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The construction equipment being dispatched includes excavators and wheel loaders, along with Bobcat compact.... Mon, 01 Jun 2015 03:40:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-6097799915a5e3b9c55f3c74dfae33c1 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 35.6831 139.809 38.9051 -77.0162 35.2086 110.727 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150601034000 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/05/31/nepal-schools-reopen/28255479/ KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of schools across the districts worst hit by two major earthquakes in Nepal reopened Sunday. With most school buildings damaged or unsafe, the Education Ministry ordered that classes be held in temporary classrooms. The earthquakes on April 25 and May 12 killed 8,693 people and injured 22,221 others. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:42:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-77d9b94b439921ea7fa25de5b1166cee UNbodies NaturalDisasters 41.8955 12.4906 33.334 44.3978 33.718151 73.060547 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 4.365856 18.56234 35.6831 139.809 23.1168 -82.3886 35.7745 51.4477 32.8711 13.18 20150601014200 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/05/31/rich-chinese-buy-up-residential-property-in-vancouver/26190745/ VANCOUVER, Canada — Ben Wang practices calligraphy in a quiet study overlooking the dense walnut trees of the West Point Grey neighborhood. The 16-year-old high-school student sets inky bamboo brush to paper, swirling stroke after delicate stroke. Wang was introduced to the graceful art where he was born: noisy, crowded Shanghai. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:42:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-944340cd3e01727d2687afc87cd9a66e UNbodies NaturalDisasters 33.334 44.3978 35.6831 139.809 4.365856 18.56234 45.3742 -75.6507 35.7745 51.4477 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 32.8711 13.18 55.7388 37.6665 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 41.8955 12.4906 51.4879 -0.177998 33.718151 73.060547 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 23.1168 -82.3886 20150601014200 http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/03/19/the-day-in-pictures/1410095/ Migrants disembark from the Italian Coast Guard ship Peluso, on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa, Sunday, May 31, 2015. Around 75,000 migrants have been picked up trying to enter Italy and Greece from Libya so far this year. More than 1,800 are feared to have died. Most rescue emergencies happen some 40 nautical miles from Libya. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:42:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-aecebbc88bc6e21321827decd04ff1ad UNbodies Immigration NaturalDisasters 33.334 44.3978 35.6831 139.809 4.365856 18.56234 35.7745 51.4477 46.948212 7.445736 32.8711 13.18 55.7388 37.6665 41.8955 12.4906 51.4879 -0.177998 48.8521 2.34899 33.718151 73.060547 38.9051 -77.0162 23.1168 -82.3886 37.944 23.6529 20150601014200 http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/world/2015/05/31/28256431/ John Kerry hospitalized, stable after bike crash. Kerry is in stable condition and did not lose consciousness according to the State Department. Video provided by Newsy John Kerry hospitalized, stable after bike crash Kerry is in stable condition and did not lose consciousness according to the State Department. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:42:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-b5746dbf3cdf6552191a83f332f38370 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 41.8955 12.4906 33.334 44.3978 33.718151 73.060547 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 4.365856 18.56234 35.6831 139.809 23.1168 -82.3886 35.7745 51.4477 27.712 85.313 32.8711 13.18 20150601014200 http://www.thehindu.com/in-school/sh-science/looking-for-heartbeats/article7268217.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Just before noon on April 25, 2015, the ground in Nepal started to move. For about 30 seconds, people felt the ground shaking beneath them. It doesn’t sound like a very long time, but it doesn’t take long for an earthquake to cause damage. The ground shook so much and so hard that houses cracked,.... Sun, 31 May 2015 14:38:00 +0200 Hindu en Hindu-22f80acef4681fead8a8c3c332e8f24b NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150531143800 http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_In_detail.htm?No=110961 An estimated six-point-four magnitude earthquake hit off Japan’s Izu islands, north of the Ogasawara islands on Sunday morning. With its epicenter located roughly 630 kilometers south-southeast of Tokyo, the United States Geological Survey said that the quake struck off the Izu islands at 3:49 Sunday morning at a depth of 13 kilometers. Sun, 31 May 2015 08:10:00 +0200 kbs-en en kbs-en-354e9f295b7b4aaa443f0743294d618d NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20150531081000 