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Bodde visits Sindhupalchowk

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:29:00 +0200

By Our Reporter. U.S. Ambassador Peter W. Bodde on Monday visited on-going relief operations in Sindhupalchowk District that are supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During his visit to Majhi Gaun Village, Ambassador Bodde met with Nepalis who received U.S.

World: Disasters, displacement, and climate change: New evidence and common challenges facing the north and south

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:26:00 +0200

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre recently released their annual Global Estimates of People Displaced by Disasters, which reports that almost 20 million people were newly displaced by sudden-onset disasters in 100 countries in 2014. Since 2008, an average of 26.

Nepal Society on Tinian thanks Mailman, Kara for presentation

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:25:00 +0200

THE Nepalese Community of Tinian are thankful for the assistance and information they have been receiving regarding the Temporary Protected Status that was granted to citizens of Nepal present in the United States on June 24, 2015 due to the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the south Asian nation on April 25, 2015.

Project seeks to build Lego-style homes from rubble in Haiti

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:35:00 +0200

That’s the idea behind The Mobile Factory, a Dutch project that hopes to give survivors of natural disasters and wars the tools they need to rebuild their homes using rubble and technological know-how. ȁ#x201c;If we reuse rubble, with which we can produce earthquake-resistant houses at low cost,....

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits Papua

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:09:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit the Indonesian province of Papua. It struck 234km west of the town of Abepura and 247km west of Papua's capital, Jayapura. The United States Geological Survey said it struck at a depth of 52km, although the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said it was at a depth of 33km.

Disasters, displacement, and climate change: new evidence and common challenges facing the north and south

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:42:00 +0200

Elizabeth Ferris July 27, 2015 4:07pm Disasters, displacement, and climate change: new evidence and common challenges facing the north and south The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre recently released their annual Global Estimates of People Displaced by Disasters , which reports that almost....

An Epic Earthquake Is Predicted to Hit the Pacific Northwest — and It’s Totally Terrifying

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:36:00 +0200

In late 2004, an undersea megathrust earthquake occurred off the west coast of Indonesia when the Indian Plate was subducted by the Burma Plate, triggering a series of devastating tsunamis along most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean. The earthquake and subsequent tsunamis killed over 230,000....

Nuclear expert tasked with leading Fukushima decommissioning

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:13:00 +0200

Toru Ogawa, a 64-year-old nuclear research expert, has been entrusted with probably the most challenging task facing Japan — leading the decommissioning process at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. This April, Ogawa, a professor at Nagaoka University of Technology in Niigata Prefecture, was....

United States: Strong quake strikes remote Alaska islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:23:00 +0200

The quake had a depth of 11 kilometers and struck at 5:49 pm (0449 GMT today), USGS said. A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled remote islands in the US state of Alaska, seismologists said, but there was no tsunami warning. The underwater quake yesterday hit off the Fox Islands, by the Aleutian....

Strong quake hits off Indonesia, but no tsunami warning

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 11:13:00 +0200

JAKARTA — A strong undersea earthquake hit off of Indonesia's main island of Java on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued. The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.0 quake that hit Sunday afternoon was centered 93....

Nepalis In The US Get Temporary Protection After Quake

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:19:00 +0200

Two months after Nepal was hit with a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 8,500 people and destroyed thousands more homes, some Nepalis in the United States can now apply to stay in the country for at least another year, with work permits and temporary protection from deportation. U.S.

Three killed as quake jolts Punjab, KP

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:05:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD: At least three people were killed when a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan early Saturday, officials said. The United States Geological Survey said the tremor struck at a relatively shallow depth of 26 kilometres with its epicentre located 15 kilometres to the northeast of Islamabad.

Three killed as 5.1-quake jolts northern Pakistan

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:05:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD: At least three people were killed when a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan early Saturday, officials said. The United States Geological Survey said the tremor struck at a relatively shallow depth of 26 km with its epicenter located 15 km to the northeast of Islamabad.

At least three killed as 5.5-magnitude quake jolts various parts of northern Pakistan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:25:00 +0200

At least three people were killed when a moderate 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted various parts of northern Pakistan early on Saturday. At least three people were killed when a moderate 5.5-magnitude jolted various parts of northern early on Saturday.

Pakistan: 5.5-magnitude earthquake kills three in Islamabad

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:35:00 +0200

The epicentre of the quake was 23 km north-east of capital Islamabad and it was 10 km deep. At least three people were killed when a moderate 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted various parts of northern Pakistan early today. According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the epicentre of....

Money matters for visitors

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 05:26:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, JUL 25 - Dani Pipano is the president of Gate 1 Travel, one of the leading tour operators in the United States. The company has been sending 1,000 travellers annually to Nepal and plans to double the figure by 2016. Pipano took time out during a brief visit to Nepal to talk to Sangam....

Report highlights causes of building collapse

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 05:13:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, July 24. A team of structural engineers from the United States with global expertise in disaster assessment has analysed the key reasons for building failures in the recent earthquake and provided recommendations in an official report on ways to improve safety of Nepal’s buildings.

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:07:00 +0200

Islamabad: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan in the wee hours today, forcing people to rush out of their homes in panic, media reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was just 15 kilometers northeast of Islamabad in the Margalla hills at a depth of 26 kms, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Pakistan: Pakistan: Earthquake - Jul 2015

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:46:00 +0200

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck just outside Islamabad in Pakistan early on 25 July 2015, the United States Geological Survey said, but local officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Residents of the Pakistani capital reported buildings and vehicles shaking after the quake hit at 1:59 am local time (2059 GMT).

Stop Freaking Out: Fukushima Isn't Mutating the Daisies

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:12:00 +0200

A picture of some deformed plant sex organs is alarming people all over the internet this week. The photo, taken by Twitter user @san_kaido, shows a bunch of daisies that look like conjoined twins. The accompanying tweet describes their twisted, ribbonlike appearance, and reports a radiation reading for the spot.

There’s a Volcano Called Kick ‘Em Jenny, and It’s Angry

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:43:00 +0200

(one of the best volcano names on Earth). A new swarm of earthquakes has begun in the area of the Kick ‘Em Jenny and locals have noticed more bubbles in the ocean above the volcano (which reaches within ~180 meters of the surface). The intensity of this degassing and earthquake swarm is enough to....

Northwest residents should channel fear of earthquake into pragmatic action

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:07:00 +0200

The concern, though, is that people are focusing on the most draconian or extreme scenarios, experts say, which can lead to a sense of fatalism. The reaction illustrates the state of earthquake and tsunami preparedness – or lack thereof – in the United States, said Patrick Corcoran, a Sea Grant....

Lincoln immigration office on pace to handle a record 2 million applications

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:48:00 +0200

LINCOLN — When Armin Terzic reads an immigration application from someone who wants to bring a foreign relative to the United States, he knows there’s more to the story than the words on the page. Terzic and his family fled war in their native Bosnia during the 1990s and made it to Nebraska by 2000. Now a naturalized U.

Direct Relief Receives Esri's Special Achievement Award for Exceptional Application of Geospatial Technology

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 02:37:00 +0200

Esri honored Direct Relief with a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its work to build the Operations Room, a suite of mapping applications that use data to track the scope and enable a detailed comparison of the activities of community health workers. See the map here: http://1millionhealthworkers.

Millions displaced as a result of climate-related disasters, building in hazard-prone areas

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:07:00 +0200

In the last seven years, an estimated one person every second has been displaced by a disaster, with 19.3 million people forced to flee their homes in 2014 alone. In 2014, 17.5 million people were forced to flee their homes by disasters brought on by weather-related hazards such as floods and storms, and 1.

Permalink to Natural disasters forced 20 m from homes

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:04:00 +0200

None safe: Asia accounts for most of the displaced in 2014; Climate change expected to aggravate problem – GENEVA: Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday.

19m forced from homes by natural disasters in 2014

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:02:00 +0200

GENEVA • Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014, mostly the result of typhoons, flooding and other weather-related events that are becoming more intense and more frequent, a major European aid agency has reported. Almost 90 per cent of the 19.

Millions forced to flee homes

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 03:23:00 +0200

GENEVA: Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Tuesday. Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters, accounting for almost 90 per cent of the 19.

Natural disasters displaced 20M people in 2014

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:34:00 +0200

GENEVA - Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday. Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters, accounting for almost 90 percent of the 19.

4.0 earthquake centered in Fremont followed by a dozen aftershocks

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:03:00 +0200

FREMONT -- A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted people out of bed and caused early morning delays on BART Tuesday, officials said. The earthquake was centered in Fremont and struck at 2:41 a.m., the United States Geological Survey reported. By 6:39 a.m., the USGS reported 13 aftershocks, the largest being a magnitude 2.

4.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Bay Area: USGS

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:36:00 +0200

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 2:41 a.m. near Fremont, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS site shows that the epicenter was located near Mission Blvd. and Mayhews Road. M4.0 Fremont, CA EQ: Tell us! USGS (@USGS) July 21, 2015 Thirteen additional quakes have followed....

4.0 earthquake centered in Fremont felt around Bay Area

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:17:00 +0200

FREMONT -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 hit in Fremont at 2:41 a.m. Tuesday morning, the United States Geological Service reported. Residents across the Bay Area, including those in Pleasanton, San Ramon and in San Francisco, tweeted about being awakened by the quake. There were no immediate reports of damage.

OFFICIAL-CORRECTED-Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:56:00 +0200

(changes 12th para to Almost 40,000 from More than 50,000 after NRC correction) * Asia accounts for most of 19.3 mln displaced in 2014. * Climate change expected to aggravate problem. * Not limited to poor countries; people displaced in Japan, USA. By Stephanie Nebehay.

Natural disasters forced 20m from their homes in 2014

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:40:00 +0200

GENEVA: Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday. Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters, accounting for almost 90 percent of the 19.

OFFICIAL-CORRECTED-Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:12:00 +0200

(changes 12th para to Almost 40,000 from More than 50,000 after NRC correction) * Asia accounts for most of 19.3 mln displaced in 2014 * Climate change expected to aggravate problem * Not limited to poor countries; people displaced in Japan, USA By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, July 20 (Reuters) -....

OFFICIAL-CORRECTED-Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

A 4.0 earthquake centered in Fremont felt around Bay Area

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:27:00 +0200

FREMONT -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 hit in Fremont at 2:41 a.m. Tuesday morning, the United States Geological Service reported. Residents across the Bay Area, including those in Pleasanton, San Ramon and in San Francisco, tweeted about being awakened by the quake this morning.

July 21th in History

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:18:00 +0200

356 BC – The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is destroyed by arson by Herostratus, who was trying to become famous, giving the world the English term herostratic fame and the German Herostrat. 230 – Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. 285 – Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler.

Natural disasters displaced 19 million people in 2014

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:35:00 +0200

Geneva: Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014, mostly the result of typhoons, flooding and other weather-related events that are becoming more intense and more frequent, a leading European aid agency said on Monday. Close to 90 per cent of the 19.

Natural disasters displaced 19 million people in 2014

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:28:00 +0200

Nigeria: Dangote Foundation Targets 5,000 Displaced Families in North-East

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:45:00 +0200

Dangote Foundation last weekend commenced distribution of relief materials to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, targeting a minimum of 5,000 families in the three states.

International Center for Integrated Mountain Development Receives Humanitarian Award for Nepal Earthquake Response

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:09:00 +0200

. Intergovernmental Agency Recognized for Efforts to Drive Recovery after Disasters. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), an intergovernmental agency in South and Central Asia, was honored with the Esri Humanitarian GIS Award for their assistance to the government....

Natural disasters forced 20 million from their homes in 2014

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:50:00 +0200

GENEVA: Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday. Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters, accounting for almost 90 per cent of the 19.

Natural disasters forced 20 million from their homes in 2014: report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:31:00 +0200

GENEVA Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday. Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters, accounting for almost 90 percent of the 19.

Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:09:00 +0200

By Stephanie Nebehay. GENEVA, July 20 (Reuters) - Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday.

19.3 million displaced by natural disaster in 2014

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:59:00 +0200

A child lies injured after an Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake during a visit by former US President Bill Clinton. Photo: UN Photo/Logan Abassi. Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014 and the trend shows no signs of letting up, displacement experts said Monday.

Natural disasters forced 20 million from their homes in 2014: report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:42:00 +0200

By Stephanie Nebehay. GENEVA (Reuters) - Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and earthquakes last year, a problem likely to worsen due to climate change, but which could be eased by better construction, a report said on Monday.

Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 - report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:42:00 +0200

Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:30:00 +0200

* Asia accounts for most of 19.3 mln displaced in 2014 * Climate change expected to aggravate problem * Not limited to poor countries; people displaced in Japan, USA By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, July 20 (Reuters) - Nearly 20 million people were forced to flee their homes due to floods, storms and....

Natural disasters forced 20 million from their homes in 2014: report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:16:00 +0200

Natural disasters forced 20 mln from their homes in 2014 -report

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:09:00 +0200

Iran's top leader says nuclear deal won't change its policy toward US

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:05:00 +0200

Khamenei said Saturday in a televised speech that U.S. policy in the Middle East runs counter to Tehran's strategy and that Iran will continue to support its allies in the Middle East including the Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian resistance groups and the Syrian government.

Use Head not the Heart for Charity: Philosopher

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 05:44:00 +0200

By Joseph D’Urso – Philosopher Peter Singer, famous for his pioneering work on animal welfare, now focuses on philanthropy, urging people to use the same cool-headed detachment when giving to charity as they would when buying a dishwasher. Singer, who tackles this topic in his latest book ‘The Most....

Barbados, St Lucia, Trinidad Shaken by 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0200

Barbados, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago were shaken by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Thursday morning, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at around 11:16 AM local time, struck about 116 kilometres northeast of Bathsheba, Barbados, and about 132....

NEPAL - Kathmandu calls on foreign tourists to visit the country

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:02:00 +0200

07/17/2015 NEPAL Kathmandu calls on foreign tourists to visit the country by Christopher Sharma Nepali government officials at the 39th session UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee call for the country to be removed from the danger list for travellers. In 2014, some 800,000 tourists visited the Himalayan nation.

B’dos quake shakes up TT

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 07:27:00 +0200

Some parts of Trinidad and Tobago (TT) felt tremors from an earthquake that struck yesterday morning, in the ocean northeast of Barbados. The tremors were widely felt throughout the Caribbean, but there were no major reports of injuries or damage. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the magnitude 6.

Seattle isn’t the only metro bracing for another big earthquake

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:03:00 +0200

A recent New Yorker article highlighting the likelihood of a massive earthquake near Seattle has reverberated across the country, from to to . Similar to the highly destructive earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan in 2011, it appears to be only a matter of time before a more serious....

Nepal: Nepal Country Director (Nepali National or Expatriate with experience working in Nepal)

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:14:00 +0200

TITLE: Nepal Country Director. LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal. POSITION TYPE: Consultant (full-time)/Contract. DEPARTMENT: Global Programs – Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery. REPORTS TO: VP, Emergency Response & Recovery. ABOUT AMERICARES. AmeriCares is an emergency response and global....

