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Storm leaves most parts of Metro Manila submerged in floodwater
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:16:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)
Tropical Storm Mario made landfall in Northern Luzon in the Philippines late Friday after dropping heavy rains in Metro Manila, causing widespred flooding that prompted government to suspend classes in grade schools up to college level.
Some 22m displaced by natural disasters in 2013
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:49:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)
A United Nations-backed report launched last week reveals that 22 million people worldwide were displaced in 2013 by disasters sparked largely by earthquakes or climate- and weather-related events – almost three times more than by conflict in the same year.
Plus de 22 millions de déplacés climatiques en 2013 dans le monde
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:31:00 +0200euractiv-fr (fr)
L'Asie représente 87 % des migrants climatiques intérieurs recensés dans le monde en 2013, selon le rapport de l'IDMC. Les déplacements, liés aux catastrophes naturelles, devraient augmenter plus rapidement en Afrique que dans les autres régions.
Climat : l’ONU au pied du mur
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:24:00 +0200lematindz (fr)
Le manque de résultats concrets au sommet sur le climat le 23 septembre au siège des Nations unies à New York peut-il menacer l’existence même de l’ONU ?
THE Department of Agriculture said Sunday typhoon Mario [Fung-Wong] and Luis [Kalmaegi], which struck a week earlier, cost the Philippines P1.14 billion in farm...
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:15:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)
THE Department of Agriculture said Sunday typhoon Mario [Fung-Wong] and Luis [Kalmaegi], which struck a week earlier, cost the Philippines P1.14 billion in farm output. The department said initial estimates showed that Mario affected 99,875 hectares of rice, and of that 3,829 hectares had no chance of recovery.
Philippines: Death toll from tropical storm rises to 10
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:28:00 +0200aa-en (en)
Fung-Wong claims 10 lives, injures 7; displaces 197,509 people while affecting a total of 840,368. By Roy Ramos. ZAMBOANGA CITY. The death toll from Tropical Storm Fung-Wong – known locally as Mario - has climbed to ten in the Philippines , as the number of injured people rose to seven.
Guiuan allots P1.4M for construction of...
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:37:00 +0200sunstar (en)
TAFT, Eastern Samar -- The municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar has allotted some P1 million to P1.4 million for the construction of a memorial for those who perished at the height of Typhoon Yolanda ( Haiyan ). Mayor Christopher Sheen Gonzales said the fund was realigned from the 20 percent development fund of the municipality.
Philippines: le typhon Fung-Wang frappe Manille
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:24:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)
Plusieurs morts et des dizaines de milliers de personnes évacuées ou touchés, c'est le premier bilan de la tempête tropicale Fung-Wang, baptisé Mario aux Philippines et qui a frappé la nuit dernière le nord de l'archipel, touchant de plein fouet la capitale Manille.
Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 11:40:00 +0200laprovince (fr)
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d’une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 11:12:00 +0200lameuse (fr)
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:50:00 +0200rtbf (fr)
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:23:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)
Tempête tropicale mortelle à Manille
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:20:00 +02007sur7 (fr)
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur
VIDEOS. Philippines : la tempête tropicale Mario fait cinq morts
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:54:00 +0200leparisien (fr)
Le passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines a tué cinq personnes dans la capitale. Manille a été paralysée vendredi par les inondations qui ont poussé quelque 83.000 habitants à...
Tropical Storm Fung- Wong Approaching Taiwan- Reports
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:42:00 +0200rian-en (en)
The tropical storm Fung-Wong which begun in Philippines earlier this week causing heavy flooding and five deaths is expected to hit Taiwan by Monday, according to the Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan.
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:31:00 +0200romandie (fr)
Manille - Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement affligées par des intempéries désastreuses,...
‘Delay, delay, delay’
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:56:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)
Canada has resettled 200 Syrian refugees while Sweden, which has only a quarter of Canada’s population, has taken in more than 30,000.
Inondations spectaculaires à Manille
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:03:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)
En une nuit, il est tombé plus de trois semaines de pluie sur Manille, conséquence du passage de la tempête tropicale Fung-Wong. L'un des plus…
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:39:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)
Tropical Storm Mario made landfall in Northern Luzon in the Philippines late Friday after dropping heavy rains in Metro Manila causing widespred flooding that prompted government to suspend classes in grade schools up to college level.