http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Donor+fatigue+hits+Nepal%3A+UN&NewsID=456185 REUTERS/HNS. NEW DELHI/ KATHMANDU: The international community’s response to devastating earthquakes in Nepal has been disappointing, a United Nations official said today, adding that donors were focusing more on reconstruction than much needed aid such as food and shelter. Nepal is reeling from a 7. Fri, 29 May 2015 21:27:00 +0200 thehimalayantimes en thehimalayantimes-6380e0d92d516c690dd186f0cfb898fd UNbodies NaturalDisasters 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 33.5193 36.3135 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529212700 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/summer-noble/survivor-recounts-climbin_b_7447640.html Garrett Madison has already checked "climb Earth's tallest mountain" off of his bucket list not once, but six times. Still, there's nothing quite like getting caught atop Everest as the ground shakes beneath you. Madison recounts April 25, 2015, the day Nepal was struck by a 7. Fri, 29 May 2015 18:19:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-80ef73efcfdd38a45682660e62f94136 UNbodies AlternativeEnergy NaturalDisasters 38.941389 -76.965278 38.9051 -77.0162 36.414167 -91.734722 47.6762 -122.297 31.9175 -92.22 45.184722 -88.473611 27.712 85.313 43.0767 -89.3716 20150529181900 http://news.asiaone.com/news/world/five-more-victims-remains-found-nepal-crash-site-us-helicopter NEW DELHI - Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a US military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a US military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that the five new suspected.... Fri, 29 May 2015 11:17:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-2b95464c5354b80ff3721caed9823c8e NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529111700 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/29/uk-quake-nepal-helicopter-idUKKBN0OE0SB20150529?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews NEW DELHI Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a U.S. military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a U.S. military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that the five new suspected.... Fri, 29 May 2015 11:13:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-8ec44258f8f15a53a7d368f229cb0b27 NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529111300 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/05/29/Five-more-victims-remains-found-at-Nepal-crash-site-of-US-helicopter/ NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a U.S. military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a U.S. military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that the five.... Fri, 29 May 2015 11:03:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-9623199a760f21a0d2027ce58b69b609 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529110300 http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKBN0OE0SB20150529 NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a U.S. military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a U.S. military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that the five.... Fri, 29 May 2015 10:58:00 +0200 reuters-af en reuters-af-335b194d42dd106497516549a3be9513 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529105800 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/five-more-victims-remains-found-at-nepal-crash-site-of-us-rescue-helicopter/articleshow/47468651.cms The helicopter and its crew were part of the large international aid effort after a massive earthquake and major aftershock struck Nepal. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! NEW DELHI: Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been.... Fri, 29 May 2015 10:55:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-01198f1f6a020635432f2713b6ad3be6 EuropeAid AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529105500 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/five-more-bodies-found-at-nepal-crash-site-of-us-helicopter-31263008.html Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a US military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the five new suspected victims of the crash were villagers picked.... Fri, 29 May 2015 10:51:00 +0200 independent-ie en independent-ie-f36eb916f7b98b63193a93f54e7c1d47 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 32.966389 -83.473889 37.165 -104.95 27.712 85.313 20150529105100 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/29/us-quake-nepal-helicopter-idUSKBN0OE0PB20150529?