http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2008/06/30/2003416156US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Beijing yesterday for talks expected to focus on pushing forward six party talks on North Korea’s nuclear program. Rice arrived in Beijing after touring China’s earthquake shattered Sichuan Province. Her visit comes after North Korea handed in a key....2008-06-29T21:04+0200taipeitimesentaipeitimes-8ff27ccc68e11ee8ccf04fa61c12536aNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearhttp://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2008/06/106363.htmRemarks on Visit to Samaritan's Purse NGO, Water Purification Project Secretary Condoleezza Rice Dujiangyan, China June 29, 2008 SECRETARY RICE: Well, it's been quite a visit here, to come through and to visit with the residents who are relocating after the terrible earthquake that took place.2008-06-29T19:40+0200state-govenstate-gov-daefbd71a651a21d7cc6a393f7d912efNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/30/content_8458651.htmCHENGDU, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The current earthquake relief and rebuilding work have further displayed the nature and capabilities of the Communist Party of China (CPC), said Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Sunday in a tour to quake-hit areas of Sichuan Province.2008-06-29T19:09+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-6bdfa5739a5a2c3c098c719721f61cb7NaturalDisastershttp://www.voanews.com/english/2008-06-29-voa14.cfm?rss=topstories'I'm tremendously impressed with the recovery, with the resiliency and spirit of the people,' says Condoleezza Rice2008-06-29T18:19+0200voanewsenvoanews-17d3f712a0cb4d619374a3d1d7b1724fNaturalDisastersNuclearSocietyManMadeDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/29/content_8458596.htmBEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 5.5 degrees on the Richter scale hit Baingoin County of Tibet Autonomous Region, at 20:47 p.m. Sunday, according to China National Seismological Network. The epicenter was located at 35.7 N and 88.3 E, about 370 kilometers away from the county seat of Baingoin.2008-06-29T17:35+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-3ca80acf290a085e15bbe344543c2b74http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CHINA?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTDUJIANGYAN, China (AP) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised China's earthquake recovery efforts during a visit to the disaster zone Sunday, contrasting Beijing's "attentive" response with Myanmar's reluctance to accept outside aid after a devastating cyclone....2008-06-29T16:13+0200APenAP-fd0fabd94472538abd62077949bda296JRCSafeguardsNuclearManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080629/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_chinaAP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised China's earthquake recovery efforts during a visit to the disaster zone Sunday, contrasting Beijing's "attentive" response with Myanmar's reluctance to accept outside aid after a devastating cyclone.2008-06-29T15:25+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-499f8dae9af851705000a8cf9429152dJRCSafeguardsNuclearManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/Indian_silk_industry_hit_hard_by_Chinese_earthquake/rssarticleshow/3177116.cmsIndian silk industry with an annual business of over Rs 10,000 crore has been hit hard by the last month's earthquake in China, a major supplier of raw silk for the manufacturing units in the country.2008-06-29T13:21+0200indiatimesenindiatimes-dce587dd5eb9909b00e740e25f641e1eNaturalDisastersTAXUDhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/rice+visits+china+quake+zone/2305322?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsUS Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised China's post-earthquake recovery efforts during a visit to the disaster zone, saying it contrasted with Burma's reluctance to allow in aid after a devastating cyclone. Rice was the highest-ranking American to inspect damage from the May 12 quake that....2008-06-29T12:45+0200channel4newsenchannel4news-079f6dc3ad680a986b6fa071442fc8bdhttp://www.breakingnews.ie/world/mhgbqlidkfql/rss2/US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised China’s post-earthquake recovery efforts during a visit to the disaster zone today, saying it contrasted with Burma’s reluctance to allow in aid after a devastating cyclone.2008-06-29T11:49+0200irish-newsenirish-news-871cfe89be0b1625399b50c81b3d74deJRCSafeguardsNuclearManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/29/content_8458073.htmBEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's massive earthquake increased by seven to 69,195 as of Sunday noon, the State Council Information Office said in a statement. The number of the injured stayed at 374,177 and people reported missing dropped to 18,404 after the 8.2008-06-29T10:28+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-6c12887a53735c3e39ba8ebf0f787425http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/06/29/6016821-ap.htmlDUJIANGYAN, China - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived Sunday in China for a two-day visit that will include a tour of the country's earthquake-ravaged southwest and talks on North Korea...2008-06-29T09:49+0200AfghanistanSunenAfghanistanSun-a58058e12d287d13a5ee6dcaa8b37fd5JRCSafeguardsNuclearTerroristAttackhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080629/wl_asia_afp/uschinaricequakeAFP - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday met children made homeless by the devastating earthquake that hit southwest China last month and praised the country's response to the disaster.2008-06-29T08:52+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-da75e6338e552696889808aa7eef698ahttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3561447,00.htmlUS Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived Sunday in China for a two-day visit that will include a tour of the country's earthquake-ravaged southwest and talks on North Korea's nuclear programs. Rice will be the highest-ranking American to inspect damage from the May 12 quake that devastated a....2008-06-29T07:06+0200yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-19f4606416ac937d77ab06e0d4cb442fhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national%20news/2008/06/29/163149/China%2Dseals.htmOne of the towns worst hit in last month's devastating China earthquake has been sealed off to prevent epidemics from spreading, after having been opened just briefly, state media said Saturday.2008-06-29T06:01+0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-e272f016e5807e19885c9fc709b5d9bdCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseaseCasesCommunicableDiseaseEndemicsAvianFluhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national%20news/2008/06/29/163146/Woman%2Dleaves.htmThe white short-haired mutt was found dragging his crushed hind legs through rubble-clogged streets after the massive earthquake devastated China's Sichuan province.2008-06-29T06:01+0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-2ec05b2a81d9cc175d675e6f12c22ea9http://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/29/content_8456777.htmA little boy appreciates a picture during a photo exhibition about the May 12 earthquake and rescue efforts in southwest China's Sichuan Province, in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, June 28, 2008. The photo exhibition was opened here on Saturday, displaying more than 250 photos....2008-06-29T02:48+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-df2a04901bb6ad5557b52d225c1b32f9http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/RMOI-7G2M3Y?