed today and will remain closed tomorrow, the exchange operator has said.

The Caucus: Hurricane Sandy Disrupts Campaign as Obama Cancels Appearances

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0100

President Obama on Monday morning abandoned political campaigning in the face of the huge storm barreling down on the East Coast, canceling an event in Florida and quickly heading back to Washington to coordinate emergency response from the White House.

Hurricane-Sandy-shuts-down-northeastern-US-threatens-havoc

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:36:00 +0100

East Coast barricaded themselves in, to brace up for a strengthened Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy reaches US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:36:00 +0100

Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode October 29, 2012 awaiting the arrival of a Hurricane Sandy dubbed "Frankenstorm" that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and devastating winds.

Romney cancels campaign events due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:36:00 +0100

Republican White House candidate Mitt Romney cancelled campaign events on Monday and Tuesday as a show of sensitivity as millions of Americans cower under the approaching Hurricane Sandy.

Election présidentielle américaine : "La tempête renforce la posture du président, mais pourrait être préjudiciable à Obama"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0100

François Durpaire, spécialiste des Etats-Unis, explique à Metro les enjeux politiques qui entourent...

Obama says Hurricane Sandy will be 'big and powerful' storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0100

Sandy's storm surge poses costly threat to economy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0100

The long-term, potentially catastrophic damage from Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeast will most likely come from the unusually strong storm surge that forecasters say will be much larger than past storms to hit the region.

Sandy Stops Production on NYC Sets

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy isn’t sparing Hollywood. According to Deadline, multiple New York-based TV series suspended production today in anticipation of the storm, including “Gossip Girl,” “The Good Wife,” “30 Rock,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Smash,” and “666 Park Avenue.” For now, New York’s broadcast late-night shows,.

Cuba's 2nd City Without Power, Water After Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0100

Santiago, Cuba's 2nd largest city, still without power or water in Hurricane Sandy's wake

Hurricane Sandy Forces US Campaign Cancellations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the northeast United States, President Barack Obama and Republican contender Mitt Romney were forced to alter campaign plans Monday ahead of the storm.

Why Hurricane Sandy packs a mighty punch

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:41:00 +0100

Sandy is changing from a tropical storm fuelled by warm sea water to a different kind of storm that runs on contrasts in temperature

VIDEO. Le best of des JT du lundi 29 octobre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

Les recherches qui se poursuivent sur l'île de Porquerolles, la neige qui fait son apparition sur une partie de la France ou encore les derniers préparatifs aux Etats-Unis avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy... C'est le menu de ce best of des JT.

DIRECT. Obama met en garde contre la dangerosité de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

Suivez l'évolution de la situation et découvrez les dernières images des Etats-Unis dans notre live.

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:47:00 +0100

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par Sandy et fermée aussi mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:45:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé : Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, et elle restera fermée mardi. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de....

Ouragan Sandy : des New-yorkais refusent d'évacuer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:50:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Ouragan Sandy. « Nous avons peur ! »

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:47:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy se rapproche de la côte Est des Etats-Unis. New York se prépare à ce qui pourrait être la pire tempête de son histoire. La...

Hurricane Sandy causes flight cancels, delays at Houston airports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

HOUSTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Airports in the fourth largest U.S. city of Houston on Monday reported flight delays and cancellations due to Hurricane Sandy which has forced the cancellation of thousands of fights nationwide. The Houston Airport System had posted a warning on its website listing....

Seven French missing in Hurricane Sandy aftermath

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

PARIS, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The French Transport Ministry on Monday said up to seven French nationals were still missing in the Caribbean after the deadly Hurricane Sandy storm swept the region. Authorities in Martinique and French Guiana, two overseas regions of France , launched operations to track the missing on Sunday.

FLASH: OBAMA SAYS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO BE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY -- CNN

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

FLASH: OBAMA SAYS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO BE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY -- CNN ....

Obama warns Americans of "big and powerful" Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday noon warned Americans that the approaching Hurricane Sandy was a "big and powerful" storm with slow moving process and wide swath, and urged residents across impacted area to follow the instructions of local authorities.

Maui beaches closed after shark attack

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:49:00 +0100

A 51-year-old woman from California was attacked over the weekend by a shark off Makena Landing Beach Park on Maui.

Hurricane Sandy: 'it's getting too late to leave', says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:47:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy approaches New York, the city's mayor Michael Bloomberg warned residents that it was becoming "too late" to get away from floods as winds and sea levels rose.

Video: Hurricane Sandy shuts down coastal cities

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:47:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is barreling toward the mid-Atlantic states, shutting down cities all along the coast. The enormous storm has sustained 90 mile an hour winds and even stronger gusts. Susan McGinnis is in Rehoboth Beach, Del., with the latest.

Hurricane Sandy: Tens of thousands already without power

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:47:00 +0100

Even before hurricane makes landfall, high winds and rain are causing headaches for utility customers along East Coast

Hurricane Sandy on course for Canada as millions in U.S. prepare for worst case scenario

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Travellers warned to expect significant delays Canadian travelers were being warned Monday to check the status of their flights as Hurricane Sandy started to impact the operations of flights across ...

Sandy barrels down towards US East Coast 50 mn threatened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

A ferocious Hurricane Sandy barreled down towards the US East Coast early Monday, threatening over 50 million people, bringing some of America's busiest cities to a standstill and disrupting the ...

Hurricane Sandy HMS Bounty tall ship crew rescued in storm after making distress call

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

A tall ship crew have been forced to abandon their vessel in stormy seas off the east coast of the US.The 17 people aboard HMS Bounty - a replica of one made famous in the film 'Mutiny on the ...

Share your story Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

A woman and child walk through an aisle, emptied in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, in a Wal-Mart store in Riverhead, New York, Oct. 28, 2012. (Lucas Jackson ...

Winning the week How Hurricane Sandy could force presidential campaigns off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Each Monday, The Globe invites two strategists - a Democrat and a Republican - to share their take on what each campaign needs to do this week in order to win the White ...

Cuomo Hurricane Sandy storm surge already at Irene levels

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Photo credit: John Roca | Moriches Bay floods at the intersection of South Ocean Ave. and Inlet View Road in Center Moriches as Hurricane Sandy approaches. (Oct. 27, ...

Photos NYC empties ahead of storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Sandbags block the entrance of the New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy made its approach in New York October 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy, the monster storm bearing down on ...

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:51:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:53:00 +0100

Cameroun: Cameroun : Trafic D'organes Dans Les Morgues Des Hôpitaux (RFI.fr)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:52:00 +0100

Fin août, une famille qui se rendait à la morgue de l'hôpital Laquintinie de Douala au Cameroun est tombée sur une personne en train d'arracher des cheveux et des ongles à leur fils mort quelques jours plus tôt. Ils ont porté plainte mais, depuis, les

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:51:00 +0100

Obama: Great thing about US is 'we pull together'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

5:35pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Obama: Great thing about US is 'we pull together' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 President Obama on Hurricane Sandy: "The great thing about America is that during tough times like this, we pull together.

US faces big waves and high winds ahead of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

5:53pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy US faces big waves and high winds ahead of Sandy Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 A wave crashes onto a house before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy in Scituate, Massachussetts A wall of water makes its way to shore as residents take a dip in the....

NY Stock Exchange to remain closed on Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

5:30pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NY Stock Exchange to remain closed on Tuesday Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 NYSE Euronext, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced its markets will remain closed tomorrow as Hurricane Sandy prepares to reach land.

76 British schoolchildren and eight teachers stranded at New Jersey hotel because of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:54:00 +0100

The group, from St Martin’s Comprehensive in Caerphilly, South Wales, had arrived at JFK airport in New York on Saturday.

Romney Cancels Campaign Events Due to Hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:51:00 +0100

Republican White House candidate Mitt Romney canceled campaign events on Monday and Tuesday as a show of sensitivity as millions of Americans hunker down as Hurricane Sandy approaches. The decision, announced by his campaign, means that Romney will not appear in Wisconsin later on Monday and he will....

Le CAC 40 a commencé la semaine dans le rouge, volumes dérisoires

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:59:00 +0100

La Bourse de Paris a clôturé sur une perte de 0,76% ce lundi, à 3.408,89 points, affaiblie par les craintes de nouvelles publications d’entreprises décevantes et la mauvaise santé de l’économie espagnole. Aujourd’hui, les volumes d’échanges sur l’indice parisien ont été particulièrement faibles (1,7....

Les Bourses européennes terminent en baisse, Paris cède 0,76%

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:59:00 +0100

Alors que Wall Street est restée fermée lundi en raison de l'ouragan Sandy qui s'approche des côtes américaines, les Bourses européennes ont terminé en recul, le secteur de l'assurance pesant lourdement à la baisse, sur les anticipations des coûts importants qu'il devra supporter pour indemniser les victimes.

Ouragan Sandy : Obama place la campagne au second plan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0100

Le président Barack Obama a mis en garde lundi les Américains contre la menace de l'ouragan Sandy et a dit ne pas se préoccuper dans l'immédiat des conséquences de cette tempête sur l'élection présidentielle dans huit jours. Ouragan Sandy : Obama place la campagne au second plan

14 rescued, 2 missing from ship off N.C. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0100

A search was under way Monday for two crew members of the stricken ship HMS Bounty, which sank off the coast of North Carolina, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

'Frankenstorm' Officially Added to English Lexicon

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0100

The word 'Frankenstorm' took the weather news by force late last week as Hurricane Sandy approached the East Coast. The Internet also zoned in on the monster term with memes and parody Twitter accounts that help propel Frankenstorm into everyday language.

FRANCE: Scandale des prothèses mammaires PIP : le fondateur de la société remis en liberté

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0100

Jean-Claude Mas a été remis en liberté ce lundi après-midi 29 octobre. Le fondateur de la société de prothèses mammaires PIP se trouve au cur d'un scandale sanitaire mondial. Le juge marseillais, qui instruit le volet financier de l'affaire, a accédé à la demande de ses avocats. Mais cette liberté est assortie d'un très strict contrôle judiciaire.

Hurricane Sandy: Are you insured?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could result in significant losses for homeowners who lack special weather-related insurance deductibles

Video: Obama on Hurricane Sandy: Please listen to state and local officials

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:02:00 +0100

President Obama addressed the nation on Hurricane Sandy and stressed that the most important thing is for people to listen to their state and local officials regarding safety and evacuation procedures.

Hurricane Sandy Surges toward Northeast U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:01:00 +0100

The satellite photo above shows Hurricane Sandy looming over the eastern seaboard on Monday, October 29. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's geostationary GOES 13 satellite acquired the image at 10:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, as the heart of the storm hovered over the Atlantic Ocean east of Virginia.

Sandy to Dump Snow on West Virginia

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:01:00 +0100

Snow has begun to fall in the mountains of West Virginia and is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours across Appalachia as precipitation from Hurricane Sandy collides with cold air from the west.

14 rescued, two missing as Bounty sinks

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0100

HELICOPTERS have plucked 14 crew members of a replica tall ship called the HMS Bounty in the midst of Hurricane Sandy, but two others are missing.

14 rescued, two missing as Bounty sinks

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0100

HELICOPTERS have plucked 14 crew members of a replica tall ship called the HMS Bounty in the midst of Hurricane Sandy, but two others are missing.

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par Sandy et fermée aussi mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0100

VIDEO BUZZ - Ouragan Sandy : une biche dans les vagues

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:10:00 +0100

C'est l'une des images les plus "mignonnes" de cet ouragan Sandy, qui fait si peur aux Américains. La chaine NBC, sur une plage de New York, a filmé une biche, piégée par les vagues provoquées par "Frankenstorm". Mais "Bamby" ne s'est pas laissée faire et à réussi à s'échapper des flots déchainés.

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : Obama s'exprime à la télé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Hurricane Sandy: Latest Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0100

President Obama, echoing mayors and governors across the Northeast, urged people in evacuation zones to get out of the way of Hurricane Sandy.

ArtsBeat: Hurricane Sandy Darkens Broadway and Other Stages

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's impending arrival has prompted entertainment producers in the New York City region to change schedules and offer plans for refunds.

UK/USA: Millions braced for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:08:00 +0100

BRITONS are among millions of people stockpiling supplies as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US East Coast, threatening to bring an 11ft storm surge to New York.

Cuba's 2nd city without power, water after Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:07:00 +0100

HAVANA (AP) â€” Residents of Cuba's second-largest city of Santiago remained without power or running water Monday, four days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall as the island's deadliest storm in seven years, ripping rooftops from homes and toppling power lines. The death toll across the Caribbean rose to 69.

Obama: 'We're ready' for Sandy, election will 'take care of itself'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0100

WASHINGTON -- President Obama expressed confidence Monday that state and local officials were prepped and ready for all that Hurricane Sandy would deliver, but asked for cooperation and patience from East Coasters getting pounded by the massive storm.

Economic impact of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy will have a devastating impact on life and property. However, gauging its ultimate impact on an economy still struggling to overcome the Great Recession but with substantial resources to overcome adversity is far more complex than merely adding up insurance payouts and uninsured losses.

Sandy contraint Google à une présentation light de sa nouvelle tablette

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0100

Google prévoyait une conférence de presse pour le lancement de sa nouvelle tablette, Nexus 10. Avec l'arrivée du cyclone Sandy, il s'est contenté d'un message sur son blog

Hurricane Sandy disrupts campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

With nine days to the United States Presidential election, nature has taken its place ahead of election with Hurricane Sandy carrying heavy winds to coastal areas of the United States.

Hurricane throws campaign schedule in flux as candidates cancel events

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

President Barack Obama urged Americans to heed local officials' warnings about Hurricane Sandy on Monday as his re-election said it would determine the president's campaign schedule on a "day-to-day basis."

Watch: Tiger Cubs Rescued in Smuggling Plot

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge to Cause Flooding Many cities on the Eastern Seaboard might become basins with a significant surge of sea water. Hurricane Sandy: Reporter, Producer Hit by Storm Wave Matt Gutman reports from Nags Head, N.C., where he and a producer experience the effects of Sandy. External links are provided for reference purposes.

Here's why Hurricane Sandy is such a monster storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0100

1. A northbound hurricane Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm.

Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0100

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) â€” Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney curtailed his campaigning Monday as Hurricane Sandy churned closer to the Eastern Seaboard and urged supporters to donate to the Red Cross or other relief agencies gearing up to help millions expected to become victims of the powerful storm.

Inspectors Dispatched to Nuclear Reactors in Sandy’s Path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:11:00 +0100

Extra federal inspectors were dispatched to U.S. nuclear-power plants in the path of Hurricane Sandy as operators and officials reassured the public that they are prepared for high winds and flooding associated with the storm. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it sent additional inspectors to....

Oil Slides, Gasoline Gains as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:11:00 +0100

Oil declined in New York while gasoline gained as U.S. East Coast refineries reduced operations before ’s expected strike. Hurricane Sandy Futures dropped as much as 1.9 percent and the motor fuel rose for a third day. The storm will probably make landfall tomorrow in New Jersey, according to a National Hurricane Center and PBF Energy Inc.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it targets US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:11:00 +0100

Weather disrupts US election campaign, shut down New York Stock Exchange at least until Wednesday and triggers evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people

Obama : «La priorité est de faire en sorte de sauver des vies»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0100

Le président des États-Unis a mis en garde les populations contre la «grave» tempête qui s'approche de New-York.

«C'est une tempête grave, s'il vous plaît, vous devez évacuer !»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0100

Barack Obama et le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg demandent aux personnes menacées par l'ouragan d'évacuer leurs maisons, alors que les consignes sont très peu suivies.

Obama organisera une réunion d’urgence sur l’ouragan « Sandy »

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0100

La ville de New York est dans l’attente de l’arrivée de l'ouragan "Sandy " sur son territoire.

Etats-Unis : "La tempête Sandy pourrait être préjudiciable à Obama"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

François Durpaire, spécialiste des Etats-Unis, explique à Metro les enjeux politiques qui entourent...

Obama warns Sandy could cause fatalities

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama warned Monday that Hurricane Sandy was a powerful storm that could cause dea

Mom of slain Mo. girl sues mental health provider

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:00 +0100

The mother of a slain 9-year-old Missouri girl has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a mental health clinic that provided services to the teenager who killed her daughter.

UAE cautions Emiratis over US hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:17:00 +0100

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has appealed to its citizens living in the US East Coast to exercise utmost precaution over the threat posed by Hurricane Sandy and heed safety instructions given by ...

Hurrricane Sandy Leaves Caribbean Battered But Not Broken

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:17:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Northeast U.S., reports of the devastation left in its wake in the Caribbean have recorded at least 69 deaths in the region. Although Haiti was not directly in the storm’s path, torrential rains caused severe flooding, resulting in 52 deaths as of Monday.

Ocean City Pier Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy, Pier Of Famous Maryland Boardwalk 'Half-Gone' [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:17:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast on Monday, Maryland officials have reported the famous Ocean City fishing pier was destroyed by the storm and is "half-gone." According to The Associated Press , officials confirmed the damage on Monday due to the heavy surf banging up against the pilings.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Stand Guard During Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:17:00 +0100

Obama: Hurricane Will Move Slowly, Impact Millions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

Federal, state, and local government officials are working closely together to respond to Hurricane Sandy that will move slowly across the Northeast and impact millions of citizens, President Barack Obama said Monday.

Hurrricane Sandy Leaves Caribbean Battered But Not Broken

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

Ocean City Pier Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy, Pier Of Famous Maryland Boardwalk 'Half-Gone' [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Atlantic City 'Under Water' Hours Before Frankenstorm Hits East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

More than 8,000 people were without power across the state as Sandy - which has been dubbed 'Frankenstorm' because of its potential power and proximity to Halloween - moves closer. All 12 casinos along the boardwalk were shut down and evacuated over the weekend as Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for the entire state.

Hurrricane Sandy Leaves Caribbean Battered But Not Broken

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy first made landfall in the Caribbean last week, causing nearly 70 deaths, most in Haiti, while displacing thousands more throughout the region.

Hurricane Sandy May Delay Final Pre-Election Jobs Report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

Here comes a pre-election surprise: The Labor Department could delay the closely-watched October jobs report.

Ocean City Pier Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy, Pier Of Famous Maryland Boardwalk 'Half-Gone' [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast on Monday, Maryland officials have reported the famous Ocean City fishing pier was destroyed by the storm and is "half-gone.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Stand Guard During Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0100

The Tomb of the Unknown is still being guarded by soldiers despite Hurricane Sandy growing stronger. .

Ouragan Sandy - Barack Obama : "La priorité est de faire en sorte de sauver des vies"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:25:00 +0100

À neuf jours de la présidentielle, le président américain Barack Obama, en visite à l'Agence nationale de gestion des crises, a appelé ses compatriotes à prendre "très au sérieux" la dangerosité de l'ouragan Sandy. / AFP Le président Barack Obama a mis en garde lundi les Américains contre la menace....

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0100

Le candidat Barack Obama s'est effacé lundi derrière un président conscient de la nécessité de donner l'image d'un dirigeant fermement aux commandes des Etats-Unis au moment où ils sont menacés par l'ouragan Sandy, huit jours avant l'élection du 6 novembre.

L'oeil de l'ouragan à 285 km de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:21:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Tracking Hurricane Sandy: Handy Maps And Apps

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:25:00 +0100

We've pulled together a selection of storm-tracking maps, graphics and animations from across the web to help keep you abreast of the storm's developments.

Hurricane Sandy Throws A Wrench Into Early Voting

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:25:00 +0100

The fearsome storm has shut down early voting in multiple states and disrupted the presidential candidates' campaign schedules. Sandy may wreak havoc as it claws up the East Coast, but voting experts say its impact may fizzle come Election Day.

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fueling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast on Monday, the full extent of the storm's havoc on Haiti was just beginning to emerge.

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall early Monday evening: NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, located about 110 miles southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and about 175 miles south-southeast of New York City, is expected to make landfall early Monday evening, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin.

Obama, Romney cancel events as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaign stops and returned to Washington on Monday to deal with the impact of Hurricane Sandy, advising Americans to evacuate if necessary and dismissing concerns about the storm's impact on the November 6 election.

Storm speeds up, 60 million in path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0100

Hurricane is 110 miles from Atlantic City Storm surge may raise water levels 11 feet Landfall in N.J. expected tonight Top winds are 90 mph FULL STORY

Storm Roils Campaign as Obama Cancels Florida Appearance

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0100

President Obama returned to Washington on Monday, and Mitt Romney canceled campaign events through Tuesday.

Dying Satellites Could Lead to Shaky Weather Forecasts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0100

A year or more without key satellites could result in shaky forecasts about storms like Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit the Northeastern Seaboard early next week.

Photos: 'Epic' Hurricane Slams U.S. East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0100

As the hurricane merges with an Arctic jet stream, forecasters expect a "life-threatening storm surge" that could hit New York City with a wall of water up to 11 feet high

Hurricane Sandy Surges in Eastern US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy strengthened again late Monday morning, and was expected to make landfall near the New Jersey-Delaware border Monday night. US Government forecasters warned the large, slow-moving Category 1 hurricane will deliver gale-force winds, rain, flooding and even snow across a much broader....

Ouragan Sandy : rues désertes à New York, le calme avant la tempête...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, transports en commun fermés : New York est à l'arrêt aujourd'hui, se préparant dans un calme irréel à affronter l'ouragan Sandy. Beaucoup de New-Yorkais refusent encore d'évacuer. Sandy "peut facilement vous tuer", a encore insisté le maire de NY Michael Bloomberg, qui avait ordonné.

Romney and FEMA: Would Republican favor local approach?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:30:00 +0100

If Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney becomes president, will he attempt to cut funding for FEMA which sends money to states hit by natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy?

Webcams provide a high-and-dry look at Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

(Photo: Statue of Liberty Cams) 2:03PM EDT October 29. 2012 - You can keep an eye on Hurricane Sandy while staying high and dry by tapping into a vast array of webcams along the East Coast. The webcams vary in quality and reliability. Some hit you with ads periodically, or charge a fee; some get....

Hurricane Sandy could cut power to millions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

The brutal force and massive breadth of Hurricane Sandy may leave as many as 10 million people in the dark.

Hurricane Sandy lashes East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

Monster storm reaches sustained winds of 90 mph as it barrels toward East Coast.

Labor Department: Jobs report on Friday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

2:06PM EDT October 29. 2012 - The Labor Department said today it does plan to release its monthly jobs report as scheduled on Friday, hurricane or no hurricane. That report comes four days before Election Day. Labor Department officials responded to news reports suggesting the report might be delayed because of fallout from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Forecast: Why Storm So Dangerous

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

By rights, Hurricane Sandy ought never to have had a chance to form. Back in May, just before the 2012 hurricane season began, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said this was likely to be an average year, with perhaps nine to 15 named...

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fueling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast on Monday, the full extent of the storm's havoc on Haiti was just beginning to emerge. Extensive damage to crops throughout the southern third of the country, as well as the high potential for a spike in cases....

Team Sky sports director De Jongh leaves after admitting to doping as rider

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

LONDON - Team Sky says sports director Steven de Jongh has left the British squad after admitting to doping during his cycling career.

Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney curtailed his campaigning Monday as Hurricane Sandy churned closer to the Eastern Seaboard and urged supporters to donate to the Red Cross or other relief agencies gearing up to help millions expected to become victims of the powerful storm.

Cuba's 2nd city without power, water after Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

Residents of Cuba's second-largest city of Santiago remained without power or running water Monday, four days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall as the island's deadliest storm in seven years, ripping rooftops from homes and toppling power lines. The death toll across the Caribbean rose to 69.

Some hardy tourists still roam NYC as the storm settles in, find many attractions closed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

NEW YORK, N.Y. - A few hardy tourists still roamed the Wall Street area as the big storm moved in on New York City.

Obama, Romney cancel events as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall early Monday evening: NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

Romney Scrubs Campaign Schedule, Calls on Americans to Unite As Sandy Bears Down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

AVON LAKE, OHIO – Mitt Romney’s campaign has canceled fifteen events over the course of several days as national attention turns toward Hurricane Sandy. Romney told a crowd in this critical swing state that the storm is a time for Americans to come together. “We’ve...

Venezuelans salute 'Panda Gigante' as Sandoval becomes 1st to win MVP in World Series

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:00 +0100

CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan fans are celebrating the selection of San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval as the first-ever Venezuelan most valuable player in a World Series.

Hurricane Sandy 'moving quickly' to New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:26:00 +0100

6:13pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy 'moving quickly' to New Jersey Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" towards southern New Jersey and is expected to make landfall early evening local time, the US National Hurricane Center has announced.

Sandy contraint Google à une présentation light de sa nouvelle tablette

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Google prévoyait une conférence de presse pour le lancement de sa nouvelle tablette, Nexus 10. Avec l'arrivée du cyclone Sandy, il s'est contenté d'un message sur... Source : La Tribune - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy : pourquoi une alerte sur la côte est des États-Unis ?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Ce lundi à New York, Wall Street n'a pas ouvert ses portes, les métros ne circulent pas. La côte est des États-Unis est en alerte maximale : l'ouragan Sandy... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires

EN DIRECT. Etats-Unis : l'ouragan Sandy est à 285 km de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:35:00 +0100

RéSEAUX SOCIAUX / ADOLESCENTS: Les ados et le sexe sur internet : attention danger !

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:31:00 +0100

Deux faits divers tragiques ont récemment mis en lumière l’ignorance des adolescents face aux réseaux sociaux. Férus de sexting ou autres dialogues sexy et pensant agir dans la sphère de l’intime, les protagonistes peuvent se retrouver exhibés au grand public, répertoriés sur des sites à caractère pornographique ou harcelés.

LA REVUE DE PRESSE DES AMéRIQUES: A la Une : l'ouragan Sandy menace la côte est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Israël : le Likoud approuve la décision de faire liste commune avec la formation ultra-nationaliste Israël Beitenou Etats-Unis : Sandy est «une tempête grosse et puissante», met en garde le président Barack Obama Elections régionales en Italie : la droite de Silvio Berlusconi perd la Sicile, percée....

Pour éviter Sandy, un paquebot se réfugie dans un fjord du Québec

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Un paquebot de croisière de 15 étages a dû modifier son itinéraire pour échapper aux pluies, vagues et vents ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Obama appelle les américains à prendre "très au sérieux" Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Dans une intervention diffusée en direct à la télévision, Barack Obama a appelé lundi les américains à prendre "très au... Source : Le JDD - Articles similaires

Hurricane Sandy forces 10,000 flight cancellations in northeast U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 10,000 flights have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday by airlines bracing for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, has asked the public to stay at home when Sandy slams the city. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Monday warned....

Obama on Hurricane Sandy: 'Please listen'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has warned that Hurricane Sandy was a powerful storm that could cause deaths, and said his concern for now was the safety of Americans and not next week's election."The most important message to the public...

Hurricane Sandy: Latest updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:34:00 +0100

Are you a Kiwi in New York? Tell us what your Sandy experience is. Email us The centre of Hurricane Sandy is positioned to come ashore in New Jersey later this evening New Zealand time, afte

Hurricane Sandy intensifies, heads towards US coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy intensified as it roared toward the US East Coast, bringing New York, Washington and other major cities to a standstill.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:37:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l'arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était paralysé lundi par l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur les côtes, mettant en suspens la campagne électorale à huit jours de la présidentielle. Dans cette région la plus densément peuplée du pays, 50....

Ouragan Sandy : Obama s'exprime à la télé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:36:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Hurricane Sandy damage could hit US$20b: experts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Damage from the massive Hurricane Sandy battering the US East Coast could hit as much as $20 billion, disaster estimator Eqecat said Monday.

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fuelling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:39:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast on Monday, the full extent of the storm's havoc on Haiti was just beginning to emerge.

Hurricane keeps Wall Street closed tomorrow

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:38:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the US for a second day tomorrow as Hurricane Sandy bears down on New York and the east coast.

Fake Hurricane Sandy photos: Help us identify #FakeSandy pictures

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hasn't yet made landfall – but already fake storm photos are circulating. We need your help... With the approach of a weather event as destructive and far-reaching as Hurricane Sandy threatens to be, a lot of storm-related photos and video are being uploaded to the web.

Les marchés américains resteront fermés mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0100

NYSE Euronext et Nasdaq OMX Group et Bats Global Markets ont annoncé lundi la fermeture de leurs marchés américains mardi, en raison du passage de l'ouragan Sandy. Cette décisions a été prise en coordination avec tous les marchés américains d'actions, d'obligations, d'options et de dérivés, a fait savoir NYSE.

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0100

Storm shows retailers rely on brick and mortar

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is serving as a reminder that while Americans love the convenience of buying things with the click of a mouse, when disaster strikes they still rely on the physical store.

Sandy's storm surge poses costly threat

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:45:00 +0100

Martinique : les Français disparus en mer sont rentrés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:50:00 +0100

Ils avaient disparus à l'occasion d'une sortie en Zodiac, peu après le passage de l'ouragan dans les Caraïbes, entre la Martinique et la Dominique.

La côte Est des Etats-Unis sous la menace de Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:50:00 +0100

Évacuations massives (375 000 habitants évacués à New York), annulation de milliers de vols (nationaux et internationaux), transports en commun à l’arrêt, écoles fermées : les États de la côte Est des États-Unis ont pris d’exceptionnelles mesures de sécurité lundi 29 octobre pour affronter l’ouragan....

Ouragan Sandy: le candidat Obama s'efface, le président prend les commandes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:50:00 +0100

Le candidat Barack Obama s'est effacé lundi derrière un président conscient de la nécessité de donner l'image d'un dirigeant fermement aux commandes des Etats-Unis au moment où ils sont menacés par l'ouragan Sandy, huit jours avant l'élection du 6 novembre. M.

Ces ouragans qui ont marqué les Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +0100

[VIDEO] L'ouragan Sandy devrait atteindre la côte des Etats-Unis tard lundi ou tôt mardi. Le pays est régulièrement touché par les ouragans, le plus meurtrier depuis 2005 étant Katrina. octobre 2012 : Sandy Le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan.

Hurricane Sandy: President Barack Obama urges public to listen to evacuation warnings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has given an update on the preparations and response to Hurricane Sandy and has urged people to evacuate if they have been told to do so.

Video: Va. neighborhood flooded by Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +0100

A usually scenic Norfolk, Va. neighborhood that borders the Lafayette River became an island unto itself Monday. As WTKR's Barbara Ciara reports, flooding from Hurricane Sandy trapped residents in their buildings.

Obama on Hurricane Sandy: "We're ready"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +0100

The president added that he's not worried about the storm's impact on next week's election

NI expat ready for Hurricane Sandy - Video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:48:00 +0100

A Northern Irish expat living in Washington DC has told UTV about the preparations he has been making ahead of Hurricane Sandy. - Video available

NHC: Hurricane Sandy to make landfall early Monday evening

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, located about 110 miles (180 km) southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and about 175 miles (285 km) south-southeast of New York City, is expected to make landfall early Monday evening, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. "Sandy is now moving toward the northwest near 28 miles per hour (44 km per hour).

Obama cancels poll tour to deal with Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

President Barack Obama canceled campaign events in Florida and Wisconsin to return to Washington on Monday and monitor the impact and response to Hurricane Sandy, the White House said. Obama ended plans to speak at a Florida university in Orlando on Monday and flew back to Washington, a White House spokesman said.

Obama returns to Washington to monitor storm with FEMA, Cabinet officials

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. President Obama rushed out of the battleground state of Florida on Monday to return to Washington and oversee the response to one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the Northeast. He arrived just after 11 a.m. to huddle with top administration officials and get briefed ...

Hurricane Sandy damages Atlantic City boardwalk, floods N.J. coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

Still about eight hours from landfall, Hurricane Sandy already was causing heavy flooding in low-lying New Jersey coastal communities Monday with reports of damage to the famed boardwalk in Atlantic City, where the multibillion dollar casino industry came to a halt as the storm churned toward the coast.

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: President Obama's Warning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

The president urges people living in the storm's path to heed state and local advisories.

Romney Scrubs Campaign Schedule, Calls on Americans to Unite As Sandy Bears Down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

Gold Ends Lower As Dollar Strengthens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Gold futures ended lower for a second straight session Monday, due mostly to the absence of catalysts with low volumes even as the dollar turned higher against some major cu...

Duke Energy makes 1,200 line workers available to help restore power in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), the nation's largest electric utility, today made 1,200 line workers available to help other utilities restore power in Hurr...

Unity College Students to Envision Life Without Oil

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

UNITY, Maine, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --What would life without oil be like? Whether caused by global crisis, natural disaster, or disruptions in access and distribution, life withou...

Obama, Romney respond to Hurricane Sandy, as it upends campaign plans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0100

President Obama and Mitt Romney offered voters yet another contrast in a tightly fought campaign on Monday as the two candidates responded somewhat differently to the approach of Hurricane Sandy on Monday as the monster storm scrambled political calculations only eight days before the election.

Tracking hurricane Sandy: As storm 'zigs', it's also changing dramatically

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has lurched westward as it heads toward landfall late Monday. It's also swapping energy sources as it becomes extratropical. The process sometimes gives storms a boost of power.

La côte est commence à subir l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l’arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis s’est retrouvé paralysé avant l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy. Wall Street a fermé de manière préventive pour la première fois en 27 ans.

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes, recherchés lundi en mer entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique, sont rentrés sains et sauf à leur port d'attache dans le département français, a annoncé lundi à l'AFP le Cross Antilles Guyane.