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews NEW DELHI Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a U.S. military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a U.S. military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that the five new suspected.... Fri, 29 May 2015 10:34:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-8ec44258f8f15a53a7d368f229cb0b27 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529103400 http://www.trust.org/item/20150529080452-zua3m/ NEW DELHI, May 29 (Reuters) - Authorities have found DNA evidence that five more people may have been on board a U.S. military helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian relief mission after the Nepal earthquake, a U.S. military spokesman said. Investigators were exploring the possibility that.... Fri, 29 May 2015 10:31:00 +0200 trust en trust-4a455050ec59543e654d6aaf0172f8d2 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150529103100 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/05/mil-150528-afps02.htm . By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. DoD News, Defense Media Activity. WASHINGTON, May 28, 2015 America's rebalance to the Asia-Pacific is a continuation of its pivotal role over the past 70 years in helping ensure prosperity in the region, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday. Fri, 29 May 2015 07:22:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-b90e54e782a05ed1b265b857d601774f NaturalDisasters 38.764454 -104.735747 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 38.9051 -77.0162 21.0319 105.82 35.6831 139.809 47.565 -117.498333 44.893333 -87.286944 37.5424 126.935 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 20150529072200 http://phys.org/news/2015-05-collapse-earthquake-aftershocks.html Ruins from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, remembered as one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. Credit: Public Domain. Earthquakes kill, but their aftershocks can cause the rapid collapse of buildings left standing in the aftermath of the initial quake. Thu, 28 May 2015 16:17:00 +0200 phys en phys-d329a6bd625f84dd5b3035f9823ae539 NaturalDisasters 40.066248 -79.910783 35.81 -86.475 40.575642 -105.094597 47.661111 -122.204722 37.7483 -122.413 27.712 85.313 20150528161700 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/newborns-risk-nepal-monsoon-season-approaches Francine Uenuma 202.450.9153 (M) Fairfield, Conn. (May 26, 2015) — Thousands of newborn babies are at serious risk of illness and neonatal death in Nepal, Save the Children warns, one month on from the earthquake that claimed at least 8,500 lives. An estimated 92,900 pregnant women were among the.... Tue, 26 May 2015 21:34:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-876b6dc8614ea3d292e669f4d447b058 Echo NaturalDisasters 38.381908 -88.371239 46.341221 -94.282414 38.115108 -82.602303 31.565357 -93.474864 27.712 85.313 20150526213400 http://www.manilatimes.net/ambassador-goldberg-turns-over-new-facilities-in-tacloban/186659/ When US President Barrack Obama assumed office in 2008, one of his plans was to implement a “Pivot to Asia” policy that aims to rebuild ties by shifting economic, diplomatic, and military sources from the US to Southeast Asian (SEA) nations. It finally took effect in 2011 and since then, SEA has seen a major increase of support and aid from the US. Tue, 26 May 2015 13:51:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-76c2f732be93ae857861f0a29efb8c76 NaturalDisasters 11.37315 124.489403 11.15766 124.9953 34.282778 -102.809444 41.250141 -116.796204 37.851111 -87.354167 45.428268 -117.281097 15.03053 120.690498 20150526135100 http://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_1d9904b6-76d9-5f94-9b7d-76b35b716fba.html One month after a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, family members living in Minnesota remain concerned about their homeland and loved ones. A Minnesota Security Hospital-St. Peter psychiatrist, Soniya Hirachan, can wait no longer. She and her husband, Ranjan Adhikary, plan to journey to Nepal on June 12. Tue, 26 May 2015 00:55:00 +0200 southernminn en southernminn-1777c8f9caeaeb691bb74cfe45773cd7 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 44.84925 -93.458137 38.764454 -104.735747 38.9051 -77.0162 40.4972 -79.9971 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 44.56 -95.986667 20150526005500 http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/24/earthquake-hits-new-hampshire/MxnRdeBfVEOIZ3f1Dp1YcK/story.html A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck New Hampshire Sunday afternoon north of Concord, geophysicist Paul Caruso of the United States Geological Survey said. “An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 means people can barely feel it,” said Caruso. No injuries were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 6 miles northwest of Concord. Mon, 25 May 2015 00:31:00 +0200 bostonglobe en bostonglobe-4e9dd6d644543cfaf3edff0d190a14ef NaturalDisasters 43.2065 -71.5438 43.685278 -71.117222 20150525003100 http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2015/05/133_179458.html By Yoon Sung-won SK Telecom, the nation's largest mobile carrier, said Sunday that it will develop the nation's first underwater communication network technology. The company said it has established a consortium with local academic institutions to undertake the research project initiated by the.... Sun, 24 May 2015 12:31:00 +0200 koreatimes en koreatimes-884df413040ccdd32bc71b1489e2f0c7 NaturalDisasters PolicyDevelopment 35.6831 139.809 44.893333 -87.286944 20150524123100 