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Room For Debate: Room for Debate: Aid for Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:57:00 +0100

Traditional forms of disaster relief may only hinder recovery efforts. What will work instead?

Tokyo, a city on edge amid nuclear emergency

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:55:00 +0100

TOKYO : Jittery Tokyo residents on Tuesday filled outbound trains and rushed to shops to stock up on food, water, face masks and emergency supplies amid fears that radiation was headed their way.

Aid Agencies Rush to Japan's Humanitarian Front

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:50:00 +0100

Day five of Japan's post-earthquake, post-tsunami life dawned dismally Tuesday, with soaring radiation levels from the Fukushima Daiichi power plants and a relentlessly rising death toll in the four worst-affected prefectures.

Billabong cuts profit forecast on Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100

Billabong says full year net profit is likely to fall by as much as six per cent because of Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

Economic growth to slow following disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100

Australia's economic growth is likely to slow over the next three to nine months as a result of natural disasters.

Local market slightly up in early trade

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100

Australian shares have opened slightly higher as investors take advantage of Tuesday's sharp market falls caused by Japan's nuclear crisis.

Tsunami of faked photos

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100

Within minutes of the Japan disaster, the falsifications, misrepresentations and internet hoaxes started.

Hoaxers use Web to tell lies on deaths

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:48:00 +0100

OFUNATO, Japan (AP) | For several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so. The Australian father eventually discovered that the post was a hoax and his daughter, Alice Byron, is safe. Sydney-based Mr. Russell told of his .

Japan disaster hits computer chips

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:46:00 +0100

Key technology components have been in short supply due to the toll on Japan's ...

Fire at Japan nuclear reactor heightens radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:45:00 +0100

apan raced to avert a catastrophe after fire broke out on Wednesday at a nuclear plant that has sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and triggering growing international alarm at the escalating crisis.

Asian markets extend losses amid nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:43:00 +0100

HONG KONG: Asian stocks slumped Tuesday with Tokyo shedding more than 10 percent as Japan's nuclear crisis deepened after two more blasts and a fire at an atomic power plant. As rescue workers continued to search for survivors from Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami, eyes were on the troubled Fukushima No.

US govt assures nation of nuclear safety

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:43:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: US Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Tuesday assured lawmakers worried about quake-hit Japan’s nuclear crisis that US atomic facilities had ‘rigorous’ safety measures that anticipate major natural disasters. “The American people should have full confidence that the United States has....

Become.com Aides Those Affected in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:43:00 +0100

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - (Business Wire) Become.com, one of the world's largest comparison shopping companies, announced today that it has established a $10,000 matching donation program where employee donations will be matched dollar for dollar to help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Concern over India’s coastal nuclear plans

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:43:00 +0100

NEW DELHI: Japan’s struggle to avert a nuclear disaster has led to new calls for a planned huge atomic power plant on the western coast of India to be scrapped. The proposed Jaitapur station in the state of Maharashtra would be one of the biggest nuclear plants in the world with a total of six reactors providing 9,600 megawatts of power.

Official Notes Readiness Challenges in Pacific

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100

The U.S. military response following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan highlights the importance of a forward troop presence in the region.

Workers Struggle to Contain Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100

Workers at a badly damaged nuclear plant in northeastern Japan are continuing their best efforts to avoid a nuclear catastrophe.

Fukushima crisis raises regional concern over Bushehr nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:40:00 +0100

Published Date: March 16, 2011 KUWAIT: 'What if the Bushehr nuclear plant was hit by an earthquake?' This question has crossed the minds of residents at... Local News

European, Asian airlines take steps to skirt Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:40:00 +0100

Published Date: March 16, 2011 FRANKFURT: Airlines from Asia and Europe halted flights to Tokyo yesterday, diverting planes south as fears grow of nuclear contamination in the wake of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Deutsche Lufthansa said it was diverting flights to Osaka and Nagoya at....

N Korea agrees on repatriation of 27

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:40:00 +0100

SEOUL: North Korea yesterday agreed to accept the repatriation of 27 of 31 of its nationals who last month...

Japan tragedy sparks fears for recovery

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0100

Japan will be left struggling with a broken economy, swelling debts and surging prices as it recovers from the devastation of the worst natural disaster in its history, further fuelling uncertainty about the impact on the fragile global recovery. Its infrastructure in shambles and its manufacturing....

Fire at Japanese nuclear reactor raises radiation risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100

UN atomic chief frustrated at lack of information from Japan; More than 10,000 feared killed by quake, tsunami; 140,000 told to stay indoors.

23:24 on 15 March, 2011 UTC

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:26:00 +0100

Samoa Red Cross launch fundraiser for Japan Posted at 22:34 on 15 March, 2011 UTC Samoa Red Cross has launched a fundraising appeal to support the people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in north east Japan. The President of Samoa Red Cross, Faleao Maka Sapolu says he believes the people of....

Radiation poses only slight risk to nervous Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Dozens of workers battling to control radiation at Japan's stricken reactors face a far greater risk of developing cancer than normal, but Tokyo residents are within the safe range for exposure, U.S. nuclear experts said.

Japan reactor design caused GE engineer to quit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A General Electric Co engineer said he resigned 35 years ago over concern about the safety of a nuclear reactor design used in the now crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan.

Radiation poses only slight risk to nervous Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

Japan workers race clock as new fire burns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:18:00 +0100

Workers rotate quickly in and out of plant to cool reactors as officials scrap plan to helicopter drop water Complete Coverage

Survivors fret over lack of gas

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0100

YAMAMOTO, Miyagi Pref. — Quake survivors in a remote Miyagi Prefecture town are faced with a problem not encountered by the survivors of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake — a shortage of gasoline, a commodity essential for daily life in rural areas. A resident of the town of Yamamoto who had gone to....

World championships may move to S. Korea

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0100

LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (AP) Accepting that Tokyo could not host the world figure skating championships next week, the sport's governing body stepped up efforts Monday to find a new venue and dates for its marquee event. The International Skating Union is expected to announce a backup plan this....

Japanese Disaster Relief (ContributorNetwork)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

ContributorNetwork - In the wake of Japan's tragic double-whammy of 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on Friday, the global community rushed to offer aid. International governments offered rescue teams and supplies to help the thousands of displaced people and to search for the many other thousands still missing.

Analysts see short-term hit to Japanese economy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The nuclear and natural disasters striking Japan are likely to dent Japanese growth for the next few months but a strong recovery later this year as the country ...

Radiation poses only slight risk to nervous Tokyo (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

Reuters - Dozens of workers battling to control radiation at Japan's stricken reactors face a far greater risk of developing cancer than normal, but Tokyo residents are within the safe range for exposure, U.S. nuclear experts said.

US must learn from Japan nuclear crisis: Obama (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

AFP - President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was "deeply worried" about the potential human cost of quake-hit Japan's nuclear crisis and vowed to "further improve" the safety of US atomic facilities.

Tokyo bourse says to stay open despite quake-triggered tumble

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

(Reuters) - The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it has no plan to suspend operations despite steep falls in share prices after Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, responding to rumors in the ...

Fire breaks out at quake-crippled Japan nuclear reactor (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan raced to avert a catastrophe after fire broke out on Wednesday at a quake-crippled nuclear plant that has already sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo and prompted some people to flee the capital.

Tenaris Sees Production Returning To Normal At Japanese Unit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

Dow Jones )- The Japanese arm of steel tube maker Tenaris SA (TS, TEN.MI) is scheduled to start operating normally within the next day after an earthquake and tsunami caused significant damage to ...

Japan safety agency: roof cracked at Fukushima No 4 reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Two workers are missing after Tuesday's explosion at one of the reactors at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant, the country's nuclear saftey agency said.

Radiation level forces Japanese indoors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

SOMA (AP): Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday ...

115 more Pakistanis arrive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD (APP): A Pakistan International Airlines? flight on Tuesday brought another batch of 115 Pakistanis from Japan, after it was struck by a massive ...

New nuclear plants may have withstood the Japan earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:04:00 +0100

The 9.0 Japan earthquake was dire but the current meltdown might have been avoided by new advances in nuclear plant technology.

New fire at stricken nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:01:00 +0100

A fresh fire broke out at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant this morning as two workers were confirmed missing and authorities said two more reactors were at risk of overheating.

New fire at nuke unit with spent fuel, reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl rose to a new level as another fire erupted at Japan's stricken nuclear complex and engineers worried about the possibility of blasts at two other reactors.

Nuclear agency chief says no water at Japan plant; Japan denies it

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

If NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko is correct, this would mean there is nothing to stop the fuel rods from getting hotter and ultimately melting down.

Telstra restores Japan link

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

Telstra International has reported that all services have been fully restored to its undersea cable infrastructure in Japan. Meanwhile Chunghwa Telecom is struggling to restore full services to the damaged cables APCN-2 and Japan-US which serve as links for Internet and voice services between Taiwan with the US.

Corned beef and cabbage and controversy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:50:00 +0100

a coned beef dinner for St.Patricks Day,Corned Beef, St. Patrick's Day, Food, Irish Culture, Cabbage, Boiled, Meat, Clover, Ready-To-Eat (istockphoto.com) (CBS News) First thing's first: there's no corn involved. Secondly, it may not even be Irish! The traditional St.

US sets new safety rules for citizens in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:50:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration, taking a tougher stand than Japan on how to deal with a deepening nuclear crisis, urged the evacuation of Americans on Wednesday within a 50-mile radius of a stricken nuclear plant, raising questions about U.S. confidence in Tokyo's risk assessments. The U.

Seismologists: 9 quake possible in U.S.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0100

SEATTLE, March 16 (UPI) -- Two areas in the United States are possible locations for a massive earthquake like the recent catastrophic seismic event in Japan, scientists say.

US says plant's spent fuel rods dry; Japan says no

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:43:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Nuclear plant operators trying to avoid complete reactor meltdowns said Thursday that they were close to completing a new power line that might end Japan's crisis, but several ominous signs have also emerged: a surge in radiation levels, unexplained white smoke and spent fuel rods that U.

Radiation leak thwarts bid to regain control of reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:40:00 +0100

Dangerous levels force workers to take shelter – and crisis hampers relief efforts for local residents Japan embarked on a desperate series of initiatives to regain control as conditions at its failing nuclear plant deteriorated further on Wednesday . It called in helicopters, water cannon and even, reportedly, a US spy plane.

Kodak Pledges $100,000 Donation to Red Cross Japan Relief Efforts

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +0100

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - (Business Wire) Kodak (NYSE:EK) today announced a $100,000 donation to the International Red Cross relief efforts helping survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The donation will be made directly to the International Red Cross from Kodak's Japan offices in Tokyo.

RenaissanceRe Announces Initial Estimated Losses Related to the 2011 Australian Flooding and the February 2011 New Zealand Earthquake and Comments on the Tohoku Earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +0100

PEMBROKE, Bermuda - (Business Wire) RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) (“RenaissanceRe” or the “Company”) today announced its initial loss estimates for the 2011 Australian flooding as well as the February 2011 New Zealand earthquake, and commented on the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Highlights of the U.N. Secretary-General noon briefing 16-03-2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +0100

[ Woensdag 16 maart 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] * The Secretary-General has remained closely abreast of the situation in Libya and the critical discussions underway in the Security Council over measures aimed at protecting civilians

Video: Notebook: Surviving disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

Katie Couric discusses the psychological symptoms that can occur after surviving a disaster such as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Couric

Japan earthquake: the Fukushima 50 fight to stave off disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100

They work sweating in airtight suits, fighting disaster in a plant collapsing at their feet. They brave explosions and fires that have already killed five of them and may have blasted the others with life-changing radiation. They are the "Fukushima 50", the handful of people who are all that now....

Japan: Factories remain shut, price hike likely

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:32:00 +0100

The aftershocks of the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan will be felt in industries in other parts of Asia and Europe.

Latest News : Meltdown alert at Japan reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:32:00 +0100

Meltdown alert at Japan reactor SOMA, Japan (AP) – Water levels dropped precipitously Monday inside a stricken Japanese nuclear reactor, twice leaving the uranium fuel rods completely exposed and raising the threat of a meltdown, hours after a hydrogen explosion tore through the building housing a different reactor.

Japan Tries To Cool Damaged Nuclear Reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:32:00 +0100

In Japan, workers are struggling to gain control over reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant damaged by last Friday's earthquake and tsunami. Reactor No. 3 is perhaps in the direst condition — with damaged fuel rods, a possible breach in the containment system and smoke rising from the reactor.

Looking At A Tsunami-Devastated Japanese Town

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:32:00 +0100

The problems of the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant have somewhat overshadowed the tragic tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan last Friday. Roughly 4,000 people are now confirmed dead — though that number is expected to rise considerably in the days and weeks to come.

Lady Gaga raises over $300k for Japan in 48 hours

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:31:00 +0100

Lady Gaga has raised US$250,000 ($323,918.11) in 48 hours for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan by selling plastic wristbands that say "We pray for Japan" the pop superstar tweeted."Monsters: in just 48 hrs you've...

21:19 on 16 March, 2011 UTC

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:31:00 +0100

US wildlife officials say thousands of seabirds killed in tsunami waves Posted at 21:19 on 16 March, 2011 UTC U.S. wildlife officials say thousands of seabirds were killed when tsunamis generated by last week’s massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands.

Japanese nuclear reactor crisis very serious, says UN atomic chief on eve of visit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

Repeatedly calling the nuclear reactor crisis in Japan "very serious," the head of the United Nations agency that coordinates global nuclear safety announced today that he will make a flying visit to the country to see what further help he can offer.

Ishikawa struggling with emotions during stretch in U.S.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) Part of Ryo Ishikawa wishes he could fly home to Japan to see his family and find ways to help a country devastated by an earthquake and tsunami and now facing concerns over a nuclear meltdown. The 19-year-old realizes there is little he can do but try to play his best golf.

Sense of community must survive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

When last Friday's earthquake hit our city (Fukushima) around 2:40 p.m., I was preparing for a Chinese class. At first I thought it was a usual quake, but it was much stronger and lasted longer than usual. Then a bookshelf fell and I panicked! In May 1960, tsunami from the Great Chilean Earthquake (magnitude 9.

Foreign medics get OK to come

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

The government was preparing Wednesday to receive medical help from abroad for the thousands injured by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country's north. Although it is illegal for doctors without Japanese medical licenses to practice, the health ministry has sent a notice to local....

Embassies list 400 foreigners as missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

About 400 foreigners remained unaccounted for as of noon Wednesday, several dozen embassies told the Foreign Ministry in the wake of Friday's historic earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region. A ministry official said the missing may not all be caught up in the disaster area and not all embassies....

Apache's foreign players prepare to leave country

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

The Tokyo Apache's season isn't officially over, but the team's American players and head coach, Bob Hill, were busy making plans to leave the country as soon as possible, The Japan Times has learned. With the uncertainty of widespread health risks due to the Fukushima nuclear plant's radiation leak....

National championships canceled

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

The Japan Swimming Federation said Wednesday the national championships scheduled to take place in early April have been canceled after last week's massive earthquake caused partial damage to the venue and an electricity shortage. The national championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming....

Putin invites judo team to Russia

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Kyodo) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan last Friday. Speaking to Russian news services at his estate outside Moscow on Tuesday, Putin, who is a black....

Demand for imported grain not to decline: U.N.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (Bloomberg) Grain demand in Japan, the world's largest corn importer, is unlikely to decline even after Friday's earthquake and tsunami damaged some of the nation's ports and disrupted deliveries, the United Nations said. The country, struck by its strongest earthquake on record Friday,....

Quake manual now in 31 languages

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

An emergency online earthquake manual had been translated into 31 languages as of Wednesday afternoon by Japanese volunteers to support foreign nationals living in Japan in the wake of Friday's magnitude 9.0 quake. The manual, whose English title is "Japan earthquake: How to protect yourself,"....

Japan's emperor sends unprecedented message

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:20:00 +0100

Urges Japanese not to give up in rare address that underlines the seriousness of the country's crisis Photos: Emperor Akihito

Rescue Teams Reach Tsunami-Stricken Town

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:14:00 +0100

It has taken five days for rescue teams to clear a way through the wreckage to Ofunato

Yen hits World War II high against dollar

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:12:00 +0100

The Japanese yen on Wednesday hit its highest level against the dollar since World War II, trading at 79.73 yen to a dollar as investors examined the impact of Japan's disastrous earthquake and tsunami.

McCormick and Its Employees Donating to Japanese Recovery Effort

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:09:00 +0100

SPARKS, Md. - (Business Wire) McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is making a donation to the Japanese relief effort and conducting an employee donation program for McCormick employees who want to contribute to the humanitarian effort taking place as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 12.

Japan earthquake hits industrial production

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:00 +0100

A mixture of insufficient power plus earthquake damage to infrastructure is causing chaos for Japan's top-rank exporters such as Toyota, Sony and Panasonic. The world's biggest car company has extended its factory shutdowns while electronics companies are increasingly reporting problems at their own plants and that of their supply chains.

EU Official's Warning Toned Down

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:00 +0100

The European Union's energy chief said catastrophic events in Japan can't be excluded in the hours ahead, but his spokeswoman later said the commissioner didn't have any privileged information and that his remarks were aimed at describing how he personally sees the situation in the country.

National › Volunteers translate quake manual to 31 languages for non-Japanese

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:00 +0100

An emergency online earthquake manual has been translated into 31 languages as of Wednesday afternoon by Japanese volunteers to support non-Japanese living in Japan in…

Japan: Just 48 hours to avoid 'another Chernobyl'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:02:00 +0100

Japan has 48 hours to bring its rapidly escalating nuclear crisis under control before it faces a catastrophe "worse than Chernobyl", it was claimed on Wednesday night.

Airlines scramble to get travelers out of Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:59:00 +0100

Airlines on Wednesday hustled to get passengers stuck at Tokyo's airports out of quake-stricken Japan, while aid organizations said the city is safe for international travelers.

Music celebs rally fans to raise Japan quake relief funds (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +0100

AFP - US music celebrities are rallying their fans to raise money for survivors of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with Lady Gaga leading the charge and raising $250,000 in 48 hours.

Japan deploys 80,000 rescuers amid freeze

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 16 (UPI) -- Eighty thousand rescue personnel were mobilized in Japan Wednesday to search for the thousands still missing after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. The government for the first time Wednesday deployed 10,000 Self-Defense Forces personnel to add to police officers....

Japan's nuclear plant operator says new power line may prevent meltdown

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:50:00 +0100

The vessel that possibly ruptured on Wednesday had been seen as the last fully intact line of defense against large-scale releases of radioactive material from the stricken reactor

Britons urged to leave Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

Society 3/16/2011 11:24:00 PM LONDON, March 16 (KUNA) -- Britons were advised to consider leaving Tokyo Wednesday as the crisis at Japan's stricken nuclear plant appeared to worsen. Frantic attempts to cool down the reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant following Friday's earthquake and tsunami....

Insured losses of Japan disaster at US$12b-US$25b

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:48:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last week have resulted in insured losses of between $12 and $25 billion, risk assessment firm EQECAT said on Wednesday.

Japan deploys 80,000 rescuers amid freeze

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 16 (UPI) -- Eighty thousand rescue personnel were mobilized in Japan Wednesday to search for the thousands still missing after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Hope is elusive in Japan's search for 8,000 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

Line after line, a list on the wall of city hall reveals the dead. Some are named. Others are identified only by a short description.

Australians told to leave as nuke crisis continues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:40:00 +0100

Australians have been told to leave Japan's capital as the earthquake and tsunami-hit country hinges on the verge of nuclear disaster.

Embassy monitors situation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +0100

THE Fiji embassy in Tokyo, Japan is closely monitoring the situation as a result of the earthquake that ravaged the nation last Friday.

Inflation pressure bubbles, home building dives

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:37:00 +0100

Producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.

Telstra International restores Japan link

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0100

Impact was experienced following the failure of the northern pacific route cables out of Japan (JUS and APCN 2). “Through our network contingency plans, the team was able to fully recover all services using the Tata Global Network (TGN), China-US (CHUS) and Asia America Gateway (AAG) cables systems for connection over the pacific.

Japan supply squeeze worries spread to telco gear (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:25:00 +0100

Reuters - Top mobile telecom equipment makers joined automakers in warning of a damaging supply squeeze as the impact of Japan's devastating earthquake spreads, adding to fears in a sector hampered by shortages.

Inflation pressure bubbles, home building dives (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:25:00 +0100

Reuters - Producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.

Quake dead, missing toll nears 13,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100

THE official number of dead and missing after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has neared 13,000, police said today, but reports hinted at a much higher toll.

Hopes new power line may ease nuke crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100

A NEARLY completed new power line could restore electric cooling systems in Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant, its operator said today, raising hopes of easing the crisis that has threatened a meltdown.

Dollar at six-month low

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100

THE dollar was at a six month low and almost two cents below parity with the US dollar this morning.

Japanese automakers extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

WASHINGTON Japanese auto companies on Wednesday extended shutdowns of car-assembly plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but in a sign of progress, ...

After Japan's quake and tsunami, freezing weather threatens relief efforts

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

Japan 's week-long cascade of disasters.After a massive earthquake, devastating tsunami and nuclear crisis, the homeless face icy weather and temperatures are forecast to plunge to -5C.Many ...

Australians told to leave as nuclear crisis worsens

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

Australians have been told to leave Japan's capital as the earthquake and tsunami-hit country hinges on the verge of nuclear disaster.

EU wants stress tests for its reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

BRUSSELS, March 16 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to carry out stress tests at the continent's nuclear reactors, amid concerns that some of them aren't protected from natural disasters ...

Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on deepening fears about Japan's economy after its nuclear crisis worsened following a devastating earthquake and ...

Japan Quake’s Insured Losses May Reach $25 Billion, Eqecat Says

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Insurers and reinsurers will probably sustain losses of $12 billion to $25 billion tied to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, according to catastrophe modeling ...

More governments advising citizens to leave Tokyo (updated)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:09:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) Australia and Germany advised their citizens in Japan on Wednesday to consider leaving Tokyo and earthquake-affected areas, joining a growing number of governments and businesses telling their people it may be safer elsewhere.

New power line almost ready at Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0100

TOKYO A nearly completed new power line could restore electric cooling systems in Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, raising hopes of easing the crisis that has threatened a meltdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co. spokesman Naoki Tsunoda said the new power line to Fukushima Dai-ichi is almost complete.

Netanyahu to Japanese PM: Israel stands behind you

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0100

PM offers "any assistance" to earthquake-ravaged country, expresses "deep sorrow" over recent events, says Israel prepared to send aid.

Radiation levels near plant alarming

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0100

Hiroko Tabuchi, Keith Bradsher, David E. Sanger & Matthew L. Wald TOKYO/HONG KONG/WASHINGTON: Japan's nuclear crisis intensified dramatically on Wednesday after authorities announced that a second reactor unit at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant in northeastern Japan might have ruptured and appeared to be releasing radioactive steam.

'Maximum' effort at stricken plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:05:00 +0100

UN nuclear chief denies situation at earthquake-damaged nuclear plant is out of control as emergency efforts continue.

Inflation pressure bubbles, home building dives

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.

Scientists say quartz is key to understanding quakes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0100

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Underground quartz deposits worldwide may be behind earthquakes, mountain building and other continental tectonics, a discovery that may aid in predicting tremblers, according to a study released on Wednesday.

Japanese auto companies extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese auto companies on Wednesday extended shutdowns of car-assembly plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but in a sign of progress, some parts factories in Japan plan to resume production later this week. Toyota Motor Corp.

Official's Warning Toned Down

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:02:00 +0100

Smartphone makers face chip resin shortage

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:01:00 +0100

The rise of Taiwanese and South Korean technology companies has created a healthy alternative supply of certain components, but a handful of upstream parts and materials remain concentrated in the hands of very few Japanese companies. One of these is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, the world’s largest....

Some Japanese Auto Parts Production To Resume

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Japanese auto companies extended shutdowns of car-assembly plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but in a sign of progress, some parts factories in Japan plan to resume production later this week.

Japan: The ruins of Kamaishi

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Channel 4 News Alex Thomson reports from Kamaishi where blizzards and ice now blanket a village whose massive tsunami protection walls failed to save its people last Friday.

IAEA Chief Heads to Japan to Assess Nuclear Crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0100

IAEA Director-General Yukiya Amano says he hopes to arrive as early as Thursday, stay for a day; US military sets no-go zone

NYT: Japan’s leadership flaws deepen sense of crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0100

Never has postwar Japan needed strong, assertive leadership more — and never has its weak, rudderless system of governing been so clearly exposed or mattered so much.

Radiation levels near plant alarming

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0100

Magnitude-9.0 Earthquake Possible In Two U.S. Locations (LiveScience.com)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - A massive earthquake on par with the recent catastrophic seismic event in Japan could happen in two places in the United States, scientists say.

New power line almost ready at Japan nuke plant (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

AP - A nearly completed new power line could restore electric cooling systems in Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, raising hopes of easing the crisis that has threatened a meltdown.

U.S. breaks from Japan on evacuation zone around stricken reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100

Based on its own analysis, the United States recommends that American citizens move at least 50 miles away from the stricken nuclear reactors in Japan, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Wednesday.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel Restrepo and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:50:00 +0100

Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:06 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning. Today, following on the off-camera, on the record gaggle we did yesterday, we are doing the same thing today to discuss another portion or the other aspect of this trip the President is taking to Latin America.

Steam cloud over nuclear reactor aborts helicopter mission

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:44:00 +0100

Fears that Japan's nuclear crisis could worsen and send radiation levels soaring were heightened Wednesday as a white cloud of smoke or steam was seen rising from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Britons are urged to leave Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:42:00 +0100

Britons are being advised to consider leaving Tokyo as the crisis at Japan's stricken nuclear plant appeared to worsen.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: British teacher hero Robert Bailey saved class

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:42:00 +0100

In his last, hurried message before the great wave struck, Robert Bailey told his family he was racing to reach an earthquake shelter - and they heard no more.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Governments tell citizens to leave toxic radiation zone

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0100

The White House has not yet told Americans to get out of Tokyo, although it is 'working around the clock to determine the whereabouts and well-being' of U.S. citizens there.

ServerPronto Donates to Relief Efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0100

NEW YORK, NY -- 03/16/11 -- In the wake of the 9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan, the technology community is responding with a flood of promised relief. Apple is taking Red Cross donations via iTunes. Microsoft is offering cash, software and technical support,....

Hopes new power line may ease Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0100

A nearly completed new power line could restore electric cooling systems in Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, raising hopes of easing the crisis that has threatened a meltdown.

UN's Ban offers Japan help

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0100

THE UN Security Council overnight held a minute's silence for the victims of Japan's earthquake disaster as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon again offered help to counter the nuclear crisis.

UN nuclear agency chief to travel to Japan (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:25:00 +0100

AP - As emergency crews prepared Wednesday to return to Japan's tsunami-scarred reactors, U.N. nuclear agency chief Yukiya Amano spoke of a "very serious" situation and said he planned to leave for Tokyo within a day.

New power line almost ready at Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:25:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A nearly completed new power line could restore electric cooling systems in Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, raising hopes of easing the crisis that has threatened a meltdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co. spokesman Naoki Tsunoda said the new power line to Fukushima Dai-ichi is almost complete.

Business › S&P lowers rating outlook to negative for Japanese nonlife insurers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100

Standard & Poor's said Wednesday the U.S. credit rating agency has lowered the debt rating outlook to ''negative'' from ''stable'' for Japanese nonlife insurers after…

Japanese students speak of their earthquake nightmares

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100

Japanese students have spoken of their terror as they watched events unfold in their home country.

Envoy says arigato for Korea’s help, sympathy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100

Japanese Ambassador to Seoul Masatoshi Muto yesterday expressed appreciation for Korea’s aid and condolences after last Friday’s deadly earthquake and tsunami. “I am touched by Korea as it has comforted and helped Japan as if it were suffering itself,” Muto said in an exclusive interview with the JoongAng Ilbo.

Entertainment › More movies pulled, delayed following earthquake disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100

The earthquake on March 11 has had a negative impact on the country's movie industry. Some prints of foreign movies were unable to to arrive…

Japanese auto companies extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) Japanese auto companies on Wednesday extended shutdowns of car-assembly plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but in a sign of progress, some parts factories in Japan plan to resume production later this week.

Emperor: 'Never give up hope'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:19:00 +0100

The emperor of Japan has given an historic address to the Japanese people as the death toll continues to rise following last week's devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami.His rare address came amid a deteriorating nuclear...

Britons urged to leave Tokyo following setbacks at power plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:15:00 +0100

Britons were advised to consider leaving Tokyo today as the crisis at Japan's stricken nuclear plant appeared to worsen. Frantic attempts to cool down the reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant following Friday's earthquake and tsunami had to be suspended after high radiation levels were recorded.

Exodus from Japan as nuclear crisis intensifies

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0100

Foreign countries advise their citizens to evacuate Japan as emergency workers struggle to prevent a radiation catastrophe at an earthquake-stricken power plant.

Worries over component shortages

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0100

The Japan earthquake and tsunami could result in significant shortages of important components needed to make electronic goods and vehicles. The disruption in supply could see prices rise for items ...

Alitalia Drops Tokyo, Joining Lufthansa, Amid Radiation Risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0100

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Alitalia SpA joined Deutsche Lufthansa AG in rerouting flights away from Tokyo as nuclear workers in Japan battle to prevent a meltdown at reactors damaged by last ...

EU's efforts to help Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:11:00 +0100

On 14 March, at the meeting of G8 foreign ministers in Paris, High Representative Catherine Ashton met with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yakeaki Matsumoto. On behalf of the EU she expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Japanese people. The High Representative repeated EU's offer of...

China orders safety inspections of nuclear plants

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:11:00 +0100

BEIJING: China on Wednesday ordered safety inspections of the country's nuclear plants and suspended approval of new projects after quake and tsunami disasters in Japan led to an atomic crisis.

Hope for end to nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0100

The operator of Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant says it has almost completed a new power line that could restore electricity to the complex.

Japanese earthquake: Replica Statue of Liberty all that's left standing in town where 10,000 people are missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0100

As rescue crews trawled through mile after mile of tsunami-stricken wasteland, officials from the coastal town of Ishinomaki confirmed that 10,000 of their citizens were missing.

A wakeup call for the Pacific Northwest

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:09:00 +0100

Recent serious earthquakes should serve as a wakeup call to the US Pacific Northwest. What has happened in Japan could well be what will happen in the Pacific Northwest. As if the earthquake wasn't enough, it unleashed a devastating tsunami that has resulted in thousands of deaths and turned large parts of many communities into complete rubble.

Japan: Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and the seismic damage to the NPSs (As of 23:30 March 15, 2011)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

After the automatic shut-down, the Unit 1-3 at Onagawa Nuclear Power Station, the Unit 1-4 at Fukushima II Nuclear Power Station, and the Unit at Tokai II Nuclear Power Station have been cold shut down safely.

(Map) Japan: Situation Map (as of 16 Mar 2011)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

Date: 16 Mar 2011 Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Earthquake; Tsunami; Technological Disaster; Disaster Assessment; Affected Population; Internally Displaced Persons Format: Source(s): - United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Related Document: With the....

Britons are urged to leave Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

Britons are being advised to consider leaving Tokyo as the crisis at Japan's stricken nuclear plant appeared to worsen.

Death toll soars in Japan as grim rescue operation continues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

Up to 80,000 Japanese self-defense forces, firefighters and police officers have mobilized in the quake-ridden regions of northern Japan to search for survivors and locate the deceased, as temperatures drop to freezing levels.

China donations to quake-hit Japan continue to rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

An eastern Chinese city followed the lead of other local Chinese governments on Wednesday by donating money to earthquake-hit areas in Japan. The municipal government of Wenzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, will donate 2 million yuan (307,692 U.S.

Local student witnesses devastation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:05:00 +0100

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Local student witnesses devastation in Japan By Keith Bourke A SLIGO student in Japan has told the Western People of the devastation caused by the massive earthquake which has hit the country. Brian Foody, aged 21, from Castleconnor, is currently teaching English in the town of Tojo, outside Hiroshima.

EU Official Warns of Possible Catastrophe

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0100

Catastrophic events in Japan cannot be excluded in the hours ahead because the situation at a nuclear plant there is out of control, the European Union's energy chief said.

FACTBOX-Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 18:00 Source: reuters // Reuters March 16 (Reuters) - An international rescue effort to help Japan seek survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami and address a nuclear crisis is gathering pace, with many countries offering assistance. [ID:nL3E7EE0H6] The official death toll stands at around 4,000.

Tracking The Latest At The Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

The situation at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been changing rapidly and growing increasingly complex since the earthquake and tsunami hit on Friday, March 11. Here, the latest updates on each of the reactors at the stricken power facility.

Japan quake insured loss may reach $25 bln-Eqecat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 18:37 Source: reuters // Reuters * Lower estimate than AIR Worldwide * Eqecat estimate includes tsunami and fires * Analysts doubt property insurance prices will firm * Insurer shares down 2.1 pct, in line with broad market (Adds S&P statement, updates shares) By Ben Berkowitz and Myles....

Many Ivorians afraid to accept aid as clashes intensify – aid workers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

Crisis is becoming critical as clashes escalate in increasingly bloody power struggle

Japanese earthquake: Death toll expected to reach 25,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:57:00 +0100

The number who died stands at 3,676, while those missing is more than 8,000. But the mayor of Ishinomaki reportedly said over 10,000 are missing in his town alone.

Japan disaster: Insured losses at $12-25 bn

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:57:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last week have resulted in insured losses of between $12 and $25 billion, catastrophic risk assessment firm EQECAT said Wednesday.

Japan disaster: Insured losses at $12-25 bn (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0100

AFP - Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last week have resulted in insured losses of between $12 and $25 billion, catastrophic risk assessment firm EQECAT said Wednesday.

Hopes new power line may ease Japan nuclear crisis (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0100

AP - The operator of Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant says it has almost completed a new power line that could restore electricity to the complex and solve the crisis that has threatened a meltdown.

Hopes new power line may ease Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant says it has almost completed a new power line that could restore electricity to the complex and solve the crisis that has threatened a meltdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co. spokesman Naoki Tsunoda said early Thursday the power line to Fukushima Dai-ichi is almost complete.

Japan Disaster Recovery Efforts Get Help From Satellites (SPACE.com)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0100

SPACE.com - In the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, satellite maps have been a vital part of search and rescue efforts by providing clear pictures of how the land has changed, and where buildings and roads once stood.

UPDATE6: Steam at Fukushima No. 3 reactor, massive water injection planned

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0100

By Miya Tanaka and Maya Kaneko, TOKYO - Japan's nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power station showed no signs of abating Wednesday, fi...

Elite Japan nuclear workers race to stop meltdown

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — They risk explosions, fire and an invisible enemy — radiation that could kill quickly or decades later — as they race to avert disaster inside a dark, overheated nuclear plant. The 180 emergency workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi complex are emerging as public....

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Deepens With Fire, Radiation Leaks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

The crisis at Japan's earthquake-stricken nuclear plant is deepening, with radiation emissions rising to levels that forced authorities to temporarily evacuate the last technicians from the facility.

CTF 76 Heads Maritime Response Cell Supporting Earthquake, Tsunami Relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

Commander, Task Force 76 directed to organize a Maritime Response cell on March 11, to coordinate U.S. Naval relief efforts.

Minor earthquake reported in Quebec

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:46:00 +0100

A small earthquake has been detected near Lachute, Que., Natural Resources Canada reported on its website Wednesday. Lachute is about 80 kilometres northwest of Montreal. NRC reported the quake rated 4.7, but downgraded it to 4.3. Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey indicated 3.7 on its website.

Putin invites judo team to Russia

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Kyodo) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan last ...

Japan Quake Insured Losses May Reach $25B

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO -- Insured losses from the March 11 Japan earthquake could be $12 billion to $25 billion, catastrophe-modeling firm Eqecat estimated Wednesday. Between $2 billion and $4 billion of ...

Emperor Akihito's speech underlines gravity of Japan's nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

His voice was measured, his language formal, his demeanor somber. It was perhaps the clearest sign yet of just how grave Japan's nuclear crisis had become: The emperor spoke. Akihito, the nation's ...

Russia evacuates families of diplomats from quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Russia will evacuate families of diplomats and other officials working in Japan, which was hit by a devastating quake and tsunami last week, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry ...

Meltdown 101: Why is Fukushima crisis still out of control?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Workers at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant are still days – if not weeks – away from bringing the crisis under control. The reason: nuclear fuel rods remain dangerously hot well after reactors are shut down, and all cooling systems at Fukushima have failed.

Napolitano: U.S. practices for disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

DENVER, March 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. homeland security chief says the United States regularly practices for large-scale disasters similar to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

KATWARN project: Preparing for the unexpected

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100

A German project to provide an early warning system for unexpected emergencies. The KATWARN project, from the original German for Catastrophe Warning for Every Eventuality. KATWARN employs various warning channels to reach people affected by disasters. They use classical warning channels like email, text messages and fax.

Japan earthquake and tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

japan-earthquake-alertnet.jpg A massive relief operation is now underway in response to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, involving the government, the army and civil society. Oxfam Japan is raising money for several local organisations active in the disaster areas.

IAEA chief: Japan nuclear situation 'very serious', but too soon to say out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, called the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant "very serious" Wednesday as he prepared to fly to Japan. There have been fears of a meltdown at the plant ever since last week's magnitude-9 earthquake and ensuing tsunami....

Japan to use water cannon at nuclear plant as international concern grows

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100

Police to help douse No 4 reactor after strong winds and high radiation levels thwart attempts to spray plant from helicopter Workers battling to prevent nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima power plant will use a police water cannon to try to cool one of the crippled reactors after strong winds and....

After Japan's quake and tsunami, freezing weather threatens relief efforts

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100

As the world focuses on the Fukushima nuclear emergency, many of the disaster-stricken lack blankets, food and fuel, raising fears of a quiet but deadly humanitarian crisis Freezing winds, hail storms and thick snow are the latest threats to 430,000 beleaguered survivors of northern Japan's week-long cascade of disasters.

Hope and loss in Japan's search for 8,000 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0100

NATORI, Japan (AP) Line after line, a list on the wall of city hall reveals the dead. Some are named. Others are identified only by a short description.

Loyal Japanese dog leads rescuers to mate

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

A spaniel found amid the devastation in Ibaraki Prefecture leads a TV crew to its injured friend.

Feds deploy more radiation monitors in western US

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal environmental regulators say they are adding more radiation monitors in the western United States and Pacific territories as concerns rise over exposure from damaged nuclear plants in Japan. The Environmental Protection Agency already monitors radiation throughout the....

Feds deploy more radiation monitors in western US (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

AP - Federal environmental regulators say they are adding more radiation monitors in the western United States and Pacific territories as concerns rise over exposure from damaged nuclear plants in Japan.

City Room: Explaining Calamity to Children

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

Tell us what you think young children should be told about a tragedy that defies even adult comprehension.

Japan Nuclear Emergency Merely Latest 2011 Tragedy (ContributorNetwork)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

ContributorNetwork - The Japan nuclear emergency is getting worse by the day. Once the Japan nuclear emergency got started, things were bad enough with the earthquake and tsunami recovery. But in the early going, few thought that the Fukushima crisis would get this bad, yet nuclear safety groups now....

Emperor Akihito gives message of comfort in televised address

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

Emperor Akihito spoke to the nation Wednesday - a somber televised message of comfort and condolence that demonstrated how deeply Japan has been shattered by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

The megaquake connection: Are huge earthquakes linked?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0100

The recent cluster of huge quakes around the Pacific Ocean has fuelled speculation that they are seismically linked. New Scientist examines the evidence

Japanese auto companies extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100

Swiss rescuers leave Japan “with heavy hearts”

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

The Swiss rescuers sent to Japan last weekend to help in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami have handed over to local teams and are preparing to return home.

Downunder disasters cost insurer $4.3b

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0100

Munich Re, the European-based Australasian reinsurance market leader, says recent Australian and New Zealand disasters will cost it about $4.3 billion.But the natural catastrophes will cost the wider insurance industry up to $15.8...

Japan disaster dead, missing toll nears 13,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0100

Tokyo. The official number of dead and missing after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has neared 13,000, police said Wednesday, but reports hinted at a much higher toll, AFP reported. The number of confirmed dead from Friday's twin disasters stood at 4,314, while the official number of missing hit 8,606.

Japanese jittery as nuclear crisis grows

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0100

The rare TV appearance by Emperor Akihito has emphasised the gravity of the crisis gripping Japan after the 9.0-magnitude quake and tsunami.

Oil Markets Adjust to Japan's Disaster According to International Energy Price Reporting Agency, Argus

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0100

SINGAPORE and KYOTO, Japan March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan 's devastating 11 March earthquake and tsunami have hit its struggling economy and ineffective government at what was an already uncertain time for the country. The earthquake, measuring up to 9.

Japanese earthquake: Death toll expected to reach 25,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0100

The number who died stands at 3,676, while those missing is more than 8,000. But the mayor of Ishinomaki reportedly said over 10,000 are missing in his town alone.

Hope and loss in Japan's search for 8,000 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:08:00 +0100

NATORI, Japan (AP) — Line after line, a list on the wall of city hall reveals the dead. Some are named. Others are identified only by a short description. Female. About 50. Peanuts in left chest pocket. Large mole. Seiko watch. Male. 70-80 years old. Wearing an apron that says "Rentacom.

Feds deploy more radiation monitors in western US

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:07:00 +0100

Federal environmental regulators say they are adding more radiation monitors in the western United States and Pacific territories as concerns rise over exposure from damaged nuclear plants in Japan.

Hope and loss in Japan's search for 8,000 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:07:00 +0100

Line after line, a list on the wall of city hall reveals the dead. Some are named. Others are identified only by a short description.

Equity bull run checked in global run from peril

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

By Richard Milne, Aline van Duyn and Michael Mackenzie Published: March 15 2011 19:36 | Last updated: March 15 2011 19:40 The global sell-off in equity markets spared nobody. After spending Monday distinguishing between the potential gainers and losers, the selling was indiscriminate on Tuesday as....

Search Effort Begins in Flattened Fishing Village

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0100

Firefighters are beginning their search efforts for people, alive or dead, in the once-scenic fishing village of Onagawa, which estimates that half of its 10,000 residents are missing.

Japan: Evacuees Speak Of Sense Of Betrayal

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:57:00 +0100

In the evacuation inside Yamagata stadium, every new arrival is scanned for exposure to radiation with a Geiger counter.

Haifa Wahbi collects donations for Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0100

Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi has launched a donation campaign for earthquake victims in Japan. The campaign was launched through the singer’s internet social network Facebook page, and the singer has called on everyone to give what they can to help the victims of the catastrophic earthquake and families of those that lost their lives.

Japan weather hinders quake relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Poor weather hampered relief efforts in Northern Japan on Wednesday, adding to woes brought by last week's earthquake and tsunami amid fears of further radiation releases at Fukushima's nuclear reactors.

Royal wedding: charitable gifts, not presents (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

AP - What to get the couple who has everything? How about a donation to a rhino sanctuary or an offer of help for earthquake victims in New Zealand.

U.S. Military Blocks 13 Popular Websites on Its Network in Japan (Mashable)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Mashable - To free up bandwidth that could be better used on Japan's recovery efforts, the U.S. military network has blocked access to a number of popular websites, including ESPN, Amazon and YouTube.

Nuclear Meltdown in Japan Could Make Major Impact in America (ContributorNetwork)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The nuclear meltdown in Japan has become a greater crisis by the day. With the potential meltdown now ruled as a level six, according to Reuters, preventing total disaster is getting harder. In addition, it might be getting harder to avoid the implications for America's energy policy.

Tsunami Warning Systems: Lessons from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100

Japan is one of the most well-prepared countries in the world to deal with the threat of a tsunami. Warning systems are in place, and concrete sea walls wrap around much of the coastline. But nature's wrath on Friday was just too big for the man-made protective measures, raising the question, what....

Ukraine invites 250 Japanese children to Artek for rehabilitation and treatment

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0100

Ukraine is ready to receive 250 children from quake- and tsunami-hit regions of Japan for rehabilitation and treatment, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said.

FM: No More Finns Found in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry has not received news of any Finns in Japan who were not contacted after last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. All the Finns previously sought by the Foreign Ministry’s team in Japan have now been contacted.

Head of State regrets situation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

Angola, Luanda - Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, expressed deep shock over the tragic situation Japan is experiencing following the tragic natural occurrences, hitting the Asian country. The Angolan head of State expressed the shock in a message addressed Wednesday to the Japanese premier, Naoto Kau.

Japan nuclear crisis concerns mount

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0100

Emergency workers are called back to a quake-damaged nuclear power plant in Japan after a surge of radiation levels forced them to temporarily retreat, slowing efforts to stave off a full-blown nuclear crisis

Politics › Gov't mulls special grants in quake reconstruction bill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0100

The central government and the ruling Democratic Party of Japan are considering providing special grants to disaster-hit local governments under a planned bill for reconstruction…

Plans to dump water from choppers delayed

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 16 (UPI) -- The Japanese military Wednesday postponed plans to dump water from helicopters on the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as radiation levels increased.

Weather hampers U.S. relief flights over Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Poor flying weather Wednesday hampered U.S. efforts to aid victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami in a massive humanitarian mission already ...

Number missing or dead in Japan nears 13,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

The official number of people dead and missing after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast is nearing 13,000, according to police.

Statement - Japan 11 March Disasters

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

[ Woensdag 16 maart 2011 | International Air Transport Association ] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is deeply saddened by the tragic series of events in Japan beginning with the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011

Where now? Long-term consequences of Japanese tsunami disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

2011 has been a bumper year for the large-scale natural environmental disaster; not only the Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake, the Australian Queensland Floods, but now also the Japanese Sendai Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami have wreaked havoc on those affected and spell economic disaster for the future.

Germany warns citizens against travel in northern Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Berlin - The German government Wednesday warned its citizens against travel in the northern, quake-stricken part of Japan and advised against any unnecessary trips to the country. Germans who found themselves in the part of Japan that was hit most heavily by Friday's massive earthquake, which was....

UN Nuclear Agency to Send Team of Experts to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:38:00 +0100

New York, March 16 (Saba) - The United Nations agency that coordinates global nuclear safety is sending an environmental monitoring team to Japan after the partial meltdown at reactors there, as its chief said the situation differed from the world's worst

Obama vows to improve safety of US nuclear plants, assures public

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:38:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Saba) -- President Barack Obama said he would take action to improve the safety of US nuclear facilities, while assuring the public any effect of the disaster in Japan would not affect the American people, according to Kuwait News Ag

Philippines' disaster preparedness under review

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

MANILA : As part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is one of the most seismically active countries in the region.

Red Cross Launches Huge Tsunami Relief Effort

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

Immediate priorities include search and rescue, basic relief and psychological counseling

Weather hampers U.S. relief flights over Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0100

Poor flying conditions complicate massive humanitarian mission already fraught with challenges

Japan disaster toll at 12 000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0100

The official number of dead and missing after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has topped 12 000, police say.

California Nuclear Power Plant Has Shaky Relationship with Seismic Surroundings

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

In the wake of radioactive releases from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, critics are saying a California nuclear plant's susceptibility to earthquakes and tsunamis could affect its chances of renewing its operating license. While the federal licenses for Pacific Gas & Electric's Diablo....

Japanese automakers extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100

Japanese auto companies are extending shutdowns of plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Open for business amid Japan earthquake: A French cheese shop stands alone

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100

Many shops were destroyed by the Japan earthquake and tsunami. For food, this journalist has been reliant on the kindness of strangers, and one unlikely French cheese specialty shop.

Inflation pressures bubbling, home building dives (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100

Reuters - U.S. producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.

US market: Wall Street drops for third day

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

US market: Wall Street drops for third dayStocks dropped for third day in a volatile session on Wednesday as worries about Japan's nuclear crisis escalated, and analysts saw volatility.

Steam cloud over nuclear reactor aborts helicopter mission

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0100

Fears that Japan's nuclear crisis could worsen and send radiation levels soaring were heightened Wednesday as a white cloud of smoke or steam was seen rising from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

UPDATE5: 80,000 mobilized for rescue work, death toll tops 4,300

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

TOKYO - Rescue and relief operations continued Wednesday following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami i...

Government to assist citizens' departures from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's foreign ministry said yesterday it will help arrange transportation for its nationals to leave nuclear-threatened Japan, but insisted that it is not yet an evacuation.

Victims of 921 earthquake raise funds for Japan relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Survivors of a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that devastated central Taiwan on Sept. 21, 1999, actively raised funds and donated supplies Tuesday to help victims of the powerful temblor and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on March 11.

Anthurium exports to Japan slump after quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Exports of anthurium flowers to Japan from the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung have dropped significantly in the past few days because of air transportation disruptions caused by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, an industry stakeholder said yesterday.

116 nations, regions offer help to quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

TOKYO - A total of 116 countries and regions, and 28 international organizations had offered assistance to J...

Japanese auto companies extend plant shutdowns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0100

Associated Press - March 16, 2011 12:54 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Japanese auto companies are extending shutdowns of plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but some...

Pickering nuclear plant reports water leak

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0100

Ontario Power Generation has notified Canada's federal nuclear regulator about the release of 73,000 litres of demineralized water at the Pickering A nuclear generating station.

Japan radiation fears mask worse threats to health

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Panic over radiation leaks at Japan's earthquake-damaged nuclear plant may be diverting attention from potentially worse threats to public health from a tsunami, like the cold and disrupted supplies of water.

ANALYSIS - World to warm if Japan panic spreads

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Global warming will intensify if leading carbon emitter China drops the world's most ambitious nuclear power building programme and Germany shuts down its nuclear plants amid panic over Japan's atomic energy crisis.

Accurate Assessment of Economic Impact of Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Woes Offered - Exploration of Data That Investors Are Not Getting

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:09:00 +0100

San Diego, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 16, 2011 Investors watching only the mainstream media's coverage of Japan's post-earthquake and post-tsunami activity are not getting an accurate picture of the country's remaining industrial capacity. James Brumley, chief analyst of the Rhino Report, has offered....

Steve Forbes Addresses Economic Impact of Japanese Quake, Tsunami at Global Sourcing Summit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:09:00 +0100

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - (Business Wire) Today, Steve Forbes spoke about the global economic impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the US economic recovery at the Global Sourcing Summit in Amelia Island, Fla. Speaking to a group of executives and professionals involved in sourcing,....

Survivors of Japan's tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:09:00 +0100

Search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors after Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami

Wall Street opens down; Japan crisis watched

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:08:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Stocks opened lower on Wednesday as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis following its massive earthquake and tsunami and as clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices. The Dow Jones industrial ...

Gaga raises $253,000 for Japan victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:08:00 +0100

LADY Gaga has raised $253,000 in 48 hours for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan by selling plastic wristbands.

Yen at Almost 16-Year High Versus Dollar Amid Nuclear Crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:08:00 +0100

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- The yen approached a 16-year high versus the dollar as Japan’s nuclear crisis intensified, increasing speculation Japanese companies and investors will repatriate funds ...

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion (124 billion pounds) for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast.

IAEA head to fly to Japan, calls situation "very serious"

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, said on Wednesday that he intends to fly to Japan as soon as possible, calling the situation at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant "very serious".

16:40 Water cannons to be used on stricken Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Japan’s nuclear crisis appeared to be spinning out of control today after workers were forced to withdraw briefly from a stricken power plant because of surging radiation levels. In a sign of desperation, police will try to cool spent nuclear fuel at one of the Fukushima Dai-ichi facility's reactors....

Seven days: 11–17 March 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Flu review An independent review panel has both criticized and praised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The 25-member panel released a preview of its findings on 10 March. The WHO gave no consistent depiction of the severity of the outbreak,....

Expert: Japan botching nuke crisis management

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Cham Dallas says evacuating Fukushima plant workers likely created more danger than it dodged, Japan needs more iodine pills

Inflation pressures bubbling, home building dives

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.

Donations to Japan start at slow pace

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:58:00 +0100

Last year, when an earthquake struck Haiti, companies and charities rushed to aid the country, one of the world's poorest. The initial response has been more muted for Japan.

Tokyo Takes Bigger Role at Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

The Japanese government is taking an increasing role in efforts to contain the country's unfolding nuclear crisis amid growing tensions between the administration of Prime Minister Naoto Kan and plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Call for Caribbean tsunami warning centre getting louder

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

(BBC) The calls for a tsunami early warning centre in the Caribbean are getting louder. The latest shout has come from Puerto Rico’s representative to the US Congress who called on the Obama administration to establish a warning system for the US territory and the Caribbean. “This centre will result in improved tsunami detection, warning [.

How to: Trace missing persons

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0100

BANGKOK, 16 March 2011 (IRIN) - Tsunamis, earthquakes, and violent conflicts leave in their wake chaos and unpredictability. In these and other situations, hasty evacuations, rushed hospitalizations, and sudden deaths separate children from their parents, leaving many missing while others wait anxiously for news.

Rush Limbaugh mocks Japan earthquake refugees for still recycling after natural disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0100

On his show - the most-listened to in America - Rush Limbaugh laughed at survivors who described how they recycled their rubbish at a shelter.

Japanese auto companies extend plant shutdowns (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

AP - Japanese auto companies are extending shutdowns of plants affected by the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, but some parts factories in Japan will resume production later this week.

Lady Gaga raises $250,000 for Japan quake victims (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

AFP - Lady Gaga has raised $250,000 in 48 hours for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan by selling plastic wristbands that say "We pray for Japan," the pop superstar tweeted Wednesday.

Markets roiled by Japan nuclear concerns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0100

The Toronto Stock Exchange seesawed between positive and negative territory Wednesday even as U.S. markets traded lower, dragged down by more worries about the nuclear crisis in Japan, Mideast turmoil and disappointing U.S. economic news.

Japan nuclear crisis: Why even the emperor speaks out

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

The Japan nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant points to a need to rethink safety design for such technology. Now, with a possible meltdown, Japan, like many countries, faces a crisis of confidence.

EU leaders pledge support to stricken Japanese

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

EU leaders have pledged to do everything in their power to help earthquake-hit Japan recover from its "catastrophe"

Japan's Emperor Makes Rare Speech to Nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:48:00 +0100

Emperor Akihito calls on burdened Japanese to pull together during "tragic situation"

U.S. military blocks websites

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

The U.S. military has blocked access to a range of popular commercial websites in order to free up bandwidth for use in Japan recovery efforts, according to an e-mail obtained by CNN and confirmed by a spokesman for U.S. Strategic Command.

Q&A: Japan's nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

A cloud of white smoke rose above Japan's earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Wednesday, as radiation levels were reported to have increased again.

The Japanese tragedy affects us all - EP should debate nuclear safety

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:41:00 +0100

Lothar Bisky, Chair of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left group in the European Parliament said today on behalf of his group: "We are all concerned and appalled by the current tragedy in Japan. After the earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese people are facing nuclear panic.

Indians safe in Japan, some 30-40 leave for India

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:40:00 +0100

The Indians, who were safely brought to a hotel in Tokyo from various rehabilitation centres in Sendai, have left for India.

When and why companies open their wallets

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

Last year, when an earthquake struck Haiti, companies and charities rushed to aid the country, one of the world's poorest. The initial response has been more muted for Japan as that much ...

Amid catastrophe, a vibrant city turns somber

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

There are caveats now, before one talks about loss in Tokyo. After the 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon, at 2:46 p.m., Hasegawa used a landline and was able to reach his family within hours. His home sustained no damage. His office building rocked, but there was no confetti of files, no flickering of lights.

Ireland provides quake aid

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

Eamon Gilmore , Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, said the Japanese government had appealed for help from EU countries."Japan is effectively dealing with three crises in one, ...

Government approves €1m Japan aid for Red Cross

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

The Government has approved EUR1m for the Red Cross relief operation in Japan, it was announced today.The Tnaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore says the decision was made following an ...

Cost of Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

The 4,724-tonne freighter 'M.V. Asia Symphony' lies on a pier after being hit by the tsunami, at the port in Kamaishi. Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis ...

India to take up turban issue with Italy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna condemning the issue of golfer Amritinder Singh being asked to take off his turban at the Milan airport during security check, on Wednesday said the Indian ...

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.As attempts continue to tackle the nuclear crisis, relief workers were frantically ...

Japan’s Quake Rebuilding May Revive Laggard Northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

March 17 (Bloomberg) -- Reconstruction from Japan’s record earthquake and ensuing tsunami may help revive a farming and manufacturing region that was already lagging behind the rest of the ...

Deise man and family survive Japan horror

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

“ONE of the worst experiences of my life,” was how Waterford native Damien Fitzgerald described last Thursday’s earthquake in Tokyo.

‘I was nearly knocked over by the movement'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

LIVING in Tokyo, Tracy O’Brien from Waterford endured the frightening experience of the earthquake that rocked Japan last Friday, but luckily the area she was in emerged relatively unscathed.

Japan nuclear crisis second most serious in history

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 3:55:56 PM The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland has upgraded the severity of the situation at the stricken nuclear plant in Japan. The RPII today said the incident at Fukushima nuclear facility is the second most serious accident in history after Chernobyl.

Japan hikes maximum radiation dose for nuclear plant workers to fight crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0100

The technicians were dousing the nuclear reactors with seawater in a frantic effort to cool them when they had to retreat in the late morning. The plant's operator ordered the technicians back to the site in the evening after radiation levels subsided.

First Nations fire deaths stir debate

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0100

More than 30 people have died in fires on Manitoba First Nations since 2005 and there are differing opinions on how to combat the problem.

New Republic: Japan Holds A Lesson For US Politics

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:25:00 +0100

The unfolding disaster in Japan at the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to deepen, causing many to worry about the impact of nuclear power over human health and the environment. Judis takes a look into the history and evolution of American politics on energy and the environment, and argues....

Japan: Number of dead over 4,000; over 9,000 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Nation Police Agency says 4,255 dead, 9,194 missing; Russian atomic chief says nuclear crisis developing according to the worst case scenario as radiation levels continue to surge due to overheating reactors.

Japan's Nuclear Crisis: Dread as Plant Staff Face Setbacks (Time.com)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Time.com - The workers struggling to contain the fallout at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced further setbacks Wednesday

California "big one" expected to pale next to Japan quake (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Reuters - When the seismic "big one" hits California, scientists doubt it will be quite as powerful as the earthquake that struck Japan last week although it could do plenty of damage.

Sprint, T-Mobile launch free calling to Japan (Digital Trends)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Digital Trends - Not wanting to up be outshone by their competitors during a disaster, U.S. mobile operators Sprint and T-Mobile have announced they are joining AT&T and Verizon Wireless in offering free international calling and text messaging to Japan, enabling their customers to more easily get....

Japan hikes nuke workers' legal radiation dose

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:17:00 +0100

Maximum allowable exposure for workers more than doubled amid race to prevent crisis a tsunami-stricken plant from worsening

Friends for life

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

Despite our long and tangled history with Japan, the country is still a kind of wonder to us. Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis and erupting volcanos are exotic to South Koreans. The way the Japanese cope with such unfathomable natural calamities comes across as equally bewildering.

Consumer price surveyors witness inflation’s …

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

Byun Yong-ok, a 48-year-old consumer price researcher in Seoul, has been working for the city of Seoul for three years. She has seldom seen consumer prices rise as fast as they have in the last year. On her rounds inspecting grocery prices on Monday, Byun heard yet another piece of bad news from a....

Local firms worry about components from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

Korean companies are beginning to worry about the shortage of key components from Japan. Components account for 59 percent of total imports from Japan, which supplies 25 percent of Korea’s total component imports. It was initially thought that the earthquake would be disruptive since most of the....

To catch a lie

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

Groundless rumors are again spreading around Korea in the wake of the cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Mobile phone text messages and Twitter messages warned that radioactive material from the nuclear facility in Japan would reach South Korea soon. One such message read: “The No.

Time for firm reaction to Libya

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

There is someone across the continent smiling at Japan’s earthquake disaster. The global media suddenly shifted its focus from Libyan strongman Muammar al-Qaddafi and his bloody attack against protesting civilians to Japan, which was struck by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and 30-feet tsunami, causing....

12 000 missing in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0100

The official toll of the dead and missing following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has passed 12 000, with 4 277 confirmed dead.

Second reactor at nuclear plant may have ruptured, officials say

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0100

The vessel that possibly ruptured on Wednesday had been seen as the last fully intact line of defense against large-scale releases of radioactive material from the stricken reactor

Asian countries fear drop in aid funding from Japan | Claire Provost

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

India, Indonesia and the Philippines express concern over effects of Japanese disasters on aid from and trade with Tokyo Asian countries that receive development assistance from Japan have expressed concern that aid budgets could be cut as the country recovers from last Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Indians safe in Japan, some 30-40 leave for India

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:07:00 +0100

The Indians, who were safely brought to a hotel in Tokyo from various rehabilitation centres in Sendai, have left for India.

California "big one" expected to pale next to Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When the seismic "big one" hits California, scientists doubt it will be quite as powerful as the earthquake that struck Japan last week although it could do plenty of damage.

Rich country, poor country: The philosophy of charity

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100

When disaster strikes, corporations give. But how they give can depend on where disaster strikes, what kind of tragedy it is — and what the company’s business interests are.

Too early to assess quake's impact on insurers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100

SINGAPORE : Shares of insurance companies have taken a beating in the aftermath of the earthquake in Japan.

Saizen REIT clarifies 'tighter credit conditions' comment

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Saizen REIT Executive director Raymond Wong's comments about Japan crisis leading to tighter credit conditions were of a general nature, said the company in a statement Wednesday.

Prince Will and Kate's wedding list: Money for 26 charities

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100

They have selected charities, some based in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which represent a range of issues, from support for army widows to local communities and the arts. What to get the couple who has everything? How about a donation to a rhino sanctuary - or an offer of help for earthquake victims in New Zealand .

I was never married to EastEnders star -- Linda

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:57:00 +0100

EUROVISION singer Linda Martin has laughed off reports that she was once married to ex-EastEnders star Larry Lamb and was mum to his hunky son George.

Over 12,000 missing or dead in Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:56:00 +0100

The official number of dead and missing after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has topped 12,000, police say.

Life Among the Ruins

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Ishinomaki's Saknamachi neighborhood, once a long line of small sea-facing factories and warehouses, is now a mangled pile of steel, boats, nets and rotting fish—and a window into the broader problems Japan will face in rebuilding.

Japan tsunami: British rescue workers banned from travelling to disaster zone

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:53:00 +0100

Willie McMartin, from the International Rescue Corps, told of his "sheer disbelief" that the British embassy refused to provide a covering letter confirming they were a genuine UK charity.

Drawback in Chilean Nuclear Plant, Experts Say

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:53:00 +0100

16 de marzo de 2011, 09:54 Santiago, Chile, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) Chilean scientists advised against the construction of nuclear plants in the country due to its high seismicity, as the world focuses on the dangerous emergency in Japan.

ACT pledges support to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:52:00 +0100

ACT Alliance, one of the world's largest faith-based humanitarian networks, has pledged to support the relief effort in Japan.

As Japan nuclear crisis unfolds, a small town questions government reassurances (The Christian Science Monitor)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:52:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Five days after a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the northeastern coast of Japan, the Japanese government is struggling to contain an escalating nuclear crisis â€“ even as it continues to assure the public that those beyond the troubled plantâ€™s immediate periphery are safe.

ANALYSIS-Japan can't count on Atlantic Basin LNG relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:52:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 13:58 Source: reuters // Reuters (Repeating analysis from late Tuesday without changes) * Atlantic producers unlikely to send much LNG to Japan * Shipping shortage makes lengthy deliveries difficult * Pacific producers doing the heavy lifting By Edward McAllister NEW YORK, March 15....

'Japan crisis reaching worst case scenario'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:52:00 +0100

Russian atomic chief says the overheating reactors at the Fukushima nuke plant escalating as radiation levels continue to surge, police attempt to cool spent nuclear fuel with water cannons.

UPDATE5: Fukushima No. 3 reactor vents smoke, but container damage unlikely

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

By Miya Tanaka and Maya Kaneko, TOKYO - Japan's nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power station showed no signs of abating Wednesday, fi...

UPDATE1: China to donate 20,000 tons of fuel to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

BEIJING - The Chinese government decided Wednesday to donate 20,000 tons of fuel to Japan in the wake of last ...

U.N. chief pledges support for Japan following quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

TOKYO - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon told Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Wednesday that the world body wi...

Lady Gaga raises $250,000 for Japan quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +0100

Lady Gaga has raised $250,000 in 48 hours for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan by selling plastic wristbands that say "We pray for Japan," the pop superstar tweeted today. "Monsters: in just 48 hrs you've raised a quarter of a...

Global Diving & Salvage Responds to Tsunami Destruction in Calif.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0100

On Monday, March 14, 2011, Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. was engaged by the US Coast Guard to respond to the destruction inflicted to Crescent City, CA by the

The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 16 March]

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

МЕМО/11/177 Brussels, 16 March 2011 The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 16 March] Since the devastating earthquake which struck Japan on Friday 11 March, the European Union is fully mobilised to ...

Royal wedding: charitable gifts, not presents

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:40:00 +0100

LONDON (AP) — What to get the couple who has everything? How about a donation to a rhino sanctuary — or an offer of help for earthquake victims in New Zealand. Prince William and Kate Middleton on Wednesday became Britain's first royal couple to request charitable gifts in lieu of presents....

Berkeley Nucleonics sends Personal Radiation Detectors to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) March 16, 2011 As news crews from NBC News head to Japan to report on the difficult situation following last weeks earthquake and tsunami, they will be equipped with state-of-the-art radiation detection devices from Berkeley Nucleonics, a manufacturer of nuclear detection systems in California.

Japan nuclear emergency workers to return to plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Emergency workers forced to retreat from a tsunami-stricken Japanese nuclear power plant when radiation levels soared prepared to return Wednesday ...

Joy as young survivors are reunited

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

BEAMING with joy, a young survivor of the Japanese tsunami rushes to hug a pal he thought was lost in the devastation. But the heart-warming scene in Miyako yesterday came as experts warned an ...

The problems with major disasters

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

Catastrophes There are three problems with major disasters: small miscalculations of probabilities can have large effects on outcomes when dealing with large events; our reward structures do not encourage spending the time or the money to deal with low-probability disasters; the very complexity of....

Japan earthquake and tsunami leaves Tokyo a city in fear

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

The counter vibrates against my hands and water shakes in the jug in front of me, spilling on to the surface. It takes a few seconds for the realisation to dawn. This is an earthquake just ...

Californians anxious about safety of nuclear reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

California's nuclear reactors The parallels between Japan and California are sobering: As in Japan, California's two plants -- Diablo Canyon near San Luis Obispo and San Onofre in Southern California -- sit in active earthquake zones; like Japan's, both rest beside the ocean and were built more than....

Weather hampers US relief flights over Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Poor flying weather Wednesday hampered U.S. efforts to aid victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami in a massive humanitarian mission already fraught with challenges. The Pentagon was sending more equipment to help Japanese control the crisis at its troubled Fukushima nuclear plant, but had not been asked to use its troops there.

In PHOTOS: Japan's nuclear nightmare worsens

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear nightmare worsened on Wednesday with radiation levels surging at a quake-crippled reactor at Fukushima plant, forcing authorities to briefly pull out emergency workers even as another fire erupted slowing desperate efforts to avert a meltdown.

PH contingent to help search, rescue efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is sending a search and rescue team to Japan to help find Filipinos in the quake and tsunami-hit nation.

Oil prices rebound above $99 per barrel (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

AP - Oil prices rebounded Wednesday as traders recalibrated energy demand in the wake of numerous international crises.

Weather hampers US relief flights over Japan (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

AP - Poor flying weather Wednesday hampered U.S. efforts to aid victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami in a massive humanitarian mission already fraught with challenges.

Japan earthquake: Emperor Akihito's exceptional speech

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

Minutes before Emperor Akihito made his first-ever television address to his people, the Japanese public broadcaster NHK instructed its editors to cut into the speech if important news on the unfolding nuclear crisis broke.

Global Diving & Salvage Responds to Tsunami Destruction in Calif.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0100

On Monday, March 14, 2011, Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. was engaged by the US Coast Guard to respond to the destruction inflicted to Crescent City, CA by the

Wall Street opens down; Japan crisis watched

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0100

US stocks opened lower as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis following its massive earthquake and tsunami and as clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices.

So dignified under stress, I'm proud of my country

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:09:00 +0100

IN the aftermath of Japan’s biggest recorded earthquake, the residents of the island nation are trying to come to grips with getting their lives back together and with what lies ahead.

First flight carrying Japan earthquake evacuees arrives in France

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Paris - The first plane sent to evacuate French nationals from Japan landed in Paris on Wednesday, with around 185 passengers on board, and more planes en route. The flight, chartered by the French government, transported mainly families with young children and pregnant women from the Sendai region, the Foreign Ministry said.

Japan still reeling days after quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

Northern Japan continues to reel from the mass death and destruction brought by last week's earthquake and tsunami and from fear of further radiation releases at Fukushima's nuclear reactors.

Students move to donate to quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

Two donation boxes were set up in front of canteens in Beijing's Tsinghua University, one of the top universities in China, to collect money for earthquake victims.

Current situation and the Government of Japan's response, March 16, 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

Tohoku district -off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake March 16, 2011 1. Outlines (1) Around 14:46 of March 11, massive earthquakes with the magnitude of 9.0 struck Sanriku, Japan.

Japanese electronics sector faces extended supply woes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

Japanese electronics manufacturers warned production would be hobbled by further supply and distribution problems as companies struggle with power blackouts after the disaster in Japan.

Japan prepares to restart nuclear cooling effort after radiation surge

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Surging radiation levels forced Japan to order emergency workers to temporarily withdraw from its crippled nuclear plant Wednesday, losing time in a desperate operation to cool the overheating ...

UK team 'disgusted' at travel block

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

A British rescue team worker in Japan has said he is "disgusted" at being prevented from travelling to the disaster zone. Willie McMartin, from the International Rescue Corps, told of his ...

Japan nuclear plant radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan’s damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels. Frantic attempts have been under way to cool ...

Disaster puts kink in world's supply chain

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES - With the scale of the disaster in Japan still being measured, concerns are growing that last week's earthquake and tsunami could lead to a long-term disruption in the world's ...

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. Chief Cabinet Secretary ...

Stocks set to slide amid Japan, Mideast fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

NEW YORK Wall Street looks set to fall at Wednesday's open, as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis and as clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices, with uncertainty set to drive ...

iGate to help Japan-based staff return to India

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

India , following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the nation on March 11. "iGATE has offered to organise logistics for those employees in Japan who are interested to travel back ...

Water cannons to be used on stricken Japan nuclear plant 14:39 Bid to cool reactors at Fukushima reactor using water dropped from helicopters is aborted

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Wall Street plummets on Japan crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

US stocks have plunged and bond prices have risen as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensified following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 150 ...

In first TV address, Japan's emperor seeks to calm public

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Japan's emperor Akihito sought to reassure citizens who are beginning to doubt government reassurances amid rising fear about a nuclear crisis.

Japan Races to Cool Stricken Reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +0100

Workers battling to contain the crisis at Japan's quake- stricken Fukushima nuclear plant were briefly moved to a bunker because of a rise in radiation levels, local media has reported.

Oil prices rebound above $99 per barrel

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rebounded Wednesday as traders recalibrated energy demand in the wake of numerous international crises. Benchmark crude for April delivery gained $2.20 at $99.38 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In London, Brent crude rose $2.40 to $110.92 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

US fire trucks help with Japan nuclear plant fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military sent two fire trucks to help with fires at one of Japan's nuclear plants, but the Pentagon says it hasn't been asked to use its troops for the developing nuclear crisis. Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said Wednesday that U.S.

Nuclear Situation in Japan Remains Critical

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:49:00 +0100

16 de marzo de 2011, 09:31 Tokyo, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) The nuclear crisis in Japan triggered by the earthquake and tsunami last Friday remains critical Wednesday after another reactor caught fire, and the number of dead and missing keeps rising. Tokyo Fears Radioactive Fallout

Mobile operators launch single Japan aid number

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0100

All three of Serbia's mobile operators have introduced a unique number that their customers can use to donate money toward the Japan earthquake relief effort. Subscribers of Vip Mobile, Telenor and MTS Telekom Srbija can send their text messages to 2001.

Frustration, confusion reign in nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

Japan residents seek answers as emergency response slowed by radiation spike; Crisis "effectively four" Three Mile Islands, expert says

American thought found in Japan still missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

Parents of teacher Taylor Anderson mistakenly told she'd been located in quake zone

Nuke response continues after radiation surge

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

Workers race to contain ongoing crisis after temporarily abandoning effort due to radiation spike Complete Coverage

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Crisis deepens at quake-hit Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis deepened on Wednesday with another fire at a quake-hit atomic power plant and a radiation spike.

CE inspects radiation screening facilities

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0100

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang today (March 16) inspected the radiation screening facilities at the airport for travellers and fresh food from Japan and visited the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) to keep abreast of local radiation ...

Japan undersea cables damaged by quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0100

TAIWAN'S leading telecom operator says undersea cables linking Japan and the US had been damaged by country's earthquake.

Crisis deepens at quake-hit Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis deepened Wednesday with another fire at a quake-hit atomic power plant and a radiation spike there that forced an evacuation.

Turkey urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry called on its nationals Wednesday to postpone all non-essential travel to Japan following last week’s catastrophic earthquake.

Japan disaster: 30 powerful images of the earthquake and tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0100

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8385237/Japan-disaster-30-powerful-images-of-the-earthquake-and-tsunami.

Japan nuclear crisis deeply worries emperor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0100

Japan's Emperor Akihito is urging people to pull together as the country tries to stave off a full-blown nuclear crisis and recover from last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Japan electronics sector faces extended supply woes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

Japanese electronics manufacturers warned production would be hobbled by further supply and distribution problems as companies struggle with power blackouts after the disaster in Japan.

Japan Earthquake: Impact on SAP, Oracle

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

Last week's earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan and its aftermath in the form of nuclear reactor crisis present a near-term disruption for a handful of software companies that have exposure to the region.

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 bln

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast.

Japanese electronics sector faces extended supply woes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics manufacturers warned production would be hobbled by further supply and distribution problems as companies struggle with power blackouts after the disaster in Japan.

Conditions at nuclear plant 'worsening'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 1:36:34 PM The emergency at Japan's wrecked nuclear plant appeared to be worsening today. Surging radiation levels forced engineers to temporarily withdraw, losing time in a desperate operation to cool the overheating reactors. The technicians were dousing the nuclear reactors with....

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:28:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:25:00 +0100

The emergency at Japan's wrecked nuclear plant appears to be worsening after surging radiation levels forced engineers to temporarily withdraw, losing time in a desperate operation to cool the overheating reactors.

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:25:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Ireland provides quake aid

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Irish taxpayers are providing €1m in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Newer Nuclear Reactors Might Not Have Failed in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Passive cooling systems and other advanced designs could be more resilient to natural disasters. The latest nuclear reactor designs could help avoid the overheating and explosions that have occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan following the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday.

National › 80,000 mobilized for rescue work as death toll tops 4,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +0100

Rescue and relief operations continued Wednesday following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with 80,000 Self-Defense Forces personnel, police officers and firefighters mobilized in…

S.Korean comfort women stop protest to pray for Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100

SEOUL: South Korean comfort women during World War II halted their weekly protests outside the Japanese embassy in central Seoul on Wednesday, to pray for the victims of Japan's quake and tsunami.

One million euro approved for relief operation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Wednesday 16 March 2011 The Government here has approved one million euro for the Red Cross relief operation in Japan. The Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore says the decision was made following an appeal from the Japanese Government for European Union assistance in responding to the earthquake and tsunami.

Cautions about nuclear energy in China, France

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:21:00 +0100

PARIS (AP) — Japan's nuclear crisis reverberated in atomic power-friendly countries Wednesday, with China saying it would hold off on approving new nuclear plants and French lawmakers questioning top energy executives about the safety of their reactors.

Japan emperor deeply concerned over nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

Japan's Emperor Akihito is urging people to pull together as the country tries to stave off a full-blown nuclear crisis and recover from last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

1m euro given to help quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

Taxpayers are providing one million euro in funding to help the Red Cross operation in earthquake-devastated Japan.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

On Japan, whales and the nuclear age | Philip Hoare

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

The tsunami has prompted tasteless claims – but the myth-making about whales does point to deeper connections Within hours of the Japanese tsunami , as we watched ships stranded in streets like beached whales, outrageous posts were appearing on the internet suggesting that the tragedy was a revenge for that nation's continuing whale hunt.

Sri Lanka to operate evacuation flight from Tokyo area

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

COLOMBO - Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka's state-owned carrier, will operate a special flight from the Tokyo a...

Emperor Akihito's speech underlines gravity of Japan's nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

Instead of arcane court language, Emperor Akihito addresses the Japanese people in an unusually direct pattern of speech amounting to an imperial pep talk. He insists that the broadcaster interrupt his recorded speech if there are developments in the nuclear crisis.His voice was measured, his language formal, his demeanor somber.

UPDATE1: Many major Japanese manufacturers keep annual pay hike

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

TOKYO - Many major Japanese manufacturers said Wednesday they will maintain regular annual pay hikes this ye...

UPDATE2: Emperor hopes people will be kind to each other in overcoming disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

TOKYO - Emperor Akihito said in an unprecedented video message Wednesday that he is hurt by the devastation ...

Sarkozy to call special G20 meeting to discuss energy issues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

"France will take the initiative to gather together energy and economy ministers in the coming weeks in order to discuss broad energy options for the world of tomorrow," French President said.

Are climate change and earthquakes linked?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100

Severe earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and most recently Japan have raised the question of whether the world's tectonic plates are becoming more active and, if so, what is the cause.

Gentilly 2 reactor sits on fault line

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100

Japan's struggle to keep a major nuclear plant from collapsing into complete meltdown raises questions about Hydro-Québec's decision to spend $2 billion to refurbish its Gentilly 2 reactor near Trois Rivières, which stands on an earthquake fault line.

Japan's ambassador thanks all Quebecers for support

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100

At a meeting Tuesday, scheduled before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami hit his country, Japan’s ambassador in Ottawa, Kaoru Ishikawa, found himself explaining to Quebec Premier Jean Charest the devastation in his country.

Helping out Japanese people top priority for Spain -- Zapatero

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0100

MADRID, March 16 (KUNA) -- Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said that helping out Japan to get over the consequences of the earthquake and devastating tsunami is a top priority for Spain. Zapatero said at a press conference here on Wednesday that giving assistance to Japan and....

Japan eyes water cannon to cool troubled reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0100

Japan has asked its national police agency to send a water cannon to the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant after the military was forced to abandon an attempt to drop water from helicopters due to radiation fears.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0100

The emergency at Japan's wrecked nuclear plant appeared to be worsening today. Surging radiation levels forced engineers to temporarily withdraw, losing time in a desperate operation to cool the overheating reactors. The technicians were...

Japan: Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:08:00 +0100

The emergency at Japan’s wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant appeared to be worsening today.

Turkish Ambassador to Japan advises Turkish nationals to leave the country

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0100

Turkish Ambassador in Tokyo advised Turkish citizens to leave Japan unless they really need to stay amid growing alarms over nuclear fear after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country

Phivolcs’ dire forecast: Quake anytime this year

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

By Angie M. Rosales 03/17/2011 While earlier saying that nobody has the technology to predict an earthquake, officials of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) told a Senate inquiry yesterday that the country’s main fault line in Marikina valley or the Marikina fault is....

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

US fire trucks help with Japan nuclear plant fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0100

The U.S. military sent two fire trucks to help with fires at one of Japan's nuclear plants, but the Pentagon says it hasn't been asked to use its troops for the developing nuclear crisis.

Ukraine International Airlines plane to fly to Japan to evacuate Ukrainians

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

A plane owned by Kyiv-based Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is to fly to Japan on March 16 to evacuate Ukrainian citizens at the request of the Emergencies Ministry and the Foreign Ministry.

Cost of Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion, but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after the disaster.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0100

Stocks slide after housing data disappoints

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0100

Stocks opened lower on Wednesday after disappointing data on housing and wholesale inflation triggered worries about the U.S. economic recovery in a turmoil-filled world.

EU wants stress tests for its reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

BRUSSELS, March 16 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to carry out stress tests at the continent's nuclear reactors, amid concerns that some of them aren't protected from natural disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. After a hastily convened meeting of nuclear safety experts,....

US overdue, under-prepared for huge Pacific quake (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

AFP - The western United States is overdue for a huge earthquake and tsunami much like the one that devastated Japan last week, and is nowhere near ready to cope with the disaster, experts say.

US fire trucks help with Japan nuclear plant fire (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

AP - The U.S. military sent two fire trucks to help with fires at one of Japan's nuclear plants, but the Pentagon says it hasn't been asked to use its troops for the developing nuclear crisis.

REPORT FROM JAPAN: Sticking together in a crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

Canadian John Hanlon tells the CBC's Amber Hildebrandt that he and his Japanese wife represent the duelling mentalities of foreigners inclined to flee Japan and the community-focused approach of many Japanese hunkering down in their homes following the deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese emperor voices nuclear worries

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

Japan's Emperor Akihito is urging people to pull together as the country tries to stave off a full-blown nuclear crisis and recover from last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

After a disaster: Building a better future

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0100

Every disaster prompts an outpouring of compassion and assistance. Every disaster also causes us to learn lessons that help improve our lives.

Nuclear plant still out of control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

Japanese earthquake: Asia stocks rebound, but Western markets remain in doldrums amid nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

Other Asian markets also bounced back, but that failed to carry through to Europe, where fears about the nuclear crisis overtook financial markets around the world.

50 Cent mocks Japanese earthquake victims on Twitter

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

RAPPER 50 Cent sparked outrage by mocking Japan's earthquake victims on Twitter. He wrote: "Look this is very serious people I had to evacuate all my hoe's from LA, Hawaii and Japan. Lol." The singer later wrote: "Some of my tweets are for shock value. Hate it or love it. I'm cool.

'It's scary..but nothing like a nuclear bomb'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

SUN Prof says nuclear reactors sound scary - but cannot explode like nuclear bombs

EU wants stress tests for its reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0100

Japan tsunami: Government was 'warned nuclear plants couldn't withstand earthquake'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

The international nuclear watchdog raised concerns that safety measures were outdated and a major tremor could cause 'serious problems', leaks cables have revealed.

A rising uneasiness in the land of the rising sun

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

Japan, a country lulled by the reassuring rhythms of order and predictability, has been jolted by earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis into an unsettling new reality: lack of control.

Radiation crisis worsens

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

Military helicopters unsuccessfully attempted to waterbomb a fire that had spread to fourth nuclear reactor.

Quake images can shake a young child's psyche

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

THE acres of rubble and splintered wood that have replaced entire Japanese towns may leave children unmoved. But add an abandoned toy to the picture, or an image of someone in pain, and the result can be a devastating assault on a child's sense of personal security.

