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Iranians Take to Streets Across Country to Mourn for General Soleimani [+Photo, Video]

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:53:00 +0100

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian people across the country poured to the streets to mourn the martyrdom of commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Qods Force Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, just hours after he was assassinated by the United States in Iraq.

Mum feels the 'earth move' beneath her at Plymouth car park

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:42:00 +0100

A Plymouth mum felt the 'earth move' beneath her on Thursday afternoon as she strapped her daughter into the car seat harness. Natasha Mitchell, aged 36, was enjoying an hour at Lipson Academy car park with the dogs when she felt the earth move. While packing up and strapping her daughter in the car....

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending January 3rd, 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:41:00 +0100

HISTORIC RICHMOND HILL INN DESTROYED BY FIRE The Richmond Hill Inn in Montego Bay, which was 214 years old, was destroyed by fire on December 29, 2019. The owners of the property said that rebuilding the iconic resort is not feasible. The Inn had previously been a “great house” before being repurposed as a resort.

In California: Blackouts, celeb scandals, crooked cops and wildfires

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:47:00 +0100

This photo provided by Adam Graehl shows food that fell from shelves on the floor at the Stater Bros. on China Lake Blvd., in Ridgecrest, Calif., Thursday, July 4, 2019. The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves....

Mum feels the 'earth move' beneath her at park

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:44:00 +0100

Solomon Islands travel advice

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:52:00 +0100

All travellers, with effect from 28 December 2019, will be required to complete a Travellers Health Declaration Card on arrival. You may also be required to provide proof of vaccination against measles if travelling from some countries. See Entry requirements Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria....

Duterte skips visits to Davao del Sur quake victims

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:57:00 +0100

President Rodrigo Duterte. MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday skipped his scheduled visits to Malalag and Padada, the two earthquake-stricken towns in Davao del Sur province, Malacañang confirmed. The President needs to take some rest since he is deprived of sleep following his recent....

New Zealand establishes enhanced tsunami monitoring and detection system

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:28:00 +0100

New Zealand Government will deploy a network of DART buoys to monitor changes in sea level and reduce time needed to issue tsunami alerts. New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare have announced the deployment of a network of DART (Deep-ocean....

Philippines: ACT Alliance Alert: Typhoon Phanfone Philippines

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:48:00 +0100

SITUATION. In the afternoon of Tuesday the 24 December 2019, the province of Salcedo, Eastern Samar in the Philippines, typhoon Phanfone (locally known as Ursula) made its landfall with sustained wind speeds of 120 kph and gusts of up to 150 kph. The storm brought heavy rain and violent winds as it....

Scott Morrison is snubbed by a firefighter after trying for a handshake in a fire-ravaged town

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:36:00 +0100

Temperatures are expected to hit 46C in some parts of the state and paired with strong winds make for potentially disastrous conditions. A state of emergency relinquishes decisionmaking powers from the government to the head of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Alert issued as M5.9 earthquake hits off Chiba; no tsunami warning

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:14:00 +0100

Carole Ghosn, who not so long ago was an influential but discreet figure in the New York fashion world, has been thrust into the limelight by her tycoon husband Carlos' arrest and subsequent flight... Lebanon received an Interpol arrest warrant Thursday for ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, a Lebanese judicial source said.

CWB to create national volcano warning system

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:18:00 +0100

The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) is to start building the nation’s first volcano alert system this year, Seismological Center Director Chen Kuo-chang (陳國昌) said yesterday. The Datun Volcano Group (大屯火山群) in northern Taiwan and Turtle Island (Guishan Island, 龜山島) off the coast in Yilan County are....

New York Times: Bulgaria is not Ready for a Big Earthquake

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:28:00 +0100

From Bucharest to Sofia and the Balkans, a number of governments have failed to address the risks of earthquake-prone buildings. This is what the New York Times found in an article entitled "The Lesson of an Albanian Earthquake : The Balkans Aren’t Ready for the Big One," BTA reported.

Los Angeles earthquake: Californians describe 'jolt and shake' of tremor

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:46:00 +0100

An earthquake has hit Los Angeles with Californians describing being woken by a jolt and a shake in the middle of the night. The magnitude 4.0 quake struck 25km south of Port Hueneme of the coast of Los Angeles in the US at around 2.15am local time (10.15am GMT). It comes as a 3.

BREAKING Los Angeles earthquake: Californians describe 'jolt and shake' of tremor

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:59:00 +0100

Australians flee as bushfire disaster set to worsen Daily Mail

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:29:00 +0100

Watch: New South Wales declares state of emergency (PA) Australia is teetering on the edge of a humanitarian crisis as remote communities remain cut off from medical help, water sources are compromised and food and fuel supplies run low. © Provided by Daily Mail Many people have taken the advice to....

Six common diseases to watch out for during floods

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:39:00 +0100

The torrential rains that caused massive floods in Greater Jakarta on New Year’s Eve may have subsided, but the rainy season is far from over, meaning more floods are likely. Those affected by floods are at risk of getting infected with water-borne diseases contracted through direct contact with polluted waters.

President: The Azerbaijani government is always with citizens

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 07:12:00 +0100

By Trend "Problems of the IDPs are being resolved. This year, new apartments and homes were built for more than 5,000 IDP families and about 800 martyr families," said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.

President: The Azerbaijani government is always with citizens

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 07:02:00 +0100

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 1. Trend: “Problems of the IDPs are being resolved. This year, new apartments and homes were built for more than 5,000 IDP families and about 800 martyr families,” said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the....

President: The Azerbaijani government is always with citizens

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0100

"Problems of the IDPs are being resolved. This year, new apartments and homes were built for more than 5,000 IDP families and about 800 martyr families," said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.

Top cop searching for two missing Idaho children issues warning to their fugitive mother

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:25:00 +0100

Her obituary said she ‘passed away peacefully in her sleep’ on October 19. She was buried in her hometown of Springville, Utah, in a cemetery where Chad Daybell once worked but her body has now been exhumed to see if there was any foul play. One of the couple’s five children who answered the door at....

President: The Azerbaijani government is always with citizens

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:56:00 +0100

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 1. Trend: "Problems of the IDPs are being resolved. This year, new apartments and homes were built for more than 5,000 IDP families and about 800 martyr families," said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the....

President: The Azerbaijani government is always with citizens

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:53:00 +0100

Baku, January 1, "Problems of the IDPs are being resolved. This year, new apartments and homes were built for more than 5,000 IDP families and about 800 martyr families," said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.

Russia: 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Kamchatka peninsula

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:37:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Wednesday hit near the coast of the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia's easternmost region. This is already the second quake to hit near Kamchatka over the past 24 hours. Another one with 5.5 magnitudes occurred earlier on Tuesday.

Cyclists, motorists and cricket watchers each have something to look forward to in 2020

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:46:00 +0100

Transmission Gully motorway It may be tight, but transport planners insist this much-anticipated motorway north of Wellington City will make its 2020 deadline. Originally scheduled to open in April this year, the 27-kilometre motorway between Linden in north Wellington and Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:26:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Fukushima decommissioning plans revised

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:33:00 +0100

It is the fifth revision of the roadmap by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. While the decommissioning process is complicated by high radiation and other risks, the government and plant operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), are still aiming for completion within 30-40-years.

5.4 Richter earthquake jolts S Iran

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:54:00 +0100

According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the earthquake occurred at 05:19 p.m. local time (13:49 GMT) and at the depth of 20 km underground. No report has been so far released on the possible casualties or damages. Iran sits on major faultlines and is prone to near-daily earthquakes.

Business 12 mins ago Nikkie up more than 18%

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:13:00 +0100

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index finished 2019 more than 18 percent higher over the year, boosted recently by hopes for progress between the US and China over trade talks. In the final trading session of the year, the bellwether Nikkei 225 index closed at 23,656.62 points, an 18.

Tokyo’s Nikkei closes up more than 18% this year

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:35:00 +0100

Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 finished more than 18 percent higher over the year, bolstered recently by hopes for progress in US and China trade talks. In the final trading session of the year, the bellwether index closed at 23,656.62, an 18.2 percent gain compared with its closing price at the end of last year.

New Year Honours: Anna Crighton fierce fighter for our unique heritage

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:46:00 +0100

Dr Anna Crighton. Dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to heritage preservation and governance. Whenever the fight gets too much, Christchurch heritage advocate Dr Anna Crighton looks to Europe. After savouring protected and restored historic grand landmarks, she returns to....

Beijing-Zhangjiakou line unveils smart railway system era

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:41:00 +0100

A stewardess places paper cutting on the window of the high-speed train G2505, which stops at Zhangjiakou Highspeed Railway Station in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province on Monday. The high-speed railway line went into service on Monday. Photo: China News Service China's first self-driving....

The Redwood Tree Falls On A Guy From Minnesota And Turns A Vibrant Christmasy Eve Swamped In Silent Mourning

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:30:00 +0100

On an excellent and auspicious eve of the 12 months, The Christmas, a person on Christmas eve misplaced his existence when one of the crucial park’s famend Redwood timber fell on him, and he died then and there simplest. The person went there to seek advice from the Muir Woods Nationwide Monument in....

Earthquakes and the dream of vertical cities in Pakistan

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:01:00 +0100

On December 20, an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and other surrounding cities, killing a child and injuring a dozen or so people. The tremors were felt at 4:39 pm, a time when schools are shut. But those who were in their offices, in high-rise buildings, rushed outside as panic ensued.

Fukushima cleanup plan revised, key steps delayed

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:45:00 +0100

More than 4,700 units of fuel in pools. More than 4,700 units of fuel rods remain at the three melted reactors and two others that survived the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. They pose a high risk because their storage pools are uncovered and a loss of water in case of another major disaster could....

