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UN: Sandy shows need for action on climate change

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS (AP) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that one of the main lessons from Superstorm Sandy is the need for global action to deal with future climate shocks.

Police: Shaima Alawadi's death was domestic violence not hate crime, arrest husband

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:37:00 +0100

Police have arrested the husband of an Iraqi woman beaten to death in her home eight months ago for what initially looked like a racially motivated hate crime, U-T San Diego reported, citing jail records in El Cajon, Calif., in San Diego County.

New homes arise from rubble

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:05:00 +0100

Kunsang Bartso will never forget the moment when Kunga Wangchen asked her to marry him after he pulled her out from a house in ruins on April 14, 2010.

MOFA urges against travel to Guatemala after quake

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:09:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday urged Taiwanese to avoid traveling to quake-stricken areas in Guatemala in the wake of a magnitude-7.2 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Central American ally Wednesday.

Sandy likely biggest US relief effort since 2005

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:06:00 +0100

Widespread destruction from Superstorm Sandy will likely make for the largest U.S. relief effort by the American Red Cross and others since Hurricane Katrina.

Taiwan's Red Cross donates US$50,000 for post-storm relief in U.S.

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:26:00 +0100

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Taiwan's Red Cross Society said Friday that it has donated US$50,000 to its U.S. counterpart to help with relief operations after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in New York and several states on the east coast of the United States. Sandy caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean before making landfall in North America.

Japanese recession risks on the rise

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:35:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's core machinery orders plunged more than expected in September in another sign that the world's third-largest economy was slipping into recession, dragged down by a slowing global economy, tensions with China and weakening domestic demand.

Japan faces higher recession risk

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:22:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders plunged more than expected in September in another sign that the world’s third largest economy was slipping into recession, dragged down by a slowing global economy, tensions with China and weakening domestic demand.

Locklear, Regional Military Leaders Seek Closer Cooperation

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:37:00 +0100

Renewed logistics cooperation agreements between the U.S. and the New Zealand and Philippine militaries were among the takeaways from the 15th Pacific Commanders Chiefs of Defense Conference.

Japan weak machinery orders, services raise recession risk

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:24:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders plunged more than expected in September in another sign that the world’s third-largest economy was slipping into recession, dragged down by a slowing global economy, tensions with China and weakening domestic demand.

Business › Weak machinery orders, services outlook raises recession risk

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:52:00 +0100

Japan's core machinery orders plunged more than expected in September in another sign that the world's third-largest economy was slipping into recession, dragged down by a slowing global economy, tensions with China and weakening domestic demand. The nation's current account surplus, the broad....

No Taiwanese casualties in Guatemala earthquake

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:20:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - No Taiwanese casualties or deaths had been reported as of yesterday in the wake of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Guatemala a day earlier, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official.

New homes arise from rubble

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Kunsang Bartso will never forget the moment when Kunga Wangchen asked her to marry him after he pulled her out from a house in ruins on April 14, 2010, after a strong earthquake hit the Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province.

Liverpool wins a world first with Chinese cave paintings

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:31:00 +0100

Link with local architect and artist brings the work of artist Xiaodong Yang who climbs a mountain - a real one - before starting his daily work Liverpool's View Two gallery looks small but thinks big. Witness the current exhibition by a painter whose daily routine can claim to be one of the strangest in the world of fine art.

A democratic hurricane

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:35:00 +0100

By Ian Buruma Nothing concentrates the mind like a full-blown crisis. Like millions of other people in New York City, I heard Hurricane Sandy rattling my windows and battering my doors. I was luckier than many. Rattling is all it did. For many years, experts have been warning that such storms would....

No Taiwanese causalities reported in Guatemala earthquake

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:46:00 +0100

2012/11/08 13:46:11 Taipei, Nov. 8 (CNA) No Taiwanese casualties or deaths had been reported as of Thursday in the wake of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Guatemala a day earlier, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official.

Japan weak machinery orders, services outlook raises recession risk

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:25:00 +0100

Japan weak machinery orders, services outlook raises recession risk

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:12:00 +0100

6.3-magnitude quake hits Vancouver Island

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:49:00 +0100

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted off the Vancouver Island, Canada region, at 10:01 am Thursday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said.

Quake jolts Vancouver Island

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:48:00 +0100

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted off the Vancouver Island, Canada region, at 10:01 a.m. Thursday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center s...

6.3-magnitude quake hits Vancouver Island: CENC

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:59:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted off the Vancouver Island, Canada region, at 10:01 a.m. Thursday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was determined to be at 49.2 degrees north latitude and 128.5 degrees west longitude, the center said.

China launches once-a-decade changing of guard

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:27:00 +0100

While Americans celebrate the power of the ballot, China's ruling Communist Party launches a tightly orchestrated transition of power to a new generation of leaders.

7.3-magnitude quake hits offshore Guatemala: CENC

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:53:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted offshore Guatemala at 00:35 a.m. (Beijing time) on Thursday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 14.1 degrees north latitude and 92 degrees west longitude with a depth of 30 km, according to the CENC.

Pending issues: Japan's isle rows, Futenma, TPP

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:36:00 +0100

Dealing with tensions between Japan and its East Asian neighbors, resolving the long-stalled relocation of the U.S. Futenma base, negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade deal, and promoting nuclear power while Japan looks to phase it out are just some of the bilateral issues U.S. President Barack Obama faces in his second term.

China calls for Asia-Europe deeper cooperation on disasters

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:09:00 +0100

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called on Asian and European countries to deepen cooperation on emergency rescue services in major natural disasters. He made his plea as the United States scram .....

Square Feet: Geothermal Energy Advocates Hope Systems Get a Second Look

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:35:00 +0100

Digging geothermal wells can be expensive and difficult, and the systems have been slow to catch on in New York City, but the benefits may eventually outweigh the costs.

Square Feet: Geothermal Energy Advocates Hope Systems Get a Second Look

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0100

Digging geothermal wells can be expensive and difficult, and the systems have been slow to catch on in New York City, but the benefits may eventually outweigh the costs.

Wen calls for deeper cooperation on disasters

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:29:00 +0100

Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called on Asian and European countries to deepen cooperation on emergency rescue services in major natural disasters.

UPDATE1: Japan seeks ASEM members' understanding over Senkaku row with China

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:06:00 +0100

VIENTIANE - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda called Tuesday for understanding of Tokyo's stance over a ter...

Main points of Japan gov't briefing on summits with Denmark, Laos

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:06:00 +0100

VIENTIANE - The following are the main points of a news briefing on separate meetings held Tuesday between Japan...

Contract agreed to help reduce losses after natural disasters

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:08:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The China Earthquake Administration (CEA)and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have agreed to work together to help reduce losses after natural disasters. The two sides signed a contract on Tuesday to improve the ability of military surveying and mapping navigation in China.

CTV inquest: 'No confusion' over leadership

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:00 +0100

Acting Fire Service manager Steve Barclay has disagreed strongly with some earlier witnesses at the CTV inquest that there was confusion over leadership on February 22 last year.Dissatisfaction with Fire Service management has been...

Asia-Pacific: Counting the toll of natural disasters and Myanmar violence

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Myanmar - The total IDP caseload in Rakhine state is nearly 110,000 people. Violence in Oct caused 89 deaths and 136 injuries. Over 5,300 houses and religious buildings were burned or destroyed. The Gov requested international assistance to support the humanitarian response. Source: OCHA Viet Nam - The Gov.

Canadian indiginous leader sees potential, prospects for cooperation with China

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:06:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- There are huge potential and broad prospects for cooperation between the Canadian indigenous people and China, a Canadian indigenous leader said on Sunday. "China is a country on the move. It develops in a tremendous degree with a tremendous pace, which is unimaginable....

Japan, Laos to confirm cooperation in infrastructure development

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:38:00 +0100

VIENTIANE - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong met Sunday to con...

UPDATE1: Japan, Laos confirm cooperation in infrastructure development

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:02:00 +0100

VIENTIANE - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong reaffirmed Sunday...

Noda keen to mend ties with China, S. Korea at ASEM summit

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 09:45:00 +0100

TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda expressed his eagerness Sunday to improve relations with China and Sou...

143 natural disasters occurred in first half of 2012; 2,500 people killed, 61 million affected - CRED newsletter

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:36:00 +0100

Natural disasters over the first semester of 2012 Preliminary EM-DAT figures show that during the first semester of 2012, 143 natural disasters occurred, killing over 2,500 people, affecting almost 61 million others and causing more than US$ 6.9 billion of economic damages.

Japan Q3 GDP seen 0.9 pc q/q as exports tumble: Poll

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Japan's economy probably shrank 0.9 percent in the third quarter, the first contraction in five quarters, as the global slowdown knocked down exports.

Storm Gives a Jolt to Lumber Market

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:59:00 +0100

Prices of lumber futures jumped 5% to $319 over the past week, reflecting expectations of higher demand as homeowners and government officials wrestle with the challenge of reconstruction.

Wall Street jumps on strong data

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks added to gains on Thursday, with major indexes up more than 1 percent, after bullish jobs and consumer confidence data lifted sentiment. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 134.59 points, or 1.03 percent, at 13,231.05. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 14.01 points, or 0.

Can elections be blown off course by natural disasters?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

(CNN) -- When disaster strikes, it seems someone has to take the blame. , British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli expressed his fear that another bad harvest would lead to his political party losing the general election. True enough, after a fifth poor crop season, Disraeli's party lost office the following year.

Three Gorges Dam OK after minor quake

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:25:00 +0100

YICHANG, China, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- China's Three Gorges Dam escaped any damage when a minor earthquake struck Hubei province early Wednesday, the country's Earthquake Networks Center said.

Earthquake jolts Three Gorges Dam area in China

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale hit a central China region where the world's biggest water reservoir the Three Gorges Dam is located, though no harm to the structure was reported. The tremor hit Zigui County of Yichang City in Hubei Province at 3:42 a m and its epicentre was located....

Three Gorges Dam not affected by minor quake

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:22:00 +0100

YICHANG, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Three Gorges Dam remained intact after an earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale jolted a county 38 km away early Wednesday, local experts said. The tremor hit Zigui County of Yichang City in central China's Hubei Province at 3:42 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Killer typhoon Son-Tinh hits Vietnam hard

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0100

HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Typhoon Son-Tinh, after leaving at least 27 dead in the Philippines, caused similar destruction in Vietnam, killing seven more people, authorities said.

Giant pandas return home after earthquake - video

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:51:00 +0100

Eighteen giant pandas are returned home to the Wolong nature reserve in China's Sichuan province, four years after a devastating earthquake forced their removal from the area. The footage shows ...

Meetings on bilateral fishery talks under discussion

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

President Ma Ying-jeou stressed the importance of extending the cooperation between the two nations. (Photo: media.president.gov.tw) Meetings on bilateral fishery talks under discussion Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 01:30 (GMT + 9) President Ma Ying-jeou this week said that Taiwan and Japan would....

Giant pandas return home after earthquake - video

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0100

Eighteen giant pandas are returned home to the Wolong nature reserve in China's Sichuan province, four years after a devastating earthquake forced their removal from the area

Jobless rate shows no improvement

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

The government released data Tuesday suggesting employment conditions have come under growing pressure from the slowing economy, with job availability marking its first fall in more than three years. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2 percent in September, unchanged from the previous month.

Industrial output drop is biggest since 3/11

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

Industrial production fell 4.1 percent in September from the previous month in the sharpest drop since the March 2011 quake-tsunami catastrophe, government data showed Tuesday. The third consecutive monthly decline in the index of output at factories came on the back of weak external demand and the....

Kyushu sees more cruise ship arrivals

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

The Great East Japan Earthquake left in its wake, besides billions of yen worth of damage and thousands of dead and missing, a host of problems for the tourism industry. But now, 18 months later, the resulting dropoff is showing signs of turning around and the number of foreign visitors this year has increased dramatically from 2011.

Japan's economy struggles as overseas demand wanes, BOJ, gov't join forces

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Japan ese government released a slew of macroeconomic data Tuesday suggesting the world's third largest economy is struggling under increasing pressure from the global economic slowdown, a strong yen and slumping production and exports.

18 pandas return home fours years after earthquake

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:32:00 +0100

CHENGDU, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A new giant panda base in southwest China's Sichuan Province opened Tuesday with 18 animals returning home, four years after their old habitat was destroyed by a massive earthquake. It marks the return of the first batch of giant pandas to the Wolong nature reserve since the magnitude-8.

Home sweet home: Quake-displaced Pandas return

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:41:00 +0100

Pandas displaced after an earthquake struck their reserve in 2008 have begun to return home.

This Day in History - October 30

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Today is the 304th day of 2012. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight 1995: Quebec votes against separation from Canada by 50.6 per cent to 49.4 per cent. Other Events 1817: Simon Bolivar organises independent government in Venezuela. 1918: Czechoslovakia is proclaimed an independent republic.

6.2-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands: CENC

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of Canada at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was determined to be at 52.3degrees north latitude and 132.0 degrees west longitude, the center said.

Japan Sept. industrial output declines

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Japan's September industrial output contracted 4.1 percent from August, the third straight monthly decline as demand slows, the government said Tuesday.

Japanese volunteer urges compassion

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:21:00 +0100

Despite the fact that attitudes toward Japanese living in China have changed dramatically since September, Kawahara Keiichiro is determined to continue volunteering in the earthquake-hit areas of China.

6.3-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands Canada

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, at 2:54 a.m. Beijing Time, China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was ...

CTV inquest: Quake 'overwhelmed' communication services

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:28:00 +0100

Police today admitted the February 22 earthquake disaster in Christchurch "overwhelmed" their communication system.Inspector John Price, who stepped in to take charge of the police communication centre in the chaotic aftermath of...

CTV inquest: Quake 'overwhelmed' communication services

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:28:00 +0100

Program is a true learning course

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

Project set up after of the Sichuan quake has given children from the province a chance to travel and learn.

6.3-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, at 2:54 a.m. Beijing Time, China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 52.6 degrees north latitude and 132.7 degrees west longitude.

Declining Japan loses once-hopeful champions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:53:00 +0100

Jesper Koll, an economist who has lived in Japan for 26 years, says it's not easy for him to keep faith in a country that's shrinking, aging, stuck in protracted economic gloom and fast losing ground to China as the region's dominant power. "I am the last Japan optimist," Koll said in a recent speech in Tokyo.

Declining Japan loses once-hopeful champions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:21:00 +0100

Declining Japan loses its once-hopeful champions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:26:00 +0100

Jesper Koll, an economist who's lived in Japan for 26 years, says it's not easy for him to keep faith in a country that's shrinking, aging, stuck in protracted economic gloom and losing fast ground to China as the region's dominant power. Related Stories Burma attacks leave earth scorched Continuous....

7.7-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands: CENC

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:48:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of Canada at 11:04 a.m. Sunday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was determined to be at 52.8 degrees north latitude and 131.9 degrees west longitude, the center said.

Entertainment › Yoshiki donates 'A Chance to Sing an X Japan Song' for charity

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0200

Make-A-Wish of Japan, an official affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, marked the 20th anniversary of its foundation with a dinner party hosted at the Tokyo American Club on Friday night. During the dinner, a charity auction was announced to raise funds for the organization.

Coast Guard upgrade under Japan's economic stimulus

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:43:00 +0200

The first tranche of economic stimulus measures unveiled by the Japanese government on Friday will include billions of yen for new ships and aircraft for the Japan Coast Guard. The cabinet approved a 423 billion yen (HK$41 billion) stimulus package as it tries to jump-start the national economy,....

Hospitals and schools rebuilt in quake-hit Yushu

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0200

Schools and hospitals have been reconstructed in Northwest China's Yushu prefecture after a devastating earthquake hit the area in 2010.

Hospitals and schools rebuilt in Quake-hit Yushu

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:59:00 +0200

YUSHU, Qinghai, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Schools and hospitals have been reconstructed in northwest China's Yushu prefecture after a devastating earthquake hit the area in 2010. A total of 44 schools and 53 hospitals have been rebuilt in the Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai Province, at a cost of 2.