1 Emperor 'deeply worried' by Japanese nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0100

Attempts to drop water from a helicopter to cool a reactor at the quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi complex in northeastern Japan had to abandoned today as the country struggles to deal with the nuclear crisis. Japan's emperor Akihito made a rare televised appearance this morning addressing the....

Kellogg Company Donates $500,000 to Support Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. March 16, 2011 -- Kellogg Company today announced a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in Japan . The contribution includes equal amounts of cash and product and is designated to support the efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Radiation levels trigger worker withdrawal from nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts ...

Japan: Travel advice for Britons 'under constant review'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100

The Foreign Office has said its travel advice for Japan is “under constant review” following Friday’s tsunami and uncertainty over the stricken nuclear plant.

Delta Pledges $1 Million in Cash, In-Kind Support for Japan Disaster Relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100

TOKYO and ATLANTA March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is pledging $1 million in cash and in-kind support to disaster relief efforts in Japan following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami. The airline's efforts are centered on two relief programs: (Logo: American....

Earthquake readiness a Vancouver priority

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

Hugely destructive tremors in Japan and New Zealand have got politicians and city staff in Vancouver taking a hard look at the ability of the community to survive a similar earthquake.

Snow piles more misery on Japan's devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - - Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Japan steel capacity can feed massive reconstruction

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) - Steelmakers in quake-hit Japan expect a long-elusive spike in domestic demand as the country prepares for the colossal task of rebuilding everything from homes to power plants, but huge capacity will limit imports.

Q+A - Risks at each reactor of Japan's stricken plant explained

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at the centre of Japan's crisis has six reactors. The plant is operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO).

Japan Earthquake: Impact on Adobe

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0100

Britain doing all it can to support those affected by the Japanese earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0100

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the British Government will do all it can to “aid and assist those affected” by the devastating earthquake in Japan.

Government approves €1m Japan aid for Red Cross

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:29:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 12:50:19 PM The Government has approved €1m for the Red Cross relief operation in Japan, it was announced today. The Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore says the decision was made following an appeal from the Japanese Government for European Union assistance in responding to the earthquake and tsunami.

More than golf on Ishikawa's mind

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100

With his country in chaos, Japanese teen looks to be source of encouragement for others

Disaster planning crucial no matter where you live

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100

For most Canadian small and medium-sized companies, preparedness is ‘not taken seriously’ as part of the strategy

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:27:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast.

Stocks set to slip amid Japan, Mideast fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:27:00 +0100

Wall Street looks set to slide at Wednesday’s open, as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis, clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices and wholesale prices rose amid higher food and energy costs.

Russian community in Japan ready to help the needy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100

Aftermath of earthquakes in Japan. Infographics The cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church in Tokyo, Joann Nagaya has told VOR in a telephone interview that the Russian Orthodox community in Japan is ready to help all those who had suffered from the horrendous earthquake induced Tsunami both materially and spiritually.

Fresh fire at Japan n-plant, emperor deeply worried

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:25:00 +0100

A fresh fire Wednesday engulfed a reactor in Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant, with fears that the emergency workers could face long term health issues. The Japanese emperor said he ...

Japan's struggle

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

However, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - usually the first to launch a major fundraising appeal after a disaster - is not planning one for Japan. The umbrella body that represents 13 of the largest UK aid agencies says the Japanese government is very much in charge and help is being carefully co-ordinated.

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Deepens as Workers Face Setbacks (Time.com)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

Time.com - The workers struggling to contain the fallout at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced further setbacks Wednesday

Japan supply squeeze worries spread to telco gear (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

Snow, freezing temperatures hamper Japan rescue

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:18:00 +0100

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures are hampering rescue efforts and adding to the misery of survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Officials estimate the earthquake and tsunami on Friday have killed at least 10,000 people. Thousands are still missing. Those who did survive lost everything they owned and now face shortages of food [.

Stocks set to seesaw amid Japan, Mideast fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

Wall Street looks set to seesaw at Wednesday’s open, as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis, clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices and wholesale prices rose amid higher food and energy costs.

The Lede: March 15 Updates on Japan's Nuclear Crisis and Earthquake Aftermath

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

On Tuesday, The Lede continues to supplement reporting from our colleagues in Japan on the aftermath of a devastating 9.0 earthquake, including efforts to control damaged nuclear reactors.

Stocks headed lower following economic reports

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are headed for a lower opening Wednesday following disappointing U.S. economic news and worries about the nuclear crisis in Japan. The Commerce Department reported that new home construction fell to the second-lowest level on record in February.

Japanese emperor 'deeply worried'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

News Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12755739 Japan's Emperor Akihito says in a highly unusual TV address he is "deeply worried" about the nuclear crisis his country is facing following last Friday's quake and tsunami. Photos Relevant: Nuclear power industry shaken by Japan....

Red Cross: Nuclear concerns complicating relief efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Geneva - Concerns over radiation leaking from a damaged nuclear plant are making the difficult relief efforts in Japan even more complex as the number of evacuees has doubled, senior Red Cross officials said Wednesday. "There are almost half a million people without homes, without livelihoods, or....

Only radiation food risk is from area next to plant, WHO says

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Geneva - The only risk of radiation contamination to food products from Japan is specific to the area immediately around the damaged nuclear plant, a World Health Organisation official said Wednesday. "This is a very site specific risk. If there is any contamination it would only be in products from....

Indian information technology firms evacuate employees from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

New Delhi - Indian information technology firms, which have over 1,500 employees in Japan, have begun repatriating Indian nationals amid fears of a nuclear disaster, news reports said Wednesday. While Indian diplomatic officials said there was no plan to evacuate Indian nationals but anyone wishing....

Quake survivors, relief workers struggle with shortages - Summary

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Tokyo - Survivors and relief workers struggled Wednesday with shortages of water, food and fuel after last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan as temperatures dipped and they were shaken by aftershocks. A British photographer on the ground in the disaster zone in north-eastern Japan said residents were lacking essentials there.

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami - Situation Report No. 5

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

This report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from the UNDAC team in Tokyo. It covers the period from 15-16 March. The next report will be issued on the 17 March. I.

Effects Of The Japanese Earthquake On The Tanker Market

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0100

Following the earthquake that struck on Friday 11th March, six Japanese refineries are reportedly closed. The plants in question, detailed in the table belo,have a combined capacity of 1.

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0100

Japan travel advice explained

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100

Why are you not getting British Nationals out of Japan like other countries such as France? We are currently advising against all non-essential travel to North East Japan and Tokyo. This advice is in line with the a number of other countries, including the US and Canada. It is kept under constant review and informed by the best scientific advice.

Oil above $98 amid Mideast clashes, Japan crisis (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

AP - Oil prices recovered from a steep sell-off and rose above $98 a barrel Wednesday, as markets weighed the risk of escalating violent clashes in the Middle East against the impact of Japan's natural disasters on demand.

Post Disaster: Expert advice to trace missing persons (AHN)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0100

(AHN) - Tsunamis, earthquakes, and violent conflicts leave in their wake chaos and unpredictability. In these and other situations, hasty evacuations, rushed hospitalizations, and sudden deaths separate children from their parents, leaving many missing while others wait anxiously for news.

UN Requests UK Charity's Help For Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Volunteers have been sent to Japan by a UK mapping service to help with the international relief operation after last Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese Yields Rise, But 20-Year Sale Is Solid

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0100

Yields on superlong Japanese government bond yields hit their highest levels in almost a year as investor fretted about likely demand at an auction of 20-year debt. In the end, the sale, the first since Friday's earthquake, attracted more interest than expected.

SIA maintaining flights to & from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0100

SINGAPORE : Singapore Airlines has said it is maintaining its operations to and from Japan despite fears of radiation leaks from nuclear plants in the country.

Mosques to hold collection drive for Japan quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0100

SINGAPORE : Mosques in Singapore will be carrying out a collection drive in aid of the victims of the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 bln

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 12:01 Source: reuters // Reuters * Economist estimate losses at $125-200 billion * GDP seen shrinking in Q2 before reconstruction-led rebound * Prolonged power disruption could deepend slowdown * France calls for G7 meeting, eyes Japan debt purchases By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 16....

SEEDS - Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Humanitarian Appeal

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100

Japan is reeling under the effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, with reports of a rising death toll and property damage still coming in. The death toll in the Miyagi region itself could exceed 10,000. Over 300,000 people have been displaced and are in emergency shelters.

Japan's largest petrochemical plant shut down following quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100

TOKYO - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has been forced to halt operation of its plant with Japan's largest ethyle...

Japan death toll climbs; Half a million homeless

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100

Even as aid pours in from around the world, nation struggles to manage growing humanitarian crisis

Japan northeast rebuilding to take years and billions

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0100

Experts say the cost of the destruction likely exceeds that of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake - estimated by Standard & Poor's to have totaled $159 billion.

National › 80,000 mobilized for rescue work as death toll tops 3,700

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Obama reviews Japan disaster aid

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0100

President Barack Obama is reviewing the aid the U.S. is providing Japan as the Asian nation tries to recover from last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Emperor speaks to nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0100

OKUMA, Japan, March 16 (UPI) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito Wednesday expressed concern for his people threatened by a nuclear crisis set off by a historic earthquake and tsunami.

A measured disaster: Following quakes in fine detail

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

Last weekend's horrific events have given an unprecedented opportunity to probe the secrets of how giant earthquakes form

Japan tsunami touches New Zealand

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

Such was the scale of last Friday's tsunami that sizeable waves reached right across the Pacific basin to New Zealand and the Antarctic, say NZ researchers.

Japan tsunami kills albatrosses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

The Japanese tsunami killed thousands of albatrosses and other species when it struck a nature sanctuary on Midway atoll, northwest of Hawaii.

Japanese emperor: I am praying for the nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100

Japan's Emperor Akihito said Wednesday he was praying for the people's safety following last week's deadly earthquake and tsunami, and expressed his deep concern about the escalating nuclear crisis.

Nigeria says OPEC may reassess oil demand after Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100

OPEC may reassess global demand for oil after an earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Bloomberg reported according to Nigerian foreign minister Odein Ajumogobia.

Japan's Emperor makes unprecedented address

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

Japan’s Emperor Akihito has gone on television, to make an unprecedented address to his beleaguered nation. The 77-year-old said he was “deeply worried” by the crisis at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in the wake of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami, which he described as “unprecedented in scale”.

Over 3,000 Chinese evacuated from Japan's quake areas

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

More than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from the worst-hit areas following last week's massive earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan, Chinese diplomats said on Wednesday.

Japan: UK team 'disgusted' at travel block

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

A British rescue team worker in Japan today said he was “disgusted” at being prevented from travelling to the disaster zone.

Oil above $98 amid Mideast clashes, Japan crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:31:00 +0100

Oil prices recovered from a steep sell-off and rose above $98 a barrel Wednesday, as markets weighed the risk of escalating violent clashes in the Middle East against the impact of Japan's natural disasters on demand. Demonstrators in Bahrain said at least two people were killed Wednesday when....

Q&A: Japan's ticking nuclear timebomb

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

A new fire was reported Wednesday in a reactor building at Japan's earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, as fears about increasing radiation levels continued.

Work on Japan's crippled nuclear plant at 'critical stage'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100

Workers at the stricken Japanese nuclear plant need to keep up recovery efforts to control the reactors over the next few "critical" days, experts said today. Frantic attempts to cool down the reactors at the Fukushima plant following the earthquake and tsunami, which damaged the power stations and....

Japanese Emperor appears on TV to rally country

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100

In an extremely rare public gesture, the emperor of Japan, Akihito, appeared on live television to express his concerns about the nuclear crisis confronting his country in the wake of last week's cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami.

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100

When and why companies open their wallets

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0100

When disaster strikes, corporations give. But how they give can depend on where disaster strikes, what kind of tragedy it is — and what the company’s business interests are.

Effects Of The Japanese Earthquake On The Tanker Market

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0100

Following the earthquake that struck on Friday 11th March, six Japanese refineries are reportedly closed. The plants in question, detailed in the table belo,have a combined capacity of 1.

India, China to show strongest GDP growth in 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0100

We expect the region to record another year of solid growth in 2011, the survey said.

She saw on YouTube her family is alive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0100

A student from Japan in the US was distraught after disaster struck her country. But she burst out with joy when she saw a YouTube video that showed her family home as the only one standing amid ...

Tokyo Shares Rebound, Closing Up More Than 5%

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0100

Nikkei rallied after two days of sell-offs which saw the index shed more than 16% following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Among the day's major gainers were Japan's big exporters ...

Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast.

Japan's Feeling of Dread Surrounding the Nuclear Crisis Intensifies (Time.com)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Time.com - The workers struggling to contain the fallout at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant faced further setbacks Wednesday

Brent rebounds on Middle East crisis, Japan eyed (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Reuters - Brent crude rose by over $2 to top $110.50 a barrel on Wednesday, rebounding from a three-week low near the start of the session as clashes in the Middle East spread and the Japanese nuclear crisis worsened.

11:51 Snow hampers rescue operation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100

Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast today, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami. In Sendai, which has been transformed from a bustling city into a water-logged wasteland,....

SCO extends condolences to quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:15:00 +0100

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) extended its condolences on Wednesday in a statement to the Japanese government and people still suffering from last Friday's devastating earthquake. "The significant earthquake and tsunami in Japan have claimed large scale casualties and caused serious property damage.

Over 11 000 dead or missing in Japan disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

The total number of people unaccounted for in the wake of twin disasters rose by more than 800 to 7, 558, the national police agency said in its latest update.

NGOs create charity fund box in Maldives to assist Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

A man stands amid debris at Minamisanriku town in Miyagi prefecture on March 15, 2011 follwing the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. PHOTO/ AFP MALE, March 16 (HNS) - NGOs have begun preparations on establishing a charity fund box, to help the Japanese people affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region.

Insurance industry shielded from Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Japan’s massive earthquake is likely to be the costliest natural catastrophe on record, but the impact on the insurance industry will be muted by a government backstop and liability limits.

Stocks set to slide amid Japan, Mideast fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Wall Street looks set to fall at Wednesday’s open, as Japan struggled with a nuclear crisis and as clashes in Bahrain lifted oil prices, with uncertainty set to drive near-term trading.

Snow piles more misery on Japan's devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0100

Inclement weather hinders rescue workers and adds woes to the residents who remained in the area after an earthquake and tsunami.

Indonesia still plans nuclear reactors near fault

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0100

Indonesia says four nuclear reactors it plans to build near a volatile fault will be safe and more modern than the Japanese plant critically damaged by an earthquake and tsunami.

Iran-Japan trade rising despite sanctions

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

TEHRAN - Japanese Ambassador to Iran Kinichi Kumano says the volume of trade transactions between Tehran and Tokyo passed $13 billion in 2010.

Telecom gear makers to feel Japan supply squeeze

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:57:00 +0100

STOCKHOLM/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Top mobile telecom equipment makers Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent are braced for a supply squeeze following Japan's earthquake, adding to fears for a sector hampered by shortages.

Fukushima units 1, 2, 3 cooling OK - official

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

The cooling of the damaged Fukushima-1 nuclear plant’s generating units one, two and three is proceeding effectively, says the Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Kan Government Yukio Edano. The plant is located in the northeast of the country.

Confirmed death toll exceeds 3,600

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 16 (UPI) -- The confirmed death toll from Japan's strongest-ever earthquake and the accompanying tsunami stood at 3,676 Wednesday, the National Police Agency said. The toll was expected to increase substantially once all bodies wash ashore in the disaster-hit northeast and those buried in rubble are recovered and identified.

Japan to check on 500 missing foreigners

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

The Japanese Foreign Ministry has been requested to clarify what may have happened to the 500 foreign nationals who have gone missing since the March 11 th earthquake and tsunami, says the Japanese TV and Radio Company NHK in a report.

France, Australia urge citizens to flee Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100

France and Australia called on Wednesday for their citizens to either leave Japan or move from the quake and tsunami-hit regions and parts which are under threat of radiation. Large parts of ...

Apple delays Japan iPad 2 launch

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Apple says the launch of its iPad 2 tablet in Japan will be delayed indefinitely as the country struggles to recover.

Telecom gear makers to feel Japan supply squeeze (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

Reuters - Top mobile telecom equipment makers Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent are braced for a supply squeeze following Japan's earthquake, adding to fears for a sector hampered by shortages.

Rebuilding northeast Japan to take years, billions (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

AP - It took only minutes for the earthquake and tsunami to devastate Japan's northeast. Rebuilding will take years if it can be afforded.

Thriving metropolis or ghost town? Crisis transforms Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Areas of Tokyo usually packed with office workers crammed into sushi restaurants and noodle shops were eerily quiet. Many schools were closed. Companies allowed workers to stay home. Long queues formed at airports.

Confirmed death toll exceeds 3,600

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 16 (UPI) -- The confirmed death toll from Japan's strongest-ever earthquake and the accompanying tsunami stood at 3,676 Wednesday, the National Police Agency said.

Videograb of the damage caused by a series of explosions and fires to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northern Japan. Photograph: Tokyo Electric Power Company

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0100

Japan's emperor Akihito made a rare televised appearance this morning addressing the country with his first public comments since last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people. The emperor said problems at the country's nuclear-power reactors were unpredictable and....

UK team 'disgusted' at travel block

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

A British rescue team worker in Japan has said he is "disgusted" at being prevented from travelling to the disaster zone.

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Deepens With Fire, Radiation Leaks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

Rising emissions at damaged nuclear plant force temporary evacuation of Japanese technicians

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Deepens With Fire, Radiation Leaks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

Rising emissions at damaged nuclear plant force temporary evacuation of Japanese technicians

UK team 'disgusted' at travel block

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

A British rescue team worker in Japan has said he is "disgusted" at being prevented from travelling to the disaster zone.

Former comfort women in S Korea express condolences to quake victims in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100

In the wake of Japan's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, a group of South Korean elderly women organized a silent demonstration on Wednesday to commemorate victims of the earthquake, putting aside lingering animosity from the past. The group, composed of the "comfort women" forced into....

Vietnam donates cash to Japan earthquake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Vietnam's Telecoms Group and Post Trade Union donated 10,000 U.S. dollars to Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims, affirmed the Vietnam Red Cross Wednesday who is entrusted to deliver this donation. This is Vietnam's third donations to Japanese earthquake victims after the first one of 200,000 U.S.

Japan's Emperor voices wish for people's safety following quake, nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito on Wednesday expressed hope that as many people as possible will remain safe following Friday's devastating earthquake and quake- triggered tsunami and nuclear crisis. In a televised public address, the emperor sincerely hoped that the people will overcome the current....

Indian embassy in Japan meets representatives of Indian community

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100

The Indian Embassy in Japan Wednesday met representatives of the 25,000-strong Indian community in the quake-hit country to ascertain their views about their plans and assistance needed by them, reported the Press Trust of India. Indian Ambassador in Japan Alok Prasad had an interaction with the....

Search Crews Pore Through Rubble of Japan's Northeast Coast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:26:00 +0100

Teams from the US, Britain, China among about 200 foreign specialists assisting in rescue effort in Ofunato

Images of Japan earthquake and tsunami from out of space [PHOTOS]

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:26:00 +0100

Start the slideshow to see photographs of Japan earthquake and tsunami from out of space:

iGate to help Japan-based staff return to India

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:26:00 +0100

"iGATE has offered to organise logistics for those employees in Japan who are interested to travel back to India", it said.

Fu checks in with family in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100

JAPANESE national Fu Akamine, who lives in Kilmaley with his wife Sarah, first heard about last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan by text.

Shannon man’s home damaged by earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100

ALTHOUGH he escaped injury in last week’s earthquake in Japan, Shannon man David O’Donoghue’s apartment wasn’t left unscathed.

As Japan nuclear crisis unfolds, a small town questions government reassurances

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:19:00 +0100

Few in Japan, however, are placing blame for the unraveling nuclear disaster directly on the Democratic Party of Japan, which has wrestled with crises since taking over from the Liberal Democratic Party in 2009.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.Officials had ordered the workers to withdraw from the nuclear plant earlier on Wednesday amid a surge in ...

Japanese emperor says he is deeply worried over crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito Wednesday made a rare TV appearance in which he said he was 'deeply worried' about the crisis facing his country devastated by a giant tsunami following a massive ...

Powerful earthquake strikes central Japan Tuesday night; Shares slide in US and Europe

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

See Search Box lower down this column for searches of Finfacts news pages. Where there may be the odd special character missing from an older page, it's a problem that developed when ...

Japan quake causes tsunami damage to hospital in PNG

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0100

A hospital in northern Papua New Guniea is facing four-million US dollar damage bill after last week's tsunami waves generated by the Japan earthquake.

Prolonged Japan Crisis May Hit India Auto Firms

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

Automobile and auto parts makers in India said if manufacturing disruptions in Japan are prolonged for a few more weeks, their businesses, especially imports of key vehicle parts, could be affected. Several Japanese automobile and auto-parts companies operate in India either through subsidiaries or joint ventures.

Japan Emperor Makes Unprecedented Address To Nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

Tokyo, March 16, 2011 - Japanese Emperor Akihito made an unprecedented televised address to his disaster-stricken nation on Wednesday, saying he was "deeply worried" by the crisis at damaged nuclear reactors and urging people to help each other in difficult times.

Radiation Levels Force U.S. Ships To Change Course

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

Thirteen U.S. Naval vessels have been deployed to help provide humanitarian assistance to the northern part of Japan, the region ravaged by last week's earthquake and tsunami. Some of the warships have had to change course to avoid radiation, and other ships must navigate through massive debris fields.

Armenian Relief Society ready to help Japan disaster victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Relief Society Central Executive Board informed their Japanese colleagues of their readiness to help the victims of the Japan disaster to the best of their abilities. The Society urged to join the initiative by making donations through the organization or via www.ars1910.

Tsunami closes PNG hospital

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Last Updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:51:00 +1100 A hospital in Papua New Guinea affected by tsunami waves is facing a huge damage bill. The waves triggered by the Japanese earthquake tore apart an entire section of the Boram Hospital in Wewak last week. Patients were evacuated just in time, but the....

Daring mission called off at Japan N-plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Last Updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:31:00 +1100 Japan's Emperor Akihito has expressed his concerns about the unfolding nuclear crisis at the Fukushima power plant - as authorities had to abandon an effort to dump water on overheated fuel rods. Workers battling to contain the crisis returned to the....

Napolitano enlists MIT engineers and scientists

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0100

At a recent speech at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano urged for greater private sector involvement to help develop technological solutions to secure critical infrastructure and the border; Napolitano said that technology will be the key....

Japan mulls special local gov't grants in quake reconstruction bill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

TOKYO - The central government and the ruling Democratic Party of Japan are considering providing special gr...

Indonesian family donates $782,000 to Japanese quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - A wealthy Indonesian family that owns a coal mining company in Indonesia donated on Wednesday S$1 mi...

UPDATE1: Emperor hopes people will be kind to each other in overcoming disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

TOKYO - Emperor Akihito said in an unprecedented video message Wednesday that he is hurt by the devastation ...

Antivirus maker warns about latest treats

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

According to a report by the antivirus developer ESET, malware known as INF/Autorun, which contains information on programs meant to run automatically when removable media are accessed by a Windows PC user, remains one of the most dominant threats in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Japan tries desperately to contain radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:05:00 +0100

Japan is sending helicopters to spray water and boric acid over a nuclear plant in a desperate measure to contain radiation after many fuel rods were damaged in an escalating crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami.

EU summit and earthquake in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

General : European Council President Herman Van Rompuy reports back to MEPs on last week’s EU summit at a special meeting open to all MEPs at 1.30pm today (Wednesday) in the EP plenary chamber in Brussels. The event will begin with a minute of silence for victims of the Japanese earthquake.

Uzbek president offers condolences to Japanese people

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

Uzbek President Islam Karimov offered his condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan after the tragic natural disaster in the country.

How to: Trace missing persons

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +0100

The first phase is to find separated children, register them at the national Red Cross society, and place them in temporary families while following up on leads to the location of parents, according to Corinna Chasky, child protection adviser at UK-based Save the Children.

Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0100

'Sheer disbelief' as UK rescue team blocked entry into Japan's disaster zone

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:56:00 +0100

A British rescue team worker in Japan today said he was "disgusted" at being prevented from travelling to the disaster zone. Willie McMartin, from the International Rescue Corps, told of his "sheer disbelief" that the British embassy refused to provide a covering letter confirming they were a genuine UK charity.

58 Australians still unaccounted for in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:55:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd is urging Australians who are in disaster-affected areas of Japan to consider leaving.

Fukushima no Chernobyl but will reignite nuclear fear - physicist

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100

The Fukushima nuclear disaster will most probably awake controversy about nuclear energy justification, shared Senior Research Fellow in the Energy and Environmental Programme Walt Patterson.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100

Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's northeastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously.

Japan halts work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100

Just hours earlier another fire broke out at the plant, which has sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo in the past 24 hours, triggering international alarm. Japan’s chief government spokesman said it was “not realistic” to think the Daiichi nuclear plant in Fukushima, 240 kms (150 miles)....

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Hours later, officials said they were preparing to send the team back in. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, .

Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

Snow piles on quake-hit Japan’s woes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

Heavy snow has blanketed Japan's devastated northeast hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few residents who remained in the area worst-hit by the earthquake and tsunami.

Work to restart at Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

Japanese officials say they are preparing to send a team back into a stricken nuclear complex after emergency workers had been ordered earlier to evacuate amid a surge in radiation.

S&P says impact of Japan disasters to PH minimal

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - Credit rating firm Standard & Poor's said the Philippines and other Asia Pacific economies are expected to perform well this year, adding that the impact of the disastesr in Japan would be minimal.

Japan faces fears of n-radiation, more quakes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Japan struggles to move on with relief efforts as survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami are facing lack of food, water and medicines, amid escalating fear of radiation due to a damaged ...

Factbox: Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Reuters - An international rescue effort to help Japan seek survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami and address an unfolding nuclear crisis is gathering pace, with around 70 countries offering assistance.

Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Reuters - Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Nanjing to give out earthquake emergency kits to 30,000 households

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100

Nanjing, the capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province, will give out 30,000 earthquake emergency kits for free in 2011, according to the Nanjing Municipal Civil Air Defense Office (NMCADO). However, as the tendering and procurement process is currently underway, the first batch of emergency....

Chinese Buddhists gather to pray for Japan's earthquake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100

&$ &$Members of Buddhist Association of China pray for the lost lives during the earthquake that took place in Japan last week in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2011. Hundreds of disciples of Buddhism in Beijing held a ceremony on Wednesday to pray for the lost lives in the recent natural disasters in Japan.

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex today amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Hours later, officials said they were preparing to send the team back in.

Emperor tells Japanese 'don't give up'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Japan prepares to restart nuclear cooling effort after radiation surge

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:40:00 +0100

“The workers cannot carry out even minimal work at the plant now,” he said Wednesday morning, as smoke billowed above the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex. “Because of the radiation risk we are on standby.” Later, an official with Tokyo Electric Power, which operates the plant, said the....

Growing humanitarian crisis as nuclear drama overshadows disaster relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100

• Sharp increase in radiation from Fukushima plant • Smoke rising from badly damaged No 3 reactor • Another fire seen within No 4 reactor building • Reactor workers ordered out for health reasons • Earthquake felt in Shizuoka, south-west of Tokyo • Read the Guardian's latest news story on the explosions 10.

Staff evacuated from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after radiation spikes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100

Workers battling to prevent meltdown have been ordered to pull back, delaying efforts to restore safety Read the latest updates in the Guardian's live blog Workers battling to prevent nuclear meltdown at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant were evacuated on Wednesday morning after radiation levels became too dangerous for them to remain.

11,000 people are dead or missing in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0100

11,000 people dead or missing - this is the toll of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which wrecked Japan. According to the National Police Agency's latest data, 3,373 people are confirmed ...

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:34:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Hours later, officials said they were preparing...

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant Emperor Akihito urges the country not to give up

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:26:00 +0100

Japanese emperor addresses nation in rare TV appearance

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:00 +0100

In an extremely rare appearance, the emperor of Japan makes his first public comments about the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has killed thousands of people.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:00 +0100

Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's north-eastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously.

Uranium producer Paladin expresses concern on Japan nuclear situation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:00 +0100

Australia-based uranium production company Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) expressed its deepest condolences to the people of Japan following the tragic events of Friday 11 March 2011.

Oil May Rise on Bahrain Unrest and Inventory Data, Gold Outlook Clouded

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:00 +0100

Crude prices declined yesterday as Japanese refining capacity remained largely offline in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, but the makings of a rebound appear to be emerging.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Rebuilding northeast Japan to take years, billions

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:12:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — It took only minutes for the earthquake and tsunami to devastate Japan's northeast. Rebuilding will take years — if it can be afforded. The relentless wall of water that the quake unleashed killed thousands, swept away whole towns, inundated roads and knocked ports, oil refineries, steel plants and factories out of action.

Japanese markets rally after record losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:12:00 +0100

Japanese markets are up sharply following two days of record losses. The Nikkei rose 5.68 per cent at the close of trading. Though concerns over a possible nuclear meltdown in Fukushima remain following Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. Auto stocks including Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissen, Suzuki....

10:02 Emperor Akihito in rare address to Japanese nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:12:00 +0100

Japan's emperor Akihito made an extraordinarily rare televised appearance this morning addressing the nation with his first public comments since last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people. The emperor said problems at the country's nuclear-power reactors were....

CrisisWatch N°78

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:11:00 +0100

Brussels | 1 Feb 2010 Two actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated and two improved in January 2010, according to the new issue of the International Crisis Group’s monthly bulletin , released today. CrisisWatch In Haiti, up to 200,000 people are feared dead and several....

Japanese investments in Poland 'secure' despite ongoing crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0100

Though devastation and chaos plague the disaster-stricken country, the situation in Japan is not expected to have any immediate effect on Polish factories. Some feared that production would be halted because of a lack of parts being imported from Japan, but officials assure that this is not the case and that production is running on schedule.

Fuel prices increase after tsunami and Middle Eastern instability

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:07:00 +0100

Petrol prices have risen Rf 0.87 and diesel by Rf 0.96 a litre on the back of growing instability in the Middle East and panicked Asian markets after Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown threat.

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:07:00 +0100

'It's not like the Third World, but it's not like Tokyo'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

AT the Akasaka Family Mart in downtown Tokyo, manager Zhang Zhang stared forlornly at the long row of empty shelves. As he did so, his store was shaken for five seconds by yet another aftershock, which knocked his last packet of cocktail sausages off its perch.

Survivor (70) offers hope to rescuers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

Fujiko Chiba (70) is rescued after five days in an isolated evacuation centre. AMID the death and destruction along Japan's east coast there were rare moments of hope for rescuers combing through the rubble and matchwood wreckage for survivors. Five days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami....

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

JAPAN : Japanese military called in to douse damaged nuclear reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

Japan The Japanese military has been called in help cool off a nuclear reactor at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant, damaged by Friday’s earthquake, after crews were evacuated due to fears of rising radiation levels. Live TV footage showed a cloud of white smoke billowing out of the plant on Wednesday.

Radiation spike hinders work at Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Workers reportedly return to tsunami-stricken plant after evac order; Officials tell CBS it was never totally abandoned

Radiation spike halts work at Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Officials tell CBS stricken plant never totally abandoned, but reports of radiation level peak raise fears Complete Coverage

Sombre Japan emperor makes unprecedented address to nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Emperor Akihito made an unprecendented televised address to his disaster-stricken nation on Wednesday, saying he was "deeply worried" by the crisis at damaged nuclear reactors and urging people to help each other in difficult times.

Japan scrambles to pull nuclear plant back from brink of disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear crisis appeared to be spinning out of control on Wednesday after workers withdrew briefly from a stricken power plant because of surging radiation levels, but desperate efforts to avert a catastrophic meltdown quickly resumed.

Message from the OECD/NEA Director-General

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

On 11 March 2011, Japan experienced a major earthquake followed by a tsunami of cataclysmic magnitude. On behalf of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD/NEA), I wish to express my condolences to the Japanese people who are being affected by one of the worst natural disasters of the century.

Sombre Japan emperor makes unprecedented address to nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Radiation soars at Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:55:00 +0100

Workers who had been battling to bring the crisis at the stricken Fukushima plant under control were evacuated after the radiation levels surged to become dangerous to human health.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Emperor makes rare TV appearance as they face snow

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:55:00 +0100

The emperor of Japan today made a desperate plea for his countrymen not to give up as the devastation following the tsunami worsened amid freezing temperatures and snow.

Canada sends blankets to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Canada is initially sending 25,000 blankets to help the Japanese aid effort, the federal government has announced.

Bahrain on the boil as forces muzzle protests [PHOTOS]

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100

Bahrain on the boil as forces muzzle anti-government protests after the mobilization of military and security forces and imposition of state of emergency.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Airlines' response to Japan quake, radiation fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100

Following are responses from airlines from several countries following Japan's earthquake and tsunami and subsequent crisis at a nuclear power complex.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Gilbert Gottfried fired by Aflac for making jokes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0100

The firm has donated $1.2million to the International Red Cross aid fund for Japan and felt the 56-year-old U.S. comedian's quips on Twitter were ‘lacking in humour’.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Rescuers pick their way through apocalypse wasteland

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0100

Amid scenes of unimaginable carnage, desperate survivors were today battling for survival as the official death toll soared above 3,300.

Japanese emperor: I am praying for the nation (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:48:00 +0100

AFP - Japan's Emperor Akihito said Wednesday he was praying for the people's safety following last week's deadly earthquake and tsunami, and expressed his deep concern about the escalating nuclear crisis.

Obama reviews Japan disaster aid (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:48:00 +0100

AP - President Barack Obama is reviewing the aid the U.S. is providing Japan as the Asian nation tries to recover from last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:48:00 +0100

AP - Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Hours later, officials said they were preparing to send the team back in.

Russia delivers relief supplies to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry plane with more than 17 tons of humanitarian supplies for Japan took off from Moscow on Tuesday. Russia is delivering blankets and mattresses following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake which rocked Japan on March 11th. The devastating earthquake and tsunami have killed at least 3,000 people and left thousands missing.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:46:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:46:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Survivors search for hope among the rubble

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.Speaking on television, he also ...

Japan electronics sector faces extended supply woes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 09:08 Source: reuters // Reuters * Canon idles large southern Japan camera plant on parts shortage * Supply-chain woes likely to spread-analyst * Electronics shares rebound after post-quake plunge (Adds comments) TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Japanese electronics manufacturers warned....

FACTBOX-Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 09:16 Source: reuters // Reuters (* Indicates a new or updated entry) March 16 (Reuters) - An international rescue effort to help Japan seek survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami and address a nuclear crisis is gathering pace, with about 100 countries offering assistance.

Workers prepare to return to Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:00 +0100

A plant official says that the workers withdrawn earlier from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 08:54 Source: reuters // Reuters By Kim Kyung Hoon and Chris Meyers SENDAI, Japan, March 16 (Reuters) - - Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Japan govt postpones monthly econ report after quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 09:07 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - - The Japanese government has postponed the release of its monthly economic report from March 18 to an unspecified date, it said on Wednesday, as it grapples with disaster relief and a nuclear safety crisis following last Friday's massive earthquake.

Expert sees no imminent meltdown threat in Japan disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100

An expert declared that the devastation caused by earthquakes and the following tsunami in Japan is more likely to cause fallout due to the lost energy generation capacities and the cost of repairs rather than a full-blown nuclear disaster.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Emperor makes rare TV appearance as they face snow

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100

The emperor of Japan today made a desperate plea for his countrymen not to give up as the devastation following the tsunami worsened amid freezing temperatures and snow.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Radiation soars at Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100

Workers who had been battling to bring the crisis at the stricken Fukushima plant under control were evacuated after the radiation levels surged to become dangerous to human health.

Japan scrambles to pull nuclear plant back from brink

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:40:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis appeared to be spinning out of control on Wednesday after workers withdrew briefly from a stricken power plant because of surging radiation levels, but desperate efforts to avert a catastrophic meltdown quickly resumed.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:40:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Staff return to Japan nuclear site

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100

Workers withdrawn from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Japan shares surge, other Asia markets also bounce

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100

Japanese stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering some of the massive losses sustained over the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Other Asian indexes also bounced back even as the human and economic toll from the disasters, including an escalating nuclear crisis, remained unclear.

Snow muffles rescue work in Japan’s devastated northeast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100

Heavy snow blanketed Japan’s devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week’s massive earthquake and tsunami.

Emperor hopes people will be kind to each other in overcoming disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:00 +0100

TOKYO - Emperor Akihito expressed hope Wednesday that people in Japan will overcome the challenges they face...

UPDATE4: Fukushima No. 3 reactor's container feared damaged: Edano

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power station showed no signs of abating Wednesday, fi...

OPINION: Time for Japan to reconsider energy strategy options

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:00 +0100

By Jeffrey Lewis, TOKYO - I was in Tokyo during the Tohoku earthquake. Along with a colleague at the James Martin Center for N...

Family watch from afar as quake victim is laid to rest

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:35:00 +0100

Above: relatives carry the coffin of dad-of-two Owen McKenna, inset, to its final resting place in Carrickroe, Co Monaghan. Left: pictures drawn by his children adorn the side of the coffin. Ciara Wilkinson

Japan's emperor addresses nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Japan's emperor addressed the nation Wednesday -- a rare event that only occurs in times of war or national crisis.

Woman donates S$1m to Japan quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Twenty-four-year-old Singaporean Elaine Low has donated S$1 million to the victims of the earthquake in Japan.

Toyota to partially resume production in 7 plants

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100

TOKYO: Toyota said it would resume partial production of car parts at seven plants in Japan on Thursday, after suspending all factories following the nation's biggest ever earthquake.

Japan turns to U.S. in face of worsening nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0100

On Tuesday, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it has sent two experts to Japan, and had been asked to send cooling equipment. The commission's chairman Gregory Jaczko said they planned to send another team soon. The commission added that Japan's evacuation of a 20-kilometer radius around....

WHO says no evidence of radiation spread from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

World Health Organization urges public to stop rumors; Emperor Akihito makes unprecedented TV address to say he is "deeply worried."

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 8:17:12 AM Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up. Speaking on television, he also voiced concern about the developing radiation crisis at the damaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA - Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers,...

Japan emergency workers retreat after radiation spike

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 8:48:27 AM Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant today amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, who have been dousing the reactors at the....

Nuclear plant radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan's damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels.

Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear complex Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Hours later, officials said they were preparing to send the team back in.

Japan market bounces back, lifts world shares

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0100

BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering some of the massive losses sustained over the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Markets around the world also bounced back even as the human and economic toll from the disasters, including an escalating nuclear crisis, remained unclear.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0100

Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's northeastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously.

Aftermath of catastrophic quake in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:25:00 +0100

The photo taken on March 16, 2011 shows the devastated Ofunato city hit by an earthquake and tsunami, east Japan's Iwate prefecture. The National Police Agency said that last Friday's catastrophic quake and ensuing tsunami have left 3,676 people dead and 7,558 others unaccounted for in Japan by 08:00 a.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant Emperor Akihito urges the country not to give up

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, who have been dousing the reactors with seawater in a frantic effort....

Japan rebuilding project 'will take years'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

It took only minutes for the earthquake and tsunami to devastate Japan's north-east. Rebuilding will take years - if it can be afforded. The relentless wall of water which the quake unleashed killed thousands of people, swept away whole towns, inundated roads and knocked ports, oil refineries, steel plants and factories out of action.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant (update)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:22:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant Wednesday amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors.

First the earthquake and tsunami, then a nuclear crisis... and now Japan's desperate disaster survivors face freezing temperatures and snow

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0100

The rubble-strewn wastelands of north-east Japan were covered by a blanket of snow today, hitting hopes of finding any more survivors five days after the tsunami.

Workers prepare to return to Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A plant official says that the workers withdrawn earlier from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return. The official with Tokyo Electric Power says the workers are currently about a half-mile (500 meters) from the complex.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0100

AP - Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's northeastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously.

Workers prepare to return to Japan nuke plant (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0100

AP - A plant official says that the workers withdrawn earlier from the stricken Japanese nuclear complex are preparing to return.

Official plays down risks of radiation from Japan for Los Angeles (2)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100

Fears for radiation exposure have prompted some residents to rush to buy potassium iodide in the past few days. "There is no reason for purchase of potassium iodide at this time," Fielding said, adding that although it is usually not harmful, some people can have allergic reactions and it can cause....

Australian FM urges nationals to consider leaving Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday urged Australians who are in disaster- affected areas of Japan to consider leaving. Over 10,000 people are expected to have lost their lives as a result of the deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday. On Wednesday, Japan's nuclear crisis escalates with fire breaking out at No.

Canada provides 25,000 blankets to quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100

Canada will provide approximately 25,000 woven thermal wool blankets to support the affected people of Japan in the aftermath of last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami, a senior official said here on Tuesday. The relief supplies are in response to a first request by Japan, said Canadian Minister of International Cooperation Beverley J.

S Korea to offer boric acid to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100

South Korea will offer boric acid to Japan to help the neighboring country cope with an unfolding nuclear crisis triggered by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami, the South Korean government said Tuesday. The government has sent a sample of boric acid to Japan to assess usability of the....

Cuba sends medicines to Colombia, offers aid to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100

The Cuban government sent 17 tons of medicines to the victims of the rains in Colombia, and offered medical and rescue workers to Japan hit by a major earthquake and tsunami, official media reported on Tuesday. The state agency Prensa Latina said that the medicines and some disposable materials were....

Quake-hit Japanese search for shelter to evade radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

It was 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tokyo when Prime Minister Naoto Kan finally admitted that damage to a nuclear reactor in Fukushima may represent a serious threat to human life. Nationwide panic ...

Japan disaster losses to exceed $100 bn

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

The losses from the disaster in Japan, which was hit by a giant tsunami following a massive earthquake, is likely to exceed $100 billion, a media report ...

Two Australians show radiation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

Two Australian search and rescue personnel have shown low levels of radiation contamination after their helicopter had been forced to make an emergency landing in Fukushima.

Japan quake may not affect Indian markets much: Nomura

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100

Japan quake may not affect Indian markets much: NomuraTomo Kinoshita of Nomura, analyses current trading patterns becoming visible in Asian markets and the ripple effects of Japan quake on crude oil scene.

Fire, radiation at Japanese nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Emergency workers were ordered to evacuate Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant due to rising radiation levels on Wednesday, Deutsche Welle reports. "Around 10:40 a.m. we ordered the evacuation of workers... due to the rise in [radioactivity] around the gate" of the plant, an official from the....

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Japan: ASEAN Extends a Helping Hand in Hours of Need

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Jakarta, 15 March 2011 To help Japan recover from the recent natural disasters, aids are pouring in from all corners of the world, along with ASEAN. "Helping hands from ASEAN Member States were extended the moment the earthquake and tsunami hit our friend, Japan.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Situation Report #3

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

- A 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan on 11 Mar 2011 at 12.46.23 EST (USGS), followed by several aftershocks and triggering a powerful tsunami of more than 10m. - Three explosions have been confirmed in the nuclear power plant Fukushima till now.

Canada Provides Relief Supplies to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

"Today I met with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeaki Mastumoto, who underlined the grave situation facing his country," said Minister Cannon. "The Japanese government has specified the assistance it needs from the international community, and will continue to do so.

Tsunami appeal: Oxfam Japan to fund two partners helping mothers and babies, and non-Japanese nationals

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Oxfam Japan is appealing for public donations for two partner organizations, one that is assisting mothers and babies and the other providing information to non-Japanese speakers living in Japan.

Rebuilding Japan to take years

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:59:00 +0100

Japan emperor makes unprecedented address to nation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Emperor Akihito made an unprecedented televised address to his disaster-stricken nation on Wednesday, saying he was "deeply worried" by the crisis at damaged nuclear reactors and urging people to help each in difficult times.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

SHIZUGAWA, Japan (AP) — Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's northeastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously. She thought the town's thick, two-story-high harbor walls would protect against any big wave.

Japan nuclear plant disaster: engineer 'retired 35 years ago' over Fukushima safety concerns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100

A General Electric engineer said he resigned 35 years ago over concern about the safety of a nuclear reactor design used in the now crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan.

Workers evacuated as radiation surges at Japan's crippled power plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant today amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, who have been dousing the reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant with....

Fukushima plant evacuated after dangerous radiation levels

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Staff at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have returned to work, after a rise in radiation levels. Workers were forced to temporarily abandon the facility earlier after radiation reached dangerous levels. But authorities, who were concerned about smoke and steam billowing from reactor three, have now allowed the workers back in.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

A rescue worker uses a two-way radio transceiver during heavy snowfall at a factory area devastated by an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, northern Japan.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:50:00 +0100

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:50:00 +0100

Japanese stocks rebounded today, recovering some of the massive losses sustained the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Japan's nuclear disaster spooks India

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

India's nuclear agency has defended existing reactors and planned new plants as Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant teeters towards meltdown, claiming safer designs and locations ensure they will withstand earthquakes and tsunamis. The disaster, though, has reawakened fears over accident preparedness,....

Japan suspends work at nuclear plant after surge in radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

“The workers cannot carry out even minimal work at the plant now,” Mr. Edano said, as smoke billowed above the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex. “Because of the radiation risk we are on standby.” The nuclear crisis has triggered international alarm and partly overshadowed the human tragedy caused by Friday's 9.

Experts: US grain exports to Japan likely to slow (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:47:00 +0100

AP - The U.S. will likely send less food to Japan in the coming weeks as damage from Friday's earthquake and tsunami makes shipping to some areas difficult and demand drops while people focus on burying the dead and other emergency work, agriculture experts said.

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:47:00 +0100

Workers battling to prevent meltdown were ordered to leave the plant for about an hour, hampering efforts restore safety Read the latest updates in the Guardian's live blog Workers battling to prevent nuclear meltdown at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant were temporarily evacuated on Wednesday....

Nuclear plant radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan's damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: British teacher hero Robert Bailey saved class

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100

In his last, hurried message before the great wave struck, Robert Bailey told his family he was racing to reach an earthquake shelter - and they heard no more.

Don't give up, Emperor urges Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:39:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has addressed the nation, expressing his condolences for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami and telling the nation not to give up.

People in the news

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100

The latest news on today's hottest celebrities ... : U.S. actor Seann William Scott has checked into a treatment facility for "health and personal issues," his publicist told People.com. Scott, 34, co-starred in "American Pie," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Dude, Where's My Car?," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," "Role Models" and "Cop Out.

South Africa: Japan's nuclear crisis escalates

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100

Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 16 Mar 2011 Title: Japan's nuclear crisis escalates -------------------- Tokyo - As Japan struggles to contain a spiraling nuclear crisis, another fire has ...

Japan nuclear emergency: Americans panic-buy anti-radiation drugs

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +0100

Scientists have warned of a 'worst-case scenario' in which material blasted into the atmosphere could be blown towards the U.S. - but President Obama has said there is 'no danger'.

More Japanese workers have been evacuated

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Workers at the Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan were evacuated due to growing radiation levels.

Nuclear plant radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan's damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels.

Chinese rescue team continues relief work in quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

The Chinese international search and rescue team Wednesday continued their relief effort in Japan's Oofunato city, which was devastated by a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Bringing along with their equipment, the rescuers went through to some of the ruined areas in Oofunato in northeastern....

China to continue providing aids to Japan, calling for global nuclear safety cooperation:FM

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

China will continue to provide Japan with necessary assistance in accordance with the latter's needs, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu in Beijing Tuesday. "We believe the people of Japan can tide over the difficulty as this," said Jiang at a regular news briefing.

Japanese stocks bounce back

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

3/16/2011 - 7:18:05 AM Japanese stocks rebounded today, recovering some of the massive losses sustained over the last two days following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Other Asian indexes also bounced back even though the human and economic toll from the disasters, including an escalating nuclear crisis, remained unclear.

Chinese rescue team continues relief work in quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

&$ &$Members of the Chinese International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) use the life detection instrument at the earthquake hit Ofunato city in Iwate prefecture, Japan, March 16, 2011. The 15-member rescue team from China continued on Wednesday their search work for survivors from Friday's great earthquake and ensuing tsunami.

Chinese airlines prepare for passenger rush from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Chinese airline companies put on additional flights to Japan Wednesday in the wake of the government's decision to evacuate citizens from areas worst hit by last week's earthquake and tsunami and affected by nuclear leakages. China Eastern Airlines based in Shanghai will send an additional passenger....

Japan’s tragedy may leave tuna industry reeling

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Malta’s tuna industry may not be spared the negative consequences of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami as the world’s third largest economy now grapples with a nuclear crisis. Tuna exports to Japan are worth between €80 million...

Japan nuclear plant radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan’s damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels.

Japan: Warning system worked but tsunami was too powerful

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100

The devastating impact of the Japanese tsunami has highlighted the need for a review of the response to warning systems, says Professor Simon Haslett of the University of Wales

Workers briefly abandon Japan nuclear plant as crisis worsens

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Workers were ordered to withdraw briefly from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant on Wednesday after radiation levels surged, a development that suggested the crisis was spiraling out of control.

Nuclear fuel rods may be damaged as fire, aftershocks batter reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

A fire and aftershocks struck the crippled Fukushima Dai-Ichi power plant today, as officials battling to prevent a nuclear meltdown said fuel rods at two reactors may have been damaged.

Workers return to stricken nuclear plant - reports

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Japan's NHK TV reports that an evacuation order at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been lifted, after emergency workers were today ordered to withdraw amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool...

Toyota will match employee donations for relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:20:00 +0100

Associated Press - March 16, 2011 4:14 AM ET LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Toyota manufacturing employees in North America who donate money to earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan will have their...

Japanese students in Yogyakarta raising funds for tsunami victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100

Dozens of Japanese college students in Yogyakarta hit the streets on Wednesday in efforts to raise money for victims of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week.

Workers temporarily retreat from Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant today amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors.

Dow announces emergency aid and rebuilding support in response to Japanese earthquake and tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

The Dow Chemical Company announced today the Company will make a donation of up to $6 million in humanitarian aid in response the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The Company will donate $2 million to the City of Soma Community Rescue Fund; up to $3 million to the Soma....

07:28 Brent crude slides to 3-week low

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

Brent crude fell as much as 1.1 per cent to touch a three-week low near $107 as concern about Japan's nuclear crisis offset Middle East unrest after Bahrain declared martial law. Another fire broke out and radiation levels rose at the earthquake-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant north of Tokyo,....

Emperor makes rare address to Japanese nation 07:57 Emergency workers briefly ordered to withdraw from complex following surge in radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

Japan shares surge, other Asia markets also bounce

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering some of the massive losses sustained over the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Other Asian indexes also bounced back even as the human and economic toll from the disasters, including an escalating nuclear crisis, remained unclear.

Japan disaster toll passes 11,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

Mark Willacy Last Updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +1100 The official toll of dead and missing after last week's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan has passed 11,000. That figure is expected to rise significantly. Just at the fishing town of Ofunato, hit by a 10-metre tsunami, 3,500 homes....

Black Eyed Peas dedicate new video to Japan victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:08:00 +0100

Members of the American hip hop band Black Eyed Peas have dedicated their latest video 'Just Can't Get Enough' to tsunami victims in Japan. The video was shot in Japan just a week before the 9 ...

Putin invites Japan judo team to train in Russia+

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:08:00 +0100

MOSCOW, March 16 (AP) - (Kyodo)-;Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia following the massive earthquake and tsunamis that hit ...

Volvo: Truck deliveries in February 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:06:00 +0100

GÖTEBORG, Sweden - (Business Wire) Regulatory News: Total deliveries from the Volvo Group's truck operations in February amounted to 17,862 vehicles. This was an increase of 49% compared with the year-earlier period. For a brief summary about the situation in Japan, post the earthquake and tsunami,....

Kyodo Industry Brief (March 16)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

TOKYO - ---------- Philippine electronics industry fears disruption of supplies from Japan MANILA - Electron...

Emperor is praying for Japan's recovery

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:04:00 +0100

JAPAN'S Emperor Akihito said he was praying for the safety of the people in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, in a rare public address on live television.

American hip-hop star Nate Dogg dies

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:04:00 +0100

THE hip-hop artist known as Nate Dogg died yesterday after battling health issues for several years, his family announced.

: French press review 16 March 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Two stories dominate this morning's front pages, but neither has a lot of clarity. Nobody seems to know how serious the situation at the damaged Japanese nuclear facility of Fukushima really is. And nobody seems to know who controls what in Libya.

Workers retreat as radiation surges

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100

Japan ordered emergency workers to withdraw from its stricken nuclear plant today amid a surge in radiation, temporarily suspending efforts to cool the overheating reactors.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Japan races to cool stricken reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100

Workers at Fukushima nuclear plant return to work after high radiation forced them to briefly abandon their posts.

S Korea to offer boric acid to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:53:00 +0100

SEOUL, March 16 (Saba) - South Koreaa will offer boric acid to Japan to help the neighboring country cope with an unfolding nuclear crisis triggered by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami, the South Korean government said Tuesday.

Fresh fears at stricken Fukushima plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +0100

Japanese authorities have said that white smoke or steam has been seen pouring from the nuclear reactor where there has been three explosions.

Japan tsunami: Nothing to do but run (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100

AP - Growing up in this small fishing town on Japan's northeastern coast, 16-year-old Minami Sato never took the annual tsunami drills seriously.

Fears of health risks rise amid Japan crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0100

Fears about health risks rose dramatically in Japan Tuesday with news of a greater radiation release and renewed warnings to remaining residents within 20 miles to stay indoors. Japanese officials said that more radiation was released at a nuclear plant disastrously damaged by last week's tsunami.

Earthquake likely to affect Japanese automakers' China ventures

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100

The earthquake in Japan will pose a serious impact on the supply of components Japanese automakers' joint ventures in China, according to auto industry analysts. China-Japan auto joint ventures in Guangzhou, such as Guangzhou Toyota Motor Company and Guangqi Honda Automobile Company, can still maintain normal production.

No change with aid project in Myanmar despite earthquake in Japan: JICA

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100

There will be no change with the aid projects being implemented in Myanmar although Japan met with the worst earthquake and Tsunami currently, a local weekly quoted an official of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as reporting Wednesday.

Australia's Billabong cuts profit forecast on Japan earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100

Australia's surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd said on Wednesday that its full year net profit could fall by as much as six percent as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan hits the company operations. Billabong said net profit for 2010/11 was likely to be two percent to six percent lower than....

Workers return to damaged Japan plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:41:00 +0100

Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant evacuated temporarily Wednesday after a white cloud of smoke rose above the plant, and radiation levels spiked. HOW BAD? | SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS | LIVE BLOG | SPECIAL |

Oil hovers at $97 as traders eye Japan disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:38:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hovered near $97 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a big loss overnight as Japan struggled to control a damaged nuclear plant and cope with a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Benchmark crude for April delivery was down 19 cents at $96.

Japan withdraws emergency workers from stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0100

"It's not so simple that everything will be resolved by pouring in water. We are trying to avoid creating other problems," Chief Cabinet Secretary said.

Voyage Manager Provides Services for Free in Aid of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:35:00 +0100

Cambridge, United Kingdom, March 16, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Similar to the Google supplied People Finder, Shoutsafe was developed after Voyage Manager founder John Scott was travelling in Sri Lanka at the time of the 2004 Tsunami. He recognised the need to efficiently and quickly get a message out to as....

Workers suspend operations at Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:35:00 +0100

Workers battling to see off meltdown at Japan's damaged nuclear plant have been forced to suspend operations following a rise in radiation levels.

SFH on radiation contamination screening

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:33:00 +0100

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, at a media stand-up session in the Legislative Council Building today (March 16): Reporter: (on safety of food ...

Worst feared in Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations at its stricken nuclear plant after surging radiation made it too dangerous to stay and a nuclear expert expressed his fears for the worst.

94 Australians still unaccounted for in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd is urging Australians who are in disaster-affected areas of Japan to consider leaving.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant 07:05 Emergency workers ordered to withdraw from complex following surge in radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Increased radiation levels at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has forced workers to briefly suspend their operations, a government spokesman said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, who were dousing the reactors with seawater in a frantic effort to stabilise their temperatures, had no choice except to withdraw.

JAPAN : Japanese army called in to douse damaged nuclear reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:27:00 +0100

Japan The Japanese army has been called in help cool off a nuclear reactor at the Fukushima-Daiichi plant, damaged by Friday’s earthquake, after crews were evacuated due to fears of rising radiation levels. Live TV footage showed a cloud of white smoke billowing out of the plant on Wednesday.

Workers briefly abandon Japan nuclear plant, crisis worsening

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0100

Workers were ordered to withdraw briefly from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant on Wednesday after radiation levels surged, a development that suggested the crisis was spiralling out of control.

Maldivian flag at half mast in mourning for Japanese tsunami victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100

President Mohamed Nasheed has ordered the Maldives national flag to be flown at half mast for three days, out of respect for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Staff back at Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100

Staff return to work at a stricken Japanese nuclear plant, after a rise in radiation levels earlier forced them to abandon their posts.

Survivors search for hope among the rubble

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:17:00 +0100

The town of Otsuchi was not only hit by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami but a fire also ravaged the place.Most survivors have a stunned and lost look about them. There are some happy reunions, two women who knew each other from childhood found one another after thinking each was dead.

Radiation hike forces temporary evacuation of Fukushima plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:17:00 +0100

A radiation surge at Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant temporarily forced the remaining workers there to pull out. White smoke could be seen billowing from the complex -it is thought a fuel pool at the No.3 reactor may have heated and produced what could be steam.

PM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecasters

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0100

Nobody can predict when an earthquake will strike, the Prime Minister's chief science adviser says.The Government and the Royal Society of New Zealand today released a scientific paper at a briefing in Wellington, looking at earthquake...

Oil hovers at $97 as traders eye Japan disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (AP) - Oil prices hovered near $97 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a big loss overnight as Japan struggled to control a damaged nuclear plant and cope with a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Indonesia still plans nuclear reactors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0100

INDONESIA said four nuclear reactors it plans to build near a volatile fault will be safe and more modern than the Japanese plant critically damaged by an earthquake and tsunami.

Dangerous levels of radiation at Japenese nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0100

Operations to prevent a meltdown at Japan’s stricken nuclear plant had to be put on hold after radiation reached dangerous levels. Workers were evacuated from the Fukushima facility but they’ve since been allowed back in after radiation levels fell. White smoke has also been spotted billowing from a reactor.

Tokyo rocked by 6.0 earthquake in E.Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:10:00 +0100

JAPAN - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook eastern Japan on Tuesday, one of the most powerful aftershocks to hit the country since Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami which killed at least 10,000 people, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake could be felt in Tokyo where buildings swayed. No tsunami alert was raised.

Japan looks to contain nuclear leak

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100

Japan is considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plant in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said many fuel rods were damaged, in an escalating crisis ...

Strong quake felt in Tokyo as nuclear crisis escalates

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100

A strong earthquake was felt late on Tuesday in Tokyo, while Japan continues to battle a mounting nuclear ...

Toyota to restart some parts production Thursday

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

Toyota Motor said it will restart some domestic auto parts production from Thursday, the first resumption of production in Japan by the world's No.1 carmaker since last Friday's devastating earthquake.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds at Midway

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

Thousands of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands, a U.S. wildlife official said Tuesday.

Japan earthquake: 'Serious concerns' for 50 Britons in worst-hit areas of Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Britain's ambassador to Japan has given a clear signal that UK citizens are likely to be among the casualties of the tsunami saying there are "serious concerns" for up to 50 Britons.

Apple delays iPad 2 launch in quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

The iPad 2, which was launched by company chief Steve Jobs in the US on March 2, was scheduled to hit Japan on March 25.

Japan quake affect auto makers, electronic firms

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

The following is a roundup of the effect on auto makers and electronics makers following Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan rocked by 6.0 magnitude quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Japan, that has been hit by a massive devastating earthquake, is reported to be rocked by a 6.0 magnitude quake east on Wednesday, Reuters informs as NHK saying. Its said ...

FTSE today: market report - as it happened March 15, 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Wall Street eased its losses on Tuesday as a global stock market sell-off intensified on Japan's growing nuclear crisis.

Foreign firms starting to relocate employees

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

by Takahiko Hyuga and Dave McCombs ALCATEL-LUCENT, ICAP and Infosys Technologies are among the companies moving employees in Japan elsewhere after Prime Minister Naoto Kan warned the risk of leaks from an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant was rising.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant 06:12 Emergency workers ordered to withdraw from complex following surge in radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Increased radiation levels at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has forced workers to suspend their operations, a government spokesman said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers, who were dousing the reactors with seawater in a frantic effort to stabilize their temperatures, had no choice except to withdraw.

France's Nicolas Sarkozy seeks Group of 20 meeting on Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100

destroyed the city of Kesennuma, Japan . 560 315 TelegraphPlayer-8380309 For the latest updates on the Japan earthquake and tsunami, follow our live coverage. At first a trickle of water creeps down a street. The stream quickly becomes a torrent as the 33ft-tsunami triggered by Japan's strongest....

Japanese markets rebound

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

Japanese shares rebounded sharply Wednesday, recovering some of the massive losses sustained the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

Thousands of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll north-west of the main Hawaiian islands, a US wildlife official said.

Japan suspends work at quake-hit nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:42:00 +0100

A surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Man Versus Wild

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:41:00 +0100

The earthquake and potential nuclear catastrophe in Japan have brought home a set of questions that have haunted philosophers for hundreds of yearsand have played an important role in American politics for over a century. They have to do with the relationship between humanity and naturenot nature as....

Russia delivers relief supplies to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry plane with more than 17 tons of humanitarian supplies for Japan took off from Moscow on Tuesday. Russia is delivering blankets and mattresses following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake which rocked Japan on March 11 th . The devastating earthquake and tsunami have killed at least 3,000 people and left thousands missing.

PNG hospital closed after tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:38:00 +0100

Last Updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +1100 A hospital in Papua New Guinea affected by tsunami waves is facing a huge damage bill. The waves tore apart an entire secton of the Boram Hospital in Wewak last week, triggered by the Japanese earthquake. Patients were evacuated just in time, but the....

Obama vows to improve safety of US nuclear plants, assures public

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:36:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 16 (KUNA) -- President Barack Obama said he would take action to improve the safety of US nuclear facilities, while assuring the public any effect of the disaster in Japan would not affect the American people. "Nuclear plants are designed to withstand certain levels of earthquakes,....

Fukushima workers withdraw after radiation spikes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:36:00 +0100

rise in radiation levels at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has forced workers to suspend operations, a government spokesman says. He was speaking after smoke was seen rising from reactor three. Earlier, a blaze struck reactor four for the second time in two days. Friday's 9.

Japans? woes prompt Venezuela to halt nuclear plan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100

President Hugo Chavez says the problems at Japan's nuclear plants following an earthquake and tsunami have prompted him to halt Venezuela's plans to develop nuclear energy.

Japan shares rebound 5.6 per cent after two-day dive - Summary

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100

Tokyo - Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rebounded 5.6 per cent Wednesday after the benchmark index lost more than 10 per cent in the previous session. The Nikkei gained 488.57 points, or 5.68 per cent, to trade at 9,093.72 while the broader Topix index was up 50.9 points, or 6.64 per cent, at 817.63.

UPDATE1: 80,000 mobilized for rescue works, death toll nears 3,700

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:34:00 +0100

TOKYO - Rescue operations continued Wednesday following the catastrophic earthquake in Japan, with 80,000 Se...

Aflac fires duck-voice actor who twittered jokes over tsunami, quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK - Aflac Inc. said Monday it has fired comedian-actor Gilbert Gottfried, who has been the voice of the ...

UN Requests UK Charity's Help For Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Volunteers have been sent to Japan by a UK mapping service to help with the international relief operation after last Friday's earthquake and ...

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.Other Asian indexes also bounced back even as ...

Thousands flee Tokyo as experts try to calm radioactive contamination fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

A local resident clears up in the area damaged by tsunami after a 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck on March 11 off the coast of north-eastern Japan, on March 15, 2011 in Sendai, Japan. The ...

Japan on tenterhooks as nuclear drama plays out

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Local residents walk through an area damaged by tsunami after a 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck on March 11 off the coast of north-eastern Japan, on March 15, 2011 in Sendai, Japan. The quake ...

Japan suspends work at quake-hit nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

A surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Fire reignites at Japan nuclear reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Fresh setbacks, including another blaze at a crippled reactor, bedeviled Japanese authorities Wednesday as they struggled to contain the world's worst nuclear crisis in a quarter of a century, and ...

Japan earthquake: desperate, homeless and left to scavenge for food in debris

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100

Japan is facing a "monumental" task to get food, water and medicines to survivors of the tsunami, a British aid worker said last night.

London weighs up cost of Japanese earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100

Share prices of a range of London-listed companies have been hit as the market began to assess which businesses are likely to have been hurt the most in the wake of the disaster that last week struck Japan.

Japan earthquake: Disaster will drive gas prices higher, Shell chief Peter Voser warns

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100

European gas prices will be driven higher by the crisis in Japan as supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are rerouted to the embattled country, said Peter Voser, Shell's chief executive.

Hope fades for finding tsunami survivors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100

There is now little hope of finding any more survivors in the Japanese regions worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Government was 'warned that nuclear plants could not withstand quake'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:31:00 +0100

The international nuclear watchdog raised concerns that safety measures were outdated and a major tremor could cause 'serious problems', leaks cables have revealed.

Warning system worked but tsunami was too powerful

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

The devastating impact of the Japanese tsunami has highlighted the need for a review of the response to warning systems, says Professor Simon Haslett of the University of Wales

Radiation forces workers to withdraw from nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to keep its stricken nuclear plant from melting down today after surging radiation made it too dangerous to stay. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers dousing the reactors in a frantic effort to cool...

Workers briefly abandon Japan nuclear plant, crisis worsening

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Workers were ordered to withdraw briefly from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant on Wednesday after radiation levels surged, Kyodo news reported, a development that suggested the crisis was spiralling out of control.

Japanese flee nuke fallout

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Scared Tokyo residents filled outbound trains and rushed to shops to stock up on face masks and emergency supplies amid heightening fears of radiation headed their way.

Wind to blow towards Pacific from quake-hit Japan plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The wind near a quake-damaged nuclear complex in northeast Japan, which has released radiation into the atmosphere, will blow from the northwest and out into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a weather official said.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds at Midway

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- Thousands of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands, a U.S. wildlife official said Tuesday. At least ...

Live! CBI final report on 2G scam on March 29

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

11:20 AM Apple delays launch of iPad 2 in Japan Apple Inc is delaying the launch of its new iPad 2 in Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the country. The iPad 2, which was launched by company chief Steve Jobs in the US on March 2, was scheduled to hit Japan on March 25.

Oil Industry Impact from Earthquake in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

Spot market oil prices fell to a two-week low in New York on speculation that the worst earthquake in Japan's history will hurt growth and reduce fuel demand in the world's third largest economy.

6.0-aftershock strikes Chiba

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0100

TOKYO: A strong 6.0-magnitude aftershock struck in the Pacific just off Chiba prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, with the force strong enough to sway buildings in Tokyo.

Japan firms face drop in credit quality

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: The credit quality of Japanese firms may suffer if the country struggles to recover from last week's massive earthquake and tsunami, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.

Tsunami wipes off thousands of wildlife

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:19:00 +0100

THOUSANDS of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands, a US wildlife official has said.

Quake death-missing toll to top 11,000

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:19:00 +0100

THE official toll of the dead and missing following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has topped 11,000, with 3,676 confirmed dead, police have said.

New aftershock rattles quake-devastated northeast Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

Firefighters, bottom, hose over still smoldering cars among hundreds vehicles being swept and caught fire following a devastating tsunami in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo on March 12, 2011, a day after strong earthquakes hit the area. AP Photo/The Yomiuri Shimbun, Atsushi Takedazu A new aftershock of 6.

Staff withdrawn from Japan nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

The workers were ordered to leave the facility after the level of radiation at the plant soared to 10 millisievert per hour - above the level considered harmful to human health Read the latest updates in the Guardian's live blog Workers battling to prevent nuclear meltdown at the stricken Fukushima....

Japan's neighbors monitor shipments for radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

Japan's neighbors have ordered strengthened radiation monitoring of shipments from Japan, but said they don't foresee their countries having any immediate effects of contamination from the Japanese nuclear crisis.

Foreign firms launch Japan evacuation plans (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

Reuters - Foreign firms set up evacuation plans in Tokyo and parts of northern Japan on Tuesday in a bid to distance staff from a quake-crippled nuclear plant while keeping their businesses running.

Tsunami damage estimate for California town rises (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

AP - Damage estimates increased for the two California harbors hardest hit by last week's tsunami, while one Northern California county declared a state of emergency Tuesday because of extensive damage to its waterfront.

Oil hovers at $97 as traders eye Japan disaster (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

AP - Oil prices hovered near $97 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a big loss overnight as Japan struggled to control a damaged nuclear plant and cope with a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Work Suspended At Japan's Crippled Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:09:00 +0100

High levels of radiation were blamed as even the minimal workforce was evacuated Wednesday from reactor No. 3 at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Japan's chief Cabinet secretary said white smoke was rising from the reactor and that there may be a problem with its containment vessel.

17 tons of aid heads to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0100

An aircraft from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry, with more than 17 tons of humanitarian aid for Japan on board, left Moscow on Tuesday night. At the request of Tokyo, Russian will deliver blankets, mattresses and other supplies to Japan. On March 11th the country was hit by the strongest earthquake in its history.

Radiation spikes add to nuclear peril in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:07:00 +0100

Japanese officials face another setback in their struggle to contain the Fukushima nuclear reactor crisis. Meanwhile, Japanese cope with food shortages and bitter cold.A series of grim developments hit a shaken Japan on Wednesday, including reports that high-level radiation may have leaked from a....

Radiation spikes add to nuclear peril in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:07:00 +0100

Japan's neighbors monitor shipments for radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:06:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — Japan's neighbors have ordered strengthened radiation monitoring of shipments from Japan, but said they don't foresee their countries having any immediate effects of contamination from the Japanese nuclear crisis. China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and....

National › 80,000 mobilized for rescue work as death toll nears 3,700; 7,843 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:06:00 +0100

Rescue operations continued Wednesday following the catastrophic earthquake in Japan, with 80,000 Self-Defense Forces personnel and police officers mobilized in the devastated areas, where temperatures…

Pfc. Bradley Manning doesn't deserve humiliating treatment

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

IF THE ALLEGATIONS are true, Pfc. Bradley Manning facilitated a damaging breach of national security by funneling thousands of classified documents to the rogue Web site WikiLeaks. But even if so, Mr. Manning does not appear to deserve the treatment he has been receiving at the military brig in...

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan suspended operations to keep its stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after surging radiation made it too dangerous to stay.

Strong quake sways buildings in Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +0100

A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, says the US Geological Survey, with the force strong enough to sway buildings in Tokyo.

Google Earth releases latest post-earthquake images of Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

As Japan continues to reel under the after effects of the powerful earthquake that struck the country's Pacific Coast on Friday afternoon, the world still stands aghast at the devastation caused by the quake and the consequent tsunami.

Strong quake sways buildings in Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

TOKYO: A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan today, the US Geological Survey said, with the force strong enough to sway buildings in Tokyo.

Agency: Container may be causing radiation spike

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:50:00 +0100

Government officials asked workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to evacuate temporarily Wednesday after radiation levels spiked.

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Rescue Teams Deployed to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/16/11 -- The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF), a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to recruiting rescued dogs and partnering them with firefighters to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters, deployed....

ExxonMobil Contributes to Recovery and Relief Efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) said today it would donate $1 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to provide disaster relief assistance in response to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The company has also implemented a worldwide program to match employee,....

Workers ordered to leave Japan nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100

Japan temporarily suspends operations to prevent meltdown at stricken plant after radiation spike Complete Coverage

Japan battles to contain nuclear crisis and relieve quake survivors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:41:00 +0100

• Radiation hits harmful levels at Fukushima plant • Prime minister urges public to remain calm • Struggle to supply food, fuel, water and medicine Fears of a catastrophe at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan escalated following a third explosion and a fire in another reactor that caused radiation to rise to harmful levels.

Workers Evacuate Part Of Japanese Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:38:00 +0100

High levels of radiation were blamed for the evacuation at the Fukushima Daiichi reactor No. 3. Japan's chief Cabinet secretary said white smoke was rising from the reactor and that there may be a problem with its containment vessel. The developments follow a new fire at an already fire-damaged No. 4 reactor at the crippled power plant.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:38:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Unencumbered by bagage

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:32:00 +0100

GrainCorp Reports No Shipping Delays Yet From Japan Disasters

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:31:00 +0100

Dow Jones )- Australian exporter and logistics provider GrainCorp Ltd. (GNC.AU) said Wednesday it hasn't yet experienced any delays to its operations as a result of the massive earthquake and ...

Another earthquake rocks Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:31:00 +0100

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's Kanto region Wednesday, Xinhua ...

Stong quake hits Tokyo, sways buildings

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:31:00 +0100

A 6.0 MAGNITUDE earthquake has struck in the Pacific just off Japan's Chiba prefecture with the force strong enough to sway buildings in Tokyo.

ExxonMobil Contributes to Recovery and Relief Efforts in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:30:00 +0100

IRVING, Texas - (Business Wire) Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) said today it would donate $1 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to provide disaster relief assistance in response to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The company has also implemented a worldwide program to match....

China orders stepped-up radiation checks at ports

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

BEIJING: China is ordering strengthened radiation monitoring of shipments arriving at its ports in the wake of Japan's nuclear emergency.

Workers briefly abandon Japan plant after radiation surge

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan - Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors on Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

Japan races to contain nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japanese crews battled early Wednesday to avert a nuclear disaster and said they may pour water from helicopters to stop fuel rods from being exposed to the air and releasing even more radioactivity.

US overdue for huge Pacific quake: experts

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - The western United States is overdue for a huge earthquake and tsunami much like the one that devastated Japan last week, and is nowhere near ready to cope with the disaster, experts say.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Apocalypse warning as

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0100

JAPAN'S ongoing nuclear emergency was compared to an "apocalypse" by the European Union's energy commissioner last night as dangerous levels of radiation were detected around the crippled power plant.

Japan battles N-crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:21:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan, March 15, (Agencies): Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by ...

Big quake could destroy Calif

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:21:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, (RTRS): California will experience unthinkable damage when the next powerful quake strikes, probably within 30 years, even though the state prides itself on being on the leading edge of earthquake science. Modern skyscrapers ...

Apple delays iPad 2 release in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:20:00 +0100

Customers try the latest Ipad 2 at the Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York, March 11, 2011. PHOTO/ AFP NEW YORK, March 16, 2011 (AFP) - Apple said Tuesday that it was delaying next week's release of the iPad 2 in Japan because of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the country.

Maldives national flag to fly at half mast in mourning the Japan’s disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:20:00 +0100

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives participates in the minute of silence observed at the cabinet meeting held on March 15, 2011 in order to show solidarity with the Japanese people. PHOTO/ PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MALE, March 16 (HNS) - President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives has declared the....

Japan stocks surge after rout

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:20:00 +0100

Asian financial markets rallied on Wednesday, with Tokyo stocks rebounding nearly 4.5 percent after a steep two-day sell-off on Japan's killer earthquake and unfolding nuclear crisis.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:19:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami damage estimate for California town rises

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

Damage estimates increased for the two California harbors hardest hit by last week's tsunami, while one Northern California county declared a state of emergency Tuesday because of extensive damage to its waterfront.

New aftershock rattles quake-devastated NE Japan (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:00 +0100

9 hours ago Report Abuse Have traveled extensively in Japan and have many friends there. The only positive aspect is that quake didn't happen in the much more densely populated south. Note no reports of looting, as we frequently see elsewhere (including our country). That says a lot about the character and honor of this culture.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:13:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Work on stricken Japan reactor suspended

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to keep its stricken nuclear plant from melting down after surging radiation made it too dangerous to stay.

Fire at Japan plant, reactor container feared breached

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis deepened Wednesday with another fire at a quake-hit plant, fears a reactor containment vessel may have been damaged, and a radiation spike that forced the temporary evacuation of workers.

Aftershocks, fires keep Japan on edge as snow covers disaster area

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

Japan was hit by a 5.7-magnitude aftershock and a second fire at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant as the government struggled to overcome the aftermath of the nation’s strongest earthquake on record.

Panic buying adds to shortages following disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:10:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Canned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle gas stations, as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis: panic-buying.

Fukushima's radiation levels force workers to leave

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100

Japan now faces the prospect of large-scale evacuations, depending on how fast workers can cool the partly exposed reactor cores - and which way the wind blows over the coming days

Judo: Putin invites Japan judo team to train in Russia

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia...

URGENT: Strong quake jolts Chiba, other areas in Kanto region

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake of a preliminary magnitude 6.0 jolted the Kanto region Wednesday afternoon, meas...

Keidanren chief voices need for 'control tower' for quake relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan Business Federation Chairman Hiromasa Yonekura urged the government Wednesday to set up a stro...

Government: Reactor shell may be damaged, workers leave (UPDATE)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

The inner shell of a quake- and tsunami-damaged nuclear reactor in Japan might be damaged and radiation is so high there that employees could no longer enter the complex, the government's top spokesman said Wednesday.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Determined to help Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Despite the threat of a nuclear meltdown Convoy of Hope is working tirelessly to get much-needed food, water and emergency supplies into the hands of survivors of last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. You can help, donate here.

Pacific Tsunami and Japan earthquake, Factsheet #5

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

KEY DEVELOPMENTS Â· Reported casualties due to the earthquake and tsunami continue to increase. On March 15, the Government of Japan (GoJ) reported a death toll of 3,373 people, a total of 7,558 people missing, and 1,990 people injured.

Exporters grope in dark as trade with Japan halted

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

India's exports to Japan have come to halt as the country struggles with quake aftermath. Japanese buyers have sought week's time to respond to orders.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Japanese stocks recover some losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0100

Japanese stocks have rebounded, recovering some of the massive losses sustained during the last two days following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

KL shares higher at mid-day

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0100

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were mostly higher midday, as the market staged a mild recovery in tandem with the rebound in Asian markets, after a two-day sell-off, dealers said. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the morning session 2.02 points higher at 1,486.16 after opening 5.

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Rescue Teams Deployed to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:54:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, CA -- 03/16/11 -- The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF), a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to recruiting rescued dogs and partnering them with firefighters to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters, deployed Canine Disaster Search Teams to....

Workers abandon Japan plant after radiation surge

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0100

Workers were ordered to withdraw briefly from a stricken Japanese nuclear power plant on Wednesday after radiation levels surged.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:48:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Japan nuclear crisis worsens, radiations reach dangerous level

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Japan worked against the clock on Tuesday to avert nuclear fallout, as relief workers cranked up their searches for survivors. The Asian economic powerhouse reeled as the death toll spiked to 3,373 with 10,000 feared dead, according to CNN. �The scale of this event has taken everyone by surprise,� said Patrick Fuller, Red Cross spokesman.

Snapshot: Developments after major Japan earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:46:00 +0100

Following are main developments after a massive earthquake struck northeast Japan on Friday and set off a tsunami.

Japan's woes prompt Venezuela to halt nuclear plan (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:45:00 +0100

AP - President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that the crisis at a Japanese nuclear plant after the country's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami have prompted him to halt Venezuela's plans to develop nuclear energy.

Fire at Japan plant, reactor container feared breached (AFP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:45:00 +0100

AFP - Japan's nuclear crisis deepened Wednesday with another fire at a quake-hit plant, fears a reactor containment vessel may have been damaged, and a radiation spike that forced the temporary evacuation of workers.

Strong quake jolts Tokyo, magnitude revised upward

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

The magnitude of a strong and shallow earthquake which jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity, including Tokyo, on Tuesday evening was revised upward to 6.4 from 6.0, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake rocked eastern Honshu island at 10:31 p.m. local time (13:31 GMT), with a depth of 10 km, the U.

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits off east coast of Japan's Honshu

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 11:23 p.m. Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 40.4 degrees north latitude and 143.2 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted eastern Honshu, Japan at 9:31 p.m. Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 35.3 degrees north latitude and 138.5 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Nuclear rescue work halted as radiation levels rise

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

TOKYO: The workers battling to contain the crisis at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant were all temporarily evacuated Wednesday because of a rise in radiation levels, a nuclear safety agency official said.

Japan: trade, co-op with Bolivia not to be affected by quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

The embassy of Japan in Bolivia said Tuesday cooperation and trade between the two countries will not suffer any negative effects from the devastating 9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in the Asian country. The comments come after several days of speculation in the local press where government....

Oil plunges near 4 pct on Japan nuclear crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

U.S. crude oil price on Tuesday plunged near 4 percent after opening higher at 101.86 dollars a barrel, as a deepening nuclear crisis in Japan triggered a panic sell-off in the commodity markets. Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday radiation that has spread from four reactors of the....

Strong quake jolts Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

A strong and shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity, including Tokyo, on Tuesday evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Honshu, Japan at 13:31 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Indonesia undertakes nuclear radiation check on evacuees from tsunami-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

Indonesian airport attendants conducted nuclear radiation check on passengers boarding flights that transporting first Indonesian families returning Tuesday from Japan, amid rising fears of nuclear contamination following the strong earthquake and tsunami.

Two Australian rescuers contaminated in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

SYDNEY: Two Australian search and rescue personnel showed low levels of radiation contamination after their helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Fukushima on Wednesday.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

The town that disappeared, as it used to be

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:40:00 +0100

SEE what the small fishing town of Minami Sanriku looked like before last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan plant too dangerous for staff

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:38:00 +0100

Japan has suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Fukushima fire, radiation cause workers to evacuate plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:32:00 +0100

Fukushima fire: The fire that began on Tuesday has led to extreme radiation leaks that have forced officials to withdraw all crews from the nuclear plant. The Fukushima fire can not be confirmed to still be burning in the now-unmanned plant.

East coast vigilant over nuke leaks from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:30:00 +0100

Environmental watchdogs along China's east coast ramped up monitoring efforts after radiation leaked from Japan's quake-damaged Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant reached dangerous levels on Tuesday.

Putin invites Japan's judo team to train in Russia

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

MOSCOW - Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has offered members of Japan’s judo national team and their families an invitation to Russia for training. Putin’s proposal is ...

Stoic culture part of Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

Soldiers and a rescue worker carry a body through Kesennuma, Japan, Tuesday. The death toll from last week's earthquake and tsunami stands at ...

What Korean Media Can Learn from NHK's Disaster Coverage

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

Reporters with Japanese state broadcaster NHK always make sure to say before interviewing victims of natural disasters, "My heart goes out to the suffering you have endured" or "Don't be discouraged." NHK reporters must gain permission of victims before filming them and eat their packed lunches i...