http://www.vindy.com/news/2015/may/24/ohio-native-starts-fund-to-help-nepal-qu/ WARREN. Donna Tolley and the 17 other massage therapists from 12 countries she traveled with in Nepal starting in April went to the South Asian country planning to offer therapeutic massage to the people of the high Himalayan villages. “Many of the people here have no access to medicine and work.... Sun, 24 May 2015 06:36:00 +0200 vindy en vindy-38ad2fa8ab8e770b4f62d1bc0200557d NaturalDisasters 41.244658 -81.451167 48.17416 -117.719498 45.264167 -115.675556 41.731646 -70.201945 46.440833 -87.593056 38.566667 -106.611111 42.252778 -73.791389 31.565357 -93.474864 27.712 85.313 48.72752 -101.816002 20150524063600 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/233058651 . VoA - News Thursday 21st May, 2015 CAPITOL HILL - U.S. Congressmen are looking at Nepal's recovery needs after the earthquake that claimed some 8,600 lives last month. Members of a foreign affairs subcommittee had high praise Wednesday for the U.S. government's rapid response, but also looked at.... Fri, 22 May 2015 16:21:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-5938503a39ba0259456e91d057fda40f NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150522162100 http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/philippines/earthquakes-developers-home-owners-raise-alarm-in-philippines-1.1519307 Manila: Property developers, home owners and Philippine authorities are alarmed by the inclusion of their respective areas on a map released by a government agency, which warns of a major disaster if Metro Manila’s two dangerous fault lines move. The earth movement would trigger a 7. Fri, 22 May 2015 03:07:00 +0200 gulfnews en gulfnews-cc2789a90f1c8aef115c9af98566e35d NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 38.9051 -77.0162 18.224902 -63.066869 20150522030700 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheetal-sharma/where-next-for-nepal_b_7340988.html Photo by Sheetale (c) On 25 April 2015, Nepal was hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake , followed by a 6.7 aftershock. The death toll in Nepal now exceeds 8,000, with thousands more injured and/or homeless. After this first earthquake many more were in need of shelter, clean water, blankets, food, medicine and other supplies. Thu, 21 May 2015 19:50:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-01c781f3eb39475ffb21085d76207ed6 NaturalDisasters Echo PublicHealth 48.17416 -117.719498 44.246667 -99.451667 23.81126 81.395508 42.500278 -94.295556 31.3525303545421 34.9673005529651 33.718151 73.060547 36.340191 -94.127159 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 31.565357 -93.474864 38.193611 -77.080278 27.712 85.313 50.747841 -1.883582 20150521195000 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/22/world/asia/us-military-wraps-up-relief-effort-for-nepal-earthquake.html?partner=rss&emc=rss KATHMANDU, Nepal — United States military personnel who had been assisting earthquake relief and rescue efforts in Nepal began leaving on Thursday, the Nepalese Army said. The first group left Nepal on four Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, while the remaining personnel and helicopters will leave in a few days. Thu, 21 May 2015 17:48:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-bf6629e43bf8f692dbdcc6ee23009edc AirTransport NaturalDisasters 27.1915 -82.490763 20150521174800 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/imf-approves-69-million-aid-programme-for-haiti-as-earthquake-recovery-continues WASHINGTON, United States, Thursday May 21, 2015 – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a US$69.7 million three-year aid programme for Haiti to help its continued recovery from a devastating earthquake that claimed a quarter million lives five years ago. Thu, 21 May 2015 17:22:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-9472ab831b6b5dada723371dd5a0dc00 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 18.54299 -72.343102 20150521172200 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/21/top-story/international-community-responds-with-more-support-packages/405478.html British Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening (2nd right) visits the hunanitarian staging area at the airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Photographer: Post Photo: Nimesh Jang Rai. KATHMANDU, MAY 21 - UK pledges 10m more in assistance. The United Kingdom has pledged a fresh 10 million (Rs 1. Thu, 21 May 2015 16:00:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-95e0b50d6ecf2427d66582356abdd5d2 NaturalDisasters Consumers UNbodies 51.4879 -0.177998 44.158333 -120.488333 28.5687 77.2168 46.273056 -123.944167 27.712 85.313 20150521160000 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/indias-disaster-management-capabilities-quite-advanced-us/articleshow/47368229.cms Nisha Biswal said the US could feel proud for the role it has played around the region in investing in disaster response capabilities. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! WASHINGTON: The US has praised India for its "remarkable" response to the devastating.... Thu, 21 May 2015 09:28:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-a43379fe0eed3ef0661feb2a42db3b1c NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 20.4807080649425 84.4123767867654 38.9051 -77.0162 35.6831 139.809 23.7099 90.4071 22.7059519603534 71.5635099287508 13.7308 100.521 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20150521092800 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/gender-equality-bulletin-no-1-response-nepal-earthquake-21052015 Key facts and figures, initiatives, progress, challenges, needs and opportunities related to gender equality and women’s empowerment in the context of the Nepal earthquake emergency response. Ensuring a gender-responsive humanitarian effort involves acknowledging the different needs of women, men,.... Thu, 21 May 2015 09:26:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-598d75dcaa831ef7a7b1127a8d48e273 NaturalDisasters Society UNbodies 27.32585 86.087044 27.86397 84.914497 27.313641 86.500542 20150521092600 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indias-disaster-management-capabilities-quite-advanced-US/articleshow/47368463.cms WASHIGTON: The US has praised India for its "remarkable" response to the devastating earthquake in Nepal, describing the country's disaster management capabilities as sophisticated and advanced. "That capability in India today is quite sophisticated, quite advanced. Thu, 21 May 2015 09:26:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-f8b9c76ec435ec68d338db59fea29afd NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 35.6831 139.809 23.7099 90.4071 22.7059519603534 71.5635099287508 38.9051 -77.0162 13.7308 100.521 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20.933333 85.016667 20150521092600 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/nepal-joint-task-force-begins-drawing-down KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Joint Task Force 505 is drawing down its earthquake relief operations as the Nepalese government and international aid agencies have postured for long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts. Nepal announced its transition from relief operations to the recovery phase of disaster response yesterday. Thu, 21 May 2015 05:23:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-e9f1d0e90803ad0d9440b4cc9eb25ffd NaturalDisasters 27.1915 -82.490763 43.229568 -105.259697 26.4956867417201 127.966421510425 13.7308 100.521 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 38.001881 -122.290398 27.712 85.313 20150521052300 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-05/21/c_134257175.htm SYDNEY, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands on Thursday, Geoscience Australia said, however no tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake was centered near the Santa Cruz island chain, at approximately 10 km deep, according to the Geological Survey (USGS). Thu, 21 May 2015 03:15:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-f1c3f8bc37f7d95aad088d5ca288e674 NaturalDisasters 36.972832 -122.012199 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -35.3499 149.042 20150521031500 http://www.voanews.com/content/us-congress-reviews-lesson-learned-from-nepal-earthquake/2780485.html CAPITOL HILL— U.S. Congressmen are looking at Nepal's recovery needs after the earthquake that claimed some 8,600 lives last month. Members of a foreign affairs subcommittee had high praise Wednesday for the U.S. government’s rapid response, but also looked at the challenges ahead for the people of Nepal and the international community. Thu, 21 May 2015 02:43:00 +0200 voanews en voanews-3799e7e93fbb0cdd02a5ba67429aa226 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150521024300 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/20/top-story/us-announces-additional-9-million-for-nepal/405465.html KATHMANDU, MAY 20 - The United States government on Tuesday announced an additional $9 million in dedicated to earthquake response and recovery efforts in Nepal. The announcement brings the total amount of US humanitarian assistance for the disaster to nearly $47 million, including: $32.5 million in funding from USAID and $14. Thu, 21 May 2015 01:10:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-219e8b2b85771024748613539f6aec02 Consumers NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150521011000 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/05/mil-150520-afns01.htm . / Published May 20, 2015. KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFNS) -- Joint Task Force 505 is drawing down its earthquake relief operations as the Nepalese government and international aid agencies have postured for long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts. Nepal announced its transition from relief.... Wed, 20 May 2015 22:34:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-65eae5a73099cda58eaa80b7db677c3b NaturalDisasters 48.041679 -107.535797 43.229568 -105.259697 26.4956867417201 127.966421510425 13.7308 100.521 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 38.001881 -122.290398 27.712 85.313 20150520223400 http://www.trust.org/item/20150520153658-3m9rt/ KATHMANDU, May 20 (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S. military personnel helping provide relief in Nepal after last month's 7.8 earthquake have finished their mission and will leave the country, U.S. and Nepali military officials said on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week after the bodies of six U. Wed, 20 May 2015 19:16:00 +0200 trust en trust-8ee59f764f1d6b20f369016ab99d8edb AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20150520191600 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/05/20/US-military-personnel-to-leave-Nepal-at-end-of-relief-mission/ KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S. military personnel helping provide relief in Nepal after last month's 7.8 earthquake have finished their mission and will leave the country, U.S. and Nepali military officials said on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week after the bodies of six U.S. Wed, 20 May 2015 18:33:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-2d613d3da8d8df1575ddf62cac2b99aa NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20150520183300 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/uk-quake-nepal-us-forces-idUKKBN0O520020150520?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews KATHMANDU Hundreds of U.S. military personnel helping provide relief in Nepal after last month's 7.8 earthquake have finished their mission and will leave the country, U.S. and Nepali military officials said on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week after the bodies of six U.S. Wed, 20 May 2015 18:22:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-fe1af8cf1d6c9280ceffd5f085c0200b NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20150520182200 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/us-quake-nepal-us-forces-idUSKBN0O51ZK20150520?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews KATHMANDU Hundreds of U.S. military personnel helping provide relief in Nepal after last month's 7.8 earthquake have finished their mission and will leave the country, U.S. and Nepali military officials said on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week after the bodies of six U.S. Wed, 20 May 2015 17:46:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-5279777dd38dc6f7f833f2baa76c194e NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 20150520174600 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/usgs-predicts-stronger-afershocks-in-nepal-during-third-week-of-may/article7227174.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication The United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Wednesday said that though probability of future aftershocks in Nepal was lower than its forecast for previous week, stronger tremors for the week could not be ruled out. “Within the week of May 20 to May 26, the USGS estimates that the chance of at.... Wed, 20 May 2015 13:47:00 +0200 Hindu en Hindu-b0af67c4f09766c90b288ff3127c3345 NaturalDisasters 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150520134700 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/usgs-predicts-stronger-afershocks-in-nepal-during-third-week-of-may/article7227174.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication The United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Wednesday said that though probability of future aftershocks in Nepal was lower than its forecast for previous week, stronger tremors for the week could not be ruled out. “Within the week of May 20 to May 26, the USGS estimates that the chance of at.... Wed, 20 May 2015 13:28:00 +0200 thehindu en thehindu-b0af67c4f09766c90b288ff3127c3345 NaturalDisasters 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150520132800 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/earth-now-seismically-active-period-according-quake-cluster-theory-1502158 Following the second major earthquake that hit Nepal on 12 May, some scientists believe we could be seeing a seismically active period that began in 2004 and could end around 2019. However, predicting the quakes more accurately in time and space still remains a task for the future. The magnitude 9. Wed, 20 May 2015 13:24:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-e45d2de53b2a4c0debcc29ed730084c1 NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 51.4879 -0.177998 -6.18287 106.829 35.2086 110.727 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 -33.475 -70.6475 20150520132400 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/us-military-helicopter-teams-samaritans-purse-deliver-aid-nepal-monsoons By Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought | III Marine Expeditionary Force. KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Deployed U.S. Military members and a North Carolina faith-based organization provided earthquake disaster relief supplies to Nepalese villagers in Dolakha District, May 16 and 17. Wed, 20 May 2015 07:30:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-1aca5f05db45d91b444a7d64b2e1885e