Philippines: 50'000 personnes fuient la tempête
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:48:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)
Le passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines a poussée 50'000 personnes à évacuer les lieux. Une petite fille est morte noyée dans un bidonville de Manille. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui et une fillette est morte noyée vendredi à Manille lors du passage d'une....
'Worse to come' as 22 million are displaced by disasters
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:36:00 +0200oneworld (en)
At a glance. Global Estimates 2014: people displaced by disasters. Rising global trends: 22 million people displaced by disasters in 2013. Millions of people are forced to flee their homes every year as a result of disasters triggered by natural hazards. In 2013, 22 million people were displaced by disasters brought on by natural hazard events.
4 of 5 people displaced by disasters worldwide live in Asia - report
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:06:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)
An overwhelming 80.9% of people displaced from their homes by natural disasters between 2008 and 2013 lived in Asia, according to a report released by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.
China Repents With 10 Million Yuan
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:32:00 +0200ibtimes (en)
An aerial view of the devastation of super Typhoon Haiyan as it battered a town in Samar province in central Philippines on Nov. 11, 2013. Survivors of the typhoon that swept through the central Philippines, killing an estimated 10,000 people, begged for help and scavenged for food, water and....
Typhoon Kills At Least 38 In The Philippines, Heads For China
(Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this....
Liberia: WellPoint Supports AmeriCares Ebola Response
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:03:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: AmeriCares Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone Stamford, Conn. – Sept. 17, 2014 – WellPoint Foundation has become an AmeriCares Annual Emergency Response Partner to support the global health organization’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and other emergencies worldwide.
Online volunteers map uncharted Ebola zones to help save lives
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:43:00 +0200trust (en)
By Stella Dawson. WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Donating to disasters used to mean writing a check to Oxfam or the Red Cross. These days in the Internet age, for the Ebola crisis, citizens from all over the world are donating their time by going online to build maps for relief workers.
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:58:00 +0200reuters (en)
WASHINGTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Donating to disasters used to mean writing a check to Oxfam or the Red Cross.
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:36:00 +0200thestar-my (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits the Philippines
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:01:00 +0200climate-weather (en)
Residents in the northern provinces of the Philippines hunkered down Sunday, as Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall on the island nation. Government authorities are warning citizens that the typhoon could bring landslides, flash floods and storm surge. At least as Kalmaegi, also known as "Luis" in the....
4 out of 5 displaced by disasters live in Asia: monitoring group
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:54:00 +0200kyodonews (en)
By Jody Godoy, NEW YORK - An overwhelming 80.9 percent of people displaced from their homes by natural disasters between 2008 ...
Trois fois plus de réfugiés climatiques que sur les conflits
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:51:00 +0200temoignages (fr)
Le Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés a rendu public un rapport fait état de nombre plus importants de réfugiés climatiques que de réfugiés des conflits en 2013. Selon ce rapport 22 millions de personnes ont été déplacées l'an dernier en raison de catastrophes naturelles.
Far more displaced by disasters than conflict
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:20:00 +0200phys (en)
Disasters last year displaced three times more people than violent conflicts, showing the urgent need to improve resilience for vulnerable people when fighting climate change, according to a study issued Wednesday.
Some 22 million displaced by natural disasters in 2013, UN-backed report reveals
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:50:00 +0200un-org (en)
A new United Nations-backed report launched today reveals that 22 million people worldwide were displaced in 2013 by disasters sparked largely by earthquakes or climate- and weather-related events – almost three times more than by conflict in the same year.
Natural Disasters Displace More People Than Conflict: Study
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:25:00 +0200ibtimes (en)
The number of people displaced by natural disasters around the world has doubled since the 1970s, a startling trend that scientists say will only get worse as Earth’s population continues to balloon. In 2013, some 22 million people were driven from their homes by seasonal floods, earthquakes,....
Le climat a provoqué le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:15:00 +020020minutes (fr)
Planète Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude. Le climat a provoqué le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits....
Disasters ‘displace more people’
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:31:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)
Disasters last year displaced three times more people than violent conflicts, showing the urgent need to improve resilience for vulnerable people when fighting climate change, according to a study issued yesterday. The Norwegian Refugee Council, an independent group that focuses on emergency aid,....
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué trois fois plus de déplacés que les guerres
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:52:00 +0200levif (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué le déplacement de 21,9 millions de personnes dans le monde l'an dernier, trois fois plus que le nombre de personnes chassées par les conflits, révèle un rapport mercredi.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:52:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude. Selon le Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC, Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés), une organisation....