Newcastle's 1989 earthquake anniversary: life goes on

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 19:22:00 +0100

THE 30th anniversary of the Newcastle earthquake was formally observed by about 60 people at a commemorative service at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday morning. At the Newcastle workers club site, SES volunteer Paul Carter stood quietly watching his "ground zero" from across the road, while on....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:10:00 +0100

TOKYO >> Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Gretchen Ho chosen as one of torchbearers in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 06:35:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Television host and volleyball player Gretchen Ho has been selected as one of the torchbearers in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Ho took to Twitter to announce her successful application to be among the torchbearers in the awaited sports event.

Tsunami devastation: Fifteen years after

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:24:00 +0100

Navodhi Karunarathna vividly remembers dragging her two 10-year-old brothers back to where their home once stood. They were looking for their parents. The house, where her father also ran a thriving wood carving business, was unrecognisable. The walls had collapsed, and stuck through what remained of the roof were pieces of bodies.

Gretchen Ho chosen to carry Olympic torch

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:15:00 +0100

“Guess who’s going to be a torchbearer at the Tokyo2020 Olympics??? This is every athlete’s dream!!! I. Just. Can’t. Wait. For the new year to begiiiin!” she announced on her Twitter account. The relay will begin on March 12, 2020 with the lighting of the torch in Greece.

Vivo’s FunTouch OS 10 is going to get an earthquake warning feature

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 12:19:00 +0100

Vivo is adding an earthquake warning feature in FunTouch OS 10 Xiao Zhuge, Project Manager for the Vivo FunTouch OS has revealed that the team is currently working on a new weather-related feature ‘earthquake warning’ to the latest version of its existing FunTouch custom UI. tech Updated: Dec 28, 2019 16:34 IST.

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan, delays key steps

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 12:07:00 +0100

Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the clean-up of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decades-long process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Gretchen Ho to participate in Tokyo Olympics torch relay

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 11:20:00 +0100

Gretchen Ho has been selected to participate in the torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the ABS-CBN media personality announced on social media Saturday. GREAT NEWS TO END 2019. Guess who’s going to be a torchbearer at the @Tokyo2020 Olympics??? ⯑This is every athlete’s dream!!! I. Just. Can’t.

Crowds pack Temple Square in advance of closure Plans call for an overhaul of Temple Square and a major earthquake renovation that would allow the temple to withstand a 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:14:00 +0100

SALT LAKE CITY — Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City has been busy as the rush to get inside the Temple takes place before it shuts down for four years. KSL spoke to Jim and Shelley Olsen — members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — who were married in the temple more than 45 years ago.

Hong Kong family recalls kindness of Thais in 2004 tsunami

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:14:00 +0100

A family from Hong Kong recently recalled their traumatic experience of the deadly tsunami that hit southern Thailand 15 years ago. Educational investor Howard Liang, 64, together with his wife Luanna Liang, 62, and their two daughters – Chloe, 30, and Charmian, 27 – recounted that nineteen members....

HK family recalls kindness of Thais in 2004 tsunami A family from Hong Kong recently recalled their traumatic experience of the deadly tsunami that hit southern Thailand 15 years ago.

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:09:00 +0100

Educational investor Howard Liang, 64, together with his wife Luanna Liang, 62, and their two daughters – Chloe, 30, and Charmian, 27 – recounted that nineteen members of the family were in Phuket when the tsunami struck on December 26, 2004. Luckily, all survived the ordeal while the two boats they....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan; delays removal of spent fuel rods

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 23:12:00 +0100

Japan on Friday revised a road map for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decades-long process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:42:00 +0100

TOKYO Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:58:00 +0100

A look at some of the challenges: MORE THAN 4,700 UNITS OF FUEL IN POOLS. More than 4,700 units of fuel rods remain at the three melted reactors and two others that survived the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. They pose a high risk because their storage pools are uncovered and a loss of water in case....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:18:00 +0100

Solomon Islands travel advice

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:16:00 +0100

From 28 December 2019, to enter Solomon Islands you will need to show proof of vaccination against measles if you have travelled from or via Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Philippines. From 20 January 2020 proof of vaccination against measles will also be required....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:15:00 +0100

Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decades-long process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:23:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant , further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:08:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, complicated by high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:11:00 +0100

It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks. The government and the plant operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), still keep a 30- to 40-year completion target, The Associated Press reported. A look at some of the challenges: More than 4,700 units of fuel in pools.

Hagia Sophia

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 08:15:00 +0100

composed an extant poetic ekphrasis , probably for the rededication of 563 , which followed the collapse of the main dome. Hagia Sophia is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture . Of great artistic value was its decorated interior with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:24:00 +0100

MORE THAN 4,700 UNITS OF FUEL IN POOLS. More than 4,700 units of fuel rods remain inside the three melted reactors and two others that survived the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. They pose a high risk because their storage pools are uncovered and a loss of water in case of another major disaster could....

UN highlights massive 2010 Haiti quake in 'Decade in Review'

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:08:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations has highlighted the January 12, 2010 massive earthquake in Haiti in its “Decade in Review” stating that the decade began with “an immense disaster in Haiti, already the poorest country in the Western hemisphere”. The UN noted that the devastating, 7.

Japan Delays Key Steps in Fuel Removal from Tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:45:00 +0100

Tokyo : Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:45:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:38:00 +0100

Fuel rods removal at No. 1 reactor pool will begin sometime in 2027-2028, after debris is cleaned up and a huge rooftop cover installed to contain radioactive dust. Fuel removal at Unit 2 pool is to begin in 2024-2026. Work at No. 3 reactor pool began in April 2019 and all 566 units will be removed by March 2021.

world Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps By MARI YAMAGUCHI, 27/12/2019

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:18:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:46:00 +0100

Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decades-long process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:41:00 +0100

Chaos at the U.S. border, wildfires, Women's World Cup: See 2019's year in pictures

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:35:00 +0100

March. Megan Anderson and her 18-month-old daughter Madilyn embrace Carol Dean, right, whose husband died when a tornado destroyed the couple’s house in Beauregard, Ala., on March 4. “He was my wedding gift,” said Carol Dean about her husband. “He was one in a million. He’d send me flowers to work just to let me know how he loved me.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:29:00 +0100

'Act of God': How did He make it into millions of contracts? David Lazarus The legal phrase dates back to at least 1581. Since then, it has become shorthand for insurers to deny 'unexpected' claims.

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:23:00 +0100

I took a close look at the one-year extended warranty offered by an eyewear chain, LensCrafters, which excludes "damage from abuse" as well as damage from "fire, collision, vandalism, theft, etc". It also exempts damage resulting from "acts of God", which in a literal sense − that is, the sense of....

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:03:00 +0100

By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press. TOKYO Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:03:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:49:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:49:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:44:00 +0100

Indonesia Seeks to Improve Warning System as It Marks 15 Years since Tsunami

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:43:00 +0100

JAKARTA – Indonesia commemorated on Thursday the 15th anniversary of the deadly tsunami that killed around 227,000 people in 14 countries surrounding the Indian Ocean, amid efforts to improve its diminished early warning system. Groups of Indonesians went to pray in front of mass graves in northern....

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:38:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:31:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:28:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima clean-up plan

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:26:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:23:00 +0100

TOKYO _ Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:20:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:16:00 +0100

TOKYO – Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:15:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:09:00 +0100

TOKYO. Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It's a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:09:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:03:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:53:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:50:00 +0100

Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:48:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. It’s a key step in the decadeslong process, underscoring high radiation and other risks.

Very Unusual Seismic Activity On West Coast Has Experts Extremely Concerned

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:12:00 +0100

The west coast never stops shaking, but lately the shaking has gone to an entirely new level, and this has many people deeply concerned about what may be coming. Last summer, a series of alarming foreshocks immediately preceded the two historic quakes that shook the Ridgecrest area in southern California.

Annual COAF Gala Raises Over $6 Million for Rural Armenia

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:23:00 +0100

NEW YORK—Over 400 guests from around the world gathered at New York City’s renowned Cipriani 25 Broadway in support of the 16th Annual Children of Armenia Fund Holiday Gala. This year’s benefit surpassed previous fundraising numbers with over $6 million raised in support of COAF’s programs in 51....

TSUNAMI: remembering...

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:20:00 +0100

Yesterday (26) marked the 15th anniversary of the devastating tsunami which was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake which occurred off the coast of Sumatra. The earthquake is said to have discharged an energy equivalent to 23,000 Hiroshima type atomic bombs.

'He was basically like my dad': Newcastle earthquake stories of tragedy and courage 30 years on

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:44:00 +0100

For Jane Tickle the death of her brother Phillip Gascoigne, as a 24-year-old rigger in October 1990, was a tragic blow. "I was raised by a single mum and he was basically like my dad," Ms Tickle said. Ms Tickle spoke about her brother earlier this year for the exhibition Earthquake Then and Now at the Newcastle Museum.

LiDAR Market Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 12.76% - Exclusive Report by Mordor Intelligence

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:42:00 +0100

HYDERABAD, India Dec. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The lidar market was valued at USD 1.90 billion in 2018, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 3.89 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 12.76%, during the forecast period. Over the years, advancements in lidar mapping systems and their enabling....

LiDAR Market Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 12.76% - Exclusive Report by Mordor Intelligence

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:01:00 +0100

LiDAR Market Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 12.76% - Exclusive Report by Mordor Intelligence

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:57:00 +0100

HYDERABAD, India Dec. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The lidarÂ market was valued at USD 1.90 billion in 2018, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 3.89 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 12.76%, during the forecast period. Over the years, advancements in lidar mapping systems and their enabling....

LiDAR Market Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 12.76% - Exclusive Report by Mordor Intelligence

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:46:00 +0100

‘Rei’ character picked as kanji of the year

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:21:00 +0100

TOKYO >> The character “rei” as used in the era name of Reiwa, which has been translated to mean “beautiful harmony” was chosen as kanji of the year, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced this month. The character garnered 30,427 votes, the largest share of the 216,325 cast in a poll....

World: 15 years of Indian Ocean tsunami - WHO South-East Asia Region continues to prioritize preparedness to respond to public health emergencies

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:27:00 +0100

SEAR/PR/1714. New Delhi : Fifteen years ago on this day a strong earthquake in the Indian ocean triggered a massive tsunami, with waves as high as 100 feet, that hit several countries in WHO South-East Asia Region, killing over 200 000 people within hours, sweeping away their homes and livelihoods and crippling the much-needed health services.