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's major earthquake increased by two to 69,188 as of Saturday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured increased by three to 374,177 and people reported missing dropped to 18,440 after the 8.2008-06-28T18:31+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-e364e36e878ab5256850fb9055ff0de0NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/6438550.htmlThe death toll of China's major earthquake increased by two to 69,188 as of Saturday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured increased by three to 374,177 and people reported missing dropped to 18, ...2008-06-28T12:06+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-38a360a5fe6f840cffda6daaf89c2604NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/28/content_8454869.htmThe death toll of China's major earthquake increased by two to 69,188 as of Saturday noon, the State Council Information Office said.2008-06-28T10:49+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-f1b179c4418832b0a35302a8dd93fd55NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7G25CY?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 28, 2008 (AFP) - One of the towns worst hit in last month's devastating China earthquake has been sealed off to prevent epidemics from spreading, after having been opened just briefly, state media said Saturday. More than 600 police officers have been posted around southwest China's....2008-06-28T08:30+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-4a1db5ea397bf3397077d3cad76de87cCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseaseCasesCommunicableDiseaseEndemicsAvianFluhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/28/content_8453966.htmCHENGDU, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Police in southwest China's quake-hit Sichuan Province have arrested 36 people who looted in a sealed-and-reopened county, local authorities said Saturday. The looters stole electronic appliances and furniture from the shops and houses destroyed by the May 12 earthquake....2008-06-28T07:01+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-bc65c90339609a8d578c4237801db75eNaturalDisastershttp://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=60One of the towns worst hit in last month's devastating China earthquake has been sealed off to prevent epidemics from spreading, after having been opened just briefly, state media said on Saturday.2008-06-28T06:40+0200thedailystarBDenthedailystarBD-42751d49b862273debc4be91a23dbb8eCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseaseCasesCommunicableDiseaseEndemicsAvianFluhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national%20news/2008/06/28/163035/Quake%2Dfleeing%2Dteacher.htmA Chinese high school teacher who controversially fled a classroom before his students during last month's devastating earthquake has compelled China to amend laws governing teacher-student ethics.2008-06-28T05:50+0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-3e350a029e41396a208833793feb49f2NaturalDisastershttp://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1104ap_china_quake_dogs.html?source=rssChen Yunlian, left, looks at dogs she said were rescued from an earthquake-hit area at an animal protection center in Shuangliu county near Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan province, Friday, June...2008-06-28T05:12+0200AfghanistanSunenAfghanistanSun-d0135c16f521b4b89e3c0e926a605f3dhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/28/content_8452474.htmChina awarded 50 youngsters Friday evening for their bravery in the rescue after the May 12 earthquake that jolted the southwestern Sichuan Province.• China approves reports on quake relief work, reconstruction plan• Special report: Reconstruction After Earthquake2008-06-28T04:45+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-47b7092b83e75d8b4d2057ba12c03b2fhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/6438446.htmlChina awarded 50 youngsters Friday evening for their bravery in the rescue after the May 12 earthquake that jolted the southwestern Sichuan Province. Li Cha ...2008-06-28T04:20+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-02f2aae93b53ed4cd746502df1ea9176AgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibrehttp://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200806280086.htmlThirty-six days after the devastating Sichuan earthquake in China, a pig was rescued from rubble, according to a recent report. It apparently survived by drinking rainwater. The animal reportedly weighed a hefty 150 kilograms before the quake, but was down to 50 kg when it was found. I was certainly impressed by the hog's survival instinct.2008-06-28T03:46+0200asahienasahi-cf2bdebe1620d5297ed6e20c3d4e4a3fNaturalDisastersAgriculturalProdAnimalhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/6438395.htmlVietnam Red Cross Society donated here Friday 200,000 U.S. dollars to victims of a recent strong earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. Tran Ngoc Tang, chairman of the society said at the donation ceremony that Vietnam ...2008-06-28T02:46+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-f54e91092ccf59e0188f4d8bbb1caad8NaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6438393.htmlWhen William Shakespeare wrote "frailty, thy name is woman," he may have no idea what women could do at times of extreme adversity. As the 8.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Sichuan, southwest China, on May 12, it let out not only the devastat ...2008-06-28T02:46+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-b610f4b58c5ef0ea2c4fc5f299d98613NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyhttp://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/6/28/business/21541179&sec=businessStaff from OCBC Bank in Malaysia and Singapore have donated about RM200,000 and RM70,000 to the China Earthquake and Myanmar Cyclone Nargis relief funds respectively.2008-06-28T01:45+0200thestarenthestar-eba6d7058127d139fff603d43adff5cbhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25415938/The white short-haired mutt was found dragging his crushed hind legs through rubble-clogged streets after the massive earthquake devastated China's Sichuan province.2008-06-28T01:02+0200msnbcenmsnbc-b53ead303cb4695f49e66d3cbc862e9bhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/28/content_8452474.htmBEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China awarded 50 youngsters Friday evening for their bravery in the rescue after the May 12 earthquake that jolted the southwestern Sichuan Province. Li Changchun, member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee,....2008-06-28T00:58+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-5d39f98b466a70e6e7fed1d92e80085ahttp://www.voanews.com/english/2008-06-27-voa45.cfm?rss=topstoriesAfter volunteers rushed to help victims of May quake that devastated Sichuan Province, many wonder whether freedom they have had in disaster area will carry over into broader rights for civic groups2008-06-27T21:34+0200voanewsenvoanews-80865af69f49abe1183deef2b9af16ccNaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_re_as/china_quake_dogsAP - The white short-haired mutt was found dragging his crushed hind legs through rubble-clogged streets after the massive earthquake devastated China's Sichuan province.2008-06-27T20:25+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-f78258949674259bdb048588757418a1http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CHINA_QUAKE_DOGS?