Hurricane Sandy Could Cause $100 Billion In Damages

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:00 +0100

As 60 million American prepare to absorb Hurricane Sandy’s worst, the economic costs of the storm could skyrocket in the days to come. While economists disagree on the exact amount of damages, they’re saying the storm could cause between $2 and $100 million in destruction, according to a report by The Daily Ticker .

Statue Of Liberty In Hurricane Sandy Photo Goes Viral In NYC, Is It Real Or Fake?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:00 +0100

A sensational photo of Hurricane Sandy circling the Statue of Liberty in New York City went viral on Monday ahead of the landfall of the storm. But don't be fooled, the NYC landscape photo is a fake. According to myth-busting website Snopes.com , the photo is a phony and first emerged in September 2010 after a tornado in Brooklyn.

Obama says Hurricane Sandy will be a 'big and powerful' storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the U.S. public needs to prepare for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall on Monday evening and predicted millions of people will be affected by the storm.

ACT Alliance Alert: Hurricane Sandy in Haiti

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Romney cancels campaign events due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Eqecat estimates Hurricane Sandy losses up to $20 bln

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Obama, Romney cancel events as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:58 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaign stops and returned to Washington on Monday to deal with the impact of Hurricane Sandy, advising Americans to evacuate if necessary and dismissing concerns about the storm's impact on the Nov.

Obama, Romney cancel campaign events as storm threatens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:47 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaign stops on Monday and returned to Washington to monitor the impact of Hurricane Sandy, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney dropped some events as well to show respect to the storm's potential victims.

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fueling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:54:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:52 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Huge crop losses in southern Haiti raise famine worries * Flooding raises specter of cholera * Crop losses in Cuba, Jamaica as well By Susana Ferreira PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Oct 29 (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S.

Aid groups readying for unprecedented damage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could affect as many as 60 million people Relief organizations are readying supplies and volunteers Red Cross, AmeriCares, Salvation Army and World Vision are preparing in the US International Medical Corps and Operation USA are providing aid to Haiti, Cuba (CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy....

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fuelling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0100

6 French Citizens Missing in Caribbean Storm Swell

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0100

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fueling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:52:00 +0100

, Haiti (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast on Monday, the full extent of the storm's havoc on Haiti was just beginning to emerge. Extensive damage to crops throughout the southern third of the country, as well as the high potential for a spike in cases of cholera and....

EN DIRECT -L'ouragan Sandy devrait atteindre les côtes américaine ce soir

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0100

Live updates: Hurricane Sandy strikes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:59:00 +0100

Millions of people in America's north-east are bracing themselves for what's predicted to be a devastating landfall by Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Closes in on US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Satellite image of the storm BBC Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, threatening serious flooding and power cuts that could affect 50 million people. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate New York City and New Jersey, reports the BBC.

Hurricane Sandy grounds 12,000 US flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Washington. Nearly 12,000 flights have been grounded as Hurricane Sandy thwarted travel up and down the US East Coast and airlines warned it could be days before normal schedules resume, AFP reported. That number is expected to grow as the slow-moving "Frankenstorm" churns its way up the coast....

National Guard moves out ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:57:00 +0100

6:27pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy National Guard moves out ahead of Hurricane Sandy Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York Army National Guard soldiers prepare to move out as part of Hurricane Sandy response team Scotland Yard commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said abuse....

60 million Americans brace for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy pressed westward from the Atlantic Ocean into the US eastern seaboard Monday, bringing wicked weather conditions that prompted closures of government offices, schools, Broadway theaters and businesses in a swath from North Carolina to Connecticut.

US airlines cancel flights, hotels book up before Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hurricane Sandy will likely cause financial headaches for U.S. airlines that canceled more than 7,000 flights to and from the Northeast corridor on Sunday.

Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy Accelerates Turns Toward Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

From the pier in North Beach, MD, a woman takes photos of the waves on the Chesapeake Bay which are stirred up by the early winds of Hurricane Sandy, Oct. 28, ...

Hurricane Sandy six French citizens missing in Caribbean storm swell

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

The French Transportation Ministry told the Sipa news agency on Monday that the group disappeared on Sunday while between the islands of Martinique and ...

Photos ABC Readers Share Their Hurricane Sandy Photos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy May Delay Final Pre-Election Jobs Report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

The U.S. Labor Department said Monday it has yet to make a decision on whether to delay Friday's closely watched October jobs report, the final reading on the labor market before the ...

Hurricane Sandy causes canceled flights at Orlando International Airport

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Orlando International Airport faced scores of canceled flights Monday as Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on airline operations in the Northeastern U.S.As of Monday morning, 106 flights slated to arrive ...

CP World Report Hurricane Sandy Gaza Obama Same-Sex Marriage Endorsement

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

hurricane Sandy bearing down on the East Coast caused and continues to cause complications with scheduling and early voting in at least four pivotal states - New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio and ...

Sandy could delay jobs report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Job applicants wait to meet potential employers at a recent New York jobs fair. Hurricane Sandy could delay the release of the government's upcoming jobs report. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- ...

Hurricane Sandy Delays Earnings Reports for Martha Stewart Sirius XM

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:53:00 +0100

Mel Karmazin to Step Down as CEO of Sirius XM Radio Both Sirius XM and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia have announced that they are delaying their third quarter announcements until Thursday. The ...

CHRONIQUE DE MAMANE: Faux médicaments pour tout le monde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0100

Le scandale des médicaments empoisonnés qui secoue le Gondwana n’est toujours pas fini... Oui, ce qu’il se passe en ce moment en Très Très Démocratique République est tout simplement surréaliste : des médicaments censés guérir qui se transforment en poison, de l’argent en millions à donner le....

La côte est commence à subir l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:03:00 +0100

Are you affected by Hurricane Sandy?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:05:00 +0100

Monday, October 29, 2012 As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US east coast, President Barack Obama has already signed emergency declarations for New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut,

Hurricane Sandy: what is causing the 'Frankenstorm'?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0100

Hurricanes in the Atlantic are hardly uncommon, but three factors make Sandy stand out from your run-of-the-mill tropical storm: its size, direction of travel, and remarkably bad timing.

Hurricane Sandy gains strength, speed on East Coast path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:04:00 +0100

Superstorm with 90-mph winds expected to make landfall Monday as most heavily-populated region in nation braces for impact; More than 100K already without power

Hurricane Sandy: Thousands flee amid scenes of devastation as Atlantic City bears brunt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0100

Cots for docs as hospitals brace for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0100

As strong winds from Hurricane Sandy heralded the storm’s arrival, hospitals across the Eastern Seaboard kicked disaster plans into place, told emergency room crews to bring enough clothes to last a few days and made room for evacuated patients from low-lying areas.

President Obama Says Hurricane Sandy Could Have 'Fatal Consequences'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

President Obama warned this afternoon that Hurricane Sandy is a “big and powerful storm” that could have “fatal consequences” and urged all those in the storm’s path to heed the warnings of state and local officials. “Please listen to what your state and local officials...

Hurricane Sandy could delay October jobs report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could complicate Friday's release of the October jobs report, the final snapshot of employment before the presidential election.

Use it or Lose It: Are Oil Companies Stockpiling Leases?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

The Institute for Energy Research called out Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) this week for releasing a report that claims that big oil companies are not using the leases that they hold in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the institute, there is a reason why those companies haven't developed, explored or produced oil on those leases.

Hurricane Sandy could delay release of jobs report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could complicate Friday's release of the October U.S. jobs report, the final snapshot of employment before the presidential election.

Cringe at October's Most Painful Fails [VIDEO]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

While the East Coast is bogged down by Hurricane Sandy, the rest of the nation is biding their time in other ways. Now that the summer heat has gone and we're left in the thick of autumn waiting for winter, how better to spend your time than goofing off and failing painfully?

How to stay connected during Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

When disaster strikes, phone and Internet service often takes a hit, right when it's needed the most. Here are some tips for communicating with emergency services and loved ones as Sandy collides with the East Coast:

Hurricane Sandy Creates Property, Supply Chain Concerns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:07:00 +0100

Even with the storm bearing down, it's not too late to take last-minute precautions, experts advise.

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:08:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: 76 British schoolchildren and eight teachers stranded at New Jersey hotel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +0100

The group, from St Martin’s Comprehensive in Caerphilly, South Wales, had arrived at JFK airport in New York on Saturday.

Green Blog: Hurricane Could Prompt Review of New York's Preparedness

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +0100

The impacts of Hurricane Sandy are likely to revive debate over whether New York City has done enough to concretely prepare for storm surges, as opposed to commissioning studies.

City Room: Transit Shutdown Under Way for Second Time in History

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +0100

The suspension of subway, bus and railroad service could be more disruptive than when service was shut down last year during Tropical Storm Irene.

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Obama, Romney cancel events

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy affected the political landscape Monday as President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney canceled campaign appearances.

Hurricane Sandy: Is it Evidence of Global Warming?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0100

As the biggest tropical storm ever recorded in the Atlantic barrels along increasing stretches of the East Coast, some people can’t help but wonder: Is the “Frankenstorm” simply a bizarre but perfectly natural occurrence? Or is the extreme storm evidence of a shifting global climate? At this point, the answer is unclear.

Hurricane Sandy: Is it Evidence of Global Warming?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

At this point, the answer is unclear. While climate scientists are currently split as to whether extreme weather is indicative of a changing global climate, there is a consensus that some factors that may have created the storm – such as warmer seas -- make sense in a climate change narrative. According to Kevin E.

Hurricane Sandy: Is it Evidence of Global Warming?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: "Les Etats-Unis ne sont pas à l'abri d'un raz-de-marée"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:22:00 +0100

Alors que New York se prépare à affronter l'ouragan Sandy, Jean-Pierre Chalon, ancien directeur de l'école de météorologie, décrypte le phénomène. Et en explique les particularités.

Face au duopole Android/Apple, Microsoft veut devenir le 3e écosystème des smartphones

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Le géant du logiciel présente une série de smartphones signés Nokia, HTC et Samsung tournant sous la nouvelle version de son système d'exploitation pour mobile, Windows Phone 8. Microsoft espère jouer les synergies avec son système pour PC et tablette Windows 8 et se poser en alternative.

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0100

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:41:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:41:00 +0100

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0100

Le nord-est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l'économie et les transports.

Les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0100

Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes, recherchés lundi en mer entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique, sont rentrés sains et sauf à leur port d’attache dans le département français.

Ouragan Sandy : les six Français disparus sont rentrés chez eux

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

Ils sont sains et saufs. Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes, recherchés en mer depuis ce lundi matin entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique, ont finalement pu rentrer chez...

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

Six ou sept Français sont portés disparus en mer entre la Martinique et la Dominique depuis dimanche soir, a appris lundi l'AFP auprès du ministère des Transports, qui a précisé que la houle était forte après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy. - /AFP Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes,....

Ouragan Sandy : "New York, ville fantôme. On attend."

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Avant l'arrivée de l'ouragan sur le territoire américain, les habitants de la côte Est des Etats-Unis retiennent leur souffle. Témoignages de lecteurs du Monde.fr.

Martinique: les six Français portés disparus sont rentrés au port sains et saufs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:22:00 +0100

Après le passage de l'Ouragan Sandy, un groupe de Français avait été portés disparus en mer alors qu'ils devaient naviguer entre la Martinique et la Dominique. Ils sont rentrés à leur port d'attache sans encombre.

Etats-Unis: l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:22:00 +0100

La côte est commence à subir l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0100

Les six Français recherchés dans les Antilles sont rentrés en Martinique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0100

Les six Français recherchés lundi en mer entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique sont rentrés sains et sauf à leur port d’attache.

East Coast saturated as Frankenstorm Sandy nears shores

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has forced evacuations all the way up Eastern Seaboard, though it has yet to make landfall. As many as 50 million people could end up in harm's way, with New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Virginia... Read Full Article at RT.com

Hospitals Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

Ambulances lined the streets of Hoboken, N.J. in the relative calm before Hurricane Sandy last night as Hoboken University Medical Center evacuated patients in the predawn darkness. Hospitals along the east coast are preparing for the worst, which means postponing elective surgeries, stocking up on..

Oldest Seaside Hotel in US Stays Open

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

By TERRY MORAN, BRANDON BAUR and LAUREN EFFRON As Hurricane Sandy continues to batter Cape May, N.J., with high winds and flooding, there is one business in town that is determined to stay open and ride it out. The Congress Hall Hotel in Cape May, the...

High Anxiety Around Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0100

Families stranded at home wait for Hurricane Sandy's fury in New Jersey and Connecticut, where power outages and flooding threaten their towns.

HMS Bounty in Hurricane Sandy path: Pictured: The dramatic moment U.S. coastguards pull stranded members of HMS Bounty to safety after Hurricane Sandy forced them to abandon ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

‘Superstorm’ Sandy shuts down northeastern U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy threatens some 50 million people, closing schools and offices and bringing transport to a standstill. Wall Street stayed closed Monday and after New York declared a state of emergency. Some 50 million people from Virginia to Massachusetts are expected to feel the effect of Sandy,....

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:54 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama scraps campaign plans, returns to Washington * Seeks to show he gives priority to crisis, not campaign By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday urged East Coast residents in the path of Hurricane....

Storm damages crops in Haiti, fueling food price woes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Obama, Romney cancel events as Hurricane Sandy looms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Statue Of Liberty In Hurricane Sandy Photo Goes Viral In NYC, Is It Real Or Fake?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

A sensational photo of Hurricane Sandy circling the Statue of Liberty in New York City went viral on Monday ahead of the landfall of the storm, but it's a fake.

Disney Ship Hammered By Hurricane Sandy Raises Questions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0100

Cruise ships may be built to withstand rough seas, but Disney Fantasy was no match for Hurricane Sandy when it hammered the 13-story vessel over the weekend.

Crane dangles from NYC apartment tower

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:45:00 +0100

Emergency crews were responding Monday to a crane hanging from the side of a luxury high-rise under construction in the heart of midtown Manhattan as New York began feeling the effects of approaching Hurricane Sandy.

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:45:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Storm throws campaign into turmoil

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has forced Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to cancel up to two days of campaigning in the last full week of one of the closest presidential contests in recent US history.

Hurricane Sandy: Guards keep watch at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (VIDEO)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0100

The New York City subway has shut down, the stock exchange is closed, and millions of Americans have evacuated their homes or are inside bracing for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. But soldiers are still keeping vigil by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va.

Hurricane Sandy Threatens $20 Billion in U.S. Economic Damage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

may cause as much as $20 billion in economic damage and losses as the biggest Atlantic storm floods homes, disrupts millions of fliers, and forces retailers to close stores. Insured losses may reach $5 billion to $10 billion, or about half of the total, according to an estimate today by Eqecat Inc.

Sandy’s NYC Flight Upheaval Disrupts Travel Across U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

disrupted air travel across the U.S., grounding more than 9,500 flights today and tomorrow as the storm barreled toward the northeast and forced the region’s major airports to suspend operations. Some airlines began extending cancellations through Oct. 31 as the storm’s track became clearer.

Phillips 66, PBF Cutting Production as Sandy Approaches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

Refiners including and PBF Energy Inc. (PBF) reduced output at U.S. East Coast plants before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy , which may become the worst storm to hit the region in 100 years. Phillips shut its 238,000-barrel-a-day Bayway in early today. Hess Corp. (HES) will complete the shutdown of its Port Reading in New Jersey this afternoon.

No Decision on Timing of Jobs Report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

The effects of Hurricane Sandy might force the Labor Department to delay Friday’s release of the monthly report on the nation’s unemployment siutation.

Obama, Romney bow to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:42:00 +0100

President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney suspended campaign stops as Hurricane Sandy headed for the United States.

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Hurricane Sandy: New York's evacuation zones – interactive

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0100

In anticipation of hurricane Sandy, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered mandatory evacuations of those areas of the city most at risk of flooding. Check our map to see where the evacuation zones are located

Hurricane Sandy picks up speed ahead of mid-Atlantic landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:40:00 +0100

The strengthening hurricane barrelling towards the US east coast now set to make landfall much earlier than expected • Follow the latest updates on the storm in our hurricane live blog Guardian US forecaster Harry Enten observes that hurricane Sandy has picked up considerable speed as it approaches the US east coast, going against most forecasts.

Bugged phone deepens controversy over Italian quake

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:39:00 +0100

Six scientists were convicted for manslaughter for failing to communicate earthquake risks, but wiretapped conversations hint at further problems

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:39:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:38:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Barack Obama on Monday urged East Coast residents in the path of Hurricane Sandy to heed evacuation orders and assured them the government was ready to respond swiftly, but he warned them it would take a long time to clean up in the storm's aftermath.

Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Aims at New York City and Mid-East Coast Areas

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, federal forecasters are warning that the massive storm could bring "life-threatening" storm surges, flooding, hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and even blizzardlike snowfall over an area stretching from the Carolinas to Canada, and west to Ohio.

A Field Guide to Hurricane Photography

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

The taxonomist in me can't help but notice that photographs of Hurricane Sandy, now bearing down on the Atlantic coast, fall into distinct categories. So I've made a helpful guide to 10 common storm images, complete with identification tips. 1. The Satellite Overview [More]

Hurricane Sandy: 'Our priority is saving lives'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

Storm-driven waves have crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across a swath of the eastern United States as Hurricane Sandy barrelled towards land.Officials warned the threat to life and property was "unprecedented''...

Obama warns of 'potentially fatal' hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of residents ordered to evacuate from cities as Hurricane Sandy bears down on Eastern Seaboard.

Deaths inevitable as Sandy targets Maryland: governor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley said Monday fatalities are inevitable as Hurricane Sandy bears down on Mid-Atlantic states with all its force.

Old Harbour fishers calling on Gov’t for assistance

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

KINGSTON, Jamaica Reeling from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, fisher folk in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, are slowly trying to pick up the pieces of their lives.

Sandy about to make landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:33:00 +0100

New York and other cities on America’s Atlantic seaboard have shut down in anticipation of a landfall by Hurricane Sandy. All public venues are closed, as is the Big Apple’s subway. Some 9,000 flights have been cancelled.

Obama And Romney Respond To Sandy With Election (And Katrina) In Mind

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

At a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits due to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina's lessons.

Hurricane Sandy batters US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

SEAFRONT communities across the eastern United States are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, with thousands of residents already evacuated.

Obama races back to White House for storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

PRESIDENT Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney have left the campaign trail as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

US storm brings economy to a standstill

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy has halted business, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since the 9/11 attacks and idled millions of workers.

Factbox: Companies delay results due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

Dozens of U.S. companies postponed releasing quarterly results as Hurricane Sandy headed towards the U.S. East Coast on Monday.

Disney Ship Hammered By Hurricane Sandy Raises Questions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0100

Cruise ships may be built to withstand rough seas, but Disney Fantasy was no match for Hurricane Sandy over the weekend. Passenger David Evans recounted a frightful night on the ship for a CNN iReport Sunday, including personal video footage he captured that shows water from the ship’s pool....

Hurricane Sandy could delay job report release

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

Storm Sandy may delay release of last snapshot of USA's employment situation before presidential election.

After Irene, High Anxiety Around Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

Families stranded at home wait for Hurricane Sandy's fury in New Jersey and Connecticut, where power outages and flooding threaten their towns.

'Anderson Live' to end after 2 seasons

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anderson Cooper 's daytime talk show will be wrapping after two seasons. Warner Bros. said Monday that the marketplace made it increasingly difficult for "Anderson Live" to "break through" to viewers despite format changes. The show switched to live broadcasts in its second year....

Joss Whedon: Mitt Romney Right for 'Zombie Apocalypse'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

The man behind “The Avengers,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly” released a satirical video endorsing Mitt Romney this Halloween weekend, saying the Republican candidate has some unique qualifications. Romney has “the vision and determination to cut through business as usual politics and finally put.

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo operations; costs unclear

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Transportation ground to a halt along the Northeast coast on Monday, stranding local rail commuters, cruise passengers and air travelers from as far away as Europe and Asia, as Hurricane Sandy prompted closure of air, ship, rail and even highway service.

HMS Bounty replica is "reportedly sunk:" U.S. Coast Guard

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

(Reuters) - The replica tall ship HMS Bounty reportedly sank in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina on Monday, while 14 of the 16 crew members were rescued by helicopter from life rafts, the U.S. Coast Guard said. "The vessel is reportedly sunk, but the mast is still visible," the Coast....

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday urged East Coast residents in the path of Hurricane Sandy to heed evacuation orders and assured them the government was ready to respond swiftly, but he warned them it would take a long time to clean up in the storm's aftermath.

Sandy speeds up, headed for evening landing in NJ

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is speeding up and should make landfall early Monday evening in southern New Jersey.

Sandy set to reach southern New Jersey in '3-5 hours'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:28:00 +0100

7:27pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Sandy set to reach southern New Jersey in '3-5 hours' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Director Dr Rick Knabb has said Hurricane Sandy is expected to reach southern New Jersey in "three-five hours": While Dr Greg Forbes of The Weather Channel - a....

Sandy 'could make Top 10 most expensive US hurricanes'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could become one of the top 10 most expensive hurricanes in US history, according to analysts. Waves crash over homes along the shoreline in Milford, Connecticut Credit: Reuters/Michelle McLoughlin used by the industry to forecast storm exposure, said Sandy is likely to cause....

NHC: Hurricane Sandy to make landfall early Monday evening

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo operations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

Transportation ground to a halt along the US Northeast coast on Monday, stranding local rail commuters, cruise passengers and air travelers from as far away as Europe and Asia, as Hurricane Sandy prompted closure of air, ship, rail and even highway service.

Emergency rooms gear up for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Hospitals in the New York area are preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which has already recorded maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and gusts up to 115 mph during her destructive path towards the ...

Space view of menacing hurricanes size

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

A series of satellite photos of Hurricane Sandy have captured eye-popping views of the frightening storm from space, showing the tempest in relation to the entire planet Earth, as well as its ...

Hurricane Sandy could boost gas prices temporarily

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

(MoneyWatch) Just as drivers were starting to get some price relief at the gas pump, disruptions from Hurricane Sandy could send prices up again. But analysts believe the spike will likely be ...

Hurricane Sandy forces US poll campaign cancellations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the northeast US, President Barack Obama and his Republican contender Mitt Romney were forced to alter campaign plans Monday ahead of the storm. Several swing ...

Hurricanes headwinds delay local earnings announcements

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has thrown a wet blanket on a slate of highly anticipated earnings announcements, as several technology and life sciences businesses in Massachusetts have delayed third-quarter ...

Severe devastation predicted as Hurricane Sandy bears down on northeast coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

WASHINGTON Tens of millions of people living in the US' densely populated East Coast braced for Hurricane Sandy, a monster of a storm that threatened to wreak havoc as it churned up a dangerous mix ...

Live updates Hurricane Sandys impact on LI

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

UPDATED 12:47 P.M. Firemen fight flood to put out Freeport home blaze A house fire on Branch Avenue in southern Freeport has destroyed a single-family home, said a firefighter at the scene. No one ...

NASA Satellites See Sandy Expand as Storm Intensifies

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

-; Hurricane Sandy is a Category 1 hurricane on Oct. 28, according to the National Hurricane Center. Sandy has drawn energy from a cold front to become a huge storm covering a large area of the ...

Warning of acute danger as hurricane edges closer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Photogallery: Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy has begun battering the United States East Coast with fierce winds and driving rain, as the monster storm shuts down transportation, shutters ...

European shares fall as hurricane batters insurers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

news ) 29 (Reuters) - European stocks fell on Monday, led by insurers on expectations the sector will see profits hit hard by clean-up costs resulting from a huge hurricane nearing the United ...

How to keep your food safe if Hurricane Sandy cuts electricity

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Only a few water bottles remain on the shelves at the Waldbaums grocery store as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Oct. 28, 2012 in Long Beach, New ...

Sandy intensifies Obama asks people to evacuate

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

As a ferocious superstorm threatening 50 million people along the US East Coast gathered strength Monday, President Barack Obama warned affected residents that failure to obey evacuation orders could ...

Hurricane Sandy From Space NASA Cameras Capture Video Of Frankenstorm 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Cameras aboard the International Space Station, or ISS, have captured video footage of Sandy as it made its way up from the Caribbean to the eastern coast of the ...

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo operations; costs unclear

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: what to do if you're on one of the 9,000 canceled flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0100

More flight cancellations are expected as airlines scrap flights on Tuesday and maybe Wednesday. Hurricane Sandy has also brought some Amtrak service and public transit to a halt.

Obama warns big, powerful Hurricane Sandy could cause fatalities

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama warned today that Hurricane Sandy was a powerful storm that could cause deaths, and said his concern for now was the safety of Americans and not next week's election.Obama declares emergency

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Sandy speeds up, headed for evening landing in NJ

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is speeding up and should make landfall early Monday evening in southern New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy: More than 100K already without power

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

Even before hurricane makes landfall, high winds and rain are causing headaches for utility customers along East Coast

Hurricane Sandy swallows presidential campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

Both candidates cancel campaign stops as Mother Nature injects a dose of uncertainty into $2 billion presidential battle

Video: Hurricane Sandy: Kids play on beach in storm's path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's show of force is drawing an audience. As WBZ's Sera Congi reports, families in Mass. are venturing out to the beaches to catch a glimpse of Sandy before it becomes too dangerous.

Hurricane Sandy Disrupts International Air Travel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:18:00 +0100

International flights were grounded Monday and more cancellations are expected as Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward and onto the east coast of the United States. Passengers are stranded across Europe and Asia. Passengers were left stranded at a number of European cities. Air France cancelled all its flights to Washington and New York.

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo operations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

After Irene, High Anxiety Around Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Families stranded at home wait for Hurricane Sandy's fury in New Jersey and Connecticut, where power outages and flooding threaten their towns.

President Obama Says Hurricane Sandy Could Have 'Fatal Consequences'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Sandy Speeds Up, Due in the Evening

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

A surging Hurricane Sandy rushed towards the East Coast today and is now expected to crash ashore this evening, hours earlier than previously expected. Sandy's forward motion has accelerated to 28 mph and could make landfall somewhere between Atlantic City and Cape May around 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Cuba's 2nd City Without Power, Water After Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Santiago, Cuba's 2nd largest city, still without power or water in Hurricane Sandy's wake

Romney, scrapping events, asks supporters donate to hurricane relief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:15:00 +0100

First Read: Hurricane Sandy's impact spread from the East Coast to Ohio this morning, where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's campaign announced it was scrapping planned events across the Midwest.

Hurricane Sandy closes in on US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Seafront communities across the eastern United States are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, with thousands of residents already evacuated.

Sandy Strengthens as Hurricane Barrels Toward New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:12:00 +0100

Oct. 29 Bloomberg) -- Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider talks about hurricane Sandy's track as it approaches landfall. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Daniel Alpert, managing partner at Westwood Capital LLC, talks about the outlook for U.S.

Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy s'annonce hors norme

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:51:00 +0100

Cinquante millions de personnes sont concernées par le passage de l'ouragan Sandy le long des côtes nord-est des Etats-Unis. Dangers, coût... Voici pourquoi le passage de cet ouragan s'annonce sans précédent.

Sandy: "la priorité est de sauver des vies"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0100

A huit jours de l'élection présidentielle, l'ouragan Sandy bouscule la vie quotidienne de centaines de milliers de personnes aux Etats-Unis et…

Ouragan Sandy : les six Français recherchés sont sains et saufs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0100

Romney annule les événements de campagne comme Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0100

Le candidat républicain à la présidentielle américaine Mitt Romney a annulé tous les événements de campagne électorale ce lundi et mardi à cause de l’ouragan " Sandy ", rapporte son siège de campagne.

HMS Bounty in Hurricane Sandy path: Pictured: The dramatic moment U.S. coastguards pull stranded crew of HMS Bounty to safety after Hurricane Sandy forced them to abandon ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

How hurricane Sandy tests Obama, Romney

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0100

Both candidates have suspended campaigning for now, though Obama surrogates haven't. The president needs to handle the storm well, while Romney has to be careful not to politicize the event.

Shuddering houses, falling limbs evoke storm fears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Beyond the driving rain, howling wind, closed schools and canceled flights, Hurricane Sandy evoked fear among East Coast residents battered by other storms in recent years. People hunkered down in homes and shelters with emergency kits at the ready Monday, unsure of what will happen when....

Obama Races Back to White House as Hurricane Threatens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0100

President Barack Obama left the campaign trail Monday to lead his nation at a moment of crisis, steering the response to Hurricane Sandy, which left the endgame of the White House race in turmoil. Republican Mitt Romney joined the president in canceling campaign appearances as high winds, swamping....

Interactive map: videos show Hurricane Sandy's progress across America's east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0100

Click on this map to watch videos of the impact made by Hurricane Sandy as it makes its way across America's east coast

Officials in Caribbean revise death toll to 65

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:50:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE: As Americans braced yesterday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering. Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted by three days of constant rains that ended only on Friday.

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0100

Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre à leur port d'attache dans le département français, sans se douter de la frayeur occasionnée et des moyens déployés pour les rechercher.

Hurricane Sandy brings economy of US East Coast to a halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brings economy of US East Coast to a haltNYSE and the Nasdaq market shut completely on Monday and will stay closed on Tuesday, with operations expected to resume Wednesday.

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo operations

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0100

The transport woes also hit cargo operations, adding another dimension to the storm's economic toll.

WATCH: A daring rescue amidst Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0100

A replica of the HMS Bounty, a three-masted sailing ship that has appeared in two Hollywood movies, caught in Hurricane Sandy's wrath has sunk, forcing the crew to abandon the boat in rough seas off the North Carolina coast.

Live! Sandy moving towards NJ shore more quickly

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0100

00:26 Sandy moving towards NJ shore more quickly The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tweets: RT @NOAASatellites: #Sandy is moving toward NJ shore more quickly: See our animated imagery: http://go.usa.gov/Yvuw This huge, late-season storm is colliding with a cold front moving south....

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall this morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

More than 50 million people are being warned to brace for widespread destruction with Hurricane Sandy barrelling towards the US east coast and expected to make landfall in a few hours.

Sandy blows US presidential campaign off course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

7:46pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Sandy blows US presidential campaign off course Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 Hurricane Sandy has blown the US presidential campaign off course. The final frantic few days of rallies for both President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney are on pause - for now.

Sandy targets one-fifth of US population

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:57:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy has frozen commerce, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since September 11, and left millions of workers idle as it pounds the US east coast.

Ouragan Sandy : le New Jersey et le Delaware inondés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a beau être à encore en mer, la tempête commence déjà à faire des ravages sur la côte est américaine. Les habitants du New Jersey et du Delaware luttent contre des inondations qui s'aggravent d'heure en heure.

Ouragan Sandy. Une tempête violente qui fait craindre le pire

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy, surnommé « Frankenstorm », va atteindre vers 22 h, heure Française, la côte Est des Etats-Unis. Des milliers...

Ouragan Sandy. Les New-Yorkais sereins avant la tempête [audio]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

Sans métro, avec les écoles et la plupart des commerces fermés, les New Yorkais ne cédaient pas à la panique, lundi, à quelques heures de...

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : le bateau des "Révoltés du Bounty" en perdition dans l'Atlantique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

AFP L'équipage du HMS Bounty, réplique d'un navire britannique du 18e siècle construite pour le film "Les Révoltés du Bounty" sorti en 1962 avec Marlon Brando, a dû abandonner le trois-mâts qui est en perdition au large de la Caroline du Nord.

PRÉSIDENTIELLE AMÉRICAINE : Sandy, un enjeu à double tranchant pour Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy, qui menace la côte est des États-Unis, s'est invité avec fracas dans la campagne présidentielle américaine, entrée dans sa dernière semaine. Les deux candidats, Barack Obama et Mitt Romney, tentent de tirer profit de cet imprévu.

Ouragan Sandy : suivez en direct l'évolution de la situation à Manhattan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

AFP La trépidante New York est plongée dans un calme irréel en attendant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, qui menace de s'abattre sur la ville lundi ou mardi. Suivez la situation en direct sur cette vidéo qui filme en continu le pont de Manhattan.

Obama Urges Cooperation With Officials as Hurricane Strikes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:04:00 +0100

President Barack Obama is urging Americans to follow evacuation orders and other instructions from emergency officials as Hurricane Sandy comes ashore along the U.S. East Coast. The "superstorm" also is affecting the U.S. presidential campaign. Obama canceled a campaign event in Florida on Monday, and flew back to Washington.

Obama warns of 'big and powerful' Sandy, as storm batters coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0100

President Barack Obama on Monday urged East Coast residents in the path of Hurricane Sandy to heed evacuation orders and assured them the government was ready to respond swiftly, but he warned them it would take a long time to clean up in the storm's aftermath.

HMS Bounty in Hurricane Sandy path: Pictured: The dramatic moment U.S. coastguards pull survivors of HMS Bounty to safety after Hurricane Sandy forced them to abandon ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

Obama warns as hurricane closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama has urged people on America's east coast to take heed of warnings to evacuate before Hurricane Sandy's arrival tonight to avoid "potentially fatal consequences".

Crane hangs from NYC building as rain, wind increase

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

Soldiers Guard the Tomb of Unknowns During Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0100

An inspirational picture making the rounds on the Internet today is reminding people of the elite soldiers who guard Arlington Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns in any kind of weather, even during Hurricane Sandy. That the picture was actually taken in September is another matter, because even...

Amtrak cancels Tuesday service throughout the Northeast for 2nd day due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - Amtrak says it has cancelled all Tuesday service in the Northeast due to high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Britons among millions of New Yorkers preparing for arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

BRITONS were among millions of people stockpiling supplies as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the US East Coast, threatening to bring an 11ft (3.4-metre) storm surge to New York. Parts of the US city ...

