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German company provides solar energy in Vizcaya

Tue, 13 May 2014 15:30:00 +0200

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya : Care Energy, a green technology company based in Germany, has installed a P5-million solar infrastructure to light up at least 50 households in a small village in Kasibu town. Chief Executive Officer Martin Kristek said Care Energy is owned by the MK Group of Companies based....

Oh, Google! Tools and technology make wonder in Philippines�s disaster crisis response Posted By Mark Navales | Monday, May 12, 2014 11:42:19 PM

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:30:00 +0200

MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / May 12, 2014) � Google indeed has made a lot of contributions to the world � in education and of course the Internet � and without Google, technology as we know it now will probably, who knows? And for journalists, Google is a handy tool because it helps a lot in....

'Incredible' India wins ATM award

Mon, 12 May 2014 07:35:00 +0200

Dubai, 3 days ago Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, has named India as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2014 at a special roundtable seminar session held on the third day of the annual event. Devender Singh, economic advisor, Ministry of....

'Incredible' India wins ATM award

Sat, 10 May 2014 21:45:00 +0200

Dubai, 2 days ago Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, has named India as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2014 at a special roundtable seminar session held on the third day of the annual event. Devender Singh, economic advisor, Ministry of....

Dubai travel show: ‘New frontiers award’ for India

Fri, 09 May 2014 22:38:00 +0200

Fri, 2014-05-09 23:05 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014 has named India as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2014 at a special roundtable seminar session held during...

Cebu gets P9M for temp jobs

Fri, 09 May 2014 19:00:00 +0200

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) turned over yesterday a P9.084-million check to the Cebu Provincial Government. It will pay for a cash-for-work program intended for the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected when the typhoon struck last Nov. 8.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits S. Philippines

Fri, 09 May 2014 09:10:00 +0200

COTABATO, Philippines , May 9 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 1:44 p.m. on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. PHIVOLCS said the quake epicenter was at 31....

Disasters Pose Challenges to Postal Services but Also Opportunities for Risk Management

Thu, 08 May 2014 22:26:00 +0200

I’ve been working on issues around natural disasters for a number of years now, but I confess that I’d never given much thought to post offices and disasters. That changed this week when I met with Flori McClung, who works with the U.S. Postal Service on international issues and is supporting the....

Survivors Face 'Long Road' To Recovery 6 Months After Typhoon Haiyan Slammed Philippines

Thu, 08 May 2014 19:33:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home — if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

'Incredible' India wins ATM award

Thu, 08 May 2014 16:47:00 +0200

Dubai, 1 hours, 56 minutes ago Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, has named India as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2014 at a special roundtable seminar session held on the third day of the annual event.

Survivors face tough future 6 months after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:11:00 +0200

Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home ? Click to Continue

Survivors face tough future 6 months after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:11:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Survivors face tough future 6 months after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:10:00 +0200

Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home -- if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Incredible India honoured after 2013 devastation

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:08:00 +0200

Devender Singh, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, accepted the award from Mark Walsh, Portfolio Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions.

Uncertain future looms for Filipino survivors restarting lives 6 months after Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 12:43:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home — if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Uncertain future looms for Filipino survivors restarting lives 6 months after Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 12:39:00 +0200

Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Survivors face tough future 6 months after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 12:34:00 +0200

Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home — if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Survivors face tough future 6 months after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 12:16:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” Six months after the strongest typhoon to hit land killed his mother and tore down much of their house in the eastern Philippines, Sofronio Cervantes wants to return home â€” if only he can scrape together the money to rebuild his life once he gets there.

Survivors Face Tough Future 6 Months After Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 11:59:00 +0200

Uncertain future looms for Filipino survivors restarting lives 6 months after Typhoon Haiyan

Media vital for disaster warnings and information

Thu, 08 May 2014 03:24:00 +0200

Thu, 2014-05-08 01:45 The media plays a critical role in providing an early warning system for people about impending disasters, and issuing positive reports that would help them face adversity, leading experts said at...

Building better, safer after Haiyan

Thu, 08 May 2014 01:58:00 +0200

Six months ago today, Super Typhoon Haiyan (named "Yolanda" in the Philippines), the strongest typhoon believed to have ever made landfall, slammed into the Philippines. There were 14.1 million people affected, with 4 million displaced, and losses and damages totalling an estimated US$14 billion.

7 of The Biggest News Stories for May 7th

Thu, 08 May 2014 01:45:00 +0200

December 21 2013 Breaking News Climate change is increasing the intensity of extreme weather events - http://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/2013/nov/29/climate-change-extreme-weather-philippines-typhoon-haiyan November 15 2913 Breaking News week after Super Typhoon Haiyan grim realities sink in http://www.

Typhoon Haiyan: 25 Pictures of Philippines' Killer Storm

Wed, 07 May 2014 20:28:00 +0200

One of most powerful storms ever recorded scored huge path of destruction through Asian island nation

REHABILITATION czar Panfilo Lacson said two Cabinet secretaries have been derailing the efforts to bring back normalcy to the lives of the survivors of super...

Wed, 07 May 2014 18:43:00 +0200

REHABILITATION czar Panfilo Lacson said two Cabinet secretaries have been derailing the efforts to bring back normalcy to the lives of the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda. He refused to name them, however. The strongest recorded typhoon battered the country’s eastern seaboard.

Philippines: Habitat for Humanity building permanent homes six months after Typhoon Haiyan

Wed, 07 May 2014 08:04:00 +0200

Source: Habitat for Humanity International Country: Philippines Habitat aims to build 30,000 homes in the Visayas for affected families Bangkok, 8 May 2014: Global non-profit shelter organization Habitat for Humanity is progressing with construction of permanent homes at four sites in areas severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Liberia: Communicating with beneficiaries – Haiti shares its lessons with Liberia

Wed, 07 May 2014 06:01:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Haiti, Liberia By Gennike Mayers, IFRC On 21 March the Government of Guinea confirmed a suspected Viral Haemorrhagic fever outbreak that had been developing since early February as Ebola.

Philippines: 6 months later

Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 +0200

Source: Medair Country: Philippines On 8 November 2013, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit land tore across the Philippines. With winds exceeding 300 kilometres per hour, Super Typhoon Haiyan killed more than 6,000 people, damaged 1.1 million homes, and left more than 4 million people displaced.

TSF rushes to the aid of earthquake victims in the Philippines

Mon, 05 May 2014 22:06:00 +0200

. A team of telecoms experts from aid agency Télécoms Sans Frontières has been dispatched to help communities on the island of Bohol in the Philippines which has been devastated by an earthquake. More than three million people have been affected by the 7.

China: China Annual Report 2013 (MAACN001)

Mon, 05 May 2014 21:47:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: China Period covered: January to December 2013 Overview 5 May 2014 In the past year, the East Asia Regional Delegation (EARD) has continued to support the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) on both long-term development programmes as well as emergency response.

Solomon Islands: Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot 29 April - 5 May 2014

Mon, 05 May 2014 11:48:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Fiji, Japan, Solomon Islands JAPAN A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Tokyo at 5:18 a.m. on 5 May 2014. It was centred 160 km under the seabed near Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo.

Strong earthquake jolts Tokyo region; no injuries

Mon, 05 May 2014 02:07:00 +0200

http://www.harvestarmy.org - - SUBSCRIBE FOR PREDICTIONS THAT MAY AFFECT YOU - - If this is a foreshock to the epic event, we intend to keep the public as alert as possible to save souls and lives where possible (Ez.33:3). This was the pattern before the historical 9.0 earthquake on May 11, 2013 - prophesied: - THEN: Feb.