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTCHENGDU, China (AP) -- The white short-haired mutt was found dragging his crushed hind legs through rubble-clogged streets after the massive earthquake devastated China's Sichuan province....2008-06-27T20:04+0200APenAP-59b36b5dfc548c29491f14644c40c714http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-7FZKMG?OpenDocumentMajor Developments UNICEF and UN Following authorization from the State Council (as reported on 20 June), the UN is launching a joint appeal to the international community on the Sichuan earthquake. The appeal, formerly known as ‘The Early Recovery Plan,’ is now titled the ‘UN China Appeal for Early Recovery Support.2008-06-27T18:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-d8573d0881a63b71aa0fff9e892bbe39NaturalDisastersHealthENVResearchENVUNbodiesWaterENVManMadeDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/PANA-7FZGGM?OpenDocumentCHENGDU, Jun 27, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- The threat of flood forced an urgent evacuation of 20,000 people living downstream of three earthquake- formed lakes detected on Thursday by helicopter reconnaissance in quake-hit Dujiangyan City in southwest China's Sichuan Province.2008-06-27T16:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-f27ae8d5bc61c00589dbd14e676f9824NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LRON-7FZGNS?OpenDocumentHANOI, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam Red Cross Society donated here Friday 200,000 U.S. dollars to victims of a recent strong earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. Tran Ngoc Tang, chairman of the society said at the donation ceremony that Vietnamese people felt deep sorrow for the losses of the Chinese people caused by the earthquake.2008-06-27T16:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-b20ccf9c0e98a99b72ff9c54b1fc0c31NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LRON-7FZGQ5?OpenDocumentCHENGDU, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The threat of flood forced an urgent evacuation of 20,000 people living downstream of three earthquake-formed lakes detected on Thursday by helicopter reconnaissance in quake-hit Dujiangyan City in southwest China's Sichuan Province.2008-06-27T16:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-d7157542432483f0a62fc22401448bc2NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/PANA-7FZGFR?OpenDocumentHANOI, Jun 27, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- Vietnam Red Cross Society donated here Friday 200,000 U.S. dollars to victims of a recent strong earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. Tran Ngoc Tang, chairman of the society said at the donation ceremony that Vietnamese people....2008-06-27T16:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-1f8296d44e0b791f841cc0372a75adcbNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8451875.htmBEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- With summer holidays days away, China's Ministry of Education is urging primary and middle schools nationwide to launch practices against earthquake and flooding for students before the two-month break. The schools should arrange for students to watch a special program about disaster precautions.2008-06-27T15:43+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-e3ec84ecb3018d08cb5345dbefed394bNaturalDisastershttp://en.rian.ru/world/20080627/112401714.htmlBEIJING, June 27 (RIA Novosti) - Fears of major flooding have prompted the evacuation of some 20,000 people from southwest China's Sichuan province, which was hit by a powerful earthquake in May, the Xinhua news agency reported Friday. Local weather forecasters say the region faces its worst floods in a decade.2008-06-27T14:22+0200rianenrian-c1e9760f5a58d87952f52207fba4447dNaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080627/wl_nm/china_quake_teacher_dcReuters - A Chinese high school teacher who controversially fled a classroom before his students during last month's devastating earthquake has compelled China to amend laws governing teacher-student ethics.2008-06-27T14:20+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-6ce346130f894797db4c3af6df5554abNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8451130.htmHANOI, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam Red Cross Society donated here Friday 200,000 U.S. dollars to victims of a recent strong earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. Tran Ngoc Tang, chairman of the society said at the donation ceremony that Vietnamese people felt deep sorrow for the losses of the Chinese people caused by the earthquake.2008-06-27T12:39+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-505fe1cd38dedece56f2bedc02370ee1NaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8451052.htmBy Xinhua Writers Zhan Yan, Rong Jiaojiao CHENGDU, June 27 (Xinhua) -- When William Shakespeare wrote "frailty, thy name is woman," he may have no idea what women could do at times of extreme adversity. As the 8.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Sichuan, southwest China, on May 12, it let out not only....2008-06-27T12:39+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-bd97eda73dc5e154f140fe7f132f6b24NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6438381.htmlThe death toll of China's major earthquake increased by one to 69,186 as of Friday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured stood at 374,174 and people reported missing also remained at 18,457 after ...2008-06-27T12:25+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-e0cca166acbd8c9aac8d3795dab7dc37NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6438382.htmlThe threat of flood forced an urgent evacuation of 20,000 people living downstream of three earthquake-formed lakes detected on Thursday by helicopter reconnaissance in quake-hit Dujiangyan City in southwest China's Sichuan Province. ...2008-06-27T12:25+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-6c196e125db9a15142e505c15c862f53NaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8451026.htmCHENGDU, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The threat of flood forced an urgent evacuation of 20,000 people living downstream of three earthquake-formed lakes detected on Thursday by helicopter reconnaissance in quake-hit Dujiangyan City in southwest China's Sichuan Province.2008-06-27T11:52+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-7db9797f5c347009fe543aaa29c2e218NaturalDisastershttp://www.itv.com/News/Articles/Giant-pandas-settle-into-new-home-20964911.htmlThree giant pandas evacuated after the China earthquake are settling into to their new home.2008-06-27T11:47+0200itvenitv-73f065a5fa525244ac2b16fb9f228729AgriculturalProdOliveHorthttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8450673.htmBEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's major earthquake increased by one to 69,186 as of Friday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured stood at 374,174 and people reported missing also remained at 18,457 after the 8.2008-06-27T11:07+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-54cb9a2fb5c2a8015a7c6bf41026a1ffNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/giant+pandas+settle+into+new+home/2303522?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsThree giant pandas evacuated after the China earthquake are settling into to their new home.2008-06-27T10:58+0200channel4newsenchannel4news-ea9d326a7710c2434d37d71e0d7bf142AgriculturalProdOliveHorthttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FZ5L6?OpenDocumentThe death toll of China's major earthquake still stood at Wednesday's figure of 69,185 as of Thursday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured reached 374,174 and people reported missing dropped from Wednesday's figure by one to 18,457 after the 8.2008-06-27T08:28+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-a5d018a1a96d2c91802cc61072876c3aNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSPEK26832320080627?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsBEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese high school teacher who controversially fled a classroom before his students during last month's devastating earthquake has compelled China to amend laws governing teacher-student ethics.2008-06-27T07:26+0200reutersenreuters-1592bb714ba97104bdf6e52906f441beNaturalDisastershttp://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/6/27/worldupdates/2008-06-27T094302Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-342559-1&sec=WorldupdatesBEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese high school teacher who controversially fled a classroom before his students during last month's devastating earthquake has compelled China to amend laws governing teacher-student ethics.2008-06-27T07:12+0200thestarenthestar-2802709df72ebb58ededb43e26f9829cNaturalDisastershttp://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200806/s2288016.htmSouth China may get its first panda breeding centre, taking over some of the animals driven from their home by last month's powerful earthquake in the country's far southwest.2008-06-27T07:07+0200radioaustraliaenradioaustralia-5a130cbfc5184f76224cfeb5905b2239NaturalDisastershttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK268323.htm27 Jun 2008 04:01:12 GMT Source: Reuters BEIJING, June 27 (Reuters) - A Chinese high school teacher who controversially