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Europe Day, Meta Sends Gratitude Letter to EC President

Sat, 09 May 2020 11:17:00 +0200

Albanian President, Ilir Meta, sent a congratulatory message on Europe Day to the President of the European Council Charles Michel. In his letter, President Meta expresses his gratitude for the immediate assistance after the earthquake and the response to the pandemic, as well as for the encouraging....

Moderate Iran quake kills two, draws many into Tehran streets

Sat, 09 May 2020 04:23:00 +0200

DUBAI: Two people died after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran in the early hours of Friday, sending people in and around the capital Tehran fleeing from their homes in panic, state television reported. At least 38 were injured, but there was no major damage from the quake and nearly....

Moderate Iran quake kills two, draws many into streets

Fri, 08 May 2020 23:48:00 +0200

Two people died after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran in the early hours of yesterday, sending people in and around the capital Tehran fleeing from their homes in panic, state television reported. At least 38 were injured, but there was no major damage from the quake and nearly 50....

Moderate Iran quake kills two, draws many into Tehran streets

Fri, 08 May 2020 20:07:00 +0200

DUBAI (Reuters) - Two people died after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran in the early hours of Friday, sending people in and around the capital Tehran fleeing from their homes in panic, state television reported. At least 38 were injured, but there was no major damage from the quake....

Moderate Iran quake kills two, draws many into Tehran streets

Fri, 08 May 2020 19:57:00 +0200

Opinion: Front-line East Bay doctor gives thanks for COVID-19 help

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:45:00 +0200

In my career as an emergency medicine physician, I have provided medical care during the early uncertainties of the AIDS epidemic. In my disaster medical work in the United States and overseas, I have witnessed communities in crisis following hurricanes, fires, war, cholera, an earthquake and a tsunami.

Opinion: Front-line East Bay doctor gives thanks for COVID-19 help

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:21:00 +0200

COVID-19: Japan’s ship builders keen to launch country’s first hospital ship to meet shortage of beds

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:05:00 +0200

COVID-19: Wow, Japan is keen to build and launch the country’s first hospital shop! In fact, Japanese shipbuilders are showing keen interest and have been working behind the scenes to gain a contract for building the country’s first hospital ship, as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to establish a....

Casualties reported after 5.1 earthquake hits Iran

Fri, 08 May 2020 11:06:00 +0200

AKIPRESS.COM - Two people have died and 22 others were injured as they fled their homes in a panic following a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit northern Iran early on Friday (20:18 GMT on Thursday), according to state media. Among the dead were a 21-year-old woman in Tehran who suffered heart....

Iran quake kills at least one, sparkling panic in capital

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:04:00 +0200

At least one person is dead and 11 more have been injured following an earthquake in the approximate vicinity of the Iranian capital of Tehran, head of Iran’s emergency medical services Pirhossein Kolivand said. "Eleven people sustained injuries as they fled their houses," Kolivand was quoted as saying by Iranian news agency Mehr.

Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Earthquake Roils Southern Puerto Rico, Displacing at Least 50 Families

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:39:00 +0200

Direct Relief staff responded as aftershocks continued to affect Puerto Ricans. By Talya Meyers. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Saturday morning, causing damage to structures near the city of Ponce and the towns of Guánica and Guayanilla. At least 50 families were dislocated by the quake, according to the Associated Press.

At least one dead, over 10 injured in 5.1 magnitude quake near Iranian capital of Tehran

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:35:00 +0200

TEHRAN, May 8. At least one person is dead and 11 more have been injured following an earthquake in the approximate vicinity of the Iranian capital of Tehran, Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of Iran’s emergency medical services, stated. "Eleven people sustained injuries as they fled their houses,"....

Pedram Zohrevand Discusses Ways To Retrofit Your Building To Protect It From Seismic Events

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:40:00 +0200

In many areas of the United States and around the world, the prospect of an earthquake or another seismic event is a frightening reality. Building experts, architects, and engineers are hard at work on new building designs and ways for property owners to retrofit their properties to come up with earthquake building codes.

Casualties reported after 5.1 earthquake hits Iran

Fri, 08 May 2020 02:30:00 +0200

The epicentre of the earthquake late on Thursday was reported near the capital Tehran [Al Jazeera] At least one person was reported killed and seven others were injured when a magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit northern Iran on Friday local time (20:18 GMT on Thursday), according to the country's health ministry.

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Damages Puerto Rican Museums

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:00 +0200

The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday’s tremors Rubble from the Museo de la Masacre de Ponce fell from the top of the building and caused the collapse of its second-floor balcony. (AP Photo / Carlos Giusti) A 5.

6.8 magnitude quake strikes in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami alert

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:56:00 +0200

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote part of eastern Indonesia late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage. The undersea quake struck at a depth of some 107 kilometres (66 miles) in the sea between....

6.8 magnitude quake strikes in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami...

Thu, 07 May 2020 08:43:00 +0200

6.8 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia; no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:06:00 +0200

6.8 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia; no tsunami alert

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:28:00 +0200

7.2 Magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:16:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in the Banda Sea, off Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 117 km (73 miles), EMSC said. The U.S. Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.

134 earthquakes in one month: Is Yellowstone volcano gearing up for eruption?

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:49:00 +0200

Several people believe that the Yellowstone volcano in the United States is a ticking time bomb, and a deadly eruption could happen anytime. Adding up the heat to these predictions, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has apparently recorded 134 earthquakes in the last one month near the volcano.

George W. Bush Calls for End to Pandemic Partisanship

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200

“Let us remember how small our differences are in the face of this shared threat,” Mr. Bush said in the professionally produced video set against music and photographs of medical workers helping victims of the virus and of ordinary Americans wearing masks. “In the final analysis, we are not partisan combatants.

May 1, 2020, 19:37 Rosy Armen celebrates 81st birthday

Tue, 05 May 2020 02:10:00 +0200

French Armenian singing legend Rosy Armen celebrates the 81s birthday today. Born in Paris, Rosy Hohannessian Armen has been singing since age four. Despite her parents being against her career in singing, Rosy Hohannessian, later Rosy Bedrossian continued on with her passion and eventually, took the stage name Rosy Armen.

Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship

Mon, 04 May 2020 09:35:00 +0200

While Bush never mentioned Trump’s name, the sitting president clearly took the message as an implicit rebuke and lashed out at his predecessor Sunday. In a Twitter message, Trump quoted a Fox News personality saying, “Oh bye the way, I appreciate the message from former President Bush, but where....

Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship

Mon, 04 May 2020 04:56:00 +0200

In a three-minute video message, Bush, who rarely speaks out on current events, struck a tone of unity that contrasted with the more combative approach taken at times by President Donald Trump as the former president evoked the sense of national solidarity in the wake of the attacks of Sept 11, 2001.

Liberia: Climate Change Efforts and Messages in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mon, 04 May 2020 03:26:00 +0200

The COVID19 pandemic has become a global concern and governments around the world are fighting it in different ways. On April 8, 2020, a State of Emergency was declared by the Liberian Government to stop the spread of the virus which includes a STAY-AT-HOME order.

2nd Earthquake Felt In Los Angeles County

Mon, 04 May 2020 02:04:00 +0200

CHATSWORTH, CA A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon, striking just north of the heart of Chatsworth. The earthquake began at 2:45 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. Earlier Sunday, a 3.3-magnitude quake struck in the same area at 3:19 a.m.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Nelson records life in lockdown and pandemic

Mon, 04 May 2020 01:57:00 +0200

Stories collected will be added to local records of the 1918 influenza pandemic, the world wars and natural disasters in the region, such as the 1929 Murchison earthquake and the 2019 Pigeon Valley wildfires. The museum had already identified and contacted a cross-section of people for inclusion in....

Earthquake Felt In Los Angeles County

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:34:00 +0200

CHATSWORTH, CA A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon, striking just north of the heart of Chatsworth. The earthquake began at 2:45 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. A 3.3-magnitude quake struck in the same area earlier Sunday, at at 3:19 a.m.

'We are living history': Nelson locals record life in a pandemic

Sun, 03 May 2020 22:44:00 +0200

Others will recall being ill in hospital with the virus, the discomfort of the twizzle-stick test up each nostril, the agony of being forced apart from family members, or the abject fear of losing a job or a business. The effects of the global pandemic on Nelson-Tasman are to be documented for....

George W. Bush calls for end to partisanship amid coronavirus pandemic

Sun, 03 May 2020 21:18:00 +0200

Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship

Sun, 03 May 2020 21:18:00 +0200

WASHINGTON—Former U.S. president George W. Bush called on Americans on Saturday to put aside partisan differences, heed the guidance of medical professionals and show empathy for those stricken by the coronavirus and the resulting economic devastation.

George W. Bush George W. Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship

Sun, 03 May 2020 14:22:00 +0200

WASHINGTON — Former President George W. Bush called on Americans on Saturday to put aside partisan differences, heed the guidance of medical professionals and show empathy for those stricken by the coronavirus and the resulting economic devastation. In a three-minute video message, Bush, who rarely....

George W. Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship in message of unity

Sun, 03 May 2020 09:42:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Former President George W. Bush called on Americans on Saturday (May 2) to put aside partisan differences, heed the guidance of medical professionals and show empathy for those stricken by the coronavirus and the resulting economic devastation.

George W. Bush calls for end to pandemic partisanship

Sun, 03 May 2020 08:19:00 +0200

George W. Bush Calls for End to Pandemic Partisanship

Sun, 03 May 2020 06:41:00 +0200

4.2-magnitude earthquake is registered in La Romana

Sat, 02 May 2020 19:21:00 +0200

LA ROMANA.- A tremor of 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale was registered this Saturday in the Caribbean Sea 11.4 kilometers east of Catalina Island, La Romana province, with no damage reported so far. Carlos Ramírez, a data analyst at the Seismological Institute of the Autonomous University of Santo....

Antonio Martorell gives a virtual tour of his studio

Sat, 02 May 2020 03:14:00 +0200

) reports that Puerto Rican artist Antonio Martorell (AKA El Maestro) recently gave a Facebook Live tour to show the projects on which he has been working during the quarantine in his studio in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Gallery owner Walter Otero led the tour. You may watch a video of the tour (14:37 minutes) at on Instagram.

Rosy Armen celebrates 81st birthday

Fri, 01 May 2020 18:48:00 +0200

Armenian singng legend Rosy Armen celebrates the 81s birthday today.Born in Paris, Rosy Hohannessian Armen has been singing since age four. Despite her parents being her career in singing, Rosy Hohannessian, later Rosy Bedrossian continued on with her passion and eventually, took the stage name Rosy Armen.

The United Nations’ own experts slam its treatment of Haiti’s cholera victims

Fri, 01 May 2020 01:03:00 +0200

More than a dozen United Nations independent rights experts are slamming the world agency on its response to the cholera epidemic in Haiti that has left more than 10,000 dead and over 800,000 infected after being introduced by U.N. peacekeepers shortly after Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake. The group, which includes outgoing U.

MIL-OSI Global: Coronavirus is significant, but is it a true black swan event?

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:51:00 +0200

– By Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, Western University. Since the “black swan” metaphor was coined in the 2007 book of the same name it has become fashionable to label virtually all low probability/high impact events black swans.

Did you know that millions of people around the world are still uprooted from their homes by disasters?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:05:00 +0200

Last week, countless homes were destroyed by flash floods in displacement sites across Yemen . With the population already suffering from one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis following years of war, how long will it be before people can return home and rebuild? For the first time, IDMC has....

Feature: Cuban medical contingent contributes to fighting COVID-19

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:47:00 +0200

by Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Cuban general practitioner Yamilet Castaneda has taken up the challenge to confront COVID-19 outbreak far from home doing what she can best do: saving lives. The 47-year-old doctor said she did not hesitate to say yes when asked about whether she could combat the rampant virus in South Africa.

Feature: Cuban medical contingent contributes to fighting COVID-19

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:41:00 +0200

ASA Insurance Discussed How Homeowner Can Determine Their Earthquake Risk

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:05:00 +0200

SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2020 / EINPresswire.com / -- One of the leading providers of home insurance in Salt Lake City has shared critical information with Utah homeowners to help keep them safe from earthquakes. Utah has thousands of fault lines that run beneath the surface, putting....