NaturalDisasters UNbodies 27.1915 -82.490763 42.819444 -111.851389 39.549302 -104.905517 35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945 42.06604 -93.883453 20150520073000 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/valley-fault-system-atlas-launch-earthquake-preparedness The Valley Fault System (VFS) Atlas, a handbook of large scale maps showing in detail areas traversed by the Valley Fault System, was launched and distributed to local government officials at 9am on May 18, 2015 at the 2/F Auditorium, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Building, C. Wed, 20 May 2015 07:30:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-432b01496ba98567961ffb35fa92ce32 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 18.224902 -63.066869 20150520073000 http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/orleans-county/micro-earthquake-hits-orleans-county-with-little-notice-20150519 What if the earth shook, and no one felt it? That’s apparently what happened in Orleans County early Monday evening, when an earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 on the Richter scale struck, its epicenter about six miles northeast of Medina. That’s considered a ȁ#x201c;microearthquake,ȁ#x201d; according to EarthquakesToday. Tue, 19 May 2015 23:17:00 +0200 buffalonews en buffalonews-c8d210a9ee038db426287f66abc47a5b NaturalDisasters 24.460899 39.62019 42.8987 -78.8484 40.870178 -72.873207 43.1697 -78.696324 40.6222 -73.9878 20150519231700 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/05/mil-150519-mcn01.htm . US Marine Corps News. By Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought | May 19, 2015. Deployed U.S. Military members and a North Carolina faith-based organization provided earthquake disaster relief supplies to Nepalese villagers in Dolakha District, May 16 and 17. Tue, 19 May 2015 22:36:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-dc5227000e8ad0cb2dbe0b85ed93c9b3 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 27.1915 -82.490763 42.819444 -111.851389 39.549302 -104.905517 35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945 27.712 85.313 42.06604 -93.883453 20150519223600 http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/orleans-county/micro-earthquake-hits-niagara-county-with-little-notice-20150519 What if the earth shook, and no one felt it? That’s apparently what happened in Niagara County early Monday evening, when an earthquake with a magnitude reported at anywhere from 1.5 to 1.9 on the Richter scale struck about six miles northeast of Medina, according to various reports. Tue, 19 May 2015 18:13:00 +0200 buffalonews en buffalonews-69dbaebea8591cfed08cafc6b477cce1 NaturalDisasters 24.460899 39.62019 20150519181300 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/19/opinion/beyond-science/405394.html MAY 19 - T he 7.3 magnitude aftershock that struck on May 12 triggered fresh fears among the public, sparking panic about a larger impending quake. At the same time, an angry mob emerged on social media, targeting the scientific community for not incorrectly assuring that another big quake was not due until far in the distant future. Tue, 19 May 2015 04:08:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-398fa735397890387565149655efd6a7 NaturalDisasters 37.5424 126.935 20150519040800 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/18/earthquake-relief/nhhs-easy-tents/405362.html KATHMANDU, MAY 18 - With the news of the shortage of tents and tarpaulins in the affected areas starting to become more common, Help Nepal Network (HNN) has came up with an innovative solution that can be helpful in building tents with local materials. Mon, 18 May 2015 04:20:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-aef3416630b104d2c512c9f8c551bf32 NaturalDisasters 44.291111 -122.631111 60.1733 24.9486 51.4879 -0.177998 48.8521 2.34899 -35.3499 149.042 27.712 85.313 20150518042000 http://www.timesofoman.com/News/51771/Earthquake-in-Sea-of-Oman-will-not-trigger-tsunami-Met-department Muscat: An earthquake which hit 5.1 on the Richter scale occurred at around 3pm in the sea of Oman today. However the tremor will not trigger a tsunami, Oman meteorological department reassured the public. According to United States Geological Survey recordings, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5. Sun, 17 May 2015 15:51:00 +0200 timesofoman en timesofoman-955f4e6410c97cb05b9e12f2d0f554b4 NaturalDisasters 23.2274849518212 58.7033613065027 20150517155100 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/17/earthquake-relief/us-based-organisations-help-quake-victims/405317.html KATHMANDU, MAY 17 - A five-member medical team arrived in Nepal on May 8 from the United States to provide medical support to earthquake victims,. The team, comprising four personnel from the Community and Disaster Response Team of Sebastopol, California, have set up camp at Batali village, in constituency no 1 of Sindhupalchok district. Sun, 17 May 2015 04:57:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-38fd34da5984aef19df74943d5989ec0 NaturalDisasters 