Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=171988902855b04b3a389be31dd8c6 The south-west Pacific has experienced its fair share of natural disasters in the past two years and experts warn more may be on the way. The region has always been at the mercy of wild weather, but it is now also in the grip of an El Nino cycle. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of.... Thu, 23 Jul 2015 05:39:00 +0200 pina en pina-9653c25935148ad6e64a78f6e2a80cca NaturalDisasters UNbodies FoodSecurityFoodAid 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -21.136 -175.216 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150723053900 http://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-14-20-july-2015 INDONESIA. Drought and extreme cold weather since early Jul in remote and inland Papua Province, particularly Lani Jaya and Puncak Jaya Districts, has created acute food insecurity. Eleven people died, including seven children and 20,160 households are reportedly affected. Local government is providing assistance, including 28 tonnes of food. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-77f62446b44344d49374240b0a2e5cd3 FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters 22.703291 90.374474 27.6198021984099 96.05611189575 22.3304 91.8252 24.897699 91.877983 5.546182 95.319054 13.7308 100.521 4.136209 96.124878 10.012 76.2251 22.842649 89.558243 35.6831 139.809 27.9494 80.777489 26.678209 85.167648 27.483333 94.583333 26.4 90.266667 20150720121600 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-20/pacific-nations-headed-for-more-natual-disasters/6634008 The south-west Pacific has experienced its fair share of natural disasters in the past two years and experts warn more may be on the way. The region has always been at the mercy of wild weather, but it is now also in the grip of an El Nino cycle. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of.... Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:48:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-7c09c04f43eb1b8a6b8c0ee5c362bd77 FoodSecurityFoodAid UNbodies NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -21.136 -175.216 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150720104800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-13/as-nine-storms-rip-through-the-pacific-two-forces-are-to-blame The Pacific Ocean, named for placidity, is roaring. In the past week, eight tropical systems -- and that includes two major typhoons -- have formed across the Pacific from China to Mexico. On top of that, another system developed in the Southern Hemisphere, putting the two-week tally for the basin.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:51:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-ae44d22efe71de2dbe2f40382721816d NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 29.000879 -108.556503 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 40.790699 -77.863586 39.0285 125.757 41.307222 -75.320278 20150714145100 https://in.news.yahoo.com/top-asian-news-10-00-m-gmt-101725951.html 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. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:38:00 +0200 news-yahoo-in en news-yahoo-in-be77d0a76b9de66d31aa4f02d120014f Conflict TerroristAttack Immigration NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyCustoms PolicyEnvironment 37.5380457749554 127.005867424377 41.2075554756874 28.5276037338172 37.64756 116.787399 35.2086 110.727 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 14.6096 121.006 -17.7404 168.321 33.718151 73.060547 38.9051 -77.0162 39.8052688321813 32.5888115895794 3.1442152991448 101.68960987945 34.5309 69.136757 18.992005 75.757248 28.5687 77.2168 20150712213800 http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Three+Quebecers+among+killed+Nepal+avalanche+reports/10292217/story.html Tragedies like the death of four Canadian trekkers killed in an avalanche in Nepal could rise because of climate change and the growing popularity of adventure travel, a guide trained in avalanche prediction said. The Montreal travel company Terra Ultima said Wednesday that three female trekkers.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:09:00 +0200 montrealgazette en montrealgazette-cb3f47b50e024fda88f3ba0c70294154 NaturalDisasters 45.541 -73.6535 46.8021 -71.2449 50.460524238145 -86.0848011838431 53.9166667 -6.9666667 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150711050900 http://reliefweb.int/report/india/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-30-june-6-july-2015 INDIA. Heavy rainfall across West Bengal caused landslides killing an estimated 40 people with many still missing. Continuing rainfall is impeding relief efforts as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) attempts to carry out rescue efforts. There is a shortage of food and safe drinking water in the affected areas. Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:12:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-04957e5e7f8d77dd171086db20638326 NaturalDisasters 17.486019 120.810303 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 11.8116 98.719238 3.15021 101.708 22.3304 91.8252 -0.528742623214891 166.92313004127 -6.18287 106.829 7.057593 125.511902 24.46254 113.840797 22.2 92.216667 23.8267635957992 87.9873314489228 37.111359 79.915863 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -9.48177 147.184 44.0574572 -95.1499925 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 9.458784 170.244995 20150706161200 http://reliefweb.int/report/india/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-30-june-6-july-2015 INDIA. Heavy rainfall across West Bengal caused landslides killing an estimated 40 people with many still missing. Continuing rainfall is impeding relief efforts as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) attempts to carry out rescue efforts. There is a shortage of food and safe drinking water in the affected areas. Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:09:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-06ad590f535548b3a85a342e709e2d8e NaturalDisasters 17.486019 120.810303 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 11.8116 98.719238 22.3304 91.8252 7.057593 125.511902 24.46254 113.840797 22.2 92.216667 23.8267635957992 87.9873314489228 37.111359 79.915863 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 44.0574572 -95.1499925 9.458784 170.244995 20150706140900 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam-as-eight-systems-threaten-western-pacific/1466092 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:51:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-5f922cbd968e8ac87d75628e449e387a UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704075100 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam-as-eight-systems-threaten-western-pacific/1466092 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Majuro Atoll's normally calm lagoon was turned.... Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:29:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-b47911d1271a49dede9c38507f8c6d81 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704072900 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam/6595124 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Majuro Atoll's normally calm lagoon was turned.... Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:19:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-085d995fea23be014ca71e7780cfbf53 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704071900 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2015/07/news-in-brief-01-july-2015-am/ Palestinian families seek shelter at an UNRWA school after evacuating their homes north of the Gaza Strip. UNRWA File Photo. Egypt plays pivotal role for peace in Middle East. Egypt has a pivotal role in achieving a sustainable and just Israeli-Palestinian peace, according to the Envoys of the Middle East Quartet. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:58:00 +0200 unmultimedia-en en unmultimedia-en-f8d58f3bafb9b5f08176520ad6df9c17 NaturalDisasters Conflict EURussia TerroristAttack UNbodies EU-Asia 31.25 34.2 -36.9041 174.76 33.2286562085057 44.3569305989387 31.3525303545421 34.9673005529651 31.837038 35.440538 55.7388 37.6665 -31.168859 144.376099 20150701195800 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/world-humanitarian-summit-pacific-innovation-challenge Today I opened the World Humanitarian Summit Pacific Regional Consultation (Regional Consultation) in Auckland, with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Murray McCully. The Regional Consultation is an opportunity to highlight our humanitarian response in the Pacific, one of the most disaster prone regions in the world. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:23:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-de0ac36dcce6989a681a4756faefe2a4 NaturalDisasters -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 20150630042300 http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/faster-boats-police-coast-guard The Police Coast Guard (PCG) commissioned its new Patrol Interdiction Boats (PIB) and 2nd Generation PK Class High Speed Interceptors boats, to better curb suspicious vessels, illegal immigrants and smugglers on 21 July 2015; The Police Coast Guard (PCG) will be holding the Naming and Commissioning.... Thu, 23 Jul 2015 05:59:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-7661510161d20570d6f2633e1bc2e235 NaturalDisasters 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 20150723055900 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/07/22/15/19-dead-due-monsoon-rains-floods-ndrmmc MANILA -- Nineteen people were killed, 11 injured and 8 others went missing due to heavy rains and floods caused by the southwest monsoon, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC) said. The NDRRMC said four people drowned in Metro Manila. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:24:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-a0f42c5fadf264847ab136d39dfa28c3 NaturalDisasters 11.0810687259897 -69.7913073439497 -25.1952432471557 -56.9489573139144 20150722182400 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/22/philippines-to-raise-10m-signatures-for-popes-climate-petition . The world’s third-largest Catholic country is plagued by natural disasters and church leaders say they will mobilise believers to join Pope Francis’s campaign. Pope Francis visited the Philippines in January to console survivors of typhoon Haiyan. Photograph: Mark Cristino/Barcroft Media. Carmela Fonbuena in Manila. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:09:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-d27ac5353d9c7ec5947188b3233288c2 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Ecology Environment 14.6096 121.006 48.8521 2.34899 20150722080900 http://www.manilatimes.net/legazpi-tagged-as-all-weather-city/202243/ LEGAZPI CITY: Eight years after Typhoon Reming, Legazpi City has transformed into the country’s first so-called “all weather city” with the construction of pumping stations worth P2.1 billion and a seawall to protect the coastal villages. The pumping stations built in three coastal villages of.... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:29:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-fc578ad1ff8af8dd1fb22f04bf780cce NaturalDisasters 4.80615404188975 6.5077146882709 20150721152900 http://www.ibtimes.com/natural-disasters-have-been-displacing-one-person-every-second-2008-finds-new-report-2017440 Over the last seven years, one person has been displaced by natural disasters every second, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Pictured: A Kashmiri man wades through a flooded street as he moves towards higher ground in Srinagar September 10, 2014. Reuters/Adnan Abidi. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:44:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-38b0aea93372e1a07e33f62da988f3f1 ClimateChange Immigration NaturalDisasters Environment 14.6096 121.006 30.2332 78.831192 35.2086 110.727 20150721124400 http://www.ibtimes.com/natural-disasters-have-been-displacing-one-person-every-second-2008-finds-new-report-2017440 Over the last seven years, one person has been displaced by natural disasters every second, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Pictured: A Kashmiri man wades through a flooded street as he moves towards higher ground in Srinagar September 10, 2014. Reuters/Adnan Abidi. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:51:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-38b0aea93372e1a07e33f62da988f3f1 NaturalDisasters Immigration ClimateChange Environment 14.6096 121.006 30.2332 78.831192 35.2086 110.727 20150721115100 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/typhoon-nangka-lashes-japan TOKYO • Typhoon Nangka lashed Japan yesterday, killing at least two people and triggering floods as the authorities urged more than 230,000 residents to evacuate. Packing gusts of up to 126kmh, Nangka barrelled over the nation's main island of Honshu after making landfall near Cape Muroto on Shikoku island late on Thursday. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:39:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-992d5f7b8053913f34a29890ddd03b62 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 34.066101 134.562302 35.6831 139.809 35.2086 110.727 35.951351 137.263901 20150718043900 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-braces-itself-for-storm TOKYO • A powerful typhoon barrelled towards the Japanese mainland yesterday, bringing heavy rains, causing landslides and forcing cancellation of flights and train services. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts of up to 198kmh, was some 130km south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands, at 4pm.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:34:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-50015c9cf5847c8568a938c9bfe1dbb8 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 35.6831 139.809 35.2086 110.727 39.0285 125.757 20150717143400 http://en.people.cn/n/2015/0714/c90882-8920248.html Zhejiang Loong Airlines defended its decision to fly in spite of typhoon Chan-Hom, which hit Shanghai and Zhejiang province last week, reported Beijing Times on Tuesday. Loong Airlines claims they took advantage of the window of time when the weather met the safety standard during heavy rain and.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:25:00 +0200 peopledaily en peopledaily-0bfee47238d55d32678b6f7708f66d83 NaturalDisasters 32.48801 119.904099 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 29.872194 121.541828 35.2086 110.727 55.7388 37.6665 28.002701 120.647903 20150714102500 http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/international/monsoon-rain-kills-8-people-philippines/ Manila. Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country’s disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:49:00 +0200 thejakartaglobe en thejakartaglobe-2f191a5411828b0f31482da15f70db6b ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150714014900 http://www.arabnews.com/news/776101 MANILA: Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country’s disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:31:00 +0200 arabnews en arabnews-2ede2b67f1d7153db40644a209f63219 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150714013100 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/07/13/15/monsoon-rain-kills-8-people-philippines MANILA - Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:28:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-5ffe3ce5cd9af8c3bba9e4fca15358c8 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713152800 http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKCN0PN0BR20150713 MANILA (Reuters) - Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:55:00 +0200 reuters-af en reuters-af-7fe3db1174f13ceae97b31b47a4046ae ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713115500 http://www.trust.org/item/20150713043039-yj6zw/ MANILA, July 13 (Reuters) - Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:32:00 +0200 trust en trust-c952a0e11f002aa18f5ecca4d7739fc1 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713093200 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/521098/news/nation/death-toll-from-monsoon-rain-now-at-8-says-ndrrmc Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. The deluge over the past week forced the closure of.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:34:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-a3d9675bc187250f86ec38a3bcd95286 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 10.30723 123.898399 20150713073400 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-monsoon-rain-kills-8-people-in-philippines-2104113 Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. The deluge over the past week forced the closure of.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:34:00 +0200 dnaindia en dnaindia-1c4e6973e4ada024077a06f5bdfc1dc1 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713073400 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/07/13/Monsoon-rain-kills-8-people-in-Philippines/ MANILA (Reuters) - Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:11:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-a749b72a0492aa6d1a09b7865d2b31d2 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713071100 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/07/13/uk-philippines-monsoon-idUKKCN0PN0BR20150713?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews MANILA Torrential monsoon rains killed at least eight people in the Philippines, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday, and the toll was expected to rise as two tropical storms battered northern Luzon, the main island in the archipelago. The deluge over the past week forced the closure.