Wen Jiabao – Chinese communist with a smile and a strong survival instinct

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0200

Profile: 'Grandpa Wen' claims humble origins and quotes poets. But his popular touch may mask self-aggrandisement "Grandpa Wen," China's state media call him. Or "The Premier of the People". To many ordinary Chinese, China's 70-year-old premier Wen Jiabao is a series of endearing images – a....

Filling China's insurance gaps

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:24:00 +0200

China is home to some of the largest insurers in the world, but with the industry still at a nascent stage, huge opportunities remain.

Politics › Cabinet approves Y423 bil new stimulus for ailing economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:39:00 +0200

Japan's Cabinet approved a Y423 billion yen economic stimulus package on Friday, moving to fend off recession as the recovery in the world's third biggest economy falters. The emergency spending package, which is double the size originally expected, is also meant to help make up for lost momentum....

Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) â€” Japan's Cabinet approved a 423 billion yen ($5.3 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, moving to fend off recession as the recovery in the world's third biggest economy falters. The emergency spending package, which is double the size originally expected, is also meant to help....

Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0200

In this Sept. 21, 2012 photo, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda delivers a speech in a leadership election of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) in Tokyo. Japan’s Cabinet has approved ...

Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:29:00 +0200

Japan's Cabinet approved a 423 billion yen ($5.3 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, moving to fend off recession amid signs the recovery in the world's third biggest economy is faltering.

Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) â€” Japan's Cabinet approved a 423 billion yen ($5.3 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, moving to fend off recession amid signs the recovery in the world's third biggest economy is faltering. The emergency spending package, which is double the size originally expected, is also....

Tokyo's outspoken governor plans to form new party

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:30:00 +0200

TOKYO, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara announced his resignation Thursday, saying he plans to form a new political party to challenge the ruling Democratic Party of Japan and the Liberal Democratic Party in the next general election.

No casualty reported in 5.5-magnitude quake: Taiwan weather bureau

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:00:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea off Taiwan's Pingtung County at 6:31 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time, with no casualty reported so far, according to Taiwan's weather bureau. The epicenter, with a depth of 33 km, was determined to be 22.

Man electrocuted in power station break-in

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:57:00 +0200

An autopsy showed that a man found dead at an electrical substation in Texas was electrocuted, apparently as he tried to steal copper from the facility, the sheriff’s office in Montgomery County, Texas, said Thursday.

Japan's answer to Boris quits governship to challenge PM

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +0200

The Governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, has stunned Japan by announcing that he is standing down and quitting the main opposition party to form a new right-wing bloc. Related Stories Royal Marine and soldier killed on patrol in Helmand Rise of regionalism promotes new prosperity in India Royal....

Shintaro Ishihara, brash Tokyo governor, quits, launches national party

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0200

SEOUL — One of Japan’s highest-profile nationalists, Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, said Thursday that he will resign his post and form a political party in a bid to gain power in the country’s central government. Read full article >>

4.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:54:00 +0200

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted off Kaohsiung county, Taiwan at 6:31 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 6 km, was determined to be at 22.5degrees north latitude and 120.3 degrees east longitude, the center said.

Tokyo governor quits to form new rightwing party

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:11:00 +0200

Shintaro Ishihara, who sparked crisis over disputed islands, says he aims to fix Japan's political and economic problems The outspoken governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, is to launch a political party, raising the possibility that a new rightwing force in Japanese politics will emerge in time for a general election due by next August.

Brash Tokyo governor quits, launches national party

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:59:00 +0200

SEOUL — One of Japan’s highest-profile nationalists, Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara, said Thursday that he will resign his post and form a new political party in a bid to gain power in the country’s central government. Read full article >>

Ishihara Quits as Tokyo Governor to Form New Political Party

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:27:00 +0200

Governor Shintaro Ishihara, an advocate of Japan acquiring nuclear weapons and a longtime critic of China, said he will resign and form a new political party ahead of an election that must be called by August. Ishihara, 80, said at a press conference today in Tokyo that he plans to run for a parliamentary seat in the elections.

Ishihara Quits as Tokyo Governor to Form New Party

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:56:00 +0200

(Correct size of Tokyo ’s population in sixth paragraph.) Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara, an advocate of Japan acquiring nuclear weapons and a longtime critic of China , said he will resign and form a new political party ahead of an election that must be called by August.

China set to OK new nuke plants, ending moratorium

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:28:00 +0200

BEIJING: China said Wednesday that it is ready to approve new nuclear power plants as part of ambitious plans to reduce reliance on oil and coal, ending a moratorium imposed after Japan’s Fukushima disaster last year.

Indonesia 'Hardens' Schools Against Disaster Risk

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:42:00 +0200

Asia has seen some of the world’s worst natural disasters over the past decade - earthquakes in Indonesia and China, flooding in Thailand and Cambodia. A region-wide conference on disaster risk reduction this week is focusing on schools and how to make them safer and more resilient.

China to approve only "small amount" of nuclear reactors before 2015

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will restrict the number of new nuclear reactor approvals to a "small amount" before 2015, and will only allow them to be built in coastal regions, the government said on Wednesday.

China to approve only "small amount" of nuclear reactors before 2015

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0200

6.6-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:42:00 +0200

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A 6.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Costa Rica at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was determined to be at 10.0 degrees north latitude and 85.4 degrees west longitude, the center said.

Asia's exposure to disasters rising fast - UN

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:45:00 +0200

Some 185 million people are threatened by annual flooding and storms, with the poorest bearing the brunt of losses, says report

Asia's exposure to disasters rising fast - UN

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:28:00 +0200

Some 185 million people are threatened by annual flooding and storms, with the poorest bearing the brunt of losses, says report

Global slowdown, China spat hurt Japan trade

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

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan posted its worst September trade figures in more than 30 years, official data showed Monday, as the global slowdown and a territorial spat with China weighed on the world's third-largest economy.

Japan trade tumbles amid global slowdown

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:58:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan posted its worst September trade figures in more than 30 years, official data showed on Monday, as the global slowdown and a territorial

China woes, crisis hit Japan economy

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:49:00 +0200

Japan posted its worst September trade figures in more than 30 years, official data showed yesterday, as the global slowdown and a territorial spat with China weighed on the world’s third-largest economy.

Feature: Israeli medical center drills responses to major earthquake, tsunami

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0200

by Dave Bender HAIFA, Israel , Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Several hundred doctors, nurses, and staffers at Haifa's Rambam Medical Center held a day- long drill on Monday in coping with mass-casualty intake after a major earthquake and tsunami leave upwards of 7,000 dead and tens of thousands of others....

Toyota: relève légèrement sa prévision de bénéfice net 2012-13

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:34:00 +0100

Toyota a relevé ses prévisions annuelles de bénéfices grâce à de réductions de coût supplémentaires, mais a reconnu des difficultés en Europe et en Chine qui l'ont obligé à sabrer ses objectifs de ventes. Ses résultats du premier semestre (avril-septembre) annoncés, hier, ont confirmé le rapide....

Toyota relève sa prévision de bénéfice malgré des soucis en Europe et Chine

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:06:00 +0100

Toyota relève sa prévision de bénéfice malgré des soucis en Europe et Chine

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:31:00 +0100

Toyota relève sa prévision de bénéfice malgré des soucis en Europe et Chine

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:28:00 +0100

Toyota relève sa prévision de bénéfice malgré des soucis en Europe et Chine

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:24:00 +0100

Toyota relève sa prévision de bénéfice malgré des soucis en Europe et Chine

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:20:00 +0100

L’armée chinoise à Brisbane

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:03:00 +0100

Durant quatre jours, à Brisbane, l’armée australienne a accueilli des membres de l’Armée Populaire de Libération de Chine, ainsi que des militaires néo-zélandais pour des exercices conjoints d’aide humanitaire. Une grande première, baptisée « Esprit de Coopération 2012 ».

Exercices militaires conjoints entre la Chine, l’Australie, et la Nouvelle Zélande

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0100

La Chine prend part à l’Exercise Cooperation Spirit 2012", auquel participent des plannificateurs militaires, du personnel médical de l’Armée populaire de Libération, et les Forces de défence australienne et néo-zélandaise. Le directeur du département médical chinois explique que les 3 parties ont....

LIBAN: Liban : une marche blanche en hommage aux victimes de l'attentat de Beyrouth

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:41:00 +0200

A Beyrouth, une marche blanche a rassemblé plusieurs centaines de personnes jeudi soir. Initiée par des militants de la société civile, la marche s'est déroulée de l'emblématique place des Martyrs à la place Sassine, à quelques centaines de mètres de l'attentat qui a coûté la vie au chef des renseignements de la police vendredi 19 octobre.

La Chine lève son moratoire sur l'énergie nucléaire

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:54:00 +0200

La Chine va poursuivre la construction de centrales nucléaires pour limiter sa dépendance au pétrole et au charbon, levant ainsi un moratoire imposé il y a un an après le désastre nucléaire de Fukushima, au Japon.

Scientifiques condamnés après le séisme de l'Aquila:"On cherche un bouc émissaire", Xavier Le Pichon de l'Académie des Sciences.

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:39:00 +0200

Trois ans après le séisme de L'Aquila en Italie qui a fait plus de 300 morts, sept scientifiques ont été condamnés à six ans de prison ferme et à l'interdiction... Source : France Info - Articles similaires

"El vínculo entre pobreza y degradación ambiental está claro”

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:43:00 +0100

Ede Ijjász, Director del Departamento de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Región de Latinoamérica y el Caribe del Banco Mundial. (...)

Amplían estado de calamidad a siete departamentos de Guatemala

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:25:00 +0100

La cifra oficial preliminar de muertos por el terremoto se mantiene en 52 y la de desaparecidos en 22, mientras que los cuerpos de socorro continúan este viernes con las tareas de búsqueda y rescate. historias relacionadas Futuro liderazgo militar es una incógnita en China Masiva protesta en....

Solidaridad de la Revolución Bolivariana al rescate de Cuba y Haití

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:55:00 +0100

Luego del paso de un huracán, uno de esos “asesinos en serie” que con impune puntualidad recorren todos los años las aguas del Caribe, los medios suelen olvidar su “crimen”, dedicándose a cubrir otros sucesos, por considerar que la tragedia, como noticia, perdió actualidad e importancia.

Reconstrucción de Yushu casi completa

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:55:00 +0100

Yushu,08/11/2012(El Pueblo en Línea)-Todos los residentes afectados por el terremoto en la Prefectura Autónoma Tibetana de Yushu, provincia de Qinghai, podrán vivir en sus nuevos hogares a finales de este año, según informó un alto funcionario. La inversión total para la reconstrucción de Yushu,....

Aumenta número de muertos por sismo que sacudió Guatemala

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:08:00 +0100

Unas 30 réplicas mantuvieron a la población en vilo, mientras el gobierno ordenó luto oficial durante tres días. historias relacionadas Fernández afirma que Argentina vive democracia total en jornada de protesta Región china Chongqing repudia legado popular de exlíder Bo Xilai
EEUU asegura que....

Pedidos de maquinaria de Japón caen en septiembre, ven recesión

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:26:00 +0100

Por Kaori Kaneko TOKIO (Reuters) - Los pedidos de maquinaria de Japón cayeron más que lo previsto en septiembre, en otra señal de que la tercera mayor economía mundial está entrando en recesión, presionada por una desaceleración en el entorno global, tensiones con China y una debilitada demanda doméstica.

Pedidos de maquinaria de Japón caen en septiembre, ven recesión

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:44:00 +0100

Los pedidos de maquinaria de Japón cayeron más que lo previsto en septiembre, en otra señal de que la tercera mayor economía mundial está entrando en recesión, presionada por una desaceleración en el entorno global, tensiones con China y una debilitada demanda doméstica.

Toyota multiplica por siete el beneficio semestral y eleva sus previsiones para el año

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:24:00 +0100

Los resultados del grupo automovilístico japonés se vieron afectados el año pasado por el efecto del terremoto y el tsunami. Leer

Toyota revisará al alza su previsión de beneficio para este año, según NHK

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:24:00 +0100

Tokio, 5 nov (EFE).- El gigante automovilístico Toyota Motor espera concluir este año fiscal con un beneficio operativo de más de 13.000 millones de dólares, 625 millones de dólares más de lo que esperaba en su pronóstico anterior, según adelantó hoy la televisión pública japonesa NHK.

Toyota ganó 5.310 millones entre abril y septiembre, casi siete veces más

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0100

Tokio (EFECOM).- El fabricante automovilístico Toyota Motor ganó 548.200 millones de yenes (5.310 millones de euros) entre abril y septiembre, primer semestre fiscal nipón, lo que supone casi siete veces más que los 81.500 millones de yenes (789 millones de euros)...

Toyota ganó 5.310 millones de euros en abril-septiembre, casi siete veces más

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:51:00 +0100

El fabricante automovilístico Toyota Motor ganó 548.200 millones de yenes (5.310 millones de euros) entre abril y septiembre, primer semestre fiscal nipón, lo que supone casi siete veces más que los 81.500 millones de yenes (789 millones de euros) obtenidos en el mismo periodo de 2011.

Toyota ganó 5.310 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre, siete veces más

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:31:00 +0100

El beneficio operativo fue de 693.700 millones de yenes (6.718 millones de euros), frente a la pérdida operativa de 32.600 millones de yenes (315 millones de euros) registrada en abril y septiembre de 2011, cuando el grupo luchaba aún por superar el impacto del devastador terremoto y tsunami de marzo de ese año.

Toyota ganó 5.310 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre, siete veces más

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:20:00 +0100

Toyota ganó 5.310 millones de euros en abril-septiembre, casi siete veces más

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:06:00 +0100

Toyota revisará al alza su previsión de beneficio para este año, según NHK

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:04:00 +0100

El gigante automovilístico Toyota Motor espera concluir este año fiscal con un beneficio operativo de más de 13.000 millones de dólares, 625 millones de dólares más de lo que esperaba en su pronóstico anterior, según adelantó hoy la televisión pública japonesa NHK.

Japan Airlines ganó 960 millones entre abril y septiembre

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:55:00 +0100

La aerolínea Japan Airlines (JAL), sometida a una profunda reestructuración tras declararse en quiebra en 2010, ganó 99.700 millones de yenes (960 millones de euros) entre abril y septiembre, un 2,4 por ciento más que en el mismo semestre de 2011.

Japan Airlines ganó 960 millones de euros en abril-septiembre, un 2,4 % más

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:34:00 +0100

El delicado papel de la ciencia en las catástrofes

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:27:00 +0100

La condena a los expertos que intervinieron en el terremoto de L’Aquila sacude a la comunidad científica. No podían predecir si habría un seísmo, pero tampoco asegurar que no lo habría

Mazda gana 55 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:21:00 +0100

El fabricante de vehículos nipón Mazda ganó entre abril y septiembre 5.744 millones de yenes (55 millones de euros), gracias a que el aumento de ventas en Japón y el sudeste asiático compensó el retroceso de las mismas en Europa o China ante la desaceleración global.

Mazda gana 55 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0100

Tokio, 31 oct (EFE).- El fabricante de vehículos nipón Mazda ganó entre abril y septiembre 5.744 millones de yenes (55 millones de euros), gracias a que el aumento de ventas en Japón y el sudeste asiático ...

Vuelven a su hogar 18 pandas 4 años después de terremoto en suroeste de China

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:49:00 +0100

CHENGDU, China, 30 oct (Xinhua) -- Una nueva base de pandas gigantes en la provincia de Sichuan, suroeste de China, fue inaugurada hoy con el retorno de 18 osos, cuatro años después de que su antiguo hábitat fuera destruido por un potente terremoto. Este es el primer grupo de pandas gigantes en....

Honda gana el doble en el semestre pero rebaja previsiones para el año

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +0100

El grupor automovilístico japonés rebaja su objetivo de beneficio para el ejercicio un 25%, hasta los 3.600 millones. Leer

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +0100

TOKIO (Reuters) - La japonesa Honda Motor recortó su previsión de ganancia neta para el año completo después de que las ventas en China, el mayor mercado mundial de automóviles, se vieran golpeadas por una reacción popular contra los productos japoneses el mes pasado en medio de una disputa territorial sobre unas islas del mar de China Oriental.

