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3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:20:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) -- A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Huairou District in Beijing's northern mountainous suburb, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 40.34 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude.

MIL-OSI China: 3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing: CENC

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0200

Source: China State Council Information Office 2. A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Huairou District in Beijing’s northern mountainous suburb, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 40.34 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing: CENC

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:39:00 +0200

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Huairou District in Beijing's northern mountainous suburb, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 40.34 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 19 km, the center said in a statement.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing: CENC

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 09:52:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) -- A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Huairou District in Beijing's northern mountainous suburb, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 40.34 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing: CENC

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 09:02:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) -- A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Huairou District in Beijing's northern mountainous suburb, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 40.34 degrees north latitude and 116.39 degrees east longitude.

Fears Mount Everest has shrunk due to huge earthquake

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:58:00 +0200

A team of experienced climbers are heading up Mount Everest to check to see if it has shrunk after a huge earthquake. Nepal is sending the group of four climbers to the Himalayan range on the border between Nepal and China after they spent two years training for the expedition.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:05:00 +0200

By AFP 15 hours ago in World Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

6.8-magnitude quake hits off Indonesian island: CENC

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, at 7:40 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 1.91 degrees south latitude and 122.62 degrees east longitude.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:43:00 +0200

. Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the that upheld a ban by on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:07:00 +0200

Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:40:00 +0200

Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono attends a working session during the Foreign ministers of G7 nations meeting in Dinard, France April 6, 2019. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, April 12 — Japan today attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organisation that upheld a ban by South Korea on....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:28:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12, 2019 (AFP) – Japan Friday attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO’s highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

Japan slams WTO ruling on SKorea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY: Japan on Friday attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO’s highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:15:00 +0200

The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years. "Even though the ruling did not acknowledge that South Korea's measures comply with the WTO rules, it is extremely regrettable that Japan's argument was not approved," said the foreign ministry in Tokyo.

Japan slams WTO ruling on South Korean Fukushima food ban

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:57:00 +0200

Japan on Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:34:00 +0200

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:25:00 +0200

By AFP 45 mins ago in World Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:14:00 +0200

Japan slams WTO ruling on South Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:13:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Sustainability, Vol. 11, Pages 2149: Fine-Scale Spatiotemporal Analysis of Population Vulnerability to Earthquake Disasters: Theoretical Models and Application to Cities

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:40:00 +0200

Abstract China is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and has suffered a high number of earthquake casualties. Therefore, it is imperative to develop effective methods for assessing population vulnerability in order to provide practical and useful information for pre-disaster preparedness and emergency management.

Central Sulawesi sets Rp 20.08t investment target to boost growth

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:41:00 +0200

Central Sulawesi has set its sights on generating Rp 20.08 trillion (US$1.42 billion) in investments this year, following the earthquake and tsunami of Sept. 28, 2018 that particularly devastated the provincial capital of Palu and surrounding areas. Data from the Online Single Submission (OSS)....

5.0-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:41:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 11:13 p.m. Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 23.96 degrees north latitude and 121.61 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, the center said in a statement.

Nepalese team to measure Mt Everest amid concerns it has shrunk The Telegraph

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0200

© 2011 Kenneth Koh Nepal is sending a group of expert climbers to remeasure the height of Mount Everest amid concerns that the devastating 2015 earthquake in the country caused the peak to shrink. It is the first time the country has sent its own government-appointed team to conduct a survey of the world's highest mountain.

Nepalese team to measure Mount Everest amid concerns it has shrunk following earthquake

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:47:00 +0200

N epal is sending a group of expert climbers to remeasure the height of Mount Everest today amid concerns that the devastating 2015 earthquake in the country caused the peak to shrink. It is the first time the country has sent its own government-appointed team to conduct a survey of the world's highest mountain.

5.0-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:43:00 +0200

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:12:00 +0200

KATHMANDU: Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world´s tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the....

Expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:08:00 +0200

Kathmandu, April 8. Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said today, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world’s tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart on Wednesday for Everest, which lies....

Nepal expedition to re-measure height of Everest: Officials

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:23:00 +0200

Nepali survey chief Khim Lal Gautam, left, along with his team, Suraj Sing Bhandari, second right, Yubaraj Dhital, right, and Mountain Guide Tshiring Janbu Sherpa, second left, check the equipment before leaving on an expedition to remeasure the height of Mount Everest in Kathmandu on Monday.