fled a classroom before his students during last month's devastating earthquake has compelled China to amend laws ...2008-06-27T06:33+0200alertnetenalertnet-299b8c2d5567600cacb33aa24a68decdNaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6438089.htmlThe first giant panda life-time adoption ceremony, since the Wenchuan earthquake, was held on the 26th in Chongqing City. The Deputy Chief Engineer of China Conservation and the Giant Panda Research Center, Huang Yan, said this ceremony mar ...2008-06-27T06:03+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-6bdbd047cac241365d11dbad227bbf96NaturalDisastershttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/int%27l%20community/2008/06/27/162972/Volunteers%2Drecruited.htmTo help post-earthquake reconstruction work in China, the Eden Social Welfare Foundation is recruiting volunteers who will be sent to hard-hit areas in Sichuan to provide mental health counseling, staff training, and rehabilitation services.2008-06-27T06:01+0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-05d9b1881b7bbbf75eb7447ea5ef4f6dAgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibreNaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6437776.htmlEight giant pandas were evacuated from a breeding base in southwest China's Sichuan Province Thursday to avoid threats from possible geological disasters after the devastating May 12 earthquake. Three two-year-old females, Si Jia, M ...2008-06-27T02:58+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-9fb26aa90c9ac9a095ddff42500606a5NatureENVResearchENVhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25342298/Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing threat of landslides, a forestry bureau report said Tuesday.2008-06-26T21:16+0200msnbcenmsnbc-dc20ebc088bfd06d1e553c39d08db0e1http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/320730255/index.htmlWhen the magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck China's Sichuan Province in May, killing nearly 70,000 people, it hit home for Americans Rick and Michele Houston.2008-06-26T20:57+0200cnnencnn-4227d500daafa58a01cb0e646f33dc5fNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/27/content_8446307.htmKUNMING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Eight giant pandas were evacuated from a breeding base in southwest China's Sichuan Province Thursday to avoid threats from possible geological disasters after the devastating May 12 earthquake. Three two-year-old females, Si Jia, Mei Qian and Qian Qian, were greeted....2008-06-26T18:59+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-6f00374873b7cca60da53851ffcfb655NatureENVResearchENVhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LRON-7FYHPG?OpenDocumentThe Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, today (June 26) announced the establishment of the Steering Committee on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Support for Reconstruction in the Sichuan Earthquake Stricken Areas, to be chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang.2008-06-26T16:25+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-563015f9f494480f560e9e45f4696602NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/ASAZ-7FYFU6?OpenDocumentOn June 23, the Red Cross Society of China convened Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi Provincial Red Cross and its Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan’s counterparts related to the Red Cross staff to discuss post-earthquake rehabilitation programs. At the meeting, relevant person in charge of disaster relief work....2008-06-26T14:25+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-c3c31e282bc3f2de7d583fe8cec99ff7Echohttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FY92K?OpenDocumentSINGAPORE, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Ho Ching, the executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Temasek Holdings, handed over a check of 1 million U.S. dollars to the Chinese embassy on Monday for the devastating earthquake that jolted China on May 12.2008-06-26T14:25+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-76e8392a37a1ab337fa99bf2c9b7e92chttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/26/content_8444982.htmAt the conference, which was attended by over 300 journalists from domestic and foreign press, Yao set off a "Yao Foundation" to help re-construct schools damaged by a severe earthquake in the Sichuan Province last month. Yao said he was not sure whether to play Olympic warm-ups in July when China....2008-06-26T13:39+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-6412c862a020c05c229cf20ce88a237ahttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/26/content_8444760.htmBEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese insurers had paid 370 million yuan (48.1 million U.S. dollars) in claims from areas affected by the May 12 earthquake as of June 24, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission said on Thursday. The total included 196 million yuan in life insurance claims and 174 million yuan in property insurance.2008-06-26T12:54+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-52172de27f06f5da9caf258b86260428http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6437594.htmlThe death toll of China's major earthquake still stood at Wednesday's figure of 69,185 as of Thursday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured reached 374,174 and people reported missing dropped fro ...2008-06-26T11:05+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-74cb7cd3d41e06178f617882ec0529fdhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/26/content_8443942.htmBEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's major earthquake still stood at Wednesday's figure of 69,185 as of Thursday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured reached 374,174 and people reported missing dropped from Wednesday's figure by one to 18,457 after the 8.2008-06-26T10:37+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-b98d9861488c76d4098481743c83e82cManMadeDisastersEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/6437379.html"Have the students in the quake-hit areas gone back to class?" "How have the pandas been affected by the earthquake?" "What does China need the most right now?" These were some of the questions posed by French citizens to Chinese of ...2008-06-26T09:27+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-93613bb9bc86eb28f2228c6082c48401NaturalDisastershttp://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=115165Mobile-phone sales in China, the world's biggest handset market, grew the slowest in four years as consumers donated to relief efforts for the nation's deadliest earthquake in 32 years, said JPMorgan Chase & Co. According to Bloomberg news, Sales gained 8.7 per cent in May from a year earlier, the slowest rate since 2004 and less than half the 18.2008-06-26T07:34+0200nigeriaennigeria-e0f6b415c46586608a3c9a428f95524fTAXUDhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/26/content_8442494.htmPARIS, June 25 (Xinhua) -- "Have the students in the quake-hit areas gone back to class?" "How have the pandas been affected by the earthquake?" "What does China need the most right now?" These were some of the questions posed by French citizens to Chinese officials during a charity event titled....2008-06-26T06:49+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-2851b20e7ba6e338f826f8c7c249b285NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FY2PN?OpenDocumentSubmitted by Mara Warwick on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:01. Six weeks and one day since the massive 8.0 earthquake hit Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province and I am participating in the first World Bank mission to the earthquake-affected area. In the last six weeks the relief effort conducted by the....2008-06-26T06:11+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-0f546028ffd254e39b08db196cdd2a1fAgriculturalTechnologyNaturalDisastershttp://www.ireland.com/newspaper/world/2008/0626/1214402981235.htmlCHINA: Most of the pandas at earthquake-devastated Wolong research centre in Sichuan have been evacuated to other parts of China, just days after the docile, breeding-averse bears