More Than 800,000 People Took Part in Habitat for Humanity Youth BUILD 2014

Mon, 05 May 2014 00:54:00 +0200

Bangkok, May 3 - Top: Habitat Youth BUILD volunteers in China; Down: Habitat Youth BUILD volunteers in NepalBangkok, May 3, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 800,000 people took part in Habitat You...

Military camp hosts 'Balikatan'

Sat, 03 May 2014 18:33:00 +0200

A BALIKATAN military exercise that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster training opened last Friday at the Central Command (Centcom) following the arrival of US troops in Cebu. Navy Lt. Jim Alagao, Centcom spokesperson, said the two-week exercise is crucial to them, following two major calamities that struck the Visayas last year.

Manila Water joins Earth Day festivities

Sat, 03 May 2014 18:18:00 +0200

. . . . . earth mothers day health womens day world environment day earth day health is wealth world population day world health day world water day world aids day women day international aids day earth hour world cancer day mental health world food day world earth day international womens day world....

More than 800,000 people took part in Habitat for Humanity Youth BUILD 2014

Sat, 03 May 2014 17:50:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Bangkok, 3rd May 2014 More than 800,000 people took part in Habitat Youth BUILD activities. Spread across 11 countries in Asia, young people took action, raised money and increased awareness of the poverty housing situation in the region.

Tweets Can Guide Emergency Responders Almost Immediately After An Earthquake

Fri, 02 May 2014 19:38:00 +0200

Aggregated data from sites like Google and Twitter have given researchers new ways to track things ranging from diseases to emergency responses after a disaster. Now Stanford researchers are using tweets to supplement ShakeMaps, which are created by the U.S.

Man versus Nature

Thu, 01 May 2014 16:38:00 +0200

Whether it's Typhoon Haiyan which tore through South East Asia last last year, or the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of 2004, media reports of natural disasters appear unrelenting. But are there more natural disasters today or are we simply more aware of them because of real time, round the clock media coverage? IMF's Nicole [.

EU warns of 'genocide' in South Sudan

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:22:00 +0200

A leading European Union diplomat has warned that “all the ingredients leading to genocide” are evident in South Sudan, where an internal power struggle has assumed increasingly ethnic characteristics over the course of four months of fighting. Alexander Rondos, the European Union's special envoy to....

Liberia: For the first time, Hong Kong Red Cross Volunteers work in response to Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:52:00 +0200

Source: Hong Kong Red Cross Country: Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone (Hong Kong˙29 April 2014) The Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) today launched an emergency fundraising appeal to the Hong Kong public for supporting the operation in response to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa.

Latest regional snapshot highlights severe storm in Bangladesh and new displacements in Myanmar

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:42:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Solomon Islands BANGLADESH A severe storm swept through northern Netrokona district on 28 Apr leaving at least nine people dead and about 1,000 homeless. The full extent of the storm's destruction is not yet known.

Bangladesh: Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot 22 - 28 April 2014

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:40:00 +0200

‘Tourism is Lapu’s new battle’

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:48:00 +0200

LAPU-LAPU City relived the Battle of Mactan yesterday, exactly 493 years after it took place. A huge crowd, estimated by the police to reach 15,000 people, turned up to watch dancers and actors reenact the first recorded battle won by Filipinos. Manila-based actors Daniel Matsunaga and Carlos Agassi....

After the earthquake in Bohol

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:30:00 +0200

Last year, the Philippines was hit by a string of natural calamities, all within a few weeks. This island is fighting to get back on its feet

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) â€” As trade negotiators struggled to overcome their differences, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and urged the U.S. and Japan to take bold steps to complete an agreement that is key to his agenda in the region.

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:25:00 +0200

As trade negotiators struggled to overcome their differences, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and urged the U.S. and Japan to take bold steps to complete an agreement that is key to his agenda in the region.

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:20:00 +0200

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:20:00 +0200

TOKYO — As trade negotiators struggled to overcome their differences, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and urged the U.S. and Japan to take bold steps to complete an agreement that is key to his agenda in the region.

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:53:00 +0200

As negotiators struggle, President Barack Obama is rejecting suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and says the U.S. and Japan must take bold steps to overcome differences that are threatening completion of the cornerstone of his strategic rebalance to the region.

Obama rejects notion that trade deal is in danger

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) As negotiators struggle, President Barack Obama is rejecting suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and says the U.

Power stable after Ilocos Sur quake

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:13:00 +0200

THE POWER supply situation in North Luzon remains stable despite the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Ilocos Sur province yesterday morning.

Report: British scuba business owner shot dead by security guard in Cebu

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:05:00 +0200

Tony Gilchrist. Photo from Mirror.co.uk. A British owner of a scuba diving business in Cebu was shot dead by his own security guard following an argument last weekend, a UK news site reported. Tony Gilchrist, 35, labeled a "gentle giant" because of his 6'8" frame, died after being shot four times....

Solomon Islands: Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot 16 - 21 April 2014

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:23:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot from the OCHA Regional Office in Asia and the Pacific REPUBLIC OF KOREA A passenger ship with 459 people aboard, mostly high-school....

World news briefs: 4/19/14

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:19:00 +0200

Japan to resume whale hunting. TOKYO -- Japan said Friday that it would resume its controversial research whaling in the Southern Ocean next year under a redesigned program that would address objections raised by an international court. In a statement, Minister of Agriculture Yoshimasa Hayashi said....

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoons and floods 2013, Emergency appeal n° MDRPH012 Operation update n°5 - Seven-month consolidated update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:00:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Philippines Summary: This update summarizes the progress made since the allocation of Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) – and subsequently the launch of emergency appeal to support the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in....

Historical churches to visit for Visita Iglesia

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:15:00 +0200

MANILA -- Holy Week is not only a time for reflection and forgiveness. For most Catholics, visiting different churches in various parts of the country is also a big part of the Holy Week celebrations.

Philippines revises dev''t plan, sets higher infra spending

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:56:00 +0200

With just two years to go before its term ends, Philippine President Aquino's administration plans to spend more on infrastructure and introduce other reforms to try to make economic growth inclusive and lift millions out of poverty

3 Manila churches for Visita Iglesia

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 03:31:00 +0200

MANILA -- It has been a tradition for Catholics to visit popular churches outside of Manila, but with the amount of people doing the same, some prefer to stay in the metro to avoid traffic and the crowds flocking to churches.

Afghanistan: Afghanistan (MAAAF001) Annual Report 2013

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:23:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Afghanistan Overview During the reporting period as part of the disaster management programme significant efforts were made to strengthen Afghanistan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) position to respond to emergencies in an effective and timely manner.

THE Philippines on Monday announced plans to spend more on infrastructure and introduce other reforms to try to lift millions out of poverty.

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:27:00 +0200

The revised Philippine Development Plan sets more ambitious economic targets to address persistent concerns that poor Filipinos are not enjoying the benefits of the country’s recent dramatic economic growth. Among the new targets is the lowering of the poverty incidence from 25.2 percent of the population in 2012 to 16.

Philippines unveils new plan to fight persistent poverty

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:29:00 +0200

The Philippines Monday announced plans to spend more on infrastructure and introduce other reforms to try to lift millions out of poverty.

Solomon Islands: Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot 9-15 April 2014

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:48:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: China, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands SOLOMON ISLANDS Twelve days after severe flooding devastated Honiara and greater Guadalcanal, around 9,000 people remain displaced in Honiara, and over 50,000 people are affected with 21 confirmed deaths.

Obama to visit Japan on April 23-25: White House

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:58:00 +0200

U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Japan for three days from April 23 on the first leg of a weeklong Asian tour that will also ...