Nepal sends team to re-measure Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:00:00 +0200

Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said yesterday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the Himalayan range straddling the border of Nepal and China.

Expedition From Nepal To Remeasure Height Of Mount Everest, Say Officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:50:00 +0200

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Natural Disasters Fuel Resilient Warehouse Premium

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:56:00 +0200

Sheets of rain and violent winds swiped western Japan during Typhoon Jebi last year, submerging Kansai international®ions. During the havoc wrought by Japan's strongest storm in 25 years, select industrial warehouses—ones equipped with early seismic warning systems—fulfilled overnight e-commerce delivery promises.

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:28:00 +0200

Kathmandu - Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said on Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the....

Just how tall is Mount Everest, really?

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:17:00 +0200

Kathmandu — Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said on Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart on Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:40:00 +0200

Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the Himalayan range straddling the border of Nepal and China.

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:56:00 +0200

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:09:00 +0200

to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the and China. Its official height is 8,848 metres (29,029 feet), first recorded by an Indian survey in 1954.

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:57:00 +0200

Nepal expedition to re-measure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:49:00 +0200

An aerial view of Mount Everest (C) and The Himalayan mountain range, some 140kms (87 miles) north-east of Kathmandu, Nepal. PHOTO | AFP In Summary. Later, Nepal became embroiled in a diplomatic row with China after the latter claimed the peak was four metres shorter than the accepted height.

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:42:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, April 8, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world’s tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for....

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:31:00 +0200

By AFP 31 mins ago in Travel Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest,....

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: Officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:25:00 +0200

KATHMANDU: Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday (Apr 8), hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:12:00 +0200

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:11:00 +0200

Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the Himalayan range straddling the border of Nepal and China. Its official height is 8,848 metres (29,029 feet), first recorded by an Indian survey in 1954. Numerous other teams have measured the peak, although the 1954 height remains the widely accepted figure.

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:11:00 +0200

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest: officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:05:00 +0200

Kathmandu (AFP) - Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito in 10 dates

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:18:00 +0200

Emperor Hirohito, posthumously known as Emperor Showa, waves during an Imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on May 19, 1988. Photo: AP. Here are 10 key dates in the life of Japan´s Emperor Akihito, who abdicates on April 30 at the age of 85.

Japan’s outgoing Emperor Akihito in 10 dates

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:53:00 +0200

This file photo taken on April 25, 2018 shows Japan's Emperor Akihito smiling during the spring garden party hosted by the emperor in Tokyo. — AFP pic. PARIS, April 8 — Here are 10 key dates in the life of Japan’s Emperor Akihito, who abdicates on April 30 at the age of 85.

Minor earthquake in Beijing 'normal, isolated event': Experts

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 03:36:00 +0200

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake at a depth of 17 kilometers was detected at 1:25 pm on Sunday in Beijing's Haidian district, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. Two earthquake experts said the minor quake was a normal activity in the earth's crust caused by changes in crustal stress, and....

MIL-OSI China: 6.1-magnitude quake strikes off central Indonesia

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:36:00 +0200

Source: China State Council Information Office. An earthquake measuring at 6.1 magnitude rattled Nusa Tenggara province in central Indonesia on Sunday, causing no tsunami warning, the country’s meteorology and geophysics agency said. The quake struck at 4:54 a.m.

Wharf Upgrade In Vanuatu’s Santo Island Completed

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:14:00 +0200

Chinese construction of Luganville port By Harrison Selmen. PORT VILA, Vanuatu (Vanuatu Daily Post, May 24, 2016) – When people in Luganville were welcoming the cruise ship Pacific Pearl in early morning of Friday last week, the construction works of Luganville International Wharf were also completed days prior to the arrival.

New era offers Japan an opportunity to reassess the future

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:04:00 +0200

“Something” — what? There’s no telling. Who could have foretold Heisei’s course as the Showa Era (1926-89) ended? Who in 1989 could have anticipated the worldwide web, virtual reality, the smartphone, the “lost decade” if not “lost generation,” globalization and its backlash, resurgent nationalism,....

Smart cities

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:52:00 +0200

Project backed by European Research Council aims to develop new science and techniques to holistically evaluate earthquake and tsunami risks. With resources and services stretched to their limits, future cities must be smarter. Cambridge professors Doug Crawford-Brown, Robert Mair and Koen Steemers....

5.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:20:00 +0200

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung county, Taiwan, at 9:56 a.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.99 degrees north latitude and 120.85 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, the center said in a statement.