Sustainability, Vol. 12, Pages 3574: Social Vulnerability, Gender and Disasters. The Case of Haiti in 2010

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:25:00 +0200

The study of vulnerability constitutes a central axis in research work on sustainability. Social vulnerability (SV) analyzes differences in human capacity to prepare, respond and recover from the impact of a natural hazard. Although disasters threaten all the people who suffer from them, they do not affect all members of society in the same way.

Resilience Is Not Just a Buzzword

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:12:00 +0200

N+1 Is a Way of Life. Contingency planning is a way of life in the electric utility industry. The overall approach to electric system design and operations is one of reliability, redundancy, and resilience. In the ordinary course of business, electric companies plan for and even have tabletop exercises to address a multitude of potential disasters.

Newsom already lost the transparency, unity COVID-19 brought

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:46:00 +0200

Californians have shown with great clarity during the coronavirus pandemic that if they’re convinced something needs to be done, they’ll cheerfully do it even when it’s uncomfortable and terribly expensive. So when Gov. Gavin Newsom in a mid-March first-in-the-nation move ordered most of this huge....

Newsom already lost the transparency, unity COVID-19 brought

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:42:00 +0200

Newsom already lost the transparency, unity COVID-19 brought

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:17:00 +0200

Newsom already lost the transparency, unity COVID-19 brought

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:11:00 +0200

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:22:00 +0200

Almost 3,000 people reported feeling the deep quake on GeoNet’s live tracking. A similar tremor at magnitude 5.0 was reported in the same Fiordland region on April 18 from a similar depth. Seismologist John Ristau with New Zealand’s Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd (GNS) told Stuff.co.

Map of tectonic stresses in North America could help assess tremor risk

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:55:00 +0200

For the first time, scientists have produced a comprehensive map of the tectonic stresses acting on the North American continent. In the short term, the map of North American faults -- published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications -- could help scientists assess the risk of major tremors,....

Seismic map reveals geologic clues, earthquake hazards

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:03:00 +0200

Earth scientists pursue these fundamental questions to gain a better understanding of our planet’s deep past and present workings. Their discoveries also help us plan for the future by preparing us for earthquakes, determining where to drill for oil and gas, and more.

Seismic map of North America reveals geologic clues, earthquake hazards

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:18:00 +0200

Earth scientists pursue these fundamental questions to gain a better understanding of our planet's deep past and present workings. Their discoveries also help us plan for the future by preparing us for earthquakes, determining where to drill for oil and gas, and more.

Map of tectonic stresses in North America could help assess tremor risk

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:53:00 +0200

April 23 (UPI) -- For the first time, scientists have produced a comprehensive map of the tectonic stresses acting on the North American continent. In the short term, the map of North American faults -- published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications -- could help scientists assess the risk....

Seismic map of North America reveals geologic clues, earthquake hazards

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:39:00 +0200

Credit: Jens-Erik Lund Snee and Mark Zoback. How do mountains form? What forces are needed to carve out a basin? Why does the Earth tremble and quake? Earth scientists pursue these fundamental questions to gain a better understanding of our planet's deep past and present workings.

3.5 magnitude earthquake reported near Douglas

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:57:00 +0200

Parts of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico were rattled by an earthquake Tuesday evening. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt northeast of Douglas in the southeast corner of the state and in the Agua Prieta area shortly after 6 p.m. There were no reports of any damage, USGS said.

Kilauea shock: Was THIS the reason for 2018 Hawaii volcano eruption? THE spectacular Kilauea volcanic eruption of 2018, which resulted in the destruction of hundreds...

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:11:00 +0200

To that end, Mr Farquharson and his colleagues are trying to work out where their example fits within a broader context. He explained "Previously, researchers have suggested links between rainfall and volcanic activity at Mount St Helens (USA) , Piton de la Fournaise (a French volcanic island in the....

Map: 3.7 earthquake felt throughout Los Angeles

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:11:00 +0200

An earthquake just after midnight Wednesday was felt throughout Los Angeles. The quake, at 12:03 a.m., was initially listed by the U.S. Geological Survey as magnitude 3.8, then revised to 3.7. It was centered near Slauson and La Brea avenues in the unincorporated Windsor Hills neighborhood, 4 miles northeast of Los Angeles International Airport.

Stop violence in Papua Bramantya Basuki

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:34:00 +0200

The recent shooting by security forces which killed two young Papuans, Eden Armando Bebari and Ronny Wandik, in Mimika regency on April 13, followed an escalation of security operations and the deployment of additional troops in Papua. During the current outbreak of COVID-19, armed conflicts will....

For people with disability in developing countries, coronavirus threatens even more hardship

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:32:00 +0200

A nurse wearing a child-friendly uniform provided by CBM is taking the temperature of a child using an infrared thermometer which was donated by a good Samaritan. This is one of the screening measures put into place at CoRSU hospital in Uganda in order to reduce risks of Covid-19.

Coronavirus dead around world exceeds 170,000: Live updates

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:18:00 +0200

Tuesday, April 21 02:50 GMT - Panic in Palu as Indonesia coronavirus cases surge. Palu was the city that was shaken by an earthquake, and swamped by a tsunami before parts were swallowed up the earth in a phenomenon known as liquefaction. That was in September 2018 and thousands of people are still....

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, ten years later

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:39:00 +0200

If you envision a disaster, what specific type comes to mind? It's likely that you're recalling a major cyclone, fire, an earthquake, a tsunami, or perhaps a volcanic eruption. Natural disasters typically garner the majority of attention when it comes to emergency response, due to their widespread....

Strong earthquake rattles Japanese islands

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:22:00 +0200

A strong earthquake shook the Ogasawara Islands south of mainland Japan Saturday. (CNN) (CNN) – A strong earthquake shook the Ogasawara Islands south of mainland Japan Saturday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.6 in magnitude.

Nonprofit on the front lines of pandemic

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:22:00 +0200

With covid-19 deaths soaring and the peak date uncertain, a charity known as Samaritan's Purse hurriedly set up a field hospital in New York's Central Park, providing 68 extra beds for the stricken city. While they went about their tasks, another Samaritan's Purse team was rushing to Arkansas to help tornado-ravaged Jonesboro.

