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.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-19/lng-attack-in-papua-new-guinea/9885952Police in the Papua New Guinea Highlands fear they are outnumbered and outgunned by protesters who are blocking access to the country's biggest resources project. The police commander in Hela Province, Martin Lakari, said armed men had blocked the road leading to the project and damaged earthmoving equipment.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:20:00 +0200abc-au-cdee998c7faf89f19f4fb7cd719cd755abc-auen-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisastersExxonMobilPacific Economic CooperationAsia Pacific Economic CooperationJustin Tkatchenko20180619072000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-19/lng-attack-in-papua-new-guinea/9885952Police in the Papua New Guinea Highlands fear they are outnumbered and outgunned by protesters who are blocking access to the country's biggest resources project. The police commander in Hela Province, Martin Lakari, said armed men had blocked the road leading to the project and damaged earthmoving equipment.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:19:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr-cdee998c7faf89f19f4fb7cd719cd755radioaustralianews-fren-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisastersExxonMobilPacific Economic CooperationAsia Pacific Economic CooperationJustin Tkatchenko20180619071900https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asean-weekly-disaster-update-11-june-17-june-2018Regional Summary (Week 24) 1) Most of disasters occurred in Week 24 were hydro-meteorological in nature with floods arising from torrential rain brought about by monsoon. 2) Torrential and monsoon rain had resulted in several floods across Myanmar mostly affecting states and townships in the northern, western and eastern region.Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0200reliefWeb-12d01e6ca46aeaf6f96ec25dba0bd1f0reliefWeben-7.009557 113.858299FloodingNaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANMember States20180618083000http://www.pireport.org/articles/2002/01/29/k2-million-needed-aitape-quake-rehabilitationPORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (January 27, 2002 - The National/PINA Nius Online)---The Papua New Guinea Government urgently needs K 2 million (US$ 536,800) to provide water tanks and other essential services to the earthquake-stricken people of Aitape.Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:07:00 +0200pidp-0be3ae5d1f851f1f68f43f5cc05d69d3pidpen-3.141874 142.346207NaturalDisastersEmergency20180616140700http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/359387/rules-of-war-signed-by-communities-in-png-highlands-districtDozens of local councillors from districts in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands have signed a series of guidelines on tribal fighting. The rules were signed in the presence of hundreds of people in Tambul-Nebilyer district last week, after being drafted with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross.Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:05:00 +0200rnzi-3f87179b5ccaa39b1fe446b4ab521dcfrnzien-5.85399765219041 144.311018416071NaturalDisastersICRCRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180612040500http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/359303/warning-over-human-displacement-from-png-quakeChallenges may arise in Papua New Guinea as some communities displaced by February's earthquake do not want to return home, the Red Cross says. The aid agency estimates the death toll from the magnitude 7.5 quake to be 100, although some reports place it as high as 150.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:55:00 +0200rnzi-732745d737e82afb4b29afa16dde236crnzien-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474NaturalDisastersICRCRed CrossInternational Committee20180611045500http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/2018648561/png-quake-victims-still-desperately-need-help-three-months-onThe International Committee of the Red Cross, or ICRC in Papua New Guinea says victims of the February earthquake still desperately need assistance. The PNG government's disaster management team estimates that more than 500,000 people were affected by the 7.5 magnitude quake and that half of them still need immediate assistance.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:55:00 +0200rnzi-cb331b44611d442e1c72ed5010a4a428rnzien-9.48177 147.184ICRCNaturalDisastersRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180611045500https://www.icrc.org/en/document/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-response-updateOn 26 February 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit parts of the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, significantly affecting the Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces. The Papua New Guinea Government's National Disaster Center (NDC), estimates that over 544,000 people have been affected....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:44:00 +0200redCross-4a7c5d31f5b84e067f1ac7bc84f3eac8redCrossen-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474ICRCNaturalDisastersRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180608104400https://reliefweb.int/report/world/spc-staff-support-victims-natural-disasters-pacificOn Friday morning, Colin Tukuitonga, Director-general of the Pacific Community (SPC), handed 705,840 Pacific Francs, collected from all SPC staff in New Caledonia and Fiji, over to the French Red Cross. The funds will contribute to the reconstruction efforts of countries recently hit by natural....