Philippines unveils anti-poverty plan

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 04:34:00 +0200

MANILA: The Philippines yesterday announced plans to spend more on infrastructure and introduce other reforms to try to lift millions out of poverty. The revised Philippine Development Plan sets more ambitious economic targets to address persistent concerns that poor Filipinos are not enjoying the benefits of the country’s dramatic economic growth.

Liberia: Communication avec les bénéficiaires… Haïti partage son expertise avec le Libéria

Wed, 07 May 2014 06:01:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Haiti, Liberia Gennike Mayers, FICR Le 21 mars 2014 le gouvernement de Guinée a confirmé une fièvre hémorragique virale suspecte qui s’est développée depuis le début du mois de février comme étant l’Ebola.

Concert de solidarité au lycée La Mennais

Sat, 03 May 2014 12:22:00 +0200

Pour venir en aide aux familles nécessiteuses de l’établissement. Mercredi soir, le collège lycée La Mennais a été le théâtre d’un concert dont les musiciens sont constitués par des élèves volontaires. “Le but est de récolter des fonds afin de venir en aide aux familles nécessiteuses dont les enfants sont scolarisés au collège lycée La Mennais.

Les pompiers motivés pour conserver l'agrément

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 06:13:00 +0200

Des équipes de Pompiers de l’urgence internationale se sont entraînées hier à Ballan-Miré pour conserver leur agrément de l’ONU en 2015.

World: La survie du plus grand : la mise à l’écart des ONG locales lors des catastrophes

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 06:15:00 +0200

Source: IRIN Country: World LONDRES, 22 avril 2014 (IRIN) - Cinq jours après le passage du typhon Haiyan sur les Philippines, Paul Valentin répondait aux journalistes dans un entretien télévisé, en sa qualité de directeur international de l’association caritative britannique Christian Aid.

Entrenando en Fukushima

Thu, 15 May 2014 12:02:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Japón pretende que una ciudad deportiva a 20 kilómetros de la central nuclear sea sede de entrenamientos para los futbolistas durante los Juegos Olímpicos de 2020. Leer

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes off Guam -USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:59:00 +0200

SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck off Guam on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was no immediate tsunami warning. (Reporting by Clarence Fernandez; Editing by Michael Urquhart) We welcome....

Ntt DoCoMo, a giugno parte il Volte

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:38:00 +0200

Il Paese spinge l'acceleratore sul 4G: due i modelli di smartphone e tablet che inaugurano l'era delle chiamate su rete Lte. E per incentivare il mercato l'operatore offre le videocall gratuite fino...

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes off Guam - USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:19:00 +0200

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck off Guam on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was no immediate tsunami warning.

Pil Germania +0,8%, a massimi tre anni

Thu, 15 May 2014 10:56:00 +0200

giovedì 15 maggio 2014 E' piena di significati extrasportivi la difesa del titolo da parte dell''ucraino, che manda ko al quinto round l'australiano Alex Leapai. Il fra... venerdì 9 maggio 2014 BERLINO – Tutti in pensione a 60 anni. È lultima trovata del Partito liberal democratico ( Fdp) già alleato della cancelliera Angela M.

Japan weather bods rain on using cloud for tsunami warning data-crunching

Thu, 15 May 2014 10:03:00 +0200

The agency which predicts tsunamis and earthquakes in Japan has poured cold water on the idea of using the cloud to underpin its supercomputing operations. While cloud vendors have been touting supercomputing on tap for a few years now, Tatsuya Kimura, head of the office of international affairs at....

Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 08:34:00 +0200

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Could This Underwater Volcano Cause a US Tsunami?

Thu, 15 May 2014 08:18:00 +0200

Dr. Robert Ballard and his team of 40 explorers are studying the Kick-'em-Jenny, a dangerous and active underwater volcano.

Japan hands over Rs130m equipment to PIMS

Thu, 15 May 2014 04:57:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD - Japan on Wednesday handed over equipment to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) worth Rs.103 million. Hiroshi Inomata, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, handed over the equipment which included 2 units of endoscopes, 10 units of diagnostic ultrasound systems, 1 unit of computed....

Registran terremoto de 6.5 grados cerca de Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 03:35:00 +0200

Una terremoto de 6.5 grados en la escala de Richter fue registrado esta tarde en las costas de las islas Carolinas, un archipiélago de Micronesia (en el océano Pacífico). Según reportó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos, el movimiento telúrico se registró a unos 100 kilómetros al sureste de la isla de Ifalik.

Dutch scientists find evidence for "impact winter" which killed dinosaurs

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:31:00 +0200

THE HAGUE, May 14 -- Dutch geologists found hard evidence that the earth cooled down abruptly following an asteroid impact, earth sciences researcher Johan Vellekoop told Xinhua on Wednesday. The mass extinction of dinosaurs and plants at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary 66 million years ago is....

Sismo de 6,1 cerca de Micronesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:06:00 +0200

Un potente sismo de magnitud 6,1 se produjo este jueves cerca de Micronesia, sin generar alerta de tsunami, anunció el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos

Watch: Caroline Kennedy tours Fukushima nuclear plant ruins

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:02:00 +0200

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy toured the ruins of the Fukushima nuclear plant, wearing a white protective suit

Japanese gift: Equipment worth Rs103m handed over to PIMS

Thu, 15 May 2014 00:29:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD: Japan ambassador Hiroshi Inomata on Wednesday handed over equipment worth Rs103 million to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). The handing over ceremony, held at the Children’s Hospital, was also attended by the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) vice chancellor and other officials.

Could Deadly Underwater Volcano in Caribbean Cause a US Tsun

Wed, 14 May 2014 23:58:00 +0200

A team of scientists is exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano in the Caribbean in hopes of better understanding the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, ultimately saving lives. Watch the full story on "Nightline" tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET.

Could This Underwater Volcano Cause a US Tsunami?

Wed, 14 May 2014 22:41:00 +0200

Dr. Robert Ballad and his team of 40 explorers are studying the Kick-‘em-Jenny, a dangerous and active underwater volcano.

Terremoto in California, scossa magnitudo 6,9. Nessun rischio Tsunami 0 commenti, 10/03/2014, di Valentina Dandrea

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:22:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, 10 MARZO 2014 - Alle 6:18 di questa mattina (ora italiana, 21:18 di ieri ora locale), si è verificata una forte scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.9 a largo delle costa della California. Secondo i rilevamenti dello United States Geological Survey (Usgs), il sisma ha avuto ipocentro a....

A Red Letter Day As BVI Receives Tsunami Ready Recognition Award

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:13:00 +0200

Director of the DDM, Ms. Sharleen DaBreo who headed the DDM delegation, received the TsunamiReady certificate on behalf on behalf of His Excellency Governor Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO. Ms. DaBreo was also presented with a similar certificate for her leadership role in ensuring that the BVI attained....

Giappone, ambasciatrice Usa Caroline Kennedy in visita a Fukushima

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:02:00 +0200

Kennedy ha visitato l'edificio che ospita il reattore dell'unità 4 e le sale di controllo dei reattori numero 1 e 2. Una guida le ha raccontato gli eventi dell'11 marzo 2011, a seguito dei quali si erano fusi i noccioli di tre reattori. "Spero che i miei coetanei, la mia generazione negli Stati....

Japonia: O pisicuţă şi-a regăsit stăpânii după trei ani de la tsunami

Wed, 14 May 2014 20:07:00 +0200

În Japonia, o pisică, dată dispărută după ce regiunea în care locuiau stăpânii ei a fost măturată de tsunami-ul care a urmat seismului de la 11 martie 2011, a fost regăsită de stăpânii ei, scrie...

