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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://thediplomat.com/2019/03/us-asia-strategy-beyond-the-quad/Last year, some five months after the revival of the “Quad” — the loose grouping of maritime democracies comprising the United States, Japan, Australia, and India — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi compared the process to “seafoam in the Pacific or the Indian Ocean: they may get some attention, but soon will dissipate.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:25:00 +0100thediplomat-net-1f4dc526e005f8e9749a948b66d77a7athediplomat-neten40.218333 -79.488056NaturalDisastersIndian OceanHudson InstituteWang YiPhil DavidsonPacific CommandShinzo AbeEAS20190308182500https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/earthquake-strikes-japan/14071876.0-magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan; no casualties reported so far. By Emel Oz Guzellik ANKARA. An earthquake measuring 6.0 struck Japan on Saturday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 12.22 p.m. local time (0322GMT), with the epicenter located 191....Sat, 02 Mar 2019 12:22:00 +0100aa-en-3f8039d898fd89f64d4e6f50f552dc55aa-enen43.331021 145.5847NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20190302122200https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/60-magnitude-earthquake-hits-japan-3475824An earthquake measuring 6.0 struck Japan on Saturday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 12.22 p.m. local time (0322GMT), with the epicenter located 191 kilometers (118 miles) southeast of Nemuro in northeastern Japan, at a depth of 10 km (6 mi).Sat, 02 Mar 2019 12:09:00 +0100yenisafak-en-881a05727ffe262b596a18615d4c9a3byenisafak-enen43.331021 145.5847NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20190302120900http://www.ecns.cn/news/society/2019-03-02/detail-ifzezqac5080623.shtmlA magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit off southeast coast of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, according to Japan Meteorological Agency. The temblor occurred at about 12:22 local time(0322 GMT), with its epicenter at a latitude of 42.1 degrees north and a longitude of 146.8 degrees east, and at depth of 10 km.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:55:00 +0100ecns-5419ce986a6776d5a7ffff1b891991bbecnsen43.3800249041808 142.568966597916NaturalDisastersMeteorological Agency20190302055500http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-03/02/c_137862640.htmTOKYO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- A magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit off southeast coast of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, according to Japan Meteorological Agency. The temblor occurred at about 12:22 local time(0322 GMT), with its epicenter at a latitude of 42.1 degrees north and a longitude of 146.8 degrees east, and at depth of 10 km.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:33:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-0a08be6cd1afd60ca726b9e79523e6b1xinhuanet_enenNaturalDisastersMeteorological Agency20190302053300https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1094626/Japan-earthquake-ring-of-fire-latest-news-magnitude-6-USGS-Japan-Meteorological-AgencyThe earthquake which was located 114 miles southeast of the city of Nemuro struck at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) put the original magnitude down to 6.2 from the initial estimate from the country’s Earthquake Early Warning System.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:25:00 +0100express-5680c8f434653e6bc4bb28f1671d8341expressenNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyEarly WarningMeteorological AgencyWarning System20190302052500http://www.nampa.org/index.php?model=categories&function=display&id=18762373. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TOKYO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- A magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit off southeast coast of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture on Saturday, according to Japan Meteorological Agency. The temblor occurred at about 12:22 local time(0322 GMT), with its epicenter at a latitude of 42.1 degrees north and a longitude of 146.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:25:00 +0100nampa-8247d6aba365ee9a1d2bac65b95bed57nampaenNaturalDisastersMeteorological Agency20190302052500https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/operating-statusThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, opens or closes according to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) status for the Washington, D.C., area. In rare instances where our operating status diverges from OPM, we will announce it on our homepage....Sat, 02 Mar 2019 04:27:00 +0100uspto-7de3c9b02347e1901066fcb2156c7218usptoen31.29994 -92.464287NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersUnited States Patent and Trademark OfficeHurricane MariaStorm LeeTropical Storm LeeHurricane IreneCustomer ServiceHurricane SandyPersonnel ManagementHurricane HarveyFederal GovernmentUnited States Postal Service20190302042700https://www.japantimes.co.jp/2019/02/21Feb 21, 2019 Major Japanese and Chinese e-commerce companies Rakuten Inc. and JD.com Inc. said Thursday they will tie up and commercialize an unmanned delivery service in Japan to save time, cost and labor of parcel shipments in the wake of the explosive growth of online shopping. Rakuten ... Feb 21, 2019 A strong magnitude 5.Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:32:00 +0100japantimes-00bfe4bbebfc1cc7a09439baa3882ea4japantimesen13.7308 100.521NaturalDisastersDemocratic Progressive PartyRobert MuellerDepartment of JusticeIwate PrefectureProgressive PartyWilliam BarrPrincess MasakoCrown Princess Masako20190221163200http://www.nampa.org/index.php?model=categories&function=display&id=187352775.5-magnitude quake hits Japan's Hokkaido, no tsunami risk ATTENTION - ADDS quotes, background /// Tokyo, Feb 21, 2019 (AFP) - A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan's northern island of Hokkaido Thursday but there was no tsunami warning and no immediate reports of injuries or damage, authorities said.Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:28:00 +0100nampa-d7a58e419e9a1949ebe62e16b0a335e2nampaen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersUS Geological Survey20190221152800https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/japans-economy-rebounds-fourth-quarter-2018-1702207Japan's economy expanded in the final quarter of 2018 as the negative impact from a series of natural disasters over the summer receded, government data showed Thursday. The world's third largest economy benefitted from a rise in domestic demand, including in corporate investment and household spending.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:02:00 +0100thedailystarBD-21d681d6186ca8ed23e7df1c1734269fthedailystarBDen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersGross domestic productYoshiki ShinkeLife Research InstituteKansai International AirportCabinet Office20190214210200https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1085783/ring-of-fire-california-earthquake-big-one-LA-san-francisco-earthquakeCalifornia was struck by a total of seven earthquakes today, ranging from magnitude-2.7 to magnitude-3.3. The USGS described each quake as ‘light’, meaning there was no serious damage to buildings or people. But California could one day be hit by an earthquake between magnitude seven and eight and could cause landslides and chemical spills.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:43:00 +0100express-1e29cb0349f81c73fffdfc72adbd3958expressen38.296148 -76.496161NaturalDisastersJohn Vidale20190211214300https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1083879/japan-earthquake-latest-news-shizunai-2011-tsunami-earthquakes-ring-of-fireThe 4.9 magnitude quake struck 83 miles (135km) east-southeast from Shizuani district in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, at 7.57am GMT (4.35pm local time) on Thursday. The large tremor struck in the North Pacific Ocean at a depth of 31.3km, sending shockwaves for miles. Thursday's quake comes a day after a 4.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:02:00 +0100express-4fcd3389290eba9011e0f08c9018589dexpressen42.334099 142.367599NaturalDisasters20190207140200https://www.midiario.com/uhora/mundo/en-japon-se-registra-sismo-de-62Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 azotó este sábado la costa sureste de la prefectura japonesa de Hokkaido, informó la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón. El temblor, que ocurrió aproximadamente a las 12H22 (hora local), tuvo su epicentro a 190 kilómetros al sureste de la localidad japonesa de Nemuro y a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 16:23:00 +0100midiario-bdf572bad828afc2b5bab4f276767116midiarioes43.331021 145.5847In japan quake recorded 6,2In japan quake recorded 6,2NaturalDisastersLa PrensaHugo ChávezLula Da Silva20190302162300https://www.telesurtv.net/news/japon-sismo-costas-hokkaido-20190302-0002.htmlUn sismo de magnitud 6,2 azotó este sábado la costa sureste de la prefectura japonesa de Hokkaido , informó la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón LEA TAMBIÉN. El temblor ocurrió aproximadamente a las 12:22 hora local (03:22 GMT) y tuvo su epicentro a 190 kilómetros al sureste de la localidad japonesa de Nemuro y a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros.Sat, 02 Mar 2019 06:21:00 +0100telesurtv-61b8e7b6ffc229ba900fb2e796d53700telesurtves43.331021 145.5847Quake of magnitude 6,2 shakes eastern japanQuake of magnitude 6,2 shakes eastern japanNaturalDisastersLEA TAMBIÉN20190302062100https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2019/03/mil-190305-nns03.htm. Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS190305-05 Release Date: 3/5/2019 9:29:00 AM. From Commander,Logistics Group Western Pacific Public Affairs. SINGAPORE (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy will join allied and partner nation forces for the 14th Pacific Partnership mission, scheduled to begin March 4.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 07:03:00 +0100globalsecurity-e2f4c4a576c6134afb6a7df5ac33ae63globalsecurityen42.464619 140.862ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseSecurityCouncilUNbodiesVan RossumU.S. NavyLogistics GroupJoey TynchNational Action PlanSecurity CouncilUN Security Council20190306070300https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-joins-pacific-partnership-2019-on-disaster-response/524570/THE Philippines will be joining the US at this year’s Pacific Partnership that would focus on disaster response in the region. Representatives from Washington, the Philippine military, Tacloban City’s local government unit and the Office of Civil Defense were present at the launch on Tuesday.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:46:00 +0100manilatimes-cc108e373ebdf049d9054017bc731102manilatimesen14.6096 121.006ManMadeDisastersCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersVan RossumUS EmbassyJohn LawRicardo JaladOffice of Civil DefenseNoel Clement20190312124600http://manilastandard.net/news/national/289925/us-pacific-partnership-launched-in-tacloban-city.htmlposted March 12, 2019 at 11:50 pm by Rey E. Requejo The United States launched on Tuesday its so-called Pacific Partnership 2019 in a ceremony held in Tacloban City where an annual maritime operation will be conducted intended to improve disaster response preparedness, resiliency, and capacity....Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:11:00 +0100thestandard-ph-a8b4ef48a5b2a8beb6b0844a341943b0thestandard-phen11.24775 125.003502ManMadeDisastersCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersVan RossumUS EmbassyUS NavyTyphoon HaiyanOffice of Civil Defense20190312171100