Près de 22 millions de déplacés après des catastrophes naturelles en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:26:00 +0200laprovince (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué le déplacement de 21,9 millions de personnes dans le monde l’an dernier, trois fois plus que le nombre de personnes chassées par les conflits, révèle un rapport mercredi.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:25:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:21:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:14:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué le déplacement de 21,9 millions de personnes dans le monde l'an dernier, trois fois plus que le nombre de personnes chassées par les conflits, révèle un rapport mercredi. Publié avant le sommet de l'ONU sur le climat le 23 septembre à New York, le rapport de....
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:08:00 +0200clicanoo (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude. - France
Le monde compte trois fois plus de réfugiés climatiques que de réfugiés de guerre
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:59:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)
Près de 22 millions de déplacés après des catastrophes naturelles en 2013. Des tentes dans un campement provisoire monté pour les déplacés du typhon Hayian, aux Philippines , le 25 décembre 2015. (TED ALJIBE / AFP) Par Francetv info avec AFP. Mis à jour le 17/09/2014 | 17:42 , publié le 17/09/2014 | 17:41.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:57:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:54:00 +0200france2 (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:54:00 +0200lameuse (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:39:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:39:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)
Le climat a provoqué le déplacement de trois plus de personnes que les conflits
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:27:00 +0200nicematin (fr)
Nations unies (Etats-Unis) (AFP) Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude. Selon le Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC, Conseil norvégien....
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:26:00 +0200lunion (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:25:00 +0200varmatin (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:07:00 +0200corsematin (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:04:00 +0200lavoixdunord (fr)
Les réfugiés climatiques trois fois plus nombreux que les réfugiés de guerre
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:36:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)
Le problème des réfugiés climatiques pourrait bien être le défi majeur du XXIème siècle. D'après le rapport annuel Global Estimates du Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés publié mercredi, 22 millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leur domicile en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle, soit....
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:29:00 +0200laprovence (fr)
Nations unies (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude. Selon...
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:12:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)
Les désastres naturels ont fait 22 millions de déplacés en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:08:00 +0200romandie (fr)
Vingt-deux millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leur domicile en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle. C'est trois fois plus que le nombre de déplacés par des conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique,...
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:59:00 +0200m6 (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique, indique mercredi une étude.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:58:00 +0200albayane (fr)
22 millions de réfugiés climatiques en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:57:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)
FLÉAU NUMÉRO UN - Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué trois fois plus de déplacements de population que les conflits armés.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:44:00 +0200tv5 (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:43:00 +0200LePoint (fr)
Déplacements de populations - La nature n'a pas été tendre l'année dernière
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:23:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)
Vingt-deux millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leur domicile en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle. C'est trois fois plus que le nombre de déplacés par des conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique.
Far more displaced by disasters than conflict — study
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:20:00 +0200gulfnews (en)
United Nations: Disasters last year displaced three times more people than violent conflicts, showing the urgent need to improve resilience for vulnerable people when fighting climate change, according to a study issued on Wednesday. The Norwegian Refugee Council, an independent group that focuses....
Les catastrophes ont fait 22 millions de déplacés en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:04:00 +0200tdg (fr)
Le nombre de personnes affectées par les désastres naturels a plus que doublé en quarante ans. En 2013, les catastrophes naturelles ont conduit 22 millions de personnes à abandonner leur domicile.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:02:00 +020024heures (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:48:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)
Le climat a déplacé trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:18:00 +0200journaldemontreal (fr)
Le climat déplace 3 fois plus de personnes que les conflits
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:18:00 +0200levif (fr)
22 millions de réfugiés climatiques dans le monde en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:11:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)
FLÉAU NUMÉRO UN - Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué trois fois plus de déplacements de populations que les conflits armés en 2013.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:32:00 +0200lejdd (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont déplacé plus de population que les conflits armés. Difficile de hiérarchiser l’horreur et la misère. Pourtant,...
Weather, a bigger problem than war: study
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:31:00 +0200thelocal-no (en)
Natural disasters last year displaced three times more people than violent conflicts, showing the urgent need to improve resilience for vulnerable people when fighting climate change, stated a Norwegian study just published.
Catastrophes naturelles. Plus de 22 millions de déplacés en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:03:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)
La majorité de ces réfugiés climatiques se trouvaient en Asie, où 19 millions de personnes ont été déplacées à cause d'inondations, de tempêtes ou de séismes, selon le Centre de surveillance international des déplacements (IDMC), qui dépend du NRC. Haiyan , Trami... Le typhon Haiyan aux Philippines ...