Quake-hit Nepal asks that other nations remove travel advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:15:00 +0200

KATHMANDU--Nepal's government is urging other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April that killed thousands of people, a government minister said Wednesday.

Quake-hit Nepal asks other nations to lift travel advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:29:00 +0200

Tourists walk near damaged buildings at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal’s government is urging other countries to cancel travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April .

Quake-Hit Nepal Asks Other Nations to Lift Travel Advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:41:00 +0200

FILE- In this June 15, 2015 file photo, tourists walk near damaged buildings at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal's government is urging other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the... The Associated Press View Full Caption Nepal's....

Quake-hit Nepal asks other nations to lift travel advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) " Nepal's government is urging other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April that killed thousands of people, a government minister said Wednesday.

Quake-hit Nepal asks other nations to lift travel advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:17:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal's government has urged other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April that killed thousands of people. Tourism minister Kripasur Sherpa said Wednesday that the....

Quake-Hit Nepal Asks Other Nations to Lift Travel Advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:08:00 +0200

Nepal's government has urged other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April that killed thousands of people. Tourism minister Kripasur Sherpa said Wednesday that the government has asked other....

Quake-hit Nepal asks other nations to lift travel advisories

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:48:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, Nepal Nepal's government has urged other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating earthquake in April that killed thousands of people. Tourism minister Kripasur Sherpa said Wednesday that the government....

Nigeria: Dangote Foundation Targets 5,000 Displaced Families in North-East

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:09:00 +0200

INTERVIEW-Use the head not the heart when choosing a charity, philosopher says

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:12:00 +0200

LONDON, July 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Philosopher Peter Singer, famous for his pioneering work on animal welfare, now focuses on philanthropy, urging people to use the same cool-headed detachment when giving to charity as they would when buying a dishwasher.

‘Death toll in natural disasters up in first half of year’

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:11:00 +0200

FRANKFURT: The number of people who died in natural catastrophes worldwide increased sharply in the first six months of this year, according to the world’s leading reinsurer Munich Re. “The review on the natural catastrophes for the first half of 2015 was characterised by the earthquake in Nepal and....

World: The review of natural catastrophes up to June is marked by earthquakes, and by a heatwave that caused a large number of fatalities in Asia

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 22:17:00 +0200

The review on the natural catastrophes for the first half of 2015 was characterised by the earthquake in Nepal and by the heatwave that affected India and Pakistan. Some 12,000 people fell victim to these two natural catastrophes. In the first half of the year, a total of over 16,000 people died in severe weather events and earthquakes.

Number of people who died in natural disasters worldwide rose sharply in 1st half of 2015: Insurer

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:06:00 +0200

FRANKFURT (AFP) - The number of people who died in natural catastrophes worldwide increased sharply in the first six months of this year, according to the world's leading reinsurer Munich Re. "The review on the natural catastrophes for the first half of 2015 was characterised by the earthquake in....

Dangote Foundation Targets 5,000 Displaced Families In North-East

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:18:00 +0200

Indonesia: Indonesia: Disaster Management Reference Handbook 2015

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:59:00 +0200

Executive Summary. This country book focusing on Indonesia is intended to be a reference for individuals deploying to conduct disaster preparedness engagements or disaster response operations in Indonesia, but it is not meant to be a checklist or manual for all disaster response operations.

Nepali quake survivors reject basic shelter

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:40:00 +0200

A project to construct shelters in Nepal from earth- and rubble-filled sacks has only built one home following clashes with local housing traditions. A team from the Superadobe project, run by charity New Earth UK , returned from Nepal last month after constructing a home for an elderly couple in Lanagol, a village outside Kathmandu.

Top Asian News at 7:00 p.m. GMT

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:38:00 +0200

TAKARA, Vanuatu (AP) — Many people living in this coastal village in Vanuatu believe the March cyclone that sent waves surging through their homes was the latest and most dramatic sign of climate change. They are now considering rebuilding their entire community on higher ground.

201st group of Peace Corps Volunteers sworn in

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 06:07:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, July 10. As many as 29 Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in by US Ambassador Peter W Bodde and Peace Corps/ Nepal Country Director Nelson Chase to begin their two-year service in Nepal. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Kathmandu today, the new volunteers join the....

Peace Corps volunteers sworn in

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:58:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, JUL 10 - Twenty-nine Peace Corps volunteers were sworn in by US Ambassador Peter W Bodde and Peace Corps Country Director Nelson Chase before they started their two-year service in Nepal. According to the US Embassy, the new batch of volunteers arrived in March 2015 for intensive language....

Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes the Pacific, no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:50:00 +0200

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck in the Pacific, off the Solomon Islands on July 10. Seismologists say that no major damage is expected and threat has been issued. tsunami "Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.

Nepali quake survivors reject simple shelter

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:49:00 +0200

Mt. Lebanon resident Katie Brown to tell her experience of Nepal earthquake

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:19:00 +0200

Katie Brown was in her third-floor apartment in Kathmandu, Nepal on April 25 the day the massive earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people hit. “I was shaken out of my chair and crawled over to the doorframe of my bathroom as stuff rained down around me,” Ms. Brown recalled. The 19-year-old Mt.

UN urges Nepal to speed aid and waive taxes for earthquake help

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:58:00 +0200

UNITED NATIONS : The director of UN humanitarian operations urged Nepal on Wednesday to fast-track clearance and waive taxes on aid shipments which are delaying desperately needed assistance getting to 500,000 people who urgently need food and 100,000 households that still require shelter following two devastating earthquakes.

Urgency to rebuild Nepal ahead of monsoon rains could lead to "build back worse": UN official

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:40:00 +0200

, July 8 (Xinhua) -- As Nepal faces the onset of monsoon rains, the urgent need to rebuild could lead to buildings at risk of collapse due to poor compliance with building codes, John Ging, operations director for the UN Office of the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) told journalists here Wednesday.

Internally Displace Persons: The Forgotten and Invisible Refugees

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 19:49:00 +0200

It's a tale of hidden suffering of monumental proportions. The estimated number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the world has reached a record 38 million, but that number is still by far an underestimation. The figure comes from a recent report issued by the Geneva-based Internal....

Nepal: Nepal Situation Report #16, 7 July 2015

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:54:00 +0200

Highlights and Key Messages Targeting 1.15 million people for Phase II of its operation, WFP has so far assisted 500,000 people with food and nutrition support. Of the total assisted people, 40,000 have been reached through cash distributions. To date, WFP has injected over US$500,000 into the local....

Earthquake jolts Swat, neighboring areas

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:59:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Swat valley and surrounding areas on Monday evening, Express News reported. The tremors were also felt in neighboring areas of the Swat valley. No causality or life loss was reported till the filing of this report.

Neil MacFarquhar

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:45:00 +0200

Michelle Bachelet, famous for breaking gender barriers by becoming the first woman elected president of Chile, will head the new global United Nations agency created to advance women’s rights. Haitians remain skeptical because millions of dollars were pledged in the past for hurricane relief, but only a fraction was actually paid.

Soccer: Ahead of day of destiny, Sasaki confident champions Japan can repeat

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:47:00 +0200

Japan coach Norio Sasaki is confident the reigning champions can retain their title by beating familiar foes the United States again in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. "It's a real honor to be battling the United States again," said Sasaki, whose team stunned the U.S.

Taiwan, Japan medical associations to sign mutual ...

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 17:51:00 +0200

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Medical Association and the Japan Medical Association will sign a memorandum of emergency mutual support in case of disasters, enabling medical personnel to give low-level medical treatments in each other's country under the supervision of the colleagues of the hosting country.

Another arrest in growing crackdown on 64Tianwang website reporters

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:28:00 +0200

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Earthquake Hit China's Northwest, 3 Dead

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:38:00 +0200

Earthquake Hits China's Xinjiang Region, 3 Dead And Over 20 Injured. An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Xinjiang region in northwestern China on Friday, killing at least three people. In this photo, cars drive along a bridge after snowfall in Urumqi, Xinjiang Autonomous region, on Nov. 28, 2014.

Nepalese in the U.S. qualify for Temporary Protective Status

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:14:00 +0200

Getty A man carries bedding through a destroyed street in Kathmandu, Nepal on April 30, 2015 in the aftermath of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated the tiny Himalayan country. Thousands were killed and hundreds of houses, buildings and temples in the capital were destroyed. Nepalese in the U.

World: Introduction to Humanitarian Assistance | University Certificate Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:08:00 +0200

This course is a joint collaboration between , and Colorado State University Online . This course counts toward the Certificate in Sustainable Community Development and the Specialization in Humanitarian Assistance. Course Tuition: $390 Duration: 5 Weeks Continuing Education Units (CEU’s): 2.

How Virginia is preparing for the next quake

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:46:00 +0200

Today, earthquakes pose an even greater risk to the commonwealth as the population density and development continue to increase. In the latest edition of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service's Virginia News Letter, geologists Wendy Kelly and Anne Witt explain how the state is preparing for the next quake.

Mild earthquake jolts parts of K-P

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:08:00 +0200

PESHAWAR: A mild earthquake jolted parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including Mansehra, Abbottabad, Chitral and Swat, on Thursday, Express News reported. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale and the epicentre of the earthquake was Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

World News Update, what you need to know

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:15:00 +0200

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has vowed to push ahead with a bailout referendum despite pressure from European leaders, and urged creditors to accept a fresh reform offer. ELSEWHERE: CAIRO - Jihadists have launched an unprecedented wave of attacks on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula that killed at least 70 people.

World News Update, what you need to know

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:14:00 +0200

ELSEWHERE: CAIRO - Jihadists have launched an unprecedented wave of attacks on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula that killed at least 70 people. WASHINGTON DC - US President Barack Obama has announced that the United States and Cuba will re-establish full diplomatic relations, severed 54 years ago.

World News Update, what you need to know

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:55:00 +0200

Fluor NEW : Selected for Six-Year Position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:42:00 +0200

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company and its joint venture partner, AMEC Foster Wheeler, a position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) for six years beginning October 1, 2015.

Fluor Selected for Six-Year Position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:40:00 +0200

IRVING, Texas--( )--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company and its joint venture partner, AMEC Foster Wheeler, a position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) for six years beginning October 1, 2015.

Comments on other issues: ‘Drilling caused Sidoarjo mud volcano’

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 01:07:00 +0200

Online, June 29 Geologists reignited the debate on Monday about whether to blame nature or humans for the devastating eruption nine years ago of an Indonesian mud volcano that is still oozing its all-consuming sludge today. New analysis of underground gas levels measured at the time of the outburst....

Séisme en Californie: le "Big One" est-il pour demain?

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:32:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 4 a été enregistré dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi sur la faille de Hayward. Un géophysicien de l'agence américaine spécialisée dans les tremblements de terre souligne la forte probabilité d'un séisme majeur "à tout moment". La baie de San Francisco doit-elle paniquer? La....

Se registra fuerte sismo en frontera entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:10:00 +0200

Un fuerte terremoto sacudió la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia, informan múltiples cadenas de noticias locales. Según información de United States Geological Survey, el sismo de 6.1 en la escala Ritcher tuvo una intensidad de categoría III en la escala Mercalli y se registró a 26 kilómetros al....

Se registra fuerte sismo en frontera entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:59:00 +0200

Fukushima-Betreiber Tepco soll für Suizid zahlen

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:10:00 +0200

Mehr als vier Jahre nach der katastrophalen Havarie des Atomkraftwerks von Fukushima haben die Angehörigen eines verstorbenen 102-Jährigen den Betreiber Tepco auf Entschädigung verklagt. Fumio Okubo, der älteste Bewohner des Dorfes Iitate, habe wegen der angekündigten Zwangsumsiedlung Suizid....

Fukushima-Betreiber Tepco soll für Suizid zahlen

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:46:00 +0200

Tokio (AFP) - Mehr als vier Jahre nach der katastrophalen Havarie des Atomkraftwerks von Fukushima haben die Angehörigen eines verstorbenen 102-Jährigen den Betreiber Tepco auf Entschädigung verklagt. Fumio Okubo, der älteste Bewohner des Dorfes Iitate, habe wegen der angekündigten Zwangsumsiedlung....

Właściciel Fukushimy w końcu ma zyski

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:28:00 +0200

Zysk operacyjny spółki wyniósł 228 miliardów jenów. Dla porównania w pierwszym kwartale poprzedniego roku obrotowego było to 70,70 mld jenów. To co może martwić spółkę to spadek o 1,1 proc. sprzedaży. Wyniosła ona od kwietnia do czerwca 1,55 biliona jenów.

Sismo de 6,1 grados sacude zona fronteriza entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:22:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,1 registrado en la selva panameña del Darién, próxima a la frontera con Colombia, causó daños en algunas viviendas de la zona colombiana afectada. El epicentro tuvo lugar a 10 kilómetros de profundidad en un área selvática de Panamá, a unos 36 kilómetros al noroeste de la....

Tepco prepara una difícil operación en el reactor 3 de Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:04:00 +0200

La compañía japonesa Tepco se dispone a llevar a cabo una delicada operación en uno de los reactores del complejo nuclear de Fukushima más dañados por el tsunami de marzo de 2011, según un portavoz. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) intentará "en un futuro muy cercano" retirar de lo alto del reactor....

M5.9 earthquake on Colombia-Panama border damages at least 30 homes

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:03:00 +0200

At least thirty homes and a power supply line were damaged in the northwest of Colombia when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit the Colombia-Panama border on Tuesday evening. According to Colombia’s disaster agency UNGRD, parts of the jungle region of the Choco province are without electricity while repairmen fix the broken electricity cable.

Secret aid worker: sexual harassment and discrimination in the industry

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:27:00 +0200

. Judging from the number of submissions to Secret aid worker, sexual harassment in the sector is rife. Here are seven cases of discriminating and intrusive behaviour reported to us, but they are likely to be the tip of the iceberg The dirty secret of the aid industry is the routine, endemic sexual harassment of women on the job.

Fukushima: Tepco poursuivi pour le suicide d'un homme de 102 ans

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:59:00 +0200

Tokyo - L'opérateur de la centrale nucléaire dévastée de Fukushima, Tepco, faisait face mercredi à de nouvelles poursuites judiciaires, cette fois de la part de la famille d'un homme de 102 ans qui s'est suicidé en 2011 parce qu'il ne supportait pas de quitter sa maison.

Fukushima: délicate opération en préparation sur un des réacteurs

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:46:00 +0200

La compagnie japonaise Tepco s'apprête à mener une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima ravagé par le tsunami de mars 2011, selon un porte-parole. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter " dans un avenir extrêmement proche " de retirer....

Fukushima operator sued over 102-year-old man’s suicide

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:24:00 +0200

TOKYO: The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant faced a fresh lawsuit Wednesday from the family of a 102-year-old man who killed himself because he was depressed at having to leave his home. Fumio Okubo was the oldest resident of Iitate village 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the Fukushima Daiichi plant.