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:02:00 +0200reliefWeb-2dd11545af45fb950a08e2676326e408reliefWeben-18.1426 178.431NaturalDisastersRed CrossColin TukuitongaSPC20180608090200https://www.icrc.org/en/document/papua-new-guinea-months-after-devastating-quakeOn 26 February 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit parts of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, significantly affecting the Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces. Months after the devastating natural disaster, people from the affected communities are still in need of assistance.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:34:00 +0200redCross-d99c638a45e7544fbe48c694b3647756redCrossen-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474ICRCNaturalDisastersRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180607103400https://www.icrc.org/en/document/papua-new-guinea-months-after-devastating-quakeOn the 26th February 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit parts of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, significantly affecting the Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces. Months after the devastating natural disaster, people from the affected communities are still in need of assistance.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:38:00 +0200redCross-713b8c32c09681c75fe1129e4bc7250eredCrossen-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474ICRCNaturalDisastersRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180607043800https://earthquake-report.com/2018/06/06/volcano-news-archive-nr-21/(Armand) Via Smithsonian Institution - Global Volcanism Program / US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Kilauea | Hawaiian Islands (USA) On 16 May HVO reported ongoing deflation at Kilauea’s summit, where the lava lake continued to recede in the Overlook Crater; by the afternoon the....Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:38:00 +0200earthquake-report-f18c6ac260e86ea06846b4daf4dd7d68earthquake-reporten48.8521 2.34899NaturalDisastersEnvironmentUS Geological SurveyLeilani EstatesEast Rift Zone20180606053800https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/104485074/A-community-desperate-for-clean-water-in-rural-Papua-New-GuineaOtmar is inconsolably thirsty. Sitting in the arms of his mother, the one-year-old boy cries out and reaches in the direction of a plastic cup. But, for now the cup is empty and his mother can only try to soothe him. The water supply at Pombreal Village, in the remote Southern Highlands of Papua New....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0200Stuff-9e38f3f23a3d105c262458fbf425b1d1Stuffen-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisasters20180605140000https://reliefweb.int/report/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea-ecw-announces-us15-million-restore-education-childrenNew-York, 1 June 2018 - The Education Cannot Wait (ECW) fund announces an allocation of US$1.5 million to bring thousands of children back to school in Papua New Guinea. The island nation was struck by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake at the end of February which affected more than half a million people....Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:15:00 +0200reliefWeb-af5d79fccd4e12f32d589699ad1ec5e4reliefWeben-4.32084 15.2987NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEmergencyYasmine Sherif20180602031500http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=2196228135b10734f0541dd074e1feThe Papua New Guinea Government has provided an initial budget of K150 million (US$46 million) for disaster management operations and funds are being supplied in tranches * To date K70 million (US$21.4 million) has also been deposited into the emergency trust account from Ok Tedi Mining and Kumul....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:55:00 +0200pina-207b87cc185f3e0a07d7d7633b00bb14pinaen-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474NaturalDisastersPeter O’Neill20180601045500http://www.pireport.org/articles/2014/04/21/another-strong-earthquake-strikes-near-bougainville-pngString of powerful quakes so far does little damage. MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, April 20, 2014) – A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea, prompting a tsunami warning to be briefly issued for the Pacific Island nation and neighbouring Solomon Islands.Thu, 31 May 2018 09:07:00 +0200pidp-212b788b5c32d991e5b8bdf02f7ba63epidpen-37.853 145.075NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreRadio AustraliaPacific Island20180531090700https://reliefweb.int/report/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-emergency-plan-action-operation-update-n-2-drefDescription of the disaster. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake with a 35-kilometre depth, struck at about 4 am (Papua New Guinea- PNG time) on 26 February 2018, followed 30 minutes later by an aftershock of 5.5 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).Tue, 29 May 2018 16:18:00 +0200reliefWeb-211a05b3ea028492ba3ccdce27b46f23reliefWeben-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyRed CrossEmergency20180529161800https://reliefweb.int/report/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea-highlands-earthquake-situation-report-no-10-28-may-2018Background 270,000 people are in need of assistance across four provinces of Papua New Guinea’s highlands. 11,761 households (approximately 58,300 people) remain displaced, of which 1,672 households are staying in eleven care centres while 10,089 households remain with host communities.Tue, 29 May 2018 09:17:00 +0200reliefWeb-a78ea6f84e682a55c12eb8f39ca56d40reliefWeben-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisastersManagement Team20180529091700https://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-22-28-may-2018SRI LANKA. Early monsoon rains and landslides have affected over 43,600 families and killed 23 people. The worst affected provinces are Southern, Western, North-Western and Sabaragamuwa. Rains are expected to temporarily reduce and ease flood levels. 