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While tens of thousands of quake survivors still live in makeshift, flood-prone shelters amid stalled efforts to clear rubble and....Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:42:00 +0200APenAP-cbc76c0d0b30a1bb677ee67879cf212e18.54299 -72.34310220110722004200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10740295&ref=rssOn Rupert Murdoch's Sky TV the movie Munich can be guaranteed to pull in the viewers when it is recycled every few months or so.It tells the story of the operation in which former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir ordered Mossad...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:07:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-9e9600e144687847a94c48c32d91082c31.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110722210700http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2011/07/23/310815/Ma-distances.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou has ruled out the possibility of Taiwan aligning with China in dealing with issues related with the disputed Tiaoyu Islands.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:16:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-c150c7aa834d87e792d3f9dd1ed2e93a35.2086 110.72720110722191600http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104518.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing on retreat and plenary meetings among for...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:27:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-61353caf592cc6c8c4ae1c60a1490ebd-6.18287 106.82920110722182700http://www.IRINnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93308ISTANBUL, 22 July 2011 (IRIN) - A 19 July earthquake measuring eight on the Richter scale in southern Kyrgyzstan has left hundreds of people without shelter.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:23:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-283d41d2ed901d9e1a1822e5a2fcb90042.87 74.587920110722172300http://www.smh.com.au/world/peanuts-for-the-elephants-in-the-room-as-east-asia-talks-stay-cosy-20110722-1hsug.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia: A summit of regional foreign ministers has ducked the tough questions posed by China's growing assertiveness in east Asia, taking the easy road to promise better co-operation after natural disasters.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:08:00 +0200smhensmh-a4b2ab38a6546983333aaad08879bbb9-6.18287 106.82920110722170800http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104508.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - The following are the main points of a background briefing on retreat and plenary meetings among for...Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-6727929ffefe1e9eb09b26f1a09a26fe-6.18287 106.82920110722152600http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/0722/US-soccer-loss-to-Japan-A-win-for-global-securityIn boosting Japan's morale and self-confidence, its Women's World Cup victory could translate into better relations with between America and its most important Asian ally. To help that along, President Obama should invite the US and Japan soccer teams to the White House.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-027519a98e6dfc707558b0e8bea9e02732.721931 130.21389833.96315 132.62370320110722151500http://news.uzreport.com/uzb.cgi?lan=e&id=90377Embassy of the United States of America in Uzbekistan on behalf of the American people has extended its sincere condolences to the people of Uzbekistan and to all those who suffered in the 20 July earthquake in Ferghana Valley.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:59:00 +0200uzreportenuzreport-4792e17979fb5ca9d4129eec4f73361a48.17416 -117.71949844.162778 -109.59916732.809037 -85.17301643.641667 -90.54166741.3052 69.26941.314041 -96.3497718.224902 -63.06686920110722085900http://chicago.ibtimes.com/articles/184875/20110722/evans-urges-new-fed-action-if-economy-falters.htmIf the U.S. economy does not show signs of sustainable improvement this quarter, the Federal Reserve should dig into its toolbox to find new ways to help it along, a top Fed official said on Thursday.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:11:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-582bf860f00d38f16bbe0747a771278420110722071100http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2011/07/mil-110720-afps03.htmAn Air Force wing that stood up here to open airfields anywhere in the world on short notice soon will take on a new mission, helping African militaries establish their own air mobility systems.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:16:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-2aa9cb7d3c966174d4c6c39d91456e4a20110721011600http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10740016&ref=rssOne of John Key's shortcomings when he entered politics was in the area of verbal precision. His off-the-cuff response to questioning sometimes betrayed a lack of due consideration. As Prime Minister, his performance has improved...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:54:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-6df6923d1633430e79d6b7147e335f8020110721225400http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/latinamerica/7663528.htmlPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Eighteen months after a devastating earthquake, life is finally getting a little better for at least one group of Haitians: prisoners. While tens of thousands of quake survivors still live in makeshift, flood-prone shelters amid stalled efforts to clear rubble and rebuild....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:48:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-7ee86994707f702bfa904143534b76af18.54299 -72.34310220110721224800http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110721/API/1107210889While tens of thousands of quake survivors still live in makeshift, flood-prone shelters amid stalled efforts to clear rubble and rebuild homes, some of the impoverished country's jails are receiving major makeovers. The United States, Britain, Canada, the United Nations and the International....