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5.2 -magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:19:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Sargaz region in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan on Wednesday, Iran's Seismological Center reported. The earthquake, which took place at 10:53 p.m. local time (1923 GMT), was determined at 28.093 degrees north latitude and 56.

Moderate earthquake shakes Turkey, no casualties reported

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:26:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake shook buildings in western Turkey on Wednesday, causing a few derelict structures to collapse, but authorities said there were no immediate reports of any casualties. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the 5.

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude occurs on Kazakh-Chinese border

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:02:00 +0100

AKIPRESS.COM - An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude has been registered on the border of Kazakhstan and China, the Kazakhstani seismologists reported. The jolt was recorded on January 21 at 12.31 pm Almaty time. The quake was centered in 305 km south-east from Almaty on the border of China and Kazakhstan.

Drop in South Korean tourists to Japan continues amid frayed ties

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:57:00 +0100

The number of tourists visiting Japan from South Korea continues to decline amid soured relations between the two countries, dealing a serious blow to destinations popular with such visitors. The number contracted year on year for six consecutive months from July 2019, when Japan imposed tougher....

Xinjiang earthquake kills 1, injures 2

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:15:00 +0100

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has killed one person and slightly injured two others in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, authorities said Monday. Authorities have recorded 10 aftershocks above the magnitude of 3, with the highest at 5.2, according to the regional publicity department.

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Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:54:00 +0100

A supervolcano way past its eruption date sits beneath the tranquil Yellowstone National Park Credit: Getty - Contributor. Many of the incidents happen in tourist hotspots causing major disruption, such as the flooding in Venice which overwhelmed the Italian city this summer.

World 22 mins ago 1 dead in Xinjiang quake

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:22:00 +0100

XINJIANG, China (China Daily) — One was confirmed dead and two were injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Sunday. The quake jolted Jiashi county in Kashgar prefecture at 9:27 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) and was followed by at least eight....

Quake causes damage, injuries in China’s Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:09:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in China’s far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, an area east of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

The next mega disasters that could happen at any moment (and kill us all)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:07:00 +0100

Due to climate change, human activity and other factors, “natural” disasters are becoming more common. But some could be worse than others … Yellowstone National Park quietly sits on top of a supervolcano that is 44 miles wide. Even scarier, it’s still active and could blow at any time.

China: China - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 20 January 2020)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:57:00 +0100

An earthquake of 6.0 M at a depth of 11 km hit the Kashgar Prefecturethe (autonomous Region of Xinjiang, north-western China) on 19 January at 13.27 UTC (21.27 local time). The epicentre was approximately 110 km north-northeast of Kashgar City (Xinjiang autonomous region). A series of aftershocks of up to 4.

Quake Causes Damage, Injuries in China's Xinjiang Region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:27:00 +0100

BEIJING - A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in China's far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, an area east of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:18:00 +0100

Beijing - A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in China's far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, an area east of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

Xinjiang earthquake kills 1, injures 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:59:00 +0100

URUMQI, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has killed one person and slightly injured two others in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, authorities said Monday. Authorities have recorded 10 aftershocks above the magnitude of 3, with the highest at 5.2, according to the regional publicity department.

Xinjiang earthquake kills 1, injures 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:54:00 +0100

Xinjiang earthquake kills 1, injures 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:41:00 +0100

Xinjiang earthquake kills 1, injures 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:29:00 +0100

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:23:00 +0100

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, people gather in an open area after an earthquake in Jiashi County of Kashgar prefecture in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. A strong earthquake has damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in China's far west Xinjiang region.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:56:00 +0100

A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in a rural part of China's far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits northwest China

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:29:00 +0100

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in northwestern China on Sunday, according to China's Earthquake Networks Center. The quake was reported in the region's city of Kashgar, and was followed by aftershocks. No casualties have been reported.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:21:00 +0100

At least one person injured and several buildings damaged after 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:51:00 +0100

A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in a rural part of China's far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday; Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake; The Ministry of....

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Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:28:00 +0100

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Earthquake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:28:00 +0100

A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person in a rural part of China’s far west Xinjiang region, the government said on Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:27:00 +0100

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, cracks are seen after an earthquake in the walls of a home in Jiashi County of Kashgar prefecture in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. A strong earthquake has damaged buildings and injured at least one....