Hurricane Sandy travel QA

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

Cancelled flights to and from cities on the east coast of the US have affected thousands of travellers. This Q&A covers your rights and the prospect of further ...

Markets down as Hurricane Sandy shuts Wall Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

World markets came under pressure today as Hurricane Sandy forced Wall Street to shut down for the first time since the September 11 ...

Tracking hurricane Sandys path — live interactive

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

Millions on the US east coast are braced for strong winds, driving rain, and a potentially lethal storm surge as hurricane Sandy heads towards land. Check Sandy's progress with this map from ...

Hurricane Sandy state-by-state conditions as Frankenstorm nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has yet to make landfall, and the worst effects are still several hours away, but already it is having an impact along the mid-Atlantic seaboard from North Carolina to New England. ...

Hurricane Sandy Frankenstorm Heads For New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

New York has called up 1,000 extra troops from the National Guard as "superstorm" Hurricane Sandy bears down on the city. Heavy rain and strong winds have started lashing the northeast ...

Hurricane Sandy could delay release of jobs report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could complicate Friday's release of the October U.S. jobs report, the final snapshot of employment before the presidential ...

Time-lapse views from space show Sandys enormity

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:58:00 +0100

NASA's Earth Observatory has released time-lapse animation of the powerful hurricane from a satellite 22,300 miles above ground. The images reveal details of Sandy's motion and eye wall. ...

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:10:00 +0100

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall early Monday evening – NHC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:09:00 +0100

(Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy, located about 110 miles (180 km) southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and about 175 miles (285 km) south-southeast of New York City, is expected to make landfall... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Haitian economy badly hit by Sandy, 52 dead

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:09:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, (Reuters) – As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the U.S. East Coast today, the full extent of the storm’s havoc on Haiti was just beginning to emerge. Extensive... View full article at stabroeknews.com

US prepares for superstorm, Obama cancels campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0100

As the US east coast prepared for life-threatening wind and rain brought by Hurricane Sandy, the president cancelled campaign events to monitor the situation from the White House, Yashwant Raj reports.

Hurricane Sandy batters United States East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0100

Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across a swathe of the eastern United States today as Hurricane Sandy barreled towards land.

Hurricane Sandy damage could hit $20 bn: experts

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0100

Damage from the massive Hurricane Sandy battering the US East Coast could hit as much as $20 billion, disaster estimator Eqecat said today.

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0100

Rushing back from a campaign visit to Florida, Obama huddled with top aides in the White House Situation Room for an update on Hurricane Sandy.

Video: Hurricane Sandy: South Fla. struggles with flooding

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:07:00 +0100

The famed beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., are still trying to dry out following flooding along Highway A1A caused by Hurricane Sandy, high winds and seasonal high tides. WFOR's Kara Kostanich reports.

Oil falls on Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Crude prices fell on Monday as Hurricane Sandy that hit the East Coast forced showdown of refineries and reduced crude demand. Light, sweet crude for December delivery dropped 74 cents, or 0. 86 percent, to settle at 85.54 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Gold falls on higher U.S. dollar, Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:05:00 +0100

CHICAGO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell slightly Monday, as a higher dollar due to the advance of Hurricane Sandy put pressure on the precious metal. The most active gold contract for December delivery edged down 3.2 dollars, or 0.19 percent, to settle at 1,708.

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

NYC Hotels Prepare for Sandy by Offering Water and Games

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0100

New York City hotels are preparing guests for Hurricane Sandy by handing out safety information, distributing supplies and planning entertainment as their rooms are filled with stranded visitors and workers. The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square asked guests to pull the blackout shades on....

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to Hurricane Sandy with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

Hurricane Sandy Gains Strength

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0100

Forecasters agreed that the storm would have a devastating landfall, possibly within 100 miles of New York City.

Hurricane Sandy 'havoc' hits US election endgame

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy shredded candidates' endgame plans for next week's US election in a new test of nerve for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Hurricane Sandy grounds 12,000 US flights

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has grounded nearly 12,000 flights on the US east coast and airlines warn it could be days before normal schedules resume.

Mega US storm causes turbulence in global air travel

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0100

BERLIN: International air travel from Europe and Asia was hit Monday by flight cancellations as much of the United States' eastern region battened down for the threatened impact of Hurricane Sandy.

US expects to release jobless data Friday as planned

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: The US Labour Department said Tuesday it expects to release its most recent unemployment data -- a key marker of the economy ahead of the November 6 election -- on schedule despite Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy Moving Faster, To Hit Shore In 3 To 5 Hours

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0100

The eye of Sandy, a category-one hurricane, is expected to make landfall in southern New Jersey or central Delaware between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said in a forecast update Monday.

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:19:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:19:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall this morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

More than 50 million people are warned to brace for widespread destruction with Hurricane Sandy barrelling towards the US east coast and expected to make landfall in a few hours.

Letter from America: Stocking up for Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

The last time I stood in endless lines stocking up on supplies, I was living in Jerusalem as America prepared to invade Iraq.

Sandy's surge outstrips Katrina

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:18:00 +0100

THE monstrous Hurricane Sandy will make landfall ahead of predictions as heavy winds and drenching rains hit cities and low-lying areas.

$A down as US prepares for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:18:00 +0100

THE Australian dollar fell overnight as global markets prepared for a partial shutdown of financial markets in the US ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Calm before the storn as US prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:16:00 +0100

In New York, it is quite literally, the calm before the storm as an eerie, deserted atmosphere descends over a city preparing for Hurricane Sandy.…

Hurricane Sandy Liveblog: Sandy on track for record low barometric reading (+video)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has turned toward the East Coast and intensified with a barometric pressure reading of 940 millibars. Sustained wind speeds are 90 mph up to 175 miles from the eye.

Les New Yorkais calfeutrés chez eux en attendant Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0100

New York, ville fantôme, retenait son souffle ce lundi après-midi, en prévision du passage de Sandy qui s'apprête à balayer la côte Est des…

Ouragan Sandy : une grue menace de s'effondrer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Sandy heads toward Cape May, New Jersey: National Hurricane Center

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is moving toward Cape May, New Jersey, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Huge hurricane roars upon east US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, shutting financial markets, paralysing transport and forcing mass evacuations.

Green Blog: Hurricane Could Prompt Review of New York's Preparedness

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0100

The impacts of Hurricane Sandy are likely to revive debate over whether New York City has done enough to concretely prepare for storm surges, as opposed to commissioning studies.

Crane Dangling Over West 57th Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0100

The boom on a crane at a luxury skyscraper under construction at 157 West 57th Street was collapsing.

Hurricane Sandy barrels toward Northeast; 'Get out before you can't'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:23:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: "Les Etats-Unis ne sont pas à l'abri d'un raz-de-marée"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Alors que New York se prépare à affronter l'ouragan Sandy, Jean-Pierre Chalon, ancien directeur de l'école de météorologie, décrypte le phénomène. Et en... Source : L'Express - Articles similaires

Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy s'annonce hors norme

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Cinquante millions de personnes sont concernées par le passage de l'ouragan Sandy le long des côtes nord-est des Etats-Unis. Dangers, coût... Voici pourquoi le... Source : Francetv info - Articles similaires

NASA satellite gets a 3D view of Sandy's eye

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

With tropical-storm force winds about 1,000 miles across, Sandy is a monster. NASA's radar view of its eyewall shows "remarkable vigor" for its Category 1 status. [Read more]

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : des gouverneurs sonnent la mobilisation générale sur Twitter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0100

Liste des routes fermées, zones où l'électricité est coupée, numéros verts à appeler: les gouverneurs des Etats concernés par l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur les côtes américaines profitent de Twitter pour faire passer leurs consignes de sécurité.

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre à leur... Source : France Guyane - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre à leur port d'attache dans... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Sandy · Pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des États-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Sandy devrait atteindre la côte lundi soir dans le New Jersey à proximité d'Atlantic City. (AFP) Source : Canoë - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

FORT-DE-FRANCE (Martinique) (AFP) - Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans... Source : La Provence - Articles similaires

L'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Transports en commun à l'arrêt, vols annulés, écoles fermées: le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était paralysé lundi avant le chaos annoncé par l'arrivée imminente... Source : L'Alsace - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre à leur... Source : France Antilles - Régions : Guadeloupe - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy cloue le pianiste Donald Brown à Clermont

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Son doux prénom féminin ne doit pas tromper. Après avoir semé la terreur et la mort dans tout l’arc antillais, notamment à Haïti, l’ouragan Sandy a poursuivi sa remontée dans l’Atlantique pour frapper à son tour la côte Est des États-Unis, hier. L’anticipation de ce fléau climatique a provoqué, dès....

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

Le nord-est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Romney urges prayers for those in Sandy's path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast, Mitt Romney scales back campaign events.

$A down as US prepares for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0100

The Australian dollar fell overnight as global markets prepared for a partial shutdown of financial markets in the US ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

International markets roundup

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0100

AAP A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Stock trading was closed and will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast. The last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985 because of Hurricane Gloria, and it....

NY Governor warns worst of storm 'not yet hit'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has warned New Yorkers that the worst of Hurricane Sandy has "not yet hit" them. I spoke to @ barackobama , he said anything we need & sends his best wishes in this time of need With hurricane Sandy looming, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential....

US National Hurricane Center shows Sandy's path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's most recent location as it sweeps towards the US east coast Credit: NOAA National Hurricane Center Graphic showing the probable path of Hurricane Sandy as it reaches land With hurricane Sandy looming, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney have....

Centre of Sandy could officially land in Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

8:10pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Centre of Sandy could officially land in Delaware Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The centre of Hurricane Sandy could officially land in Delaware rather than New Jersey if it continues on its current course, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Wireless operators prepare for Sandy. But will it be enough?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

As one of the biggest hurricanes in history approaches the East coast, many cell phone users wonder if their wireless device will be there for them when they most need it. [Read more]

Huge hurricane roars upon east US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, closing financial markets, paralysing transport networks and forcing mass evacuations.

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:28:00 +0100

Sandy forecast to reach coast in 3 to 5 hours

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:35:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is continuing to move quickly and should make landfall by early Monday evening in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

St Ann PC estimates $20m in hurricane damage

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:34:00 +0100

ST ANN, Jamaica The St Ann Parish Council may have to spend over $20 million to repair infrastructure damaged during the passage of Hurricane Sandy, which hit the island, last Wednesday, October 24.

Damage to schools estimated at $170 million

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:34:00 +0100

KINGSTON, Jamaica Preliminary estimate of damage to educational institutions by Hurricane Sandy has been put at $170 million, a source in the Ministry of Education said today.

State-by-state look at Sandy's impact

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

New York Utility companies said tens of thousands of customers were without electricity on Monday, and officials warned that millions could be without power for days following Hurricane Sandy.

Residents tell why they defied evacuation edict

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

While large swathes of New York City were under mandatory evacuation orders Monday – a fact that police cars and vans with speakers loudly blared throughout the morning – many residents elected to defy the edict and hunker down in their homes.

Cots for docs as hospitals brace for hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

As strong winds and fierce rain from Hurricane Sandy heralded the storm’s arrival, hospitals across the Eastern Seaboard kicked disaster plans into place, told emergency room crews to bring ...

Tips for clean drinking water when Hurricane Sandy strikes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

Clean drinking water is essential in case of an emergency. Ensure that your water supply is safe if Hurricane Sandy strikes by taking these ...

Safety tips for avoiding injury and illness during Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy about to hit the Northeast, many people run the risk of sustaining injury and illness related to the storm. Dr. Caitlin Jones, medical director of the emergency department at ...

Hurricane Sandy could delay release of jobs report

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy could complicate Friday's release of the October U.S. jobs report, the final snapshot of employment before the presidential election.

Sandy forecast to reach coast in 3 to 5 hours

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is continuing to move quickly and should make landfall by early Monday evening in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

Federal government offices in Washington closed on Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal government offices in Washington, D.C., will be closed to the public on Tuesday, as Hurricane Sandy threatens to cause extensive damage to the area. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced that non-emergency employees will be granted administrative leave on....

Fourteen rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

(Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard continued to search for the two....

Hospitals Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

Landmark Brattleboro hotel closed by Irene hoping to dodge bullet this time

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - With Tropical Storm Irene still fresh in memory, many Vermonters are watching Hurricane Sandy approach with an extra degree of apprehension.

Hurricane Sandy forces airlines to cancel almost 500 flights at Chicago's airports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

CHICAGO - Hurricane Sandy is causing trouble for travellers at Chicago's airports.

Middle of the storm: How people are handling Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

Along the East Coast, residents are weathering the effects of Hurricane Sandy and anticipating its merging with two other weather systems to create a fearsome storm. Here are their stories.

Crew abandons tall ship off NC coast in the midst of Hurricane Sandy; 14 rescued, 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A replica tall ship caught in Hurricane Sandy's wrath began taking on water, forcing the crew to abandon the boat Monday in rough seas off the North Carolina coast. The Coast Guard rescued 14 crew members by helicopter, but two people were still missing.

News Summary: Toyota tops in reliability survey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

TOYOTA ON TOP: Scion, Toyota and Lexus were the top three brands in Consumer Reports' annual reliability rankings. Japanese automakers took the top seven spots in the survey. The top European brand was Audi while the top U.S. brand was Cadillac.

10 Halloween E-Cards Full of Ghoulish Giggles

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

(Reuters) - A New York jury has ruled that an obstetrician is not liable for his former patient's abdomen catching fire during a Caesarean section in an incident that left her with a third-degree burn, a newspaper reported on Saturday. The Post-Standard of Syracuse said a jury in Onondaga County....

Experts see manageable storm costs for insurers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:29:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barrels up the east coast, analysts who cover the insurance industry expect the losses to be manageable, even if it's too early to estimate the final costs.

L'ouragan Sandy paralyse le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:37:00 +0100

Durée : 00:01:05 | 805 vues | 0/10 Des vents violents balayaient lundi 29 octobre le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis avant l'arrivée imminente de l'ouragan Sandy sur les côtes qui a provoqué des annulations de vols. etats-unis , ouragan , sandy , ouragan sandy , nord-est , paralysie ,....

Ouragan Sandy : les six Français portés disparus sont rentrés sains et saufs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:37:00 +0100

Les Français recherchés dans l'Atlantique sont rentrés sains et sauf

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0100

Ils ont expliqué avoir toujours prévu de rentrer lundi dans la journée. L'alerte avait été donnée par la compagne d'un des passagers. Articles en rapport Chevaline : quels liens avec le parti de Saddam Hussein ? Karachi : nouvelle mise en examen pour Nicolas Bazire Les autistes ont-ils conscience de....

Risks Rise With Hurricane Sandy's Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:38:00 +0100

The storm is expected to cause dangerous flooding as it pushes a wall of water into shallow coastal bays and inlets along the East Coast. "It's like putting a fan on a plate full of water," one hurricane expert says.

Video: Hurricane Sandy leaves air travelers stranded

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:38:00 +0100

The ripple effects of Hurricane Sandy are being felt nationwide. The storm has led to many flight delays and cancellations, leaving some people stranded. KHOU's Malini Basu reports from Bush International Airport in Houston.

Two days after storm churns away, 18,858 Dominicans still not home

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0100

Santo Domingo.- Two days after Hurricane Sandy churned away from the country, 18,858 people are still not back home, some 4,000 fewer than on Saturday.

French sailors missing between Martinique, Dom. Rep. waters, AFP(Update)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0100

Santo Domingo.- The French sailors who had disappeared on Sunday returned ion their boat to Martinique, rescuers told AFP on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy batters US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:36:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY: Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across the US East Coast on Mond

Pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0100

Actualisé à 21h13.- Le nord-est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l'économie et les transports.

Les premières images de l'ouragan Sandy circulent sur Internet

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0100

Les habitants de la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis ont reçu l'ordre de rester chez eux à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy mais pouvaient suivre lundi en temps réel l'avancée de la dépression géante notamment grâce aux nombreuses webcams installées dans la région.

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0100

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:41:00 +0100

Le nord-est des Etats-Unis est en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui a déjà provoqué avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l'économie et les transports. Le chaos annoncé a mis en suspens la campagne électorale à huit jours de la présidentielle.

Oil Slides to 3-Month Low as Refiners Cut Output on Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:44:00 +0100

Oil fell to a three-month low and gasoline advanced after U.S. East Coast refineries reduced operations amid forecasts Hurricane Sandy will strike extreme southern New Jersey or central Crude futures dropped 0.9 percent as Phillips 66, and Philadelphia Energy Solutions shut or lowered output at regional refineries and terminals as a precaution.

Hurricane Sandy delays Barack Obama and Mitt Romney campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:40:00 +0100

Storms moving towards east coast force president and rival to cancel immediate events at crucial time before US election The onslaught of Hurricane Sandy has forced both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to suspend campaigning for at least 48 hours – time both teams desperately needed in the crucial final stretch to election day next week.

Hurricane Sandy: more than 50 million people prepare for 'Frankenstorm'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:40:00 +0100

New York and Washington in lockdown as 115mph winds knock out power to 100,000 homes with Sandy closing in on the cities More than 50 million people in the most densely populated corridor of the US waited with mounting dread for the full brute force of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, as the first gusts....

Flashback: At look at the 1938 'Frankenstorm' that ravaged the Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0100

As millions of American's brace for the teeth of Hurricane Sandy, some have turned to history to put things in perspective.

Ouragan Sandy: les 6 Français sains et saufs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0100

Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes, recherchés aujourd'hui en mer entre les îles de la Dominique et de la Martinique, sont rentrés sains et sauf à leur port d'attache dans le département français, a annoncé le Cross Antilles...

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0100

Middle of the storm: How people are handling Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Along the East Coast, residents are weathering the effects of Hurricane Sandy and anticipating its merging with two other weather systems to create a fearsome storm. Here are their...

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall this morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:49:00 +0100

More than 50 million people are warned to brace for widespread destruction with Hurricane Sandy barrelling towards the US east coast and expected to make landfall in a few hours.

DIRECT. Une grue s'est partiellement effondrée à New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:53:00 +0100

Suivez l'évolution de la situation et découvrez les dernières images des Etats-Unis dans notre live.

Ouragan Sandy: présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0100

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0100

Etats-Unis. Sandy, un ouragan très politique

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:53:00 +0100

A une semaine de l'élection, Sandy chamboule l'agenda politique. Peut-il influencer les résultats ? Eléments de réponse.

Hurricane Sandy to cost billions. Will the economy stand?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is causing disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers. But for the overall economy, damage from Hurricane Sandy will likely be limited. Economists estimate the damage will cost between $10 billion and $20 billion.

Hurricane Sandy surge could flood New York runways and subways

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brings strong winds and rain, but for the New York area, the biggest concern may be the storm surge, which could come ashore in some places as a 13-foot wall of water.

Hurricane Sandy: US govt offices to stay closed on Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0100

Federal government offices in the Washington area are to remain closed for a second straight day on Tuesday, as Hurricane Sandy comes crashing into the US East Coast.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) October 30, 2012 Media Literacy Question of the Day How is the role of the news media during a natural disaster different now than it was a century ago? Daily Discussion Questions What regions of the United States are being affected by Hurricane Sandy? With what historic storm is....

Flooded docks, decks, falling limbs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:54:00 +0100

Beyond the driving rain, howling wind, closed schools and canceled flights, Hurricane Sandy evoked fear among East Coast residents battered by other storms in recent years.

Superstorm Sandy takes aim at Atlantic coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:53:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â€” A furious Hurricane Sandy began the westward lurch that forecasters feared and took dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware on Monday, washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to cripple Wall Street and the....

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: NYC Crane Dangles in Storm Winds

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:52:00 +0100

A crane has partially collapsed at a high-rise building under construction in Manhattan.

Soldiers Still Guard the Tomb of Unknowns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:52:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Strengthens, Poised to Slam US Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grew stronger and drew ominously closer to the US northeastern coast Monday, bringing much of the region to a standstill, shutting down schools, businesses, airlines, mass transit systems, and prompting hundreds of thousands of evacuations as flooding began in coastal areas, and thousands lost power.

Flight cancelation due to Hurricane Sandy (30.10.2012)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:58:00 +0100

(13.07.2012) All Announcements Flight cancelation due to Hurricane Sandy (30.10.2012) 29.10.2012 Dear Passengers; Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect much of the northeastern United States.As a precaution, our flights below are cancelled; ....

Fourteen rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0100

Obama, Romney curtail campaign events in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington on Monday to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims.

L'ouragan Sandy cloue le pianiste Donald Brown à Clermont

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : des gouverneurs sonnent la mobilisation générale sur Twitter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:03:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:03:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy se rapproche de New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:01:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy takes aim at Atlantic coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:06:00 +0100

By the numbers: How Hurricane Sandy measures up

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:06:00 +0100

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Here's a by-the-numbers look at Hurricane Sandy its expected impacts: THE HURRICANE -As of midafternoon Monday, sustained winds were reaching 90mph. -It was moving northwest at 28 mph. -Winds of tropical force extend almost 500 miles from Sandy's center.

Editorial Board: Is the D.C. area ready for Sandy?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:03:00 +0100

WITH ITS DRENCHING RAIN and high winds still raging, the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has yet to be tallied. But as the massive storm slammed into the East Coast, the Washington area could take some comfort in knowing that — for once — it was pretty well-prepared for a hit.

Home Depot, Lowe's Prepare Post-Storm Inventory

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:03:00 +0100

Home-improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe's are keeping most stores open as Hurricane Sandy approaches the East Coast and have inventory prepped to deploy after the storm passes.

Sandy prompts Facebook pleas: 'Stay safe'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:02:00 +0100

(CNN) -- With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard, friends and family are looking out for of people in its path -- on Facebook. The second-most frequent words or phrases posted by U.S. users of the social network late Sunday or early Monday were "stay safe" or "be safe," according to data provided by Facebook to CNN.

Hurricane Sandy puts pressure on early voting

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:01:00 +0100

The deadly hurricane that is sweeping across the Eastern seaboard interrupted early voting in some states Monday, even as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney urged voters in Ohio to cast their ballots early.

Entwistle can survive Savile crisis - ex-DG Dyke

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Former BBC Director-General Greg Dyke believes George Entwistle will not be forced to leave the BBC imminently, despite the "problems" he is facing over the Jimmy Savile scandal. Asked if Entwistle would still be Director-General in a month, Dyke told ITV1's The Agenda programme: "I think so, yes. He's in difficult problems.

Nearly 14,000 flights cancelled because of Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

So far 13,785 flights have been cancelled as a result of Hurricane Sandy, according to President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims.

Court skeptical about tossing surveillance suit

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

The Supreme Court seems skeptical of a government request to throw out a lawsuit challenging an expansion of a surveillance law used to monitor conversations of foreign spies and terrorist suspects.

Facebook, Twitter abuzz with hurricane chatter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Whether you call it Frankenstorm, Stormpocalypse or simply Hurricane Sandy, the giant weather system barreling up the East Coast is a favorite topic of conversation on social media from Facebook to Twitter. As people post updates to friends and family, relay emergency information and lighten the....

Obama, Romney curtail campaign events in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Most expensive US hurricanes for insurers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

The ten most expensive U.S. hurricanes for insurance companies since 1970. The amount insurers pay out to policyholders is typically a fraction of the overall economic cost.

Superstorm Sandy takes aim at Atlantic coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

A furious Hurricane Sandy began the westward lurch that forecasters feared and took dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware on Monday, washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to cripple Wall Street and the New York subway system with an epic surge of seawater.

Google cancels Monday event due to Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Google is canceling its press event in New York on Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hulk Hogan settles sex tape lawsuit with DJ

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan has settled a lawsuit with a disc jockey over a sex tape involving Hogan and the DJ's wife.

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : deux réacteurs nucléaires menacés de fermeture

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +0100

Bourse: Wall Street chamboulée par Sandy et fermée aussi mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:06:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé: Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de quatre jours qui avait suivi les....

New York Could See Worst of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Because the storm is projected to make landfall in southern New Jersey, that's seriously bad news for New York City and its billions of dollars worth of coastal infrastructure

Will Hurricane Sandy delay the jobs report?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0100

The Labor Department report is the final snapshot of employment before the Nov. 6 presidential election

Video: Hurricane Sandy: Early damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is the largest Atlantic hurricane in the past 25 years and it's pummeling the East Coast. Around 50 million people are in Sandy's direct path. Hundreds of thousands have been ordered to evacuate. Duarte Geraldino reports.

Video: Hurricane Sandy pushing water over Manhattan seawall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in New Jersey tonight, but the massive storm is already being felt in New York City. Vinita Nair reports from Lower Manhattan.

Advice: Text, don't call, in hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- U.S. wireless carriers, preparing for the impact of Hurricane Sandy Monday, urged customers to text rather than call to reduce network congestion.

Facebook, Twitter abuzz with hurricane chatter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:08:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy picks up speed, nears landfall as it lashes East

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:08:00 +0100

Hours before one of the largest storms on record makes landfall in southern New Jersey Monday evening, Hurricane Sandy was speeding up and lashing the East Coast, pushing floodwaters in low-lying areas from Maryland to New York, bringing transportation systems to a halt and snapping electrical connections.

Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy's outer bands pummeled the Eastern Coast on Monday ...

Get ready to take care of yourself during hurricane Red Cross

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

Play video Canadians in hurricane Sandy's path should be prepared to look out for themselves for at least 72 hours in case of emergency, the Canadian Red Cross says. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, ...

Valero will announce earnings on Wall Street despite Hurricane Sandy’s rumblings

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

FILE PHOTO / SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS JOURNAL Valero Energy Corp. will release earnings on Oct. 30 as expected, despite Hurricane Sandy. End Component ID: 146 - Article Page: Image Gallery ...

Storm speeds up 60 million in path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy's outer bands pummeled the Eastern Coast on Monday ...

Factbox Companies delay results due to hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

Dozens of U.S. companies postponed releasing quarterly results as Hurricane Sandy headed towards the U.S. East Coast on Monday. Forecasters said the 1,000-mile-wide (1,600 km-wide) storm could be the ...

U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe. New York (CNN) -- For much of the Northeast, travel isn't an option today. ...

Hurricane Sandys economic impact is already massive

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

could cause up to $1 billion in physical damages. But that figure doesn’t even take into account the impact on consumer spending, cancelled flights or closed ...

Hurricane Sandy Are you insured

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:00 +0100

path of Hurricane Sandy , it may be time to pull out your flashlight and start reading your homeowner's insurance policy. In the past several years, an increasing number of insurers that operate ...

Sandy Strengthens as Hurricane Barrels Toward New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

Oct. 29 Bloomberg) -- Authorities closed all commuter hubs in New York City in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, leaving empty hallways that normally shuttle millions of passengers every day. Photos courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority. Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama speaks about preparations for Hurricane Sandy.

Partial crane collapse reported in NYC

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

High winds from Hurricane Sandy caused part of a high-rise construction crane to collapse in New York City this afternoon. Live video from ABC News showed part of the 75-foot-high crane dangling precipitously from a building at 57th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Authorities are concerned the crane may fall onto the streets below.

Instapets: Animals weather Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0100

Humans aren't the only ones stuck inside all day due to Hurricane Sandy. Creatures big and small have to weather the storm from Miami to Maine with their owners. Instagram users shared a few snaps of their furry friends riding out the storm. Here are a few of GlobalPost's favorites found under the hashtags #Sandy and #Frankenstorm.

Obama urges resolve as storm nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0100

President Barack Obama has told Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy to heed evacuation orders given by officials.

Hurricane Sandy causes travel chaos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:13:00 +0100

More than 10 000 flights have been cancelled in the United States because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy picks up speed as it approaches north-east US – live updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:11:00 +0100

Live updates as Sandy beats a path towards the US east coast, with reports of high winds, significant flooding and thousands without power Tom McCarthy

Flashback: A look at the 1938 'Frankenstorm' that ravaged the Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

As millions of American's brace for the teeth of Hurricane Sandy, some have turned to history to put things in perspective.

Sandy: deux réacteurs nucléaires menacés de fermeture dans le New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:19:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Au moins deux réacteurs nucléaires produisant près de 50% de l'électricité de l'Etat de New Jersey pourraient être arrêtés si les vents créés par l'ouragan Sandy, qui s'approchait lundi de la côte est des Etats-Unis, s'intensifiaient, selon un porte-parole de leur exploitant.

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:19:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY (Etats-Unis) - Le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l'économie et les transports.

Frankenstorm – an economic horror show

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, now dubbed "Frankenstorm” by US weather forecasters, is predicted to fall into the top 10 most costly hurricanes ever, with damage estimates reaching $20 billion as the New York Stock Exchange stayed... Read Full Article at RT.com

Hurricane Sandy: Daredevils who just can't resist getting a closer look at the storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

A significant number of foolhardy north-easterners are apparently refusing to follow orders - and instead are doing their best to get as close as possible to the hurricane's effects.

Hurricane Sandy: The Devastating Arrival in US East Coast [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

See the latest images from the heart of Hurricane Sandy and the damage it has been giving the East Coast so far.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Romney Goes Silent On Plans To Defund FEMA Disaster Relief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

In a 2011 debate, moderated by CNN’s John King, Romney was asked about his stance on FEMA, in light of the organization’s growing budget problems. “I've been in Mississippi and Louisiana and Tennessee and other communities dealing with whether it's the tornadoes, the flooding, and worse,” said King. “FEMA is about to run out of money.

Hurricane Sandy Doesn’t Stop Gold and Silver

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

Although hurricane Sandy shutdown trading on the New York Stock Exchange for Monday and Tuesday, metals futures contracts still traded on Globex, an electronic platform, and closed at their normal times. Don’t Miss: Will Gold Rescue Debt Ridden Nations in the Eurozone “The fundamentals of gold never....

Celebrities React to Hurricane Sandy via Twitter [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

Famous people are sending their well wishes and thoughts on Hurricane Sandy via the social update site, Twitter.

Atlantic City Is Underwater Due to Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

Although the worst is yet to come for many on the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy has already devastated low-lying areas and coastal cities.

Did Hurricane Sandy Cancel Your Flight? Here’s Some Advice

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0100

With more than 10,000 canceled flights thanks to Hurricane Sandy, here's what you need to know to rebook your trip.

Hurricane "Sandy" floods Atlantic City

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:17:00 +0100

American coastal towns have already felt the brunt of hurricane "Sandy", set to hit the United States in the coming few hours. Reports say the streets of the "gaming capital" of the East Coast - Atlantic City - have been flooded, with the water level at one and a half meters. All its casinos shut down at the weekend.

Sandy prompts Facebook pleas: 'Stay safe'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:17:00 +0100

Disney Ship Hammered By Hurricane Sandy Raises Questions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:17:00 +0100

Sandy : une grue s'effondre à New-York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:21:00 +0100

L'essentiel. L'ouragan Sandy se dirige droit vers la côte Est des Etats-Unis et pourrait avoir des conséquences dévastatrices sur New-York et ses alentours. Les populations se préparent au pire. 21h40. Des vols Air France en direction ou en provenance du nord-est des Etats-Unis pourraient être....

Viewpoint: New York City's Self-Centered Storms

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Andrew Kelly / Reuters A man watches rising waters on the East River from Brooklyn as Hurricane Sandy made its approach in New York, on Oct. 29, 2012. Follow @TIME New York has its own rhythm and when hurricanes take their own sweet time, the city is almost palpably annoyed.

Ouragan Sandy : Les six Français recherchés sont sains et saufs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:24:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : des milliers de vols annulés

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:22:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Près de 1 million de personnes sans électricité

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:21:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, attractions touristiques et transports en commun fermés : New York et la côte est américaine sont paralysées aujourd'hui. Près d'un million de personnes dans sept États sont privées d'électricité, New York et le New Jersey étant les plus affectés.

8 Apps to Keep Track of the Storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Follow @techland As if Hurricane Irene wasn’t bad enough, here comes Hurricane Sandy to do its worst, a no-one’s-exaggerating historic 450-mile storm of the century howler, already wreaking havoc on east-coasters still roughly a dozen hours from landfall Monday night.

Hurricane Wreaks Havoc in Caribbean

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Dieu Nalio Chery / AP next A woman cries in front of her house after flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Oct. 25, 2012 The death toll rises across the Caribbean as Hurricane Sandy rages on toward the East Coast of the U.S. BREAKING: Amazing pic of storm clouds over....

Live Updates: Hurricane Sandy Batters the Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Major transit systems, schools and businesses have been shuttered ahead of expected flooding, strong winds and, yes, even possible snow. TIME will continue to update this page as the storm develops, so please check back for the latest news. Here’s what we know so far. Oct. 29, 5:10 p.m.

Sandy Sidelines Obama and Romney Campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has done all of the above. As high winds and heavy rain lashed states from Virginia to New York on Tuesday, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney canceled campaign events, suspended fundraising emails and hunkered down for a storm that could have significant political implications.

Atlantic City Is Underwater Due to Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Although the worst is yet to come for the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy is already devastating low-lying areas and coastal cities. Most dramatically, it is being reported that Atlantic City, N.J., is basically under water. Residents of Atlantic City, which lies on a barrier island, have been tweeting....

Did Hurricane Sandy Cancel Your Flight? Here’s Some Advice

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

With more than 10,000 canceled flights , train and bus travel suspended and driving all but off the table, Hurricane Sandy has brought the U.S. East Coast to a standstill. Carriers scratched roughly 1,300 flights on Sunday and another 6,814 Monday, according to Daniel Baker of Houston-based FlightAware.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Romney Goes Silent On Plans To Defund FEMA Disaster Relief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

As East Coast residents anxiously monitored the progress of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, political analysts were keeping an eye on how the presidential candidates were handling the storm. While both President Obama and Romney were forced to call of campaign events in Florida due to the Hurricane,....