5.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:08:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung county, Taiwan, at 9:56 a.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.99 degrees north latitude and 120.85 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, the center said in a statement.

5.7-quake jolts Taiwan

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:49:00 +0200

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung in Taiwan at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 12 kilometers (km), the center said in a....

Thousands of passengers affected after 5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:10:00 +0200

BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake that jolted Taitung County in Taiwan Wednesday morning has affected thousands of passengers who travel by train, Taiwan Railways said. Railway authorities had to slow down 12 trains that run between Hualien and Taitung counties after the....

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Taiwan, no casualties

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:09:00 +0200

No casualties reported after 5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan. Published: April 03, 2019 13:48:46 A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung in Taiwan at 9:52 am Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicentre was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude.

Reconstruction of Nuwakot Durbar delayed; locals worried about identity loss

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:44:00 +0200

Locals have demanded the immediate reconstruction of the historic ‘Sat Tale Durbar’ (seven-storey palace) and its surrounding artefacts in Nuwakot. The palace, which was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of April 25, 2015, is on the verge of collapse.

Reconstruction of Nuwakot Durbar delayed; locals worried about identity loss

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:28:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes southern Taiwan | #AsiaNewsNetwork

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:25:00 +0200

TAIPEI (CNA for China Post/ANN) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Taiwan at 9:52 a.m. today, according to the Central Weather Bureau. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The earthquake was centered about 37.5 kilometers west-northwest of Taitung County’s government offices and....

No immediate casualties reported after 5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:01:00 +0200

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung in Taiwan at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 12 km, the center said in a statement,....

No immediate casualties reported after 5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:44:00 +0200

BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung in Taiwan at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude.

No immediate casualties reported after 5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:28:00 +0200

5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 06:40:00 +0200

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung county, Taiwan, at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 12 km, the center said in a....

Taiwan: 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattles self-ruled island

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:53:00 +0200

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island's weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 10 km (6 miles) but no other details were immediately available.

5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:49:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taitung county, Taiwan, at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.95 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude.

5.5-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:49:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted near Taitung county, Taiwan, at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.94 degrees north latitude and 120.87 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:26:00 +0200

The earthquake had a depth of 10 km but no other details were immediately available. TAIPEI - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's south-eastern county of Taitung on Wednesday (April 3), the island's weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, no immediate reports of damage - weather bureau

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:17:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island's weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei.

5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:05:00 +0200

5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:59:00 +0200

5.5-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:43:00 +0200

5.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:43:00 +0200

Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, no immediate reports of damage - weather bureau

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:28:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s southeastern county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island’s weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei.

Lombok tourism yet to bounce back after earthquake

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:03:00 +0200

The tourist industry in West Nusa Tenggara home to popular tourist destination Lombok has yet to recover following a strong earthquake in July 2018 that devastated infrastructure in the fast-growing province for tourism. The West Nusa Tenggara chapter of Statistics Indonesia (BPS NTB) said the....

Nearly one year has passed since a devastating earthquake hit the region of Lombok, however, its tourism industry continues to struggle.

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:39:00 +0200

TEMPO.CO Mataram - Nearly one year has passed since a devastating earthquake hit the region of , in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), but the tourism industry has yet restored to normal with a mere 32.63 percent hotel occupancy level in February 2019. The region’s dropping hotel occupancy was revealed by....

Japan chooses new imperial era of 'Reiwa' from Japanese rather than Chinese source for first time

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:45:00 +0200

The name of Japan’s new imperial era unveiled yesterday/MON was selected from Japanese rather than Chinese texts for the first time in more than 1,000 years, hinting at the government’s nationalist leanings. Following months of secret discussions, the name of the new era was announced by the....

Bidding goodbye to Heisei; saying hello to Reiwa

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:38:00 +0200

The closely watched announcement by the government that Reiwa will be the name for the new Imperial era beginning May 1 puts the preparation for the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, in the final stage.

How Japan's new era name is breaking tradition

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:04:00 +0200

Placed in that literary context, the kanji can be read to mean “fortunate” or “auspicious”, and “peace” or “harmony”. Some on social media said the name had more authoritarian overtones, noting that the first character also means “order” or “command”, and features in the Japanese words for official announcement and law.

Reiwa: how Japan's new era name is breaking tradition

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:46:00 +0200

Japan's Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:55:00 +0200

Her second son, Prince Akishino, was born in 1965, and she has continued to suffer bouts of stress-related illness reportedly linked to criticism by hardliners and tabloid gossip. Her supporters however credit her with introducing a modern touch to the imperial household, including showing Akihito....