Quake causes damage, injuries in China’s Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:25:00 +0100

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:09:00 +0100

3-4-magnitude quake occurs in Almaty

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:49:00 +0100

AKIPRESS.COM - An earthquake of magnitude 3-4 has been registered in Almaty on January 19 at 7:27 pm local time, the seismic stations of reported. The epicenter of the jolt was located 370 km south of Almaty on the territory of China. No damages were reported in the police. An aftershock was registered 24 minutes after the earthquake.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:47:00 +0100

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:24:00 +0100

Mobile phone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2020 shows the indoor scene of a supermarket in Bachu County after an earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in Xinjiang at 9:27 p.

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chinese Region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:24:00 +0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of northwest China’s Xinjiang region late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The shallow quake struck at 9:27 pm (1327 GMT) around 100 kilometers (60 miles) east-northeast of the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar. In its initial assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:15:00 +0100

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:13:00 +0100

Staff members check at the Kashgar Railway Station after an earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2020. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in Xinjiang at 9:27 p.m.

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Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:06:00 +0100

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Quake causes damage, injuries in China’s Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:02:00 +0100

BEIJING - A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in a rural part of China’s far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

Quake causes damage, injuries in China's Xinjiang region

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:55:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake damaged buildings and injured at least one person seriously in a rural part of China's far west Xinjiang region, the government said Monday. Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night quake.

Strong earthquakes strike western China, Indonesia

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:21:00 +0100

Strong earthquakes struck China's far west Xinjiang region and Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Sunday night and early Monday morning. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles).

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:32:00 +0100

3 injured in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:23:00 +0100

6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Jan 19, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING -- At least three people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Sunday, local authorities said.

3 injured in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:08:00 +0100

Mobile phone photo taken on Jan. 20, 2020 shows people gathering at an open space after an earthquake at Jiashi County of Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. At least three people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang on Sunday, local authorities said.

3 injured in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:42:00 +0100

Villagers in Kuzigun Village, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar, Xinjiang , stood outside the damaged house on May 11, 2019. (File Photo: Xinhua) At least three people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur....

3 injured in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:53:00 +0100

At least three people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Jan. 19, local authorities said. The quake jolted Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture at 9:27 p.m.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:43:00 +0100

Powerful 6.0 earthquake shakes China’s Xinjiang

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:57:00 +0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of northwest China’s Xinjiang region late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The shallow quake struck at 9:27 pm (1327 GMT) around 100 kilometers east-northeast of the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar. In its initial assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties.

Strong M6.4 quake hits China's far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:50:00 +0100

BEIJING – A strong earthquake struck China’s far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 km (10 miles).

6.0 Intensity Earthquake Shakes China's Xinjiang

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:32:00 +0100

Beijing, China: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of northwest China's Xinjiang region late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The shallow quake struck at 9:27 pm (1327 GMT) around 100 kilometres (60 miles) east-northeast of the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar.

1st LD-Writethru: 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:19:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:27 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). No casualties have been reported so far.

Powerful earthquake hits China’s northwestern Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:56:00 +0100

A strong earthquake struck China’s far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometres (10 miles).

5.2-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:55:00 +0100

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Artux in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:23 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.89 degrees north latitude and 77.

Powerful earthquake hits China’s northwestern Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:44:00 +0100

Strong quake hits China's far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:40:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake struck China's far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles).

6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes China’s Xinjiang

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:15:00 +0100

In its initial assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties.(File photo for representation) A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of northwest China’s Xinjiang region late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The shallow quake struck at 9:27 pm (1327 GMT) around 100....

Strong quake hits China's far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:02:00 +0100

The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles). The quake's epicenter was 56 kilometers (35 miles) from Peyzawat County and shaking was felt in the cities of Kashgar and Artux, the agency said.

Strong quake hits China’s far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:45:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake struck China’s far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles).

Strong quake hits China's far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:20:00 +0100

BEIJING -- A strong earthquake struck China's far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles).

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits northwest China

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:17:00 +0100

Earthquake hits China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, says China Earthquake Networks Center on Sunday. BEIJING A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in northwestern China on Sunday, according to China's Earthquake Networks Center.

Strong quake hits China’s far west Xinjiang region

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:12:00 +0100

BEIJING - A strong earthquake struck China’s far west Xinjiang region Sunday night, the government earthquake agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of 16 kilometres (10 miles).

Somali Military Kills More Than 40 Al-Shabaab Militants

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:11:00 +0100

More than 40 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed by the Somali National Army (SNA), officials said. Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Taredishe told reporters the terrorists were killed after they attacked a military base in the middle Shabelle region. More than 30 terrorists were wounded during the gunfight between....