were taken off bamboo shoots and put on a strange diet of fruit.2008-06-26T05:24+0200irishtimesenirishtimes-6cfb1685377af59373fdee900018c836http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-06-25-china_N.htm?csp=34As China sealed off the earthquake-devastated town of Beichuan, there was a spirit of defiance among former residents. Some vowed ...2008-06-26T04:02+0200usaTodayenusaToday-2da303d83a51ffaa7610313140f27dc3http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6436977.htmlThe death toll of China's major earthquake still stood at Tuesday's figure of 69,185 as of Wednesday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured remained unchanged from Sunday's 374,171 and people repo ...2008-06-26T03:11+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-0ff1cb741d1599068ca1df42eb301916ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/6436860.htmlChina is calling for efforts to prevent the inflow of expired food and epidemic disease in the earthquake-affected areas, through stepping up supervision of donated food and checks on water sources. The General Office of the State C ...2008-06-26T02:17+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-b465e9f43358b9a669788c6d45e97483FoodSecurityFoodAidAgriculturehttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/pandas-switched-to-fruitonly-diet-after-earthquake-devastates-bamboo-854342.htmlThese are tough times to be a national symbol in China. Most of the pandas at the earthquake-devastated Wolong research centre in Sichuan province have been evacuated to other parts of the country, just days after being taken off bamboo shoots and put on a strange diet of fruit.2008-06-26T01:16+0200independentenindependent-2eb87dba988d54c9169ffd2da1a59f61ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastershttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/06/25/typhoon-china.html?ref=rssA tropical storm that has already caused hundreds of deaths in the Phillipines has hit southern China, bringing high winds and heavy rains to an area that suffered flooding a few weeks ago.2008-06-25T19:48+0200CBCenCBC-1b96a897d6456fca1eb9a91b34722454ManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastershttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/article3822529.eceParents protesting about the number of schools which collapsed in China's earthquake, have been detained and beaten by police.2008-06-25T19:44+0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-8666f8754b009ad297628a26df194812http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LRON-7FXHEQ?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China is calling for efforts to prevent the inflow of expired food and epidemic disease in the earthquake-affected areas, through stepping up supervision of donated food and checks on water sources. The General Office of the State Council issued a circular on the issue....2008-06-25T16:10+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-ec72e5822eec1b36776ba03c826a2536Agriculturehttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/25/content_8436998.htmChina is calling for efforts to prevent the inflow of expired food and epidemic disease in the earthquake-affected areas, through stepping up supervision of donated food and checks on water sources.2008-06-25T14:43+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-73e139fe286231cab7e0fa735da3e007Agriculturehttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/article3822529.eceParents protesting about the number of schools which collapsed in China's earthquake, have been detained and beaten by police.2008-06-25T14:40+0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-80dbdbb2da4e44df9e1bcefc21b81475http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/JF26Cb01.htmlThe earthquake that shattered much of China's Sichuan province last month has increased concern about the country's network of dams, many built on dangerous fault lines, and its plans to build many more to help fuel the country's economic growth.2008-06-25T13:21+0200asiatimesenasiatimes-ba49551a0c28dec6a6032e0cde179c83NaturalDisastersECBhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKPEK30825620080625?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsBEIJING (Reuters) - China, whose Beijing Olympic torch relay was dogged by protest overseas, on Wednesday cancelled the international leg of the Paralympic torch relay, giving the devastating Sichuan earthquake as the reason.2008-06-25T12:25+0200reutersenreuters-b12952905d2548b87af697831d09ed07NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/ASAZ-7FXCLQ?OpenDocument2. Project Objectives This project’s development objective is to support the country’s emergency responses to the Wenchuan Earthquake by identifying and assessing potential environmental impacts and risks associated with the releases of hazardous chemicals and waste in five out of a total of 40 hardest hit counties in Sichuan Province.2008-06-25T12:09+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-dd2632bc18423057d7dc7ac39eaa41c0HealthENVNaturalDisastersWasteENVhttp://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia/paralympics_torch_relay_in_china_only_550238China has cancelled the international leg of the Paralympic torch relay, giving the devastating Sichuan earthquake as the reason.2008-06-25T12:09+0200sbsensbs-e00616835f677496bfe0219a63965453NaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23921824-23109,00.htmlChina, whose Beijing Olympic torch relay was dogged by protest overseas, has cancelled the international leg of the Paralympic torch relay, giving the devastating Sichuan earthquake as the reason. 7:15pm (AEST)2008-06-25T11:27+0200NEWScomAUenNEWScomAU-44b38675c7f4e3945867fc92d4f595adNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/25/content_8436082.htmBEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's major earthquake still stood at Tuesday's figure of 69,185 as of Wednesday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured remained unchanged from Sunday's 374,171 and people reported missing dropped from Tuesday's figure by nine to 18,458 after the 8.2008-06-25T10:52+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-fe55d5a84fd16f0db707c2235de38a3bhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080625.WORLDREPORT25-1/TPStory/TPInternational/?page=rss&id=GAM.20080625.WORLDREPORT25-1China plans to turn a huge lake formed from the Sichuan earthquake disaster into a tourist destination, a state news agency reported yesterday.Scientists are assessing how to best develop Tangjiashan lake into a scenic spot, Chen Xingchun, secretary-general of the Communist Party Committee of....2008-06-25T09:46+0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-dcdae81c8323b0acc9ca6dac0dd154d6http://www.brunet.bn/news/bb/wed/jun25h5.htmDonations for victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the devastating earthquake in China have continued to pour in. At press time yesterday, $71,179.35 have been collected, including $48,354 from SMS donations. The Brunei Darussalam Women Council and members of Berakas Sixth Form Centre's Student....2008-06-25T09:08+0200brunetenbrunet-d896ce6b650d7618af88768efa1e3be3NaturalDisastershttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/39af3768-3180-11dd-b77c-0000779fd2ac.htmlCandlelight vigils have become common scenes in China following the devastating earthquake in Sichuan last month. On Wednesday, though, tens of thousands of people gather under candlelight in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park for a very different reason. The annual gathering – the only public memorial of....2008-06-25T07:58+0200ftenft-425a54fd0c1af5617c99e47aba812db3Conflicthttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FX5LN?OpenDocumentChina's Cabinet on Tuesday outlined how it would fund relief and reconstruction after the devastating May 12 earthquake centered on the southwestern Sichuan Province. The plans were detailed in a report on relief and reconstruction tabled by the State Council for review at the opening of the third....2008-06-25T07:57+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-c97a610f2926b3e679d9e09f70b76463NaturalDisastersTAXUDhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FX5HM?OpenDocumentThe death toll of China's massive earthquake increased by four to 69,185 as of Tuesday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured remained unchanged from Sunday's 374,171 and people reported missing dropped from Monday's figure by 31 to 18,467 after the 8.2008-06-25T07:57+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-f7c561d9b7f4cb1ce1a7f09dbba57d87ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKAA-7FX7M8?OpenDocumentThe Myanmar Typhoon Nargis Humanitarian Fund, and China’s Earthquake Aid Fund, established on the 17th of May was meant to collect cash donations from citizens and residents in Brunei Darussalam. The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Paduka Haji Jemat bin Haji....2008-06-25T07:57+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-1ba920fe6546f53e224ae2845ff7c5d3NaturalDisastersRegionalPolicyhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article4205071.