Where presidential race stands as hurricane Sandy buffets US politics

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is interfering with pollsters' ability to collect accurate data about the public's views on the presidential race. Here's a status report on where the Obama-Romney contest stood pre-Sandy.

Where presidential race stands as hurricane Sandy buffets US politics

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Crane dangles in 95mph winds off New York skyscraper... even before Hurricane Sandy arrives

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Weather forecasters say winds that far off the ground might have been close to 95 mph at the time

Hurricane Sandy leaves Cuba's 2nd largest city without power 4 days later

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest hurricane to make landfall on the island nation in seven years

Video: Hurricane Sandy feared to coincide with high tide

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy 4PM special report: The storm is 100 miles off the Atlantic coast moving at 28 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds at 90 miles per hour. Scott Pelley reports Sandy's arrival could coincide with high tide along the Eastern seaboard.

Thousands without power as Hurricane Sandy descends

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:23:00 +0100

Energy providers in the D.C. region are urging residents to stay safe, warm and patient as Hurricane Sandy knocks out power to thousands of homes and leaves outages that could last for several days. Officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District say they expect the storm to ravage the region ...

14 saved from HMS Bounty, 2 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:19:00 +0100

The US Coast Guard yesterday rescued 14 of the 16 crew who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty while in the path of Hurricane Sandy off North Carolina, using helicopters to lift them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard continued to search for the two missing crew members about 260km from the eye of the storm.

Ouragan Sandy : des vols Air France pourraient être annulés mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

Des vols Air France en direction ou en provenance du nord-est des Etats-Unis pourraient être annulés ou retardés mardi en raison du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, a indiqué lundi la compagnie aérienne dans un communiqué.

L’ouragan Sandy s’approche de la côte est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:27:00 +0100

Les habitants de la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis ont reçu l'ordre de rester chez eux à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy qui pourrait causer entre 10 à 20 milliards de dollars de dégâts et entraîner 5 à 10 milliards de pertes pour les assureurs, selon de premières estimations de la société spécialisée Eqecat.

Facebook, Twitter abuzz with hurricane chatter

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

Whether you call it Frankenstorm, Stormpocalypse or simply Hurricane Sandy, the giant weather system barreling into the East Coast is a favorite topic of conversation on social media from Facebook to Twitter. As people post updates to friends and family, relay emergency information and lighten the....

Superstorm Sandy takes aim at Atlantic coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â€” A furious Hurricane Sandy made the westward lurch that forecasters feared and took dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware on Monday, washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to cripple Wall Street and the....

PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy hammers US East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:29:00 +0100

Tens of millions of Americans braced themselves up for a potentially devastating Hurricane Sandy as its wind speed crossed the dangerous 90 miles per hour, threatening "unprecedented damage" with forecasters warning that it will slam cities from New York to Washington.

Huge hurricane lunges for east US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, closing financial markets, paralysing transport networks and forcing mass evacuations.

Huge hurricane lunges for east US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:27:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, shutting financial markets, paralysing transport and forcing mass evacuations.

As election, Sandy draw near, pressure mounts on disaster chief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the U.S. East Coast little more than a week before the presidential election, President Barack Obama's fortunes may in part depend on how well a former volunteer firefighter from Florida does his job.

New Yorkers initially calm in face of Sandy, then worries set in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy aimed straight for them, promising to hammer the place they live with lashing winds and extensive flooding, New Yorkers seemed to be all about nonchalance on Monday morning - an attitude that didn't last into the afternoon.

By the Numbers: How Hurricane Sandy Measures Up

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

It's a superstorm, all right: Here's how Hurricane Sandy measures up for destructive potential

They Won't Go: Residents Stay Put in Vulnerable N.Y. Neighborhood

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:00 +0100

BY KETURAH GRAY, JIM DUBREUIL and ALICE GOMSTYN The windy afternoon found Douglas Owens walking along the beach, checking out the surf. “I’m all prepared for it,” he joked. “I have a nice, big hoodie on.” Owens, 28, is a proud lifelong resident of Breezy...

Sandy 'moving quickly toward southern New Jersey'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" toward New Jersey and Delaware is expected to make landfall along or just south of the southern New Jersey coast within the next few hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The huge cyclone was 30 miles east-southeast of Cape May, New Jersey, and about 40....

La côte Est des Etats-Unis attend fébrilement l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:32:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, transports en commun et attractions touristiques fermées: New York est paralysée ce lundi, se préparant dans un calme irréel à affronter la monstrueuse tempête Sandy.

Millions in firing line as superstorm closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

Americans are being warned to brace for widespread destruction as Hurricane Sandy closes in on the east coast. The storm is expected to make landfall later this morning (Australian time), with more than 50 million people across 12 states potentially in the firing line.

US braces for hurricane landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, closing financial markets, paralysing transport networks and forcing mass evacuations.

Sandy shutters Wall St for another day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

Share trading will be closed in the US for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast. Bond trading will also be closed.The last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985 because of Hurricane...

Hurricane Sandy: 'There will be people who die'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

Governors whose states lie in the path of Hurricane Sandy urged skeptical residents to heed their dire warnings and prepare for one of the worst storms to hit the northeastern US in years.From Connecticut through New Jersey and...

Infographic: Path of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to strike the eastern United States with unprecedented power as it meets cold weather coming from Canada. This interactive graphic shows the projected path of Hurricane Sandy, rainfall projections and a...

US braces for hurricane landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, shutting financial markets, paralysing transport and forcing mass evacuations.

Fake Hurricane Sandy photos Help us identify FakeSandy pictures

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy threatens to be, a lot of storm-related photos and video are being uploaded to the web.But with the storm still hours away from making landfall on the East Coast, we're noticing ...

Northeast feeling Sandy’s wrath ahead of historic storms landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Ontario residents urged to prepare for Hurricane Sandy as flooding, power failures expected Ontario residents are urged to make preparations ahead of the heavy rainfall and high winds from Hurricane ...

Obama urges resolve patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's imminent arrival across the East throws off carefully crafted plans for the home stretch of the presidential campaign, as both President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney ...

Delivery Firm Copes With Hurricane Chaos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Ryan Scott of Seamless. Photo credit: Evan Sung In anticipation of stopped public transportation, canceled schools and rained-in apartment dwellers, online food and mobile technology company Seamless ...

Washington to Stay Shut Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forced Washington-area officials to pre-emptively shut federal and local governments for another day and keep the Metro system closed.

America battens down the hatches: 60m brace for Hurricane Sandy as wall of water builds off US, with East Coast grinding to a halt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy gathered strength as it approached land tonight, forcing mass evacuations of towns and cities along America's eastern seaboard, as forecasters warned of potentially fatal conditions as it threatened to blow life off-course for 60 million people.

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:32:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Weather conditions worsen across US east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

9:06pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Weather conditions worsen across US east coast Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 As Hurricane Sandy prepares to reach land, the weather conditions across the US east coast are worsening. This video shows the conditions in Ocean City, Maryland, and....

Clegg: Heads would roll if BBC ignored Savile abuse

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg told ITV1's Agenda programme that "heads would need to roll" at the BBC if staff were found to have "turned a blind eye" to Jimmy Savile's behaviour: Serious questions need to be asked and if after we find out what's happened, it's clear that people have turned a....

Watch live: NYC Mayor to deliver Sandy update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0100

9:26pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Watch live: NYC Mayor to deliver Sandy update Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will address a news conference shortly giving an update on Hurricane Sandy. Click "play" when the news conference begins at 9.30pm GMT.

Hurricane Sandy packs a wallop along the Northeast, but sports eludes its powerful punch

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

The fury of Hurricane Sandy barely laid a glove on sports around the country. While the superstorm flooded shore towns in the Northeast, washed away a section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and shut down transit and school systems, sports emerged practically untouched on a quiet Monday. Perhaps the biggest dislocation came in the NFL.

Lessons from Irene help retailers cope with Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailers preparing for the worst of Hurricane Sandy as it hit the East Coast on Monday looked back to only a year ago to Hurricane Irene for a blueprint. From when to get product into the region before a storm hits, to keeping track of workers when the hurricane comes, Irene provided important lessons, retailers said.

Hurricane Sandy shuts stock trading for 2 days

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

Remember when President Grover Cleveland ran for a second term or when Jack the Ripper spread terror in London or when you first read that Kaiser Wilhelm II had become German emperor?

By the numbers: How Hurricane Sandy measures up

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Here's a by-the-numbers look at Hurricane Sandy its expected impacts: THE HURRICANE —As of midafternoon Monday, sustained winds were reaching 90mph. —It was moving northwest at 28 mph. —Winds of tropical force extend almost 500 miles from Sandy's center.

As election, Sandy draw near, pressure mounts on disaster chief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

Washington Metro to remain closed on Tuesday morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major public transportation in Washington, halted because of Hurricane Sandy, will not resume on Tuesday morning, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said. Metrorail and Metrobus service will remain suspended due to the hurricane, which is expected to cause....

Forecasters: Sandy closer to southern New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is continuing to move quickly and should make landfall by early Monday evening in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

Des vols Air France pourraient être annulés mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0100

Des vols Air France en direction ou en provenance du nord-est des Etats-Unis pourraient être annulés ou retardés mardi en raison du passage de l’ouragan Sandy.

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis paralysée

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy arrive dans le New-Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0100

Le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l’économie et les transports.

EN IMAGES. Ouragan Sandy : Atlantic City sous les eaux

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

Atlantic City a été la première touchée. Alors que l'ouragan Sandy devait toucher les terres américaines dans la nuit de lundi à mardi, ses effets se faisaient déjà sentir dans le «Las Vegas de la...

Video: Hurricane Sandy: LAX passengers could be stuck for days

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:40:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of thousands of airline flights. This has triggered the cancellation of more than a hundred flights at Los Angeles International Airport, leaving thousands of passengers stranded perhaps for days. KCAL-9's Amber Lee reports from LAX.

Washington Metro to remain closed on Tuesday morning due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:39:00 +0100

Major public transportation in Washington, halted because of Hurricane Sandy, will not resume on Tuesday morning, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said.

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Hurricane Sandy grounds air travel in Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Hurricane Sandy brought air travel to a halt in the Northeast Monday, grounding thousands of flights and upending travel plans across the globe. Planes and passengers are likely to remain stranded Tuesday and it could be a number of days before airport operations are back to normal.

A week to go: Sandy disrupts presidential campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” Eight days before the election, President Barack Obama switched from campaigner to hands-on commander of the federal response to Hurricane Sandy as the sprawling storm roared menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard. Republican Mitt Romney scaled back his appearances and urged....

Hurricane Sandy speeds up to make landfall in U.S. East Coast Monday evening

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:36:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy is currently gaining momentum to make its landfall in southern New Jersey early Monday evening, said the National Hurricane Center. The forecaster said the center of Hurricane Sandy continued moving quickly toward the northwest and predicted it would....

UN headquarters to remain closed for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:36:00 +0100

, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The headquarters of the United Nations will remain closed for a second day Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast of the U.S., according to a statement issued to the press here on Monday by the UN spokesperson's office.

Missing French safe and sound despite hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:36:00 +0100

PARIS, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Six French nationals who were reported missing since Sunday in the Caribbean between the French island of Martinique and the island nation of Dominica after the monster Hurricane Sandy storm swept the region, have been found safe and unharmed, local media reported late Monday.

Hurricane Sandy knocks hundreds of thousands of Americans out of power before making landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:36:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy has already knocked hundreds of thousands of residents across the Eastern Coast out of power even hours before it is going to make landfall, the U.S. Department of Energy reported on Monday. As of 2 p.m. EDT, the impacted states in a stretching area....

Cuba's 2nd city without power, water after Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:46:00 +0100

New York desperately seeks evacuations as hurricane hits

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:44:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Powerful winds buckled a crane on a New York skyscraper, giving an alarming warning of the danger from Hurricane Sandy as authorities tried desperately to persuade people in high-risk areas to get to safety.

Waves Pound Maryland Coast As Hurricane Nears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:44:00 +0100

Audie Cornish speaks with Larry Abramson in Ocean City, Md., about the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The storm has already destroyed the town's fishing pier and sent floodwaters pouring into low-lying areas

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Millions in firing line as superstorm closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0100

Election campaign sidelined as storm bears down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0100

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have all but left the election campaign trail as they prepare for Hurricane Sandy.

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:43:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:42:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Sandy: pluies diluviennes et inondations dans le nord-est des Etats-Unis

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0100

Hurricane to hit New Jersey or Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:49:00 +0100

US forecasters say Sandy should reach the east coast within three to five hours, making landfall in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

Crane Dangling Over West 57th Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:47:00 +0100

The boom on a crane at a luxury skyscraper under construction at 157 West 57th Street was collapsing.

Hurricane Sandy Liveblog: Sandy to hit New Jersey in next few hours (+video)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:55:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is approaching southern New Jersey, with sustained wind speeds of up to 90 mph and hurricane-force winds from Virginia to New England.

NHC: Sandy 'moving quickly' toward New Jersey, Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" toward New Jersey and Delaware is expected to make landfall along or just south of the southern New Jersey coast within the next few hours, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The huge cyclone was 30 miles (45 km) east-southeast of Cape May, New....

EN DIRECT. "Nous n'avons pas encore vu le pire de l'ouragan Sandy"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:54:00 +0100

VIDEO. Pourquoi l'ouragan Sandy fait peur

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:54:00 +0100

Philippe Verdier vous dit pourquoi les américains ont raison de craindre cet ouragan.

Hurricane Sandy will keep markets closed Tuesday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:55:00 +0100

The last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985 because of Hurricane Gloria. It will be the first time since 1888 that the stock exchange closes for two consecutive days because of weather.

City of fear: New York set to be blitzed and battered by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:55:00 +0100

New York has battened down the hatches ahead of a “life-threatening storm surge”, while hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated

Millions in firing line as superstorm closes in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0100

Waiting for Hurricane Sanday

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:52:00 +0100

I arrived New York City at exactly 9.30pm local time on Friday, October 26th 2012, and one of the exciting events waiting to unfold – quite apart from the presidential election of November 6th 2012 – is the impending arrival of powerful storm Sandy, a Category One hurricane.

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:52:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Hurricane Sandy to make landfall this morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0100

More than 50 million people are warned to brace for widespread destruction with Hurricane Sandy barrelling towards the US east coast and expected to make landfall in a few hours.

Hurricane Sandy grounds air travel in Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brought air travel to a halt in the Northeast Monday, grounding thousands of flights and upending travel plans across the globe. Planes and passengers are likely to remain stranded Tuesday and it could be a...

A week to go: Sandy disrupts presidential campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0100

Forecasters: Sandy closer to southern New Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0100

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is continuing to move quickly and should make landfall by early Monday evening in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

Video: Clinton, Biden on Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0100

Former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden campaigned in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday in place of President Obama, who cancelled his campaign events to handle the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Washington Residents Brace for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0100

Traffic here in the nation's capital was light and roads were mostly free of flooding at mid-day Monday as Washington, D.C. braced for Hurricane Sandy. Some Washington residents, like this man, took advantage of a lull in the wind and rain to do some last minute shopping. "We've got bottled water and everything else.

32 Campaign Events Cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0100

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla.—At his only event of the day Monday after the other two were cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, Paul Ryan began his rally in this storm-prone state asking the crowd of about 2,000 to send their “prayers and our thoughts to the people in...

Citing Sandy, Sen. Scott Brown Pulls Out of Final Mass Senate Debate

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy isn’t just affecting the presidential race. It’s hitting farther down the ballot as well. The campaign for Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., who is in a tightly contested race with a Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Warren, announced that Brown would not be participating in the fourth and final televised.

Hurricane Sandy: HMS Bounty crew members rescued as vessel sinks in 'Frankenstorm's' path

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

14 of the replica tall ship's 16 crew members were pulled to safety as the vessel began sinking off the North Carolina coast in Hurricane Sandy's path.

New Yorkers initially calm in face of Sandy, then worries set in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:15 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Michelle Conlin NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy aimed straight for them, promising to hammer the place they live with lashing winds and extensive flooding, New Yorkers seemed to be all about nonchalance on Monday morning - an attitude that didn't last into the afternoon.

Obama, Romney curtail campaign events in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama: not worried about storm's impact on election * Romney campaigns in Iowa before canceling events * Candidates wary of seeming too political during storm By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended....

Hurricane Sandy Causes Fatalities & Extensive Damage in Haiti: International Medical Corps Responding

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:16 GMT Source: member // International Medical Corps - USA Port-au-Prince, Haiti - October 29, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy, which resulted in at least 51 deaths in Haiti, has caused flooding and extensive damage across the island nation, where 370,000 people still live in flimsy shelter and tent camps following the 2010 earthquake.

Washington Metro to remain closed on Tuesday morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:49 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Major public transportation in Washington, halted because of Hurricane Sandy, will not resume on Tuesday morning, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said.

Sandy heads toward Cape May, New Jersey - U.S. National Hurricane Center

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:07 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 29 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is moving toward Cape May, New Jersey, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The center of the storm was 55 miles (90 kms) east-southeast of Cape May, New Jersey, and its center was expected to....

Hurricane Sandy struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 29 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:16 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 29 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near38.8 N,74.4 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 148 km/h (92 mph).

Obama urges resolve, patience in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

As election, Sandy draw near, pressure mounts on US disaster chief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:56 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Emergency head seen as steady hand * Obama aims to avoid repeat of Bush bungling on Katrina * As election nears, Sandy may let president rise above fray By Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the U.S.

FACTBOX-Hurricane Sandy shuts East Coast refineries, pipelines

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:56:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates Colonial pipeline, ports, Philadelphia refinery conditions.) Oct 29 (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of the East Coast's refining capacity shut down and fuel pipelines closed on Monday ahead of Hurricane Sandy, driving up gasoline....

Sandy 'moving quickly' toward New Jersey, Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" toward New Jersey and Delaware and expected to make landfall along or just south of the southern New Jersey coast within the next few hours, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The huge cyclone was 30 miles (45 km) east-southeast of Cape May, New....

Sandy "moving quickly" toward New Jersey, Delaware: Hurricane Center

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" toward New Jersey and Delaware is expected to make landfall along or just south of the southern New Jersey coast within the next few hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The huge cyclone was 30 miles east-southeast of Cape May, New....

Sandy : deux centrales nucléaires pourraient fermer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:07:00 +0100

La côte Est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan, qui est déjà comparée à Irene et Katrina.

As Hurricane Sandy Bears Down, Typhoon Strikes Southeast Asia

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, threatening over 50 million people in the most densely populated region of the United States, another powerful storm system in Southeast Asia is winding down after leaving at least 30 dead in its path. Tropical Storm Son-Tinh is continuing its path as....

Sandy : 14 membres d'équipage du Bounty secourus, deux disparus

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

Durée : 00:00:30 | 0 vues | 0/10 Quatorze des 16 membres d'équipage du HMS Bounty, un trois-mâts en perdition au large de la Caroline du Nord (sud-est des Etats-Unis) en raison de l'ouragan Sandy, ont été [...] ouragan , sandy , hms bounty , caroline du nord

Barack Obama aux commandes, les Etats-Unis affrontent Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

Durée : 00:02:00 | 0 vues | 0/10 L'ouragan Sandy a forcé Barack Obama à annuler ses déplacements de campagne. Le président des Etats-Unis va rester à la Maison Blanche pour suivre la progression de [...] etats-unis , ouragan , sandy , côte est , barack obama ,....

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l´ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:07:00 +0100

La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui devait frapper l'Etat littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet en début de soirée.

La côte américaine balayée par Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:06:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: the view from Battery Park in New York - video

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

Guardian reporter Adam Gabbatt heads to Battery Park in lower Manhattan to assess weather conditions before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall on the US east coast Adam Gabbatt Laurence Topham

Hurricane Sandy blows away election ephemera, leaving stark choice | Ana Marie Cox

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

Some things truly transcend politics: a hurricane emergency is one. But Sandy also asks what kind of leader we really want In any election, politicians' pretty much always-false modesty prompts them to exclaim that they themselves are playing but a part in the march of history.

Oil prices, production go down over hurricane fears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:06:00 +0100

Oil prices dropped yesterday as U.S. refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in energy...

New York City Readying for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:04:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy continued to approach landfall in the northeastern United States Monday, potentially effecting millions with power outages, floods and loss of revenue. In New York City, where low-lying neighborhoods have been evacuated and mass transit has been halted, residents prepared for an....

Range of Events Feeds Storm Surge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:03:00 +0100

The walls of seawater Hurricane Sandy drove into the beaches and towns of the East Coast stemmed from a rare combination of natural forces: the fullness of the moon, the breadth of the storm and the collision of Arctic and tropical weather fronts.

Sandy set to reach land 'in the next hour'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:02:00 +0100

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said Hurricane Sandy is moving quicker than had been expected: President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims.

NYC Mayor: 'If you're somewhere safe, stay there'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:02:00 +0100

9:46pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NYC Mayor: 'If you're somewhere safe, stay there' Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the city is "already seeing significant impact" from Hurricane Sandy. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg "The most....

Sandy is a disaster, but these photos are ridiculous

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

According to one estimate, Instagram users are uploading ten Sandy photos a second. So why are these (mostly) obvious fakes getting so much attention on social media? [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy photos inundating Instagram

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Users uploading 10 pics per second related to the Frankenstorm, from the silly to the downright scary. [Read more]

Sandy: Losing tropical nature, but gaining girth

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy as it moved toward land Monday was beginning to morph from hurricane into hybrid storm. The change signals a more diffuse storm that will be bigger and sloppier. National Hurricane Center Director Rick Knabb said Sandy was beginning to lose its tropical nature as it merges with a....

Pandora's New Mobile App Will Rock Your World

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Pandora updated its mobile app Monday, adding a number of new features and completely overhauling its mobile music listening experience.

A week to go: Sandy disrupts presidential campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Eight days before the election, President Barack Obama switched from campaigner to hands-on commander of the federal response to Hurricane Sandy as the sprawling storm roared menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard. Republican Mitt Romney scaled back his appearances and urged supporters to "do your very best" in donating to relief efforts.

New Yorkers initially calm in face of Sandy, then worries set in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounds air travel in Northeast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Sandy Speeds Up, Risk of Deadly Winds Increases Onshore

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall hours earlier than previously expected, likely reaching the coast of southern New Jersey or central Delaware early this evening.

Experts see manageable storm costs for insurers

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barreled up the East Coast Monday, analysts who cover the insurance industry expected the losses to be manageable, even if it's too early to estimate the final costs.

Citing Sandy, Sen. Scott Brown Pulls Out of Final Mass Senate Debate

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

32 Campaign Events Cancelled

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:01:00 +0100

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé: Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de quatre jours qui avait suivi les....

Ouragan Sandy : des vols Air France pourraient être annulés mardi

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Des vols Air France en direction ou en provenance du nord-est des Etats-Unis pourraient être annulés ou retardés mardi en raison du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, a... Source : TF1 News - Articles similaires

La côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0100

Actualisé à 23h00.- La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui devait frapper l'Etat littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet en début de soirée.

Témoins RTL

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:15:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:15:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

Ouragan L'économie pourrait profiter de «Sandy»

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0100

À l'heure où l'ouragan s'approche de la côte est, des experts chiffrent les futurs dégâts, mais suggèrent aussi que le sinistre pourrait dynamiser l'activité.

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:12:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Par Sebastian SMITH ATLANTIC CITY (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de... Source : La Provence - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy : quel coût pour l'économie?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Des experts chiffrent déjà les dégâts de l'ouragan à plusieurs milliards de dollars mais l'économie américaine pourrait aussi en profiter. Source : Le Point - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy arrive dans le New-Jersey

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Le Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des... Source : Le Progrès.fr - Articles similaires

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à... Source : France Guyane - Articles similaires

'Too late to leave' as Sandy bears down

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

POWERFUL winds from Hurricane Sandy have buckled a crane on a New York skyscraper, as authorities tried desperately to persuade people to get to safety.

Hurricane Sandy: NYC braces for storm onslaught

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

Powerful winds buckled a crane on a New York skyscraper, giving an alarming warning of the danger from Hurricane Sandy as authorities tried desperately to persuade people in high-risk areas to get to safety.

US storm brings economy to a standstill

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:13:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy has halted business, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since the 9/11 attacks and idled millions of workers.

Who says Hurricane Sandy is no laughing matter? Deadly storm sparks silly Grease, Sponge Bob and Mitt Romney memes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

Twitter users have pointed out that the storm shares a name with Sandy Cheeks -- the adventurous squirrel from SpongeBob SquarePants -- as well as Olivia Newton John's character from the 1970s movie 'Grease.'

Hurricane Sandy Businesses Warned to Play Fair

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall as a mighty category 1 storm, consumers have been warned to be on the lookout and report any instances of price gouging. "Natural disasters do ...

After Irene High Anxiety Around Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

The Salus family of Pompton Lakes, N.J., Carlyn Salus, 16; Ally, 14; Andrew, 11; and Lauren, 7, were flooded out of their home during Hurricane Irene and are keeping their fingers crossed during ...

Hurricane Sandy closes trading for second day delays more earnings reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Photo c/o NYSE The New York Stock Exchange and other markets will remain closed Tuesday because of Hurricane Sandy. End Component ID: 146 - Article Page: Image Gallery ...

Sandy Losing tropical nature but gaining girth

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

WASHINGTON -- Hurricane Sandy as it moved toward land Monday was beginning to morph from hurricane into hybrid storm. The change signals a more diffuse storm that will be bigger and ...

By the numbers How Hurricane Sandy measures up

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK -- Here's a by-the-numbers look at Hurricane Sandy its expected impacts:THE HURRICANE-As of midafternoon Monday, sustained winds were reaching 90mph. -It was moving northwest at 28 ...

Hurricane Sandy Pictures Storm Turns Iconic Sites Ghostly

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

The superstorm, which is slamming into a western storm and cold air from the Arctic, could endanger up to 50 million people for days, CBS News reported."This is the worst-case scenario," ...

Hurricane Sandy Why Full Moon Makes Frankenstorm More Monstrous

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's been dubbed Frankenstorm as much for its monstrous proportions as for the disparate factors that have fueled its fury. In an unfortunate, timely twist, even ...

Hurricane Causes World Vision Disaster Response Workers to Evacuate NYC Post

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

While preparing to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, World Vision workers in New York City were forced to evacuate their own facilities and leave their relief supplies behind due to fear ...

Will Retailers Come Out of Sandy Unscathed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

When it comes to staying safe in a hurricane, it often comes down to how prepared you are. The lesson is as important for retailers as it is for consumers. As soon as the weather reports starting ...

International markets roundup

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

A roundup of trading on major world markets:NEW YORK - Stock trading was closed and will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast.The last time the ...

Sandy 'moving quickly' toward New Jersey, Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé: Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de quatre jours qui avait suivi les....

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Could Threaten Cell Infrastructure

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0100

Robert Siegel talks with Maggie Reardon, mobile technology correspondent for CNET, about how the nation's cell phone infrastructure is expected to hold up through Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy: Losing tropical nature, but gaining girth

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

The Caucus: Storm Disrupts Campaign as Candidates Cancel Appearances

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Gains Strength

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Forecasters agreed that the storm would have a devastating landfall, possibly within 100 miles of New York City.

N.Y./REGION: Hurricane Sandy in Queens

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Residents of Far Rockaway, Queens, embraced the flooding and waves as Hurricane Sandy arrived.

Trapped at Home by Hurricane Sandy, Energetic Children and Anxious Parents

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, by shutting schools and public transportation in the New York area, caused an epidemic of cabin fever.

Sandy’s NYC Flight Upheaval Disrupts Travel Across U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0100

Oct. 29 Bloomberg) – Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider talks about the potential damage that hurricane Sandy might unleash on the East coast. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg) Oct. 29 Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Michael McKee takes a macro-economic look at hurricane Sandy's potential damage.

La côte américaine balayée par Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:24:00 +0100

Sandy : les Etats-Unis se préparent au pire

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0100

L'ESSENTIEL - Retrouvez les évènements de la journée de lundi sur la côte est et à New York, menacées par l'ouragan.

TIMESCAST: Update on Hurricane Sandy — 3 P.M.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:25:00 +0100

TimesCast: Live updates on Hurricane Sandy from The New York Times newsroom at 3 p.m.

Hurricane Sandy: Latest Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:25:00 +0100

Seven bridges and scores of highways in and around New York City are closing as the region braces for the storm’s landfall.

RAHN: The coming regulatory tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:23:00 +0100

Knowledgeable officials are expecting a regulatory tsunami after the election. By law, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to publish a report each April and October about new regulations that government agencies are considering. OMB failed to publish the April report. The question is why -- what .

Winds, storm surge, as Hurricane Sandy approaches New York city

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:21:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The New York City is beginning to feel the effects of Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States , as winds continue to gain strength Monday afternoon, with a crane in downtown area partially collapsed. No injuries have yet been reported.

Grains down on higher U.S. dollar, demand concerns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:21:00 +0100

CHICAGO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chicago corn, wheat and soybean futures all declined for the third straight trading session, as investor concern over approaching Hurricane Sandy led to a stronger dollar, and traders of agricultural commodities worried about low crop demand. The most active corn contract for December delivery edged down 0.

Sandy : la côte est des Etats-Unis paralysée à l'approche de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:30:00 +0100

NYC Construction Crane Snaps in Hurricane Sandy, Prompting Evacuation Orders

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0100

A construction crane atop of a New York City luxury high-rise building buckled and dangled dangerously over midtown Manhattan today amid high winds from Hurricane Sandy, prompting New York City officials to order residents in nearby buildings to evacuate. The crane was perched close to the top of One57,.

Celebrities Sound Off on Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0100

Though Lindsay Lohan doesn’t seem to understand the big deal over Hurricane Sandy, plenty of other celebrities have implored their friends, family, and fans to stay safe as it descends on the east coast. “We have friends in New York. We are constantly being updated...

Biden, Clinton Fill in for Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:27:00 +0100

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – While Hurricane Sandy punished the East Coast, Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton stayed on the campaign trail Monday, speaking at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio Monday afternoon. President Obama canceled his campaign appearances for Monday and Tuesday.

Storm batters insurers as Wall Street is forced to close

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy forced Wall Street to close and wiped millions off the value of British insurers as the East Coast of America braced itself for one of the worst storms ever to hit the US mainland.

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo; costs unclear

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Transportation ground to a halt along the U.S. Northeast coast on Monday, stranding local rail commuters, cruise passengers and air travelers from as far away as Europe and Asia, as Hurricane Sandy prompted closure of air, ship, rail and even highway service.

La côte américaine balayée par Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:34:00 +0100

Anne Penketh: Mother Nature surprises with political storm ahead of election

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:36:00 +0100

In the past two years in Washington, I have survived all the extreme weather that Nature has invented.I have experienced an earthquake, 'Snowmageddon', Hurricane Irene and a derecho. Now I am braced for 'Frankenstorm'.I had been...

NJ Governor 'disappointed' evacuation order ignored by some

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:33:00 +0100

10:03pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy NJ Governor 'disappointed' evacuation order ignored by some Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 I am very disappointed in those who did not listen to my order to evacuate. I hope and pray there will not be a loss of life because of people's decisions to stay.

Body of missing HMS Bounty crew member found

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:33:00 +0100

10:27pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Body of missing HMS Bounty crew member found Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 The US Coast Guard said they have found the body missing HMS Bounty crew member Claudene Christian, 42, off the North Carolina coast after the ship sank earlier today.

USGS issues landslide alert for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:33:00 +0100

President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims. 6 minutes ago Scotland Yard commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said....

Hurricane Sandy generates new Web entrepreneurs

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:32:00 +0100

Ryan ended up spending $1,600 for a Briggs & Stratton model that Sears.com sells for $699 -- not that Sears or Home Depot had any that you could pick up near Ryan's Maplewood, NJ. home. ``I paid through the nose, '' Ryan said. His basement was soaked by 14 inches of water after last year's Hurricane....

U.S.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:32:00 +0100

New York (CNN) -- Planes, trains and other forms of transportation ground to a halt Monday as Hurricane Sandy made her presence known. And she's unlikely to relent any time soon. Much of Tuesday's air and rail service has already been canceled, and more than 10 million public transit commuters are without service.

Powerful Hurricane Sandy slams into U.S. east coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:32:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy's about to make landfall in New Jersey, bringing screaming winds and storm surges of up to 11 feet. More than 1.5 million are without power in 11 states and authorities warn of devastation.

HMS Bounty sinks; 1 unresponsive, 1 missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0100

Searchers on Monday evening found one of two missing crew members of the stricken ship HMS Bounty, which sank off the coast of North Carolina after it was caught in Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Hurricane Sandy hits travel, cargo; costs unclear

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0100

Kindergarten Ninja Deserves A+ on This Homework Assignment

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0100

What's the best way to avoid a homework assignment? A little boy named Kevin might be able to help answer that question.

Broadway shuts down for Tuesday as storm whirls

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0100

Broadway's 40 theaters were dark Monday and producers chose to keep them closed Tuesday as well as Hurricane Sandy took aim at New York City.

Biden, Clinton Fill in for Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:31:00 +0100

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

Bourse fermée, résultats d'entreprises retardés, fonctionnement des banques perturbé: Wall Street était complètement chamboulée lundi par l'imminence de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis. Pour la première fois depuis la fermeture exceptionnelle de quatre jours qui avait suivi les....