5.2-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:59:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Artux in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:23 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:54:00 +0100

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:27 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.83 degrees north latitude and 77.21 degrees east longitude.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:52:00 +0100

Photo: CENC A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:27 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.83 degrees north latitude and 77.21 degrees east longitude.

REUTERS - Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Southern Xinjiang in China - EMSC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:18:00 +0100

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Southern Xinjiang in China - EMSC. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. Jan 19 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Southern Xinjiang, China on Sunday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was about 100 km east of Kashi, China and was at a depth of about 10 km.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:12:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:27 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.83 degrees north latitude and 77.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:02:00 +0100

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:47:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:27 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 39.

Next mega disasters to wipe out Earth

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:48:00 +0100

THE LAKE TOBA SUPERVOLCANO, SUMATRA. The land of volcanoes, Indonesia, is no stranger to eruption — with Mount Merapi last exploding in 2018. But there’s a bigger threat to the countries of Southeast Asia: The Lake Toba Supervolcano — the “forgotten volcano.

Next mega disasters to wipe out Earth

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:38:00 +0100

. But some could be worse than others … RELATED: Expert claims Australia is the most ‘natural disaster-prone region’ THE YELLOWSTONE SUPERVOLCANO, WYOMING. Yellowstone National Park quietly sits on top of a supervolcano that is 70.8km wide. Even scarier, it’s still active and could blow at any time.

Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:38:00 +0100

Jakarta (VNA) - A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's easternmost Papua province in the afternoon of January 18. According to an official from the Indonesia n Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, the earthquake was centered 158km northwest of , the capital of province at a depth of 34km.

Next mega disasters to wipe out Earth

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:14:00 +0100

Sustainability, Vol. 12, Pages 723: Research on Sensor Placement for Disaster Prevention in Water Distribution Networks for Important Users

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:12:00 +0100

Sensor placement for disaster prevention for important users in urban water distribution networks is essential for post-earthquake monitoring and repair. Herein, we proposed a sensor placement approach for disaster prevention monitoring for important users, to (a) improve the fault diagnosis ability....

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:09:00 +0100

Baku, January 18, AZERTAC A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Payzawat County of Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 00:05 a.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), Xinhua reports. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 39.

Laminated Glass Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and forecast 2016 – 2025

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:05:00 +0100

Laminated Glass Market ” report has been added to its Research Database. Laminated Glass Market by Interlayer Type (Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Ionoplast Polymers, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), and Cast in Place (CIP) Liquid Resin), by End User (Residential and....

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:48:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Payzawat County of Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 00:05 a.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 39.

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:46:00 +0100

Chinese satellite data included in global geomagnetic reference model

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:24:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The data of China's first seismo-electromagnetic satellite have been included in a new global geomagnetic reference model, which could facilitate high-precision navigation and basic geoscience research. The 13th generation International Geomagnetic Reference Field....

Netizens defend Phivolcs amid criticisms

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:19:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines – Netizens have rallied behind Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) after government officials criticized the agency for its supposed lapses in issuing timely warnings on the Netizens took to social media to shield Phivolcs from criticism after Cavite 4th....

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 602: Disaster Risk Perception, Sense of Pace, Evacuation Willingness, and Relocation Willingness of Rural Households in Earthquake-Stricken Areas: Evidence from Sichuan Province, China

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:23:00 +0100

Based on survey data from 327 rural households in the areas affected by the Wenchuan Earthquake and Lushan Earthquake in Sichuan Province, this study systematically analyzed disaster risk perception, sense of place, evacuation willingness, and relocation willingness among residents in these earthquake-stricken areas.

Mani Lama’s Boudha in pictures

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:26:00 +0100

M ani Lama, 73, never intended to become a photographer. As a young man he studied agriculture in America, but destiny had other designs. As a photographer, Lama ended up becoming the chronicler of Boudha and its unique neighbourhood. His latest work, Boudha: Restoring the Great Stupa, is releasing....

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:23:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Kuqa city of Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 4:32 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. No casualties were reported as the epicenter was located in a depopulated area, said the local publicity department.

Architects, developers to pay NT$700 million for deadly building collapse: court

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:51:00 +0100

TAIPEI (The China Post/ANN) — A local court ordered architects and developers to pay up to NT$700 million in compensation on Thursday following a building collapse that left 115 dead in Tainan in 2016. A Class-Action Lawsuit. Wei Guan (維冠) residential building collapsed in the aftermath of a magnitude 6.