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-684c9a79687d534b6d3855294eeae109 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 17.863001 120.568398 20150713070000 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-11/typhoon-chan-hom-lands-in-eastern-china-as-flights-canceled People strengthen a dyke during a storm brought about by typhoon Chan-hom in Lin'an, Zhejiang province on July 11. Photographer: STR/AFP via Getty Images. , which caused the evacuation of about a million people and the cancellation of hundreds of air flights in eastern China Saturday, weakened as.... Sun, 12 Jul 2015 06:33:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-47c5f48ef7c2d6892889d5b3c7cbe485 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150712063300 http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1836644/observatory-feeling-under-weather Observatories exist not just to provide weather forecasts, but as punching bags for the public to let off steam. People love to vent anger at the government, and few departments are rounded on as much as our official weathermen. When they make the right predictions, no one shows appreciation. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:02:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-e52a27c00ad6ef140f21c7ded5e17a62 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20150710200200 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3156334/Brace-Southern-China-virtually-shut-TWO-consecutive-typhoons-strike-matter-days.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The entire south east region of China is on high alert as two typhoons move in this week. Fujian, Guangdong, and Zhejiang province on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have all made preparations for Typhoon Linfa and Typhoon Chan-Hom. The Chinese authorities have shut down train stations and airports,.... Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:26:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-353f8fcd427d1d2bb87f2c932f8388c2 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20150710192600 http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/10/scientists-predict-huge-sea-level-rise-even-if-we-limit-climate-change Study of past sea level changes shows coastal communities may face rises of at least six metres even if we limit global warming to 2C, reports Climate Central. Sea level rises of eight inches have already worsened flooding effects from storms such as Hurricane Sandy. Photograph: John G Wilbanks/Alamy. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:57:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-cb543123d86b6c8bc2808848b6abb07b Environment ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 39.3219 -76.6184 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 44.669701 -74.985062 52.3947 12.9203 -80.4089766027397 21.4758574737051 40.6222 -73.9878 64.1812 -51.73 20150710115700 http://bulatlat.com/main/2015/07/10/urban-poor-women-suffer-most-during-rainy-season/ MANILA – A research conducted by the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), a non-government labor institution, documents how the extended monsoon rains and typhoons tend to worsen poverty, especially of women in urban poor communities, and make it harder for them to ever ‘recover. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:39:00 +0200 bulatlat en bulatlat-d158ba2f1c4fa53e2d907132092f22bc UNbodies Society NaturalDisasters ClimateChange Environment 14.6629 121.065 20150710053900 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507090032.aspx Taipei, July 9 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou's upcoming three-nation Latin America tour slated to start Saturday would not be affected by Typhoon Chan-hom although a land warning for the typhoon was issued later Thursday, Presidential Office spokesman Charles Chen (陳以信) said. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:24:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-a3318d273f026df882bb7905428608bf NaturalDisasters 12.1515 -86.273 18.54299 -72.343102 25.035089 121.506699 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 38.9051 -77.0162 20150709152400 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/July/07-07-02.htm Half of vessels anchored in lagoon break loose, drag moorings. By Giff Johnson. MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Marianas Variety, July 6, 2015) – The United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a "typhoon formation alert" for the Marshall Islands Friday night, saying a tropical typhoon was building.... Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:17:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-9dd50a92f47865270faca181244218c6 NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 43.422329 -102.176201 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 20150707101700 http://www.mvariety.com/regional-news/78525-majuro-s-fishing-yacht-fleet-blasted-by-storm MAJURO — The United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a “typhoon formation alert” for the Marshall Islands Friday night, saying a tropical typhoon was building between Majuro and Kwajalein, the two most populated atolls in this western Pacific nation. Sun, 05 Jul 2015 20:35:00 +0200 marianasvariety en marianasvariety-3d7aa30145e5f9b4dbc2c5300ce9ee43 NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 43.422329 -102.176201 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 20150705203500 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/07/western-pacific-spawns-tropical-cyclones-week-150705105049012.html After weeks of inactivity, the western Pacific has just spawned four tropical cyclones, two of which will probably become typhoons. In most years, the Philippine Sea grows clusters of thunderstorms, and the atmosphere above is ideal in forming these into cyclones. In an El Nino year, the nursery for tropical cyclones moves further east. Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:42:00 +0200 aljazeera-en en aljazeera-en-c88d5558b928dbef0041ad36311a9abd NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 17.61783 121.7155 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150705144200 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/277923/marshalls-put-on-typhoon-formation-alert The United States joint Typhoon Warning Centre has issued a "typhoon formation alert" for the Marshall Islands, saying a tropical typhoon is building between Majuro and Kwajalein, the two most populated atolls in the nation. The centre has warned boaters of hazardous surf conditions that will.