Scientists celebrate 10 years of images from FORMOSAT-2

Wed, 14 May 2014 19:42:00 +0200

Celebrating 10 years since FORMOSAT-2 — the first Earth observation satellite developed in Taiwan — was launched, the National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (NSPO) said yesterday that a series of conferences and exhibitions are to be held to let the public know more about its contribution to the nation.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:37:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US envoy Kennedy tours Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:36:00 +0200

US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy toured the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant for the first time Wednesday, pledging continued US help with the clean-up.

Dutch scientists find evidence for "impact winter" which killed dinosaurs

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:11:00 +0200

by Jesse Wieten. THE HAGUE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Dutch geologists found hard evidence that the earth cooled down abruptly following an asteroid impact, earth sciences researcher Johan Vellekoop told Xinhua on Wednesday. The mass extinction of dinosaurs and plants at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary....

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 17:14:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:49:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Click to Continue

Kennedy tours wrecked Fukushima plant for first time

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:49:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant devastated by the March 2011 earthquake ...

Caroline Kennedy visits Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:19:00 +0200

Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours. She wore a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it as she was shown around the plant.

La belle histoire du jour : trois ans après le tsunami, ils retrouvent leur chat

Wed, 14 May 2014 15:37:00 +0200

JAPON - Un chat, qui avait disparu après le passage du tsunami en 2011, vient d'être restitué à ses...

Organizations form disaster management body

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:37:00 +0200

More than 20 organisations from various districts of the state have formed a federation of disaster management under the name Aapatti Vyavasthapan Mahasangh.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has gotten a firsthand look inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours Wednesday.She...

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:06:00 +0200

TOKYO — U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has gotten a firsthand look inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours Wednesday. She wore a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it as she was shown around the plant.

US Ambassador Kennedy gets firsthand look at Japan's devastated Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:44:00 +0200

TOKYO — Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kennedy, wearing a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it, toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi....

Soma'daki maden faciası sebebiyle meclis çalışmayacak

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:42:00 +0200

TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda Soma'daki facia nedeniyle saygı duruşu ve grup başkanvekillerine söz verilmesinin ardından yasama çalışması yapılmadan birleşim kapanacak. Meclis, Soma'daki facia ve milli yas ilan edilmesi nedeniyle çalışmayacak.Alınan bilgiye göre, TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda bugün birleşimin....

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:40:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US Ambassador Kennedy Visits Fukushima Plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:33:00 +0200

US Ambassador Kennedy gets firsthand look at Japan's devastated Fukushima nuclear plant

Cute hedgehog enjoys cat food

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:03:00 +0200

A cat has been reunited with his owners three years after going missing in the devastating Japanese tsunami. Suika, a black short-haired feline, lived with Kazuko Yamagishi and her husband Takeo in Ofunato, northeastern Iwate Prefecture, until the tsunami struck on 11 March 2011, Asahi Shimbun newspaper reports.

« Le danger, c’est l’absence de séismes »

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:46:00 +0200

LNT : Rappelez-nous les missions du laboratoire de géophysique. Dominique Reymond : Notre volet de compétences concerne les risques naturels, avec une contribution au plan de secours spécialisé (PSS) tsunamis en collaboration avec la direction de la protection civile.

Už neverili, že ho nájdu! Kocúr sa stratil pred tromi rokmi počas cunami

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:41:00 +0200

Čierny kocúr Suika sa stratil v marci 2011, s majiteľmi sa stretol vďaka istému páru, ktorý ho v apríli tohto roka našiel schúleného v lese.

Dos seísmos de mediana intensidad sacuden el norte de Chile

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:40:00 +0200

Santiago de Chile, EFE Sin comentarios Dos seísmos de mediana intensidad han sacudido en las últimas horas el norte de Chile, sin que hayan ocasionado víctimas ni daños materiales y tampoco alterado el funcionamiento de lo servicios básicos y la infraestructura de comunicaciones, indicaron las autoridades.

Cat reunited with family after 3 years missing

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:16:00 +0200

Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com It’s very tough to lose someone whom you love, even your own pet. A cat that went missing amidst the chaos during the Japan tsunami three years ago has been reunited with his family. After the earthquake and tsunami which had hit Japan in March 2011,....

Haití se encamina hacia la soberanía alimentaria con ayuda de Petrocaribe

Wed, 14 May 2014 10:43:00 +0200

fue oficializada durante una ceremonia que contó con la participación de varios sectores de la sociedad de ese país. El presidente Michel Martelly expresó agradecimiento ante la dotación agrícola que busca devolver la soberanía alimentaria. Martelly, agradeció el apoyo que brinda Petrocaribe, que....

La Comunidad de Madrid incluirá clases de emergencias y prevención de riesgos en los colegios

Tue, 13 May 2014 19:02:00 +0200

formación integral en emergencias y prevención de riesgos desde el próximo curso 2014-2015. "Nunca se está suficientemente preparado cuando ocurre una situación de emergencia", ha destacado la consejera, explicando así la necesidad de educar a los niños para que sepan reaccionar ante situaciones de....

Dois terremotos atingem a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:52:00 +0200

Um forte terremoto de magnitude 6,8 na escala Richter atingiu a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica na madrugada desta terça-feira (13/5). De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas e também não foi emitido alerta de Tsunami, como efeito do terremoto.

BVI To Receive TsunamiReady Recognition Award In St. Thomas Today

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:32:00 +0200

Director of the DDM, Ms. Sharleen DaBreo is heading the delegation and will receive the award from the US based National Weather Service (NWS), on behalf of His Excellency Governor Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO. Manager of the NWS Caribbean Tsunami Warning Programme, Mrs.

Warszawa: Burza zatrzymała metro, są opóźnienia

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:30:00 +0200

Burza zatrzymała metro w Warszawie. Utrudnienia spowodował piorun, który uderzył w podstację energetyczną na Kabatach.

Dois terremotos atingem Panamá e Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:22:00 +0200

De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas

Japon : ils retrouvent leur chat trois ans après le tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:22:00 +0200

Ils n’y croyaient plus. Trois ans après l’avoir perdu, Kazuko et Takeo Yamagishi ont retrouvé leur chat, rapporte le journal nippon The Asahi...

Japon : ils retrouvent leur chat trois ans après le tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:21:00 +0200

Ils n’y croyaient plus. Trois ans après l’avoir perdu, Kazuko et Takeo Yamagishi ont retrouvé leur chat, rapporte le journal nippon The Asahi Shimbun. L’animal était porté disparu depuis le grand tremblement de terre, suivi d’un tsunami, survenu le 11 mars 2011.

Panama'da şiddetli deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:18:00 +0200

Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı. Depremin denizde ve 10 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği belirtildi.

Se registra sismo de 6.8 frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:10:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas. leer más

ASEAN : des entreprises françaises à la 2 e conférence régionale sur la météorologie à Hanoi

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:00:00 +0200

Cet événement est co-organisé par UBIFRANCE - Agence française pour le développement international des entreprises - et le Service national d’hydrométéorologie du ministère vietnamien des Ressources naturelles et de l’Environnement. Il réunit également des représentants des Services météorologiques....

Dois terremotos atingem Panamá e Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:58:00 +0200

Um forte terremoto de magnitude 6,8 na escala Richter atingiu a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica na madrugada de hoje (13). De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas e também não foi emitido alerta de Tsunami, como efeito do terremoto.