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:25:00 +0100

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Kuqa County of Aksu Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China at 4:32 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 41.21 degrees north latitude and 83.6 degrees east longitude.

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:09:00 +0100

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Kuqa County of Aksu Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China at 4:32 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 41.21 degrees north latitude and 83.

Designer of Europe's tallest skyscraper reveals new twisting towers

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:12:00 +0100

RMJM, which is the firm behind the design of Europe's current tallest skyscraper, the , in St. Petersburg, Russia, was recently chosen to create an unusual project in Hunan, China. The Xiangjiang Gate will rise to a maximum height of 177 m (580 ft) and consists of two twisting towers that join together near their center.

Global’s Very best Rail Hyperlink Chenab Bridge to Resist Intense Blast, Earthquake

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:40:00 +0100

New Delhi : Thought to be as international’s very best rail hyperlink, the Chenab Bridge which can attach Kashmir Valley with the remainder of the rustic through rail direction, is designed to resist 40 kg of TNT blast and earthquake of magnitude 8 on Richter Scale. This has been stated through Konkan Railway’s best engineer.

World's Highest Bridge In J&K To Withstand Blast, High Inetnsity Quake

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:16:00 +0100

Kauri (Reasi): The Chenab Bridge, world's highest rail link, connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country by rail route, is designed to withstand 40 kg of TNT blast and earthquake of magnitude eight on Richter Scale, said a Konkan Railway's top engineer on Tuesday.

World's highest rail bridge on Chenab in J&K to withstand 40 kg-TNT blast, earthquake of intensity 8

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:47:00 +0100

The Chenab Bridge, the world's highest rail viaduct linking Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country by rail route, is designed to withstand 40 kg of TNT blast and earthquake of magnitude eight on Richter Scale, said a Konkan Railway's top engineer on Tuesday.

China builds world's first electromagnetic wave transmitter for earthquake prediction

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:48:00 +0100

China has completed the world's first extremely low frequency, high power electromagnetic wave transmitter for earthquake prediction and exploration of underground mineral, oil and gas resources, said experts in the field. The electromagnetic transmitter can detect low frequency electromagnetic....

China builds world's first electromagnetic wave transmitter for earthquake prediction

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:46:00 +0100

The world's first extremely low frequency, high power electromagnetic wave transmitter Photo: Xinhua China has completed the world's first extremely low frequency, high power electromagnetic wave transmitter for earthquake prediction and exploration of underground mineral, oil and gas resources, said experts in the field.

A Diplomatic Upbringing: A bilingual ‘third culture kid’ who wouldn’t have it any other way

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:09:00 +0100

Yes, she’s been in the position since 2016. Has she served in any other countries, and in which of these countries was she the ambassador? Yes, she’s served in the UK and the USA, and as ambassador in Bosnia, Cyprus, Nepal and Estonia – her first ambassadorial posting.

M3.2 earthquake hits Beijing's Fangshan District

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:24:00 +0100

A magnitude-3.2 earthquake hit Fangshan District in Beijing on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The quake happened at around 10:11 a.m. BJT at a depth of 13 kilometers. No casualties have been reported yet.

3.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Beijing

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:19:00 +0100

. chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-01-09 10:22. A 3.2-magnitude earthquake shakes southwestern Beijing's Fangshan district Thursday morning. More content to follow. Please refresh the page later. Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo,....

Official says earthquake reports were issued faster, more accurately in 2019

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:55:00 +0100

China was quicker and more accurate when issuing earthquake reports in 2019, a senior emergency management official said. On average, it took 9 minutes and 32 seconds for the administration to issue official earthquake information last year, 88 seconds faster than the previous year, Zheng Guoguang,....

Natural Disasters How many die from natural disasters? Where and from which disasters – and what can we do to prevent deaths from natural disasters? Over the last decade the annual number of deaths due to natural disasters was 45,000 globally.

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The number of people dying in natural disasters is lower today than it was in the past, the world has become more resilient. Earthquakes, however, can still claim a large number of lives. Whilst historically floods, droughts and epidemics dominated disaster deaths , a high annual death toll now....

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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....

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.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Puerto Rico on a second day of strong temblors; at least 1 killed

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:41:00 +0100

By Jason Hanna, Paul Murphy and Joe Sutton, CNN A 6.4 magnitude earthquake and several other strong temblors struck Puerto Rico Tuesday morning, killing at least one man and injuring several others one day after a 5.8... A 6.4 magnitude earthquake and several other strong temblors struck Puerto....