Castastrophes naturelles. Plus de 22 millions de déplacés en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:05:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)
Figures Show Three Times More People Displaced by Natural Disasters Than Conflict: Report
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:49:00 +0200rian-en (en)
A new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) launched on Wednesday at the UN in New York reveals that in 2013, 22 million people were displaced by natural disasters, three times more than those displaced by war.
22 million people displaced by disasters in 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:46:00 +0200trust (en)
Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. The "Global Estimates" report from IDMC shows that 22 million people were displaced in 2013 by disasters brought on by natural hazard events almost three times more than by conflict in the same year.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:18:00 +0200TF1 (fr)
Les catastrophes naturelles ont provoqué en 2013 le déplacement de trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique affirme une étude du conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés publiée ce mercredi.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:14:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)
Vingt-deux millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leurs domiciles en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle, écrit le Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés (NRC) dans un rapport rendu public mercredi. La majorité se trouvaient en Asie, où 19 millions de personnes ont été déplacées à cause....
Far more displaced by disasters than conflict: study
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:57:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)
Le climat fait 22 millions de personnes déplacées en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:48:00 +0200LePoint (fr)
Ce ne sont pas les guerres qui font le plus de déplacés, mais les désastres naturels. Le Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés s'inquiète de ces chiffres.
08:09 | Planète Le climat a déplacé trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:37:00 +020020minutes (fr)
Planète ENVIRONNEMENT Selon une étude du Norwegian Refugee Council, une organisation indépendante spécialisée dans l'aide d'urgence, 22 millions de personnes ont été déplacées en 2013 en raison des désastres naturels... Le climat a déplacé trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits en 2013....
Les réfugiés climatiques trois fois plus nombreux que ceux des conflits en 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:00 +0200Liberation (fr)
Une ONG chiffre à 22 millions le nombre de personnes ayant dû quitter leurs foyer en raison de catastrophes naturelles en 2013. Elle appelle la communauté internationale à agir lors du prochain sommet climatique.
World: Global Estimates 2014: People displaced by disasters
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:58:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Country: Chad, Niger, Philippines , Sudan, World, South Sudan 22 million people displaced by disasters in 2013, global trends on the rise Latest report from IDMC shows that 22 million people were displaced in 2013 by disasters brought on by natural....
Désastres naturels : 22 millions de déplacés
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:45:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)
Vingt-deux millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leurs domiciles en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle, d'après un rapport du Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés (NRC) public aujourd'hui. La majorité se trouvaient en Asie, où 19 millions de personnes ont été déplacées à cause....
Le climat déplace trois fois plus de personnes que les conflits
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:37:00 +0200rtbf (fr)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:26:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)
Selon une étude, 22 millions de personnes ont été déplacées en 2013 en raison des désastres naturels.
Floods, Storms and Quakes Uproot 22 million in 2013
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:15:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)
The numbers uprooted could increase as urban populations grow, a refugee agency said -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:14:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)
07h28 Le climat a provoqué le déplacement de trois plus de personnes que les conflits (AFP)
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:31:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)
Natural disasters displaced more people than war in 2013, study finds
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:20:00 +0200guardian (en)
Norwegian Refugee Council finds mega disasters such as typhoons and hurricanes drove 22 million people from homes Continue reading...
Floods, storms and quakes uproot 22 million in 2013, numbers to rise
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:35:00 +0200trust (en)
By Laura Onita. LONDON, Sept 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Almost 22 million people were forced to flee their homes due to natural disasters last year and the numbers uprooted could increase as urban populations grow, a refugee agency said on Wednesday.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:45:00 +0200thestar-my (en)
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Almost 22 million people were forced to flee their homes due to natural disasters last year and the numbers uprooted could increase as urban populations grow, a refugee agency said on Wednesday.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:26:00 +0200reuters (en)
Pinoy awarded PhD scholarship in Australia
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 06:48:00 +0200gmanews (en)
Former UP Assistant Professor in Anthropology, Richard Jonathan O. Taduran, was recently awarded a postgraduate scholarship at the University of Adelaide in Australia. He is now pursuing Doctoral Studies in the field of Craniofacial Biology. Taduran is the only Filipino to ever formally specialize in this field.