Japanese disaster's impact on world economy worries European leaders

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

BRUSSELS--European governments voiced concerns Monday about the impact Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami could have on the global economy just as the world recovers from ...

Venezuela suspends nuclear energy program

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

Caracas. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday he suspended his country's fledgling nuclear energy program in the wake of the disaster affecting power plants hit in Japan by a massive earthquake and tsunami, AFP reported. "I have directed (Energy) Minister (Rafael) Ramirez to freeze the....

Japan's crippled nuclear site operates at 'razor-thin margin'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

Workers fought to forestall disaster today at an embattled Japanese nuclear plant, even amid quake aftershocks and a radiation-spewing fire.

National › Hoaxer tells parents their daughter died in tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

For several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so. The Australian father…

National › 80,000 mobilized for rescue work, as death toll nears 3,700; 7,558 missing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

National › Strong quake jolts Chiba, other areas in Kanto region

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

A strong earthquake of a preliminary magnitude 6.0 jolted the Kanto region Wednesday afternoon, measuring lower 5 on the Japanese intensity scale of 7 in…

Entertainment › Cyndi Lauper to go ahead with concerts to lift Japan's spirits

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

Although the effects of Japan's earthquake disaster are still resulting in concert and event cancellations across the country, American singer and self-confessed Japanophile Cyndi Lauper…

Entertainment › AKB48 to donate Y500 mil for quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

The management firm of Japanese all-girl pop group AKB48 said Tuesday that the group, along with its sister units and their producer Yasushi Akimoto, will…

New fire deepens disaster-hit Japan's nuke crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

Japanese crews grappling with the world's worst nuclear incident since Chernobyl contended with a new fire and feared damage to a reactor containment vessel Wednesday as the nation reeled from a quake-tsunami disaster.

Rescuers exposed to radiation in Japan as search for 145 Aussies goes on

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

Officials are urgently trying to find 145 Australians still unaccounted for in the area worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.

Japan's woes prompt Venezuela to halt nuclear plan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that the crisis at a Japanese nuclear plant after the country's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami have prompted him to halt Venezuela's plans to develop nuclear energy. Chavez announced last year that his government was carrying out initial studies to start a nuclear energy program.

Japan briefly withdraws crews from crippled nuclear plant as radiation levels spike

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the workers dousing the reactors in a frantic effort to cool them needed to withdraw. "The workers cannot carry out even minimal work at the plant now," Edano said. "Because of the radiation risk we are on standby," he said.

Air China, Eva Airways cut back flights to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Air China said Tuesday it is cutting back flights to Japan over safety worries after a vast earthquake and tsunami, while Taiwan's Eva Airways canceled some flights to Tokyo and Sapporo.

Japanese light up Twitter on gov't quake response

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's Twitter users have sent an endless stream of messages of support to survivors of the quake-tsunami disaster, but they also have plenty to say — good and bad — about the country's leaders.

Tokyo governor apologizes over tsunami gaffe

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tokyo's outspoken conservative governor Shintaro Ishihara apologized Tuesday for describing Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami as “divine punishment.”

Workers evacuated amid fresh nuke threat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

All workers were briefly evacuated from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan due to the threat of radiation, with fears the containment vessel around the No. 3 reactor may have been damaged.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:22:00 +0100

Soma, Japan, Mar. 15 - Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

‘People stocking up on water and noodles’

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:20:00 +0100

CANNED goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle petrol stations as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week’s earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis: panic-buying.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuke plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it dangerous for workers.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:18:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said work on dousing reactors with water was disrupted by ...

Japan briefly abandons nuke plant due to surge in radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:03:00 +0100

A new blaze broke out Wednesday at the damaged nuclear plant that crews have struggled to control since last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, adding to radiation fears in a country racing to avoid a full-on nuclear crisis. FULL STORY | SERIES OF SETBACKS | HOW BAD? | LIVE BLOG | SPECIAL

China orders stepped-up radiation checks at ports

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:03:00 +0100

BEIJING (AP) — China is ordering strengthened radiation monitoring of shipments arriving at its ports in the wake of Japan's nuclear emergency. The order was issued Wednesday from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Workers Evacuated From Stricken Japan Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:59:00 +0100

A government spokesman said radiation levels at the quake-stricken Fukushima plant spiked Wednesday

UN General Assembly pays tribute to Japan's earthquake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:58:00 +0100

United Nations. The 65th session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday observed a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake and the subsequent tsunami in Japan, Xinhua informed. The president of the 192-nation General Assembly, Joseph Deiss, asked the few UN....

ASEAN countries extend relief aids to tsunami-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:58:00 +0100

A number of countries joined in Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) extended relief aids to Japan that hit by devastating earthquake and tsunami recently, said a statement released by the ASEAN secretariat released here Tuesday. "Helping hands from ASEAN Member States were extended the....

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds at Midway

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:47:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers.

Fitch: Impact on Japanese Automakers and Steel Companies from Earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100

Fitch Ratings-Seoul/Hong Kong, 15 March 2011 -- Fitch Ratings says the 11 March earthquake in Japan will likely have negative short-term impact on the production and shipment activities of the Japanese automakers and steelmakers, but adds it is too early to gauge the disaster's long-term ratings impact on the sectors.

Fitch: No Immediate Impact on Parkway Life REIT's Japanese Properties from Earthquakes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100

Fitch Ratings-Singapore/Hong Kong, 15 March 2011 -- Fitch Ratings says that Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust's (P-REIT) Japanese properties are not immediately affected by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. P-REIT's asset managers and operators in Japan are planning to conduct detailed checks on P-REIT's Japanese properties.

Shionogi: Impact of the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100

Osaka, Japan, March 15, 2011 -- Shionogi would like to express condolences to the victims and sincerely hope for the recovery of the people affected by the disaster on March 11, 2011. To ascertain the damage situation and maintain a stable supply of the prescription drugs which Shionogi group....

Snapshot: Developments after major Japan earthquake (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:45:00 +0100

Reuters - Following are main developments after a massive earthquake struck northeast Japan Friday and set off a tsunami.

Japan suspends work at stricken nuclear plant (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:45:00 +0100

AP - Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds at Midway (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:45:00 +0100

AP - Thousands of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands, a federal wildlife official said Tuesday.

Japan abandons stricken nuke plant over radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Markets stage rebound

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

Asian markets staged a rebound in Wednesday morning trade after the sell-off yesterday in which the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s First Section shares dropped to multi-year lows and wiped out some US$700 billion in market value.

Workers evacuate nuclear plant, Australian rescuers exposed to radiation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

Officials are urgently trying to find 145 Australians still unaccounted for in the area worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.

Still hopeful of locating friends

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

GEORGE TOWN: A Japanese businessman based in Penang is still hopeful that he will be able to locate his friends living in two areas which were badly hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Utter carnage at devastated Sendai airport

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

At the once-bustling regional airport in Japan's Sendai city, a lone figure walks across a bridge inside the gutted terminal. Small planes jut out at awkward angles from the thick mud.

Experts divided on radiation risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

An Australian scientist has dismissed fears of radiation risk from the spread of dangerous materials at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, saying the particles being released are short-lived ones that die within seconds.

Japan’s Jews pitch in on disaster relief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100

"American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee gave grant of $10,000, efforts now towards fund raising from own members and overseas."

Japan abandons stricken nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:39:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA - Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down this morning after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said work on...

New fire sparks fresh fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:37:00 +0100

Last Updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +1100 White smoke has broken out from a quake crippled powerplant in north-eastern Japan on Wednesday, shortly after a fire at reactor 4 was brought under control. The cause of the smoke at the Fukushima plant, 250km north-east of Tokyo, is not immediately known.

Government: Reactor shell may be damaged, workers forced out

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:33:00 +0100

Japan stocks rebound more than 6 per cent after Tuesday's dive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:33:00 +0100

Japan's major stock index rebounded about 6 per cent on Wednesday's opening bell after the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost more than 10 per cent in the previous trading session, dpa reported.

Tsunami killed thousands of seabirds at Midway

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) — Thousands of seabirds were killed when the tsunami generated by last week's massive earthquake off Japan flooded Midway, a remote atoll northwest of the main Hawaiian islands, a federal wildlife official said Tuesday. At least 1,000 adult and adolescent Laysan albatross were killed, along with thousands of chicks, said Barry W.

140,000 ordered to stay indoors after blast

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:31:00 +0100

DANGEROUS levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors yesterday after an explosion and a fire escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

Fire reignites at Japan nuclear reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0100

Japanese officials face another setback in their struggle to contain the Fukushima nuclear reactor crisis. Meanwhile, Japanese cope with food shortages and bitter cold.Fresh setbacks, including another blaze at a crippled reactor, bedeviled Japanese authorities Wednesday as they struggled to contain....

Japan: UN stepping up assistance in wake of quake and tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0100

A United Nations disaster team has arrived in Japan and local officials have asked the world body to dispatch a team of nuclear safety experts as emergency operations continue in the wake of Friday's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Disaster Toll Rises in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:28:00 +0100

Five days since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan last Friday, the casualties and damage are still mounting. According to one estimate, reconstruction costs alone will exceed W200 trillion (US$1=W1,134). Japanese police confirmed 2,722 deaths as of Tuesday, a spokesman said. Some...

New fire at Japan nuclear plant, white smoke seen

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:28:00 +0100

TOKYO: A new fire this morning at a quake-hit atomic power plant compounded Japan’s nuclear crisis as a team of US experts headed to the country to help avert disaster.

03:22 on 16 March, 2011 UTC

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:26:00 +0100

Japan disaster impacts on CNMI budget Posted at 03:22 on 16 March, 2011 UTC The acting governor of the Northern Marianas, Eloy S. Inos, says the projected budget of 120 million US dollar for the fiscal year 2012 could go down as a result of Japan’s quake and tsunami’s impact on the CNMI’s tourism industry.

KL shares open higher in early trade

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:26:00 +0100

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were higher, in early trade, as the market staged a mild recovery from yesterday in tandem with the improved market performance in Asian markets after two-days of sell-off, dealers said. However, investors are still cautious in the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami preparation leads citizens into low-lying death traps

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:18:00 +0100

Obedient residents headed to public buildings; disaster plan failed to anticipate enormity of waves hammering area

Civil defence relief workers stand together after an earthquake and tsunami swept through Otsuchi, in the Iwate prefecture, eastern Japan March 15, 2011. REUTERS/International Red Cross/Handout

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:17:00 +0100

Civil defence relief workers stand together after an earthquake and tsunami swept through Otsuchi, in the Iwate prefecture, eastern Japan March 15, 2011.

'The ground was shaking'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:16:00 +0100

FORMER Sunday Newsday columnist, Shivonne Du Barry, was among persons left shaken after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit eastern Japan yesterday following last Friday’s magnitude 8.9 tremor and ensuing tsunami which devastated large sections of that country.

Staff Evacuated From Japanese Nuclear Plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:15:00 +0100

Japan has now withdrawn all of its workers from the Fukushima nuclear power plant - saying it is too dangerous after a surge in radiation.

Staff withdrawn from Japan plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0100

A spike in radiation levels at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant forces workers to suspend their operations, a government spokesman says.

Tsunami's biggest hit in Hawaii: the economy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0100

The waves caused by the Japan earthquake caused tens of millions of dollars in damage in Hawaii, and officials expect a decline in Japanese visitors will significantly hurt tourism in the state.Hawaii officials estimate that the powerful tsunami generated from the Japan earthquake caused tens of....

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu - CENC

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale on Tuesday jolted near the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 5:49 p.m. Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Network Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 37.4 degrees north latitude and 142.4 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Japan informs IAEA nuclear plant explosion, spent fuel storage pond on fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

An explosion occurred at the Unit 2 reactor at the earthquake-crippled Fukushima No.1 plant, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday, citing information from Japanese authorities. The explosion occurred at around 6:20 a.m. Japanese local time, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement.

Use of nuclear energy should continue: IAEA chief

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

The use of nuclear energy should continue even though Japan's massive earthquake has damaged some nuclear facilities in the country, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano said on Tuesday. We need stable source of energy and to mitigate effects of climate change.

UN continues to provide support to Japan with humanitarian needs, nuclear issues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

UN experts have arrived in Japan to help assess humanitarian needs, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing to monitor the situation at impacted nuclear plants in the country, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said here Tuesday. A UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC)....

Singapore gov't donates 395,000 USD to quake-hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

The Singapore government announced on Tuesday that it is donating 500,000 Singapore dollars (395,257 U.S. dollars) to Japan as seed money in aid following the latest massive earthquake and tsunami. Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large Chew Tai Soo, who has been appointed by Minister of Foreign Affairs....

Death toll rises to 3,373 in Japan following Friday's colossal quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

The National Police Agency said Tuesday that Friday's catastrophic quake and the ensuing tsunami have left 3,373 people dead and 6,746 others unaccounted for in Japan by 8:00 p.m. (1100 GMT). A total of 1,629 deaths have been confirmed in worst-hit Miyagi Prefecture, said the police agency, adding....

Japan struggling amid food, water shortages, radiation leak

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of Japanese and foreign workers are racing against time to rescue survivors four days after the historic 9.0-magnitude earthquake devastated northeast Japan and an ensuing tsunami engulfed many coastal cities in the region. The Japanese government has sent 100,000 troops to lead the aid effort.

Most Chinese flights to Japan remain normal as returning passengers increase

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

China's major airlines announced on Tuesday that most of the flights between China and Japan are maintaining normal schedules as many Chinese citizens return home after a devastating quake and tsunami struck eastern Japan. On Tuesday, the country's top three airlines, Air China, China Southern, and....

New Zealand parliament offers condolences to people of Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

The New Zealand parliament on Tuesday expressed condolences to the people of Japan for the losses suffered after Friday's earthquake and tsunami. The notice of motion was moved in the House on Tuesday afternoon by Prime Minister John Key, and was supported by all political parties.

Japan quake sends shockwave through Chinese economy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami have sent shockwaves through China's economy, though it is not yet possible to estimate the total loss, analysts said Tuesday. Trade between the two countries will definitely be affected in the short term, said an official with China's Ministry of Commerce.

WMO activates emergency response system on nuclear spill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has activated its Environmental Emergency Response mechanism to monitor the meteorological conditions in and around the quake-hit areas of Japan, the WMO announced here on Tuesday. The mechanism, according to the UN meteorological body, was activated at an....

"Supermoon" sparks end-of-world reactions among Chinese microbloggers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0100

Though scientists across the world insist that the March 19 "supermoon" could not trigger natural disasters, some Chinese continue to relate end-of-world topics with the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan's eastern coast Friday.

Japan abandons nuclear plant over radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0100

Chief cabinet secretary says work on dousing reactors with water was disrupted by need to withdraw workers Complete Coverage

Japan abandons stricken nuke plant over radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0100

Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

'Be prepared': U.S. Surgeon General's warning as terrified Americans panic-buy anti-radiation drugs and Geiger counters over nuclear fall-out fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0100

Stocks of potassium iodide tablets, which prevent radiation poisoning the thyroid gland, are running low and those on the U.S. West Coast missing out are said to be ‘terrified’.

Japan abandons stricken nuke plant over radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:09:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said work on dousing reactors with water was disrupted by the need to withdraw.

Venezuela halts nuclear plans

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:07:00 +0100

CARACAS: Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday he suspended his country's fledgling nuclear energy programme in the wake of the disaster affecting power plants hit in Japan by a massive earthquake and tsunami.

At Core of Ruin, a Search for Life

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:05:00 +0100

In Minamisanriku, where nearly half of the 17,000 population are still missing following the tsunami that devastated Japan's northeastern coast, residents pick through a post-apocalyptic landscape for signs of hope.

Karnal hotelier, family safe in Japan; rings up brother

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 +0100

Five members of a Haryana family in Japan's Iwaki province, missing after last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, are safe, said their family on Tuesday.

'Samurai' doctor winning the war on filth

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 +0100

WITHIN the dark and fetid wards of the Senen General Hospital, hope shines in the form of a doctor determined to make do.

Venezuela suspends nuclear program

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 +0100

VENEZUELA'S President Hugo Chavez said he is suspending his country's fledgling nuclear energy program in the wake of the disaster affecting power plants hit in Japan by a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Uganda: Earthquake Shakes Parts of Country

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:56:00 +0100

An earth tremor yesterday shook parts of Uganda, especially around the Lake Albert region, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Texas Instruments reports heavy earthquake damage to plant in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. said Monday that “substantial” damage to one of its major manufacturing plants near Tokyo in last week's earthquake will result in extra costs and lost revenue in the first half of this year.

Two Taiwan students still missing after Japan's earthquake: MOFA

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Two Taiwanese students who were staying in the quake-stricken northeastern areas of Japan were still unaccounted for as of yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

Chip prices jump as disaster hits tech supplies

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Prices for key technology components extended gains on Tuesday, as damage at Japanese plants and infrastructure caused by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami threatens to disrupt the global manufacturing chain longer than many had expected.

Timber firms likely to see large surge in demand after earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Timber companies will benefit from the surge in demand from Japan as post-construction activities in the country take place following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred there. However, the quantum of demand from the surge for timber products is hard to quantify at the moment.

Taiwanese rescue team rushes to Sendai City

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A 28-member search and rescue team from Taiwan set off from Tokyo yesterday for Sendai City, one of the areas along Japan's northeastern coast that were hardest hit by a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami last Friday.

Colleges, netizens launch fund raising for Japan aid

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Reports of the devastation in Japan caused by a strong earthquake and tsunami have spurred many Taiwanese people to post online messages of prayer, support and encouragement and prompted a local university to organize a donation drive for the victims of the disaster.

Japanese crisis sparks huge sell-off

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares and other risky assets from the Australian dollar to commodities such as copper and oil slumped on Tuesday, while safe-haven assets like U.S. Treasuries rallied as Japan's nuclear crisis worsened.

Japan disaster could hit global production

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The economic aftershocks from the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, the resulting tsunami and a feared nuclear meltdown could hit global production of everything from aircraft to iPads.

Over 70% lack quake insurance: experts

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More than 70 percent of people in Taiwan are exposed to serious earthquake risks because they do not have residential earthquake insurance coverage, according to the Taiwan Residential Earthquake Insurance Fund (TREIF).

Singapore's economy may suffer short-term slowdown after disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Singapore's economy may suffer some minor short-term slowdown as trade is disrupted due to Japan's earthquake and tsunami, analysts say. But over the longer term, firms here could benefit as they step in to make up for lost production in Japan.

Global technology firms search for ways to pitch in on disaster response

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Google, Twitter and other technology companies are finding ways to help following last week's earthquake in Japan. Google Inc. has an online “person finder” for people seeking information about a missing person. Microsoft Corp. is offering free technical support and temporary....

Ma leads minute silence for Japan quake victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou on yesterday led a group of Cabinet officials in observing a minute of silence for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Earthquake's impact likely to be a mixed bag for Thailand's economy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - While some industries in Thailand will suffer, others will reap a windfall from the biggest earthquake and tsunami to hit Japan in the recent times, leaving the net effect on the Thai economy limited to a possible shaving of 0.1 percentage point off growth this year, Naris....

Convoy of military trucks going north takes an hour to pass

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100

TWO-THIRDS OF the way between Tokyo and the tsunami-hit city of Sendai, the town of Motomiya has become a staging point for recovery efforts as Japan struggles to rebound from the worst ...

Urgent search for 145 Australians as two rescuers exposed to radiation in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100

Officials are urgently trying to find 145 Australians still unaccounted for in the area worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.

Life insurance cos stare at highest natural disaster bill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100

earthquake and the resulting tsunami will be the highest among all natural disasters so far. While the number of casualties have not been established, there are reports that 3,373 people are dead ...

Charity warns 100,000 children may be displaced

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100

AS MANY as 100,000 children may have been displaced by the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan’s northwest coast last Friday, Save the Children has warned.The British charity ...

March 19: a day for doomsayers

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100

First came the earthquake, then the tsunami and now there's a storm of speculation, myth and rumour.

AT&T Supports Initiatives to Aid Japan Quake Victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:49:00 +0100

TOKYO March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- today announced it is supporting three international relief agencies -- Telecoms Sans Frontieres, Project HOPE and Aidmatrix Network ® -- to assist ongoing relief efforts for the victims of last week's devastating earthquake in Japan AT&T said it is contributing....

Japan Disaster Offers Hope for Diplomatic Opening

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:49:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - While the world is focused on the human tragedy in Japan, the mega-disaster may also bring a diplomatic opening as the United States and neighbors reach out to the newly vulnerable nation.

Japan shares rebound more than 4 per cent post two-day dive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:49:00 +0100

Tokyo - Japan's major stock index rebounded more than 4 per cent in Wednesday morning trading after the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost more than 10 per cent in the previous session. The Nikkei gained 375.99 points, or 4.37 per cent, to trade at 8,981.14 while the broader Topix index was up 39.

Exodus from Tokyo begins

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:48:00 +0100

SHIZUOKA, Japan | A quiet exodus from Tokyo began on Tuesday after another explosion and a fire at a nuclear-power plant in Fukushima sent radiation levels above normal in the capital and in other prefectures in the north and east of Japan. Many fleeing Tokyo residents said they could no ...

Japan gov't says workers unable to continue efforts at nuclear plant due to radiation risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:47:00 +0100

Japan was considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plant in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said Wednesday that many fuel roads were damaged, in an escalating crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan abandons stricken nuke plant over radiation (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:45:00 +0100

AP - Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility.

Telecom NZ to credit landline calls to Japan following quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:45:00 +0100

Telecom New Zealand (ASX: TEL; NZE TEL) has today announced it will credit all residential customers’ landline calls to Japan. This includes calls made from landline to landline and landline to Japanese mobile phones.

Reactor fire forces 140,000 to stay home

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:40:00 +0100

TOKYO: Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors yesterday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the four-day-old crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

Alberta man plans to stay in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:38:00 +0100

An Alberta man who fled Yokohama, Japan, for another part of the country over fears of radiation exposure and aftershocks says he has no plans to leave

50 'heroes' remain as fire heightens radiation fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:32:00 +0100

A second fire in the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is the latest in a series of problems raising fears of widespread radiation contamination. FULL STORY | LIVE BLOG

Korean Businesses Send Donations, Supplies to Quake-Hit Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0100

The Korean business community is stepping up to help the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on Friday, with companies and organizations such as the Federation of Korean Industries sending donations and other assistance. Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics ...

Korea Red Cross to Send $1 Million to Help Quake Victims

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0100

The Korean Red Cross announced Tuesday that it plans to send US$1 million to Japan to help the victims of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. The agency hopes to send another round of emergency aid as soon as more funds are raised here. An official from the Korean Red Cross was dispatched to...

Japan's crippled nuclear site operates at 'razor-thin margin'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0100

Workers fought to forestall disaster today at an embattled Japanese nuclear plant, even amid quake aftershocks and a radiation-spewing fire.

Korean Air Offers Special Services to Respond to Quake in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +0100

Korean Air said on Tuesday it is offering two additional flights from Wednesday between Incheon International Airport and Tokyo's Narita Airport for Korean residents of Japan's northeastern regions which were devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami last Friday. The airline is also ...

Video: No politics during crisis, Harper says

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:26:00 +0100

The prime minister is warning opposition parties not to force a spring election in the wake of the disasters in Japan

Japanese told to make homes ‘airtight’ against radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:26:00 +0100

Radiation levels around Fukushima Daiichi plant are now dangerous to human health, sending panic rippling across country

Ottawa not looking at evacuating Canadians from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:26:00 +0100

Foreign Affairs offers safety warnings, but those ‘wishing to leave Japan can do so by commercial means

Japan stocks rebound more than six percent after Tuesday's dive

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:22:00 +0100

Japan's major stock index rebounded about six percent Wednesday's opening bell after the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost more than 10 percent in the previous trading ...

Latest News : Japan will not host Worlds

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:19:00 +0100

Japan will not host Worlds As Japan struggles to recover following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, the International Skating Union said the nation would not stage the World Figure Skating Championships scheduled for March 21-27. An ISU statement said it would be impossible to stage....

Japan's woes prompt Venezuela to halt nuclear plan (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:15:00 +0100

AP - President Hugo Chavez says the problems at Japan's nuclear plants following an earthquake and tsunami have prompted him to halt Venezuela's plans to develop nuclear energy.

Shares rebound from heavy losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:13:00 +0100

THE share market was continuing to rise at noon as investors buy back into stocks that were sold off after Japan's earthquake crisis.

Walmart Commits $5 Million in Response to Japan Earthquake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:13:00 +0100

BENTONVILLE, Ark. March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced an initial commitment of $5 million (USD) in cash and in-kind donations for emergency relief efforts in response to the tragic 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that have left thousands dead and tens of thousands homeless in Japan .

Aftershocks prompt fear of a major quake near Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:11:00 +0100

The pattern of aftershocks appears to be shifting south toward the capital. Scientists say the temblors could transfer stress to nearby faults.As dozens of aftershocks continued to rattle Japan on Tuesday, scientists said they were worried that Friday's magnitude 9 earthquake might trigger a....

Fresh fires, tremors overnight

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:09:00 +0100

TOKYO - A second fire in as many days broke out at a Japanese reactor hours after more earthquakes struck a country battling to avert a nuclear meltdown following last week's record magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Tokyo Electric Power, the...

Local shares rebound from heavy losses

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:08:00 +0100

Australian shares are continuing to rise at noon as investors buy back into stocks that were sold off on Tuesday in the wake of Japan's crisis.

New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan as rescuers search wreckage

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100

Wednesday broke in Japan with news of a new blaze at the damaged nuclear plant that crews have struggled to control since last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, adding to radiation fears in a country racing to avoid a full-on nuclear crisis.

Global stock markets tumble in 'perfect storm' amid fears of nuclear disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +0100

The FTSE 100 index lost £47 billion of its value in London as it shed more than 180 points in early trading. Shares in New York and Europe also suffered heavy losses.

Japan Earthuake and tsunami: Four days on, the survivors of the deadly tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +0100

Amid the scenes of devastation, stories of remarkable survival have left the hundreds of thousands in emergency shelters along Japan’s north-east coast praying for similar good news.

A nation in the grip of nuclear panic: Japan's nuclear disaster spiral;s out of control amid warnings it could end in 'apocalypse'...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +0100

Fears were raised as radiation levels soared - and experts warned the crippled Fukushima plant had become a nuclear risk second only to the Chernobyl disaster.

Robots to the rescue in Japan?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:01:00 +0100

Cosmic Log: As the search for survivors and grim recovery of bodies continues following the devastating one-two punch of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, researchers are weighing what types of robots could be most helpful.

More than 11,000 people confirmed dead, missing in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:59:00 +0100

The number of people dead or missing in Japan after a massive earthquake and tsunami has risen to 11,000, the National Police Agency of the country told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

WMO activates emergency response system on nuclear spill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:58:00 +0100

Geneva. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has activated its Environmental Emergency Response mechanism to monitor the meteorological conditions in and around the quake-hit areas of Japan, the WMO announced Tuesday, Xinhua informs. The mechanism, according to the UN meteorological body, was....

Fidel""s Reflection: The Disasters Threatening the World

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:57:00 +0100

15 de marzo de 2011, 20:10 Havana, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) "The Disasters Threatening the World" is Fidel Castro""s latest reflection. Prensa Latina posts below the full text:

Japan considers desperate measures to prevent radiation at stricken nuclear reactor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:57:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency said 70 per cent of the nuclear fuel rods may have been damaged at another Fukushima Dai-ichi reactor that was first stricken last week, triggering the crisis.

Fire raises Japan radiation threat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:56:00 +0100

Blaze at Unit 4 of Fukushima Daiichi plant complicates problems that began with last week's quake and tsunami havoc.

Ta Ann at 2-week high on 'buy' call

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:56:00 +0100

Ta Ann Holdings Bhd, a Malaysian timber company, climbed to a two-week high in Kuala Lumpur trading after the stock was upgraded to "buy" at AmResearch Sdn Bhd with a higher fair value of RM6.30 . Ta Ann shares rose 1.2 per cent to RM4.93 at 9:34 a.m. local time, set for its highest close since Feb. 28.

Japan to spray water, acid on stricken nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:53:00 +0100

Japan was considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plan in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said Wednesday that many fuel roads were damaged, in an escalating crisis caused by...

Radiation poses only slight risk to nervous Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:53:00 +0100

Japan quake called 1,000-year event

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:48:00 +0100

LONDON, March 15 (UPI) -- A British seismologist says tsunamis on the scale of the one that hit northeast Japan last week may strike the region about once every 1,000 years. Roger Musson, head of seismic hazard at the British Geological Survey, said there were similarities between the last week's....

Japan to spray water, acid on stricken nuke plant (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:45:00 +0100

AP - Japan was considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plan in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said Wednesday that many fuel roads were damaged, in an escalating crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Fire at nuclear plant now 'invisible'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:41:00 +0100

The latest fire to break out at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear power plant is under control, the government says."We have received information from TEPCO (the plant's operator) that the fire and smoke is now invisible and it appears...

Canada Provides Relief Supplies to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:40:00 +0100

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will contribute urgently needed relief supplies to Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan quake called 1,000-year event

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:35:00 +0100

LONDON, March 15 (UPI) -- A British seismologist says tsunamis on the scale of the one that hit northeast Japan last week may strike the region about once every 1,000 years.

EDITORIAL: The nation must join hands to overcome the crisis

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

Rescue workers are continuing their search for survivors of the gigantic earthquake and tsunami that destroyed wide areas in northeastern Japan on Friday. Hundreds of bodies are found daily in the affected areas, making increasingly clear the grim reality of the catastrophic damage inflicted by the mega-quake.

Reactor fire at quake-hit Japan plant under control

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

TOKYO: A fresh fire broke out -- but reportedly went out of its own accord later -- at a quake-hit Japanese atomic power plant early Wednesday, compounding Japan's nuclear crisis.

Steel industry hammered by quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

Japan's crude steel production capacity could be cut by 20 percent because of damage to key steel mills in Friday's earthquake and tsunami. A sustained fall in output would threaten a wide range of industries including the car industry, which has a vital role in Japan's economy.

VOX POPULI: In a natural disaster, there's a bigger story behind the statistics

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

Immediately after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, tanka poet and scholar of Japanese literature Utsubo Kubota (1877-1967) legged it across Tokyo to inquire after his nephew's safety. He composed a series of tanka about the devastating scenes he witnessed along the way.

US must learn from Japan nuclear crisis: Obama

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was "deeply worried" about the potential human cost of quake-hit Japan's nuclear crisis and vowed to "further improve" the safety of US atomic facilities.

Tsunami wipes village off the map

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +0100

It’s hard to believe there was ever a village here at all. The tsunami that devastated Japan’s coast rolled in through a tree-lined ocean cove and obliterated nearly everything in its path in this village of about 250 people and 70 or so houses.

Life insurance cos stare at highest natural disaster bill

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +0100

Insurance officials feel that life insurance claims in Japan following last week's earthquake and the resulting tsunami will be the highest among all natural disasters so far.

Japan to spray water, acid on stricken nuke plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan was considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plan in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said Wednesday that many fuel roads were damaged, in an escalating crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Rare survivors in Japanese village that was mostly sucked out to sea

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0100

One woman was able to stay in her vehicle as it rode atop the waves in Minamisanriku. Two others made it to higher ground and clung to a tree with all their strength. Thousands of others apparently were not so lucky.Looking back, Emiko Chiba has no idea how long her silver Suzuki rode the waves of a....

U.S. to review drug supply after Japan reactor breach

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:23:00 +0100

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will study distribution policies for a drug to protect against the effects of radiation as part of a review of the implications of Japan's ongoing nuclear disaster, a government spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Japanese disaster could affect P.E.I. business

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:23:00 +0100

Many Island businesses are concerned by the devastation in Japan because they conduct millions of dollars worth of trade each year exporting fish, soybeans and blueberries to the stricken country.

Aid Agencies Rush to Japan's Humanitarian Front

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:20:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 15, 2011 (IPS) - Day five of Japan's post-earthquake, post-tsunami life dawned dismally Tuesday, with soaring radiation levels from the Fukushima Daiichi power plants and ...

Global stock markets tumble in 'perfect storm' amid fears of nuclear disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100

The FTSE 100 index lost £47 billion of its value in London as it shed more than 180 points in early trading. Shares in New York and Europe also suffered heavy losses.

Harper attacked for tying Japan quake to election speculation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:16:00 +0100

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the earthquake that has plunged Japan into chaos is a "wake-up" on how the global economy remains fragile — and that Canada's parties should be focusing on the economy instead of "political games" that could lead to an election.

Pool holding spent nuclear fuel now at risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:16:00 +0100

A fire and blast at the building protecting a massive pool holding spent atomic fuel has taken Japan's nuclear crisis to a more critical level.

U.S. host Beck blasted for Japan quake comments

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:16:00 +0100

U.S. celebrities and media Tuesday blasted right-wing radio host and television presenter Glenn Beck for calling the monster quake that rocked Japan last week a message from God.

U.S. to review drug supply after Japan reactor breach (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:15:00 +0100

Reuters - The Obama administration will study distribution policies for a drug to protect against the effects of radiation as part of a review of the implications of Japan's ongoing nuclear disaster, a government spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Aftershocks prompt fears of a major quake near Tokyo

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:08:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: as radioactive wind blows, Tokyo watches and waits in fear

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:06:00 +0100

At the Akasaka Family Mart in downtown Tokyo, manager Zhang Zhang stared forlornly at the long row of empty shelves. As he did so, his store was shaken for five seconds by yet another aftershock, which knocked his last packet of cocktail sausages off its perch.

Nuclear Fallout: Is Panic Ever a Good Policy?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:03:00 +0100

As the world watches mesmerized the developments around Japan's Fukushima NPP, whose cooling failed as a result of a massive earthquake and tsunami, everybody - media included - need to think before they react. True, Tuesday experts upgraded the situation at Fukushima from degree 4 to degree 6 (out....

Tokyo Shares Rise 5.9%

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:03:00 +0100

Tokyo stocks pushed 5.9% higher early Wednesday after suffering their biggest one-day fall Tuesday since 2008, helped by a gain in the futures market.

Nuclear Plants in EU to Be Tested

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:03:00 +0100

EU member states agreed Tuesday to carry out stress tests on nuclear plants as soon as possible to verify safety, Europe's energy chief said, as worries about leaks of radioactive materials rise in catastrophe-hit Japan.

In Onagawa, Japan's tsunami destroys community

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:52:00 +0100

More than half the population is missing in Onagawa, Japan, a picturesque seaside town whose surrounding hills funneled waters into a wave that rose nearly 100 feet high.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: wave of mud that swept all before it

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:51:00 +0100

The elderly man looks as if he is sleeping. His forehead is resting on his arm, his fingers trailing in the mud that laps around the foundations of his home. The rest of his body is sunk in the mud beneath his home.

Fire at Japan nuclear reactor heightens radiation threat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:50:00 +0100

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan raced to avert a catastrophe after fire broke out today at a nuclear plant that has sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and triggering growing international alarm at the escalating crisis. The operator of the quake-crippled plant said workers were trying to [.

New reactor fire breaks out in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan A fire broke out at a nuclear reactor again Wednesday, a day after the power plant emitted a burst of radiation that panicked an already edgy Japan and left the government struggling to contain a spiraling crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami. The outer housing ...

Canadian paper, forestry cos to gain from Japan quake

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100

Demand for North American wood products will likely improve over the mid- to long-term once reconstruction gets under way in quake-hit Japan, analysts at TD Newcrest said."Once the rebuilding ...

Walt Disney to donate $2.5 million in humanitarian aid to Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100

LAKE BUENA VISTA -- The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday it will donate $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid efforts related to the earthquake and tsunami in ...

the cost of a crisis | Editorial

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100

Japan 's earthquake and tsunami. The truth is that it is still far too early to form even a provisional answer to that question, for the very obvious reason that we still don't know how ...

Subaru, Toyota curb output at N. American plants

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100

(AP) Two Japanese automakers are scaling back production at North American plants as they assess their ability to get parts from Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and ...

News from an expat friend, Sendai, Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:46:00 +0100

"Tomorrow I will get up early and join the jolly line for my five items." Notes and pictures from Expatica editor's friend on Facebook who lives near the heart of the post- tsunami disaster area in Japan. House is okay. It’s all been very random, some houses like mine are 100 percent okayothers look like this.

Fire at Japan nuclear reactor heightens radiation (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan raced to avert a catastrophe after fire broke out on Wednesday at a nuclear plant that has sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and triggering growing international alarm.

Tsunami damage estimate for Calif town rises (AP)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0100

Donations for Earthquake Victims Pour in from Korean Stars

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0100

Donations for Japanese earthquake victims continued to pour in Tuesday from Korean stars like Choi Ji-woo, Song Seung-hun and K-pop girl band KARA. Choi donated W200 million (US$1=W1,134) to the Korean Red Cross, her own management agency C,JW Company said. "I wanted to make a small contribution ...

For the elderly, echoes of WWII horror in disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100

Hirosato Wako stared at the ruins of his small fishing hamlet: skeletons of shattered buildings, twisted lengths of corrugated steel, corpses with their hands twisted into claws. Only once before had he seen anything like it: World War II.

1st fire at Japan nuclear reactor not extinguished

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100

The operator of Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant says fire broke out again at its No. 4 reactor because initial blaze was not extinguished.

Japan quake jolts retrofitting demand in Southland

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

Companies report a surge in calls from homeowners after the earthquake and tsunami. The work can be expensive, and prices can vary widely.Like many construction businesses, Jonathan Weinstein's company suffered during the economic downturn. Then, on Friday, the phones hardly stopped ringing.

Panic over Japan triggers market turmoil

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

World markets suffered a dramatic series of losses yesterday, with fears of a potential nuclear disaster in Japan hitting stock, metal and oil prices.

Thousands told to stay inside as plant leaks radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

Frightening new warnings were issued in Japan yesterday imploring people near the Fukushima power plant to stay indoors and make sure their homes were airtight as experts acknowledged that radiation leaks had reached dangerous levels.

Meltdown looms as errors mount at Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:36:00 +0100

Design shortcomings and emergency crew mistakes raise question: Does the nuclear industry prepare for the ‘perfect storm’?

Japan disaster sends an auto shock wave

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:36:00 +0100

The economic reverberations of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami are creating fissures in the global auto industry, shuttering Japanese factories and raising worries about production shutdowns in North America. Auto makers are scrambling to assess the full impact of the twin natural disasters and Japan’s ongoing nuclear crisis.

Shares open slightly higher

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:35:00 +0100

THE share market has opened slightly higher as investors take advantage of yesterday's sharp falls caused by Japan's nuclear crisis.

Hiroshima's Legacy Heightens Fears

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:33:00 +0100

For the only country ever to have experienced the atomic bomb and the horrific effects of concentrated radiation exposure, the nuclear crisis escalating in Japan has had a crippling effect on the nation's collective psyche.

Cities Scramble to Avoid Exposure

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:33:00 +0100

After Tuesday's revelation that radiation levels had spiked around the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power complex, the city of Iwaki, just outside the evacuation zone, is telling its 340,000 citizens to stay home, close windows and doors and keep out of the rain.

Japan reactor design caused GE engineer to quit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 23:06 Source: reuters // Reuters * Engineer left GE in 1976, concerned about reactor design * Believes design flaws at Daiichi plant addressed * GE says technology has had 40 years safe operations NEW YORK, March 15 (Reuters) - A General Electric Co

Japan Earthuake and tsunami: Four days on, the survivors of the deadly tsunami

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100

Amid the scenes of devastation, stories of remarkable survival have left the hundreds of thousands in emergency shelters along Japan’s north-east coast praying for similar good news.

FACTBOX-US redirects warships over Japan radiation risk

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 21:23 Source: reuters // Reuters March 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. military took new steps to shield personnel from radiation spread by Japan's crippled nuclear plant on Tuesday, redirecting arriving warships to safer waters and telling some forces to limit time outdoors.

Fire at Japan nuclear reactor heightens radiation threat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100

16 Mar 2011 00:17 Source: reuters // Reuters n a total of four explosions at the plant since it was damaged in last Friday's massive quake and tsunami. The most recent were blasts at reactors Nos. 2 and 4. Concern now centres on damage to a part of the No.

Grueling search continues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

Chinese rescue team hunts for survivors in city of Ofunato BEIJING - China's 15-member international search and rescue team continued its work in the city of Ofunato in Japan's northeastern Iwate prefecture, but no survivors have been found yet. Liu Xiangyang, deputy chief of China's National....

Vice-FM: Quake, tsunami damage akin to a 'war'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

MANADO, Indonesia - Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister Makiko Kikuta said on Tuesday that the damage suffered by her nation in Friday's earthquake and tsunami was like it had "just undergone a war".

Chinese Red Cross team heads to quake-hit zone

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

BEIJING - A rescue team of eight senior aid workers from China's Red Cross Society is expected to arrive in earthquake-hit Japan on Wednesday to offer its expertise in need evaluation, disaster management and international coordination.

Stay indoors, people around Fukushima plant told

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

Martin Fackler, Mark McDonald, Sharon LaFraniere, Su-Hyun Lee & Kevin Drew — PHOTOS: AFP Fear over the country:As the threat of radiation from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant looms large, these women at Yamada town in Iwate prefecture do what they can to prevent contamination.

Experts tame worries over 'supermoon'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

BEIJING - Astronomers have refuted rumors that the devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan were closely related to or even caused by the "supermoon" that will appear in the sky on Saturday.

Capital reacts with emotion to Japan disaster

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

It's been hard to avoid the news about Japan's recent horrific earthquake and devastating tsunami. The tremor was one of the most destructive ever seen. Measuring at 9.0-magnitude, it also has the unwelcome accolade of being among the five strongest since reliable records began 140 years ago.

Experts tame worries over 'supermoon'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

Astronomers have refuted rumors that the devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan were closely related to or even caused by the "supermoon" that will appear in the sky on Saturday.

China safe from radiation so far

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100

Forecasts say winds will blow away from China for three days BEIJING - Officials said China will not be affected in the next three days by the rising threat of a wide dispersion of radiation from leaking reactors in Japan. Experts in ocean, air and environmental studies assured the public on Tuesday....

Stay indoors, people around Fukushima plant told

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0100

Sealed in

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:19:00 +0100

Reactor fire forces 140,000 to stay home SOMA: Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors yesterday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the four-day-old crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

'We didn't realise it was an earthquake'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:19:00 +0100

FOR a minute, the group of Malaysians at Tokyo Disneyland thought the vibrations they were feeling were part of a new attraction.

'Leak won't affect us here'

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:19:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite reports of radioactive leak at Japan's troubled plants, experts said adverse effects were unlikely to be felt here even in the case of a meltdown.

Ready to help Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:18:00 +0100

At the first news of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on 11 March, the European Council expressed its condolences to and support for the affected people and governments. The leaders asked the High Representative and the Commission to mobilise all appropriate assistance. In addition,...

Radiation exposure: Why US is confident West Coast isn't in danger

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:18:00 +0100

Radiation exposure fears appear to have led to a run on iodine tablets in the US. But federal officals say that is an overreaction. They say weather patterns would disperse radiation from Japan to the point that it would present no health risk by the time it hits American shores.

Japanese Earthquake: A symbol of hope amid the rubble tombs

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

WHEN the wave came, Hiromi Abe never thought he would see his elderly mother again.

Japan news in brief: Food from Japan tested for radiation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

India has ordered imported Japanese food products to be tested for radioactivity, food safety authorities said last night.

Big California quake would likely devastate state

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO, California - California will experience unthinkable damage when the next powerful quake strikes, probably within 30 years, even though the state prides itself on being on the leading edge of earthquake science.

Fired comedian Gottfried apologizes for Japan jokes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0100

NEW YORK -- Comedian Gilbert Gottfried apologized on Tuesday for a series of jokes made on Twitter about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, comments which got him fired as the voice of insurer Aflac.

Strong quake felt in Tokyo region

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0100

A strong earthquake was felt late on Tuesday in Tokyo. The Japanese Meteorological Agency put the magnitude of the quake at 6.0 with the epicentre located in Shizuoka prefecture, about 120 kilometres south-west of the capital. The centre was near Mount Fuji which has been prone to earthquakes in the past.

Japan reactor design caused GE engineer to quit (Reuters)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:14:00 +0100

Reuters - A General Electric Co engineer said he resigned 35 years ago over concern about the safety of a nuclear reactor design used in the now crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan.

Alibaba.com Launches Emergency Relief Effort for Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - (Business Wire) Alibaba.com, the world's largest business e-commerce marketplace, is mobilizing its substantial online community to help victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Anyone interested in donating items for the relief effort may order them at cost from AliExpress.

Japan disaster: the cost of a crisis | Editorial

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100

Although the true economic impact of the quake and tsunami is unknown, the country may well be tipped back into recession The FTSE down over 1%. The Dow off 200 points by the afternoon. Oil down. Tokyo shares plunging by more over a two-day period than they did during the crash of 1987.

Foreign firms launch Japan evacuation plans

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100

Foreign firms set up evacuation plans in Tokyo and parts of northern Japan on Tuesday in a bid to distance staff from a quake-crippled nuclear plant while keeping their businesses running.

Chip prices rise on shortage of tech supplies

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

SEOUL: Prices for key technology components extended gains on Tuesday, as damage at Japanese plants and infrastructure caused by Friday’s earthquake and tsunami threatens to disrupt the global manufacturing chain longer than many had expected.

RAM sees short-term disruptions in supplies from Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Rating Services Bhd expects the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan to have short-term disruptions in supply chains.

No disruption in food supply

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

PUTRAJAYA: The supply of meat and fish in Malaysia will not be affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, said Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar.

Some investment outflows from Japan following earthquake could come to M'sia

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

GEORGE TOWN: The crisis in Japan could prompt investments to flow out from Japan to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region as manufacturing activities have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami, a Japanese professor said.

SMART team yet to get clear ance to land in Japan

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s rescue and relief team has yet to leave for Japan as it has not received clearance from the disaster-hit country.

Tearful Japanese envoy paints a bleak picture

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese Ambassador Masahiko Horie is known for his gregarious ways. Not yesterday.

Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on deepening fears about Japan's economy after its nuclear crisis worsened following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Fire at Japan nuclear reactor heightens radiation threat

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan raced to avert a catastrophe after fire broke out on Wednesday at a nuclear plant that has sent low levels of radiation wafting into Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and triggering growing international alarm at the escalating crisis.

Auto, aviation firms most affected by quake, impact on M'sia seen to be minimal

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: Automotive and aviation companies will be most affected by the earthquake in Japan, analysts say.

Readings show our radiation levels are normal, says ministry

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: The environmental radiology monitoring system at six locations in the country shows that radiation levels are normal, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

California student from Japan finds family alive on YouTube

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0100

Akiko Kosaka, a student from Japan attending the University of California at Riverside, had lost all hope for her family in Minami Sanriku, the fishing village where more than half of the 17,000 residents are missing and feared dead in the aftermath of last week's tsunami.

New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan as rescuers search for survivors

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0100

Ikebana show unfolds cultural dimensions of Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:57:00 +0100

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Japan Embassy on Tuesday organised an Ikebana demonstration and certificates awarding ceremony as a part of its ongoing Japan Cultural Week-2011 at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Due to the worst Tsunami disaster in Japan, the cultural week is being....

Strong quake shakes Tokyo region

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:57:00 +0100

TOKYO: A strong quake struck late on Tuesday southwest of Tokyo, leaving at least two people injured and sparking power failures across much of the city of Shizuoka, local media reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency put the magnitude of the quake – which came four days after the massive tremor....

Green: Model Shows Intense Wave Power of Tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:56:00 +0100

The wave energy from the event was on par with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed more than 200,000 people, a researcher says.

Japan: tragedy, bringing the west closer to a distant culture

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:55:00 +0100

Matthew Cain talks to novelist David Mitchell, whose latest novel The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is a look into history at the chasmic difference between cultures of the west and east, a gap th

Japan workers race clock amid new fire report

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:55:00 +0100

Workers rotate quickly in and out of plant to cool reactors as officials scrap plan to helicopter drop water Complete Coverage

Japan's Giant Shock Rattles Ideas about Earthquake Behavior

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:54:00 +0100

By Richard Monastersky "This earthquake is a lesson in humility," says Emile Okal, a geophysicist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, who studies great earthquakes and tsunamis. [More]

Does Potassium Iodide Protect People from Radiation Leaks?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:54:00 +0100

A full meltdown has been avoided so far at Japan's 40-year-old Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Nonetheless, as far away as Tokyo, 240 kilometers to the south, the city government says small amounts of the radioactive iodine and cesium have been detected in the air .

Japanese crisis takes toll on electronics cos

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:50:00 +0100

Toshiba said on Monday that it had closed some factories and that its production would be affected.

Radiation fears spark run on iodide pills

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:49:00 +0100

Durham region, home to Pickering and Darlington nuclear reactors, is seeing a run on anti-radiation pills since the Japan quake.

Fire erupts again at Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0100

The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant says a fire has broken out again at its No. 4 reactor unit.

Tsunami preparation proves deadly for port city residents

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0100

Shelters turn into deathtraps as disaster plan fails to anticipate enormity of waves hammering area

Astronauts Photograph Japan Quake and Tsunami Aftermath from Space (SPACE.com)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0100

SPACE.com - Astronauts in space have snapped photos from orbit of the effects of the massive earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan.

Factbox: Economists' estimate of Japan quake impact (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0100

Reuters - The following is a summary of analysts' assessments of the likely economic impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeast coast of Japan.

Calif. port town attracts tsunamis: 34 since '34 (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0100

AP - Since the tidal gauge was installed in the boat basin in 1934, this small port on California's rugged northern coast has been hit by 34 tsunamis, large and small.

NADA Launches 'Japan Relief' Campaign

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:43:00 +0100

MCLEAN, Va. March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association is urging its 16,000 members to support the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund of the American Red Cross. To jumpstart the campaign, the NADA Charitable Foundation announced today a $100,000 donation to the Red Cross' special Japan fund.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: CWS Situation Report #3; 03-13-15

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:43:00 +0100

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION REPORT #3: JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI March 15, 2011: SITUATION: Japan is dealing with multiple crises, including the increased threat of radiation exposure from several nuclear power plants.

Japan earthquake: 5 ways the international community is helping

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:43:00 +0100

Japan has received offers of assistance from 14 international organizations and 102 countries (including a number of unexpected aid donors such as embattled Afghanistan and poverty-stricken Cambodia), according to the latest report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Japan Faces Grim Search and Rescue Missions (PHOTOS)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:42:00 +0100

Japan's soldiers have been assigned the grim task of searching for victims and survivors of Friday's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent daily tsunami.

Fidel Castro: The Disasters Threatening the World

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:41:00 +0100

15 de marzo de 2011, 17:11 Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) "The Disasters of the World" is the title of the latest reflections by leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro.

IEA Predicts Cuts in World Oil Demand

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:41:00 +0100

15 de marzo de 2011, 17:00 Paris, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The International Energy Agency based in Paris predicted a cut in the world oil demand in 2011, which will be fixed at nearly 89.4 million barrels a day.

Spent Fuel Now Focus at Japanese Reactor, Highlighting Concerns About Plant Design (AHN)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:38:00 +0100

(AHN) - Spent fuel rods at Fukushima Daiichi pose a risk of fire and radiation release should water drain from the pools they are stored in. Now spent fuel appears to be a problem at Fukushima’s reactor No. 4, where there was a fire early this morning.

Gottfried apologizes for Japan tweets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:35:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried has apologized for jokes he tweeted about last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Updated Statement Regarding the Earthquake and Tsunami which Hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:31:00 +0100

KINGSTOWN (JIS) - We continue to be very concerned by the situation in Japan, particularly, the north-eastern section of the country, in the aftermath of the natural disasters which caused so many bereavement and devastation.

Intel CEO: 'Tax Holiday' Could Create More Jobs

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:31:00 +0100

Paul Otellini, the CEO of Intel, says the U.S. needs to do more than attract more investment and the right kind of human capital to spur job growth. In order to compete with Asia, he says the U.S. government needs to give companies more tax incentives to build new factories.

New Fire Hits Japanese Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:31:00 +0100

A new fire broke out Wednesday in an already fire-damaged reactor at a crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan. Concerns are growing about the state of overheated spent fuel rods in the reactor. Radiation levels are far too high to permit workers to bring hoses anywhere near the pool's edge to re-flood it manually.

New fire at Japanese building with nuke reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:30:00 +0100

Japan nuclear workers race clock as plant burns

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:25:00 +0100

140K people warned to stay indoors after fire sends radiation into the air; Still not at hazardous levels Complete Coverage

Subaru, Toyota curb output at N. American plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:25:00 +0100

(AP) Two Japanese automakers are scaling back production at North American plants as they assess their ability to get parts from Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Subaru of America said Tuesday it has suspended overtime at its only North American plant in Lafayette, Ind. Toyota Motor Corp.

Nuclear fears ripple in Japan as rescuers search for survivors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:24:00 +0100

Japan is racing against the clock to avert a serious nuclear crisis as relief workers step up their search for survivors of last week's deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Angola: Government to Ensure Citizens' Safety in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:14:00 +0100

The minister of Foreign Affairs, George Rebelo Chikoti, said on Monday in Luanda that the Angolan Government will ensure safety for its citizens resident in Japan, a country which was hit by an earthquake and tsunami last Friday.

A.M. Best Briefing: A.M. Best Comments on Impact of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on Insurance and Reinsurance Industry

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:13:00 +0100

OLDWICK, N.J. - (Business Wire) A.M. Best Co. has released a briefing addressing the impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami on the insurance and reinsurance industry. A.M. Best has begun to deliberate the financial impact of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011.

Eagles at the Great Wall

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:13:00 +0100

BEIJING - (Business Wire) For the first time in their 40-year history, the Eagles are performing in Mainland China. Eagles at the Great Wall: For the first time in their 40-year history, the Eagles are performing in Mainland China. Shown here in Beijing are (L-R) Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Timothy B.

Fire Breaks Out At Japanese Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:07:00 +0100

A fire has broken out at the number four reactor of the Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant.

Fresh fire breaks out at Japan reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0100

A NEW fire has broken out Japan's stricken Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant, news reports say.

'No guarantee' Shell won't damage reef

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0100

SHELL chief executive says he can't guarantee there won't be any damage caused by drilling near the world-renowned Ningaloo Reef.

Cracked roof, two missing workers at reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0100

JAPAN says the roof of Fukushima reactor No.4 is cracked and two workers are missing following an explosion at the site.

UN nuclear agency to send team of experts to Japan to help in reactor crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:02:00 +0100

The United Nations agency that coordinates global nuclear safety is sending an environmental monitoring team to Japan after the partial meltdown at reactors there, as its chief said today the situation differed from the world’s worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl 25 years ago.

U.S. radiation drug manufacturers swamped with calls from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:59:00 +0100

Alan Morris talked very fast about the dangers of thyroid gland radiation poisoning as his business line rang incessantly in the background.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried fired as voice of Aflac duck

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:59:00 +0100

The Aflac duck lost its voice Monday after the insurance giant fired the comedian behind the commercial quack for tweeting jokes about the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan.

Subaru, Toyota curb output at N. American plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:57:00 +0100

DETROIT (AP) — Two Japanese automakers are scaling back production at North American plants as they assess their ability to get parts from Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Subaru of America said Tuesday it has suspended overtime at its only North American plant in Lafayette, Ind.

T-Mobile, Sprint Waive Japan Calling And Texting Fees

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

As we reported yesterday, U.S. carriers AT&T and Verizon both announced that they would be waiving calling and texting fees for their users who were calling Japan, in the wake of the devasting earthquake and tsunami in the region. Since then a number of other smaller carriers are joining the mix.

Tech supply chain facing shortages, delays

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:50:00 +0100

The continuing natural disaster in Japan has severely hindered the manufacture of basic components used in everything from computers to smart phones, increasing the likelihood that some of the world’s biggest technology companies will face product shortages and delays.

Japanese nuclear plant hit by fire and third explosion

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0100

Radiation around Fukushima Daiichi plant has reached levels damaging to health Japan is facing one of the world's biggest nuclear crises as a team of engineers struggles to regain control of the Fukushima plant following another explosion and a fire that caused radiation to rise to harmful levels.

Japan battles to contain crisis at nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0100

Japan tsunami: A shortage of petrol and food but many bodies to bury

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0100

An estimated 10,000 people have died in Ishinomaki, leaving bodies piling up as officials try desperately to feed survivors Dealing with the dead has become a pressing problem in Ishinomaki. The town's vice-mayor, Etsuro Kitamura, estimates that 10,000 out of a population of 160,000 may have died in....

'Nuclear renaissance'? No thank you, Mr President | Clancy Sigal

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis is a tragic lesson in why the US must not build more plants of the same tried and failed technology The Japanese plants have been run very safely and reliably for a very long time. Actually, they withstood the earthquake quite well. It's the tsunami that caused the problems with the backup generators.

U.S. advisers, fund managers see Japan opportunities (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0100

Reuters - As a broad sell-off struck world markets Tuesday amid Japan's unfolding nuclear calamity, many professional investors were ready to pounce.

3rd explosion hits Japan plant amid radiation fears

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0100

More than 200,000 people living near a quake-damaged nuclear plant in northeastern Japan were urged to leave the area or stay indoors Tuesday after government officials raised concerns about radiation levels around the facility and workers dealt with a fire and a third explosion.

Row over Tullett Prebon takeover talks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0100

Inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon was in focus as a row threatened to break out over the nature of its takeover discussions with rival Compagnie Financière Tradition.

Subaru, Toyota curb output at N. American plants (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:00 +0100

AP - Two Japanese automakers are scaling back production at North American plants as they assess their ability to get parts from Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Kohl’s Donates $250,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:43:00 +0100

Kohl's Donates $250,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Efforts MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - (Business Wire) Today (NYSE: KSS) announced a $250,000 cash donation toward earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. Kohl's is providing the donation to the Japanese....

Islamic Relief USA Launches Campaign to Provide Aid to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:43:00 +0100

WASHINGTON March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Islamic Relief USA has launched an emergency appeal to donors to aid survivors of Japan 's earthquake and tsunami disasters. Strong aftershocks continue to rock Japan , days after the biggest earthquake in the island nation's recorded history, a magnitude 9.

U.S. advisers, fund managers see Japan opportunities

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:42:00 +0100

As a broad sell-off struck world markets Tuesday amid Japan's unfolding nuclear calamity, many professional investors were ready to pounce.

Tsunami damage estimate for Calif town rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +0100

Damage estimates increased for the two California harbors hardest hit by last week's tsunami, while one Northern California county was expected to request state aid Tuesday for extensive damage to its waterfront.

Almost out

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

Empty shelves in a Moriyama supermarket are now a common sight. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said yesterday that Japan's aid services have supplied 2.73 million packages of food and 1.78 million bottles of drinks to people in the...

Travel insurance here doesn't cover nuclear fallout

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

The General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) has said that travel insurance policies here do not cover fallouts from nuclear disasters. In a statement, the GIA said "all travel insurance policies carry a total exclusion on nuclear...

Donation drive

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

South Korean Buddhist monks drop money into a donation box during a fund-raising campaign for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan at the Jogye Temple in Seoul, yesterday. The Korean Committee for UNICEF has launched a donation...

Chip prices soar on supply threats

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

TOKYO - Prices for key technology components continued to climb yesterday, as the quake and tsunami damage at Japanese plants and infrastructure threatened to disrupt business operations and the global manufacturing chain. Dozens of Japanese...

Echoes of war's horrors and a struggle to survive

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

NATORI - Mr Hirosato Wako stared at the ruins of his small fishing hamlet: Skeletons of shattered buildings, twisted lengths of corrugated steel, corpses with their hands twisted into claws. Only once before had he seen anything like it: World War II.

A match for Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League 2011 Albirex Niigata vs Etoile FC Jurong East Stadium, tomorrow,7.30pm SINGAPORE - They are thankful that their loved ones are safe, but the devastation that has struck their...

Workers Struggle to Contain Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:36:00 +0100

Dedicated team of about 50 braves high radiation, dangerous conditions to try to avert broader disaster after new explosions, fire

Atlantis rising

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

The earthquake that struck northern Japan on Friday, accompanied by a giant tsunami, left it "wider than it was before", with some of it jumping 13 feet closer to the US.

Sensex dips 272 pts on Japan nuke leak fears

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

Even as the Indian stock maket remained insulated from the fallout of the Japanese crisis on Monday, it couldn't resist but reel under the pressure a day later.

Japan tsunami pulls down rubber prices

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

The impact of devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has started spreading into the Indian rubber industry. On the spot market, price of export-grade RSS-4 rubber has declined by R30 per kg during the last two days, bringing unexpected relief to tyre companies.

Real radiation outweighs toxic Japanese debt

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

In high-tech, hypermodern Tokyo the most sought-after items are decidedly primitive: candles, flashlights, surgical masks and duct tape.

Tokyo, a city on edge amid nuclear emergency

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100

Jittery Tokyo residents on Tuesday filled outbound trains and rushed to shops to stock up on food, water, face masks and emergency supplies amid fears that radiation was headed their way.

Japanese Victims Flee Area Near Power Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:29:00 +0100

First there was the earthquake, then the tsunami, and now the crisis in Japan is only getting more complicated with the nuclear plant. After another explosion and fire was reported at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Japan's prime minister announced in a televised address that those living....

Warning of an 'apocalypse' as fallout hits danger levels

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:29:00 +0100

Japan's ongoing nuclear emergency was compared to an "apocalypse" by the European Union's energy commissioner Tuesday night as dangerous levels of radiation were detected around the crippled power plant.

Japan Rethinks Helicopter Plan To Cool Reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:29:00 +0100

Operators of the troubled Fukushima nuclear plant are having second thoughts about a dramatic plan to stave off a meltdown in a fire-damaged reactor by dumping water on it via helicopter. Concerns are growing about water levels in a pool where spent fuel rods are overheating.

Japan safety agency: roof cracked at Fukushima No 4 reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 20:46 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Two workers are missing after Tuesday's explosion at one of the reactors at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant, the country's nuclear saftey agency said. The agency did not identify the missing workers, but said they were in the turbine area of the No.

Japan earthquake: tsunami funnelled up river destroying inland town

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

The warnings did sound last Friday but, Iwako Onodera said, no one paid them much attention - and certainly not at her house two miles inland, out of sight of the sea in a valley that was once carpeted with orchards and rice paddies.

Foreign firms launch Japan evacuation plans

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 18:26 Source: reuters // Reuters By Nicola Leske FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) - Foreign firms set up evacuation plans in Tokyo and parts of northern Japan on Tuesday in a bid to distance staff from a quake-crippled nuclear plant while keeping their businesses running.

US moves to shield forces from Japan radiation risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 18:00 Source: reuters // Reuters * Some warships to take position on west, not east coast * Limit outdoor activity, U.S. Navy tells some personnel * Moves aim to ensure safety during Japan relief mission (Adds comments, details on aid) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The U.

JAPAN IN GRAPHICS: A visual summary of the crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

Links to infographics from around the world illustrating Japan's quake, tsunami and nuclear crisis

Eqecat sees losses from Tuesday Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:28:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 21:11 Source: reuters // Reuters NEW YORK, March 15 (Reuters) - An earthquake Tuesday, about 70 miles southwest of Tokyo, caused up to $2 billion in damages and about $500 million in insured losses, catastrophe modeling company Eqecat said.

Radiation falls at Japanese plant Previous

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:24:00 +0100

Radiation levels have fallen at Japan's earthquake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the government says. The levels had spiked to harmful levels after a fire and two more explosions at the site. Weather reports say winds are blowing radiation from the plant, on Japan's north-east coast, over the Pacific.

Video: Lucy Craft reunites with son in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:24:00 +0100

CBS News correspondent Lucy Craft reunited with her son in Tokyo for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan.

Japan races to contain nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100

AFP Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:04:02 PM TOKYO — Japanese crews battled early Wednesday to avert a nuclear disaster and said they may pour water from helicopters to stop fuel rods from being exposed to the air and releasing even more radioactivity. Radiation near the quake-hit Fukushima No.

Japan PM: 'What the hell is going on'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:17:00 +0100

A French nuclear official this morning labelled the Japanese nuclear crisis at a level just below Chernobyl, as the Japanese Prime Minister appeared to be losing faith in his nuclear plant operators Tokyo Electric Power Company.Radiation...

Think living in Tennessee makes you safe from earthquakes? The earthquake map of America that will make you think again

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:07:00 +0100

Most Americans associate quakes with the West Coast, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. But 39 out of the 50 states – including New York and Tennessee – have moderate to high seismic hazard risk.

US backs Japanese economy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:05:00 +0100

The US Treasury has expressed confidence in the Japanese economy, believing it can handle looming reconstruction costs after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Commodities prices plummet on Japan's crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:59:00 +0100

Commodities prices plummeted Tuesday as the nuclear crisis in Japan raised more questions about the nation's ongoing demand for grains, metals and oil.

Subaru, Toyota Limit U.S. Output After Japan Quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:58:00 +0100

The two Japanese automakers are halting some production at North American factories to assess availability of parts following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Toyota is suspending overtime and production on Saturdays at all of its North American plants. Subaru has suspended overtime at its plant in Lafayette, Ind.

Tragic Humor Surrounds Japan Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:58:00 +0100

Commentator Jeff Yang is the Asian pop columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle. He says much of the inappropriate humor related to the earthquake in Japan is leftover xenophobia from World War II — and the lowered standards in social media.

Kamla: Pray for quake victims

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:58:00 +0100

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday urged the fifty-four members of the Commonwealth of nations to pray for earthquake victims in Japan.

Apple delays iPad 2 launch in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +0100

Apple Inc. said it will delay the launch of the iPad 2 tablet computer in Japan, in the wake of last week’s earthquake and tsunami. Apple AAPL-Q had planned to start selling the device in Japan on March 25. The company did not provide a rescheduled launch date.

Harper links Japanese quake, opposition threat of snap election

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +0100

‘This should be a wake-up call that we cannot afford to take our focus off the economy,’ PM says

Fed’s ‘firmer footing’ a ways from ‘mission accomplished’

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +0100

The Federal Reserve left its policy unchanged Tuesday, but not its outlook for the economy. Meeting in Washington, the Fed’s policy committee upgraded its assessment of the recovery, saying the rebound is on “firmer footing” and “overall conditions in the labour market appear to be improving gradually.

Video: Manitoba students sought on terrorism charges

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +0100

The RCMP are looking for two men charged with terrorism-related offences who they allege planned to act as insurgents in Afghanistan. Police say their whereabouts is currently not known.

U.S. military blocks websites to help Japan recovery efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:54:00 +0100

Angolan govt to ensure Angolan citizens’ safety in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

Luanda, Angola - Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs George Rebelo Chikoti has said the Angolan government will ensure the safety for its citizens residing in Japan, which is trying to cope with the effects of an earthquake and a tsunami that hit the Asian nation on Friday.

Tourism personel okay

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

TOURISM Fiji personnel in Japan are safe following the earthquake that hit northern Japan at the weekend.

Staff relatives safe: Tanabe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

THE Japanese embassy has confirmed that its relatives residing in Japan were not affected by the earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale.

We follow NZ code

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

BUILDINGS in Fiji are built according to the New Zealand building code, says Nathan Kirk, the managing director of Kramer Ausenco Fiji Ltd.

Nuclear expert: U.S. should review worst case scenarios

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:50:00 +0100

MONTPELIER, Vermont (Reuters) - The U.S. nuclear industry and regulators need to reexamine disaster planning and worst-case scenarios, especially in reactors such as the Vermont Yankee with the same design as the crippled plant at the center of the Japanese crisis, a top expert says.

Oil, metal prices plummet

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

Commodity and metal prices are plummeting as the nuclear crisis in Japan raises more questions about its ongoing demand for items as grains, metals and oil.

Fired comedian Gottfried apologizes for Japan jokes (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0100

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters)- Comedian Gilbert Gottfried apologized on Tuesday for a series of jokes made on Twitter about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, comments which got him fired as the voice of insurer Aflac.

Indian IT companies get ready to log out from quake-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0100

Indian IT companies get ready to log out from quake-hit JapanFour days into Japan's crisis, India's top tech firms have started bringing back employees and moving work to their centres outside Japan.

US overdue for huge Pacific quake: experts (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0100

AFP - The western United States is overdue for a huge earthquake and tsunami much like the one that devastated Japan last week, and is nowhere near ready to cope with the disaster, experts say.

Mercy Corps Emergency Response Leader Heads for Japan's Earthquake Zone

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100

March 15, 2011 - Global Emergency Operations director will bolster relief efforts of Japanese partner - Agency is supporting delivery of life-saving basics to families in Kesennuma PORTLAND, Ore.

How to Talk to Kids About Tragedies, Disasters: Tips From World Vision

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100

-- Christian relief group offers tips for parents of children seeing disturbing footage of disaster -- World Vision responding to Japan 's earthquake and tsunami WASHINGTON March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As information increases about the devastation of Japan 's earthquake and tsunami,....

Japan quake: Red Cross / Red Crescent family-links website

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100

"Hence our decision to make the website available in various languages, including Portuguese and Spanish." People in Japan and abroad can register on the website (www.familylinks.icrc.

Japan races to contain nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

Apple delays iPad 2 release in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK : Apple said Tuesday that it was delaying next week's release of the iPad 2 in Japan because of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the country.

Further rolling power outages in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

TOKYO : Tokyo Electric Power on Tuesday imposed further power outages affecting around five million Japanese households, including in parts of the capital, following last week's massive earthquake.

A.M. Best Comments on Rating Impact Following Japanese Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) A.M. Best Co. does not expect an immediate rating impact on Japanese non-life insurers and reinsurers due to the March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan. However, the capitalization level will decrease by a fair amount. While the economic losses resulting from the earthquake are expected to be in hundreds of billions U.

ADM Donates $250,000 to the American Red Cross for Japan Disaster Relief

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:42:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced that the company is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help aid those in Japan impacted by the recent earthquake and tsunami. ADM will also match all employee contributions of $25 or more to the American Red Cross....

Japan nuclear crisis unlike Chernobyl: U.N. atom chief

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:41:00 +0100

Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami shook and flooded nuclear power plants but left reactor vessels intact and radiation release was limited, the U.N. atomic watchdog chief said on Monday.

Shinmoedake volcano: Japan's explosive geology explained

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:35:00 +0100

Shinmoedake volcano: The Shinmoedake cone on the Kirishima mountain range erupted on Sunday, the largest blast from the volcano in 52 years.

New Explosion Heard at Japanese Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0100

Workers at a nuclear plant in Japan are battling to prevent a meltdown in one of the reactors.

Japan Says Radiation Levels Drop After Earlier Spike

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0100

Japan says radiation at a quake-striken nuclear plant has dropped after earlier reaching levels dangerous to human health.

Fukushima factor adds pressure to economic fallout from Japan's crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:31:00 +0100

Natural disasters are normally followed by v-shaped recessions, but the nuclear power plant explosions have complicated risk assessments The three explosions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan have made the economic impact of last week's natural disaster far more difficult to assess....

Shocked visitors flee Japan after earthquake - video

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:31:00 +0100

Foreigners gathering at Akita airport to leave Japan speak of their sadness about Friday's natural disaster Dan Chung

Stocks bounce, but still end day with big losses

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0100

Stocks fell sharply Tuesday and bond prices rose as the nuclear crisis in Japan grew following last week's deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow fell more than 130 points.

Earthquake largest ever to hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:28:00 +0100

The 9-magnitude earthquake which ravaged Japan and sparked a tsunami on Friday is the largest quake to ever hit the country, an Australian expert says.

Japan quake upgraded to 9.0

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:28:00 +0100

Experts have upgraded the strength of the earthquake that rocked Japan last week from a magnitude of 8.9 to 9.0.

U.S. Offers Japan Assistance In Wake Of Devastation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

At a press conference Friday, President Obama offered to provide Japan with any assistance it needs in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami. Obama also took questions on Libya, the federal budget, and the rising price of gasoline.

Toyota, Subaru curb production

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

Two Japanese automakers said Tuesday they are limiting or halting production at North American factories.

Nuclear fears prompt rush for pills in B.C.

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

British Columbians spooked by ongoing explosions at Japan's quake-damaged nuclear plants are making a run on pharmacies, hoping to boost immunity to any potential radiation drift.

Japan's radiation no threat here: PM

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

Radiation from Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami is not expected to pose a safety risk to Canadians, prime minister Stephen Harper says.

Japan's radiation no threat here: PM

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

Radiation from Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami is not expected to pose a safety risk to Canadians, prime minister Stephen Harper says.

Radiation exposure: Nuclear experts criticize, advise Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:26:00 +0100

International experts weigh in as Japanese authorities downplay the threat of radiation exposure -- although they are beginning to acknowledge the situation to be more menacing than originally believed.International nuclear experts are keeping a close eye on Japan as the island nation, ravaged by a....

Subaru, Toyota limit output at N. American plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:25:00 +0100

DETROIT (AP) — Two Japanese automakers are halting some production at North American factories to assess availability of parts following Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Subaru of America says it has suspended overtime at its plant in Lafayette, Ind.

Tsunami aid and relief: How you can help

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:21:00 +0100

The world is mobilizing to help victims of Friday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami on Japan.

Vancouver vulnerable to local quake: geologist

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100

The devastation in Japan from Thursday's earthquake is raising questions about the damage Vancouver might sustain in a similar event.

Japan radiation fears linger as levels drop

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100

Thousands of people living near a quake-damaged nuclear plant in northeastern Japan were urged to leave the area or stay indoors after government officials raised concerns about radiation levels around the facility.

Bus company sorry after special needs boy left alone

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100

A Calgary bus company says it is very sorry a child with a chromosome disorder was dropped off at the wrong address after school on Monday.

Japan quake hits closer to Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake shook Japan southwest of Tokyo on Tuesday, far from last week's devastating and deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Quake response showcases Japan's resilient spirit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:14:00 +0100

Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free.

Napolitano: US drills for disasters like Japan's

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:14:00 +0100

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. emergency agencies constantly rehearse for a disaster like the one unfolding in Japan, and American first responders will learn from the experience of their Japanese...

U.N. atom chief sees possible Japan plant core damage (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

Reuters - Possible damage to the core of a disaster-stricken reactor and other worrying developments make it difficult to predict how Japan's nuclear emergency will develop, the U.N. atomic watchdog chief said on Tuesday.

Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

AP - Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on deepening fears about Japan's economy after its nuclear crisis worsened following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Napolitano: US drills for disasters like Japan's (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

AP - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. emergency agencies constantly rehearse for a disaster like the one unfolding in Japan, and American first responders will learn from the experience of their Japanese counterparts.

Moneris Solutions Becomes the First Canadian Acquirer to Support Canadian Charities Aiding Disaster Relief in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- 03/15/11 -- As the people of Japan begin to cope with the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami, Moneris Solutions today announced its support by waiving payment processing fees for the following Canadian charities providing disaster relief efforts in Japan: --....

A.M. Best Comments on Rating Impact Following Japanese Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

HONG KONG - (Business Wire) A.M. Best Co . does not expect an immediate rating impact on Japanese non-life insurers and reinsurers due to the March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan. However, the capitalization level will decrease by a fair amount. While the economic losses resulting from the earthquake are expected to be in hundreds of billions U.

Japan disaster: Latest updates

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

8.54am There have been several big aftershocks in Japan overnight, including a large 6-magnitude quake at 4.27am, NZ time and a 6.2-magnitude quake around two hours before that. 8.47am: Japanese PM Naoto Kan is repo

Gilbert Gottfried apologizes for making jokes about earthquake, tsunami in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

After being fired from Aflac, Gilbert Gottfried tweeted an apology. "I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families," he tweeted. "I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in ....

Japanese Earthquake Likely Moved The Earth’s Axis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

The Japanese earthquake shook the Earth so violently that it likely moved it from its axis and shortened the day.

Car and construction sectors hit the skids

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +0100

Tony Liaw and Natallie Cai Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Hong Kong-listed industrial stocks suffered heavy losses in the aftermath of the fallout on markets from Japan. Stocks of some mainland automakers that import parts from Japan skidded sharply. Guangzhou Automobile (2238), manufacturer of several models of Toyota and Honda, tumbled 5.

Hope among the despair in nation left seeking truth

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +0100

There is neither clear explanations nor open discussions as to why another hydrogen explosion occurred, especially in an area that has been destroyed by the worst earthquake and tsunami in history. Also there has been no explanation as to why nothing could have been done other than pour seawater....

Official dead, missing toll tops 10,000 in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0100

Tokyo, March 16 (DPA) The official toll of those dead or missing from Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster topped 10,000 Tuesday, as the country was rocked by a 6.0 magnitude ...

Russia helps Japan, hopes for better relations the territory dispute spoiled

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:01:00 +0100

By Itar-Tass World Service writer Lyumdila Alexandrova Russia is actively assisting Japan, which has suffered from catastrophic earthquakes and tsunami, and its people are expressing sincere sympathy to the Japanese and the readiness to accommodate the affected.

Two more reactors unstable at nuke plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +0100

Already dealing with overheating at three reactors and a spent fuel pool, engineers at a stricken nuclear complex were worried about the possibility of blasts at two other reactors.

Five of Asia's most devastating earthquakes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +0100

The Pacific Rim, the body of land surrounding the Pacific Ocean from the west coasts of North and South America to the east coasts of China and Japan, is one of the most volatile regions in the world for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Since 1975, several stunning earthquakes around....

EU Plans Nuclear Stress Tests

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0100

Experts: Loss of electricity greatest threat to U.S. nuclear plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0100

A complete loss of electrical power at a nuclear plant, as occurred at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility, is the greatest potential risk to U.S. nuclear reactors, industry experts said Tuesday.

China Acts Fast In Aiding Japan Post-Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0100

Relations between Japan and China have been traditionally tense. But China moved quickly to help Japan with disaster relief efforts. What's not yet clear is whether this burst of neighborly concern will have a lasting effect on ties.

Japan earthquake: The companies most affected by the disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

Estimates from risk modelling agency AIR suggest claims from last week's Japanese earthquake could reach up to $35bn. Here, we takle a look at the shares most affected by the disaster.

How long will risk aversion last?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

Japan’s earthquake and tsunami have sent share prices tumbling globally. Investors are divided, however, as to how great the impact will be outside Japan and for how long the current mood of risk aversion will last. Mohamed El-Erian , chief executive of Pimco, argues that recent signs of an end to the risk-on, risk-off trade have proved illusory.

Japan earthquake: insurers face $50bn claims from disasters

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

Catastrophe losses from earthquakes and flooding are likely to have cost the global insurance industry more than $50bn already this year, experts have warned.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: humanitarian relief effort struggles

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100

Half a million people evacuated, many others left homeless in freezing weather and food, water and electricity in short supply Japan's humanitarian crisis has intensified with relief workers being hampered by freezing temperatures and snowfalls while survivors struggle with shortages of water, food and electricity.

Japanese car shortages could drive up prices

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100

The auto industry is integral to modern Japanese society, and both are reeling after the devastating earthquake

Radiation fears prompt Tokyo exodus

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100

International companies pulling staff out and airlines cancelling flights after two more explosions at Fukushima plant Airlines from Asia and Europe have halted flights into Tokyo, while multinational firms made plans to relocate employees as anxiety continued to grip Japan over the continuing nuclear crisis.

Small quake off north Queensland coast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

Geoscience Australia recorded a magnitude 4 earthquake off the north Queensland coast, with tremors felt in Gordonvale, Innisfail and Babinda.

Gottfried, ex-Aflac voice, apologizes for tweets (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

China evacuates citizens from Japan quake areas (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

Reuters - China began evacuating its citizens Tuesday from areas worst affected by Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, making it the first foreign government to pull its people from the country.

Japan's Strict Disaster Preparation Pays Off

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

Lives saved in historic tsunami thanks to early warning system, says relief agency

Subaru, Toyota limit output at N. American plants (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

AP - Two Japanese automakers are halting some production at North American factories to assess availability of parts following Friday's deadline earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Catholic Charities USA Update on Japan Quake/Tsunami Impact

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

ALEXANDRIA, Va. March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), among the country's largest human services and disaster response organizations, continued to express its ongoing support and prayers today for the people and places of Japan so devastatingly impacted by the....

Gottfried, ex-Aflac voice, apologizes for tweets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters)- Comedian Gilbert Gottfried apologized on Tuesday for a series of jokes made on Twitter about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, comments which got him fired as the voice of insurer Aflac.

Foreign firms launch Japan evacuation plans

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0100

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Foreign firms set up evacuation plans in Tokyo and parts of northern Japan on Tuesday in a bid to distance staff from a quake-crippled nuclear plant while keeping their businesses running.

Vote of Confidence in Government After Interpellation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0100

On Tuesday evening, Parliament voted down an interpellation measure challenging the government on support given by Finland to eurozone countries. This was Parliament's last session before the April 17 election.

Japan faces nuclear disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan warned on Tuesday that radioactive levels around Fukushima nuclear plant on Japan's northeast coast could "have an effect on humans". All four reactors have suffered damage after Friday's earthquake and tsunami prevented the plant's cooling system from functioning.

Panic buying adds to shortages in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0100

Stores running out of necessities; Hoarding may hurt delivery of food aid to those who need it How to help

Tsunami could be 1,000-year event

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:38:00 +0100

Tsunamis on the scale that hit north-east Japan last week may strike the region about once every 1,000 years, a leading seismologist has said.

Subaru, Toyota limit output at N. American plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:33:00 +0100

Associated Press - March 15, 2011 3:24 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - Two Japanese automakers are halting some production at North American factories to assess availability of parts following Friday's...

US stocks plunge as nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:32:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Stocks plunged Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down almost 300 points at the opening, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensified following a deadly earthquake and ...

EU to stress test nuclear reactors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:32:00 +0100

The European Union decided Tuesday to apply stress tests to see how its 143 nuclear plants would react in earthquakes and other emergencies.European energy officials also agreed Tuesday with ...

Russia puts aside spat to send supplies to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:32:00 +0100

Russia is putting an escalating territorial spat with Japan on hold to prepare extra energy supplies and provide manpower for the earthquake and tsunami relief effort.The second of two ...

Q&A: Is Japan facing nuclear nightmare?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:31:00 +0100

The crisis at an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant in Japan continued Tuesday, as radiation levels rose to dangerous levels following an explosion at a third overheating reactor.

Japan nuclear crisis keeps experts guessing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:31:00 +0100

Updated March 15, 2011 23:01:35 Japan's nuclear experts are working furiously to avoid a nuclear disaster. There have been three explosions and a fire in nuclear reactors damaged during the earthquake and tsunami which struck on Friday. The Japanese government earlier in the day said radiation was....

Plan to spray overheating spent fuel storage pool by helicopter

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +0100

TOKYO: Nuclear officials say they may seek U.S. and Japanese military help to spray water from helicopters onto an overheating spent fuel storage pool. Tokyo Electric Power says it may use helicopters because of the risk of radiation contamination from approaching the pool directly. Air drops may also be more effective.