Photos and charts show how the natural world is thriving now that humans are staying indoors

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:21:00 +0200

A view shows clearer waters by a gondola in a Venice canal on March 17, 2020 as a result of the stoppage of motorboat traffic, following the country's lockdown within the new coronavirus crisis. As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, more than a third of the planet's population is....

Photos and charts show how the natural world is thriving now that humans are staying indoors

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:03:00 +0200

Myanmar earthquake jolts BD An earthquake epicentred along India-Myanmar border sent tremors to different parts of Bangladesh. The 5.9...

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:30:00 +0200

An earthquake epicentred along India-Myanmar border sent tremors to different parts of Bangladesh. The 5.9 magnitude quake took place at 5:45pm on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey or USGS, reports bdnews24.com. Its epicentre was 38km east-southeast of Falam in Myanmar, the USGS said.

Japan sees worst drop ever in foreign visitors in March

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:01:00 +0200

Japan recorded its largest drop in foreign tourists ever in March following its imposition of expanded entry restrictions to contain the new coronavirus. Foreign visitors plummeted 93 percent from a year earlier, to just 193,700, t he Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) announced April 15.

Treating coronavirus in a Central Park ‘hot zone’ of New York

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:44:00 +0200

“I like to liken it to a checklist that a pilot goes through before he starts the engine,” Dr. Elliott Tenpenny, the unit’s medical director, said Monday. “You do it exactly the same way every single time.” The field hospital began treating patients April 1 for Mount Sinai Health System and is....

Opposition to Samaritan's Purse Central Park field hospital grows

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0200

The scene in New York City’s Central Park was a snapshot of the nation’s cultural and religious divide. On Tuesday, a group of LGBTQ activists stood several yards away from the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital on the East Meadow lawn and blasted city and state officials and Mount Sinai Hospital for....

EU approves €15 million fund to restore 22 education facilities damaged by earthquake in Albania

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:40:00 +0200

TIRANA, April 15 - An action agreement ‘EU4schools’ was signed on Wednesday between the EU Ambassador to Albania Luigi Soreca and UNDP Resident Representative Limya Eltayeb to support national and local governments in accelerating the recovery process after the November 26 earthquake, through....

'We are dead': People with disabilities fear they will be on losing end of doctors' life-or-death choices amid coronavirus crisis

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:34:00 +0200

According to Pew Research Center, more than 40 million Americans have some sort of disability, the most common of which involves mobility impairment. Disability activist Valerie Novack, a fellow with the Center for American Progress who works on the organization's Disability Justice Initiative, said....

Opposition to Samaritan's Purse Central Park field hospital grows

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:43:00 +0200

Yellowstone volcano news: More than 100 earthquakes hit Yellowstone - will it blow?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:24:00 +0200

Monitoring services from the US Geological Survey (USGS) found there have been 113 earthquakes in the Yellowstone National Park in the past 28 days. The tremors were relatively small, with the largest being a 2.9 magnitude tremor on March 31. However, some experts warn it is not necessarily the size....

Seismologists search for new earthquake data in suddenly...

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:23:00 +0200

Seismologists are examining a potential perk of social distancing: the Earth is quieter. Highways aren’t reverberating with the sound of commuters. Stadiums aren’t shaking from foot-stomping chants. Bars aren’t blaring live music. Such facets of daily life cause background noise that seismologists must sift through.

How This Dubious “Doctor” Became “The Most Quoted Human on the Planet”

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:01:00 +0200

Other claims that have appeared in Maraboli’s social media and on his website are that he is director of the UN Program for Literacy and Education and that he won a UN award for philanthropy three times. These claims are both fabrications (and were removed from his website over the course of my....

Matchmaking or matrimonial misery, outbreak tests couples

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:20:00 +0200

The coronavirus outbreak is acting like an accelerant for marriages across Japan and around the world: either setting them ablaze or igniting the flames of passion. In both cases, companies are cashing in. Some marriages here are unraveling as quarreling, quarantined spouses find themselves suddenly....

Telehealth surge: Armenia and NASA’s experience from the 80s

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:25:00 +0200

PanARMENIAN.Net - American doctor and researcher, Dr. Jeremy A. Greene has unveiled an article about how many hospitals have added telemedicine services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic worldwide. In the piece published in Boston Review , Dr. Greene mentions as an example the telemedicine....

Did NASA predict Delhi-NCR earthquake? Truth here

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:24:00 +0200

An earthquake of 2.7 jolts was felt in Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed on Monday. This was the second one in less than 24 hours. Soon after the reports of the earthquake went viral on social media and news outlets widely covered the occurrence, there were messages that suggested NASA knew about it all along.

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:43:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush turned to one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:49:00 +0200

The coronavirus has quickly expanded in the United States over the past few weeks, with more than 530,000 confirmed cases and 20,000 deaths so far, putting the country’s health system and economy under unprecedented strain. Credit White House. President Donald Trump has already signed a major....

United States: COVID-19 Response: Closings Or Layoffs In Response To Coronavirus May Trigger The Federal WARN Act Notice Requirement - Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:38:00 +0200

Denver, Colo. (March 25, 2020) - As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, requiring businesses to close their offices and locations, employers must determine whether the elimination of jobs and facilities trigger notice requirements under the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

Fact Check: No, NASA Did Not Predict Delhi-NCR Earthquake

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:41:00 +0200

New Delhi: A fake message saying that the US space agency NASA predicted a strong earthquake in Delhi-NCR between April 7-15 became so viral in India that the fact-checking arm of the government had to intervene to deny any such prediction. Also Read - 'Suicide he Kar Lein?' Confused Netizens Ask After 3.

Delhi: When a mild quake followed 'Nasa' alert

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:39:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: Strong tremors felt across Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) prompted thousands of people to rush out of their houses on Sunday evening. The 3.5-magnitude earthquake was a rare event for the region as its epicentre lay within the capital, at Sonia Vihar in northeast Delhi, at a....

Japan declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:32:00 +0200

Japan on Tuesday declared a month-long state of emergency over a spike in coronavirus cases, ramping up efforts to contain infections but stopping short of the strict lockdowns seen in other parts of the world. The government has come under mounting pressure to tackle an outbreak that remains small....