End of the era: Japan’s Heisei period is ending today

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:16:00 +0200

By Sandeep Goyal Remember Jawaharlal Nehru’s “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny…” speech on August 15, 1947? End of one era. Beginning of another. Remember the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989? Again the end of one era. Beginning of another.

Taipei concert to feature instruments made from Ja...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:48:00 +0100

Taipei, March 30 (CNA) Four instruments made from the debris of an earthquake and a tsunami that devastated northeast Japan in 2011 will be the centerpiece of a concert in Taipei on Sunday. The "tsunami instruments" -- two violins, a viola and a cello -- were crafted by Japanese master luthier....

Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Qinghai in China

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:18:00 +0100

News Petra Cold snap forecast to continue until Friday Petra Gov't discusses steps to develop educational ecosystem, approves 2019 ministries, departments bylaw Petra King arrives in Morocco Petra "We need awareness, vigilance to overcome challenges of next phase": Minister Petra Deputizing for....

China earthquake: Magnitude 5 earthquake STRIKES near Mangya City in northwest China

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:31:00 +0100

The magnitude 5 quake was detected at 5.36am local time (9.36pm GMT) in the northwest of China, Qinghai Province. Strong tremors were felt in adjoining areas. The earthquake struck at a dept of 9km, according to CENC. The United States Geological Survey reported a lower magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale and at a depth of 10km.

No casualties from 5.0-magnitude quake in China's Qinghai

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:25:00 +0100

No casualties have been reported after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Mangya in northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5:36 a.m. Thursday, Trend reports referring to The provincial seismological bureau said two aftershocks have been detected so far, one 3.8-magnitude at 6:57 a.m. and the other 4.

No casualties from 5.0-magnitude quake in China's Qinghai

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:39:00 +0100

XINING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- No casualties have been reported after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Mangya in northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5:36 a.m. Thursday. The provincial seismological bureau said two aftershocks have been detected so far, one 3.8-magnitude at 6:57 a.m. and the other 4.

No casualties from 5.0-magnitude quake in China's Qinghai

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:33:00 +0100

No casualties have been reported after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Mangya in northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5:36 a.m. Thursday. The provincial seismological bureau said two aftershocks have been detected so far, one 3.8-magnitude at 6:57 a.m. and the other 4.2-magnitude at 7 a.

5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:02:00 +0100

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Mangya City of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 05:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, Trend reports according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 38.28 degrees north latitude and 90.89 degrees east longitude.

No casualties from 5.0-magnitude quake in China's Qinghai

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:02:00 +0100

5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:14:00 +0100

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Mangya City of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 05:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 38.28 degrees north latitude and 90.

5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:07:00 +0100

HOME >> CHINA 5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Mangya City of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 05:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 38.

5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:01:00 +0100

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Mangya City of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 05:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 38.28 degrees north latitude and 90.89 degrees east longitude.

5.0-magnitude quake strikes China's Qinghai Province: CENC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:31:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Mangya City of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 05:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 38.

China earthquake: Magnitude 5 earthquake STRIKES near Mangya City in northwest China AN EARTHQUAKE has shaken Mangya City in northwest China, according to the China Earthquake...

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:54:00 +0100

China earthquake: Magnitude 5 earthquake STRIKES near Mangya City in northwest China AN EARTHQUAKE has shaken Mangya City in northwest China, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). A magnitude 5 earthquake has struck in northwest China (Image: EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS) The magnitude 5 quake was detected at 5.

Oakland earthquake alert test: Is your phone listening?

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:09:00 +0100

OAKLAND — In a major sign that California’s earthquake early warning system is moving forward, officials are testing the program in downtown Oakland on Wednesday morning. Like the familiar Amber Alert, starting at 11 a.m., the ShakeAlert will blare from smartphones in a 60-block area, announcing:....

Thailand elections: 7 pro-democratic parties form coalition against ruling junta

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:52:00 +0100

, on Wednesday announced that it formed a seven-party coalition, claiming that it won a majority of Lower House seats in the March 25 General The Pheu Thai Party -led coalition claimed the right to form the government, saying it has got 255 seats in the 500-seat House of Representatives, pipping....

Oakland earthquake alert test: Is your phone listening?