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.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded near Zhuhai

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

E arly yesterday, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded by geophysical authorities in the Greater Bay Area. The epicenter was located 12 kilometers underground and 30 kilometers off the coast from Xiangzhou District in Zhuhai. The quake occurred at 6:55 a.m. yesterday in the seas under the administration of the Xiangzhou District.

Hong Kong shaken awake as 3.4-magnitude earthquake rattles city

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 06:01:00 +0100

More than 1,200 people in Hong Kong felt vibrations after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck near the coast of Southeastern China early on Sunday morning, waking some people from their sleep. The Hong Kong Observatory said initial analysis indicated the quake had taken place at 6.

Hong Kong shaken awake as 3.4-magnitude earthquake rattles city

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Hong Kong shaken awake as 3.4-magnitude earthquake rattles city

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The epicentre for the earthquake was near Guishan Island, situated just off the Southeastern coast of China. Photo: Shutterstock Images. Chan Ho-him is a reporter for the Hong Kong desk focused on covering education policies. He joined the Post in 2019. Prior to that, he was an investigative reporter at Ming Pao.

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Le producteur américain Harvey Weinstein est accusé d'agressions sexuelles. Cinq femmes et sept hommes composent le jury. Il risque la perpétuité. Au moins 17 personnes sont décédées à cause du nouveau coronavirus apparu en Chine, selon le dernier bilan des autorités. L'OMS se réunit ce mercredi 22 janvier 2020.

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Plus de 200 cas, dont trois mortels, ont été recensés en Chine après l'apparition d'un virus de la famille du Sras, qui ne cesse de se propager. Une troisième personne est décédée en Chine, à la suite d'une contamination par un mystérieux virus. Même si les autorités se veulent rassurantes, l'épidémie se propage.

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Le séisme au Xinjiang fait un mort et deux blessés

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:59:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a tué une personne et en a légèrement blessé deux autres dans la région autonome ouïgoure du Xinjiang, dans le nord-ouest de la Chine, ont annoncé lundi les autorités locales. Les autorités ont enregistré dix répliques de magnitude supérieure à 3,0, la plus forte étant de....

Chine : trois blessés dans un séisme de magnitude 6,4 au Xinjiang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:07:00 +0100

Au moins trois personnes ont été blessées, dont une dans un état critique, à la suite d'un séisme de magnitude 6,4 dans la région autonome ouïgoure du Xinjiang (nord-ouest de la Chine), a déclaré les autorités locales. Le tremblement de terre a secoué le district de Jiashi de la préfecture de....

La Chine inaugure son premier TGV roulant à 350 km/h sans conducteur La Chine a inauguré la première ligne de train à grande vitesse entièrement automatisée entre Pékin et Zhangjiakou, distantes de 175 km. Une prouesse technologique pour ce TGV qui desservira les sites olympiques pour les JO d'hiver en 2022. BFMTV

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La Chine a inauguré la première ligne de train à grande vitesse entièrement automatisée entre Pékin et Zhangjiakou, distantes de 175 km. Une prouesse technologique pour ce TGV qui desservira les sites olympiques pour les JO d'hiver en 2022. © Chine.org.

Terremoto de Shaanxi, el desastre natural más mortal de la historia

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

El 23 de enero de 1556, una región de China quedó totalmente destruida tras el movimiento telúrico, cuyas dimensiones no están del todo claras pero cuyo impacto cambió al gigante asiático. es uno de los países con mayor movimiento sísmico del mundo y por ello alberga uno de los desastres naturales....

Un sismo vuelve a remecer Puerto Rico tras horas de réplicas

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:49:00 +0100

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO .- Un terremoto de magnitud 6.4 golpeó Puerto Rico antes del amanecer del martes, seguido tres horas más tarde por una réplica de 6.0. Eran los sismos más fuertes en varios días de actividad sísmica en el territorio estadounidense, y causaron grandes daños en algunos lugares.

Investigadores italianos hallan cómo predecir un terremoto

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:55:00 +0100

El pasado 7 de noviembre, a las 18.35, se produjo un terremoto en Balsorano , en la provincia de L’Aquila (Italia), a unos 100 kilómetros de Roma. Fue de una magnitud de 4,4 en la escala Richter. No hubo que lamentar víctimas. Dos meses más tarde, el "pequeño" terremoto ha permitido dar un paso....