Department of Foreign Affairs asks Irish in Japan to consider situation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:25:00 +0100

3/15/2011 - 6:27:24 PM The Department of Foreign Affairs is today asking Irish citizens in the north-east of Japan and Tokyo to decide whether they need to remain in those areas, given the developing situation. Those looking to leave - particularly people with young children - are being urged to do so as soon as possible.

Japan auto plants' closure may affect Mideast market

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0100

DUBAI - The UAE and other countries in the Middle East are expected to be affected as major automakers have shut down their factories following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Clinton vows assistance to Japan after earthquake disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

PARIS, March 15 (KUNA) -- US Secretary-of-State Hilary Clinton earlier on Tuesday vowed assistance to Japan after that country suffered massive damage last Friday in an 9.0 Richter scale earthquake and the ensuing Tsunami that swept the eastern seaboard of Japan.

WH not recommending US citizens leave Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

The White House says that unlike some other countries the U.S. is not recommending that American citizens leave Tokyo over radiation concerns.

Stocks plummet as Japan nuclear crisis worsens; Dow down 168

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) Stocks plunged Tuesday and bond prices rose as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensified following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. After initially falling as much as 297 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average backtracked and was down 168 points, or 1.4 percent, at 11,825 in early-afternoon .

Fukushima 50 battle radiation risks as Japan nuclear crisis deepens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

Workers in protective gear – known as the Fukushima 50 – encounter myriad problems as Japanese PM demands answers Battered by a terrifying earthquake, exhausted from days of battling a spiralling nuclear crisis, and aware that their loved ones were only miles from the crippled facility, the....

G8 stresses all-out assistance to quake-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

PARIS, March 15 (KUNA) -- Group of the eight industrialized countries asserted here Tuesday its support and offer of assistance to Japan. This comes in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that hit the country at a magnitude of nine on the richter scale, and led to the killing of 2,475 persons, and missing 3,611 others.

Japan races to contain nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

JAPANESE crews are battling to avert a nuclear disaster and say they may pour water from helicopters to stop fuel rods from being exposed to the air and releasing even more radioactivity.

Japan nuclear crisis: how it happened

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

HOW news.com.au reported the crisis at the stricken Fukushima No.1 nuclear power station and the fallout from the quake.

Firm donates anti-radiation meds to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0100

MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. Internet provider of radiation emergency preparedness products is donating 50,000 potassium iodide pills to Japan. Nukepills.com said it is donating the pills to Tokushukai Hospital in Tokyo for immediate distribution to those affected by Japan's nuclear....

Japan shelters calm amid tsunami chaos (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0100

AFP - Japan's famed emphasis on social harmony is very much in evidence in even the most dire circumstances -- at evacuation centres filled with shell-shocked quake and tsunami survivors.

Apple delays iPad 2 release in Japan (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0100

AFP - Apple said Tuesday that it was delaying next week's release of the iPad 2 in Japan because of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the country.

Japan: ADRA Continues Response in Tsunami Affected Region

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to respond to the devastating tsunami that was triggered by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Friday, March 11.

EU ready to help Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Summary: 15 March 2011, Brussels - At the first news of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on 11 March, the European Council expressed its condolences to and support for the affected people and governments.

WHO offers Japan help in nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

The World Health Organisation says it is ready to help Japan, which is grappling with a nuclear emergency after some reactors were damaged by a deadly earthquake.

Endless stream of tweets since Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

Japan's Twitter users have sent an endless stream of messages of support to survivors of the quake-tsunami disaster, but they also have plenty to say - good and bad - about the country's leaders.

Firm donates anti-radiation meds to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0100

MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. Internet provider of radiation emergency preparedness products is donating 50,000 potassium iodide pills to Japan.

Giant shock rattles ideas about quake behaviour

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0100

Few experts thought the seismic zone off Sendai, Japan, was capable of such violence.

6.4 quake rocks Tokyo area

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 15 (UPI) -- Japan, reeling from a disastrous earthquake-tsunami in the northeast, had a quake Tuesday in an area that includes Tokyo -- this one recorded at magnitude 6.4.

Markets plunge in earthquake reaction

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. markets plunged Tuesday following a huge sell-off in Tokyo that sent the Nikkei 225 index down 10.55 percent.

Japan races to contain nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:33:00 +0100

Japanese crews are battling to avert a nuclear disaster and say they may pour water from helicopters to stop fuel rods from being exposed to the air.

Prime Minister Sympathises with Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

ST.GEORGE'S, GRENADA - Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has expressed sympathy with the government and people of Japan, following the devastation of the country by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, on Friday morning

6.4 magnitude quake jolts Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

The magnitude of an earthquake which jolted Japan's Shizuoka prefecture and its vicinity Tuesday evening was upgraded to 6.4 from 6.0 magnitude, Xinhua cited Japan Meteorological Agency as ...

'Kudankulam reactors are safe'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

The Kudankulam nuclear reactors are designed to be safe against natural calamities like earthquake and tsunami and there is no risk of flooding by sea, a senior official said here ...

Peru's Ports Reopen

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

Peru's main port of Callao reopened as authorities decided sea conditions had improved.

Folli Follie’s Japanese network suffers minor damage (update)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

Jewelry retailer Folli Follie (FF), one of Greece’s companies with the largest exposure to Japan, said on Tuesday that its retail network in the Asian country sustained minor damage from last week’s powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami. A branch in the area of Sendai was destroyed, the....

Japan panics as nuclear plant belches high levels of radiation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:00 +0100

Worst scenario: Reactor's core can melt, which will spew volumes of radioactivity into atmosphere.

ANALYSIS-Japan faces five-year road to reconstruction

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 17:15 Source: reuters // Reuters * Planning for another disaster to prolong reconstruction * Markets likely to accept government borrowing to rebuild * Government needs to watch out for construction dependence By Greg Roumeliotis, Infrastructure Correspondent AMSTERDAM, March 15....

Japan: World Vision International declares Partnership-wide response

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

As the extent of the damage from Friday’s 8.9 scale earthquake has become clear, and following the third explosion in a damaged nuclear reactor, the President of World Vision International, Kevin Jenkins, has declared a Partnership-wide response.

The UMCOR Hotline for March 15, 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 18:30 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: LIBERIA: REFUGEES POUR IN FROM COTE D’IVOIRE JAPAN: EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI AFFECT PACIFIC REGION US: FLOOD CONCERNS RISE IN DAKOTAS AND MINNESOTA UMCOR: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING,....

China evacuates citizens from Japan quake areas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 17:08 Source: reuters // Reuters March 16 (Reuters) - (Recasts with first group leaving disaster zone) By Ben Blanchard and Sui-Lee Wee BEIJING, March 15 (Reuters) - China began evacuating its citizens on Tuesday from areas worst affected by Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear....

Tokyo Electric may be held liable for nuclear plant explosions

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 16:30 Source: reuters // Reuters By Junko Fujita and Rachel Armstrong SINGAPORE/TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power could still be held liable for the problems at its nuclear power plant as the Japanese government has not yet decided whether to classify Friday's devastating earthquake an "exceptional" natural disaster.

US aims to shield Japan forces from radiation risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 16:36 Source: reuters // Reuters * Some warships to take position on west, not east coast * Limit outdoor activity, U.S. Navy tells some personnel * Moves aim to ensure safety during Japan relief mission (Recasts with details, background) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The U.

UPDATE6: Aftermath of deadly quake worsens, over 10,000 dead or missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

TOKYO - The aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake in Japan worsened Tuesday, with fears of the spread of ...

UPDATE5: M6.4 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity, including T...

UPDATE4: M6.4 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity, including T...

Japan's tsunami early warning system: how news broke on live Japanese TV

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0100

Footage from state broadcaster NHK shows the moment programming was interrupted when the earthquake hit.

CAUTION! How cyber mafia exploits Japan disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0100

Japan has witnessed its worst tragedy till date. As the world sets out to help the massive quake and subsequent tsunami-ravaged victims and their families, there are already some frauds online who are trying to make the best of the situation.

Park Electrochemical Corp. Reports Potential Significant Supply Chain Issues in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0100

MELVILLE, N.Y. - (Business Wire) Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE: PKE) reported that a significant amount of the raw materials used to produce its products are sourced from suppliers and manufacturers based in Japan. Due to the difficulty in obtaining meaningful information regarding the conditions....

Social Gamers of Zynga's FarmVille Can Donate to Japan's Tsunami Victims (ContributorNetwork)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0100

ContributorNetwork - Within a day after the devastating tsunami hit Japan, the folks at Zynga placed a donation vehicle inside the online game. They provided a way for FarmVille players to donate money to help the children of Japan by offering a non-withering crop for virtual farms. One hundred percent of the purchase goes to Save the Children.

Black Eyed Peas shoot music video in Japan, urge help

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:10:00 +0100

The Black Eyed Peas have joined a growing list of artists and celebrities calling attention to the disaster in Japan.

Japan's nuclear crisis: A timeline of key events

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:08:00 +0100

Friday's 9.0 earthquake triggered a 30-foot tsunami that damaged several nuclear reactors in northeastern Japan, causing the country's worst crisis since World War II.

Investors bet on Japan resilience

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:05:00 +0100

The selloff in Japan sent the country’s benchmark Nikkei 225 down 10.6 per cent in overnight trading on Tuesday, marking its worst one-day decline since 1987. But some investors are taking a more upbeat view of the country as it wrestles to contain a massive economic and humanitarian disaster.

Was Friday's quake Tokyo's expected "big one"?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100

The Tokai fault south-west of Tokyo could still rip, but geologists don't yet know whether Friday's events will have made this more or less likely

More than 10,000 dead or missing in Japan''s M9.0 quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 15 (Saba) -- The confirmed death toll from Friday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan has jumped to 3,373 and 7,558 people remained missing as of 10 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Tuesday, police sai

Strong quake jolts Tokyo, magnitude revised upward

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 15 (Saba) -- The magnitude of a strong and shallow earthquake which jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity, including Tokyo, on Tuesday evening was revised upward to 6.4 from 6.0, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

NZ teacher safe, parents told

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

An Auckland family last night received the news they had waited four long days to hear - their son, who has been missing since Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami struck, is reportedly alive and well.Steven Brooking's family...

Japan: Not enough body bags and coffins

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Hundreds of dead have washed ashore on Japan's devastated northeast coast since last week's earthquake and tsunami. Others were dug out of the debris yesterday by firefighters using pickaxes and chainsaws.Funeral homes and crematoriums...

China's rise cushions Japan's impact on growth

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

The impact of Japan's record earthquake on global growth may be limited as its economy's share of world gross domestic product is in decline.The chart shows Japan's share of the global economy has fallen in dollar terms from almost...

Nuclear panic as reactors' radiation spreads to Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Panic swept Tokyo early today after a rise in radiation levels from an earthquake-hit nuclear power plant north of the city.Some residents left the capital, and others were stocking up on food and supplies.Several embassies...

Japanese woman, 70, found alive in ruined house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

A 70-year-old Japanese woman has been found alive in her house, four days after it was swept away by the tsunami.She was discovered by rescuers in in northeastern Japan's Iwate prefecture, one of the areas hit badly by Friday's...

US 'overdue' for huge Pacific quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

THE western United States is overdue for a huge earthquake and tsunami much like the one that devastated Japan last week, and is nowhere near ready to cope with the disaster, experts say.

Russia puts aside spat to send supplies to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Russia is putting an escalating territorial spat with Japan on hold to prepare extra energy supplies and provide manpower for the earthquake and tsunami relief effort.The second of two Russian planes with rescuers and nuclear...

REPORT FROM JAPAN: Worried foreigners head home

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:54:00 +0100

CBC's Amber Hildebrandt reports from Tokyo's Narita International Airport on the growing sense of anxiety among tourists and temporary residents in Japan.

India keeping a close eye on food item imports from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

With radiation scare spreading across Asia following blasts in nuclear reactors in Japan due to last week's earthquake and tsunami, India is now keeping a close watch on food items imported from the island nation.

China evacuates citizens from Japan quake areas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0100

China began evacuating its citizens on Tuesday from areas worst affected by Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, making it the first foreign government to pull its people from the country.

Japan shelters calm amid tsunami chaos

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100

Japan's famed emphasis on social harmony is very much in evidence in even the most dire circumstances -- at evacuation centres filled with shell-shocked quake and tsunami survivors.

Blasts escalate Japan's nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100

Explosions and a fire at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant have unleashed dangerous levels of radiation, sparking a collapse on the stock market.

EU to stress test nuclear reactors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

The European Union decided Tuesday to apply stress tests to see how its 143 nuclear plants would react in earthquakes and other emergencies.

Radiation up after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by Friday's deadly earthquake and subsequent tsunami. In a nationally televised statement, Prime Minister .

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Keeping calm and carrying on back to normality

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0100

Survivors were seen searching for loved ones or helping to clean up streets with few explosions of anger, despite the severity of the tragedy.

Japan style quake would devastate California

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0100

A state which prides itself on being ahead of the curb in earthquake sciences is ill prepared to face the next big quake. California will meet unimaginable damages when the next major quake strikes, probably within the...

Pentagon blocks YouTube, other video sites

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0100

In the wake of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the US military has opted to bloc video sharing sites due to overwhelming demand by personnel seeking information on the disaster.

Japanese fear radiation leaks as officials struggle to cool quake-damaged nuclear reactors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan - Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

Tokyo Electric may be held liable for nuclear plant explosions (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0100

Reuters - Tokyo Electric Power could still be held liable for the problems at its nuclear power plant as the Japanese government has not yet decided whether to classify Friday's devastating earthquake an "exceptional" natural disaster.

Big quake likely to devastate California (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0100

Reuters - California will experience unthinkable damage when the next powerful quake strikes, probably within 30 years, even though the state prides itself on being on the leading edge of earthquake science.

Japan gets coal, gas from historic rival Russia (The Christian Science Monitor)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Japan's closest geographical neighbor, Russia, is also the only country with which it never officially made peace after World War II. Until the Japan earthquake hit Friday, relations were at their lowest ebb in decades due to an ongoing territorial dispute over the....

Japan's radiation no threat here: Health Canada

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Radiation from Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami is not expected to pose a safety risk to Canadians, Health Canada says.

"The Voice of Russia" is helping in the emergency area

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100

During the first days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan ";The Voice of Russia"; radio station became practically the only source of information and communication in the affected area. We have a lot of listeners in the Country of the Rising Sun and they have sent e-mail letters telling us what is going on there.

Experts: Loss of electricity greatest threat to U.S. nuclear plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

A complete loss of electrical power at a nuclear plant, as occurred at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility, is the greatest potential risk to U.S. nuclear reactors, industry experts said Tuesday.

Delivering babies after a tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday spared the island of Indonesia, a nearby developing country that was devastated in 2004 by one of the deadliest tsunamis in history.

Japan MotoGP called-off

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

The MotoGP race due to be held in Japan next month has been postponed until later in the year in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Keeping calm and carrying on back to normality

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100

Survivors were seen searching for loved ones or helping to clean up streets with few explosions of anger, despite the severity of the tragedy.

Nissan Faces Blow in U.S.

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Japan's earthquake is complicating the already-slow U.S. rollout of Nissan's Leaf, an eagerly awaited all-electric vehicle.

Quake Threatens Real-Estate Recovery

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Property values throughout Japan could tumble, if economic repercussions result in lower demand for office space, stores and hotel rooms.

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0100

Tinned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle petrol stations as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's ...

Japan crisis could squeeze world auto production

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0100

While the immediate focus of Japan is on rescuing the wounded, recovering the dead and caring for survivors, the island nation is slowly coming to grips with the impact of last week's natural ...

Hakase raises money for Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0100

Japanese violinist Taro Hakase gives a beautiful, impromptu recital in London to raise funds for Japan's earthquake and tsunami ...

Another Earthquake Rocks Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook eastern Japan on Tuesday, one of the most powerful aftershocks to hit the country since Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami which killed at least 10,000 ...

Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on deepening fears about Japan's economy after its nuclear crisis worsened following a devastating earthquake and tsunami

Many in Japan continue routines, despite crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100

As Japan mourns its thousands dead in Friday's earthquake and tsunami, and concern rises of a possible nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-ichi ...

Japan hit by 6.0 aftershock

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100

Japan was hit by a 6.0-magnitude aftershock causing buildings in Tokyo to sway, leaving at least two people injured and sparking power failures across much of the city of Shizuoka.

Handful of workers try to avoid disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0100

As the situation deteriorates at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, authorities removed all but the most essential staff, leaving a small core of technicians to fight a possible nuclear meltdown.

Japan races to contain nuclear threat after quake (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

AP - Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

Comparing Japanese Disasters: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, 2011 Quake (ContributorNetwork)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

ContributorNetwork - Three major tragedies have marked Japan's modernization in the past 100 years.

Japan can handle reconstruction costs: Geithner (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

AFP - US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday that Japan can handle looming reconstruction costs, despite the havoc caused by a massive earthquake, a tsunami and failing nuclear facilities.

Gilbert Gottfried fired as Aflac duck voice after Japan tsunami tweets (Digital Trends)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

Digital Trends - Gilbert Gottfriend will no longer be annoying you as the voice of the Aflac duck after the comedian published a series of insensitive jokes on his Twitter feed mocking the ongoing disasters in Japan, the Associated Press reports.

Your online guide to helping Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

As the disaster deepens in Japan, some people may wish to do more than sit on the sidelines and watch as that country fights off one new threat after another. Thanks to technology, there are some easy ways to show your support and do things like donate money to help relief efforts.

Japan races to contain nuclear threat after quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly...

New earthquake strikes near Tokyo, where panic is spreading

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0100

The Japanese metropolis of Tokyo, already reeling from reports of higher-than-average radiation levels, was hit by massive tremor. There are also reports of people fleeing Tokyo.

No Fly Zone Imposed Above Fukushima

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

A new 30 mile no fly zone has been put in place around the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. Residents in neighbouring towns and cities who’ve not been evacuated are being told to remain indoors. Radiation levels at the plant – which has suffered a series of explosions since last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami – [.

US stocks wobble on Japan nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

Wall Street went into a tizzy on Tuesday with benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average crashing over 230 points in early trade today as investors, deeply worried over aggravating nuclear crisis in Japan, resorted to frenetic selling.

Equity markets hammered by nuclear crisis in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

The Toronto Stock Exchange joined other world equity markets in a broad-based decline on Tuesday, as investors sold off commodities on fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami in that country last Friday.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

Strong earthquake strikes southwest of Tokyo; 8 injured

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong earthquake struck late Tuesday southwest of Tokyo, leaving at least eight people injured and sparking power failures across much of the city of Shizuoka, local media reported.

US stocks plunge as nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Stocks plunged Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down almost 300 points at the opening, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensified following a deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Celebrities offer condolences,...

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Korean pop stars are rolling up their sleeves to help the victims of the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last Friday. Actor Bae Yong-joon, one of the first Hallyu (Korean Wave) stars, donated 1 billion won ($882,000) to a Japanese government fund, Bae’s agency, Keyeast, said Monday.

Investors dumping Taiwan shares

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - After holding their breath on Monday, the first trade day after the 9-magnitude earthquake in Japan, investors yesterday scrambled to sell shares at the Taiwan Stock Exchange, apparently worried by supply chain disruption and the worsening crisis at the Japanese nuclear plants crippled by the quake and tsunami.

Foreign office slammed over transport assistance in quake-stricken Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

The Government should urgently provide transport to rescue British citizens who are "stuck" in a devastated region of Japan, a Labour MP said today. Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway) raised concerns that a constituent's son, wife and baby were unable to leave a hotel in Sendai, the coastal area wrecked by Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

No guarantees for Ningaloo: Shell

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0100

Royal Dutch Shell chief Peter Voser says the resources giant can't guarantee there won't be any environmental impact from drilling near Ningaloo Reef.

Japan's radiation no safety threat: Health Canada

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0100

Radiation from Japan following the earthquake and tsunami s not expected to pose a safety risk to Canadians, Health Canada says.

Buildings shake as new quake hits Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0100

A strong quake has been felt in Tokyo, shaking buildings in Japan's capital days after a massive tremor sparked a devastating tsunami that ravaged the country's northeast coast.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Haunting images as 450 Britons feared missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:01:00 +0100

Amid scenes of unimaginable carnage, desperate survivors were today battling for survival as the official death toll soared above 3,300.

Fears over radiation leaks from nuclear plant recede 16:31 UN weather agency says winds are dispersing radioactive material over the ocean

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:01:00 +0100

The levels of radiation leaking from a crippled Japanese nuclear plant fell today, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog. Another explosion and a fire at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today forced the government to order 140,000 people to stay indoors along the country’s northeastern coast.

FEATURE - Refugee upsurge brings Ivorian woes to Liberia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0100

ZODRU, Liberia (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of refugees from violence in Ivory Coast are spilling across the border into Liberia, straining the food supplies of communities that barely have enough to eat at the best of times.

4-month-old baby plucked from Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:58:00 +0100

A four-month-old baby who survived for three days amid the devastation of the earthquake offered a rare moment of hope Monday for rescuers engaged in a race against time to save lives.

Japan races to contain nuclear threat after quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:58:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami. In a nationally televised statement, Prime....

Radiation leaks pose health risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant have forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors after an explosion and fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by the earthquake and tsunami four days ago.

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +0100

Tinned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle petrol stations as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis: panic-buying.

Japan rescuers pull 70-year-old woman from debris

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:26:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 70-year-old woman from her toppled home Tuesday, four days after an earthquake-spurred tsunami tossed the house off its foundation in Japan's northeast. The rescues of the elderly Sai Abe and a younger man pulled from rubble elsewhere in the region were rare good news....

Dollar Gains

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:25:00 +0100

Rattled traders flocked to safe havens such as the dollar, the Swiss franc and even the yen as reports of further explosions at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant spooked the markets.

South Africa: 6.1-magnitude aftershock hits off Japan's Honshu

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:24:00 +0100

Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 15 Mar 2011 Title: 6.1-magnitude aftershock hits off Japan's Honshu -------------------- Beijing - An aftershock measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted ...

Tsunami tests Japan's resilient spirit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Many survivors calmly pitching in to help others with little public anger and frustration

Japan quake shakes area closer to Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan climbs to more than 3,000 following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami that have devastated the northern part of the country.

G-8 countries ready to assist quake-stricken Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

15.03.2011, 19.08 PARIS, March 15 (Itar-Tass) -- The G-8 countries are ready to assist the people of Japan suffering from the aftermath of a disastrous earthquake and tsunami, the emergency situation at several nuclear plant units, large casualties and damage to transport and industrial infrastructure.

Kenny takes Leaders' Questions 15:46 Taoiseach says Government will maintain its defence of 12.5 per cent corporation tax rate

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100

AOIFE CARR Enda Kenny has taken his first Leaders’ Questions as Taoiseach. Mr Kenny and opposition leaders began the session by expressing their sympathies with the Japanese people after last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin offered his assistance to the....

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Haunting images as 450 Britons feared missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100

As the stock market plunges and the government warns it is receiving just a fraction of the emergency aid it needs, it is unclear how Japan can even begin to tackle the level of destruction.

Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe as 140,000 could be affected

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

Prime Minister Naoto Kan urged people within 30 km (18 miles) of the facility -- a population of 140,000 -- to remain indoors amid the world's most serious nuclear accident since the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine in 1986. Officials in Tokyo -- 240 km (150 miles) to the south of the plant -- said....

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

Chip prices up as Japan quake shuts plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100

Prices of microchips and other key technology components have continued to rise in the wake of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Many plants…

JAPAN: Earthquake strikes southwest of Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:17:00 +0100

Japan A new earthquake struck Japan late Tuesday just southwest of Tokyo, leaving at least two people injured and sparking power failures. Japan's earthquakes have left scores injured

Polish nuclear plans unchanged by meltdown risk in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0100

The Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland has said that fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan following last Friday's earthquake and tsunami would not disturb Poland’s own plans to develop two nuclear plants. At a press conference in Gdańsk Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland was not....

Japan tsunami: ¿At least 10 Britons killed¿ in tsunami with 450 missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0100

Some 450 Britons are still missing following the tsunami, with the Foreign Office expressing ‘serious concern’ for 50 UK nationals and sources suggesting a possible dozen deaths.

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0100

As nuclear threat mounts, foreigners flee Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0100

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2011 11:27AM EDT Countries organizing evacuations of its citizens from earthquake-ravaged Japan Sunday, Mar. 13, 2011 12:18PM EDT Images from Google show the level of devastation after earthquakes and tsunami Saturday, Mar. 12, 2011 11:36PM EST Photos from two days after Japan's....

Stocks plummet as Japan nuclear crisis worsens; Dow down 239

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) Stocks plunged Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down almost 300 points at the opening, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensified following Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami. After initially falling as much as 297 points, the Dow backtracked a bit and was down 239 .

Calm in the face of latest disaster, Japanese focus on recovery once again

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan - Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free.

Quake response showcases Japan's resilient spirit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) — Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free. "Help yourself! Take what you need!" they yelled as they put box after box on the sidewalk.

Japanese MotoGP rearranged following earthquake and tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100

• Event had originally be scheduled for next month • Race will now take place on 2 October The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have caused next month's round of the MotoGP world championship to be rearranged for 2 October. The event was originally scheduled for 24 April at the Motegi circuit 90....

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: Relief efforts begin - in pictures

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100

International teams fly in to help in Japan's post-tsunami rescue and relief work Liz Ford

Panic-buying adds to Japan's woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

Japan faced a potential catastrophe on Tuesday after a quake-crippled nuclear power plant exploded and sent low levels of radiation floating towards Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and others to stock up on essential supplies.

Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

Japan: Nuclear Plant's Third Blast Sparks Meltdown Fears (Time.com)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

Time.com - A third explosion at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has damaged a containment vessel, causing a spike in radioactivity levels and heightening the risk of a full-fledged disaster

Quake response showcases Japan's resilient spirit (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

AP - Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free.

Japan says Hamaoka plant safe after new quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100

Earlier Tuesday, dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors.

Japan's Earthquake and Tsunamis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0100

Secretary Clinton (Mar. 15): "I want to, on behalf of the United States, express both our condolence and our solidarity with the government and people of Japan." More on the Events and Aftermath

Japan quake shifts Antarctic glacier

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0100

The effects of Friday's quake have been felt as far afield as Antarctica, speeding up ice flow in a glacier

Tunisia: Nation Extends Sympathy to Japanese People

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:57:00 +0100

After the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan , causing heavy human losses and a great number of wounded, Caretaker President Foued Mebazaa sent a message of condolences and sympathy to emperor Akihito .

Video: Hakase raises money for Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Japanese violinist Taro Hakase gives a beautiful, impromptu recital in London to raise funds for Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims.

Social workers hope they can be licensed

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:53:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Social workers are hoping they can be licensed in the next five to six years. They see this as the next big step to professionalise the industry.

GIA says travel insurance doesn't cover nuke disasters

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:53:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: The General Insurance Association of Singapore has said that travel insurance policies here do not cover fallouts from nuclear disasters.

Fears of serious Fukushima radioactive leaks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:52:00 +0100

Japanese authorities are trying to allay fears after radiation from the quake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant reached harmful levels.

6 magnitude quake jolts Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Honshu island Tuesday, Xinhua cited China Earthquake Network Center as ...

What to expect from the U.S. Fed today

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve looks set to hold monetary policy on a steady course Tuesday, even as lofty oil prices and increased uncertainty following a devastating earthquake in Japan raise ...

Airline stocks decline on Japanese crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks got clobbered Tuesday on anxiety Japan would not recover quickly from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, crimping trans-Pacific revenue and potentially ...

European, Asian Airlines Take Steps To Avoid Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

Airlines from Asia and Europe halted flights to Tokyo on Tuesday, diverting planes south as fears grow of nuclear contamination in the wake of Japan's devastating earthquake and ...

World Figure Skating Championship in Japan delayed

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

As Japan struggles to recover following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, the International Skating Union said the nation would not stage the Championship.

Sensex closes 272 points down

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

BSE Sensex on Tuesday plunged 272 points on brisk selling, triggered by dips in global bourses amid fears of more leakages from Japan's nuclear plant damaged in last week's earthquake and ...

Oil falls as Japan’s nuclear crisis intensifies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures fell below $98 a barrel on Tuesday as a steep slide in equities overseas, prompted by Japan's struggle to contain radiation from damaged reactors, ...

NKR MP advises his Lithuanian colleagues to refrain from biased assessments on Karabakh

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

Hopefully, the resolution will be either rejected by the Lithuanian parliament or adopted in another wording, Vahram Atanesyan said.

Oil price drops below $110 on Japan economy fears

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:49:00 +0100

Brent crude oil fell below $110 a barrel on Tuesday amid concerns that Japan’s devastating earthquake will trigger an economic slowdown in the world’s third largest economy.

Markets plunge in earthquake reaction

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. markets plunged early Tuesday following a huge sell-off in Tokyo that sent the Nikkei 225 index down 10.55 percent. On Tuesday in Japan, the sell-off escalated as concern over a 9-magnitude earthquake turned to fears of a nuclear catastrophe because of power plant damages.

Stocks plummet as Japan nuke crisis worsens; Dow down 281

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) Stocks are plunging, and bond prices are rising, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensifies following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 281 points, or 2.2 percent, to 11,645 in early trading. The Standard & Poor's ...

A race against the reactctors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

High levels of radiation leaked from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion today and a fourth caught fire.

Japan fears fourth explosion at Fukushima

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

An explosion at Fukushima's fourth reactor is potentially more dangerous than the previous three because the spent fuel is not contained. The focus of Japan's nuclear crisis switched to reactor No. 4 at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi power station on Tuesday after an explosion and fire blasted holes in the unit's outer building.

General Mills Pledges $650,000 to Disaster Relief in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

MINNEAPOLIS - (Business Wire) In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, General Mills and the General Mills Foundation today announced a commitment of $650,000 to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. The $650,000 commitment will be made to the Red Cross International Disaster Response Fund.

Latvia to allocate LVL 100,000 to assist with relief efforts in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

During a closed session today, the Latvian government decided to allocate LVL 100,000 to assist with relief efforts in earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis (Unity) told members of the press after today's meeting.

Where now? The long-term consequences of the Japanese Tsunami disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

Latest News : Japan's disaster unlikely to yield lasting political truce

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

By Linda Sieg TOKYO TOKYO (Reuters) -- For all the solidarity Japan's opposition parties have offered the government as it grapples with a double disaster, few expect an end to the infighting that has hobbled policymaking and crucial budget bills. Just hours before Friday's devastating earthquake....

Turkish Press Scan for March 15

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on March 15, 2011. The Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review does not vouch for their accuracy.

Starbucks To Contribute ¥100 Million to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Starbucks Coffee Japan today committed support and funding to the relief effort in partnership with the American Red Cross and Japan Red Cross.

Japanese MotoGP postponed following earthquake and tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:34:00 +0100

• Event had been due to take place next month • Race will now be moved to later in year The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have caused next month's round of the MotoGP World Championship to be postponed, the sport's governing body has confirmed. The event, due to be staged at the Motegi circuit....

BMW fears quake disruptions to supply chain

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:34:00 +0100

By Daniel Schäfer in Munich Published: March 15 2011 15:16 | Last updated: March 15 2011 15:16 voiced concern over possible disruptions of its supply chain from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan , but said it did not face any problems yet.

Tsunami tests Japan's resilient spirit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free.

Ganbare, Japan!

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

I couldn’t take my eyes off the television over the weekend. The scenes from northern Japan - of great walls of water pulverizing homes, sweeping away ships, cars, lives of every type, and burying entire towns in mud, sometimes after they burned - were overwhelming and utterly horrific.

LNG price hikes seen due to Japan nuke woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

The Korea Energy Economics Institute warned yesterday of higher prices for liquid natural gas if Japan is forced to permanently shut down 11 nuclear plants damaged by last Friday’s earthquake. The threatened reactors in Onangawa, Fukushima, and Tokai have a total energy production capacity of 9,700 megawatts.

Japanese stay on the job come hell or high water

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

Japanese companies are known for their business professionalism. They always try to put their customers first. And that remains true even in the most dire situation, such as the earthquake and tsunami that devastated a large swath of the nation last week.

Markets plunge in earthquake reaction

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. markets plunged early Tuesday following a huge sell-off in Tokyo that sent the Nikkei 225 index down 10.55 percent.

Local firms donating, raising relief supplies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

Korea’s business community is offering a helping hand to Japan in the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami. Samsung Group, Korea’s largest business conglomerate, announced yesterday it will donate 100 million yen ($1.22 million) to help relief efforts in the neighboring country.

US expert: Breach possible at Japan nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0100

A U.S. nuclear industry official says there is evidence that the primary containment structure at one of the stricken Japanese reactors has been breached, raising the risk of further release of radioactive material.

Japan nuke agency maintains danger rating

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:26:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency has maintained its rating of the accident at a quake-hit atomic power plant at four after a French watchdog upgraded it to six.

Japanese technical support to Yemen reviewed

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100

SANA'A, March 15 (Saba) - Yemen and Japan discussed here on Tuesday the possible technical support Japan could provide to train Yemeni cadres in various fields, mainly in industry and power.

US expert: Breach possible at Japan nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. nuclear industry official says there is evidence that the primary containment structure at one of the stricken Japanese reactors has been breached, raising the risk of further release of radioactive material. Anthony Pietrangelo of the Nuclear Energy Institute said Tuesday....

Univ. students give away origami in show of sympathy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

Scores of students from the Faculty of Literature at Hasanuddin University handed out origami artwork to motorists passing in front of Mandala Monument in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday in a show of sympathy for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATE1: Woman rescued in Iwate 92 hours after devastating quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - A woman in her 70s was rescued from a tsunami-hit house in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on Tuesday mor...

UPDATE2: M6.0 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity,...

URGENT: M6.0 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity,...

UPDATE1: M6.0 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity,...

UPDATE3: M6.0 quake jolts Shizuoka, vicinity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted Shizuoka Prefecture and its vicinity,...

Quake jolts central Japan, no tsunami warning given

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0100

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake stuck central Japan Tuesday night, the Meteorological Agency said

Radiation warning after plant blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0100

Radiation poses new health risk as Japan, rocked by more aftershocks, battles to contain worsening nuclear disaster.

Increasing Radiation Worsens Nuclear Crisis in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0100

1 5 de marzo de 2011, 09:36 Tokyo, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The nuclear tragedy sparked in Japan since Friday's earthquake and tsunami became more complicated after higher than normal radiation levels were detected in several zones. Fears of a Nuclear Meltdown Grows in Japan

Strong quake hits Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100

A strong quake was felt late Tuesday in Tokyo, shaking buildings in Japan's capital four days after a massive tremor sparked a devastating tsunami that ravaged the country's northeast coast.

Radiation leaks pose health risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Europe to maintain humanitarian aid levels despite economic downturn - aid chief

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

EU to focus on reducing risks of disasters and conflicts, humanitarian aid chief says

Oil price shock warning on global economy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

High crude prices are threatening the global economic recovery and will lead to a reduction in oil demand later this year. That was the latest…

European, Asian airlines take steps to avoid Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 13:48 Source: reuters // Reuters * Lufthansa diverts planes from Tokyo * Air France-KLM moves crew out of Tokyo * Britain, Italy, Netherlands issue travel warnings * Bigger planes sent to meet demand (Adds comment from pilots' union, US FAA) FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) - Airlines from....

Japan may need to revise land-use policies after tsunami - expert

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

LONDON (AlertNet) - Japan’s state-of-the-art early warning system proved its worth despite the devastation caused by last week’s earthquake and tsunami, but the country will now need to look carefully at how it uses land when reconstructing in vulnerable coastal areas, a tsunami expert has said.

Tsunami warning after Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

AP Sunday, February 7, 2010 TOKYO -- A strong earthquake shook several small islands off Japan's southern coast on Sunday, rattling buildings over 100 miles (160 kilometres) away in Taiwan and causing officials to temporarily issue a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Survivors found amid Japan quake ruins

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

After four days buried alive, two people have been rescued from the rubble of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. A man was pulled from what is left of Ishimaki, a town in Miyagi, the region closest to the quake’s epicenter. Few details are known about his condition. Earlier, a 70-year-old woman was found in another city.

Electronics group feeling impact of quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - The electronics industry, which contributes about two-thirds of the country’s merchandise exports, has started to feel the impact of the major earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday, particularly in terms of the disruption of the supply chain.

FEATURE-Refugee upsurge brings Ivorian woes to Liberia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 14:37 Source: reuters // Reuters * Refugee numbers double after late-February fighting * Aid appeal little answered due Libya, Japan crises * Security a growing concern because of porous border By Alphonso Toweh ZODRU, Liberia, March 15 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of refugees from....

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

REUTERS - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook eastern Japan on Tuesday, one of the most powerful aftershocks to hit the country since Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami which killed at least 10,000 people, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake could be felt in Tokyo where buildings swayed.

Japan earthquake: Yukio Edano, the 'Jack Bauer' of the crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100

Yukio Edano, Japan's chief government spokesman, has become an unlikely hero of the earthquake-tsunami crisis, became compared to 24's Jack Bauer for his tireless work ethic.

Japan crisis now worse than Three Mile Island

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100

The nuclear accident at an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant in Japan can now be classed as level six out of an international scale of one to seven, experts said Tuesday

Slovakia readies funds and rescuers for Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100

SLOVAKIA has prepared an aid package consisting of funds and rescue workers to support recovery efforts and humanitarian projects in Japan in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in mid-March.

ChartPoppers.com Conducts Live Interview with VIASPACE Inc. (VSPC) CEO

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

VIASPACE Inc. and its subsidiary VIASPACE Green Energy Inc. (OTCBB: VGREF) announced today that a new audio interview with CEO Dr. Carl Kukkonen is available at www.ChartPoppers.com/iReports. In the press release, Dr. Kukkonen added to his recorded remarks, “The interview was conducted last week before the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

US will learn from Japan: Energy secretary (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

AFP - US Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Tuesday assured lawmakers worried about quake-hit Japan's nuclear crisis that US atomic facilities had "rigorous" safety measures that anticipate major natural disasters.

Tsunami tests Japan's resilient spirit (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

AP - TAGAJO, Japan â€” Close to the epicenter of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, workers at a warehouse hauled out cans of coffee and soda this week to offer to passers-by for free.

Will Japanese nuclear crisis affect uranium stocks?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:02:00 +0100

After Japan's nuclear reactors were damaged, nuclear growth in earthquake zones may slow.

Russia sends first planeload of aid to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0100

The first planeload of humanitarian aid is due to take off for Japan from Moscow on Tuesday evening, a spokeswoman for the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry Irina Andrianova said. The plane has about 9,000 blankets aboard. The 9-magnitude earthquake hit the north-eastern Japan on the 11 th of March, causing a 10-m high tsunami wave.

Japan nuclear crisis and tsunami - live updates

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100

• New explosion at nuclear plant, fears of leak • Dangerous levels of radiation at Fukushima plant • Pool containing spent fuel at Fukushima "boiling" • Earthquake felt in Shizuoka, south west of Tokyo • Read the latest summary of today's events • Read the Guardian's latest news story on the explosion 2.

Japan nuclear plant hit by fire and third blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100

Radiation around Fukushima Daiichi plant has reached levels damaging to health Japan is facing the world's biggest nuclear crisis for decades as engineers struggle to regain control of the Fukushima plant following another explosion and a fire that caused a spike in radiation to harmful levels.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: West Coast may follow Chile, New Zealand and Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +0100

Scientists believe the West Coast could be hit as part of a cluster of earthquakes, with a Pacific Northwest fault having similar characteristics to the one underneath Japan.

Norton's website calls for Japan donations

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

Actor EDWARD NORTON is using the power of his Crowdrise.com website to help relief efforts in tsunami-hit Japan.

Japan's nuclear crisis: eyes turn to No. 4 reactor

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:18:00 +0100

REUTERS - The focus of Japan's nuclear crisis switched to reactor No. 4 at the Fukushima Daiichi power station on Tuesday after an explosion and fire blasted holes in the unit's outer building.

Opposition party calls for solidarity with Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

The parliamentary club of Poland Comes First has come forward with a proposal for the Polish Parliament to declare solidarity with the people of Japan in the wake of the tragic earthquake and tsunami which ravaged the country last week.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook eastern Japan on Tuesday, one of the most powerful aftershocks to hit the country since Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami which killed at least 10,000 people, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

(Reuters) (TOKYO) – Japan faced a potential catastrophe today after a quake-crippled nuclear power plant exploded and sent low levels of radiation floating toward Tokyo, prompting some people to flee the capital and others to stock up on essential supplies. Prime Minister Naoto Kan urged people within 30 km (18 miles) of the facility — [.

S'pore govt gives Red Cross S$0.5m for Japan relief efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: The government has given the Singapore Red Cross S$500,000 as seed money to kick-start relief efforts to the tsunami and earthquake stricken areas in Japan.

Dutch safe and well in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

The Dutch foreign ministry had confirmed that all Dutch nationals who were feared to be in the quake-stricken area of Japan have been accounted for. On...

Putin invites Japanese judo team to train in Russia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11. "I talked to ...

Germany eyes first nuclear plant closures

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

Angela Merkel convened crisis talks on the future of atomic energy in Europe's top economy in light of events in Japan. On Monday Merkel had announced a three-month freeze on a postponement of ...

N. Korea willing to talk about uranium program

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100

SEOUL (AP) North Korea told a Russian envoy it is willing to discuss a recently disclosed uranium enrichment program if long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks resume, state media reported Tuesday. Concerns about the North's nuclear capability took on renewed urgency in November when a visiting....

MEMC Update Following Japan Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0100

ST. PETERS, Mo. March 15, 2011 -- MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR) today provided an update on the status of its employees and facility in Utsunomiya, Japan following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on March 11 MEMC employees at the Utsunomiya facility, which is approximately....

London 2012 Olympic tickets on sale

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0100

Libyan state TV claims pro-Gaddafi forces have regained “complete control” of Ajdabiyah from rebels A civilian and a police officer killed in clashes between security forces and protesters in Bahrain G8 final communiqué stops short of recommending a no-fly zone for Libya, urges UN Security Council....

6.0. aftershock rocks Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0100

Japan suffered a repeat of Friday's devastation on Tuesday after yet another quake, 6.0 on the Richter scale and the most powerful aftershock yet, shook the capital. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook eastern Japan on Tuesday, one of the most powerful aftershocks to hit the country since Friday's....

Stocks Plunge As Japan Nuclear Crisis Worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0100

Stocks nosedived and bond prices rose Tuesday as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensifies following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow Jones industrial average was down more than 240 points shortly after the market opened.

Japan's tragedy will not have any influence on Lithuania's economy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Businesses hold a view that Japan's tragedy will not have any influence on Lithuania's economy which is not closely related to the world's third largest economy. "Economic relations between the two countries are so small that there is nothing to discuss, we will not feel any consequences of Japan's....

Stocks plunge as Japan nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Stocks are plunging, and bond prices are rising, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensifies following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 300 points.

Stocks plunge as Japan nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Stocks are plunging, and bond prices are rising, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensifies following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 300 points.

Japan's PM warns of radiation risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100

There is a "high risk" that more radioactive material will be released as workers struggle to prevent further explosions and leaks at a quake-damaged nuclear plant, Japan's prime minister says.

IEA warns high oil prices could hit growth (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100

AFP - The International Energy Agency warned Tuesday of a "marked slowdown" in the global economy unless oil prices fall from current high levels as post-recession demand picks up.

Hoaxer tells parents daughter died in tsunami (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100

AP - For several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so.

Sensex closes 272 points down

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0100

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday plunged 272 points on brisk selling, triggered by dips in global bourses amid fears of more leakages from Japan's nuclear plant damaged in last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan tsunami: ¿At least 10 Britons killed¿ in tsunami with 450 missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100

Some 450 Britons are still missing following the tsunami, with the Foreign Office expressing ‘serious concern’ for 50 UK nationals and sources suggesting a possible dozen deaths.

Japan disaster dead-missing toll exceeds 10,000

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0100

TOKYO: The official toll of the dead and missing following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan’s northeast coast has topped 10,000, with 3,373 confirmed dead, police said Tuesday.

Doctors, aid workers get to work in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

15 March 2011 A massive emergency response operation is under way in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Energy prices are tumbling to the lowest levels this month as world markets react to a growing crisis in Japan. Dangerous levels of radiation have been reported leaking from a crippled nuclear plant in the northeastern part of Japan, and analysts say the country's economy could slow....

How Japan's religions confront tragedy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

15 March 2011 Proud of their secular society, most Japanese aren't religious in the way Americans are: They tend not to identify with a single tradition nor study religious texts."The average Japanese person doesn’t consciously turn to Buddhism."

Japan Jews mobilize to raise funds for relief efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

"American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee just gave grant of $10,000, efforts at the moment towards fund raising from own members and overseas."

New pictures reveal the power of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:54:00 +0100

A satellite image showing the area near the town of Soma before and after the earthquake and tsunami Picture: EPA http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8382579/The-latest-photographs-from-tsunami-and-earthquake-hit-Japan.

Indonesian in Japan struck by tsunami, again

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

'We were chased by tsunamis from Aceh to Japan,' Fuadi was quoted as saying by the Kompas.com news website.

Statement by Commissioner Janez Potočnik at the Environment Council on Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

MEMO/11/169 Brussels, 14 March 2011 "As environment ministers we are usually concerned with the beauty of nature and how to protect it. But on Friday we had a terrible reminder of the destructive power of nature when one of the biggest earthquakes recorded ...

Japan toll of dead-missing exceeds 10,000

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

OFFICIAL toll of dead and missing after devastating earthquake and tsunami has topped 10,000, with 3373 confirmed dead, police said.

JSE drops to four month low

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

JSE Top 40 shares have dropped 3% as the effect of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami take hold, with mining shares down sharply.

Stocks plunge as Japan nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are plunging, and bond prices are rising, as the nuclear crisis in Japan intensifies following a deadly earthquake and tsunami. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 300 points. Dangerous levels of radiation began leaking from a crippled nuclear plant Tuesday, forcing Japan to order 140,000 people to stay indoors.

Turkish PM says Turkey ready to help Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0100

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Turkey would extend its helping hand to Japanese people who did not leave Turkey alone in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in 1999, Anadolu News Agency reported.

Japan: Hoax leaves parents grieving

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0100

For several hours an Australian father thought his daughter was dead after a missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami had said so.

10 000 confirmed dead, missing in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0100

The official toll of the dead and missing following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that flattened Japan's northeast coast has topped 10 000, say police.

Ex-U.S. envoy Armacost confident quake-hit Japan will recover

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

TOKYO - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Michael Armacost has been impressed by the ''stoic calmness'' of the...

Woman rescued 92 hours in Iwate after devastating quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

TOKYO - A 70-year-old woman was rescued from a tsunami-hit house in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on Tuesday mo...

All-girl pop group AKB48 donate money for quake victims

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

TOKYO - The management firm of Japanese all-girl pop group AKB48 said Tuesday that the group, along with its...

UPDATE5: Aftermath of deadly quake worsens, over 10,000 dead or missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

TOKYO - The aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake in Japan worsened Tuesday, with fears of the spread of ...

Omaezaki mayor to reject 'pluthermal' generation at Hamaoka nuke plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

SHIZUOKA, Japan - The city of Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, is unlikely to authorize planned plutonium-thermal power ...

New failure hits Japan nuke plant after blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Engineers struggled Monday to cool three nuclear reactors at a quake-damaged Japanese power plant which has been hit by two explosions since Friday's catastrophic earthquake.

Radiation exposure: How big is the threat in Japan?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Radiation exposure: Adding to the monumental losses after a Japanese earthquake and tsunami, problems at four nuclear reactors have residents near and far concerned about radiation exposure.

Two Czech military planes to take Czechs home from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Prague - The Czech military will send two aircraft to Japan today to take home Czech citizens, including members of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, who want to return from the country that was hit by a massive earthquake and a tsunami on March 11, according to sources from the Defence Ministry.

Japan earthquake and tsunami - in pictures

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 Jonathan Watts hears harrowing tales from survivors in the wrecked coastal town of Shintona in Miyagi prefecture • Live coverage of Japan earthquake and tsunami 14 Mar 2011 Miyagi tsunami aftermath: 'We lost everything in a split second' - video Survivor testimony from Miyagi prefecture....

HARMAN Launches Company-Wide Initiative for Japan Earthquake Relief

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

STAMFORD, Conn. - (Business Wire) HARMAN, the global audio and infotainment group (NYSE: HAR), said today that it has launched a company-wide relief initiative to assist those affected by last week's disastrous earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Company has pledged a $100,000 contribution to the....

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly earthquake and tsunami. In a nationally televised statement, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said radiation had .

DENTSPLY International Comments on Impact of Natural Disaster in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

YORK, Pa., March 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq:XRAY) reported today that all of its Japan-based associates are safe following the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami near Japan's northeastern coast of Honshu. DENTSPLY's primary facilities located in Tokyo and....

Nuclear fears ripple in Japan as rescuers hunt for survivors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0100

Japan worked against the clock on Tuesday to avert nuclear fallout, as relief workers cranked up their searches for survivors of last week's massive and deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Radiation falls at Japan nuke plant, officials say

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0100

Japanese data indicate that radioactivity levels fell over a six-hour period on Tuesday at a damaged nuclear power plant, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.

France pushing for swift G8 agreement on Libya (Reuters)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

Reuters - France pressured G8 foreign ministers on Monday to agree action on Libya and back its efforts to speed up a U.N. Security Council decision on imposing a no-fly zone in Libya sought by anti-Gaddafi rebels.

13:10 Fears over radiation leaks from nuclear plant abate

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

In Sendai survivors wait for essentials, and hope

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

Japanese patiently line up for rationed goods, and for news of missing loved ones

Gold slides as Japan crisis batters commodities

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

Gold ditched its safe-haven mantle and slid by more than 1 percent on Tuesday, caught in a broad-based sell-off by commodity investors who grew increasingly unnerved by Japan's growing nuclear crisis.

J-League cancellation extended into April

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Clubs are not only dealing with the immediate damage caused by the disaster but were also seeking to preserve electricity

Video: Nuclear experts say situation is dire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Japan is working to avert a catastrophic release of radiation. The troubles at the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex started when last Friday's quake and tsunami knocked out power, crippling cooling systems needed to avoid a nuclear fuel meltdown.

Video: Understanding the scale of quake devastation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Few recorded earthquakes have been as strong as the one that rocked Japan Friday. Coupled with the massive tsunami that washed ashore, the country is facing nearly unimaginable consequences.

Video: Rescuers search for quake survivors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Rescuers found at least two people alive four days after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. Meanwhile fears of a nuclear crisis loom as some residents return home.

Rescue Workers Search for Survivors: Japan Facing "Colossal Catastrophe"

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100

Half a million people are homeless, families wait for their loved ones and rescue workers continue the desperate search for survivors in the ruins: the situation in northeastern Japan is harrowing. Ten German nuclear technicians, however, can breathe a sigh of relief after returning safely home.

Disasters wipe little Japanese fishing town off the map

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:25:00 +0100

OTSUCHI, Japan (Reuters) - The fishing hamlet of Otsuchi never had an easy relationship with nature -- forest fires are a seasonal threat and earthquakes, and the high waves that often follow, are all too frequent.

Fears of serious radioactive leaks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Japanese authorities are trying to allay fears after radiation from the quake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant reached harmful levels.

South Africa: Lucky escape for S Africans in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 15 Mar 2011 Title: Lucky escape for S Africans in Japan -------------------- By Francis Hweshe Cape Town - Between 200 and 500 South Africans are said ...

Residents warned to stay inside after radiation level soars near Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Rolling blackouts could take toll on Japan's economy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

Rolling blackouts could curtail Japan's economic growth and disrupt global commerce.

Signs of Atlantis found in southern Spain: scientists

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

Scientists say they may have discovered the lost city of Atlantis buried deep under the marshlands of southern Spain, north of Cadiz and near the Straits of Gibraltar.

Japan death toll exceeds 3,000

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan climbs to more than 3,000 following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami that have devastated the northern part of the country.

Hoaxer tells parents daughter died in quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0100

For several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so.

Sensex falls 272 points as Japan nuke leak fears spook investors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0100

Relatives scour lists of survivors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0100

WHAT the sea so violently ripped away, it has now begun to return. Hundreds of bodies are washing up along some shores in northeastern Japan, making clearer the extraordinary toll of the earthquake and tsunami and adding to the burdens of relief workers as they ferry aid and search for survivors.

Radiation at harmful levels as toll rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0100

THE battle to control deadly radiation leaks, including a possible nuclear meltdown, reached a crucial phase in Japan last night.

Families of the missing urged to report contact

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:17:00 +0100

FEARS are growing for 143 Australians known to have been in the region devastated by the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan rescuers pull 70-yr-old woman from debris

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) Rescuers pulled a 70-year-old woman from her toppled home March 15 five days after an earthquake-spurred tsunami tossed the house off its foundation in Japan's northeast.

More damage to Japan's n-reactors, radiation levels soar

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear meltdown escalated sharply Tuesday with an explosion in a third reactor in Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant and a fire at a fourth leading to an increase in radiation levels that ...

Radiation leaks pose health risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: 100,000 children displaced, says charity

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Save the Children warns of psychological strain and behavioural problems facing Japanese children living in makeshift shelters As many as 100,000 children may have been displaced by the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's north-west coast last Friday, Save the Children has warned.

Lady Gaga launches fundraiser for Japan crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Singer joins Linkin Park and Blink-182 in auctioning memorabilia to raise money for victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami Lady Gaga, Linkin Park and Blink-182 have launched fundraisers to aid victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. With designer wristbands, original T-shirts and memorabilia....

Japanese nuclear plant hit by fire and third explosion

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Radiation around Fukushima Daiichi plant has reached levels damaging to human health, prime minister reveals Japan is facing the world's biggest nuclear crisis for decades after radiation around its failing power plant hit levels damaging to human health following a fire and another explosion.

Radiation leaks pose health risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Japan rescuers pull two survivors from rubble (AFP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

AFP - Rescuers in Japan on Tuesday pulled two survivors, a woman and a man, from underneath the rubble four days after a powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami, an official and local media said.

Space Station Crew to Return to Earth Wednesday (SPACE.com)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

SPACE.com - A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts are preparing to leave the International Space Station after living aboard the orbiting outpost for more than five months.

Hoaxer tells parents daughter died

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

FOR several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so.

Fears of health risks rise amid Japan crisis (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

AP - Fears about health risks rose dramatically in Japan Tuesday with news of a greater radiation release and renewed warnings to remaining residents within 20 miles to stay indoors.

'It was just so overwhelming, so exciting'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

AN Aussie mum tells of her delight to finally hear her son's voice, as rescuers pull two survivors from the rubble after four days.

Tech companies pitch in on earthquake response (AP)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

AP - Google Inc., Twitter, Microsoft Corp. and other U.S. technology companies are finding ways large and small to help out in the wake of last week's earthquake in Japan and the resulting tsunami.

Wheat, corn fall as Japan quake frightens markets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0100

Published Date: March 15, 2011 MILAN: US corn and soy futures fell yesterday, dragging down wheat prices in Chicago and Europe on concerns about shipments to earthquake-hit Japan, a major grain importer. The devastation caused by Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake and 10-metre tsunami was....

Athlete: How I escaped Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0100

A Kenyan athlete has recounted how she narrowly escaped death after a massive earthquake hit her base in Japan last Friday.

Caricom reaches out to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0100

PORT OF SPAIN - The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it is deeply saddened by the unprecedented disaster in Japan, spawned by the largest earthquake in that country�s recorded history.

Aflac dumps duck voice actor for tasteless tweets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Aflac Inc. said Monday it has fired Gilbert Gottfried, the abrasive voice of the insurer's quacking duck in the U.S., after the comedian posted a string of mocking jokes about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Twitter over the weekend.

By the numbers: earthquake fallout

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0100

Key figures following the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday. Death Toll: - The death toll is expected to exceed 10,000, with northeastern prefectures of Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima most severely hit. More than 3,000 people were confirmed dead, but officials still cannot reach more than....

Toll of Japan's dead and missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan's earthquake and tsunami is expected to exceed 10,000. The earthquake and tsunami killed people in more than a dozen of Japan's 47 prefectures. The following is a toll of the dead or missing, according to Japanese media. MIYAGI PREFECTURE, northeastern Japan * At least....

Japan's PM warns of dangerous radiation levels

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly earthquake and tsunami.

American missing for 4 days in Japan found

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

24-year-old Taylor Anderson's parents receive word she's safe; Va. mom says they "just kept on hoping," are "so relieved"

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: stories of survival in tsunami-ravaged city

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Incredible stories of survival emerge from Japan's battered coastal towns where over 10,000 people are feared dead after Friday's tsunami.

Hoaxer tells parents daughter died in tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Australian woman discovers message posted by "Internet hate machine" said she, others had been killed

Dow Announces Emergency Aid and Rebuilding Support in Response to Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

MIDLAND, Mich. - (Business Wire) The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today the Company will make a donation of up to $6 million in humanitarian aid in response the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The Company will donate $2 million to the City of Soma....

Oil pulls back as Japan nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

Oil prices slid below $99 a barrel Tuesday as traders fled risky investments after a third explosion at an earthquake-damaged Japanese nuclear plant triggered a radiation leak.

Winds blowing radioactivity offshore, away from Japan: WMO

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

GENEVA: The UN weather agency said Tuesday that winds are currently blowing radioactive material towards the ocean, and that there were "no implications" for Japan or countries nearby.

Japan Says Radiation Levels Drop After Earlier Spike At Crippled Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

Japan says radiation at a quake-striken nuclear plant has dropped after reaching levels dangerous to human health earlier today.

Conditions of 267 Indonesians in Japan 'unknown': minister

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0100

The Indonesian Embassy in Japan remains in the dark regarding the conditions of 267 Indonesian citizens living in areas affected by last week's massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

UK & World News: Japanese tsunami: Engineers face 48-hour race to prevent nuclear disaster at stricken plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

JAPAN was in nuclear meltdown last night as engineers raced to stop radiation leaking from a power plant.

Japanese tsunami: Britons tell of lucky escapes but many remain missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

TALES of lucky Britons surviving the Japanese earthquake and tsunami emerged today as many remained missing.

Japanese tsunami: Meltdown fears heightened after nuclear fuel rods are exposed at power plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

THE fuel rods in one of Japan 's damaged nuclear reactors have been temporarily fully exposed from their coolant, raising the risk of overheating and a meltdown. A spokesman at the Fukushima plant said today that Unit 2's rods were briefly exposed. Sea water was being channelled into the reactor to cover the rods again.

UK & World News: Japanese tsunami: Scottish teacher hailed hero for rescuing kids during earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

A HERO Scot rescued students from a collapsing building at the height of the quake.

Horror in Japan - 10,000 feared dead in town crushed by tsunami as world mourns victims

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

MORE than 10,000 people in a single Japanese town are missing feared dead after the port was crushed by the devastating tsunami.

UK & World News: Japanese tsunami: Meltdown fear after second explosion at nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

JAPANESE nuclear experts were battling to control three damaged reactors amid fears they could go into meltdown tonight after a second explosion at an earthquake-hit plant.

Grim recovery effort along Japan's coast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Japan is struggling to recover from the triple threat of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. An 8.9-magnitude quake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday.

2,000 bodies found on Miyagi coast in tsunami aftermath

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

About 2,000 bodies have been found in Miyagi Prefecture's coastal area in the wake of last week's calamitous earthquake and tsunami, according to the prefectural government.

Tsunami victim rescued after two days at sea

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

A 60-year-old man drifting about 10 miles off the shores of Fukushima Prefecture was rescued Sunday. He had been washed out to sea by Friday's tsunami in Japan.

Disasters wipe little Japanese fishing town off the map

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 11:21 Source: reuters // Reuters By Chang-Ran Kim OTSUCHI, Japan, March 15 (Reuters) - The fishing hamlet of Otsuchi never had an easy relationship with nature -- forest fires are a seasonal threat and earthquakes, and the high waves that often follow, are all too frequent.

Putin orders faster Sakhalin-3 for Japanese demand

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 11:09 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details, quote) NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia, March 15 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Tuesday to accelerate a Rosneft-led Sakhalin-3 oil and gas project to cope with future Japanese demand for energy.

Maltese-Australian feared missing in Japan, found helping locals

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Fears which arose after Jason Briffa, a Melbourne man of Maltese descent, who was in Japan when the earthquake and tsunami hit, remained missing were allayed yesterday, when it emerged that he has been helping in aid efforts. Jason Briffa, a 25-year-old teacher of English who has spent the past year....

Woman found alive in tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan.

European shares dive after Tokyo plunge

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0100

LONDON (AFP) European stocks slumped early on Tuesday after the Tokyo market closed down more than 10 percent on Japan's economic woes and nuclear crisis following the country's ...

Japanese Stocks Plunge as Nuclear Crisis Intensifies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0100

Shares and other risky assets from the Australian dollar to commodities such as copper and oil slumped on Tuesday while safe-haven assets like U.S. Treasuries rallied as Japan's nuclear crisis ...

Japan reactors at 'high risk' for more leaks: PM

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:02:00 +0100

The radioactive material leaking from Japan's nuclear reactors following the recent earthquake and tsunami is enough to "impact human health" and the risk of more leaks is "very high," the prime minister says.

Carnage at devastated Japan airport

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:59:00 +0100

At the once-bustling airport in Japan's Sendai city the devastation is absolute, revealing the utter force of the massive wall of water that struck Japan's northeast Pacific coast.

Cost of insuring Japanese government debt jumps

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:55:00 +0100

It now costs $122,000 to insure $10m of Japanese debt against default, and borrowing costs could rise at a time when it must spend billions on rebuilding The cost of insuring Japanese government debt against default spiked on Tuesday as world stock markets tumbled .

Fears Over Japan Nuclear Leak Increase

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:55:00 +0100

The incident at Japan's Fukushimi 1 nuclear plant now rates six on a scale of seriousness - with seven being the highest, according to France's nuclear safety authority.

Uranium Demand Down But Nowhere Near Out

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

NEW YORK, NY -- 03/15/11 -- Uranium stocks took a significant hit to begin the week after three power plants in Japan sustained serious damage after a devastating earthquake struck the nation. Prior to Monday's slide, uranium stocks had performed well in recent months, following an increase in spot....

Uranium Demand Still Strong Despite Recent Meltdown

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Digg founder Kevin Rose impressed by Apple's role during Japan Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:48:00 +0100

An evidently impressed Kevin Rose, founder of Digg, has shared an e-mail from a friend who works for Apple in Japan shedding light on the ways in which the tech giant stepped up and helped people caught off guard by Friday's earthquake.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in quake-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

As bodies washed up on the coast from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami, injured survivors, children and elderly crammed into makeshift shelters, often without medicine. By Monday, 550,000 people had been evacuated after the earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 10,000.

Parents told Australian daughter died in Japan tsunami, only to find it's an online hoax

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

OFUNATO, Japan - For several hours, Ashley Russell thought his daughter was dead. A missing persons website set up to track Japan's tsunami said so.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100

Israeli ambassador: 'Get out of Japan'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100

Nissim Ben Shitrit calls 350 Israelis in Japan to return home, fears exposure to radiation. 'Those who have nothing to do there – get out. Hysteria rising'

China remains unaffected from Japan nuke leakages

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:45:00 +0100

China remains unaffected from radioactive leakages following another explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant of Japan.

Folli Follie’s Japan network suffers minor damage

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0100

Jewelry retailer Folli Follie (FF), one of Greece’s companies with the largest exposure to Japan, said on Tuesday that its retail network in the Asian country sustained minor damages from last week’s earthquake. “Our human capital and their families are all safe.

Israeli ambassador: 'Get out of Japan'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

Nissim Ben Shitrit calls 350 Israelis in Japan to return home, fears exposure to radiation. 'Those who have nothing to do there – get out. Hysteria rising'

Tsunami appeal: Oxfam Japan to fund two partners helping mothers and babies, and non-Japanese nationals

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

Oxfam Japan is appealing for public donations for two partner organizations, one that is assisting mothers and babies and the other providing information to non-Japanese speakers living in Japan. Oxfam Japan is appealing for public donations for two partner organizations, one that is assisting....

Regional markets in the red on Tuesday

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100

Regional markets ended in the red on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious following the ripples of the devastation tsunami that hit Japan on Friday

Winds blowing Japan radioactivity over ocean - WMO

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100

GENEVA (Reuters) - Winds are now dispersing radioactive material from the Japanese nuclear crisis over the Pacific Ocean, away from Japan and other Asian countries, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Tuesday.

Japanese reactors at 'high risk' for more leaks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0100

The radioactive material leaking from Japanese nuclear reactors is enough to "impact human health" and the risk of more leaks is "very high," the public was told Tuesday.

Japan earthquake not to directly affect Armenia, seismologists say

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

The regular light earth shocks fixed in the region’s countries help in consuming the energy accumulated in the Earth crust, what allows avoiding massive earthquakes.

Aussies' radioactivity danger 'slim'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

SAFETY watchdog says chance that Australians near Japanese nuclear plants had been contaminated by radiation was "very slim".

Bill for costliest disaster in history estimated at €120bn

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100

THE tsunami is expected to be the world's most expensive natural disaster, with predictions that the repair bill will top €120bn.

The Japan earthquake not to have a direct influence on Armenia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

15.03.2011 14:48 Hasmik Dilanyan “Radiolur” The earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 was registered by Armenian observing stations located in Garni and Vayk, Head of the Armenian National Survey for Seismic Protection Hrachya Petrosyan told reporters today.

Japan's nuclear crisis escalates

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

Explosions and a fire at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant unleashed dangerous radiation on Tuesday, sparking a collapse on the stock market.

Aussies' radioactivity danger 'slim'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

Any chance that Australians near the disaster-hit Japanese nuclear plants had been contaminated by radiation was negligible, a watchdog says.

S Korea stages civil defense drill

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

South Korea staged a nationwide civil defense drill on Tuesday, aimed at reinforcing readiness against possible air raids from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Ordinary South Koreans were instructed into underground shelters, such as nearby subway stations, at the sound of air raid sirens.

Philippine rescuers on standby to help quake-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

Eight members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Fire Department were sent to Camp Aguinaldo, Metro Manila on Tuesday to augment the forty-member Philippine contingent to help rescue efforts in Japan which was hit by a devastating magnitude-9.

Indonesia launches regional disaster relief exercise without co-host Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

Indonesia's Vice President Boediono formally opened the ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise (ARF Direx) at the seaside in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Tuesday, while exercise players from the co- host Japan had left ahead for their Tsunami affected home.

China's Jilin sends aid to quake-hit Japanese sister city

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

China's Jilin Provincial Party Committee and the Jilin Provincial Government have donated 100,000 U.S. dollars to its sister city in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture to help its people rebuild their homes. Meanwhile, the Changchun Municipal Party Committee and Changchun Municipal Government also donated 500,000 yuan to Japan's Sendai.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Haunting mages as 450 Britons feared missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100

As the stock market plunges and the government warns it is receiving just a fraction of the emergency aid it needs, it is unclear how Japan can even begin to tackle the level of destruction.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Meltdown as 3rd reactor blast hits nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100

The International Atomic Energy Agency today confirmed that radiation had been released into the atmosphere after yet another explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Japanese PM: 'Worrisome situation remains'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 15 (UPI) -- Radiation leak levels rose Tuesday from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant and the country's earthquake-tsunami death toll steadily rose, the government said.

U.S. radiation drug manufacturers swamped with calls from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

Alan Morris talked very fast about the dangers of thyroid gland radiation poisoning as his business line rang incessantly in the background.

UCLA student mocks Asian classmates on YouTube

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100

Officials mull reaction to young woman who ridiculed fellow students "checking on everybody from the whole tsunami thing"

Japanese nuclear plant hit by fire and third explosion

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:19:00 +0100

'Radiation' text message is fake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

A fake text message warning users that a radiation cloud from Japan is heading to the Philippines has caused panic across Asia.

Second UK team joins Japan effort

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

A further UK search and rescue team flies to Japan after a huge earthquake and tsunami, as concerns grow for UK citizens caught up in the disaster.

Earthquake dents Japan's chances in China's luxury car market

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0100

Japan's car makers, already reeling from the country's natural disaster, may find that their woes extend to an increasingly important market: China's luxury car segment.

Japan tsunami and earthquake: Haunting mages as 450 Britons feared missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

As the stock market plunges and the government warns it is receiving just a fraction of the emergency aid it needs, it is unclear how Japan can even begin to tackle the level of destruction.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Meltdown as 3rd reactor blast hits nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

The International Atomic Energy Agency today confirmed that radiation had been released into the atmosphere after yet another explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

China not affected by Japan nuclear leak

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

China remains unaffected from radioactive leakages following a third explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, the country's nuclear watchdog said ...

Germany eyes first nuclear plant closures

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

BERLIN: Germany moved Tuesday to shut down its oldest nuclear reactors as Chancellor Angela Merkel convened crisis talks on the future of atomic energy in Europe’s top economy in light of events in Japan.

IOM Assists Information Dissemination to Disaster Affected Migrants in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

Japan - IOM fully supports the on-going efforts to disseminate up-to-date information on the earthquake and emergency reliefs to a variety of migrant communities living in Japan.

Foreign Ministry Advises Against All Travel to Japan, Evacuations Pondered

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry recommends avoiding travel to Japan, especially to Tokyo and the northeast. Families with children are advised to leave the country if they have no pressing reasons to stay. Crisis group in Japan considers evacuations, but no official decision has been made at this time.

Tokyo Residents Worry About Quake's Hard-Hit Areas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

Japan's northeast coast is the area hit hardest by Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami. But the lives of Japanese across the country are being affected, and the capital is no exception. Residents there are worried about the nuclear accident but are also concerned about their fellow countrymen in worse-hit areas.

Concerns for 143 Australians in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd says there are 143 Australians in disaster affected areas in Japan who have not yet been accounted for.

The most amazing videos of Japan's tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

A big tsunami spread destruction over the Northern part of Japan after the grade 9 earthquake that shook the country last Friday. Ships on the highways, cars and houses dragged hundreds of meters by the power of the water, and thousands of casualties. Videos recorded by phones and TV cameras leave a deep impression of the tragedy.

Cabinet holds moment of silence for Japan quake victims

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

President Mohamed Nasheed and his cabinet today at the beginning of the cabinet meeting held a minute of silence for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Blasts deepen Japan nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

Third explosion deals another blow to Fukushima atomic plant after earthquake and tsunami crippled its cooling systems.

Nuclear uncertainty lingers as clock ticks for survivors in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

A deepening crisis at a damaged nuclear power plant compounded the misery in Japan Tuesday as the death toll rose to 2,734 and the stock market plummeted for a second straight day.

Millions in Japan freeze without electricity, heat

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:05:00 +0100

One of the world's most technologically advanced societies was transformed overnight when Japan lost a large chunk of its electrical generating capacity to the one-two punch of earthquake and tsunami.

No radiation threat for RF rescuers working in Japan disaster area

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:05:00 +0100

15.03.2011, 13.25 MOSCOW, March 15 (Itar-Tass) -- No radiation threat exists for Russian rescuers, who are working in the natural disaster area in Japan, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Irina Andrianova told Itar-Tass on Tuesday. “No radiation threat exists for Russian rescuers,....

Singapore goverment gives Red Cross S$0.5m for Japan relief efforts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: The government has given the Singapore Red Cross S$500,000 as seed money to kick-start relief efforts to the tsunami and earthquake stricken areas in Japan.

Asian markets extend losses amid Japan nuclear crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

HONG KONG - Asian stocks slumped Tuesday with Tokyo shedding more than 10 percent as Japan's nuclear crisis deepened after two more blasts and a fire at an atomic power plant.

Workers dig corpses from a stinking, sandy sludge

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

NIGHT is falling on the tsunami-swept coast of Sendai when the stillness of the dusk is pierced by the sound of a whistle -- three quick, short blasts that ought to denote some kind of hope or life-saving urgency, but now announce only the discovery of yet another body.

Japan rescuers pull two survivors from rubble: NHK

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

TOKYO - Rescuers in Japan on Tuesday pulled two survivors, a woman and a man, from underneath the rubble four days after a powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami, public broadcaster NHK reported.

Japan quake, tsunami could hit global supply chain

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

TOKYO - The economic aftershocks from the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, the resulting tsunami and a feared nuclear meltdown could hit global production of everything from aircraft to iPads.

Updated: Warning as radiation leak spreads

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors today after an explosion and fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by the earthquake and tsunami four...

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0100

North Korea willing to talk about uranium program

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0100

North Korea told a Russian envoy it is willing to discuss a recently disclosed uranium enrichment program if long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks resume, state media reported Tuesday.

North Korea willing to talk about uranium program

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea told a Russian envoy it is willing to discuss a recently disclosed uranium enrichment program if long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks resume, state media reported Tuesday. Concerns about the North's nuclear capability took on renewed urgency in November when a....

US comedian sacked for tweeting Japan jokes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100

A US insurance firm has fired a comedian who did the voiceover for its mascot - the Aflac duck - for tweeting jokes on the massive Japan earthquake and the tsunami.

North Korea 'not opposed' to discussing uranium enrichment if 6-nation nuclear talks resume

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea told a Russian envoy it is willing to discuss a recently disclosed uranium enrichment program if long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks resume, state media reported Tuesday.

Japan's Nikkei plunges 11 percent on radiation fears, sending global markets into a tailspin

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

LONDON - Japan's stock market nose-dived nearly 11 percent, leading world markets sharply lower on Tuesday, as an escalating nuclear crisis threatened to compound the devastation from last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Pacific Northwest "overdue" for major quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

Experts warn of major risk of earthquake and tsunami; little money being spent to improve failing infrastructure

Minamisamriku, Japan decimated by wall of water

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

Megan Towey is a CBS News producer based in Miami. She's currently on assignment in Japan. MINAMISAMRIKU - As our drive continued northward toward Minamisamriku, we began to see more damage and a greater impact on local residents. Shingles were missing from rooftops and entire walls had caved in under the force of the earthquake.

Residents warned to stay inside after radiation level soar near Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

Radiation levels increase outside Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0100

There are reports that radiation levels outside the Japanese capital, Tokyo, have risen to ten times above normal levels.

Two Japan Survivors Pulled From Rubble

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Two survivors of the Japan earthquake have been pulled alive from the rubble, four days after the 9.0 magnitude tremor.

Taiwan's EVA Airways cancels March flights to, from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

TAIPEI - Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways said Tuesday it canceled dozens of March flights to and from Japan in ...

Dad's worry after blasts in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

A Londonderry father living in Japan, says he would consider leaving the country with his family after a third blast at a nuclear reactor plant.

Dewan Rakyat to debate motion on Japan quake on Thursday

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat is expected to debate on Thursday an emergency motion on the earthquake and tsunami which devastated a part of northeastern Japan last Friday.

FACTBOX - Toll of dead, missing from Japan's massive quake, tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

The quake and tsunami killed people in more than a dozen of Japan's 47 prefectures.

China to evacuate citizens from Japan quake areas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100

China will evacuate citizens from areas worst affected by Japan's earthquake and subsequent damage to nuclear reactors, but has detected no abnormal radiation levels at home, the government said on Tuesday.

Apocalypse now: Terrifying images of Japan's wasteland of death show epic scale of disaster which has engulfed country

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100

As the stock market plunges and the government warns it is receiving just a fraction of the emergency aid it needs, it is unclear how Japan can even begin to tackle the level of destruction.

Woman found alive in tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan.

Woman found alive in tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan.Osaka fire department spokesman Yuko Kotani said the woman was found inside her ...

British team helps rescue operation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

British efforts to help Japan are gathering pace as specialist teams begin their work in the country following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.A search and rescue team organised by the ...

British team helps rescue operation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100

British efforts to help Japan are gathering pace as specialist teams begin their work in the country following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Will Japan's Disaster Hurt The Global Economy?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100

Japanese officials are still assessing the damage from last week's earthquake, tsunami and what appear to be partial meltdowns at some nuclear plants. The cost will be in excess of $100 billion. The Japanese economy is likely to shrink, at least temporarily, as a result of the lost production.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100

A widening cloud of radiation on Tuesday added to the misery of millions of people in Japan's devastated north-east.

Quake-hit Japan eyes Swedish homes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100

Västerbotten county in northern Sweden has received a request from Tokyo to examine the possibilities for the supply of simple Swedish wooden homes and shelters to earthquake and tsunami hit areas of Japan.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0100

Japan quake, tsunami could hit global production

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0100

Tokyo - The economic aftershocks from the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, the resulting tsunami and a feared nuclear meltdown could hit global production of everything from aircraft to iPads. Panic selling sent Tokyo shares down 10.55 per cent on worries the nuclear crisis would become....

Hawaii tsunami damages jump to tens of millions

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:35:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of dollars in Hawaii and California.

Radiation level soars after fire at Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:33:00 +0100

Japanese PM urges calm but development fuels growing worry amid uncertainty over what will happen next

Staying indoors best way to limit radiation exposure: experts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Radiation experts say it is difficult to know the severity of the situation in Japan, as explosions at the country's Fukushima nuclear plant lead to rising levels of radiation around the facility.

Woman found alive in tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan.

India Steel Exports to Japan Likely to Rise

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Exports of finished steel to Japan will rise in the coming months as the Asian nation rebuilds after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake, two senior Indian steel company executives said.

China to evacuate citizens from Japan quake areas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - Radiation levels have not increased in China, Chinese authorities said on Tuesday, but it will evacuate its citizens from areas of Japan worst affected by Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Woman found alive in tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:52:00 +0100

A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan.

Kazakhstan delivered 21 Kyrgyz citizens from Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:48:00 +0100

Aircraft of Kazakhstan’s Emergency Situations Ministry delivered 21 citizens of Kyrgyzstan from Japan.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100

Two dozen Kulonprogo migrants still missing in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100

Kulonprogo regency in Yogyakarta, is still searching for two dozen residents who were working in Japan when a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the area last week.

Alexandra Wallace: YouTube racist Asian rant on day of Japan tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100

In the clip, a blonde girl, named on the internet as Alexandra Wallace, complains about Asian students using cellphones in the library at the University of California

Toll of dead and missing

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday.

Man dies in Co Derry collision

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100

A man has died following a road accident in Co Derry. The crash, at the Old Glenshane Road in Claudy, involved a van and the deceased who was a pedestrian. The male driver of the van was not injured. A look back at some of the dramatic footage from Japan following Friday's earthquake and tsunami....

Tech companies pitch in on earthquake response

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Google, Twitter and other technology companies are finding ways to help following last week's earthquake in Japan.

US deploys 8 ships around Japan, 5 more to be sent

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

The US has deployed eight naval ships around Japan, while another five are on their way to the region to contribute in rescue operation underway.

Tsunami ripple in Chennai: Mails spread rumours of radiation showers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Blasts at Japan's N-plant have started rumors in Chennai asking people not to go out in the rain lest they get caught in radioactive showers.

Panic buying adds to shortages after Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Stores in Japan are running out of necessities outside the disaster zone, raising fears that it may hurt the delivery of food aid to those who really need it.

Infosys calls back all employees based in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Infosys calls back all employees based in JapanInfosys has an office in Tokyo and has several employees in Fukuoka and Nagoya cities. The company began its Japanese operations in 1996 and opened its office in Tokyo in 1997.

Japan's PM raps nuclear plant operator

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Japan's PM, Naoto Kan criticised the operator of an earthquake-stricken atomic power plant as engineers struggled to avert a nuclear catastrophe.

Japan disaster could hurt seafood industry

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0100

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan could cause upheaval in Canada's seafood industry, a fisheries marketing expert warns.

Disaster-hit Japan urges against panic-buying

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

TOKYO : Japan's government on Tuesday urged people against panic-buying of food and supplies, as the country grapples with a massive natural disaster and resulting nuclear crisis.

Slight temperature rise at two Japan reactors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

TOKYO: There has been a slight rise in temperature of two more reactors at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant, where engineers are battling to avert meltdown, the chief government spokesman said Tuesday.

Honda UK boss reassures Swindon workers after Japan disruption

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0100

Honda has stopped production of cars and motorcycles at its five major factories in Japan for a week, but operations are still continuing at the Swindon plant in Wiltshire A senior executive at car giant Honda has reassured workers at its Swindon plant that the company's UK operations are "safe"....

Woman found alive in Tsunami house

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

3/15/2011 - 9:12:46 AM A 70-year-old woman has been found alive four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan. Osaka fire department spokesman Yuko Kotani said the woman was found inside her house which had been washed away by the tsunami in Iwate prefecture.

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

3/15/2011 - 8:18:08 AM Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors today after an explosion and fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by the earthquake and tsunami four days ago.

First available tsunami damage footprint for the 8.9 magnitude Japan earthquake of March 11, 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:22:00 +0100

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 15, 2011 The tsunami footprint shows damage across the entire impacted area spanning nearly 120 miles of coastline, equivalent to the distance from Los Angeles to San Diego. The devastated area encompasses over 200 sq miles, an area slightly smaller than a city the size of Paris.

Tsunami ripple in Chennai: Mails spread rumours of radiation showers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:20:00 +0100

Blasts at Japan's N-plant have started rumors in Chennai asking people not to go out in the rain lest they get caught in radioactive showers.

Nuclear fears grow as toll escalates

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0100

A deepening crisis at a damaged nuclear power plant compounds the misery in Japan as the death toll rises to 2,722 and the stock market plummets for a second straight day.

Woman, 70, found alive 4 days after tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100

Rescuers in Japan have found a 70-year-old woman alive four days after a deadly earthquake and tsunami rocked the nation.

Nuclear crisis slams stocks in Japan, around world

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100

Japan's Nikkei stock index nose-dived nearly 11 percent Tuesday as the earthquake-shattered country faced an unfolding nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at a crippled power plant and residents were warned to stay indoors. Panic-selling sent shares lower across the globe.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:15:00 +0100

SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters) - Prices for key technology components extended gains on Tuesday, as damage at Japanese plants and infrastructure caused by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami threatens to disrupt the global manufacturing chain longer than many had expected.

China's Red Cross offers additional 5 mil. yuan aid to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:15:00 +0100

BEIJING - China's Red Cross Society decided Tuesday to donate an additional 5 million yuan, or about 62 millio...

British team helps rescue operation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

British efforts to help Japan are gathering pace as specialist teams begin their work in the country following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

SEOUL (Reuters) - Prices for key technology components extended gains on Tuesday, as damage at Japanese plants and infrastructure caused by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami threatens to disrupt the global manufacturing chain longer than many had expected.

Bulgaria Faces No Radiation Risk after Japan Blast - Expert

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

Bulgarian scientists have tried to assuage fears that radiation winds could reach the country after Japan nuclear plant blasts, ruling out the very possibility of such a scenario. "Talk that Bulgaria may be affected by radiation waves following the explosions at the Japanese quake-stricken Fukushima....