T8 signal lowered as Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in China; gales to continue
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:08:00 +0200scmp (en)
Hong Kong woke this morning to the first T8 signal of the year, which closed schools, halted ferry services and led to cancelled flights.
Schools closed, flights cancelled and trading suspended as T8 is issued for Typhoon Kalmaegi
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:37:00 +0200scmp (en)
Philippines: UNICEF Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report #25, Issued on 12 September 2014
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:01:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: UN Children's Fund Country: Philippines Highlights UNICEF and partners continue to provide life-saving and recovery assistance for children affected by Typhoon Haiyan . UNICEF and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched an extended unconditional cash transfer (UCT)....
Typhoon kills 6, blows out of Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:55:00 +0200omanobserver-om (en)
MANILA — Typhoon Kalmaegi swept out of the Philippines yesterday after causing chest-deep floods in some rural areas but largely leaving the storm-prone country unscathed, authorities said. The storm, with winds of 160 kilometres an hour, struck the northeast of the main Philippine island of Luzon....
Observatory raises T8 signal as Typhoon Kalmaegi brings top gusts of 166km/h
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:22:00 +0200scmp (en)
Hong Kong Observatory raised the T8 tropical cyclone warning at 10.30pm as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the South China Sea on its way towards Hainan Island.
T8 signal will be raised tonight Observatory says, as Typhoon Kalmaegi brings gusts of 135km/h
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:16:00 +0200scmp (en)
Hong Kong Observatory announced that it would raise the T8 Signal at 10:40pm or before. Classes at kindergartens and special schools across Hong Kong were suspended today, as the Observatory raised the T3 Strong Wind Signal.
Typhoon Kalmaegi sweeps out of Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:40:00 +0200japantimes (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept out of the Philippines on Monday after causing chest-deep floods in some rural areas but largely leaving the storm-prone country unscathed, authorities ...
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:10:00 +0200news_com_au (en)
SIX people were killed after a passenger ferry sank in the central Philippines amid rough weather as Typhoon Kalmaegi approached.
Trauma team uses Tour de Timor bike race to hone skills
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:41:00 +0200abc-au (en)
A specialist medical team who provided help to Typhoon Haiyan victims is using a multi-stage bike race in East Timor to keep their skills sharp.
Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi sweeps out of Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:18:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Philippines 09/15/2014 07:31 GMT MANILA, September 15, 2014 (AFP) - Typhoon Kalmaegi swept out of the Philippines on Monday after causing chest-deep floods in some rural areas but largely leaving the storm-prone country unscathed, authorities said.
T8 signal 'may be raised tonight' Observatory warns, as Typhoon Kalmaegi roars past
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:03:00 +0200scmp (en)
Classes at kindergartens and special schools across Hong Kong were suspended today, as Typhoon Kalmaegi's path across the South China Sea prompted the Observatory to raise the T3 Strong Wind Signal.
Kalmaegi sweeps out of Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 10:55:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)
MANILA - Typhoon Kalmaegi swept out of the Philippines on Monday after causing chest-deep floods in some rural areas but largely leaving the storm-prone country unscathed, authorities said.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Sweeps out of Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 10:18:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept out of the Philippines on Monday after causing chest-deep floods in some rural areas but largely leaving the storm-prone country unscathed, authorities said. The storm, with winds of 160 kilometers (100 miles) an hour, struck the northeast of the main Philippine island of....
T3 raised as typhoon shuts Hong Kong kindergartens; T8 'may be issued tonight'
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:52:00 +0200scmp (en)
T3 to be raised as typhoon shuts Hong Kong kindergartens and special schools
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:21:00 +0200scmp (en)
Classes at kindergartens and special schools across Hong Kong were suspended today ahead of the Observatory raising the T3 storm signal, as fast-moving Typhoon Kalmaegi tore across the South China Sea
Philippines braces for impact of powerful typhoon
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:20:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)
The typhoon is expected to hit the northeastern side of the main island of Luzon around sundown with residents prepared for the worst.
Scorching heat to give way to rain and rough seas as fast-moving typhoon passes Hong Kong
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:20:00 +0200scmp (en)
A fast-moving typhoon hit the boundary of Cagayan and Isabela provinces on Sunday, sparking warnings of possible landslides, flash floods and storm surges.
Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi hits northern Philippines
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:45:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into the northern Philippines on Sunday, causing flash floods and widespread heavy rains as communities braced for landslides and possible storm surges. The typhoon, packing winds of 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour, struck the town of Divilacan on the northeastern coast....