Earthquake Disaster Risk Index: Ratnagiri at high risk for casualties; Mumbai, Pune in ‘high exposure’ category

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The NDMA, along with International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, has prepared EDRI for 50 cities and one district on a pilot basis in seismically active zones around the country. (File/Representational photo) Port town Ratnagiri is at a high risk for casualties in the event....

Defined by Boxing Day 2004: The disaster that changed everything

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 04:40:00 +0100

OPINION: Most of us remember where we were when large scale disasters happen and I remember the news of the Asian tsunami as clear as a bell. I was enjoying Christmas in the cold northern hemisphere but as a member of the Global Rapid Response team for World Vision, news of this magnitude immediately re-focused my attention.

Feature: 15 years on, Indonesians remember aftermath of deadly Indian Ocean tsunami

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:51:00 +0100

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- On one Sunday morning, Mawardi was watching cartoons with his two brothers at his house on Meulaboh Bay in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh when a 9.3-magnitude earthquake literally shook them from their seats.

L'activité sismo-volcanique... Mayotte : un tremblement de terre pour le nouvel an

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:47:00 +0100

Depuis mai 2018, l'île aux parfums est touchée par une série de séismes, plus ou moins intenses, plus ou moins rapprochés. Pendant longtemps, l'origine du phénomène est restée inconnue jusqu'à la découverte d'un volcan sous marin actif situé au large, à 50 km à l'est de Mayotte en mai dernier.

Haïti - 216e indépendance : Réflexions et v ux de l'ex Consul Lesly Condé

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:30:00 +0100

En ce début de nouvelle année, l’ex-Consul Général d'Haïti à Chicago Lesly Condé (2004-2018) partage ses réflexions et ses vœux avec tous les haïtiens nationaux et de la diaspora, message que nous vous invitons à découvrir. « Compatriotes et amis de partout, Au moment où une année tire sa révérence....

Des secousses deux fois plus fortes que prévu

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:27:00 +0100

À deux semaines du 10e anniversaire du séisme du 12 janvier 2010, la présente chronique est consacrée au risque sismique. Nous allons continuer à vous présenter quelques résultats scientifiques enregistrés ces 10 dernières années. Les uns moins rassurants que les autres.

Haïti-2010-2019 : la décade des catastrophes

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On ne se rend peut-être pas compte, dix années se sont écoulées. Qu’est-ce que le pays a réalisé au cours de cette période ? Alors que nous abordons une nouvelle époque, on doit se poser cette question. Elle est collective, mais elle est également individuelle.

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Berceau du Père Noël, la Laponie finlandaise est envahie par les touristes occidentaux, et de plus en plus par les Asiatiques. De quoi bousculer l'équilibre d'une région fragile. Scandales ébranlant sa famille, Brexit déchirant son pays : la reine Elizabeth II a connu une année 2019 mouvementée.

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12 catastrophes naturelles qui ont marqué la dernière décennie

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:51:00 +0100

La dernière décennie a été le théâtre de nombreux déchaînements de Dame nature. Voici 12 catastrophes naturelles, survenues entre 2010 et 2019, qui ont semé chaos et destruction sur leur chemin. Tremblement de terre en Haïti. Le 12 janvier 2010, un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7,0 à....

[EN IMAGES] 12 catastrophes naturelles qui ont marqué la dernière décennie

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:11:00 +0100

La dernière décennie a été le théâtre de nombreux déchaînements de dame Nature. Voici 12 catastrophes naturelles, fortement médiatisées entre 2010 et 2019, qui ont semé chaos et destruction sur leur chemin. Tremblement de terre en Haïti Le 12 janvier 2010, un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de....

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En Thaïlande, les éléphants font l'objet d'un business juteux : dressés de manière souvent brutale, ils sont revendus et deviennent des attractions à touristes. Edifiant. Ahmed Gaïd Salah était l'un des derniers représentants au sein de l'armée des anciens combattants de la Guerre d'indépendance. Il est mort d'une crise cardiaque.

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Au moins trois millions d'hectares, l'équivalent de la superficie de la Belgique, sont partis en fumée depuis septembre alors que l'Australie connaît des records de chaleur. Un échange de tirs a eu lieu ce jeudi 19 décembre 2019 près du siège des service secrets (FSB) à Moscou. Il a fait au moins un mort.

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Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:38:00 +0100

– Baisse significative du nombre de cas de choléra dans le monde. L’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a annoncé dans un rapport que le nombre de cas de choléra a diminué de 60% à l’échelle mondiale en 2018. La diminution de 60% par rapport à l’année précédente (2017) et constatée dans....

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 en Afghanistan et au Pakistan

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 04:48:00 +0100

À lire aussi : Séisme en Ardèche: l’église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, au Teil, risque de s’effondrer L'épicentre du séisme a été localisé à 51 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Jurm, dans le nord de l'Afghanistan, et sa profondeur était de plus de 200 km, a indiqué l'observatoire américain.

Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:06:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,1 a frappé l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan vendredi après-midi, a annoncé l'US Geological Survey, forçant les habitants à descendre dans les rues d'Islamabad et de Kaboul. L'épicentre du séisme a été localisé à 51 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Jurm, dans le nord de....

S�isme de magnitude 6,1 en Afghanistan et au Pakistan

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:51:00 +0100

ANI (AFP) - Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 6,1 a frappé l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan vendredi après-midi, a annoncé l'US Geological Survey, forçant les habitants à descendre dans les rues d'Islamabad et de Kaboul. L'épicentre du séisme a été localisé à 51 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Jurm,....

Un séisme frappe l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan

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Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 6,1 a frappé l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan vendredi après-midi, a annoncé l'US Geological Survey, forçant les habitants à descendre dans les rues d'Islamabad et de Kaboul. L'épicentre du séisme a été localisé à 51 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Jurm, dans le....

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Un échange de tirs a eu lieu ce jeudi 19 décembre 2019 près du siège des service secrets (FSB) à Moscou. Il a fait au moins un mort. Le tireur a, lui, été « neutralisé ». Le Premier ministre britannique présente ce jeudi 19 décembre 2019 aux députés son programme de politique nationale lors du....

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Il a fait en moyenne 40,9 degrés mardi 17 décembre 2019 en Australie, pays en proie à la canicule et aux incendies ces derniers mois, faisant au moins 6 morts. L'ex-président pakistanais Pervez Musharraf, en exil à Dubaï, a été condamné à mort par contumace mardi 17 décembre 2019. Il avait déclaré l'état d'urgence en 2007 dans le pays.

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L'ex-président pakistanais Pervez Musharraf, en exil à Dubaï, a été condamné à mort par contumace mardi 17 décembre 2019. Il avait déclaré l'état d'urgence en 2007 dans le pays. La conférence climat de l'ONU 2019 réunie à Madrid a débouché sur un accord sur l'urgence climatique mais loin des réalités, selon plusieurs défenseurs du climat.

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Voir Nouveau tremblement de terre en Ardèche

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:37:00 +0100

Le Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique a relevé une secousse de magnitude 2,2 ce lundi soir dans le secteur d'Annonay. L'évènement a été enregistré par les capteurs du Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique saisie écran RéNaSS. Une fois de plus la terre a tremblé en Ardèche.

Philippines : un séisme d'une magnitude de 6,8 fait au moins trois morts

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:13:00 +0100

Ce séisme constitue un nouveau drame, alors que trois autres d'une magnitude supérieure à 6 avaient déjà frappé le pays en octobre, faisant plusieurs dizaines de morts. Le bilan du puissant séisme qui a ébranlé le sud des Philippines est monté ce lundi à trois morts, alors que les secours....

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La conférence climat de l'ONU 2019 réunie à Madrid a débouché sur un accord sur l'urgence climatique mais loin des réalités, selon plusieurs défenseurs du climat. Un puissant séisme a fait plusieurs dizaines de blessés dans une zone déjà sinistrée par des secousses meurtrières en octobre 2019, aux Philippines.

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Le président américain se rapproche de la procédure de destitution. Donald Trump et ses partisans dénoncent une "mascarade" et un "coup monté". L'ancien chef de gouvernement d'Abdelaziz Bouteflika, âgé de 74 ans, a été élu dès le premier tour. Il a été immédiatement conspué par la foule descendue dans la rue à Alger.

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L'ancien chef de gouvernement d'Abdelaziz Bouteflika, âgé de 74 ans, a été élu dès le premier tour. Il a été immédiatement conspué par la foule descendue dans la rue à Alger. Le leader conservateur a remporté la majorité absolue au parlement britannique, jeudi 12 décembre 2019, du jamais vu depuis Margaret Thatcher.

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Catastrophes naturelles: Une nouvelle stratégie 2020-2030

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:01:00 +0100

Au moment où les réunions de la COP25 se poursuivent à Madrid, Saâdeddine El Othmani a été interpellé par les membres de la Chambre des conseillers sur les mesures prévues pour atténuer les effets des changements climatiques. Intervenant lors de la séance mensuelle des questions des politiques....

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Plusieurs milliers d'Algériens ont manifesté ce jeudi 12 décembre 2019, jour de vote, dans le centre de la capitale pour dénoncer l'élection en cours. Les Britanniques sont appelés aux urnes jeudi 12 décembre 2019 pour des législatives anticipées fatidiques pour la sortie du Royaume-Uni de l'Union européenne.

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La militante âgée de 16 ans a pointé, ce mercredi 11 décembre 2019 lors de la COP25, les engagements des "pays riches" en matière de lutte contre le changement climatique. En vue d'être greffés, quelque 1,2 million de centimètres carrés de peau ont été envoyés par l'Australie et les Etats-Unis pour soigner les survivants.