Las 10 supuestas profecías de Nostradamus y Baba Vanga para el 2020 que atemorizan al mundo

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:56:00 +0100

Nostradamus es históricamente uno de los profetas más famosos y junto con Baba Vanga, se presume han atinado en varias de sus predicciones. Te puede interesar: El primer meme viral del 2020 es de Elsa: Las mejores imágenes que han circulado El diario el Clarin hizo un recuento de las 10 profecías que atemorizan al mundo durante el 2020.

Las predicciones de Baba Vanga para el 2020

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:27:00 +0100

Otro año quedó atrás, y varias son las situaciones que se vivieron a nivel mundial en el 2019. Nadie puede negar que fue un año tumultuoso. Y fuimos testigos, a lo largo y ancho del cada vez más convulsionado mundo, de protestas violentas, aumento de la actividad sísmica y volcánica, fenómenos....

Las profecías de Nostradamus y Baba Vanga mencionan una tercera guerra mundial

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:28:00 +0100

Este año no suena muy alentador para los profetas más importantes y reconocidos del mundo entero, Nostradamus y Baba Vanga , quienes realizaron terribles predicciones para el 2020, que tienen en alerta al mundo entero. Y es que, recientemente fueron revividas las predicciones de Nostradamus y Baba....

Las 10 terribles profecías de Baba Vanga y Nostradamus para 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:02:00 +0100

Baba Vanga y Nostradamus son, históricamente, dos de los profetas más famosos y reconocidos a nivel mundial, Baba Vanga, conocida como "Nostradamus de los Balcanes" generó una supuesta credibilidad por haber anticipado el atentado del 11 de septiembre de 2001 a las y el en Tailandia en 2004.

Exime Malasia visas a turistas indios y chinos

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:57:00 +0100

Hanoi (VNA)- El Gobierno de Malasia aprobó la exención de visas en término de 15 días a turistas indios y chinos en 2020. De acuerdo con ese plan, el cual formó parte del Programa de Visita a Malasia 2020, los viajeros deben registrar sus datos en el sitio web del Ministerio de Turismo de Una vez....

Sismo se registra cerca de central nuclear de Irán

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:00:00 +0100

, a menos de 50 km de la central nuclear de Buchehr , la única del país, indicaron organismos de vigilancia, que no han informado por ahora de víctimas o daños materiales. El instituto geológico estadounidense (USGS) informó de que el epicentro del terremoto se registró 45 km al este de la central,....

Gran Tsunami: honra Asia a más de 200 mil muertos

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:50:00 +0100

Se programaron actos conmemorativos en la provincia indonesia de Aceh, donde aldeas enteras fueron arrasadas y más de cien mil personas perecieron en las gigantescas olas. Desde entonces, la zona ha sido reconstruida en gran medida, con unos 25 mil 600 edificios residenciales, comerciales,....

Tokio 2020 vuelve a poner el foco en la contaminación radiactiva de Fukushima

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 18:28:00 +0100

La elección de Fukushima como punto de partida para el relevo de la antorcha olímpica de los JJOO de Tokio 2020 ha vuelto a poner el foco sobre los altos niveles de radiación que aún se dan en la región a raíz de la catástrofe nuclear de 2011. Tras su tradicional recorrido en Grecia, la llama....

La elección de Fukushima como punto de partida de la llama olímpica reabre el debate sobre la radioactividad

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:41:00 +0100

La región acogera competiciones olímpicas. El inicio del relevo tendrá una gran carga simbólica tanto por el lugar elegido como por las deportistas que comenzarán el recorrido, las integrantes de la selección femenina nipona de fútbol ganadoras del mundial en 2011, cuando el país aún estaba....

Antorcha olímpica vuelve a poner el foco en la contaminación radiactiva

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:02:00 +0100

El punto de partida del tramo nipón del relevo será el J-Village, unas instalaciones de entrenamiento de fútbol a 25 kilómetros de la accidentada central de Fukushima Daiichi y que sirvieron de base logística tras la catástrofe, según el itinerario detallado de la antorcha olímpica desvelado a mediados de mes.

Tokio 2020 vuelve a poner el foco en la contaminación radiactiva de Fukushima

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:20:00 +0100

Antonio Hermosín Gandul. Tokio, 24 dic (EFE).- La elección de Fukushima como punto de partida para el relevo de la antorcha olímpica de los JJOO de Tokio 2020 ha vuelto a poner el foco sobre los altos niveles de radiación que aún se dan en la región a raíz de la catástrofe nuclear de 2011.