A chaque mort son coupable

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:21:00 +0200

Il a porté plainte contre le tsunami. Faire rendre gorge aux vents et marées ? Convoquer à la barre des vagues plus fortes que des barrages ? «Je ne crois pas que les accidents soient dus à la fatalité.» Durant les mois qui ont suivi le raz de marée de Noël 2004, Stéphane Gicquel est parti en Thaïlande pour chercher le corps de ses proches.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Papua in Eastern Indonesia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:45:00 +0200

BANGKOK - A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the province of Papua in eastern Indonesia Tuesday. No material damage have been reported yet and no tsunami alert has been issued. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 52 km (32 miles) and 234 km (145 miles) east of Abepura city, according to the U.S.

UK, Canada, help Ghana fight climate change

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:17:00 +0200

Ghana has been selected alongside Bangladesh and India, to benefit from the15-million Canadian-dollar project for Delta, Vulnerability and Climate Change, Migration and Adaptation (DECCMA) The DECCMA project which is been sponsored by the Canadian and the British Governments, under the Collaborative....

Cutremur cu magnitudinea de 6,2 grade Richter în Alaska

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:03:00 +0200

Un cutremur cu magnitudinea de 6,2 grade pe scara Richter a zguduit miercuri regiunea situată la 69 de kilometri sud-sud-vest de Redoubt Volcano, Alaska, la ora 02:35 GMT, a anunțat institutul american de geofizică U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), citat de agenția Xinhua.

Tepco va mener une opération délicate à Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:02:00 +0200

Tepco va mener prochainement une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de La compagnie japonaise va tenter de retirer du haut du réacteur numéro 3 l'équipement de plus de 20 tonnes servant en temps normal à déplacer le combustible.

Tepco va mener une opération délicate à Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:56:00 +0200

Tepco va mener prochainement une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima. La compagnie japonaise va tenter de retirer du haut du réacteur numéro 3 l'équipement de plus de 20 tonnes servant en temps normal à déplacer le combustible.

Tepco va mener une opération délicate à Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:51:00 +0200

Délicate opération de réparation à Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:21:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter "dans un avenir extrêmement proche" de retirer du haut du réacteur numéro 3 l'équipement de plus de 20 tonnes servant en temps normal à déplacer le combustible, "une opération difficile", a expliqué à l'AFP un responsable de la compagnie.

Fukushima: délicate opération sur un des réacteurs les plus saccagés

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:17:00 +0200

La compagnie japonaise Tepco s’apprête à mener une délicate opération au-dessus de l’un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima ravagé par le tsunami de mars 2011. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter « dans un avenir extrêmement proche » de retirer du haut du réacteur....

Fukushima: délicate opération sur un des réacteurs les plus saccagés

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:17:00 +0200

Fukushima: délicate opération en préparation sur un des réacteurs

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:12:00 +0200

La compagnie japonaise Tepco s'apprête à mener une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima ravagé par le tsunami de mars 2011, selon un porte-parole.Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter " dans un avenir extrêmement proche " de retirer....

Des robots vont mener une "opération difficile" sur un réacteur abîmé de Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:59:00 +0200

Terremoto de magnitude 6,1 graus sacode fronteira entre Panamá e Colômbia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:25:00 +0200

Panamá/Bogotá, 28 jul (EFE).- Um terremoto de magnitude 6,1 graus sacudiu nesta terça-feira (data local) a região de Darién, no leste do Panamá e muito próxima à fronteira com a Colômbia, sendo sentido também na capital dos dois países, informaram as autoridades locais. "Terremoto foi sentido na capital.

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Alaska

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:07:00 +0200

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Alaska Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Service. The quake's epicenter -- about 150 miles from Anchorage -- was located on the western edge of the of Cook Inlet, near the Chigmit Mountains. According to USGS, it is about 45 miles southwest of Redoubt Volcano.

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Alaska

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:00:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 se registra en la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:07:00 +0200

. 28/07/2015 - 22:57:48 RT.- Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 5,9 se ha registrado en la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia, según ha comunicado el Servicio Geológico de EEUU (USGS). Un sismo de magnitud 5,9 ha sacudido este miércoles la zona fronteriza entre Panamá y Colombia, según el Servicio Geológico de EE.

Fukushima: délicate opération en préparation sur un des réacteurs les plus saccagés

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:40:00 +0200

(Belga) La compagnie japonaise Tepco s'apprête à mener une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima ravagé par le tsunami de mars 2011, selon un porte-parole. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter "dans un avenir extrêmement proche" de....

Fuerte terremoto sacude zona fronteriza entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:36:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 5,9 ha sacudido este miércoles la zona fronteriza entre Panamá y Colombia, según el Servicio Geológico de EEUU. El epicentro se ubicó a unos 29 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad colombiana de Acandí, situada en el extremo norte del departamento de Chocó y a unos 10 kilómetros de profundidad.

Fukushima: délicate opération en préparation sur un des réacteurs les plus saccagés

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:34:00 +0200

The New Yorker: Portland faces special quake, tsunami risk

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:27:00 +0200

Maps show earthquake shaking in Japan's 2011 magnitude-9 earthquake, left, and for a quake of the same force expected off Oregon's coast. Green indicates light shaking. Yellow shows stronger shaking. Dark red indicates shaking strong enough to seriously damage even well-built structures.

Richard Read | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:27:00 +0200

Richard Read, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and former Asian-based foreign correspondent, is a senior writer for The Oregonian, covering higher education. Posted on on July 28, 2015, 7:00PM. Pacific Northwest News The tsunami threat makes it too dangerous for tourists to spend the night in the....

Fukushima: délicate opération en préparation sur un des réacteurs les plus saccagés

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:14:00 +0200

Tokyo - La compagnie japonaise Tepco s'apprête à mener une délicate opération au-dessus de l'un des réacteurs les plus saccagés du complexe atomique de Fukushima ravagé par le tsunami de mars 2011, selon un porte-parole. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter dans un avenir extrêmement proche de....

Délicate opération en vue sur l'un des réacteurs de Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:01:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) va tenter «dans un avenir extrêmement proche» de retirer du haut du réacteur numéro 3 l'équipement de plus de 20 tonnes servant en temps normal à déplacer le combustible, «une opération difficile», a expliqué à l'AFP un responsable de la compagnie.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 se registra en la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:32:00 +0200

Correa, difundió un mensaje en el cual envió un abrazo al pueblo de Venezuela y la Patria Grande. “Un privilegio compartir su lucha”, escribió a través de su cuenta en Twitter. Desde la medianoche de este martes 28, usuarias y usuarios de la red Twitter mantienen posicionada en el primer lugar de....

Vancouver 'rent increase tsunami' predicted by local realtor

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:08:00 +0200

A shortage of rental stock and unprecedented demand in Vancouver are creating the perfect storm for a "rent increase tsunami," according to a veteran realtor's report. David Goodman, principal of HQ Commercial, says in the July edition of the Goodman Report that vacancy rates are hovering around 0.

Magnitude 7 Quake Hits Papua

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:02:00 +0200

Jakarta. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Papua on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 52.8 kilometers deep and was centered 248 km west of Jayapura at 6:41 a.m., the USGS said.

Aumenta Japón ayuda a operadora de Fukushima

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:50:00 +0200

Tokio, julio 28.—El Gobierno de Japón aprobó este martes mayores compensaciones por la catástrofe nuclear de Fukushima hasta alcanzar un total de 57 000 millones de dólares, comunicó Tepco, compañía operadora de la central nuclear siniestrada por el terremoto de 2011.

Autoridades de Valparaíso dan a conocer avances y desafíos para reconstrucción de Juan Fernández

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:48:00 +0200

La habilitación del servicio de agua potable y alcantarillados, la reconstrucción del jardín infantil “Sandalito” y el levantamiento de un nuevo establecimiento educacional, forman parte de las obras anunciadas y que fueron destacadas por el gobernador de la provincia de Valparaíso, Omar Jara.

National › Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 bln

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to ¥7.07 trillion ($57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), the operator of the....

One missing in Papua quake

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:53:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck in a sparsely populated part of Indonesia's Papua province yesterday. No tsunami warning was issued after the quake, which struck in the mountainous New Guinea interior shortly before 7am. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was almost 250 kilometres....

Sismos en el Perú

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:46:00 +0200

El epicentro de este movimiento telúrico se ubicó a 30 kilómetros al suroeste de la localidad de Coracora, en Ayacucho, y a 80 kilómetros de profundidad. De acuerdo al IGP , el epicentro de este movimiento telúrico se ubicó a 66 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Rioja y a 134 kilómetros de profundidad.

25 Lug 2015 ‘Tsunami’’ di farmaci biotech in arrivo

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:42:00 +0200

‘Tsunami’’ di farmaci biotech in arrivo Rappresentano il 20% di quelli in commercio, il 40% dei nuovi autorizzati e il 50% Malattie oncologiche, metaboliche, epatiche, endocrine, infettive e persino il virus Ebola fanno un po’ meno paura grazie ai farmaci biotech, che rappresentano uno ‘tsunami’ di innovazione.

Inicia desmantelamiento de cubierta de reactor 1 en Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:38:00 +0200

Tokio.- Notimex La compañía Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) comenzó hoy los trabajos para desmantelar la cubierta que envuelve al edificio del reactor 1 de la planta nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi, la cual fue instalada a raíz del desastre de 2011. Los trabajadores retiraron este martes con una grúa....

Inicia desmantelamiento de cubierta de reactor 1 en Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:36:00 +0200

Tokio, 28 de julio 2015.- La compañía Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) comenzó hoy los trabajos para desmantelar la cubierta que envuelve al edificio del reactor 1 de la planta nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi, la cual fue instalada a raíz del desastre de 2011.

Inicia desmantelamiento de cubierta de reactor 1 en Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:21:00 +0200

Tokio.- La compañía Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) comenzó hoy los trabajos para desmantelar la cubierta que envuelve al edificio del reactor 1 de la planta nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi, la cual fue instalada a raíz del desastre de 2011. Los trabajadores retiraron este martes con una grúa el....

Inicia desmantelamiento de cubierta de reactor 1 en Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:20:00 +0200

Tokio, 28 Jul (Notimex).- La compa��a Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) comenz� hoy los trabajos para desmantelar la cubierta que envuelve al edificio del reactor 1 de la planta nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi, la cual fue instalada a ra�z del desastre de 2011.

Debuttano i 'Coraggiosi' di Ferrandelli 'Non una corrente del Pd, lo Tsunami'

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:51:00 +0200

Debuttano i "Coraggiosi" di Ferrandelli#x3a; "Non una corrente del Pd, lo Tsunami" "Si domandano - ha continuato - se usciamo dal Pd. No, entriamo, apriamo porte e finestre, facciamo accomodare fuori un bel po' di reduci e facciamo entrare tanti pionieri".

Debuttano i "Coraggiosi" di Ferrandelli: "Non una corrente del Pd, lo Tsunami"

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:45:00 +0200

Inicia desmantelamiento de cubierta de reactor 1 en Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:44:00 +0200

Tokio, Japón.- La compañía Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) comenzó hoy los trabajos para desmantelar la cubierta que envuelve al edificio del reactor 1 de la planta nuclear de Fukushima Daiichi, la cual fue instalada a raíz del desastre de 2011. Los trabajadores retiraron este martes con una grúa....

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói os edifícios e uma pessoa desaparece

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:14:00 +0200

O sismo de magnitude 7 na escala Richter que atingiu nesta terça (28.07) a Indonésia deixou vários edifícios danificados e uma pessoa desaparecida, de acordo com as autoridades locais. Não foi emitido alerta de tsunami após o abalo, que atingiu uma zona interior montanhosa da província da Papua, pouco povoada.

Potente sismo en Indonesia causa un muerto

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:51:00 +0200

Un potente terremoto de siete grados de intensidad en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy la provincia indonesia de Papúa (este), con saldo de un muerto y varios inmuebles dañados, divulgó la Agencia Nacional de Desastres (AND). Según el portavoz de ese organismo, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, el sismo con....

Fuerte terremoto sacude la provincia Pap�a en Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:46:00 +0200

YAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) � Un fuerte terremoto sacudi� el martes la provincia de Pap�a en el extremo oriente de Indonesia sin que se informara de v�ctimas ni da�os de inmediato. El Servicio Geol�gico de Estados Unidos dijo que el temblor con magnitud 7,0 sucedi� a las 6:41 a.m.

Strong 7.0 quake jolts east Indonesia, damages buildings

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:32:00 +0200

Melbourne : A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, has struck remote eastern Indonesia, damaging several buildings and leaving a teenage boy missing, after he fell into a river. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit inland in a mountainous area of Papua in the....

Teen missing after strong earthquake strikes Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:25:00 +0200

A strong earthquake struck Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua early yesterday, panicking people, with at least one teenager missing after possibly drowning in a river. Several buildings and houses were either destroyed or damaged. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 7 earthquake....

En votación dividida aprueban carta de inundabilidad del SHOA en La Serena

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:54:00 +0200

Publicado por Carlos Villavicencio En una discutida sesión extraordinaria del concejo comunal de La Serena, por 5 votos contra 3, los concejales votaron por aprobar la carta de inundabilidad levantada por el Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada, SHOA, lo que afecta directamente al Plan....

Mundo Japão aprova aumento de indenizações por desastre de Fukushima para US$57 bilhões

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:28:00 +0200

TÓQUIO (Reuters) - O Japão aprovou nesta terça-feira um aumento no pagamento de indenizações pela crise de Fukushima, que passou a totalizar 7,07 trilhões de ienes (57,18 bilhões de dólares), enquanto dezenas de milhares de desabrigados permanecem em abrigos temporários, mais de quatro anos após do desastre.

Japão aprova aumento de indenizações por desastre de Fukushima para US$57 bilhões

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:19:00 +0200

Potente sismo en Indonesia causa un muerto

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:19:00 +0200

Yakarta, 28 jul (PL) Un potente terremoto de siete grados de intensidad en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy la provincia indonesia de Papúa (este), con saldo de un muerto y varios inmuebles dañados, divulgó la Agencia Nacional de Desastres (AND). Según el portavoz de ese organismo, Sutopo Purwo....

ÁSIA Japão aprova aumento de indenizações por desastre de Fukushima para US$ 57 bilhões 28/07/2015 - 11h55

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:17:00 +0200

TÓQUIO - O Japão aprovou nesta terça-feira um aumento no pagamento de indenizações pela crise de Fukushima, que passou a totalizar 7,07 trilhões de ienes (57,18 bilhões de dólares), enquanto dezenas de milhares de desabrigados permanecem em abrigos temporários, mais de quatro anos após do desastre.