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 35.6831 139.809 27.712 85.313 20150517045700 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/05/mil-150516-afps02.htm . From Joint Task Force 505 News Releases. KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 16, 2015 The recovery of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter that went missing May 12 and was later discovered on May 15 has resumed today, 8 miles north of Charikot, in the Dolakha district of Nepal. The recovery effort resumed at 6:30 a.m. Nepal Standard Time. Sat, 16 May 2015 23:48:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-d4b672aff0c0cf4f11bfb30517147f7f NaturalDisasters AirTransport 14.6096 121.006 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 20150516234800 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/world/asia/8-bodies-recovered-from-wreckage-of-marine-helicopter-nepal-army-says.html?partner=rss&emc=rss KATHMANDU, Nepal — Eight bodies were found at the site of the crash of a United States Marine helicopter that disappeared in Nepal while assisting in earthquake relief efforts, the Nepalese Army said Saturday evening. Six Marines and two Nepali soldiers were aboard the UH-1 Huey when it lost radio contact on Tuesday after a 7. Sat, 16 May 2015 17:57:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-4c5d19f40c26a196d68a2fc2e2d3ddaf NaturalDisasters AirTransport 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150516175700 http://abcnews.go.com/US/nepal-struck-63-magnitude-earthquake/story?id=31089979 A 6.3-magnitude hit Nepal Saturday as the country was still recovering from previous earthquakes in recent weeks. The tremor occurred 15 miles north of Ramechhap, about 50 miles east of the capital of Kathmandu and south of Mount Everest, according to the United States Geological Survey. There was no immediate word on damages. Sat, 16 May 2015 17:05:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-ad9e58b7bd3e77c498448aa22f6add6d NaturalDisasters AirTransport 27.32585 86.087044 20150516170500 http://7online.com/news/nepal-struck-by-63-magnitude-earthquake/726154/ hit Nepal Saturday as the country was still recovering from previous earthquakes in recent weeks. The tremor occurred 15 miles north of Ramechhap, about 50 miles east of the capital of Kathmandu and south of Mount Everest, according to the United States Geological Survey. There was no immediate word on damages. Sat, 16 May 2015 16:54:00 +0200 7online en 7online-dd6520ecb59cf9024b063872e0df5ae6 NaturalDisasters AirTransport 27.32585 86.087044 20150516165400 http://www.nst.com.my/node/84437 KATHMANDU: The bodies of eight soldiers have been recovered from the wreckage of a US military helicopter lost on an earthquake relief mission in Nepal high on a mountainside, Nepali officials said on Saturday. The remains would soon be transferred to Kathmandu, Jagadish Pokharel, a spokesman for the Nepali army said. Sat, 16 May 2015 08:55:00 +0200 nst en nst-9077c895a95e49266cc367b7dc28528d NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150516085500 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150516/world/wreckage-of-us-helicopter-found-in-nepal-no-survivors.568376 The wreckage of a US military helicopter lost on an earthquake relief mission in Nepal was found yesterday high on a mountainside, with all eight on board presumed dead, US officials said. A US search team identified the wreckage as that of the missing Marines UH-1Y Huey helicopter deployed after.... Sat, 16 May 2015 08:23:00 +0200 timesofmalta en timesofmalta-4137be81b8e516e02dffad4754a49753 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 27.1915 -82.490763 27.712 85.313 20150516082300 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/world/asia/8-bodies-recovered-from-wreckage-of-marine-helicopter-nepal-army-says.html?partner=rss&emc=rss KATHMANDU, Nepal — Eight bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a United States Marine helicopter that crashed this week in Nepal while assisting in earthquake relief efforts, the Nepalese Army said Saturday. Six Marines and two Nepali soldiers were aboard the UH-1 Huey when it lost radio contact on Tuesday after a 7. Sat, 16 May 2015 07:21:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-077cbeecd1a389e7e2d0f7ef1dc41f17 AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 20150516072100 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/05/16/Wreckage-of-missing-US-helicopter-found--Nepali-army/ A U.S. search team identified the wreckage as that of the missing Marines UH-1Y Huey helicopter deployed after the Himalayan state was hit by a big earthquake last month that killed more than 8,000 people. Crash debris was found 8 miles (13 km) north of the town of Charikot near dense forest and rugged terrain. Sat, 16 May 2015 06:24:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-6f8e721a2b9c73352cee0d93fc90e34d AirTransport NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 27.712 85.313 28.5687 77.2168 20150516062400 http://www.wired.com/2015/05/lets-stop-nepals-mental-health-crisis-happens/ Thous