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

Markets to shut for second day

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Retailers Use Lessons Learned From Irene

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

Retailers preparing for the worst of Hurricane Sandy as it hit the East Coast on Monday looked back to only a year ago to Hurricane Irene for a blueprint.

Hurricane Sandy Caused By Homosexuals, President Obama: Evangelist Preacher John McTernan Says

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy wasn’t caused by converging wind patterns or warm air colliding with tropical waters, according to radical right-wing preacher John McTernan. Nope, the storm is clear evidence of God’s wrath on America for tolerating President Barack Obama and homosexuals.

Hurricane Sandy Picks Up Speed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

FBN’s Jeff Flock on the latest on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the Northeast.

Hurricane Sandy: a cocktail with a mighty punch

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - Such a friendly sounding name on the surface, such a rare and devastating cocktail roiling within.

HMS Bounty Sinks: Captain Still Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:37:00 +0100

The search continues for the captain of the stricken HMS Bounty, which has sunk near the eye of Hurricane Sandy.

Wall Street chamboulée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0100

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:45:00 +0100

La côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l’ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

La côte Nord-Est des Etats-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d’après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy, qui devait frapper l’Etat littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet en début de soirée. L’ouragan, qui a déjà fait 66 morts dans les....

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brings snow to West Virginia

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0100

While heavy rain floods the mid-Atlantic coast, residents further inland face blizzard warnings

'The worst is yet to come'

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:43:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy delays Barack Obama and Mitt Romney campaigns

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

Barack Obama delivers a statement on the Hurricane Sandy situation at the White House. He and Mitt Romney have cancelled many events at a key time during their election campaigns. Photograph: Jason ...

Calm before the storn as US prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

In New York, it is quite literally, the calm before the storm as an eerie, deserted atmosphere descends over a city preparing for Hurricane Sandy. Forecasts predict it will be the largest storm to ...

Hurricane Sandy picks up speed ahead of mid-Atlantic landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

Proving that it still has surprises, Hurricane Sandy is unexpectedly speeding up to 25 to 30mph. What type of practical effects will this have?First, the storm could hit ...

Sandy heads toward Cape May New Jersey National Hurricane Center

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, began battering the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in ...

Hurricane Sandy begins battering the East Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, battered the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down ...

Hurricane Sandy may pound cities with wall of water

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy as forecasters said the monster storm picked up strength and was headed toward the New York region, packing high winds and rain and a wall of water that could reach 11 feet. Sandy is ...

Hurricane Sandy more than 50 million people prepare for Frankenstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy on Monday, as the first gusts of wind and rain sent City and Washington into lockdown and forced tens of thousands to leave their homes.Hours before making landfall, Sandy had already ...

Hurricane Sandy New Yorks evacuation zones – interactive

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:42:00 +0100

The Science of Hurricane Sandy Liveblog

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0100

Welcome to the Science of Hurricane Sandy liveblog-- we're the Scientific American representatives at ScienceWriters2012 and now we're trapped in Raleigh, North Carolina thanks to Sandy. We have founded Scientific American 's first-ever "Raleigh bureau" and will be live-blogging on the storm and answering your storm science questions.

As Hurricane Sandy Bears Down, Typhoon Strikes Southeast Asia

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, another powerful storm system in Southeast Asia is winding down.

ETATS-UNIS: Etats-Unis : «Cette tempête est grave», prévient Barack Obama

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0100

La côte nord-est des Etats-Unis est balayée ce lundi 29 octobre par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, qui doit frapper l'Etat littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet en début de soirée. La paralysie de la région la plus densément peuplée du....

Hurricane Sandy Caused By Homosexuals, President Obama: Evangelist Preacher John McTernan Says

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

John McTernan wrote that Hurricane Sandy is clear evidence of god's wrath on America for tolerating President Obama and homosexuals.

Statue of Liberty Stands Tall Before Onslaught of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

Despite an Internet rumor to the contrary, Lady Liberty stood tall before Hurricane Sandy Monday.

Hurricane Sandy: America Waits With Landfall Imminent

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

Meteorologist predict landfall any minute, with Atlantic City already flooded and 600,000 people without electricity.

TIMESCAST: Update on Hurricane Sandy — 3 P.M.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

TimesCast: Live updates on Hurricane Sandy from The New York Times newsroom at 3 p.m.

Hurricane Sandy: Latest Updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:49:00 +0100

Seven bridges and scores of highways in and around New York City are closing as the region braces for the storm’s landfall.

HMS Bounty Sinks: Captain Still Missing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

The Coast Guard has found one of the missing crew members of the stricken HMS Bounty. Lt Mike Patterson said crews have taken 42-year-old Claudene Christian to hospital for treatment. She is described as "unresponsive". They are still searching for the captain of the ship Robin Walbridge, aged 63.

Hurricane Sandy Causes Fatalities & Extensive Damage in Haiti: International Medical Corps Responding

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

FACTBOX-Hurricane Sandy shuts East Coast refineries, pipelines

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

Washington Metro to remain closed on Tuesday morning

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

New Yorkers initially calm in face of Sandy, then worries set in

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

Obama, Romney curtail campaign events in face of hurricane

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

Sandy heads toward Cape May, New Jersey - U.S. National Hurricane Center

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

As election, Sandy draw near, pressure mounts on US disaster chief

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

Massachusetts Senate debate canceled due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:22 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters BOSTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy prompted Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren to scrap plans for their fourth and final debate scheduled for Tuesday night.

Hurricane Sandy struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 29 October.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0100

As Sandy Bashes the Northeast, Emergency Communications Remain Flawed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:46:00 +0100

Federal efforts to create a better network for emergency services after September 11 remain unfulfilled.

NHC: Sandy 'moving quickly' toward New Jersey, Delaware

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:54:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is "moving quickly" toward New Jersey and Delaware is expected to make landfall along or just south of the southern New Jersey coast within the next few hours, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The huge cyclone was 30 miles (45 km) east-southeast of Cape May, New....

Disparus du Bounty : un corps retrouvé inanimé

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0100

La côte Est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan, qui est déjà comparé à Irene et Katrina.

'Unprecedented damage' possible

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:55:00 +0100

Hurricane close to Atlantic City N.J. governor: Evacuations now not option 6,700 National Guard troops deployed Thousands in shelters FULL STORY

East Coast saturated as superstorm Sandy nears shores (PHOTOS)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0100

New York flooding hits Irene levels, monstrous storm nearing landfall

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0100

Parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan are already underwater as hurricane Sandy approaches New York. Flood water is at the level of last year's Tropical Storm Irene, and the is city under a coastal flood warning. Read Full Article at RT.com

Hurricane Sandy: The Scene From Kitty Hawk, N.C.

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0100

The water rose quickly this morning and one family had to be rescued by officials on canoes and military vehicles.

Coast Guard finds 1 missing crew member of ship

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0100

The Coast Guard says it has found one of the missing crew members of a tall ship that went down off the North Carolina coast, but she is unresponsive.

Did Hurricane Sandy Cancel Your Flight? Here’s Some Advice

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0100

Atlantic City Is Underwater Due to Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0100

HaÃ¯ti-Sandy : Dâ€™importants dommages Ã BelladÃ¨re

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:56:00 +0100

Correspondance Shella Chauvette BelladÃ¨re, 29 oct.2012 [Alter Presse] --- Le passage de lâ€™ouragan Sandy, les mercredi 24 et jeudi 25 octobre 2012, a occasionnÃ© des pertes considÃ©rables pour les habitantes et les habitants de diffÃ©rentes localitÃ©s de BelladÃ¨re (Centre), qui demandent une intervention des autoritÃ©s gouvernementales.

L'ouragan Sandy touche les côtes des Etats-Unis, Atlantic City "sous les eaux"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:56:00 +0100

La ville d'Atlantic City, dans le New Jersey, à environ 150 kilomètres de New York, est inondée. Deux centrales nucléaires de la région pourraient être fermées.

Massachusetts Senate debate canceled due to Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:56:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Sandy : un signe d'une aggravation des changements climatiques selon des experts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:09:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy. Pluies diluviennes et inondations sur la côte Est

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:06:00 +0100

Accompagné de vents violents et de pluies battantes, l’ouragan Sandy a commencé, ce lundi, à balayer la côte est du pays, entraînant...

Ouragan Sandy : les politiques veulent se montrer à la hauteur

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:09:00 +0100

A huit jours de l'élection présidentielle, Barack Obama a annoncé qu'il mettait sa campagne entre parenthèse pour gérer la catastrophe annoncée : l'ouragan Sandy menace la côte entre New York et...

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l´Ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:07:00 +0100

22H35 GMT - Corps - le corps inanimé d'un des deux disparus du navire Bounty retrouvé. Le navitre avait coulé plus tôt au large de la Caroline du Nord (sud-est) en plein passage de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est du pays.

Sandy : le corps inanimé d’un des deux disparus du Bounty retrouvé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:06:00 +0100

Les garde-côtes américains ont annoncé, ce lundi soir, avoir retrouvé le « corps inanimé » d’un des deux disparus du navire HSM Bounty...

Hurricane Sandy pummeling East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy rushed toward the New Jersey coast Monday, kicking up strong winds blamed for a partial crane toppling near Carnegie Hall in New York.

Watching hurricane-wracked campaign

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0100

While the presidential election has topped the news much of the year, it has been pushed aside by Hurricane Sandy as the storm crashed into the East Coast. Both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, their running mates, and backers have pretty much curtailed campaigning, some fundraising and....

Hurricane force winds set to reach land

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:04:00 +0100

10:53pm, Mon 29 Oct 2012 USA braces for Hurricane Sandy Hurricane force winds set to reach land Last updated Mon 29 Oct 2012 shows the areas potentially being affected by the sustained winds of Tropical Storm force - in orange - and hurricane force - in red.

Evacuation Updates State-by-State

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:02:00 +0100

Even before landfall, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in states up and down the Atlantic coast, with states of emergency declared from North Carolina into New England, and flooding worsening as Sandy closes in. Tens of thousands were already without power.

Massachusetts Senate debate canceled due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0100

BOSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy prompted Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren to scrap plans for their fourth and final debate scheduled for Tuesday night. Their campaigns cited concerns about the damage to Massachusetts from the hurricane, which....

US braces for storm's landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:15:00 +0100

Post-tropical cyclone Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, closing financial markets, paralysing transport and forcing mass evacuations.

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'Ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:15:00 +0100

Perturbation des activités aux Etats Unis : Notre envoyée spéciale raconte l`Ouragan Sandy - Plusieurs programmes et activités annulés (L'Inter)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +0100

Après New York, puis le New Jersey ainsi que Philadelphie et la Pennsylvanie où il était annoncé pour mardi, l'Ouragan Sandy a déjà commencé à faire parler de lui depuis dimanche 28 octobre 2012 dans ces localités. Cet Ouragan continue de faire son petit bonhomme de chemin aux Etats Unis. Hier, lundi 29 octobre, il a été annoncé à Washington, DC.

Oil prices drop as hurricane blasts US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped on Monday as refineries and oil terminals on the US East Coast shut down due to Hurricane Sandy, which bore down on the heavily industrial New Jersey coastline.

Hurricane Sandy: Latest developments

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:14:00 +0100

Breakdown of massive storm's progress toward East Coast and impact already being felt

Hurricane Sandy: 14 rescued after abandoning HMS Bounty off N.C. coast; 2 still missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:14:00 +0100

Tall ship became disabled attempting to go around massive storm en route from Connecticut to Florida

Santiago remains without power after Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:14:00 +0100

Cubans in the city of Santiago still have no electricity or running water nearly four days after Hurricane Sandy’s landfall.

Hurricane Sandy Doesnt Stop Gold and Silver

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

NYSEARCA:SLV ) edged 29 cents lower to close at $31.75.Although hurricane Sandy shutdown trading on the New York Stock Exchange for Monday and Tuesday, metals futures contracts still traded on ...

New York desperately seeks evacuations as hurricane hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

Sports world relatively quiet as Hurricane Sandy hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

The fury of Hurricane Sandy barely laid a glove on sports across the continent. While the superstorm flooded shore towns in the Northeast, washed away a section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and ...

Hurricane Sandy leaves Cubas 2nd largest city without power 4 days later

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

Santiago Sanchez stands in his home that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, as a portrait of Cuba's leader Fidel Castro hangs at left in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Oct. 26, ...

Markets to shut for second day

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

Stock trading will be closed in the United States for a second day as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.The last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985, ...

Flooded docks decks falling limbs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Beyond the driving rain, howling wind, closed schools and canceled ...

Hurricane Sandy Disrupts International Air Travel

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

" International flights were grounded Monday and more cancellations are expected as Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward and onto the east coast of the United States. Passengers are stranded across ...

Biden Clinton Fill in for Obama

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio While Hurricane Sandy punished the East Coast, Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton stayed on the campaign trail Monday, speaking at the Covelli Center ...

Residents stories Hurricane Sandy is windy wet and loud

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

A view of a flooded street in New York on Monday. Click image to see more photos. (Photo courtesy of Nick Cope via Melissa Walker/Yahoo! Contributor Network) From Florida to New England, residents ...

Hurricane Sandy threatens to cripple NYC subway Wall Street

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy barreling up the East coast, some intrepid New Yorkers brave high winds and rain despite warnings, flooding and mass transit ...

Unprecedented damage is possible

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Hurricane Sandy neared an expected evening landfall on Monday, ...

Will Hurricane Sandy delay the jobs report

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

WASHINGTON Hurricane Sandy could complicate Friday's release of the October U.S. jobs report, the final snapshot of employment before the presidential election. Labor Department officials are ...

Caribbean nations count cost of hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +0100

At least 69 people have died in six countries, with Haiti the hardest hit As the United States braced for hurricane Sandy, the Caribbean nations that have already faced its fury were burying the dead, finding shelter for the homeless and counting the economic cost of the fiercest winds and rain that many have seen in a decade.

US braces for storm's landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

Post-tropical cyclone Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast, closing financial markets, paralysing transport and forcing mass evacuations.

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0100

23H12 - Cyclone "post-tropical"- Sandy, désormais passé en cyclone post-tropical, doit toucher terre dans l'heure. 23H08 - Back to Ohio - Le candidat républicain Mitt Romney retourne dans l'Ohio après avoir annulé ses réunions électorales. 23H06 GMT - Réacteurs nucléaires - Au moins deux réacteurs....

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

23H06 GMT - Réacteurs nucléaires sous surveillance - Au moins deux réacteurs nucléaires produisant près de 50% de l'électricité de l'Etat de New Jersey sont menacés de fermeture en cas de montée...

Green Blog: Line Workers at the Ready

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:19:00 +0100

Power line repairmen from several states mass in a parking lot near Baltimore as their host utility, BGE, begins assessing damage.

Hurricane Sandy Threatens $20 Billion in Economic Damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

Oct. 29 Bloomberg) -- John Hopkins University's Seth Guikema discusses power loss estimates ahead of Hurricane Sandy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- New York and New Jersey prepare and respond to Hurricane Sandy, the Atlantic Ocean’s biggest-ever tropical storm.

AIG Says Sandy Cost to Be Similar to Irene, Below Tsunami

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

said the insurer’s costs from Hurricane Sandy will be more similar to Irene, the storm that struck last year, than the Japan tsunami. “It will be Irene, plus or minus something,” AIG Chief Executive Officer Robert Benmosche said at a conference today in Chicago. “We don’t see it as anywhere near the tsunami.

Hospital ERs see first hurricane injuries

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:17:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy approached landfall Monday, hospitals across the Eastern Seaboard kicked disaster plans into place, told emergency room crews to bring enough clothes and personal supplies to last a few days and made room for evacuated patients from low-lying areas.

Superstorm Sandy loses hurricane status

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â€” Forecasters say Sandy is no longer a hurricane but is still a dangerous system taking dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware. The National Hurricane Center said Monday evening that Sandy is a post-tropical storm and losing strength but still has sustained winds at 85 mph. The eye has almost made landfall.

Ouragan Sandy: des vents violents et de la pluie au Québec

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

Les effets de l'ouragan Sandy se feront sentir au Canada dès lundi soir, entraînant de grands vents, de la pluie et de la neige.

Green Blog: Line Workers at the Ready

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:25:00 +0100

Power line repairmen from several states mass in a parking lot near Baltimore as their host utility, BGE, begins assessing damage.

Mammoth storm shutters NYC, sends crane dangling

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:24:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Rain and howling winds shuttered most of the nation's largest city and sent a huge crane dangling precariously from a luxury high-rise Monday as Hurricane Sandy zeroed in on New York's waterfront with a massive storm surge. The threat of an 11-foot wall of water prompted officials....

Hurricane Sandy's Damage Could Hit $20 Billion

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:24:00 +0100

Natural disaster analysts are estimating Hurricane Sandy could cause $20 billion in economic damage after it barrels ashore along the U.S. East Coast -- the most densely populated and heavily developed region in the United States. The catastrophe-risk modeling firm Eqecat issued the damag...

Hurricane "Sandy" to reach U.S. coast within hours

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

The epicenter of mega-hurricane "Sandy" will reach the U.S. coast in 3-5 hours, says the website of the U.S. National Hurricane Warning Center.

Business as usual in Big Apple despite Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK Defiant New Yorkers jogged, pushed strollers and took snapshots of churning New York Harbor on Monday, trying to salvage normal routines in a city with no trains, schools and an approaching mammoth storm. "The worst is still coming," warned Gov. Andrew Cuomo as officials shut tunnels, Broadway, .

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is currently affecting a large area of the east coast with heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Widespread power outages are possible. There will be severe disruption to air, rail, and cruise line services for the next few days. You should expect delays and contact your travel....

Sandy wreaks havoc in Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0100

THE concrete canyons of Manhattan are screaming with gale-force winds as the monstrous Hurricane Sandy tears through the city.

Hurricane Sandy grounds US air travel

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:21:00 +0100

US planes and passengers are likely to remain stranded on Tuesday and it could be a number of days before airport operations are back to normal.

Sandy to make landfall in an hour: National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is expected to come ashore at about 8:00 P.M. EDT (0000 GMT) on the storm-battered northeast U.S. coast, the National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:30:00 +0100

23H15 GMT - Ca déborde - L'East River commence à déborder au niveau de la 34e avenue à Manhattan et l'eau atteint désormais la 1ère avenue, située à 50 mètres du détroit, témoigne un journaliste de l'AFP Timothy Witcher.

L'ouragan Sandy proche des côtes des Etats-Unis, Atlantic City "sous les eaux"

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy devrait se rapprocher de New York, Washington, Philadelphie et Baltimore dans les prochaines heures, selon le National Weather Service (NWS).

Près de 1,5 million de personnes sans électricité

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:30:00 +0100

La côte nord-est des États-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy , qui devait frapper l'État littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet en début de soirée.

Hurricane Sandy speeds towards landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:30:00 +0100

Superstorm with 90-mph winds expected to make landfall Monday as most heavily-populated region in nation braces for impact; More than 1M already without power

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0100

(Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty off North Carolina in rough seas caused by Hurricane Sandy, using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said.

Economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:26:00 +0100

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States but even with the severe damage that is expected, the blow to the economy is seen as short-term.

Sandy is now a 'post-tropical cyclone'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

President Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney canceled any election stops. Obama flew back to Washington from Florida to monitor the storm. Obama declared emergencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, authorizing federal relief work to begin well ahead of time.

Superstorm Sandy plows into Jersey shore

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Sandy hit the New Jersey shore Monday evening on what's expected to be a destructive path across the Northeast, plunging hundreds of thousands into darkness, flooding beach towns and crippling transportation across a huge swath of the Eastern U.S.

Sandy to make landfall in an hour: National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hurricane Sandy is expected to come ashore at about 8:00 P.M. EDT (0000 GMT) on the storm-battered northeast U.S. coast, the National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Sandy was centered about 20 miles south of Atlantic City, New Jersey, the center said.

Yasi, Tracy dwarfed by mother of all storms

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:31:00 +0100

HURRICANE SANDY is three times the size of Cyclone Yasi, which devastated Queensland last year, and more than 30 times the size of Cyclone Tracy, which hit Darwin at Christmas 1974.

Ouragan Sandy : le pire est attendu dans la nuit

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dès dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant l'annulation de milliers de vols et l'évacuation de centaines de milliers de personnes à New York et dans certaines zones côtières.

Hurricane Sandy Attacks The Web: Gawker, BuzzFeed and Huffington Post Are Down

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

If Hurricane Sandy wasn't scary enough, it's attacking new victims on the Internet. We've just learned that Gawker's fleet of sites, including Gizmodo are down. Also a Hurricane Sandy victim? The Huffington Post and BuzzFeed.

Hurricane Sandy blasting East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy finally started making the unusual turn toward the Mid-Atlantic.

What will be Sandy's effect on economy?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

(Photo: Charles Sykes, AP) Story Highlights Ahead of landfall, loss projections range up to $20 billion Impact on 4th quarter GDP seen as slight and maybe positive Residential properties valued at $88 billion in hurricane's path at risk 7:17PM EDT October 29.

Hurricane Sandy wreaks travel havoc

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

Sandy has paralyzed travel for roughly a sixth of the nation's population. Nobody is certain when stranded passengers can travel again.

Home insurance: What to do now and when storm ends

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

The best thing you can do before a disaster: Make a movie of your house and your possessions.

Price of procrastination: Generators scalped online

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:35:00 +0100

(Photo: Matthew Brown, The Journal News) Story Highlights Hurricane Sandy generates new Web entrepreneurs Items for sale on Craigslist are going for more than double the retail price But some buyers are willing to pay the price of procrastination 6:50PM EDT October 29. 2012 - Don Ryan knows he should have bought a generator sooner.

Snow Creates Headache for Inland Areas

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

Sandy drowns out presidential campaign in U.S.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney were forced to disrupt their campaign schedules Monday, with Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the US east coast only a week left before election day.

South African president calls Marikana shootings 'a mishap'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has said country is not in crisis, and that the "mishap of Marikana" was a surprise to everyone.

Superstorm Sandy downgraded from hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims. about 1 hour ago Scotland Yard commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said....

Economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Mammoth storm shutters NYC, sends crane dangling

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Rain and howling winds shuttered most of the nation's largest city and sent a huge crane dangling precariously from a luxury high-rise Monday as Hurricane Sandy zeroed in on New York's waterfront with a massive storm surge.

Forecasters: Sandy races toward NJ, Delaware coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Forecasters say the eye of Hurricane Sandy is racing toward an expected landfall early Monday evening in southern New Jersey or Delaware.

Perils of Pre-Tapes: President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy barreled toward the Mid-Atlantic this morning, and the White House scrambled to get the commander in chief back to Washington, President Obama could be heard on the radio airwaves in battleground Ohio talking about his iPod. “I’ve got a pretty good mix....

Superstorm Sandy loses hurricane status

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Forecasters say Sandy is no longer a hurricane but is still a dangerous system taking dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware.

Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Mitt Romney juggled politics and Hurricane Sandy's fury on Monday as he tweaked his campaign schedule and political rhetoric eight days before most voters head to the polls.

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : un million et demi d'Américains privés d'électricité

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:39:00 +0100

Sandy : l’œil du cyclone attendu dans une heure sur la côte

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:38:00 +0100

La côte Est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan, qui est déjà comparé à Irene et Katrina.

Watch Hurricane Sandy over New York live

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:39:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, the storm bearing down on the US east coast, strengthened Monday after hundreds of thousands of people moved to higher ground and many major cities went into lockdown. Watch live video of Sandy as it passes over Manhattan, New York.

Superstorm Sandy takes aim at Atlantic coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:39:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â€” Stripped of hurricane status but every bit as dangerous, the weather monster known as Sandy wheeled toward the New Jersey and Delaware coast Monday after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to....

Superstorm Sandy loses hurricane status

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0100

Forecasters say Sandy is no longer a hurricane but is still a dangerous system taking dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware.

Mammoth storm shutters NYC, sends crane dangling

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:37:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Interactive video map

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0100

Check out this interactive map of You Tube videos and webcams showing the impact of Hurricane Sandy across the Carribean and the United States.

Cheers Fill Chopper During Hurricane Sandy Ship Rescue

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:36:00 +0100

Cheers filled a Coast Guard rescue helicopter today each time the crew plucked sailors from the churning sea roiled up by Hurricane Sandy, but one sailor was listed as "unresponsive" and Coast Guard ships and planes are still searching for one more crew member.

Video: Hurricane Sandy delivers significant damage to Ocean City, Md.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Parts of Ocean City, Maryland, are under four feet of water ahead of Hurricane Sandy's landfall. Chip Reid reports on the significant damage already sustained along the shore.

Video: Obama shuts down campaign for Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

President Obama called off a campaign stop in Florida this morning and returned to Washington, which was already feeling the sting of Hurricane Sandy. Bill Plante reports.

Video: Romney campaign: Hurricane Sandy to freeze race in place

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Mitt Romney cancelled his events due to Hurricane Sandy and offered his campaign buses to distribute relief supplies. Jan Crawford reports Romney campaign officials believe the storm will "freeze" the race in place until the campaign resumes.

Video: Estimated 54 million Americans affected by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

An estimated 54 million Americans could be affected by Hurricane Sandy as ten governors from North Carolina to Maine have declared sates of emergency. Scott Pelley spoke with meteorologist David Bernard on the storm's latest path.

Video: Hurricane Sandy damages Atlantic City's famed boardwalk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Officials estimate 85 percent of New Jersey's resort destination of Atlantic City is flooded. Jeff Glor reports as many as 400 families could be trapped as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall.

Video: R.I. fishermen ride out Hurricane Sandy to protect boats, business

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Up and down the Newport, Rhode Island, pier, trucks were lined-up with fisherman monitoring their boats in fear that Hurricane Sandy will carry them away along with their business. Seth Doane reports.

Video: Hurricane Sandy: NYC fearing corrosive salt water storm surge

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy will hit New York City at high tide. Jim Axelrod reports the city's biggest concern comes from the predicted 6-12 feet of storm surge that will bring in blasts of salt water which could cripple underground power stations.

Hurricane Sandy: Manhattan prepares for full force

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:44:00 +0100

SBS reporter Rhiannon Elston speaks to Chris Gale, an Australian currently living in New York, where the full force of Hurricane Sandy is about to hit.

Cuba left crippled by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:44:00 +0100

Residents of Cuba's second-largest city of Santiago remain without power or running water, four days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall as the island's deadliest storm in seven years, ripping rooftops from homes and toppling power lines. Across the Caribbean, the storm's death toll rose to 69,....

Santiago without power, water after Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:44:00 +0100

Havana: Residents of Cuba's second-largest city of Santiago remained without power or running water on Monday, four days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall as the island's deadliest storm in seven years, ripping rooftops from homes and toppling power lines. The death toll across the Caribbean rose to 69.

Caribbean nations count cost of hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:44:00 +0100

As the United States braced for hurricane Sandy , the Caribbean nations that have already faced its fury were burying the dead, finding shelter for the homeless and counting the economic cost of the fiercest winds and rain that many have seen in a decade.

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:50:00 +0100

Le nord-est des USA en état de siège dans l’attente de « Sandy »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:48:00 +0100

Obama redevient le « Commander in chief » et Romney annule ses réunions électorales....

Sandy touchera terre dans la prochaine heure

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:46:00 +0100

La côte nord-est des États-Unis était balayée lundi en fin d'après-midi par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent à l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy , qui frappera l'État littoral du New Jersey de plein fouet vers 20h.

Green Blog: Hurricane Could Prompt Review of New York's Preparedness

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:50:00 +0100

The impacts of Hurricane Sandy are likely to revive debate over whether New York City has done enough to concretely prepare for storm surges, as opposed to commissioning studies.

HMS Bounty in Hurricane Sandy path: U.S. Coast Guard find 'unresponsive' crew member of HMS Bounty... but the captain of iconic boat is still missing at sea

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:49:00 +0100

The iconic vessel - used in films Mutiny on the Bounty, with Marlon Brando, and Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean - became stranded off North Carolina's coast.

Kite boarders take on Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:48:00 +0100

Kite-boarding athletes practice during Hurricane Sandy near Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Sandy Moving Toward Landfall in Next Hour or So, NHC Says

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:48:00 +0100

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Peter Cook reports on the response FEMA's preparations for Hurricane Sandy and how the storm is impacting the presidential campaign and the daily business of the federal government. he speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance." Oct.

Two remain missing after HMS Bounty sinks in hurricane Sandys path

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

North Carolina , using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts, officials said.The US Coast Guard continued to search for the two missing crew members including the captain who abandoned ...

Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to damage US economy analysts say

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

"Assuming the storm simply disrupts things for a few days and it doesn't do significant damage to infrastructure, then I don't think it will have a significant national impact," ...

Hurricane Sandy nears land lashing U.S. East Coast nearly a million without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

Dramatic rescue as Canadian-built tall ship sunk by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

PORTSMOUTH, Va. A Canadian-built ship that looked like it sailed straight from an earlier century got caught in Hurricane Sandy’s wrath and began taking on water, forcing the crew into ...

Hurricane Sandy deaths inevitable - governor

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

photos State governors from Virginia to Massachusetts have warned of the acute danger from Hurricane Sandy for the 60 million residents in its path. Ten states have declared a state of emergency. ...

Hurricane Sandy blows away election ephemera leaving stark choice | Ana Marie Cox

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

In any election, politicians' pretty much always-false modesty prompts them to exclaim that they themselves are playing but a part in the march of history. Obama cut ...

Le centre de l’ouragan Sandy devrait toucher terre dans l’heure

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:51:00 +0100

Le centre de l’ouragan Sandy devrait toucher terre sur la côte est des Etats-Unis d’ici environ une heure, soit vers 1 h, heure française, ce...

Biden on Romney Jeeps-to-China claim: 'Have they no shame?'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio Joe Biden and Bill Clinton delivered a tag-team smack down of Mitt Romney on Monday, taking the Republican presidential nominee to task for a new television ad that they say misrepresents his position on the auto industry bailout and misleads voters about Chrysler’s auto production.

Feature: Epic storm barrels down on U.S. East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:52:00 +0100

By Xinhua Writer Wang Fengfeng ATLANTIC CITY, United States, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy is on Monday churning its way towards the U.S. East Coast, poised to make landfall near Atlantic City on Jersey Shore in the evening. The city itself is like a ghost town, with casinos shuttered,....

Storm Sandy about to make landfall on New Jersey coast: U.S. National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:57:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Massive storm Sandy is on the verge of making landfall along the south New Jersey coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

'Sandy' set to hit US coast, population braces for impact

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

US National Hurricane Center says "Frankenstorm" will come ashore in 1 hour, categorizes storm as "post-tropical cyclone" with hurricane-force winds; New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston in path.

Hurricane 'Sandy' to make landfall in 1 hour

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is expected to come ashore in approximately one hour on the storm-battered northeast US coast, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Sandy was centered about 20 miles (35 km) south of Atlantic City, New Jersey, the center said.

L'ouragan Sandy, devenu cyclone "post-tropical", sur le point de toucher les côtes américaines

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

Le National hurricane center (NHC) a annoncé que le cyclone, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 112 km/h, arrivera sur le New Jersey vers 20 heures, heure locale.

Sandy : l'ouragan balaie la côte est des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

Des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent se sont abattues sur plusieurs états côtiers alors que l'ouragan s'apprête à frapper dans la nuit.

Lowe’s Senior V.P. on Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Inventory

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

Lowe’s Store Operations Senior V.P. Terry Johnson on efforts to keep merchandise available for consumers during a crisis such as Hurricane Sandy.

Home Depot Prepares for Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

Home Depot Hurricane Command Center Emergency Response Captain Doug Spiron on the key products people need to be prepared for a hurricane.

Obama, Romney curtail campaign events in face of hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0100

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington on Monday to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims.

Sandy: la côte américaine balayée, le New Jersey au coeur de l'ouragan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:05:00 +0100

Deux réacteurs nucléaires pourraient être fermés au New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +0100

Au moins deux réacteurs nucléaires produisant près de 50% de l'électricité de l'État du New Jersey étaient menacés de fermeture en raison des vents violents de l'ouragan Sandy, et de la montée des eaux, selon un porte-parole de leur exploitant.

Doctors warn of risks of breast cancer screening

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:05:00 +0100

The UK breast screening programme may be damaging more women's lives than it saves and should be scrapped, according to a professor. UK breast screening programme may be damaging more women's lives, doctors say A BBC Radio Scotland investigation heard from health professionals who gave evidence to....

Editorial Board: The D.C. area braces for Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

Salt Water Puts Subway 'In Jeopardy'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

The storm that has wreaked havoc along the East Coast had the power to strike at one of New York City's most vulnerable—and vital—points: the subway system.

H-P Printers a Big Launch for Battered Company

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

Hewlett-Packard plans to unveil a new line of printers for businesses Tuesday, one of the first fruits of CEO Meg Whitman's efforts to invest more in research and development as she tries to turn around the struggling technology company.

i Editor's Letter: Stay safe, people

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:03:00 +0100

By the time you read this we will probably know just how bad Hurricane Sandy really is. Will it have whacked New York City with its full ferocity or merely flooded a few streets in lower Manhattan and instead "merely" pummelled Atlantic City? In which case our interest levels will have already dropped off.

14 rescued, 1 missing from ship off N.C. coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

Israelis stranded by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

Jacob could miss his New York wedding while Nadav and his new wife are marooned in Big Apple as they wait for storm to pass

AP NewsAlert

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

Consolidated Edison utility cuts power to part of lower Manhattan to avoid storm damage.