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Voir Séisme : les sinistrés du 11 novembre s'organisent en collectif

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Le bureau du collectif des sinistrés du 11 novembre a signé mercredi soir les statuts de cette nouvelle association. Elle veut venir en aide et défendre les intérêts des personnes victimes du séisme. Le bureau s'est réuni mercredi soir © Radio France Pierre-Jean Pluvy.

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Les démocrates ont retenu mardi 10 décembre deux chefs d'accusation dans la procédure de destitution visant Donald Trump : abus de pouvoir et entrave à la bonne marche du Congrès. Un homme qui prétendait que personne ne voulait le soigner a ouvert le feu dans un hôpital d'Ostrava, dans l'est de la République tchèque, mardi 10 décembre 2019.

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Un séisme frappe la Nouvelle-Zélande après l’éruption volcanique

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La Nouvelle-Zélande a été secouée mardi par un séisme de magnitude 5,3 à Gisborne sur la côte est de l’île du Nord. Le tremblement de terre survient au lendemain d’une éruption volcanique mortelle. Le séisme a été ressenti à Whakatane, à 180 km au sud de Gisborne, la ville la plus proche du volcan....

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Un séisme de 5,7 sur l'échelle de Richter ce mardi soir au large de Maré

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:55:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de 5,7 sur l'échelle de Richter a été enregistré ce mardi à 19h40 par le réseau sismologique de Nouvelle-Calédonie au large de Maré à une profondeur de 10 kilomètres. Le séisme a également été légèrement ressenti sur la Grande Terre mais ne nécessite pas le déclenchement d'une alerte tsunami.

Tremblement de terre ce mardi soir au large de Maré

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:40:00 +0100

Le réseau sismologique de Nouvelle-Calédonie estime l'amplitude à 5,7 sur l'échelle de Richter. L 'Institut d'études géologiques des Etats-Unis l'évalue plutôt à 5,6. Quoi qu'il en soit, la terre a bel et bien tremblé, ce mardi soir, au large de Maré, vers 19h40 heure de Calédonie.

Un séisme secoue l’île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande, au lendemain d’une éruption volcanique qui a tué au moins cinq personnes

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Comme le veut la tradition chinoise, les deux mammifères ont été baptisés 100 jours après leur naissance, et ont été présentés à la presse ce lundi 9 décembre 2019. Le bilan a été revu à la hausse : cinq personnes sont mortes lors de l'éruption d'un volcan en Nouvelle-Zélande. Il y a aussi une vingtaine de blessés.

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Séisme sur l’île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande

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Séisme sur l'île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande

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(Belga) La Nouvelle-Zélande a été secouée mardi par un séisme de magnitude 5,3 à Gisborne sur la côte est de l'île du Nord. Le tremblement de terre survient au lendemain d'une éruption volcanique mortelle. Le séisme a été ressenti à Whakatane, à 180 km au sud de Gisborne, la ville la plus proche du....

Séisme sur l'île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande

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12:55 De légers séismes ressentis à Strasbourg ces dernières heures France Bleu

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Le Réseau national de surveillance sismique de Strasbourg (le RéNaSS), a recensé depuis la nuit de jeudi à vendredi une série de nouveaux micro-séismes d'amplitude très faible. Le premier, d'une magnitude de 2,2, a été repéré à 2h43, le 6 décembre 2019 .

Allemagne: la nouvelle direction du SPD ne devrait pas rompre avec Merkel Le parti social-démocrate, allié d'Angela Merkel, réunit son congrès pour trois jours. La nouvelle direction du parti doit officiellement désigner les nouveaux dirigeants du SPD. Le résultat de ce vote samedi dernier avait provoqué un tremblement de terre avec la victoire des outsiders, Norbert Walter-Borjans et Saskia Esken, un duo issu de la gauche du parti et critique de la grande coalition. Avec notre correspondant à Berlin, Pascal Thibaut... RFI

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:24:00 +0100

© REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Saskia Esken et Norbert Walter-Borjans, ici le 5 décembre 2019 à Berlin, sont les nouveaux leaders du SPD. Le parti social-démocrate, allié d'Angela Merkel, réunit son congrès pour trois jours. La nouvelle direction du parti doit officiellement désigner les nouveaux dirigeants du SPD.

Allemagne: la nouvelle direction du SPD ne devrait pas rompre avec Merkel

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Le parti social-démocrate, allié d'Angela Merkel, réunit son congrès pour trois jours. Il doit désigner une nouvelle direction élue par les membres. Le résultat de ce vote samedi dernier avait provoqué un tremblement de terre avec la victoire des outsiders, un duo issu de la gauche du parti et critique de la grande coalition.

Contenu commandité Politique Politique Commémoration du séisme en Haïti: Dominique Anglade fait pleurer les députés 15h01

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:17:00 +0100

L a députée libérale Dominique Anglade, d’origine haïtienne, a raconté comment elle avait appris la mort de ses parents qui étaient en visite dans ce pays des Antilles, ce 12 janvier 2010. Sans nouvelles depuis 24 heures, c’est finalement sa soeur qui arrive à l’appeler.

Nuevo sismo, ahora de 4,5, remece a Puerto Rico

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:23:00 +0100

“No hemos parado de temblar”, dijo Ángel Vázquez , director de manejo de emergencias en la localidad costera de Ponce, al sur del territorio. “Esta es la primera vez que algo así ocurre”. La serie de sismos comenzó la noche del 28 de diciembre con un terremoto de 4,7, seguido de uno de 5,1 que....

Nuevo sismo, ahora de 4,5, remece a Puerto Rico

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:40:00 +0100

San Juan.- Un sismo de magnitud 4,5 remeció el jueves a Puerto Rico, el movimiento más reciente en una inusual serie de terremotos que han causado temor entre los habitantes de la isla. El sismo más reciente se registró 12 kilómetros (8 millas) al sur de Guayanilla, a una profundidad de apenas siete....

Nuevo sismo, ahora de magnitud 4.5, remece a Puerto Rico

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Un sismo de magnitud 4.5 remeció el jueves a Puerto Rico, el movimiento más reciente en una inusual serie de terremotos que han causado temor entre los habitantes de la isla. El temblor más reciente se registró 12 kilómetros (8 millas) al sur de Guayanilla, a una profundidad de apenas siete....

Nuevo sismo, ahora de 4,5, remece a Puerto Rico

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SAN JUAN (AP) — Un sismo de magnitud 4,5 remeció el jueves a Puerto Rico, el movimiento más reciente en una inusual serie de terremotos que han causado temor entre los habitantes de la isla. El sismo más reciente se registró 12 kilómetros (8 millas) al sur de Guayanilla, a una profundidad de apenas....

Un terremoto sacude a Puerto Rico

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:54:00 +0100

Nueva York, 28 Dic. (Sputnik).- El sismo con una magnitud de 5.1 se registó a una distancia de 5 kilómetros del pueblo de Guánica y 90 kilómetros de la capital puertorriqueña de San Juan. Según informa la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico, el de 3 kilómetros a las 18:35 (hora local) y no hay ninguna....

9:23 Gobierno de Japón aprueba nuevo plan de reconstrucción de Fukushima

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:54:00 +0100

20 de diciembre de 2019, 9:23 Tokio, 20 dic (Prensa Latina) El Gobierno de Japón aprobó hoy un nuevo plan válido hasta 2031 para la reconstrucción de las áreas afectadas por el tsunami y el accidente nuclear de Fukushima, ocurridos en marzo del 2011. El proyecto no solo incluirá la restauración de....

Terrorismo y delincuencia

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:27:00 +0100

Harold S. Kushner, es un prestigiado Rabino que vive en New York, y su reputación creció a raíz de la publicación de un ensayo que trataba el original tema, del por qué le suceden cosas malas a la gente buena. Recientemente publicó un libro sobre la conquista del miedo, un tema por demás muy....

Tokyo 2020 realiza un simulacro de terremoto en uno de los centros de competición

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:09:00 +0100

TOKIO, 19 (Reuters/EP) Los organizadores de Tokyo 2020 realizaron este jueves un simulacro de terremoto en el Ariake Gymnastics Center, nuevo lugar de competición para los Juegos Olímpicos del próximo año, para poner a prueba su preparación en caso de un desastre natural durante la competición que....

Terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:12:00 +0100

Sídney, Australia .- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacudió el miércoles las islas Kermadec, un archipiélago neozelandés en el Pacífico, sin que las autoridades informaran de daños o emitieran una alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que vigila la actividad sísmica en....

Suben a 11 los muertos por terremoto de Filipinas, donde siguen las réplicas

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:48:00 +0100

(Actualiza con nuevo recuento de víctimas mortales) Manila, 18 dic (EFE).- Once personas murieron y una está desaparecida tras el terremoto de magnitud 6,8 que sacudió el domingo la isla de Mindanao, en el sur de Filipinas, donde continúan las réplicas, incluida una el miércoles de magnitud 5,3.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:07:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacudió el miércoles las islas Kermadec, un archipiélago neozelandés en el Pacífico, sin que las autoridades informaran de daños o emitieran una alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que vigila la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, situó el....

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:03:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:54:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:33:00 +0100

Sídney (Australia), 18 dic (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacudió el miércoles las islas Kermadec, un archipiélago neozelandés en el Pacífico, sin que las autoridades informaran de daños o emitieran una alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que vigila la actividad....

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:32:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:53:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:23:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacudió el miércoles las islas Kermadec , un archipiélago neozelandés en el Pacífico, sin que las autoridades informaran de daños o emitieran una alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) , que vigila la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, situó....

N.ZELANDA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:59:00 +0100

10:34 Despliegan sistema de alerta temprana de tsunami en el Pacífico

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:10:00 +0100

Wellington, 16 dic (Prensa Latina) La agencia de clima y ciencia oceánica de Nueva Zelanda (NIWA, por sus siglas en inglés) comenzó hoy a desplegar un nuevo sistema de alerta de tsunami en todo el océano Pacífico. El barco de la agencia, NIWA Tangaroa, se encuentra cerca de Apia, capital de Samoa,....