Philippines braces for impact of typhoon
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:27:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)
( China Post.com.tw) - Philippine communities on Sunday prepared for flashfloods, landslides and possible storm surges as Typhoon Kalmaegi rushed toward the country, bearing powerful winds and heavy rains, authorities said.
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:17:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)
MANILA - Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into the northern Philippines on Sunday, causing flash floods and widespread heavy rains as communities braced for landslides and possible storm surges.
Philippines: Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi hits northern Philippines
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Philippines 09/14/2014 15:08 GMT MANILA, September 14, 2014 (AFP) - Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into the northern Philippines on Sunday, causing flash floods and widespread heavy rains as communities braced for landslides and possible storm surges.
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:47:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into the northern Philippines on Sunday, causing flash floods and widespread heavy rains as communities braced for landslides and possible storm surges.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams into Philippines: Warnings of Landslides, Flooding and Storm Surges
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:41:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)
Typhoon Kalmaegi has slammed into northeast provinces of the Philippines , with sustained winds of 130kph (81mph) and short gusts reaching 160 kph (99mph) as the storm moves north-west towards the South China Sea. Cagayan and Isabela provinces are believed to be worst affected by the typhoon, known locally as "Luis".
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:30:00 +0200climate-weather (en)
ICRC, PRC provides shelter, livelihood for Yolanda survivors
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:35:00 +0200manilatimes (en)
THOUSANDS of families who survived Typhoon Yolanda in Kalibo, Aklan benefitted from the housing and livelihood programs of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). PRC Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang recently visited 6,500 … Read more » The post ICRC,....
Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into northeastern Philippines with 130km/h winds
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:11:00 +0200scmp (en)
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:57:00 +0200gulfnews (en)
Three towns in the direct path of the storm have initiated a ‘pre-emptive evacuation’
Philippines braces for typhoon
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:43:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)
Philippine communities on Sunday prepared for flashfloods, landslides and possible storm surges as Typhoon Kalmaegi rushed towards the country, bearing powerful winds and heavy rains, authorities said.
Philippines Braces for Impact of Powerful Typhoon
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:44:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)
Philippine communities on Sunday prepared for flashfloods, landslides and possible storm surges as Typhoon Kalmaegi rushed towards the country, bearing powerful winds and heavy rains, authorities said. The typhoon, with maximum winds of 160 kilometers (100 miles) per hour, is expected to hit the....
Philippines braces for impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:07:00 +0200scmp (en)
Philippine communities on Sunday prepared for flash floods, landslides and possible storm surges as Typhoon Kalmaegi rushed towards the country, bearing powerful winds and heavy rains, authorities said.
Philippines: Mobile Medical Clinic Ready to Roll in the Philippines
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Direct Relief Country: Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, Direct Relief partnered with the International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Foundation (IPI) to increase access to medical care for people living throughout the affected area.
Korean-Born Journalist Becomes CNN VP
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 07:38:00 +0200chosun (en)
A Korean-born journalist has been promoted to senior vice president and managing editor of CNN International. Ellana Lee (43) will oversee all CNN programs beamed into 380 million households, the broadcaster said. Lee told the Chosun Ilbo that her background as a Korean and a woman helps ...
Philippines: Asia-Pacific Humanitarian Bulletin January - June 2014
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 06:01:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste NATURAL DISASTERS....
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:09:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China , Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste Contents....
Philippine government criticised for loss of goods worth millions
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:04:00 +0200gulfnews (en)
Food meant for typhoon victims lay rotting in warehouses, while cash lay idle in the aftermath of the storm
Earth Versus Space: Two Perspectives on the Same Object
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 04:49:00 +0200climate-weather (en)
Staff at Yosemite National Park took this photo of smoke rising from Little Yosemite Valley on Sept. 7, 2014, after a small wildfire suddenly quadrupled in size. Authorities used helicopters to evacuate nearly 200 climbers and hikers. (Yosemite National Park) Before cool weather calmed a wildfire....
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan: Rebuilding identities in the central Philippines
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 20:40:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Philippines MAS-IN, the Philippines, September 8 (UNHCR) – Almost a year after Typhoon Haiyan cut a swath of destruction through the central Philippines, rebuilding has turned the region into one big construction site. Major infrastructure, buildings and roads are being rehabilitated.
Typhoon Haiyan: Rebuilding identities in the central Philippines
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:38:00 +0200trust (en)
Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. MAS-IN, the Philippines , September 8 (UNHCR) - Almost a year after Typhoon Haiyan cut a swath of destruction through the central Philippines, rebuilding has turned the region into one big construction site.