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:57:00 +0100

Death Toll From China Pesticide Plant Blast Rises to 78

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:40:00 +0100

BEIJING—The death told from a massive explosion last week at a pesticide plant in eastern China rose to 78 on March 25, with 13 people listed as being critically injured. Public anger over safety standards has grown in China over industrial accidents, ranging from mining disasters to factory fires,....

Will MPs donate to cyclone Idai victims as appealed by Okudzeto Ablakwa?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:25:00 +0100

Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa is rallying MPs to make voluntary donations to South African countries which have been hit by a cyclone. In a statement on the floor of Parliament Monday, he said the situation in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is dire and needs urgent attention.

LEAD Chine : aucune victime suite au séisme de magnitude 5,0 survenu dans la province du Qinghai

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:47:00 +0100

Aucune victime n'a été signalée après le séisme de magnitude 5,0 qui a frappé la ville de Mangya, dans la province chinoise du Qinghai (nord-ouest), jeudi à 05h36 (heure de Beijing). Le bureau sismologique provincial a indiqué que deux répliques sismiques avaient été détectées jusqu'à présent, l'une....

Chine : explosion d'une usine chimique, le bilan grimpe à 47 morts

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:34:00 +0100

Au moins 47 morts et 90 blessés graves : le bilan encore provisoire de l’explosion d’une usine chimique dans l’est de la Chine est l’un des plus lourds de l’histoire du pays, régulièrement frappé par des catastrophes industrielles. La déflagration s’est produite jeudi à 14h48 locales (07h48....

Chine: une explosion dans une usine chinoise fait 47 morts

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:59:00 +0100

Explosion Une forte explosion a secoué jeudi une usine chimique dans l'est de la Chine. La déflagration a fait au moins 47 morts. L'explosion a provoqué un tremblement de terre de magnitude 2,2, les fenêtres d'habitations aux alentours ont été brisées et une épaisse fumée est encore visible dans le ciel.

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:41:00 +0100

Le Centre national de sismologie a fait état au même moment d’un tremblement de terre de magnitude 2,2 à proximité du lieu de la catastrophe. Photo AFP. L’explosion survenue jeudi dans une usine chimique dans l’est de la Chine a fait au moins 47 morts, selon un nouveau bilan revu à la hausse annoncé ce vendredi matin.

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:30:00 +0100

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:16:00 +0100

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:05:00 +0100

Une explosion dans une usine fait des dizaines de morts en Chine

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0100

L'explosion survenue jeudi 21 mars dans une usine chimique dans l'est de la Chine a fait au moins 47 morts 90 blessés graves, selon un bilan revu à la hausse. Plus de 600 personnes reçoivent un traitement médical, ont indiqué les autorités locales. Un précédent bilan faisait état d'au moins six morts et 30 blessés graves.

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:50:00 +0100

Explosion dans une usine chimique : le bilan s'alourdit

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:40:00 +0100

Explosion mortelle dans une usine chimique en Chine

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:26:00 +0100

⯑⯑ CHINE : Puissante explosion d'une usine chimique à #Yancheng , provoquant un séisme de magnitude 2,2. Au moins 6 morts et 30 blessés graves (CCTV). pic.twitter.com/oqvjnVEZ0S Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) 21 mars 2019 L’explosion a eu lieu dans la ville de Yancheng, à 260 km de Shanghai,....

12:42 | DEFLAGRATION Six morts et des blessés graves après une explosion dans une usine en Chine

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:18:00 +0100

Chine: Six morts et trente blessés blessés graves après une gigantesque explosion dans une usine chimique. DEFLAGRATION Le Centre national chinois de sismologie a enregistré à la même heure un tremblement de terre de magnitude 2,2 dans la ville. Image d'illustration de la zone dans laquelle a eu lieu l'explosion, à Yancheng, dans l'est du pays.

DEFLAGRATION Six morts et des blessés graves après une explosion dans une usine en Chine Le Centre national chinois de sismologie a enregistré à la même heure un tremblement de terre de magnitude 2,2 dans la ville

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:13:00 +0100

VIDÉO. Immense explosion dans une usine chimique en Chine, le bilan humain incertain

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:44:00 +0100

Les secours sont sur place mais le bilan est encore flou. Plusieurs blessés sont à déplorer selon les premières informations disponibles. Les images sont impressionnantes. Une forte explosion est survenue ce jeudi dans une usine chimique de l'est de la Chine, ont indiqué les autorités locales, qui....