Japan Earthquake Exact Death Toll Remains Unknown

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

The number of casualties from the devastating 9 point magnitude on the Richter scale earthquake and following tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 is still unknown. According to the Japanese news agency Kyodo, 4 500 have died or are still missing. 2 000 bodies were found on the coast of the Miyagi prefecture.

Nuclear crisis slams stocks in Japan, around world

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's Nikkei stock index nose-dived nearly 11 percent Tuesday as the earthquake-shattered country faced an unfolding nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at a crippled power plant and residents were warned to stay indoors. Panic-selling sent shares lower across the globe.

The euro is largely sidelined this morning

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100

USD - The dollar begins the week on mixed footing as investors try to gauge the economic affect of last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The dollar has also regained some ...

Indian stocks slump as Nikkei plunges

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Indian stocks fell on Tuesday as Japan's Nikkei plunged after Prime Minister Naoto Kan said a "substantial amount" of radiation was leaking from the nuclear ...

Global efforts needed to deal with Japan's quake, tsunami aftermath

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100

Aid offers from many countries have been pouring into Japan to help deal with the aftermaths of one of the most catastrophic earthquakes in human history and an ensuing tsunami that ravaged the country's northeast last Friday. The damage caused by the quake defies description.

France sends rescue teams to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100

France has sent rescue teams to disaster-stricken Japan, the French Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Two detachments of civil defense and staff of the Crisis Center under the foreign ministry, composed of 116 persons, have been sent to Japan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said in a....

Japanese automakers: China operations unaffected

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100

The operation of Japanese automakers in China won't be affected in the short term even as their domestic production is halted in the aftermath of Friday's severe earthquake and tsunami, automakers said on Monday. However, the long-term impact is still under assessment, they said.

Radiation alert after Japan blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:05:00 +0100

Radiation levels at a Japanese quake-stricken nuclear plant reach levels harmful to human health, a top official warns, after a third blast and a fire.

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:58:00 +0100

Tokyo governor sorry for 'divine punishment' comment

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:58:00 +0100

Tokyo's outspoken conservative governor Shintaro Ishihara has apologised for describing Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami as "divine punishment".

Slight temperature rise at two Japan reactors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Tokyo. There has been a slight rise in temperature of two more reactors at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant, where engineers are battling to avert meltdown, the chief government spokesman said Tuesday, AFP reported. There have already been explosions at four of the reactors at the Fukushima No.

UGM counsels Japanese students in Yogyakarta

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta has offered to provide counseling to 25 students from Japan that are currently studying at the university, following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Friday, a university executive says.

Some Indonesians choose to stay put in Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

While 94 Indonesians are scheduled to arrive home from Japan in Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon, others were chosing to stay in Tokyo, an official says.

Panic buying adds to shortages after Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Canned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle gas stations, as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake, ts

Japan earthquake could hurt Poland's economy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:54:00 +0100

Immediately after the recent earthquake in Japan the yen strengthened while the currencies of countries located furthest from the epicenter, including the złoty, weakened. More of these secondary effects are expected to hit the global economy. The massive destruction caused by the cataclysm is sure....

NCKU Offers Aid to Students Under Japanese Earthquake Impact

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100

TAINAN, Taiwan - (Business Wire) Responding to the recent major earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan, grasped first-hand information of its international and exchange students and offered special assistance.

PRESS REVIEW: French press review 15 March 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0100

Press Review French dailies are leading with fears of a nuclear catastrophy in Japan on Tuesday.

Massive response under way in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is under way in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

Panic-buying strikes quake-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0100

Canned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake: Panic-buying.

Japan earthquake: Cameron's fears for Britons as survivors tell of moment quake struck

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

There are "severe concerns" for the safety of several British nationals in Japan, David Cameron has said.

Politics › Ishihara apologizes over 'divine punishment' remark

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara apologized Tuesday for his remark that the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck eastern and northeastern Japan represented ''divine punishment''…

Japan radiation alert: 140,000 ordered indoors

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday.

Bryan Adams calls on singers to organize concert for Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

Rock star Bryan Adams exhorted the world's musicians to organize a concert for Japan, which is reeling from the worst disaster in recent history.

Radiation leaks pose health risk

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant have forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors today after an explosion and fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by the earthquake and tsunami four days ago.

Japan: Panic buying adds to woes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

Tinned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle petrol stations as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week’s earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis: panic-buying.

Swindon factory is safe, says Honda UK boss

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

A senior executive at car giant Honda reassured workers at its Swindon plant today that the company’s UK operations are “safe” despite the disruption caused by the earthquake in Japan.

Oil near $99 as Japan nuclear crisis worsens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices slid to near $99 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders fled risky investments after a third explosion in three days at an earthquake-damaged Japanese nuclear plant triggered a radiation leak. Benchmark crude for April delivery was down $2.09 at $99.

Foodstuffs vanish from Japanese store shelves

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:37:00 +0100

"The situation is hysterical," said Tomonao Matsuo, spokesman for instant noodle maker Nissin Foods, which donated a million items including its "Cup Noodles" for disaster relief.

New explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:36:00 +0100

A third explosion was reported at the Fukishima nuclear plant in northern Japan on Tuesday. The plant was damaged in last week's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Govt to review safety at all nuclear plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:34:00 +0100

Government today said it can look at putting in place additional environmental safeguards to ensure safety of the proposed nuclear reactors in Jaitapur.

Fil-Ams worried for families in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:34:00 +0100

LAS VEGAS - Filipinos based in the US who have relatives in Japan are worried for the safety of their friends and family.

Radiation levels drop at Japanese plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +0100

Japanese authorities said radiation levels had dropped at the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Tuesday

Radiation danger after fire at Japan nuke plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +0100

Clinton meets with Japan's foreign minister

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto at a G-8 meeting in Paris on Tuesday as Japan struggles with aftermath of earthquake and tsunami.

KL shares lower at midafternoon

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midafternoon today as investors reacted to panic selling on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and other regional markets. This was amid mounting concerns on the possibility of a large scale nuclear meltdown in Japan following the deadly....

Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis deepens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100

Radiation danger after fire at Japan nuke plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors March 15 after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the 4-day-old crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.

South Korea's stars dig deep for Japan victims

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100

SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters Life!) - South Korean television and pop stars, who are hugely popular in Japan, have donated over $1 million to the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Govt to ensure Angolan citizens' safety in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:29:00 +0100

Angola, Luanda - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Rebelo Chikoti, said on Monday in Luanda that the Angolan government will ensure safety for its citizens residing in Japan, a country which was hit by an earthquake and tsunami last Friday. “The Angolan government is responsible and will....

Radiation risk rises with third blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

There are fears of serious radiation leaks in Japan, following a third explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

US tsunami damages bill rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California. In Hawaii, the rough estimate combines damage to homes, businesses, hotels, boats, piers and...

Govt to review safety at all nuclear plants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

Government today said it can look at putting in place additional environmental safeguards to ensure safety of the proposed nuclear reactors in Jaitapur.

More than 6,000 dead or missing in Japan''s M9.0 quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100

(With Map) TOKYO, March 15 (KUNA) -- The confirmed death toll from Friday's 9. 0-magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan has risen to 2,475 and 3,611 people remained missing as of Tuesday noon, police said. Among them, seven people were killed in Tokyo, according to the National Police Agency.

Residents warned to stay inside after catastrophic radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:21:00 +0100

People in the news

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:21:00 +0100

The latest news on today's hottest celebrities ... THE BACHELOR: Brad Womack proposed to Emily Maynard on the Season 15 finale of the U.S. dating competition series, "The Bachelor." Maynard, a 25-year-old single mom from Charlotte, N.C., beat out fellow finalist, 28-year-old Seattle executive assistant Chantal O'Brien, for the honor Monday night.

Wipro May Revise Japan, Middle East Hedging Strategy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:21:00 +0100

India's Wipro may change its foreign exchange hedging strategies for quake-hit Japan and the politically tense Middle East and North Africa markets, even though cash flows from these regions form just a small part of its total revenue, a senior company executive said.

Baby is reunited with her father after three days buried in rubble

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:20:00 +0100

AMID the despair that ravages Japan, comes hope. A father experiences a miraculous moment as, three days after his four-month-old daughter was separated from her family by the devastating tsunami which followed the earthquake, she is plucked safe and well from the rubble.

Japan live blog: tsunami and nuclear disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0100

A second blast has rocked the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, which was damaged in Friday's earthquake and tsunami. Follow all of Monday's events here in a replay of our live blog.

Radiation fears after third Japan blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0100

Agency says stored nuclear fuel burned in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100

The international nuclear agency says a fire at a tsunami-stricken Japanese power plant was at a storage pond for spent nuclear fuel.

Japan's PM in televised plea after radiation leak: 'Please don't go outside'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100

Tokyo governor sorry for tsunami gaffe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100

TOKYO'S outspoken conservative governor Shintaro Ishihara has apologised for describing Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami as "divine punishment."

Japan informs IAEA nuclear plant explosion, spent fuel storage pond on fire

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0100

An explosion occurred at the Unit 2 reactor at the earthquake-crippled Fukushima No.1 plant, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday, citing information from Japanese authorities.

Japan situation not yet serious for Polish car importers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:15:00 +0100

The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan have paralyzed much of the country's economy. Japan's automotive sector, for one, has been hit hard and all major automakers have had to temporarily suspend production. Polish representatives of Japanese companies told Puls Biznesu , however, that there has....

■ IPU conveys condolences to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +0100

WINDHOEK - The Speaker of the National Assembly and the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab, has extended heart-felt condolences to the people of Japan ravaged by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. “Rarely have I seen the forces of nature cause so....

Japan shares tumble as nuclear crisis fears create panic

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +0100

Tokyo shares closed down 10.55pc on Tuesday as panicking investors dumped stocks after the government said levels of radiation leaking from a stricken nuclear plant posed a threat to health.

Japan earthquake: Britain is there to help

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +0100

Telegraph View: Japan's present plight calls for the deepest sympathy and the offer of all possible help.

How you can help respond to the disaster in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +0100

Click to see a list of resources on the humanitarian response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Mazda to Extend Production Suspension Beyond March 17 in Wake of Major Earthquake in Eastern Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

March 15, 2011, Hiroshima, Japan -- Mazda Motor Corporation wishes to convey its heartfelt sympathy and concern for all people affected by the major earthquake in eastern Japan. Mazda places the highest priority on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its suppliers, their employees and their families, in the affected region.

Effect on the Asahi Kasei Group of the recent earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the Coast of the Tohoku Region of Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

March 14, 2011 -- The Asahi Kasei Group expresses its sincere sympathy to all those affected by the earthquake which occurred on March 11, 2011, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Tohoku Region of Japan. The effect of this earthquake on the Asahi Kasei Group is as follows. 1.

Latest update from Honda Motors on Japan Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:12:00 +0100

Japanese Auto major Honda Motor Co has said that all production activities are suspended at the following Honda plants, the carmaker said in a statement.

Japan nuclear crisis sparks selling from equities to commodities

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:12:00 +0100

Shares and other risky assets from the Australian dollar to commodities such as copper and oil slumped on Tuesday while safe-haven assets like U.S. Treasuries rallied as Japan's nuclear crisis worsened.

Warning as radiation leak spreads

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

Radiation danger after fire at Japan nuke plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:08:00 +0100

07:18 on 15 March, 2011 UTC

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:06:00 +0100

Solomon Islands offers to help Japan in its recovery from quake disaster Posted at 07:18 on 15 March, 2011 UTC The Solomon Islands prime minister, Danny Philip, has sent heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Japan following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan crisis: four-month-old girl offers rare glimmer of hope

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0100

A four-month-old baby who survived for three days amid the devastation of Japan's worst ever earthquake offered a rare moment of hope yesterday as rescuers engaged in a race against time to save lives.

Japan earthquake: panic in Tokyo as radiation spreads

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0100

Panic has begun to spread Tokyo after elevated levels of radiation were detected in one of the world's largest metropolises.

Panic buying adds to shortages after Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:53:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Canned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle gas stations, as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis: panic-buying.

Metals and Minerals Sites Affected by Earthquake, Tsunami and Power Outages, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +0100

TOKYO -- 03/15/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Many metals and minerals facilities throughout eastern Japan have been disrupted or have experienced involuntary shutdown as a direct result of the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami.

Explosion and fire at Japan's crippled nuclear plant causes radiation leak

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0100

Japan's nuke crisis raises radiation fears

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:45:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — Anxious neighbors of a stricken nuclear plant accused the government Tuesday of hiding the truth about possible radiation risks, compounding the misery of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. "I don't think they are telling us the truth.

Japan: Acceptance of a rescue team of Russia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:44:00 +0100

The rescue team consists of 50 personnel, and 25 additional personnel will be dispatched later. The team is scheduled to work in Sendai and the surrounding area.

Kyodo Industry Brief (March 15)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:44:00 +0100

TOKYO - ---------- S&P eyes possible credit cut on Tokyo Electric TOKYO - Standard & Poor's said it ...

Deputy Foreign Minister pledges aid to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:44:00 +0100

VNA 14/03/2011 - The Vietnamese government is willing to send medical staff to Japan to help the country overcome the consequences of the recent earthquake and tsunami, besides an aid package worth 200,000 USD.

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:44:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

New UK quake team flies to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:41:00 +0100

A further UK search and rescue team flies to Japan to provide help, after a huge earthquake and tsunami that has also sparked a nuclear emergency.

Some 6,000 people dead or missing in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0100

15.03.2011, 10.23 TOKYO, March 15 (Itar-Tass) -- The Japanese authorities officially confirmed on Tuesday the death of 2,475 people as a result of the most powerful earthquake in the history of the country with magnitude 9.0, which hit the north-eastern part of the Honshu Island on March 11. Another 2,000 were injured.

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

UN stepping up help in quake-and-tsunami devastated Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 15 (APP): A UN disaster team has arrived in Japan and local officials have asked the world body to dispatch nuclear safety experts as emergency operations continue in the wake of Friday’s catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, it was announced Monday.

3.5 magnitude quake in Banat

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:38:00 +0100

15.03.11 | by: | in: homenews According to the Romanian Institute for Earth Physics, the tremor took place yesterday at 11.13 AM local time close to Mehadia (Caras-Severin County) at a depth of 4 kilometers. There were no victims or damage. According to the aforementioned source, the earthquake had an intensity of III-IV on the Mercalli scale.

Safety plans in Kaiga post Fukushima nuclear blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Multi-level safety measures have been put in place at the Kaiga atomic power station in Karnataka following explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Radiation leaps after nuclear plant blasts, panic in Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Japan govt has warned 140,000 people near the N-plant to stay indoors to avoid exposure. Tokyo also reported slightly higher radiation levels.

Official: U.S. safe from Japanese radiation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Disaster in Japan U.S nuclear officials said that there was very little chance that harmful levels of radiation from Japan's nuclear reactors would reach Hawaii or the west coast of the United States; the head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) also said nuclear plants in the United States....

Sensex off lows on RIL support; Asian peers down

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Sensex off lows on RIL support; Asian peers downBenchmarks pared some of the intraday losses as some buying activity emerged in index heavy-weight Reliance Industries.

Japan shares plunge 11 percent on fears of nuclear crisis, other Asian markets tumble

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

BANGKOK - Japan's Nikkei stock index nose-dived nearly 11 percent Tuesday as the earthquake-shattered country faced an unfolding nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at a crippled power plant and residents were warned to stay indoors. Other Asian markets also tumbled.

Japan aid hampered by cold, fuel shortages

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

Sarah Hawke Last Updated: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +1100 A lack of fuel and cold weather in the areas hardest hit by Japan's earthquake and tsunami is proving to be among the biggest challenges for aid organisations. It is now four days since the disaster and the Red Cross estimates that 430,000 people are in emergency accommodation.

Earthquake hits off Innisfail coastline

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

A SMALL magnitude four earthquake has struck off the coast of Innisfail in far north Queensland.

Panic buying adds to shortages after Japan quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

TOKYO - Canned goods, batteries, bread and bottled water have vanished from store shelves and long lines of cars circle gas stations, as Japan grapples with a new risk set off by last week's earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear...

Fears grow for missing NZers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

Fears are growing for two New Zealanders missing in quake-torn Japan where tens of thousands are feared dead after a magnitude 9.0 tremor hit the country on Friday.One of the two people the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade...

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:17:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

Fears of nuclear disaster in Japan intensify

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:14:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan have intensified after a third explosion at the power plant crippled by Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese Prime Minister says radioactive levels around the plant are high. People living near to the site have been told to leave the area. Radiation levels 150 miles away in Tokyo [.

New footage shows tsunami swamp Kamaishi

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0100

xAmateur video captures the destructive power of the tsunami as it hit Kamaishi in Iwate prefecture.

Japanese ordered indoors over radiation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:10:00 +0100

The Japanese government has warned people living near a crippled nuclear plant to stay indoors to avoid exposure to radiation after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion.

Entertainment › X Japan's Yoshiki to auction crystal piano to support earthquake recovery

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

Rock band X Japan founder Yoshiki will auction off his favorite piano to raise money for victims of the catastrophic series of earthquakes and tsunami…

Consequences of possible major quake in Bucharest spark controversy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100

The earthquake in Japan is raising questions as to how ready the Romanian Capital is to cope with an event of that size. In fact, a while ago, Bucharest Mayor Sorin Oprescu had suggested a record figure of 500,000 possible victims should Bucharest be hit by a quake measuring over 7 degrees on the Richter scale.

IRAN SAYS ENTRY OF FOREIGN TROOPS INTO BAHRAIN "UNACCEPTABLE", W

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:07:00 +0100

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Kashima Oil refinery shut, possible quake damage -JX

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:07:00 +0100

15 Mar 2011 05:44 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 15 (Reuters) - JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corp said on Tuesday that the refinery of subsidiary Kashima Oil Co has remained shut since a strong earthquake and tsunami hit the northeast coast of Japan on Friday.

Stunned Japan Struggles To Bind Its Wounds

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:06:00 +0100

Aid crews fight to help survivors as a humanitarian crisis builds in a world economic power that now lies nearly paralyzed by a massive earthquake and tsunami. Sifting through debris in the hardest-hit areas could take months.

Japanese residents worry about radiation

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:06:00 +0100

Anxious neighbors of a stricken nuclear plant accused the government Tuesday of hiding the truth about possible radiation risks, compounding the misery of a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

US damages bill from tsunami rises

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100

Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers have caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of pounds in Hawaii and California.

US comedian sacked for tweeting Japan jokes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

A US insurance firm has fired a comedian who did the voiceover for its mascot - the Aflac duck - for tweeting jokes on the massive earthquake and the tsunami that has caused immense devastation in ...

New UK quake team flies to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

A further UK search and rescue team has flown to Japan to help the aid effort, after a huge earthquake and tsunami. Twelve volunteers from Scotland-based International Rescue Corps arrived in Tokyo ...

Tsunami damage estimates surge in Hawaii, Calif.

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Lost homes, boats and piers will cost at least $40M in Calif. alone, but U.S. spared large human casualties

Japanese firms struggling to cope

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Businesses in Japan are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the country's earthquake and tsunami. Many are having to shut factories and offices, while staff are unable to travel to work. ...

Pulled from the rubble of Japan... baby who survived the tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Upon hearing another tsunami warning, a father tries to flee for safety with his just reunited four-month-old baby girl who was spotted by Japan's Self-Defense Force member in the rubble of ...

U.S. stock futures slump, Nikkei slides 14%

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

MUMBAI (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Tuesday, as Japan's Nikkei Average closed down more than 10.5% after radiation was reported leaking from a nuclear plant hit by ...

Nervous times during the wait for power shutoffs

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Norwin Simms was on the top floor of a Toyko tower - 250m above the city - when the earthquake struck last week. The Belfast engineer (37), who is on a two-week holiday in Japan, said he had ...

Japanese expat’s appeal for devastated homeland

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

A Japanese woman who survived Japan’s last major earthquake in 1995 and now lives in Belfast has started a collection to help people affected by the recent disaster. As Nobuka Masumura ...

'Malaysia-Japan trade to face minor hiccup'

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100

Malaysia's trade with Japan is expected to face a minor hiccup in the short-term due to the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week, International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan said today. He also said although the natural disaster would setback the Japanese....

Radiation leaps after nuclear plant blasts, panic in Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100

Japan govt has warned 140,000 people near the N-plant to stay indoors to avoid exposure. Tokyo also reported slightly higher radiation levels.

KL shares extend downtrend at mid-day

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia extended the downtrend at mid-day today following overnight losses on Wall Street and on regional markets, as investors remained cautious in the aftermath of Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami, dealers said. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 17.07 points lower at 1.

Japan aid hampered by cold, fuel shortages

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

A lack of fuel and cold weather is proving to be among the biggest challenges for aid organisations in disaster-ravaged Japan.

Japan to provide 94 mln USD to Cambodia despite quake impact

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

The government of Japan on Tuesday signed up to provide a total grant aid of 94 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia for social and economic development though the country was severely hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11. The exchange of notes for the grant was signed between Cambodian....

Chinese rescuers continue relief work in quake area in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

The Chinese international search and rescue team continued their relief work Tuesday in Oofunato, Iwate, which was heavily smashed by last Friday's earthquake and tsunami. The Chinese rescuers started their second day of work on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. Bringing along with their equipments, the rescuers....

OPEC weekly oil price keeps rising for fourth week

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

The weekly average oil price of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increased to 110.29 U.S. dollars per barrel last week, the Vienna-based cartel said Monday. The OPEC basket prices have so far continued to increase for four consecutive weeks.

Australian rescue teams ready to help in aftermath of Japan's disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Australian state premier on Tuesday said search and rescue teams, victim identification units and paramedics are on standby to help in the aftermath of Japan's disaster. On Tuesday, the official death toll from the earthquake and tsunami, which has devastated much of Japan's northeast coast, has topped 2,400.

U.S. stocks fall on Japan devastation with unclear shares hurt most

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

U.S. stocks dropped on Monday as investors worried about the escalating devastation in Japan. With the situation in Japan getting worse, investors worried that the earthquake and ensuing tsunami would have a great negative impact on the recovery of the world's third largest economy, especially after explosions at a Japanese nuclear plant.

Rising safe-haven demand lifts gold price

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange moved up for the second straight session on Monday, as rising uncertainty about the impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami on the domestic and global economy lifted worldwide demand for safe-haven assets. The most active gold contract for April delivery added 3.

Next time, Japan could be us

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100

The disaster in Japan was both predictable and horrifying - the truth is, we all live on a fault line

Japan signs big aid deal with Cambodia despite woes at home

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0100

Phnom Penh - Japan on Tuesday signed an aid package worth 94 million dollars for development projects in Cambodia, despite battling the effects of last week's earthquake and tsunami. The agreement was announced on Friday shortly before the magnitude-9 earthquake struck Japan.

In D.C., the 'shady deals' that weren't

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:44:00 +0100

A THEME OF Vincent C. Gray's successful mayoral campaign last year was his questioning of his opponent's integrity. Exhibit A in his argument that Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) ran a suspect administration was the awarding of contracts for park and recreation projects to firms with ties to the mayor....

Japan: Radiation leaps following plant blasts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:43:00 +0100

Fire breaks out in Fukushima nuclear plant after another reactor explodes, later extinguished. Prime Minister Naoto Kan says radiation has spread, orders region's residents to stay indoors. Slightly higher-than-normal radiation level detected in Tokyo

High levels of radiation leaked from crippled nuclear plant in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:36:00 +0100

Tokyo also reported slightly elevated radiation levels, but officials said the increase was too small to threaten the 39 million people in and around the capital, about 170 miles away.

Chip prices rise as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:36:00 +0100

Japan: Radiation leaps following plant blasts

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:27:00 +0100

Radiation levels rise as Japan hit by fresh blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

• New explosion at nuclear plant, fears of leak • Dangerous levels of radiation at Fukushima plant • Government reveals fire in No 4 reactor • Death toll estimated at 10,000 in one prefecture • Read the latest summary of today's events • Read the Guardian's latest news story on the explosion 6.14am (3.

Japan Refineries Still Rocking From Earthquake, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

TOKYO -- 03/15/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- In the wake of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake, Japan continues to be rocked by a multitude of problems including shortages of food, water, power and gasoline. Between Tokyo and the northernmost island of Hokkaido,....

Australian stocks hammered in post-quake sell-off

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

Sydney - Australian stocks recorded their biggest one-day fall in nine months Tuesday as investors hit the exits following the earthquake and tsunami catastrophe in Japan. The ASX 200 index shed 97 points, or 2 per cent, to close at 4,528. Bargain hunters limited the damage by picking up stocks just before the closing bell.

Argus Media Alert - Japan Earthquake - Impact on Energy Markets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

LONDON March 15, 2011 -- International price reporting agency Argus has set up a web page with free news alerts about the impact of the Japanese earthquake on energy markets. Recent headlines include: Visit www.argusmedia.com/japan for the full stories and updates. Argus also has energy market experts available for comment.

Radiation leaps after Japan N-plant blasts, panic in Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

Japan govt has warned 140,000 people near the N-plant to stay indoors to avoid exposure. Tokyo also reported slightly higher radiation levels.

Store shelves empty even outside disaster zone as panic buying grips Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

People in hospitals laid to waste by quake, tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

TAKAJO, Japan, March 14, (AP): Within the dark and fetid wards of the Senen General Hospital, some 120 patients lie in their beds or slumped in wheelchairs, moaning incoherently. “There is no food!” cries an old man in a blue gown, to no one in pa...

NZ USAR team ready to start Japan search

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

New Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team in Japan are settled in the northern part of the country and about to start work helping to find survivors of Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.The team's work will...

Radiation reaches Tokyo as Japan's nuclear crisis escalates

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion today and a fourth caught fire in a dramatic escalation of the 4-day-old catastrophe. The government...

At least 2,400 dead in Japan disaster

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0100

| DATE: 2011-03-15 | A Self Defence soldier smiles as he holds a four-month-old baby who survived the recent tsunami with her family at Ishinomaki city in Miyagi prefecture on March 14, 2011. PHOTO/ AFP TOKYO, March 15, 2011 (AFP) - The death toll from a killer earthquake and tsunami that flattened....

IMAGES: World prays as Japan fights a catastrophe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:10:00 +0100

Nature's fury has battered Japan yet again, after a powerful earthquake triggered a humongous tsunami, which may have killed 10,000 people, thousands others missing and injured.

Live! CBI grills Kalmadi in CWG catering, TSR scam

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:10:00 +0100

11:38 AM Not a single case of looting in devastated Japan A telling story about how different cultures react to crises. As Japan struggles to survive in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, perhaps even more impressive than its technological power is its social strength. Writes Ed West for the Telegraph.

Japan shares plunge on nuclear woes, hitting other assets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:06:00 +0100

SEOUL (Reuters) - Japanese shares plunged more than 14 percent on Tuesday as fresh explosions rocked a damaged nuclear plant and triggered a rise in radiation levels, sending investors fleeing from riskier assets such as equities and commodities across Asia.

New Explosion Heard at Japanese Nuclear Plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +0100

Workers at a nuclear plant in Japan are battling to prevent a meltdown in one of the reactors, following the massive earthquake that struck the north-east part of the country on Friday. The latest government figures figures put the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami at over 2,000 - but....

Residents warned to stay inside after catastrophic radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan - High levels of radiation leaked from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion Tuesday and a fourth caught fire in a dramatic escalation of the 4-day-old catastrophe. The government warned 140,000 people nearby to....

Strong quake jolts Japan's Okinawa

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0100

Reuters Friday, February 26, 2010 TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 jolted Japan's southern Okinawa islands on Saturday, a government agency said. Soldiers of Japan's Self-Defense Forces watch the activities at Okinawa islands.

Tsunami hits Pacific regions

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0100

Reuters Sunday, February 28, 2010 TOKYO (Reuters) ��" Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand 's remote Chatham Islands on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile , killing more than 300 people.

Europe reviewing nuclear projects

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0100

Nuclear projects in Europe are being reviewed in light of the emergency in Japan, sparked by a massive earthquake and tsunami. The German and the Swiss governments have suspended decisions on their ...

World pledges aid to Chile quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0100

AFP Sunday, February 28, 2010 PARIS – The United States and Europe vowed to come to Chile's aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere's second enormous earthquake in seven weeks. But the Latin American country, reeling from the deaths of at least 300 people and a trail of destruction caused by Saturday's 8.

RI disaster relief team to head to Japan on Thursday

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:59:00 +0100

The Indonesian Government has announced plans to send a team to Japan on Thursday to help the latter cope with the aftermath of last week's massive earthquake and tsun

Rest in pieces

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:59:00 +0100

: A Harley Davidson motorcycle sits on end in the destroyed waterfront Tuesday in Soma city, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, four days after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the country's north east coast. Copyright © 2008 The Jakarta Post - PT Bina Media Tenggara. All Rights Reserved.

PM expresses Pakistan’s concern over catastrophe in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:58:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): The Federal Cabinet on Monday expressed its profound grief and expressed solidarity with the Japanese people over the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that reportedly killed over 10,000 people and rendered thousands homeless.

Fears for the future in hard-hit Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:55:00 +0100

Monique Ross Last Updated: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +1100 A British expatriate living in a Japanese port city says calm has washed over the area as stunned locals, desperately in need of food and basic supplies, worry about what their future holds. The Miyagi prefecture bore the brunt of Friday's devastating 9.

Solomon authorities attempt to confirm damage from tsunami

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:55:00 +0100

Last Updated: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +1100 Authorities in Solomon Islands are trying to confirm reports that some houses have been damaged by tsunami waves, caused by the Japan earthquake. Disaster assessment teams are being sent to Isabel, Malaita, Choisul and Central Island Provinces that have been hit by high tides.

Third explosion rocks Japanese nuclear plant

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis deepened dramatically Tuesday. As safety officials sought desperately to avert catastrophe, the government said radioactive ...

Business Globally May Feel the Tremors of Japan Quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

15 de marzo de 2011, 00:04 Tokyo, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Concerns are growing that the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan could lead to a long-term disruption in the world""s supply of automobiles, consumer electronics and machine tools.

Hawaii tsunami damages jump to tens of millions

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:45:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- Lost homes, sunken boats and damaged piers caused tsunami damage estimates to jump into the tens of millions of dollars in Hawaii and California. In Hawaii, the rough estimate combines damage to homes, businesses, hotels, ...

What a Difference a Government Makes: Japan's Earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:44:00 +0100

Elizabeth Ferris, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy As news grows of casualties from Japan's devastating 8.9 earthquake and concern mounts at the effects of damaged nuclear reactors, the international humanitarian system is swinging into action.

Omani leaders, citizens share Japans sorrow, sign condolence book

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

Prominent members of the society were among the 68 residents and citizens who turned up yesterday to sign the condolence book at the Embassy of Japan for the victims of earthquake

Japan shares plunge on nuclear woes, hitting other assets

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:41:00 +0100

Japanese shares plunged more than 14 percent on Tuesday as fresh explosions rocked a damaged nuclear plant and triggered a rise in radiation levels, sending investors fleeing from riskier assets such as equities and commodities across Asia.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:36:00 +0100

SEOUL (Reuters) - Prices for key technology components spiked and global supply disruptions were expected to last for months as the toll on Japan's infrastructure mounted after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Kan warns of higher radiation leak risks

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:36:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 15 (UPI) -- Radiation leak levels rose Tuesday from Japan's quake-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant after a blast apparently damaged a reactor container, the government said. The explosion at the No. 2 reactor early Tuesday set off fears of a critical meltdown resulting from the....

Radiation levels rise after fresh blast

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100

A Japanese official says radiation levels near a quake-hit nuclear plant are now harmful to human health, after a third reactor exploded and a fourth caught fire.

Fears of health risks rise amid Japan crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0100

Japanese ordered indoors in radiation leak crisis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) Radiation leaked from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion March 15 and a fourth caught fire in a dramatic escalation of the 4-day-old catastrophe. The government warned anyone nearby to stay indoors to avoid exposure.

Nuclear crisis fears batter stocks in Japan; Nikkei falls more than 6%

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

Nuclear crisis fears batter stocks in Japan; Nikkei falls more than 6%Japanese shares were battered for a second day as investors unloaded assets on escalating fears of a nuclear crisis.

Radiation leaps after Japan plant blasts, warnings for Tokyo

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan warned radioactive levels had become "significantly" higher around a quake-stricken nuclear power plant on Tuesday after explosions at two reactors, and the French embassy said a low level radioactive wind could reach Tokyo by the evening.

Regional markets in the red at midday

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

Regional markets were in the red at midday, Tuesday, as investors are still maintaining a cautious front following the ripples of the devastation tsunami that hit Japan on Friday.

Hilltop city in Japan becomes a refuge for earthquake, tsunami survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0100

Families escaping areas most affected by the Japan earthquake and tsunami are happy to have a dry place to stay in Hitachi city, which is situated along the coast between Tokyo and Sendai.

Japan: 2000 bodies washed ashore

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0100

About 2000 bodies have been found on the shores of Japan's Miyagi prefecture, victims of the huge earthquake and tsunami that have shattered northern Japan.And efforts to stave off a nuclear meltdown at a stricken power plant...

Japan death toll believed to be in tens of thousands

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami leaped tenfold yesterday.The official death toll last night stood at 2800, but looked set to rise still further.Police said that in Miyagi prefecture...

Japan jolt 8000 times more violent than Christchurch's

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0100

The Japan earthquake was 8000 times stronger than the Christchurch shake and unzipped a faultline half the size of the North Island, a NZ scientist says.The magnitude-9 tremor near Japan's east coast on Friday occurred at the...

Hawaii is the first in the U.S. with $4-a-gallon gasoline

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

It's a race no state wanted to win, but someone apparently had to. Hawaii became the first in the nation to top $4 a gallon for regular gasoline, on average, over the weekend. The current price in Hawaii stands at $4.001, up 0.1 cents overnight, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.

Japan earthquake and tsunami displace 100,000 children

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Save the Children has warned that up to 100,000 children may have been left without a home following the Japan earthquake and Tsunami last Friday.

San Onofre nuclear plant can withstand up to 7.0 quake, is protected by a 25-foot tsunami wall, Edison says

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Operators of the concrete-domed San Onofre nuclear plant Monday were trying to reassure jittery Southern California residents that the nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan won't happen here.

Japanese crews search for survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:11:00 +0100

Rescue teams frantically searched for survivors in northeastern Japan as police warned that the death toll from last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami could exceed 10,000.

Japanese tsunami survivors return to wrecked city - video

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:11:00 +0100

Camcorder footage shot by a resident of Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture, chronicles life as an evacuee following Japan's earthquake and tsunami on Friday 11 March

Operators of Japanese nuke plant won't rule out meltdown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:10:00 +0100

Water levels in reactor drop sharply prompting plant officials to state "we are not optimistic"; 2,000 bodies found on coast; 10,000 feared dead, 500,000 evacuated from their homes.

Peru's Ports Still Closed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +0100

Peru's ports remained closed Monday for the entry and exit of ships, despite the lifting of a tsunami warning.

Japan Auto Firms Extend Production Halts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +0100

Japan's auto makers extended halts in domestic production at least through Wednesday.

Avoid travelling to Tokyo, Ottawa warns Canadians

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0100

DFAIT joins other countries in advising against non-essential travel to quake-ravaged region

Cost of Japan disaster expected to be at least $180-billion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0100

World’s third-largest economy must rebuild its infrastructure in a scale not seen since the Second World War

Lost city of Atlantis believed found off Spain

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:01:00 +0100

A U.S.-led research team may have finally located the lost city of Atlantis, the legendary metropolis believed swamped by a tsunami thousands of years ago, in mud flats in southern Spain.

Russia puts Japan spat on hold for relief effort (updated)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:01:00 +0100

Russia is putting an escalating territorial spat with Japan on hold to prepare extra energy supplies and provide manpower for the earthquake and tsunami relief effort.

Doctors, aid workers get to work in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is underway in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

International aid to Japan continues to ramp up

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0100

Response to Japan's earthquake has come from more than 90 nations. Nations struggling to meet their own needs, such as Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, have sent money for emergency supplies. The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrives in Japan to aid in relief efforts.

Obama: U.S. will stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) President Obama said Monday the United States will stand by longtime ally Japan as it recovers from last week's earthquake and tsunami and the nuclear crisis that those twin disasters spawned. Meanwhile, the Navy reported that several U.S. ships involved in the relief effort had to be moved away from the .

Rescue provides rare light amid deepening darkness

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0100

Japan 's rescue operation has had a much needed boost with the discovery of an elderly couple amid the wreckage of Kesennuma port, in Miyage prefecture.Fumiko Saito and her sick husband had ...

Tech stocks stumble in wake of Japan disasters

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks dropped along with the broader market Monday due to worries about the economic impact of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and explosion and possible ...

Japan's humanitarian crisis deepens

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Millions of people in Japan's devastated northeast were spending a fourth night without water, food or heating in near-freezing temperatures, as tens of thousands of rescue workers struggled to reach them. As bodies washed up on the coast, injured survivors, children and elderly crammed into makeshift shelters, often without medicine.

Residents in the town of Miyako in Iwate Prefecture search for survivors amid the debris caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last Friday. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

A tide of bodies washed up along Japan's coastline, crematoriums were overwhelmed and rescue workers ran out of body bags today as the country faced the reality of its mounting humanitarian, economic and nuclear crisis. The government has said it expects the death toll from Friday's earthquake and....

Google aids Japan quake victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:52:00 +0100

Google has launched a version of its Person Finder service for people caught up in the Japanese earthquake.

Meltdown fears after new nuke blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0100

SECOND explosion at stricken nuclear plant leaves 11 workers injured and 7 missing

Ceradyne, Inc. Responds to Japan Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0100

COSTA MESA, CA -- 03/14/11 -- Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDN) expresses its concern and sympathy to the Japanese people as they emerge from this disastrous earthquake. Ceradyne, through Yamanaka Ceradyne, its recently announced partner, has offered its neutron absorbing enriched boric acid as well as....

Japan quake to cost insurers almost like Katrina

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100

LONDON (AP) — Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami may cost the global insurance industry as much as $60 billion, which would make the disaster the most expensive ever behind Hurricane Katrina, according to early estimates. Global insurance stocks took a hit on Monday as traders reacted to....

Calif. port town attracts tsunamis: 34 since '34

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0100

Since the tidal gauge was installed in the boat basin in 1934, this small port on California's rugged northern coast has been hit by 34 tsunamis, large and small.

G8 Foreign Ministers to Discuss Japan Disaster, Libya Crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0100

France, hosting a G8 foreign ministers meeting, will consult with other powers about Libya crisis and Japan disaster

Obama "heartbroken" over Japanese devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:43:00 +0100

(AP) WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters." Obama said Monday he continues to be heartbroken by the images of devastation that have struck the U.S. ally.

Video: Feed: Pi Day

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:43:00 +0100

It is National Pi Day (the number not the dessert); Dramatic footage from Japan shows the moment the tsunami hit; The 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan affected the Earth's rotation and tough times as South Carolina's state museum has a garage sale.

Q&A: Is Japan facing Chernobyl threat?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0100

A third reactor at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant encountered problems with its cooling mechanism Monday, triggering fresh fears of a meltdown that could leak dangerous amounts of radiation into the atmosphere

Rescuers deploy in Japan, no major U.N. aid planned

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

N. aid officials said on Monday. Fifteen teams, many equipped with search dogs and heavy lifting equipment, are now deployed in stricken northeast areas, with the largest from Russia, South Korea and the United States. "United Nations action will be very targeted, according to needs.

Stop a disaster? Prevent a crisis first

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

NEW DELHI (AlertNet) - The massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan should serve as a wake-up call to governments across the globe, as well as donors, Plan International's Disaster Response Unit coordinator says.

Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan - Assistance via local communities and church structures

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Via local partners – like catholic parishes - Malteser International will provide support. "We would like to show our solidarity with the Japanese people," says Malteser International Secretary General Ingo Radtke.

The 11 March Earthquake: Japan to the Test

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

By Stacey White Mar 11, 2011 The massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan this morning underline the fact that no amount of preparedness and mitigation can avert all of the damage and loss of life of large-scale natural disasters.

Japan's City of Sendai Struggles to Hang On After Quake, Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:37:00 +0100

As search and rescue efforts continue in northeastern Japan, following the country's worst natural disaster, millions of survivors there are trying to get on with life. Many of are facing scarcities of daily necessities and spending much of their waking hours waiting in lines.

Nepalis safe in Japan, government sends token of aid (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

(AHN) - The Nepal government says there are no reports of Nepali casualties in the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

2,000 bodies found in wake of Japan's deadly disaster (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

(AHN) - Some 2,000 bodies were found on Monday along the shores of Japan's Miyagi Prefecture following last week’s devastating earthquake and massive tsunami. The nation is struggling to grasp the whole picture of the disaster and its expanding crisis.

2,000 bodies found in wake of Japan's deadly earthquake, tsunami (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

(AHN) - 2,000 bodies were found on Monday along the shores of Miyagi Prefecture following last week’s devastating earthquake and massive tsunami. Japan is now a nation struggling to grasp with the whole picture of the disaster and its expanding crisis.

Shares slump as bill for Japanese earthquake estimated at up to £22bn - and that's WITHOUT tsunami damage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100

Shares in UK insurers slumped at the claims, with Lloyd's of London insurers among the worst hit after the estimate from catastrophe risk expert AIR Worldwide.

Obama 'heartbroken by images of devastation in Japan' - video

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:32:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama reiterates his pledge to provide American help to Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami

Humanitarian crisis deepens in quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:32:00 +0100

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (Reuters) - Millions of people in Japan's devastated northeast were spending a fourth night without water, food or heating in near-freezing temperatures, as tens of thousands of rescue workers struggled to reach them.

Vehicle importer’s nightmare

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0100

Individuals and corporate importers of second hand vehicles from Japan are in a state of panic following an earthquake that has paralysed operations in the north-eastern parts of the country resulting in the closure of several ports and freight companies.

'Severe' fears for Britons in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0100

There are "severe concerns" about Britons still missing in Japan four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

Ready to help Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0100

Thai govt moves to prop up domestic rubber prices

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

BANGKOK: Thailand's government said it would intervene in the domestic rubber market to support prices, which fell sharply yesterday following last week's earthquake in Japan where many manufactures have suspended production, accentuating a plunge over the past month.

Big quake cost estimate weighs on insurers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

LONDON: Shares in European insurers fell steeply yesterday after analysts estimated over the weekend that the Japanese earthquake could cost the industry nearly US$35 billion (US$1 = RM3.04), making it one of the most expensive disasters ever. Risk modelling agency AIR Worldwide on Sunday said the....

Tokyo woes pose multiple challenges for KL

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

They said the potential disruption to the country's trade with Japan will depend on the extent to which the latter's manufacturing production capacity and supply chain are incapacitated by the earthquake, amount of exports and imports originating from the affected areas and speed of reconstruction.

Global supply chain rattled by twin disasters

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

SEOUL/TAIPEI: Global companies from semiconductor makers to shipbuilders faced disruptions to operations after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan destroyed vital infrastructure and knocked out factories supplying everything from high-tech components to steel.

Timber stocks buck market trend

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

BURSA Malaysia closed flat yesterday as investors digested the full impact of Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Timber stocks, however, bucked the trend, while rubber and palm oil futures took a hit. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed 0.27 point lower to 1,495.35 points yesterday.

Oil see-saws on Japan and Mideast worries

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100

Crude oil prices fell to their lowest in two weeks on Monday with investor concerned about the economic impact from Japan's catastrophic earthquake…

'Severe concerns' about missing Britons in quake hit Japan - Cameron

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

There are "severe concerns" about Britons still missing in Japan four days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, Prime Minister David Cameron said today. There have so far been no confirmed reports of British fatalities in Friday's disaster, Mr Cameron told the House of Commons.

Japan death toll expected to exceed 10,000

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

MINAMI-SANRIKUCHO, Japan : The death toll from the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday is expected to exceed 10,000.

South Korea fears radiation fallout from Japan's nuclear reactors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

SEOUL: The devastation in Japan has shocked the world and left many wondering about the future of the country.

US Fed meets amid Japan quake disaster, Mideast unrest

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve's top policymakers meet on Tuesday with an upbeat US economic outlook clouded by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and unrest in the Middle East.

Japan earthquake survivor reunited with baby daughter - as another tsunami warning sounds

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0100

Trapped under rubble following the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, the baby girl had survived for three days in the remains of the city of Ishinomaki.

Second Blast At Japanese Nuclear Plant After Quake, Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear catastrophe in Japan are rising in the wake of reports that fuel rods inside three quake-damaged reactors appear to be melting. The threat of a nuclear emergency is complicating rescue operations for what the Japanese government is calling the worst disaster in the country since World War II.

Oil prices, world markets affected by Japanese quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

Oil prices have dropped, and currencies in Japan, China, and Singapore will be affected.

French nuclear agency rates Japan accident 5 or 6

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

France's ASN nuclear safety authority said on Monday the nuclear accident in Japan could be classed as level 5 or 6 on the international scale of 1 to 7, on a par with the 1979 U.S. Three Mile Island meltdown.

Meltdown threat rises at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

Water levels dropped precipitously Monday inside a stricken Japanese nuclear reactor, twice leaving the uranium fuel rods completely exposed and raising the threat of a meltdown, hours after a hydrogen explosion tore through the building housing a different reactor.

Tide of bodies wash ashore in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

A tide of bodies washed up, crematoriums were overwhelmed and rescuers used chain saws to search for more victims in Japan's devastated coastal towns on Monday.

Oil prices fall for fourth day in a row

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

Oil prices drop in Europe and US in wake of concerns Japanese demand will drop. West Texas oil prices hover around $100.

Japan reconstruction to boost demand for timber, aluminium

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

Aluminium and timber, New Zealand's two most valuable exports to Japan at more than $1 billion, could be even more in demand after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.But Japanese businesses already have large stakes in both...

Japan tsunami: Kiwis head into areas hit hardest

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

A team of 52 New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue experts have arrived in Japan to help a country that was quick to send us aid after the Christchurch earthquake.Jim Stuart-Black, head of the Fire Service's Usar teams, was 2 hours...

Japan tsunami: Kiwi expats tell their stories

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

BADLY RATTLED IN TOKYO New Zealander Anthony Netzler was having lunch with a friend in Tokyo when the quake struck.Mr Netzler, originally from Mairangi Bay in Auckland, described a scene of mayhem."I looked up and literally,...

Japan tsunami: Crisis at reactors changes by the hour

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

The nuclear crisis in Japan has developed rapidly on many fronts, making it difficult to track the threads. What are the dangers? Will the situation improve? Can the reactors be cooled? What is the status of nuclear reactors?...

Technology: People turn ever more to the Web, social sites in times of deep crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

HONG KONG -- The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

I.T. Matters: People turn ever more to the Web, social sites in times of deep crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

HONG KONG -- The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

Japan tsunami: More misery for vulnerable elderly patients

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

Within the dark and fetid wards of the Senen General Hospital, about 120 patients lie in their beds or slumped in wheelchairs, moaning incoherently."There is no food!" cries an old man in a blue gown.Last week's powerful earthquake...

Editorial: Japan's losses will be shared by everybody

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

The world will be a while coming to grips with the disaster in Japan. New Zealand knows better than most nations what an earthquake can do not only to communities and their industry but to people's basic amenities and their spirit.Three...

Nation: Aquino orders threat assessment on impact of nuke fallout

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

PRESIDENT BENIGNO S.C. Aquino III was assured in a briefing Monday that there is no immediate threat to the country in case of a nuclear fallout from a heavily damaged power plant in northeastern Japan even as he had ordered a threat assessment to the Philippines.

Japan tsunami: Tears of anxiety - and of elation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0100

Yoshimi Okazaki lost her home and job in the Christchurch earthquake. Now her loved ones have gone missing in the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami.The 34-year-old former cleaner at Hotel SO in Cashel St, who was forced...

Japan quake death toll climbs

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

As more than 1,000 bodies wash ashore in Miyagi prefecture, there are fears that the death toll from the devastating earthquake in Japan could top 10,000. The fate of tens of thousands of residents of the worst-hit areas remains unknown, officials say.

Japan earthquake survivor reunited with baby daughter - as another tsunami warning sounds

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

Trapped under rubble following the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, the baby girl had survived for three days in the remains of the city of Ishinomaki.

16:43 Toll rises as Japan seeks to cope with devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

Johannes Van Baalen on Japan: "No one knows where it will end"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0100

The unimaginable catastrophe that has struck Japan is reverberating around the world, a humanitarian disaster on a scale that is still difficult to comprehend. The earthquake and the Tsunami have taken their toll but the nuclear threat is still present in this, Japan's "worst disaster wince WWII" as its prime minister called it.

Connection between quakes in Azerbaijan and Japan clarified

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

Quakes occurred in the Azerbaijani regions are not related to the earthquake in Japan, and change in the earth's imaginary axis.

Almost 73,000 Japanese buildings destroyed by quake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

The earthquake and ensuing tsunami that hit Japan on Friday left 72,945 buildings destroyed or permanently unusable, the Kyodo news agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying Monday.

Sensex ends 265 points up; oil&gas,IT gain

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Sustained buying activity in index heavy-weight stocks following easing crude oil prices helped the benchmarks to close near day's highs.

Energy sector awaits Japan nuclear outcome

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 14 (UPI) -- The amount of pressure on oil and natural gas markets depends on the extent of the earthquake damage to Japan's nuclear reactors, an analyst said. A magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan last week. The country is on alert after weekend explosions rocked reactors at the country's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Buy Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Investors were all too eager to run from Japanese companies on Monday. This is partly in response to concerns about the rising value of the yen, but mostly because Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami have created an energy crisis in the country, adding to the humanitarian disaster.

Wall Street falls 1 percent on Japan worries

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Wall Street falls 1 percent on Japan worriesUS stocks dropped 1% as the effects of Japan's earthquake and tsunami weighed on sentiment on Wall Street.

At noon: Dow, TSX slide

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Stocks slumped into midday trading on Monday, following ongoing repercussions from last Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. At noon, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 120 points or 1 per cent, to 11,924. The broader S&P 500 was down 15 points or 1.2 per cent.

Nuclear radiation from Japan could reach US

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Following a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan and an immense tsunami, the nation is racing to prevent multiple nuclear meltdowns which, if not prevented, could leak radiation reaching as far as the...

Post-tsunami Japan looks to PM Kan for leadership

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Will Japan premier Naoto Kan's handling of the tsunami disaster mark him out as a great leader - or could events of the last few days do for him what Hurricane Katrina did for George W Bush?

Obama: U.S. will stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters."

Operators won't rule out nuclear meltdown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0100

The nuclear emergency in Japan following Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami has worsened, with the operators of the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant warning they are fighting to prevent a meltdown.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Dan Chung in Kesennuma

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

Guardian photographer Dan Chung captures life after the disaster in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan Dan Chung

Asia remains vigilant for Japan aftershock

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

Officials in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are on the alert in the wake of the deadly quake and tsunami that hit Japan Emergency officials in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia – two countries in the line of a deadly tsunami that has killed nearly 2,000 in Japan, left thousands more missing and wiped....

Tsunami devastates Minamisanriku and Kesennuma - video

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

Amateur video shot by residents of coastal towns in Miyagi prefecture, north-east Japan, captured the destructive force and deadly ferocity of the tsunami after the earthquake on Friday 11 March

Struggling to recover in Ibaraki prefecture

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

Beginning of Story Content Back to accessibility links Mizu Taniwatabare surveys her small, 30-year-old home. It looks stable, but appearances can be deceiving. Concrete bricks from her fence lay strewn on the sidewalk. Silt lines mark the walls where the tsunami waves ended their ascent.

Signs of Atlantis found in southern Spain: scientists

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

Scientists say they may have discovered the lost city of Atlantis buried deep under the marshlands of southern Spain, north of Cadiz and near the Straits of Gibraltar.

'Amazed' at Japanese civility, patience

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0100

As I try to write this essay, there is another aftershock -- a mere magnitude 6.2 event near the coast of Ibaragi, about 100 miles north of Tokyo. This was the third one I felt this morning in my office in a 12-story building on the campus of University of Tokyo.

Nuclear Accident Is Long-Feared "Station Blackout"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +0100

“The type of accident that is occurring in Japan is known as the station blackout: loss of off-site AC power--power lines are down--and then a subsequent failure of emergency power on-site, the diesel generators. The station blackout has been one of the great concerns for decades.

Will Fukushima Disaster Spell the End for a U.S. Nuclear Revival?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +0100

Tokyo Electric Co. crews prepared Monday to pump seawater into a third reactor at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in order to prevent or halt a meltdown of its fuel assemblies, hours after a second explosion of leaked hydrogen gas rocked another reactor building at the site on Japan's northeast coast.

Meltdown threat rises at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0100

Japanese officials say the nuclear fuel rods appear to be melting inside all three of the most troubled nuclear reactors. Meanwhile, Japan has provided 230,000 units of stable iodine to evacuation centres as a precautionary measure in the country's nuclear emergency

Milanoo.com Begins Relief Effort for Victims of Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0100

CHENGDU, China March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Representatives of Milanoo.com announce the launch of a grassroots donation campaign to aid the victims of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that brought much of Japan to its knees on March 11, 2011 . Beginning today, March 14, 2011 , Milanoo.

Insurers, energy firms lead European stocks decline - Summary

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Frankfurt - European markets were down on Monday and oil prices came under pressure as concerns deepened about the economic fallout from the catastrophe threatening Japan. Leading the fall in European bourses was another sell off of shares in insurance groups and a sharp drop in energy companies'....

Japan search teams dig for survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:48:00 +0100

Rescue teams are frantically searching for survivors in northeastern Japan as police warn that the death toll from last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami could exceed 10,000.

Efforts continue to prevent further nuclear incidents in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:47:00 +0100

Authorities in Japan are still trying to pump cooling sea water into 2 of their nuclear reactors. The earthquake and tsunami on Friday have caused major problems at the Fukushima plant where there have been 2 explosions. The company running the plant where there have already been two explosions says a fuel rod meltdown cannot [.

Japan has asked IAEA for expert help: UN watchdog

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

Japan has officially asked the UN atomic watchdog to send a team of experts to help in the current nuclear crisis, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Monday.

Obama: US will stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters." Obama said Monday he continues to be heartbroken by the images of devastation that have struck the US ally. He pledged during a school appearance to stand by the....

VIDEO: Live: Libya and Japan statement

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0100

Leader of the House Lord Strathclyde is repeating a statement made earlier in the Commons on last Friday's emergency European Council meeting on Libya, and on events in Japan.

Obama: US will stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:41:00 +0100

Exposed fuel rods raise fears of 3rd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:41:00 +0100

Technicians are racing to prevent a meltdown after uranium rods were fully exposed twice on a third nuclear reactor at a northern Japan power plant already reeling after explosions at two other reactors.

Hope and comfort from Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +0100

A Christian Science perspective: Insights from a writer in Tokyo, Japan on finding peace and calm amid devastation from the earthquake and tsunami.

Pakistan premier offers condolences for Japan quake, tsunami victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani visited the Japanese embassy in Islamabad on Monday and offered c...

Switzerland to send search and humanitarian assessment team to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

[ Federal Department of Foreign Affairs ] Following an official request from the Japanese government, the FDFA is set to send a search and humanitarian assessment team to Japan's disaster-hit areas. The team will comprise 25 experts and nine sniffer dogs. 12.03.2011

Japan: Brit Family's Relief Over Missing Dad

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

The family of a British man missing since the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan have finally received some good news - after originally being told he was dead.

Indian family of 5 untraceable in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0100

An Indian family of five from here is untraceable in Japan which was devastated by a tsunami and massive earthquake which has claimed thousands of lives.

Russia puts Japan spat on hold for relief effort

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0100

Russia is putting an escalating territorial spat with Japan on hold to prepare extra energy supplies and provide manpower for the earthquake and tsunami relief effort.

Tokyo nuke cloud crisis after Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0100

JAPAN on brink of catastrophe amid fears a radioactive cloud could envelop capital

Stocks fall as worries mount over Japanese economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:24:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Mounting concerns over the impact of the massive earthquake in Japan are pushing stocks lower in midday trading. The earthquake and tsunami along Japan's northeast coast killed thousands and has raised fears of a slowdown in the world's third-largest economy.

TVA says 6 reactors not in earthquake-prone region

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Associated Press - March 14, 2011 12:15 PM ET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Valley Authority executives say the utility's six reactors in East Tennessee and North Alabama are in areas...

Meltdown threat rises at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

TVA says 6 reactors not in earthquake-prone region

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Associated Press - March 14, 2011 12:14 PM ET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Valley Authority executives say the utility's six reactors in East Tennessee and North Alabama are in areas...

Aid flows in from across the world | Liz Ford and Claire Provost

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Following Japan's earthquake and tsunami, a rescue team of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief waits to depart from Tokyo to assist with relief efforts. Photograph: Hannibal ...

Worries About Japan May Lead To Early Weakness On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

(RTTNews) - Stocks are likely to come under pressure in early trading on Monday amid concerns about the economic impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last Friday. The ...

Fears of major radiation leak grow in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan -- Japan scrambled to avert a meltdown at a stricken nuclear plant on Monday after a hydrogen explosion at one reactor and exposure of fuel rods at another, just days after a ...

Honda plants closed in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Friday's earthquake and tsunami have left parts of Japan's economy "frozen", but analysts forecast that it will bounce back later this year. Some of the country's leading ...

Japan quake risks severe near-term economic damage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

By Natsuko Waki LONDON (Reuters) - A triple blow of earthquake, tsunami and one of Japan's worst nuclear accidents is set to damage the world's third largest economy, possibly more deeply ...

Japan quake sends European shares to 3-month low

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

st level in three months, pressured by the impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. By 1155 GMT, the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top shares was down 0.5 percent at 1,116.90 points ...

Cameron concern for quake Britons

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +0100

Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "severe concerns" for a number of British nationals after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan earthquake: Rescue provides rare light amid deepening darkness

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100

Elderly pair winched to safety from wreckage of home in Kesennuma, where they had been trapped since Friday After days of death and destruction, Japan's rescue operation has had a much needed boost with the discovery of an elderly couple amid the wreckage of Kesennuma port, in Miyage prefecture.

How to donate to the Japan relief effort | Liz Ford

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100

Many relief organisations worldwide are collecting money to help fund the relief effort in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami Where to donate? The Red Cross appears to be the key aid organisation collecting donations for relief efforts following Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

First batch of relief supplies delivered to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first batch of relief supplies sent by Taiwan to Japan arrived Monday in the wake of a magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern areas of the country's main island of Honshu last Friday.

Japan nuke plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a Japanese nuclear plant Monday, devastating the structure housing one reactor and injuring 11 workers. Water levels dropped precipitously at another reactor, completely exposing the fuel rods and raising the threat of a meltdown.

Japan earthquake: 'Sick' messages falsely inform worried families their relatives are dead

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100

Foreign Secretary William Hague today confirmed that many Britons were still missing after the Japan tsunami. But there was relief for the family of Brian Hickebottom (pictured)

Japanese search teams dig for survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100

Rescue teams are frantically searching for survivors in northeastern Japan as officials warn that the death toll from last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami could exceed 10,000.

Energy sector awaits Japan nuclear outcome

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 14 (UPI) -- The amount of pressure on oil and natural gas markets depends on the extent of the earthquake damage to Japan's nuclear reactors, an analyst said.

How the quake has moved Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0100

Japan's coastline may have shifted by as much as 4m (13ft) to the east following Friday's 8.9 Magnitude earthquake, according to experts.

Eleven Poles still unaccounted for in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0100

Polish consular staff in Japan have so far failed to track down eleven Poles who remain unaccounted for since Friday’s earthquake and tsunami.

Thousands of bodies wash ashore in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:08:00 +0100

While the official death toll rose to nearly 1,900, the discovery of the washed-up bodies and other reports of deaths suggest the true number is much higher.

Meltdown threat rises at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:08:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — Water levels dropped precipitously Monday inside a stricken Japanese nuclear reactor, twice leaving the uranium fuel rods completely exposed and raising the threat of a meltdown, hours after a hydrogen explosion tore through the building housing a different reactor.

"Britain will remain at the forefront of Europe in leading the response to this crisis"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

Prime Minister David Cameron has updated parliament on the special European Council on 11 March which focussed on Libya and the Middle East.

Jewish group funds Japan efforts via Jewish community

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:05:00 +0100

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee says it has sent money to provide victims of quake,tsunami with relief.

Wall Street lowest in six weeks on Japan fears

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100

U.S. stocks fell to a six-week low on Monday as investors worried about the fallout of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan's crippled coastline - "It doesn't get worse than this"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100

Four days ago, Otsuchi was just another Japanese coastal town, a destination for surfers and lovers of remote beaches. Now, only a supermarket and a Buddhist temple remain standing amid a sea of devastation.

Japan earthquake: Survivors dig out, return to work

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100

As one survivor of the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami says, 'We have to rebuild. It’s the duty of those of us who are left.'

Russian FM visits Japanese Embassy and lays flowers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

Russia's Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Japanese embassy in Moscow on Monday to express his condolences over the devastating consequences of Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Volcano erupts in Japan, adds to country’s woes

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100

A volcano erupted on Sunday in southwestern Japan sending ash and rocks to the air

Obama vows to stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters."

Hard-hit town searches, grieves in aftermath of killer tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100

As some in Japan officially kicked off their first work week Monday since its epic earthquake and tsunami, others -- especially in the country's northeast -- grieved the loss of loved ones, kept fleeting hopes that missing could be found alive and tried to come to grips with a disaster that literally tore some communities apart.

Oil Prices Continue To Slide As Japan Economy Hit

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Oil prices fell Monday as analysts sorted out how much the disaster in Japan will affect global energy demand. Analysts expect the country's energy demand will fall in the short term following Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

No Ghanaian dead in Japan tragedy - Embassy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:49:00 +0100

Ghana’s Mission in Japan says no Ghanaian life has been lost in the Friday March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. The disaster is said to be the worst since the World War 2 bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Japanese police have so far confirmed close to 2,000 deaths, but the final toll is expected to be much higher.

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale on Monday jolted near the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 2:12 p.m. Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 37.8 degrees north latitude and 142.7 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

AVA monitoring food imports from Japan closely

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0100

SINGAPORE : The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has said it is monitoring food imports from Japan "closely" to ensure they are safe for consumption.

S'pore search team to help Japan relief efforts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: A five-man search team from Singapore has set up its operation base in Soma, Fukushima to assist relief efforts there, after the coastal city in northeast Japan was devastated by the tsunami trigged by the 8.9 earthquake on Friday.

Rescuers deploy in Japan, no major U.N. aid planned

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 14:32 Source: reuters // Reuters * 15 foreign search and rescue teams now deployed in Japan * U.N. does not plan bigger relief operation unless asked By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, March 14 (Reuters) - Hundreds of foreign rescue workers are assisting quake and tsunami victims in Japan,....

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Japan quake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

Houses and cars are swept out to sea in Kesennuma city March 11, 2011.The biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began 140 years ago struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire.

ASIA: Remaining vigilant for Japan aftershock

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 13:40 Source: Content partner // IRIN PORT MORESBY/JAKARTA, 14 March 2011 ( IRIN ) - Emergency officials in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia - two countries in the line of a deadly tsunami that has killed nearly 2,000 in Japan, left thousands more missing and wiped out entire coastal....

Japan earthquake cost estimate hits insurers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 15:29 Source: reuters // Reuters * European insurance index down 1.5 pct, led by reinsurers * Insurers see no big hit from damaged nuclear plants * Chaucer says plant operators not liable under Japanese act (Adds fresh analyst comment, background, updates shares) By Myles Neligan....

Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan: Malteser International assists via local partners and church structures

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

Cologne. On the wake of the disastrous earthquake and tsunami which ravaged Japan on March 11, Malteser International, the international relief service of the Order of Malta for worldwide humanitarian aid, is in close contact with its partners in the country – the Jesuits, the Franciscans and Tokyo’s Catholic University.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Chilling echoes of Hiroshima's destruction

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

The tsunami is Japan's worst disaster since the Second World War -and the images from its aftermath are chillingly similar to the scenes from Hiroshima 46 years earlier

Stop a disaster? Prevent a crisis first

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

Massive earthquake that struck Japan should serve as a wake-up call to governments across the globe, as well as donors, Plan International’s Disaster Response Unit coordinator says

PENTAGON SPOKESMAN: DOUBTS VERY MUCH U.S. HAS TAKEN A DECISION

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 13:22 Source: reuters // Reuters PENTAGON SPOKESMAN: DOUBTS VERY MUCH U.S. HAS TAKEN A DECISION TO IMPOSE NO-FLY ZONE Please note: Your comment will need to be approved by a moderator before it is added, so it may not appear on the site straight away.

ANALYSIS-Japan disaster to deal glancing blow to global growth

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 14:35 Source: reuters // Reuters * Economists see minor impact on global growth * Inflation risks on both sides * Reconstruction effort to offset impact of destruction By Jeremy Gaunt LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - The economic damage wrought on Japan by its devastating earthquake and....

Tokyo Faces Months of Power Cuts After Quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0100

35-million inhabitants getting prepared for enforced power cuts due to damage, closure of many power plants following massive earthquake

Oil drops, falls below $99 in Asia

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0100

Oil prices dropped below $99 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders expect the earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan to crush ...

VIDEO: Cameron on Libya unrest

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

Prime Minister David Cameron is updating MPs on the emergency European Council meeting on Libya, and on events in Japan. A meeting was called in Brussels last Friday to discuss the crisis in Libya, as fighting between pro-Gadaffi forces and rebel forces intensified on the ground.

Obama vows to stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters."

Japan reels as second blast rocks nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100

AFP - A new explosion at a nuclear plant hit punch-drunk Japan Monday as it raced to avert a reactor meltdown after a quake-tsunami disaster that is feared to have killed more than 10,000 people. Searchers have found 2,000 bodies in Japan’s quake-hit Miyagi region, public broadcaster NHK quoted officials as saying.

Celebs text and tweet for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:40:00 +0100

Celebrities from Lady Gaga to Linkin Park rallied their fans to ante up for earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan.

Japan: Rescue Efforts Continue, Fears of Another Quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

14 de marzo de 2011, 09:58 Tokyo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Japan is going through its worst crisis since 1945, with a growing number of victims and damage from the recent quake and tsunami, including another explosion at a nuclear plant. * Second Explosion in Japanese Nuclear Plant * Millions in Japan....

Following AT&T’s Lead, Verizon Makes Japan Calls Free Until April

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

We heard earlier that AT&T was making calls to Japan free until between March 11 and March 31, in the wake of the devasting earthquake and tsunami in the region. Verizon is also joining in this effort and will be making calls to Japan free for most wireless and residential customers through April 10.

A silver lining? Closer ties between Japan, Korea

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

As the Korean government and a growing number of Korean citizens are stepping up to help earthquake-ravaged Japan, diplomatic observers hope the two countries will be able to put their conflict-ridden history further behind them as a result of the tragedy.

Local nuclear industry ponders cloudy future

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

The possibility of a meltdown at one or more Japanese nuclear plants following Friday’s massive earthquake is casting a shadow over the future of Korea’s nuclear plant exports even as President Lee Myung-bak conducted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in the United Arab Emirates for four Korean-made reactors.

Putting aside negative feelings toward Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Yang Geum-deok, 82, who was forced by Japan to work at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from October 1944 to August 1945, said that although she is a victim of Japanese colonization she hopes the earthquake-torn country recovers quickly. “They are the enemy to us, but the earthquake breaks my heart,” Yang said in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo.

Up to 100,000 children displaced in Japan earthquake and tsunami, warns Save the Children

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Their homes may have been destroyed and many of them will be sheltering in crowded evacuation centres. We can only imagine how frightening the experience of the last few days will have been for them.

The land shakes, the people are calm

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

It was too surreal and terrifying to watch. The apocalyptic vistas following a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Japan looked more like a CGI sequence from a disaster film. Friday’s earthquake generated a 30-foot wall of ferocious water that attacked buildings, hoisted cars and ships, and engulfed coastal cities.

UN Disaster Team Deploys To Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

(Tokyo/New York, 14 March 2011): A United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team has arrived in Japan to support the Government in its emergency response operations. A major emergency rescue and relief operation is underway following a 9.

Time to be a good neighbor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Another huge wave of compassion is sweeping across Korea to help Japan recover from the massive earthquake and tsunami as soon as possible. After watching horrendous scenes on television, Korean netizens voluntarily launched a fund-raising campaign to help the victims.

Obama 'heartbroken' by Japan disasters, restates U.S. support

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100

President Obama says the U.S. will 'offer any assistance' to Japan after Friday's earthquake and tsunami. The president spoke from a Virginia school, where he called on Congress to reauthorize 'No Child Left Behind' and urged education spending.President Obama, "heartbroken" by the unfolding tragedy....

Gilani visits Japanese embassy, condoles over deaths in tsunami, earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:36:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Pakistan’s openers Ahmad Shahzad and Muhammad Hafeez during last four matches in the World Cup could not prove their worth and have showed poor performance so far.The best opening stand of the openers so far has been 28, which they scored against Sri Lanka, said a report telecast by a private news channel on Saturday.

Eastwood tsunami film pulled in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

Clint Eastwood's tsunami movie Hereafter has been pulled from theatres in Japan, Warner Entertainment Japan Inc. has confirmed.

U.S. markets stumble early

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 14 (UPI) -- U.S. markets opened the week lower Monday as investors adjusted positions after the massive earthquake that stuck Japan Friday. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index was open for its first full day of business since the earthquake and plunged 6.18 percent, losing 633.94 points to 9,620.

Japan volcano: Earthquake, tsunami and potential nuclear meltdown not enough

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

The Shinmoedake volcano in the Kirishima range in south-western Japan erupted yesterday, sending ash and rock over two miles into the air.

Oil Drops Below $100

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake caused a faltering oil rally to collapse, but its aftermath could send prices soaring again.

Japan's disaster compounded by dwindling supplies for survivors, nuclear emergency

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0100

TOKYO - Overwhelmed by a still-growing catastrophe, Japanese authorities on Monday struggled to reach buried survivors and the missing, faced roadblocks in delivering aid, and raced to contain an expanding nuclear emergency.

Armenian seismologists say there are not reasons for panic

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0100

The earth shocks recorded in Georgia and Azerbaijan are not anyhow related to the disastrous earthquake in Japan, Head of the RA National Service for Seismic Protection Hrachya Petrosyan said.

Video: Japan's post-quake health dangers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Japan's earthquake and tsunami put the nation at the brink of a healthcare disaster. Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke with Chris Wragge on the overwhelming task of administering care to the victims.

U.S. natives share Japan quake survival stories

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Scranton, Pa. native scrambled away from nuclear reactor area; Philadelphia teacher says residents are still in crisis mode

Health concerns facing Japan today and tomorrow

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton describes effects of radiation poisoning; shares what's next for hard-hit areas

Misery at Japan's tsunami-ravaged hospitals

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Patients, the elderly and the infirm at damaged hospitals are lacking medicines, water, food

An overview of Japan's nuclear issues

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Here is a quick look at Japan's nuclear industry and the problems faced at three plants since Friday's massive earthquake off northern Honshu, as compiled by the CNN Wire:

Japan Disaster Casts Dark Cloud Over Global Economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

Japan is struggling to prevent a full meltdown of reactors at a nuclear plant following Friday's devastating earthquake. A second explosion was heard at the facility in Fukushima Monday. The country is still reeling from last week's damage caused by the massive quake and tsunami, which hit its northeastern region.

Britons unaccounted for in Japan - Hague

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

As rescuers battle to pull further survivors from the rubble left by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed today that some Britons remain unaccounted for in the country. There have so far been no confirmed reports of British casualties in Friday's disaster, said Mr Hague.

Verizon Makes Calls Free to Japan from March 11 to April 10

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0100

NEW YORK March 14, 2011 -- To help its customers contact loved ones in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, Verizon is making calls to Japan free for most wireless and residential customers through April 10 All Verizon Wireless post-paid customers will receive free calling to Japan from March 11 through April 10 .

Japan quake an insurance nightmare

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Insurance companies are looking at billions in losses from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with one early estimate placing the figure as high as $35 billion US.

US moves ships out of path of Japan radiation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0100

The Navy says it moved several U.S. ships away from a troubled Japanese nuclear plant after detecting low-level radiation on 17 helicopter crew members positioned there for relief efforts.

Kesennuma: quake, tsunami and now fire

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0100

Houses drift down streets during the day, fires burn along mile stretches of water at night: Kesennuma has come to resemble the River Styx. Alex Thomson says the town is no more.

Explosion cuts cooling at Japan reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan, March 14 (UPI) -- Fuel rods at a Japanese reactor were fully exposed after cooling broke down, the plant operator said Monday.

U.S. markets stumble early

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 14 (UPI) -- U.S. markets opened the week lower Monday as investors adjusted positions after the massive earthquake that stuck Japan Friday.

VIDEO: Tsunami hits Japan after massive quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:14:00 +0100

Many hundreds of people are feared dead after a tsunami, caused by a huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake, struck north-eastern Japan.

Obama vows to stand by longtime ally Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:14:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he has offered Japan any assistance the United States can provide as it recovers from "multiple disasters." Obama said he continues to be heartbroken by the images of devastation that have struck the U.S. ally.

In Japan, the search for life yields death and devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0100

Rescuers discover thousands of bodies among the ruins - ‘we find them everywhere’

Sendai stands, but "not functioning"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

CBS News Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports information minimal in Japanese city largely without water, phones, electricity

15:00 Toll rises as Japan struggles to cope with devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Japan suffers volcanic eruption following earthquake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

The Shinmoedake volcano in the Kirishima range in south-western Japan erupted yesterday, sending ash and rock over two miles into the air.

Japan earthquake: Experts predict another eruption and tsunami could hit stricken country within days

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

The director of the Australian Seismological Centre, Dr Kevin McCue, said there had been over 100 smaller quakes since Friday, but a larger aftershock was likely.

Japan tsunami: the aftermath - in pictures

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

The search for survivors continues in north-east Japan amid widespread damage, ongoing aftershocks and tsunami warnings

New failure hits Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

Engineers are struggling to cool three nuclear reactors at a quake-damaged Japanese power plant which has been hit by two explosions and now faces a new problem.

UPDATE1: Japan quake to have limited impact on S.E Asian economies: analysts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

By SITI RAHIL, SINGAPORE - Japan's earthquake and tsunami last Friday is expected to have only a mild impact on Southeast Asian...

Japan to release 3-day oil stockpile to ease quake-induced shortage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

TOKYO - The oil industry will release three days' worth of oil from its stockpiles to ease fuel shortages in...

Japan's Earthquake Impact on CommTech Firms (AAPL, NOK, RIMM, CSCO, JNPR, EMC, NTAP)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0100

Since, Japan is one of the world's largest economies, it is said that business activities of some of the U.S. communication technology (CommTech) companies could be disrupted in near term.

World stocks hit 6-week low on Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

World stocks hit a six-week low on Monday driven by a 7.5 percent slide in Tokyo shares, while oil tumbled as concerns grew about the economic impact of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Emerging markets may still consolidate: BNP Paribas

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Emerging markets may still consolidate: BNP ParibasAndrew Freris of BNP Paribas Wealth Management talks about investment opportunities in the current environment.

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a Japanese nuclear plant Monday, devastating the structure housing one reactor and injuring 11 workers. Water levels dropped precipitously at another reactor, completely exposing the fuel rods and raising the threat of a meltdown.

Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) offshore when it detected the radiation, which US officials said was about the same as one month’s normal exposure to natural background radiation in the environment. It was not clear if the leak happened during Monday’s explosion.

Tsunami and earthquake in Japan: rescue workers search for survivors and bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100

Police lead rescue teams in the search for survivors amongst the damaged buildings and tsunami debris in Rikuzentakada, Iwate prefecture Picture: BLOOMBERG ....

China sends assistance to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100

A chartered flight to deliver China's first round of humanitarian assistance to Japan took off from Beijing on Monday .

Back to work in Japan: 'Not business as usual'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100

Tokyo and other parts of Japan faced blackouts on Monday as the country tried to return to work and a sense of normality.

Blast, cooling system breakdown spread fears of nuclear radiation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100

A blast at a Japanese reactor injured 11 people and caused another reactor to malfunction on Monday, triggering new fears of a meltdown that could leak dangerous amounts of nuclear radiation into a country already devastated by an earthquake and tsunami.

Meltdown fears after new nuke blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0100

SECOND explosion at stricken nuclear plant leaves 11 workers injured and 7 missing

Issues discussed in Taiwan will advance interests of Basseterre and Taipei

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas concluded a one-week visit to the Republic of China on Taiwan Saturday saying that matters discussed and the possibilities explored while in Taipei were carefully selected based on their potential to advance the interests of both...

St. Kitts and Nevis saddened by earthquake disaster in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said he is "deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that wreaked havoc on Japan, with resulting structural damage and loss of lives." "Indeed the enormity of the devastation has shocked the international...

Who's helping with recovery efforts?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is underway in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

NUIG PROFESSOR SAYS NUCLEAR CONTAMINATION FROM JAPAN UNLIKELY YET

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0100

An Emeritus Professor at NUIGalway says fears of widespread nuclear contamination in Japan are unfounded at this stage. There are still no reports of any Irish casualties in the affected areas following Friday's earthquake and tsunami. The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising citizens to avoid....

MOL Supports Quake Victims of the Tohoku District

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0100

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) reported that MOL has begun the following support activities to help victims of the quake and to help restore

TAKING STOCK: Insurers tumble as earthquake adds to nervousness in City

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0100

One insurance analyst has estimated insurance losses from the Japanese earthquake would be about £7 billion.

Japan 'overwhelmed by the scale of the damage'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0100

TAKAJO, Japan — Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks Monday to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed thousands.

US moves ships out of path of Japan radiation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy says it moved several U.S. ships away from a troubled Japanese nuclear plant after detecting low-level radiation on 17 helicopter crew members positioned there for relief efforts. Navy Cmdr. Jeff Davis, a spokesman for the U.S.

Wall Street falls at open after Japan disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:32:00 +0100

Stocks opened lower on Monday on worries about the impact of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan: Stocks slump after disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100

Fears of a major slowdown in the world’s third largest economy sparked a huge slump in Japanese shares today.

Twitter lifeline for Westerners both inside and outside of Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0100

The social networking service has often been the fastest way for non-Japanese speakers in the country to learn what is being said at government press conferences.

Report: 2,000 bodies found in northeast Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:28:00 +0100

Approximately 2,000 bodies were found Monday in Miyagi Prefecture on Japan's northeast coast, the Kyodo news agency reported.

East Asia and the Pacific: Remarks With Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Jae-shin of Republic of Korea

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +0100

Remarks With Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Jae-shin of Republic of Korea Remarks Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Seoul, South Korea March 12, 2011 ASSISTANT SECRETARY CAMPBELL: First of all, good afternoon to everyone. Thank you very much for coming out today.

European shares lower after earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

The Iseq index joined other markets into negative territory today as European shares fell to their lowest level in three months due to concern over the situation in Japan following Friday's earthquake and tsunami. By 1pm the Dublin market was down 13.40 points to 2831.49.

A man looks for the remains of his house in the town of Watari in Miyagi prefecture which was devastated by the tsunami which hit Japan last Friday. Photograph: Jiji Press/AFP

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

Stocks fall after massive Japanese earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

Markets retreat in early trading as investors weigh impact of earthquake on Japan's economy

Bulgarian in Tokyo: Big Buildings Molded like Play-Doh

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Bulgarian Liubomir Topaloff, a journalist and a visiting Assistant Professor at Meiji University in Japan, gives his eyewitness account on Japan's largest earthquake in more than 100 years.* ...

Mixed success for SE Asia's Japan tsunami alert response

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Indonesia may have lifted its alert too early; the Philippines evacuated over 200,000 people and Papua New Guinea trialled its new SMS alert.

Video essay of Japan's devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

Stunning images of the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan, which has claimed thousands of lives and triggered a nuclear crisis.

Anxiety in Japan grows as rescue workers find more bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

In a nation already besieged with grief over mounting casualties, fears of possible radiation and the threat of more earthquakes, the nightmare grew for Japanese residents Monday as thousands of bodies reportedly were found and crews struggled to keep damaged nuclear plants under control.

Meltdown 'highly likely' at reactors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

THE Japanese government warned that three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant were "highly likely" to face meltdown.

What you need to know before markets open

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Toronto's main stock index looked set to open lower on Monday as investors worry about the impact of Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan which killed at least 10,000 people. Japan ...

Treasurys up as worries about Japan, Europe remain

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices rose on Monday, pushing yields down, as traders remain uncertain about the outlook for growth as Japan tries to recover from its earthquake and tsunami last ...

"Japan Could Be One of the Costliest in World History"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Insurance industry officials say one fact chiefly concerns them about the earthquake in Japan and the resulting tsunami sweeping through the Pacific Rim. "What makes today's natural ...

Japan's economic pain 'to be short-lived'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Friday's earthquake and tsunami have left parts of Japan's economy "frozen", but analysts forecast that it will bounce back later this year. Some of the country's leading ...

Japan survivors' desperate search for loved ones

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Survivors of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami are trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives unaware of the whereabouts of relatives and friends. In the coastal city of Natori, 15 ...

Stocks fall after massive Japanese earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Stocks are opening lower as investors assess the economic fallout of the earthquake in Japan.

Oil drops as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

NEW YORK Oil prices dropped below $99 a barrel Monday after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, likely denting demand for crude from the world's ...

Japanese Ports Sustain Major Damage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Japanese ports handling as much as 7 percent of the country's industrial output sustained major damage from last week's earthquake, disrupting global supply chains and causing billions of ...

Japan suffers volcanic eruption following earthquake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

The Shinmoedake volcano in the Kirishima range in south-western Japan erupted yesterday, sending ash and rock over two miles into the air.

Japan earthquake: Experts predict another eruption and tsunami could hit stricken country within days

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

The director of the Australian Seismological Centre, Dr Kevin McCue, said there had been over 100 smaller quakes since Friday, but a larger aftershock was likely.

Skating championships may be canceled

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 14 (UPI) -- The World Figure Skating Championships, scheduled for next week in Tokyo, have been postponed due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, officials said Monday.

Polish nationals missing in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100

The Polish consulate in Japan has not been able to make contact with a total of 11 Polish nationals following the devastating earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan on Friday. Nevertheless, only two of the 11 are thought to be in the area that was affected most severely by the catastrophe.

Capital FM Kenya: Japan quake revives Chernobyl nightmare for Ukraine

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +0100

The risk of a nuclear meltdown after Japan's earthquake brought back the nightmare of Chernobyl for Ukraine on Monday even as experts predicted it would not compare with the world's worst nuclear disaster. With horrific timing, the explosions at the ageing Fukushima nuclear plant after the 8.