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:34:00 +0200unhcr-org (en)
Amid recovery efforts in the central Philippines , UNHCR is helping tens of thousands of typhoon survivors to replace lost civil documents or to acquire them for the first time.
UPDATED: USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah to visit Vietnam and the Philippines
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:12:00 +0200usaid (en)
This trip has been postponed. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines from September 9-11. In Vietnam, Dr. Shah will recognize the transformational effect of past and current USAID assistance to overcome....
Enduring pain after Muslim rebel attack on Philippine city
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:37:00 +0200vanguardngr (en)
Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerilla leader remains free one year on. The post Enduring pain after Muslim rebel attack on Philippine city appeared first on Vanguard News .
A year later: Enduring pain after rebel attack on Philippine city
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:27:00 +0200tribune (en)
ZAMBOANGA: Thousands of people displaced by a rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerilla leader remains free one year on. The attack by Moro National Liberation Front gunmen triggered three weeks of urban....
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:10:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)
ZAMBOANGA (PHILIPPINES) - Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerilla leader remains free one year on.
Enduring Pain after Muslim Rebel Attack on Philippine City
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:27:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)
Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerrilla leader remains free one year on. The attack by Moro National Liberation Front gunmen triggered three weeks of urban....
ZAMBOANGA, September 8, 2014 (AFP) - Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an...
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:27:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)
Enduring pain after Muslim rebel attack on Philippine city. by Christian DONIO. ZAMBOANGA, September 8, 2014 (AFP) - Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerilla leader remains free one year on.
Enduring pain after Muslim rebel attack on Philippine c...
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:03:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)
ZAMBOANGA: Thousands of people displaced by a Muslim rebel assault on a major Philippine city are enduring squalid conditions in an evacuation camp where dozens have died, while the guerilla leader remains free one year on. The attack by Moro National Liberation Front gunmen triggered three weeks of....
GMR venture in Philippines to give wings to airport
Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:11:00 +0200irishsun (en)
Cebu City in central Philippines is eagerly waiting for Indian infrastructure major GMR to upgrade and renovate its existing airport and build a brand new one to accommodate the ever increasing ...
Tagpuro shelter to host 86 families living...
Sun, 07 Sep 2014 12:47:00 +0200sunstar (en)
A TOTAL of 86 families staying in tents and makeshift houses in Costa Brava village in San Jose district, Tacloban City will be accommodated in a temporary shelter in Tagpuro village. The site is developed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with Operation....
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah to visit Vietnam and the Philippines
Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:56:00 +0200usaid (en)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines from September 9-11. In Vietnam, Dr. Shah will recognize the transformational effect of past and current USAID assistance to overcome legacies of war and....
Why Canada must approach Ebola outbreak like a natural disaster
Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:12:00 +0200CBC (en)
With dire predictions that 20,000 people — more than six times the current toll — could become infected with Ebola, calls are mounting for countries, including Canada, to treat the outbreak like a natural disaster and deploy military teams.
3 Pinoy triathletes to compete in Hawaii for Yolanda victims
Thu, 04 Sep 2014 11:21:00 +0200gmanews (en)
Three Filipino athletes will compete in the upcoming World Ironman Championship in Hawaii to build more homes in Cebu's Bantayan Islands, an area devastated by Typhoon Yolanda ( Haiyan ) in November 2013. With the backing of Cobra Ironman 70.3 organizer Sunrise Management, William Veto, Gadric....
Philippines: Philippines: Second phase of construction begins
Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:08:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Medair Country: Philippines After building 600 houses for vulnerable families in Dulag, Philippines following the destructive typhoon in 2013, Medair has started the second phase of construction. During the second phase, we will build 1,080 more houses, distribute roof kits to 1,200....
ACT Alliance Appeal Revision 2 for Typhoon Haiyan response, Philippines
Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:47:00 +0200trust (en)
Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Appeal Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Response - PHL131 Revision 2. Appeal Target: US${esc.dollar}25,114,557 Balance Requested: US${esc.dollar}6,805,844. Geneva, 18 August 2014. Revision 2 was originally issued on 18 August, 2014.
5 Bohol quake survivors may dine with Pope Francis
Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:34:00 +0200gmanews (en)
September 2, 2014 8:10am. Pope Francis At least five survivors of last year's magnitude-7.2 quake that devastated Bohol province may be among the lucky ones who will get to dine with Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in 2015. Tagbilaran (Bohol) Bishop Leonardo Medroso indicated about five....