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

La japonesa Honda Motor recortó su previsión de ganancia neta para el año completo después de que las ventas en China, el mayor mercado mundial de automóviles, se vieran golpeadas por una reacción popular contra los productos japoneses el mes pasado en medio de una disputa territorial sobre unas islas del mar de China Oriental.

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

Honda recorta pronóstico ganancia año completo por disputa China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0100

La japonesa Honda Motor Co recortó su previsión de ganancia neta para el año completo luego de que las ventas en China, el mayor mercado mundial de automóviles, fueron golpeadas por una reacción popular contra los productos japoneses el mes pasado en medio de una disputa territorial sobre unas islas del mar de China Oriental.

China levanta la prohibición de la construcción de centrales nucleares

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:03:00 +0200

La construcción de las nuevas centrales atómicas en China, suspendida después del accidente en la planta japonesa Fukushima-1 en marzo del año pasado, será reanudada.

China aprobará "pequeña cantidad" de reactores nucleares al 2015

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0200

China restringirá la cantidad de aprobaciones de nuevos reactores nucleares a una "pequeña cantidad" antes del 2015, y sólo permitirá que sean construidos en regiones costeras, informó el miércoles el Gobierno.

El déficit comercial alcanza su máximo histórico en Japón

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0200

El déficit de comercio exterior de Japón se ubicó en su máximo histórico desde 1979 al alcanzar 40.750 millones de dólares en el primer semestre (abril-septiembre) del año fiscal 2012, informó hoy el Ministerio de Finanzas de la tercera economía del mundo.

Caen exportaciones Japón, disputa China afecta ánimo fabricantes

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:17:00 +0200

Por Tetsushi Kajimoto y Kaori Kaneko TOKIO (Reuters) - Las exportaciones de Japón cayeron a su ritmo más acelerado desde el período que siguió al terremoto del 2011 en el año a septiembre, mientras que el estado de ánimo de los fabricantes tocó su nivel más bajo desde principios del 2010, mostraron....

Ai Weiwei exhibe su obra en EU

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0200

El trabajo del artista, incluidas algunas obras de denuncia, está en exhibición en el Museo Hirshhorn en Washington

Toyota reparará un defecto en 7,4 millones de coches

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0200

En España hay 80.497 vehículos de los modelos Yaris, Corolla, Auris y RAV-4 a cuyos propietarios se comunicará la revisión gratuita en los talleres de Toyota. La mayor parte de los turismos potenciamente afectados fueron fabricados entre el 2006 y el 2008.

Japon: L'indice de confiance des consommateurs s'effrite encore en octobre

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:42:00 +0100

L'indice de confiance des consommateurs japonais a continué de reculer en octobre pour le deuxième mois de suite, la conjoncture morose au Japon et à l'étranger rejaillissant sur le moral et les décisions économiques des particuliers. L'indice général de confiance (exprimé en données corrigées des....

Mascot bird warns kids of radiation

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:23:00 +0100

A grinning cartoon mascot modelled after a bird has been enlisted to teach children in Fukushima Prefecture how to remain safe from radioactive fallout spewed during the nuclear disaster. Kibitan — a plump, yellow cartoon character with stubby wings and boots — is warning youngsters to stay away....

33,000 tons of debris to land in June

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:23:00 +0100

The Environment Ministry projects that 33,000 tons of tsunami debris will reach North America by next June, revising downward its earlier estimates. After analyzing data including ocean currents and wind direction through June, debris swept away by the March 2011 tsunami was found to be moving at a....

Un proche de Merkel réprimande Hollande et Cameron

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:43:00 +0100

L'Allemagne plus Europeenne L'Allemagne, après avoir décroché de la réalité en terme de répartition des richesse et des nécessités sociales de sa population, s’inquiète parce qu’elle a une démographie malade et une environnement qui l'est tout autant. L'Allemagne veut de l'Europe pour son évolution,....

Essays über Interkulturalität und Tsunamis

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:51:00 +0100

Die in beiden Sprachen schreibende Yoko Tawada ist eine in der japanischen wie deutschen Literatur gleichermaßen ausgewiesene Autorin. Seit über 30 Jahren lebt sie in Deutschland, von wo aus sie immer wieder faszinierende wie faszinierte Blicke auf die eigene japanische wie auf die fremde deutsche Kultur wirft.

Bersani, l.elettorale? E' tsunami Italia

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:26:00 +0100

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 NOV - ''Chi pensa che con questa riforma elettorale si arrivi al Monti-bis e' da ricovero. Ci sarebbe la palude e l'ingovernabilita'. Lo tsunami , non per il Pd , ma per l'Italia''. Pier Luigi Bersani stronca cosi' l'ipotesi di riforma della legge elettorale. ''Se non si garantisce la governabilita', noi ci metteremo di traverso.

The Year's Most Striking News Pictures Revealed at World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition [PHOTOS]

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:25:00 +0100

The World Press Photo 2012 exhibition showcases prize-winning images from the 55th annual World Press Photo contest.

Bersani, l.elettorale? E' tsunami Italia

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:06:00 +0100

Mission au Burkina Faso : Alexandre Pertin rempile

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:59:00 +0100

Il n'en est pas à sa première mission, Alexandre Pertin . Pour tout dire, ce pompier professionnel de Laon a déjà pas mal bourlingué dans les contrées les plus malmenées du globe : la Thaïlande après le Tsunami de 2004, la Nouvelle Orléans au lendemain des inondations de 2005, Haïti en 2010, etc.

The Year's Most Striking News Pictures Revealed at World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition [PHOTOS]

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:26:00 +0100

The World Press Photo 2012 exhibition showcases prize-winning images from the 55th annual World Press Photo contest.

Solo 65% de la población arequipeña participa en los simulacros de sismo

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:22:00 +0100

Arequipa. La prevención puede salvar vidas. Sin embargo, solo el 65% de la ciudadanía entiende ese mensaje. Carlos Nacarino Rodríguez, jefe del Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (Indeci) en la zona sur, exhorta al 35% restante, a participar activamente de las labores de prevención ante un ...

Humanitaire Mission au Burkina Faso : Alexandre Pertin rempile

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100

La semaine prochaine, le Laonnois Alexandre Pertin s'envolera pour le Burkina Faso. Durant deux semaines, il participera à une action humanitaire dans ce pays. IL n'en est pas à sa première mission, Alexandre Pertin. Pour tout dire, ce pompier professionnel de Laon a déjà pas mal bourlingué dans les....

World Press Photo 2012 Exhibition in London: Heart-Wrenching Images from around the World [PHOTOS]

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100

The World Press Photo 2012 exhibition has started at Southbank Centre and showcases the prize-winning images of the 55th annual World Press Photo contest.

Najlepsze zdjęcia świata na wystawie w Bunkrze Sztuki

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:18:00 +0100

Już po raz piętnasty można w Krakowie oglądać wystawę World Press Photo. W tym roku jurorzy wybierali spośród ponad 100 tys. fotografii, z których dużą część stanowiły obrazy z tzw. arabskiej wiosny oraz tsunami w Japonii.

Kibitan warnt Kinder vor der Strahlung

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:09:00 +0100

Mit einem Maskottchen klären die japanischen Behörden über die Folgen der Atomkatastrophe von Fukushima auf. Die Kinder sollen sich die Hände waschen und den Mund ausspülen, wenn sie nach Hause kommen.

Kibitan warnt Kinder vor der Strahlung

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:08:00 +0100

Kibitan warnt Kinder vor der Strahlung

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:57:00 +0100

National › Gov't to review 42 projects related to Tohoku reconstruction

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:08:00 +0100

The government will review 42 projects related to the reconstruction of the devastated Tohoku region to confirm if the funds are being used properly or whether they are being misused. The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came under fire last month after it was revealed that up to 25%…

Strong earthquake kills at least 48 in Guatemala

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:08:00 +0100

A STRONG earthquake off the coast of Guatemala killed at least 48 people and trapped others under rubble today, crushing homes and cars, destroying roads and forcing evacuations as far away as Mexico City.

Taxes : les commerçants payaient 385 €, on leur réclame 2 546 €

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:08:00 +0100

Les commerçants de l'Agglo sont fous de rage à la suite d'une augmentation de taxe. Pour une petite entreprise, le montant moyen annuel d’imposition passe de 385 € à 2 546 €. Un véritable choc à encaisser d'autant plus rude qu'ils ne s'y attendaient pas. La pilule est dure à avaler ! Ou plutôt la feuille d’impôts que.

Cartoon bird warns children of radiation

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:31:00 +0100

In a leaflet issued by Fukushima’s disaster taskforce, the character, inspired by the region’s narcissus flycatcher bird, asks children to promise they will wash their hands and gargle with water when they get home. A smiling Kibitan explains what radiation is and cautions that it can make people sick if it gets inside their body.

Tsunami warning partnership

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:35:00 +0100

THE National Disaster Management Office is working with the tourism industry to get the tsunami awareness message out.

The importance of being resilient

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:28:00 +0100

Investment in resilience is the need of the hour, redundancy and integrity of these systems ingpay high dividends, albeit at random intervals. Redundancy is the key. The hurricane on America’s eastern seaboard last week (which I experienced in lower Manhattan) adds to a growing collection of....

Host communities, US sign evacuation plan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:40:00 +0100

Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Chatan Town Mayor Masaharu Noguni and Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri signed the Local Implementation Agreement in front of building 1 at Camp Foster Nov. 5.

Japan Earthquake Aftermath: 3 Aftershocks, But No Tsunami Warning

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:01:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary Richter magnitude of 5.5 struck north Japan on Friday, but has not yet resulted in a tsunami warning. The quake shook Fukushima-ken Oki, in the north of Japan’s Honshu Island, and was followed within an hour by three strong aftershocks.

Japan land of rising solar power

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:46:00 +0100

Japan is still adrift in a sea of nuclear worry, and considering alternatives for its future. All the country's reactors are still shut down, except…

Japan Earthquake Aftermath: 3 Aftershocks, But No Tsunami Warning

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:36:00 +0100

An 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck north Japan on Friday, but has not resulted in a tsunami warning..

Japan Earthquake Aftermath: 3 Aftershocks, But No Tsunami Warning

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:26:00 +0100

Japan Earthquake Aftermath: 3 Aftershocks, But No Tsunami Warning

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0100

An 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck north Japan on Friday, but has not resulted in a tsunami warning..

Nicaragua: Moderniza Nicaragua radiotransmisiones ante riesgos naturales

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:44:00 +0100

Managua, (PL) Nicaragua continúa la modernización de radiotransmisiones y otras vías de comunicación para activar mecanismos preventivos ante riesgos naturales por sismos, tsunamis y actividad volcánica, confirmó hoy un directivo en la materia. El titular del Sistema Nacional para la Prevención,....

Japan’s Broadway troupe Takarazuka Revue to make Taiwan debut 日本百老匯寶塚歌劇團首訪台

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:33:00 +0100

As the troupe approaches its centennial, Japan’s Takarazuka Revue will be bringing a lavish feast for the eyes and ears, along with its uniformly tantalizing dance steps, to Taiwan for the first time ever. The troupe is set to perform its new musical theater piece Chu Liuxiang, a stage adaptation of....

Cleaning Up Rockaway, Bucket By Bucket

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Tell Me More producer Amita Parashar shares her experience visiting Rockaway Beach, New York to help her family clean up.

Kingdom of Bahrain’s Embassy in Tokyo Assures the Safety of Bahraini Citizens from Earthquake

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:23:00 +0100

Tokyo, November 9th (BNA) –Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Tokyo reassures that all Bahraini citizens residing in Japan are well, and that the Japanese Meteorological authorities have not issued any warning about an occurrence of a tsunami soon. The Embassy also refers that it is having....

'Oni su pokrenuli jedan tsunami izvrsnosti koji svoje odjeke doživljava još i danas'

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:20:00 +0100

U petak, 09. studenog 2012. godine u prostorima zagrebačke Gradske kavane održana je konferencija za medije povodom nadolazećeg NLP New Code kongresa, koji će se održati 17. i 18. studenog u Hypo centru. U petak, 09. studenog 2012. godine u prostorima zagrebačke Gradske kavane održana je....

Kingdom of Bahrain’s Embassy in Tokyo Assures the Safety of Bahraini Citizens from Earthquake

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:20:00 +0100

Bersani, nel Pdl non maretta ma tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:42:00 +0100

(ANSA) - GARBAGNATE MILANESE (MILANO), 9 NOV - ''Maretta? Mi sembra uno tsunami''. Il segretario del Pd Pier Luigi Bersani, ha risposto cosi' a una domanda sul Pdl. ''Per l'Italia - ha aggiunto - mi auguro davvero che faccia le primarie e trovi il modo di far partecipare i suoi elettori, perche'il....

Roma: Bersani, il Pdl in pieno tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:17:00 +0100

''Maretta? Mi sembra uno tsunami''. Il segretario del Pd Pier Luigi Bersani, ha risposto cosi' a una domanda sul Pdl. ''Per l'Italia - ha aggiunto - mi auguro davvero che faccia le primarie e trovi il modo di far partecipare i suoi elettori, perche'il problema principale di cui dobbiamo caricarci tutti e' il distacco con le istituzioni politiche''.

Was schützt vor Fukushima-Strahlung?

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:14:00 +0100

In der japanischen Präfektur Fukushima soll ein Zeichentrick-Vogel die Kinder über die Folgen der Atomkatastrophe vom März 2011 informieren und zu Hygiene-Maßnahmen erziehen. Der gelbe Vogel namens Kibitan, der aussieht wie ein Smiley mit Stummelflügeln und Schuhen, ist seit 1995 das Maskottchen der Region.

Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Released

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:33:00 +0100

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit north Japan on Friday, but has not resulted in a tsunami warning.

Vogel klärt Kinder in Fukushima über Strahlung auf

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:33:00 +0100

Tokio (AFP) In der Präfektur Fukushima informiert ein Zeichentrick-Vogel Kinder über die Gefahren von Radioaktivität. Der Vogel warnt die Kinder etwa vor dem Kontakt mit Pfützen und Wasserläufen oder rät ihnen, sich die Hände zu waschen.

Bersani, nel Pdl non maretta ma tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:26:00 +0100

Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Released

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:06:00 +0100

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit north Japan on Friday, but has not resulted in a tsunami warning.

Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Released

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:01:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude rating of 5.5 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan’s Honshu Island on Friday but has not resulted in a tsunami warning, public broadcaster NHK reported. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake, which was later downgraded to a 5.

Este 15 de noviembre: Simulacro Nacional de Sismo

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:49:00 +0100

El simulacro no incluirá la participación de hospitales, clínicas, cuarteles o instalaciones de servicios públicos. El Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (INDECI) anunció que, este jueves 15 de noviembre, se realizará un Simulacro Nacional de Sismo y Tsunami a nivel nacional.

Giappone. Terremoto di magnitudo 5,5 presso le coste di Fukushima

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:45:00 +0100

Un terremoto di magnitudo 5,5 è avvenuto oggi presso le coste della prefettura Fukushima nel nord-est del Giappone. Le forti scosse sono state percepite anche nella vicina prefettura di Ibaraki. Il focolaio si è trovato nella profondità del 20 km nel Pacifico. Non c'è il rischio di tsunami. Non sono giunte informazione su vittime o danni.

Séisme au Guatemala: 48 morts, 155 blessés, 23 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:43:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de 7,4 degrés a secoué mercredi à la mi-journée la côte Pacifique du Guatemala, faisant au moins quarante-huit morts, 155 blessés et 23 disparus dans ce pays, et provoqué des mouvements de panique jusqu’au Mexique et au Salvador voisins. La zone la plus touchée a été le département de San Marcos, sur [.

Terremoto sacude Fukushima

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:35:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,5 ocurrió hoy cerca de la prefectura de Fukushima, en el noreste de Japón. Los fuertes temblores se sintieron en la vecina Ibaraki. El foco se ubicaba a unos veinte kilómetros de profundidad en el océano Pacífico pero no existe la amenaza de tsunami.