Tokio 2020 vuelve a poner el foco en la contaminación radiactiva

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:16:00 +0100

Potente terremoto sacude a Turquía

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:28:00 +0100

Un potente terremoto se registra este viernes en Turquía. Según el Observatorio Kandilli, el mismo fue de magnitud 6,5. El movimiento telúrico se produjo a las 20:55 (hora local) a una profundidad de 5 kilómetros en la provincia oriental de Elazig. Tras el primer temblor, la provincia se vio....

Al menos 14 muertos por el terremoto en el sureste de Turquía

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:42:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turquía (AP) — Un terremoto de magnitud preliminar 6,8 remeció el viernes el este de Turquía , causando la muerte de por lo menos 14 personas ; además dejó más de 300 heridos y el derrumbe de algunos edificios , en los que se presume hay varias personas atrapadas , informaron autoridades. Elazig (Turkey), 25/01/2020.

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:22:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dengqen County in the city of Qamdo in Tibet Autonomous Region at 6:56 a.m. on Saturday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 31.98 degrees north latitude and 95.

No casualties reported after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:50:00 +0100

LHASA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- No casualties have been reported so far after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dengqen County in the city of Qamdo in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region at 6:56 a.m. on Saturday, according to local authorities. Strong tremors were felt in the county seat, and the earthquake was also felt in its villages and towns.

No casualties reported after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 03:05:00 +0100

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 04:28:00 +0100

[Photo/CENC] LHASA -- No casualties have been reported so far after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dengqen county in the city of Qamdo in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region at 6:56 am on Saturday, according to local authorities. Strong tremors were felt in the county seat, and the earthquake was also felt in its villages and towns.

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Sat, 25 Jan 2020 04:24:00 +0100

Les autorités chinoises ont pris plusieurs mesures fortes pour enrayer l'épidémie qui a déjà fait 26 morts, notamment en fermant des sections de la célèbre Grande Muraille. Les procureurs démocrates ont chargé Donald Trump jeudi 23 janvier 2020 au troisième jour du procès historique devant le Sénat pour la destitution du président américain.

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No casualties reported after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet

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No casualties reported after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 05:43:00 +0100

No casualties have been reported so far after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dengqen County in the city of Qamdo in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region at 6:56 a.m. on Saturday, according to local authorities. Strong tremors were felt in the county seat, and the earthquake was also felt in its villages and towns.

Death toll rises in eastern Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 05:40:00 +0100

At least 19 people were killed and more than 600 injured Friday after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the eastern Turkish province of Elazig, according to authorities. READ MORE: EU appoints first ambassador to UK The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said 13 people were killed....

MIL-OSI China: 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 06:50:00 +0100

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Elazig on Friday. The tremor took place at 8:55 p.m. local time (1755 GMT) in the district of Sivrice, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute at Bogazici University reported on its website. It was not immediately clear about casualties.

Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Kills at Least 21 People

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 09:21:00 +0100

(Bloomberg) -- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Turkey’s eastern Elazig province late Friday killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds. About 30 people remain under the rubble of collapsed buildings, the NTV news channel said on Saturday. Four buildings were wrecked in the Elazig city center, the....

Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills at least 21 people

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:08:00 +0100

Photo: AFP. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Turkey's eastern Elazig province late Friday killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds. About 30 people remain under the rubble of collapsed buildings, the NTV news channel said on Saturday. Four buildings were wrecked in the Elazig city center, the....

Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills at least 21 people

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Reuters World News Summary

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:35:00 +0100

Following is a summary of current world news briefs. Pope backs Iraqi call for its sovereignty to be respected. Pope Francis met Iraq's president on Saturday and the two agreed that the country's sovereignty must be respected, following attacks on Iraqi territory this month by the United States and Iran.

USA travel advice

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before you travel. There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in China and elsewhere in some other countries. See Health On 7 January a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck around 10 kilometres off the coast of Puerto Rico, following a series of smaller earthquakes in the region throughout the past several weeks.

Why You Can’t Trust The Insurance Industry’s Secret Science On Climate Catastrophes

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:10:00 +0100

,” proclaimed Fox News, “over $1 trillion increase.” The Weather Channel announced, “ Planet Had 40 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in 2019, the Fourth-Most on Record .” However, a close look at the insurance industry report that produced these incredible claims reveals some serious data issues and....

Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Kills at Least 21 People

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Reportan nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,1 en Turquía

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:40:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,1 se ha registrado este sábado en Turquía, en la misma localidad en la que se registró un terremoto de 6,6 este viernes. Se registra nuevo terremoto en Turquía. Según los primeros reportes, el nuevo movimiento telúrico fue localizado a 8 kilómetros de la ciudad de Doganyol, reportó el Servicio Geológico de EE.

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Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:43:00 +0100

Le coronavirus continue sa propagation. Les mesures déployées par la Chine ont été renforcées, alors que le bilan est désormais de 41 morts. Les autorités chinoises ont pris plusieurs mesures fortes pour enrayer l'épidémie qui a déjà fait 26 morts, notamment en fermant des sections de la célèbre Grande Muraille.

At least 18 killed in Turkey's 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:52:00 +0100

5 0-magnitude earthquake jolts Puerto Rico Healthcare sector says raise allocation, provide low-cost funding for infra R-Day 2020: Security beefed up across National Capital R-Day India: Google celebrates with Doodle China reports 1,975 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, 56 deaths....

Quake kills 22 in Eastern Turkey

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Pakistan offers help as Turkey quake death toll 22

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:24:00 +0100

In his separate message, the President said that the Pakistani nation share the grief of their Turkish brothers and sisters and stand by them in this difficult hour. In a tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, “Our prayers are with the brotherly people and government of Turkey.

Coronavirus : 56 morts en Chine, l'épidémie gagne du terrain [Direct[[]> La Chine déploie les grands moyens contre le virus qui a commencé à se répandre dans le reste du monde, dont en France, où trois cas ont été dépistés. Suivez l'évolution de la situation.

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:28:00 +0100

Les secouristes luttaient contre la montre et le froid, ce samedi, pour extirper à temps des personnes coincées sous les décombres, au lendemain d’un puissant séisme qui a frappé l’est de la Turquie, faisant près de 30 morts. Le tremblement de terre, qui a été ressenti dans plusieurs pays voisins,....

Death Toll Rises in Turkey Quake as Erdogan Slams Social Media

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:30:00 +0100

(Bloomberg) -- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Turkey’s eastern Elazig province on Friday evening killed at least 31 people and injured hundreds. By Sunday, 45 people had been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings. A total of 76 buildings were destroyed and 645 heavily damaged, the Disaster....

Why Does the U.S. Spend So Much on Defense?

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 14:34:00 +0100

It is common in nearly every election cycle for at least one candidate to claim that the United States spends too much on defense. Elizabeth Warren said it last year in a , Bernie Sanders in a , and we are likely to hear it again as the general election approaches.

Ice weather warning - information and advice

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:24:00 +0100

Ice could make surfaces, including untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, difficult in some areas overnight and tomorrow morning. Adjust your driving according to the conditions. Reduce your speed and drive with extra care, even when roads have been gritted. Weather warning. A weather warning for ice has been sent out by the Met Office.

TIDAL TERROR Sea level 'doomsday' simulator reveals whether YOUR home would be wiped out

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:42:00 +0100

Here's what areas of the UK and Europe would potentially look like with a 60-metre sea level rise Credit: The Sun. Scientists generally agree that current levels of global warming means significant chunks of Antarctic sheet ice is at risk of melting. This would add significant amounts of water to....

La pérdida de poder de EE. UU.

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 07:08:00 +0100

La prestigiosa revista Time publicó el 14 de diciembre pasado un objetivo artículo que se puede consultar por Google, digitando: “The End of America’s Cultural Hegemony is Here”, el cual traduzco como: “Nos ha llegado el fin de la hegemonía cultural de Estados Unidos”.

"Los inversores esperan un tsunami de petróleo"

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:24:00 +0100

El precio de petróleo sigue creciendo. En Londres, el valor del Brent en los contratos para entregas en febrero superó los 68 dólares por barril. ¿Qué perspectivas tiene en 2020? Estos altos precios se explican por la disminución de las reservas de petróleo de EEUU en la penúltima semana del año, escribe Bloomberg.

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.

Ya son 80 muertos y 2.744 infectados por el nuevo coronavirus en China

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:13:00 +0100

En su informe diario, con fecha en la pasada medianoche (16.00 hora GMT del domingo), la Comisión Nacional de Sanidad de China agregó que entre los contagiados había 461 pacientes en estado grave, mientras que 51 personas habían sido dadas de alta. Esto supone un aumento de 24 decesos, 769 casos....