EU to aid Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0100

Following last week’s 8.9 level earthquake and devastating tsunami, Japan is trying to pick up the pieces with the aid of the European Union and others.

UN voices sorrow, pledges assistance after quake and tsunami hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep sorrow today and offered the full support of the United Nations after a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan, killing dozens of people and destroying towns, villages and large swathes of infrastructure.

China stands ready to help Japan, Premier Wen says

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - China stands willing to give earthquake-struck Japan more help, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday, expressing sympathy for the stricken country with which Beijing has often had icy relations.

Japanese disaster teams search for survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

Rescue teams are frantically searching for survivors in northeastern Japan communities as officials warn that the death toll from last week's earthquake and tsunami could soar.

NEWSMAKER - Can Japan's Naoto Kan lead his country through the crisis?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

REUTERS - The man who must carry Japan through its darkest days since World War Two may not be a charismatic and inspirational leader, but what Prime Minister Naoto Kan really needs is the competence to pull it off.

Japanese tragedy: “act of God” versus “act of man”

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

It is appropriate that the word tsunami, which means a “harbor wave” caused by a large displacement of water, is of Japanese origin.

Sea water used to cool exposed fuel rods in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

Technicians succeeded in introducing sea water to one of the quake-stricken nuclear reactors in north-eastern Japan Monday, as an emergency measure to cool the core

Japan: The Impact Spreads

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

It seems the string of disasters in our part of the world this year is not letting up - the Australian floods, the New Zealand earthquake, and now a massive earthquake and tsunami in north east Japan.At this stage the full extent of the damage in Japan is unknown, but it is clear it has resulted in a terrible human tragedy.

The Fallout: Australian Companies Report

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

QBE Insurance Group says its preliminary estimate of net claims from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is about $US125 million.Australia's biggest insurance company says the total net cost from all large individual and catastrophe claims to date in 2011 will now be about $US550 million.

Gold gains for second day on Japanese earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

Gold gained for a second day in London as Japan’s strongest earthquake on record and violence in Libya boosted demand for an alternative investment, Bloomberg reported

Families hit by 'sick' messages

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

The distress of the families of those missing after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has been heightened by apparently false reports of their loved ones' deaths.

Stocks fall after massive Japanese earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower as investors assess the economic fallout of the earthquake in Japan. The devastating earthquake and tsunami along Japan's northeast coast killed thousands of people and led to what is expected to be billions in dollars of damage. That raised fears of a slowdown in the world's third-largest economy.

Media: World must learn lessons from Japan disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:55:00 +0100

Newspapers across the world have been reacting to the latest developments in Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Here are a selection from Monday's editions: Japan Today leads on the enormity of the task facing rescue workers in the aftermath of the tsunami.

Burberry, Hermes, LVMH, Richemont hit as earthquake devastates third largest luxury goods market

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

Luxury stocks were hit on Monday by worries about future sales in Japan, the world's third largest luxury goods market and a significant profit contributor for retails such as Burberry, Hermes, LVMH and Richemont.

India's advanced tsunami-warning system comparable to the best in the world (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

(AHN) - India has an advanced tsunami-warning system in place after the catastrophic waves that swept its coasts in 2004, leaving hundreds dead on its southern shores and causing destruction to the tune of millions of dollars, according to a senior government official.

12:40 Toll rises as Japan struggles to cope with devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100

New failure hits Japan nuke plant after 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100

An explosion rocked a building housing a nuclear reactor at a quake-damaged Japanese power plant Monday, the second such blast in two days.

Tsunami-ravaged hospitals leave the sick in misery

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Within the dark and fetid wards of the Senen General Hospital, some 120 patients lie in their beds or slumped in wheelchairs, moaning incoherently.

Russian experts help crisis-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

A second explosion hit the Fukushima 1 nuclear plant on Monday morning, killing 11 people. Reports by the plant’s operator say that the blast was caused by the build-up of hydrogen but that the reactor’s containment vessel had withstood the explosion. Conflicting reports kept coming about whether one or two more explosions had taken place.

The blogosphere's reaction to Japanese earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

Japan, understandably, has been the top story for the last few days. Like most crises these days, the direct coverage of the catastrophe was best followed through social networks. Before media outlets would react and pick up the story, there was Twitter.

Oil prices slide for fifth trading day

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are sliding as analysts gauge how much the disaster in Japan will affect world energy demand. Japan, the third-largest oil consumer, was hammered by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Some parts of northeastern Japan are still without electricity.

Pacific Northwest at risk for quake like Japan's

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

Entire U.S. West Coast lies along the "Ring of Fire" responsible for recent quakes in New Zealand, Chile, Japan

B.C. vulnerable in giant quake: experts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

Seismic upgrading of public buildings in Vancouver has increased the chance of surviving an earthquake like Japan's, but the city's mayor says more has to be done.

Japanese quake will likely affect our supply of gadgets

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100

Devastating. There are no words to effectively convey the human catastrophe suffered in Japan. Engadget would like to express our sincere condolences to those readers personally affected by recent events. As a tech publication, we're obviously focused on the impact recent events will have on Japan's....

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami - Situation Report No. 3

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

This report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from UNDAC and the Kobe office. It covers the period from 13-14 March. The next report will be issued on the 15 March. I.

Japan 8.9 Earthquake/Tsunami: TSF deployed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

TSF mobilizes after Japan's most powerful earthquake in recorded history has struck the island nation, unleashing tsunami waves across the Pacific. 13 March 2011 - An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit the north-east of Japan on 11 March 2011 at 2.46pm local time, triggering a 10-meter tsunami.

Stories of hope emerge as reality starts to bite

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

ONE survivor of Japan's earthquake and tsunami was rescued from the roof of his house after it was swept about 16 kilometres out to sea. Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, was plucked to safety after being spotted in the ocean by a Japanese destroyer.

Calm patience can't last forever

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

The Japanese are mostly resilient and orderly, but uncertainty over nuclear radiation is jangling nerves, writes Andrew Gilligan.

Farmers brace for drop in demand

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100

AUSTRALIAN beef exports may be hit by a drop in demand as a result of the earthquake and tsunami catastrophe in Japan, Australia's No. 1 market for the meat, according to an analyst.

Japan earthquake and tsunami survivors in pictures of country laid waste

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

Three days after tsunami struck the east coast of Japan, the shear scale of the devastation is still emerging as rescue efforts gather pace and residents return to flattened neighbourhoods.

Canada offers Japan military and other aid

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

Ottawa says it's ready to provide "any and all" possible aid to Japan, including sending Canadian troops, following Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami.

N. Korea Red Cross extends 'deep sympathy' to Japan quake victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

PYONGYANG - The head of North Korea's Red Cross Society on Monday extended ''deep sympathy and consolation'' to ...

UPDATE5: China to extend more support to quake-hit Japan: Wen

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao extended ''deep condolences'' Monday to Japanese people affected in Frida...

UPDATE1: 250 S. Koreans missing in Japan quake-tsunami, 1 confirmed dead

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

SEOUL - More than 250 South Korean residents in Fukushima and Miyagi -- the two Pacific Coast prefectures mo...

E. Timor to dispatch disaster-relief team to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100

DILI - East Timor's government said Monday it will send a 100-member disaster-relief team to Japan to help ...

Japan: Welsh family hit by false death message

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:29:00 +0100

The distress of the families of those missing after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has been heightened by apparently false reports of their loved ones’ deaths.

Disbelief at Japan's flattened coastline

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:27:00 +0100

A few days ago, Otsuchi was a destination for surfers and lovers of remote beaches. Now, only a supermarket and a Buddhist temple remain standing amid a sea of devastation.

Japan Earthquake Unleashes Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100

At least 29 people are reported to have been killed after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Japan, triggering a 10-metre-high tsunami along parts of the country's northeastern coastline.

Video: Japan: The staggering numbers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Erica Hill takes a look at the numbers to offer some perspective on the images of destruction from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Search and rescue teams come to Japan's aid

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Medical teams, military forces, others from 13 countries arrive to assist victims in what Japan's prime minister says is almost "a state of war"

Video: Large-scale relief effort underway in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Search and rescue teams from 13 countries are converging on Northeast Japan in an attempt to save any survivors after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the country. Lucy Craft reports.

Video: Hydrogen explosion rocks Japanese nuclear facility

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Japan's chief cabinet secretary says a hydrogen explosion has occurred at Unit 3 of Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. The blast was similar to an earlier one at a different unit of the facility.

Premarket: Dow set to tumble

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Global stocks were weak on Monday morning after Japan's enormous humanitarian and economic problems began to concern investors

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0100

Release Time: For Immediate Release Our thoughts and our prayers remain with the people of Japan. The President has been kept fully briefed on developments and the response throughout the weekend. As directed by the President, we have offered our Japanese friends whatever assistance is needed as....

Japan nuclear plant: meltdown fears after explosion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100

A fuel rod meltdown cannot be ruled out at Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear power plant, according to reports.

Japan earthquake: eye-witness records tsunami destroying town in under 7 minutes

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100

Amateur footage demonstrates the frightening speed with which Friday's tsunami destroyed the city of Kesennuma, Japan.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Navy crew get month's radiation in 1 HOUR

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

The USS Ronald Reagan was around 100 miles (160km) offshore when radioactive contamination was detected from the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi plant in Japan.

President of Parliament offers sympathy on behalf of Parliament; Plans to call central committee meeting on state of national disaster preparedness

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten � President of Parliament Drs. Gracita Arrindell, expresses her sympathy to the people of Japan and to their Government on behalf of the Parliament of Sint Maarten in this distressing time with respect to the devastating scale of last Friday's earthquake and tsunami

Japan tsunami and earthquake: video footage roundup

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

The scale of the tsunami and earthquake in Japan has emerged in the video footage captured at the scene. Here are the key moments from the last few days First pictures from Sendai Early television pictures showed a wall of water that swept away everything in its path in Sendai.

Japan earthquake: Aid flows in from across the world | Liz Ford and Claire Provost

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

A large number of countries have mobilised aid to assist Japanese relief efforts following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami Ninety-one countries and nine international organisations have so far offered to assist with relief efforts from last Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the government confirmed on Monday.

Japanese death toll to far exceed 10,000

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

Tens of thousands now believed to have died as a result of the tsunami and the huge earthquake that triggered it The death toll from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is expected to exceed 10,000 as local and international rescue teams search through the ruins of northeastern coastal cities for survivors of last Friday's disaster.

Counting The Cost Of Crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

The cost to the global insurance industry has been estimated at as much as 32bn as Japan seeks to rebuild destroyed infrastructure, homes and business. Lloyd's of London is set to come under ...

Stars in Japan aid call

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

3/14/2011 - 12:09:41 PM Lady Gaga has designed a wristband to raise money for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Asian country has suffered widespread devastation to its north eastern island as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and after affects on Friday, and Gaga has been....

FTSE holds steady

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

3/14/2011 - 12:58:26 PM The London market held its nerve today despite a 6% slump for Tokyo’s Nikkei index in the aftermath of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Investors in Europe and other parts of Asia refused to hit the panic button, but there were sharp movements for individual....

FACTBOX - What is happening inside Japan's nuclear reactors?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Japan's biggest recorded earthquake has knocked out back-up cooling at several stricken reactors at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima prefecture north of Tokyo, causing a build-up of heat and pressure.

Japanese ports sustain major damage, some out for months

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japanese ports handling as much as 7 percent of the country's industrial output sustained major damage from last week's earthquake, disrupting global supply chains and causing billions of dollars in losses, industry officials said.

Senator Tsurunen: Rethink on Japanese Nuclear Energy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

Finnish-born Japanese parliamentary senator Marutei Tsurunen says explosions at some of the country’s nuclear reactors could affect Japan’s future energy policy. He said uncertainty prevailed at present as fresh problems appeared at damaged nuclear installations.

Second explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

There has been a second explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant in northern Japan that was damaged in Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. 11 people were hurt in the blast, which sent a plume of smoke into the air. The fuel rods at the reactor are now partly exposed, raising fears of a meltdown.

Japanese disaster teams search for bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

Rescue teams are frantically searching through the rubble in communities in northeastern Japan, where millions of people are without heat and power following the deadly earthquake and tsunami.

NE China province donates to quake-torn Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0100

Local governments in northeast China's Jilin Province on Monday pledged to donate money to the Japanese areas hit hardest by last week's destructive earthquake as rescue work continues.

Prices of agricultural commodities fall after the earthquake in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0100

The price of corn, wheat, soybeans and rice fell Friday in the United States, after the earthquake in Japan, - a country which is the largest importer for those commodities from the United States. Investors expect grains prices to fall, given the current situation in Japan.

Cathedral raises money after Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:59:00 +0100

St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast is to raise funds for the victims of the devastating tsunami and earthquake in Japan, the Dean Houston McKelvey has announced.

Maria Ozawa: Japan will overcome hardships

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - Fans of Japanese porn actress Maria Ozawa need not worry. The Hokkaido-born Japanese-French-Canadian adult video (AV) actress said Monday in her Twitter account that she survived the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami in the country.

Japan's crippled coastline - "It doesn't get worse than this"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0100

By Damir Sagolj OTSUCHI, Japan (Reuters) - Four days ago, Otsuchi was just another Japanese coastal town, a destination for surfers and lovers of remote beaches. Now, only a supermarket and a Buddhist temple remain standing amid a sea of devastation.

Maruti assessing Japan parts import; cancels 1 cr production celebrations

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0100

Maruti assessing Japan parts import; cancels 1 cr production celebrationsMaruti's Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales) Mayank Pareek said the company has buffer stock of components for about two weeks.

Japan: Search and rescue remains priority in tsunami and earthquake affected areas

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Date: 14 Mar 2011 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Oil below $100 as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0100

Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel Monday after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, denting demand for crude from the world's third-largest economy. Officials estimate a 10-meter (33-foot) wall of seawater triggered by an 8.

Navy crew in earthquake relief effort get a month of radiation in just an HOUR after plant blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

The USS Ronald Reagan was around 100 miles (160km) offshore when radioactive contamination was detected from the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi plant in Japan.

Fears over 'unaccounted for' Britons as Foreign Office fields more than 4,000 calls from concerned friends and relatives

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Foreign Secretary William Hague today confirmed that many Britons were still missing after the Japan tsunami. But there was relief for the family of Brian Hickebottom (pictured)

Japan earthquake and tsunami survivors in pictures of country laid waste

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Three days after tsunami struck the east coast of Japan, the shear scale of the devastation is still emerging as rescue efforts gather pace and residents return to flattened neighbourhoods.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Man rescued 10 MILES out to sea after 2 days

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

As the wave approached his home city of Minamisoma on Friday, the 60-year-old and his wife took the fateful decision to return home to collect belongings.

Hitachi to Provide Support for the Recovery from the Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0100

Tokyo, Mar 14, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced the decision of the Hitachi Group to provide support in the amount of 300 million yen to aid the victims of the earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, which struck on March 11, and to assist in recovery efforts in the affected regions.

Clinton to meet Libyan rebel envoys ahead of G8 meeting

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0100

Paris - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was to meet Monday in Paris with representatives of Libya's rebel movement, and hold talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, before a summit of foreign ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) leading industrialized nations.

Gerakan, S'gor: Rethink nuclear ambitions

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Gerakan and the Selangor government said it is now clear nuclear reactors of today may not withstand challenges of the future.

590,000 forced to leave homes in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100

The United Nations says up to 590,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Japan over the last three days following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Man rescued 10 MILES out to sea after 2 days

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100

As the wave approached his home city of Minamisoma on Friday, the 60-year-old and his wife took the fateful decision to return home to collect belongings.

Wall Street set to drop on Japan impact

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0100

Wall Street looked set to follow Japanese stocks lower at Monday’s opening bell, as investors worried about the impact of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Japan's Nuclear Crisis and Earthquake Aftermath

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0100

On Monday, The Lede continues to supplement reporting from our colleagues in Japan on the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Friday, including the ongoing crisis at damaged nuclear power plants.

Japan quake hits European shares; insurers weigh

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

lowest level in three months as investors worried about the impact of Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. By 1003 GMT, the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top shares was down 0.3 ...

World at risk of another food crisis -FAO

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

The UN is advising rich nations to re-examine their biofuels strategies, which have diverted 120 million tonnes of cereals from human consumption

UK Ambassador to Japan in Sendai

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

David Warren, the UK ambassador to Japan, on the latest from Sendai and Fukushima following Japan's earthquake and ...

Tepco Battles Cooling Failures in 3 Reactors Hit by Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Tokyo Electric Power Co. engineers tried to stabilize three nuclear reactors damaged by the biggest earthquake in Japan’s history, as a second explosion disrupted ...

Aid workers brace for long humanitarian crisis in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Concern mounting for physical and mental well-being of hundreds of thousands of survivors

'It's a scene from hell'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

news@tvnz.co.nz Japan is scrambling to avert a meltdown at a stricken nuclear reactor after a second hydrogen explosion rocked the facility, just days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami ...

NEWSMAKER-Can Japan's Naoto Kan lead his country through the crisis?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

14 Mar 2011 11:58 Source: reuters // Reuters By Linda Sieg March 14 (Reuters) - The man who must carry Japan through its darkest days since World War Two may not be a charismatic and inspirational leader, but what Prime Minister Naoto Kan really needs is the competence to pull it off.

European shares at 3-mth low, insurers slump

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

LONDON - European shares fell on Monday to their lowest level in three months as investors worried about the impact of Friday's earthquake and tsunami in ...

Cooling system fails in another reactor at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

14 March 2011 Another reactor at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant lost its cooling capabilities Monday, a government official said.The problem was detected in the plant's No. 2 reactor Monday afternoon after an explosion.

Tsunami devastates Kesennuma - video

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0100

After Friday's 8.9-magnitude earthquake, the tsunami rushes through Kesennuma in Miyagi prefecture, north-east Japan, sweeping away cars and houses

Figure Skating: Skating championships cancelled in quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

PARIS : The International Skating Union (ISU) said Monday it had called off the World Figure Skating Championships to be held in Tokyo from March 21-27 following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan radiation levels still within legal limits

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocks a Japanese nuclear plant, sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers.

International Rescue Effort Gathers Pace In Quake-hit

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100

Tokyo, March 14, 2011 - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.

Fuel rods at Japanese nuclear plant exposed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100

The fuel rods at one of the quake-stricken nuclear reactors in north-eastern Japan were dry late Monday, as the levels of cooling water fell despite emergency efforts.

S&P futures fall; Japan disaster monitored

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as investors fretted about the fallout from Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Insurers Lead European Losses

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0100

European stocks fell, led by the insurance sector as investors worried about the economic fallout from the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and resultant nuclear emergency.

2nd blast, exposed rods at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:22:00 +0100

11 injured in 2nd hydrogen explosion; Fear mounts of another blast as cooling system fails at 3rd reactor | What is a meltdown?

Rescuers search for victims in Higashimatsushima City in Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan which was devastated by last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. Photograph: Reuters/Kyodo

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:22:00 +0100

A second explosion has hit the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, further fueling the prospect of a nuclear disaster as the country struggles to recover from last Friday’s massive earthquake and tsunami. Food, water and fuel are reported to be running short in some parts of Japan and large swathes of the country remain without power today.

Stocks headed lower following Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:22:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are headed for a lower opening as investors assess the economic fallout of a massive earthquake in Japan. The devastating earthquake and tsunami along Japan's northeast coast killed thousands of people and led to what is expected to be billions in dollars of damage.

Jefferies to Support Japan Earthquake / Tsunami Relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

NEW YORK & HONG KONG & LONDON - (Business Wire) Jefferies announced today that the firm and its staff will contribute to the relief efforts to assist the people who are suffering from the recent tragic events in Japan and will offer investors around the world the opportunity to join these efforts.

Capital Gold Group Donates to GlobalGiving Foundation for Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES March 14, 2011 In its continued commitment to giving to those in need, Capital Gold Group, Inc. has announced that a corporate donation has been made to support the much needed efforts of the GlobalGiving Foundation for the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Japan was struck by an 8.

Insurers, power firms lead European stocks decline on Japan crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Frankfurt - European markets opened on a downbeat note Monday and oil price slumped again amid deepening concerns about the economic fallout from the catastrophe threatening Japan. Leading the fall in European bourses was another sell off of shares in insurance groups and a sharp drop in power....

LivingSocial and GlobalGiving Team up for Japan Relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

WASHINGTON March 14, 2011 LivingSocial , the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, is working with GlobalGiving to aid relief efforts in Japan . Launched over the weekend, LivingSocial's website and daily emails feature a link for members to donate via GlobalGiving.

European Union plans to shift aid priorities in Thai refugee camps

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Bangkok - The European Union plans to shift its priorities from humanitarian aid to vocational training in the refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border, a senior EU official said Monday, adding that it would continue to supply funds to the camps. EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said the EU had committed 8 million euros (11.

Japan Nuclear Plant Hit By Second Explosion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:00 +0100

Monday's blast blew the roof off a structure built around reactor No. 3 at the plant in Fukushima, similar to an explosion Saturday at a reactor No. 3. But officials said it did not harm the reactor itself or its so-called containment vessel and that it wasn't likely to have released large amounts of radiation.

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a Japanese nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers. The blast was felt 25 miles (40 kilometers) away, but the plant's operator said the radiation levels at the affected unit were still ...

Japan toll soars, radiation threatens

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0100

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan, March 14 (UPI) -- About 2,000 bodies were found and a new blast was reported at a disabled nuclear plant in earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged Japan, officials said Monday.

Japan manufacturers tumble on quake uncertainty

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Shares in Japanese manufacturers tumbled in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake, as companies struggled to gather information from the stricken area.

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a Japanese nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers. The blast was felt 25 miles (40 kilometers) away, but the plant's operator said the radiation levels at the affected unit were still within legal limits.

The anxious wait for news of missing loved ones and friends

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

STEVE PRICE feared for the worst when he had not heard from his sister, Virginia, her husband and their two children in Sendai seven hours after the earthquake hit on Friday.

Japan earthquake and tsunami tilted world's axis by 25cm

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology the 9.0 magnitude 'quake was so powerful it shifted the axis around which the Earth rotates by 25cm.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Nothing prepared Alex Thomson for 'Hell on Earth'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

Driving round the final bend in the mountain road before making the descent into Minami Sanriku, nothing can quite prepare you for the sight of such destruction.

Fatalities, Destruction Litter Japan's Tsunami-hit Northeast Coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0100

Japanese military troops survey damage, search for survivors in Myiagi Prefecture amid threats of aftershocks, tsunami warnings

Halifax offers help to Japan sister city

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:02:00 +0100

Halifax is waiting to hear how it can help Kakodate, its tsunami-hit twin city in Japan.

Japan quake sends ripples to Southeast Asian economies: analysts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Japan's earthquake and tsunami last Friday is expected to have only a mild impact on Southeast Asian...

Bangladesh offers to send quake relief rescuers to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100

DHAKA - Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered to send a rescue team to Japan for earthquake r...

UPDATE1: Indonesian president decides to send rescue, medical team to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Monday his government will send a rescue and medi...

IMAGES: Japan comes to terms with tragedy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Rediff.com brings you some unforgettable images from the devastated regions of Japan

Japan nuclear crisis - live Q

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

As Japan struggles to prevent a meltdown at Fukushima nuclear power plant, a panel of scientists will answer questions from 1pm As the nuclear crisis continues at Fukushima Daiichi, there are many confusing reports circulating the internet – from the exposure of fuel rods at reactor 2 to the rise in....

Quake to hurt Japan's exports to China

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0100

Although it is too early to calculate the damages and losses to the Japanese and global economies caused by the devastating earthquake and tsunami, it seems predictable that at least Japan's exports to its largest trading partner will be hit hard. China has long held a trade deficit with Japan. In 2010, the deficit expanded to 55.

“All of humanity must help Japan,” says Schulz

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:56:00 +0100

European Parliament Socialists and Democrats leader Martin Schulz today call for a massive world aid effort in response to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disaster. “All of humanity must do everything in their power to help,” said Mr Schulz, offering his condolences to the families of the dead and missing.

Fears for Britons missing in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:56:00 +0100

As rescuers battle to pull further survivors from the rubble left by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed that some Britons remain unaccounted for in the country.

Eastwood's tsunami film withdrawn

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:56:00 +0100

A film distributor has decided to stop showing Clint Eastwood's tsunami movie Hereafter in Japan following the catastrophic earthquake.

Expert: Aftershock of 8 points or more possible in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:54:00 +0100

Another powerful earthquake accompanied with tidal waves may jolt Japan, head of the seismology laboratory at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Sea Geology and Geophysics Institute, Dr. Ivan Tikhonov said.

Japan economy in short-term pain

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

Friday's disasters have left parts of Japan's economy frozen but it will bounce back later this year, say analysts.

Water level near empty at Japan nuclear reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100

Fears grow overheating could cause leak; 2,000 bodies found on coast; 10,000 feared dead, 500,000 evacuated from their homes.

Message from Fukushima - stop playing with fire and harvest the sun

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

Japan's horrific few days have not only wrought natural death and destruction - man-made disaster is being flirted with, as earthquake-hit nuclear power plants blow their tops. It is time to stop playing with the nuclear fire, and move more swiftly to safely harvesting the sun's energy - through wind, wave and solar.

Entertainment › S Korean actor Bae Yong Joon donates $888,000 for Japan quake relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

South Korean actor Bae Yong Joon has donated 1 billion won (about $888,000) to the Japanese government's fund for earthquake relief, Yonhap News Agency reported…

China Offers Earthquake Condolences to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

China has provided $4.5 million in humanitarian aid to Japan and a Chinese rescue team arrived there, Sunday

New failure hits Japan N- plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

AFP Monday, March 14, 2011 12:42:16 PM TOKYO — An explosion rocked a building housing a nuclear reactor at a quake-damaged Japanese power plant Monday, the second such blast in two days, and the cooling system failed at a third reactor. The new troubles at the Fukushima No.

Japan nuclear plant suffers 2nd explosion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocks a stricken Japanese nuclear plant , sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers. Hours later, the U.S. said it had moved its offshore forces away from the plant after detecting low levels of radiation.

Quake Response Will Affect Japan's Future Crises

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

Following last week's earthquake and tsunami, Japan's prime minister says the country is facing its most severe challenge since World War II. The disaster has the Japanese thinking about how their response will affect other long-term challenges the country faces.

Philippines revisiting earthquake contingency plans in wake of Japanese disaster (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100

(AHN) - The Philippines has ordered all local government units to check the integrity of structures in the wake of initial devastation wrought by a powerful quake in Japan, which triggered a deadly tsunami.

Papua New Guinea and Indonesia remaining vigilant for Japan aftershock and tsunami (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100

(AHN) - Emergency officials in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia - two countries in the line of a deadly tsunami that has killed nearly 2,000 in Japan, left thousands more missing and wiped out entire coastal towns - remain vigilant, despite thus far being spared any spillover impact.

Japan's nuclear crisis grows as death toll mounts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +1100 A new explosion has hit a nuclear plant in Japan as the country races to avert a meltdown in the wake of a massive earthquake and tsunami, feared to have killed more than 10,000 people. Many survivors are spending another night without water,....

Japan survivors' desperate search for loved ones

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0100

Survivors of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami are trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives unaware of the whereabouts of relatives and friends. In the coastal city of Natori, 15 kilometres from Sendai City, the bereft congregate at a relief centre desperate for information about missing....

Fund-raising in aid of quake-hit Japan launched

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

ČTK The Czech branches of the Salvation Army and ADRA have launched fund-raising in aid of the victims of the massive earthquake in Japan to which people can contribute via DMSes or the organisations' special accounts.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Aftershocks go on as 10k missing in Minami Sanrik

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

Government officials revealed the fate of 9,500 people in the north eastern port of Minamisanriku was still unknown more than 24 hours after the double disaster hit.

Report: 2,000 bodies found in northeast Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

Approximately 2,000 bodies were found Monday in Miyagi Prefecture on Japan's northeast coast, the Kyodo news agency reported.

Official: Stricken Japan nuke fuel rods exposed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:43:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — A Japanese official says fuel rods at a troubled nuclear reactor were temporarily exposed. The exposure happened at Unit 2 of the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant — the latest reactor to lose its ability to cool down. The other two reactors at the plant are facing a meltdown and authorities are racing to cool them with sea water.

The Lede: March 13 Updates on Earthquake Aftermath in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100

On Sunday, The Lede continues to supplement reporting from our colleagues in Japan on the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on Friday.

Can Japan find "New Deal" after triple whammy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

The nuclear crisis was a triple whammy for Japan, coming on top of the earthquake -- the fifth strongest ever recorded -- and one of the most powerful tsunami in history, which caused scenes of ...

European shares hit by Japan quake aftermath

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

ses as investors worried about the damage of Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with a hydrogen explosion in a nuclear plant. By 0807 GMT, the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top ...

Sheen to donate live shows money to quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Actor Charlie Sheen has decided to donate a portion of the money from his live stage shows to help people affected by earthquake in ...

Ballymena man in Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

A County Antrim man living in Japan has been talking of the nightmare he endured during the earthquake in the country on Friday. Cartan McLaughlin who's originally from Ballymena, and ...

Quake Survivors Search For Missing Loved Ones

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

People who survived the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are now facing up to another grim task - finding out what happened to missing loved ...

Libya, Japan top themes as G8 ministers prepare to meet

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight (G8) leading industrialized countries were expected in Paris Monday for talks on how to topple Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and coordinate aid to ...

Hard-hit town searches, grieves in aftermath of killer tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:36:00 +0100

Asia: Remaining vigilant for Japan aftershock

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

"We are [staying] alert. The islands on the northern part of the country can be hit any time by the waves generated by earthquakes. These aftershocks can be big, you never know," chairman of Papua New Guinea's (PNG) National Disaster and Emergency Service, Manasupe Zurenuoc, told IRIN.

Estonia Supporting Victims of Japanese Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

"Japan has not yet been able to assess the full extent of the damage from this catastrophe and they have not directly asked the international community for help, with the exception of a few rescue teams.

Chinese Government Offers Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100

The Chinese government will offer emergency humanitarian aid worth of 30 million yuan to the Japanese government for their relief efforts. The first batch of materials will be sent from Shanghai to Japan this afternoon.

Armenian rescuers ready to leave for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

14.03.2011 15:23 Armenian rescuers are ready to leave for Japan to provide assistance to the casualties of the devastating earthquake. The 25-member squad of the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations is perfectly ready to leave for Japan to participate in rescue works. The order came from the President of the republic immediately after a 8.

Relief for Japan pours in from tech and entertainment worlds

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0100

Besides aid from countries like China, US, Britain, relief pours in for Japan from big names of the tech and entertainment world including, Apple, Google, Lady Gaga and more.

Tsunami and earthquake in Japan: latest pictures of the damage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0100

A Japanese Air Self Defence Force plane is pictured after it was pushed by the tsunami into a building at a base in Higashimatsushima in Miyagi prefecture Picture: AFP/GETTY ....

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a stricken Japanese nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers. Hours later, the U.S. said it had shifted its offshore forces away from the plant after detecting low levels of radiation.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Nothing prepared Alex Thomson for 'Hell on Earth'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

Driving round the final bend in the mountain road before making the descent into Minami Sanriku, nothing can quite prepare you for the sight of such destruction.

Japan earthquake and tsunami tilted world's axis by 25cm

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology the 9.0 magnitude 'quake was so powerful it shifted the axis around which the Earth rotates by 25cm.

Erdbeben/Tsunami in Japan: Kommission aktiviert Europas Katastrophenschutzsystem

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:24:00 +0100

IP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.

Britons survive Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

Two Birmingham men who had been reported missing in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami make contact with their families.

Local firefightersjoin Japan search team

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

FIREFIGHTERS from Morecambe, Lancaster and Halton are in Japan helping to search for survivors of Friday’s tsunami and earthquake.

Dramatic video shows power of tsunami as ships are swept onto streets and building destroyed by raging torrent in seconds

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100

A cameraman captured the moment the tsunami engulfed Miyako City, north east Japan. Ships and cars are swept through the streets as buildings are destroyed

Sixty eight nations respond to crisis in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:19:00 +0100

The official death toll from the Japan earthquake and tsunami is still below 2,000 but grave fears are held for many thousands of people listed as missing.

Sensors detecting nuclear tests detect tsunamis, too

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Disaster in Japan The Comprehensive Nuclear test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is supported by arrays of sensors at sixty sites across the world that listen for the low boom of atmospheric blasts. They are tuned to infrasound -- frequencies under 20 hertz (cycles per second), the lowest humans can hear; these....

British Nationals Among Japan Quake Missing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0100

A number of Britons are among tens of thousands of people missing after northeast Japan was devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Millions Of Stricken Japanese Lack Water, Food, Heat

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0100

Asia's richest nation faces a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami. Officials fear the death toll could top 10,000.

Berita Harian given a stern warning: Rais

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said Berita Harian had been given a stern warning for publishing in its Sunday edition, the Berita Minggu, a caricature that treated the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan as a joke.

Japan's crippled coastline - "It doesn't get worse than this"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100

OTSUCHI, Japan (Reuters) - Four days ago, Otsuchi was just another Japanese coastal town, a destination for surfers and lovers of remote beaches. Now, only a supermarket and a Buddhist temple remain standing amid a sea of devastation.

Japan earthquake: Sendai port destroyed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

As many as six large ports in Japan, including Sendai, are set to be out of action for months, seriously affecting international trade.

Japan to hold trilateral talks with S Korean, Chinese FMs as planned

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

The talks involving top diplomats from South Korea, China and Japan will be held as previously planned despite the devastating earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan last Friday, the foreign ministry in Seoul said Monday. Japan, host to the three-way talks, has notified South Korea that it will....

Japan earthquake: British man missing with young family after contacts his family

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Missing Brian Hickebottom, 34, finally managed to send a one-line email to sister Emma, saying: 'We r safe.' He lives near Sendai, one of the worst-hit areas.

Beijing to send medical team to Japan for disaster relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

In response to the earthquake disaster that struck Japan on March 11, the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau has established a medical rescue team with international standards and is ready to dispatch additional medical staff to Japan. The 30-member medical rescue team established by the Beijing....

Colombia expects to continue negotiation of trade agreement with Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

The Colombian government said on Sunday that it expected to continue its negotiation on a trade agreement with Japan after the massive earthquake that hit the Asian country on Friday. According to Colombia's Foreign Trade Minister Sergio Diaz-Granados, the negotiation that began in 2010 aimed to increase Colombia's trade balance.

S Koreans sympathize with earthquake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

South Koreans expressed their sympathy and condolences to the Japanese people and set aside bitterness toward its close but distant neighbor in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami. South Korea regards Japan as a country that is geographically close but ideologically different, largely due....

S Korean shares rise despite Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

South Korean shares ended 0.8 percent higher on Monday amid speculation that some local industries will benefit from the record-breaking earthquake in Japan, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 15. 66 points, or 0.8 percent, to 1,971.21, snapping the losing streak for the past two straight sessions.

S Korea to stage nationwide civil defense training

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

South Korea will stage a nationwide civil defense training on Tuesday, mobilizing military vehicles and chemical reconnaissance vehicles for the first time, the government said Monday. The training will be replaced by evacuation exercises in areas off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, deemed....

Experts: China not affected by Japanese nuclear leakage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Chinese citizens have no reason to be concerned over the potential harm caused by damage to Japan's nuclear facilities from the recent earthquake and tsunami, according to an analysis from Chinese meteorological and nuclear security experts. Zhou Bin, a senior engineer in Beijing regional....

Russia joins rescue efforts in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

On Monday, March 14th, Russia is sending two Emergency Ministry rescue teams from Moscow and Khabarovsk - a total of 75 people - to quake-hit Japan to assist in relief operations.

Japanese disaster teams begin digging for bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Rescue workers are using chainsaws and hand-picks to dig for bodies in coastal towns as Japan's humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis mounts following an earthquake and tsunami that have killed thousands.

European stocks open lower, Areva drops

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European markets opened lower on Monday as investors tried to assess the eventual economic impact of Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and watched the ...

Burberry Group leads U.K. shares lower

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- London shares declined in morning trading Monday as fears grew that Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan could derail the global economic recovery and as ...

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100

Citizen Effect in Partnership with Twitpay Launch Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) Citizen Effect, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that provides citizen’s the tools they need to support communities and organizations in need around the world, has partnered with Twitpay, the leading provider of social media payment technology, to raise funds for disaster relief in Japan....

South Georgia Disaster Relief Company Stands Ready to Lend a Hand in Japan Major FEMA Disaster Housing Supplier Ready to Assist in Japan and South Pacific

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) THOMASVILLE, GA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/14/11 -- A major South Georgia disaster housing and emergency relief supplier to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed an interest to assist in Japan and the South....

Video: UK Ambassador to Japan in Sendai

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

David Warren, the UK ambassador to Japan, on the latest from Sendai and Fukushima following Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

The question to send humanitarian aid to Japan from Kyrgyzstan is not posed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

The question about sending humanitarian aid from Kyrgyzstan to Japan suffered from earthquake and tsunami is not posed, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Aydit Erkin told journalists today,24.kg reported.

Turkmen president offers condolences to Japanese emperor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov offered his condolences to Japanese Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito for the numerous deaths and massive damage caused by the recent natural disaster, the Turkmen government said on Monday.

S'pore stocks end weaker

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:59:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks closed lower on Monday, dragged down by Tokyo's steep fall following Japan's earthquake and tsunami late last week.

Japanese stiff upper lip to encounter disaster aftermath

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:59:00 +0100

Millions of residents have spent a third night without water, food or heating along Japan’s devastated northeastern coast. Commuter chaos, kilometer-long queues and fears of nuclear contamination are on the daily agenda...

Tsunami disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100

A woman is rescued from a flooded area by Japan Self Defense Forces troops in Ishimaki City, Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, after an earthquake and tsunami struck the area, March 13, 2011 Photograph by: KYODO Credit: REUTERS ....

Fresh Blast at Japan's Nuke Plant Escalates Radiation Concerns

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100

A new blast occurred at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex on Monday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the world's third largest economy.

New failure hits Japan nuke plant after blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100

An explosion rocked a building housing a nuclear reactor at a quake-damaged Japanese power plant Monday, the second such blast in two days, and the cooling system failed at a third reactor.

Over 5000 dead or missing in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Officials warn the death toll in the Miyagi prefecture alone could rise beyond 10,000 people.

Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:56:00 +0100

Stricken Japan nuclear plant rocked by 2nd blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:56:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a stricken Japanese nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive cloud of smoke into the air and injuring 11 workers. Hours later, the U.S. said it had shifted its offshore forces away from the plant after detecting low levels of radiation.

Message of solidarity by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy on the earthquake in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:56:00 +0100

MEMO/11/160 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Message of solidarity by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy on the earthquake in Japan "We are deeply concerned at the news of the devastating earthquake which has struck Japan, causing a number of fatalities and serious material damage.

'Lucky' Britons survive Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:55:00 +0100

Tales of lucky Britons surviving the Japanese earthquake and tsunami have emerged despite many remaining missing.

Senior French, US officials to meet late Monday on Libya, Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100

PARIS, March 14 (KUNA) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy will hold talks Monday evening with US Secretary-of-State Hilary Clinton to discuss the latest global developments, Sarkozy's office announced. French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe will also attend the talks, a statement here said.

'Missing' Maltese-Australian helping Japan earthquake victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

A Maltese-Australian who was initially reported missing in Japan has told his family that he could not contact them because phone lines were down. English teacher Jason Briffa, 25, was located in a village near Sendai, which bore the brunt of...

AT&T makes calling Japan free until the end of March

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

We imagine that many of you, like us, have been making frantic calls to friends and family in Japan over the last few days without regard to the costs. Now, in the face of otherwise devastating news, we have some good news to share courtesy of AT&T. Ma Bell is offering wired and wireless billing....

Japan tsunami: the aftermath - in pictures

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:51:00 +0100

The search for survivors continues in north-east Japan amid widespread damage, ongoing aftershocks and tsunami warnings

Citizen Effect in Partnership with Twitpay Launch Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - (Business Wire) Citizen Effect, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that provides citizen's the tools they need to support communities and organizations in need around the world, has partnered with Twitpay, the leading provider of social media payment technology, to raise funds for disaster....

Libya, Japan top themes as G8 ministers prepare to meet

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:49:00 +0100

Paris - The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight (G8) leading industrialized countries were expected in Paris Monday for talks on how to topple Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi and coordinate aid to quake-hit Japan. Two days of talks between the top diplomats of the United States, Britain, France,....

Water level falls, cooling stops at Japanese reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

Officials fear overheating could cause leak; 22 injured, up to 190 possibly exposed to radiation after explosion at nuclear reactor.

Water level falls, cooling stops at Japanese reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

Officials fear overheating could cause leak; 22 injured, up to 190 may have been exposed to radiation in explosion at nuclear reactor.

Japan before and after the earthquake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0100

These aerial photos show locations in Japan before and after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday, March 11. Use the slider below the images to reveal the changes in the landscape.

2nd blast hits Japan nuke site; U.S. shifts ships

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 11 workers.

Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100

HONG KONG - Technology giants Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter are all offering digital ways to donate to Japan's recovery efforts following the massive earthquake and devastating tsunami.

Overnight Blast at Japan’s Fukushima Plant Raises New Concern

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

An overnight explosion at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has led to health concerns for locals… The US Navy has relocated away from the plant after detecting low levels of radiation, while it’s emerged cooling systems have now failed at a third nuclear reactor. The death toll from Friday’s earthquake and tsunami is expected to reach [.

Japan: second explosion rocks Fukushima nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Another explosion hits the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, which was damaged in Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan struggles to deal with crises

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Rescue workers used chain saws and pickaxes today to dig out bodies in Japan’s devastated coastal towns, as Asia’s richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed thousands.

Japan earthquake: industry giants that have halted production

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Here is a list of some of the industrial giants who have halted production in Japan following Friday's earthquake.

Japan: Second explosion at nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan’s stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers.

Oil below $99 as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:21:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices dropped below $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, likely denting demand for crude from the world's third-largest economy. Benchmark crude for April delivery was down $2.28 at $98.

Second explosion at nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days has rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers.

Quake accelerates Earth's rotation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0100

Friday was just a tiny bit shorter because of the giant earthquake off the coast of Japan.

Second explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0100

There has been a second explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant, 240km north of Tokyo in Japan.

Super earthquake No2 set to hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100

SHATTERED Japan is braced for a fresh quake nightmare - with a mega aftershock likely to hit at any moment. The alert was issued as millions who survived the tsunami that devastated the hi-tech superpower spent a third day without food and water - let alone electricity.

08:12 Oil prices down after earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0100

Brent crude touched a two-week low near $111 today, down by nearly $3 on investor pessimism that economic growth will slow after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, while easing unrest in the Middle East threw the focus back onto ample oil supplies. April Brent fell as much as 2.4 per cent to $111.16, the lowest price since February 25th.

Blast strikes Japanese nuclear plant; core safe

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

IAEA says control room, primary containment vessel remain intact and operational; dozens exposed to radiation; US warships move offshore.

Rescue vessel sails to Russia refrigerator cast ashore in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

14.03.2011, 09.54 VLADIVOSTOK, March 14 (Itar-Tass) - The Grif rescue vessel of the RIMSCO shipping company on Monday left Vladivostok to sail to the area where the Khrizolitovy (Chrysolite) Russian transport refrigerator was cast ashore by a tsunami wave on the Japanese coast.

Japan struggles to deal with crises

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

3/14/2011 - 7:09:00 AM Rescue workers used chain saws and pickaxes today to dig out bodies in Japan’s devastated coastal towns, as Asia’s richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed thousands.

Second explosion at nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100

3/14/2011 - 7:04:33 AM The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan’s stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. The plant’s operator said radiation levels at the reactor were still within legal limits.

Hunt for survivors in quake carnage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:07:00 +0100

HUNDREDS of thousands of troops, police and rescue workers were being mobilised yesterday in the hunt for survivors of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami as officials battled to avert a nuclear disaster and care for millions of people without power or water.

Japan earthquake: 'My father went out fishing but we have not heard anything since'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:06:00 +0100

Residents of Minamisanriku are barely able to comprehend what has happened, finds Julian Ryall inside the devastated town.

Japan to be at G8 meeting despite crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:01:00 +0100

PARIS, March 14 (UPI) -- Japan will join a G8 meeting in Paris, despite a nuclear crisis and mounting death toll at home after a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, an official said. Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, just appointed to the post Wednesday -- two days before Japan's massive magnitude 9.

Japan appreciates Iran's offer for help

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0100

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto appreciated his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi 's message for Tsunami in northeast of the country.

Oil falls to two-week low as Japanese quake may limit demand

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0100

Oil fell to a two-week low in New York on concern the earthquake in Japan will limit demand in the world’s third-largest economy, Bloomberg reported

Japan struggles to cope with ‘worst disaster since WWII’

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

The impact of Japan’s biggest recorded earthquake is still being felt days after the disaster, with rolling power cuts, food shortages and transport disruption. Ulster ex-pats and ...

Asian supply chain rattled by Japan quake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

By Miyoung Kim and Clare Jim SEOUL/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Asian firms from semiconductor makers to shipbuilders faced the risk of disruptions to their operations after the earthquake and tsunami in ...

Handful of Irish living in worst-hit region 'safe and well'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

A SMALL number of Irish citizens who were living near the epicentre of the devastating earthquake in Japan have been found safe and well. There had been concerns for a handful of people living in ...

Death toll rises as residents confront apocalyptic scenes

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami leaped 10-fold yesterday as the world's third largest economy struggled to deal with the crippling aftermath of ...

Malaysia paper apologizes for comic tsunami image

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A Malaysian newspaper has apologized for printing a caricature of Japanese cartoon superhero Ultraman comically trying to outrun a tsunami.Malaysians reacted with a tirade ...

JAPAN: Second explosion at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Japan Nine people are reported injured after a second explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant in the east of Japan's Honsu island earlier today. On Saturday a similar blast hit the N 1 reactor at the power station caused by the devestating earthquake and tsunami believed to have killed over 10,000.

Survivors of 2004 Tsunami Shaken by Japan Disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy salty sea. Survivors of the 2004 tsunami that started off....

Japan Nuclear Crisis [PHOTOS]

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:54:00 +0100

Six and a half decades after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the second world war, a powerful earthquake plunged Japan into another nuclear crisis. Start the slideshow to see photos:.

Japanese disaster teams begin digging out bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:54:00 +0100

Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks Monday to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as its humanitarian, nuclear and economic crises continued to grow.

Second explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan’s stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers.

Maruti Suzuki share falls 3% after Japan disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0100

Shares of Maruti Suzuki fell by nearly 3 per cent amid concerns that the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week may hurt its imports from the country.

Japan earthquake: insurance firms left with crippling bill

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0100

The Japanese earthquake is likely to one of the most expensive catastrophes in history for the British insurance market which is facing losses of up to £3.1bn.

Japan earthquake: Britain is there to help

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0100

Telegraph View: Japan's present plight calls for the deepest sympathy and the offer of all possible help.

Mitsubishi Electric to Support Japan Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100

TOKYO - (Business Wire) Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that Mitsubishi Electric Group companies will donate a total of 500 million yen to aid and support victims affected by the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011.

2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 11 workers. Hours later, the U.S. said it had shifted its offshore forces away from the plant after detecting low-level radioactive contamination.

Japan tries to cope with the devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:42:00 +0100

Three days on and the devastation is becoming all too apparent as remote areas are reached by military helicopters. The port of Sendai took a battering from the 8.9 earthquake and the tsunami it set off. The estimated death toll has climbed past 10,000 but that is all it can be, an estimate, as so many people are missing.

At least 3 Belarusians in quake-hit Sendai

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:42:00 +0100

MINSK, 14 March (BelTA) – At least three Belarusians are staying in the Japanese port city of Sendai rocked by a huge earthquake that triggered a devastating tsunami, BelTA learnt from Charge d’Affairs ad Hog of Belarus to Japan Vyacheslav Beskostyi. Contact has been established with one of....

Satellite photos show devastation in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0100

NASA satellites have snapped new pictures of the devastating floods and fires in Japan from the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country.

Government Donates to Japan Relief Effort

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0100

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is allocating 200,000 euros to help the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which devastated Japan on March 10.

Second explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:37:00 +0100

There’s been a second explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan after Friday’s earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Local news reports say the cooling systems in the second reactor at the plant have also failed and water levels are dropping. However, officials say a large scale radiation leak is unlikely.

Celebrities take to the web; text and tweet for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0100

Celebrities from Lady Gaga to Linkin Park rallied their fans to ante up for earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan.

Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0100

HONG KONG: Technology giants Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter are all offering digital ways to donate to Japan’s recovery efforts following the massive earthquake and devastating tsunami.

07:07 Japan earthquake to cost up to $183bn

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:35:00 +0100

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2011, 07:07 Japan earthquake to cost up to $183bn Economic losses in the regions of Japan that were hit by a massive earthquake will reach around 14 trillion yen to 15 trillion yen ($171-$183 billion) based on information available today, Credit Suisse said in a research note.

Room For Debate: Japan's Nuclear Crisis: Lessons for the U.S.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:31:00 +0100

An 8.9 magnitude quake and tsunami are rare events. But should the U.S. rethink its own nuclear safety plans?

Second blast at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers.

Blast strikes Japan plant, core safe; 2,000 bodies found on coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +0100

Seven people missing after latest nuclear plant blast - media * Reports of new tsunami a false alarm * Japan PM says country facing worst crisis since World War Two * Japan stock market plunges 5 percent; manufacturers badly hit (Adds Bank of Japan; seven missing in blast; tsunami false alarm) By

Refugees in Ishinomaki

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +0100

Seeking Warmth: People who are isolated at an area in Ishinomaki, northern Japan sit around a fire and wait for rescue Sunday following Friday's massive earthquake and the ensuing tsunami. (AP Photo/Tokyo Shimbun, Koki Azechi) Copyright © 2008 The Jakarta Post - PT Bina Media Tenggara. All Rights Reserved.

UPDATE4: China to extend more support to quake-hit Japan: Wen

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:26:00 +0100

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao extended ''deep condolences'' Monday to Japanese people affected in Frida...

UPDATE3: China to extend more support to quake-hit Japan: Wen

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:26:00 +0100

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao extended ''deep condolences'' Monday to Japanese people affected in Frida...

US ship crew exposed to radiation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:26:00 +0100

A US aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific ocean went through a radioactive cloud from nuclear reactors in Japan that were damaged in a massive earthquake, a media report ...

3rd reactor loses cooling at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

The operator of a quake-stricken nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan says a third reactor has lost its cooling capacity, which could lead to overheating and an explosion similar to two blasts at its other reactors.

New blast at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

Another explosion hits the Fukushima nuclear plant in north-eastern Japan which was damaged in Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

About 2,000 bodies found in Japan's quake-hit Miyagi Prefecture

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

&$ Rescuers search for survivors at Sanbontsuka of Wakabayashi in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, March 13, 2011. The area lost contact with the outside world after Friday's quake and tsunami. Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan and the following devastating tsunami have ravaged the....

More than 70,000 children displaced in Japan earthquake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

At least 70,000 children have been displaced because of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, warns a leading organisation for children.

Analysis: Quake impact seen deep and long, recession possible

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

Japan's already weak economy faces deeper damage than initially thought from the triple blow of a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, and risks prolonging its sluggish recovery.

S. Korean confirmed one dead in Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

South Korea confirmed Monday that one South Korean died in Friday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan, the strongest to be recorded in the country's history that also triggered a devastating tsunami. A 40-year-old construction worker in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeastern Japan, identified only by his....

S. Korea sends 102 more rescue workers to quake-ravaged Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

Another team of South Korean rescue workers left for Japan on Monday to help with search and rescue efforts in Japan, ravaged by the strongest earthquake in its recorded history and ensuing tsunami. A team of 102 rescuers departed from a military base near Seoul at about 8:00 a.m.

Immigration department working to locate all missing Australians in Japan: FM

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday said his department was working with Japanese authorities to locate all missing Australians, including Australian man Jason Briffa. Concerns have been raised about the 25-year-old, who was working as an English teacher in Sendai, Japan, ravaged by a 10- meter tsunami on Friday.

Earthquake in Japan can lead to insured losses of $US35 billion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100

AIR Worldwide intends to issue updated estimates in future combining the quake and the floods.

NZ USAR team near suspect reactors in Japan - Key

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0100

A New Zealand urban search and rescue team (USAR) will be based just 130km from an at-risk nuclear reactor in Japan.Radiation has risen at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today and there was an explosion there this afternoon.Friday's...

No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0100

Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.The Chinese Embassy asked for compensation to Chinese families who lost children...

Armenian rescuers ready to leave for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:17:00 +0100

Soon after the massive 9.0 quake hit Japan, Armenian rescue team of the Emergency Ministry has got prepared to leave for Japan and to attend the rescue services. Emergency Ministrys press ...

Japan shares drop 7% after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:17:00 +0100

Japanese shares tumble on the first trading day after the deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan's northeast shore.

Japan to be at G8 meeting despite crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0100

PARIS, March 14 (UPI) -- Japan will join a G8 meeting in Paris, despite a nuclear crisis and mounting death toll at home after a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, an official said.

2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. The blast was felt 25 miles (40...

UAE Foreign Minister offers condolences to the government of Japan on earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100

UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a visit yesterday to the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake that hit Japan last week. Sheikh Abdullah expressed dee

Khalifa, South Korean President hold talks over ways of bolstering joint economic cooperation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the visiting South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, held yesterday a session of talks at Al Mushrif Palace in the presence of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crow

Japan earthquake: second explosion rocks Fukushima nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

A new explosion has rocked one of Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plants sparking fresh fears of a catastrophic reactor meltdown.

Rescue effort gathers pace in quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100

Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.

China s Wen offers Japan further aid after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100

China stands willing to offer earthquake-struck Japan further help, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday, expressing his deep sympathy to a country with which Beijing has had often-hostile relations.

National › Rescuers struggle in quake-hit areas with tens of thousands missing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0100

Rescue workers, police and local officials continued to struggle Monday to recover growing numbers of bodies and confirm the fates of tens of thousands of…

Melbourne man found in quake zone

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

A Melbourne man who disappeared after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been found safe and well.

Earthquake Toll May Top 10,000 as Japan Fights Nuclear Accident

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100

March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Workers battled to prevent a nuclear meltdown after a second hydrogen explosion rocked an atomic plant north of Tokyo, while officials said the death toll from the ...

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant 06:11 Explosion at Fukushima comes as the country struggles to recover from the impact of last Friday’s massive earthquake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100

A second explosion has hit the Fukushima nuclear plant in north-eastern Japan further fueling the prospect of a major nuclear disaster as the country struggles to recover from the impact of last Friday’s massive earthquake and tsunami. Government officials admitted yesterday that desperate attempts....

Japan begins to dig for dead amid nuclear crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

TAKAJO, Japan Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks Monday to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed thousands. Millions of people spent .

Second hydrogen explosion strikes Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

More than 180,000 people have evacuated the area in recent days, and up to 160 may have been exposed to radiation.

'Not business as usual' as Japan strives for normality

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Tokyo and other parts of Japan faced blackouts on Monday as the country tried to return to work and a sense of normality.

Six hurt in new Japan nuclear plant blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100

AN explosion has shaken a quake-damaged Japanese nuclear power plant, injuring six people, but officials said the reactor container has not been breached and there is no major rise in radiation.

Before and after images of Japan disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100

INTERACTIVE before-and-after photos reveal the utter devastation wrought by the tsunami which struck Japan's coastline.

Japan battles second blast at nuclear plant, tsunami scare

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0100

(2 hrs 53 mins ago) An explosion rocked an earthquake-hit nuclear plant today, as Japan struggled to avert a catastrophic reactor meltdown caused by a quake and tsunami feared to have killed more than 10,000. A new tsunami scare triggered evacuations on the devastated northeast coast after a large....

AERB to check safety of Indian nuclear plants

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Following the nuclear emergency in Japan, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) on Sunday decided to launch an exercise to check if India's atomic plants can survive a severe natural calamity.

Maruti Suzuki falls 3% after Japan quake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Shares of Maruti Suzuki fell by nearly 3 per cent amid concerns that the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week may hurt its imports from the country.

Key Japan steelmakers halt output at some units

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Key Japanese steelmakers stopped production at some plants on Monday as the country imposed power cuts to cope with the devastation.

Maruti Suzuki falls 3 per cent after earthquake, tsunami in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Shares of Maruti Suzuki fell by nearly 3 per cent in morning trade on the BSE today amid concerns that the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week may hurt its imports from the country.

Oil near US$99 a barrel in Asia Monday as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dropped to near US$99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan and threatened to send the world's third-largest economy into recession.

Production halted at Japan plants

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100

Production is halted at many factories in Japan, the world's third biggest economy, as companies assess the damage of the disaster.

Japanese teams begin digging out bodies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100

Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks Monday to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed thousands.

Aust bonds rally amid concern over Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100

Australian bonds rallied after a soft open on Monday to end firmer, but the gains were hampered by talk that Japan might sell US bonds to fund rebuilding.

Press digest

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press: The Times leads with the recovery of Luke, the child who was severely injured in a fall in Chadwick Lakes. It also reports further victories for Gaddafi’s troops. The Malta...

New Blast Rocks Japanese Nuclear Plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

Officials say a hydrogen explosion occurred Monday at Unit 3 of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, similar to an earlier one at a different unit of the facility. The blast had been anticipated amid a frantic effort to deal with earthquake and tsunami damage to cooling systems for the plant's reactors.

Tokyo’s Nikkei down over 6%

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:43:00 +0100

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225 closed down 6.18 percent at 9,620.49 on Monday, while the broader Topix .TOPX shed 7.49 percent to 846.96 after a massive earthquake hit the country on Friday.

Second explosion hits Fukushima nuclear plant (AHN)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:42:00 +0100

(AHN) - A second explosion hit Monday the Fukushima nuclear plant that was damaged in Friday’s magnitude 9 earthquake. Although smoke was seen rising from the plant’s reactor 3, Japanese officials said the reactor has resisted the blast.

2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:41:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. The blast was felt 25 miles (40 kilometers) away, but the plant's operator said radiation levels at the reactor were still within legal limits.

Gilani offers help to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:40:00 +0100

MULTAN, March 13 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that Pakistan had offered assistance to Japan after massive earthquake and tsunami.He was talking to reporters after opening two grid stations and performing the ground breaking of a cancer treatment facility at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) here.

Outrunning the tsunami -- a race for survival

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, March 14, 2011 (AFP) - Japanese tsunami survivors who were able to outrun the killer waves that raged out of the sea, have recalled how they saw those behind them consumed by the torrent of mud and debris. Miki Otomo's sister was one of the fortunate, though the image of victims....

Top Chinese legislator extends condolences to Japanese parliamentary leaders

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo on Sunday conveyed deep condolences to Japan's parliamentary leaders over Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. The message was delivered in phone conversations with Takahiro Yokomichi, speaker of the House of Representatives, and Takeo Nishioka, president of the House of Councillors.

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant leaves six injured

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:38:00 +0100

The explosion at the plant's Unit 3, which authorities have been frantically trying to cool following a system failure in the wake of a massive earthquake and tsunami, triggered an order for hundreds of people to stay indoors, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano.

Whole towns destroyed by monster tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100

Whole communities along Japan's north-east coast have been flattened by Friday's powerful earthquake and tsunami.

China sends condolences to Japan following tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

China has expressed condolences to its regional rival Japan for the loss of life resulting from Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Nuke crisis raises many questions, no easy answers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

The nuclear crisis in Japan has developed rapidly on many fronts, making it difficult to track the threads. What are the dangers? Will the situation improve? Can the reactors be cooled?

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:27:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. It was not immediately clear how much — if any — radiation had been released.

Japan Continues Rescue Operations Following Massive Quake, Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:25:00 +0100

One-hundred thousand Japanese troops are now involved in rescue and relief efforts. They are using helicopters to reach many trapped after a massive tsunami washed away wooden homes and buildings in several coastal communities. Japan has received offers of aid from 69 countries. Teams from South Korea and the U.

2,000 bodies found in northeastern Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

About 2,000 bodies were found Monday on two shores in Japan's Miyagi prefecture after last week's 9.0-magnitude quake and a massive tsunami, Xinhua ...

Japan digs for dead after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a growing humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in ...

Japan manufacturers tumble on quake uncertainty

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Televisions are scattered in a street in Hiachinohe, Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, after an earthquake and tsunami struck the area, March 13, ...

Speedways towards tsunami-hit Japanese regions blocked

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Japanese authorities have blocked several speedways towards tsunami and tremor-hit regions to ensure that rescue vehicles are not hampered in any way, reports a RIA Novosti ...

Japan quake leads to power cuts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

The lights go out in Tokyo in Japan's first major blackout in a half-century after Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami. But the capital has got off lightly compared to many areas. ...

Martin Rowson on the damage done by the Japan earthquake - cartoon

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

14 March 2011 12:29AM Maybe it's too late in the day, but I don't really get the point of this cartoon. Is it to portray the absolute carnage cause by a natural disaster? Because surely ...

Asian supply chain rattled by Japan quake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Asian firms from semiconductor makers to shipbuilders faced the risk of disruptions to their operations after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan destroyed vital infrastructure and knocked out factories producing everything from high tech components to steel.

Oil prices drop to near $99 a barrel

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

Three of Japan's five largest refineries have been shut down, which will immediately crimp demand for crude.

Doctors, aid workers get to work in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is underway in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

AERB to check safety of Indian nuclear plants

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0100

Following the nuclear emergency in Japan, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) on Sunday decided to launch an exercise to check if India's atomic plants can survive a severe natural calamity.

Christchurch thoughts with Japan - Parker

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead."Nobody knows more than the people...

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan - The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant today, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 6 workers. The plant's operator said radiation levels...

Japan begins to dig for dead amid escalating nuclear crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan - Rescue workers used chainsaws and hand picks today to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a growing humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis in the aftermath of a massive...

Japanese American groups in L.A. use Web to respond to quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

Donations are being collected online as the fastest way to provide aid, and social networking tools are being used to connect friends and relatives with loved ones in Japan.Japanese American community groups in Los Angeles used a variety of social networking tools over the weekend to coordinate....

Japan quake affects S. Korea-US military drill

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:10:00 +0100

SEOUL: US and South Korean troops will consider scaling down a planned joint sea drill after a US aircraft carrier joined rescue and recovery efforts in Japan, officials said Monday.

Crisis medical team heads to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0100

A Canadian medical team based in B.C. is en route Sunday to the worst part of the Japan earthquake and tsunami zones near Sendai in the Miyagi prefecture.

International rescue effort gathers in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0100

All Finns in Japan Now Accounted For

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:05:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry said on Monday morning that all of the Finns in Japan when Friday's earthquake and tsunami stuck have been located. None of those contacted by Finnish officials were injured in the disaster.

Malaysian paper sorry for tsunami cartoon

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +0100

A MALAYSIAN newspaper has apologised for printing a caricature of Japanese cartoon superhero Ultraman comically trying to outrun a tsunami.

1,000 butter-lamp offering

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

Japan Earthquake 14 March, 2011 - As a mark of solidarity with the people and government of Japan, Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, members of parliament and representatives of the international community offered a thousand butter lamps at the....

Japan nuke plant rocked by second blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

A second explosion has rocked an earthquake-hit nuclear plant, as Japan struggles to avert a catastrophic reactor meltdown.

Adrift in a broken world

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

How the stoic thousands who've lost everything in Japan are enduring in a shattered world.

Japan death toll exceeds 3,500

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:59:00 +0100

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan, March 14 (UPI) -- About 2,000 bodies were found Monday while another hydrogen blast hit a damaged nuclear plant as another day of horror dawned on quake-tsunami crippled Japan. The bodies were found in Miyagi Prefecture, the worst-hit by Friday's twin-curses of a 9.

6 hurt after blast rocks building at Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:58:00 +0100

White smoke rose again over a nuclear plant in northeastern Japan Monday after an explosion at a building housing a reactor there.

Wen offers Japan further aid after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:56:00 +0100

China stands willing to offer earthquake-struck Japan further help, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday, expressing his deep sympathy to the neighboring country.

China offers $4.6m emergency aid to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:56:00 +0100

China will provide 30 million yuan ($4.57 million) worth of emergency humanitarian assistance to Japan to support the disaster relief there, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said March 14.

Taiwan sends search-and-rescue team to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

TAIPEI - A 28-strong search-and-rescue team flew out of Taipei on Monday morning to assist in recovery effort...

URGENT: China to provide more relief supply in light of Japan's needs: Wen

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao extended ''deep condolences'' Monday to Japanese people affected in Frida...

Myanmar's Suu Kyi extends condolences to Japan over quake, tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

YANGON - Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed condolences to the victims of the earthq...

15-year-old braces for future in tsunami-hit Ofunato

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

OFUNATO, Japan - A junior high school gymnasium that was supposed to host a graduation ceremony is now a morgue housi...

UPDATE1: Defense Ministry to dispatch reserve personnel to quake relief ops

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

TOKYO - The Defense Ministry will for the first time dispatch its reserve personnel to disaster relief opera...

International rescue effort gathers pace in quake-hit

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.

International rescue effort gathers pace in quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

The Status of Damage of Bridgestone Factories Following the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (Northeastern Part of Japan) Earthquake Disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

Tokyo, March 14, 2011 -- First of all, Bridgestone Group would like to express their condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (Northeastern Part of Japan) Earthquake Disaster, and truly hope that the area devastated by the earthquake disaster will be reconstructed as soon as possible.

Tens of thousands feared dead after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people were feared dead Monday after last week's earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan as Prime Minister Naoto Kan said 15,000 people had been rescued so ...

Oil near $99 as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100

Oil prices dropped to near $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan and threatened to send the world's third-largest economy into recession.

Japanese stocks fall further in afternoon trading - 3rd Update

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100

Tokyo - Japanese shares plummeted Monday, falling below 10,000 after a magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami hit north-eastern Japan last week. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 597.11 points, or 5.82 per cent, to trade at 9,657.32 as of 1:43 pm (0443 GMT), falling below the key 10,000 level for the first time in three and a half months.

Australian stocks recover from morning's post-quake plunge - Summary

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100

Sydney - Australian stocks staged a turnaround after plummeting at the opening bell Monday as traders responded to the earthquake and tsunami catastrophe in Japan. The ASX 200 index, which initially shed 78 points, or 1.7 per cent, ended the day down 22 points at 4,712, a fall of 0.4 per cent.

International rescue effort gathers pace in quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100

NZ announces Christchurch earthquake inquiry

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

Dominique Schwartz, Auckland Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +1100 The New Zealand Prime Minister has announced there will be a royal commission of inquiry into last month's Christchurch earthquake which has so far claimed 166 lives. John Key says it will focus on the adequacy of buildings and the building code.

New blast rocks nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

Another explosion rocked the Fukushima nuclear plant, as Japan struggled to avert a catastrophic reactor meltdown after plant's cooling systems were knocked out by the quake.

Fear toll may top 10,000

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, March 13, (Agencies): The estimated death toll from Japan’s disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food...

Malaysia paper apologizes for comic tsunami image

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A Malaysian newspaper has apologized for printing a caricature of Japanese cartoon superhero Ultraman comically trying to outrun a tsunami. Malaysians reacted with a tirade of anger after the Malay-language Beri...

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) -- The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 6 workers. The plant's operator said radiation level...

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's nuclear plant wounding six workers. It is unclear if there was radiation leak.

Tensions aside, China sends rescue team, money and supplies to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0100

A Chinese rescue team was in Japan Monday to help with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake, state media reported.

Second Explosion in Japanese Nuclear Plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:39:00 +0100

14 de marzo de 2011, 00:07 Tokyo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) A second explosion, this one in reactor 3, hit on Monday the Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan, the most devastated region after it was hit by a magnitude 9 earthquake and a massive tsunami.

Tokyo nuke cloud crisis after Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:39:00 +0100

JAPAN on brink of catastrophe amid fears a radioactive cloud could envelop capital

Super earthquake No2 set to hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:39:00 +0100

Millions in Japan without Basic Services

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:39:00 +0100

14 de marzo de 2011, 00:02 Tokyo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Millions in Japan without basic services on Monday after the massive earthquake and tsunami that might have killed over 10,000 people and triggered a nuclear alarm.

Experts race to contain reactor risk after Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100

Amid a double whammy of an earthquake and tsunami, Japan faces days of dealing with near-nuclear disaster.

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's nuclear plant wounding six workers. It is unclear if there was radiation leak.

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 6 workers. The plant's operator said radiation...

Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami and Bank response Update: March 11, 2011 8.00 pm

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

The Earthquake An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan at a depth of 15 miles at 12.46 am EST on March 11, 2011 250 miles north east of Tokyo. More than ten powerful aftershocks have followed since. It is the severest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years.

Save the Children Deploys Emergency Response Teams to Tsunami-Affected Areas in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

WESTPORT, Conn. (March 13, 2011) â€“ Save the Children has sent emergency response teams to assess the needs of children and their families in the worst affected tsunami areas between Miyagi Prefecature and Tokyo in Japan.

Japan: AmeriCares Identifying Immediate Medical Needs as Rescue Teams Search for Tsunami Survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

Entire villages vanished. Thousands of people missing. Japanese authorities estimate fatalities at 10,000 or more. Rescue teams are searching for tsunami survivors in the devastation.

2nd blast rocks Japanese nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days has rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, wounding six workers.

Top Chinese legislater extends condolences to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo on Sunday conveyed deep condolences to Japan's parliamentary leaders over Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Massive rescue under way in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is underway in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

Oil near $99 as Japan disaster stuns economy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices dropped to near $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan and threatened to send the world's third-largest economy into recession. Benchmark crude for April delivery was down $1.63 at $99.

With thousands missing, survivors seek loved ones in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0100

By Chang-Ran Kim KUJI, Japan (Reuters) - Survivors searched for loved ones on Monday in emergency centres across the northeast coast of Japan, with thousands of people still missing after an earthquake and tsunami that probably killed more than 10,000.

Blog - The Cellular Broadcast Technology That Let Japanese Know Disaster Was Coming

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:20:00 +0100

'Cell broadcast' technology is a largely dormant part of many cell phone network standards.

Quake toll may top 10,000

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

TOKYO - Local media said the death toll from the nation's biggest earthquake and ensuing tsunami may top 10,000.

Rescuers search for quake survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

A relief mission of unprecedented proportions was under way in Japan after the country's most powerful earthquake triggered a deadly tsunami which tore into its eastern cost, leaving a trail of ...

Earthquaek Toll May Top 10,000 as Japan Fights Nuclear Accident

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the situation at a power plant north of Tokyo continued to be a "concern" as the death toll from the nation’s ...

Raul Midon, The National cancel Mosaic appearances

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

DUE to the recent earthquake and tsunami situation in Japan, guitarist Raul Midon, whose flight to Singapore was delayed, had to cancel a chat session and workshop for the Mosaic Music Festival yesterday. At press time, Mosaic organisers said Midon's performance will continue as scheduled tonight.

Insured losses from quake could hit S$44b

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

NEW YORK/LONDON - Last week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly US$35 billion (S$44.4 billion), risk modelling company AIR Worldwide said, making it one of the most expensive catastrophes in history - even without expected additional tsunami losses that are not yet counted.

Airports in north-east Japan affected by earthquake and tsunami: Airline responses - UPDATE 1

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:13:00 +0100

Several airports in north-east Japan have been affected by Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunamis. None more so than Sendai Airport, which was flooded when the tsunami struck, and remains closed. Major gateways including Tokyo Narita and Haneda resumed normal operations on Saturday.

Prepared for the worst, Tokyo residents quick to regain composure

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

The few Tokyo residents who ventured out of their homes over the weekend maintained a calm, collected demeanour that seemed almost at odds with the crisis now facing their country. If Japan’s innovative architecture and early earthquake-warning systems are a testament to the country’s legendary....

Japan death toll exceeds 3,500

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan, March 14 (UPI) -- About 2,000 bodies were found Monday while another hydrogen blast hit a damaged nuclear plant as another day of horror dawned on quake-tsunami crippled Japan.

Malaysia paper apologizes for comic tsunami image

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

A Malaysian newspaper has apologized for printing a caricature of Japanese cartoon superhero Ultraman comically trying to outrun a tsunami.

Quake moved Japan ‘8 feet’

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 13, (AFP): Japan’s recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. “That’s a reasonable number,” USGS seismologi...

Engineers’ goal is tsunami-resistant buildings

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

Buildings can be created to withstand the most powerful earthquakes, but designers remain largely powerless in thwarting the destructive forces of a tsunami, such as the one that slammed Japan’s northeast coast Friday. A group of engineers hopes to change that.

Japanese convinced they had tamed nature

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0100

At the end of the 13th century it was the kamikaze, the "divine wind", which saved Japan by scattering the Mongol fleets preparing for invasion. Now it is a tsunami, also a Japanese word (meaning, aptly enough, "harbour wave"), which has invaded the country, claiming thousands, and possibly tens of thousands, of lives.

Handful of Irish living in worst-hit region 'safe and well'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0100

A SMALL number of Irish citizens who were living near the epicentre of the devastating earthquake in Japan have been found safe and well.

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

SOMA, Japan (AP) — The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 6 workers. The plant's operator said radiation levels at the reactor were still within legal limits.

Over 1,500 deaths confirmed in Japan following catastrophic quake: NHK

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

&$ &$ Video image taken from NHK shows the airport of Sendai hit by tsunami caused by the earthquake in Sendai, Japan, March 11, 2011. (Xinhua) More than 1,500 deaths have been confirmed in Japan following Friday's colossal quake and ensuing tsunami, public broadcaster NHK reported Monday.

Indian scientists stress safety review of nuclear plants

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

After it was hit by a catastrophic tsunami in 2004, the Indian government has put in place an effective system to issue tsunami alerts. But Indian scientists feel that following the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, India must now review the safety mechanism of its own plants.

Chinese rescue team to launch quake rescue operations in Japan's Iwate Prefecture

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

&$ &$Members of the Chinese International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) prepare to work after arriving at the earthquake hit Ofunato city in Iwate prefecture, Japan, March 14, 2011. The 15-member rescue team from China started on Monday their search work for survivors from Friday's great earthquake and ensuing tsunami.

Casualties of foreign nationals unknown in Japan: foreign ministry

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

A foreign ministry official told Xinhua late Sunday that the government has not obtained any accurate information on casualties of foreign nationals following Friday's catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami. &$ &$Source: Xinhua &$ &$ &$

Sri Lanka offers assistance to quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

Sri Lanka has offered quake-hit Japan relief assistance, said officials on Sunday. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered the donation of one million U.S. dollars from the treasury, officials from the president's office said. A relief team would also go to the affected areas to assist the Japanese relief efforts.

Epson: Damage Caused by Tohoku Area Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100

Tokyo, Japan, March 14, 2011 -- Epson wishes to express its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake that struck the Tohoku area of Japan on March 11. Shortly after the earthquake, Epson established a Disaster Headquarters headed by President Minoru Usui at its Head Office in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture.

Nikon: Notice on the damage hit by Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100

March 14, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of earthquake in Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region) on March 11. The effects to our group companies are as follows. 1. Measures to cope with the situations We have set....

Doctors, aid workers and rescue dogs get to work in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100

A massive emergency response operation is underway in northern Japan, with world governments and international aid groups coming together to bring relief to the beleaguered island nation.

Japan nuke plant rocked by second blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, March 14, 2011 (AFP) - An explosion rocked an earthquake-hit nuclear plant Monday, as Japan struggled to avert a catastrophic reactor meltdown caused by a quake and tsunami feared to have killed more than 10,000. A new tsunami scare triggered evacuations on the devastated northeast....

Four Finns Still Unaccounted For in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:05:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry said Sunday that most of the around 800 Finns in Japan when Friday's earthquake and tsunami stuck have been located. None of those contacted by Finnish officials were injured in the disaster. Four Finns in Japan were still unaccounted as of Sunday evening.

Operator: Nuke blast site radiation under control

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

The operator of a Japanese nuclear power plant where a reactor's containment building exploded says radiation levels at the unit are within legal limits.

Malaysia paper apologizes for comic tsunami image

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

A Malaysian newspaper has apologized for printing a caricature of Japanese cartoon superhero Ultraman comically trying to outrun a tsunami.

Tokyo power utility holds off on power cuts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Japan's top government spokesman says Tokyo Electric Power has held off on imposing rolling blackouts, but is calling for all to try to limit electricity use.

Toyota says to halt all production in Japan until March 16

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Toyota Motor Co said on Monday that it plans to suspend all production in Japan at least until March 16 following Friday's massive earthquake in northeastern Japan.

Japan: Explosion rocks nuclear plant; tsunami alert lifted

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

SOMA (Japan) - The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. It was not immediately clear how much - if any - radiation had been released.

Six injured in post-quake blast at Japanese reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:59:00 +0100

Six people were injured Monday after an explosion at a nuclear reactor in north-east Japan following an earthquake, news reports said, dpa reported.

Blast strikes Japan plant; 2,000 bodies found on coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:57:00 +0100

A hydrogen explosion rocked the earthquake-stricken nuclear plant in Japan where authorities have been working desperately to avert a meltdown, compounding a nuclear catastrophe caused by Friday's massive quake and tsunami.

For Japanese in Israel, earthquake prompts worrying glance eastward

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:54:00 +0100

Nemoto Suguru, a student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has been quite worried for several days now. While he is following the news from his homeland very closely, his concern is rooted not ...

Six injured in post-quake blast at Japanese reactor

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Six people were injured Monday after an explosion at a nuclear reactor in northeast Japan following an earthquake, media reports ...

Japan doubles troops for quake help

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Japan has committed 100,000 troops to help survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami as the world rallied behind the disaster-stricken ...

Mark MacKinnon reports from radiation testing in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

This image provided by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center shows a tsunami forecast model predicting the wave height of the tsunami generated by the Japan ...

Japanese Stocks Tumble in Wake of Quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Japan's Nikkei 225 average slid as much as 5.4% in early trading over uncertainty about the economic impact of the powerful earthquake that slammed the nation on Friday. The earthquake, the ...

Japanese stocks plunge, falling below 10,000 after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Japanese shares plummeted in Monday morning trading, falling below 10,000 after a magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan last ...

Japan nuclear plant blast: Second explosion reported

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

Japan nuclear plant blast: Second explosion reportedThe second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant on Monday, wounding six workers.

Trade links with SA ‘hit for some time’

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

THE earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan is likely to have a marked negative effect on trade between SA and that country "for some time to come", experts warned yesterday.

Japan battles threat of meltdown amid catastrophe

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:43:00 +0100

JAPAN yesterday scrambled to avert the threat of a looming nuclear meltdown at an energy complex north of Tokyo, as local media said the death toll from the nation’s biggest earthquake and tsunami may top 10000.

Abdullah offers condolences to Japanese

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:40:00 +0100

ABU DHABI - Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, paid a visit on Sunday to the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake that hit Japan last week.

Blast strikes Japan plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:37:00 +0100

A hydrogen explosion rocked the earthquake-stricken nuclear plant in Japan where authorities have been working desperately to avert a meltdown.

Wave seen off Japan, agency says no tsunami detected

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:34:00 +0100

TOKYO: A large wave was spotted off Japan's coast Monday by a helicopter, but the meteorological agency said it had detected no sign of a new tsunami or a major quake that would have triggered it.

Japan nuke plant rocked by second blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:34:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan: An explosion rocked an earthquake-hit nuclear plant Monday, as Japan struggled to avert a catastrophic reactor meltdown caused by a quake and tsunami feared to have killed more than 10,000.

Malaysia paper apologises over tsunami cartoon

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:34:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian newspaper publicly apologised Monday after it triggered uproar with a cartoon depicting the popular Japanese icon Ultraman running away from an oncoming tsunami.

Injuries after nuclear plant blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:33:00 +0100

The second hydrogen explosion in three days has rocked Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding six workers. It was not immediately clear how much - if any - radiation had been released.

Japan Earthquake: Message for/from Ghanaians

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:30:00 +0100

General News of Monday, 14 March 2011 Source: GHP Japan Earthquake: Message for/from Ghanaians With regard to the 11th March, 2011 earthquake, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Family Links maintains a website to help restore contact between separated family members who were affected by the 11th March earthquake.

Tokyo shares slump 6% in afternoon session

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

Tokyo shares plunged almost six percent Monday afternoon as investors reacted to the biggest earthquake in Japan's history, a devastating tsunami and an unfolding nuclear emergency.

Tokyo power utility holds off on power cuts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

Japan's top government spokesman says Tokyo Electric Power has held off on imposing rolling blackouts, but is calling for all to try to limit electricity use.

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:27:00 +0100

Second hydrogen explosion at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: what do we tell kids?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

CHILDREN will be traumatised by the events in Japan and it's important to start talking to them now, expert warns.

New tsunami warning cancelled

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

AFTER initial reports of a three metre tsunami off the coast, the Meteorological Agency says there is no current risk of another deadly wave.

Battle on to contain Japan’s nuclear threat

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

Officials confident Chernobyl-style event not in cards, but situation still unstable as second explosion hits plant

NATO and the Responsibility to Protect

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in terms of conventional military capability, is by far the best resourced and most sophisticated regional or multilateral organization in the world. Its 26 countries – which will become 28 following the Strasbourg-Kehl NATO summit later this week - together....

Russia to send rescuers to quake-hit Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

The Russian Emergencies Ministry on Sunday confirmed Japan has agreed to accept a team of Russian rescuers and the team is preparing to fly to the country stricken by devastating quakes and tsunami. "An Il-76 plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry is preparing to fly to Japan to deliver about 50....

Fresh 6-magnitude earthquake jolts off Japan's Honshu

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 7:37 p.m. Beijing time Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 37.3 degrees north latitude and 142.6 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Two Russian rescue teams leave for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

The Russian Emergencies Ministry on Sunday confirmed two Russian rescue teams have already left for Japan to search the survivors of the devastating quakes and tsunami that have stricken the country. According to the ministry, an Il-76 plane left Russia's Ramenskoye airfield near Moscow on evening....

Israeli organization dispatches volunteers to assist rescue efforts in Japan earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

An Israeli team comprised of civilians left for Japan early Sunday to assist in the search and rescue efforts of victims of the earthquake that shattered the island nation on Friday. The team was dispatched by IsraAID, a body that coordinates several dozen Israeli and Jewish humanitarian non-governmental organizations, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Backgrounder: Major International rescue operations carried out by CISAR

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

A 15-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport Sunday for humanitarian relief operations after a devastating 9.0-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan on March 11. Since the establishment in April 2001, the Chinese International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) has actively participated in rescue operations at home.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 39.7 degrees north latitude and 143.2 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

IMAGES: Battered Japan fears nuclear meltdown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

Japan battled hard on Monday to contain a looming nuclear crisis as it faced threats of multiple meltdowns at three reactors damaged by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

News Analysis: Experts divided on possible economic impact of Japan's catastrophic quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100

The catastrophic quake and the ensuing tsunami that may claim more than 10,000 lives in Japan this week have raised concern about its grave economic consequences not only to Japan but to the world at large. However, many economists shared the view that assessing the full economic impact is....