PM Note: Rain Delay, ABC Moves Minn., Penn., from Solid to Lean, Tracking Poll Tie

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

Chris Cuomo called it something like a “liquid fist” pummeling New York on World News. Get all your Sandy news – Live Video, Live Blog, Live Updates – at ABC News.com . But despite this rain delay – 32 cancelled events! – We’re still 8...

Robert Gates Official Portrait Ceremony Goes on Despite Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:02:00 +0100

While most of official Washington came to a standstill Monday because of Hurricane Sandy, a small room of VIP’s gathered at the Pentagon to honor former Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Making his first visit back to the Pentagon since he departed his post last summer, Gates...

NYC data centers hit by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy delivers a glancing blow to New York City, the power company pulls the plug on parts of lower Manhattan, and some Web sites without redundant servers go down. [Read more]

L'ouragan Sandy commence à balayer la côte est des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

Hier à 22h54 par Daniel Trotta et Tom Hals NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Accompagné de vents violents et de pluies battantes, l'ouragan Sandy, l'un des plus importants à avoir jamais frappé les Etats-Unis, a commencé lundi à balayer la côte est du pays, entraînant l'immobilisation....

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'Ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

22H35 GMT - Corps - le corps inanimé d'un des deux disparus du navire Bounty retrouvé. Le navitre avait coulé plus tôt au large de la Caroline du Nord (sud-est) en... Source : TV5 Monde - Articles similaires

L'ouragan Sandy bloque le trafic aérien

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

12 000 vols à destination ou au départ de la côte est des Etats-Unis sont annulés. Air France pourrait aussi suspendre ses liaisons. Source : Le Point - Articles similaires

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'Ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

22H35 GMT - Corps - le corps inanimé d'un des deux disparus du navire Bounty retrouvé. Le navitre avait coulé plus tôt au large de la Caroline du Nord (sud-est) en... Source : M6 MSN - Articles similaires

VIDEO. Ouragan Sandy : un disparu dans le naufrage du Bounty

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:09:00 +0100

Le corps inanimé d'une femme disparue après le naufrage du Bounty a été retrouvé lundi soir. Claudene Christian, 42 ans, a été repérée dans l'océan Atlantique à environ 150 km au sud-est de...

Les Etats-Unis affrontent l'Ouragan Sandy - EN DIRECT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:07:00 +0100

22H39 GMT- "Il y a beaucoup de rouleaux qui s'abattent. Le niveau de la mer est bien plus élevé que la normale", témoigne un journaliste de l'AFP, Sebastian Smith, depuis une plage à Atlantic City. 22H35 GMT - Corps - le corps inanimé d'un des deux disparus du navire Bounty retrouvé.

Sandy : l'ouragan balaie la côte est des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

Des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent se sont abattues sur plusieurs états côtiers alors que l'ouragan s'apprête à frapper dans la nuit. Source : Francetv info - Articles similaires

Le nord-est des Etats-Unis se barricade pour l'ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:04:00 +0100

Des milliers de foyers sont privés d'électricité et le trafic aérien est paralysé, tandis que les rues de New York sont plongées dans un calme irréel. Articles... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Tropical Storm Sandy Makes Landfall In US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:09:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecaster say.

Romney cancels campaign events due to hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:08:00 +0100

IOWA - Republican White House candidate Mitt Romney cancelled campaign events on Monday and Tuesday and was briefed by federal emergency officials on a monster storm lashing the US East Coast.

Obama ditches campaign trail to steer Sandy response

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:08:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama left the campaign trail Monday to lead his nation at a moment of crisis, steering the response to Hurricane Sandy, which left the endgame of the White House race in turmoil.

Aust shares flat at the open

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:06:00 +0100

At 1030 AEDT on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 2.8 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 4,479.7 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was up 1.7 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 4,501.1 points. On the ASX 24, the December share price index futures contract was five points lower at 4,473 points, with 3,821 contracts traded.

Sandy landfall 'imminent'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:14:00 +0100

Powerful winds buckled a crane on a New York skyscraper, giving an alarming warning of the danger from Sandy as forecasters downgraded the weather system to a post-tropical storm.

Update: Hurricane Sandy Hits U.S. East Coast, What You Need to Know

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:14:00 +0100

GOWANUS, NEW YORK CITY--The winds continue to increase here, howling past windows and splattering the rain. Tiny beads of water almost feel like sand when you step outside thanks to the strong gusts. Such is Hurricane Sandy as it speeds into the New York metropolitan region and prepares to turn and....

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:13:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Nearly 14,000 flights canceled because of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:11:00 +0100

Flight cancellations caused by Hurricane Sandy soared to nearly 14,000, leaving thousands of passengers from the East Coast to the Golden State stranded at airport terminals or hotels.

NYSE, Nasdaq suspend trade

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed completely Monday and possibly even Tuesday due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, its operator said. "In consultation with other exchanges and market participants, NYSE Euronext (NYX) will close its markets on Monday, October....

Bracing for impact

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:10:00 +0100

MAJOR DAMAGE: 14,000 Malaysians in east coast of the US prepare as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall

Forecasters: Sandy's center slams into NJ coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) â€” Forecasters say the center of Superstorm Sandy has roared ashore on the New Jersey coast, packing high winds and a life-threatening storm surge. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the center of the enormous storm made landfall at 8 p.m.

15 times the size of Cyclone Tracy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

HURRICANE SANDY is three times the size of Cyclone Yasi, which devastated Queensland last year, and more than 30 times the size of Cyclone Tracy, which hit Darwin at Christmas 1974.

Sandy causes havoc on US east coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

Live updates: Millions of people are bracing themselves for what's predicted to be a devastating landfall. The storm is the largest tropical system recorded in the Atlantic.

Superstorm Sandy slams into East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:16:00 +0100

Monster storm no longer hurricane but packing high winds as it pummels NE corridor; More than 1.5M people without power

World › Sandy crashes into U.S. East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy drove a deadly tidal surge into coastal cities along the eastern U.S. coast Monday and pushed storm-force winds, torrential rain and heavy snow deep inland. One U.S. sailor on board a replica of the HMS Bounty was recovered from the sea in an "unresponsive" condition and the....

Zetta.net Offers Free Data Evacuation Service to Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy / Businesses in the Affected Areas Can Evacuate Their Critical Data, Keep It in Geographically-Dispersed Zetta Datacenters Up to 15 Days, Then Restore It After the St

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/29/12 -- Zetta.net today announced a special data evacuation service offer for businesses in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Critical data can be immediat...

All PennDOT Driver, Photo-License Centers Closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30, due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Due to safety concerns associated with Hurricane Sandy, PennDOT is closing all Driver and Photo-License Centers, including the Riverfront O...

Hurricane Sandy: New York Braces For Storm [PHOTOS]

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Images from the streets of New York as Hurricane Sandy churned toward the Northeast.

U.S. economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States but even with the severe damage that is expected, the blow to the economy is seen as short-term.

Economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:20:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States but even with the severe damage that is expected, the blow to the economy is seen as short-term.

Labor Department Says Hurricane May Affect Jobs Report

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:19:00 +0100

The U.S. Labor Department will wait to gauge the impact of Hurricane Sandy before determining the status of the October jobs report, the last before next week’s presidential election. The monthly employment data are scheduled to be released Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. in Washington .

Israelis stranded by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

Jacob could miss his New York wedding while Nadav and his new wife are marooned in Big Apple as they wait for storm to pass

USA/Suffolk: People from East Anglia among the millions caught up in Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

PEOPLE from East Anglia were among the millions bracing themselves for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on the US East Coast last night.

NASA Examines Hurricane Sandy as It Affects the Eastern U.S.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

-; On Monday, Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy was ravaging the Mid-Atlantic with heavy rains and tropical storm force winds as it closed in for landfall. Earlier, NASA's CloudSat satellite passed over ...

Waiting for Stormageddon Were battening down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy approaches New York like a slow motion train wreck

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

We came to New York hoping to see some of our favourite TV and film locations. Instead, we have ended up in the middle of one - the PERFECT Storm. ...

Hurricane Sandy Is Even More Impressive From Space

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

Every once in a while a storm comes along that is so big, it even looks impressive from space. Hurricane Sandy has grown to be an enormous mass of wind stretching nearly 1,000 miles across at times. ...

Crude slips in Asia as US coast closes down

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0100

Oil prices fell in Asia on Monday as US refineries cut crude production in anticipation of a plunge in energy demand ahead of the Hurricane Sandy megastorm, analysts said. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December shed 32 cents to USD 85.96 a barrel and Brent North Sea crude for December delivery fell 51 cents to USD 109.

Superstorm Sandy Makes US East Coast Landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecaster say.

Tropical Storm Sandy Makes Landfall In US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecaster say. The National Hurricane Centre, which has reclassified storm as "post-tropical", said torrential rains and wind roared ashore at around 8pm EDT (12am UK time). The huge storm has already knocked out electricity to more than 1.

More than 12,000 flights grounded

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

More than 12,000 flights have been grounded as Hurricane Sandy thwarted travel up and down the US East Coast on Monday with powerful winds and blinding rain that could linger for days.

Aust stocks edge higher

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

Australian stocks have opened marginally higher in a quiet opening after Wall Street was closed because of Hurricane Sandy.

Why now? The science behind Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0100

This one is more complex than the notion that the flapping of a butterfly's wings in the Amazon might cause a storm in New York's Central Park.

Video: Hurricane Sandy: Fears grow along the Jersey Shore

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:16:00 +0100

Officials along the New Jersey Shore remain worried over rising flood waters due to Hurricane Sandy. Elaine Quijano reports from Point Pleasant, N.J.

Video: Hurricane Sandy forces D.C. shutdown

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:16:00 +0100

Washington, D.C., is 120 miles inland, but the nation's capital will be all but closed Tuesday as a result of the enormous impact of Hurricane Sandy. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Hurricane Sandy Gains Strength

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

Forecasters agreed that the storm would have a devastating landfall, possibly within 100 miles of New York City.

ACCENTS D'EUROPE: Créer son entreprise

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

Voilà une initiative qui fait déjà des envieux partout en Europe : au Portugal, il est possible de créer son entreprise en moins d’une heure Ce dispositif, lancé en 2005, réduit à sa plus simple expression un parcours bureaucratique auparavant éprouvant. Toutes les démarches peuvent être effectuées en un seul et même endroit.

Sandy touche le New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:23:00 +0100

La côte Est des États-Unis se prépare à l'arrivée de l'ouragan, qui est déjà comparé à Irene et Katrina.

L'ouragan Sandy dévaste tout sur son passage - Changement climatique

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0100

Les Caraïbes ont précédemment été fortement frappées par le vent et les pluies diluviennes, qui ont fait plusieurs dizaines de morts. Certains Etats, comme Haïti et Cuba, peinent à se remettre de la catastrophe et ont conservé l'état d'urgence en prévention des vents violents qui continuent.

Comment faire la différence entre vraies et fausses photos de l’ouragan Sandy ?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

Depuis les premières alertes lancées concernant l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, les réseaux sociaux ont relayé des photographies impressionantes de l’ouragan. Seul problèmes, elles étaient fausses.

Prix de l'or noir: Le pétrole recule légèrement, dans un marché scrutant l'ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

Les cours du pétrole perdaient un peu de terrain, hier, en cours d'échanges européens, les investisseurs guettant l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte-Est des Etats-Unis. À la mi-journée, le baril de Brent de la mer du Nord pour livraison en décembre valait 109,22 dollars sur l'Intercontinental....

Hurricane Sandy Cancels 12 000 US, International Flights

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

Nearly 12 000 flights have been canceled in the Northeastern USA on Monday as a result of Hurricane Sandy, according to information from airlines and air traffic authorities. The massive storm threatens to bring a near halt to air travel for at least two days in a key region for both US and international flights, international media report.

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Coast Guard finds 1 missing crew member of ship

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:24:00 +0100

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. The Coast Guard says it has found one of the missing crew members of a tall ship that went down off the North Carolina coast, but she is unresponsive. Lt. Mike Patterson said crews are taking 42-year-old Claudene Christian to the hospital. The Coast Guard is ...

Sandy loses hurricane status, leaves more than 1.5 million without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:24:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Stripped of hurricane status but every bit as dangerous, the weather monster known as Sandy wheeled toward the New Jersey and Delaware coast Monday after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to cripple Wall Street .

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:24:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Britain to be lashed by tale of hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

REMNANTS of Hurricane Sandy will spark fierce winds and rain across Britain from tomorrow, forecasters predicted last night.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Taxis, but Not as Many as Usual, Are Among Only Transit Options During Storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

For-hire vehicle operators, like Carmel Car and Limousine Service and Dial 7, said they were booked throughout the day on Monday.

FiveThirtyEight: Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Election Is Uncertain

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

Forecasters: Sandy's center makes landfall in NJ

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0100

Forecasters in Miami say the center of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City.

Superstorm Sandy reaches US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0100

The center of superstorm Sandy has reached the US state of New Jersey. The hurricane, which was downgraded to the “post-tropical” storm, has already left 3.1 million along the East Coast without power. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sandy will bring us 90-km winds, heavy rain

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:28:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s lash on the Montreal region will include winds beginning Monday evening of “more than 90 kilometres an hour,” in addition to heavy rain, Environment Canada said.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, New Jersey, after forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Hurricane Sandy Liveblog: Sandy slows slightly, closes on Atlantic City (+video)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0100

The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Sandy to a "post-tropical cyclone," as it approaches the New Jersey coast.

Sandy Makes Landfall In New Jersey With Punishing Winds, Driving Rain

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:31:00 +0100

The storm made landfall with winds exceeding 90 mph and has already left more than one million without power across the Mid-Atlantic and northeast. This will be a slow-moving, unprecedented storm, so forecasters expect paralyzing damage.

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

Storm Sandy makes landfall on New Jersey coast: U.S. National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:27:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Massive storm Sandy made landfall on Monday along the coast of southern New Jersey, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

A Minimum $10 Billion in Damages Is Estimated

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

The insurance industry could end up paying out $5 billion to $10 billion in covered losses on Sandy.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to the Storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:25:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to the storm, with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

Sandy Hits Land Near Atlantic City

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:34:00 +0100

Sandy, now a posttropical storm, made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Hurricane 'Sandy' to make landfall in 1 hour

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0100

Forecasters: Sandy's center slams into NJ coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Forecasters say the center of Superstorm Sandy has roared ashore on the New Jersey coast, packing high winds and a life-threatening storm surge.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Romney annule des réunions électorales mais reste sur le terrain

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Le candidat républicain à la Maison-Blanche Mitt Romney a annulé ses réunions électorales prévues lundi soir et mardi à cause de l'ouragan Sandy, mais il reste sur le terrain où il devrait continuer d'apparaître, à huit jours de la présidentielle.

Flooded Atlantic City Feels the Early Brunt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:34:00 +0100

On Monday Atlantic City, which has struggled to maintain its allure in recent years, became a different kind of pioneer, providing an early glimpse of Hurricane Sandy's deadly power.

Superstorm Sandy slams into NJ coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Monster storm no longer hurricane but packing high winds as it pummels NE corridor; More than 1.5M people without power

Video: Hurricane Sandy: Flooding, power outages on Long Island

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Situated to the east of New York City, Long Island is now facing heavy flooding and massive power outages as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy. Michelle Miller reports from Sag Harbor, N.Y.

Video: Hurricane Sandy derails Campaign 2012

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

With the East Coast gripping with the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the Obama and Romney campaigns have been thrown into turmoil. John Dickerson weighs in on the effects this powerful storm will have on Campaign 2012.

Mammoth storm shutters NYC, sends crane dangling

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Rain and howling winds shuttered most of the nation's largest city and sent a huge crane dangling precariously from a luxury high-rise Monday as former Hurricane Sandy zeroed in on New York's waterfront. The threat of an 11-foot wall of water prompted officials to close the mass....

ConEd cuts power to part of Lower Manhattan due to Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc ED.N said on Monday that it had shut off power to part of Lower Manhattan to protect electrical equipment and to allow for quicker restoration after Hurricane Sandy passes. The company said in a release it cut service to two areas.

President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Romney takes "feel-your-pain" tone as Sandy slams East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was about to go on stage in Ohio on Monday when he decided to abruptly shift the tone of his campaign given the potentially lethal impact of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast. With the storm bearing down, Romney canceled....

Storm Sandy makes landfall on New Jersey coast: U.S. National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Massive storm Sandy made landfall on Monday along the coast of southern New Jersey, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Sandy was located about 5 miles southwest of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. (Reporting by Kevin Gray)

Undecided Asian-Americans Prove to be Powerful Voting Bloc

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—The silken scarves that Ben and Josh Romney wore as they toured a suburban shopping mall of Vietnamese businesses this month were bright yellow, with thin red stripes. They weren’t fashion statements; they were political accessories. As the Romneys pitched their father’s....

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

Con Edison shuts off power to part of Lower Manhattan due to Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:32:00 +0100

(Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc said on Monday that it had shut off power to part of Lower Manhattan to protect company equipment and customers and to allow for quicker restoration after Hurricane Sandy passes. (Reporting By Scott DiSavino)

As Sandy bears down, fewer joke storm tweets and more worry

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:31:00 +0100

In the hours prior to the hurricane making landfall, Twitter was full of joke tweets from people facing down the storm. But once it hit, the mood changed in a hurry. [Read more]

Superstorm Sandy makes landfall, Americans brace for impact

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Sandy, oneof the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, New Jersey, after forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

L’ouragan Sandy a touché terre dans le New Jersey [direct]

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être la plus grave tempête à frapper les États-Unis, dont elle a atteint la côte Est ce mardi matin, accompagnée...

[Vidéo] Ouragan Sandy: Suivez le en direct vidéo sur CL

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0100

Suivez en direct le live vidéo d'une chaine de météo américaine ci-dessous. Bien entendu les commentaires sont en anglais, mais les images parlent d'elles-mêmes : Les six Français, deux femmes et quatre hommes, recherchés aujourd'hui...

Ouragan Sandy. Les New-Yorkais se préparent au pire

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, transports en commun arrêtés, les New-Yorkais étaient calfeutrés chez eux, ce lundi soir, se protégeant...

Still powerful, just not a hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:40:00 +0100

Hurricane close to Atlantic City N.J. governor: Evacuations now not option 6,700 National Guard troops deployed Thousands in shelters FULL STORY

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:40:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Robert Gates Official Portrait Ceremony Goes on Despite Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0100

Perils of Pre-Tapes: President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0100

Sandy Speeds Up, Due in the Evening

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0100

Cheers Fill Chopper During Bounty Rescues

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0100

Hurricane claims famous tall ship off NC coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0100

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) â€” The final hours of the HMS Bounty were as dramatic as the Hollywood adventure films she starred in, with the crew abandoning ship in life rafts as their stately craft slowly went down in the immense waves churned up by Hurricane Sandy off the North Carolina coast.

Mammoth storm shutters NYC, sends crane dangling

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0100

Rain and howling winds shuttered most of the nation's largest city and sent a huge crane dangling precariously from a luxury high-rise Monday as former Hurricane Sandy zeroed in on New York's waterfront.

Flooding US cities brace as superstorm Sandy strikes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has made landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey, according to forecasters. America's East Coast is braced.

Sandy makes landfall near Atlantic City

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Forecasters in Miami say the center of what was Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City. The National Hurricane Center says the storm packing torrential rains and wind roared ashore about 8 p.m. local time. The vast storm has already knocked out electricity to more than 1.

Economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States but even with the severe damage that is expected, the blow to the economy is seen as short-term.

Storm's power outages could be epic

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

The brutal force and massive breadth of Hurricane Sandy may leave as many as 10 million people in the dark from West Virginia to Maine and e...

Despite Sandy, gas prices expected to drop

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Unlike Hurricane Isaac, which led to an uptick in prices in August and affected refineries there, Sandy will likely have a more muted effect...

Storm throws campaigns for a loop

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the presidential campaign on Monday: President Obama and Mitt Romney were canceling events in key battlegro...

Sandy likely won't affect stock prices long term

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

History shows that destructive storms generally don't have long-lasting impact on the trend of stock price movements.

Monster storm Sandy hits US coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:44:00 +0100

US authorities warn the threat to life and property from superstorm Sandy is "unprecedented" and have ordered hundreds of thousands of evacuations.

Hurricane Sandy takes aim at New Jersey and Delaware

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:44:00 +0100

Atlantic City - A furious Hurricane Sandy made the westward lurch that forecasters feared and took dead aim at New Jersey and Delaware on Monday, washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putt...

Hurricane Sandy disrupts US election campaign

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:41:00 +0100

President Obama and Republican nominee Romney are off the campaign trail as storm advances on the East Coast.

Sandy batters US east coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:41:00 +0100

Tropical storm sinks a ship off North Carolina coast killing one crew member as it makes landfall at New Jersey The full force of hurricane Sandy bore down on the most densely populated corridor of America on Monday putting the presidential election on pause, battering a string of coastal towns and....

Manhattan building partially collapses amid winds from Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:41:00 +0100

No one reported hurt as part of facade of four storey building in West Village collapses Winds from hurricane Sandy have seriously damaged a building in Manhattan as the centre of the storm heads towards land. Part of the facade of a four story building in the West Village collapsed at about 6.

Deadly superstorm Sandy plows into coast; 2 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0100

Sandy hit the New Jersey shore Monday evening on a destructive path across the Northeast. Two people were killed, on e in New York and one in Maryland, officials told NBC News; millions lost power ; and transportation was crippled.

Le Canada n'échappera pas à la tempête

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy , dont le centre a atteint la côte du New Jersey vers 20h lundi soir, aura des répercussions importantes dans plusieurs provinces canadiennes dès lundi soir.

Facebook pleas: 'Stay safe'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard, friends and family are looking out for of people in its path -- on Facebook.

Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0100

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) â€” Mitt Romney juggled politics and Hurricane Sandy's fury on Monday as he tweaked his campaign schedule and political rhetoric eight days before most voters head to the polls. In two campaign stops in two states, the Republican presidential candidate called for President....

Obama ditches campaign trail to steer hurricane response

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama left the campaign trail Monday to lead his nation at a moment of crisis, steering the response to Hurricane Sandy, which left the endgame of the White House race in turmoil.

Frankenstorm fear grips NY

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0100

Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode Monday awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed “Frankenstorm” that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and devastating winds. New York authorities...

US east coast braced for worst hurricane in its history

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:44:00 +0100

A MILLION AND a half Americans in 10 states and the District of Columbia were without power last night, as Hurricane Sandy approached the shore of southern New Jersey.

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

Le centre du cyclone Sandy a touché terre lundi soir dans le New Jersey, sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, déjà frappée de plein fouet par des pluies diluviennes et de violentes bourrasques de vent. La paralysie de la région la plus densément peuplée du pays et le chaos annoncé - plusieurs millions de....

LE DEBAT DU JOUR: Faut-il autoriser ou non les salles de shoot ?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

© ZaldyImg/Flickr/Wikipédia - Jean-Marie Le Guen, président du Conseil de surveillance de l'AP-HP, député PS de Paris, adjoint au maire de la capitale en charge de la Santé - Camille Bedin, secrétaire nationale de l'UMP et responsable de l'UMP à Nanterre - William Lowenstein, médecin interniste....

Superstorm Sandy reaches New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk and putting the presidential campaign on hold.

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:54:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Police: 2 children dead in Ky. school bus crash

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

State police say a school bus overturned on a narrow country road in northern Kentucky, killing two pre-school-aged children.

One-of-a-kind storm unleashes its fury

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:51:00 +0100

LIVE UPDATES: SUPERSTORM Sandy is causing widespread flooding and wind damage in the eastern United States.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:43 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm packs sustained winds of 80 mph (129 kph * More than 3 million customers without power * New York, Philadelphia and Washington in its path * New York Stock Exchange closed Monday and Tuesday * Early warnings of $20 billion in economic....

Storm Sandy about to make landfall on New Jersey coast-Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:41 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 29 (Reuters) - Massive storm Sandy is on the verge of making landfall along the south New Jersey coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Sandy, a huge storm system, is now considered a "post-tropical cyclone," meaning it....

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:59:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : les rues de New York s'inondent et la torche de la Statue de la liberté s'éteint

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0100

Un peu partout dans la mégalopole, dont les rues étaient presque vides en fin d'après-midi, d'importantes inondations ont été signalées.

La "super-tempête" Sandy a atteint les côtes des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:56:00 +0100

Le National hurricane center (NHC) a annoncé que Sandy, devenue un cyclone "post-tropical", provoque toujours des vents proche de 130 km/h. D'importantes inondations sont signalés à New York et dans le New Jersey

Superstorm Sandy reaches New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:58:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Economy should bounce back analysts say

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Though hurricane Sandy will impact dozens of industries and cause billions in damages, experts say the economy should recover quickly with reconstruction after the storm.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall; rains, waves hammer East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Monday evening, arriving ahead of schedule with a punch as powerful as feared.

California's falling gasoline prices pull down U.S. average

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

California's average for a gallon of regular gasoline falls to $4.169, down 26.3 cents from a week earlier. The U.S. average drops 11.9 cents to $3.568.California gasoline prices plummeted over the last week, helping drive down the U.S. average by more than 12 cents a gallon.

ConEd cuts power to part of Lower Manhattan due to Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Romney takes "feel-your-pain" tone as Sandy slams East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

U.S. economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy forecast to cause up to $45 billion in losses and damages * Lost output from region could cost $10 billion a day * Insurers may face largest losses ever By Pedro da Costa and Luciana Lopez and Leah Schnurr WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Oct 29....

Romney takes 'feel-your-pain' tone as Sandy slams East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:14 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Romney, advisers scramble to respond * Latest jolt to long campaign for Romney * Republican had built up momentum By Steve Holland DAVENPORT, Iowa, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was about to go on stage in....

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Daniel Trotta and David Adams Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty off North Carolina in rough seas caused by Hurricane Sandy, using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts, the Coast Guard said.

Massachusetts Senate debate canceled due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

ConEd cuts power to part of Lower Manhattan due Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Shutdown affected about 6,500 Lower Manhattan customers * Con Ed has more than 156,000 without power due Sandy By Scott DiSavino and David Sheppard NEW YORK Oct 29 (Reuters) - New York power company Consolidated Edison Inc ED.

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:11 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Daniel Trotta and David Adams Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty off North Carolina in rough seas caused by Hurricane Sandy, using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts.

Storm Sandy makes landfall on New Jersey coast - Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:11 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Oct 29 (Reuters) - Massive storm Sandy made landfall on Monday along the coast of southern New Jersey, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Sandy was located about 5 miles (10 km) southwest of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 kph).

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:01:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : Campagne Présidentielle bouleversée

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:05:00 +0100

Avis de tempête sur les Etats-Unis ! L’ouragan Sandy s’apprête à toucher la côte est américaine. Des pluies diluviennes s’abattent déjà sur plusieurs régions. La campagne Présidentielle américaine se retrouve bouleversée. L’ouragan Sandy a forcé les deux candidats à la Présidentielle américaine à....

Singapore Airlines Buys Virgin Australia Stake

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:05:00 +0100

Singapore Airlines bought 10% of Virgin Australia for 105 million Australian dollars (US$108.5 million) in one of three separate deals announced Tuesday.

Blizzard Creates Inland Headaches

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:05:00 +0100

Superstorm to bring more snow to West Virginia

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:03:00 +0100

While heavy rain floods the mid-Atlantic coast, residents further inland face blizzard warnings

Hurricane claims famous tall ship off NC coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:02:00 +0100

The final hours of the HMS Bounty were as dramatic as the Hollywood adventure films she starred in, with the crew abandoning ship in life rafts as their stately craft slowly went down in the immense waves churned up by Hurricane Sandy off the North Carolina coast.

As Sandy bears down, fewer jokey storm tweets, more worry

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:01:00 +0100

In the hours prior to the hurricane making landfall, Twitter was full of jokey tweets from people facing down the storm. But now that Sandy has hit, the mood has changed in a hurry. [Read more]

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in N.J.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, N.J., Monday evening, leaving 1.5 million people without power in 11 states on the East Coast.

Captain still missing as hurricane sinks Bounty

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:10:00 +0100

Fifteen of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica ship HMS Bounty when it sank off North Carolina have been rescued, but the captain is still missing.

Hurricane claims famous tall ship off NC coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy reaches New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:06:00 +0100

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:06:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Hurricane "Sandy" makes landfall in eastern US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:14:00 +0100

A major storm bringing torrential rain, high winds, flood surges and heavy snow has made landfall on the east US coast.

Americans told to 'prepare for worst' with arrival of 'monster storm'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:15:00 +0100

Some 60 million people in the US will be affected by Hurricane Sandy, writesLARA MARLOWEin Washington

Hurricane Sandy battering US East Coast; UN closed

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0100

NEW YORK Hurricane Sandy unleashed its fury on the US East Coast on Monday with fierce winds and driving rain, as the mega storm shut down transportation, shuttered businesses and sent thousands scrambling to get out of flood zones. The United Nations announced plans to close on Monday and cancelled all meetings at its headquarters in New York.

President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0100

Sandy batters US coast as post-tropical storm makes landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0100

Live updates as Sandy makes landfall on east coast, causing high winds, significant flooding and power outages Tom McCarthy

America cowers as Hurricane Sandy roars in: 60m brace themselves for disaster as wall of water builds off US, with East Coast grinding to a halt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:20:00 +0100

Howling winds, furious tides and a series of torrential downpours announced the arrival of Cyclone Sandy on the American east coast last night, an unwelcome guest ahead of Halloween that has forced mass evacuations across what is the country’s most densely populated region.

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:19:00 +0100

Clinton rolls back the years to give Obama shelter from the storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:20:00 +0100

The choreography of the last lap of the American election race was thrown into confusion yesterday as President Barack Obama abandoned a planned appearance in Orlando, opting instead to rush back to Washington aboard Air Force One to focus on overseeing emergency storm management for Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: death toll rises as storm hits land - live

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:18:00 +0100

US authorities order mass evacuations and airlines cancel transatlantic flights as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the east coast.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:25:00 +0100

Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy, a former hurricane, has made landfall along the coast of southern New Jersey state as of 8 p.m. EDT on Monday, said the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Ouragan Sandy: le Quai d'Orsay mobilise l'ambassade et des consulats de France aux Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0100

PARIS, 29 ocotbre (Xinhua) -- Le ministère français des Affaires étrangères (Quai d'Orsay) a déclaré lundi qu'à la suite du passage de l'ouragan Sandy, l'ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis et des consulats généraux à Atlanta, New York et Washington sont pleinement mobilisés au service des Français sur place.

L'Ouragan Sandy provoque l'annulation de 10 000 vols dans le nord-est des États-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0100

NEW YORK, 29 octobre (Xinhua) -- Près de 10 000 vols ont été annulés lundi et mardi par des compagnies aériennes en préparation face à l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy. Le maire de New York Michael Bloomberg a demandé au public de rester chez eux lorsque Sandy passera sur la ville.

Sandy Expected to Be Less Powerful, and Less Drenching, as It Moves Inland

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:25:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, like most tropical storms, is expected to become less monstrous as it moves over land, weather experts say.

Superstorm Sandy reaches New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:24:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy makes landfall, leaves more than 1.5M without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:24:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Forecasters in Miami say the center of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City. Stripped of hurricane status but every bit as dangerous, the weather monster known as Sandy wheeled toward the New Jersey and Delaware coast Monday .

City will stay shut down Tuesday

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:24:00 +0100

The D.C. area remained largely shuttered for a second day in anticipation of what weather officials call an unprecedented storm system barreling along the entire East Coast. Schools remained dark, Metro service stayed suspended, and federal and local governments were closed Tuesday as the brunt of Hurricane Sandy punished the .

Hurricane Sandy hits United States

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0100

People walk at the Times Square in New York, the United States, on Oct. 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy, a massive storm described by forecasters as one of the largest ever that hit the United States, is making its way towards the population-dense East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy upends global travel

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:21:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy brought air travel to a halt in the Northeast Monday, grounding thousands of flights and upending travel plans across the globe.

Hurricane affects early presidential voting

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:21:00 +0100

As US braces for possible devastation from Hurricane Sandy, few might realize the key role the dramatic weather might play in the close presidential election only eight days away.

Superstorm Sandy Liveblog: Post-tropical cyclone Sandy makes landfall near Atlantic City (+video)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0100

The National Hurricane Center has reported that Sandy, which is now designated as a post-tropical cyclone, has made landfall along the coast of Southern New Jersey near Atlantic City.

Storm Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

More than 2 million customers already were left without power by early evening and more than a million people were subject to evacuation orders.

Ouragan Sandy : New York inondé et plongé dans le noir

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0100

D'importantes inondations ont été signalées dans le sud de Manhattan, plongé dans le noir après le passage de la "super-tempête" Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: Lights out in Lower Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0100

Power was shut off to parts of Lower Manhattan Monday evening, leaving 156,000 without power in New York City, as hurricane Sandy's storm surge threatened to flood electrical equipment.

Hurricane Sandy: Latest hurdle in Romney's long slog of a campaign

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:27:00 +0100

On Monday, as hurricane Sandy slammed the East Coast, Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney took a step back from what has been a long, tough journey on the campaign trail.

Hurricane Sandy throws poll campaign into disarray

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

President Barack Obama rushed through the edge of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, putting his re-election bid on hold to lead his government through a sudden crisis which reduced the White House race to chaos.

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Hurricane Sandy Tips to Make Tap Water Safe for Drinking

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

If tap water is cloudy: 1. Add 16 drops of unscented household liquid bleach to one gallon of water. 2. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before ...