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:48:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-4b93c44d2b265aeba7b159844b22761818.54299 -72.34310238.9051 -77.016251.4879 -0.17799845.3742 -75.650720110721224800http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/21/2324613/earthquake-aid-helps-haiti-fix.htmlPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Eighteen months after a devastating earthquake, life is finally getting a little better for at least one group of Haitians: prisoners. While tens of thousands of quake survivors still live in makeshift, flood-prone shelters amid stalled efforts to clear rubble and rebuild....Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:48:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-951d84437c847e3dc6cf3aefd5ad15fb18.54299 -72.34310220110721224800http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/184619/20110721/evans-urges-new-fed-action-if-economy-falters.htmIf the U.S. economy does not show signs of sustainable improvement this quarter, the Federal Reserve should dig into its toolbox to find new ways to help it along, a top Fed official said on Thursday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:37:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-16182849e1d28c195c0bd12b5ba2204b20110721213700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7447619.htmlOpposition politicians used the figures to attack the economic record of the governing National Party led by Prime Minister John Key. Economic development spokesman for the main opposition Labour Party David Parker said the figures followed "May's net outflow of 3300 -- the worst May figures for 32 years.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-eba74ae5059ef7b6e24071cee470adb7-41.3348 174.80720110721114200http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104093.htmlNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and Sout...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:48:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-2b6a525559097aff371072f0482865ce35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82935.2086 110.72720110721044800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10739912&ref=rssA 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the Solomon Island, the United States Geological Survey reports.The quake struck at 9.05am (local and New Zealand time) at a depth of 54km, 27km northeast of Kira Kira.No tsunami warning...Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:43:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-8a99565e9dd69ddd5d080760747cba02-41.3348 174.807-9.62239171888818 160.1584116512420110721034300http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104036.htmlBy Maya Kaneko, NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto arrived Wednesday in Bali to attend an annual gathering ...Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:46:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-2eb069ca095b653dde959f25e67df312-8.35472519635992 115.11838584565320110720194600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14223673The US opens the dor to trade sanctions on Iceland over hunting endangered fin whales and exporting their meat.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:57:00 +0200bbcenbbc-6244c4ec7f7e15edf310310085f1268d64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720185700http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14223673The US opens the dor to trade sanctions on Iceland over hunting endangered fin whales and exporting their meat.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:54:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-6244c4ec7f7e15edf310310085f1268d64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720185400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-07-20-EU-Iceland-Whaling/id-3a148150eb1948f59ddbad9ac2ba1009HELSINKI (AP) — The United States is set to announce possible trade and diplomatic sanctions against Iceland for ramping up its whale hunts despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling. The Obama administration on Wednesday will cite Iceland under a domestic law that allows the....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0200APenAP-f77d69047ae1d0f2dda6a56825c0471438.9051 -77.016264.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720175600http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/20/content_12946805.htmThe number of overseas tourists visiting south China's tropical island of Hainan grew 12 percent year-on-year to 383,800 from January to June, the province's tourism commission said Wednesday.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:48:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-497dbe7e96c683b6f7e0d3bb504bc68b64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110720134800http://www.news24.com/World/News/New-Zealand-Israeli-quake-victim-no-spy-20110720New Zealand police have investigated whether an Israeli who died in the Christchurch earthquake was a spy and have found no evidence linking him to Mossad, says the prime minister.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:37:00 +0200news24ennews24-594acac20ea4cfa94bcc766f71641d70-43.5235 172.63831.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720123700http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/newzealand/8649223/Mossad-spy-ring-unearthed-because-of-Christchurch-earthquake.htmlThe Israeli secret service Mossad has been accused of conducting an intelligence-gathering operation in New Zealand which was unearthed because of February's Christchurch earthquake.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:37:00 +0200telegraphentelegraph-fe876d3f42b3b7c0341b190ccee75e33-43.5235 172.63831.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720113700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7446462.htmlThe New Zealand's prime minister and police Wednesday gave assurances that police computers and information were secure after a newspaper reported that the Feb. 22 earthquake in Christchurch disrupted attempts by suspected Israeli secret service agents to "infiltrate" the system.