Exeditora de Breitbart: Stephen Miller es un supremacista blanco. Lo sé, yo también lo fui

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 06:45:00 +0100

(CNN) Ella ya era racista cuando tomó un trabajo editorial en Washington, DC. Pero cuando se convirtió en reportera de Breitbart News, Katie McHugh dice que fue llevada a nuevos niveles de odio con la ayuda de Stephen Miller. Correos electrónicos muestran que los dos estuvieron en contacto frecuente....

What's an 'emergency'? It depends who you ask

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:50:00 +0100

Both have been slammed for taking their eyes off the disaster wrecking ball. The PM could have been more visible if first he hadn’t been in Hawaii , and second he wasn’t playing backyard cricket. And Elliott could have been more so, too, but there was the small matter of an emergency holiday that had to be attended to in Europe.

What's an 'emergency'? It depends who you ask

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:13:00 +0100

América Latina Caribe, segunda región más propensa a los desastres naturales

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 20:12:00 +0100

. América Latina y el Caribe es la segunda región más propensa a desastres naturales en el mundo, asegura un nuevo informe de la Oficina de la ONU para Asuntos Humanitarios divulgado esta semana. Desde el 2000, 152 millones de latinoamericanos y caribeños han sido afectados por 1205 desastres e....

VA Gov. Northam's Proposed Gun-Confiscation Squad

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 21:39:00 +0100

Like the 2011 Virginia earthquake, gun control proposals rumble through the Commonwealth once again. The latest is Governor Ralph Northam’s (D) budget proposal, which includes – among other things – what sure seems to be funding for a gun confiscation squad.

During my Christmas in Kashmir, stories of survival, resistance, and pain

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:12:00 +0100

I spent my Christmas Day this year in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with the majestic Himalayan mountains as a backdrop, as I sipped Kashmiri tea with people displaced from Indian Administered Kashmir. The Kashmiris here call it Indian Occupied Kashmir — IOK.

The homes still empty after a huge landslide crashed into them seven years ago

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:29:00 +0100

It should have been an evening like any other. As midnight approached two days before Christmas families living side by side in a row of terraced houses were settling down for the night. Young parents soothed restless babies, while relatives living in neighbouring homes got themselves ready for the big day.

The homes still empty after a landslide crashed into them seven years ago

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0100

A giant 3D printer built two houses in an impoverished,…

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:49:00 +0100

A giant 3D printer built two houses in an impoverished, rural part of Mexico last week, breaking ground on what will be the first 3D-printed neighborhood in the world. The houses aren’t just a prototype. Developers hope to build 50 new houses by the end of 2020, replacing the structures that....

Washing up near you in Hawke's Bay? Scientists lose earthquake instruments from Hikurangi subduction zone

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:43:00 +0100

Scientists are seeking help to recover instruments recording earthquakes at New Zealand's largest and most active fault, the Hikurangi subduction zone, after they failed to surface during attempts to recover them. The hi-tech earthquake monitoring instruments belong to GNS Science and Columbia....

The homes still empty after a landslide crashed into them seven years ago

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:52:00 +0100

A hard day's work, then time to relax

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:33:00 +0100

It's the Newcastle mural that never was. This design - by Newcastle artist Birgitte Hansen - would have become a mural if not for the Newcastle earthquake. We recently told Birgitte's story about the earthquake to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the natural disaster. She was commissioned to work on the mural for Newcastle Workers Club.

Washing up near you in Hawke's Bay? Scientists lose $150,000 worth of earthquake instruments from Hikurangi subduction zone

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:45:00 +0100

Scientists are seeking help to recover five instruments recording earthquakes at New Zealand's largest and most active fault, the Hikurangi subduction zone, after they failed to surface during attempts to recover them. The hi-tech earthquake monitoring instruments, valued at $30,000 each, belong to....

3.2 Richter scale degree earthquake on Sunday morning in Vrancea County

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 07:54:00 +0100

. A 3.2 Richter scale degree earthquake occurred on Sunday morning at 4:58, Romania's time, in the Vrancea seismic area, Vrancea County, according to the information released on the website of the National Institute of Research and Development for Earth Physics (INCDFP). The earthquake occurred at a 99-km depth.

Earthquake detected Sunday night in New England

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:53:00 +0100

By Michelle Williams | Michelle.Williams@MassLive.com A minor earthquake was detected in New England on Sunday. The 2.1 magnitude earthquake occurred around 8:45 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. It was recorded near Tilton, New Hampshire, a small town in Belknap County.

These common behaviors could reduce pain, new study shows

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:12:00 +0100

In a new study, researchers found that people who engage in altruistic behaviors (extending kindness to others without expecting anything in return) feel less pain than they otherwise would. The research was conducted by A team from several institutions in China.

Earthquake jolts Puerto Rico

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:59:00 +0100

NEW YORK A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week. The quake struck at 6:32 a.m.

Earthquake jolts Puerto Rico

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:50:00 +0100

NEW YORK A 5.7-magnitude quake jolted Puerto Ricans out of their beds Monday morning, the strongest quake yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week. The quake struck just south of the island at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (over 6 miles), according to the U.

Earthquake detected Sunday night in New England

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:45:00 +0100

Keene, NH (03431) Today. Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. High 34F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch.. Tonight. Mainly clear. Low 24F. Winds light and variable. Updated: January 6, 2020 @ 9:22 am; A minor earthquake was detected in New England on Sunday.

Volunteer tourism can aid disaster recovery

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:09:00 +0100

Holidaying in a disaster zone might seem crazy, but "volunteer tourism" can actually help communities recover from natural disasters, a new study finds. And it can offer a unique and rewarding experience for volunteers, if done carefully. "When disaster hits a tourist destination - whether fire,....

EARTHQUAKE 2.1 magnitude earthquake reported in New Hampshire

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:14:00 +0100

This is an excerpt of a story from BostonGlobe.com. Don't have a Globe subscription? 2.1 magnitude earthquake reported in New Hampshire The earthquake struck around 8:46 p.m. Sunday. Several people in the area reported feeling shaking, according to US Geological Survey data. —US Geological Survey. A 2.

Families affected by the earthquake living in summer tents in the middle of winter

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:25:00 +0100

Over 10,000 people coped with an unusual storm and lowered temperatures that swept the country Sunday evening. Many families in quake-affected areas say they are having difficulty finding new homes to rent. Temperatures which went down a few degrees below zero which made life harder for families who....

Terremoto de 5,8 sacude Puerto Rico ocasionando daños

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:25:00 +0100

Viviendas dañadas y deslaves se han reportado en la ciudad de Guánica, en el sur de la isla, tras el impacto de un sismo de 5.8 en la escala de Richter. Foto Cortesía/El Nuevo Día. Un sismo de magnitud 5,8 sacudió Puerto Rico en la madrugada del lunes, provocando pequeños deslaves, cortes en el....

State agencies release draft water resilience portfolio

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:12:00 +0100

State agencies today released a draft water resilience portfolio with a suite of recommended actions to help California cope with more extreme droughts and floods, rising temperatures, declining fish populations, aging infrastructure and other challenges.

Wild Animals Are Repopulating The Abandoned Radioactive Forests Near Fukushima

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:28:00 +0100

Two macaque monkeys are among the 20 species captured by camera traps placed in more than 100 sites across the exclusion zone. The areas surrounding Fukushima, Japan, are experiencing a “rewilding” of abundant animal populations nearly a decade after the nuclear disaster that prompted the....

How a 10-year-old wish changed Haiti

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:41:00 +0100

Before Patrick arrived, the woman lived in a shack made of scrap metal and tarp. She and her four children slept on a dirt floor where floodwater from the mountainside poured in through their roof. When Mead, now a 20-year-old student at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, visited the....

Massive Earthquake Swarms Signalled Birth of New Volcano

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:23:00 +0100

The events leading up to the birth of a new volcano have been recorded by scientists, with researchers showing how around 7,000 earthquakes were produced in the lead up to an eruption, where a huge magma chamber was emptied out onto the seafloor. Researchers led by Simone Cesca, from the GFZ German....

Volunteer Tourism Can Aid Disaster Recovery

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:59:00 +0100

Holidaying in a disaster zone might seem crazy, but “volunteer tourism” can actually help communities recover from natural disasters, a new study finds. Holidaying in a disaster zone might seem crazy, but “volunteer tourism” can actually help communities recover from natural disasters, a new study finds.

Se reporta un nuevo temblor de 4,6 grados en el suroeste de Puerto Rico

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:10:00 +0100

San Juan, 6 ene (EFE News).- Un nuevo temblor de magnitud de 4,6 grados en la escala Richter se reportó en la mañana de este domingo en la zona suroeste de Puerto Rico, informó la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico (RSPR). El temblor se registró a las 10.50 de la mañana y tuvo una profundidad de 0,1 millas....

De respuesta anticrisis a nuevo modelo: el «low cost» asalta la economía

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:10:00 +0100

España cambia con los tiempos. Nada tienen que ver los hábitos sociales de la época del franquismo con los de la Transición, y mucho menos con los de la actualidad. Hoy día los productos y servicios son globales, las cadenas de valor se han tornado en mundiales y el acceso a lo que antes era prémium ahora se ha democratizado.

De respuesta anticrisis a nuevo modelo: el «low cost» asalta la economía

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:42:00 +0100

Le Père Noël nu explose les compteurs du concours Coincez la Bulle

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 20:11:00 +0100

Avec un record de participation, la 4e épreuve a donné des idées aux lecteurs. En pleine saison des bains du Nouvel An, le Père Noël prêt à plonger nu n’a pas refroidi les ardeurs. Le Père Noël plongeant nu dans la mer pour rejoindre son renne a inspiré les bulleurs.

Native American Tribe Leads The Microgrid Revolution In California

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 21:27:00 +0100

Part of Blue Lake Casino microgrid. Image credit: Blue Lake Casino The tsunami made the tribe realize how vulnerable they were to power outages. “The tsunami was really a wake-up call about how people experience a disaster here,” Jana Ganion, the tribe’s energy director tells “We realized that people are going to come here for resources.