Japão aprova aumento de indenizações por desastre de Fukushima para US$57 bilhões

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:08:00 +0200

Terremoto Indonesia: Scossa violentissima di magnitudo 7.0

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:36:00 +0200

: Una scossa violentissima è stata registrata a Papua Nuova Guinea in Indonesia , un'area sconvolta spesso da terremoti molto devastanti. Secondo i rilevamenti dell' Istituto sismologico americano United States geological survey , il sisma si è verificato alle 4:41 di oggi, ora locale - in Italia le 23:41 di ieri - con magnitudo 7.

Japón aumenta hasta los 51.700 millones de euros las compensaciones por Fukushima

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:04:00 +0200

TOKIO, 28 Jul. (Reuters/EP) - COMENTARIOS El Gobierno de Japón ha aprobado este martes un aumento de las compensaciones derivadas de la catástrofe nuclear de la central de Fukushima hasta alcanzar un total de 7,07 billones de yenes (unos 51.700 millones de euros).

Sismo de magnitud 7 sacude a Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:44:00 +0200

Jayapura Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudió la provincia indonesia de Papúa, indicó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), aunque los servicios de monitoreo descartaron la formación de tsunamis. El epicentro del temblor, producido a las 06:41, se registró a unos 250 kilómetros al oeste de....

Volkswagen toma lugar da Toyota como maior montadora do mundo

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:14:00 +0200

A montadora alemã vem aumentando sua escala sob os 8 anos de administração do presidente-executivo Martin Winterkorn, impulsionado pela adição de marcas e fábricas além da ampliação das vendas na China. As vendas do Grupo VW, que também incluem as marcas de luxo Audi e Porsche, mais que dobraram no....

Teenager dead after strong quake hits Indonesia’s Papua

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:09:00 +0200

By Ainur Rohmah. JAKARTA. A strong earthquake struck the easternmost Indonesian province of Papua on Tuesday, leaving a teenage boy dead. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency recorded the earthquake as measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale with its epicenter at a depth of 49 kilometers (34 miles) in northern Mamberamo Raya regency.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Papua

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:07:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude7.0 earthquake hit Indonesia’s Papua region on Tuesday. It said the quake struck inland, some 244 kilometres west of the provincial capital of Jayapura. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of deaths or damage.

Un terremoto de 7 grados sacudió a Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0200

Un sismo de 7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este martes la provincia de Papúa, en el extremo oriental de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades hayan informado a primera hora de la mañana de daños materiales ni emitido una alerta de tsunami.

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaperecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:59:00 +0200

O sismo de magnitude 7 na escala Richter que atingiu hoje (28) a Indonésia deixou vários edifícios danificados e uma pessoa desaparecida, de acordo com as autoridades locais. Não foi emitido alerta de tsunami após o abalo, que atingiu uma zona interior montanhosa da província da Papua, pouco povoada.

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa um desaparecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:47:00 +0200

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:39:00 +0200

Sacude terremoto de siete grados a provincia indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:38:00 +0200

Un terremoto de siete grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió esta mañana a la provincia indonesia de Papúa, provocando un desaparecido y daños materiales, pero sin alertas de tsunami. Según el Servicio geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, inglés), el sismo ocurrió hoy a las 6:41 (hora local) a....

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:34:00 +0200

. Tremor atingiu zona montanhosa da província da Papua. O sismo de magnitude 7 na escala Richter que atingiu nesta terça-feira a Indonésia deixou vários edifícios danificados e uma pessoa desaparecida, de acordo com as autoridades locais. Não foi emitido alerta de tsunami após o abalo, que atingiu....

Un terremoto de 7 grados golpea Papúa en el este de Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:31:00 +0200

Martes, 28 de julio del 2015 - 10.33 h. Un seísmo de 7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este martes la provincia de Papúa , en el extremo oriental de Indonesia , sin que las autoridades hayan informado a primera hora de la mañana de daños materiales ni emitido una alerta de tsunami.

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,0 erschüttert Indonesien

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:28:00 +0200

Ein der Stärke 7,0 hat die ostindonesische Provinz Papua erschüttert. Ein Jugendlicher sei vermutlich dabei ums Leben gekommen, sagte ein Sprecher der Katastrophenschutzbehörde in Jayapura, der Hauptstadt der Provinz. Zudem wurden mehrere Gebäude und Häuser entweder zerstört oder beschädigt.

Indonésie : un séisme de magnitude 7,0 secoue la province de Papouasie, pas d'alerte au...

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:24:00 +0200

Jakarta, 28 juil. 2015 (MAP) - Un séisme de magnitude 7,0 a secoué mardi la province indonésienne de Papouasie, a annoncé l'institut américain de géologie (USGS), sans qu'aucune alerte au tsunami ne soit émise. Le séisme s'est produit à 6h41 du matin heure locale (21h41 GMT), à environ 250....

Indonésie: un séisme de magnitude 7,0 fait un disparu

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:21:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 7,0 a eu lieu mardi dans la province montagneuse de Papouasie, en Indonésie, endommageant plusieurs bâtiments et faisant un disparu. La terre a tremblé à 6h41 (21h41 GMT lundi), à environ 250 km à l'ouest de Jayapura, capitale de la province de Papouasie, avec un épicentre....

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:19:00 +0200

TOKYO Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to 7.07 trillion yen ($57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), the operator of the wrecked....

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 bln

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:19:00 +0200

TOKYO, July 28 Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to 7.07 trillion yen ($57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), the operator of the....

Wianey Carlet: Aguirre tem a força destruidora de um tsunami

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:18:00 +0200

O Inter está doente, mas a sua enfermidade não surgiu com a eliminação na Libertadores. Vem de mais longe, do início da temporada, para ser mais exato. E parcela da imprensa e imensa maioria dos colorados todos foram contagiados pela "revolucionária" metodologia de Diego Aguirre, suas escolhas....

Mundo Terremoto na IndonÃ©sia destrÃ³i edifÃcios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida 28/07/2015 07:37

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:16:00 +0200

Terremoto na IndonÃ©sia destrÃ³i edifÃcios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida Apesar de ter sido sentido por quatro segundos, nÃ£o houve alerta de tsunami. ComentÃ¡rios. Os comentÃ¡rios postados abaixo representam a opiniÃ£o do leitor e nÃ£o necessariamente a do Portal FolhaPE. A responsabilidade Ã© do autor da mensagem.

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 bln

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:13:00 +0200

TOKYO, July 28 (Reuters) - Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to 7.07 trillion yen ($57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster.

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:05:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to 7.07 trillion yen ($57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), the operator of the....

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:02:00 +0200

Região de Papua, na Indonésia, atingida pelo terremoto de 7 graus, numa profundidade de 48 quilômetros Agência Lusa/EPA. O sismo de magnitude 7 na escala Richter que atingiu hoje (28) a Indonésia deixou vários edifícios danificados e uma pessoa desaparecida, de acordo com as autoridades locais.

Jak potres u Indoneziji oštetio zgrade, nestao dječak

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:01:00 +0200

Tlo se zatreslo oko 6.40 sati po lokalnom vremenu, oko 250 km zapadno od Jayapure, prijestolnice pokrajine Papue, na dubini od 52 km, priopćio je Američki geofizički institut (USGS). Nakon potresa koji je pogodio slabo nastanjeno gorje prekriveno šumom, nije oglašena uzbuna na tsunami. 'Tlo je snažno podrhtavalo četiri sekunde.

Indonésie : un jeune porté disparu dans un puissant séisme

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:58:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 7 s’est produit mardi dans une région montagneuse isolée de l’est de l’Indonésie, endommageant plusieurs bâtiments, tandis qu’un adolescent est porté disparu après avoir chuté dans un fleuve, selon un bilan provisoire des autorités.

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 bln

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $78 billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan on Tuesday approved an increase in compensation payments for the Fukushima crisis to 7.07 trillion yen (S$78 billion, US$57.18 billion), as tens of thousands of evacuees remain in temporary housing more than four years after the disaster.

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,0 erschüttert Indonesien Der Bund

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:42:00 +0200

Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7,0 hat die ostindonesische Provinz Papua erschüttert.Ein Jugendlicher sei vermutlich dabei ums Leben gekommen, sagte ein Sprecher der Katastrophenschutzbehörde in Jayapura, der Hauptstadt der Provinz. Zudem wurden mehrere Gebäude und Häuser entweder zerstört oder beschädigt.

Violento terremoto in Indonesia: magnitudo 7.2

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:36:00 +0200

Renzi: "Marino dia un segnale, ci aspettiamo progetti credibili per Roma" Omicidio Sarah Scazzi: confermato in appello l'ergastolo a Cosima e Sabrina. Otto anni a Misseri; FMI: l'Italia, forse, tra 20 anni potrà tornare a livelli di occupazione pre crisi.

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaperecida

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:35:00 +0200

Quake hits eastern Indonesia

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:47:00 +0200

EPA A handout shakemap shows the area in the West Papua region of Indonesia where a 7.0 earthquake struck. Picture: US Geological Survey (USGS)/ Handout A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Irian Jaya, Indonesia, on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Japan approves increase in Fukushima compensation to $57 billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:46:00 +0200

Teenager killed, buildings damaged in Indonesian quake

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:38:00 +0200

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck inland in a mountainous area of Papua in the early hours, almost 250 kilometres (150 miles) west of the province's capital Jayapura, the US Geological Survey said. "The quake was felt very strongly for four seconds," said Indonesian disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.

Snažan potres u Indoneziji oštetio zgrade, nestao dječak

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:35:00 +0200

Foto: USGS. U POTRESU magnitude 7 koji je u utorak pogodio planinsku regiju na istoku Indonezije vie zgrada je otećeno, a jedan petnaestogodinjak se vodi kao nestao nakon pada u rijeku, navodi se u privremenom izvjeću vlasti. Tlo se zatreslo oko 6.40 sati po lokalnom vremenu, oko 250 km zapadno od....

Indonésie: un séisme de magnitude 7,0 fait au moins un disparu

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:31:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 7,0 s'est produit en Indonésie, dans une région montagneuse isolée à l'est du pays. Selon un bilan provisoire, plusieurs bâtiments sont endommagés et une personne est portée disparue. Après l'éruption d'un volcan vieux de 400 ans mi- juillet, l'Indonésie n'en a pas fini avec les épisodes géologiques.

'Ateş çemberi'nde çok şiddetli deprem

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:30:00 +0200

ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi (USGS), yerel saatle 06:41'de meydana gelen in merkez üssünü eyalet merkezi Jayapura'nın 250 kilometre batısı olarak bildirdi. Depremin derinliği 52 kilometre olarak kaydedildi. Bölgede herhangi bir tsunami tehlikesi olmadığı duyurulurken, ilk belirlemelere göre can ve mal kaybı yaşanmadığı belirtildi.

Indonezja. Trzęsienie ziemi w prowincji Papua

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:09:00 +0200

1. Indonezja. Trzęsienie ziemi w prowincji Papua Trzęsienie ziemi o sile 7,0 w skali Richtera nawiedziło we wtorek położoną na Nowej Gwinei indonezyjską prowincję Papua, ale na razie brak doniesień o (...) 2. Indonezja: Silne trzęsienie ziemi w prowincji Papua.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles Alaska

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:47:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Alaska's Aleutian Islands late Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred 94 kilometers east-southeast of Yunaska Island, in the Fox Islands. The earthquake struck at a depth of 27.1 kilometers. There was no immediate reports of injuries or of a tsunami alert.

Strong quake strikes remote Alaska islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:20:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled remote islands in the US state of Alaska on Sunday, seismologists said, but there was no tsunami warning. The underwater quake hit off the Fox Islands, by the Aleutian Trench, more than 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) west of Anchorage, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Alaskan islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:14:00 +0200

(CNN) - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Alaska's Aleutian Islands late Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake occurred 58 miles (94 kilometers) east-southeast of Yunaska Island, in the Fox Islands -- which are in the middle of the Aleutians. The earthquake struck at a depth of 16.

Strong quake strikes remote Alaska islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:04:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES: A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled remote islands in the US state of Alaska on Sunday, seismologists said, but there was no tsunami warning. The underwater quake hit off the Fox Islands, by the Aleutian Trench, more than 1,500 kilometers west of Anchorage, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes near Alaska's Aleutian Islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:52:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Alaska's Aleutian Islands late Sunday night, the said. U.S. Geological Survey The quake occurred 58 miles (94 kilometers) east-southeast of Yunaska Island, in the Fox Islands -- which are in the middle of the Aleutians. The earthquake struck at a depth of 16.8 miles (27.

Strong Quake Strikes Remote Alaska Islands

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:30:00 +0200

A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled remote islands in the U.S. state of Alaska on Sunday, seismologists said, but there was no tsunami warning. The underwater quake hit off the Fox Islands, by the Aleutian Trench, more than 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) west of Anchorage, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska coast

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:08:00 +0200

Prelim M6.9 earthquake FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS Jul-27 04:49 UTC, updates tweets/min USGSted (@USGSted) July 27, 2015 The epicenter of the tremor on Monday was 76 km southeast of Yunaska Island, the largest island in a group in the chain of volcanic Aleutian Islands that stretch across the....

4.9 quake shakes Guam

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:12:00 +0200

THE U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake that occurred near Guam yesterday afternoon measured at a 4.9 magnitude. No injuries or damage related to the earthquake had been reported to emergency personnel as of yesterday, according to the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense. The temblor occurred at 1:51 p.

Fukushima-Betreiber Tepco soll für Suizid zahlen AFP

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:21:00 +0200

© Bereitgestellt von AFP Mehr als vier Jahre nach der katastrophalen Havarie des Atomkraftwerks von Fukushima haben die Angehörigen eines verstorbenen 102-Jährigen den Betreiber Tepco auf Entschädigung verklagt. Mehr als vier Jahre nach der katastrophalen Havarie des Atomkraftwerks von Fukushima....

Vancouver area 'rent increase tsunami' predicted by local realtor

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:15:00 +0200

A shortage of rental stock and unprecedented demand in the Greater Vancouver area are creating the perfect storm for a "rent increase tsunami," according to a veteran realtor's report. David Goodman, principal of HQ Commercial, says in the July edition of the Goodman Report that vacancy rates are hovering around 0.

SINAPRED y Alcaldes afinan detalles para la realización del Simulacro Nacional

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:40:00 +0200

El Dr. Guillermo González, co-director del Sistema Nacional para la Prevención, Mitigación y Atención de Desastres (SINAPRED), se reunió con los alcaldes y vicealcaldes de los 153 municipios del país, para afinar detalles del Simulacro Nacional que se desarrollará este próximo 30 de Junio desde las 10:00 am.

Demandan a la operadora de Fukushima por el suicidio de un centenario

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:59:00 +0200

Fumio Okubo decidió quitarse la vida en abril de 2011 después de que el Gobierno nipón anunciara la evacuación obligatoria que también afectaba a su aldea, a 40 kilómetros de la central, debido a altos niveles de contaminación radiactiva. El anciano fue encontrado ahorcado; un día antes de morir,....

Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) intentar� "en un futuro muy cercano" retirar de lo alto del reactor n�mero 3 el equipamiento de m�s de 20 toneladas, que serv�a, en tiempos normales, para desplazar el combustible, explic� a la AFP un responsable de la compa��a.

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:19:00 +0200

La compa��a japonesa Tepco se dispone a llevar a cabo una delicada operaci�n en uno de los reactores del complejo nuclear de Fukushima m�s da�ados por el tsunami de marzo de 2011, seg�n un portavoz. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) intentar� "en un futuro muy cercano" retirar de lo alto del reactor....

Jerry Casey | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:12:00 +0200

I am the Oregonian Media Group's manager for breaking news. I have worked as an editor in Portland since 1999. Posts by Jerry Casey | The Oregonian/OregonLive (1450 total) RSS Most recent activity is shown first. Posted on on July 29, 2015, 12:56PM. Pacific Northwest News Lance T. Storm of Eugene is arrested and questioned.

BREAKING: 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Queensland

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:16:00 +0200

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of southeast Queensland this morning, rattling homes from the state's NSW border to as far north as Hervey Bay. Geoscience Australia reports the earthquake struck at a depth of 35km and could have been felt up to 228km away. There was no tsunami warning.

NO TSUNAMI THREAT: Magnitude 5.3 earthquake felt across south-east Queensland

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 03:17:00 +0200

More tremors could be on the way after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Queensland's Sunshine Coast this morning, rattling homes from the state's NSW border to as far north as Hervey Bay. Geoscience Australia has reported the earthquake struck 100km off Fraser Island at a depth of 35km at 9.41am.

The key facts about Queensland's quake

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:49:00 +0200

SNAPSHOT OF THE QUEENSLAND EARTHQUAKE. WHAT. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake. The initial quake was followed by a 3.9-magnitude tremor four minutes later. Buildings evacuated in Bundaberg but no reports of major damage. WHEN. Quake hit at Thursday at 9.41am. WHERE. About 100km east of the Fraser Coast in the Coral Sea, at a depth of 35km.

Japan says no problem as questions rise about Tokyo 2020 logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:46:00 +0200

TOKYO Tokyo Olympics organisers said there is no problem with their new emblem after discussions arose about possible plagiarism, with internet commentators suggesting there was a resemblance to an overseas logo. The emblem, unveiled last week, had already gotten mixed reviews from the Japanese....

Akdeniz'deki deprem vatandaşı sokağa döktü!

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0200

Denizin 18.1 kilometre altında meydana gelen deprem Mersin, Adana, Hatay, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş ve Gaziantep'ten de hissedildi. Depremde can ve mal kaybı olmazken, panik ve korku yaşandı. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Kandilli Rasathanesi ve Deprem Araştırma Enstitüsü Bölgesel Deprem- Tsunami İzleme ve Değerlendirme Merkezi'nin verilerine göre, saat 01.

How Manila Bay can be of use during 'The Big One'

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:43:00 +0200

MANILA The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said one of the preparations being done for a possible massive earthquake in Metro Manila is to set up a floating hospital at the Manila Bay. PCG spokesperson Armand Balilo said since roads will mostly likely be impassable during a real earthquake, the....

Japan dismisses plagiarism claims over 2020 logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:18:00 +0200

TOKYO Tokyo Olympics organisers said there is no problem with their new logo after discussions arose about possible plagiarism, with internet commentators suggesting there was a resemblance to an overseas design. The emblem, unveiled last week, had already received mixed reviews from the Japanese....

5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Queensland

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:04:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter Scale sent tremors across south east Queensland at approximately 9:45 A.M on Thursday. Geologists say the tremors originated at a depth of 35 km in the Coral Sea, off the eastern shore of Queensland.

Japan says no problem as questions rise about Tokyo 2020 logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:13:00 +0200

TOKYO — Tokyo Olympics organisers said there is no problem with their new emblem after discussions arose about possible plagiarism, with internet commentators suggesting there was a resemblance to an overseas logo. The emblem, unveiled last week, had already gotten mixed reviews from the Japanese....

Sud:Svimez, nascite a minimo 150 anni, rischio tsunami

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:16:00 +0200

. Divario Pil con Nord 53,7%.2000-2013 cresciuti meno della Grecia. (ANSA) - ROMA, 30 LUG - "Nel 2014 al Sud si sono registrate solo 174 mila nascite, livello al minimo storico registrato da oltre 150 anni: il Sud sar� interessato nei prossimi anni da un stravolgimento demografico, uno tsunami dalle conseguenze imprevedibili".

Tokyo 2020 Olympics committee rejects plagiarism claims over logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:01:00 +0200

Belgian claims design is similar to one used in the Théâtre de Liège Tokyo organising committee insist logo underwent thorough checks. People wave flags as the new Olympic emblems are unveiled during a ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Photograph: Christopher Jue/Getty Images.

Sud, Svimez: calo nascite, prossimi anni 'tsunami' demografico

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:57:00 +0200

Roma, 30 lug. (askanews) - Dal 2001 al 2014 la popolazione è cresciuta a livello nazionale di circa 3,8 milioni, di cui 3,4 milioni al Centro-Nord e 389 mila al Sud. Lo rileva il Rapporto Svimez sull'economia del Mezzogiorno, aggiungendo come il Mezzogiorno andrà incontro a uno "tsunami" demografico.

Japan dismisses plagiarism claims over 2020 logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:33:00 +0200

Japan dismisses plagiarism claims over 2020 logo

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0200

By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers said there is no problem with their new logo after discussions arose about possible plagiarism, with internet commentators suggesting there was a resemblance to an overseas design. The emblem, unveiled last week, had already received mixed....

5.7 quake surprises Australia’s eastern coast

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:14:00 +0200

Myanmar on Thursday ordered the release of thousands of prisoners, including 210 foreigners, AFP reported. The move was the latest in a series of amnesties under the reformist government that have seen sentences quashed for hundreds of dissidents. On the instructions of President Thein Sein,....

Allarme Sud, uno su tre verso la povertà: «È rischio sottosviluppo permanente»

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:13:00 +0200

Torino - Un Paese diviso e diseguale, dove il Sud è la deriva e scivola sempre più nell’arretramento con una crescita inesistente e le nascite al minimo da 150 anni. È questa la drammatica fotografia contenuta nel Rapporto Svimez sull’economia del Mezzogiorno. Peggio della Grecia.

Mundo Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida 28/07/2015 07:37

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:08:00 +0200

Terremoto na Indonésia destrói edifícios e deixa uma pessoa desaparecida Apesar de ter sido sentido por quatro segundos, não houve alerta de tsunami. Comentários. Os comentários postados abaixo representam a opinião do leitor e não necessariamente a do Portal FolhaPE. A responsabilidade é do autor da mensagem.

North Sentinel, ou l'île que personne ne peut approcher

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:47:00 +0200

Asie Ce petit îlot de 72km² à peine fait parler de lui ces derniers jours sur les réseaux sociaux. Certains internautes s'inventent des vacances dessus... alors que personne ou presque n'a jamais pu approcher de ses côtes, précieusement gardées par une tribu dont on ne sait pas grand-chose.

2014 earthquake study looked at tsunami risks

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:07:00 +0200

Researcher Associate Professor Huilin Xing from The University of Queensland School of Earth Sciences said that the greatest threat to Australia's eastern coast was in the southeastern region and originated from an earthquake trench south of New Zealand.

Tsunami/10 anos: Martunis mantém paixão por Portugal

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:21:00 +0200

O jovem indonésio Martunis, que foi encontrado com a camisola da seleção portuguesa 21 dias depois do tsunami que devastou o sudeste asiático em 2004, diz-se apaixonado por Portugal e que quer emigrar para jogar futebol. "Eu realmente quero jogar em Portugal e jogar na seleção", afirma o jovem,....

População de idosos pode triplicar até o fim do século

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:20:00 +0200

RIO - Uma em cada quatro pessoas no fim do século terá mais de 60 anos. Nenhum estrato da população mundial cresce tão rápido quanto o dos idosos, segundo um relatório publicado ontem pela ONU. Hoje, eles correspondem a 12% dos habitantes do planeta (901 milhões de pessoas). Em 2050, serão 21,6% (2,1 bilhões).

Rapporto Svimez, Meridione 'a rischio sottosviluppo permanente'

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:59:00 +0200

Quadro allarmante nella relazione sul 2014, del centro studi specializzato nel Mezzogiorno: "una persona su tre è a rischio povertà, le nascite sono ai minimi da 150 anni. Dal 2000 al 2013 il Sud Italia è cresciuto del 13%, la metà della Grecia ". "Il Sud sarà interessato nei prossimi anni da un....

Allarme Sud, uno su tre verso la povertà: 'È rischio sottosviluppo permanente'

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:59:00 +0200

Virus spread through kissing overtakes smoking as risk factor for head and neck cancers

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:32:00 +0200

DARWIN, Australia, Thursday July 30, 2015 – A virus responsible for a “tsunami” of head and neck cancer cases can be passed on through something as innocent as a kiss, according to an Australian doctor. NT News reports that French kissing has overtaken smoking and drinking as the leading risk factor for developing these cancers.

Sismo de menor intensidad se registró en la Región de Antofagasta

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:42:00 +0200

Un sismo de menor intensidad se percibió a las 07:32 horas de este jueves en la Región de Antofagasta. Según el Centro Sismológico Nacional, el movimiento tuvo una magnitud de 5,1 Richter, con epicentro ubicado 41 kilómetros al sur de la mina Collahuasi con 112 kilómetros de profundidad.

Crespita pega fuera del ring: "El directorio de la Federación anda puro calentando el asiento"

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:36:00 +0200

Por Pamela Romero Novoa - El Gráfico Chile. Carolina 'Crespita' Rodríguez está motivada. El próximo 22 de agosto defenderá su título de peso gallo de la FIB (Federación Internacional de Boxeo) frente a la Japonesa Tenkai Tsunami gracias al apoyo que recibió de la alcaldesa de Antofagasta, Karen Rojo....

Madagascar: Communales - Le sort des ministres HVM lié aux résultats

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:35:00 +0200

Christine Razanamahasoa du Mapar à Fianarantsoa ; Jean Louis Robinson de Avana à Ampasikely - Amparafaravola ; et Camille Vital de Hiaraka Isika à Toliara. Ces trois grosses pointures de l'ARMADA n'en seront pas demain à leur premier rendez-vous avec les urnes. La première est députée élue d'Ambatofinandrahana.

L’Onu rivede le sue stime: ecco come cambierà la popolazione mondiale

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:08:00 +0200

Pubblicato il rapporto World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision L’Onu rivede le sue stime: ecco come cambierà la popolazione mondiale. E l'Italia? Svimez: «Nel Sud stravolgimento demografico, tsunami dalle conseguenze imprevedibili» [30 luglio 2015] Il tasso di crescita della popolazione....

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits Irian Jaya, Indonesia

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:42:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Irian Jaya, Indonesia, on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 32.8 miles (52.8 km) deep and was centered 154 miles (248 km) west of Jayapura at 6:41 a.m. (2141 GMT on Monday), the USGS said.

Svimez Sud, Svimez: calo nascite, prossimi anni 'tsunami' demografico

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:10:00 +0200

07/30 22:17 Taiwan, Japan sign agreements on disaster response

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:49:00 +0200

Taipei, July 30 (CNA) The Taiwan Medical Association and its Japanese counterpart on Thursday signed an agreement on emergency mutual support in case of disasters that allows medical personnel to give low-level medical treatments in each other's country under the supervision of the hosting country.

AG clears MR in RADA case

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 17:22:00 +0200

Even though the original complaint in connection with an alleged fraud at the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) was lodged against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in the course of investigations, the former President had not been found to be among the perpetrators of the crime, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today.

Il mistero delle margherite mutanti di Fukushima

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:04:00 +0200

Nei giorni scorsi in internet son comparse foto di strane margherite , o meglio di bizzarrie vegetali che sembrano essere state scattate nei pressi del luogo del disastro nucleare di . Dobbiamo dire innanzitutto che sembrano Fukushima in Giappone essere margherite poiché questi fiori che si trovano....

Jerry Casey | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:39:00 +0200

I am the Oregonian Media Group's manager for breaking news. I have worked as an editor in Portland since 1999. Posts by Jerry Casey | The Oregonian/OregonLive (1451 total) RSS Most recent activity is shown first. Posted on on July 30, 2015, 9:24AM. Portland News Joshua O'Farrell faces accusations....

Tsunami-surviving ‘dragon tree’ beheaded, but will roar once again

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:36:00 +0200

KESENNUMA, Miyagi Prefecture--The city government here will spend 24 million yen ($194,000) to preserve a tree shaped like a dragon that survived the 2011 tsunami but was succumbing to rot and decay. Workers on July 29 used a chainsaw to carefully cut off the “head” of the “dragon pine tree,” and then felled the rest of the tree.

Fukushima operator sued over suicide of 102-yo by hanging during evacuation

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:22:00 +0200

Fumio Okubo was living in the village of Iitate, only 38 km from Fukushima Daiichi, when a massive earthquake and tsunami led to the meltdown of three nuclear reactors at the nuclear plant in March 2011. His village was in an area of moderate contamination.

Family sue Fukushima operator after 102-year old killed himself rather than be evacuated from the village where he had lived his entire life following nuclear disaster

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:31:00 +0200

Fumio Okubo had lived in the village of Iitate, close to plant, his entire life Fukushima Daiichi plant went into meltdown after tsunami stuck in 2011; Nearby residents were told to evacuate but farmer said he couldn't leave; He was found hanging by his daughter-in-law who is suing plant operator....

Taiwan and Japan sign agreements to provide mutual medical support

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:56:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan and Japan yesterday signed two agreements on mutual emergency medical support in case of large-scale disaster situations. In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MOFA) headquarters in Taipei, Taiwanese and Japanese medical associations signed the agreement....

När blir det Tsunami nästa gång?

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:37:00 +0200

Det var ungefär 4 år sedan tsunamin i Japan skedde och 11 år sedan tsunamin i Thailand och Indonesien var. 7 år emellan. Statistiskt sett så bör det ske en stor tsunami om drygt 5-10 år. Kanske det är USAs tur nästa gång. Vad tror ni nästa tsunami kommer hamna? När tror ni det händer? Kan vi vara....

Regional earthquake early-warning system gets a funding boost

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:49:00 +0200

Earthquake early warning is one step closer to reality in the Pacific Northwest with a $5 million funding boost from the U.S. Geological Survey. The money will be used to improve the existing ShakeAlert prototype system, upgrade seismic stations along the West Coast and expand the small group of....

Family sue Fukushima operator after 102-year old killed himself rather than be evacuated from the village where he had lived his entire life following nuclear disaster

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:58:00 +0200

Akdeniz'de tsunami tartışması!