NASA Didn't Predict the 'Big One', But Delhi Jolted Anyway in Freak Coincidence

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:28:00 +0200

New Delhi: A fake message saying that the US space agency NASA predicted a strong earthquake in Delhi-NCR between April 7-15 became so viral in India that the fact-checking arm of the government had to intervene to deny any such prediction. But in a somewhat crazy coincidence, a mild-intensity earthquake measuring 3.

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 12

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:28:00 +0200

COLOMBO -- The number of COVID-19 infected patients surpassed 200 in Sri Lanka on Sunday after five new patients were detected, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement. According to the latest statistics from the Health Ministry, 203 patients have been detected from the virus across the....

Delhi Earthquake: NASA’s Warning Message Proved Fake; Yet, Studies Warn of Stronger Quake A mild earthquake of a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in the eastern parts of national capital Delhi at 5:45 pm on Sunday, April 12. SEE MORE

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:06:00 +0200

A mild earthquake was recorded in the eastern parts of national capital Delhi at 5:45 pm on Sunday, April 12. The National Centre for Seismology in India reports a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale at the epicenter near the Delhi Jal Board in Sonia Vihar at a depth of 6.5 km.

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:15:00 +0200

WASHINGTON President George W. Bush turned to one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors as coronavirus spreads

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:52:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) President George W. Bush turned to one of the world's most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

Dean Newcombe wants Japan to clean up its act

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:04:00 +0200

I was working as a model in Germany in 2008. I’d met interesting Japanese people on my travels, which only spiked my curiosity for the language and culture. 2. What’s kept you here? Maybe the most significant thing was March 11, 2011, when the earthquake rattled Tohoku.

Trump Feels No Need for Crisis Counsel From Predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:27:00 +0200

President George W. Bush turned to one of the world's most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

'Jason' the robot to help find missing earthquake monitors on ocean floor 07:47 AM

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:51:00 +0200

A team of earthquake scientists will seek the help of a robot named Jason to find valuable research equipment lost at sea. Earlier this year GNS Science asked the public to help it The pressure sensors were used to map seafloor movement along the Hikurangi subduction zone, where the Pacific Plate dives beneath the eastern North Island.

Donald Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:09:00 +0200

for the latest coronavirus news, which the BDN has made free for the public. You can support our critical reporting on the coronavirus by WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush turned to one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004.

Trump Feels No Need for Crisis Counsel From Predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:57:00 +0200

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:49:00 +0200

WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush turned to one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:39:00 +0200

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2010, file photo President Barack Obama, center, walks out of the Oval Office of the White House with former Presidents Bill Clinton, left, and George W. Bush, right, to deliver remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington.

Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:22:00 +0200

WASHINGTON >> President George W. Bush turned to one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for help raising money after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He paired his father, George H.W. Bush, and the man who defeated him to win the presidency in 1992, Bill Clinton.

Haiti: Jovenel Moïse invité par des organisations haïtiennes/américaines à refuser de recevoir toutes les déportations provenant des États-Unis, afin de stopper la propagation du Covid-19 en Haïti

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:30:00 +0200

129 Haïtiens dont 49 mineurs seront déportés vers Haïti. Lettre ouverte d’une quinzaine d’organisations basées aux États-Unis. Adressée au président Jovenel Moïse. Document soumis à AlterPresse. Miami, Le 21 Avril 2020. Son Excellence M. Jovenel Moise, Président de la République d’Haïti Port -Au-Prince, Haiti.

Rapatriement des Haïtiens par les USA : lettre ouverte au président Jovenel Moïse

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:15:00 +0200

Le Nouvelliste publie cette lettre ouverte adressée au président de la République, Jovenel Moïse, dans laquelle un ensemble d'organisations de défense des droits des migrants notamment l'exhorte à cesser de recevoir les déportations en provenance des Etats-Unis afin de limiter la propagation du COVID-19 sur le sol haïtien.

Terremoto en Indonesia

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:12:00 +0200

Y akarta. (AFP) - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños.

Indonesia registra terremoto de magnitud 6.8

Thu, 07 May 2020 06:22:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia , así lo informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes de posibles daños. Se reportó que el epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon, en el....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:33:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, lo....

Terremoto de magnitud 6.8 en el mar frente a Indonesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:23:00 +0200

. El epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon, en el mar entre la isla indonesia de Maluku y Timor Oriental YAKARTA, INDONESIA. -Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió el mar de Banda en Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:37:00 +0200

Terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en el mar frente a Indonesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:33:00 +0200

AFP 6 May 2020 - 11:53 AM. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños.

Susto en Indonesia por terremoto en el mar de Banda

Wed, 06 May 2020 19:08:00 +0200

Este miércoles se registro en Indonesia un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en escala de Richter. De acuerdo con datos del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, el epicentro estuvo en el mar de Banda, en el centro norte del archipiélago, y ocurrió a 107 km de profundidad y poco después se desactivo la alerta de tsunami.

12:23 | Fuerte terremoto sacudió a la zona este de Indonseia este miércoles

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:55:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió una parte remota del este de Indonesia el miércoles, informó el servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, pero no se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami ni se recibieron informes inmediatos de posibles daños. El epicentro se ubicó a 390 kilómetros al sur de Ambon , en....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:03:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:45:00 +0200

Bangkok, 6 may (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:45:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió este miércoles el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental , sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude el mar de Banda en el este de Indonesia

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:36:00 +0200

EL NUEVO DIARIO, BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacudió hoy el mar de Banda, situado en el centro-este del archipiélago indonesio y que baña también Timor Oriental, sin que se haya activado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

Sismo de 5.4 grados deja daños en varias zonas del sur de Puerto Rico

Sat, 02 May 2020 18:52:00 +0200

Un en la escala de Richter sacudió en horas de la mañana la costa sur de Puerto Rico, causando daños en algunas localidades de la isla. El terremoto ocurrió a las 7:13 horas de la mañana de este sábado, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. Por su parte, el director de la Red Sísmica de....

Terremoto de 6,3 sacude noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:18:00 +0200

Bangkok, 25 abr (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 grados sacudió hoy la isla de Bougainville, en el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que, por el momento, se haya informado de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica en....

Sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacude Papua Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:53:00 +0200

Puerto Moresby.- Un sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacudió este sábado la isla de Bougainville, en Papúa Nueva Guinea , sin que se tengan reportes de daños ni declarado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) informó que el fuerte sismo se registró a....

Sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacude Papua Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:26:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacudió este sábado la isla de Bougainville, en Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se tengan reportes de daños ni declarado la alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) informó que el fuerte sismo se registró a las 2:53 GMT del....

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:52:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:51:00 +0200

PAPÚA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:40:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 grados sacudió hoy la isla de Bougainville, en el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que, por el momento, se haya informado de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, localizó el....

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:39:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:26:00 +0200

Bangkok .- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,3 grados sacudió hoy la isla de Bougainville, en el noreste de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que, por el momento, se haya informado de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo,....

Sismo de 6.4 sacude la costa de Japón; descartan alerta de tsunami

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:21:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.4 sacudió la costa oeste de Japón la mañana del lunes; las autoridades descartaron activar la alerta de tsunami. | Foto temática: Especial. Un de magnitud 6.4 fue registrado la mañana del lunes en la costa oriental de Japón , según informes del Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).

¡Recuerden a Katrina!

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:14:00 +0200

El 29 de agosto de 2006 el huracán Katrina golpeó con casi toda la fuerza posible de un ciclón tropical de gran intensidad la costa sur de los Estados Unidos en el entorno de la desembocadura del río Mississippi. Ya había afectado a Cuba y a la Florida como tormenta tropical.

Sismo de magnitud 6.4 azota las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:13:00 +0200

Un de magnitud 6.4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41.7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi, indicó el USGS en su página web, asegurando que el riesgo de daños y víctimas era bajo.

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 frente a las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:58:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi, indicó el USGS en su página....

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 frente a las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:58:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón la tarde de este domingo 19 de abril (tiempo de Ecuador), informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de....

En plena pandemia, un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude la costa de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:51:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana (hay 14 horas de diferencia), informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi,....

Sismo de magnitud 6,6 frente a las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:35:00 +0200

Tokio.- Un sismo de magnitud 6,6 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi, indicó el USGS en su....

Sismo de magnitud 6.4 sacude las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:26:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). Te recomendamos: Sismo de magnitud 6.9 sacude islas Ogasawara, en Japón, sin alerta de tsunami El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano....

Sismo de 6.4 sacude Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:09:00 +0200

Terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacude las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:43:00 +0200

Tokio, Japón. Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico , a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi, indicó el USGS....

Sismo de magnitud 6.3 frente a las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:28:00 +0200

AFP 19 Abr 2020 - 05:22 PM. Un sismo de magnitud 6,3 sacudió la costa oriental de Japón este lunes por la mañana, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del terremoto se ubicó a 41,7 km en el océano Pacífico, a menos de 50 km del litoral de la prefectura de Miyagi,....

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 frente a las costas de Japón

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:23:00 +0200

Sismo de 6.3 grados sacude las costas de Honduras, sin víctimas o daños

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0200

. El Centro de alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico dijo que no existía riesgo significativo de tsunami. Tampoco se ha reportado víctimas o daños TRUJILLO, HONDURAS.- Un terremoto de intensidad 6.3 sacudió este jueves las costas de Honduras, de acuerdo con el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS).

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.3 sacude las costas de Honduras

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:10:00 +0200

Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Un terremoto de intensidad 6.3 sacudió el jueves las costas de Honduras, informó el I nstituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), sin que hubiera por el momento informaciones sobre víctimas o daños. El sismo se registró a las 02H00 locales (08H00 GMT) en el norte del país.

Terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacude las costas de Honduras

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:46:00 +0200

El Centro de alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico dijo que no existía riesgo significativo de tsunami. Un terremoto de intensidad 6,3 sacudió el jueves las costas de Honduras, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El sismo se registró a las 02:00 locales (08:00 GMT) en el norte del país.

Sismo de magnitud 6,3 sacude las costas de Honduras

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:19:00 +0200

Honduras.- Un terremoto de intensidad 6,3 sacudió el jueves las costas de Honduras, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El hecho natural se registró a 62 kilómetros al noreste de la isla de Guanaja en Honduras, a las 02:00 horas locales, (08:00 GMT).

Cuba, difamada por Estados Unidos, pone de moda la virtud

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:42:00 +0200

Por estos días de lucha contra el coronavirus, los médicos de la mayor de las antillas se dan en una hermosa entrega por la vida en varias naciones del mundo Autor: PL Publicado: 14/04/2020 | 09:44 pm. Permítame calificarlos de libelos. No queda otra opción cuando en medio de una pandemia global de....

"Llegamos para la etapa de recuperación", contó un voluntario de Cascos Blancos

Sat, 09 May 2020 20:51:00 +0200

Se lo suele confundir con el equipo de rescatistas sirio homónimo que ha ganado fama mundial con la guerra en ese país o vincular érroneamente a los cascos azules, los soldados de las misiones de paz de la ONU; sin embargo, la Comisión de Cascos Blancos de Argentina es un organismo estatal poco....

M5.4 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro; tremor felt in Metro Manila

Sat, 09 May 2020 23:28:00 +0200

(2nd UPDATE) A magnitude 5.4 undersea earthquake struck northeast of Lubang in Occidental Mindoro early Sunday morning, with the tremor felt as far away as Metro Manila and nearby provinces, state agency Phivolcs said. The tectonic quake struck at 3:18 a.m. at a depth of 76 kilometers. Phivolcs initially measured the quake at magnitude 5.

Why Puerto Rico's Tectonic Setting Makes Earthquakes Inevitable

Sun, 10 May 2020 15:32:00 +0200

. Since being severely shaken and damaged in January by a stout M6.4, plus a handful of M5+ temblors , the seismic sequence had settled into a pattern of moderate magnitude quakes, rarely exceeding M4.0 And with the onset of the novel coronavirus, most of the island's shaken citizens had returned to their homes, hoping the worst was over.

Sismo de magnitud 5 sacudió Tecate, Baja California

Mon, 11 May 2020 05:33:00 +0200

Un sismo de grado 5 fue percibido en municipios fronterizos y al sur de California (Foto: Twitter @SSNMexico) La tarde de este domingo 10 de mayo se registró un sismo de magnitud 5 en el estado de Baja California , según lo informaron el Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) y el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS).