National Hundreds of US dams in bad condition as infrastructure ages Alicia Nieves 1:20 PM, Jan 03, 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:20:00 +0100

KAUAI, Hawaii – Hawaii is often thought to be a picture of paradise and it is, but a look at the state can also give us a snapshot into what aging dam infrastructure in America looks like along with the danger that it poses. In 2006, one of Hawaii’s oldest dams failed. “It was like a reverse tsunami.

National Hundreds of US dams in bad condition as infrastructure ages Alicia Nieves 1:20 PM, Jan 03, 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:48:00 +0100

National Hundreds of US dams in bad condition as infrastructure ages Alicia Nieves 12:20 PM, Jan 03, 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:31:00 +0100

National Hundreds of US dams in bad condition as infrastructure ages Alicia Nieves 12:20 PM, Jan 03, 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:28:00 +0100

Indonesia: Jakarta hit with deadly floods 17h ago

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:41:00 +0100

At least nine people died as Jakarta was hit with severe flooding over the New Year. Torrential rain soaked tens of thousands of revelers as they waited for New Year's Eve fireworks in Indonesia's capital. The rains led to flooding across the city. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Agus....

Indonésie: au moins 23 morts dans des inondations Les inondations qui ont frappé la région de Jakarta ont fait au moins 23 morts, un bilan qui pourrait encore s’alourdir. Les pluies torrentielles durant le réveillon du Nouvel An ont provoqué des glissements de terrain et submergé un grand nombre de quartiers de la mégalopole. Des images prises à travers la région inondée montrent des maisons et des voitures couvertes par l’eau et la boue, des habitants naviguant sur des bateaux gonflables ou... RFI

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:28:00 +0100

Le 26 décembre 2004, une dizaine de pays d'Asie du Sud-Est étaient dévastés par un tsunami géant, tuant 230 000 personnes. Quinze ans plus tard, des survivants indonésiens se rappellent du drame et racontent leur reconstruction.

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Iceta reivindica el lema del Tsunami en otro gesto para agradar a ERC

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:57:00 +0100

El primer secretario de los socialistas catalanes, Miquel Iceta , no deja de emitir señales para contentar a sus nuevos socios separatistas de ERC. Tras manifestar que le gustaría reunirse con Oriol Junqueras en la cárcel y que haría lo que hiciera falta para lograr el pacto de investidura, acaba de....

Indonesia: Jakarta hit with deadly floods 14h ago

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:49:00 +0100

The 2010s: Decade of the exoplanet

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:50:00 +0100

Ars Decade in Review: The 2010s The last ten years will arguably be seen as the "decade of the exoplanet." That might seem like an obvious thing to say, given that the discovery of the first exoplanet was honored with a Nobel Prize this year. But that discovery happened back in 1995—so what made the....

Rétrospective Les 10 photos qui ont marqué les années 2010

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:49:00 +0100

Un responsable de la ville de Miyako située sur la côte nord est du Japon a pris cette photo le 11 mars 2011. Elle montre un tsunami franchissant une digue et emportant tout sur son passage pour fondre sur la ville de Miyako, peu après le séisme d'une magnitude record de 9,0 qui a frappé la région du nord du Japon.

ANALYSIS - A global tsunami of Jihadist attacks and Jew-hatred

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:17:00 +0100

On Saturday, approximately 90 people died when a huge truck-bomb exploded near a checkpoint close to a tax collection center in Mogadishu, Somalia while another 149 were injured most of them seriously. No terror organization claimed responsibility for the attack but observers say the Al-Qaeda....

Hatred is the root...

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 19:36:00 +0100

The past 20 years witnessed hate consuming nation after nation, tribe after tribe, ideology after ideology, resulting in over 40 million deaths since the end of World War 2. Hatred has spread across continents, engulfing the global landscape in an orgy of mindless bloodletting.

Suben a 47 los fallecidos por el tifón Phanfone en Filipinas

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:51:00 +0100

(Actualiza con nueva cifra de víctimas) Manila, 29 dic (EFE).- Las autoridades de Filipinas elevaron este domingo a 47 los muertos causados por el tifón Phanfone que causó estragos en la zona central del archipiélago, principalmente entre el martes y el viernes pasados.

False killer whales spotted off Phang Nga

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 08:50:00 +0100

The natural ebb and flow, and the eternal battle between waters flowing down the Chao Phraya and up from the sea, may affect Bangkok’s tap water supply. This year the water flowing down the mighty river may not counter the water trying to flow up towards the capital from the Gulf of Thailand.

Turtle release at Maya Bay to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Tsunami

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 05:30:00 +0100

by Robb, Five Star Thailand Tours Koh Phi Phi Leh’s most famous tourist attraction, Maya Bay has been a controversial topic in recent years. The bay remains closed. However, tourists are still able to visit the National Park to swim and snorkel along the outskirts of the bay.

How 'most devastating volcano eruption' triggered horrific 'year without summer' A DEVASTATING volcano eruption sparked the “year without summer” killing thousands and...

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:03:00 +0100

Earth suffered the “Year Without Summer” after a deadly volcano eruption killed thousands and triggered damaging ramifications across the planet. Around 70,000 people are thought to have been killed after Mount Tambora in Indonesia erupted in April, 1815.

Nuevo estallido separatista en el concierto navideño del Palau de la Música

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:23:00 +0100

Los intépretes y el público blandieron banderas 'estelades' y pancartas de Tsunami Democràtic y pidieron, en directo por TV3, la libertad de los dirigentes independentistas condenados El público y los intépretes pidieron la libertad de los presos. EM. El tradicional concierto de Sant Esteve, que....

Country should be prepared to handle natural disasters - President

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:20:00 +0100

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka should be better prepared to handle natural disasters and respond to emergencies in the future. While remembering the victims of the 2004 tsunami tragedy, in a media communiqué the President’s media unit said religious and other programmes were organised....

Learn from our past

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:24:00 +0100

Mangroves are making the headlines again in the continuous conflict between development and the preservation of nature. The survival of a stretch of mangroves and mudflats near Penaga and Kuala Muda is under threat by the proposal from the Penang Aquaculture Industrial Zone.

President joins to commemorate Tsunami victims

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:06:00 +0100

A series of commemoration events were held today (26) across the country to remember those who have been killed and injured in the Indian Ocean Tsunami 15 years ago.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa joined with all Sri Lankans who still suffer due to the loss of their loved ones.

2004 Tsunami Still Terrifies Many. Twitter Users Recall Horror

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:35:00 +0100

New Delhi: On the 15th anniversary of Tsunami 2004 , many took to Twitter to recall the tragedy that still stirs them up. They also prayed for the ones who lost their lives in the disaster that killed over 2 lakh people. In 2004, a day after Christmas, a 9.

'I'm still scared' - Asia remembers tsunami that killed 230,000

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:27:00 +0100

On the morning after Christmas Day in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude quake off northern Sumatra island triggered a tsunami with waves as high as 17.4 meters (57 feet) that swept over vulnerable coastal areas of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries.

Me viene a la memoria...

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:04:00 +0100

Y recuerdo... Recuerdo aquellas navidades, ya un tanto lejanas, que empezaban cuando en el correo nos llegaba una tarjeta navideña dentro de un sobre blanco que abríamos emocionados, felices, porque alguien nos recordaba con cariño y nos deseaba unos días felices y un próspero Año Nuevo.

15 yrs ago: When tsunami killed 8,000 in TN

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 07:18:00 +0100

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of people living in Tamil Nadu's coastal districts pay homage to those killed by the on this day 15 years back. In 2004, giant waves swallowed thousands of people in Tamil Nadu's coastal areas like Nagapattinam, Chennai, Cuddalore, Velankanni and Poompuhar. Over 8,000 people lost their lives in Tamil Nadu to these giant waves.

À la une du jeudi 26 décembre... Langoustes menacées, médicaments, nouvelle école, tsunami et météo

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:14:00 +0100

BONJOUR - Voici les titres développés ce jeudi matin 26 décembre 2019 - Fêtes de fin d'année et pêche illégale : sale temps pour les langoustes - L'aspirine, le paracétamol et l'ibuprofène passent derrière le comptoir - Saint-Paul : l'école Eugène Dayot, vive la nouvelle école - Indonésie : 15 ans....

2010-2020 : un nouveau monde, de nouvelles peurs

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:02:00 +0100

De gauche à droite, de haut en bas : Près de Ferryland, au Canada, en décembre 2019. Dans les décombres d’Ishinomaki, au Japon, après le séisme de mars 2011. Sur une plage de Bodrum, en Turquie. Il a trouvé la mort avec sa mère et son grand frère en tentant de rejoindre la Grèce.

Nuevo terremoto de 6,5 grados sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100

Según el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), el terremoto de esta mañana se registró en la costa sur del país. Inicialmente se había medido una magnitud de 6,6 grados en la escala de Richter, que más tarde fue rebajada a 6,5 grados. El epicentro del fuerte sismo se ubicó a 13,6 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Ponce.

Nouveau séisme au large de Porto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:09:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,5 a frappé l'île américaine de Porto Rico mardi matin, a annoncé l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). L'épicentre du séisme a été enregistré à 13,6 kms au sud de la ville côtière de Ponce (sud), à une profondeur de sept kilomètres, selon l'USGS , qui a revu légèrement à la baisse sa mesure initiale de 6,6.

Nouveau séisme au large de Porto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:42:00 +0100

Nuevo sismo remece a Puerto Rico: temblor de 6,5 provoca caída de viviendas y apagón en todo el país

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,5 golpeó Puerto Rico antes del amanecer del martes, dentro de una serie de temblores en el territorio estadounidense que causó graves daños en algunas zonas. En un primer momento se emitió una alerta de tsunami para Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses, pero....