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Captive giant pandas in the Sichuan province of China have had their bamboo rations cut by almost a half in the midst of the breeding season because of damage to forests during last month’s earthquake.2008-06-25T06:26+0200thetimesenthetimes-4bd96d090c782afc8f304ab8ed55b496NaturalDisastersAgriculturalProdAnimalAgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibrehttp://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=42951DUJIANGYAN, Jun 25 (IPS) - China’s deadly earthquake last month appears to have shifted more than just tectonic plates in the country’s picturesque Sichuan province. The May 12 temblor has given a boost to China’s green lobby that has been calling for a review of Beijing’s zealous dam-building....2008-06-25T06:09+0200ipsnewsenipsnews-1e16def041e8ff0814b8a52ee79e3ec3NaturalDisastersUNbodieshttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article4205071.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Captive giant pandas in the Sichuan province of China have had their bamboo rations cut by almost a half in the midst of the breeding season because of damage to forests during last month’s earthquake.2008-06-25T06:04+0200sundaytimesensundaytimes-4bd96d090c782afc8f304ab8ed55b496NaturalDisastersAgriculturalProdAnimalAgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibrehttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6436377.htmlTen giant pandas from a breeding base in southwest China's Sichuan Province were evacuated on Tuesday to avoid threats from possible geological disasters after the May 12 massive earthquake. Six were transported to the Bifengxia bas ...2008-06-25T03:54+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-992396f68583ffc66a8fa1b0cc2c8e71ForestsENVNatureENVResearchENVhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6436357.htmlThe death toll of China's massive earthquake increased by four to 69,185 as of Tuesday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured remained unchanged from Sunday's 374,171 and people reported missing d ...2008-06-25T03:54+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-a611c90435292dd78bf930777a0169b7ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6436380.htmlChina's National Audit Office said Tuesday no serious rule violations had been recorded in the use of money and goods arranged by the central and local governments for relief to the areas affected by the May 12 earthquake. But the m ...2008-06-25T03:54+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-8b425e989144a6521f8681e01380d33aNaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90884/6436210.htmlChinese insurers had paid 339 million yuan (48.4 million U.S. dollars) in claims to areas affected by the earthquake as of June 21, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission said Tuesday. The total included 193 million yuan in life ...2008-06-25T03:07+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-8a47130bb08ccd560f7ab2a5ce276b70NaturalDisastershttp://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=120342DHAKA: The earthquake that devastated China’s Sichuan province last month has prompted Bangladeshi authorities to step up contingency plans in the qua2008-06-25T00:28+0200NewsJang-enenNewsJang-en-e347fda2a6eaec79872fe81d779e7e5cECnewsNaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/SKAI-7FWRD9?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's National Audit Office said Tuesday no serious rule violations had been recorded in the use of money and goods arranged by the central and local governments for relief to the areas affected by the May 12 earthquake. But the management over the money and goods....2008-06-24T23:51+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-e52a3d5914ddacecd9f63844ba669122NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-7FWP25?OpenDocumentMajor Developments UNICEF and UN Dr. Eric Laroche, WHO’s new Assistant Director-General in charge of Health Action in Crises (former UNICEF Representative; also former EMOPS Deputy Director) arrived in Beijing yesterday on a week long mission. Today he met with UNCT members and UNDMT members to discuss emergency-related issues.2008-06-24T21:50+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-8a9751bb626a9479532abfd6c29e8491FoodSafetyHealthENVEchoEnvironmentWaterENVUNbodiesResearchENVhttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/06/24/quake-panda.html?ref=rssWildlife officials in China's earthquake-ravaged Sichuan province have moved out dozens of pandas because of the threat of landslides in areas made unstable by the May 12 tremors.2008-06-24T20:45+0200CBCenCBC-bcb10b11ebd2733d97c1142d6b01b339NaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidAgriculturalProdAnimalhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article4205071.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Captive giant pandas in China's Sichuan province have had their bamboo rations cut by almost a half in the midst of the breeding season because of damage to forests during last month's devastating earthquake.2008-06-24T19:53+0200sundaytimesensundaytimes-00ffe32dd8731178e57b5526eb46b9f6AgriculturalProdAnimalAgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibrehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article4205071.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Captive giant pandas in China's Sichuan province have had their bamboo rations cut by almost a half in the midst of the breeding season because of damage to forests during last month's devastating earthquake.2008-06-24T19:49+0200thetimesenthetimes-00ffe32dd8731178e57b5526eb46b9f6AgriculturalProdAnimalAgriculturalProdCropsFeedFibrehttp://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CHINA_QUAKE_PANDAS?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTBEIJING (AP) -- Pandas living in earthquake-hit southwest China are facing a food shortage and some have been evacuated to temporary shelters because of the threat of landslides and other hazards, an official said Tuesday....2008-06-24T19:00+0200APenAP-c63f159761c220f220e3f6c5c9437286FoodSecurityFoodAidAgriculturalProdOliveHortAgriculturalProdAnimalhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_on_re_as/china_quake_pandasAP - Pandas living in earthquake-hit southwest China are facing a food shortage and some have been evacuated to temporary shelters because of the threat of landslides and other hazards, an official said Tuesday.2008-06-24T18:40+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-5b05e29dcc8d0987c9a7565e45301209AgriculturalProdOliveHortAgriculturalProdAnimalFloodinghttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bda7cc42-4206-11dd-a5e8-0000779fd2ac.htmlChina’s ruling Communist party has ordered a strengthening of its news media propaganda system, dashing hopes of a more liberal approach to censorship in the wake of relatively vigorous domestic reporting of the Sichuan earthquake. Party newspapers said on Tuesday that all domestic media had been....2008-06-24T18:23+0200ftenft-768a4b4ed92aa7270c5666aec14265bdhttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/06/24/quake-panda.html?ref=rssWildlife officials in China's earthquake-ravaged Sichuan province have evacuated dozens of pandas because of the threat of landslides in areas made unstable by the May 12 tremors.2008-06-24T18:07+0200CBCenCBC-4a6feccd0964b7c7159e211ffc57077eNaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/ASAZ-7FWHJ4?OpenDocumentPeriod covered by this Update: 16-23 June 2008 Appeal target (current) : CHF 96.7 million (USD 92.7 million or EUR 59.5 million) Appeal coverage: With contributions received to date, in cash and kind, and those in the pipeline, the appeal is currently approximately 70% covered.2008-06-24T17:50+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-305f53e2bf14fd0e96ff2ac34dbb8077ECnewsEchoHumanitarianAidManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersPublicHealthEC-PublicHealthhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/miracle+pig+found+alive+in+china/2299092?