Newsquiz: Week of November 5

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +0100

Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News Write your answers in the space provided Today's Newsquiz includes the Media Literacy Question of the Day November 9, 2012 Media Literacy Question of the Day What must journalists consider when reporting on....

GOP Challenge: How to Transcend Aging White Base

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:28:00 +0100

A festive crowd sporting cherry-red ties and cocktail dresses packed the Republican National Committee party in downtown Washington on election night. Dry-ice smoke wafted into the room as white-gloved waiters ferried silver trays of champagne flutes and a lineup of honky-tonk singers graced the stage.

Official backs studying quake risks at nuke plants

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:14:00 +0100

ATLANTA (AP) â€” Recent earthquakes demonstrate the need for the nation's nuclear industry to re-evaluate the geologic hazards facing power plants, a process that has already started, the new chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said this week.

Sismo golpea norte de Japón, no emiten advertencia de tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:11:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Un sismo de una magnitud preliminar 5,5 sacudió al norte de Japón el viernes, reportó la cadena pública de televisión NHK. No se emitió una advertencia de tsunami, y no hubo reportes inmediatos de heridos o daños. (Reporte de Mayumi Negishi.

Séisme au Guatemala: poursuite des recherches, 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:47:00 +0100

Les recherches d'éventuels survivants se poursuivaien au Guatemala après un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,4, qui a secoué mercredi la côte Pacifique de ce pays, faisant au moins 52 morts, 150 blessés et 22 disparus, selon un nouveau bilan des autorités. Un total de "52 personnes sont officiellement mortes.

Séisme au Guatemala: 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:46:00 +0100

Les recherches d'éventuels survivants se poursuivent au Guatemala après un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,4, qui a ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Séisme au Guatemala: 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:39:00 +0100

Les recherches d'éventuels survivants se poursuivent au Guatemala après un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,4, qui a ...

U wybrzeża Fukushimy doszło do trzęsienia ziemi

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:29:00 +0100

Dzisiaj w prefekturze Fukushima na północnym wschodzie Japonii doszło do trzęsienia ziemi o sile 5,5 stopnia. Silne wstrząsy odczuwano również w sąsiedniej Ibaraki.

A mudança do voto cubano nos Estados Unidos

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:03:00 +0100

RIO — O voto cubano nos Estados Unidos já não é o que foi um dia, quando controlava centenas de milhares de eleitores no sul da Flórida e sua influência, republicana, chegava até a Casa Branca. Há pelo menos quatro anos, quando Obama foi eleito pela primeira vez, os setores republicanos tradicionais do exílio perderam toda a conexão com Washington.

The Million Death Quake by Roger Musson – review

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:44:00 +0100

Tim Radford salutes an accessible, authoritative book that could save lives The Tohoku earthquake of March 2011 was magnitude 9 on the Richter scale – and about as bad as an earthquake can get. It was powerful enough to shift part of Japan measurably closer to America, to alter the axis around which....

Séisme au Guatemala: poursuite des recherches, 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:05:00 +0100

Opferzahl könnte noch steigen : Viele Tote nach Erdbeben in Guatemala

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:56:00 +0100

Bei dem folgenschwersten Erdbeben in Guatemala seit fast vier Jahrzehnten sind nach neuesten Angaben mindestens 50 Menschen ums Leben gekommen, unter ihnen 16 Kinder. Da gestern noch rund 20 Einwohner vermisst wurden, befürchteten die Behörden, dass die Opferzahl noch steigen könnte.

Séisme au Guatemala: poursuite des recherches, 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:55:00 +0100

Séisme au Guatemala: poursuite des recherches, 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:54:00 +0100

Un seísmo golpea el norte de Japón, no emiten advertencia de tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:32:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Un seísmo de una magnitud preliminar de 5,5 sacudió el norte de Japón el viernes, informó la cadena pública de televisión NHK. No se emitió advertencia de tsunami, y no hubo informaciones inmediatas de heridos o daños.

Séisme au Guatemala: poursuite des recherches, 52 morts et 22 disparus

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Erdbeben der Stärke 5,5 an Fukushima-Küste

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:24:00 +0100

Das Erdbeben der Stärke 5,5 hat am Freitag die Präfektur Fukushima im Nordosten Japans erschüttert. Starke Erdstöße waren auch in der benachbarten Präfektur Ibaraki zu spüren. Der Erdbebenherd lag in einer Tiefe von 20 km im Pazifik. Es gibt keine Tsunami-Gefahr.

UPDATE: Allianz kann auf ganzer Linie zulegen

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:23:00 +0100

--Prognose für operativen Gewinn auf 9 Milliarden Euro angehoben --Operatives Ergebnis im Asset Management im dritten Quartal um 58 Prozent gesteigert --Alle drei Geschäftsbereiche verzeichnen Verbesserungen (Ergänzt Informationen zu den Geschäftsbereichen) Von Alexa ...

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 près de Fukushima

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:11:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude de 5,5 sur l'échelle de Richter a été enregistré aujourd’hui dans le Nord-est du Japon, près de la préfecture de Fukushima. Les secousses ont été également ressenties dans la préfecture voisine d’Ibaraki.

Sismo de magnitude 5,5 abalou nordeste do Japão

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100

Um sismo de magnitude 5,5 foi hoje registado no nordeste do Japão sem ter sido emitido qualquer alerta de tsunami, não havendo informação de vítimas ou danos, informaram as autoridades nipónicas.

Sismo de magnitude 5,5 abalou nordeste do Japão

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:49:00 +0100

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:33:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japan hit by earthquake, but no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:25:00 +0100

6:59am, Fri 9 Nov 2012 Japan hit by earthquake, but no tsunami warning issued Last updated Fri 9 Nov 2012 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHKtold Reuters. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Terremoto de 5,5 graus atinge o norte do Japão

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:59:00 +0100

TÓQUIO - Um terremoto com magnitude preliminar de 5,5 graus atingiu o norte do Japão nesta sexta-feira, informou a emissora estatal NHK. Não foi emitido alerta de tsunami. Não há informações sobre vítimas ou danos materiais. O epicentro do tremor foi registrado a 20 quilômetros de profundidade na....

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:53:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Un terremoto de 5,5 grados sacude el noreste de Japón

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:49:00 +0100

Un seísmo de 5,5 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy el noreste de Japón sin que se haya informado de daños ni se haya emitido una alerta de tsunami, informó la agencia meteorológica nipona.

"Cádiz, con su Constitución, fue una gran victoria y una gran derrota"

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:33:00 +0100

Arturo Pérez-Reverte pronunció el discurso más apasionado sobre la Constitución de Cádiz de 1812. El escritor, que situó una de sus últimas novelas, El Asedio, durante esos días en que la capital gaditana se convirtió en el último bastión de una España "que se limitó a ser una isla".

Terremoto de magnitude 5,5 ocorreu na costa de Fukushima

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:26:00 +0100

Um terremoto de magnitude 5,5 ocorreu hoje ao largo da prefeitura de Fukushima, no nordeste do Japão.

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 au Japon

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:22:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 5,5 a frappé vendredi le nord du Japon, rapporte la chaîne de télévision publique NHK qui ajoute qu'aucune alerte au...

Earthquake hits northern Japan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:22:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:19:00 +0100

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 04:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:11:00 +0100

5.5 Magnitude Quake Struck North Japan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:05:00 +0100

Tokyo-Nov-9(BNA)A 5.5-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck North Japan today morning. No losses or damages have been reported. The Japanese Government has not issued any alerts warning of tsunami. AHN .

Guatemala vive en estado de calamidad

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:48:00 +0100

El presidente de Guatemala, Otto Pérez Molina, declaró ayer el "estado de calamidad pública" en cuatro departamentos del noroeste del país devastados el miércoles por un terremoto de magnitud 7,2.

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 au Japon

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:45:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 5,5 a frappé vendredi le nord du Japon, rapporte la chaîne de télévision publique NHK qui ajoute qu'aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été lancée. Ni victimes, ni dégâts matériels n'ont été signalés dans l'immédiat.

En Chile y en Canadá

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:42:00 +0100

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter sacudió también la costa oeste de Canadá, sin que se informara de daños ni se haya emitido alerta de tsunami. Otros tres temblores de mediana magnitud (de 4,2 a 4,8) sacudieron ayer varias regiones de Chile, sin ocasionar víctimas o daños de consideración.

Guatemaltecos aún pasan la noche en las calles

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:42:00 +0100

Miles de aturdidos guatemaltecos pasaron la madrugada a la intemperie luego del devastador terremoto que dejó un saldo de 52 muertos y 22 desaparecidos y provocó alertas de tsunami en El Salvador y Nicaragua. La necesidad de prepararse para la noche llevó a muchos vecinos a deambular entre los....

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:42:00 +0100

5.5 Magnitude Quake Struck North Japan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:42:00 +0100

Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes Japan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:41:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan, public broadcaster NHK has said.

National › Quake jolts Kanto, Fukushima areas

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:38:00 +0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck off Fukushima Prefecture on Friday afternoon. The quake, which occurred at 12:52 p.m., jolted parts of Ibaraki Prefecture, where it measured 4, as well as Fukushima, Saitama and Tochigi where it measured 3, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported.

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:36:00 +0100

TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Terremoto de 5.5 sacude Japón sin alerta tsunami, El Universal, México

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:32:00 +0100

El temblor tuvo su hipocentro a veinte kilómetros de profundidad en la costa de la provincia de Fukushima, la misma donde se encuentra la accidentada planta nuclear de Daiichi; no se han reportado daños

Powerful earthquake kills 48 in Guatemala

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:30:00 +0100

A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked southwestern Guatemala on Wednesday, killing 48 people, injuring at least 150 and trapping hundreds of others under rubble; it crushed homes and cars, destroyed roads and forced evacuations as far away...

5.3-magnitude quake off northern Japan

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:28:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off northern Japan's Honshu Island early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:08:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Un terremoto de 5,5 grados sacude el norte de Japón, no hay alerta de tsunami

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:57:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,5 se produjo este viernes al norte de Japón, informan fuentes oficiales. Las autoridades no han emitido alerta de tsunami. No se reportan muertos ni tampoco heridos.

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:57:00 +0100

Bali villages to welcome elderly tourists

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:55:00 +0100

Tourist paradise: A number of senior citizens spend their holiday in Pemuteran village in Gerokgak in Buleleng, North Bali. Pemuteran is among nine villages to be developed by the Bali tourism ...

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:49:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Terremoto de magnitude 5,3 atinge a costa leste do Japão

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:47:00 +0100

Um terremoto de magnitude 5,3 atingiu nesta sexta-feira o costa leste do Japão, segundo informações do Serviço Geológico dos Estados Unidos (USGS, na sigla em inglês). O tremor aconteceu às 12h51 locais (1h51 de Brasília), com epicentro a cerca de 50 km da cidade de Iwaki, na costa leste da ilha de Honshu, e a uma profundidade de 33,4 km.

Per il compagno Chávez, un cane (di Stalin) per amico

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0100

Costruire programmi per i giovani che promuovano i valori socialisti. La frase circola nei social network, specie nelle pagine firmate falce e martello. Calma, non siamo tornati al secolo scorso. È una delle risposte all’appello ai “compagni” lanciato da Hugo Chávez qualche mese fa: Organizzatevi e usate il web per propagandare la causa comunista.

Strong earthquake strikes Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:09:00 +0100

The U.S. Geographical Survey said the epicenter of the 6.6-magnitude temblor that hit at 7:42 a.m. local time was about 17 miles east of Shwebo, or 72 miles northwest of Mandalay, and 6 miles underground. A second quake estimated at 5.0 magnitude struck about 20 minutes later about 50 miles northwest of Mandalay, USGS reported.

Un sismo de magnitud 6,6 sacude el norte de Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:40:00 +0100

El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos indicó que el epicentro del seísmo fue localizado a 9 kilómetros de profundidad, a 116 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Mandalay. Por la potencia del terremoto se sintió en Bangkok, la capital de la vecina Tailandia. Se esperan los reportes de las autoridades sobre eventuales daños.

7-magnitude quake hits Myanmar: CENC

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:45:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A 7-magnitude earthquake jolted Myanmar at 9:12 a.m. (Beijing time) on Sunday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 22.8 degrees north latitude and 96 degrees east longitude, according to the CENC.

La inversión en resiliencia

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:09:00 +0100

Hay dos componentes distintos y cruciales en la preparación para casos de desastre. De manera comprensible, el que recibe la mayor atención es la capacidad para montar una respuesta rápida y eficaz. Tal capacidad siempre será necesaria y pocos dudan de su importancia.

Strong earthquake affects over a dozen areas in Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:01:00 +0100

YANGON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Sunday morning's 6.8 magnitude earthquake has affected over a dozen areas in Myanmar, of which Shwebo in Sagaing region is initially reported to be the worst-hit one. Shwebo lies at a distance of 72 kilometers to the epicenter of Tabaitgine in Sagaing region.

Japón lanza una operación intensiva

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:16:00 +0100

Las autoridades del noreste de Japón lanzaron hoy, cuando se cumplen veinte meses del devastador tsunami de marzo de 2011, una operación de búsqueda intensiva de los cuerpos de más de dos mil quinientos desaparecidos en la tragedia.

Japão lançou hoje operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:38:00 +0100

Tóquio, 11 nov (Lusa) -- As autoridades do nordeste do Japão lançaram hoje uma operação de busca intensiva dos corpos dos mais de 2.500 desaparecidos no tsunami de março de 2011, quando se assinalam 20 meses da tragédia. A polícia e a guarda costeira das províncias de Iwate e Miyagi iniciaram hoje....

Japón lanza una operación para encontrar a los 2.500 desaparecidos tras el tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:45:00 +0100

El dispositivo se desarrolla en las provincias de Iwate y Miyagi y en él participan patrulleras, helicópteros y equipos de submarinistas. Leer. Escuchar

Japão lançou hoje operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:51:00 +0100

Japão lançou hoje operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 07:24:00 +0100

As autoridades do nordeste do Japão lançaram hoje uma operação de busca intensiva dos corpos dos mais de 2.500 desaparecidos no tsunami de março de 2011, quando se assinalam 20 meses da tragédia. A polícia e a guarda costeira das províncias de Iwate e Miyagi iniciaram hoje operações nas suas costas, segundo a agência noticiosa nipónica Kyodo.

Japón lanza una operación intensiva de búsqueda 20 meses después del devastador tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:45:00 +0100

Este 11 de noviembre, cuando se cumplen veinte meses del devastador tsunami de marzo de 2011, las autoridades del noreste de Japón lanzan una operación de búsqueda intensiva de los cuerpos de más de 2.500 desaparecidos en la tragedia. La Policía y la Guardia Costera de las provincias de Iwate y....

Deadly earthquake hits Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:06:00 +0100

YANGON, Myanmar, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Myanmar Sunday morning, killing at least one person and leaving five workers missing, authorities said.

Japão lançou hoje operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:37:00 +0100

Japão lançou hoje operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:40:00 +0100

Japón lanza una operación intensiva de búsqueda de desaparecidos 20 meses después del tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:06:00 +0100

Tokio, nov 11 (EFE).- Las autoridades del noreste de Japón lanzaron hoy, cuando se cumplen veinte meses del devastador tsunami de marzo de 2011, una operación de búsqueda intensiva de los cuerpos de más de 2.500 desaparecidos en la tragedia.

Japón lanza una operación intensiva de búsqueda de desaparecidos 20 meses después del tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:17:00 +0100

Las autoridades del noreste de Japón lanzaron este domingo, cuando se cumplen veinte meses del devastador tsunami de marzo de 2011, una operación de búsqueda intensiva de los cuerpos de más de 2.500 desaparecidos en la tragedia.

Japón busca desaparecidos 20 meses después del tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:22:00 +0100

Las autoridades han comenzado la búsqueda de los cuerpos de más de 2.500 personas desaparecidas en la tragedia que le costó la vida a más de 15.000.