Explosion d'une usine chimique en Chine, plusieurs blessés

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:12:00 +0100

CHINE - Une forte explosion est survenue ce jeudi 21 mars dans une usine chimique de l'est de la Chine dans la ville de Yancheng, ont indiqué les autorités locales. Elles font pour l'instant état de plusieurs personnes blessées. Au moment de la déflagration , une boule de feu de plus de 10 mètres....

Colaboración médica cubana: obra profundamente humanista

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 22:45:00 +0200

Por MARIETA CABRERA. África, tan lejana y tan cercana a la vez, vuelve a sentir la solidaridad de Cuba con la reciente llegada a Mozambique de la brigada 28 del Contingente Internacional de Médicos Especializados en Situaciones de Desastres y Graves Epidemias Henry Reeve .

Japón se inspiró en la poesía para denominar su nueva era: "Reiwa"

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:53:00 +0200

El Gobierno japonés otorgó este lunes el nombre de "Reiwa" , inspirado en un clásico de la poesía waka del país, a la nueva era que marcará el reinado de Naruhito, que se convertirá en emperador de Japón el próximo 1° de mayo. El término surge de la combinación de dos caracteres que pueden....

Japón se inspiró en la poesía para denominar su nuera era: "Reiwa"

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:30:00 +0200

El pasaje versa sobre cómo el viento propicio del inicio de la primavera sopla suave, armoniosamente, abriendo las flores de los ciruelos y esparciendo la fragancia de las orquídeas. "Reiwa" toma el primer ideograma del término "reigetsu" (momento propicio) y el correspondiente a armonía, paz o....

Tras abdicación de emperador, Japón da inicio a una nueva era: Su nombre se sabrá este domingo

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 12:44:00 +0200

En documentos oficiales japoneses estamos en el año 31 de la era Heisei , que corresponde a los que lleva de reinado el emperador Akihito . Con su abdicación el 30 de abril, el archipiélago cambiará literalmente de época pero ¿cómo se llamará? Tradicionalmente el nombre de la nueva era se anuncia....

El lunes empezará una nueva era en Japón tras la abdicación del emperador Akihito

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:04:00 +0100

En documentos oficiales japoneses estamos en el año 31 de la era Heisei, que corresponde a los que lleva de reinado el emperador Akihito. Con su abdicación el 30 de abril, el archipiélago cambiará literalmente de época pero ¿cómo se llamará? Tradicionalmente el nombre de la nueva era se anuncia poco....

La abdicación del emperador de Japón pondrá fin a la era de Heisei

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:49:00 +0100

Tradicionalmente el nombre de la nueva era se anuncia poco después del fallecimiento del emperador, algo imprevisible. El 7 de enero de 1989, cuando Hirohito murió, Japón se encontraba en el año 64 de la era Showa (1926-1989) y de la noche a la mañana pasó a la era Heisei. Esta vez es diferente.

Al menos 47 muertos por la explosión de una planta química en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:20:00 +0100

La explosion registrada en un polígono industrial químico ha matado a 47 personas y 640 han resultado heridos, 32 de ellas, permanecen en estado crítico. El accidente ha sucedido en la ciudad oriental china de Yancheng y las autoridades locales han informado de que otras 58 personas heridas se encuentran en estado grave.

47 muertos, cientos de heridos, evacuados y un terremoto por explosión de planta química en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:36:00 +0100

El número de muertos por la explosión registrada este jueves en un polígono industrial químico de la ciudad oriental china de Yancheng asciende ya a 47 y a 640 el de los heridos -32 de ellos- en estado crítico. Las autoridades locales, citadas hoy por la prensa, informaron de que otros 58 heridos se....

Una explosión en una planta química en China deja al menos 47 muertos

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:55:00 +0100

El número de muertos por la explosión registrada este jueves en un polígono industrial químico de la ciudad de Yancheng, en la provincia china de Jiangsu, asciende ya a 47 personas , según los últimos datos proporcionados hoy por las autoridades locales.

44 muertos por una explosión en un polígono industrial químico en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:27:00 +0100

La explosión fue tan fuerte que derribó los edificios de las fábricas cercanas y destrozó las ventanas de las casas circundantes, mientras que provocó un pequeño terremoto de 2,2 grados de magnitud Miembros de los equipos de rescate frente a la humareda provocada por la explosión. EFE.