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:17:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-311fc0b5ebdd58f21a98e854faaadb8e-43.5235 172.63831.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720111700http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/hitachi-to-retain-nuclear-reactor-business-plan-vp/articleshow/9295606.cmsHitachi hopes to get orders for 20 reactors from utilities in Asia and the Middle East, and for 12 nuclear reactors from utilities in North America.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-893bedd66c169943bd8633f8301d928220110720110000http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=230164&R=R4Investigation into reports that Ofer Mizrachi was a spy carrying 5 passports deemed false; He had 1 passport, was not a spy.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:28:00 +0200jpostenjpost-6398302bbe41c2bceaf40f6e1f858ef531.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720082800http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=230163&R=R1Investigation into reports that Ofer Mizrachi was a spy carrying 5 passports deemed false; He had 1 passport, was not a spy.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:28:00 +0200jpostenjpost-bf7a309cdd296439f8766370fdb73c2831.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720082800http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/20/c_13997382.htmWELLINGTON, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand's prime minister and police Wednesday gave assurances that police computers and information were secure after a newspaper reported that the Feb. 22 earthquake in Christchurch disrupted attempts by suspected Israeli secret service agents to "infiltrate" the system.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:20:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-38a7f857b6af9a444b0b7a45cca847e0-43.5235 172.63831.3525303545421 34.9673005529651-41.0609140069026 175.49568617762120110720082000http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=47945New Zealand intelligence services were investigating whether an Israeli victim of the Christchurch earthquake was a Mossad spy after five passports were found on his bodyWed, 20 Jul 2011 08:06:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-532eeb995bd3ca0a17c4ea205c68414a-43.5235 172.63831.3525303545421 34.967300552965120110720080600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226787/sports/frilly-pink-flower-power-lifts-disaster-hit-japanTOKYO - Named after a frilly pink flower, Japan's World Cup-winning women's soccer team embodied the iron-willed spirit of a nation united in its battle to recover from disaster.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:28:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a4b42afd8f26b6c9dc9294bae20eab1b35.6831 139.80920110720032800http://www.todayonline.com/Business/EDC110719-0000057/Singapore-exports-slow-amid-European-debt-crisisSINGAPORE - The Republic's exports growth last month was weaker than expected, as the European debt crisis and the sluggish United States economy weighed on demand for Asian goods. The slowdown in regional exports has also been attributed to...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:31:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-7407ce8e3a0bd705236c6e1fc6aec51e1.298828 103.82489838.9051 -77.016220110719003100http://www.todayonline.com/Sports/EDC110719-0000043/Joy-for-Japan-but-US,-too,-should-celebrateTOKYO - Japan took a welcome break from months of tragedy yesterday, basking in their unlikely victory over the United States in the Women's World Cup final. Joyous fans hugged and sang in Tokyo as they watched their team lift the winners'...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:31:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-05628ac4ea7156dcaa5c4b7517be7d9935.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.016220110719003100http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110720-0000032/Japan-should-have-nuclear-weapons--Tokyo-GovernorTOKYO - Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara has criticised Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's vow to reduce dependency on atomic energy after the Fukushima disaster, saying instead the country should deepen its nuclear embrace to include weapons.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:08:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-8d8e0f7ee66bc214d53690a9231d104f41.48045 140.25250220110719230800http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/development-minister-seeks-first-hand-look-at-east-africas-slow-onset-calamity/article2102161/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2102161Canada’s Minister of International Co-operation is headed to East Africa, where the worst drought in 60 years has left more than 10 million people facing critical food shortages. Beverly Oda departs this week for a nine-day tour through a region that’s been the scene of repeated humanitarian crises,....Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:56:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-d7cbf6ff81ce7254f1d9864bba14472353.566667 -113.420110719185600http://news.tj/en/news/water-level-lake-sarez-reportedly-drops-two-metersDUSHANBE, July 19, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Khaybullo Latipov, head of the Committee for Emergency Situations (CES), told reporters on July 19 that over the first six months of this year, water level in Lake Sarez has dropped nearly two meters. According to him, the main reasons for fall of water level in....Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:33:00 +0200news-tj-enennews-tj-en-cb11566aa265aaa897d4411cab481d0738.5593 68.77520110719123300http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=20349&icid=5&d_str=20110719Japanese erupted in joy after their team won the women's World Cup, hailing "a dream come true'' and "a miracle'' for the country as it battles to recover from March's huge earthquake and tsunami. Local media reported extensively on the reactions of people living in shelters after the March 11....Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +0200thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-2f91efa9ec1057d2a36b095ef22904cd35.6831 139.80920110719083000http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Quick-action-helps-Google-win-friends-in-Japan/819447/An oddly equipped car made its way last week through the rubble in this tsunami-stricken port city.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:37:00 +0200expressindiaenexpressindia-66ace9ae1cb6276dc231808585ff4a4835.6831 139.80920110719033700http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107180290.htmlFor Homare Sawa, captain of Nadeshiko Japan, there could not have been a more symbolic opponent for the Women's World Cup title match than the United States. Sawa was the first Japanese woman to play professionally in the United States, and she said she improved as a player and person because of her experience there.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:16:00 +0200asahienasahi-85a422abb58bfd8a673c5241cb1357cb39.36211 141.76820438.9051 -77.016220110719031600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110718x1.htmlSaki Kumagai provided a fairytale finish with the decisive spot kick as Japan stunned favorites the United States 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's World Cup for the first time after a 2-2 draw in extra time in Sunday's final in Frankfurt. Homare Sawa forced penalties with an equalizer in the....Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:51:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-35e9497a7c571b4c699fe8bdec40261839.36211 141.76820450.13 8.6681738.9051 -77.016236.050961 133.08450320110718005100http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/football/07/17/football.women.world.cup.us.japan/index.html?eref=rss_latestJapan won the Women's World Cup for the first time on Sunday, denying the United States a record third title after twice coming from behind in the final and then winning a penalty shootout in Germany.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:33:00 +0200cnnencnn-b1e08706d1157ab90260ca57ab028fab35.6831 139.80952.5163 13.327635.575776 -81.20614620110718003300http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/full-speed-ahead-on-us-nuclear-overhaul-regulator18 Jul 2011 18:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Jaczko wants NRC to provide direction within 90 days * Direction key to making decisions on new plants * Says NRC, industry should implement change within 5 yrs * Will first need to convince fellow NRC commissioners * Asked if he has support: "Well, we'll see.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:50:00 +0200trustentrust-4415957b555c88ce8829ab22a05e89fb20110718205000http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ek20110719wh.htmlDear Alice,As Japan sweats through this summer of inadequate power, many more people now know that there are different electrical supply systems in eastern and western Japan, and that the two systems are incompatible. This is such a crazy situation that I'd really be interested to know the history behind it.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:51:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-0c54b7807f5b85a7749ac0503365eac935.6831 139.80920110718195100http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2939008FRANKFURT - Japan became the first Asian nation to win the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, beating the United States in a penalty shootout after both sides were level at 2-2 after extra time. The Japanese denied the U.S. team the chance to become the first country to lift the cup three times.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:19:00 +0200joongangdailyenjoongangdaily-2910e2186834bcf3c76ec73c0e1639ec35.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.016220110718181900http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifawomensworldcup2011/story/2011/07/18/sp-japan-nation.html?ref=rssThe players on Japan's Women's World Cup team invoked the slow recovery from a devastating tsunami and earthquake time and again. Whatever they could do, they vowed, they would.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:04:00 +0200CBCenCBC-7bc69740ad0626f608b98d646a23543720110718170400http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/07/18/sportsline/main20080317.shtmlTeam hopes World Cup trophy can help lift gloom from country trying to recover from tsunami and earthquakeMon, 18 Jul 2011 16:47:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-e00f55a58f3c6cbbfaffa20b9676449220110718164700http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110718/ap_on_sp_so_ga_su/soc_wwcup_finalFRANKFURT, Germany Their country's misery was never far from their hearts. Thousands dead or missing. Villages erased. Homes destroyed. The players on Japan's women's World Cup team invoked the slow recovery from a devastating tsunami and earthquake time and again. Whatever they could do, they vowed, they would.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:42:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-b23f182564555ab698c29d3b95ca2bc152.5163 13.327620110718154200http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15095732/us-japan-headed-to-penalty-kicks-after-2-2-tieBy NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer More>> FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Their country's misery was never far from their hearts. Thousands dead or missing. Villages erased. Homes destroyed. The players on Japan's women's World Cup team invoked the slow recovery from a devastating tsunami and earthquake time and again.