A helping hand in time of need
Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:06:00 +0200gulfnews (en)
To help children go back to school, an Abu Dhabi-resident starts a charity campaign.
Alexandre, un sapeur-pompier Picard au cœur des catastrophes
Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:06:00 +0200lunion (fr)
Tempête tropicale, typhon, tremblement de terre ou tsunami, à chaque fois que les éléments se déchaînent, que le globe ne tourne plus rond, la mort se fait brutale, fatale. Pour ceux qui en réchappent, la douleur se mêle à la résignation. C’est quand les plaies sont encore à vif, que les secours....
Liberia: Stop Hunger Now Responds to Ebola Crisis in West Africa
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:58:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Stop Hunger Now Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone Food and other aid shipped to Liberia, more assistance on the way (Raleigh, NC, Aug. 28, 2014) - Stop Hunger Now is shipping a container of meals and and donated medical personal protection equipment to Liberia as part of relief operations in....
Philippines unemployment rate at 7% in first quarter : Government
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:21:00 +0200gulfnews (en)
Manila: Unemployment rate in the Philippines has reached 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, representing 2.924 million unemployed people, lower than the unemployment rate of 7.5 per cent or 2.969 unemployed workers in the fourth quarter of 2013. It is also lower than the 7.
9 women from Yolanda-hit areas rescued from prostitution ring in Caloocan
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:07:00 +0200gmanews (en)
Tags: Super Typhoon Yolanda At least nine women from areas hit by super Typhoon Yolanda ( Haiyan ) were rescued from a prostitution ring in Caloocan City before dawn Friday. National Bureau of Investigation agents also arrested five suspected pimps in the operation near a hotel at 2nd Avenue, radio dzBB's Roland Bola reported.
Philippine economy grows by 6.4 percent in second quarter
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:54:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)
( China Post.com.tw) - The Philippine economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the second quarter and tied with Malaysia as the second fastest growing in Asia during the period, officials said Thursday.
Philippine economy grows 6.4 percent in quarter
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:00 +0200sltrib (en)
Manila • The Philippine economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the second quarter and tied with Malaysia as the second fastest growing in Asia during the period, officials said Thursday. The April-June growth was higher than the 5.6 percent posted in the first quarter, driven by industry, which grew by 7.
HAIYAN TYPHOON, A NEW COMMITMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:29:00 +0200misna-en (en)
The Social Welfare and development department of the Government of Philippines and the International Organization for Migrations (Iom) have signed this week an agreement to build more shelters for the survivors of the Haiyan typhoon which hit the centre of the archipelago on 8 november 2013.
Palau: Building capacity to manage emergency operations in Palau
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)
Source: Secretariat of the Pacific Community Country: Palau Participants from Palau Government departments, Palau Red Cross and the media attended training last week on establishing and managing Emergency Operations Centers. In 2012, Typhoon Bopha impacted Palau and affected hundreds of people and....
Philippine president to visit European countries, U.S. in September
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:34:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)
MANILA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Thursday that he will visit four European countries and the United States next month to seek more investments and strengthen bilateral ties. In an interview with a local radio station, Aquino said he will go to Spain, France,....
Philippine economy grows 6.4 percent in 2Q
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:26:00 +0200miamiherald (en)
The Philippine economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the second quarter and tied with Malaysia as the second fastest growing in Asia during the period, officials said Thursday.
ASEAN : Renforcer la confiance et la coopération maritime
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:08:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)
Le 5e Forum maritime de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (AMF-5) a eu lieu mercredi 27 août dans la ville de Dà Nang (Centre).
Crises humanitaires : l'Etat français se coordonne avec le privé
Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:56:00 +0200LesEchos (fr)
Le Quai d’Orsay et cinq entreprises ont signé une convention pour unir leurs moyens en réponse aux situations d’urgence.
Heavy rainfall likely to add to city woes A STAFF REPORTER A waterlogged road in ...
Sun, 24 Aug 2014 02:58:00 +0200palestinewater (en)
Environment Agency chairman Lord Smith is to visit the flood-hit Somerset Levels, as more heavy rain is set to hit parts of the UK. He will make his first trip since the floods to the area on Friday, where 30-40mm (1.2-1.6in) of rain is expected. His visit comes as about 80 homes in the village of Moorland in Somerset have been evacuated.
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