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:56:00 +0200

Mersin Körfezi yakınlarında önceki gece 01.00 sıralarında yaşanan 5.2 büyüklüğündeki depremle ilgili görüş bildiren uzmanlar, “Bu deprem, büyük bir depremin ya da tsunaminin habercisi olabilir mi?” tartışması başlattı. Bu arada dün akşam 18.04’te de merkez üssü Akdeniz’in doğu baseni olan 4.4 büyüklüğünde 2.

How To Survive The Cascadia Tsunami

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:44:00 +0200

“Thirteen thousand people will die in the Cascadia earthquake and tsunami,” reads Kathryn Schulz’s now-infamous New Yorker article. “Everything west of Interstate 5 will be toast.” Turns out a very similar event occurred in Chile 55 years ago. What wisdom can its survivors share with residents of the Northwest? Chile’s Big One.

Quake, tsunami drill held in Maguindanao

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:28:00 +0200

Watch premium ANC videos on or TFC.tv The province of Maguindanao also held a quake and tsunami drill in a town that had been hit by disaster some 40 years ago.

Drumming up friendship: Tomodachi program hosts musical exchange, concert

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 06:18:00 +0200

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011, the U.S. military and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces launched Operation Tomodachi, which means “friendship,” to provide immediate humanitarian relief. After the immediate relief work, the Tomodachi Initiative was formed to continue cooperation between the two countries.

‘No hay un plan’

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 04:52:00 +0200

Tras los últimos movimientos sísmicos que se han registrado en algunas zonas del país, la población está a la expectativa y un poco atemorizada ante cualquier catástrofe que suceda. El director del Sistema de Protección Civil pide a las personas que mantengan la calma y que no se alarmen ante comunicados que pueden ser falsos.

Belgian logo designer plans to request action on Tokyo Olympics emblem

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:41:00 +0200

BRUSSELS – The designer of a Belgian theater logo that has drawn renewed attention for its apparent resemblance to the recently unveiled emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games indicated Thursday that he plans to request jointly with the theater a retraction or a change of the games’ symbol design.

Phivolcs chief calls for 'scenario' drills

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:06:00 +0200

After the success of the metro-wide earthquake drill, government officials are now hoping for "scenario based" preparedness. Phivolcs Director Renator Solidum said different types of disasters need different kinds of preparation. "I've been advocating for a scenario based preparedness.

Japanese women No. 1 in life expectancy third straight year

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:01:00 +0200

Japanese women took the top spot in average life expectancy worldwide for the third consecutive year in 2014 at 86.83 years, while Japanese men climbed a notch to tie for third place at 80.50 years. The figures for both Japanese females and males marked all-time highs, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Thursday.

Belgian logo designer to request ‘action’ on Tokyo Olympics emblem

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:01:00 +0200

BRUSSELS – The designer of a Belgian theater logo that has drawn attention for its apparent resemblance to the recently unveiled emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games indicated he plans to request a retraction or a change of the games’ symbol design.

Tokyo Electric executives to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:55:00 +0200

TOKYO A Japanese citizens' panel ruled on Friday that three former Tokyo Electric Power ( 9501.T ) (Tepco) executives should be indicted for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyodo news agency said. Tokyo prosecutors in January rejected the panel's judgment....

Svimez, da 2000 a 2013 Sud cresciuto meta' di Grecia

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:24:00 +0200

. Nascite al minimo da 150 anni, 'rischio tsunami' | 31-07-2015 | ECONOMIA | Edisud S.p.A., Piazza Moro 37, 70122 Bari, Cap. Soc. € 5.000.000,00 I.V. REA Bari n.192794 Iscr. Trib. Bari Reg. Soc. N. 12372 El. 1/81 P.I.e c.f.

Tokyo Electric executives to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:20:00 +0200

TOKYO, JUL 31 - A Japanese citizens' panel ruled on Friday that three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives should be indicted for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyodo news agency said. Tokyo prosecutors in January rejected the panel's judgment that....

Tokyo Electric execs to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese citizens' panel ruled on Friday that three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives should be indicted for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyodo news agency said. Tokyo prosecutors in January rejected the panel's judgment....

Fukushima, giuria popolare chiede incriminazione vertici Tepco

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, 31 luglio (Reuters) - Una giuria popolare ha stabilito oggi che tre ex dirigenti di Tokyo Electric Power debbano essere incriminati per non aver assunto misure per impedire il disastro nucleare di Fukushima. Lo scrive l'agenzia stampa Kyodo. A gennaio di quest'anno la Procura di Tokyo aveva....

La Fondazione punto fermo «Rafforzeremo l’impegno»

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:04:00 +0200

È stata costituita nel 2004, in occasione del 140 anni di Italcementi, ed è quel cordone ombelicale che non si spezzerà . A chi, in questi giorni, si è chiesto cosa resterà dello stretto rapporto costruito soprattutto con Bergamo e il suo territorio, l’ingegner CarloPesenti ha indicato come....

Fukushima, 3 dirigenti della centrale nucleare verso l'incriminazione

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:03:00 +0200

La centrale nucleare di Fukushima TOKYO - Negligenza professionale con conseguente morte e lesione: è l'accusa dalla quale rischiano di doversi difendere tre dirigenti della società che gestiva l'impianto di Fukushima, la centrale nucleare che causò la catastrofe naturale del marzo 2011 in seguito allo tsunami che ha sconvolto il Giappone.

Fukushima, giuria popolare chiede incriminazione vertici Tepco

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:29:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Una giuria popolare ha stabilito oggi che tre ex dirigenti di Tokyo Electric Power debbano essere incriminati per non aver assunto misure per impedire il disastro nucleare di Fukushima. Lo scrive l'agenzia stampa Kyodo. A gennaio di quest'anno la Procura di Tokyo aveva respinto....

UPDATE 1-Tokyo Electric execs to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:26:00 +0200

(Adds details) TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - A Japanese citizens' panel ruled on Friday that three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives should be indicted for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyodo news agency said.

Tres exdirectivos de Tokyo Electric serán imputados por el desastre de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:47:00 +0200

TOKIO (Reuters) - Un comité de ciudadanos japonés falló el viernes que tres exdirectivos de Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) deberían ser imputados por no tomar medidas para impedir el desastre nuclear de Fukushima en 2011, dijo la agencia de noticias Kyodo.

Tres exdirectivos de Tokyo Electric serán imputados por el desastre de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:43:00 +0200

Ex-TEPCO execs to face mandatory indictment

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:41:00 +0200

TOKYO, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Tsunehisa Katsumata, 75, company chairman at the time of the Fukushima nuclear disaster of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and two former vice- presidents will face mandatory indictment on charge of professional negligence, local media reported Friday.

Tres exdirectivos de la propietaria de Fukushima serán imputados por el accidente nuclear – holaciudad.com, Fresno

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:59:00 +0200

holaciudad.com, Fresno Un comité judicial de Tokio falló hoy a favor de imputar a tres antiguos directivos de la empresa propietaria de la central nuclear de Fukushima por su responsabilidad en el accidente atómico originado por el terremoto y tsunami que golpeó el noreste y más » Al enviar, Ud. está de acuerdo con nuestra Politica de Publicación.

Tsunami Residents Accuse City and Province of Playing Games

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:23:00 +0200

Angry residents of the Tsunami informal settlement in Delft have accused the City and provincial government of playing games with them. The residents marched yesterday to the Civic Centre, demanding to be moved from the wetland where they live. Last month they marched to the offices of MEC for Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela.

Tokyo Electric execs to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:01:00 +0200

(Updates to cite document) By Kentaro Hamada and Osamu Tsukimori. TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - A Japanese civilian judiciary panel on Friday forced prosecutors to indict three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Tokyo Electric executives to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:35:00 +0200

By Kentaro Hamada and Osamu Tsukimori. TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese civilian judiciary panel on Friday forced prosecutors to indict three former Tokyo Electric Power <9501.T> (Tepco) executives for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Ex-Fukushima execs to be charged over nuclear accident

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:35:00 +0200

A trio of former executives from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be indicted over the 2011 accident, a judicial review panel decided Friday, paving the way for the first criminal trial linked to the disaster. The decision comes after prosecutors twice refused to press charges against the....

UPDATE 2-Tokyo Electric execs to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:58:00 +0200

(Updates to cite document) By Kentaro Hamada and Osamu Tsukimori TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - A Japanese civilian judiciary panel on Friday forced prosecutors to indict three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Fukushima, tre ex dirigenti Tepco verso l'incriminazione

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:59:00 +0200

Roma, 31 luglio 2015 - Tre ex dirigenti di Tepco si avviano a rispondere di negligenza professionale con conseguente morte e lesioni: per la prima volta, secondo la tv pubblica Nhk, accuse penali individuali sono mosse sulla crisi nucleare di Fukushima coinvolgendo l'ex presidente Tsunehisa....

Fukushima, tre ex dirigenti Tepco verso l'incriminazione

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:14:00 +0200

(Di venerdì 31 luglio 2015) Roma, 31 luglio 2015 - Tre ex dirigenti di Tepco si avviano a rispondere di negligenza professionale con conseguente morte e lesioni: per la prima volta, secondo la tv pubblica Nhk, accuse penali individuali sono mosse sulla crisi nucleare di Fukushima coinvolgendo l'ex....

Japanese execs at Fukushima nuke plant operator TEPCO face criminal charges over blowout

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:34:00 +0200

(1 hr 5 mins ago) Three former executives from the Fukushima nuclear plant that exploded and spewed radiation will be indicted over the 2011 accident, a judicial review panel decided today. It would be the first criminal trial linked to the disaster.

Giappone, ex capo Tepco sarà processato per gestione crisi Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:33:00 +0200

Tokyo ( Giappone ), 31 lug. (LaPresse/EFE) - L'ex presidente di Tepco, Tsunehisa Katsumata, dovrà essere processato insieme ad altri due ex dirigenti della compagnia che gestisce la centrale nucleare giapponese di Fukushima per negligenza nella gestione dell'emergenza seguita al terremoto e allo tsunami dell'11 marzo 2011.

Fukushima, i vertici della centrale nucleare verranno incriminati per il disastro

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

di Davide Falcioni Tsunehisa Katsumata, ex presidente di Tepco, e i due ex voce presidenti Sakae Muto e Ichiro Takekuro rischiano di doversi difendere dalle accuse di negligenza professionale con conseguente morte e lesione. I tre erano ai vertici della società che gestiva l'impianto di Fukushima,....

Se registra en Irán un sismo de magnitud 5,2

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:26:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,2 se ha registrado a 59 kilómetros al sureste de la provincia iraní de Kerman, según ha comunicado el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. ( USGS , por sus siglas en inglés). El epicentro del mismo se localizó a unos 37,6 kilómetros de profundidad. Por el momento, no se informa de víctimas ni daños materiales.

Panel decides 3 former TEPCO executives should face negligence charges over nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:26:00 +0200

TOKYO – A Japanese judicial committee has decided to send three former utility executives to criminal court for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 former TEPCO execs face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:18:00 +0200

A Japanese judicial committee has decided to send three former utility executives to criminal court for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 former TEPCO execs face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:13:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) â€” A Japanese judicial committee has decided to send three former utility executives to criminal court for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 Former TEPCO Execs Face Criminal Charges in Nuclear Crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:10:00 +0200

Kus boeingu z malajsijského letu MH370 může vzbuzovat plané naděje, upozorňují experti

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:46:00 +0200

Na místě nedávného nálezu vztlakové klapky vědci objevili i další předměty, jejich původ však zatím není jasný. Vyšetřovatelé doufají, že by se mohly objevit další "užitečné kusy" přímo z letounu. Položky, které se do oceánu dostaly v jednom místě, se však od sebe mohou neustále vzdalovat.

3 former TEPCO execs face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:45:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:44:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) â€” A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Japón: 3 directivos de eléctrica acusados por crisis nuclear

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:40:00 +0200

Tres ex directivos de una empresa de electricidad deberán responder ante una corte criminal por su presunta negligencia en el desastre nuclear de Fukushima. Un documento difundido el viernes revela que la comisión judicial resolvió presentar cargos contra Tsunehisa Katsumata, que era presidente del....

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:55:00 +0200

TOKYO A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:55:00 +0200

A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:55:00 +0200

Japón: 3 directivos de eléctrica acusados por crisis nuclear

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:49:00 +0200

Panel decides 3 former TEPCO executives should face negligence charges over nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO - A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favour of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:39:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese judicial committee has decided to send three former utility executives to criminal court for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Utility executives to face Fukushima nuclear disaster trial

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:13:00 +0200

Three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a Japanese judicial committee has ruled. Documents showed the committee voted in favour of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric....

Utility executives to face Fukushima nuclear disaster trial Three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a Japanese judicial committee...

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:11:00 +0200

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:09:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) " A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Utility executives to face Fukushima nuclear disaster trial

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:08:00 +0200

Operazione Tsunami: in carcere Gaetano Abbate. Deve scontare oltre 4 anni di carcere e 26mila euro di multa

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:01:00 +0200

La Polizia di Stato – Squadra Mobile – ha catturato Gaetano Abbate, vittoriese di 32 anni, in quanto destinatario dell’ordine di Esecuzione per la Carcerazione emesso dalla Procura Generale della Repubblica presso la Corte D’Appello di Catania. Abbate era stato arrestato con l’operazione “Tsunami”....

3 former TEPCO execs face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +0200

Topmannen Tepco toch vervolgd voor nucleaire ramp Japan

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:43:00 +0200

Drie voormalige topmannen van het Japanse nucleaire bedrijf Tepco worden toch vervolgd voor hun rol in de kernramp bij Fukushima in 2011, meldt persbureau AP. Het is de eerste keer dat iemand zich voor de rechter moet verantwoorden voor de ramp. De vervolging van de mannen, inclusief de toenmalige....

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:40:00 +0200

Tokio, 31 jul (EFE).- Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó hoy imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:39:00 +0200

Tokio. EFE Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó hoy imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

OLYMPICS/ Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:37:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR--Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on July 31, becoming the first city to be awarded both the Summer and Winter Games. Chinese delegation members attend the Beijing bid presentation for the host city for the 2022 Winter....

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:36:00 +0200

Los tres exdirectivos de Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) que serán procesados por su rol en la crisis originada por el terremoto y tsunami del 11 de marzo de aquel año son Tsunehisa Katsumata , de 75 años y presidente de la compañía en el momento del accidente, y los exvicepresidentes, Sakae Muto , de 65, e Ichiro Takekuro , de 69.

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:34:00 +0200

Tres directivos de empresa eléctrica acusados por desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:32:00 +0200

Tokio. Tres ex directivos de una empresa de electricidad deberán responder ante una corte criminal por su presunta negligencia en el desastre nuclear de Fukushima. Un documento difundido este viernes revela que la comisión judicial resolvió presentar cargos contra Tsunehisa Katsumata, que era....