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:31:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-7141ce3b12a420801b5a62652a53420752.5163 13.327620110718153100http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-07-18-SOC-WWCup-Final/id-101a0522c30b4fa6a414a71330e86b3dFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Their country's misery was never far from their hearts. Thousands dead or missing. Villages erased. Homes destroyed. The players on Japan's women's World Cup team invoked the slow recovery from a devastating tsunami and earthquake time and again. Whatever they could do, they vowed, they would.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:29:00 +0200APenAP-9e3067ec781f3e057ecf7cd2b064f33152.5163 13.327620110718152900http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103577.htmlBy Varunee Torsricharoen and Christine Tjandraningsih, NUSA DUA, Indonesia - The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will resume direct consultations with five nucl...Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:59:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-89f0cbc4f4248c9efdea66ae4d5a170f-6.18287 106.82920110718145900http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/football/07/17/football.women.world.cup.us.japan/index.html?eref=rss_latestJapan won the Women's World Cup for the first time on Sunday, denying the United States a record third title after twice coming from behind in the final and then winning a penalty shootout in Germany.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:43:00 +0200cnnencnn-966141811de5055e779826942d61418b35.6831 139.80952.5163 13.327635.575776 -81.20614620110718144300http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/jubilation-as-japan-wins-world-cup/Japanese erupted in joy Monday after their team won the women's World Cup, hailing "a dream come true" and "a miracle" for the country as it battles to recover from March's huge earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:52:00 +0200vanguardngrenvanguardngr-431e259c37ac9d0c1c1ee2333d7f60f235.6831 139.80920110718135200http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110718/ts_afp/fblwc2011womenjpnusaAFP - Japanese erupted in joy Monday after their team won the women's World Cup, hailing "a dream come true" and "a miracle" for the country as it battles to recover from March's huge earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:21:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-780dab77bffa8ddc01272b2df64dfeed35.6831 139.80920110718122100http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/kitazawa-says-japans-win-in-womens-world-cup-encourages-recoveryDefense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa said Monday that Japan's victory in the Women's World Cup soccer final will encourage those working to help the country recover from the March earthquake and tsunami which devastated the northeastern region. "I am delighted.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:51:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-e1fbd64e7277194c22f1f31b07a1b0f720110718105100http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43785995/ns/sports-soccer/Japan has won the Women's World Cup, stunning the United States 4-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after finishing in a 2-2 tie.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:41:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-f0bebbb6c536a08adc135b88bf5a3e7135.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.016220110718064100http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-losing-to-japan-a-spirited-team.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe United States lost to an inspired team from a nation that has sustained a triple blow of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear breakdown.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:34:00 +0200IHTenIHT-2e4a94a97b7ea5b1a80777083d8adb7238.9051 -77.016220110718063400http://www.theinvestigativefund.org/investigations/international/1524/the_shelters_that_clinton_built/2011-07-18 when Demosthene Lubert heard that Bill Clinton's foundation was going to rebuild his collapsed school at the epicenter of Haiti's January 12, 2010, earthquake, in the coastal city of Léogâne, the academic director thought he was 'in paradise'.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:44:00 +0200pambazukaenpambazuka-05342667f0a91e6f76bec00c3807586518.54299 -72.34310220110718054400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226578/regions/phivolcs-quakes-rock-taal-negros-occidentalThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said quakes rocked Taal Volcano in Batangas and Negros Occidental province in Western Visayas on Monday.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:49:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-16fec488080370f50de585d012b179a320110718044900http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-win-gives-japanese-reason-to-celebrate/article2100265/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2100265Nation rallies around women’s team in the aftermath of devastating earthquake and TsunamiMon, 18 Jul 2011 03:24:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-c791fe1333bf72b2f87f00f8bf2ee83620110718032400http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/17/c_13989727.htmBEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Alaska of the United States at 3:59 a.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was determined to be at 54.9degrees north latitude and 161.4 degrees west longitude.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:43:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-5b98aa7d7ae2707d7562a04be2ba5ed936.149722 -91.51083334.055833 -83.41944427.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.534.799167 -96.81527847.106041 130.299530.05224 -94.33563931.787007 -94.17339349.983333 126.86666764.6272593107728 -152.92009708328129.258181 103.62560339.561113 -90.7228239.238941 100.12069739.512009 -91.5300942.605598 -97.87403944.983333 128.632.728056 -100.452523.62718 105.62380241.05798 107.58750237.747799 -106.116647.115849 -101.30139920110717004300http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7442465.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Alaska of the United States at 3:59 a.