Cinco personas mueren y más cien resultan heridas en un terremoto en Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:48:00 +0100

Al menos cinco personas murieron, cinco desaparecieron y más de cien resultaron heridas hoy en un terremoto en Myanmar. Los temblores fueron registrados a las 07.42, hora local (05.12 hora de Moscú) a cincuenta y seis kilómetros de Shwebo.

Agency: Quake kills at least 13 in Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:42:00 +0100

(CNN) -- A strong earthquake struck northern Myanmar on Sunday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 40, according to an aid agency. The epicenter of the 6.8-magnitude quake was centered 52 kilometers (32 miles) north-northeast of the town of Shwebo in the Sagaing region, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Japão lançou operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami 20 meses depois

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:35:00 +0100

6,6-Erdbeben trifft Birma

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:42:00 +0100

In Birma sind am Sonntag bei einem Erdbeben der Stärke 6,6 mindestens zwei Menschen ums Leben gekommen und 21 verletzt worden. Das berichtete ein Stadtbeamter aus der Ortschaft Shwebo, die rund 70 Kilometer vom Zentrum des Bebens ...

6.2-magnitude quake hits Myanmar: CENC

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:48:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Myanmar at 6:54 p.m. (Beijing time) on Sunday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 22.7 degrees north latitude and 95.9 degrees east longitude.

Japão lança busca intensiva de desaparecidos no tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:51:00 +0100

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:19:00 +0100

YANGON (Reuters) - An earthquake struck central Myanmar on Sunday near its second-biggest city, Mandalay, killing at least six people, with the death toll likely to rise as part of an unfinished bridge fell into the Irrawaddy River and several workers were missing.

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:36:00 +0100

'Silly' to run nuclear plant on fault line

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +0100

JAPAN'S only working nuclear power plant sits on what may be a seismic fault in the earth's crust, a geologist has warned.

Japão lança busca intensiva de desaparecidos no tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:43:00 +0100

Myanmar Sends Rescue Teams After Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:49:00 +0100

Myanmar sent rescue teams, water and food to affected regions after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country, a government official said. At least two people were killed and more than 10 were injured as the temblor shook central Myanmar and destroyed buildings, according to Soe....

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:53:00 +0100

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:08 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Quake shallow but initial reports suggest damage light * Six people reported dead; no official death toll * Half-built bridge collapses on Irrawaddy River, workers missing By Aung Hla Tun YANGON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An earthquake struck central....

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:07:00 +0100

Japão lança operação intensiva de busca de desaparecidos no tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:05:00 +0100

Earthquake in Myanmar kills 13

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:11:00 +0100

YANGON, Myanmar, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Myanmar Sunday morning, killing at least 13 people and leaving five workers missing, authorities said.

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100

UPDATE1: Massive search conducted for missing 2011 tsunami victims

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:46:00 +0100

Police and coast guard officers on Sunday conducted a massive search operation in Japan's Pacific coastal areas for people who remain listed as missing following the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. The operation was conducted in coastal areas of Miyagi and Iwate prefectures, where more than....

Strong quake in central Myanmar kills at least six

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:29:00 +0100

YANGON Nov 11, 2012 (Reuters) - An earthquake struck central Myanmar on Sunday near its second-biggest city, Mandalay, killing at least six people, with the death toll likely to rise as part of an unfinished bridge fell into the Irrawaddy River and several workers were missing. The earthquake, put at magnitude 6.

Myanmar Sends Rescue Teams After Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Myanmar authorities said at least seven people died and 20 were injured after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck early today. The temblor occurred 72 miles (116 kilometers) north of Mandalay at a depth of 6.1 miles at 7:42 a.m. local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said on its website, revising an earlier estimate of magnitude-7.

Gobierno japonés inicia operativo de búsqueda de más de 2.500 desaparecidos del tsunami

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Enjambre sísmico sacude localidad chilena, Yahoo, EUA

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:07:00 +0100

Dieciséis temblores de magnitudes entre 2,3 y 4,7 se sintieron en poco menos de 12 horas en las cercanías de la localidad de Navidad, en el centro-sur chileno, sin que ocasionaran daños ni víctimas, aunque sí algo de temor en la población, informó el domingo la Oficina de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior.

Enjambre sísmico sacude localidad chilena

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile.- Dieciséis temblores de magnitudes entre 2,3 y 4,7 se sintieron en poco menos de 12 horas en las cercanías de la localidad de Navidad, en el centro-sur chileno, sin que ocasionaran daños ni víctimas, aunque sí algo de temor en la población, informó el domingo la Oficina de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior.

10 things you need to know today: November 11, 2012

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:42:00 +0100

Emails from Petraeus' mistress triggered investigation, the BBC's chief resigns, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

Sergio G. Sánchez: "Lo Imposible? no es una película de catástrofes, es una historia universal?

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:53:00 +0100

TINO PERTIERRA Sergio G. Sánchez (Oviedo, 1973) dio al director Juan Antonio Bayona las palabras necesarias para aterrorizar al público en El orfanato, historia sobre el miedo, pero también sobre el coraje de una madre. Ahora, el guionista, que también tiene pendiente de estreno Fin, ha vuelto a....

Un enjambre sísmico afecta al centro de Chile con 17 temblores en 15 horas

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:56:00 +0100

Los temblores no han provocado fallas en los servicios públicos, ni daños a personas o infraestructuras. historias relacionadas Grupo prosenderista reconoce acciones en el exterior del Perú Miles de griegos protestan contra la austeridad Inundaciones al norte de Italia afectan a Venecia Choques....

Tokio: cittadini dicono "no" al nucleare

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0100

Grande manifestazione a Tokio per ricordare al governo la promessa di abbandonare definitivamente la strada dell'energia nucleare. La manifestazione…

Japan: Kernkraftgegner fordern kompletten Atomausstieg

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:08:00 +0100

In Japan haben rund 100 000 Menschen für einen vollständigen Ausstieg des Landes aus der Atomenergie demonstriert. Sie zogen unter anderem vor das…

Large protests in Japan against controversial nuclear restart

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:17:00 +0100

Several thousand Japanese protesters have gathered at various locations in Tokyo to denounce the restart of nuclear reactors. The Ohi plant in…

Enjambre sísmico sacude las costas de Chile

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:22:00 +0100

Un enjambre sísmico de 16 temblores se registró en las costas de la región chilena de O'Higgins, en el centro-sur del país en un periodo de casi doce horas, informó el domingo la Oficina de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior. Los sismos, de magnitudes entre 2,3 y 4,7 no ocasionaran daños ni víctimas, aunque sí algo de temor en la población.

Overzicht zondagvoetbal (met audio)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:26:00 +0100

Zondag Topklasser Haaglandia wint net als vorig seizoen het uitduel bij koploper Achilles'29. In een competitiefase waarin de ploeg van trainer Edwin Grünholz de punten hard nodig heeft, slaagt Haaglandia opnieuw in zijn missie bij de Groesbekers: 0-1. Samet Gorer maakt het enige en o-zo-belangrijke doelpunt.

Un enjambre sísmico afecta al centro de Chile con 17 temblores en 15 horas

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:24:00 +0100

Santiago de Chile, 11 nov (EFE).- Un enjambre sísmico afectó hoy a las costas de la región chilena de O'Higgins, en el centro del país, donde se han registrado en quince horas diecisiete temblores, aunque solo tres, todos ellos de poca intensidad, fueron perceptibles por la población.

Un enjambre sísmico afecta al centro de Chile

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:49:00 +0100

Un enjambre sísmico afectó hoy a las costas de la región chilena de O'Higgins, en el centro del país, donde en quince horas se han registrado diecisiete temblores, aunque solo tres, todos ellos de poca intensidad, fueron perceptibles por la población. Según el sitio web del Servicio Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile, entre las 21.

Search operation conducted for missing 2011 tsunami victims

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:05:00 +0100

Annulation du marathon : des Français envisagent d'attaquer le maire de New York

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:24:00 +0100

Les coureurs ne remettent pas en cause l'annulation en soi, mais les délais dans lesquels elle a été décidée par les Américains.

Un enjambre sísmico afecta al centro de Chile con 17 temblores en 15 horas

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Spendenaufruf: Verein unterstützt mittellosen Mann im Todestrakt beim Beweis seiner Unschuld

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:14:00 +0100

Die European Association for Human Rights e.V. mit Sitz in Kassel hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, sich für den Schutz der Menschenrechte auf internationaler Ebene mit dem Schwerpunkt Todesstrafe einzusetzen.

Un enjambre sísmico afecta al centro de Chile con 17 temblores en 15 horas

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +0100

Un enjambre sísmico afectó hoy a las costas de la región chilena de O’Higgins, en el centro del país, donde en quince horas se han registrado diecisiete temblores, aunque solo tres, todos ellos de poca intensidad, fueron perceptibles por la población. Según el sitio web del Servicio Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile, entre las [.

Lifestyle › Return of the prodigal 'flyjin'

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:16:00 +0100

There was a time when Anders (not his real name) had given up all hope of returning to Tokyo after the events of 3/11 forced him to leave Japan indefinitely. Yet over a year later, he was back in the country he had called his home for half a decade.…

Guatemala quake follows deadly tremor

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:30:00 +0100

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead.

Terremoto de magnitud 6.2 sacudió las costas de Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:41:00 +0100

El Centro de Alertas de Tsunamis del Pacífico aseguró que no hay "amenaza de tsunami destructivo" Noticias| AFP.- Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la costa del Pacífico de Guatemala, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), cuatro días después de que un potente terremoto dejara 42 muertos en el país.

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,2 sacude Guatemala (USGS)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:57:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,2 sacudió el domingo la costa del Pacífico de Guatemala, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), cuatro días después de que un potente terremoto dejara 42 muertos en el país.

Dentsu: Hausse de gains, rattrapage post-séisme, mais objectifs revus en baisse

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:08:00 +0100

Le groupe japonais de publicité Dentsu a annoncé cette semaine une progression de 16,8% de son profit net au premier semestre 2012-2013, grâce à une hausse des revenus publicitaires au Japon, un rattrapage un an après le séisme et le tsunami du 11 mars 2011 qui avaient anéanti les annonceurs.

Japanese Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace Since Earthquake

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:32:00 +0100

’s economy contracted in the third quarter at the fastest pace since last year’s earthquake as exports slumped and consumer spending slid. fell an annualized 3.5 percent in the three months through September, after a revised 0.3 percent gain the previous quarter, the Cabinet Office said in Tokyo today.

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala: USGS

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:10:00 +0100

GUATEMALA CITY: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead, Guatemalan President Otto Perez said.

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,2 sacude Guatemala (USGS)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:27:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,2 sacudió el domingo la costa del Pacífico de Guatemala, sin causar víctimas mortales como el terremoto del pasado miércoles, que dejó 42 muertos, aunque si provocó derrumbes, informó el presidente guatemalteco Otto Pérez.

Oil Fluctuates After Weekly Gain on China, U.S. Economic Outlook

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:33:00 +0100

Oil fluctuated after its first weekly gain in a month in New York as signs of an improving economic outlook in China and the U.S. countered concern a contraction in will curb demand. Japan Futures were little changed after two days of gains. China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in five months in October, it said Nov.

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala: USGS

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:35:00 +0100

GUATEMALA CITY: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days a

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:44:00 +0100

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead, Guatemalan President Otto Perez said. The aftershock triggered some landslides but “fortunately we have no human losses to lament”, Perez told reporters.

6.2-magnitude quake hits offshore Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:12:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted offshore Guatemala at 6:15 am (Beijing time) on Monday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

Strong earthquake strikes off Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:12:00 +0100

A STRONG 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead.

6.2-magnitude quake hits offshore Guatemala: CENC

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:21:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted offshore Guatemala at 6:15 a.m. (Beijing time) on Monday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was monitored at 14.2 degrees north latitude and 92.2 degrees west longitude, according to the CENC.

Quake hits offshore Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:20:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted offshore Guatemala Monday, Xinhua reported. According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the temblor which struck at 6.15 a.m. (Beijing time), had its ...

Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 secoue le Myanmar

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:21:00 +0100

BEIJING, 11 novembre (Xinhua) -- Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 a secoué le Myanmar dimanche à 18H54 (heure de Beijing), a indiqué le Centre du réseau sismique de Chine (CRSC). L'épicentre, situé à une profondeur de 20 kilomètres, a été localisé à 22,7 degrés de latitude nord et 95,9 degrés de longitude est.

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala: USGS

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:21:00 +0100

GUATEMALA CITY: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days after a tremor in the same area left

PIB do Japão cai 3,5% entre julho e setembro

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0100

O Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) do Japão caiu 3,5% entre julho e setembro em relação ao mesmo período de 2011, o que representa sua primeira queda em três trimestres, informou nesta segunda-feira (horário local) o governo japonês. Frente ao trimestre precedente, o PIB japonês registrou queda de 0,9%, segundo o Escritório do Gabinete.

Forte terremoto de magnitude 6,2 sacode a Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0100

Um terremoto de magnitude 6,2 atingiu neste domingo a costa do Pacífico da Guatemala, informou o Instituto Geológico dos Estados Unidos (USGS). O evento ocorre quatro dias depois de um potente tremor deixar 42 mortos no país. O terremoto aconteceu às 20h15 de Brasília e seu epicentro foi localizado....

Al menos 48 muertos y 23 desaparecidos por terremoto en Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0100

Un fuerte terremoto de 7,4 grados de magnitud sacudió este miércoles América Central y México y dejó al menos 48 muertos, 23 desaparecidos y 155 heridos en Guatemala, además de desatar alertas de tsunami e...

Forte terremoto de magnitude 6,2 sacode a Guatemala (USGS)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:34:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AFP) photo0 Um forte terremoto de magnitude 6,2 sacudiu neste domingo a costa do Pacífico da Guatemala, informou o Instituto Geológico dos Estados Unidos (USGS), quatro dias depois de um potente terremoto deixar 42 mortos no país. O terremoto aconteceu às 22H15 GMT (20h15 de Brasília) e....

Nuevo sismo de 6,2 grados sacude sur de México, Yahoo, EUA

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:55:00 +0100

Un nuevo sismo de 6,2 grados sacudió el domingo el mexicano estado de Chiapas (sur), en la frontera con Guatemala, sin que se reporten daños ni víctimas, informó el Sistema Estatal de Protección Civil.

Japan economy shrinks 0.9 percent in third-quarter, points to recession

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:35:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan's economy shrank in the September quarter for the first time since last year, adding to signs that slowing global growth and tensions with China are nudging the world's third-largest economy into recession.

Disaster risk management takes root in Indonesia

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:52:00 +0100

Almost eight years have passed since Aceh and Nias were struck by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Today, houses, roads and bridges have been rebuilt — a true testimony to the hard work and ...

Guatemala de novo sofre de um forte terremoto

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:51:00 +0100

Um forte terremoto de 6,2 graus na escala Richter atingiu neste domingo a costa da Guatemala, segundo informações do Serviço Geológico dos EUA (USGS).

Japan GDP contracts in 3rd quarter

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:23:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Japan's economy, hurt by slowing exports, shrank at an annualized 3.5 percent in the July-September quarter, the government said Monday.

Japan's economy shrinks, points to recession

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:20:00 +0100

La economía de Japón, de nuevo al borde de la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:24:00 +0100

La economía japonesa volvió a contraerse un 3.5 % entre julio y septiembre comparado con el mismo trimestre de 2011, según datos oficiales, la primera vez que ocurre tras nueve meses.

El PIB de Japón cae un 3,5% y su Gobierno admite la posibilidad de haber entrado en recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:32:00 +0100

El producto interior bruto (PIB) de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento en el tercer trimestre respecto al mismo periodo de 2011. El Ejecutivo japonés no niega la posibilidad de que la economía nipona haya entrado en recesión. Leer

Dozens dead as big quake hits Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:48:00 +0100

The death toll from a huge earthquake in Guatemala rose to 48 this morning, President Otto Perez said, as he toured the disaster area in the south-west of the country.

Second quake strikes Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:03:00 +0100

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, US seismologists said, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead.

Etats-Unis: un nouveau système d’alerte mise en place

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:53:00 +0100

Près de deux semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Sandy, des centaines de milliers de personnes se retrouvent sans électricité aux Etats-Unis. Les dernières estimations indiquent qu’une centaine de personnes auraient trouvé la mort. Mais on ignore encore combien de personnes ont pu être sauvées.