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:40:00 +0200

PANAMA (AP) Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas, informaron las autoridades de socorro panameñas. El director del Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil, Arturo Alvarado, dijo por....

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:23:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas, informaron las autoridades de socorro panameñas.

Quake strikes off Panama, no major damage reported

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Tue, 2014-05-13 17:33 PANAMA CITY: A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no initial...

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 16:09:00 +0200

Hubo reportes de la caída de una galería de un inmueble público en la provincia de Colón, 80 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Panamá, pero que no estaba claro si fue a consecuencia del terremoto o por las lluvias

Panama, terremoto magnitudo 6.8 al largo della costa ovest: no danni

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:41:00 +0200

Panama City (Panama), 13 mag. (LaPresse/AP) - Un terremoto di magnitudo 6.8 si è verificato al largo delle coste di Panama all'1.35 ora locale, le 8.35 in Italia. Lo riferisce l'istituto geologico degli Stati Uniti (Usgs). L'epicentro è stato individuato in mare 130 chilometri a sud della città di David, a 10 chilometri di profondità.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter was in the sea, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of the city of David.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY (AP) The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama.The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter...

Quake strikes off Panama, no major damage reported

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:11:00 +0200

(Adds reports of no damage, detail) PANAMA CITY, May 13 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no initial reports of major damage or casualties. The quake of 6.

Kocour se ztratil při tsunami, domů přišel po třech letech

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:07:00 +0200

Kočičí instinkt umožňující najít cestu domů prokázal japonský kocour Suika, který se vrátil ke svým pánům tři roky poté, co zmizel během ničivé vlny tsunami. Informoval o tom server BBC.

Kocour se po třech letech od tsunami v Japonsku vrátil domů

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:04:00 +0200

Říká se, že kočky disponují instinktem, který jim dává schopnost najít vždy a odkudkoliv cestu domů. Tuto schopnost prokázal japonský kocour Suika, když se po třech letech od zásahu ničivou vlnou tsunami vrátil svým majitelům.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 13:49:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter was in the sea, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of the city of David.

Panamu zasiahlo zemetrasenie. Rozkývalo budovy, škody nespôsobilo

Tue, 13 May 2014 13:42:00 +0200

Otrasy vychádzali z hĺbky desať kilometrov, riziko vĺn tsunami nehrozí. PANAMA. Silné zemetrasenie v Tichom oceáne zasiahlo v utorok v skorých hodinách pobrežie Panamy, kde rozkývalo budovy, obete ani vážne škody však nehlásili. Zemetrasenie s magnitúdom 6,8 malo epicentrum asi 130 kilometrov južne....

Panama'da şiddetli deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:56:00 +0200

Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. CITY. Panama'da şiddetli bir meydana geldi. deprem ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı. Depremin denizde ve 10 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği belirtildi.

Silné zemetrasenie zasiahlo Panamu: Hrozí tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:55:00 +0200

PANAMA - Silné zemetrasenie v Tichom oceáne zasiahlo v utorok v skorých hodinách pobrežie Panamy, kde rozkývalo budovy, obete ani vážne škody však nehlásili.

Un gato se reúne con sus dueños 3 años después del tsunami de Japón

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:55:00 +0200

Un gato llamado «Suika» ha podido regresar a casa después de que «misteriosamente» se desvaneciera tras el tsunami que asoló Japón en marzo de 2011. El gato vivía junto a sus dueños, Kazuko y Takeo Yamagishi, en la ciudad de Ofumato, en la prefectura de Iwate, cuando el maremoto arrasó el lugar, aunque no la vivienda familiar.

Panamá.- El terremoto de 6,8 frente a las costas de Panamá no ha provocado daños importantes

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:55:00 +0200

El terremoto de 6,8 en la escala Richter que se ha producido la madrugada de este martes en la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, que ha sacudido edificios, no ha provocado daños de importancia ni víctimas.

Earthquake with 6.8 magnitude hits off the coast of Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:54:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama.

Legpenning voor innovatieve geest

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:31:00 +0200

KAMPEN - Zijn prestaties op het gebied van wetenschap, innovatie en duurzaam ondernemen kunnen goud

3 jaar na tsunami keert Japanse kat terug naar huis

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:18:00 +0200

di 13/05/2014 - 11:25 Frederik Defossez Bij de aardbeving en de daaropvolgende tsunami werden in 2011 duizenden huizen in Japan met de grond gelijkgemaakt. Een van de huizen die overeind bleven, was dat van de familie Yamagishi. Van hun kat Suika was er evenwel geen spoor. Na drie maanden zoeken werd de hoop om Suiko terug te vinden opgeborgen.

Cat missing since Japan tsunami reunited with owners

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:58:00 +0200

CA-NEWS (CA) A cat that vanished three years ago during Japan’s 2011 tsunami disaster has been unexpectedly reunited with its owners. The black cat, called Suika, was thought to have died after disappearing on March 11, 2011 the day of the earthquake and tsunami from his home in Ofunato, Iwate prefecture, the says.

Panama'da deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:56:00 +0200

ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı.

Panama'da şiddetli deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:52:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY - Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı. Depremin denizde ve 10 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği belirtildi. Sarsıntıdan sonra tsunami uyarısının verilmediği kaydedildi.

Japonský kocour, který zmizel při tsunami, se po třech letech vrátil

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:48:00 +0200

Dlouhé tři roky vzpomínali japonští manželé na svého kocoura Suiku, který se ztratil po ničivém tsunami. Nyní se jejich mazlíček vrátil domů - v nedalekém lese ho objevili kolemjdoucí a díky obojku ho vrátili jeho původním majitelům. Další články k tématu: Kosti Japonců zabitých tsunami se blíží k....

Cat missing since Japan tsunami in 2011 reunited with owners

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:38:00 +0200

A cat that vanished three years ago during Japan’s 2011 tsunami disaster has been unexpectedly reunited with its owners.

Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake Hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:33:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter was in the sea, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of the city of David.

Earthquake with 6.8 magnitude hits off the coast of Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:28:00 +0200

<{e=new Date;}" href="https://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.startribune.com/world/259017391.html" target="_blank"> PANAMA CITY The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.

Quake strikes off Panama, no major damage reported

Tue, 13 May 2014 10:58:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no initial reports of major damage or casualties.

Tak jsem doma! Kocour se vrátil tři roky po tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 10:49:00 +0200

Kočičí instinkt umožňující najít cestu domů prokázal japonský kocour Suika, který se vrátil ke svým pánům tři roky poté, co zmizel během ničivé vlny tsunami.

Forte terremoto atinge mar na costa do Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 09:49:00 +0200

Tremor teve magnitude 6,8, informa o USGS. Não há informações sobre tsunami, danos ou vítimas.

Foto | Polémica en Japón por un cómic manga sobre los riesgos de Fukushima

Tue, 13 May 2014 09:35:00 +0200

Una conocida serie de cómics ha generado una sonada polémica en Japón al aludir a los riesgos de las radiaciones de la planta nuclear de Fukushima, lo que según las autoridades locales puede dañar la percepción pública sobre la situación de la central.

Japan: The cat came back—three years after the tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 07:55:00 +0200

If only cats could talk. Especially Suika. The black, short-furred cat lived with Kazuko Yamagishi and her husband Takeo in Ofunato, which is in the northeastern Iwate Prefecture.

Video: 2011. aasta Jaapani tsunamis kadunuks jäänud kass jõudis koju tagasi

Tue, 13 May 2014 07:50:00 +0200

Jaapanit tabasi 11. märtsil 2011. aastal maavärin ja tsunami ning üks pere kaotas siis oma kassi.