Liberia: COVID-19 Vs Climate Change

Mon, 11 May 2020 16:28:00 +0200

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global concern and governments nd the world are fighting it in different ways. On April 8, 2020, a State of Emergency was declared by the Liberian Government to stop the spread of the virus which includes a STAY-AT-HOME order.

EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Tue, 12 May 2020 05:03:00 +0200

The overall objective of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is to strengthen cooperation between the EU Member States, 6 Participating States and the UK during the transition period, in the field of civil protection, with a view to improve prevention, preparedness and response to disasters.

Today in history

Tue, 12 May 2020 08:05:00 +0200

1364 – Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland, is founded in Kraków, Poland. 1510 – The Prince of Anhua rebellion begins when Zhu Zhifan kills all the officials invited to a banquet and declares his intent on ousting the powerful Ming dynasty eunuch Liu Jin during the reign of the Zhengde Emperor.

Earthquakes 101: An Overview of What They Are and Why They Happen

Tue, 12 May 2020 21:43:00 +0200

Earthquake: It’s a term that many of us are familiar with, but aren’t actually sure of how, why, or when they happen. And that’s okay! It’s good to be aware, but this topic is actually pretty darn scientific in nature. Let's take a closer look at your earthquake FAQ.

Covid 19 coronavirus: NZ appointment app Timely sees 'tsunami' of hair, beauty bookings

Tue, 12 May 2020 21:17:00 +0200

"And that number is rising fast," said Timely CEO Ryan Baker - whose company received $458,000 in wage-subsidy payments as the hair and beauty business dried up during levels 3 and 4. There was no immediate word whether ACT leader David Seymour - re-named "Disco Dave" by Sideswipe after The Simpson's Disco Stu - would be among them.

Bracing for a hairdressing tsunami in New Zealand

Tue, 12 May 2020 09:52:00 +0200

New Zealanders have pre-booked over 120,000 beauty appointments already for the week of Thursday 14 May when the COVID national alert level drops down to level two according to industry platform provider Timely. "When the announcement was made yesterday New Zealanders had over 60,000 hair and beauty....

Coronavirus has unleashed "tsunami of hate and xenophobia" across the world - UN chief

Sat, 09 May 2020 18:10:00 +0200

Sat, 09 May 2020 14:22 - Updated Sat, 09 May 2020 14:22 Coronavirus has unleashed "tsunami of hate and xenophobia" across the world - UN chief The coronavirus pandemic has brought on a ?tsunami of hate and xenophobia? internationally, according to the United Nations secretary general. Send by email.

Coronavirus : Le patron de l'ONU appelle à une action mondiale contre les discours de haine alimentés par le coronavirus

Sat, 09 May 2020 12:21:00 +0200

09 Mai 2020. New York, États-Unis, 9 mai (Infosplusgabon) - Le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, António Guterres, appelle à une action mondiale concertée pour étouffer le "tsunami" de discours haineux qui s'est produit parallèlement à la pandémie de coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guterres alerta del «virus del odio» que se extiende también junto al ...

Sat, 09 May 2020 03:12:00 +0200

El secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, ha abogado por «reforzar la inmunidad de la sociedad frente al virus del odio» para que el discurso agresivo con ciertos colectivos no se extienda también como un «tsunami» durante la pandemia de coronavirus.

Coronavirus: latest global developments

Fri, 08 May 2020 21:00:00 +0200

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. - Historic wipeout of jobs - The US Labour Department reports lockdown wiped out 20.5 million American jobs in April, destroying nearly all the positions created in the prior decade and driving the unemployment rate to 14.7 per cent from 4.4 per cent in March.

Latest Covid-19 global developments: Over 270k dead

Fri, 08 May 2020 19:55:00 +0200

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. Over 270,000 dead. The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 270,000 people worldwide since it began in China late last year, with more than 85% of fatalities in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally compiled from official figures at 5.

Latest Covid-19 global developments: Nearly 270k dead

Fri, 08 May 2020 17:52:00 +0200

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. Nearly 270,000 dead. At least 269,514 people have died of the novel coronavirus since the epidemic surfaced in China late last year, according to a tally based on official sources at 10am today.

Antonio Guterres insta a enfrentar mensajes de odio durante la pandemia

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:39:00 +0200

Nueva York, 8 may (RHC) El secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, llamó este viernes a hacer frente a las manifestaciones del odio desatadas por la pandemia de la Covid-19. "Al covid-19 no le importa quiénes somos, dónde vivimos o en qué creemos.

Secretario general de las Naciones Unidas insta a enfrentar mensajes de odio durante la pandemia

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:15:00 +0200

El secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, llamó este viernes a hacer frente a las manifestaciones del odio desatadas por la pandemia de la Covid-19. "Al covid-19 no le importa quiénes somos, dónde vivimos o en qué creemos. Sin embargo, la pandemia sigue desatando un tsunami de....

ONU llama al mundo a detener el 'tsunami de odio' desatado por el coronavirus La pandemia ha traído un aumento de los discursos xenófobos y discriminatorios en contra musulmanes, migrantes y refugiados.

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:57:00 +0200

Este viernes, António Guterres, secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, realizó un llamamiento global para combatir y contrarrestar activamente el "tsunami de odio y xenofobia" desatado por la pandemia de covid-19. Guterres, señaló que la crisis del coronavirus ha traído consigo un aumento de los....

Secretario general de las Naciones Unidas insta a enfrentar mensajes de odio durante la pandemia

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:15:00 +0200

UN chief says virus has unleashed a "tsunami of hate" across world

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:04:00 +0200

PanARMENIAN.Net - United Nations chief António Guterres has said the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a “tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering”, and appealed for an all-out effort “to end hate speech globally,” The UN secretary-general said anti-foreigner sentiment has....

La ONU llama al mundo a detener el «tsunami de odio» desatado por el coronavirus

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:41:00 +0200

Este viernes, António Guterres, secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, realizó un llamamiento global para combatir y contrarrestar activamente el «tsunami de odio y xenofobia» desatado por la pandemia de covid-19. Guterres, señaló que la crisis del coronavirus ha traído consigo un aumento de los....

The latest fallout from COVID-19? A ‘tsunami of hate’ across world, says UN chief

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:20:00 +0200

The death toll from COVID-19 currently stands at just over 270,000 with that number sure to rise substantially before the pandemic is finally over. But perhaps an even more horrifying fallout from the pandemic is the “tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering” it’s leaving in....