Nuevo terremoto sacude Indonesia

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:58:00 +0100

Yakarta (VNA)- Un terremoto de 6,2 grados de escala de Richter golpeó hoy la provincia de Aceh, en la isla indonesia de Sumatra, informó hoy el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. De acuerdo con la misma fuente, el sismo se registró a una profundidad de 20,3 kilómetros con epicentro en la zona del suroeste de Aceh.

Nuevo sismo sacude Puerto Rico. Esto es lo que sabemos

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:13:00 +0100

(CNN Español) — Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió Puerto Rico la madrugada de este martes, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El epicentro se ubicó a 8 kilómetros al sur de Indios y a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, de acuerdo con el reporte.

Terremoto de magnitud 6.5 sacude la costa sur de Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:08:00 +0100

EL sismo provocó el colapso de varias estructuras en el sur de Puerto Rico. La imagen muestra como quedó la Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de Guayanilla. | Fuente: El Nuevo Día - Puerto Rico. Un sismo de magnitud 6,5 e n la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este martes de nuevo el sur de Puerto....

Porto Rico : un nouveau séisme de magnitude 6,5

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:16:00 +0100

Des habitants se sont réfugiés dans un abri, à la suite du premier séisme. - © RICARDO ARDUENGO - AFP Un séisme de magnitude 6,5 a frappé l’île de Porto Rico tôt mardi matin, le plus puissant d’une série qui a touché l’île américaine depuis le 28 décembre, a annoncé l’institut de géophysique américain (USGS).

L'île de Porto Rico frappée par un nouveau séisme, de magnitude 6,5 BFMTV

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:27:00 +0100

Le séisme s'est produit à 13,6 kilomètres de l'île, et a provoqué des dégâts matériels ainsi que des coupures de courant, sans faire de victimes. Il survient au lendemain d'un séisme de magnitude 5,8, qui avait causé lui aussi d'importants dégâts matériels.

Un nuevo temblor de 6,6 sacude el sur de Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:47:00 +0100

El sismo tuvo lugar las 4.24 horas (8.24 GMT) y con una profundidad de 1 kilómetro, detalló la RSPR en su página web. Aunque inicialmente se emitió una alerta de tsunami para Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes, minutos después la RSPR la canceló. Al igual que el temblor de este martes, el epicentro de....

Otro temblor de 6.4 grados sacude Puerto Rico la madrugada de hoy

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:41:00 +0100

SAN JUAN.- Un nuevo temblor, esta vez con intensidad de 6.4, sacudió a Puerto Rico en la madrugada del martes. Aunque preliminarmente hubo advertencia de tsunami, la misma fue descontinuada minutos después, confirmó el director de la Red Sísmica, Víctor Huérfano. El experto indicó que la advertencia se emitió por seguridad.

Puerto Rico sufrió un nuevo fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,5

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:11:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo se registró este martes temprano en la costa sur de Puerto Rico , anunció el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El sismo de magnitud 6,5 fue ubicado a 13,6 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Ponce , afirmó USGC, que rebajó su inicial medición de 6,6.

Otro terremoto en Puerto Rico causa graves daños (fotos y video)

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:26:00 +0100

Un temblor de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter ha sacudido este martes de nuevo el sur de Puerto Rico, después de que este lunes se registrase otro movimiento telúrico de 5.8, informó la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico (RSPR). La totalidad del territorio de Puerto Rico permanece este martes 7 de enero del 2020 sin servicio eléctrico.

Puerto Rico sin electricidad tras terremoto de magnitud 6,6 esta madrugada

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:21:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SAN JUAN.- La totalidad del territorio de Puerto Rico permanece este martes sin servicio eléctrico a causa del terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala Richter que sacudió durante la madrugada el territorio caribeño con epicentro al sur de la costa de Guayanilla, municipio meridional de la isla.

Segundo sismo sacudió Puerto Rico en menos de 24 horas

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0100

MUNDO Segundo sismo sacudió Puerto Rico en menos de 24 horas. La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced exhortó a los ciudadanos a mantener la calma y suspendió las labores en el servicio público. Un nuevo temblor de 6.4 sacudió a Puerto Rico en la madrugada del martes.

'It's going to be horrible': B.C. volunteer team heading to Australia to help rescue animals

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:06:00 +0100

The B.C. team will work with local Australian organizations already depleted of medical supplies and energy. Here, a volunteer from Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services (WIRES) holds a kangaroo with burnt feet pads after being rescued from bushfires in Australia's Blue Mountains area, December 30, 2019.

Nuevo sismo de magnitud 6.5 despierta a Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:14:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo sacudió este martes temprano la costa sur de Puerto Rico, anunció el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), el último de una serie de movimientos telúricos que han sacudido la isla desde el 28 de diciembre. El sismo de magnitud 6,5 se registró a 13,6 kilómetros al sur de la....

Nuevo sismo de 6.4 sacude Puerto Rico, sin riesgo de tsunami

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:45:00 +0100

Carros aplastados por una casa en Puerto Rico. (imagen de referencia) | Foto © REUTERS / Ricardo Ortiz Carros aplastados por una casa en Puerto Rico. (imagen de referencia) | Foto © REUTERS / Ricardo Ortiz. Un sismo de magnitud 6.4 sacudió a Puerto Rico en la madrugada de este martes, y fue seguido tres horas después por una réplica de 5.

Terremoto en Puerto Rico: hay un muerto y colapsó una atracción turística

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:44:00 +0100

SAN JUAN.- Un nuevo terremoto de 6,5 sacudió hoy la costa sur de Puerto Rico y provocó, al menos, la muerte de una persona . El sismo se produjo apenas un día después de otro, de menor intensidad, provocara daños en la misma zona y destruyera una atracción turística natural.

Otro terremoto en Puerto Rico causa graves daños (fotos y videos)

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:57:00 +0100

Un nuevo terremoto de 6,5 sacudió hoy la costa sur de Puerto Rico y provocó, al menos, la muerte de una persona. El sismo se produjo apenas un día después de otro 5.6 provocara daños en la misma zona y destruyera una atracción turística natural. La totalidad del territorio de Puerto Rico permanece....

Tsunami: modalidad de robo es terror de conductores en Cercado de Lima

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:54:00 +0100

07/01/2020 Tsunami: modalidad de robo es terror de conductores en Cercado de Lima. Una horda de ladrones se encuentra al acecho en los alrededores del jirón Áncash para arrasar con vehículos, taxis por aplicativo y hasta desprevenidos repartidores. Una nueva modalidad de robo en banda ha puesto en....

Nuevo sismo de magnitud 6,5 en la costa sur de Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:28:00 +0100

AFP / Washington, Estados Unidos. Un fuerte sismo sacudió este martes temprano la costa sur de Puerto Rico, anunció el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), el último de una serie de movimientos telúricos que han sacudido la isla desde el 28 de diciembre.

PRIMERAS IMÁGENES: La destrucción causada por un nuevo fuerte sismo en Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:14:00 +0100

PRIMERAS IMÁGENES: La destrucción causada por un nuevo fuerte sismo en Puerto Rico 7 enero, 2020 Vivienda medio derruida en Yauco (Puerto Rico, EE.UU.), el 7 de enero de 2020./Foto: J. Miguel Santiago Twitter / AP. El terremoto de magnitud 6,6 registrado este martes, con epicentro en Indios, generó una alerta de tsunami.

Nuevo terremoto de 6,5 grados sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:04:00 +0100

Nuevo temblor en Puerto Rico; se reportan un muerto y heridos

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:24:00 +0100

Al menos una persona murió y hay ocho heridas como consecuencia de un sismo de 6,4 grados de magnitud que se registró la madrugada de este martes en Puerto Rico. El Instituto Geofísico estadounidense (USGS) informó que el epicentro del temblor fue localizado en cercanías de Tallaboa y una profundidad de diez kilómetros.

Dos sismos de 6.0 y 6.4 sacudieron Puerto Rico la mañana de este martes, dejando un fallecido

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:20:00 +0100

Los movimientos se vienen registrando en la isla desde el 28 de diciembre, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. Derrumbes por terremoto en Puerto Rico. Foto: Twitter @GinoRossi Un nuevo sismo sacudió a la isla de Puerto Rico la madrugada de este martes . De magnitud 6.4, el terremoto dejó varias viviendas destruidas.

Nuevo sismo de 6.4 estremece Puerto Rico; al menos un muerto

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:15:00 +0100

San Juan .- Un nuevo sismo de magnitud 6.4 cimbró Puerto Rico la madrugada de este martes causando la muerte de al menos una persona, graves daños materiales y dejando la isla a oscuras. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ubicó el epicentro al sur del país caribeño a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros con una magnitud preliminar de 6.

Nuevo terremoto de 6,5 grados sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:29:00 +0100

. El epicentro del fuerte sismo se ubicó a 13,6 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Ponce. Los puertorriqueños reportan que partes de la isla están sin servicio eléctrico. Según el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), el terremoto de esta mañana de martes se registró en la costa sur del país.

Dr. Alice-Agnes Gabriel Wins 2020 PRACE Ada Lovelace Award for HPC

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:48:00 +0100

Dr. Alice-Agnes Gabriel. Image courtesy of PRACE. Dr. Alice-Agnes Gabriel, is a lecturer in Professor Heiner Igel‘s Chair of Seismology in the Institute of Geophysics, LMU. Her research is focusing on understanding the physics of earthquakes using theoretical analysis, physics-based forward models,....

Impressive cultural sites in Iran 07.01.2020 Many experts consider Iran to be a cultural cradle of humankind. From the Kingdom of Elam to Alexander the Great, to the Shah dynasties and the Islamic Republic, Iran's cultural sites reflect its history.

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:14:00 +0100

Persepolis. Achaemenid kings started building the palatial complex of Persepolis in 520 BC. The archaeological site reflects the former glory of the imperial capital of ancient Persia. Alexander the Great ended the rule of the Achaemenids in 330 BC by invading Persepolis and burning it down.

Puerto Rico Earthquakes: Why Are So Many Happening?

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:53:00 +0100

Puerto Rico has been trembling for more than a week. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of the island at 4:24 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. That came after a week of smaller tremors clustered in the same area offshore.