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:54:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-3ff9ea7e2345be83aedfea415d84981c NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 34.147678 -85.684219 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 20150703215400 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/12231/Philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-as-hopes-for-survivors-fade Ormoc City, Philippines: Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:28:00 +0200 GulfDailyNews en GulfDailyNews-fb2536ca349c2f6e61202a9731880963 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 15.89831 120.631302 20150703132800 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/07/03/ormoc-sea-mishap-kills-45-416713 The capsized ferry boat, rear center, is approached by rescue workers in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:09:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-5f61f1cf18aafa4db07d098727d49c28 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.37315 124.489403 43.210461 -77.635612 40.604433 -73.712821 40.6222 -73.9878 14.66257 120.562798 20150703130900 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/07/03/ormoc-ferry-death-toll-rises-45-1-missing-416713 The capsized ferry boat, rear center, is approached by rescue workers in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:23:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-4de07147894b7c4eff83faaa4ba5b05a NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.37315 124.489403 43.210461 -77.635612 40.604433 -73.712821 40.6222 -73.9878 14.66257 120.562798 20150703122300 http://news.iafrica.com/worldnews/998200.html Rescuers attempt to help stricken passengers from a capsized ferry in the Philippines. Credit: AFP Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:20:00 +0200 iafrica en iafrica-de74fb551fc524735dd582732ad24c4b ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.00698 124.612801 15.89831 120.631302 20150703092000 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/515162/news/regions/rough-seas-hinder-rescue-efforts-as-hopes-for-survivors-fade MBCA Kim Nirvana-B, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off Ormoc City port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc city for its regular run to the Camotes island group, about an hour's sailing away. Distraught relatives waited at the city port on Friday for news of.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:10:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-dc2e3f27735b0c42099deddd52b94512 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150703091000 http://www.lebanonews.net/content/philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-hopes-survivors-fade Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:05:00 +0200 lebanonews en lebanonews-43ab8f845570cb9a6cf1b296794ed31a ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.00698 124.612801 15.89831 120.631302 20150703090500 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/07/03/15/philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-hopes-survivors-fade ORMOC CITY, Philippines - Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:01:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-53aeb86f69c77fffaf4f83b7ba79357b ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 15.89831 120.631302 20150703090100 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/183773-philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-as-hopes-for-survivors-fade Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:32:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-43ab8f845570cb9a6cf1b296794ed31a ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.00698 124.612801 15.89831 120.631302 20150703083200 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/612084/philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-26-remain-missing Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:31:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-38402f4aed906b4a18f4e18ac8f7f96b ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.00698 124.612801 15.89831 120.631302 20150703073100 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/612092/philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-as-hopes-for-survivors-fade The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc city for its regular run to the Camotes island group, about an hour's sailing away. Distraught relatives waited at the Ormoc city port on Friday.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:31:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-e59498652ac27225c5a925b428714700 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.00698 124.612801 15.89831 120.631302 20150703073100 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/philippines-halts-ferry-rescue-hopes-survivors-fade ORMOC CITY, Philippines - Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:21:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-ea75049bf2e1ccd1900a750923f76eee ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 15.89831 120.631302 20150703072100 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/1831664/least-33-dead-after-philippine-ferry-capsizes-government At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with 173 passengers and 16 crew capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines today, a disaster monitoring official said. Local radio station Radyo Inquirer said today that rescue operations were under way after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 04:49:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-dc7566c7891b95af5a0236786f52bc3d NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld ManMadeDisasters 10.30723 123.898399 20150703044900 http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/35-dead-20-missing-in-philippines-ferry-incident-1-3819297 A FERRY carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized yesterday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and.... Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:50:00 +0200 TheScotsman en TheScotsman-76685cd8816086b0e402671daa68d00e NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 11.37315 124.489403 43.210461 -77.635612 11.00698 124.612801 40.604433 -73.712821 40.6222 -73.9878 20150702215000 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/1831664/least-33-dead-after-philippine-ferry-capsizes-government At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with 173 passengers and 16 crew capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines today, a disaster monitoring official said. Local radio station Radyo Inquirer said today that rescue operations were under way after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled.... Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:20:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-f795c03ab9d92b1e9fce0aaf9ceee01b MaritimeSafetyWorld ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 10.30723 123.898399 20150702132000 http://www.kuam.com/story/29448754/2015/07/01/mayors-vent-frustrations-from-typhoon-dolphin In preparation for the possibility of Tropical Storm Chan Hom approaching the Marianas by this weekend the Mayors Council of Guam met with homeland security advisor Brigadier General Roderick Leon Guerrero, airing their frustrations experienced in Typhoon Dolphin. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:26:00 +0200 kuam en kuam-64a9b2e3ebd578e9cfc235d6d0cd7109 NaturalDisasters 42.60136 -5.572708 13.263333 144.669722 20150701092600 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article27449038.html#storylink=rss Eastern Miami-Dade and Broward counties have fallen into extreme drought conditions, water managers warned Thursday. One measure of the severity: Most of Miami-Dade’s groundwater wells monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey are near their lowest levels for July in the last 35 years. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:39:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-b57b18ac1d42e755731721c4a6f53d87 FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment NaturalDisasters 26.698771 -80.052933 20150721173900 http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150718/southern-california-endures-wildfires-lightning-beach-closures A fast-moving storm rumbled through Southern California on Saturday producing thunder, lightning that closed beaches from Malibu to Long Beach, power outages and flash-flood warnings, but it helped firefighters get a handle on two major fires in the Inland Empire. And today’s forecast calls for much of the same. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 08:12:00 +0200 dailynews en dailynews-2a6c94d5d04ace69f106d164bfb733ce NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 32.7593 -117.115 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 33.77993 -118.328102 34.53738 -117.301804 38.441399 -122.697701 37.638333 -120.901111 20150719081200 http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/06/22/4038461-haiti-volunteer/ Noel Ryan, a student at Athlone IT, and former chef in the town, has just returned from his sixth visit to earthquake-devastated Haiti as a volunteer worker. And already he is making plans for his seventh trip to the impoverished country with Irish charity Haven. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:36:00 +0200 westmeathindependent en westmeathindependent-6def1665b60358be749e8d844cb011fb NaturalDisasters 18.074249 -73.588753 53.421902 -7.956595 20150717093600 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article27449038.html#storylink=rss Eastern Miami-Dade and Broward counties have fallen into extreme drought conditions, water managers warned Thursday. One measure of the severity: about 85 percent of Miami-Dade’s groundwater monitoring wells are at their lowest levels in a century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:51:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-a46d03962d07ee404b209c457ff36b7e FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters Environment 26.698771 -80.052933 20150717015100 http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2015/07/15/serena-chase-inspirational-romance-recs-warren-st-amant-vogt/30139517/ The Wonder of You by Susan May Warren What it's about (courtesy publisher Tyndale House): Mortified after her semester abroad is cut short, Amelia Christiansen returns to Deep Haven, certain she isn't brave enough for the adventures she's dreamed of. The last thing she expects is for the man who.... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:13:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-df06b0ec56c8f16622b98b8b65ee6344 NaturalDisasters 42.493 -83.028197 42.0746200841834 -93.5000382397323 41.743549 -111.835899 44.059502 -121.311798 30.3911 -86.474409 20150715061300 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/07/09/6314364/storm-survivors-looking-through.html#storylink=rss People who hunkered down to weather Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2005, may have emerged to find mud and devastation, but their assessments would soon find at least one colorful reminder of light and hope in a time of darkness. The churches along Beach Boulevard from Pascagoula to Pearlington were heavily damaged in Hurricane Katrina. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:12:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-83fdca5375700d6551eab903325a71bb NaturalDisasters 38.6389 -90.342 20150709181200 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-family-donates-belongings-to-sail-caribbean-1.3144612?cmp=rss A young Ottawa family is preparing to set out on a nautical adventure across the Caribbean after donating most of their belongings and renting out their home. Lorraine and Rick Escher bought a 15-metre long ocean-going catamaran to live on with their four children for a life at sea that could last as long as eight years. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:14:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-8129ba8a3ce2946c46c4e63621f22f8a NaturalDisasters 25.0672 -77.3402 48.7636766077943 6.14190900936771 20150709171400 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/07/08/6313550/former-coast-resident-remembers.html#storylink=rss Albert Johnston IV has devoted much of his life to saltwater fishing, both for sport and professionally. He has numerous stories to tell that span the globe, including fishing for swordfish in Mexico and chasing bluefin tuna near Canada, but one story Johnston will tell for the rest of his life is.... Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:18:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-5172dfa430c14cee9c77e6310d5d911b NaturalDisasters -21.1208230542216 55.5400759911114 58.0161111 25.69 33.509 -112.11 30.193611 -98.601389 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 44.6658 -63.6196 45.000150425 -62.998652994 32.766541 -101.452599 51.8578 -2.23891 20150709041800 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/lower_ninth_rebuilding.html Errol Joseph leaned back on his stoop in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and looked out at the neglected, overgrown lots. He spent the first eight years of his life in a house that used to be right across the street. It was the 1950s, when he remembers life was good. Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:16:00 +0200 nola en nola-12b722d85bfb84c5d622822d53b8d178 NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 14.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254 52.373 4.89483 37.5424 126.935 20150707231600 http://connect.nola.com/user/jpope/posts.html Posted on on July 02, 2015, 1:25PM. New Orleans Book News and Reviews Mary Louise Wilson, a Tony-winning actress with a new memoir, is probably the most successful woman you'll ever meet who was expelled from the Louise S. McGehee School. "I was out of control," wrote Wilson, who was in sixth grade.... Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:15:00 +0200 nola en nola-0c90c9115d15343d5a7b25f3d785e25e NaturalDisasters 29.499167 -96.3225 32.7875 -94.073333 32.66074 -116.258003 31.33353 -109.552498 31.728441 -97.111209 31.19434 -101.4562 29.111111 -96.403056 40.6222 -73.9878 29.055 -99.01 35.724072 -77.923157 41.270833 -74.326944 35.106529 -101.364197 20150706231500 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/03/data_centre_foul_ups_twitter_messages/ Data centres are loud, noisy places. So loud, it's often hard for anyone to hear your screams and cries of frustration when Murphy decides to make you the example for his law. Note to self, it is possible to take down one data center and have a lightning strike take power out for the other. Achievement unlocked. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:25:00 +0200 register en register-dfc7cc5d94676329c26d8037a7be7ea6 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 37.534481 -121.994613 20150703092500 http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2015/07/orpheum_theater_new_orleans_re.html developers have confirmed that renovation work at the historic New Orleans concert hall is on schedule. They expect to complete the yearlong, $13 million project before the Aug. 29 anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Renowned for its acoustics, the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, has been shuttered since 2005. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:28:00 +0200 nola en nola-9b89607796ec51d1e07e8d9bc9dce236 NaturalDisasters 39.450642 -91.054787 37.379979 -122.036934 29.9564 -90.0987 44.630542009564 -90.0224474579782 20150702232800 http://connect.nola.com/user/jpope/posts.html Posted on on July 02, 2015, 1:25PM. New Orleans Book News and Reviews Mary Louise Wilson, a Tony-winning actress with a new memoir, is probably the most successful woman you'll ever meet who was expelled from the Louise S. McGehee School. "I was out of control," wrote Wilson, who was in sixth grade.... Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:55:00 +0200 nola en nola-163b639e59e114ccc62d1be1bd87c052 NaturalDisasters 29.499167 -96.3225 32.7875 -94.073333 42.3943 -83.0789 31.728441 -97.111209 29.111111 -96.403056 29.055 -99.01 35.724072 -77.923157 32.66074 -116.258003 43.31065 -78.826949 31.33353 -109.552498 31.19434 -101.4562 40.6222 -73.9878 35.106529 -101.364197 41.270833 -74.326944 20150702205500 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Water-shortage-now-critical--says-Pickersgill_19154258 THE Government has sounded the alarm that the dry spell that the country is now experiencing will not let up anytime soon, with the situation already reaching critical proportions in some parishes, such as Clarendon and St Thomas. Jamaicans can expect that if there is no significant rainfall, the.... Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:36:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-47edaacb1fba12ec368f98efc30f7851 FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters 45.4422 -122.642 17.9875433303283 -77.2794195567897 53.4797 -2.26178 20150702083600 http://www.4-traders.com/FLUOR-CORPORATION-NEW-12614/news/Fluor-NEW--Selected-for-Six-Year-Position-on-the-Air-Force-Contract-Augmentation-Program-IV-20628564/ 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:42:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-a62aa30f7b60570cc8b74cdd5c318713 NaturalDisasters 34.5309 69.136757 33.334 44.3978 35.440279 -100.276443 32.857685 -96.969338 44.643056 -91.311667 20150701234200 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150701006693/en/Fluor-Selected-Six-Year-Position-Air-Force-Contract 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:40:00 +0200 businesswire en businesswire-eaa376acabde8b06f0efb961df5f0981 NaturalDisasters 34.5309 69.136757 33.334 44.3978 35.440279 -100.276443 32.857685 -96.969338 44.643056 -91.311667 20150701234000 http://connect.nola.com/user/jpope/posts.html Posted on on July 01, 2015, 3:56PM. Metro New Orleans Religion and Faith The Rev. William C. "Poppa" Gant Jr., a minister and community activist who also founded a school to train barbers and beauticians, died June 16 of prostate cancer at his New Orleans home. He was 72. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:07:00 +0200 nola en nola-f425f001a9e66388819ee5b84afb3bfd NaturalDisasters 29.499167 -96.3225 32.7875 -94.073333 32.66074 -116.258003 42.3943 -83.0789 31.33353 -109.552498 31.728441 -97.111209 31.19434 -101.4562 40.6222 -73.9878 29.055 -99.01 41.270833 -74.326944 35.106529 -101.364197 20150701230700 http://connect.nola.com/user/jpope/posts.html Posted on on June 30, 2015, 11:38AM. New Orleans Art and Stage News The hours for the Historic New Orleans Collection's exhibit on slavery will be extended to 8 p.m. on Thursday (July 2) at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. "Purchased Lives: New Orleans and the Domestic Slave Trade,.... Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:51:00 +0200 nola en nola-badf2395d3a6e1918961a3c280f6d2a4 NaturalDisasters 29.499167 -96.3225 32.7875 -94.073333 32.66074 -116.258003 42.3943 -83.0789 31.33353 -109.552498 31.728441 -97.111209 31.19434 -101.4562 33.66906 -95.265053 40.6222 -73.9878 29.055 -99.01 41.270833 -74.326944 35.106529 -101.364197 20150630185100 http://connect.nola.com/user/jpope/posts.html Posted on on June 26, 2015, 4:50PM. New Orleans Art and Stage News A free evening of music, dance and poetry to highlight the Latino community and Latino contributions to the recovery from Hurricane Katrina will be held Tuesday (June 30) at 7 p.m. at the Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:40:00 +0200 nola en nola-6e11615c8eb80187714d4404fcc2fe16 NaturalDisasters 29.499167 -96.3225 32.7875 -94.073333 32.66074 -116.258003 42.3943 -83.0789 31.33353 -109.552498 31.728441 -97.111209 31.19434 -101.4562 33.66906 -95.265053 40.6222 -73.9878 29.055 -99.01 41.270833 -74.326944 35.106529 -101.364197 20150630004000 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/features/british-medics-who-bring-hope-to-disaster-victims-1-7384684 As part of the UK Emergency Medical Team, Pete Skelton has worked in disaster zones all over the world, including Nepal following April’s earthquake. He talks to Chris Bond. IT was a Saturday morning and Pete Skelton was looking forward to spending the weekend with his fiancée, Arij. At least he was until his phone rang. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:32:00 +0200 YorkshirePost en YorkshirePost-f3a816b7c8bf0dc70aa96e61ff853e18 Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 51.4879 -0.177998 33.334 44.3978 54.557787 -0.971124 27.712 85.313 54.290329 -0.424728 20150730123200 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/data_center_grades_katrina_rec.html FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2005, file photo, residents wait on a rooftop to be rescued from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Dozens of lawsuits seeking damages from the federal government for Hurricane Katrina-related levee failures and flooding in the New Orleans area are over. U.S. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:04:00 +0200 nola en nola-fbb8bb927f34bb54eab1c1e7bd59ae9d NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 20150731190400 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/ocha-flash-update-no-1-myanmar-floods-emergency-01-august-2015 Heavy monsoon rains during the month of July, have caused flooding, flash floods and landslides in several parts of Myanmar, including in the Sagaing Region and Kachin State. Cyclone Komen, that made landfall in Bangladesh on 30 July, brought strong winds and heavy rains resulting in further floods,.... Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:18:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-82140021ada5d116eae88ebc900c70f8 NaturalDisasters Echo UNbodies 20.870001 92.527451 20.4466 94.24559 23.7099 90.4071 11.8116 98.719238 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 20150802001800 http://www.manilatimes.net/president-is-officialsaccomplice-osmena/205817/ PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd’s efforts to cover up for the corruption of his Cabinet members and other officials of his administration make him their accomplice, according to Sen. Sergio Osmeña 3rd. Although Aquino has a good side, Osmeña on Sunday said, the bad part is that he is surrounded by corrupt individuals. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:47:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-cb7fb0c5344aca8a20c1ced80daf608a NaturalDisasters UNbodies Echo 11.37315 124.489403 13.7308 100.521 20150802144700 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/July-When-city-had-to-sweat-and-also-got-wet/articleshow/48322198.cms CHENNAI: July 2015 couldn't make up its mind. It was the hottest July in the last two hundred years, but it was also one of the wettest in the same time period. While eight of the first eleven days in the month recorded temperatures above 40 deg C, the second half had a spell of concentrated rainfall for 10 days, producing 205. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:48:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-ac40277946e3f9045c04735d56ee56b8 NaturalDisasters 23.8267635957992 87.9873314489228 13.0615 80.2478 20150802224800 http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/komen-aftermath-many-killed-in-floods-across-different-states/article1-1375832.aspx Villagers wade through floodwaters at Mirati village in Birbhum district of West Bengal on August 2, 2015. The depression created from cyclone Komen, which has been hovering over Bangladesh, has triggered heavy rain in India’s northeastern and eastern states, killing at least 75 people in Manipur, West Bengal and Odisha. 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