Este es el país más feliz del mundo en 2019; mira la lista completa aquí

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:37:00 +0100

tiene mucho que celebrar. No solo tienen una ciudad capital llena de creatividad gastronómica, las espectaculares luces del norte, y son el hogar de Santa Claus durante todo el año (más el personal de apoyo de renos) en Laponia. También es el país más feliz del mundo por segundo año consecutivo, según el último Informe sobre la felicidad mundial.

Finlandia, el país más feliz del mundo en 2019

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:25:00 +0100

Destacado 1 día atrás Taiwán agradece apoyo de Guatemala

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 04:59:00 +0100

La presidenta de la República de China-Taiwán, Tsai Ing-wen, agradeció hoy al ministro de Defensa de Guatemala, Luis Miguel Ralda, el apoyo internacional brindado a la isla y la ayuda humanitaria durante el terremoto sufrido en 2018 por la ciudad isleña de Hualien (este).

Destacado 8 horas atrás Taiwán agradece apoyo de Guatemala

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:08:00 +0100

Última hora Un terremoto de 6.5 grados sacude Cochabamba

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:24:00 +0100

Los peores terremotos de los últimos 100 años El más poderoso de la historia fue en Chile. El terremoto más fuerte jamás registrado golpeó la costa del sur de Chile en mayo de 1960. Fue un 9,5 Richter y duró largos 10 minutos, destruyendo ciudades completas y modificando la geografía de esa región del país.

China Focus: Nine years on, people in Yushu embrace new life after quake

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:12:00 +0200

YUSHU, Qinghai Province, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Nine years after a catastrophic earthquake battered Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, which killed thousands of people, new schools, hospitals and squares have mushroomed out of debris, and the locals are rebuilding their new life. Lodru Gyatso, 16, lost his father in the magnitude-7.

Nine years on, people in Yushu embrace new life after quake

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:20:00 +0200

3.0-magnitude quake hits Beijing

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:16:00 +0200

Nine years on, people in Yushu embrace new life after quake

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:06:00 +0200

China: China Focus: Nine years on, people in Yushu embrace new life after quake

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0200

Editor: Mu Xuequan. YUSHU, Qinghai Province, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Nine years after a catastrophic earthquake battered Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, which killed thousands of people, new schools, hospitals and squares have mushroomed out of debris, and the locals are rebuilding their new life.

Nine years on, people in Yushu embrace new life after quake

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 03:37:00 +0200

A bird's-eye view of Yushu Tibet Autonomous Prefecture is seen in the photo taken on April 14, 2019 in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Nine years after a catastrophic earthquake battered Yushu, which killed thousands of people, new schools, hospitals and squares have mushroomed out of debris, and the locals are rebuilding their new life.

Extension of SGR to Naivasha to take longer

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:08:00 +0200

17th Apr 2019 15:13:41 GMT +0300 Visitors at the Mai Mahiu SGR terminus Naivasha which is complete awaiting the official opening in August this year by the Head of State. The 120km extension of the SGR from Nairobi to Naivasha was expected to be completed by June but this has been extended to August due to a land row in Ngong area.

2020 Tokyo Olympics sailing venue would be an evacuation nightmare if a tsunami struck, says Japanese disaster expert

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0200

Athletes taking part in sailing races during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and thousands of spectators could be killed or injured if an offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami that hits the venue, according to one of Japan ’s foremost crisis management experts.

M6.7 earthquake hits Taiwan's Hualien County

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:32:00 +0200

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Hualien County around 13:01 BJT on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake struck at a depth of 24 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:47:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan: weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:40:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:59:00 +0200

TAIPEI - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km. No other details were immediately available.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:11:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

M6.7 earthquake hits Taiwan's Hualien County

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:29:00 +0200

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:28:00 +0200

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there w ere no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles).

Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Hualien

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:26:00 +0200

TAIPEI (The China Post) – A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Hualien, eastern Taiwan at 13:01 p.m. today, where an intensity level of 7 was felt, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The intensity level was measured at level 4 in both Taipei City and New Taipei City.

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:38:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:01:00 +0200

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake. Picture: Tyrone Siu/Reuters. Taipei - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:56:00 +0200

BEIJING -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km.

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Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:55:00 +0200

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Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Hualien | # AsiaNewsNetwork

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:09:00 +0200

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:08:00 +0200

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:22:00 +0200

6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:22:00 +0200

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Hualien County of Taiwan at 1:01 p.m. Thurthday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km, the center said in a statement.