Kucing Hilang Saat Tsunami Jepang Bersatu Lagi dengan Pemiliknya

Tue, 13 May 2014 07:48:00 +0200

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com -- Seekor kucing hitam yang hilang tiga tahun lalu, saat tsunami menerjang Jepang tahun 2011, secara tak terduga bersatu lagi dengan pemiliknya. Kucing itu, yang diberi nama Suika, dikira sudah mati setelah hilang pada 11 Maret 2011, hari ketika gempa yang disusul tsunami itu....

Japan: Cat returns home three years after tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 06:32:00 +0200

Beijing. A cat has been reunited with his owners three years after going missing in the devastating Japanese tsunami, BBC reported. Suika, a black short-haired feline, lived with Kazuko Yamagishi and her husband Takeo in Ofunato, north-eastern Iwate Prefecture, until the tsunami struck on 11 March 2011, Asahi Shimbun newspaper reports.

Un chat retrouve ses maîtres trois ans après le tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 05:09:00 +0200

C'est la belle histoire du jour. Le chat a pu être retrouvé grâce au hasard et à la perspicacité d'un centre ...

UPDATE1: M4.9 quake hits central Tokyo, surrounding areas

Tue, 13 May 2014 05:07:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 jolted eastern Japan including the Tokyo metropolitan area on Tuesday morning but no tsunami alert was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake at 8:35 a.m., which originated around 80 kilometers underground in northwestern Chiba....

People, Society and Country

Tue, 13 May 2014 03:40:00 +0200

Filed Under: The Daily Herald HAVANA, Cuba -- The lack of markets to supply raw materials for Cuba's new private sector, along with the poverty in isolated rural communities, is fuelling the poaching of endangered species of flora and fauna. Filed Under: The Daily Herald NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A.

Tsunami cat back home after a long three-year pause

Tue, 13 May 2014 03:39:00 +0200

A cat that vanished three years ago during Japan's 2011 tsunami disaster has been unexpectedly reunited with its owners.

National › M4.9 quake jolts Kanto area; no tsunami alert issued

Tue, 13 May 2014 02:32:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 jolted the Kanto region on Tuesday morning. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 8:35 a.m., was in northwest Chiba Prefecture at a depth of 80 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake registered a 4 in Yokohama in Kanagawa…

School on Washington coast building up for tsunami

Mon, 12 May 2014 21:25:00 +0200

The Ocosta School District will release plans Thursday for what it calls the nation's first vertical-evacuation structure.

Cat lost in Japanese tsunami reunited with owners three years later

Mon, 12 May 2014 21:12:00 +0200

A family has been reunited with a cat they lost during the tsunami in Japan three years ago.

School on Washington coast building vertical-evacuation structure to prepare for tsunami

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:55:00 +0200

. Ocosta Elementary School tsunami preparation. (Ocosta Elementary School's Facebook page) OCOSTA, Wash. -- The Ocosta School District will release plans Thursday for what it calls the nation's first vertical-evacuation structure. A new elementary school will be designed and built with....

Con tuits, crearán mapas de terremotos

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:30:00 +0200

Twitter anunció que colabora con la Universidad de Stanford para crear mapas de terremotos con ayuda de los tuits que se generan en diferentes lugares afectados.

Beaufort Sea more earthquake prone than thought

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:01:00 +0200

New research has led seismologists to increase the earthquake hazard rating by up to five times along the Arctic coast and up to two times beneath the Beaufort Sea itself.

‘Gourmet’ comic stokes Fukushima ire

Mon, 12 May 2014 18:12:00 +0200

The popular manga series “Oishinbo” came under fire again Monday after a character based on a real-life former mayor refers to Fukushima Prefecture in its ...

Strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:04:00 +0200

A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Strong 6.6 quake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:47:00 +0200

WELLINGTON: A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines: USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:51:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

Japon : trois ans apr�s le tsunami, un chat retrouve ses ma�tres

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:55:00 +0200

Il y a des happy end plus incroyables que d'autres. Une famille japonaise a retrouv� d�but avril, son chat, qui avait �t� port� disparu apr�s le tsunami de mars 2011 ayant ravag� les c�tes nippones. C'est en 2011 que la vie des Yamagishi bascule. Comme de nombreux japonais, ils sont touch�s par le tsunami g�ant qui s'abat sur le pays.

6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:23:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38 kilometers (24 miles) off the....

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:25:00 +0200

11:29 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines. A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, AFP said. The 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38km off the southwest coast of Negros island at 6:16pm local time (10:16 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey.

Sisma di magnitudo 6,2 nelle Filippine, nessun allarme tsunami

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

Manila 15 mag. (TMNews) - Un sisma di magnitudo 6,2 ha colpito l'arcipelago delle Filippine al largo dell'isola di Negros, senza che al momento ci siano notizie di vittime o danni o sia stato lanciato alcun allarme tsunami: lo ha reso noto l'Istituto di Geofisica statunitense (Usgs).

Sisma magnitudo 6,2 nelle Filippine, nessun allarme tsunami -2-

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

Manila 15 mag. (TMNews) - La scossa è stata registrata alle 6.16 ora locale (le 12.16 in Italia) con epicentro 38 chilometri al largo delle coste dell'isola di Negros, nel Mare di Sulu, e a 53 chilometri di profondità. Il sisma è stato sentito nell'isola senza che tuttavia al momento siano stati....

Puissant séisme au large des Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:36:00 +0200

Un violent tremblement de terre sous-marin s'est produit jeudi à hauteur des Philippines, indique l'Institut américain de ...

Guangdong plans quake, tsunami monitoring center

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:49:00 +0200

Guangdong province plans to build an earthquake and tsunami monitoring and pre-warning center, according to the provincial earthquake administration.

'Incredible' India wins ATM award

Thu, 15 May 2014 15:01:00 +0200

Dubai, 7 days ago Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, has named India as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2014 at a special roundtable seminar session held on the third day of the annual event. Devender Singh, economic advisor, Ministry of....

Puissant séisme au large des Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 15:07:00 +0200

Un violent tremblement de terre sous-marin s'est produit jeudi à hauteur des Philippines, indique l'Institut américain de géophysique USGS. Les secousses se sont produites vers 12h16 (heure belge) et ont atteint une magnitude de 6,2. L'épicentre était situé à 53 km de profondeur, à 39 km à....

Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 cerca de Filipinas

Thu, 15 May 2014 16:01:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 se ha registrado este jueves en Filipinas a 38 kilómetros de Alim, y a 587 km de la capital, Manila. El epicentro se ubicó a una profundidad de 53 km. No se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami en la zona.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 16:35:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

Registran terremoto de 6.2 grados cerca de Filipinas

Thu, 15 May 2014 17:10:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6.2 grados en la escala de Richter ha sido registrado esta mañana muy cerca de Filipinas. Según reporta el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS por sus siglas en inglés), el movimiento telúrico fue registrado a 38 kilómetros de Alim, y a 587 km de la capital del país, Manila.

Les pompiers en quête de reconnaissance internationale

Thu, 15 May 2014 17:26:00 +0200

Pour un scénario catastrophe, les pompiers n'ont pas fait dans la demi-mesure. Imaginez un peu, un tremblement de terre de très forte magnitude suivi d'un tsunami. Une catastrophe majeure simulée depuis mardi à Port Saint-Louis du...

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:03:00 +0200

Manila, May15(BNA) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has today hit off a major island in the central Philippines. The US Geological Survey said the 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38 kilometres (24 miles) off the southwest coast of Negros island at 6:16 pm local time.