Japan's shrinking GDP points to recession, PM under pressure

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:03:00 +0100

While in-line with median economists' forecasts, Japan's economy shrank the most since the earthquake and tsunami struck in March last year, battering exports and stifling consumer spending, and the government said that it is anticipating the nation will fall into its third recession since 2008.

Le PIB japonais recule de 0,9% au 3e trimestre

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:19:00 +0100

Après deux trimestres de croissance, l'économie du Japon s'est contractée de 0,9% au troisième trimestre, confortant les perspectives de récession de la troisième puissance économique mondiale, selon les statistiques publiées lundi. Le recul du PIB, qui cadre avec les prévisions de marché, représente en base annuelle une baisse de 3,5%.

El PIB de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento entre julio y septiembre

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:17:00 +0100

La contracción del trimestre julio-septiembre es la peor desde el desplome del 8% sufrido entre enero y marzo de 2011, cuando la producción se paralizó tras el tsunami

Japan's shrinking GDP points to recession

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's economy shrank an annualized 3.5 percent from the previous quarter, according to government data released Monday, signaling the world's third-largest economy is slipping back into recession. While in-line with median economists' forecasts, Japan's economy shrank the most since the....

Economia Japoniei, la cel mai abrupt declin

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:16:00 +0100

Japonia a înregistrat în trimestrul al treilea o scădere de 3,5% a Produsului Intern Brut (PIB) faţă de perioada similară a anului trecut, aceasta fiind cel mai abrupt declin din primele trei luni ale anului trecut, când economia niponă a fost afectată de un cutremur puternic urmat de tsunami.

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala USGS

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:25:00 +0100

Japanese exports sunk by China islands row

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:37:00 +0100

Regional territory disputes and feeble global demand are pushing world's third-largest economy towards recession.

O Japão e a virada nacionalista

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:48:00 +0100

Se um nacionalismo moderado for atrelado a reforma, os resultados podem ser positivos dentro de fora do país

Economia Japoniei, la cel mai abrupt declin de la cutremur

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:51:00 +0100

Grim GDP Figures Pile Pressure on Japan Officials

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Japan's embattled policy-makers will likely face even greater pressure to resuscitate growth as data showed a sharp economic contraction in the third quarter, forcing the economy minister to accept the possibility that Japan is already in a recession.

World Food Programme steps up aid

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:33:00 +0100

The UN's World Food Programme is stepping up food assistance to displaced residents in Burma's Arakan state

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:33:00 +0100

La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda que, al calor de la ralentización global, sitúa más cerca la amenaza de la recesión.

Asie : pas de tendance claire sur les marchés

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:00 +0100

Ils sont partagés entre les mauvaises statistiques japonaises et les bonnes nouvelles en provenance de la Chine...

Un sismo vuelve a sacudir Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:47:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,5 sacudió ayer la costa del Pacífico de Guatemala, sin causar víctimas fatales como el terremoto del miércoles pasado, que afectó la misma zona y dejó 42 muertos.

Japanese Economy Contracts, Suggesting Return to Recession

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:53:00 +0100

After a robust performance earlier this year, economic output dropped in the third quarter as the reconstruction boom that followed natural disasters in 2011 slowed.

Le gala "Parole du coeur" soutient les élèves vietnamiens démunis

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:53:00 +0100

Un gala intitulé "Parole du coeur" a été organisé le 5 novembre au Japon par des étudiants vietnamiens pour mobiliser de l'argent pour le fonds "Coeur d'or". L'objectif est de soutenir des élèves démunis au Vietnam et des étudiants vietnamiens en difficulté au Japon, a déclaré la présidente de....

Taiwans space programme offers tsunami satellite images to aid relief

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:07:00 +0100

Taiwan's national space programme offered Wednesday its satellite images of the damage caused by powerful tsunamis that ravaged Asia at the weekend to affected countries and aid groups for ...

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:20:00 +0100

La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3,5% a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda

3G probe panel needs more time

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:25:00 +0100

Krabi police post a video clip, in Thai, on the internet to explain away the allegations over their handling of the investigation of the bashing and rape of a tourist from Holland -- insisting that Thai and Dutch laws are different and the victim's angry father misunderstood the process.

Japón modera su crecimiento y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:33:00 +0100

El PIB de la isla se contrae de nueve décimas entre junio y septiembre por el descenso de la demanda interna y la desaceleración global

Tempat Evakuasi Berkapasitas 6000 Orang Akan Dibangun di Kebumen

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:32:00 +0100

KEBUMEN, suaramerdeka.com - Sebagai upaya mengantisipasi jatuhnya korban bencana alam tsunami, Pemkab Kebumen akan membangun Tempat Evakuasi Sementara (TES). ...

07h37 - Japão retoma buscas por 2,5 mil desaparecidos em terremoto ocorrido há 20 meses

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:49:00 +0100

Após 20 meses do terremoto seguido por tsunami no Nordeste do Japão, as autoridades do país retomaram a busca intensiva dos corpos de mais de 2,5 mil pessoas desaparecidas na tragédia. A polícia e a guarda costeira das províncias de Iwate e Miyagi comandam as operações. Pelos dados da polícia do Japão, a tragédia deixou 15.

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:57:00 +0100

Respecto al trimestre anterior el retroceso del producto interior bruto (PIB) fue de un 0,9 por ciento, reflejo de una tercera economía mundial agobiada por el impacto de la crisis europea, la desaceleración y la persistente deflación que atenaza la recuperación del país.

Abhisit fights back

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:10:00 +0100

Retomadas buscas por desparecidos no tsunami

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:22:00 +0100

Vinte meses depois do terramoto seguido de tsunami no Nordeste do Japão, as autoridades retomaram buscas por mais de 2500 pessoas que continuam desaparecidas.

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:48:00 +0100

Tokio, 12 nov (EFE).- La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda que, al calor de la ralentización global, sitúa más cerca la amenaza de la recesión.

La economía de Japón cae un 0,9% en el tercer trimestre y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:50:00 +0100

Agobiada por el impacto de la crisis europea, la desaceleración y la persistente deflación que atenaza la recuperación del país. Leer. Escuchar

Yellow OK for rally

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:55:00 +0100

Il Giappone entra in recessione

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:21:00 +0100

Le autorità giapponesi hanno riferito che il PIL del terzo trimestre è sceso dello 0,9%. In base alle ultime statistiche, gli analisti prevedono un ulteriore calo del PIL. Se le previsioni si avvereranno, significherà che il Paese è entrato in un periodo di recessione.

New ICRC website reunites dispersed families

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:27:00 +0100

12-11-2012 News Release 12/217 Geneva (ICRC) – War, disaster and migration separate thousands of family members every year. To help members of dispersed families restore contact with each other, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is launching a new website – familylinks.icrc.org – on 13 November.

Strong quake strikes off Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:34:00 +0100

Guatemala City: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead, Guatemalan President Otto Perez said. The aftershock triggered some landslides but “fortunately we have no human losses to lament,” Perez told reporters.

New ICRC website reunites dispersed families

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:05:00 +0100

"Familylinks.icrc.org will change the way people go about getting back in touch with family members they've become separated from," said Olivier Dubois, deputy head of the Central Tracing Agency and Protection Division of the ICRC. "Staying in touch with other members of one's family has a huge....

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:38:00 +0100

El consumo privado, que supone cerca del 60% del PIB japonés, retrocedió un 0,5%, mientras que el gasto de capital corporativo se contrajo un 3,2% en medio de los flacos resultados financieros de los grandes fabricantes nipones | El gasto público, por contra, creció un 4% en su cuarto trimestre....

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:41:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:58:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:55:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:04:00 +0100

TOKIO. - La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda que, al calor de la ralentización global, sitúa más cerca la amenaza de la recesión.

Quake hits offshore Guatemala

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:11:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted offshore Guatemala Monday, Xinhua reported. According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the temblor which struck at 6.15 a.m. (Beijing time), had its ...

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:13:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:24:00 +0100

Internacional - Edicion digital 14:11 La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3,5 por ciento a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda que, al calor de la ralentización global, sitúa más cerca la amenaza de la recesión. Leer

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:42:00 +0100

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Al menos 48 muertos y 23 desaparecidos en un violento terremoto en Guatemala, Yahoo, EUA

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:14:00 +0100

Miles de aturdidos guatemaltecos pasaban la madrugada de este jueves a la intemperie después del devastador terremoto que dejó un saldo preliminar de 48 muertos y 23 desaparecidos en Guatemala y provocó pánico y alertas de tsunami en Salvador y Nicaragua.

Mom communists taking babies to national congress

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:36:00 +0100

by Xinhua writers Liu Jie, Cheng Zhiliang BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Mothering infants is not easy for career women, and especially for Jiang Min and Luo Wei, who are for the first time attending a national congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Massive search seeks quake, tsunami bodies

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:31:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Hundreds of Japanese officers and military personnel continue the search for thousands of people missing 20 months after the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami.

Mtaalam wa UM kuchunguza hali za haki za binadamu Japan kufuatia tetemeko la ardhi 2011

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:52:00 +0100

Mtaalam maalum wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Anand Grover, ataizuru Japan tokea Novemba 15 hadi 26 ili kufuatilia masuala yanayohusiana na haki ya kuwa na afya nzuri katika nchi hiyo, katika muktadha wa tetemeko la ardhi lililotokea mashariki mwa nchi hiyo mnamo Machi 2011. Katika taarifa, Bwana Grover amesema atazingatia uhusiano kati ya haki ya kuwa [.

Al menos 10 muertos en Guatemala por fuerte terremoto de 7,4, Yahoo, EUA

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0100

Un fuerte terremoto de 7,4 grados sacudió este miércoles América Central y México, con un saldo parcial de al menos 10 muertos en Guatemala, órdenes de evacuación por riesgo de tsunamis localizados en Salvador y escenas de pánico en tres países.

ONU analisa situação dos Direitos da Saúde depois do terremoto no Japão

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:16:00 +0100

O relator especial da ONU, Anand Grover, vai visitar o Japão entre 15 e 26 de Novembro para avaliar as questões relacionadas aos direitos da saúde no país depois do terremoto que aconteceu em março de 2011. Edgard Júnior, da Rádio ONU em Nova York. A ONU vai analisar a situação da saúde no Japão [...

Japón: Relator especial sobre el derecho a la salud evaluará dimensión de desastre de 2011

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:44:00 +0100

El experto analizará las estrategias adoptadas para mitigar los efectos tanto del terremoto como del accidente nuclear de Fukushima.

La economía de Japón pisa el freno y se acerca a la recesión

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:49:00 +0100

Joint venture dives deep

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:51:00 +0100

Remote-controlled robots will explore cavernous New Zealand ocean waters for the first time after a scientific pact was signed with the United States.The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) has teamed up...

New ‘Red Cross’ Website for Families Scattered by Crises

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:10:00 +0100

The Red Cross is preparing to launch a new website to help reunite families ripped apart by conflicts and natural disasters all around the world.

New ICRC website reunites dispersed families

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:42:00 +0100

Geneva (ICRC) – War, disaster and migration separate thousands of family members every year. To help members of dispersed families restore contact with each other, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is launching a new website – – on 13 November. familylinks.icrc.org "Familylinks.icrc.

New Red Cross Website for Families Scattered by Crises

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:00:00 +0100

The Red Cross is preparing to launch a new website to help reunite families ripped apart by conflicts and natural disasters all around the world, it said Monday. "War, disaster and migration separate thousands of family members every year," the International Committee of the Red Cross said in a....

Lanzará Cruz Roja Internacional sitio web para familiares de desaparecidos, La Jornada, México

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:05:00 +0100

Mañana el CICR lanzará el sitio www.familylinks.icrc.org el cual anteriormente funcionaba solamente durante crisis concretas; sin embargo, estará activo en forma permanente todo el año y no estará ligado a crisis en particular.

Japan Posts Grim GDP Figures

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Japan's embattled policy makers will likely face even greater pressure to resuscitate growth as data showed a sharp economic contraction in the third quarter.

Japanese economy shrinks

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:35:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's economy shrank at 0.9 per cent in the three months through September, government data showed Monday, as a global economic slowdown and anti-Japan protests in China hurt its exports, ...

VISIT ACEH 2013: Peninggalan tsunami jadi andalan pariwisata

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:12:00 +0100

DISCLAIMER: VISIT ACEH 2013: Peninggalan tsunami jadi andalan pariwisata Komentar yang tampil menjadi tanggungjawab sepenuhnya pengirim, bukan merupakan pendapat atau kebijakan redaksi BISNIS.com. Redaksi berhak menghapuskan dan atau menutup akses bagi pengirim komentar yang dianggap tidak etis,....

Website aims to reunite families worldwide

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:12:00 +0100

A new website aims to reunite families ripped apart by wars and natural disasters around the world, the Red Cross says.

Website aims to reunite families worldwide

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:37:00 +0100

A NEW website aims to reunite families ripped apart by wars and natural disasters around the world, the Red Cross says.

After Tsunami, Grief and the Joy of Basketball

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:59:00 +0100

Japanese high school athletes who survived the devastating tsunami last year wrote essays about the disaster — and the healing power of sports.

6.4 quake hits Gulf of Alaska

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:05:00 +0100

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska early Monday, the US Geological Survey says.

Japan slump adds to woes over global economy

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:34:00 +0100

A shock slump for Japan rang new alarm bells over global growth prospects yesterday as the world's third-biggest economy was braced to plunge back into recession. Related Stories Standard Life's Xstrata block Cala board meets as bid battle starts Redrow director feels wrath of shareholders over....

Japanese Economy Contracts, Suggesting Return to Recession

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:58:00 +0100

After a robust performance earlier this year, the nation reported a 3.5 percent drop in its economy in the third quarter.

Japanese Economy Contracts, Suggesting Return to Recession

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:58:00 +0100

After a robust performance earlier this year, economic output dropped in the third quarter as the reconstruction boom that followed natural disasters in 2011 slowed.

Are we doing the right thing in the face of disaster?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:56:00 +0100

CLAIRE O'CONNELL Sandy. Haiti. Katrina. Fukushima. Earthquake. Tsunami. We are familiar with the names and terms that describe natural disasters and their fallout around the globe. Meanwhile, news pours in of deaths and casualties in areas of conflict.

Japans 3Q report Economy contracts

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:28:00 +0100

BEIJING - Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter, raising the specter of a recession in the world's third-largest economy and tempering hopes of a global recovery. The Japanese ...

Earthquake myths and realities

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:49:00 +0100

NOV 13 - Earthquakes are indiscriminate. They can strike anywhere at anytime and do not differentiate between the rich and the poor. However, they do not kill people directly. Unsafe buildings and other constructions that collapse during the earthquake usually kill most. An earthquake can wipe out years of in as little as 30 seconds.

Recession Risk Plus Election Equals Higher Yields: Japan Credit

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:08:00 +0100

’s worst economic contraction since early 2011 will raise rather than lower benchmark bond yields, primary dealers say, as politicians jostling for power increase fiscal spending in the world’s largest debtor. The 10-year rate , now at 0.735 percent and hovering above a nine-year low, may climb to 0.

Japanese exports sunk by China islands row

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:30:00 +0100

Regional territory disputes and feeble global demand are pushing world's third-largest economy towards recession.

Canadian province beefs up emergency alert system after delay in quake warning

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:34:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The British Columbia (BC) province in western Canada announced Monday that it is modifying and enhancing its emergency tsunami notification process to better protect the public safety. Through the new process, when Emergency Management BC (EMBC) receives an alert....

Lord Rogers: My wife's 'tsunami of grief' over son's death

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:28:00 +0100

Lord Rogers has spoken for the first time about the sudden death of his son and how his wife remains consumed by a "tsunami of grief".

Terremoto de magnitude 6,4 ocorre no Golfo do Alasca

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:55:00 +0100

Um terremoto de magnitude 6,4 ocorreu hoje no Golfo do Alasca. O epicentro do sismo foi localizado no centro do golfo, o foco ficou a uma profundidade de 10 km sob o fundo.