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsA pig in China has proved it's not just cats that have nine lives, after surviving last month's earthquake.2008-06-24T17:40+0200channel4newsenchannel4news-e861d3222d0768995ccf681b4224474fNaturalDisastersAgriculturalProdAnimalhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_on_re_as/china_quake_pandasAP - Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of southwestern China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing threat of landslides and other hazards, a forestry bureau report said Tuesday.2008-06-24T17:39+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7fdcc02a87e6bd325d0b30cae850efc3http://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8432014.htmBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese insurers had paid 339 million yuan (48.4 million U.S. dollars) in claims to areas affected by the earthquake as of June 21, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission said Tuesday. The total included 193 million yuan in life insurance and 146 million yuan in property insurance.2008-06-24T16:29+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-fbe04e6f0c789fa6f6af6acea7fa4993NaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8432026.htmBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's National Audit Office said Tuesday no serious rule violations had been recorded in the use of money and goods arranged by the central and local governments for relief to the areas affected by the May 12 earthquake.2008-06-24T16:29+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-07a0c092378cdf9289130418244120d4NaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8431769.htmSpecial report: Reconstruction After Earthquake CHENGDU, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Ten giant pandas from a breeding base in southwest China's Sichuan Province were evacuated on Tuesday to avoid threats from possible geological disasters after the May 12 massive earthquake.2008-06-24T15:43+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-555e33cab7ef79317357a7b8c18ba519NaturalDisastersForestsENVNatureENVResearchENVhttp://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/06/24/5969161-cp.htmlKeeper plays with pandas at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base in Chengdu, Sunday, June 22, 2008. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Xinhua/Ma Qibin BEIJING - Pandas living in an earthquake-hit are...2008-06-24T15:25+0200AfghanistanSunenAfghanistanSun-f90c1355ea97d42c5ed571ea42eef03dTAXUDhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8429339.htmVice-Premier Hui Liangyu said on Tuesday that the death toll from the May 12 earthquake in southwestern China is expected to exceed 80,000.2008-06-24T14:57+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-eb7cbb54fc30a5862653f3ca168161dbAgriculturalProdAnimalSecurityhttp://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=5232137Pandas evacuated from earthquake-hit area in China because of landslide threats.2008-06-24T14:19+0200ABCnewsenABCnews-87ea9f24c0908a9f8937a38a9a4b5e8chttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/LRON-7FWCJ4?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu said on Tuesday the death toll of the May 12 earthquake in southwest China is expected to exceed 80,000. The death toll stood at 69,181 as of noon on Monday, with 374,171 injured and 18,498 missing, Hui said in a report on relief and....2008-06-24T13:48+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-a1691381bbbbff488bcb2e370a2f64bbNaturalDisastershttp://en.rian.ru/world/20080624/111894155.htmlBEIJING, June 24 (RIA Novosti) - The death toll from the powerful earthquake that devastated China's southwest province of Sichuan on May 12 has risen to 69,185, the country's State Council said Tuesday. An official statement said 374,171 people had been injured in the disaster, and that 18,467 were listed as missing.2008-06-24T13:40+0200rianenrian-baff55d4aa50d0df36c935ee6d0eb539NaturalDisastershttp://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-06-24-china-pandas_N.htm?csp=34Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of southwestern China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing ...2008-06-24T12:56+0200usaTodayenusaToday-48a9d4c721f9c0b7ee2b2dff37b3738chttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_on_re_as/china_quake_pandasAP - Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of southwestern China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing threat of landslides and other hazards, a forestry bureau report said Tuesday.2008-06-24T12:35+0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-a352f35da82cc72c63d5a79f84f97a39http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=6bd28cfc-73e5-4592-a744-25856b10fe9f&MatchID1=4709&TeamID1=10&TeamID2=14&MatchType1=2&SeriesID1=1189&MatchID2=4710&TeamID3=7&TeamID4=18&MatchType2=2&SeriesID2=1189&PrimaryID=4709&Headline=Pandas+evacuated+from+earthquake-hit+area+in+ChinaPandas living in an earthquake-hit area South-west China have been evacuated to temporary shelters because of the continuing threat of landslides and other hazards.2008-06-24T12:30+0200HindustanTimesenHindustanTimes-bd85f085cbd28a476c03ffad352cedc0http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CHINA_QUAKE_PANDAS?SITE=CACHI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTBEIJING (AP) -- Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of southwestern China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing threat of landslides and other hazards, a forestry bureau report said Tuesday....2008-06-24T12:19+0200APenAP-fe9981a961d2bd0004ae6e6a2c304f31http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/318770085/index.htmlThe death toll from last month's massive earthquake in southwestern China is expected to exceed 80,000, state media reported Tuesday.2008-06-24T11:48+0200cnnencnn-d0b2ce3ba7cfb2b06491a1aa965205f4http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25342298/Pandas living in an earthquake-hit part of China have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the continuing threat of landslides, a forestry bureau report said Tuesday.2008-06-24T11:27+0200msnbcenmsnbc-36d843663e1a8251207c20db09a6cb26http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/318751384/index.htmlThe navy vessel with 240 crew members carried blankets, medical supplies and other relief goods for survivors of China's devastating May 12 earthquake that killed more than 69,000 people. Chinese state media showed pictures of the ship arriving with Chinese sailors lined up on the dock in white uniforms under the two countries' flags.2008-06-24T11:26+0200cnnencnn-7ca9c662f3e6d3108832e14713ba72f6http://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8430409.htmBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's massive earthquake increased by four to 69,185 as of Tuesday noon, the State Council Information Office said. The number of the injured remained unchanged from Sunday's 374,171 and people reported missing dropped from Monday's figure by 31 to 18,467 after the 8.2008-06-24T11:08+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-d01bfc3b4d0f5d670a170f2d8892ebbbhttp://www.breakingnews.ie/world/mhgbqlkfsney/rss2/Pandas living in an earthquake-hit area of south west China have been evacuated to temporary shelters because of the continuing threat of landslides and other hazards, a local forestry bureau