Executives to be tried over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:32:00 +0200

Three executives from Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) are to be tried for their roles in the Fukushima nuclear disaster, an independent judicial panel has ruled. The executives, including the chairman of the company at the time, should face charges of professional negligence resulting in death and injury the panel said on Friday.

Utility executives to face Fukushima nuclear disaster trial

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:51:00 +0200

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:49:00 +0200

Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó hoy imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima ...

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:49:00 +0200

3 former TEPCO execs face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:49:00 +0200

A document released Friday showed the committee voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co. at the time of the crisis, along with two other TEPCO executives. The 11-member committee's second decision supporting the indictment overrides Tokyo....

Charges recommended against 3 former executives over Fukushima nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:57:00 +0200

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:13:00 +0200

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:12:00 +0200

3 Ex-TEPCO Execs to Face Criminal Charges in Nuclear Crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:11:00 +0200

A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa....

Executives to face trial for Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:02:00 +0200

Japón imputa a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:22:00 +0200

Los tres exdirectivos de Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) que serán procesados por su rol en la crisis originada por el terremoto y tsunami del 11 de marzo de aquel año son Tsunehisa Katsumata, de 75 años y presidente de la compañía en el momento del accidente, y los exvicepresidentes, Sakae Muto, de 65, e Ichiro Takekuro, de 69.

Ex-Fukushima execs to be charged over nuclear accident

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:16:00 +0200

Executives Face Criminal Charges Over Fukushima Disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:29:00 +0200

Crisis atómica lleva a #Japón a imputar a responsables del caso Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:28:00 +0200

Tokio.- Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó esteviernes imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:27:00 +0200

Temblor de 5,2 grados en Irán, hoy 31 de julio de 2015

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:40:00 +0200

Un sismo de 5,2 grados en escala Richter ha sacudido hoy, 31 de julio de 2015, a Irán, aunque por el momento no se reportan daños o víctimas. Conoce los detalles. Un sismo sacudió hoy a Irán. (Foto: Twitter) Un sismo de 5,2 grados en la escala de Richter se ha registrado hoy, viernes 31 de julio de 2015, en Irán .

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:55:00 +0200

Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó hoy imputar a tres ex ejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

Alisa Tang

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:13:00 +0200

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse our site, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. However, if you would like to, you can at any time. Reporting from Asia since 2002, Alisa has covered stories ranging from the Indian....

Japón: 3 directivos de eléctrica acusados por crisis nuclear

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:06:00 +0200

Japón: 3 directivos de un empresa eléctrica acusados por el desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:06:00 +0200

Indian Ocean

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:24:00 +0200

More ships and planes were diverted to the area in the Indian Ocean today to investigate whether they could have come from the plane’s black box. Thilafushi, an artificial island in the middle of the Maldives archipelago, is the dumping ground for Malé and luxury hotels.

Tokyo Electric executives to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:22:00 +0200

TOKYO: A Japanese civilian judiciary panel on Friday forced prosecutors to indict three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. The decision is unlikely to lead to a conviction of the former executives, after....

Fukushima, i vertici della centrale nucleare verranno incriminati per il disastro

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:19:00 +0200

Tsunehisa Katsumata, ex presidente di Tepco, e i due ex voce presidenti Sakae Muto e Ichiro Takekuro rischiano di doversi difendere dalle accuse di negligenza professionale con conseguente morte e lesione. I tre erano ai vertici della società che gestiva l'impianto di Fukushima, la centrale nucleare....

3 Ex-TEPCO Execs to Face Criminal Charges in Nuclear Crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:12:00 +0200

A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa....

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:05:00 +0200

Former Fukushima execs to be charged

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:03:00 +0200

Reuters A trio of former executives from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be indicted over the 2011 accident, a judicial review panel decided on Friday, paving the way for the first criminal trial linked to the disaster. File picture: Kyodo, via Reuters Beijing - A trio of former executives....

Fukushima officials to face trial

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:24:00 +0200

The plant was crippled in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. A trio of former top executives at a Japanese power giant are to appear in court over the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011. In a rare legal move, a citizen's panel ruled the three Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) officials should face charges.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:16:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting....

City preserves tsunami 'dragon tree'

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:37:00 +0200

The pine tree attracted visitors because of its distinctive shape. A Japanese city has vowed to preserve a pine tree that survived the country's devastating tsunami but is now rotting, it's reported. The tree withstood the enormous wave which struck the coastal city of Kesennuma in 2011, killing hundreds of local people.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:33:00 +0200

A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting Tsunehisa Katsumata, 75, who was chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co. at the time of the crisis, along with then-vice presidents Sakae Muto, 65, and Ichiro Takekuro, 69.

Panel Forces Indictment Of Former Tepco Executives Over Fukushima: Kyodo

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:31:00 +0200

By Kentaro Hamada and Osamu Tsukimori. TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese civilian judiciary panel on Friday forced prosecutors to indict three former Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) executives for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Japanissa kolme entistä energiapomoa saa rikossyytteet Fukushiman ydinkatastrofista

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:44:00 +0200

31.7.2015 klo 18:23 päivitetty 31.7.2015 klo 18:37 Japanissa kolme entistä energiapomoa saa rikossyytteet Fukushiman ydinkatastrofista Maallikkokomitea päätti, että voimalayhtiö Tepcon johtajia vastaan tulee nostaa syytteet turvallisuuden laiminlyömisestä, joka johti kuolemiin ja loukkaantumisiin.

Continua la crisi nel Mezzogiorno. Crollano nascite e spese per cura della persona. Pil e consumi al palo. Il Rapporto Svimez

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:37:00 +0200

31 LUG ANTICIPAZIONI RAPPORTO SVIMEZ 2015 - Un Paese sempre più diviso dove il Sud scivola sempre più giù. Investimenti, consumi, spese per cura della persona e nascite in picchiata. Tutti componenti che si riflettono sul pil che nel 2014 per il settimo anno consecutivo nel Mezzogiorno è ancora negativo (-1,3%).

Frühere Fukshima-Führungskräfte sollen angeklagt werden

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:55:00 +0200

Wegen des Atomunglücks im japanischen Fukushima sollen drei ehemalige Führungskräfte des Kraftwerks angeklagt werden. Das entschied ein aus Bürgern besetzter Rechtsausschuss. Damit ist der Weg frei für den ersten Strafprozess im Zusammenhang mit der Katastrophe.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:21:00 +0200

MADISON -- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser said Wednesday he didn’t need to recuse himself from cases involving groups that spen BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — The city of Brooklyn Park has agreed to pay nearly $3 million in a settlement with a man who was shot multiple tim.

Atomunglück - Fukushima: Prozess gegen Führungskräfte

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:18:00 +0200

Rechtsausschuss machte Weg frei für ersten Strafprozess. Tokio – Wegen des Atomunglücks im japanischen Fukushima sollen drei ehemalige Führungskräfte des Kraftwerks angeklagt werden. Das entschied ein aus Bürgern besetzter Rechtsausschuss am Freitag. Damit ist der Weg frei für den ersten Strafprozess im Zusammenhang mit der Katastrophe.

Frühere Fukshima-Führungskräfte sollen angeklagt werden

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:00:00 +0200

Zuvor hatte die Staatsanwaltschaft zwei Mal die Einleitung von rechtlichen Schritten gegen die Männer abgelehnt. Zur Begründung wurden unzureichende Beweise und eine geringe Chance für eine Verurteilung genannt. Allerdings waren in der Öffentlichkeit zunehmend die engen Beziehungen zwischen....

Ehemalige Fukshima-Führungskräfte sollen angeklagt werden

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:49:00 +0200

Das entschied ein aus Bürgern besetzter Rechtsausschuss am Freitag. Damit ist der Weg frei für den ersten Strafprozess im Zusammenhang mit der Katastrophe. Unzureichende Beweise. Zuvor hatte die Staatsanwaltschaft zwei Mal die Einleitung von rechtlichen Schritten gegen die Männer abgelehnt.

Top 5 most destructive earthquakes in the Philippines

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:38:00 +0200

The Philippines straddles the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire where most of strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. (Sun.Star Cebu photo) THE Philippines straddles the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire where most of strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

Anklage gegen ehemalige Fukushima-Führungskräfte?

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:31:00 +0200

A juicio tres funcionarios por desastre nuclear en Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:22:00 +0200

La determinación del panel revoca la decisión de los fiscales de no levantar cargos por insuficiencia de pruebas contra ejecutivos de la compañía que opera la central nuclear, que resultó severamente dañada por el tsunami que inundó sus instalaciones en marzo de 2011.

Enjuiciarán a tres exejecutivos por desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:39:00 +0200

Tokio, 31 de julio 2015.- Un panel judicial independiente determinó hoy que tres exejecutivos de la compañía Tokyo Power Electric Co. (Tepco) deben enfrentar cargos por negligencia profesional en la gestión del desastre nuclear en la planta de Fukushima en 2011.

A juicio tres funcionarios por desastre nuclear en Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:46:00 +0200

Internacional-Finanzas: Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:55:00 +0200

Andr�s S�nchez Braun. Tokio, 31 jul (EFE).- Un comit� judicial de Tokio aprob� hoy imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre at�mico de 2011, lo que supondr� el primer proceso penal en Jap�n ligado al accidente.

Enjuiciarán a 3 exejecutivos por desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:20:00 +0200

Tokio, 31 Jul (Notimex).- Un panel judicial independiente determinó hoy que tres exejecutivos de la compañía Tokyo Power Electric Co. (Tepco) deben enfrentar cargos por negligencia profesional en la gestión del desastre nuclear en la planta de Fukushima en 2011.

Ragusa, operazione 'Tsunami': arrestato 'stiddaro'

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:12:00 +0200

Gaetano Abbate, di 33 anni, di Vittoria, vicino per gli investigatori al clan Dominante della Stidda, è stato arrestato dalla Polizia di Ragusa perché deve espiare una pena di 4 anni e sette mesi di reclusione nell'ambito del procedimento scaturito dall'operazione denominata "Tsunami" del 2008 condotta contro 68 presunti trafficanti di droga.

Enjuiciarán a tres exejecutivos por desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:00:00 +0200

Tokio.- Un panel judicial independiente determinó hoy que tres exejecutivos de la compañía Tokyo Power Electric Co. (Tepco) deben enfrentar cargos por negligencia profesional en la gestión del desastre nuclear en la planta de Fukushima en 2011. La determinación del panel revoca la decisión de los....

Japan nach der Atom-Katastrophe: Ehemalige Fukushima-Führungskräfte sollen angeklagt werden

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:57:00 +0200

Im ersten Strafprozess um die Nuklearkatastrophe in Fukushima sollen drei ehemalige Führungskräfte des Kraftwerks angeklagt werden. Niemand wurde bisher für das Unglück zur Verantwortung gezogen. Das Atomkraftwerk war im März 2011 nach einem Erdbeben mit Tsunami havariert. Erster Strafprozess im Zusammenhang mit Katastrophe.

Enjuiciarán a tres exejecutivos por desastre nuclear de Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:26:00 +0200

Tokio.- Notimex Un panel judicial independiente determinó hoy que tres exejecutivos de la compañía Tokyo Power Electric Co. (Tepco) deben enfrentar cargos por negligencia profesional en la gestión del desastre nuclear en la planta de Fukushima en 2011.

Ex-Fukushima execs to be charged over nuclear accident

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:43:00 +0200

The decision comes after prosecutors twice refused to press charges against the men, saying they had insufficient evidence and little chance of conviction. But the independent panel on Friday ruled -- for the second time since the accident -- that the executives should be put on trial, compelling....

Kalam: versatility personified

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:51:00 +0200

“Is this polymeric nanofibre patch bio-degradable?” The question was not part of an end-semester examination nor was it asked during a PhD thesis defence. It came from former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in his late night interaction with young researchers at the Nanotechnology Centre at SASTRA University during his visit on April 5, 2015.

Juzgarán a exejecutivos por desastre en Fukushima

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:36:00 +0200

Según el panel judicial que imputa cargos al expresidente y a dos exvicepresidentes de la Tokyo Power Electric Company, la empresa ya había sido advertida que podría ser golpeada por fuertes olas desde dos años antes de la catástrofe. (Archivo EFE) Agencias TOKIO, Japón.

National › 3 former TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 01:40:00 +0200

TOKYO. A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting....

Uma ilha remota com um povo demasiado perigoso

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 04:21:00 +0200

Há uma ilha no Oceano Índico, a este do Golfo de Bengala, onde nenhum forasteiro é bem-vindo: quem se aproxima da costa arrisca a vida. Apesar de ser habitada há 60 mil anos, a Ilha Sentinela do Norte está de portas fechadas para o mundo moderno: o seu povo prefere continuar a viver isolado, com armas rudimentares e modos violentos.

Hiroshima y Nagasaki: Oé y “el derecho a hablar de los muertos”

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 05:16:00 +0200

MÉXICO, D.F. (apro).- El escritor japonés Kenzaburo Oé recibió el Nobel de Literatura un año antes del 50 aniversario del ataque con bombas nucleares a Hiroshima y Nagasaki, hecho que influyó de manera profunda su pensamiento como narrador. “Creo que fue en Hiroshima donde tuve mi primera visión....

Japón imputa por primera vez a directivos de Fukushima por la crisis atómica

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 05:41:00 +0200

Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó este viernes imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

Ex-Fukushima execs to be charged over nuclear accident

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:13:00 +0200

T OKYO former executives from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be indicted over the 2011 accident, a judicial review panel decided Friday, paving the way for the first criminal trial linked to the disaster. The decision comes after prosecutors twice refused to press charges against the men,....

Former TEPCO Top Executives to Be Charged in Fukushima Nuclear Plant Accident

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:16:00 +0200

TOKYO – A judicial committee of Tokyo, comprising a panel of Japanese citizens, ruled Friday three former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, should be charged for culpability in the atomic accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011.

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:45:00 +0200

Sídney (Australia), 1 ago.- Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy el litoral del noreste de Australia, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que vigila la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo,....

Terremoto de 5,6 graus sacode costa nordeste da Austrália

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:43:00 +0200

Sydney (Austrália), 1 ago (EFE).- Um terremoto de 5,6 graus na escala aberta de Richter sacudiu neste sábado o litoral do nordeste da Austrália, sem que as autoridades informassem inicialmente de danos ou vítimas. O Serviço Geológico dos Estados Unidos, que vigia a atividade sísmica no mundo todo,....

5.7 earthquake reported off Queensland coast

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:57:00 +0200

Reports are coming in of another earthquake off the Fraser Coast. One Hervey Bay resident described feeling "a wobble." A Bribie Island couple reported hearing the windows of their home rattling "for 10 or 15 seconds" and said it was "a weird sensation." Geoscience Australia shows the earthquake occurred off the Queensland coast at 1.

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:54:00 +0200

Sídney ( Australia ), 1 ago (EFE).- Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy el litoral del noreste de Australia, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , que vigila la actividad sísmica en todo el....