Terremoto de magnitud 6,4 en el golfo de Alaska

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:02:00 +0100

Un terremoto con una magnitud de 6,4 ocurrió hoy en el golfo de Alaska. El epicentro del impacto tectónico se localizó en el centro del golfo, el foco se encontraba a diez kilómetros de profundidad.

Erdbeben der Stärke 6,4 erschüttert Golf von Alaska

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:22:00 +0100

Ein Erdbeben hat am Dienstag den Golf von Alaska erschüttert. Das Epizentrum des Erdbebens befand sich in der Mitte des Golfs, der Herd lag in einer Tiefe von 10 km unter dem Meeresboden. Der geologische Dienst der USA berichtet, der nächste Ort Yakutat lag auf der Halbinsel Alaska 289 km entfernt vom Epizentrum.

Economía de Japón va en desaceleración

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:46:00 +0100

After Tsunami, Grief and the Joy of Basketball

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:58:00 +0100

Japanese high school athletes who survived the devastating tsunami last year wrote essays about the disaster — and the healing power of sports.

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 dans le golfe d'Alaska

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:09:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 s'est produit aujourd'hui dans le golfe d'Alaska. Son épicentre se trouvait au centre du golfe à une profondeur de 10 kilomètres.

Terremoto de magnitude 6,0 ocorreu no Chile

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:26:00 +0100

Um terremoto de magnitude 6,0 ocorreu hoje no Chile, relatou o Serviço Geológico dos EUA.

Terremoto de 6,0 grados de magnitud sacude Chile

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:32:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 se produjo hoy, 13 de noviembre, en Chile, según informó el Servicio Geológico de EEUU. El epicentro del terremoto estuvo a trescientos treinta y ocho kilómetros al oeste de Puerto Chacabuco. El foco se encuentra a una profundidad de 9,7 kilómetros.

Procès de l'Aquila: la sismologie en prison ?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:31:00 +0100

Peut-on condamner à des peines de prison des sismologues pour n'avoir pas prédit un séisme ? La réponse des juges...

Indonesia: Natural disasters reshape country’s approach to disaster response, make communities more resilient

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:58:00 +0100

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Due to its location, Indonesia will always be prone to natural disasters and its people are always at risk. Natural disasters have reshaped Indonesia’s approach to disaster response and preparedness, and made communities more resilient.

Pacific Islands: Children learn to prepare for disasters one rhyme at a time

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:58:00 +0100

An innovative Disaster Risk Management program developed by Caritas Australia has armed some of the most vulnerable people in our region with nursery rhymes and simple actions to minimise the damage in this year’s cyclone season. The South Pacific cyclone season begins in November which sees our....

NYK Luxury Cruise Aids Japan Tsunami Reconstruction

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:59:00 +0100

NYK hosts cruise aboard their Japan-based cruise ship to the region worst affected by the earthquake. The two-night, three-day cruise on Asuka II (50,142 tons;

NYK Luxury Cruise Aids Japan Tsunami Reconstruction

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:55:00 +0100

NYK hosts cruise aboard their Japan-based cruise ship to the region worst affected by the earthquake. The two-night, three-day cruise on Asuka II (50,142 tons;

How Atlantis keeps its blue flag

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0100

Green Files columnist Sonia Brown discusses blue flags, preserving the environment and trash with Michelle Liu (vice president of Water Features) and Debra Erikson (executive director of the Kerzner Marine Foundation) of Atlantis, Paradise Island. Sonia: Atlantis was awarded a blue flag marina....

Zemětřesení o síle 6,4 stupně v zálivu Aljaška

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0100

K zemětřesení o magnitudě 6,4 stupně dolo dnes v zálivu Aljaka. Epicentrum tektonického úderu se nacházelo v centru zálivu, ohnisko leželo v hloubce 10 km pod jeho dnem.

La economía de Japón se contrae

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:12:00 +0100

La economía de Japón se retrajo en un 3,5 por ciento anualizado en el trimestre de julio a septiembre, la primera contracción en tres trimestres, en el marco de una ralentización global y crecientes tensiones con China.

GUATEMALA EARTHQUAKE KILLS 48

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:07:00 +0100

A car remains under the ruins of a collapsed house in San Marcos, 240 km of Guatemala City. AFP PHOTO SAN MARCOS: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southwestern Guatemala on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), killing 48 people and injuring another 150 while more were missing as homes crumbled.

W Zatoce Alaska doszło do trzęsienia ziemi o sile 6,4 stopnia

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:25:00 +0100

Dzisiaj w Zatoce Alaska doszło do trzęsienia ziemi o sile 6,4 stopnia. Epicentrum uderzenia tektonicznego znajduje się w środku zatoki. Ognisko znajdowało się na głębokości 10 km pod dnem.

Terremoto in Guatemala almeno 48 morti

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:25:00 +0100

Almeno 48 morti, 23 dispersi e 155 feriti: si aggrava di ora in ora il bilancio del forte terremoto, durato circa 30 secondi, che nella mattinata di ieri ha scosso il Guatemala, dove almeno 76 mila persone sono rimaste senza elettricità. Proprio l'alto numero dei dispersi fa temere che il ...

În Golful Alaska s-a produs un cutremur cu magnitudinea de 6,4 grade

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:39:00 +0100

În Golful Alaska a avut loc un cutremur de pământ cu magnitudinea de 6,4 grade. Epicentrul lui s-a aflat în centrul golfului la adâncimea de 10 kilometri sub fundul lui. Potrivit Serviciului Geologic al SUA, cea mai apropiată localitate se află la 289 de kilometri de epicentrul cutremurului.

Japaner sind anders – Deutsche auch! / Neue Japan-Piktogramme stellen Eiche und Bambus gegenüber: auf das Wesentliche reduziert, mit Klischees spielend, schnell verständlich

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:43:00 +0100

Die Japanexpertin, Unternehmensberaterin und Trainerin Rita Menge brachte am 1.11.2012 ihr zweites Japanbuch beim Verlag Königshausen & Neumann heraus. Spätestens seit dem Erfolg von Sushi, Manga und Kaizen sind wir uns sicher: Japaner sind anders. Aber was genau ist anders? Da sind zum einen die....

Erdbeben der Stärke 6,0 in Chile

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0100

Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 6,0 hat am Dienstag Chile erschüttert. Dies teilte der Geologische Dienst der USA mit. Das Epizentrum der Erdstöße befand sich 338 km westlich von Puerto Chacabuco. Der Erdbebenherd lag in einer Tiefe von 9,7 km. Es wurde keine Tsunami-Warnung gegeben.

Six prix photographiques prestigieux

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:00 +0100

16/04/2011 - Otsuchi, Japon - AFP / Yasuyoshi Chiba Le photographe de l’AFP Yasuyoshi Chiba s’est vu décerner le premier Prix de la catégorie “ ” du World Press Photo 2012 People in the News , le plus prestigieux concours de photojournalisme, pour sa série de photos sur le tremblement de terre et le tsunami au Japon en 2011.

ICRC develops global website to reunite families

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:47:00 +0100

The Geneva-based International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a new website designed to help families dispersed by conflict and catastrophe find each other.

New tsunami warning protocol rolled out in B.C.

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:00 +0100

The B.C. government is upgrading its tsunami warning plans following delays broadcasting emergency information after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake last month.

Un expert de l'ONU se rend au Japon pour y évaluer la réalisation du droit à la santé après Fukushima

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100

Le Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur le droit à la santé, Anand Grover, a annoncé lundi qu'il se rendrait en mission au Japon, du 15 au 26 novembre, pour évaluer la réalisation du droit à la santé de ses habitants presque deux ans après le violent séisme de mars 2011.

Séisme de magnitude 6,0 au Chili

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:56:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,0 a secoué aujourd'hui le Chili, selon le service géologique des Etats-Unis.

Japão reforça segurança nas centrais nucleares mas não sabe se elas vão reabrir

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:40:00 +0100

Numa altura em que o futuro da energia nuclear é uma incógnita no Japão, a maior companhia energética do país prossegue os trabalhos de reabilitação…

Japón: refuerzan para reabrir la mayor central nuclear del mundo

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:42:00 +0100

Pese a la polémica y las protestas, en Japón se preparan para seguir reabriendo reactores nucleares. En torno a la central de Kashiwazaki Kariwa, la…

Giappone. Muro anti tsunami davanti a una centrale atomica. Ma l'opinione pubblica non vuole la riapertura dei reattori

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:45:00 +0100

Venti mesi dopo il disastro nucleare di Fukushima le autorità hanno disposto la costruzione di un muro anti tsunami davanti alla centrale atomica di…

Terremoto di magnitudo 6,4 nel Golfo dell'Alaska

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:17:00 +0100

Oggi nel Golfo dell'Alaska è avvenuto un terremoto di magnitudo 6,4. L'epicentro del sussulto tettonico è

Japan’s Economy May Already Be In Recession

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:39:00 +0100

Japan’s economy shrank in the third quarter for the first time since last year, and it will not be the last. The gloomy outlook forced Economics Minister Seiji Maehara to accept the possibility that the world’s No. 3 economy is already in a recession.

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +0100

KARIWA, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co sees no imminent resumption of operations at the world's biggest nuclear plant, shut down after last year's Fukushima disaster, further raising its costs as it spends more on fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Guatemala comienza a recibir ayuda internacional tras el terremoto

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:47:00 +0100

El mandatario guatemalteco señaló que el envío consiste en 60 toneladas de alimentos y 4.000 dosis de medicinas básicas para igual número de personas.

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:01:00 +0100

Lord Rogers breaks silence over death of son Bo, 27, in seizure triggered by stress of escape from flooded town

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:08:00 +0100

The architect, 79, was speaking at the launch of a campaign to repair the damage caused by last year's floods in Vernazza, northern Italy.

UPDATE3: Ex-Tokyo Gov. Ishihara launches new party ahead of election

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:13:00 +0100

Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara launched a new political party Tuesday, aiming to achieve a "stronger Japan" and forge a "third force" to challenge major ruling and opposition parties in the looming general election. Ishihara's new Sunrise Party has included in its platform the creation of a new....

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:29:00 +0100

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:15 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Tsunami wall completion due by June next year * Tepco spending 70 billion yen on safety upgrades * Authorities remain sceptical on safety assurances By Risa Maeda and Aaron Sheldrick KARIWA, Japan, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co....

Terremoto de 6 grados sacude Chile

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 se produjo hoy, 13 de noviembre, en Chile, según informó el Servicio Geológico de EEUU. El epicentro del terremoto estuvo a 338 kilómetros al oeste de Puerto Chacabuco. El foco se encuentra a una profundidad de 9,7 kilómetros.

JAPAN NIKKEI AVERAGE INDEX(225) : Menace d'un retour en récession

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:25:00 +0100

(Zonebourse.com) La Bourse de Tokyo continue d’aligner les séances de baisse suite à la publication de chiffres peu encourageants pour la croissance japonaise. En... Source : Zonebourse - Articles similaires

Japan's Tepco sees no quick re-start for biggest nuclear plant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:46:00 +0100

Jadrové reaktory v Japonsku

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:45:00 +0100

Japonsko spojazdní dva jadrové reaktory. Oznámil to premiér Naoto Kan s odôvodnením, že je to kompromis pre dobro obyvateľstva i ekonomiky.

Japan’s Economy May Already Be In Recession

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:56:00 +0100

Lord Rogers breaks silence over death of son Bo, 27, in seizure triggered by stress of escape from flooded town

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:06:00 +0100

The architect, 79, was speaking at the launch of a campaign to repair the damage caused by last year's floods in Vernazza, northern Italy.

PH exports recover in September

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:49:00 +0100

PHILIPPINE exports rose at their fastest pace in almost two years in September as the troubled electronics sector recovered and shipments to Japan soared, the government said on Tuesday.

Japón, rumbo a una nueva recesión

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0100

La economía de Japón se contrajo un 3.5% a ritmo anual entre julio y septiembre, la primera caída en tres trimestres, arrastrada por un descenso de la demanda que, al calor de la ralentización global, sitúa más cerca la amenaza de la recesión. Respecto al trimestre anterior el retroceso del Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) fue de un 0.

B.C. changes tsunami alerts following criticism after October quake

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:35:00 +0100

VICTORIA - The powerful earthquake that rocked British Columbia's coast two weeks ago has shaken up the way the provincial government is issuing its tsunami alerts.

In 30 anni più che raddoppiati i fenomeni estremi del clima

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:44:00 +0100

"Ci sono molte cause per spiegare la violenza dei fenomeni meteo che stanno colpendo il nostro Paese, e ve ne sono altrettante per i danni e le vittime che producono, compresi il dissesto idrogeologico e la gestione del territorio. Deve essere chiaro, pero', che questi eventi sono sempre piu'....

Retomada busca de desaparecidos no tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:38:00 +0100

As autoridades japonesas retomaram domingo a busca intensiva dos corpos de mais de 2

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:54:00 +0100

Correspondance Wedlyne Jacques Cap-HaÃ¯tien, 13 nov. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Cap-HaÃ¯tien, la deuxiÃ¨me ville du pays Ã 248 km au nord de la capitale, semble de plus en plus fragilisÃ©e au lendemain des averses meurtriÃ¨res de la nuit du jeudi 9 au vendredi 10 novembre 2012, observe lâ€™agence en ligne AlterPresse.

Bundesministerin Aigner zu politischen Gesprächen in Tokio

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:54:00 +0100

Bundesministerin Aigner zu politischen Gesprächen in Tokio Intensivere Kooperation bei der Nutzung nachhaltiger Energien vereinbart

Ex-Tokyo governor creates new party

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:34:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A former governor of Tokyo said Tuesday his new political party will push for a new constitution and the doubling of Japan's defense forces.

Aftershocks continue to rattle Haida Gwaii

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:37:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.2 aftershock rumbled through Haida Gwaii again on Monday night, but there was no risk of a tsunami and no damage reported in the latest aftershock.

La violenza del maltempo è colpa dei cambiamenti climatici prodotti dall'uomo

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:39:00 +0100

Così Andrea Boraschi, responsabile della campagna Energia e Clima di Greenpeace La violenza del maltempo è colpa dei cambiamenti climatici prodotti dall'uomo (13/11/2012 - 16:45:21)Articoli correlatiRifiuti, il porta a porta funziona grazie ad una comunicazione efficaceL'Audit Energetico diventa....

Cile: terremoto di magnitudo 6,0

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:48:00 +0100

Un terremoto di magnitudo 6,0 è avvenuto oggi in Cile, ha comunicato il Servizio Geologico degli USA. L'epicentro delle scosse sismiche è stato registrato a 338 km ad ovest di Puerto Chacabuco. Il focolaio è alla profondità di 9,7 km. Non è stato lanciato l'allarme tsunami. Informazioni di eventuali vittime e distruzioni non sono arrivate.

La violenza del maltempo è colpa dei cambiamenti climatici prodotti dall'uomo

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:48:00 +0100

Roma, 13 nov. - (Adnkronos) - "Ci sono molte cause per spiegare la violenza dei fenomeni meteo che stanno colpendo il nostro Paese, e ve ne sono altrettante per i danni e le vittime che producono, compresi il dissesto idrogeologico e la gestione del territorio.

Bersani,governo dopo voto o tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:07:00 +0100

(ANSA) - CATANZARO, 13 NOV - ''Ci vuole una legge elettorale che consenta, la stessa sera del voto, di fare sapere al mondo che e' possibile in Italia avere un Governo. Perche' se cio' non fosse possibile sarebbe uno tsunami''. Lo ha detto a Catanzaro Pier Luigi Bersani. ''Questa - ha aggiunto - e' la nostra sola preoccupazione''.

ITALIE - Inondations : un pays sous l'eau à la moindre pluie

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:07:00 +0100

Venise inondée, autoroutes bloquées, ponts qui s'écroulent, populations évacuées, plusieurs personnes décédées : les pluies torrentielles qui s'abattent dans le nord et le centre de l'Italie provoquent d'importants dégâts. Premiers responsables : les pouvoirs publics.