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was determined to be at 54.9degrees north latitude and 161.4 degrees west longitude. &$Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:36:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-b5977e26d5d9fcbf60ecfb57bb2e9a2664.6272593107728 -152.92009708328135.2086 110.72720110717073600http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-07/17/content_12917301.htmAsian team takes on powerhouse US in final of women's World Cup FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan takes on the United States in the women's World Cup final on Sunday, bidding to finish a fairytale by lifting the trophy just four months after an earthquake devastated its country.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:18:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-c42090d5acffd4388ab9cc6e7cb0669335.6831 139.80952.5163 13.327638.9051 -77.016220110717021800http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2011/07/mil-110715-afps03.htmThe chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised the U.S.-Japanese alliance and said the two nations must expand such relations throughout the Pacific region.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:15:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-1ac47905864f7a9fa9518048e19441d135.6831 139.80920110716011500http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/07/17/story_17-7-2011_pg5_18TOKYO: Tokyo shares may enjoy a rebound from this week’s losses as the yen stabilises and investor fears potentially ease next week over debt woes in Europe and the United States, analysts said Friday. Shares felt the impact of the eurozone crisis and downgrade threats looming over US debt this....Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:32:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-51433c1e329a9a147e4c5ecb4d3a91ef31.108056 -95.26194420110716233200http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/magazine/what-is-wyclef-jean-trying-to-save-in-haiti.html?partner=rss&emc=rssWhile Wyclef Jean plainly wants to do something for Haiti, there is also, it seems, much that he wants Haiti to do for him.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:31:00 +0200IHTenIHT-3bbeb5dbf35ded1dc5a229825b057b3e18.54299 -72.34310220110716223100http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/16/business/9105405&sec=businessPARIS: The global advertising market is still expected to return to pre-recession levels this year, despite Europe’s debt crisis and economic uncertainty slowing demand in the United States and Europe, according to media buyer ZenithOptimedia.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:55:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-6b21e2dec1eb5f0dca7b137ae1799ffd48.8521 2.3489938.9051 -77.016220110716025500http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20807012-new-structural-health-monitoring-smart-system-enables-building-owners-to-act-more-quickly-following-a-seismic-event-008.htmSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digitexx Data Systems, Inc. has launched REFLEXX Smart System for Buildings, a nSat, 16 Jul 2011 02:49:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-2736f79ed601ac4d83f95b523b00679920110716024900http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/15/gadhafi-regime-declared-no-longer-legitimate/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSISTANBUL The United States and more than 30 other nations on Friday formally recognized Libya's main opposition group as the country's legitimate government, giving the rebel movement a major boost. The decision, which declared Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime no longer legitimate, gives his foes greater credibility and will .Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:16:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-61318b7e97c98b3a02671235f4905b2732.8711 13.1831.108056 -95.26194420110715231600http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/15/embattled-news-international-ceo-rebekah-brooks-re/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLONDON Rupert Murdoch's scandal-rocked empire turned dramatically from defiance to contrition Friday as the media magnate accepted the resignation of his lieutenant Rebekah Brooks , said sorry to the public for his company's sins and made a humbling apology to the family of a murdered schoolgirl whose phone .Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:16:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-f44cc88cb801b714f3be6b0cc9802b9920110715221600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sw20110716a1.htmlPlanning and meticulous execution are everything in Japanese soccer. So when the players fall behind in a game, there is a system to rely on, a belief there is a way back to victory. As a result, the Japanese women are in their first World Cup final and their quick passing play — which has earned....Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:50:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-489e49f689d39ce62c949de2b226109120110715175000http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110715/pl_afp/japanusmilitarydiplomacydisasterAFP - Japan on Friday thanked the highest ranking US military officer for the help provided under Operation Tomodachi (Friend), a large-scale aid effort after the March 11 quake and tsunami disaster.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:54:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-e1bd82d1d442a79322da800c07a8349135.6831 139.80920110715155400http://www.iranvajahan.net/cgi-bin/news.pl?l=en&y=2011&m=07&d=14&a=5(CNN) – The personal and societal impact of February’s Christchurch earthquake may be nearly impossible to quantify. The economic impact is a different story. Today's data from Statistics New Zealand reveals the economy grew by a solid 0.8% in the first quarter, despite the earthquake.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:11:00 +0200iranvajahaneniranvajahan-3286b5c1b89b17de5bb49bf4d24bee17-43.5235 172.63820110715101100