Elpida Reports Business Impact Resulting from Japan's Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:22:00 +0100

Tokyo, JAPAN, March 14, 2011 -- Elpida Memory, Inc. (TOKYO: 6665), Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), today said that it is working as fast as possible to assess the business impact of the major earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on March 11.

Injuries after nuclear plant blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:20:00 +0100

Explosion at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0100

A hydrogen explosion rocked the earthquake-stricken nuclear plant while a new tsunami was reported on Monday in Japan where authorities have been working desperately to avert a meltdown compounding a nuclear catastrophe caused by Friday's massive tsunami.

Molycorp Donates Aid to Japanese Quake and Tsunami Victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:17:00 +0100

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - (Business Wire) Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE:MCP) today made a $50,000 donation through the American Red Cross to help victims of the earthquake and Pacific tsunami in Japan. "The people of Japan need our help, and the Molycorp family wants to step up and provide this immediate....

Second explosion at stricken Japan nuke plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0100

Earthquake moved Japan by around 8 feet: USGS

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Saturday.

Japan will face unique health challenges: doctors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - After the surging ocean waters spawned by Japan's magnitude 8.9 earthquake receded, the drowned were only the first victims to be counted.

Radiation leakage evokes past disasters

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The radiation leak in Japan immediately recalls memories of accidents at the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island power stations, and how it unfolds will be a critical test for international acceptance of nuclear energy.

Fears for growing Japan toll

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +1100 Japanese media is reporting that 2,000 bodies have been washed up on the shores of Miyagi prefecture in Japan's north-east. On Friday, a powerful magnitude-nine earthquake struck the country, triggering a massive tsunami. The newly-discovered bodies will significantly increase the death toll.

Millions of Japanese living without food, water or electricity

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Millions of Japanese were without drinking water or electricity Sunday, surviving on instant noodles and rice balls, two days after a powerful earthquake and tsunami hammered the northeastern coast.

Man rescued after being carried out to sea by tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Japanese man who was swept 15 kilometers (nine miles) out to sea by Japan's deadly tsunami was plucked to safety Sunday after being spotted clinging to a piece of wreckage, officials said.

Towns replaced by mud-covered wastelands

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wastelands of mud and debris now stretch along Japan's northeast coast where towns and villages used to be, consumed by a terrifying tsunami triggered by Japan's biggest ever earthquake.

Japanese Engineers Struggle With Nuclear Cliffhanger

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:11:00 +0100

Several reactors lost power after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and the primary challenge now is to keep them from melting down. Some radiation has been released into the air, and while safety officials say the levels are not dangerous, about 200,000 people have been evacuated from the area.

Injuries after nuclear plant blast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0100

Three injured, seven missing after plant explosion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:07:00 +0100

Tokyo Electric Power Co. says three workers have been injured and seven are missing after an explosion at the stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.Japan's chief cabinet secretary says a hydrogen explosion occurred today at...

Sydney Japanese school mourns victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:05:00 +0100

Dozens of Japanese students have gathered at a Sydney international school to remember the victims of Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

WWII battleships heritage honour

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:05:00 +0100

The shipwrecks of HMAS Sydney and German cruiser the Kormoran have been added to Australia's National Heritage lists.

'Most expensive earthquake in history'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:47:00 +0100

JAPAN could be facing a disaster bill of up to $100 billion as it struggles to deal with its worst crisis since end of World War II.

Explosion feared at Japan nuclear plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:43:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials say they believe a hydrogen explosion has occurred at Japan's stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, similar to an earlier one at a different unit in the facility. A massive column of smoke was seen belching from the plant's No. 3 unit Monday.

No tsunami detected after fresh quake off Japan's coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:41:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +1100 Japanese officials say there has been no tsunami triggered by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck 140 kilometres northeast of Tokyo. Earlier media reports of a three metre tsunami heading towards the Japanese coast have been dismissed by Japan's Meteorological Agency.

Asian markets slide after Japan quake, oil retreats

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:40:00 +0100

Asian markets slide after Japan quake, oil retreatsJapanese stocks were down more than 5% while yen rose in volatile trade as the country battled to prevent nuclear catastrophe after quake & Tsunami.

Partial Meltdown Just Part Of Japan's Disaster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:38:00 +0100

Host Liane Hansen gets the latest on conditions in Japan from NPR's Rob Gifford in Sendai, a northern port city of about a million people about 80 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. There has been a partial meltdown of a nearby nuclear reactor, and scientists and engineers are trying to avert an explosion at a second reactor.

For Japanese in Israel, earthquake prompts worrying glance eastward

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:37:00 +0100

Experts race to contain reactor risk

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:34:00 +0100

Amid a double whammy of an earthquake and tsunami, Japan faces days of dealing with near-nuclear disaster.

Tsunami, quake survivors in Japan cling to hope

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:34:00 +0100

Residents of port city left in ruins tell of their race for life and of loved ones slipping away in the earth-quake triggered tsunami.

Canada Offers Technical Expertise and Relief Assistance to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:33:00 +0100

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, outlined an array of expertise and technical assistance that the Government of Canada has offered to the Government of Japan as part of international efforts to help Japan respond to and recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on Friday, March 11.

Nuclear alert follows strongest ever quake and tsunami recorded in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:33:00 +0100

The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan on Friday may climb to over 10,000 people in the Miyagi prefecture alone, local police chief Naoto Takeuchi said on Sunday, Ria Novosti informs. The number of people who have died or remain unaccounted for exceeds....

Korea Joins in Relief Efforts for Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:32:00 +0100

Korea is joining in the international efforts to send help to Japan following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Seoul on Sunday evening dispatched three C-130 aircraft with 102 rescue workers, including six medical staff and six interpreters, to Sendai, one of the areas hit har...

Japan atomic plant alarming - Kan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:26:00 +0100

Japan's prime minister warns that a nuclear plant damaged by Friday's quake and tsunami remains in an "alarming" state. The disaster killed hundreds and many more are still missing.

KL shares open lower in early trade

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:22:00 +0100

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened lower as the market continued its downward momentum following the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, dealers said. As at 9.14 am, benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) lost 13.76 points to 1,481.86 after opening 9.52 points lower at 1,486.10.

UMW falls to 3-months low on quake concern

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:22:00 +0100

UMW Holdings Bhd, which assembles vehicles in Malaysia for Toyota Motor Corp, fell to a three-month low in Kuala Lumpur trading after RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd said it may feel a knock-on effect from Japan's earthquake and tsunami. The stock dropped 2.4 per cent to RM7.05 at 9:13 a.m. local time, set for its lowest close since December 30.

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fears

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:17:00 +0100

JAPAN’S nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

More than 10,000 feared dead on northeast coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:17:00 +0100

JAPAN battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant yesterday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast where more than 10,000 were feared dead.

Japan satellite images before and after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:17:00 +0100

Satellite images reveal the heavily-damaged nuclear plant, homes and green fields wiped out

Shortage of supplies to impede survivors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:17:00 +0100

PEOPLE across a devastated swath of Japan suffered for a third day yesterday without water, electricity and proper food, as the country grappled with the enormity of a massive earthquake and tsunami that left more than 10,000 people dead in one area alone.

Death toll rises as nuclear fears grow

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:17:00 +0100

THE estimated death toll from Japan’s disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities race to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and a humanitarian food and water crisis.

$A higher at noon, bonds firmer

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:10:00 +0100

The Australian dollar was higher at noon, amid speculation demand for commodities will ratchet up in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Japan.

New quake shakes Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:10:00 +0100

The UN nuclear watchdog said earlier that Tohoku Electric Power Company, which manages the Onagawa plant, was investigating why radioactivity readings were "exceeding allowed levels in the area surrounding the plant" in Miyagi prefecture, the region hardest hit by the natural disasters.

Queensland teacher flees quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:10:00 +0100

A Queensland woman who lived near the Japanese nuclear power station that exploded on Saturday arrived safely back in Australia this morning but was taken straight to hospital for radiation tests, her father says.

Australian shares hit three-month low

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:10:00 +0100

Australian shares hit a three-month low amid uncertainty on global markets as investors assess the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan earthquake: Q & A - How the radiation threat unfolded

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:09:00 +0100

This is when the uranium and the zircalloy fuel rods at the heart of the reactor melt. It occurs at temperatures above 2,200C, releasing highly radioactive particles. Reports suggest there was a partial meltdown and that the zircalloy rods began to "bubble". This was why the reactors were flooded with sea water.

Airports in north-east Japan affected by earthquake and tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:09:00 +0100

Several airports in north-east Japan have been affected by Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunamis. None more so than Sendai Airport, which was flooded when the tsunami struck.

Toyota, Nissan to suspend all domestic production

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100

Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. said they will suspend all domestic production from Monday as parts supplies were cut off due to Friday's devastating earthquake. Honda Motor Co. said it will stop most of its domestic production. Production in a host of other industries will also be curtailed....

Japan upgrades magnitude of quake to 9.0

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100

A family treads warily through debris at an intersection with a knocked-out traffic signal in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Sunday. (Naoko Kawamura) Smoke continues to billow from debris in quake-ravaged Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sunday. In the foreground, fire engines form a line.

Half of coastal town's residents are missing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100

MINAMI-SANRIKU, Miyagi Prefecture--Half of the population of this seaside community in northeastern Japan are missing, and the town itself appears to have been almost completely destroyed by Friday's violent earthquake and tsunami. Minami-Sanriku had about 18,000 residents before the magnitude 9.0 temblor.

01:45 on 14 March, 2011 UTC

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:04:00 +0100

Tsunami evacuation went well in CNMI Posted at 01:45 on 14 March, 2011 UTC The Northern Mariana’ Safety Officials says the evacuation of residents from low-lying areas on Saipan after the earthquake on Friday went smoothly, apart from some traffic congestion.

Brent crude falls on Japan pessimism, Mideast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:03:00 +0100

By Alejandro Barbajosa SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude fell more than $1 on Monday to below $113 on investor pessimism that economic growth will slow in the wake of Japan's earthquake and ...

Japan earthquake and tsunami death toll expected to exceed 10,000; survivors worry about supplies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:59:00 +0100

With the death toll now expected to surpass 10,000, officials said hundreds of bodies washed ashore in hard-hit Sendai.

As U.S. damage measured, emergency declared in California counties

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:58:00 +0100

One person was reported dead and numerous boats and harbors suffered damage in the United States after the tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake off Japan swept across the Pacific Ocean at jet speed Friday.

Powerful aftershock hits north-eastern Japan, Tokyo

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:56:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake struck north-eastern Japan and the greater Tokyo area at 10:02 (0102 GMT), violently shaking buildlings in Tokyo, dpa reported.

590,000 people flee disaster zone

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:55:00 +0100

The Japanese government estimates more than 46,000 homes and buildings have been damaged by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan on Friday.And it says 5,700 of those structures collapsed in the 9.0...

Ravaged Japan faces nuke crisis

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:52:00 +0100

TOKYO | Japan grieved Sunday over its losses in the wake of a massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country Friday and triggered a nuclear-power crisis officials were still trying to deal with Monday. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake, the worst to hit Japan, and the tsunami that followed with .

Immensity of tsunami's toll rocks port city

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:52:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan | Miles from the ocean's edge, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere — half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag. On Saturday, a day after a massive tsunami tore through Sendai, .

Will the radioactive materials from Japan reach Hong Kong?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:48:00 +0100

The paths of air mass reaching Hong Kong for the next three days show that it mainly comes from the Taiwan Strait and Luzon Strait on 14 and 15 March, and from mainland China on 16 March, the Hong Kong Observatory said on Sunday, indicating little chance of being affected by the radioactive materials from Japan's nuclear power plant.

Govt offers passport assistance for Australians affected by Japanese tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:48:00 +0100

Australians who have lost their passports during Japan’s natural disaster will not have to pay to replace them.

Japanese coast shifts by 8 feet and earth’s axis by 4 inches due to earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:48:00 +0100

Earth shifted its axis by almost four inches when the great magnitude 8.9 earthquake rocked the northeast coast off Japan on Friday and spawned inundating tsunami that killed hundreds and destroyed millions worth of properties.

NEC Contributes to Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:43:00 +0100

Tokyo, Mar 14, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today that NEC and its group companies will donate funds, computers, telecommunications equipment and IT network equipment totaling more than 100 million Japanese yen to help relief and recovery efforts in communities....

Canadian parents share relief, frustration as children stuck in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:42:00 +0100

Parents from B.C. to Quebec went through a gamut of emotions Sunday as they waited for updates from loved ones in earthquake-ravaged Japan.

Hard-hit town searches, grieves in aftermath of killer tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:36:00 +0100

Fears grow over UK quake victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:33:00 +0100

Increasing numbers are raising concerns about Britons possibly caught up in Japan's earthquake and tsunami, as a UK rescue team sets to work.

From past tragedies comes Japan's legacy of resilience

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:33:00 +0100

Despite the devastation, the mounting numbers of loved ones lost and hometowns wiped clean, experts say the Japanese people will recover.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:32:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Davis case to be handled in national interest: PM

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:32:00 +0100

F.P. Report MULTAN: The Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that national interest would be kept supreme while dealing with the Raymond Davis ...

10K dead in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:32:00 +0100

SENDAI (AP): The estimated death toll from Japan?s disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor ...

Japanese Engineers Struggle with Several Damaged Nuclear Reactors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from last week's massive earthquake off the coast of Japan and resulting tsunami climbed past 10,000 people on Sunday as authorities raced to deal with the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns. Japan's prime minister says his country is facing its worst crisis sin...

Economic Cost of Japanese Disaster Estimated at $300 Billion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

Estimates of the economic impact of the massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on Friday are snowballing as the full extent of the devastation comes to light. AIR Worldwide, a catastrophe risk assessment and consulting service, said on Sunday that it estimates the cost of the d...

Sporting Events in Japan to Be Postponed or Canceled After Earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:31:00 +0100

Several sporting events scheduled to be held in Japan are likely to be canceled or rescheduled due to Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami. Sendai-based baseball team Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are scheduled to play the Chiba Lotte Marines in the Pacific League's season opener on Mar...

Japanese prime minister calls for unity in country's 'worst crisis since the war'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +0100

Funding scandal swept aside as Naoto Kan makes passionate plea to nation in televised broadcast How Japan must long for the time, a few days ago, when their only crisis to worry about was the possibility of yet another prime minister resigning. Such mundane political uncertainty has been swept aside....

Japan tsunami quake miracle man Hiromitsu Shinkawa rescued from roof 10 miles out at sea

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:28:00 +0100

A TSUNAMI miracle man was found alive ten miles out to sea yesterday - after clinging to the roof of his house for TWO DAYS. Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, was pulled to safety amid the aftermath of the Japanese disaster in which up to 20,000 people have died.

Libya seeks Italy's help with fire at oil facility

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0100

CAIRO: Libya's de facto oil minister said Sunday the country's crude production has fallen "drastically" and that he has reached out to Italian oil giant Eni SpA for help in extinguishing a blaze at an eastern oil facility snatched back from rebel fighters.

Over 1,000 walk to raise funds for welfare homes

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor flagged off more than a thousand participants of a charity walk yesterday.

Number of Aussies in Japan unknown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:24:00 +0100

The exact number of Australians caught up in Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is still not known, ambassador Murray McLean says.

Tokyo shares drop 5%, massive govt cash injection

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:24:00 +0100

Tokyo shares plunged shortly after opening on Monday as investors reacted to the biggest earthquake in Japan's history and the devastating tsunami that followed.

Best from the past 24 hours

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:22:00 +0100

A man has an eye test at a Tunisian medical facility at a United Nations displacement camp on March 13, 2011 in Ras Jdir, Tunisia. As fighting continues in and around the Libyan capital of Tripoli, tens of thousands of guest workers including men women and children from Egypt, Tunisia, Bangladesh,....

Tsunami wave smashes boats, cars

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:22:00 +0100

Dramatic new pictures have emerged of a tsunami wave smashing into the Japanese town of Miyako on Friday. The wave crashes over the seawall carrying away everything in its path, including cars and boats.

Rescuers struggle in quake-hit areas with tens of thousands missing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:20:00 +0100

SENDAI - Rescue workers, police and local officials continued to struggle Monday to recover growing numbers o...

Japan, neighbours anxiously watch wind as nuclear crisis unfolds

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100

The wind over Japan's earthquake-damaged nuclear complex will shift from the south to a westerly on Sunday night, blowing any radioactivity towards the ocean, a weather official said.

Japan earthquake's insurance may top $35 billion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100

The insured property losses from the massive earthquakes that hit Japan on March 11 may reach as much as 2.8 trillion JPY ($35 billion), even before the effects of the tsunami are included, according to a catastrophe modeling firm.

Japanese PM: 15,000 rescued in nation's 'toughest' crisis since WW II

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100

Rescuers began a fourth day picking through the rubble of earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged northern Japan Monday, searching for survivors, as the country's prime minister called on people to pull together and face sacrifices following Friday's historic disaster.

Video: Japan earthquake aftermath

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100

Ben Tracy reports from Tokyo on the aftermath of a magnitude nine earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit Japan and the massive trail of destruction left behind.

Video: Japan's Sendai near quake epicenter, hit hard

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100

In wake of the tsunami and earthquake that struck Japan, Bill Whitaker reports on conditions in hard-hit Sendai, located near the epicenter of the magnitude nine earthquake.

Japan hit by massive earthquake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:16:00 +0100

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings and setting off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats.

Nuclear plant worker fears for colleagues, future

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:12:00 +0100

When Tsutomu Tashiro first tallied the damage from the quake that hammered his area, he was surprised by his good fortune. The next morning, his world fell apart: the siren sounded at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

20,000 missing, feared lost in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:11:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 13 (UPI) -- The feared death toll in Japan's catastrophe rose to 20,000 Sunday and the government ordered blackouts to conserve energy as nuclear plants risked meltdown.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:09:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:08:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:05:00 +0100

Japan is battling to prevent a nuclear catastrophe and to care for millions of people without power or water after Friday's huge earthquake and tsunami pitched the nation into its worst crisis since World War II.

Fears grow for British nationals out in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:01:00 +0100

Fears are growing for British nationals who may have been caught in the devastating Japanese earthquake. Two days on from the disaster, the Foreign Office said there were no confirmed casualties ...

Japanese stocks crash after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +0100

The Tokyo Stock Exchange opened sharply lower Monday as investors reacted to the consequences of a massive natural disaster that is still unfolding.

In One Hard-Hit Town, Recovery Begins

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +0100

As the tsunami warnings subsided around Sendai, one of the locations decimated by the giant tidal waves that followed Japan's earthquake, local residents entered recovery mode.

Japan earthquake: Tsunami satellite pictures show devastation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:54:00 +0100

The pictures taken before and after the disaster reveal how far inland the wall of water travelled along with fires continuing to burn and the trail of destruction.

Impact of Japan’s woes assessed

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:52:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that hit Japan on Friday will likely cause weaker oil prices and see a decline in Tokyo’s official development assistance (ODA) to countries like the Philippines, according to economists.

Man dies after late-night kayak outing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:50:00 +0100

A 30-year-old Auckland man has died after an early-morning kayaking excursion in a Northland river mouth went tragically wrong.Police Search and Rescue co-ordinator Spence Penney said the man's body was found about 250m north...

US Nuclear Experts & Possible Japan Reactor Meltdown

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:50:00 +0100

US Nuclear Experts Worry About Possible Japan Reactor Meltdown Mike O'Sullivan | Los Angeles March 12, 2011 Tens of thousands of residents near a nuclear plant in Japan were evacuated Saturday after an explosion at the plant, 240 kilometers north of Tokyo.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:46:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Japan stocks crash after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0100

The Tokyo Stock Exchange opened sharply lower Monday as investors reacted to the consequences of a massive natural disaster that is still unfolding.

17:08 Japan crisis 'worst since WW2'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100

Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan has appealed to the Japanese people to unite in overcoming what he says is the country’s worst crisis since the Second World War. Mr Kan said in a televised address today that the nation’s future will be decided by the choices made by each Japanese person, and urged....

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters has climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Japan warns of 2nd blast at N-plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100

Japan on Sunday warned of another explosion at Fukushima plant as it battled hard to avert multiple meltdowns at two of its nuclear reactors damaged by the devastating tsunami triggered earthquake amid fears of the toll exceeding 10,000 in the ravaged northeastern coast.

Quake-ravaged economy to witness high public debt burden in coming years

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100

Japan is likely to suffer a temporary economic hit from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami and then enjoy a boost from reconstruction but the cost of rebuilding will worsen its already worryingly high public debt burden.

Grim recovery effort along Japan's coast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100

As waters begin to recede, the extent of the damage from the tsunami and earthquake is coming into focus, revealing a world where up is down, stiffened bodies, boats resting on roads and cars seemingly parked in the water.A smashed white pickup truck wedged beneath another vehicle Sunday was marked, "Day 13th, 3:15 p.

Japan earthquake rattles commodities

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100

Thousands of Japanese fled the vicinity of an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant after a radiation leak and authorities faced a fresh threat on Sunday with the failure of the cooling system in a second reactor.

National › Foreign gov'ts check on nationals in Japan following quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:42:00 +0100

Foreign governments are trying to gather information on their nationals in Japan by dispatching embassy staff to northeastern Japan in the wake of Friday's devastating…

Yen hits four-month high after Japan quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:39:00 +0100

The yen briefly touched a four-month high against the dollar in early Asian trade on Monday with currency markets responding to Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Tokyo shares plunge 5% after quake

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:39:00 +0100

Tokyo shares fell 5.2 percent on Monday in their first opening since Friday, when Japan was struck by the biggest earthquake in its history and a devastating tsunami.

Japan facing four atomic timebombs

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

THE Japanese could face a nuclear catastrophe as emergency teams struggle to deal with earthquake damage affecting four reactors.

Second massive quake could strike in next three days

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

JAPAN is bracing itself to be rocked by a second powerful earthquake, as authorities warned that the death toll from Friday's disaster could rocket to tens of thousands.

Canadians reach into pocketbooks to help quake victims

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:36:00 +0100

Financial donations welcome, though Japan’s needs not yet known, aid agency says

Japan's nuclear crisis intensifies; 180,000 flee

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:35:00 +0100

Japanese officials warned of a possible second explosion at a nuclear plant crippled by an earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns.

Japan earthquake & tsunami: How to help

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:33:00 +0100

Below are organizations that are working on relief and recovery in Japan. : Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be....

Video: Sanger: Japan earthquake may lead to economic stimulus

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100

Bob Schieffer, joined by David Sanger of the New York Times and CBS News' David Martin, analyze the latest in Japan from the effects of a possible nuclear meltdown, the disaster relief the U.S. is sending over, and how credible the facts are coming from the Japanese government.

Malaysian tourists felt tremors in Tokyo when disaster struck

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0100

SEPANG: A group of Malaysian tourists in Tokyo, Japan, were shopping when the massive earthquake struck.

Berita Harian issues public apology over tsunami cartoon

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: Berita Harian has issued a public apology over its publication of a cartoon depicting the devastating tsunami and earthquake that swept Japan and killed thousands.

Japan Quake and Tsunami Leave Tens of Thousands Missing

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Friday is mounting. On Sunday some 200 bodies were found in Higashimatushima in Miyagi Prefecture and another 100 in Natori, and four regions with populations of more than 10,000 were out of contact, leading to fears that tens of th...

Phone companies offer free calls to Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:29:00 +0100

Vonage Holdings, a leading provider of low-cost communications services, has announced that it will be waiving per-minute calling charges beginning until 8 March 18, 2011 for customers calling from ...

Martin Rowson on the damage done by the Japan earthquake - cartoon

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:29:00 +0100

Martin Rowson on the ghosts of previous nuclear disasters to have befallen the country Martin Rowson

Rescuers Dig for Survivors, Thousands Feared Dead

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:27:00 +0100

Some of the hardest hit areas of northern Japan remained unreachable and damage to nuclear-power facilities wasn't yet contained—leaving the full extent of the catastrophe still untold.

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:59:00 +0100

Cooling systems have failed at another nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

FACTBOX-U.S. Navy ships joining Japan relief effort

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 21:56 Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived in Japan at 1300 EST on Saturday to assist relief efforts after Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami. It is part of a large mobilization of American naval....

Odd nature of Japan quake complicates insurance

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 20:25 Source: reuters // Reuters * More than $300 bln in insured property in quake areas * More than $24 bln insured property in tsunami areas * Quake at least 8 times more powerful than expected * Nuclear accident question still unanswered (Adds second interview throughout) By Ben....

SNAPSHOT-Developments after major Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 22:05 Source: reuters // Reuters (* indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Following are main developments after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northeast Japan on Friday and set off a tsunami. - More than 1,800 people likely dead or missing from the quake and tsunami, Kyodo news agency says.

Japan Earthquake: Message from Ghanaians

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

General News of Saturday, 12 March 2011 Source: GHP Japan Earthquake: Message from Ghanaians A Ghanaian couple that survived the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan on Friday sent this message to GhanaWeb 10:00pm (GMT) ".... tell my people I am alive. Some Ghanaians are missing. I will be sending you updates whenever i can.

Japan struggles with nuclear accident; tsunami victims suffer

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 21:25 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details from IAEA, Japan nuclear safety agency) * Nuclear accident not as bad as Three Mile Island or Chernobyl - Japan nuclear agency * Japan says radiation levels lessening - IAEA * More than 1,800 seen dead, missing after quake and tsunami *....

Q&A: What has quake done to Japanese nuclear reactors?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

What happened to the nuclear reactors during the quake? Three of the six reactors at the site were in operation when the earthquake hit. The reactors are designed to shut down automatically when a quake strikes, and emergency diesel generators began the task of pumping water around the reactors to cool them down.

Australian rescue teams' flights delayed

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:53:00 +0100

FLIGHTS carrying Australian rescue crews to Japan have been delayed by loading difficulties.

No Australians reported hurt in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:53:00 +0100

GOVERNMENT says it has no reports so far of any Australians coming to grief in Japan's natural disasters, that have claimed thousands.

Foreign search teams rush to Japan after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:52:00 +0100

A 66-strong Japanese team which has spent more than two weeks searching the rubble left by last month's 6.3-magnitude quake in Christchurch in New Zealand was making hasty preparations to return home to confront the unfolding tragedy. The United States said it was sending nearly 150 rescue workers....

Emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:51:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency is reporting an emergency at a second reactor in the same complex where an explosion had occurred earlier.The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said today that the cooling system malfunctioned...

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:45:00 +0100

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:45:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: the nuclear crisis is not over yet

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

Japan says disaster has been averted at the Fukushima nuclear plant but serious questions remain The Japanese authorities have told the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the levels of radioactivity outside the Unit 1 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant are falling and that....

Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces fresh threat (Reuters)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan battled to contain a radiation leak at an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant on Sunday, but faced a fresh threat with the failure of the cooling system in a second reactor.

Why Japan's Tsunami Triggered Enormous Whirlpool (LiveScience.com)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.

Tsunami surge deals blow to struggling Calif. town (AP)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100

AP - Fishermen who had escaped to sea before the tsunami hit this struggling coastal town landed small loads of crab on Saturday, while crews surveyed damage and a family combed the beach for any sign of a man who was swept away a day ago as he photographed the waves.

Another quake-hit Japan reactor in trouble

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100

The operator of a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant says the cooling system of another reactor is not working and there is a risk of another explosion.

Australian rescue teams' flights delayed

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100

Five flights left Tokyo overnight for Australia, but flights to Japan carrying Australian rescue teams have been delayed.

Japan launches rescue effort

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:40:00 +0100

Japan mobilises military personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue effort, after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record.

100 aftershocks, some measuring over 7 in intensity

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0100

More than 100 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 5 to 7.1, rocked Japan's east coast on Saturday, a day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake devastated the country, causing mass destruction.

Tsunami surge deals blow to struggling Calif. town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0100

Fishermen who had escaped to sea before the tsunami hit this struggling coastal town landed small loads of crab on Saturday, while crews surveyed damage and a family combed the beach for any sign of a man who was swept away...

REFILING: Japan experiencing 1st colossally complex disaster, experts say

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0100

TOKYO - The catastrophic magnitude 8.8 earthquake which hit a wide area of northeastern and the Kanto region...

U.S. troops, USS Ronald Reagan arrive in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:39:00 +0100

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived off the coast of Japan Sunday to support Japanese forces in disaster relief operations, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement.

Bachmann flubs Revolutionary War geography in NH

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota stood before New Hampshire Republicans with a tea bag clutched in her hand Saturday, but her grasp on Revolutionary War geography wasn't quite as tight.

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

Cooling systems have failed at a second nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Japan reports emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:33:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency then reported an emergency at a second reactor unit when its cooling systems malfunctioned. Japan dealt with the nuclear threat as it struggled to determine the scope of the earthquake, the most powerful in its recorded history, and the tsunami that ravaged its northeast Friday with breathtaking speed and power.

Japan growth threatened by earthquake: Analysts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

Japan growth threatened by earthquake: AnalystsTiming of disaster couldn't have been much worse. Quake may now threaten economic recovery that was almost gathering momentum in 1st quarter.

Japan struggles with nuclear accident and Tsunami aftermath

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

Japan struggles with nuclear accident and Tsunami aftermathJapan is battling twin disasters, trying to contain radiation leak at the nuclear plant while rescue teams searching desperately for survivors.

Another quake-hit Japan reactor in trouble: operator

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:31:00 +0100

TOKYO - The operator of a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +0100

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +0100

Week In News: Japan Earthquake, Tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100

Last year, James Fallows of The Atlantic saw firsthand the earthquake damage in Sichuan, China, in 2008. And while his heart goes out to the people of Japan — a place where he and his family once lived — he marvels at their preparedness for such an event. Host Guy Raz speaks with Fallows about the possible long-term effects of Friday's earthquake.

Japan's North Shaken By Aftershocks

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100

The death toll continues to climb in Japan after Friday's devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake created a tsunami that swept the country's eastern coast. NPR's Rob Gifford talks to host Guy Raz from Osaka, Japan, about the latest developments.

Second Japanese Nuclear Reactor At Risk of Exploding

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:25:00 +0100

An explosion Saturday damaged a building housing the Fukushima facility's number one reactor

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:24:00 +0100

Cooling systems failed at a second nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast Sunday, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country...

Official: Meltdown may be under way at nuclear reactor in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

A meltdown may be occurring at one of the reactors at a damaged nuclear power plant in northeast Japan, a government official said Sunday morning, sparking fears of a widespread release of radioactive material at a time when rescuers are frantically scrambling to find survivors from Japan's strongest-ever earthquake.

International aid workers arrive to assist in Japan earthquake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

Two teams from New York-based Doctors Without Borders arrive by helicopter in Japan's Miyagi prefecture and travel to the hard-hit northern city of Sendai.Emergency responders have streamed into Japan to aid rescue efforts after the historic magnitude 8.9 earthquake and associated tsunami.

Lights dimmed at some Japan landmarks

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

In an effort to save electricity and to acknowledge deaths in the earthquake and tsunami, the lights were shut off at some of Japan's best-known landmarks overnight, including the Tokyo Tower and Yokohama's Bay Bridge.The lights went out overnight at some of Japan's best-known landmarks in an effort....

NASA releases satellite images of post-earthquake Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

An imager on NASA's Terra satellite captured contrasting views of Japan's Sendai region.NASA released the first satellite images of post-earthquake and -tsunami flooding in northeastern Japan on Saturday.

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:17:00 +0100

WHO Event Management Group activated for Japan earthquake response

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:16:00 +0100

MANILA, 12 March 2011â€” An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the north-east coast of Japan on 11 March 2011 at 05:46:23 GMT, triggering a tsunami that devastated the coastal areas of Tohoku and southern Hokkaido. This was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan.

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0100

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0100

Stocks rise after Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

(AP) Stocks finished a down week with modest gains Friday as investors gauged the fallout from a massive earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan and triggered tsunami waves from Asia to ...

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

Japan's earthquake history mapped

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

The New Scientist has just produced this interactive graphic showing Japan's deadly earthquake history - using the Tableau visualisation tool. Use the menus below to show the data you want Simon Rogers

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown (AP)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

AP - Cooling systems failed at a second nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast Sunday, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Lions Clubs International Foundation Provides US$1.25 Million for Relief in Devastated Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:10:00 +0100

OAK BROOK, Ill. March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Lions are providing over US$1.25 million , or 100 million Japanese Yen , for immediate relief in devastated Japan The chartable arm of the world's largest service organization, LCIF is....

Reflections by Fidel Castro: Two Earthquakes

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:08:00 +0100

Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Two Earthquakes is the title of the latest reflections by leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro.

Japan: Mounting Deaths, Damage from Earthquake, Tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:08:00 +0100

Tokyo, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Japan continued monitoring aftershocks of Fridays 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, and was immersed in rescue operations and assessing damage as the death and injury toll mounted. Tsunami Wave Train Reaches Chile (http://www.sierramaestra.cu/english/index.

Exodus near Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:08:00 +0100

An estimated 170,000 people have been evacuated from the area around a quake-damaged nuclear plant in north-east Japan that was hit by an explosion, the UN atomic watchdog says.

Cooling failure at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:04:00 +0100

After the tsunami comes the grief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:26:00 +0100

Survivors young and old piece together their lives after Japan's worst earthquake and tsunami since records began Harumi Watanabe rushed home to her elderly parents as soon as the earthquake struck. "I closed my shop and drove as quickly as I could," she said. But there wasn't enough time to save them.

Man swept to sea in Calif. sought new beginning

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:26:00 +0100

Leaving his teenage drug abuse behind in Oregon, Dustin Weber was seeking a new beginning along California's rugged far northern coast, happy to be in the land of his mother's heritage, the Yurok Tribe.

Libya seeks Italy's help with fire at oil facility

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:26:00 +0100

Libya's de facto oil minister said Sunday the country's crude production has fallen "drastically" and that he has reached out to Italian oil giant Eni SpA for help in extinguishing a blaze at an eastern oil facility...

Quake Could Cost $35 Billion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:22:00 +0100

Friday's earthquake could be the costliest ever for the insurance industry, even before the effects of the tsunami are included, according to AIR Worldwide, a disaster-modeling company.

People turn ever more to web in times of crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:20:00 +0100

The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

No news on Aussie missing in Japan: Rudd

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:20:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd says Australia will not spare any effort in finding a Melbourne man missing in Japan's earthquake disaster.

Japanese Quake Survivors Await Relief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:16:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of survivors of Japan's worst modern-day earthquake huddled for a third night Sunday in makeshift shelters, cut off from food supplies, heat, electricity and rescue, as engineers probe the source of a radiation surge at a second nuclear plant on Japan's northeastern coast.

Israeli organization dispatches volunteers to assist rescue efforts in Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:16:00 +0100

Jerusalem. An Israeli team comprised of civilians left for Japan early Sunday to assist in the search and rescue efforts of victims of the earthquake that shattered the island nation on Friday, Xinhua informed. The team was dispatched by IsraAID, a body that coordinates several dozen Israeli and....

Calgarians step up with quake aid

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:15:00 +0100

As some Calgarians struggle to reach loved ones in Japan, the overwhelming urge to help is causing many to seek out places to donate money.

Video: Japan earthquake 101

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:14:00 +0100

Seismologist James Gaherty spoke with Lauren Wanko on the basics of how an earthquake occurs and the chances of something to the magnitude of Japan's earthquake happening in the U.S.

LA band rocked by N.Z., Japan earthquakes

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 13 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles rock band is becoming used to earthquakes, from New Zealand to Japan.

Japan quake is nation's 'worst crisis since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100

ABC, wires Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:57:00 +1100 Japan's Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, says the country is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, and called on the nation to unite. The government has said at least 1,000 people lost their lives in the disaster,....

CNN Student News Transcript: March 14, 2011

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100

March 14, 2011 Download PDF maps related to today's show: Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Hello, everyone. I'm Carl Azuz. We're dedicating this edition of CNN Student News to our audience in Japan. The world is watching in support.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100

March 14, 2011 Media Literacy Question of the Day What images and video from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami do you think will stick out in your mind? Why do you think that these videos and images were used in the program? Japan Earthquake Describe the sequence of events that occurred after a magnitude 8.

Japan battles nuclear crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100

ABC, wires Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +1100 Japan is fighting to stave off multiple nuclear disasters after officials confirmed a radiation leak from a second atomic power plant. The Fukushima plant's operators have been pumping sea water into the reactors in a last-ditch attempt to stop them overheating.

180K flee as Japan's nuke-plant crisis intensifies

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:09:00 +0100

Japanese officials warned of a possible second explosion Sunday at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether...

Canada’s assistance teams idly wait deployment to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:09:00 +0100

Canada has two Disaster Assistance Response Teams available to send to Japan, as well as rapid-deployment field medical facilities, and teams of engineering, humanitarian and search and rescue experts. But all that assistance is sitting idly, while Ottawa awaits a formal request for its services.

Video: How Japan's buildings differ from others

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:59:00 +0100

Structural engineer Bill Faschan spoke with Lauren Wanko on how Japan's strict building codes potentially saved thousands of lives from a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami, earthquake, nuclear crisis – now Japan faces power cuts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:55:00 +0100

Prime minister warns of biggest crisis since 1945 with rolling cuts aimed at averting total blackout Japan is facing its greatest crisis since the second world war, its prime minister, Naoto Kan, warned as the country struggled for a third day to avert a nuclear disaster following the massive earthquake and tsunami.

World markets to tumble further on 'fear'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

INVESTORS bracing for further substantial losses on the share market after fresh concerns about the global economic recovery.

Tsunami victim rescued 15km out to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

RARE good news as Japanese troops save elderly man found clinging to his roof two days after tsunami swept him out to sea.

Dollar higher after EU deal, Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

DOLLAR opens higher today, moving in line with the euro as EU leaders flesh out their road map for a financial stability mechanism.

Quebec priest killed in Japanese tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

André Lachapelle, 76, a Roman Catholic priest working as a missionary in Shiogama, in Miyagi, is the sole Quebec victim of the Japanese earthquake reported to date.

'Japan's worst crisis since World War II'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

PRIME Minister warns of extreme hardship ahead as police say death toll from disaster could top 10,000 in one prefecture alone.

No news on Aussie missing in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100

THE Government has no more information on the whereabouts in Japan of Melbourne man Jason Briffa, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd says.

Power cuts and shortages loom for Japanese

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

An earthquake, a tsunami and an uncertain nuclear threat: the scale of the disaster to hit Japan dwarfs everyday political crises. For the government, co-ordinating search, rescue and relief ...

Search for Japan quake survivors continues amid bitter cold

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

As temperatures dropped in Japan overnight, rescuers searched for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left many stranded without electricity, food or water. Almost 2 million ...

Death toll likely to top 10,000 in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

They died Friday, among the estimated more than 10,000 feared killed by the one-two blows of Japan's strongest earthquake since records began, a 9.0 magnitude temblor that hit at 2:46 p.m. local ...

Insured losses from Japan quake could hit $35-B

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

NEW YORK/LONDON - Last week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modeling company AIR Worldwide said, making it one of the most expensive catastrophes in history -- even without expected additional tsunami losses that are not yet counted.

Japan's economy heads into freefall after earthquake and tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

yen into the economy when it announces an emergency "quake budget" on Monday to prevent the disaster derailing the country's fragile economic recovery.Toyota and Nissan said they were ...

Insurance cost for quake alone pegged at $35 billion, AIR says

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:52:00 +0100

Japan's magnitude 9.0 earthquake could lead to insured-property losses of nearly $35 billion, making it one of the most expensive catastrophes in history, according to a risk-modeling analysis ...

Day and Hunt: Japan and the Next Step for Disaster Preparedness

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:51:00 +0100

Modern technology saved thousands of lives Friday. Now we need to improve care for urban survivors.

180K flee as Japan's nuke-plant crisis intensifies

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:50:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese officials warned of a possible second explosion Sunday at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether they were making progress.

Japan's darkest hour since WW II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0100

Japanese PM Naoto Kan said the current situation of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plants is in a way the worst crisis in the past 65 years.

Man saved from rooftop - at sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

Mr Hiromitsu Shinkawa was pushed out to sea as he clung to the roof of his home when it was torn from its foundation by the tsunami.

'No one screamed'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

On March 11, I had the day off, and decided I would watch a movie with a friend whom I had not seen for months.

Minamisanriku - the fishing port that 'vanished'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

TOKYO - It was once a thriving fishing port where, for generations, families had made a living from the sea.

Has Japan's elite learnt from the past?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

With Friday's devastating earthquake, Japan has truly felt the consequence of living at a flashpoint on the Ring of Fire, the network of deep seismic fault lines that circle the Pacific Ocean.

The world lends a helping hand

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

TOKYO - Instant noodles and "kitchen cars" equipped to cook them are among the relief items on their way to victims in Japan, even as more international assistance has been pledged.

Grace under pressure

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japanese affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami have displayed a characteristic grace under fire, according to eye-witnesses.

Any risk of Japan radiation contaminating products?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

Japan has been hit by an earthquake and tsunami and now some nuclear plants are in trouble with radiation leaks. The radioactive vapour could mix with rain and contaminate crops such as rice and beans in Japan, or in nearby Taiwan.

Japan-bound tours cancelled

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0100

Singapore - Japan-bound tours of major travel agencies here were cancelled over the weekend, even as groups that arrived at Osaka, Kyushu and Hokkaido before last Friday's earthquake are proceeding with their travels as planned.

Japan struggles to avert nuclear disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:39:00 +0100

Japan is struggling to avert a nuclear disaster and care for millions of people without power or water, three days after an earthquake and tsunami killed an estimated 10 000 people.

Politics › DPJ, LDP to discuss tax hike for quake relief fund

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

Japan's ruling and main opposition parties will discuss a possible tax hike to secure funds necessary for relief work after a devastating earthquake and tsunami…

Lifestyle › Parents search for lost child in washed-away town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

In the washed-away coastal town of Yamamoto in Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday, the parents of an 18-year-old searched for the minibus their daughter said she…

Sports › Norway's gold-winning biathlon team donates prize money for quake relief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:38:00 +0100

Norway's gold-winning 30-kilometer relay team from the biathlon world championships announced that it will donate all of its prize money for disaster relief from the…

Nuclear alarm as toll soars

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

Japan is battling a widening nuclear crisis, with presumed partial meltdowns at two crippled reactors and serious cooling problems at three more, while the death toll from Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami continue to soar.

Japan faces nuclear emergency after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant on Sunday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 10,000 missing after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0100

An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for.

Aussie Save The Children teams head to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100

Welfare organisation Save The Children has sent teams from Australia to help the victims in Japan.

Tsunami survivor found 15km out to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100

A Japanese Self-Defence Force destroyer has rescued a 60-year-old man from the sea some 15 kilometres off Fukushima prefecture after a massive tsunami swept coastal regions following a magnitude 8.9 earthquake on Friday.

NZ dollar edges up as risk aversion weighed after Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100

The New Zealand dollar edged up against the greenback, with traders weighing the potential for risk aversion to flare in the wake of Japan's 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami waves.The New Zealand dollar fell to 60.88 yen from...

Death toll likely to top 10,000 in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:30:00 +0100

In three neat rows, under individual white plastic sheets, dozens of corpses lay Sunday on the basketball courts of Shimo Yahagi elementary school ...

Video: CBS News Update: Japan earthquake a 9.0, casualties at 1400

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:29:00 +0100

Russ Mitchell updates the latest information coming from Japan reporting the magnitude of the initial earthquake has been increased to 9.0, the death toll is up to 1400 casualties with fears the number could exceed 10,000.

Japanese FM thanks Iran for help offer

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:26:00 +0100

Japanese Foreign Minster Takeaki Matsumoto has sent a message to his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi to thank him for sympathizing with the families of those who died in a devastating tsunami triggered by a massive quake which hit northeast Japan Friday, Mehr news agency reported.

Japan rescuers struggle to reach survivors as aftershocks continue

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

British team joins hundreds of experts drafted in to overcome fires and battered infrastructure The Japanese government has dispatched 100,000 troops, 190 planes and 45 boats to search for survivors amid fears that the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami could reach tens of thousands.

The world's nuclear fate rests in Japan | Julian Glover

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

A post-quake meltdown could end people's trust in atomic energy. But the planet would suffer for it Sometimes stating the obvious is sensible. There are a score of good reasons why Japan's nuclear disaster should not scare the world away from atomic power and a bad one why it will. But bad reasoning can cast out rationality.

After the Japanese earthquake, an anxious wait for relatives

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100

Foreign Office helpline has received thousands of calls from people worried about loved ones in Japan Thousands of people in Britain have called a Foreign Office helpline over fears that friends and relatives may have been among the casualties of Friday's earthquake.

Japan races to prevent nuclear reactor meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:21:00 +0100

Japanese officials warned of a possible second explosion at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether they were...

FACTBOX-U.S. military ramps up Japan relief effort

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 19:04 Source: reuters // Reuters WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - More U.S. warships arrived off Japan's coast on Sunday, ramping up relief efforts after a massive earthquake and tsunami killed an estimated 10,000 people or more and threatened to trigger a nuclear disaster.

FACTBOX-Travel warnings after Japan's earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 17:49 Source: reuters // Reuters March 13 (Reuters) - Following are travel warnings from several countries following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. [ID:nL3E7EC0D6] UNITED STATES The U.S. State Department urged U.S. citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan at....

After Major Earthquake and Tsunami, International Medical Corps Deploys Emergency Response Team to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 21:04 Source: alertnet // International Medical Corps International Medical Corps has deployed an emergency response team to Japan, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific.

Japan's quake upgraded to 9.0, may kill 20,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:17:00 +0100

Friday's Japanese earthquake has been upgraded from magnitude 8.9 to magnitude 9.0, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Sunday. The numbers feared dead in Japan was reported to reach 20,000 Sunday, with 20,000 more still missing.

Japanese PM: 'Toughest' crisis since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:15:00 +0100

Rescuers began a fourth day picking through the rubble of earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged northern Japan on Monday as the country's prime minister called on his country to pull together and face sacrifices following Friday's historic disaster.

Japan death toll estimates surpass 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:14:00 +0100

Officials confirm only 1,800 deaths as grim search for missing in tsunami-ravaged N.E. continues; Millions without water, food, power

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation Reports Geino, Japan Facilities Not Directly Affected by Earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:13:00 +0100

Aurora, IL, March 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (NASDAQ: CCMP), the world's leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries and a growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry, today reported that all of its employees in Japan....

Lex: Japan’s disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:12:00 +0100

Japan’s disaster: economic repercussions Published: March 13 2011 19:27 | Last updated: March 13 2011 20:00 Physically, Japan was probably better prepared for last week’s earthquake and tsunami than almost any other country, though the human toll has been horrific and the nuclear consequences scary.

Japan: 590,000 people evacuated in 3 days

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:09:00 +0100

Around 590,000 people were evacuated over the past three days in Japan, struggling with the aftermaths of the devastating earthquakes. As the UN reports, the evacuation was carried out in areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami, as well as within a 20- kilometer radius of the "Fukushima" nuclear plant.

Japan's earthquake damage up to $34bn

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:04:00 +0100

EARTHQUAKE that struck Japan to exact a massive economic toll estimated at up to $34.1 billion, a leading risk analysis firm said.

Dollar more than half a US cent higher

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:04:00 +0100

EARTHQUAKE that struck Japan to exact a massive economic toll estimated at up to $34.1 billion, a leading risk analysis firm said. EARTHQUAKE that struck Japan to exact a massive economic toll estimated at up to $34.1 billion, a leading risk analysis firm said. AN 8.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan.

Japan quake death toll exceeds 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0100

The estimated death toll in Japan has surpassed 10,000, as authorities race to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns.

Earthquake survivor found on floating roof

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:59:00 +0100

MINAMI-SOMA, Japan, March 13 (UPI) -- A man was rescued from the floating roof of his house Sunday, two days after the earthquake washed it away, the Japanese navy said. Hiromitsu Arakawa, 60, was discovered clinging to his roof Sunday morning, 9 miles out at sea, The New York Times reported.

Embassies, firms search for citizens

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0100

Foreign governments and companies are dispatching staff to track down citizens and employees in Japan to find out who survived Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami, officials said Sunday. A human resource company in China's Shandong Province said it has not been able to get in touch with some....

Death toll may surpass 10,000 in Miyagi

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0100

SENDAI (Kyodo) The death toll from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan will likely surpass 10,000, the police chief of hard-hit Miyagi Prefecture said Sunday. The magnitude of the devastating quake was meanwhile revised upward the same day from 8.8 to 9.

Ishikawa stays in touch at Doral

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0100

MIAMI (Kyodo) Ryo Ishikawa improved his chances of finishing in the top 10 for the first time on the U.S. PGA Tour, shooting a 2-under 70 Saturday in the third round of the Cadillac Championship. Ishikawa moved from a share of 19th to a tie for 16th at 5-under 211 amid concerns over the effects of a....

Nuclear plant worker worries about colleagues, future

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

When Tstutomu Tashiro first tallied the damage from the quake that hammered his area, he was surprised by his good fortune. The next morning, his world fell apart: the siren sounded at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Japan earthquake: Tsunami satellite pictures show devastation

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +0100

The pictures taken before and after the disaster reveal how far inland the wall of water travelled along with fires continuing to burn and the trail of destruction.

Mud-strewn wastelands replace Japanese towns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

Wastelands of mud and debris now stretch along Japan's northeast coast where towns and villages used to be, consumed by a terrifying tsunami triggered by Japan's biggest ever earthquake.

Japan battles nuclear emergency after deadly quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant Sunday, as the full horror began emerging of the disaster on the ravaged northeast coast where more than 10,000 were feared dead.

Death toll hidden beneath devastation

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

THE number of dead in Japan is likely to exceed 10,000 in the worst hit area alone, according to its police chief, but the toll remains far from certain.

Monster aftershock could strike in days

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

NORTH-EASTERN Japan can expect another monster earthquake large enough to trigger a tsunami within days, the head of the Australian Seismological Centre says. The director, Kevin McCue, said there had been more than 100 smaller quakes since Friday, but a larger aftershock was likely. ''Normally they happen within days,'' he said.

More than 200 bodies at new quake site

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

More than 200 bodies have been found at a new site in northeast Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami caused massive destruction.

Race to stop nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100

JAPAN faced an escalating nuclear emergency last night, with two atomic reactors in partial meltdown and four others heating up, as the nation suffered in the aftermath of the tsunami and its largest earthquake.

International community ramps up aid to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0100

U.S., foreign aid groups mobilize assistance in aftermath of devastating earthquakes, tsunami

Whole towns destroyed by monster tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:34:00 +0100

Whole communities along Japan's north-east coast have been flattened by Friday's powerful earthquake and tsunami.

Market Outlook: Japan quake to keep stock investors wary

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0100

Market Outlook: Japan quake to keep stock investors waryJapan devastation may accelerate negative sentiment in equity market. In short term,investors are likely to focus on ramifications for energy companies.

Massive Quake Off Japan Prompts Tsunami Warnings

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:29:00 +0100

A major earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, causing destructive tidal waves on the Japanese coast and tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Ross Stein, a geophysicist with the USGS, explains the connections between quakes and tsunamis.

Miyagi residents stay calm despite shortages

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:27:00 +0100

Tokyo: Residents of the Miyagi prefecture in north-east Japan, severely hit by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami, are experiencing a shortage of drinking water and food but there is no panic or looting, an eyewitness told RIA Novosti Sunday. “Gas and water have been switched off in Miyagi and the central city of Sendai.

Earthquake damage in Japan | Video

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:23:00 +0100

Towns and villages in Miyagi prefecture near Sendai were severely damaged and rescuers are still finding bodies amid the wreckage Dan Chung

Citizens Bytes: Canadians describe the Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:22:00 +0100

Canadians living in Japan have been sending us their stories and their pictures. You can read their Citizen Bytes here.

Southern Japan volcano spews ash

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:22:00 +0100

The weather agency says a volcano in southern Japan is spewing ash and rock again, as the country struggles with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in the north.

Volcano erupts in disaster-ravaged Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100

A volcano in south-western Japan has erupted after nearly two weeks of relative silence, sending ash and rocks up to four kilometres into the air, a local official said.

Ravaged Japan rushes to provide relief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Two days after the devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami ravaged northern Japan, the country was mobilizing a nationwide rescue effort to pluck survivors from collapsed buildings and rush food and water to hundreds of thousands of people without water, electricity, heat or telephone service.

Wastelands of mud, debris dot Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Wastelands of mud and debris now stretch along Japan's northeast coast where towns and villages used to be, consumed by a terrifying tsunami triggered by Japan's biggest ever earthquake.

Waves wreak $50m damage in California

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

The tsunami that thrashed California’s coast, triggered by the devastating earthquake in Japan, has caused damage totalling about $50 million in the west coast state.

Volcano in south Japan erupts again

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Japan's weather agency says a volcano in southern Japan has resumed eruptions of ash and rocks.

Man swept out to sea sought a new beginning

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Volcano in southern Japan erupts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

The Japanese weather agency has reported that a volcano in southern Japan began spewing ash and rock even as the country struggled to recover Sunday from the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. ...

Aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami - in pictures

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Jonathan Watts hears harrowing tales from survivors in the wrecked coastal town of Shintona in Miyagi prefecture ? Live coverage of Japan earthquake and ...

'Worst crisis since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +0100

Japan - fighting to avert a nuclear meltdown at three earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors - described the massive earthquake and tsunami as the nation's biggest crisis since World War Two. The world's third-largest economy is struggling to respond to a disaster of epic proportions, with millions....

Survivors seek shelter, wait for help in devastated Minamisanriku

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

By Noriyuki Suzuki, SENDAI - The town of Minamisanriku was devastated by a killer tsunami after a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck...

CORRECTED: UPDATE3: Overseas rescue teams arrive in Japan, China team flies in

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

TOKYO - International efforts to help quake-struck Japan got into high gear Sunday with the arrival of rescu...

Police investigate driver's story in fatal NYC bus crash

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0100

Police were investigating a bus driver's claim that he was driven off a highway before his bus slid into a sign pole that sheared it end to end, killing 14 people and leaving others maimed.

Hard-hit town recalls tsunami: 'I couldn't watch anymore"

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0100

As people in Japan's capital tried to return to normalcy on Sunday, their neighbors to the north were aghast at the damage caused by a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, with many of them anxious to learn the fate of still-missing loved ones.

Japanese inspired and angered in aftermath of earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:11:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - While images of brutal destruction wreaked by a devastating earthquake and tsunami have stunned the nation and the world, Japanese are finding both inspiration and reasons to vent in the aftermath of the disaster.

FACTBOX - Ties and tensions between China and Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0100

REUTERS - Chinese rescuers arrived in Japan on Sunday to help search for survivors from a massive earthquake and tsunami, barely six months after Asia's two largest economies faced off in a maritime territorial dispute. Here are some facts about ties between the two countries.

Africa: Nigeria to Help Japan 'In Its Own Little Way'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0100

Nigeria has said, it would, "in its own little way", assist Japan which had its north-eastern part struck by a powerful earthquake and a tsunami on Friday.

Around 40 Finns Still Unaccounted For in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry said Sunday that most of the around 800 Finns in Japan when Friday's earthquake and tsunami stuck have been located. None of those contacted by Finnish officials were injured in the disaster. Around 40 Finns in Japan were still unaccounted as of Sunday evening.

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0100

Japan struggled on Monday to avert a nuclear disaster and care for millions of people without power or water, three days after an earthquake and tsunami killed an estimated 10,000 people or more in the nation’s darkest hour since World War Two.

Japan earthquake and tsunami death toll expected to exceed 10,000; survivors worry about dwindling supplies, food

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

Two days after devastating earthquake and tsunami, there's not enough food, water or heat to go around. And there are not enough resources to quickly reach - or even contact - the tens of thousands who remain missing.

Japan says quake impact on economy 'considerable'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan's government said on Sunday it expects the economic impact of Friday's huge 8.9-magnitude quake, and the devastating tsunami that followed, to be "considerable".

How people can help Japanese earthquake recovery

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:55:00 +0100

By The Associated Press The U.S. government and other nations were sending personnel to assist Japan in its response to the earthquakes and tsunami that have devastated the country. U.S. aid groups were...

Japanese ask: 'Where were you?'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0100

Reporter Amber Hildebrandt, who lived in Japan for several years, returns there for CBC News in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami double disaster.

Estimated 10,000 dead from quake, tsunami in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and water. The prime minister said it was the nation's worst crisis since .

Japan quake: interactive photos

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0100

INTERACTIVE Japan quake: interactive photos Satellite images before and after March 11 earthquake and tsunami Posted: March 13, 2011 2:00 PM ET Select a location using the tabs, then use the slider to compare before-and-after images of selected regions affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

Haligonians reach out to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0100

The Japanese Society of Halifax is organizing a $1,000 donation to the Red Cross in Japan out of its own funds.

The day the earth really did move: How the Japanese earthquake tilted the world's axis by 25cm

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0100

According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology the 9.0 magnitude 'quake was so powerful it shifted the axis around which the Earth rotates by 25cm.

Japan death toll tops 1,400; could reach 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Gov't doubles force aiding grim search and rescue; Millions without water, food, power, in nation's worst crisis since WWII | Full coverage

Japan's companies unsure when they'll be back

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

TOKYO Japanese automakers, electronics firms and oil refiners shut key factories after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, underscoring the challenge facing the ...

Volcano in southern Japan erupts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

The Shinmoedake volcano on Japan's Kyushu island, after lying dormant for a couple of weeks, resumes activity in a blast heard miles away. It was unclear if the eruption was linked to Friday's massive earthquake in the north.The Japanese weather agency has reported that a volcano in southern Japan....

Bayer Says Japan Earthquake Impact Still To Be Evaluated

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

Dow Jones )- German pharmaceutical and chemicals company Bayer AG (BAYN.XE) can't give an exact overview yet about the impact of the earthquake in Japan, a company spokesman told Dow Jones ...

Firm says insured Japan losses could hit $35B

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK/LONDON This week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modeling company AIR Worldwide said, making it one of the most expensive ...

Japanese inspired and angered; resigned to more quakes

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:40:00 +0100

Japanese volcano erupts again

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

VOLCANO in southwestern Japan has sent ash and rocks up to four kilometres into the air.

United States issues travel warning for Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

The US State Department issued an updated travel warning on Sunday that urges American citizens to avoid going to Japan because of the powerful earthquake two days ago. The department said it requested all non-essential US government personnel to defer travel and urged American citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan.

'Japan's worst crisis since World War II'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

PRIME Minister Naoto Kan warns that situation at a quake-stricken atomic power plant also remains grave.

The day the earth really did move: How the Japanese earthquake tilted the world's axis by 25cm

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology the 9.0 magnitude 'quake was so powerful it shifted the axis around which the Earth rotates by 25cm.

Video: Trapped earthquake victim rescued after 20 hours

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

An earthquake victim in Japan is rescued after remaining trapped in a vehicle for 20 hours.

Japan facing worst crisis since World War II: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:26:00 +0100

Japan facing worst crisis since World War II: PMJapan is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said, calling on the nation to unite.

United States issues travel warning for Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:25:00 +0100

How people can help Japanese earthquake recovery

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0100

The U.S. government and other nations were sending personnel to assist Japan in its response to the earthquakes and tsunami that have devastated the country. U.S. aid groups were accepting private donations for relief efforts. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sent two of its officials with expertise in boiling water nuclear reactors.

Bangladesh ready to send rescuers: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0100

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh has already prepared a rescue team along with a medical wing to send to Japan for expediting the rescue operation.

Japan toll to exceed 10,000 in one state

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami will likely exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official said yesterday, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Dan Chung in Shintona

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0100

Guardian photographer captures the devastation wrought on the town of Shintona in Miyagi prefecture, one of the worst-affected areas Dan Chung

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan struggled on Monday to avert a nuclear disaster and care for millions of people without power or water, three days after an earthquake and tsunami killed an estimated 10,000 people or more in the nation's darkest hour since World War Two.

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100

Estimated 10,000 people or more feared dead; officials work desperately to stop fuel rods in damaged reactors from overheating; authorities forced to release radioactive steam into air to relieve reactor pressure.

Prices for seafood and snacks expected to rise

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Among the repercussions of the disastrous earthquake in Japan, consumer prices are expected to rise due to a shortage of seafood and snacks. For example, the local supply of pollack - whose entire quantity is imported from Japan - is in jeopardy. “As most pollack is caught in Hokkaido, Japan, the....

Earthquake survivors marvel at Japan’s calm

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Korean citizens are flooding into Gimpo and Incheon International Airports, desperate to flee the continuous aftershocks of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Ryu Jeong-ah, 30, who is a Ph.D. student at Sejong University’s Department of Solid State Physics, was attending a symposium on the....

Social media plays key role to find loved ones

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

“If you have a smartphone you should check the communication tools of the device - like Skype, Facetime and the Internet. When telephone lines are cut these tools can be a life saver. Also Twitter is very useful,” said Takatoshi Nishimura, a writer at a Tokyo-based art magazine called Gekkanbijutsu.

Koreans offer to help tsunami-hit neighbors

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Despite the historically antagonistic relationship between Korea and Japan, offers of help are streaming into Japan from Korea over the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Political, religious and civic organizations as well as celebrities and the Korean government are offering assistance in the rescue....

Relatively safe from quake, but Korea not well …

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Is Korea ready if an earthquake were to hit the Korean Peninsula? Concerns have grown since the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan that Korea isn’t immune to potential natural disasters as it is situated close to Japan, experts say. Experts said Korea, unlike Japan, sits on the Eurasian....

Expert: Nuclear Radiation Could Spread Far Beyond Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0100

Nuclear scientist Joseph Cirincione says radiation from earthquake-damaged reactors could even reach US if complete meltdown occurs

Japanese man rescued after 2 days at sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0100

Swept away by tsunami, 60-year-old is saved after drifting for two days on wreckage from his roof

Japan quake toll may cross 10,000, no nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan Sunday said the country was facing its worst crisis since World War II, as the toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami was expected to cross 10,000. Efforts to ...

Japanese Government Confirms Meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:04:00 +0100

Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) said March 12 that the explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi No. 1 nuclear plant could only have been caused by a meltdown of the reactor core, Japanese daily Nikkei reported. This statement seemed somewhat at odds with Japanese Chief Cabinet....

First Finns Home From Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100

The first flight from Tokyo to Helsinki since Friday's earthquake in Japan arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport early Sunday evening. Travellers had very different experiences to relate to the media. Many were relieved to be back home.

Cyprus offers condolences to people of Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100

T he government and people of Cyprus have expressed their deepest sorrow to the people of Japan over the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck north-east Japan Friday. In a written statement while in Hungary attending the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Cyprus Foreign....

Japan Earthquake: Message from Ghanaians

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0100

Ghanaians who survived the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan on Friday write on their experiences SUNDAY SATURDAY 10:00pm (GMT) ".... tell my people I am alive. Some Ghanaians are missing. I will be sending you updates whenever i can." -Chris Amoah & wife (Tokyo) 10:45pm (GMT): "... no need to ask [government] for evacuation.

Japan earthquake: before and after the tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Interactive graphic and release of satellite imagery on Google Earth reveals dramatic contrasts in parts of the east coast of Japan before and after the tsunami hit.

Fears Japanese death toll could surpass 10,000 17:17 Japanese officials struggling with growing nuclear crisis and threat of multiple meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan’s most powerful earthquake in centuries could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying. The massive 8.9-magnitude quake hit the northeast of the country at 2.46pm local time on Friday, 373km from Tokyo, while strong aftershocks also hit northwestern Japan.

After tsunami and quake, volcano erupts in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100

Japan's second nuclear reactor in the quake-stricken north experienced serious troubles on Sunday after its emergency cooling system failed, triggering a fresh radiation threat, a day after a blast rocked the site following a massive quake and tsunami in which thousands of people are feared dead.

Japan battles nuclear emergency after deadly quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant Sunday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast where more than 10,000 were feared dead.

UPDATE1: Japan has no plans to raise taxes for reconstruction: Kan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Sunday he has no immediate plans to raise tax rates to help secure fun...

NHK skips airing period drama for 1st time in 20 yrs for quake news

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

TOKYO - Public broadcaster NHK skipped airing its period drama ''Go'' on Sunday as it continued dedicating a...

Japan says quake impact on economy 'considerable'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0100

Japan's government said Sunday it expects a "considerable" economic impact from a huge earthquake and tsunami that plunged the nation into what the prime minister called its worst crisis since the Second World War.

Japan races to prevent nuke reactor meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 180,000 people evacuated the quake- and tsunami-savaged northeastern coast where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

100,000 troops to help the stranded

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

JAPAN has committed 100,000 troops to help survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami as the world rallied behind the disaster-stricken ...

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Japan fights to avert nuclear meltdown after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

France urges citizens to leave Tokyo area

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - France recommended its citizens leave the Tokyo region on Sunday, citing the risk of further earthquakes and uncertainty over damaged nuclear plants. A statement on the website of ...

Russia to send additional rescuers to quake-hit Japan - Emergencies Ministry

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Russia will send an additional team of rescuers to Japan, stricken by the devastating earthquake and tsunami, a spokeswoman for Russia's Emergencies Ministry, Irina Andrianova said on Sunday. ...

Can Japan find "New Deal" after triple whammy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

A destroyed landscape is pictured in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, after an earthquake and tsunami struck the area, March 13, ...

Japan tsunami brings back grief for those who survived 2004 disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Japan 's coast and remembered the day her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the sea.Survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami sat glued to their TVs watching images of ...

Japan firms shut plants, quake to deal blow to economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

By Nathan Layne TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automakers, electronics firms and oil refiners shut key factories after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, underscoring the ...

United States issues travel warning for Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department issued an updated travel warning on Sunday that urges American citizens to avoid going to Japan because of the powerful earthquake two days ago.

Detail gives clue to shaky future

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Scientists said yesterday the disaster would provide an unusually precise view of how the Earth was changed during massive quakes at sites where one plate was sliding under another.The rich detail ...

Biggest Crisis Since WW2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Naoto Kan said on Sunday he was confident that the nation could overcome the crisis caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami disaster, which he termed the biggest crisis Japan has faced since the ...

With earthquake, Japan faces toughest crisis since WWII, prime minister says

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan told reporters on Sunday that his country was facing its most difficult challenge since World War II and called on his people to unite in the face of a devastating ...

Pump failure at another Japanese nuke plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:37:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese utility is reporting that one of two pumps in the cooling system at a nuclear plant failed during a devastating earthquake. The Japan Atomic Power Co. said Sunday that the other pump was working at the Tokai Dai-Ni nuclear power plant. It said the reactor was operating normally, and there was no risk of a radiation leak.

Earthquake response doesn't shake Okinawans' opposition to U.S. bases

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

Every morning at 7:30, Hiroshi Ashitomi trudges up sand-dusted steps, pries open a metal folding chair and joins a handful of his fellow retirees under a plastic tent, facing seaward. They are staging a protest.

Warships, doctors, and dogs on extensive Japan assistance mission

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100

Numerous U.S. rescue and assistance teams arrived Sunday in Japan and are helping lead a broad international effort to bring relief to areas ravaged by Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

B.C. parents overjoyed after hearing from kids in quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

The parents of two B.C. children stranded in one of the worst-hit areas of earthquake-ravaged Japan were overjoyed Sunday when they received early-morning text messages from both of them saying they were OK.

Video: Sanger: Japan earthquake may lead to economic stimulus

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Bob Schieffer spoke with David Sanger of the New York Times and CBS News' David Martin analyze the latest in Japan from the effects of a possible nuclear meltdown, the disaster relief the U.S. is sending over, and how credible the facts are coming from the Japanese government.

Video: Japan earthquake exceeded expectations

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Bob Schieffer spoke to a team of CBS News correspondents on the ground all over Japan covering the fallout from the earthquake, tsunami, and possible nuclear meltdown.

9.0 Japan earthquake shifted Earth on its axis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Scientists in Pasadena say data from the temblor will show how Earth is deformed during massive earthquakes at sites where one plate is sliding under the other, including the U.S. Pacific Northwest.Friday's earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan was upgraded to a magnitude 9.

InterAction Members Support Japan Tsunami Response

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100

NGO Contact: Tracy O'Heir 202-552-6545 toheir@interaction.org Linda Poteat 202-552-6526 lpoteat@interaction.org Media Contact: Sue Pleming 202-552-6561 SPleming@interaction.org Tawana Jacobs 202-552-6534 tjacobs@interaction.org On Friday, March 11 an 8.

Japan nuclear health risks low, won't blow abroad

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0100

OSLO (Reuters) - Health risks from Japan's quake-hit nuclear power reactors seem fairly low and winds are likely to carry any contamination out to the Pacific without threatening other nations, experts say.

Japan's hour of need prompts show of Chinese goodwill

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - A small group of Chinese rescuers arrived in Japan on Sunday to search for survivors from a massive earthquake and tsunami, barely six months after Asia's two largest economies faced off in a bitter territorial dispute.

Can Japan find 'New Deal' after triple whammy?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima is built on the shoreline in northeast Japan. So when an 8.9 magnitude earth quake struck on Friday, the tsunami waves it spawned -- as tall as a house and speeding like a jet plane -- washed right over the reactors and put them at risk of a meltdown.

Biggest crisis since WW-II: Japan PM; toll may cross 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

Japan struggled hard to avert multiple meltdowns at two of its reactors damaged by the quake.

Japanese PM asks for public to reunite for "worst crisis in postwar"

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

TOKYO, Mar 13 (Saba) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Sunday appealed to the public to unite in overcoming "Japan's worst crisis in the postwar history of 65 years." In his televised message to the public,

Market expected to trade within narrow range

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100

STOCKS on Bursa Malaysia are expected to trade at a narrow band this week as investors reeled from images of mass destruction from the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit Japan last Friday. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hover between 1,480 and 1,500 points.

Survivors of quake-hit Sendai reeling from shock

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan: Rescue and recovery efforts are continuing in the Japanese coastal town of Sendai - one of the areas worst hit by Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Aid offers to Japan pour in

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

As foreign rescue workers searched for victims of Japan's quake and tsunami, countries offered further aid from field hospitals to atomic physicists to address an unfolding nuclear crisis.

Japan 'facing biggest crisis since World War II'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0100

Japan's Prime Minister says the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear incidents are "the biggest crisis Japan has encountered since the end of World War II."

'Japan's worst crisis since second world war'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

Prime minister Naoto Kan speaks as Japanese struggle to avert nuclear disaster and police say death toll could top 10,000 Japan is facing its biggest crisis since the second world war, the prime minister Naoto Kan has said, as the country battled to avert a nuclear disaster after the devastasting earthquake and tsunami.

10K dead in Japan amid fears of nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and...

Japan races to prevent nuke reactor meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the quake- and tsunami-savaged northeastern coast where fears...

Freezing night of terror as tsunami isolates building

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0100

A Nelson woman living in Japan spent a terrifying night in a cold and powerless building waiting with dozens of others just centimetres above the 2.5m tsunami tide full of debris that had surrounded their building.Georgia Robinson,...

Global insurance industry expected to cope with Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0100

Fears that the Japanese disaster might cause turmoil in the global reinsurance industry and have knock-on effects for the Christchurch rebuild have been allayed by analysts who say much of the insurance cost will be covered internally...

How Kiwis in Japan coped with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0100

AN EMAIL - THEN NOTHING Just hours before Japan was hit by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis, Aucklander Steven Brooking emailed his mother, Barbara, as he did most mornings, but his family have heard nothing from him since.The...

Japan tsunami: Expectant mum labours over 7-hour trek home

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0100

A heavily pregnant New Zealand woman living in Tokyo was forced to walk 25km to her home when public transport came to a standstill after the earthquake.The arduous trip took Jennifer Wadams Uzuki, who is 8 months pregnant,...

Canadians contact missing relatives in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:13:00 +0100

The parents of a Brampton, Ont., man had to wait a couple of days for any news, but they have finally received word that their son survived the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.

Verizon Wireless Provides Quick and Easy Way to Help Japan Relief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:13:00 +0100

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. March 13, 2011 -- Verizon Wireless has quickly implemented a mobile giving program for customers looking for a quick and easy way to contribute to Japan relief efforts. The company announced today that customers can use their mobile phones to make $10 donations to a host of....

AIR Worldwide Releases Preliminary Estimate of Insured Losses for the Mw9.1 Tohoku Earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:13:00 +0100

BOSTON - (Business Wire) Based on currently available information, catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that insured property losses from the Mw9.1 earthquake that struck Japan on Friday will range between 1.2 trillion JPY to 2.8 trillion JPY. Using today's exchange rate of 81.

Fears for Britons after Japanese earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0100

Fears are growing for British nationals who may have been caught in the devastating Japanese earthquake.

Japan quake: 2nd reactor cooled with seawater to avert meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

The last-ditch move indicates that the backup cooling system in a second quake-damaged reactor has failed. Japanese officials say radiation levels at another reactor being pumped with seawater have fallen, but hydrogen gas is building in a third.Japanese officials have begun pumping seawater into a second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima No.

My Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake Survival Story; A Ghanaian In Tokyo

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

What a day it was last Friday, March 11th !!! I as well as many in Japan will never ever forget this day.!!! I have lived through a lot of earthquakes in my close to 20 years studying, living and working in Japan but NEVER before had I experienced anything close to what happened on Friday, March 11th.

Japanese Quake Survivors Await Relief as Engineers Battle

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan appeals to Japanese people to unite to overcome crisis as death toll estimates continue to rise

Japan was ready for an earthquake, but not this earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - A combination of natural disasters - an earthquake, then a tsunami - proved in many parts of this country too powerful for any preparation.

Volcano erupts in southern Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

A volcano in southern Japan was spewing fire and ash Sunday, the country's weather agency said, two days after a massive earthquake that triggered a destructive ...

16:54 on 13 March, 2011 UTC

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Tsunami alert lifted in French Polynesia Posted at 21:42 on 11 March, 2011 UTC The maximum tsunami alert in French Polynesia, issued following the devastating earthquake in Japan, has now been lifted. However, a tsunami alert still remains enforce for the Marquesas Islands. AFP reports that waves of up to 3 metres were detected in the Marquesas.

Firm says insured Japan losses could hit $35B

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

This week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modeling company AIR Worldwide said, making it one of the most expensive catastrophes in history.

Survivors of '04 tsunami shaken by Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Survivors of the 2004 tsunami that struck Indonesia have been closely watching the disaster in Japan and reliving painful memories.

Japan earthquake damage up to $34bn

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

The massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan will exact a massive economic toll estimated at between $14.5bn and $34.6bn.

Israel stocks off; Clal Insurance sees Japan costs

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0100

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) ? Israeli stocks were lower at midday on Sunday, led by weakness in Israel Chemicals, the insurers ? including Clal, a unit of which expects some losses after the Japan ...

Japan races to prevent nuke reactor meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the quake- and tsunami-savaged northeastern coast where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

Before and after: Satellite photos of the destruction in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

Sunday, Mar. 13, 2011 12:18PM EDT Images from Google show the level of devastation after earthquakes and tsunami Saturday, Mar. 12, 2011 11:36PM EST Photos from two days after Japan's strongest recorded earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed Friday, Mar.

10K dead in Japan amid fears of nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and water. The prime minister said it was the nation's worst crisis since World War II.

Japan earthquake: how Twitter and Facebook helped

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites became an invaluable tool for millions of people caught up in the aftermath of the Japan earthquake.

Aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami - in pictures

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0100

Pictures of the devastation in north-east coastal Japan after the tsunami and earthquake

Fears of nuclear meltdown horrify Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0100

Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which exploded Saturday as a result of Friday’s major earthquake, could face an additional hydrogen explosion, Yukio Edano, Japan’s chief government spokesman said yesterday. And fears of a meltdown and reports saying that up to 190 people may have been....

Japan's quake 'pure panic,' Islander says

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0100

A man from Prince Edward Island says he feared for his life after experiencing the biggest earthquake in Japanese history on Friday.

Rolling blackouts for Japan as reactors overheat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0100

Japanese disaster victims were warned Sunday to expect rotating blackouts as nuclear officials frantically try to cool down three troubled reactors in the quake- and tsunami-damaged northeastern coast of the country, where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

Japanese premier rules out tax rises to fund reconstruction

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:42:00 +0100

Tokyo - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Sunday ruled out an immediate increase in taxes to fund reconstruction work after parts of the country were devastated by a massive earthquake followed by a tsunami. Kan had met with the opposition to discuss a possible tax hike following the disaster, in....

Canadian missing in Japan is safe

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0100

The parents of a Brampton, Ont., man had to wait a couple of days for any news, but they have finally received word that their son survived the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.

Japan races to prevent nuke reactor meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the quake- and tsunami-savaged northeastern coast where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

Report: Japan volcano erupts in wake of catastrophic earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

The mountain is on Kyushu island, 950 miles (1,500 kilometers) from the epicenter of Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake and resulting tsunami, which devastated much of the country's northeastern coast. It was unclear if the eruptions were linked to quake.

G-8 ministers meet in shadow of Japan quake, Libyan crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

The disaster in quake-hit Japan and the situation in Libya looked set to dominate a two-day meeting of Group of Eight (G-8) foreign ministers in Paris beginning ...

Japanese residents try to get home; thousands of displaced quake victims in makeshift shelters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

Thousands of Japanese earthquake evacuees were making their homes in makeshift shelters or trying to return home to their families Sunday.

Japanese PM asks for public to reunite for "worst crisis in postwar"

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0100

(With photo) TOKYO, Mar 13 (KUNA) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Sunday appealed to the public to unite in overcoming "Japan's worst crisis in the postwar history of 65 years." In his televised message to the public, Kan said, "This is the most severe crisis since the end of World War II.

Japan to ration electricity, 10,000 feared dead

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0100

Officials are saying the toll of the earthquake and tsunami is the worst crisis the nation has faced since World War II.

Rare glimmer of hope in tsunami-ravaged Japan as man is rescued clinging to roof of his obliterated house in middle of the sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0100

A Japanese military vessel today spotted Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, drifting helplessly on the debris. His wife was swept away in the flood.

US: Mexican gangsters charged in Juarez slayings

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100

Ten members and associates of a Mexican gang have been charged in the U.S. in the murders a year ago of a U.S. consulate employee and two other people in Juarez, Mexico, the Attorney General announced Wednesday.

Georgian Embassy to Japan name technical problems for not having contact with the Georgian students

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100

The Georgian Embassy to Japan name technical problems for not having contact with the Georgian students in Japan . According to Revaz Beshidze, Georgian Ambassador to Japan, mobile telephone contact was cut due to earthquake and tsunami. ‘We could not contact with the students because mobile telephone communication was cut.

Japan tsunami brings back grief for those who survived 2004 disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100

In Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka, survivors sit glued to TV footage as one says: 'So this is what it looked like' Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummelling Japan's coast and remembered the day her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the sea.

A third day of rescue efforts in shell-shocked Sendai

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0100

As people in Japan's capital tried to return to normalcy on Sunday, their neighbors to the north were aghast at the damage caused by a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, many of them anxious to learn the fate of still-missing loved ones.

Volcano in southern Japan resumes eruptions

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

The weather agency says a volcano in southern Japan is spewing ash and rock again as the country struggles with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in the north.

Japan declares emergency at another nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

The U.N. nuclear agency says Japan has declared a state of emergency at another earthquake-affected nuclear plant where higher-than-permitted levels of radioactivity were measured.

Quake worst crisis since WWII: Kan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - People across a devastated swath of Japan suffered for a third day Sunday without water, electricity and proper food, as the country grappled with the enormity of a massive earthquake and tsunami that left more than 10,000 people dead in one area alone.

Steel, some IT shares favorable after quake: experts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - All eyes are watching how Taiwan's stocks will perform today, in the wake of a powerful and destructive earthquake in Japan, while the island's semiconductor and panel manufacturers gave mixed opinions on how the disaster may affect their operations.

Volcano in southern Japan resumes eruptions

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) The weather agency says a volcano in southern Japan is spewing ash and rock again as the country struggles with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in the north.

Ma holds impromptu meeting to emphasize disaster preparedness

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan needs to re-examine its preparedness for multiple disasters, after Japan suffered its biggest earthquake ever, powerful tsunamis, and radiation leaks at nuclear plants in the area, President Ma Ying-jeou said at an impromptu meeting yesterday.

PM says this is worst crisis for Japan since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

The death toll was likely exceed 10,000 in one state alone, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast. Japan's Prime Minister said on Sunday that the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on Friday is the....

Japan orders blackouts; 10,000 missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 13 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan Sunday ordered blackouts in Tokyo to conserve energy as earthquake-shattered nuclear plants risked meltdown.

ISU to decide fate of world figure skating championships by Monday

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

Japanese skating federation says Tokyo's Yoyogi stadium escaped damage in Friday's devastating earthquake

Japan races to avert nuclear disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the northeastern coast where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100

The world's third-largest economy is struggling to respond to a disaster of epic proportions, with more than 1 million without water or power and whole towns wiped off the map. "The earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear incident have been the biggest crisis Japan has encountered in the 65 years since....

Around 50 Finns Still Unaccounted For in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry said Sunday that most of the around 800 Finns in Japan when Friday's earthquake and tsunami stuck have been located. None of those contacted by Finnish officials were injured in the disaster. Around 50 Finns in Japan were still unaccounted as of Sunday evening.

Japan's companies unsure when they'll be back

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100

Japanese automakers, electronics firms and oil refiners shut key factories after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast.

Insured Losses From Japan Quake Could Hit $35B

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

This week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modelling company AIR Worldwide said. That is nearly as much as the entire worldwide catastrophe ...

Before and after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan early Friday, triggering a tsunami that sent a wave filled with boats and houses toward land. Move the slider to see the before and after images of the ...

Millions face worsening crisis in quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

By Chris Meyers SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan faces a growing humanitarian crisis on a scale not seen since World War Two after its devastating earthquake and tsunami left millions of people ...

As death toll rises, aid groups and countries offer help to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

(CNN) -- The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and coastline-devouring tsunami that hit Japan has led dozens of countries, the European Union and even the International Atomic Energy Agency to band together ...

Japan faces nuclear fallout, quake toll may be 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan Sunday said the country was facing its worst crisis since World War II, as the toll from the earthquake and tsunami two days ago is expected to cross 10,000 and ...

Japan facing biggest crisis since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

RTÉ's Paul Cunningham is in Japan and gives a first-hand account of how people are coping with the aftermath of Friday's devastating tsunami

Japan declares emergency at another nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — The U.N. nuclear agency says Japan has declared a state of emergency at another earthquake-affected nuclear plant where higher-than-permitted levels of radioactivity were measured. The International Atomic Energy Agency says Japan informed it that the source of the....