Daniëlle Oerlemans geeft het startschot voor de campagne van SOS Kinderdorpen

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:17:00 +0100

Persbericht Daniëlle Oerlemans geeft het startschot voor de campagne van SOS Kinderdorpen November 2012 --- In Utrecht opende Daniëlle Oerlemans vandaag de foto expositie 'FAMILIE IS...' van SOS Kinderdorpen. De expositie is onderdeel van de campagne 'Familie is je basis' die deze maand van start gaat.

Strong earthquake off Guatemala kills at least 48

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:15:00 +0100

A strong earthquake off the coast of Guatemala killed at least 48 people and trapped others under rubble on Wednesday.

Bersani,governo dopo voto o tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Sumatru zasiahlo silné zemetrasenie

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:24:00 +0100

V Indickom oceáne pri pobreží indonézskeho ostrova Sumatra namerali v stredu zemetrasenie s magnitúdou až 8,7.

Bersani,governo dopo voto o tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:32:00 +0100

Bersani,governo dopo voto o tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:35:00 +0100

Bersani,governo subito dopo voto o sara’ tsunami

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:58:00 +0100

(ANSA) - CATANZARO, 13 NOV - ’’Ci vuole una legge elettorale che consenta, la stessa sera del voto, di fare sapere al mondo che e’ ...

Earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:01:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook northern Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japonci spomínali na prírodnú katastrofu

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Japonsko si dnes pripomína dvojnásobnú prírodnú katastrofu, ktorá udrela na severovýchode krajiny presne pred rokom.

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:32:00 +0100

Correspondance Wedlyne Jacques Cap-HaÃ¯tien, 13 nov. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Cap-HaÃ¯tien, la deuxiÃ¨me ville du pays Ã 248 km au nord de la capitale, semble de plus en plus fragilisÃ©e au lendemain des averses meurtriÃ¨res de la nuit du jeudi 8 au vendredi 09 novembre 2012, observe lâ€™agence en ligne AlterPresse.

Zemetrasenie na Bali

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:12:00 +0100

Indonézsky ostrov Bali dnes zasiahlo zemetrasenie so silou šesť stupňov. V turisticky najpopulárnejšej destinácii krajiny spôsobilo paniku a chaos, keď sa budovy nebezpečne triasli a ich steny kolabovali. Pri otrasoch sa zranili desiatky ľudí, no zaobišli sa bez obetí. Vyše šesťstupňové zemetrasenie zasiahlo hlavnú turistickú oblasť na Bali, Kuta.

El DPJ se opone a Noda y rechaza disolver la Cámara Baja para celebrar elecciones anticipadas

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:07:00 +0100

El Consejo Ejecutivo del Partido Democrático de Japón (PDJ), que gobierna en el país asiático, se ha opuesto a disolver la Cámara Baja del Parlamento para celebrar elecciones generales de forma anticipada, en contra del deseo del primer ministro nipón, Yoshihiko Noda.

Haiti: Haïti-Intempéries : Cap-Haïtien de plus en plus fragilisée après les averses meurtrières du 09 novembre

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:10:00 +0100

Source: AlterPresse Country: Haiti Appel (maintenu) à la vigilance Correspondance Wedlyne Jacques Cap-Haïtien, 13 nov. 2012 [AlterPresse] --- Cap-Haïtien, la deuxième ville du pays à 248 km au nord de la capitale, semble de plus en plus fragilisée au lendemain des averses meurtrières de la nuit du....

El DPJ se opone a Noda y rechaza disolver la Cámara Baja para celebrar elecciones anticipadas

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:18:00 +0100

Cash bidding for petroleum to boost budget

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:02:00 +0100

Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says the proceeds of bidding for petroleum acreage will raise revenue to benefit all Australians.

Minifotbal, Campionatul Județean pentru Amatori – Etapa portarilor în minifotbalul băcăuan

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:14:00 +0100

Atât Divizia de Bacău, cât și Divizia de Onești, din cadrul Campionatului Județean de Minifotbal, impresionează de la etapă la etapă prin jocul ofensiv al tuturor echipelor, nu în mod întâmplător prestația portarilor fiind importantă. Dacă în... Clic pe titlu pentru a citi tot articolul.

Cash bidding for petroleum to boost budget

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:13:00 +0100

RESOURCES Minister Martin Ferguson says the proceeds of bidding for petroleum acreage will raise revenue to benefit all Australians.

Cash bidding for petroleum to boost budget

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:12:00 +0100

Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says the proceeds of bidding for petroleum acreage will raise revenue to benefit all Australians.

Tsunami hnusu. BBC nemá na výročí pomyšlení

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:50:00 +0100

Londýn /INFOGRAFIKA/ - První veřejnoprávní médium na světě existuje přesně 90 let, namísto velkolepých oslav ale musí hasit skandály obřích rozměrů.

Japonya'da 250 kg'lık bomba imha edildi

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:59:00 +0100

Japonya'nın kuzeydoğusundaki Sendai Havaalanı yakınlarında 2 hafta önce bulunan yaklaşık 250 kilogramlık bombanın etkisiz hale getirildiği bildirildi

Philippine exports rose at near 2-year record in Sept.; electronics recovers

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:09:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Philippine exports rose at their fastest pace in almost two years in September as the troubled electronics sector recovered and shipments to Japan soared, the government said Tuesday.

Séismes, tsunamis : un scénario digne d'une fin du monde

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:15:00 +0100

Pendant trois jours, des experts européens de huit pays vont tester toutes les chaînes de commandement après un tremblement de terre et un tsunami précédant une série de catastrophes industrielles...

DETEKSI DINI TSUNAMI: Bali Berencana Tambah 4 Sirene

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:23:00 +0100

DENPASAR: Pemerintah Provinsi Bali berencana menambah empat sirene deteksi dini tsunami pada 2013 yang ditempatkan di kawasan pantai selatan Pulau Dewata. Kepala Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) Provinsi Bali Dewa Made Indra mengusulkan penambahan empat sirene itu dalam APBD Bali tahun anggaran 2013.

WOII-bom vliegveld Japan geruimd

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:29:00 +0100

Op het vliegveld van de Japanse stad Sendai is een bom uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog onschadelijk gemaakt. Het Amerikaanse explosief van 250 kilo was vorige maand gevonden bij werkzaamheden aan een landingsbaan. Na de vondst van de bom werd het vliegverkeer op Sendai enige tijd stilgelegd.

President urges ally to support peace initiative

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:47:00 +0100

Taipei, Nov. 14 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou urged Haiti, one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies in the Caribbean, to support his recently proposed "East China Sea Peace Initiative." The Republic of China is a peace-loving country and has always advocated the use of peaceful means to resolve the....

Versicherer Talanx peilt deutliche Gewinnsprünge an - Keine Angst vor 'Sandy'

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:55:00 +0100

HANNOVER (dpa-AFX) - Der Versicherungskonzern Talanx schwingt sich nach seinem Börsengang zu neuen Gewinnzielen auf. Auch dank glänzender Geschäfte seiner Tochter Hannover Rück rechnet Vorstandschef Herbert Haas im laufenden Jahr mit einem Überschuss von knapp über 600 Millionen

Payday loans will engulf Britain in a "tsunami of debt" warns MP

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:03:00 +0100

Labour MP Stella Creasy has warned that a "debt tsunami" will engulf Britain if the payday loans industry is not regulated.

Seismic survey reveals new tsunami hazards around New Zealand

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:08:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand scientists have discovered around 200 under-water fault lines capable of causing devastating tsunamis in a newly completed seismic survey around the country's coasts. The discoveries brought the total number of known active fault sources in New Zealand....

Talanx rechnet mit Gewinnsprüngen

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:12:00 +0100

Quartalszahlen. Der deutsche Versicherer rechnet nach guten Zahlen der Tochter Hannover Rück mit einem Ertragsplus von rund zwei Dritteln.

Versicherer: Talanx-Gruppe peilt 2012 Gewinnplus an

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:00 +0100

Auch dank der Tochter Hannover Rück hat der Konzern neue Gewinnziele im Fokus. Sparprogramm und Hurrikan "Sandy" könnten aber belasten.

Métropole marseillaise : FO prophétise un "tsunami" syndical

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100

Il n'est pas encore question de peste ni de famine. Mais pour le reste - le vocabulaire, le vibrato de la voix, la solennité du propos - c'est bien l'apocalypse qu'est venu annoncer Patrick Rué, le secrétaire général des territoriaux Force...

Euro millions : "c'est un tsunami quand on apprend qu'on a gagné"

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:13:00 +0100

Alors que la cagnotte Euro-Millions de 169 millions d'euros a été gagnée mardi par un Français, voici quelques témoignages de grands gagnants du Loto et d'Euro-Millions. Des chanceux qui ont su garder les pieds sur terre. Euro millions : "c'est un tsunami quand on apprend qu'on a gagné"

Japon: élections législatives anticipées le 16 décembre

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:10:00 +0100

Le secrétaire général adjoint du Parti démocrate du Japon (PDJ) au pouvoir a annoncé mercredi que les élections législatives anticipées se tiendraient le dimanche 16 décembre si, comme prévu, le...

Japon: élections législatives anticipées le 16 décembre

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:29:00 +0100

Texting raises money for dioxin victims

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:49:00 +0100

A major charity campaign was launched on November 13 and will collect donations through mobile texting to help Agent Orange victims and poor households enjoy the coming traditional Tet (lunar new year).

UPDATE3: Toyota to recall 2.7 mil. vehicles worldwide, 1.5 mil. in Japan

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:55:00 +0100

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will recall a total of 2.76 million vehicles worldwide due to steering wheel and water pump problems, including 1.5 million in Japan in what will be the largest-ever domestic recall by a vehicle maker. The total figure is equivalent to Toyota's domestic production in 2011, which declined 15.

Séisme au Guatemala: au moins 48 morts

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:04:00 +0100

Et si un tsunami frappait le littoral audois...

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:16:00 +0100

Un tsunami majeur provoquant une vague haute de 5 à 7 m qui frappe le littoral audois. Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 8,3 survenant dans la haute vallée. Deux catastrophes naturelles suivies de leurs dégâts “collatéraux” : incendies, accidents chimiques, déraillement de trains, navires échoués, rupture de barrage.

Så höga tsunamivågor klarar en människa

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:43:00 +0100

En tsunamivåg är 10000 gånger kraftfullare än en vanlig våg med samma höjd. Därför är redan små vågor farliga för människor.

Celebrele autobuze supraetajate londoneze au ajuns in America

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:58:00 +0100

Stiati ca celebrele autobuze supraetajate londoneze au ajuns si in America? Asta numai si numai datorita inegalabililor muzicieni de la Beatles. O noua compliatie cu hiturile trupei britanice va aparea, in cateva zile, peste Ocean. Si cum sa...

Japan's sun is setting quickly

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:31:00 +0100

It's hard these days to be optimistic about Japan's economy or have much faith in Japan as the Rising Sun, a global economic power, Asia's industrial and technological powerhouse, or about any other laudatory epithets, as the country's political, bureaucratic and economic leaders determinedly....

Noda acepta disolver el Parlamento y Japón irá a las urnas el 16 de diciembre

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:10:00 +0100

Japón celebrará elecciones generales anticipadas el 16 de diciembre después de que el primer ministro, Yoshihiko Noda, decidiera disolver el Parlamento este próximo viernes pese a que la popularidad de su partido se encuentra por los suelos. El próximo 4 de diciembre arrancará, según se acordó ...

CA coastal panel mulls quake study

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:17:00 +0100

CALIFORNIA coastal regulators were set to weigh in Wednesday on a utility's contentious plan to map offshore earthquake faults near a nuclear power plant.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits central-north Chile, no damage

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:00:00 +0100

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:38 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Recasts with no damage reported, details. Changes dateline, previous WASHINGTON) SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit central-north Chile on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, causing buildings to sway in capital Santiago but causing no damage.

Don Nash Named EP Of "Today"

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:25:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Nov.14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran "Today" show Senior Broadcast Producer Don Nash has been promoted to Executive Producer of the iconic morning show. The announcement was made today by...

Şili'de şiddetli deprem

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:32:00 +0100

Depremin ilk belirlemelere göre can ya da mal kaybına sebep olmadığı belirtildi. Depremin ardından tsunami uyarısı yapılmadı. Şili'de 2010 yılının Şubat ayında meydana gelen depremde 550 kişi hayatını kaybetmişti.

6.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Chile

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:35:00 +0100

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's central-north area on Wednesday, but authorities said no injuries or damage were reported and discounted the possibility of a tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 55 miles (88 kilometers) north of Coquimbo, Chile, and had a depth of 37 miles (61 kilometers).

Şili de Şiddetli Deprem

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:03:00 +0100

'nin kuzeyinde 6.1 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Depremin ilk belirlemelere göre can ya da mal kaybına sebep olmadığı belirtildi. Depremin ardından tsunami uyarısı yapılmadı. 'de 2010 yılının Şubat ayında meydana gelen depremde 550 kişi hayatını kaybetmişti. Bu habere henüz hiç yorum yazılmamıştır.

Şili'de şiddetli deprem

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0100

ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü Coquimbo'nun 88 kilometre kuzeyi olan depremin büyüklüğünü 6,1 olarak açıkladı. Depremin 61 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği, başkent Santiago'da hafif hissedildiği belirtildi. Şilili yetkililer, depremde can ya da mal kaybı olduğuna dair haber alınmadığı söyledi.

Şilide şiddetli deprem

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:25:00 +0100

Şilinin kuzeyinde 6.1 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Depremin ilk belirlemelere göre can ya da mal kaybına sebep olmadığı belirtildi. Depremin ardından tsunami uyarısı yapılmadı.Şilide 2010 yılının Şubat ayında meydana gelen...

6.1-magnitude quake hits Chile: CENC

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:31:00 +0100

BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile at 3: 02 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of about 40 km, was at 29.2 degrees south latitude and 71.3 degrees west longitude.

Şili'de şiddetli deprem

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:53:00 +0100

Şili'de 6,1 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü Coquimbo'nun 88 kilometre kuzeyi olan depremin büyüklüğünü 6,1 olarak açıkladı. Depremin 61 kilometre derinlikte... Devamı için tıklayınız

Japan: The difficult task of rebuilding a town amid an uncertain future

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:57:00 +0100

Source: IFRC Country: Japan By Sayaka Matsumoto in Rikuzentakata An unusually long, hot summer has ended. The wooded mountains have started to turn red and yellow. As we near the coastline, long, scrubby grass encroaches on the roadsides as if this land had always been neglected.

6.1-magnitude quake strikes Chile

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile’s central-north area on Wednesday, but authorities said no injuries or damage were reported and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.

Un cutremur cu magnitudinea de 6,1 grade a lovit Chile

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:30:00 +0100

Un cutremur cu magnitudinea de 6,1 grade a lovit miercuri zona de centru-nord a Chile, dar autoritãţile au declarat cã nu au fost raportate victime sau pagube şi au exclus posibilitatea producerii unui tsunami, informeazã Associated Press.

National › TEPCO sees no quick restart for biggest nuclear plant in Niigata

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:40:00 +0100

Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) sees no imminent resumption of operations at the world's biggest nuclear plant, shut down after last year's Fukushima disaster, further raising its costs as it spends more on fossil fuels to generate electricity. A wall to protect the 8,212-megawatt Kashiwazaki-Kariwa....

Chilské pobřeží zasáhlo zemětřesení o síle 6,1 stupně

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:55:00 +0100

Santiago de Chile - Silné ve středu zasáhlo pobřeží Chile přes 400 kilometrů severně od hlavního města. Americká geologická služba USGS uvedla, že otřesy měly sílu 6,1 stupně Richterovy škály. Podle USGS měly otřesy potenciál způsobit velké škody, nicméně nakonec došlo pouze k otřesům budov.

Strong earthquake hits Chile

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:27:00 +0100

Seismically active Chile was battered in February 2010 by an 8.8 magnitude quake and ensuing tsunami, which caused billions in damage and killed ...

USGS Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Shakes Central Chile

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:27:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile--A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile shortly after 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.No damages were reported and there was no tsunami warning ...