Corrected: Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:35:00 +0200

There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei? TAIWAN has been hit by a serious earthquake this morning. This is where the powerful 6.1...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Taiwan earthquake: Has a tsunami warning been issued after HUGE quake?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

The powerful quake struck the coastal city of Hualien at 1pm local time on Thursday (6am BST). Buildings shook and the subway services of Taipei were suspended. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Is there a tsunami warning? No tsunami warning has been issued at this stage.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as 6.1 magnitude quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0200

TAIPEI - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated....

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0200

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km, the center said in a....

快訊／花蓮規模6.1地震台北捷運全線停駛 | Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:58:00 +0200

花蓮縣秀林鄉 13:01 發生芮氏規模 6.1 地震，花蓮最大震度達 7 級，台北市、新北市也有 4 級震度，目前台北捷運為安全考量，已安排所有旅客於最近車站下車，目前全線停駛中。 TAIPEI (The China Post) – A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Hualien, eastern Taiwan at 13:01 p.m. today, where an intensity level of 7 was felt, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:57:00 +0200

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as earthquake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:56:00 +0200

Television footage showed school children being evacuated from buildings, while a weather bureau official said it was the largest quake to hit the island so far this year. world Updated: Apr 18, 2019 12:28 IST. An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday,....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:51:00 +0200

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan April 18, 2019. — Reuters pic. TAIPEI, April 18 — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien today, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but....

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:11:00 +0200

Taipei – An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Taiwan earthquake: Strong quake of magnitude 6.1 hits coastal city of Hualien

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:07:00 +0200

The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hua-lien. (Representative Image) An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:21:00 +0200

Schools Evacuated, Subway Services Halted as Quake Hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI—A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on April 18, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Daily roundup: Doctor forged his own MCs after reporting sick to 'moonlight' - and other top stories today

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:34:00 +0200

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Doctor forged his own MCs after reporting sick to 'moonlight' A doctor posted to Changi General Hospital (CGH) reported sick on Nov 20, 2015, so he could work as a locum at a private clinic instead... 2. Buildings shake, schools evacuated as 6.

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:40:00 +0200

April 18 (UPI) -- A strong earthquake shook Taiwan Thursday, bringing transportation to a temporary halt in the capital of Taipei. At 1:01 p.m., the magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck at a depth of 11.6 miles some six miles off the coast of Hualien city, the country's said.

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:59:00 +0200

Terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacudió Taiwán

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:30:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 remeció el jueves la ciudad costera de Hualien, en Taiwán, haciendo temblar los edificios y provocando el cierre temporal de los servicios de metro en la capital, Taipei, pero sin que se hayan registrado por el momento daños o víctimas graves.

Son felices de ser cosplayers

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:31:00 +0200

El Tsunami reúne a fans y amigos de varias ciudades. Apenas se enteró de las fechas de la trigésima quinta edición del Tsunami Mérida, Milton de Jesús Rodríguez Domínguez se puso de acuerdo con tres amigos para viajar desde Chetumal. “Aprovechamos estas vacaciones, como todo el año trabajo y....

BestwayÂ® Introduces H2OGO!Â® Mega Inflatable Water Parks, Built for Backyard Fun

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:29:00 +0200

PHOENIX April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Â BestwayÂ® is very excited to announce the launch of their brand new collection of MEGA inflatable water parks . They will be entering the market under the well-known H2OGO!Â® brand - best known for bringing water-filled fun to backyards all over the world....

Bestway® Introduces H2OGO!® Mega Inflatable Water Parks, Built for Backyard Fun

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:22:00 +0200

PHOENIX April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestway® is very excited to announce the launch of their brand new collection of MEGA inflatable water parks . They will be entering the market under the well-known H2OGO!® brand - best known for bringing water-filled fun to backyards all over the world through....

American Manufacturing Has Been Booming, And Now There Will Be A Big Convention To Celebrate It

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:53:00 +0100

There’s been a tremendous resurgence of support for American manufacturing and made-in-America goods these past few years. While many people think manufacturing jobs have been in decline, they’ve actually increased steadily most of the past decade. While most current headlines about this....

INTERNACIONAL - Población: Desalojan las escuelas y detienen los servicios de metro en Taiwán por un terremoto

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:31:00 +0200

Por Yimou Lee. TAIPEI(Reuters) - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 remeció el jueves la ciudad costera de Hualien, en Taiwán, haciendo temblar los edificios y provocando el cierre temporal de los servicios de metro en la capital, Taipei, pero sin que se hayan registrado por el momento daños o víctimas graves.