Family loses Orlando home in fire, while family suffers earthquakes in Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:52:00 +0100

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Just one week into the new year and tragedy has struck a Puerto Rican family in Orlando. On Tuesday morning, a house fire broke out on Honeycomb Street. A family's home was destroyed just days before some were planning to return to the now earthquake-ravaged Puerto Rico. MORE NEWS: Report: 1 dead after 6.

Nuevo terremoto de 6,4 grados sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:11:00 +0100

Según el instituto geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), el terremoto de esta mañana de martes (7.01.2020) se registró en la costa sur del país. Inicialmente se había medido una magnitud de 6,6 grados en la escala de Richter, que más tarde fue rebajada a 6,5, y luego incluso a 6,4 grados.

Two days of earthquakes prompt state of emergency in Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:31:00 +0100

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is redirecting personnel from the New York Power Authority who were already deployed in Puerto Rico to help restore power following several earthquakes that have hit the island, a statement from his office says. "During difficult times, the State of New York always stands....

Why Are So Many Earthquakes Happening in Puerto Rico?

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:29:00 +0100

6.4 magnitude earthquake is 2nd damaging quake to hit Puerto Rico in 24 hours

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:03:00 +0100

After many tremors in the past week, and a 5.8 earthquake on Monday, a second, more powerful and deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck just off the southern coast of Puerto Rico on Tuesday morning. Following what the U.S. Geological Survey reported was a 6.4 quake that struck at 4:24 a.m.

Fukushima's Exclusion Zone Is Being Overtaken by Wild Animals

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:54:00 +0100

The success of wildlife in the Chernobyl exclusion zone has been , most recently in the Netflix series New research shows that wildlife are experiencing a similar flourishing in the Fukushima exclusion zone in Japan . No matter how much humans screw up the planet, nature seems to find a way to rebound once we get out of the way.

Tsunami: la nueva modalidad de robo que causa temor entre los conductores [VIDEO]

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:09:00 +0100

La Municipalidad de Lima intervino a estos escurridizos criminales. Tsunami: la nueva modalidad de robo que causa temor entre los conductores [VIDEO] Conductores de taxis por aplicativo y choferes particulares son las principales víctimas de estos delincuentes. La delincuencia no cesa.

Deadly earthquake hits Puerto Rico

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:26:00 +0100

Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor has been in constant communication and coordination with Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez, FEMA said. FEMA personnel in Puerto Rico are working closely with the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau and have deployed two Incident Management Assistance Teams to the island, the agency said.

Iran calls US military 'terrorists'

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:54:00 +0100

Iran says US military is a ‘terrorist’ organization. Iran's parliament approved a bill Tuesday designating the U.S. military and Pentagon as terrorist organizations after the killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq. Lawmakers backed a motion allocating $220 million to the Islamic Republic's....

Iran calls US military ‘terrorists’

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:49:00 +0100

Who are the people accused of starting fires in Australia? Will there be a military draft? And what's the mystery illness sending people to the hospital in China? So many questions. So much news. Iran says US military is a ‘terrorist’ organization. Iran's parliament approved a bill Tuesday designating the U.

Se anticipa aumento en pólizas

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100

El terremoto ocurrido en la mañana de hoy tendrá un efecto directo en los costos de las pólizas, por ser un evento nuevo y con mayores daños en la infraestructura de la Isla que el huracán María. “No hay duda de que este suceso tendrá una reacción en el mercado y habrá un incremento en las pólizas, como ocurrió luego de María.

Sería terremoto de Puerto Rico el más dañino en 102 años

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:58:00 +0100

Officials say there are more than 200 people at this makeshift shelter in Guánica, Puerto Rico. Many tell me they’re afraid to return home after a 6.4 magnitude and several strong aftershocks. Victor Oquendo (@VictorOquendo) January 7, 2020 Este martes se registró en Puerto Rico un nuevo sismo de magnitud 6.

News Iran calls US military ‘terrorists’

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:11:00 +0100

El rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que hace de Puerto Rico una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:13:00 +0100

Derechos de autor de la imagen AFP Image caption Una cadena de sismos ha estado sacudiendo Puerto Rico desde finales de diciembre. Un nuevo desastre natural puso otra vez a Puerto Rico en estado de emergencia. La isla, que fue devastada por el huracán María en 2017, ha sentido otra vez la fuerza de....

Terremoto en Puerto Rico: el rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que hace de la isla una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:15:00 +0100

Terremoto en Puerto Rico: el rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que ubica a la isla en una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:56:00 +0100

AFP Una cadena de sismos ha estado sacudiendo Puerto Rico desde finales de diciembre. Un nuevo desastre natural puso otra vez a Puerto Rico en estado de emergencia. La isla, que fue devastada por el huracán María en 2017, ha sentido otra vez la fuerza de la naturaleza: ahora, una serie de sismos que....

Le Père Noël nu explose les compteurs du concours Coincez la Bulle

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:05:00 +0100

2 El expresidente y actual candidato a la presidencia por el partido la Fuerza del Pueblo, Leonel Fernández.

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:31:00 +0100

El expresidente de la República, Leonel Fernández, envió la noche de este martes un mensaje de apoyo a Puerto Rico, país que se encuentra afectado tras vivir una serie de terremotos en las últimas horas. “Lamentamos profundamente la situación que se vive en Puerto Rico, como consecuencia del nuevo....

Leonel Fernández envía mensaje de solidaridad a Puerto Rico por terremotos

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:23:00 +0100

Por qué hay tantos sismos en Puerto Rico?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:22:00 +0100

Por Adeel Hassan, The New York Times. Los temblores de esta semana en la isla son un recordatorio de que el Caribe es una región telúrica. Puerto Rico ha estado temblando durante más de una semana. Un sismo con una magnitud preliminar de 6,4 sacudió la costa de la isla a las 4:24 a.m.

Kootenay man recalls living through Haiti earthquake as a teenager

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:36:00 +0100

Suddenly I could hear a rumbling sound. I imagined a large truck driving just outside the building. The noise was confusing. It was everywhere and growing. Our conversation came to a halt. Instantaneously the rumbling sound built up with immense power … The floor slid back and forth with incredible force, throwing me to my hands and knees.

El rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que ubica a Puerto Rico en una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:31:00 +0100

Un nuevo temblor de magnitud 6,6 sacude Puerto Rico y obliga a emitir una alerta de tsunami

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:32:00 +0100

Un temblor de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este martes de nuevo el sur de Puerto Rico , después de que este lunes se registrase otro movimiento telúrico de 5,8 , informó la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico (RSPR). El sismo tuvo lugar las 4.24 horas (8.24 GMT) y con una profundidad de 1 kilómetro, detalló la RSPR en su página web.

Emergency Declared as Deadly New Quake Terrifies Puerto Rico

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:05:00 +0100

The 6.4-magnitude quake, which struck 5 miles southwest of Tallaboa on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast, was recorded at 4:24 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey. It was the second consecutive day that an earthquake hit the island before dawn, terrifying residents scared about the cumulative effect on older buildings.

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Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:17:00 +0100

I would have been shocked by the news of the US assassination of ’s Major-General Qassem Soleimani no matter where I was in the world. But it was particularly jarring to read about it as I woke up. (AP) � France 's government and unions appeared still far apart after talks resumed Tuesday over....

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Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:28:00 +0100

A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico early Tuesday, killing one person, toppling homes and buildings, and triggering a blackout on the island that is still recovering two years after Hurricane Maria. 1 hour ago. Federal prosecutors asked a court to sentence former national security adviser....

President commiserates with Australian PM 7 hours ago - 0 - 28 President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a telephone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his empathy to Australians as they battle one of the worst bushfires in history.

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:31:00 +0100

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a telephone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his empathy to Australians as they battle one of the worst bushfires in history. Bushfires in Australia at this time of the year are quite a natural occurrence.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:14:00 +0100

GUANICA – Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.4 quake that struck before dawn on Tuesday killed one person,....

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:08:00 +0100

GUANICA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:23:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint GUANICA, Puerto Rico — Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:22:00 +0100

GUANICA, Puerto Rico Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.4 quake that struck before dawn on Tuesday killed one....

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:18:00 +0100

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:15:00 +0100

The hardest hit municipality was the southwest coastal town of Guánica. More than 200 people had taken shelter in a gymnasium after a quake on Monday, only for the latest shake to damage that structure forcing them to sleep outside. Among them was 80-year-old Lupita Martínez, who sat in the dusty....

Sri Lankan President empathizes with Australian PM over devastating bush fires:

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:18:00 +0100

Sri Lankan President empathizes with Australian PM over devastating bush fires Wed, Jan 8, 2020, 10:16 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Jan 08, Colombo: President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has telephoned Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Tuesday expressing his sorrow over the....

Sri Lankan President empathizes with Australian PM over devastating bush fires

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:15:00 +0100

Wed, Jan 8, 2020, 10:16 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Jan 08, Colombo: President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has telephoned Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Tuesday expressing his sorrow over the devastation caused by the deadliest forest fires raging in the country.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:37:00 +0100

In addition, nearly 750 people were staying in government shelters in the island’s southwest region as Gov. Wanda Vázquez declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. The hardest hit municipality was the southwest coastal town of Guánica.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:34:00 +0100

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:33:00 +0100

GUANICA, Puerto Rico -- Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.4 quake that struck before dawn on Tuesday killed....

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:31:00 +0100

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:28:00 +0100

GUANICA, Puerto Rico (AP) Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.4 quake that struck before dawn on Tuesday killed....

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:27:00 +0100

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:38:00 +0100

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:54:00 +0100

GUANICA, Puerto Rico: Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a century. The magnitude 6.4 quake that struck before dawn on Tuesday killed one....

President commiserates with Australian PM over massive bushfires

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:58:00 +0100

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in a telephone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, has expressed his empathy to Australians as they battle one of the worst bushfires in history. Bushfires in Australia at this time of the year are quite a natural occurrence.

Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:20:00 +0100