43,600 families affected. INDONESIA.Mon, 28 May 2018 10:39:00 +0200reliefWeb-c75875c97ba539f839c77720fa13cb40reliefWeben-7.716165 110.335403NaturalDisastersMigration20180528103900http://www.radionz.co.nz/tags/West%20PapuaMulti-national mining giant Rio Tinto says it plans to sell its interest in the lucrative Grasberg mine in Indonesia's Papua province for $US3.5 billion. There should have been more transparency around a government-led delegation's visit to West Papua last month, a leader of Solomon Islands civil society says.Mon, 28 May 2018 08:53:00 +0200rnzi-3970b4b45fe73716f209635fa4e17e4arnzien-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersUlema Councilmember states20180528085300http://www.radionz.co.nz/tags/West%20PapuaMulti-national mining giant Rio Tinto says it plans to sell its interest in the lucrative Grasberg mine in Indonesia's Papua province for $US3.5 billion. There should have been more transparency around a government-led delegation's visit to West Papua last month, a leader of Solomon Islands civil society says.Thu, 24 May 2018 04:10:00 +0200rnzi-1f772d4cffefa3719f89ba03b55e1a0ernzien-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersUlema Councilmember states20180524041000https://www.elmercuriodigital.net/2018/06/habitantes-de-la-region-montanosa-de.html. El 26 de febrero de 2018, un terremoto de 7,5 grados afectó partes de la región montañosa de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sobre todo las tierras del sur y la provincia de Hela. Meses después de esta devastadora catástrofe natural, los habitantes de las comunidades afectadas aún necesitan asistencia.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 22:24:00 +0200elmercuriodigital-6804a7ad4e4eed6cfdd2eff95ba1fa7delmercuriodigitales-9.48177 147.184Inhabitants of the region montane of Papua New Guinea trying to recover from the earthquakeInhabitants of the region montane of Papua New Guinea trying to recover from the earthquakeNaturalDisastersICRCCruz Roja20180619222400http://aguasdigital.com/actualidad/leer.php?idnota=14263656&t=eGinebra, 8 jun (EFE).- Papúa Nueva Guinea sigue dependiendo de ayuda humanitaria tres meses después del terremoto de 7,5 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter que sacudió el país, según informó hoy el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CIRC). El director regional adjunto para Asia y el....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:53:00 +0200aguasdigital-a5aa0793f26c12bf2b273f0e19333ae4aguasdigitales-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474Papua new Guinea still depends on humanitarian aid after the earthquake, says icrcPapua new Guinea still depends on humanitarian aid after the earthquake, says icrcICRCNaturalDisastersCruz Roja20180608155300https://es.noticias.yahoo.com/pap%C3%BAa-guinea-depende-ayuda-humanitaria-terremoto-cicr-132011700.htmlGinebra, 8 jun (EFE).- Papúa Nueva Guinea sigue dependiendo de ayuda humanitaria tres meses después del terremoto de 7,5 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter que sacudió el país, según informó hoy el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CIRC). El director regional adjunto para Asia y el....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:39:00 +0200es-noticias-a5aa0793f26c12bf2b273f0e19333ae4es-noticiases-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474Papua new Guinea still depends on humanitarian aid after the earthquake, says icrcPapua new Guinea still depends on humanitarian aid after the earthquake, says icrcNaturalDisastersICRCCruz Roja20180608153900https://reliefweb.int/report/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-response-operation-update-2018-march-may-2018On 26 February 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit parts of the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, significantly affecting the Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces. The Papua New Guinea Government's National Disaster Center (NDC), estimates that over 544,000 people have been affected....Sun, 24 Jun 2018 03:40:00 +0200reliefWeb-4a7c5d31f5b84e067f1ac7bc84f3eac8reliefWeben-6.27288426084392 143.217263938474NaturalDisastersICRCRed CrossICRCInternational Committee20180624034000http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/360345/many-still-struggling-in-papua-new-guinea-s-quake-hit-helaThe quake left widespread devastation and claimed around 150 lives in Hela and neighbouring Southern highlands province. Tribal and election related violence in both provinces have hampered post-earthquake relief efforts, with various international aid agencies having to pull out of the region.Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:36:00 +0200rnzi-b40f09188ee86b85772310cb7a6e35fdrnzien-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUN team20180625043600http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/360374/un-team-trucks-on-with-relief-efforts-in-png-highlandsViolent unrest in Southern Highlands and neighbouring Hela province has proved a big obstacle to relief efforts following February's magnitude 7.5 quake which claimed around 150 lives and caused widespread devastation in these two Highlands provinces. Last week, UN workers returned to Mendi, but they are yet to fully return to Hela.Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:38:00 +0200rnzi-c25596c13fd60c9662b381a5e1681504rnzien-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidUNbodiesUNICEFEmergencyUN teamWorld Food Programme20180625073800