Earthquake hits off Queensland coast

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:24:00 +0200

An earthquake has been reported off Australia's Queensland coast. One Hervey Bay resident described feeling "a wobble" while others reported hearing the windows of their homes rattling. Geoscience Australia shows the quake occurred at 1.38pm (3.38pm NZT). Initially the quake was reported as a 5.2 but this was upgraded to a 5.

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:25:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy el litoral del noreste de Australia, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que vigila la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, localizó el hipocentro a 10....

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de ...

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:25:00 +0200

Humanitarian Aid

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:40:00 +0200

As of today, approximately 900 Christians and 50 Muslims from the pre-2011 population of 5000, of whom 80% were Christian and 20% Muslim, have returned to Ma’loula, their 90 AD ancient village that many consider the second most historic Christian village, after Jerusalem.

Japan: City preserves tsunami 'dragon tree'

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:54:00 +0200

Kesennuma. A Japanese city has vowed to preserve a pine tree that survived the country's devastating tsunami but is now rotting, BBC reported. The tree withstood the enormous wave which struck the coastal city of Kesennuma in 2011, killing hundreds of local people.

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:13:00 +0200

5,7 büyüklüğünde depremle sarsıldı

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:44:00 +0200

Avustralya'da 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem Avustralya Yerbilimleri Ajansı, Fraser Adası'nın 110 kilometre doğusunda 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Eklenme: 01 Ağustos 2015, 09:37 Güncelleme: 01 Ağustos 2015, 09:38 1,381 Okunma Yerbilimleri Ajansı, Fraser Adası'nın 110 kilometre doğusunda....

Queensland hit by second earthquake measuring 5.7 in magnitude

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:00:00 +0200

The quake which occurred off the Fraser coast at a depth of about 10km comes two days after a 5.3 magnitude tremor in the same region. The quake comes two days after a 5.3 magnitude tremor off the Fraser Coast. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/PA. Australian Associated Press. Saturday 1 August 2015 07.54 BST.

Avustralya'da 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:05:00 +0200

Avustralya Yerbilimleri Ajansı, Fraser Adası'nın 110 kilometre doğusunda meydana gelen depremin, denizin 10 kilometre derinliğinde olduğunu duyurdu. Avustralya'nın kuzeyinde yer alan Queensland Eyaleti'ne bağlı Fraser Adası yakınlarında 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Yerel saatle 13.

Avustralya'da deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:32:00 +0200

Avustralya'da 5,7 şiddetinde deprem meydana geldi. MELBOURNE. Avustralya'nın kuzeyinde yer alan Queensland Eyaleti'ne bağlı Fraser Adası yakınlarında 5,7 büyüklüğünde meydana geldi. deprem Yerel saatle 13.38'de olan depremin ardından, Avustralya Meteoroloji Bürosu, bölgede tsunami tehdidinin bulunmadığını açıkladı.

Droga, operazione 'Tsunami': arrestato 'stiddaro' a Vittoria

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:42:00 +0200

RAGUSA. Gaetano Abbate, di 33 anni, di Vittoria, vicino per gli investigatori al clan Dominante della Stidda , è stato arrestato dalla Polizia di Ragusa perchè deve espiare una pena di 4 anni e sette mesi di reclusione nell'ambito del procedimento scaturito dall'operazione denominata «Tsunami» del....

Avustralya'da 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:39:00 +0200

Avustralya Yerbilimleri Ajansı, Fraser Adası'nın 110 kilometre doğusunda meydana gelen depremin, denizin 10 kilometre derinliğinde olduğunu duyurdu. Yerel saatle 13.38'deki depremin ardından, Avustralya Meteoroloji Bürosu, bölgede tsunami tehdidinin bulunmadığını açıkladı.

Forte terremoto sacode a costa nordeste da Austrália

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:01:00 +0200

Um terremoto de magnitude 5,6 graus sacudiu, neste sábado (1º), o litoral do nordeste da Austrália , sem que as autoridades informassem inicialmente danos ou vítimas. O Serviço Geológico dos Estados Unidos (USGS), que vigia a atividade sísmica no mundo todo, localizou o hipocentro a 10 km de....

Avustralya'da 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:54:00 +0200

Yerel saatle 13.38'deki depremin ardından, Avustralya Meteoroloji Bürosu, bölgede tsunami tehdidinin bulunmadığını açıkladı. Queensland Yangın ve Acil Servisler kurumu da henüz bir hasar veya yardım çağrısı gelmediğini bildirdi. Avustralya Yerbilimleri Ajansı, Fraser Adası'nın 110 kilometre....

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:04:00 +0200

Queensland shaken by 5.7 magnitude earthquake near Fraser Island - the strongest in the state since 1918 A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fraser Island This comes after a 5.3 magnitude quake was recorded on Thursday Geoscience Australia said the earth quake struck at 1.

Sismo de magnitude 5,6 sacode costa nordeste da Austrália

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:31:00 +0200

Centro de Alerta de Tsunami do Pacífico não emitiu nenhum alerta por risco de onda gigante Por: Um sismo de 5,6 na escala de Richter abalou este sábado o litoral do nordeste da Austrália, sem que as autoridades tenham no imediato reportado danos ou vítimas.

Avustralya'da 5.7 büyüklüğünde deprem!

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:04:00 +0200

Avustralya'nÄ±n kuzeyinde yer alan Queensland Eyaleti'ne baÄŸlÄ± Fraser AdasÄ± yakÄ±nlarÄ±nda 5,7 bÃ¼yÃ¼klÃ¼ÄŸÃ¼nde deprem meydana geldi. Avustralya'da deprem! AA Yerel saatle 13.38'deki depremin ardÄ±ndan, BÃ¼rosu, bÃ¶lgede tsunami tehdidinin bulunmadÄ±ÄŸÄ±nÄ± aÃ§Ä±kladÄ±.

Violentissima ERUZIONE del vulcano Manam, in Papua Nuova Guinea

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:59:00 +0200

(Di sabato 1 agosto 2015) Cenere fino ad un'altezza di 20 km! Una fortissima ERUZIONE del vulcano Manam , in Papua Nuova Guinea , si è verificata alle ore 02:00 UTC nella giornata di venerdì 31 Luglio. Il darwin VAAC ha riferito che la colonna di fumo e cenere ha raggiunto l'incredibile altezza di 19,8 km.

Avustralya'da 5.7 büyüklüğünde deprem!

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:33:00 +0200

Avustralya'nın kuzeyinde yer alan Queensland Eyaleti'ne bağlı Fraser Adası yakınlarında 5,7 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Avustralya'da deprem! Yerel saatle 13.38'deki depremin ardından, Avustralya Meteoroloji Bürosu, bölgede tsunami tehdidinin bulunmadığını açıkladı.

Terremoto de 5,6 graus sacode costa nordeste da Austrália

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:32:00 +0200

Sydney (Austr�lia), 1 ago (EFE).- Um terremoto de 5,6 graus na escala aberta de Richter sacudiu neste s�bado o litoral do nordeste da Austr�lia. As autoridades inicialmente n�o informaram danos ou v�timas. O Servi�o Geol�gico dos Estados Unidos, que vigia a atividade s�smica no mundo todo, localizou....

Smart motorists rewarded with 'smart' new toll collection device

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 11:55:00 +0200

March 18, 2014. Toshiba Corp., Hitachi Ltd. and Itochu Corp. have signed a contract to supply the Vietnam Expressway Corp. with an Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) package, the three companies said March 18. March 11, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to fully open the Joban Expressway by....

Avustralya'da şiddetli deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:19:00 +0200

"Geoscience Australia" kurumunun verilerine göre perşembe günü meydana gelen 5.3 büyüklüğündeki depremi 5.7 büyüklüğündeki bir başka sarsıntı daha izledi.Depremin merkezi sahilin 100 kilometre kadar açığında saptandı. Derinlik 30 kilometre olarak belirlendi.

3 ex-TEPCO execs to face criminal charges in nuclear crisis

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese judicial committee has decided that three former utility executives should face criminal charges and stand trial for their alleged negligence in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A document released Friday showed the committee of independent citizens voted in favor of indicting....

Terremoto de 5,6 graus atinge costa nordeste da Austrália

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:33:00 +0200

Um terremoto de 5,6 graus na escala aberta de Richter atingiu neste s�bado o litoral do nordeste da Austr�lia. As autoridades inicialmente n�o informaram danos ou v�timas. O Servi�o Geol�gico dos Estados Unidos, que vigia a atividade s�smica no mundo todo, localizou o hipocentro a 10 quil�metros de....

Droga, operazione "Tsunami": arrestato "stiddaro" a Vittoria

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:57:00 +0200

Avustralya da Şiddetli Deprem

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 13:16:00 +0200

Avustralya'nın kuzeyindeki Queensland eyaleti peş peşe iki büyük depremle sarsıldı. 'nın kuzeyindeki Queensland eyaleti peş peşe iki büyük depremle sarsıldı. "Geoscience Australia" kurumunun verilerine göre perşembe günü meydana gelen 5.3 büyüklüğündeki depremi 5.7 büyüklüğündeki bir başka sarsıntı daha izledi.

Extern - Fukushima:Trei fosti responsabili ai Tepco au fost deferiti justitiei

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 15:16:00 +0200

Fostul director al Tepco (Tokyo Electric Power Company), Tsunehisa Katsumata, fostul director adjunct Sakae Muto, alături de Ichiro Takekuro vor fi judecaţi pentru neglijenţă. Ei sunt acuzaţi că nu au luat, de-a lungul timpului, toate măsurile necesare pentru evitarea accidentului nuclear ce a urmat....

Ecuador: SGR, IG-EPN e INOCAR impulsan proyecto de sistema de alerta temprana para tsunamis en Ecuador

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 15:43:00 +0200

La Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos (SGR), la Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Japón (JICA), el Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) y el Instituto Oceanográfico de la Armada (Inocar), llevaron a cabo, hoy 30 de julio de 2015, el Segundo Comité de Coordinación....

Un terremoto de 5,6 grados sacude la costa noreste de Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 16:29:00 +0200

Tiembla la historia Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió la costa noreste de Australia: es el más potente de los últimos 100 años. Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió el litoral del noreste de Australia, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas.

Terremoto de 5,6 en Australia hoy, 1 de agosto de 2015

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 18:35:00 +0200

Un fuerte terremoto de 5,6 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy, 1 de agosto de 2015, el litoral del noreste de Austrlia, aunque se descartó una alerta de tsunami. Este fuerte sismo obligó a evacuar algunos edificios. (Foto: Twitter) Un terremoto de 5,6 grados en la escala de Richter se ha registrado....

As várias aplicações da energia nuclear

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 22:47:00 +0200

Voc� j� imaginou comer uma fruta esterilizada por irradia��o? Parou para pensar nos exames rotineiros do check-up, que tamb�m fazem uso de produtos radioativos? Dificilmente voc� acharia que a energia nuclear pode ser uma aliada no meio ambiente. Os elementos nucleares utilizados na �rea da....

Imputados tres directivos de Fukushima por la fuga atómica

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 23:01:00 +0200

tokyo - Un comité judicial de Tokio aprobó ayer imputar a tres exejecutivos de la operadora de la central de Fukushima por negligencia a la hora de prevenir o reducir el impacto del desastre atómico de 2011, lo que supondrá el primer proceso penal en Japón ligado al accidente.

‘Goa’s coast least hit by erosion’

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:39:00 +0200

Panaji: Goa features as the state which has the lowest percentage (17.39%) of its shore length under erosion and the highest percentage (52.37%) of a stable shoreline when compared to 11 maritime states and Union territories in the country according to a study 'Assessment of Coastal erosion along....

Descartan daños en Nicaragua por posible erupción de volcán submarino

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:52:00 +0200

Existen muy bajas las probabilidades de afectación para Nicaragua en caso de una erupción del volcán submarino Kick ’em Jenny y la posible ocurrencia de un tsunami en el mar Caribe, asegro el experto Wilfred Strauch. Strauch, asesor del Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (Ineter),....

Caribe mantiene vigilancia sobre volcán submarino

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:52:00 +0200

Varias naciones caribeñas permanecen en alerta ante la amenaza de erupción del volcán submarino Kick ’em Jenny y de un consecuente maremoto, se informó en Saint George’s. El primer ministro de Granada, Keith Mitchell, dijo que hasta el momento no hay indicios de que el aumento de la actividad....

SHANTAL MUNRO-KNIGHT: Enough confusion without Kick ’em Jenny

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 06:34:00 +0200

While I would only dare to speak for myself, I get the sense that many Bajans are perhaps in the same boat. I certainly did not have a good sense about what I should actually do should either of these eventualities come to pass. My only plan was, and still is, to pray and gather up my family’s....

"El nuevo duque quiere abrir Dueñas al público, una asignatura pendiente"

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 06:39:00 +0200

-Durante su dilatada carrera como investigador, usted ha tocado múltiples temas. Sin embargo, al menos para mí, lo más destacado de su trayectoria son sus trabajos sobre la casa sevillana. Entre todos, destaco el libro El Palacio de las Dueñas y las casas-palacio sevillanas del siglo XVI .

Tokyo Olympics logo designer strikes back at plagiarism claims

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 06:59:00 +0200

BRUSSELS – The man behind the logo for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has struck back at claims he plagiarized the design, saying Friday he knew nothing about a Belgian theater logo that has drawn attention for its similarities. “I know nothing about the overseas piece of work that is being reported....

Queensland hit by earthquakes... now what?

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 07:06:00 +0200

Will Queensland be hit by more earthquakes - and more importantly, quakes that could cause serious damage? It's the question all seismologists would love to answer. However, according to Geosciences Australia, predicting the timing, location and scale of the next tremor is impossible.

Queensland hit by earthquakes... now what?

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 07:09:00 +0200

Queensland rattled by eight earthquakes in three days

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 07:18:00 +0200

Eight earthquakes have been detected in Queensland since Thursday, with Saturday's magnitude-5.7 event alone packing as much force as 15 atomic bombs, a senior seismologist says. Geoscience Australia senior duty seismologist Dan Jaksa said three of the quakes, which all occurred in an area about 120....

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Alaskan islands

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 08:24:00 +0200

La NASA construye drones para buscar agua en la luna y en Marte

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 08:32:00 +0200

para acceder a zonas difíciles de otros planetas con el objetivo de tomar muestras del suelo y analizar su composición. Estos drones, que en sus misiones serían acompañados por una base en la que recargarán sus baterías y propulsores, tienen un propósito principal: determinar si en otros planetas existen recursos naturales , agua especialmente.

Bolliwood a Campochiesa, Gocce di Riso ha fatto 200

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:27:00 +0200

Campochiesa d’Albenga. “Bolliwood” da spettacolo ieri sera a Campochiesa per un’apericena all’insegna dell’amicizia e della solidarietá. Più di 200 persone hanno raccolto l’invito di “Gocce di Riso Onlus” che ha avuto l’occasione di illustrare gli obiettivi raggiunti dall’associazione nell’ultimo anno.