Superstorm Sandy loses its hurricane status

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

Enlarge Photo Associated Press/Jason DeCrow - A downed limb lies in a flooded street as Hurricane Sandy approaches, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Center Moriches, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy continued on its ...

Despite Hurricane Sandy care goes on at area hospitals

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

Area hopsitals continued to care for the sick Monday, despite a storm roaring outside.Doctors were performing surgeries and nurses making patient rounds even as the winds and rain progressively ...

New York Stock Exchange other markets will remain closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

Sandbags protect an entrance of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy continued on its path Monday, forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, ...

How to stay connected during Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) -- When disaster strikes, phone and Internet service often takes a hit, right when it's needed the most. Here are some tips for communicating with emergency services and loved ones ...

Hurricane snarls San Diego travelers plans

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

The New York City skyline and Hudson River are seen from Hoboken, NJ as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy continued on its path Monday, as the storm forced the ...

Hurricane Sandy leads some Colorado companies to postpone earnings calls

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

With Hurricane Sandy pummeling the East Coast and forcing market closures, some companies in Colorado and elsewhere are delaying release of their quarterly earnings or their usual earnings conference ...

Facebook Twitter abuzz with hurricane chatter

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 shows Hurricane Sandy off the Mid Atlantic coastline moving toward the north with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. Hurricane Sandy wheeled ...

Economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, battered the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in ...

Sandy leaves NYC dark and deluged

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:33:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy shutters most of nation's largest city, prompts power outages and threatens record storm surge

Sandy throws up record-breaking sea surges

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

SUPERSTORM Sandy has slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking surge of seawater - almost four metres - at New York City.

Looter fears: Stay and defend, or get out?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:38:00 +0100

NATIONAL Guard called in deter crowds of looters as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall on the east coast of the US.

Hurricane Sandy casts a stillness over D.C.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0100

(Photo: Win McNamee Getty Images) Story Highlights Usually busy D.C. was very quiet Federal government will remain closed Tuesday 9:33PM EDT October 29. 2012 - WASHINGTON — For millions of people, the federal city stood still. Grand marble buildings normally abuzz with federal workers and monuments....

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:36:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:42:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:42:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Hurricane Sandy cruise update

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:42:00 +0100

Frankenstorm hits New York City. Image: Daily News Cruise lines have been forced to make yet more itinerary changes with the hurricane dubbed ‘Frankenstorm’ currently reported as moving quickly toward southern New Jersey and Delaware. According to the National Hurricane Centre 5:00pm EDT advisory,....

Storm Sandy about to make landfall on New Jersey coast-Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Inondations majeures à New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

D'importantes inondations étaient constatées dans tout le sud de Manhattan lundi soir, les eaux submergeant des quartiers entiers, tandis que d'immenses parties de la ville se retrouvaient plongées dans le noir sans électricité.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Gov Cuomo warns New York 'the worse is still to come' as 375,000 are evacuated

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:50:00 +0100

Even if residents of the city wanted to travel, there's nowhere for them to go. Nearly all major crossings into and out of the city have been shut down in preparation for Sandy making landfall.

NYSE, Nasdaq suspend trade

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0100

Concerns Mount Over Flooding from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

FBN’s Robert Gray on the latest on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on New York City.

Hurricane Sandy Impacts Campaign, Early Voting

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

FBN’s Peter Barnes on the hurricane’s impact on the presidential race.

Hurricane Sandy to Cause Fuel Shortage in Northeast?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Lukoil gas station owner Khalid Zackria on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the fuel supply and prices.

The Potential Insurance Impact of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Insurance Information Institute Senior V.P. Jeanne Salvatore on the potential costs of flood insurance claims from the hurricane.

Hurricane Sandy Slams New Jersey Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

FBN’s Jeff Flock on the latest on Hurricane Sandy.

Update: First Hurricane Sandy Deaths Reported In NY, CT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

The first Hurricane Sandy death was reported in Queens, N.Y., Monday evening. The unidentified man was found dead in his home. NBC 4 New York reported the 31-year-old man was found dead in his home just after 7 p.m., trapped as a tree fell onto his house. According to CNBC 's Twitter, the man lived in 166th Street in Queens.

Was it Necessary to Close the Markets Due to Hurricane Sandy?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Steel Vine Investments CIO Spencer Patton on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the markets.

ConEd cuts power to part of Lower Manhattan due Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty in path of hurricane; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Storm Sandy makes landfall on New Jersey coast - Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Romney takes 'feel-your-pain' tone as Sandy slams East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

U.S. economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:22 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Sandy forecast to cause up to $45 billion in losses and damages * Lost output from region could cost $10 billion a day * Cash-strapped local governments set to cope with clean-up costs By Pedro da Costa and Luciana Lopez and Leah Schnurr....

Cuba's Santiago without power, water after Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:47:00 +0100

Cuba's second-largest city Santiago remained without power and running water, four days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the island nation. , the Communist Party newspaper Granma reported "severe damage to housing, economic activity, fundamental public services and institutions of education, health and culture.

Hurricane Sandy Slams into Northeast US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy started breaking up as it hit the New Jersey coast Monday evening, whipping ashore with sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph), dumping record amounts of rain, causing massive flooding, and leaving more than two million people without power along a huge section of the Eastern United States.

Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:52:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., (Reuters) – Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain tonight near the gambling resort of... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

Annulation des vols de lundi pour New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

En raison du passage du cyclone Sandy sur la côte nord-est des Etats Unis d’Amérique, Royal Air Maroc a procédé à l’annulation des vols de lundi pour New York, aussi bien à l’aller à partir de Casablanca qu’au retour depuis cette ville américaine. Par ailleurs, la compagnie rassure les clients de Royal Air Maroc [.

Sandy touche terre et fait ses premières victimes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:53:00 +0100

La côte Est des États-Unis affronte l'ouragan, qui est déjà comparé à Irene et Katrina.

Le cyclone post-tropical Sandy frappe le New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:52:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, 29 octobre (Xinhua) -- Le cyclone post-tropical Sandy, un ancien ouragan, a frappé la côte sud de l'Etat du New Jersey à 08h00 heure locale lundi, a déclaré le Centre national américain des ouragans.

Sandy a touché terre sur la côte est des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:51:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY (Etats-Unis) - Le centre du cyclone Sandy a touché terre lundi soir sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, dans l'Etat du New Jersey, a annoncé le Centre national des ouragans (NHC) dans un bulletin spécial, alors qu'un premier mort a été recensé plus au nord, à New York.

Obama met en garde les Américains face au "grand et puissant" ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:52:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, 29 octobre (Xinhua) -- Le président américain Barack Obama a mis en garde lundi midi les Américains contre l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, le qualifiant de tempête "grand et puissant" caractérisé par un déplacement lent et un large rayon, appelant les habitants des zones concernées à suivre les instructions de leurs autorités locales.

Trees downed by hurricane force roads to close

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

A handful of roads were closed due to high water or downed trees Monday afternoon as Hurricane Sandy moved into the D.C. area, though the storm was expected to wreak far more havoc on the region into Tuesday. Call volumes for emergency services around the area were at or below ...

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:54:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Storm knocks down letter from USA Today sign

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:53:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has knocked off the capital 'A' from the USA Today newspaper sign at its headquarters in McLean, Virginia.

US East Coast on High Alert as Hurricane Sandy Draws Near

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:51:00 +0100

[International] : Daily activities along the United States’ East Coast have virtually come to a halt due to fears over Hurricane Sandy. [more...]

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Shallow Waters and Unusual Path May Worsen the Surge

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0100

Experts pointed to several factors that could combine to make the tidal surge from Hurricane Sandy particularly far-reaching and destructive.

Insurers Estimate $10 Billion in Damages

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0100

The insurance industry could end up paying out $5 billion to $10 billion in covered losses on Sandy.

Bloomberg, Cuomo and Christie Show Different Styles in Storm Response

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0100

The mayor of New York and the governors of New York and New Jersey each have their own styles of communicating to the public.

Sandy Expected to Be Less Powerful, and Less Drenching, as It Moves Inland

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, like most tropical storms, is expected to become less monstrous as it moves over land, weather experts say.

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to the Storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to the storm, with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

Severe flooding as Sandy strikes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

New York is severely hit by flooding as cyclone Sandy makes landfall, bringing torrential rain, high winds and storm surges.

Sandy touche terre dans le New Jersey, les Etats-Unis frappés de plein fouet

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : le pire est attendu dans la nuit

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Les premiers effets de l'ouragan Sandy se sont fait sentir dès dimanche le long de la côte est américaine, provoquant l'annulation de milliers de vols et... Source : La Tribune - Articles similaires

CHRONIQUE DES MATIèRES PREMIèRES: Sandy fait s'envoler le prix des produits pétroliers

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:00:00 +0100

Vents violents sur une autoroute de l'Etat de New York, le 29 octobre 2012. REUTERS/Keith Bedford L'ouragan Sandy a moins d'impact sur le prix du pétrole brut, en baisse à New York, que sur celui de l'essence et du fioul, les produits raffinés, en forte hausse.

Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux : les pompiers ôtent des tôles qui menacent de s'envoler

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Dimanche, aux alentours de midi, les pompiers ont sorti la grande ... Source : Le Progrès.fr - Régions : Franche-Comté : Jura - Articles similaires

[Vidéo] Ouragan Sandy: Suivez le en direct vidéo sur CL

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Suivez en direct le live vidéo d'une chaine de météo américaine ci-dessous. Bien entendu les commentaires sont en anglais, mais les images parlent... Source : Charente Libre - Régions : Poitou-Charentes : Charente - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy : les rues de New York s'inondent et la torche de la Statue de la liberté s'éteint

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Un peu partout dans la mégalopole, dont les rues étaient presque vides en fin d'après-midi, d'importantes inondations ont été signalées. Source : Le Monde - Articles similaires

Ouragan Sandy : rues désertes à New York, le calme avant la tempête...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:57:00 +0100

Rues désertes balayées par la pluie, transports en commun fermés : New York est à l'arrêt aujourd'hui, se préparant dans un calme irréel à affronter l'ouragan... Source : Midi Libre - Régions : Languedoc-Roussillon - Articles similaires

The science behind Hurricane Sandy: a confluence of trouble

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0100

An array of environmental characteristics helps explain its size, slow progress and the many ways it can cause havoc.— Hurricane Sandy seems straight out of a Hollywood apocalyptic blockbuster. But a confluence of environmental and topographical characteristics helps explain its vast size, slow....

Hurricane Sandy blows away campaign plans

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0100

Both candidates abandon the campaign trail, as President Obama focuses on emergency response and Mitt Romney urges supporters to give aid. But it's unclear how the storm will sway voters.WASHINGTON For months, the two presidential campaigns have been bracing for an October surprise, and it finally....

Manhattanites stay put for Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0100

Former ABC journalist Sarah Caddick provides an insight into the mindset of New Yorkers in the Hurricane Sandy firing line.

As Election Nears, Whose Narrative Prevails?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:05:00 +0100

Romney's campaign argues that it has momentum at the end, while Obama's campaign maintains that the president's coalition, including Hispanics, African-Americans and young voters, is undiminished.

Caribbean Faces Increasing Fury of Storms

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

As the Caribbean reaches the end of October – the second-to-last month of the Atlantic hurricane season – Sandy has caused significant material losses and claimed the lives of 44 people in Haiti, 11 in Cuba, two in the Dominican Republic, one in Jamaica and one in the Bahamas. By Monday night, it was picking [.

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:03:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Lessons from Irene help retailers cope with Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:00:00 +0100

U.S. retailers preparing for the worst of Hurricane Sandy as it hit the East Coast on Monday looked back to only a year ago to Hurricane Irene for a blueprint.

Facebook, Twitter abuzz with hurricane chatter

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:00:00 +0100

The giant weather system barreling up the East Coast is a favorite topic of conversation on social media from Facebook to Twitter.

Prince Charles does the Mobot

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:08:00 +0100

Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy has made landfall along the coast of Southern New Jersey, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. 2 minutes ago President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt....

Severe flooding as Sandy strikes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:07:00 +0100

New York is severely hit by flooding as cyclone Sandy makes landfall, bringing torrential rain, high winds and storm surges.

Nicaragua sends condolence to hurricane Sandy victims

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:08:00 +0100

MANAGUA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Monday sent a condolent message to those affected by hurricane Sandy, First Lady Rosario Murillo said. "Our solidarity and our prayers are with all Nicaraguan brothers and sisters, the Latin Americans, and the Americans who are expecting this terrible storm," said Murillo.

U.S. braces for Hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:08:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy disrupts U.S. presidential campaign

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:08:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- Hurricane Sandy has disrupted the U.S. presidential campaign, just eight days ahead of elections. President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington on Monday to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy.

Video: 10/29: Special coverage of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0100

An estimated 54 million Americans could be affected by the former Hurricane Sandy as ten governors from North Carolina to Maine have declared sates of emergency. Scott Pelley anchors a special one hour broadcast featuring extensive coverage of the super storm making landfall on the eastern seaboard.

Sandy to make landfall in an hour National Hurricane Center

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, battered the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in ...

Unprecedented damage possible

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Though no longer a hurricane, "post-tropical" storm Sandy still ...

Hurricane Sandy New York braced for arrival of superstorm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

HURRICANE Sandy is threatening 50 million people on America’s heavily-populated East Coast today and forecasters warned New York could bear the brunt of the one-of-a-kind superstorm. Federal ...

Caribbean nations count cost of hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

hurricane Sandy , the Caribbean nations that have already faced its fury were burying the dead, finding shelter for the homeless and counting the economic cost of the fiercest winds and rain that ...

Soldiers Guard the Tomb of Unknowns During Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

(Karin Markert/OldGuard/Facebook) An inspirational picture making the rounds on the Internet today is reminding people of the service of the elite soldiers who guard Arlington ...

Hurricane Sandy the view from Battery Park in New York - video

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

heads to Battery Park in lower Manhattan to assess weather conditions before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall on the US east coast. Many people in low-lying areas of New York have been forced to ...

Edmonton International Airport officials brace for delays from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

EDMONTON - Officials at the Edmonton International Airport are bracing for delays and possible cancellations as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard of the United States."Common ...

Sandy Watch live video coverage and satellite tracking as United States braces for hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

Millions of people across the north-eastern United States were bracing for Hurricane Sandy as the superstorm picked up speed over the Atlantic. It flooded shore towns and threatened to cripple ...

Obama Urges Cooperation With Officials as Hurricane Strikes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

" President Barack Obama is urging Americans to follow evacuation orders and other instructions from emergency officials as Hurricane Sandy comes ashore along the U.S. East Coast. The "superstorm" ...

Hurricane Sandy picks up speed as it approaches north-east US – live updates

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

A dramatic satellite image provided by NASA: Hurricane Sandy, pictured at 1240, churns off the east coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Photograph: NASA/Getty ...

Cheers Fill Chopper During Hurricane Sandy Ship Rescue

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

A U.S. Coast Guard crewmember uses a hoist to bring up a survivor from the H.M.S. Bounty replica tall ship, Oct. 29, 2012, off the North Carolina ...

Washington Residents Brace for Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

Traffic here in the nation's capital was light and roads were mostly free of flooding at mid-day Monday as Washington, D.C. braced for Hurricane Sandy. Some Washington residents, like this man, ...

HMS Bounty replica sinks 1 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Three people washed off their crippled ship and engulfed by ...

Stars Sound Off on Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0100

Lindsay Lohan doesn’t seem to understand the big deal over Hurricane Sandy , plenty of other celebrities have implored their friends, family, and fans to stay safe as it descends on the east ...

Hurricane Sandy pummeling East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy rushed toward the New Jersey coast Monday, kicking up strong winds blamed for a partial crane toppling near Carnegie Hall in New York.

Perils of Pre-Tapes: President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:13:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy reaches New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:12:00 +0100

Sandy Wallops Lower Manhattan, Leaving It Dark And Flooded

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:11:00 +0100

Water has rushed into the subway tunnels and the electric company has shut off power to most of Lower Manhattan to prevent damage as sea water floods its underground system.

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:11:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Inondations majeures à New York, cinq morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:18:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy grounds air travel in Northeast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Hurricane Sandy brought air travel to a halt in the Northeast Monday, grounding thousands of flights and upending travel plans across the globe. Planes and passengers are likely to remain stranded Tuesday and it could be a number of days before airport operations are back to normal.

Hurricane Sandy has drowned the New York I love | Bill McKibben

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:16:00 +0100

The subway is more than mass transit – it's the city's very roots. The idea of the metro swamped by cold, salt water is unbearable New York is the city I love best, and I'm trying to imagine it from a distance tonight. The lurid, flash-lit instagram images of floating cars in Alphabet City or water....

N.J. Seeing Power Outages Due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

NJ Central Power & Light Spokesman Ron Morano on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on power in the state.

Hurricane Sandy may leave 1900 Galveston storm behind in destruction

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

LAHORE: Hurricane Sandy, which is likely to affect the lives of 60 million residents of the United States in hours and days to come, is bound to prove

Sandy strengthens as it turns toward US coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy strengthened as it turned toward the US East Coast on Monday, bringing major cities from New York to Washington to a standst

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

Romney cancels campaign events

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0100

REPUBLICAN White House candidate halts campaign, urging supporters to show compassion to those trapped in the path of the super-storm.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday.

Hurricane Sandy batters US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY: Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across the US East Coast on Monday as Hurricane Sandy barreled towar

Obama warns Sandy could cause fatalities

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama warned Monday that Hurricane Sandy was a powerful storm that could cause deaths, and said his concern for now wa

Hurricane claims famous tall ship off NC coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:33:00 +0100

Dangling crane owned by Australian firm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:33:00 +0100

A construction crane atop a $US1.5 billion luxury high-rise in midtown Manhattan collapsed in high winds on Monday and dangled precariously as a huge storm bore down on the city.

Sprawling Sandy thrashes north-eastern US after landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:00 +0100

A huge storm pounded the north-eastern United States and brought record high tides in some coastal areas, while 60 million people hunkered down for the night Monday amid powerful winds and heavy rains.

Battery Tunnel in Manhattan flooded

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:39:00 +0100

2:18am, Tue 30 Oct 2012 Superstorm Sandy hits USA Battery Tunnel in Manhattan flooded Last updated Tue 30 Oct 2012 A record high water level of 13.88 feet has been set at the Battery Tunnel in Manhattan. This breaks the oldest record of 10.02 feet set in 1960 with Hurricane Donna.

Metro NYC airports are closed due to weather; flights were previously suspended

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The airports in metropolitan New York City have been closed due to flooding.

President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:34:00 +0100

Cuomo Last warning to residents as Hurricane Sandy approaches

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0100

Long Island communities were being battered late Monday by winds that downed trees and floodwaters that made some roads impassable -- even before the official arrival of the now-downgraded Hurricane ...

Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:46:00 +0100

The superstorm Sandy toppled trees and caused widespread power outages after making landfall in New Jersey.

Captain missing at sea after Canadian-built HMS Bounty sunk by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0100

Footage of the dramatic rescue of the HMS Bounty's crew during Hurricane Sandy PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- A Canadian-built replica 18th-century sailing vessel got caught in Hurricane Sandy's ...

New York City Readying for Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0100

Store manager Ian Joscowitz was sure his market was filled with essential supplies for his customers, in New York, Monday, October 29, 2012. (VOA / A. ...

Falling limbs, flooded homes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0100

Beyond the driving rain, howling wind, closed schools and canceled flights, Hurricane Sandy evoked fear among East Coast residents battered by other storms in recent years.

Atmospheric conditions cause Hurricane Sandy to intensify

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0100

The true culprits are a couple of other atmospheric conditions a high-pressure system centered west of Greenland and a huge wave of cold air moving eastward across the United States. If not for those two enormous bundles of air, which pushed the hurricane toward land and beefed up its intensity,....

Deadly cyclone Sandy crashes into US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:48:00 +0100

Monster storm Sandy roared in off the Atlantic on Monday flooding cities along the eastern US coast and pushing storm-force winds, torrential rain and heavy snow deep inland.

Superstorm Sandy: Live Updates

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:46:00 +0100

12:00 AM EDT: As of midnight, most public transportation to, from and within New York City has been suspended. All N. J PATH trains, New Jersey Transit and Greyhound bus service north of New York is now cancelled.

Sandy to make landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:53:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall along or just south of the New Jersey coast within the next few hours. The hurricane is moving quickly toward New Jersey and Delaware. Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever....

Hurricane Sandy halts flights in Americas

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:53:00 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Sandy had halted dozens of flights between Brazil, Colombia and the United States, authorities said Monday. Brazilian airline TAM confirmed that seven flights from Rio and Sao Paulo to New York City were canceled for Sunday and Monday. Three more flights are to be canceled for Tuesday.

Face à louragan Sandy, les Bourses américaines se préparent

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:57:00 +0100

Il est très rare que l’activité des Bourses s’arrête à cause du temps. Mais celle de New York et celle des matières premières, NYMEX, sont fermées aujourd’hui à l’arrivée de l’ouragan Sandy qui frappe la ville. Mais les transactions continueront, elles, électroniquement dans les deux Bourses, sans personne pour crier leur ordre d’achat et de vente.

12,000 flights cancelled, loss estimated at US$20b

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0100

l atlantic city Stripped of hurricane status but every bit as dangerous, the weather monster known as Sandy wheeled toward the New Jersey and Delaware coast yesterday after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk, putting the presidential campaign on hold and threatening to cripple Wall....

Live Updates: Sandy Batters the Northeast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:57:00 +0100

by Olivia B. Waxman Oct. 29, 6:15 p.m.: New Jersey governor Chris Christie laid into Atlantic City, N.J., mayor Lorenzo Langford in a Monday evening press conference. The city has already faced extensive damage and is predicted to be in the eye of the hurricane when it makes landfall in just a few hours.

Superstorm Sandy Batters US Eastern Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:56:00 +0100

Former hurricane Sandy has battered parts of the eastern United States, flooding major cities and killing at least four people. The National Hurricane Centre, which reclassified the storm as 'post-tropical', said torrential rains and wind made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City at around 8pm EDT (12am UK time).

Transport systems grind to a halt in US cities, Nasdaq suspends trading

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:56:00 +0100

The huge storm, which has been picking up speed over water, was producing sustained winds of 90 mph (145 kmph).

US economy may skirt direct hit from Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:55:00 +0100

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy is shaping up to be one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States but even with the severe damage that is expected, the blow to the economy is seen as short-term.

New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:04:00 +0100

New York était plongé dans le noir lundi soir et Manhattan largement inondé après le passage du cyclone Sandy qui a provoqué des bourrasques et des trombes d'eaux sur la côte est des États-Unis où au moins trois personnes ont trouvé la mort.

Broadway shuts down for Tuesday as storm whirls

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:05:00 +0100

Broadway's 40 theaters were dark Monday and producers chose to keep them closed Tuesday as well as Hurricane Sandy took aim at New York City.The Broadway League on Monday afternoon extended the ...

Sandy's surge blasts into lower Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:04:00 +0100

Storm water flooded parts of lower Manhattan, pouring into the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel, bursting into a subway station and even cascading into the construction site at Ground Zero.

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in N.J.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, N.J., Monday, pushing a massive storm surge and leaving millions of people without power along the East Coast.

T&T missions on alert in Canada, NY, Washington

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:15:00 +0100

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says T&T’s missions in Washington, New York, Miami and Canada have been asked to keep lines open so as to respond to the needs of Trinidadians in the US an

Citizens huddle and pray as New York stands still

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:15:00 +0100

Reshma Ragoonath Tuesday, October 30, 2012 For the first time since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, New York City stood still yesterday.

Obama cancels two rallies

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:14:00 +0100

Barack Obama cancelled campaign events in Florida and Wisconsin to return to Washington and monitor the impact and response to Hurricane Sandy.

Biden, Clinton fill in for Obama

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Joe Biden and Bill Clinton stood in for President Obama on the campaign trail in Ohio and Florida Monday as Hurricane Sandy kept Obama occupied.

Sandy slams ashore, bringing chaos for millions

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:20:00 +0100

A mammoth storm ploughed into the coast of New Jersey on Monday evening on the way to carving what forecasters agreed would be a devastating path on land that is expected to paralyse life for millions of people in more than a half-dozen states, with extensive evacuations, once-in-a-generation....

“Sandy” weakens to storm category, still dangerous

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

5 people have died in New York State as a result of hurricane ";Sandy";, as it descended upon the U.S. East Coast. This is reported by CNN TV Company. The epicenter of hurricane "Sandy" on Tuesday night reached the coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey. This was announced by experts of the National Hurricane Warning Center.

Skyscrapers and proximity to ocean create unique risks

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

The high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Sandy that are expected to lash New York City through Tuesday could bring damage to the city unlike that seen from any hurricane before. New ...

Hurricane Sandy puts pressure on European markets

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

The prospect of a two-day shutdown for Wall Street markets due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy meant European trade was under pressure today.

Update: First Hurricane Sandy Deaths Reported In NY, CT

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:18:00 +0100

Downed Trees a Hurricane Safety Risk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:16:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the Eastern seaboard, wet ground and gale force winds will uproot trees, creating a danger to houses and residents.

400,000 TRINIS IN SANDY'S PATH

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:22:00 +0100

CLOSE to 400,000 Trinidad and Tobago nationals are in Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy’s path which last night continued to pummel several states along the eastern seaboard of the United States with raging winds and heavy rainfall.

Stars react to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0100

Lindsay Lohan, Alec Baldwin and Russell Crowe are among the celebrities tweeting about Hurricane Sandy

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages; captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:23:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew members who abandoned the replica tall ship HMS Bounty off North Carolina in rough seas caused by Hurricane Sandy, using helicopters on Monday to pluck them from life rafts. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter later recovered crew....

Hurricane Sandy grounds air travel in Northeast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Hurricane Sandy brought air travel to a halt in the Northeast Monday, grounding thousands of flights and upending travel plans across the globe. Planes and passengers are likely to remain stranded Tuesday and it could be a number of days before airport operations are back to normal.

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern U.S.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern U.S

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:30:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy had made landfall along the coast of southern New Jersey state as of 8 pm EDT on Monday (0100 GMT Tuesday), said the US National Hurricane Center.

La "super-tempête" Sandy frappe les Etats-Unis de plein fouet, inondations majeures à New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:27:00 +0100

Sandy, devenue un cyclone "post-tropical", provoque toujours des vents proches de 130 km/h. De très importantes inondations sont signalées dans le New Jersey et à New York, où le sud de Manhattan est plongé dans le noir.

Hurricane Sandy batters New York with floods, howling winds

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy batters New York with floods, howling windsSeawater burst the banks of the East and Hudson rivers, rushing into Manhattan cutting power to giant apartment blocks.

Sandy Crashes Into New Jersey as Floodwaters Surge

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

Sandy Brings Hurricane-Force Gusts to U.S. East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy’s Waters Flood Blacked-Out New York City

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

Streets are flooded under the Manhattan Bridge in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, N.Y., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Photograph: Bebeto Matthews via AP Photo Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Nicholas Pinardo, a resident of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, who has two boats at the Lighthouse Pointe Marina in Wildwood,....

Christie Says Those Stranded in Atlantic City on Own

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:26:00 +0100

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faulted Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford for advising residents to stay put as Hurricane Sandy barreled in, leaving a large number stranded as water levels rise. “There is no way for us to go get them,” Christie said.

4 dead as Sandy slams into US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:35:00 +0100

NEW YORK: At least four people were killed Monday as megastorm Sandy slammed into the densely populated US East Coast, toppling trees, downing power lines and sending debris hurtling through the air.

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern U.S

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

'Sandy' makes landfall, causing widespread damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:33:00 +0100

"Frankenstorm" comes ashore in New Jersey; police in NYC confirm two people killed, city facing severe flooding; 3 million people along east coast without power; Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore also in path.

Ouragan Sandy : New York inondé et plongé dans le noir

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:35:00 +0100

D’importantes inondations ont été signalées dans le sud de Manhattan, plongé dans le noir après le passage de la "super-tempête" Sandy.

Live! Storm Sandy wreaks havoc in New Jersey, 10 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:34:00 +0100

08:31 Storm Sandy wreaks havoc in New Jersey, 10 dead Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Jersey Shore on Monday, killing at least 10 people from West Virginia to North Carolina and Connecticut bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains to a wide swath of the US East Coast, officials said.

Mind-Blowing Hurricane Sandy Photos Taken By Readers

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:34:00 +0100

Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. OCEAN CITY, Md. - Hurricane Sandy has done significant damage to a large ocean pier in the Maryland beach resort of Ocean City.

Superstorm Sandy hits US coastline

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:31:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has slammed into the US coastline, hurling a record-breaking 13ft surge of seawater at New York City.

4G launches in ten cities across the UK

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

Superfast 4G products and services have been made available to millions of mobile customers from today. EE, formerly known as Everything Everywhere, launched its range of 4G products and services this morning in ten cities across the UK: London Bristol Birmingham Cardiff Leeds Sheffield Edinburgh....

Hurricane Sandy slams into northeast US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:36:00 +0100

New York inondé et plongé dans le noir après le passage de la tempête Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

D'immenses inondations ont lieu dans le sud de l'île de Manhattan à New York, plongé dans le noir après le passage de la "super-tempête" Sandy. Sandy, devenu un cyclone "post-tropical", a touché de plein fouet la côte des Etats-Unis à 20 heures, heure locale, lundi 29 octobre.

Social media follow Hurricane Sandy's destructive path

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:38:00 +0100

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are how many Americans are keeping in touch and keeping up with superstorm Sandy.

'Sandy' makes landfall, causing widespread damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:43:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy: 500 trapped by devastation along East Coast as Atlantic City bears brunt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:44:00 +0100

At least 11 people have died and almost three million have been left without power across 11 states after Sandy hit the coast of southern New Jersey at 6.30pm EST.

Four dead as Sandy slams into US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:50:00 +0100

NEW YORK: At least four people were killed Monday as megastorm Sandy slammed into the densely populated US East Coast, toppling trees, downing power lines and sending debris hurtling through the air.

Superstorm Sandy hammers New Jersey, 5 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:49:00 +0100

Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain today near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, New Jersey, after forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Sandy : le point sur l'avancée de l'ouragan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a touché terre vers 1h (heure française). Il s'est d'abord fortement abattu sur le New Jersey. Au moins cinq personnes sont mortes notamment à New... Source : France Info - Articles similaires

Sandy: Premier mort aux Etats-Unis... L'ouragan requalifié en cyclone post-tropical...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

CATASTROPHE - Sandy a déjà fait 66 mots dans les Caraïbes... Source : 20 Minutes - Articles similaires

Inondations majeures à New York, cinq morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

IRIB-D'importantes inondations étaient constatées dans tout le sud de Manhattan lundi soir, les eaux submergeant des quartiers entiers, tandis que d'immenses parties... Source : IRIB - Radio Francophone - Articles similaires

Sandy slams into Northeast; at least 10 dead, more than 5.2M without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:55:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph winds Monday night and hurled an unprecedented 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City, flooding its tunnels, subway stations and the electrical system that powers Wall Street. At least 10 U.S. deaths were blamed .

Romney takes ‘feel-your-pain’ tone as Sandy hits East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:53:00 +0100

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was about to go on stage in Ohio on Monday when he decided to abruptly shift the tone of his campaign given the potentially lethal impact of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast. With the storm bearing down, Romney cancelled campaign events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Wisconsin, Iowa and Florida.

Massive storm Sandy crashes ashore in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware--Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, New Jersey, after forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0100

Rues et bouches de métro inondées, voitures emportées par les flots, coupures de courant massives et chutes d'arbres meurtrières: les New-Yorkais ont subi de plein fouet lundi soir l'impact de l'ouragan Sandy. La brusque montée des eaux, poussées par l'ouragan, a notamment provoqué d'importantes....

Rendez-vous au siège de l’ONU à New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0100

A moins que l’ouragan Sandy n’en décide autrement, le vol de Delta Airlines devrait embarquer ce matin à son bord seize habitants de Clichy-sous-Bois. Ces treize jeunes, accompagnés de trois...

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to the Storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:57:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to the storm, with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

Havoc throughout Northeast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

First confirmed U.S. storm death Cars completely underwater High-water records in lower Manhattan 2.8 million lose power FULL STORY

Hurricane Sandy grounds 15000 US flights

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Nearly 15,000 flights were grounded on Monday as the powerful storm Sandy thwarted travel up and down the US East Coast with powerful winds and blinding rain that could linger for days.The ...

Sandy morphs into winter cyclone as massive storm’s reach spreads

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

The storm called Sandy messily morphed from hurricane into hybrid storm, losing the hurricane part of its name, but not the weather mayhem surrounding it. The National Hurricane Center officially ...

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:05:00 +0100

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:05:00 +0100

New York est plongé dans le noir et Manhattan largement inondé après le passage du cyclone Sandy qui a provoqué des bourrasques et des trombes d'eaux sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, où au moins trois personnes ont trouvé la mort.

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:04:00 +0100

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:04:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy : un Français à New York témoigne

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:03:00 +0100

Lundi soir, Thierry Kranzer, un Français de New York, attendait le passage de l’ouragan Sandy, en haut de son building. Témoignage.

NYC Goes Dark: 10 Eerie Photos of the Hurricane Blackout

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:05:00 +0100

Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. A series of satellite photos of Hurricane Sandy have captured eye-popping views....

Flight cancelation due to Hurricane Sandy (30.10.2012)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:59:00 +0100

Crew rescued from HMS Bounty as hurricane rages captain missing

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, battered the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in ...