Chile: ACT Appeal: Chile - Support to earthquake affected - CHL141

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:20:00 +0200

Source: ACT Alliance Country: Chile Appeal Target: US$ 97,047 Balance Requested: US$ 90,062 Geneva, 13 May 2014 Dear Colleagues, On 1st April 2014 an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck the northern region of Chile, triggering a tsunami alert and killing at least six people.

6.2-magnitude quake hits near Philippines: USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:31:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

ACT Alliance Appeal: Support to earthquake affected, Chile

Thu, 15 May 2014 21:04:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Appeal Chile Support to earthquake affected-CHL141 Appeal Target: US${esc.dollar} 97,047 Balance Requested: US${esc.dollar} 90,062. Geneva, 13 May 2014 On 1st April 2014 an earthquake of 8.

DDM Tsunami Ready Presentation To RVIPF And VIFRS

Thu, 15 May 2014 21:58:00 +0200

ROAD TOWN, Tortola (GIS) -- In recognition of the valuable support of its partners in the successful pursuit of TsunamiReady recognition for the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management today presented Superintendent St. Clair Armory of Royal Virgin Islands Police Force with a TsunamiReady....

Dove la Terra incontra l'Acqua

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:06:00 +0200

È tempo di Terre d'Acqua a RovigoFiere. Dal 28 al 30 maggio Slow Food Italia e la Regione Veneto lanciano questo nuovo appuntamento dedicato alla salvaguardia degli ecosistemi di delta, stagni e lagune. La manifestazione nel 2008 era stata anticipata da un numero zero, ma d'ora in poi avrà ...

Séisme de magnitude 6,6 au sud de la Micronésie

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:41:00 +0200

Secousses. Un puissant séisme sous-marin de magnitude 6,6 s’est produit jeudi au sud de la Micronésie, a annoncé l’institut géophysique américain USGS, basé à Denver (Colorado).

Scientists say some quakes may be predictable

Fri, 16 May 2014 02:59:00 +0200

Recent megaquakes in Japan and Chile were preceded by foreshocks and slow slip on underwater faults like the one off the Pacific Northwest

Bohol readies for rebound; DOT sets recovery program

Fri, 16 May 2014 03:53:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - After a devastating earthquake that left many of its heritage churches in ruins and tourism destinations disheveled, Bohol is ready to regain its footing and become once again a haven for tourists as it implements a recovery program.

Localizan origen de fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 04:45:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta

Philippines’ Central Visayas Stricken Anew with Earthquake, Measures Magnitude 6.3

Fri, 16 May 2014 04:50:00 +0200

Eight months after a magnitude 7.2 temblor, the Philippines' Central Visayas has been stricken anew with a major earthquake on Thursday early evening that measured magnitude 6.3.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 05:12:00 +0200

(9:36 pm 15-05) Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 05:40:00 +0200

Tangible Earth on show at UN

Fri, 16 May 2014 06:42:00 +0200

An interactive digital globe that graphically depicts the vulnerability of the planet to natural disasters is making its debut at UN Headquarters on Friday. The "Tangible Earth" globe allows users to view and understand the condition of the planet, by dynamically visualizing scientific data such as earthquake and tsunami-prone zones.

Serbia e Bosnia flagellate dal maltempo

Fri, 16 May 2014 07:41:00 +0200

Inondazioni e allagamenti. In 24 ore caduti 140 millimetri di pioggia. La Milja›ka rischia di esondare. Richieste di aiuto

Localizan por fin el origen de una fuga de agua en Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 09:06:00 +0200

Localizan el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 09:53:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3 , lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta. Tras introducir una cámara de vídeo en la llamada sala de....

BJP Tamil Nadu unit celebrates Modi victory

Fri, 16 May 2014 10:46:00 +0200

Deafening burst of crackers, distribution of sweets and cadres crowding around multiple TV sets were the scenes at the state BJP headquarters in Chennai on Friday.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 11:25:00 +0200

La operadora estudiará ahora la cantidad de agua que filtra esta conducción y la manera de taponar la fuga

Irina Shayk piles on the layers days after posing topless for the Bring Our Girls Back campaign

Fri, 16 May 2014 11:37:00 +0200

The 28-year-old model girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo covered up in multiple comfy layers as she was seen in New York's East Village.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:20:00 +0200

Tokio, 16 may (EFE).- El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta.

El PSOE exige explicaciones "políticas" por "fallos" en el sistema informático regional durante unas pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:43:00 +0200

El portavoz de Educación del Grupo Socialista en el Parlamento extremeño, Luciano Fernández, ha exigido una explicaciones "políticas" al Gobierno regional por "fallos" en el sistema "centralizado" informático de dicha administración ocurridos, según ha apuntado, durante la reciente celebración de....

El PSOE exige explicaciones "políticas" por "fallos" en el sistema informático regional durante unas pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:42:00 +0200

El PSOE exige explicaciones por "fallos" en el sistema informático durante pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 13:41:00 +0200

International experts tackle restoration efforts on Philippine heritage sites

Fri, 16 May 2014 13:48:00 +0200

Bohol: International experts are currently on a visit to the country to further assess the damage sustained by heritage sites from recent calamities and to discuss efforts to restore these natural and man-made structures. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Dr Stefano de Caro,....

Restoration expert visits Tacloban

Fri, 16 May 2014 14:35:00 +0200

A LEADING international expert on preservation and restoration of heritage sites visited the Philippines on May 13 to discuss the restoration of sites damaged by the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda in November last year. Dr. Stefano de Caro, director general of the International Center for the Study of....

US seismologists have new approach to earthquake prediction

Fri, 16 May 2014 17:36:00 +0200

For the past 20 years, getting an earthquake scientist to utter the word "prediction" has been about as tough as getting a biologist to endorse the existence of Bigfoot.

UN study downplays health impact of Fukushima radiation

Fri, 16 May 2014 17:59:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011 has had less of an impact on wildlife and human health than expected, according to a recently finalized UN report.

Mieux prévenir les séismes

Fri, 16 May 2014 18:34:00 +0200

C’est une expédition hors du commun qui est en train de se dérouler au nord-est de la Nouvelle-Zélande, à l’est de Gisborne très exactement, en pleine mer. L’endroit s’appelle la baie de la Pauvreté. Elle n’a de pauvreté que le nom car elle est riche en activité sismique sous-marine.

WAZ: Indien wählt sanften Faschismus – Kommentar von Willi Germund

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:16:00 +0200

Die größte Demokratie der Welt entschied sich für den "sanften Faschismus", wie das Massenblatt "Times of India" die zukünftige Regierung des Hindunationalisten Narendra Modi nennt. Die Mammutnation, die als Vorbild für das Zusammenleben verschiedener Religionen und Völker galt, wirft die Tradition der Toleranz über Bord.

US scientists explore Grenada’s huge underwater volcano

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:27:00 +0200

NEW YORK, (CMC) -- A team of scientists from the United States has travelled to Grenada, exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano off the island’s coast hoping to better understanding the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, and ultimately saving lives.

Ethiopia hosts food security talks

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:58:00 +0200

Titled; 'Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security', the Addis meeting is discussing the scope of the challenge and the investments required to end hunger and malnutrition. "To be a resilient country, we must also have a resilient agriculture system," said Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn while opening the conference.

Intentan contener agua radiactiva en central nuclear japonesa

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:21:00 +0200

Congelarán la tierra en una franja de 1,5 kilómetros en torno a dos reactores de la siniestrada central nuclear de Fukushima para retener agua subterránea

World: Cred Crunch Newsletter, Issue No. 35 April 2014 - Natural disasters in 2013

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:35:00 +0200

Source: Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters Country: World Natural disasters in 2013 In 2013, EM-DAT data provisionally indicates that 334 country level disasters occurred, with 109 countries affected. The impact of which resulted in 22,616 people killed, 96 million people affected, and economic damages of 118 billion US$ (A).