report said today.2008-06-24T10:13+0200irish-newsenirish-news-d48a2642c7d4818cf4ec214fc8590799http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/6435957.htmlChinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said on Tuesday the death toll of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake in the southwestern Sichuan Province is estimated to exceed 80,000. The death toll of the earthquake stood at 69,181 as of Monday noon, ...2008-06-24T09:59+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-9f231dea87538094fc453dfa186fc3f8NaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8429339.htmBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said on Tuesday the death toll of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake in the southwestern Sichuan Province is estimated to exceed 80,000. The death toll of the earthquake stood at 69,181 as of Monday noon, with 374,171 people injured and 18,498 people reported missing, Hui said.2008-06-24T09:36+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-9454548149496d47ac6cb23195f64099NaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23915529-23109,00.htmlTHE death toll from last month's massive earthquake in southwest China is likely to exceed 80,000, state media has reported, citing a vice premier. 4:49pm (AEST)2008-06-24T09:26+0200NEWScomAUenNEWScomAU-87f6f915be2d5a270861b26eb3a87747http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/318682618/la-fi-chinaquake24-2008jun24,0,5061405.storyThat's because in all but rare cases, earthquakes are specifically excluded from property insurance coverage in China; as in California, you have to buy a special policy and pay extra. This exclusion is supposed to be highlighted and made clear to customers by insurance agents.2008-06-24T09:13+0200latimesenlatimes-25fdb7015090c2edf0319ae89da95210NaturalDisastershttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_World&set_id=1&click_id=3&art_id=vn20080624054146365C403403China has punished 43 officials who misused relief goods intended for victims of the Sichuan earthquake, state media said.2008-06-24T08:00+0200ioleniol-ecef9ae01bcca8ba3d383029886ee16fNaturalDisastershttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_World&set_id=1&click_id=3&art_id=vn20080624054146365C403403China has punished 43 officials who misused relief goods intended for victims of the Sichuan earthquake, state media said.2008-06-24T07:36+0200StarenStar-ecef9ae01bcca8ba3d383029886ee16fNaturalDisastershttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8428658.htmBEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature Tuesday listened to a report, delivered by the State Council, the Cabinet, on the disaster relief and reconstruction after the devastating May 12 earthquake struck southwestern Sichuan Province. The third session of the Standing Committee of the....2008-06-24T06:30+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-640787b18a37413c4648c36344f690e2http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national%20news/2008/06/24/162352/Hero%2Dporker.htmA pig that survived for 36 days buried beneath rubble in quake-hit southwest China on a diet of charcoal has been hailed as a symbol of the will to stay alive, state press reported Monday.2008-06-24T06:09+0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-e5e7ded140670571566e8220fda8f8f1NaturalDisastersAgriculturalProdAnimalhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/TUJA-7FW2VG?OpenDocumentChina's Ministry of Environmental Protection said Thursday that there has been no major deterioration of environment in areas affected by the devastating May 12 earthquake and aftershocks. In a report released on its website, the ministry said that drinking water and air in Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi and other quake areas were tested to be safe.2008-06-24T05:44+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-5881419a00f2b15f6842001cfec26a26AirENVManMadeDisastersEnvironmentWaterENVhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/6435765.htmlChina's top legislature on Tuesday began a review of a report on relief and reconstruction after the devastating May 12 earthquake in the southwestern Sichuan Province. The report was tabled by the State Council at the opening of th ...2008-06-24T05:14+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-5d8b8b1f514e19d3a479ff7d4d9d0882http://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/24/content_8427969.htmSpecial report: BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Tuesday began a review of a report on relief and reconstruction after the devastating May 12 earthquake in the southwestern Sichuan Province. The report was tabled by the State Council at the opening of the third session of....2008-06-24T04:13+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-f97dc356309fe0fca8111ef857d464e5http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/6435435.htmlIndia hopes to discuss with China about offering assistance on the relief and reconstruction of the areas hit by the devastating May 12 earthquake, Indian ambassador to China Nirupama Rao said here Monday. "We know there are specia ...2008-06-24T02:54+0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-c36c669c87089b95d22ed83b8466fe81http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1031561BEIJING (AP) - China has fired 12 officials for dereliction of duty and misuse of earthquake relief supplies, a top anti-corruption official said Monday.2008-06-24T00:02+0200caycompassencaycompass-3dc1cd1971c98818642827a7b3c0b2b5TAXUDhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/SKAI-7FVQEL?OpenDocumentBEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- India hopes to discuss with China about offering assistance on the relief and reconstruction of the areas hit by the devastating May 12 earthquake, Indian ambassador to China Nirupama Rao said here Monday. "We know there are special needs to rebuild schools and homes and....2008-06-23T21:43+0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-47cea0e71c33c2d86c0bde3147501854http://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/23/content_8426069.htmCHENGDU, June 23 (Xinhua) -- China plans to turn the Tangjiashan "quake lake" into a scenic spot amid efforts to rebuild a county downstream, a local official said on Monday. Experts were now studying how to develop the lake, which was formed by the May 12 earthquake, in a "comprehensive" and....2008-06-23T18:16+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-8b29d3fc85b02d29ba51d29e8ed637fbManMadeDisastersAgriculturehttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/23/content_8425988.htmBEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- India hopes to discuss with China about offering assistance on the relief and reconstruction of the areas hit by the devastating May 12 earthquake, Indian ambassador to China Nirupama Rao said here Monday. "We know there are special needs to rebuild schools and homes....2008-06-23T18:16+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-a20d309e0811a5bfdf0b538ba7ced507http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/318050558/index.htmlChina fires 12 officials for dereliction of duty and misuse of earthquake relief Government promises to investigate graft allegations over school buildings Engineers and parents of students killed hav...2008-06-23T17:36+0200AfghanistanSunenAfghanistanSun-2d7aa356f3f42384f50c586b2788c818TAXUDhttp://rss.xinhuanet.com/newsc/english/2008-06/23/content_8425140.htmSINGAPORE, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Ho Ching, the executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Temasek Holdings, handed over a check of 1 million U.S. dollars to the Chinese embassy on Monday for the devastating earthquake that jolted China on May 12.2008-06-23T15:08+0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-58f8420d4ee62bee70bf96a85bcabeb4http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/23/asia/AS-GEN-China-Quake-Officials-Fired.phpChina has fired 12 officials for dereliction of duty and misuse of earthquake relief supplies, a top anti-corruption official said Monday.2008-06-23T14:26+0200IHTenIHT-0241b27da78ee5fd444382a58aefc68dNaturalDisastersTAXUD