Superstorm makes landfall in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

The centre of former Hurricane Sandy has made landfall along the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City, forecasters said.The National Hurricane Centre said the storm packing torrential rains and wind ...

Obama ditches campaign trail to steer hurricane response

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

Deadly Hurricane Sandy crashes into US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: Hurricane Sandy froze commerce, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since 9/11 and idled millions of workers on Monday, laying siege to an economy still trying to ...

Boardwalk damaged in Atlantic City

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Though no longer a hurricane, "post-tropical" superstorm Sandy ...

Sandy has lessons for Australia, BoM says

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0100

Australian scientists and the Bureau of Meteorology are closely monitoring Hurricane Sandy for what it tells them about climate risks.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:06:00 +0100

Rues et bouches de métro inondées, voitures emportées par les flots, coupures de courant massives et chutes d'arbres meurtrières: les New-Yorkais ont subi de plein fouet lundi soir l'impact de...

Sandy Hits Coast, Floods New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0100

Sandy carved a harrowing path of destruction through the East Coast, promising to add to its legacy as one of the most damaging storms to menace the Northeast.

Weather or Climate: What Caused Hurricane Sandy?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: An unusual trio of weather factors conspired to create Hurricane Sandy, the enormous storm churning toward the mid-Atlantic states today that much is clear. What researchers aren't as sure of is how much climate change influenced this particular storm.

Superstorm Sandy slams into Atlantic coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:08:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking 4-metre surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic Cit...

Hurricane Sandy death toll jumps to 10 in US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:08:00 +0100

At least 10 Americans died Sunday in Hurricane Sandy, most from falling trees, news reports said.

14 dead in US, Canada from storm Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

NEW YORK: At least 14 people were killed Monday in the United States and Canada as the megastorm Sandy slammed int

Deadly superstorm Sandy causes flooding and blackouts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

There are reports that 12 people have died and 3.6 million are injured as superstorm Sandy batters the north east coast of America.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:11:00 +0100

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:11:00 +0100

NYCM Insurance Provides Claim Information for Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:15:00 +0100

EDMESTON, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --NYCM Insurance has claim representatives and agents prepared to assist customers who are affected by Hurricane Sandy. "Our customer service unit has ad...

Northeast Coast Braces for Storm Surge

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:14:00 +0100

National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Ed Rappaport on Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the Northeast.

Hurricane Sandy: the new normal?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:14:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy is the most recent of a string of severe weather extremes and raises important questions about climate change and our future, writes Gary Yohe from Wesleyan University.

In pictures: Lights out in Manhattan as superstorm Sandy lashes America

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy has sent water rushing onto city streets has left a large parts of Manhattan without power.

Google Adds Power Outage Information To Its Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:20:00 +0100

As we brought to your attention last night, Google set up what it calls a "Crisis Map" as we waited for Hurricane Sandy to make land-fall. It has, and damage has been done, including massive power outages in all affected areas. Tonight, the company has updated this map to include that information.

Thirteen dead in US, Canada from storm Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Oct 30, 2012 (AFP) - At least 13 people were killed Monday in the United States and Canada as the megastorm Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, tearing down trees and power lines with hurricane-strength gusts.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:21:00 +0100

New York : « Ça commence à devenir inquiétant »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:20:00 +0100

Hier soir, Thierry Kranzer, un Français de New York, attendait le passage de l’ouragan Sandy, en haut de son building. Témoignage.

NPR Poll Finds Presidential Race Too Close To Call

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:24:00 +0100

The latest NPR Battleground Poll shows former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holding the narrowest of leads in the national sample, but trailing President Obama in the dozen states that will decide the election. The poll adds evidence that the Oct. 3 debate between the two men redefined the race.

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern U.S.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:26:00 +0100

NEW YORK/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (Reuters) - Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain on Monday near the gambling resort of Atlantic City, forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

La tempête Sandy frappe les Etats-Unis de plein fouet, au moins 13 morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada après l'arrivée de la tempête sur la côte américaine. Près de 3 millions de personnes sont privées d'électricité et d'importantes inondations ont lieu, notamment à New York.

Antilles : présumés disparus en mer, ils rentrent au port sans encombre

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0100

Six Français dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre (...) - Monde

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0100

Rues et bouches de métro inondées, voitures emportées par les flots, coupures de courant massives et chutes d'arbres meurtrières (...) - Monde

Rail SNCF et RFF bientôt réunis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0100

Le gouvernement va créer un gestionnaire d’infrastructures ferroviaires, qui reprendra notamment l’actuel gestionnaire du réseau ferré RFF, et qui ...

New York : « Cela commence à devenir inquiétant »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0100

Hier soir, Thierry Kranzer, un Français de New York, attendait le passage de l’ouragan Sandy, en haut de son building. Témoignage.

Disney Florida Cruise Line Passengers Rocked by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0100

Oct. 26 and 27. A video at CNN.com showed broken glass, gift shop merchandise on the floor and a ship official warning passengers to stay in their cabins as the Disney Fantasy was returning to Port Canaveral, Florida, from a seven-day Caribbean cruise.

Power Failures and Flooding Test Resolve in Lower Manhattan and Red Hook

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0100

Defiant residents in Lower Manhattan and Red Hook faced strong currents and rough wind as Hurricane Sandy continues to draw closer to the city.

'Sandy' hits US, killing 11, causing widespread damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0100

"Frankenstorm" hits east coast; CNN reports at least 11 dead; NYC facing severe flooding; 3 million people without power; storm "easily one of the largest ever seen" in the US.

Superstorm Sandy hammers US, at least 13 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0100

At least 13 people were killed on Monday in the United States and Canada as the megastorm Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, tearing down trees and power lines with hurricane-strength gusts.

Barack Obama met en garde contre la menace de l’ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

Lundi soir, dans une intervention après une réunion de crise à la Maison Blanche, le président des Etats-Unis, Barack Obama, a mis en garde les américains contre la menace de l’ouragan Sandy. Le président américain prévient que des millions de personnes seront affectés par les tempêtes, et il....

Etats-Unis : l’ouragan Sandy touche la côte est

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

L’ouragan se déplace rapidement vers le New Jersey et le Delaware. L’ouragan est l’une des tempêtes les plus violentes à avoir frappé les Etats-Unis. Lundi, il a balayé les régions à forte densité de la côte est du pays. La dépression a entraîné l’immobilisation des transports, forçant l’évacuation....

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense U.S. presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tense and unpredictable race for the White House became even more so on Monday, as mammoth storm Sandy created delicate political challenges for President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney and raised the possibility of a chaotic voting process.

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense U.S. presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

DreamWorks Animation Delays Quarterly Earnings Release in Wake of Hurricane

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

DreamWorks Animation has rescheduled its third-quarter earnings announcement because of Hurricane Sandy, which landed on the shores of New Jersey with 90 MPH winds Monday ...

Crane dangles in 95mph winds off New York skyscraper... even before Hurricane Sandy arrives

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

Streets were cleared in New York City today when a crane dangled off a luxury high-rise development. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 2:30 pm as conditions worsened from the ...

Post-tropical Sandy makes landfall on New Jersey coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Though no longer a hurricane, "post-tropical" superstorm Sandy ...

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:38:00 +0100

Le candidat Obama s’efface, le président prend les commandes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

Le candidat Barack Obama s’est effacé hier derrière un président conscient de la nécessité de donner l’image d’un dirigeant fermement aux commandes des Etats-Unis au moment où ils sont menacés par l’ouragan Sandy, huit jours avant l’élection du 6 novembre.

Dans la tourmente

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

Le nord-est des Etats-Unis était en état de siège hier à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dans les zones littorales, paralysant l’économie et les transports.

Trois points noirs pour Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

Trois facteurs augmentent la dangerosité de l’ouragan Sandy : un front froid venu du nord, qui amène de la neige, une pression atmosphérique ...

In a rare break, Washington shuts down for Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:38:00 +0100

Washington's buzz took a break, stilled by Sandy's approach. Some people still had to go to work; some took it easy.

Superstorm Sandy: Death toll at 10

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:37:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking four metre surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk and putting the presidential...

Superstorm Sandy slams into Atlantic coast, sends surge of seawater against NYC

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:35:00 +0100

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot (4-meter) surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore and putting the presidential campaign on hold a week before Election Day. At least 10 deaths were blamed on the storm.

PM Note Draft: Rain Delay, ABC Moves Minn., Penn., from Solid to Lean, Tracking Poll Changes

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:35:00 +0100

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense U.S. presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:35:00 +0100

The perfect 'fake' storm: Sandy on social media

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:40:00 +0100

SANDY is spinning out an unbelievable number of images, facts and outright lies. Here are some of the best.

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense US presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:42:00 +0100

WASHINGTON A tense and unpredictable race for the White House became even more so on Monday, as mammoth storm Sandy created delicate political challenges for President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney and raised the possibility of a chaotic voting process.

USGS: Sandy to erode many Atlantic Coast beaches

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:46:00 +0100

10/29/12 Hurricane Sandy Nearly three quarters of the coast along the Delmarva Peninsula is very likely to experience beach and dune erosion as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, while overwash is expected along nearly half of the shoreline; the predictions of coastal change for the Delaware, Maryland,....

Hurricane Sandy: Live Updates

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:52:00 +0100

12:07 PM EDT: About 200 patients have been moved out of NYU Medical Center by private ambulances with assistance from the fire department. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 201211:55 PM EDT: WABC is reporting that a fire is burning several buildings in Rockaway Park, Queens. 11:46 PM...

Sandy frappe l'Est des États-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:51:00 +0100

La paralysie de la région la plus densément peuplée du pays et le chaos annoncé- plusieurs millions de foyers sont privés d'électricité selon les médias américains - ont mis en suspens la campagne électorale à huit jours de l'élection présidentielle. L'East River et la Hudson River ont inondé des....

Crews work through storm to restore power to thousands

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0100

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense US presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:52:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:01 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Campaigns on hold as Sandy roars ashore * Storm may hamper get-out-the-vote efforts * Aftermath provides opportunity, risk for Obama By John Whitesides and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A tense and unpredictable race for the....

Hurricane Sandy struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 29 October.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:52:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:02 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Sandy struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 29 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near38.8 N,74.4 W.Sandy brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 148 km/h (92 mph).

Watch: Hurricane Sandy: Video of Explosion at NYC Con Edison Plant

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:52:00 +0100

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0100

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0100

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy hits United States

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0100

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Hurricane Sandy knocks hundreds of thousands of Americans out of power before making landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0100

UN headquarters to be closed due to Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The headquarters of the United Nations is going to be closed for at least one day because of an expected hurricane, according to a statement issued to the press here on Sunday by the UN spokesperson's office. "Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, United Nations....

Sandy Batters New York With Hurricane-Force Wind Gusts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0100

Sandy, the largest tropical storm system on record, made landfall along the coast of southern New Jersey, battering New York with hurricane-force wind gusts. The powerful wintry storm came ashore near Atlantic City at 8 p.m. New York time yesterday and by 9 p.m. the U.S.

Obama Ties Romney Among Likely U.S. Voters in Pew Poll

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0100

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama speaks about preparations for Hurricane Sandy. Obama spoke at the White House after getting a briefing on the storm and emergency preparations from Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of....

New York flooding hits Irene levels as monstrous storm makes landfall

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:56:00 +0100

Parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island are underwater as hurricane Sandy passes over New York. Much of the city is now without power, and mass transit has been shut down until further notice. Read Full Article at RT.com

L'ouragan Sandy fait au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada en raison des vents violents et des inondations provoqués par l'arrivée du cyclone Sandy, rapporte l`AFP.

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

Sandy is expected to leave a trail of destruction along its path both in terms of human and economic cost.

Live! RS MP Lal Chand Kataria's portfolio may be changed

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

10:27 Delhi HC to hear Guj govt vs DG Sharma case A Correspondent in New Delhi: The Delhi high court is hearing today the petition of Gujarat government against Gujarat cadre police officer Kuldip Sharma against his promotion as director general. Sharma is a controversial officer who is fighting a....

In PHOTOS: Superstorm Sandy wreaks havoc in US, 11 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coast of Southern New Jersey on Tuesday bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains to a wide swath of the United States East Coast, officials said. The storm has claimed 11 lives at least.

9 dead, 3 million without power in Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Packing a powerful punch, Hurricane Sandy slammed into New Jersey Coast killing at least nine people, plunging more than three million into darkness and crippling transportation across the US East Coast.

Le Nord-Est en état de siège

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

LE NORD-EST DES ÉTATS-UNIS était paralysé, hier, à l’approche de l’ouragan Sandy, qui provoquait déjà avant de toucher la côte des pluies diluviennes ...

« La droite est en pleine dérive et prend de plus en plus pour modèle celle des années trente »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

David Assouline, porte-parole du PS, indigné des appels éventuels à manifester de J.-F. Copé

« New York ville-fantôme »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

IL ÉTAIT 16H15 hier après-midi lorsque nous avons joint Romain Gareaux, opérateur de marché à la Société générale à New York. Nancéien d’origine, ce ...

Le Bounty coule : deux marins portés disparus

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

QUATORZE DES 16 MEMBRES d’équipage du HMS Bounty, un trois-mâts en perdition au large de la Caroline du Nord, dans le sud-est des États-Unis, en ...

Présumés disparus en mer les 6 Français sont rentrés

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0100

SIX FRANÇAIS dont on craignait la disparition dans une mer agitée entre la Dominique et la Martinique sont rentrés lundi sans encombre à leur port ...

États-Unis : Des lycéens haut-savoyards coincés sur place

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

Ils se trouvaient hier soir pile sur l’axe de passage de l’ouragan. Pour ce petit groupe de lycéens d’Annecy, le voyage à Wilmington (Delaware) a pris un tour inattendu.

Sandy, l’ouragan qui fait trembler des Caraïbes aux États-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:05:00 +0100

On dirait un scénario de fin du monde que maîtrisent si bien les Américains. Un ouragan, aussi monstrueux qu’exceptionnel, nommé Sandy, contre la ...

Nine dead 3 million without power in US superstorm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:10:00 +0100

Oil declines to three-month low as U.S. refineries shut on Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:11:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Oil fell for a second day in New York and headed for the lowest close in three months after refiners reduced operations on the U.S. East Coast because of Hurricane Sandy.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:16:00 +0100

Storm Sandy kills 13 in US, Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:22:00 +0100

NEW YORK: At least 13 people were killed Monday in the United States and Canada as the megastorm Sandy slammed into the US East Coast, tearing down trees and power lines with hurricane-strength gusts.

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Widespread flooding through New York City, with at least 12 people confirmed killed across six US states in storm-related incidents, and a 13th fatality reported in Canada

L'Ouragan Sandy a fait au moins treize morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau du cyclone Sandy qui a plongé dans le noir une grande partie de New York et inondé le sud de Manhattan après avoir touché terre en début de soirée lundi.

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

Montée des eaux record, inondations spectaculaires et une bonne moitié de Manhattan plongée dans le noir et le silence: New York a vécu des heures particulièrement difficiles dans la nuit de lundi à mardi, au passage du cyclone Sandy qui a fait cinq morts dans l'Etat. L'eau s'est notamment engouffrée des trois côtés de la presqu'île de Manhattan.

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

She's Here! Sandy Crashes into Jersey Shore

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0100

A barreling Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey this evening, hours earlier than previously expected. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects that the landfall will be "accompanied by life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds."

Superstorm Sandy Leaves Millions in the Dark

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0100

Ferocious superstorm Sandy lashed through the northeastern United States early this morning, leaving millions in the dark as violent winds downed trees and powerlines and sent powerful storm surges, as high as nearly 14 feet in New York City, into the streets.

Arik, Other Airlines Cancel Flights to New York

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

An Arik Air plane By Chinedu Eze, with agency report Nigeria’s major carrier, Arik Air, has cancelled its flights to New York following a directive that no flights should go to one of the US busiest cities due to Hurricane Sandy that would hit the city.

Condolences to Cuba, Haiti over hurricane losses

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Truong Tan Sang and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung have cabled messages of sympathy to First Secretary of the Cuba Communist Party and President of the Councils of State and Ministers Raul Castro over the great losses in human and property caused by hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy: Flights to US cancelled

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit Newark on Monday, led to delays and cancellations of flights departing from Mumbai to Newark.

Families flee as Sandy sweeps in

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:20:00 +0100

IN scenes resembling a disaster movie, huge numbers off people raced from their homes and towns as Hurricane Sandy swept the eastern US seaboard.

Oil Declines for a Second Day as U.S. Refineries Shut on Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0100

Oil fell for a second day in New York and was headed for the biggest monthly decline since May after refiners reduced operations on the U.S. East Coast because of Futures slid as much as 0.5 percent after dropping 0.9 percent yesterday. Phillips 66, Hess Corp., NuStar Energy LP (NS) and PBF Energy Inc.

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:30:00 +0100

Dans les autres Etats, les morts étaient le plus souvent liés aux chutes d'arbres provoquées par les rafales de vent. Ce sont les premiers morts recensés aux Etats-Unis depuis l'arrivée de Sandy, qui avait déjà fait 67 morts dans les Caraïbes avant de remonter vers le nord, le long de la côte....

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:30:00 +0100

Alerte dans une centrale nucléaire après l'ouragan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0100

La montée des eaux dans une centrale nucléaire du New Jersey suite au passage de l'ouragan Sandy inquiète les autorités. Par ailleurs, des milliers de foyers sont privés d'électricité à New-York, le métro est inondé.

"La ville qui ne dort jamais reste éveillée par un cauchemar"

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:27:00 +0100

Le passage de la tempête Sandy a semé le chaos à New York : Manhattan était à moitié inondé et dans le noir, alors que la situation était encore plus préoccupante pour la petite île de Staten Island.

Gulf airlines shut down flights to latest world trouble spot: New York City

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:26:00 +0100

The Arab Gulf’s major airlines have canceled their New York flights ahead of Hurricane Sandy’s expected arrival at the north-east U.S. coast on Monday.The United Arab Emirates’ two major carriers announced the cancelation of their flights to New York due to “worsening weather conditions on the east coast of the United States,” local media reported.

New York plongée dans le noir et inondée

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:35:00 +0100

Le passage lundi soir de Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, puis au Canada, a causé la mort d'au moins 13 personnes en raison des vents violents et des fortes inondations.

New York plongée dans le noir et inondée

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:34:00 +0100

Le passage lundi soir de Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, puis au Canada, a causé la mort d'au moins 13 personnes en raison des vents violents et des fortes inondations.

New York plongée dans le noir et inondée

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:33:00 +0100

Le passage lundi soir de Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, puis au Canada, a causé la mort d'au moins 13 personnes en raison des vents violents et des fortes inondations.

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:31:00 +0100

Letterman and Fallon perform to empty studios

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

The late-night hosts were determined to bring their shows to their millions of fans tonight despite the encroaching Hurricane Sandy.

World: Obama, Romney curtail events due to Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama suspended campaigning and returned to Washington on Monday to oversee the response to Hurricane Sandy, while his Republican rival Mitt Romney curtailed political events to show respect for the storm's potential victims.

Sandy : l'ouragan s'est abattu sur les côtes du New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

L'ouragan samedi a frappé lundi les côtes du New Jersey. On déplore déjà au moins 13 victimes. 3 millions de personnes sont déjà privées d'électricité. Sandy : l'ouragan s'est abattu sur les côtes du New Jersey

Le cyclone Sandy a fait au moins treize morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:38:00 +0100

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0100

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

La tempête déferle sur la côte est américaine. Les autorités déplorent déjà des morts. Trois millions de personnes n'ont plus d'électricité. Articles en... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Cyclone Sandy: scènes de chaos à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

Rues et bouches de métro inondées, voitures emportées par les flots, coupures de courant massives et chutes d'arbres meurtrières: les New-Yorkais ont subi de plein... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Sandy frappe l'est des Etats-Unis, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

New York est plongé dans le noir et Manhattan largement inondé après le passage du cyclone Sandy qui a provoqué des bourrasques et des trombes d'eaux sur la côte... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Les dépassements d'honoraires accentuent la fracture sanitaire

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

Haute-Loire. Après une consultation lancée fin 2011, il est apparu que la santé était la première préoccupation des Français en général, des Altiligériens en... Source : Le Progrès.fr - Régions : Auvergne : Haute-Loire - Articles similaires

Hurricane Sandy wreaks travel havoc

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

Sandy has paralyzed travel for roughly a sixth of the nation's population. Nobody is certain when stranded passengers can travel again.

Sandy likely won't affect stock prices long term

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

History shows that destructive storms generally don't have long-lasting impact on the trend of stock price movements.

Sandy leaves crane dangling in storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

A construction crane atop a $US1.5 billion luxury high-rise in midtown Manhattan collapsed in high winds on Monday and dangled precariously as a huge storm bore down on the city.

Australian New Yorker takes mayor's advice

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:39:00 +0100

Stone etching with the East River's former waterline convinced an Australian family of New Yorkers to heed advice and evacuate ahead of a super storm.

Superstorm Sandy: Death toll at 13

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking four-metre surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk and putting the presidential...

12 dead as superstorm Sandy slams US

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:44:00 +0100

The east coast of the United States has been battered by superstorm Sandy overnight with torrential rain, high winds, record flood surges and heavy snow.

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:45:00 +0100

Hurricane-Sandy-slams-into-Atlantic-coast-at-least-13-dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:45:00 +0100

Blackouts in large sections of Manhattan as Sandy knocks out power to at least 3.1 mn people.

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20 billion in economic damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:43:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Hurricane Sandy may cause as much as $20 billion in economic damage and losses as the biggest Atlantic

Storm brings sense of deja vu

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Beyond the driving rain, howling wind, closed schools and canceled ...

Floods across New York as Sandy slams into eastern U.S

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Hurricane Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, battered the densely populated East Coast on Monday, shutting down transportation, forcing evacuations in ...

Tall Ships star sunk by Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

The star of 2009’s Tall Ships event in Belfast has fallen victim to Hurricane Sandy. HMS Bounty, which played the Black Pearl in the hit Pirates Of The Caribbean movie franchise, sank off ...

Havoc throughout Northeast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

>Have you been affected by Hurricane Sandy? If so, share your images and footage with CNN iReport, but please stay safe.(CNN) -- Though no longer a hurricane, "post-tropical" superstorm Sandy ...

Monster hurricane Sandy leaves death in its wake as New York and US east coast braces for impact

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

People make their way up a flooded Guy Lomardo Avenue as high tide and winds from Hurricane Sandy combine to flood the area on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New ...

Filipinos in US told to stay indoors

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:41:00 +0100

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 MANILA -- Amid the massive destruction expected from Hurricane Sandy, the Philippine Embassy in the United States strongly urged Filipinos there to stay out of the way of what is believed to be one of the biggest storms to hit the country ever.

Cité de la gastronomie : tous unis pour la candidature de Lyon

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:48:00 +0100

Lyon. Gérard Collomb, entouré pour l’occasion de tout ce que la région compte en représentants patentés des métiers de bouche, a présenté hier le projet lyonnais de Cité de la gastronomie. Aux dires du maire de Lyon, la ville serait bien placée pour emporter la course devant ses autres rivales.

Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:48:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d’eau du cyclone Sandy qui a plongé dans le noir une grande partie de New York et inondé le sud de Manhattan après avoir touché terre en début de soirée lundi.

Ouragan Sandy : Les Etats-Unis redoutent désastre et chaos

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:48:00 +0100

New-York. Une certitude : Sandy est pire qu’Irene, l’ouragan d’août 2011 qui avait laissé 47 morts sur son passage : il a déjà fait au moins 66 morts après son passage dans les Caraïbes. Les dommages causés par cet ouragan pourraient s’élever à 10 à 20 milliards de dollars de dégâts.

Sandy slams US East Coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Oct 29, (Agencies): Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across the US East Coast on Monday as Hurricane Sandy barreled towards land amid catastrophic predictions. Officials warned that th...

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:54:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy. 13 morts, New York inondé et plongé dans le noir

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:54:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d’eau du cyclone Sandy qui a...

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0100

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada (medias)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy qui s'est abattu dans la nuit de lundi à mardi sur la côte est des Etats-Unis et du Canada a fait au moins 13 morts, annoncent mardi les médias occidentaux.

Sandy fait au moins 13 morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau du cyclone Sandy. Une grande partie de New York a été plongée dans le noir et le sud de Manhattan était sous les eaux.Les autorités locales des Etats de New York, du New Jersey, de....

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0100

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:58:00 +0100

Sandy slams into Northeast; at least 14 dead, 5.7M without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Full Episode: World News 10/29: Hurricane Sandy: Super storm Slams East Coast States

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy Rescue Efforts; 2012 Presidential Election: Sandy Alters Campaign Plans

Perils of Pre-Tapes: President Obama Talks iPod on Radio as Hurricane Hits

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Watch: NYU Medical Center Evacuated After Power Generator Fails

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:57:00 +0100

Patients were evacuated by medical workers due to outage caused by Tropical Storm Sandy.

Sandy complicates final stretch of tense U.S. presidential race

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:56:00 +0100

Sandy frappe: 13 morts, New York dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0100

New York était plongé dans le noir lundi soir et Manhattan largement inondé après le passage du cyclone Sandy qui a ...

250.000 foyers privés d'électricité à Manhattan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0100

Quelque 250.000 foyers étaient plongés dans le noir lundi soir à Manhattan et plus d'un million de personnes au total dans ...

Sandy : au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:03:00 +0100

Le cyclone a touché les côtes lundi soir. Les eaux ont envahi le sud de Manhattan et plusieurs millions de foyers sont privés d'électricité. Au moins treize morts ont été recensés aux Etats-Unis et au Canada.

[Vidéo] Ouragan Sandy: au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:05:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux États-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau de l'ouragan Sandy qui a plongé dans le noir une grande partie de New York et inondé le sud de Manhattan après avoir touché...

Hurricane Sandy Could Threaten Cell Infrastructure

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0100

Robert Siegel talks with Maggie Reardon, mobile technology correspondent for CNET, about how the nation's cell phone infrastructure is expected to hold up through Hurricane Sandy.

FDNY to NYC: Please don't Tweet for help

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0100

In a sign that many people now consider the service indispensable in any major event, New York's fire department decides it has to remind people with Sandy emergencies to stick to 911. [Read more]

Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:09:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy, a former hurricane, had made landfall along the coast of southern New Jersey state as of 8 p.m. EDT on Monday (0100 GMT Tuesday), said the U.S. National Hurricane Center. As of 8 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT Tuesday), the National Hurricane Center's....

Sandy a frappé: au moins 13 morts au Canada et aux Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:10:00 +0100

13 personnes au moins ont été tuées à cause des vents violents et des fortes inondations provoquées par l'ouragan Sandy. A New-York, l'East et l'Hudson River ont inondé des tunnels, le bas de Manhattan était complètement recouvert par l'eau de mer.

Ouragan Sandy : au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Ouragan Sandy: au moins 13 morts aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

L'ouragan Sandy a fait au moins 13 morts lundi soir aux Etats-Unis et au Canada. Le quartier de Manhattan à New York est largement inondé. Le passage lundi soir de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte est des Etats-Unis, puis au Canada, a causé la mort d'au moins 13 personnes en raison des vents violents et des fortes inondations.

Edito | Conséquences de nos inconséquences

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Elles sont tournées en boucle ces images de rivières en crue, d’inondations, de plantations dévastées, de familles ensevelies sous la boue. Comme toujours, elles sont suivies sur le petit écran de celles d’un président bon papa , d’une première dame sensible , d’un Premier ministre ou de ses affidés....

EN DIRECT. Ouragan Sandy : au moins 13 morts, Manhattan plongé dans le noir

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:06:00 +0100

L'ouraganSandy a frappé de plein fouet la côte Est américaine lundi soir. Les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau du cyclone ont fait au moins treize personnes aux Etats-Unis, dont une victime au...

Ouragan Sandy: le "Bounty" a sombré mais 14 de ses marins sont sauvés

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Quatorze marins ont été secourus au large de la Caroline du nord alors qu'ils se trouvaient sur la trajectoire de l'ouragan Sandy. Deux membres de l'équipage sont portés disparus. Leur embarcation le "Bounty" a sombré. La réplique de la frégate "Bounty" a sombré lundi dans le sillage de l'ouragan....

« Nous voulons être un partenaire de l'émergence d'Haïti »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Pascal Canfin a vécu le passage de l’ouragan meurtrier Sandy en Haïti. Durant sa visite de trois jours, le ministre a eu des échanges avec le chef de l’Etat, le Premier ministre haïtien ainsi qu'avec des membres du gouvernement. Nous avons discuté de beaucoup de sujets, dont politique, éducation,....

Produits alimentaires : nouvelle flambée des prix

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Joceline, mère de trois enfants, ne cache pas sa colère et sa stupéfaction quand elle revenait du marché dans la matinée du dimanche 28 octobre à Fontamara 27. Elle réalise que les prix des différents produits sont à la hausse. C’est comme un cauchemar , dit-elle, ajoutant que les familles modestes....

Superstorm Sandy Slams Into US East Coast With Heavy Rains, Fierce Winds

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Superstorm Sandy slammed into the densely-populated U.S. East Coast on Monday night, with its heavy rains and powerful winds of about 80 mph leaving a trail of floods and de...

Sandy : l'ouragan fait au moins 13 morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez minute par minute la progression de l'ouragan Sandy qui frappe les États-Unis.

DIRECT ouragan Sandy : au moins treize morts, New York plongée dans le noir

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

ETATS-UNIS - Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées par les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau...

Ouragan Sandy : inondations et coupures de courant

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

EN DIRECT - Suivez l'évolution de l'ouragan qui s'approche de New York et de la côte est.

Superstorm Sandy slams US coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:17:00 +0100

Sandy smacked the boarded-up big cities of the Northeast corridor with stinging rain and gusts of more than 135km/h.

Downed Trees a Hurricane Safety Risk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

Long Island Power Authority personnel view a fallen tree limb suspended on a power line on 19th Avenue that fell as a result of the powerful winds from Hurricane Sandy, Oct. 29, 2012, in Sea Clff, ...

Le cyclone Sandy fait au moins 13 morts, New York plongé dans le noir et inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:23:00 +0100

Une quarantaine d´élèves de Saint-Pierre bloqués à New York par l´ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0100

Une quarantaine d'élèves de terminale du lycée Saint-Pierre de Calais sont actuellement à New York. A l'approche de l'ouragan Sandy, ils sont restés cloîtrés, hier, dans leur auberge de jeunesse.

Sandy kills at least 10, leaves 5.2 million without power

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:29:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast Monday, killing at least 10 people, hurling a record-breaking 13-foot(3.9 m) surge of seawater at New York City and knocking out power to an estimated 5.2 million people. The massive storm was downgraded from a hurricane after it barged ashore in southern New Jersey, bringing more than 85-mph [.

Sandy : l'ouragan s'abat sur les côtes du New Jersey, au moins 13 morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

L'ouragan samedi a frappé lundi les côtes du New Jersey. On déplore déjà au moins 13 victimes. 3 millions de personnes sont déjà privées d'électricité. Sandy : l'ouragan s'abat sur les côtes du New Jersey, au moins 13 morts

La tempête Sandy aux Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

Au moins 13 personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada après l'arrivée de la tempête sur la côte américaine. Près de 5 millions de personnes sont privées d'électricité et d'importantes inondations ont lieu, notamment à New York.

Nature slams campaigns into real world

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” Suddenly, after drifting through months of confusing finger-pointing and iffy economic theory, the presidential candidates are getting walloped by an all-too-tangible October surprise. Superstorm Sandy is a real-world, gut-level test.

The Lede Blog: State-by-State Guide to the Storm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:26:00 +0100

A state-by-state guide to the storm, with regular updates on evacuations, closings, power failures and flooding and wind damage from North Carolina to Rhode Island.

AIG: Hurricanes Sandy, Irene to Cost Insurers Similar Amount

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0100

[International] : Global insurance company American International Group (AIG) says that insurers’ costs from Hurricane Sandy will be similar to costs brought on by Hurricane Irene last year. [more...]

Mobilisation générale sur Twitter pour affronter Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0100

Liste des routes fermées, zones sans électricté, numéros verts: les gouverneurs et services d'urgence des Etats ...

Cyclone Sandy: nuit de silence à New York largement inondé

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0100

Le cyclone Sandy frappe New York et la côte est des Etats-Unis

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:32:00 +0100

Des trombes d'eau, de violentes rafales de vents... Sandy s'est abattu lundi en début de soirée sur la région la plus densément peuplée du pays de l'Oncle Sam, faisant au moins treize morts et privant plusieurs millions de foyers d'électricité. L'état d'alerte a été décrété dans une centrale nucléaire dans l'État du New Jersey.

Yet Another Blow to Haiti, From Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0100

At least 52 people have died from the impact of the storm, which has followed the devastating 2010 earthquake, a cholera outbreak and Tropical Storm Isaac.

Ouragan Sandy. « Ca va être long, des gens vont être tués » [direct]

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:39:00 +0100

L’ouragan Sandy pourrait être le plus grave à frapper les États-Unis. Le pays s’est préparé toute la journée de lundi à son arrivée, La...

Mitt Romney et son équipe se déploient dans les Etats clés du nord

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0100

Le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche, Mitt Romney, a annoncé lundi avoir remplacé une réunion électorale mardi par un rassemblement d'"aide" aux victimes du cyclone Sandy dans l'Ohio, un des Etats clés du nord. Le contenu exact de l'événement, qui se tiendra dans la même arène sportive à....

Mitt Romney et son équipe se déploient dans les Etats clés du nord

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:36:00 +0100