Pandemic has unleashed Tsunami of hatred: UN chief

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:51:00 +0200

Police officer injured in clashes with protestors in Budgam UP records 74 fresh coronavirus cases, recovery rate improves to 40 09 pc Hockey India condoles demise of Pandanda Kuttappa Hindustan Unilever up by 4 81 pc to Rs 2088 35 Sensex recovers 199 32 pts Jalandhar police busts interstate gang of....

ONU: Hay que detener el "tsunami de odio" desatado por el coronavirus

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:56:00 +0200

Guterres alerta del «virus del odio» que se extiende también junto al coronavirus

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:32:00 +0200

Madrid, 8 May. (EUROPA PRESS).- El secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, ha abogado por «reforzar la inmunidad de la sociedad frente al virus del odio» para que el discurso agresivo con ciertos colectivos no se extienda también como un «tsunami» durante la pandemia de coronavirus.

Coronavirus.- Guterres alerta del "virus del odio" que se extiende también junto al coronavirus

Fri, 08 May 2020 11:59:00 +0200

MADRID, 8 May. (EUROPA PRESS) - El secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, ha abogado por "reforzar la inmunidad de la sociedad frente al virus del odio" para que el discurso agresivo con ciertos colectivos no se extienda también como un "tsunami" durante la pandemia de coronavirus.

Coronavirus.- Guterres alerta del "virus del odio" que se extiende también junto al coronavirus

Fri, 08 May 2020 11:53:00 +0200

ONU insta a enfrentar los mensajes de odio durante la pandemia

Fri, 08 May 2020 10:37:00 +0200

El secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, llamó este viernes a hacer frente a las manifestaciones del odio desatadas por la pandemia de la Covid-19. LEA TAMBIÉN. "Al covid-19 no le importa quiénes somos, dónde vivimos o en qué creemos.

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Fri, 08 May 2020 07:21:00 +0200

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering.

Coronavirus latest: End 'tsunami of hate' over pandemic, UN chief demands

Fri, 08 May 2020 07:16:00 +0200

- The global death toll from COVID-19 has risen to nearly 270,000, while more than 3.8 million people are known to have been infected. - Australia will begin easing social distancing measures in a three-step process, says PM Scott Morrison. - Up to 190,000 people in Africa could die if measures to contain the coronavirus fail, the WHO warns.

Coronavirus latest: End 'tsunami of hate' — UN chief The pandemic continues to unleash "xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering," Antonio Guterres has said. The WHO says up to 190,000 people in Africa may die if COVID-19 measures fail. Follow DW for the latest. Go to article

Fri, 08 May 2020 06:44:00 +0200

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Fri, 08 May 2020 06:21:00 +0200

UN chief says coronavirus has sparked 'tsunami of hate and xenophobia' United Nations, United States, May 8, 2020 (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an "all-out effort" to end the "tsunami of hate and xenophobia" sparked by the novel coronavirus pandemic, without naming specific countries.

Gran misión humanitaria

Sun, 03 May 2020 11:44:00 +0200

No cesamos de escuchar o leer en los medios que la evolución de la pandemia de coronavirus que nos azota es al mundo entero a quien castiga, es decir: a la ya tan manida aldea global en la que vivimos. Por eso entre los datos que van circulando hay uno que a día de hoy me parece sorprendente: la....

Fears seriously ill people going unchecked as cancer referrals plummet

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:38:00 +0200

Cancer referrals at Australia's leading oncology centres have plummeted by up to 30 per cent, fuelling concerns seriously ill people may be going undiagnosed. The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has revealed referrals for patients were down by a third this month, compared to the same time last year,....

Fears seriously ill people going unchecked as cancer referrals plummet

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:34:00 +0200

Fears seriously ill people going unchecked as cancer referrals plummet

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:16:00 +0200

Briefing with Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs, on COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:08:00 +0200

MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to what I believe is our 10th briefing on the State Department’s historic effort to bring Americans home from every corner of the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have two subject matter experts joining us for this on-the-record briefing, and....

El doctor Lucas Álvarez, que de niño salvó la vida de su madre en el tsunami de 2004: "Hemos tratado pacientes de coronavirus con monos de pintor"

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Doctor Lucas Álvarez tiene solo 24 años pero lleva ya dos años ejerciendo en cuidados intensivos en Reino Unido. Su fortaleza mental y compromiso con su profesión se cimentó hace años a través de una experiencia personal que le marcaría para toda su vida.

Los mexicanos sólo quieren trabajar, pero tienen un gobierno con una capirotada de ideologías amorfas y disfuncionales

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Por alrededor de cinco semanas la industria automotriz, como muchas otras, ha estado prácticamente detenida en países de Europa, Estados Unidos, Canadá y México. Quienes de una u otra forma participamos en dicha industria hemos navegado situaciones complejas; huelgas en una armadora, cadenas de....

Fuerte sismo sacude Honduras y se percibe en el sur de México

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:58:00 +0200

La fuerte sacudida se sintió en ciudades como Cancún, Chetumal y Villahermosa, según los datos del Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos. NTX / ARCHIVO. Un sismo de 6.3 grados de magnitud con epicentro frente a las costas de Coxen Hole, , fue registrado en la ciudad mexicana de Chetumal,....

Coronavirus : le tsunami économique

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:31:00 +0200

Il n'y a pas de miracle en économie : les niveaux de vie vont chuter. En 1929, le PIB des États-Unis a chuté de 25 %, pour ne remonter qu'en 1939, avec l'industrie de guerre. Cette crise du Covid 19 à causé une chute de la production, donc de la création de richesses : une usine fermée ne produit....

Taiwan groups reject Japan plan to dump radioactive wastewater

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:34:00 +0200

Taipei, May 13 (CNA) About 20 environmental protection groups on Wednesday delivered a petition to the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, expressing opposition to the discharge of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Roughly 1.

A tithe approach to volunteering in our post-pandemic world

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:47:00 +0200

Kobe – Around the world, usually in the spring, countries celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW), thanking those who volunteer and encouraging others to do so as well in community service projects, donating blood, beach and roadside cleanups, etc. This year’s NVW in the United States was April 19 to 25.