Fukushima cancer risk not as serious as 1st thought UN says

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:59:00 +0200

The earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on March 11, 2011 killed thousands of people and destroyed the Fukushima No. 3 nuclear reactor. (Air Photo ...

Aumenta la esperanza de vida en el mundo

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:27:00 +0200

De acuerdo con el reporte de la OMS, un niño nacido en 2012 en un país rico puede esperar vivir alrededor de 76 años, 16 años más que otro nacido en un país de bajos ingresos (60 años). Para las niñas la diferencia es de 19 años, ya que la esperanza de vida en los países de ingresos altos es de 82 años y en países bajos ingresos, 63 años.

Caso Tsunami: Fiscalía presenta acusación contra seis imputados y … – Latercera

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:40:00 +0200

Latercera Caso Tsunami: Fiscalía presenta acusación contra seis imputados y … Latercera Entre los acusados están el ex subsecretario de Interior, Patricio Rosende y la ex directora de la ONEMI, Carmen Fernández Gibbs. Los seis imputados fueron acusados por cuasidelito de homicidio por la fallida alerta de tsunami del 27/F.

Piden 818 días de prisión para ex autoridades por eventuales negligencias del 27 F

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:27:00 +0200

La Fiscalía Regional Metropolitana Occidente formuló una acusación en contra de los imputados en la investigación entre los cuales figura el ex subsecretario del interior Patricio Rosende y la ex directora de la Onemi Carmen Fernández.

From selling peanuts to making a mint

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:43:00 +0200

Kenneth was born into a family who breathed design. His mother was a successful designer and after studying in the US and Europe he has followed in her footsteps. His work now sells in more than 36 countries worldwide. However, he says his influences are rooted firmly in the Philippines.

Badische Zeitung: Parlamentswahl in Indien: Sanfter Faschismus Kommentar von Willi Germund

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:49:00 +0200

Indiens neuer Premierminister, Narendra Modi, ist kein Demokrat. Er verlangt Unterwerfung im Tausch für politische Leistungen. Indiens Tycoons werden dies ebenso zu spüren bekommen wie politische Gegner und Minderheiten. Einige Inder glauben bereits, die dunklen Wolken einer autoritären....

‘Küçük ipuçlarıyla yeniliği yakalayın’

Sat, 17 May 2014 00:02:00 +0200

Evlerimizi daha şık ve daha albenili hale getirmek hepimizin ortak isteğidir sanırım. Bazen çok küçük değişikliklerle, bazen de vereceğimiz doğr...

National Geographic to feature Grenada volcano

Sat, 17 May 2014 02:57:00 +0200

A team of scientists from the United States have travelled to Grenada, exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano off the island’s coast hoping to better understand the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, and ultimately saving lives.

Fiscalía en Chile acusa ex funcionarios de Gobierno por fallida alerta tsunami en 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 04:31:00 +0200

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Una unidad de la Fiscalía chilena presentó el viernes una acusación contra ex funcionarios del anterior gobierno de Michelle Bachelet y de la Armada, por su responsabilidad en la fallida alerta de tsunami tras el devastador terremoto que dejó más de 500 muertos hace cuatro años.

Chile: acusan a ex funcionarios por fallida alerta de tsunami en 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 05:36:00 +0200

Están imputados altos dirigentes del primer gobierno de la presidente de Chile, Michelle Bachelet . La tragedia causó más de 500 muertos

Record high radiation in seawater off Fukushima plant

Sat, 17 May 2014 05:57:00 +0200

Radiation has spiked to all-time highs at five monitoring points in waters adjacent to the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power station, plant operator Tokyo Electric ...

Enfants Pangangan Philippines. Toujours urgent de se mobiliser

Sat, 17 May 2014 08:15:00 +0200

Sous la présidence d'Yvette Le Gall, l'assemblée générale de l'association « Enfants Pangangan Philippines » a présenté son bilan de l'année 2013 : une année riche en événements avec un tremblement...

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 09:45:00 +0200

Tokio. (EFE).- Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de...

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 12:15:00 +0200

Tokio, EFE Sin comentarios Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de radiación.

Fukushima cancer risk not as serious as thought, UN says

Sat, 17 May 2014 13:17:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011 has had less of an impact on wildlife and human health than expected, according to a recently finalized UN report.

India: lo tsunami elettorale Modi non travolge il Kerala

Sat, 17 May 2014 14:49:00 +0200

Articolo pubblicato il: 17/05/2014. Lo tsunami elettorale in India, che ha portato al trionfo di Narendra Modi e del suo Bjp, non ha travolto il Kerala. Lo stato dell'India meridionale, ormai da noi famoso perchè teatro della vicenda in cui sono coinvolti i due marò italiani accusati di aver ucciso....

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 15:38:00 +0200

Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de radiación.

Congress-NCP clean bowled in Maharashtra and Mumbai

Sat, 17 May 2014 15:42:00 +0200

Mumbai: In an unprecedented sweep across Maharashtra, the BJP and Shiv Sena won 41 out of 48 seats in the state leaving a stunned Congress with just two seats while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to get four. The biggest surprise and perhaps the irony of the Congress, being denigrated....

Church orders saying of special prayer to protect against natural calamities

Sat, 17 May 2014 17:12:00 +0200

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) came up with the special prayer to protect against natural catastrophes that might strike the country in the coming months. “We have been forewarned by experts and scientists that the rest of the year 2014 may be challenging months for the....

La Fiscalía de Chile pide prisión para seis responsables de emergencias por infravalorar el tsunami de 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 20:26:00 +0200

La Fiscalía de Chile ha pedido dos años de prisión para seis responsables de los servicios de emergencia acusados por infravalorar la amenaza del tsunami que azotó tras un terremoto la zona centro-sur de Chile la madrugada del 27 de febrero de 2010.

Abe seeks to dispel radiation concerns stirred by Japanese manga

Sat, 17 May 2014 21:14:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday sought to dispel concerns stirred by a famous Japanese comic w...

Serbia needs rescue teams, saving lives priority

Sat, 17 May 2014 21:48:00 +0200

Ivica Dačić has said that Serbia now above all needs need assistance in equipment, along with rescue teams to save the affected towns and their residents. He pointed out that another kind of assistance would follow - through the rebuilding and donations.

Ayağım kırıldı imdat!

Sat, 17 May 2014 23:54:00 +0200

Akıllı telefon ve tabletler acil durumlarda hayat kurtarmaya başladı. Uygulamalar doğal afetler dışında, yön bulma, ilk yardım hizmetlerinde kullanılıyor. Özellikle yalnız yaşayanlar için oldukça pratik... Devamı için tıklayınız

30 dead as thousands flee floods in Serbia and Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 00:38:00 +0200

More than 30 people have died in the worst floods to hit Serbia and Bosnia in more than a century, with thousands evacuated from towns still under threat from rising rivers.

Regional parties washed away in saffron tsunami

Sun, 18 May 2014 00:38:00 +0200

Almost all regional parties in Jharkhand are the worst sufferers of the saffron tsunami in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election.

Morning quake not threatening

Sun, 18 May 2014 01:28:00 +0200

The Samoa Meteorology Division at Mulinu’u has assured that Samoa is safe after a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck yesterday morning. The earthquake occurred at around 5:30am at a depth of 10km and a distance of 186km south west of Apia. {googleAds}