Japan disaster 'worst crisis' since WWII: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100

Earthquake and tsunami-stricken Japan is facing its worst national catastrophe since the Second World War, the country's prime minister stated Sunday.

Rescue Efforts Continue as Nuclear Worries Grow

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

Rescuers desperately sought survivors in earthquake-ravaged northern Japan while officials struggled to prevent a major radiation leak at a nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Naoto Kan called the disasters the country's biggest crisis since World War II.

Japan earthquake damage up to US$34 billion: US firm

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

WASHINGTON : The massive earthquake that struck Japan will exact a massive economic toll estimated at between US$14.5 billion and US$34.6 billion, a leading risk analysis firm said on Sunday.

France urges its citizens to leave Toyko

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100

France recommended its citizens leave the Tokyo region today, citing the risk of further earthquakes and uncertainty over damaged nuclear plants. A statement on the website of the French embassy in Japan noted that Japan's meteorological office saw a 70 per cent chance of a strong fresh aftershock....

Fears Japanese death toll could surpass 10,000 15:08 Japanese officials struggling with growing nuclear crisis and threat of multiple meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan’s most powerful earthquake in centuries could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying. Estimates so far have been for more than 1,800 people likely to have been killed or missing, according to Kyodo news agency. The massive 8.9-magnitude quake hit the northeast of the country at 2.

Volcano erupts in southwestern Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:40:00 +0100

A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted on Sunday after nearly two weeks of relative silence, sending ash and rocks up to four kilometres (two and a half miles) into the air, a local official said.

Japan Faces Worst Crisis Since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has called for the country to come together in order to overcome what he called the worst crisis facing the nation since World War II.

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown as tsunami toll rises

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, (Reuters) - Japan fought Sunday to avert a meltdown at three earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors, describing the massive quake and tsunami, which may have killed more than 10,000 people, as the nation's biggest crisis since World War Two.

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown as tsunami toll rises

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Water, power, food scarce in vast swaths of Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

People across a devastated swath of Japan suffered for a third day Sunday without water, electricity and proper food, as the country grappled with the enormity of a massive earthquake and tsunami that left more than 10,000...

Amidst Nuclear Treat, Japan Faces Worst Crisis since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100

13 de marzo de 2011, 09:50 Tokyo, March 13 (Prensa Latina) Hit by an earthquake and a tsunami that may have killed more than 10,000 people, and amidst a growing nuclear crisis, Japan today is facing its worst hardships since World War II.

Rare glimmer of hope in tsunami-ravaged Japan as man is rescued clinging to roof of his obliterated house in middle of the sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100

A Japanese military vessel today spotted Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, drifting helplessly on the debris. His wife was swept away in the flood.

Japan disaster: key developments

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100

Here are key developments in Japan, now facing a nuclear plant crisis after a 9.0-magnitude quake and tsunami struck northern cities and towns.

France urges citizens to leave Tokyo area

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - France recommended its citizens leave the Tokyo region on Sunday, citing the risk of further earthquakes and uncertainty over damaged nuclear plants.

Berita Harian apologises over insensitive Ultraman cartoon

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: Berita Harian has issued a public apology over its publication of a cartoon depicting the devastating tsunami and earthquake that swept Japan and killed thousands.

Aftermath of Deadly Quake: Japan Battling 'Worst Crisis Since World War II'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

Japan was struggling on Sunday to avert a meltdown at two nuclear reactors as the threat of a second explosion at the Fukushima plant mounted. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the country was suffering its worst crisis since World War II. The death toll could exceed 10,000 in one district alone, police warned.

M'sians visiting Japan glad to be back

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:28:00 +0100

A number of Malaysians who were visiting Japan when the country was hit by twin earthquake and tsunami disasters on Friday, including Bernama editor-in-chief Yong Soo Heong, were glad that they have been able to return home. Yong was among the first group of Malaysians to fly out of Japan since the disaster struck.

Japanese investors may delay new investments in RI

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Japan will likely delay the realization of some of its new investments in Indonesia following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, a minister says.

Water, power, food scarce in vast swaths of Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Water, power, food scarce in vast swaths of Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

AGAJO, Japan (AP) People across a devastated swath of Japan suffered for a third day Sunday without water, electricity and proper food, as the country grappled with the enormity of a massive earthquake and tsunami that left more than 10,000 people dead in one area alone.

Japanese Red Cross Society continues to aid millions affected by the 8.8 M earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

Rescuers plucked dazed survivors from collapsed homes, muddy waters and raging fires, a day after a powerful earthquake tore through northeastern Japan, unleashing waves that swallowed entire neighborhoods along the coast.

Miracle escape for Japanese man

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

A man has been rescued two days after being swept out to sea by the devastating tsunami which followed an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan.

Japan Continues Rescue Operations Following Massive Quake, Tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

Efforts are continuing in Japan to locate and rescue thousands of people still unaccounted for after Friday's earthquake and tsunami. One-hundred thousand Japanese troops are now involved in rescue and relief efforts.

Maldives to provide 86,400 cans of tuna to Japanese quake victims

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

By Ahmed Nazeer The President's Office has said that it will provide Japan with 1,800 cases of Maldivian tuna – amounting to 86,400 individual cans – as "emergency disaster supplies" for victims of an earthquake and tsunami that has ravaged the country and its infrastructure.

Meltdown fears at Japanese reactors

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

State of emergency declared at one plant and fears of partial meltdown at another in wake of deadly quake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake: WHO puts global radiation experts on standby

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100

MANILA, 13 March 2011—As part of its response to the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has alerted its global network of health experts specialized in nuclear-related disasters.

Worst crisis since WWII - Japan PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0100

The Prime Minister of Japan has said his country is facing its worst crisis since World War II.

Struggle to stabilise Japan plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

The BBC's environment correspondent examines the growing crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, in north-east Japan.

US drone strike kills six militants in Pakistan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

Peshawar. A US missile strike targeting a rebel vehicle and a compound on Sunday killed six militants and wounded five others in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said, AFP reports. Tokyo. A volcano in Southwestern Japan erupted Sunday after nearly two weeks of relative....

Japan, Libya to dominate at G8 foreign ministers meeting

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:14:00 +0100

The earthquake disaster in Japan looks set to dominate a Group of Eight foreign ministers meeting this week in Paris as members discuss ways to coordinate help for the only Asian country in the group.

Nikkei set to fall below 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:14:00 +0100

Japanese shares look set to tumble this week while government bonds and the yen are expected to gain, although market players are still trying to gauge the impact of the country's worst earthquake in modern history.

Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-03-13

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0100

JAPAN CYPRUS SOLIDARITY The government and people of the Republic of Cyprus express their deepest sorrow to the government and people of Japan over the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck north-east Japan Friday. In a written statement while in Hungary attending the Informal Meeting of....

France urges citizens to leave Tokyo area

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 14:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan sees fresh quake risk - French embassy * France strongly advises against travel to Japan (Adds details from statement, background) PARIS, March 13 (Reuters) - France recommended its citizens leave the Tokyo region on Sunday, citing the risk of....

Aid offers to Japan pour in as nuclear concerns mount

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 13:15 Source: reuters // Reuters * Field hospitals, nuclear physicists offered in outpouring * Nearly 70 countries proposing aid from rescuers to food * Chinese rescuers arrive with 4 tonnes equipment * Mayor of Afghan city of Kandahar says donating $50,000 By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA,....

Millions face worsening crisis in earthquake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

Crisis emerges on a scale not seen since World War Two with millions of people without water, electricity, homes or heat

Japan firms shut plants, quake set to deal blow to economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 14:41 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japanese automakers, electronics firms and oil refiners shut key factories after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, underscoring the challenge facing the government as it rushes to limit the economic blow.

Insured losses from Japan quake could hit $35 bln

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 13:57 Source: reuters // Reuters * Estimate ranges $14.5 bln - $34.6 bln * Preliminary figure does not count tsunami * Would rank as one of worst disasters in history (Adds details from AIR, nuclear background, factbox link) By Ben Berkowitz and Rhys Jones NEW YORK/LONDON, March 13....

Worried Japanese expats trawl web for news after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 13:42 Source: reuters // Reuters By Kazunori Takada SHANGHAI, March 13 (Reuters) - It took a massive earthquake back in her homeland to persuade Yuki Kosuge to look beyond traditional news sources and log in to Twitter for the first time. "I was relying on conventional media initially,....

Water, power, food scarce in vast swaths of Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) — People across a devastated swath of Japan suffered for a third day Sunday without water, electricity and proper food, as the country grappled with the enormity of a massive earthquake and tsunami that left more than 10,000 people dead in one area alone.

FACTBOX-Japan markets and economy after Kobe earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 14:46 Source: reuters // Reuters March 13 - The biggest earthquake on record in Japan and a tsunami hammered the country's northern coastline, causing widespread destruction and raising the prospect of significant economic damage. The following shows how Japanese markets and the economy....

Devastation in Sendai

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100

Scenes from the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan

Shocking scenes on the road to Sendai

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100

Bill Whitaker views first-hand the destructive power of the quake and tsunami in Japan's Northeast Gallery: Devastation in Sendai

Japan firms shut plants, quake set to deal blow to economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automakers, electronics firms and oil refiners shut key factories after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, underscoring the challenge facing the government as it rushes to limit the economic blow.

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown; tsunami may

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan fought Sunday to avert a meltdown at three earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors, describing the massive quake and tsunami, which may have killed more than 10,000 people, as the nation's biggest crisis since World War Two.

Japan facing worst crisis since World War II: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Japanese PM Naoto Kan said the current situation of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plants is in a way the worst crisis in the past 65 years.

Disaster studies expert: We are not prepared for quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

If a 7 or 8 magnitude quake were to hit Israel,it could cause more damage, loss of life than any war Israel has fought, expert says.

Japan: Emergency response operation scales up to respond to earthquake, tsunami and nuclear radiation threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

Date: 13 Mar 2011 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Libya seeks Italy's help with fire at oil facility

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

CAIRO (AP) — Libya's de facto oil minister said Sunday the country's crude production has fallen "drastically" and that he has reached out to Italian oil giant Eni SpA for help in extinguishing a blaze at an eastern oil facility snatched back from rebel fighters. The call for help by National Oil Co.

Japan man saved from rooftop that floated to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Hiromitsu Shinkawa was pushed out to sea while he clung to the roof of his home after a tsunami swept away his wife. For two days, he drifted off Japan's northeastern coast, trying to get the attention of helicopters and ships that passed by — to no avail.

Around 100 Finns Still Unaccounted For in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry said Sunday that most of the around 700 Finns in Japan when Friday's earthquake and tsunami stuck have been located. None of those contacted by Finnish officials were injured in the disaster. Around 100 Finns in Japan were still unaccounted for on Sunday.

6-magnitude quake off Japan's Honshu island

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale struck Sunday off the east coast of Japan's main island of Honshu, according to the China Earthquake Network ...

Japan facing worst crisis since World War II: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0100

Japanese PM Naoto Kan said the current situation of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plants is in a way the worst crisis in the past 65 years.

PIX: Japan disaster toll 10000, many missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0100

Envoys finally start search for Pinoys in disaster zones

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0100

By Michaela P. del Callar 03/14/2011 Philippine Embassy officials in Tokyo finally decided to head out by land to check on the status of Filipinos residing in devastated areas of Japan after Ambassador Manuel Lopez said the condition of 4,500 Filipinos in northern Japan affected by the twin disasters of an 8.

Quake death toll ‘to exceed 10,000’ as Japan fights nuclear accident

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0100

03/14/2011 Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant yesterday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast where more than 10,000 were feared dead. An explosion at the aging Fukushima No.

The Recorded History Of Quakes Is A Long One

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0100

The devastatingly destructive earthquake in Japan is being called the largest in the country's recorded history. The Japanese have been keeping records of seismic aberrations for centuries. But with scientific and technological advances, the nature of what it means to record history is changing.

Japan quake damage up to $US34 billion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

The earthquake that hit Japan will exact a massive economic toll estimated at up to $US34.6 billion ($A34.68 billion), a US risk analysis firm says.

UPDATE2: Foreign gov'ts check on nationals in Japan after quake, tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

TOKYO - Foreign governments are trying to gather information on their nationals in Japan by dispatching emba...

Welsh-born reporter first to reach remote tsunami zone

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

A reporter who grew up in Monmouth has become one of the first to reach the Minamisenriku district in Japan following the earthquake.

Explosion at nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

Footage of the blast at the Fukushima Daiichi No 1 nuclear plant in north-east Japan which is under a state of emergency after the earthquake and tsunami

PREVIEW: G8 ministers meet in shadow of Japan quake, Libya crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

Paris - The disaster in quake-hit Japan and the situation in Libya looked set to dominate a two-day meeting of Group of Eight (G8) foreign ministers in Paris beginning Monday. The foreign ministers of the United States, Britain, Russia, Canada, Germany, Italy and Japan are expected to join their....

Japan's nuclear crisis: the causes and the risks

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

How did the explosion at the Fukushima No 1 power station in Japan happen? And what are the consequences? What caused the nuclear crisis? Problems began when Friday's massive earthquake knocked out electricity at the Fukushima No 1 power station . Back-up generators kicked in to pump coolant around....

RI exports, imports may be affected by Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0100

Indonesia’s exports and imports with Japan may be impeded by the recent massive earthquake and tsunami that resulted in damaged infrastructure in mainly coastal parts of the archipelago.

Japan man saved from rooftop that floated to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0100

Japanese troops have rescued a 60-year-old man who floated out to sea on the roof of his home when a tsunami engulfed Japan's coast following the massive earthquake.

Japan man saved from rooftop that floated to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0100

Japanese troops have rescued a 60-year-old man who floated out to sea on the roof of his home when a tsunami engulfed Japan's coast following the massive earthquake.

Japan: Tragic disaster in Japan raises concerns beyond the region

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0100

Brussels 12.03.2011 Japan: Tragic disaster in Japan raises concerns beyond the region Commenting on the emerging situation in Japan and beyond, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms said: "As the tragic and catastrophic consequences of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the wider pacific region....

Insured losses from Japan quake could hit $35 billion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0100

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - This week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modeling company AIR Worldwide said, making it one of the most expensive catastrophes in history.

Worried Japanese expats trawl web for news after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0100

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - It took a massive earthquake back in her homeland to persuade Yuki Kosuge to look beyond traditional news sources and log in to Twitter for the first time.

Live update: Mark MacKinnon reports from radiation testing in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:34:00 +0100

The Globe's east Asia correspondent witnesses Japanese residents tested for radiation after fears of leaks at nearby nuclear plant

New state of emergency at nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

A STATE of emergency has been declared at a Japanese nuclear facility at Onagawa after excessive radiation levels were recorded there following Friday's earthquake, the UN atomic watchdog.

Meltdown 'likely', second blast 'possible'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

ATTEMPTS to stop a nuclear reactor going into full meltdown by dousing it with seawater are an "act of desperation", US experts say.

Japan post-quake spending to worsen debt outlook

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100

The worst earthquake in Japan’s history is expected to worsen the nation’s shaky finances. Factory shutdowns, power cuts and the negative impact on consumer confidence may hurt economic growth for months, according to analysts. The Bank of Japan, which is setting up an emergency task force, holds a....

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and ...

Microsoft apologizes after earthquake pitch blows up on Twitter

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

As Japan struggles with the aftermath of Friday's earthquake and tsunami, which closed plants and ports, Canadian businesses are taking stock of how the devastation might impact exports to the ...

Russia sends rescuers to quake-stricken Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

Japan has agreed to accept a team of Russian rescuers to join the search for survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, a spokeswoman for Russia's Emergencies Ministry said ...

Japan nuclear crisis worsens as country braces for second huge earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100

? Scientists predict second massive quake of 7.0? Nuclear crisis as second reactor cooling system fails? PM says disaster is worst since second world war? Earthquake and tsunami death toll set to ...

Stunned Japan grapples with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, - A wrecked airplane lies nose-deep in splintered wood from homes in the port of Sendai. An hour's drive away, workers in white masks and protective clothing scan thousands of people for radiation.

Families frustrated as Aussies missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

MORE than 800 Australians in Japan were unaccounted for last night following Friday's earthquake and devastating tsunami.

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Japanese Engineers Struggle With Nuclear Cliffhanger

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Fears Japanese death toll could surpass 10,000 13:46 Japanese officials struggling with growing nuclear crisis and threat of multiple meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

Greek PM expresses condolences over devastating earthquake, tsunami in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sent a message of condolences to his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan Saturday, Photos Relevant: Greek rescuers on stand-by Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake, tsunamis

Earthquake to Hit GDP in Short Term

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0100

The current crisis will slow economic growth over the next quarter or two, but reconstruction efforts should lift the economy by the final months of the year, analysts say.

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdownsJapan's nuclear crisis intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the quake.

Aid offers to Japan pour in as nuclear concerns mount

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

GENEVA (Reuters) - As foreign rescue workers combed debris to locate victims of Japan's quake and tsunami, countries offered further aid from field hospitals to atomic physicists to address an unfolding nuclear crisis.

Special Report - Advanced economies cope bettter in disasters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - The earthquake that devastated northeast Japan displaced the country's main island by 2.4 metres and even tilted the axis of the Earth by nearly 10 centimetres. The shock sounds awesome but it was imperceptible. History suggests the same will be true of the economic impact.

Tsunami waves kill one in Indonesia: official

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100

JAKARTA : A man in Indonesian eastern Papua province was killed by tsunami waves from Japan's massive earthquake, an official said on Sunday.

Over 450,000 evacuated, thousands still missing in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

Gov't deploys 100,000 troops to deliver food, water, help with aid effort; 1.4 million without electricity in largest crisis since WWII.

Help on its way as 225 Australians in danger zone yet to touch base

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100

ABOUT 800 Australians known to be in Japan remained unaccounted for last night although no Australian casualties had yet been reported as a result of the catastrophe.

Race to stop nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100

Malaysians visiting Japan glad to be back

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0100

SEPANG: A number of Malaysians who were visiting Japan when the country was hit by twin earthquake and tsunami disasters on Friday, including Bernama editor-in-chief Datuk Yong Soo Heong, were glad that they have been able to return home.

Japan Death Toll Could Top 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0100

Japanese Police say the number of people killed in Friday’s earthquake and tsunami could surpass 10,000. Meanwhile, a second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima plant in Japan has failed and is facing the possibility of meltdown. There was an explosion and radiation leak there yesterday. A 12 mile exclusion zone is now in place and [.

10,000 people missing in Japanese town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 13 (UPI) -- Japanese officials Sunday raised the official death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami to 963, although one city alone reported 10,000 people missing. The Kyodo news agency quoted a police chief in the Miyagi prefecture, or province, as saying at least 10,000 people....

Video: Daniel Radcliffe's other job: Poet

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

"Harry Potter" star tells Katie Couric he has published poetry under the pen name "Jacob Gershon."

Video: Daniel Radcliffe on being a childhood star

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

Katie Couric asks Daniel Radcliffe about his Harry Potter fame and whether he missed out on a more conventional childhood.

Video: Daniel Racliffe's distaste for social media

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

Daniel Racliffe's distaste for social media March 13, 2011 6:00 AM Daniel Radcliffe explains why he doesn't tweet or have a Facebook page. Efforts to recover people affected by devastating earthquake, tsunami in northeast Japan amid widespread destruction 8.

Video: Daniel Radcliffe on his new Broadway role

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

Daniel Radcliffe explains his character J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway musical "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying."

With earthquake, Japan faces toughest crisis since WWII, prime minister says

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:55:00 +0100

Kan's call for unity comes as rescue teams struggle to reach the battered northeast and new fears emerge over a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear complex.Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan told reporters on Sunday that his country was facing its most difficult challenge since World War II and called....

Japanese volcano erupts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted Sunday after nearly two weeks of relative silence, sending ash and rocks up to four kilometres (two and a half miles) into the air, a local official says.

Earthquake damage up to $34 billion: US firm

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0100

The massive earthquake that struck Japan will exact a massive economic toll estimated at between $14.5 billion and $34.6 billion

Japan battles nuclear emergency

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0100

Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant on Sunday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast where more than 10,000 were feared dead.

Japan Continues Rescue Operations Following Massive Quake, Tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

100,000 Japanese troops join efforts to find and rescue thousands of people missing or trapped under collapsed buildings

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) Japan's nuclear crisis intensified Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and more than 170,000 people evacuated the quake- and tsunami-savaged northeastern coast, where fears spread over possible radioactive contamination.

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely more than 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami likely will exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official said Sunday, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast. "This is Japan's most severe crisis since the .

Japan, Libya to dominate at G8 formin meeting

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - The earthquake disaster in Japan looks set to dominate a Group of Eight foreign ministers meeting this week in Paris as members discuss ways to coordinate help for the only Asian country in the group.

Fears for Britons after Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100

Fears are growing for British nationals who may have been caught in the devastating Japanese earthquake.

Power crisis follows earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

The shutdown of several nuclear reactors after a massive earthquake struck Japan may lead to a shortfall in electricity supply and will make power outages necessary, the government has warned.

Japan braces for big aftershock

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Japan faces a "70%" possibility of a magnitude-7 aftershock following the massive earthquake that struck its northeast coast, a government official has said.

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns.

National › Quake death toll likely to exceed 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0100

The death toll from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan will likely surpass 10,000, the Miyagi police chief said Sunday.…

Japanese Preparedness Likely Saved Thousands

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0100

The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan on Friday was far larger than last year's earthquake in Haiti. Yet the final death toll will be far smaller. Money matters, but remaining vigilant about the possibility of quakes is also essential.

Business › Nissin donates 1 million packs of noodles for quake victims

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0100

Japan's biggest instant noodle maker Nissin says it will deliver 1 million packets to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in the northeast. Nissin Foods…

Amid nuke crisis, French urged to leave Tokyo

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100

The French Embassy is advising its citizens to leave Tokyo and its surroundings in case a cloud of radiation heads to the city.

Japanese PM Appeals for Unity to Face Earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Naoto Kan appeals to Japanese people to unite to overcome crisis as death toll estimates continue to rise

Insured losses from Japan quake could hit $35 billion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

This week's earthquake in Japan could lead to insured losses of nearly $35 billion, risk modeling company AIR Worldwide said.

More than 10,000 feared dead in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan is expected to soar past 10,000 in one prefecture alone, officials said Sunday, after the country was ravaged by its worst recorded earthquake and a ferocious tsunami.

Amid nuke crisis, French urged to leave Tokyo

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — The French Embassy is advising its citizens to leave Tokyo and its surroundings in case a cloud of radiation heads to the city. After a devastating earthquake and tsunami, multiple nuclear reactors are facing possible meltdowns at plants more than a hundred miles (200 kilometers) from Tokyo.

Tokyo geophysicist: my earthquake diary

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0100

A seismologist at the University of Tokyo recounts his day on Friday, when the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan

Death toll after earthquake could top 10,000 13:05 Japanese officials struggling with growing nuclear crisis and threat of multiple meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0100

Japan crisis 'worst since WW2'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0100

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 13:24 Japan crisis 'worst since WW2' Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan has appealed to the Japanese people to unite in overcoming what he says is the country’s worst crisis since the Second World War.

Maldives to provide 86,400 cans of tuna to Japanese quake victims

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:29:00 +0100

The President's Office has said it will provide 1800 cases of Maldivian Tuna to the quake victims in Japan.

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100

'No food or water, but Miyagi residents not panicking'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Residents of the Miyagi prefecture in northeast Japan, severely hit by a magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami, are experiencing a shortage of drinking water and food but there is no panic or looting, ...

Japan: Acceptance of China's emergency rescue team

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

1.In response to the Tohoku district - off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake, the Government of Japan decided to accept Chinese emergency rescue team. The rescue team is scheduled to arrive at Haneda Airport this afternoon*. 2.

Death toll, meltdown fears grow in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Sendai, Japan (CNN) -- As Japan buckles from a powerful earthquake and a devastating tsunami, residents on Sunday hoped they are spared an even more catastrophic fate: a widespread release of ...

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami is likely to exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official has said, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and ...

Millions face worsening crisis in quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

By Chris Meyers SENDAI, Japan, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan faced a growing humanitarian crisis on Sunday after its devastating earthquake and tsunami left millions of people without water, electricity, homes or heat.

Japan: World Vision responds to quake and tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

By World Vision staff As the impact of the most powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami begins to be understood, World Vision is responding. "We are now facing the most tragic disaster in our country's history.

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami - Situation Report No. 2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors. http://ochaonline.un.org 1 Japan • Earthquake & Tsunami

Japanese PM: 'Toughest crisis' since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan called on his country Sunday to prepare for sacrifice and to work together in overcoming the effects of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Chinese rescue team arrives in Japan for quake relief

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

A Chinese rescue team arrived in Japan Sunday for quake relief operations. An Air China charter plane, carrying the 15-member team, arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

Dan Chung visits Shintona - in pictures

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

? Warnings of possible meltdown amid radiation leaks? Tens of thousands evacuated after plant explosion? Up to 1,300 killed in earthquake and ...

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:18:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Monster aftershock could strike within days

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100

NORTH-EASTERN Japan can expect another monster earthquake large enough to trigger a tsunami within days, the head of the Australian Seismological Centre says.

Death toll hidden beneath devastation

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100

The number of dead in Japan is likely to exceed 10,000 in the worst hit area alone.

Aftershocks will be felt around the world

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100

Sometimes it comes from that unstable ground itself. The 1923 earthquake that set off firestorms in Tokyo and Yokohama, suffocating and roasting tens of thousands, encouraged the xenophobic wave that ended Japan's flirtation with the West and political liberalism - until the forced return embrace of....

900 Australians remain out of contact

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100

Almost 900 Australians known to be in Japan remained unaccounted for last night.

Sumo: Tsunami washes away training complex in Fukushima

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

TOKYO - Stablemaster Tamanoi, formerly ozeki Tochiazuma, said Sunday the stable's training complex in Fukush...

UPDATE2: More companies to suspend production at domestic plants

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

TOKYO - A number of Japanese companies including NEC Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. joined others Sunday in an...

UPDATE1: Man rescued in sea off Japan's quake-hit coast

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

TOKYO - A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer rescued a 60-year-old man from the sea some 15 kilometers of...

FOCUS: Parents search for lost child in washed-away town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

YAMAMOTO, Japan - In the washed-away coastal town of Yamamoto in Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday, the parents of an 18-y...

Aid agencies appeal for Japan donations

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

Several Canadian branches of international development agencies have opened their lines to accept donations to help rebuild parts of Japan after the country was devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Earthquake Aftermath in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

On Sunday, The Lede continues to supplement reporting from our colleagues in Japan on the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on Friday.

Japan Comes to Grips With Damage

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

Residents of Miyagi prefecture—one of the hardest hit among Japan's states—pick through the damage and looked for loved ones following Friday's massive quake.

Japan to ration electricity with rolling blackouts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0100

Tokyo Electric Power says it will ration electricity with rolling blackouts in parts of Tokyo and other Japanese other cities.

Iran condoles disaster-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has offered the Islamic Republic\s condolences to the people of Japan which has been stricken by a deadly earthquake followed by a tsunami.

Quake, tsunami to stress Japan's struggling economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The devastating damage unleashed on Japan Friday by a massive earthquake and then a tsunami will greatly stress the world's third-largest economy, but it also will require rebuilding that will deliver a perverse economic stimulus.

'Worst crisis since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0100

Japan is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said, calling on the nation to unite after it was devastated.

Japan PM says nation faces biggest crisis since WW2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) – Prime Minister Naoto Kan said today he was confident that the nation could overcome the crisis caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami disaster, which he termed the biggest crisis Japan has faced since the end of World War Two.

NIKKEI set to fall below 10,000 after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan facing worst crisis since WWII: PM

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Sunday, after the country was devastated by a huge earthquake and tsunami. The situation at a quake-stricken atomic power plant also remains grave, Kan said as engineers battled a nuclear emergency sparked by the massive 8.

Up to 170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0100

3/13/2011 - 12:35:07 PM Japan’s nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Amid fears of possible radioactive contamination, nuclear plant operators are....

Japan scrambles to avert nuclear meltdown as 10,000 people feared dead

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100

Japan fought on Sunday to avert a meltdown at two earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors, describing the massive quake and tsunami, which may have killed more than 10,000 people, as the nation’s biggest crisis since World War Two.

Japan faces worst crisis 'since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0100

Japan is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, prime minister Naoto Kan said, calling on the nation to unite after Friday's huge earthquake and tsunami.

Here it comes: Moment the tsunami wave rolled into San Francisco Bay captured on film

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0100

Residents, braced for giant tsunami waves, breathed a sigh of relief as only small surges rolled into the Bay area.

Millions face worsening crisis in quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan faced a growing humanitarian crisis on Sunday after its devastating earthquake and tsunami left millions of people without water, electricity, homes or heat.

ANALYSIS - Japan's disaster unlikely to yield lasting political truce

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - For all the solidarity Japan's opposition parties have offered the government as it grapples with a double disaster, few expect an end to the infighting that has hobbled policymaking and crucial budget bills.

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown; tsunami may have killed 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (REUTERS) - Japan fought on Sunday to avert a meltdown at two earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors, describing the massive quake and tsunami, which may have killed more than 10,000 people, as the nation's biggest crisis since World War Two.

Kenyan families in the dark over fate of kin in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Some Kenyan families in Nyandarua county are still in the dark about the fate of their kinsmen pursuing sports careers in Japan following a devastating earthquake that hit the orient nation.

Japan Tsunami: Man Clings To Roof To Survive

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Amidst the horrors of the Japanese earthquake, one man had a miraculous escape after being swept nine miles out to sea by the resulting tsunami.

Japan to ration electricity with rolling blackouts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Electric Power says it will ration electricity with rolling blackouts in parts of Tokyo and other Japanese other cities. The planned blackouts of about three hours each will start Monday. They are meant to help make up for a severe shortfall after key nuclear plants were left....

'Twilight' stars evacuated from Vancouver Island after Tsunami warning

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Kristen Stewarts and Taylor Launter of 'Twilight' fame have been evacuated from Vancouver Island after tsunami warnings were issued following the earthquake in ...

Quake Toll May Top 10,000 as Japan Fights Nuclear Accident

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Japan grappled to contain its worst nuclear accident in at least 33 years at a plant north of Tokyo as local media said the death toll from the nation’s biggest ...

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

UK rescue team arrives in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100

A British rescue team has landed in Japan where it will join the search for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Survivors of 2004 tsunami shaken by Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy...

Japan quake refreshes call for first aid training

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0100

A Chinese legislator has called for the step-up of first aid training in China given the devastating earthquake and tsunami that may claim thousands of lives in Japan and the recent earthquake in southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Growing humanitarian crisis in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Japan faced a growing humanitarian crisis today after its devastating earthquake and tsunami left millions of people without water, electricity, homes or heat. As officials predicted the death toll could top 10,000, the country mobilised a rescue effort to deliver food, water and fuel, and pull stranded survivors from buildings and damaged homes.

Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100

News Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12726297 Japan is experiencing its greatest hardships since World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan says, as the country battles the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami and a growing crisis at a nuclear plant.

170,000 evacuated amid nuclear fear

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear crisis has intensified as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple reactor meltdowns and evacuated more than 170,000 people after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami is likely to exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official has said, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized north-eastern coast.

Japan Struggles to Control Reactors

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

Japanese officials continued their battle to keep damaged nuclear reactors from overheating in what has become the nation's worst nuclear accident, but said there were no signs of radiation leakage that would accompany a major meltdown.

Japanese survivors worry about dwindling supplies, food after devastating earthquake, tsunami; PM calls it biggest crisis since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:39:00 +0100

Two days after devastating earthquake and tsunami, there's not enough food, water or heat to go around.

Japan nuclear crisis worsens as country braces for second huge earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:36:00 +0100

• Scientists predict second massive quake of 7.0 • Nuclear crisis as second reactor cooling system fails • PM brands disaster as worst since second world war • Earthquake and tsunami earth toll set to top 10,000 Three days after a devastating earthquake unleashed a tsunami in which at least 10,000....

Japan PM: Nation facing worst crisis since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami will likely exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official said Sunday, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast. Although the government doubled the number of....

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

Israeli cos face millions of shekels in losses in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:35:00 +0100

Broadgate Underwriting Ltd. , syndicated with Lloyds of London, faces NIS 28 million in losses from Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The preliminary estimate is based on underwriting ...

Russia to increase energy supply to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100

Japan has asked Russia to raise energy supply and Moscow is ready to deliver up to 150,000 tons of liquefied gas to Japan, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin Saturday. Meanwhile, Russia will also increase coal supply to Japan, said Sechin. Earlier on Saturday, Russian Prime Minister....

Greek PM expresses condolences over devastating earthquake, tsunami in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sent a message of condolences to his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan Saturday, expressing the deep sorrow of Greek peoples for the devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan. "Having suffered in the past from similar natural disasters, Greece fully....

Finnish authority advises Finns to avoid travel to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100

Finnish Foreign Ministry advised on Saturday Finnish nationals to avoid unnecessary travel to Japan, following reports of aftershocks, ongoing tsunami warnings, and a violent explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. According to the ministry officials, Japan's infrastructure has been....

Japan tsunami: the aftermath live blog

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:31:00 +0100

The biggest earthquake in Japan's history sparked a tsunami which swept across the north east of the country, leaving devastation in its path. Follow events as they happen on our live blog.

Survivors of 2004 tsunami shaken by Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy salty sea.

Japan facing worst crisis since WWII: PM Kan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100

TOKYO : Japan is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Sunday, after the country was devastated by a huge earthquake and tsunami.

Japan braces for 7-magnitude aftershock

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100

TOKYO : Japan faces a "70 per cent" possibility of a 7-magnitude aftershock following the massive earthquake that struck its northeast coast, a government official said on Sunday.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100

How Japan lives with the constant threat of disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100

Sociologists looking for explanations for the extraordinary cohesiveness of Japanese society often turn to the country’s history of natural catastrophe.

Japan: the fall-out

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100

JAPAN is battling to cope with what is already one of the world’s most serious nuclear accidents after an explosion rocked a reactor in the wake of the country’s biggest earthquake and tsunami.

‘We have experienced quakes and tsunamis many times … but this was far beyond our expectations’

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100

Tamotsu Hashimoto is a biochemistry professor. He spent Friday night and Saturday morning trying to contact friends and former colleagues who live around Tohoku – the epicentre of the quake and tsunami – where he graduated from university in 1971. “I have friends in Sendai, Onagawa, and....

Government wants to bring back Malaysians in Yemen: Anifah

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0100

KOTA KINABALU: The government wants to bring back 443 Malaysians who are in Sanaa and Eden in Yemen following the turmoil in the country worsening, said Foreign Minister Datuk Anifah Aman.

Quake's impact on insurance industry may hit US$50 billion

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's massive earthquake has led to untold damages to life and property. Early estimates of the losses for insurers and reinsurers around the globe are ranging from US$10 billion to US$50 billion.

Taiwan to study impact of Japanese disaster: official

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou has directed national security and economic officials to determine the impact a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan Friday could have on Taiwan's economy, his spokesman said yesterday.

Japan disaster threatens to disrupt auto shipments

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A massive earthquake in Japan on Friday threatened to delay U.S.-bound exports of Japanese vehicles and parts, straining the supply base of the still-recovering auto industry.

Devastated Japanese sift through destroyed lives

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Miles from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere — half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag.

Foreign search-and-rescue teams rush to Japan after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan Saturday in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

Large numbers of fish surge onto the shores of Acapulco

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

Masses of sardines, anchovies, stripped bass and mackerel surged close to shore Friday on one beach in the Mexican resort city, packed so tightly near the surface they looked like an oil slick from above. Delighted fishermen rushed out in wooden motorboats, abandoning their rods and nets and simply scooping the fish up with buckets.

'Heartbroken' Obama pledges US help in rebuilding efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - U.S. President Barack Obama said he was “heartbroken” by images of devastation in Japan following Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami, and pledged U.S. assistance to help the country recover.

AUO shuts solar wafer plant in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan-based flat panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) said yesterday that it had suspended operations at its solar wafer plant, M.Setek Co., in Japan's Fukushima prefecture, after a massive earthquake and tsunami a day earlier cut off power in the area.

Death toll, meltdown fears grow in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0100

As the death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami approached 1,000 Sunday, residents worried about a new threat from damaged nuclear plants. FULL STORY | NUCLEAR FEARS | LIVE BLOG | FULL COVERAGE

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:08:00 +0100

Russia offers help to Japan amid fears of new quakes

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

Russia has confirmed its intention to help Japan cope with the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunami and send six planes with humanitarian cargoes to the scene, a spokesman for the Emergency Situations Ministry Vladimir Stepanov said. Russia can also send medics and psychologists to help the people affected by the disaster.

Death toll in Japan quake-tsunami likely to exceed 10 000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has appealed to the Japanese to unite in overcoming what he says is the nation's worst crisis since World War II.

'70 per cent' chance of tsunami returning

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

JAPAN faces a "70 per cent" possibility of a magnitude-7 aftershock following the massive earthquake that struck its north-east coast.

Japan races to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: Dan Chung visits Shintona - in pictures

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Guardian photographer tours the devastation of tsunami-ravaged Shintona, Japan 12 Mar 2011 • Warnings of possible meltdown amid radiation leaks• Tens of thousands evacuated after plant explosion• Up to 1,300 killed in earthquake and tsunami 11 Mar 2011 Kamaishi engulfed by tsunami after....

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Japan tries to avert nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, March 13 - Japan fought on Sunday to avert a meltdown at two earthquake-crippled nuclear reactors, describing the massive quake and tsunami, which may have killed more than 10,000 people, as the nation's biggest crisis since World War Two.

Millions face worsening crisis in quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan faced a growing humanitarian crisis on Sunday after its devastating earthquake and tsunami left millions of people without water, electricity, homes or heat.

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100

Japan PM says nation faces biggest crisis since WW2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0100

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Sunday he was confident that the nation could overcome the crisis caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami disaster, which he termed the biggest crisis Japan has faced since the end of World War Two.

Experts: Israel should prepare nuclear reactor for quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:03:00 +0100

Israeli scientists say that if Japan can be shaken up by earthquake, it is sure sign that Israel should seismically strengthen its buildings – especially nuclear reactor, which was built in '50s

South Korea says to supply Japan with LNG after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:02:00 +0100

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea, the world's second-largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, said on Sunday it will supply LNG to Japan utilities after the country made a request on Saturday following an earthquake and tsunami.

Japan scrambles to avert nuke meltdown as crisis deepens

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Japan fought to avert a disastrous meltdown at two nuclear reactors as estimates of the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 10,000.

Japanese PM says country facing worst crisis since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:54:00 +0100

Kan: Nuclear crisis not Chernobyl; "No reports that a large amount of [radiation] was released"; deploys 100,000 troops for rescue efforts; death toll could reach 10,000.

Japan PMr: Quake crisis worst since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is appealing to the Japanese to unite in overcoming what he says is the nation's worst crisis since World War II.

Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Japan is experiencing its greatest hardships since World War II, Prime Minister Naoto Kan says, as the country battles the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami and a growing crisis at a nuclear plant.

Japan scrambles to avert nuke meltdown as crisis deepens

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Japan fought to avert a disastrous meltdown at two nuclear reactors as estimates of the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 10,000.

Japan asks Russia to boost gas, coal supplies

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

Earthquake-stricken Japan asked Russia on Saturday to increase energy supplies and Moscow is ready to deliver up to 150,000 tons of liquefied natural gas and increase gas supplies, Deputy Prime ...

US urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

WASHINGTON : The US government urged Americans on Sunday to avoid travel to Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country."The Department of State requests all ...

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100

Nuclear alarm as toll soars

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0100

UPDATE1: Foreign gov'ts check on nationals in Japan after quake-tsunami disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:44:00 +0100

TOKYO - Foreign governments are trying to gather information on their nationals in Japan by dispatching emba...

Quake death toll 'to exceed 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100

Risks from Japan, euro, Middle East and Fed

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

Market risk looms just about everywhere in the coming week, from Japan's devastating earthquake to eurozone debt travails, Middle East turmoil and rising skepticism about U.S. Treasuries.

Survivors of 2004 tsunami shaken by Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Kan: Biggest Japan Crisis Since WWII

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Addressing the nation a little more than 48 hours after the massive shock waves hit, Japan's prime minister said he is confident the nation would overcome the travail.

Experts: Israel should prepare nuclear reactor for quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100

Israeli scientists say that if Japan can be shaken up by earthquake, it is sure sign that Israel should seismically strengthen its buildings – especially nuclear reactor, which was built in '50s

Japan PM says nation faces biggest crisis since WW2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100

Special Report: Japan quake unlikely to shock economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - The earthquake that devastated northeast Japan displaced the country's main island by 2.4 meters and even tilted the axis of the Earth by nearly 10 centimeters. The shock sounds awesome but it was imperceptible. History suggests the same will be true of the economic impact.

Special Report - Japan quake unlikely to shock economy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - The earthquake that devastated northeast Japan displaced the country's main island by 2.4 meters and even tilted the axis of the Earth by nearly 10 centimetres. The shock sounds awesome but it was imperceptible. History suggests the same will be true of the economic impact.

Japan: fears of second nuclear blast, up to 10,000 killed

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

As Japan scrambles to avoid a nuclear meltdown, reports suggest up to 10,000 people may have died in the tsunami. Channel 4 News speaks to a woman from Minamisanriku who cannot reach her family.

SNAPSHOT-Developments after major Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

* indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Following are main developments after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northeast Japan on Friday and set off a tsunami. * Death toll expected to exceed 10,000 from the quake and tsunami, public broadcaster NHK says.

Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000-NHK

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

March 13 (Reuters) - The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying.

World rushes aid to quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

PARIS â International rescue teams were rushing to Japan Sunday after a 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead, at least 10,000 missing and seriously damaged a nuclear power plant.

FACTBOX - Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100

March 13 (Reuters) - The international community started sending disaster relief teams on Sunday to help Japan after it suffered a massive earthquake and tsunami, with the United Nations sending a group to help co-ordinate work. Following is a list of aid offers. REad the full story on the AlertNet.

Japan PMr: Quake crisis worst since World War II

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is appealing to the Japanese to unite in overcoming what he says is the nation's worst crisis since World War II. Kan said Sunday in a television address that the nation's future will be decided by the choices made by each Japanese and urged all to join....

Japan death toll expected to surpass 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:19:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan is expected to soar past 10,000 in one prefecture alone, officials said Sunday, after the country was ravaged by its worst recorded earthquake and a ferocious tsunami.

JAPAN: Second nuclear plant blast possible after Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Japan Japan’s government has warned of a danger of meltdown at a second nuclear plant after Friday’s earthquake and tsunami. “There is the possibility of explosion in the [Fukushima] number three reactor,” top government spokesperson Yukio Edano said Sunday.

Japan, neighbors anxiously watch as nuke crisis unfolds

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:16:00 +0100

TOKYO, Japan - The wind over Japan's earthquake-damaged nuclear complex will continue blowing from the south, putting residents north of the facility in the path of any radiation, a weather official said on Sunday.

Death toll following Japan quake could reach 10-thousand

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

It’s feared the death toll after Friday’s earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan could top 10-thousand. The Japanese government has doubled the number of soldiers deployed in the aid effort to 100-thousand – as 69 other countries offer their help in a UN co-ordinated relief effort. Large areas of the countryside are surrounded by water [.

Stories of survival emerge from Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

Remarkable stories of survival are beginning to emerge from the disaster. A Japanese man, who was swept nine miles out to sea by the tsunami, has been rescued. The 60 year-old was spotted floating on a piece of his roof, two days after the earthquake struck. He was swept out along with his house.

Japan death toll expected surpass 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100

The death toll in Japan is expected to soar past 10,000 in one prefecture alone, officials said Sunday, after the country was ravaged by its worst recorded earthquake and a ferocious tsunami.

Charity appeal launched following Japan earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

An appeal to raise £1 million to help and protect children in Japan following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami has been launched.

Turkish Press Scan for March 13

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0100

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on March 13, 2011. The Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review does not vouch for their accuracy.

Japan battles nuclear emergency after deadly quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0100

Japanese survivors worry about dwindling supplies, food after devastating earthquake, tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100

Two days after devastating earthquake and tsunami, there's not enough food, water or heat to go around.

'Considerable' economic impact from Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

Japan's government expects the economic impact of Friday's huge 8.9-magnitude quake and the devastating tsunami that followed to be "considerable".

Special cynology rescue service offers help to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

The Special Cynology Rescue Service Slovakia from Nyrovce, Nitra region, is ready to help the people affected by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on Friday March 11, director of the rescue service Alexander Berek told TASR newswire.

PM Radičová has sent her condolences to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +0100

Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová has sent her condolences to her Japanese counterpart Naoto Kano in response to the major earthquake that has hit north-eastern Japan. The estimated death toll of the quake and subsequent tsunami might exceed 10,000 according to news reports.

Up to 10,000 deaths feared in quake zone

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0100

3/13/2011 - 10:03:20 AM The death toll in Japan’s north-eastern Miyagi prefecture alone is likely to exceed 10,000 in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, local police said today. Miyagi is one of the areas worst affected by the disaster.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0100

3/13/2011 - 9:57:58 AM Japanese officials are struggling with a growing nuclear crisis and the threat of multiple meltdowns, two days after the country’s north-eastern coast was savaged by a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. A partial meltdown is already “likely” to be under way at one nuclear reactor, a top official said.

Japan's tragic earthquake causes huge losses, all-out rescues mobilized (2)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0100

LARGE-SCALE GOVERNMENT RESCUE MOVES Japanese authorities have swiftly responded to emergency mechanisms, dispatching troops to carry out rescue and relief work and coordinate international rescue at the earliest possible time. At least 3,000 people have been rescued following Friday's great....

Japan earthquake: 'The tsunami just swept my parents away'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Jonathan Watts hears harrowing tales from survivors in the wrecked coastal town of Shintona and learns how Japan's elderly people may be the disaster's greatest casualty Harumi Watanabe's last words to her parents were a desperate plea to "stay together" as a tsunami crashed through the windows and....

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

'First I was worried about quake, now I'm worried about radiation,' construction worker from town near Fukushima reactor says amid radiation leak fears. Pharmacist to Ynet: Many trying to buy Iodine tablets

Tokyo calm belies Japan's nightmare

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:55:00 +0100

To CBS News crew arriving in capital city, Japan seems almost unscathed -- but residents' fear is mounting, and tragedy awaits up north

US urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100

WASHINGTON : The US government urged Americans on Sunday to avoid travel to Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.

Japan's ruling and opposition parties to discuss tax hike for quake relief fund

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

Japan's ruling and main opposition parties will discuss a possible tax hike to secure funds necessary for relief work after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit part of the country on Friday, Liberal Democratic Party President Sadakazu Tanigaki said Sunday.

Japan earthquake: interactive graphic

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100

Interactive guide to the Japan earthquake, tsunami and subsequent damage to nuclear reactors on the east coast of the country.

Save the Children in Japan appeal

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100

An appeal to raise £1 million to help and protect children in Japan following Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami has been launched.

Muscat explains objection to BA chairman nomination

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100

Labour leader Joseph Muscat explained today that he disagreed with the nomination of Anthony J Tabone as chairman of Broadcasting Authority, because as a previous chairman of PBS he had actually taken the Authority to court during a dispute at...

Japanese death toll could top 10,000 10:23 Officials struggling with a growing nuclear crisis and the threat of multiple meltdowns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0100

10 000 feared dead

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is certain to exceed 10 000 in Miyagi prefecture alone, its police chief has told reporters on Sunday.

Millions without food, water, power

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100

Millions of Japanese are without drinking water or electricity, surviving on instant noodles and rice balls, two days after a powerful earthquake and tsunami hammered the northeastern coast.

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:35:00 +0100

Man rescued from sea 9 miles off Japan coast

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:31:00 +0100

A 60-year-old man was rescued two days after he was swept miles out to sea on the roof of his house by the huge tsunami which hit Japan Friday, it was reported.

Melbourne man missing after Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:28:00 +0100

THERE are fears for a Melbourne man missing in Sendai, one of the areas worst affected by Japan's devastating earthquake.

PIX: Nuclear radiation threatens devastated Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:17:00 +0100

Latin America sends condolences to Japan, offers help

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0100

Leaders from across Latin America on Friday sent condolences to Japan following the devastating 8.8-magnitude quake in the Asian country and offered to send teams to assist in rescue efforts as well as humanitarian aid to the victims. Mexico sends "our sincere condolences to the people of Japan for....

Japan, neighbours anxiously watch wind as nuclear crisis unfolds

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The wind over Japan's earthquake-damaged nuclear complex will continue blowing from the south, putting residents north of the facility in the path of any radiation, a weather official said on Sunday.

URGENT: DPJ, LDP to discuss tax hike for quake relief fund

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's ruling and main opposition parties will discuss a possible tax hike to secure funds necessar...

Russia to increase energy supply to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0100

Tsunami surge deals blow to struggling Calif. town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:11:00 +0100

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (AP) — Harbor crews are assessing the damage caused by powerful tsunami surges that pounded this northern California port, sinking or damaging dozens of boats and wreaking havoc on port facilities. "This harbor is the lifeblood of our community," Del Norte County Sheriff Dean....

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:07:00 +0100

Russia ready to help quake-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

RI Red Cross opens hotline for those seeking relatives in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has started a special hotline to manage inquiries from families who are looking for their relatives in Japan after the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Rescue Effort in Japan Continues

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0100

Japan mobilized a nationwide rescue effort on Saturday to pluck survivors from collapsed buildings and rush food and water to thousands.

Hundreds die after quake hits Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Officials are searching for thousands of people missing across wide areas of north-eastern Japan more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

US urges citizens to avoid travel to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - The US government urged Americans Sunday to avoid travel to Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country. Local residents walk past cars damaged and piled up in the tsunami on a street in Tagajo, Miyagi prefecture on March 13 two days after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit the region.

Tsunami is no reason to increase price: Ismail Sabri

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

BERA: The earthquake and tsunami which devastated parts of Japan on Friday, is no reason for traders in Malaysia to increase the price of essential goods.

Death Toll In Japan Could Reach 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

Japanese Police say the number of people killed in Friday’s earthquake and tsunami could surpass 10-thousand. Meanwhile, a second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima plant in Japan has failed and is facing the possibility of meltdown. There was an explosion and radiation leak there yesterday. A 12 mile exclusion zone is now in place and [.

In Japan plant, partial meltdown 'highly possible'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:51:00 +0100

A partial meltdown was already likely under way at one nuclear reactor, a top official said, and operators were trying to keep temperatures down at the power plant's other units.

Energy mkts brace for shockwaves after Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:51:00 +0100

Energy mkts brace for shockwaves after Japan quakeFossil fuels may rise as energy will be in focus with investors more concerned about how Japan will replace lost electricity generation capacity.

Japan quake may have killed 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, - Japan was fighting to contain what could be the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years after the cooling failed at a second reactor crippled by a quake which may have killed over 10,000.

Updated: Man of Maltese descent missing in Japan earthquake zone - hopes that he is alive

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100

Jason Briffa, 25, a resident of Melbourne, Australia who is of Maltese descent, is missing in an area of Japan hardest hit by Friday's devastating magnitude-8.9 earthquake and tsunami, Australia's ABC news has reported. However, according to...

Quake unleased 1,000 times energy of all n-weapons

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

The total energy released by the megaquake in Japan was about a thousand times the combined energy of all the world's nuclear weapons or 6.7 trillion tons of ...

Millions left without food and water in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

TAGAJO (Japan) - The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami will likely exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official said Sunday, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast.

Quake Aftershocks Strike Devastated Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Japan is continuing to be hit by aftershocks following Friday's earthquake and tsunami that are believed to have killed at least 1,800 ...

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:40:00 +0100

Japanese officials are struggling with a growing nuclear crisis and the threat of multiple meltdowns, two days after the country's north-eastern coast was savaged by a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Jeremy Browne on the UK's response to the Japanese earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Foreign Office Minister for South East Asia gives details of the UK response in radio interview.

UK team joins Japan earthquake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics was due to join the massive relief mission in tsunami-ravaged Japan today amid the continuing threat of a catastrophic nuclear meltdown.

As death toll rises, aid groups and countries offer help to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0100

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and coastline-devouring tsunami that hit Japan has led at least 49 countries, the European Union and even the International Atomic Energy Agency to band together and offer relief to the devastated island nation.

Lights go off at Japanese landmarks for electricity concern

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

The lights were turned off Saturday night at some of the best known landmarks in major Japanese cities due to concern for electricity shortage. According to Kyodo News Agency, the trouble at a Fukushima nuclear plant caused by Friday's massive earthquake prompted calls for electricity savings in Japan.

L.A.County search-and-rescue team heads to Japan in rescue effort

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

An elite search-and-rescue team affiliated with Los Angeles County Fire Department was en route to Japan to assist in rescue effort in the aftermath of a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and monster tsunami, the United States Agency for International Development(USAID) announced on Saturday.

State of emergency extended in New Zealand, more Christchurch quake victims named

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

New Zealand's national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating Christchurch earthquake has been extended for another seven days. A state of national emergency was first declared on Feb. 23, the day after the 6.3-magnitude quake struck, and was extended on March 1 and March 7.

Tsunami advisory canceled for Los Angeles beaches

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. State of Alaska announced that a tsunami advisory for Los Angeles County beaches and harbors was canceled at 8:10 a.m. local time Saturday. "Damaging tsunamis are no longer expected," the center said in a statement.

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale on Sunday jolted near the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 10:23 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 20 km, was monitored at 36.3 degrees north latitude and 142.4 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.

Japan's tragic earthquake causes huge losses, all-out rescues mobilized

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan and the following devastating tsunami have ravaged the country, while massive rescue and recovery efforts have been quickly launched to save lives and minimize losses. "This is the largest earthquake since the Meiji Era (1868-1912), and it is believed that....

Thailand donates 164,000 dollars for quake victims in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Thailand on Saturday donated five million baht (164,000 U.S. dollars) and other disaster relief necessities as an initial assistance to victims of massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Foreign Ministry said. The Thai government was prepared to dispatch a search team and other necessities to....

Toll 'could reach 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:29:00 +0100

Japan grapples with worst nuclear accident in decades while the number of dead from the quake soars.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0100

Japanese official: Death toll likely above 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0100

Police say they have found another 200 bodies in quake-hit coastal areas in northern Japan.

Workers scramble to cool reactors; official says 2nd blast possible

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Workers continued efforts to cool down fuel rods inside two nuclear reactors Sunday as a government official warned that a second explosion could occur at the plant.

Acceptance of China rescue teams

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:20:00 +0100

1.In response to the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake, the government of Japan decided to accept Chinese rescue team. The rescue team is scheduled to arrive at Haneda Airport this afternoon*. 2.The rescue team is composed of 15 personnel of China Earthquake Administration.

Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0100

"The death toll is almost certain to rise above 10,000," said Naoto Takeuchi, chief of Miyagi prefecture's policy force, according to NHK.

Earthquake, tsunami stops Japan's sporting calendar

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The sporting calendar in Japan continued to be disrupted following the biggest earthquake on record which triggered a 10-metre tsunami, with soccer matches and marathons being cancelled and stadiums damaged.

Japan doubles troops for quake help, world offers aid

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan : Japan on Sunday committed 100,000 troops to help earthquake and tsunami survivors as the world rallied behind the disaster-stricken nation and a US aircraft carrier arrived off the shattered coast.

Changes in voters' demographics in Aljunied GRC "not very big": George Yeo

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister and MP for Aljunied GRC, George Yeo, has said that the changes in voters' demographics in his constituency are "not very big" even with the recent boundary changes.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100

Man of Maltese descent missing in Japan earthquake zone

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100

10,000 feared dead in Japan tsunami - police

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

Gradually the rescue workers’ discoveries are confirming the worst fears. Official estimates of the number of victims is being revised upwards. The police in Miyagi say 10,000 are feared dead after tsunami triggered by Friday’s earthquake. That is the number unaccounted for in one port alone, at....

Japan tsunami death toll could hit 40,000, warns Welsh academic

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100

The death toll from the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan could reach 40,000, a leading Welsh academic has warned

Welsh fire and rescue team joins crews for Japan mission

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100

A crew of Welsh firefighters is on its way to Japan to assist in rescue operations.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely' says official

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100

10,000 feared dead in Japan's worst-hit Miyagi prefecture

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami keeps rising. In the worst-hit Miyagi prefecture, it may top 10,000, according to a local police chief. An 8.9-magnitude earthquake, the country’s worst on record, struck on March 11, triggering a 10-meter tsunami.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100

Japan fears second reactor blast

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100

There is a risk of a second explosion at the quake-damaged Fukushima power station, Japanese officials say, as police warn that the death toll in the area worst affected by Friday's tsunami could exceed 10,000.

Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000-NHK

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 07:40 Source: reuters // Reuters (Repeats to fix formatting) (Adds details) March 13 (Reuters) - The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying.

"Is it a dream?" Stunned Japan grapples with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 05:18 Source: reuters // Reuters By Chris Meyers SENDAI, Japan, March 13 (Reuters) - A wrecked airplane lies nose-deep in splintered wood from homes in the port city of Sendai. About an hour's drive away, workers in white masks and protective clothing scan thousands of people for radiation.

COMMODITIES-Energy markets brace for shockwaves after Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 06:14 Source: reuters // Reuters * Japan quake likely to ignite fossil fuel demand * Base metals demand may fall near term; reconstruction to lift in H2 * Gold hostage to yen; repatriation, Japan debt issuance may support bullion By Nick Trevethan SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - Fossil....

Japan, neighbours anxiously watch wind as nuclear crisis unfolds

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 08:29 Source: reuters // Reuters * Winds in Japan expected to comes from south * Neighbour S.Korea sees little chance of radiation hit * China says no sign of radiation TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - The wind over Japan's earthquake-damaged nuclear complex will continue blowing from the....

Japan scrambles to avert nuclear meltdown; tsunami may have killed 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 08:03 Source: reuters // Reuters nning into tens of billions of dollars. Foreign countries have started to send disaster relief teams to help Japan, with the United Nations sending a group to help coordinate work. The earthquake was the fifth most powerful to hit the world in the past century.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000 -NHK

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100

13 Mar 2011 07:14 Source: reuters // Reuters March 13 (Reuters) - The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying. Estimates so far have been for more than 1,800 people likely to have been killed or missing, according to Kyodo news agency.

National › Miyagi police chief estimates over 10,000 deaths; man rescued 15 kms out to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

The death toll from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Japan will likely exceed tens of thousands, the Miyagi police chief…

Man swept to death by tsunami in Calif.

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Tsunami waves spawned by a devastating earthquake in Japan battered Hawaii and the U.S. western coast Friday, flooding businesses, smashing dozens of boats at harbors and sweeping at least five people out to sea.

World Blog: Senator's wife has seen 'nothing like this'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Earth will always have the last word. I know as a builder that the Japanese are the world's leading experts on earthquake/seimic design, and I have no doubt that had they not designed their reactors with that in mind, yesterday would have been much more serious. However, we kid ourselves that we can stop the power of Mother Earth.

Japan begins grim relief mission with towns flooded, thousands reported missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100

Rescue teams searched through matchstick rubble Saturday for thousands of people missing in flooded areas of northeastern Japan, beginning one of the most complex relief efforts in history.

Japan Earthquake Alters Coast Line, Changes Earth's Axis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100

The massive earthquake that hit Japan on Friday was so powerful that it changed the shape of the country's coastline and shifted the earth's axis. Geophysicist Kenneth Hudnut, who works for the U.S. Geological Survey, told CNN that the quake moved part of Japan's land mass by nearly 2.5 me...

NHK: Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:51:00 +0100

The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan could top 10,000, national broadcaster NHK quoted a police official as saying. "The death toll is almost certain to rise above 10,000," said Naoto Takeuchi, chief of Miyagi prefecture's policy force, according to NHK.

Japanese man rescued far out to sea

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

A JAPANESE man who was swept 15km out to sea by Japan's deadly tsunami was plucked to safety today after being spotted clinging to a piece of wreckage, officials said.

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

Sydney man tells of escape from tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

A SYDNEY man has spoken of his near escape from the wall of water that swept through the Japanese city of Sendai.

Nuclear reactor meltdown 'likely'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

Ten thousand people missing in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100

ABOUT 10,000 people are unaccounted for in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku in quake-hit Miyagi prefecture, public broadcaster NHK says.

Japanese warn of explosion threat at nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:48:00 +0100

Japan's top government spokesman warns of the threat of a second explosion at a nuclear plant in the northeast.

India pitches in with relief supplies to quake-affected Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0100

India is sending first plane load of wool blankets for the people of Japan who are affected by massive earthquake and tsunami, said foreign secy.

Sydney man tells of escape from tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:44:00 +0100

A Sydney man has had a near escape from the wall of water that swept through the Japanese city of Sendai.

India pitches in with relief supplies to quake-affected Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:44:00 +0100

India is sending first plane load of wool blankets for the people of Japan who are affected by massive earthquake and tsunami, said foreign secy.

URGENT: Miyagi police chief estimates over 10,000 deaths in Miyagi: NHK

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

TOKYO - The death toll from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Ja...

Japan: Working under assumption of a partial meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

Officials fear over 10,000 may have been killed in earthquake, tsunami; hundreds of thousands are displaced; radiation continues to leak from nuclear plant.

UPDATE1: Miyagi police chief estimates over 10,000 deaths in Miyagi: NHK

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

TOKYO - The death toll from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern Ja...

Sendai-born Brewers pitcher Saito shaken by Japan's largest quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

MARYVALE, Arizona - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Takashi Saito, who hails from the earthquake and tsunami ravaged region of...

UPDATE1: U.S. aircraft carrier begins relief efforts off Japan coast

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

TOKYO - The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan reached the coast of northeastern Japan and launched relief ...

Another Japan nuclear reactor fails

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100

A third reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 plant loses its emergency cooling capacity, bringing to six the number of reactors that have failed at the two Fukushima nuclear power plants since the earthquake and tsunami.Another nuclear reactor at the Fukushima No.

NHK: Deaths in Japan quake, tsunami may top 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100

Govt looking for 10 Indonesians in Aomori

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100

Ten Indonesian workers sent to Japan under a government-to-government program are still missing after the earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday, according to an official.

Police: Deaths in Japan's Miyagi may pass 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100

Police in Japan's northeastern Miyagi prefecture say they estimate that the death toll in Miyagi alone will likely exceed 10,000. Miyagi is one of the areas worst affected by a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit Friday.

Fears Japanese toll could reach 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:34:00 +0100

Japan was fighting to contain what could be the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years after the cooling failed at a second reactor crippled by a quake which may have killed over 10,000.

'Is it a dream?' : Stunned Japan Grapples with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +0100

A wrecked airplane lies nose-deep in splintered wood from homes in the port of Sendai. An hour's drive away, workers in white masks and protective clothing scan thousands of people for radiation.

'The road was moving up and down like a wave'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100

IT WAS an ordinary train on an ordinary journey, rattling comfortably along Japan's eastern coast. But seconds later it was swept off the tracks by the ferocious waves of the tsunami and dumped, mangled and twisted, in the mud.

Malmö celebrates 300,000 residents

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100

Malmö's main square Stortorget hosted a 4,000 people strong party on Saturday to celebrate the southern Swedish city's growth to over 300,000 inhabitants.

VIDEO: New footage of tsunami hitting Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:29:00 +0100

Newly emerged footage shows the force at which the tsunami struck Japan's coast.

VIDEO: New footage of tsunami hitting Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

Newly emerged footage shows the force at which the tsunami struck Japan's coast.

Japan warns of fresh nuclear blast risk

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

Japan's top government spokesman is warning of a fresh threat of an explosion from a nuclear unit at a power plant in the country's earthquake-ravaged ...

Japan fights nuclear disaster; quake may have killed 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan was fighting to contain what could be the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years after the cooling failed at a second reactor crippled by a quake which may have killed over 10,000.

International aid workers arrive to assist in Japan earthquake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100

Japan Quake: Death Toll 'Could Top 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

The death toll following Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami could exceed 10,000 in one region alone, police have warned.

No Chinese casualties reported in Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0100

There were no reports of Chinese casualties in Japan's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami as of 12:00 am Sunday Beijing Time, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said in a written statement.

Japan quake-tsunami death toll likely over 10,000

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) — The death toll in Japan's earthquake and tsunami will likely exceed 10,000 in one state alone, an official said Sunday, as millions of survivors were left without drinking water, electricity and proper food along the pulverized northeastern coast.

In Japan plant, partial meltdown 'highly possible'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:15:00 +0100

Japanese officials were struggling Sunday with a growing nuclear crisis and the threat of multiple meltdowns, two days after the country's northeastern coast was savaged by a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Give2Asia Launches Fund to Help Tsunami & Earthquake Survivors in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:12:00 +0100

San Francisco (PRWEB) March 13, 2011 Give2Asia, a US-based public charity promoting transformative philanthropy for Asia, announces today the launch of its fund to help survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Give2Asia Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund is accepting contributions....

10,000 feared dead in quake-hit region

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is likely to exceed 10,000 in Miyagi Prefecture alone, its police chief says.

60yo rescued from sea off Japan's coast

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100

Death toll, nuclear meltdown fears rise in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

As Japan buckles from a powerful earthquake and a devastating tsunami, residents on Sunday hoped they are spared an even more catastrophic fate: a widespread release of radiation from damaged nuclear plants.

More than 2,000 dead or unaccounted for in Japan''s M9.0 quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

(With Map) TOKYO, March 13 (KUNA) -- The Japanese government continued its efforts Sunday as the confirmed death toll from Friday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in northeastern and eastern regions has risen to more than 800 and about 1,200 people remained missing, while a crisis is escalating at nuclear plants.

Japan fighting to contain potential nuclear disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

Officials fear over 10,000 may have been killed in earthquake, tsunami; hundreds of thousands are evacuated; official says working under assumption nuclear rods are partially melting.

The tsunami's destruction: Before and after

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

Aid efforts continue after Japanese quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

A second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima plant in Japan has failed and is facing the possibility of meltdown. There was an explosion and radiation leak there yesterday. A 12 mile exclusion zone is now in place and 170-thousand people have been told to leave the area. Radiation levels are above the safety limits, but [.

Japan fights to contain nuclear disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:03:00 +0100

Death Toll In Quake-Japan 'Could Top 10,000'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:59:00 +0100

The death toll following Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami could exceed 10,000 in one region alone, police have warned.

Earthquake moved Japan by 2.4 metres

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

JAPAN'S massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the entire island group across the sea.

Japan battles nuclear emergency after earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:25:00 +0100

BREAKING NEWS UPDATED 2.21PM Japan battles a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast.

Tsunami surge deals blow to struggling Calif. town

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Fishermen who had escaped to sea before the tsunami hit this struggling coastal town landed small loads of crab on Saturday, while crews surveyed damage and a family combed the beach for any sign of a man who was swept away a day ago as he photographed the waves.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A partial meltdown was likely under way at a second nuclear reactor, a top Japanese official said Sunday, as operators frantically tried to prevent a similar threat from a nearby unit at the same facility following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that may have killed 1,000 people.

Medvedev expresses condolences to Japan quake-hit victims

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

12.03.2011, 23.09 MOSCOW, March 12 (Itar-Tass) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed condolences to victims of the earthquake in Japan. In his Twitter blog on Saturday, Medvedev said, “I condole those who lost their relatives in Japan. I instructed the government to provide aid to our neighbours.

Japan nuclear fears as systems fail at second reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Officials warn of more radiation leaks as residents panic, jamming city's exit roads Fears of another explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant are growing after officials said the cooling system in a second reactor had failed. Thousands of people were evacuated on Saturday following an explosion and....

Disaster relief teams head for Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100

The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a huge earthquake and tsunami, with the UN sending a group to help co-ordinate work. “We are in the process of deploying nine experts who are among the most experienced we have for dealing with catastrophes.

No information on Russian victims in Japan - RF embassy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

13.03.2011, 04.42 TOKYO, March 13 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia’s embassy in Tokyo has not got information about Russian citizens who suffered from the damaging earthquake and tsunami, the embassy reports on Sunday. “Some Russian citizens who live in Japan have informed us they were fine, with others we....

Meeting of Social Development Ministry and Unicef

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:13:00 +0100

Dr. Yahya Bin Badr Al Ma'awali, undersecretary of the Social Development Ministry met at the Ministry's General Diwan in Al Khuwair with Dr. Laila Gad, representative of the Unicef Office in Muscat today on Sunday.

Does Earth's axis shift in Japan quake have 'Supermoon' connection?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0100

Earth has been shifted on its axis by almost 4 inches (10 centimeters) during the Japan earthquake, and according to some reports, the cataclysmic incident has a moon connection.

Millions without food, water, power in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:05:00 +0100

TAGAJO, Japan (AP) — Millions of Japanese were without drinking water or electricity Sunday, surviving on instant noodles and rice balls, two days after a powerful earthquake and tsunami hammered the northeastern coast, killing at least 1,000 people. Although the government doubled the number of....

"Is it a dream?" Stunned Japan grapples with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, March 13 (Reuters) - A wrecked airplane lies nose-deep in splintered wood from homes in the port city of Sendai. About an hour's drive away, workers in white masks and protective clothing scan thousands of people for radiation...

‘Tangled’, ‘Megamind’ Japan releases in Limbo

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, March 12, (RTRS): The earthquake and tsunami in Japan will severely restrict theatrical box office in the world’s second-biggest territory this weekend, denying significant revenue to Academy Award winner “The King’s Speech” and several ...

Corrected: Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces new threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

and Kim Kyung-hoon SENDAI, Japan Chris Meyers (Reuters) - Japan faced a fresh radiation threat at an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant on Sunday after the cooling system failed at a second reactor in what could be the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years.

Japan battles nuclear emergency after deadly quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Japan battled a feared meltdown of two reactors at a quake-hit nuclear plant Sunday, as the full horror of the disaster emerged on the ravaged northeast coast with thousands feared dead.

Voice of Russia helps find relatives in disaster-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0100

Voice of Russia , the Russian state-run international radio station, has been conveying messages from overseas residents facing problems in contacting their relatives and friends in Japan after a ...

Map of the Damage From the Japanese Earthquake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

An interactive map and photographs of places in Japan that were damaged by the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Japan quake: MSF team assesses quake-battered area

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:59:00 +0100

On Saturday evening, the MSF assessment team reached the area of northeast Japan hit by the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake. The MSF team is in an evacuation centre in Sendal City with around 100 local people checking their health, and say that initially it appears that medical needs are being met.

Rosmah extends condolences to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:56:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has expressed sympathy and deepest condolences to the government and people of Japanese following the earthquake and tsunami on Friday.

Politics › April local elections to be put off in quake-hit regions

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

The government will seek to postpone local elections scheduled for April in areas hit by Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern and…

National › U.S. aircraft carrier reaches waters off tsunami-hit coast as overseas rescue ...

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, dispatched to assist relief efforts following the powerful quake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, reached the coastal area of…

National › Quake death toll tops 2,000, thousands unaccounted for; nuclear plant crisis escalates

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from its biggest recorded earthquake and massive tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern regions two days ago,…

Picture of the Day › Devastation

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100

A man cycles through the scene of devastation in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on Sunday, after the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami struck the area, on…

Japan upgrades killer quake to 9.0 magnitude

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +0100

March 11 earthquake changed from 8.8 to 9.0 by Japanese meteorological agency, says possibility of 7 or higher aftershocks

China's rescue team arrives in Japan for search mission

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

BEIJING - A 15-member Chinese rescue team arrived in Tokyo by air Sunday on a mission to search for survivors ...

CORRECTED: UPDATE2: Victims top 2,000 in Japan quake-tsunami, nuclear crisis continues

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

SENDAI - Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from its biggest recorded earthquake and ma...

Japan blast sparks nuclear talk Down Under

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear facility in Japan has sparked questions about nuclear energy use in Australia, but the federal government has refused to comment.

April local elections to be put off in quake-hit regions

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

TOKYO - The government will seek to postpone local elections scheduled for April in areas hit by Friday's ma...

Overseas search and rescue teams arriving in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

TOKYO - An increasing number of search and rescue teams are arriving in Japan, with more than 70 countries a...

UPDATE3: Victims top 2,000 in Japan quake-tsunami, nuclear crisis continues

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

SENDAI - Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from its biggest recorded earthquake and ma...

'Is it a dream?' Stunned Japan grapples with disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:41:00 +0100

An airplane lies in splintered wood from homes in the city of Sendai. About an hour's drive away, workers in white masks scan people for radiation.

Australian flees Japan's leaking nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0100

An Australian woman who was working near a nuclear plant in Japan when Friday's massive earthquake hit is trying to escape the threat of radiation.

Melbourne man missing in quake zone

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0100

There are fears for a Melbourne man missing in an area of Japan hardest hit by Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

China inspects nuclear plants, reports no problems

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0100

This week's devastating earthquake in Japan has had no impact at all on Chinese nuclear plants, but the government has demanded they step up inspections anyway, the Environment Ministry said. "Our ministry is paying a great deal of attention to this huge earthquake in Japan, and has already....

Gov believes export to Japan not affected by quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

East Java Governor Soekarwo says provincial exports to Japan may not be affected by the nation's devastating earthquake and tsunami on Friday.

RI Red Cross to send team to Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) says it will send a team to Japan to help the nation deal with the earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday.

Indonesia ready to help Japan: Minister

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono said Indonesia is ready to help Japan after the nation was wrecked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last week.

China inspects nuclear plants, reports no problems

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:28:00 +0100

Roller-coaster week for oil; gold glitters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0100

Oil endured a roller-coaster ride this week, spiking to 2008 peaks as unrest hit crude exporter Libya, before slumping after a deadly massive earthquake rocked Japan.

Japan calamity grim reminder of human frailty, UAE paper

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100

WAM Abu Dhabi, March 13th, 2011 (WAM) -- The massive earthquake and tsunami waves that rocked parts of Japan, taking a huge toll of human life and property, served as a reminder that no matter how high the state of human preparedness is, man cannot flirt w

Heartbreak in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:20:00 +0100

TWO DAYS AFTER the strongest earthquake Japan has ever recorded, the extent of damage and loss was far from clear. The quake and subsequent tsunami exposed once again the vulnerability of even the most advanced communications, energy and transportation networks - the lifelines of modern civilizat...

Pacific Tsunami and Japan earthquake, Factsheet #2

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

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SNAPSHOT-Developments after major Japan earthquake, 12 Mar 2011

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 22:05 (* indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - Following are main developments after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northeast Japan on Friday and set off a tsunami.

IAEA update on Japan Earthquake, 12 Mar 2011

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

2110 CET, 12 March 2011 Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that the explosion at Unit 1 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi plant occurred outside the primary containment vessel (PCV), not inside.

Meltdown fears at Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

Nuclear plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) says radiation levels around the quake-damaged plant have risen above the safety limit, and the government is warning that meltdowns may have possibly occurred at two reactors.

Microsoft apologizes earthquake pitch blows up on Twitter

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:17:00 +0100

Microsoft sparked outrage on Twitter Saturday after attempting to use the devastation in Japan in what was perceived to be a ploy to promote its Bing search engine.

Chinese rescue team arrives in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:16:00 +0100

A Chinese rescue team arrived in Japan Sunday for quake relief operations. An Air China charter plane, carrying the 15-member team, arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

Search for survivors, clean up underway in Japan after double disasters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:15:00 +0100

Photos from two days after Japan's strongest recorded earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed

Christchurch earthquake: More victims identified

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:14:00 +0100

Police have released four more names of victims of the February 22 Christchurch earthquake.They are:* Siwen Huo , 28, of China;* Kayo Kanamaru , 19, of Japan;* Erica Avir Reyes Nora , 20, of the Philippines; and*...

Some OFWs back from Japan, recount ordeal

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:10:00 +0100

Some OFWs from Japan have begun arriving here, carrying with them the horrors they saw and experienced when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the country. They said that they were glad to be home unscathed after Friday's 8.9 magnitude quake, one of the largest ever recorded.

Quake moved Japan by 8 feet: USGS

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:10:00 +0100

Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. "That's a reasonable number," a USGS seismologist said. "Eight feet, that's certainly going to be in the ballpark."

UK team joins quake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics is due to join the massive relief mission in tsunami-ravaged Japan amid the continuing threat of a catastrophic nuclear meltdown.

Japanese Government Responsible for Nuclear Cleanup Costs, Brokers Say

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

The liability costs associated with cleaning up after the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will ultimately be borne by the Japanese government instead of the private insurance market, according to experts from the insurance industry.

Meltdowns may have occurred in two reactors: Japan govt

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:59:00 +0100

Japan govt's spokesman Yukio Edano said that radioactive meltdowns may have occurred in two reactors of the quake-hit Fukushima nuke plant.

China pledges assistance to Japan anytime

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:58:00 +0100

From prime minister to ordinary citizens, Chinese people from all walks of life are deeply concerned about the Japanese neighbors suffering from a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that have likely killed at least 1,000 people. Meanwhile, Chinese professional rescuers have made full preparations....

People turn ever more to web in times of crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:58:00 +0100

The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

Quake leaves 1,000 dead, 10,000 missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:58:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, March 12, (Agencies): An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown Saturday after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for. As workers doused the stricken ...

Japan earthquake shifted Earth on its axis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:50:00 +0100

Scientists in Pasadena say data from the temblor will show how Earth is deformed during massive earthquakes at sites where one plate is sliding under the other, including the U.S. Pacific Northwest.Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Japan shifted Earth on its axis and shortened the length of a day by a hair.

Massive quake moved Japan over 2m

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:48:00 +0100

Japan's massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake appears to have moved the island by about 2.4 metres, the US Geological Survey says.

Japan shaken by magnitude 6.2 aftershock

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0100

Japan has been shaken by a strong earthquake off its eastern coast, closer to Tokyo than the massive quake that hit Friday.

Children's charity seeks $5m to help Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:44:00 +0100

SAVE the Children has launched an appeal for $5 million to help children affected by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces new threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:39:00 +0100

Japan faced a fresh radiation threat at an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant on Sunday after the cooling system failed at a second reactor in what could be the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years.

Obama, other pols trade barbs at dressy dinner

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:32:00 +0100

Searching for laughs — and finding them — President Barack Obama spares few targets, from Democratic allies to Republican antagonists to the journalists who cover him.

Vancouver, Montreal, would crumble in major quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:32:00 +0100

Vancouver and Montreal are in active earthquake zones. And because both are full of buildings that are not up to modern seismic standards, they would sustain heavy damage in a major tremor which is sure to occur some day.

B.C. dad frantic to contact son

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:32:00 +0100

Trevor Jones has been given hope that he will be able to wish his son, Jonathon, a belated Happy Birthday.

Plant Safety Systems Questioned

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:31:00 +0100

The accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant casts doubt on the fundamental premise that has undergirded the global nuclear industry for five decades: that engineers can build enough redundancy into plant safety systems to overcome dangers.

Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces new threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:30:00 +0100

UK team joins quake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics is due to join the massive relief mission in tsunami-ravaged Japan amid the continuing threat of a catastrophic nuclear meltdown.

Japan: Partial meltdown likely at 2nd reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:22:00 +0100

An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan ...

Huge aftershocks hit Japan; 763 dead so far

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:22:00 +0100

Amid emerging nuclear crisis, Japan struggles to find survivors and deal with massive quake aftershocks; hundreds missing

"Partial melt" of fuel rod at stricken reactor: Japan envoy

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - Japan's US envoy insisted Saturday there was no evidence a stricken nuclear reactor had gone into full meltdown but acknowledged there had been a "partial melt" of a fuel rod at the quake-hit plant.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100

* Waves brush U.S., Mexico after thousands evacuated * Floods in parts of Latin America, little major damage [More]

More than 200 bodies at new site: Japan police

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100

TOKYO - More than 200 bodies have been found at a new site in northeast Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami caused massive destruction, police said Sunday.

National › Japan grapples with quake disaster; nuclear plant crisis escalates

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100

Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from a magnitude 8.8 earthquake and massive tsunami that hit northeastern and eastern regions two days ago,…

Quake moved Japan by 2.4 meters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about 2.4 meters (8 feet), the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

UK team joins quake rescue efforts

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:16:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics is due to join the massive relief mission in tsunami-ravaged Japan amid the continuing threat of a catastrophic nuclear meltdown.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown (AP)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:13:00 +0100

AP - A partial meltdown was likely under way at a second nuclear reactor, a top Japanese official said Sunday, as authorities frantically tried to prevent a similar threat from nearby unit following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

People turn ever more to web in times of crisis (AFP)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:13:00 +0100

AFP - The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

Cambodia extends sympathy, contribution for Japan quake victims

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

PHNOM PENH - The Cambodian government expressed its ''deepest sympathy and profound condolences'' for the victims...

UPDATE1: Japan grapples with mega quake-tsunami disaster, nuclear emergency

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

SENDAI - Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from a magnitude 8.8 earthquake and massive...

UPDATE2: Victims top 2,000 in Japan quake-tsunami, nuclear crisis continues

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100

SENDAI - Japan continued to grapple Sunday with widespread damage from its biggest recorded earthquake and ma...

Maldives provides canned tuna to tsunami-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:11:00 +0100

Fier fighters battle a fire in Natori city, Miyagi prefecture on March 12, 2011. More than 1,000 people were feared dead and authorities warned a meltdown may be under way at a nuclear plant after a monster tsunami devastated a swathe of northeast Japan.

Quake moved Japan by 8 feet: USGS

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:11:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2011 (AFP) – Japan’s recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. “That’s a reasonable number,” USGS seismologist Paul Earle told AFP. “Eight feet, that’s certainly going to be in the ballpark.

'Partial meltdown' at Japanese nuclear plant

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0100

Japan's top government spokesman says a partial meltdown is likely underway at a second reactor affected by Friday's massive earthquake.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that radiation at the nuclear power plant in Fukushima...

Japan: More than 200 bodies at new quake site

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0100

More than 200 bodies have been found at a new site in northeast Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami caused massive destruction, police said."We have received a preliminary report that more than 200 bodies were found in the...

Is the U.S. prepared for an earthquake?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:07:00 +0100

The devastating events in Japan are raising questions about quake safety in the U.S.

Japan quake efforts a race against time

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:05:00 +0100

Japanese officials seek to reassure the nation that the Fukushima No. 1 plant is not at risk of a meltdown, after an explosion prompts an evacuation of 100,000. Dozens are believed to have been exposed to elevated levels of radiation.The number of missing and feared dead in Japan's epic earthquake....

Hundreds die after quake hits Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:01:00 +0100

Officials are searching for thousands of people missing across wide areas of north-eastern Japan more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake: As it happened

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0100

AN 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on Friday. Here is how news.com.au covered the event.

People turn ever more to the web in crises

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0100

THE earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.

Japanese in Penang worried

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

GEORGE TOWN: Japanese living in Malaysia are concerned over the plight of their relatives back home.

Malaysians in worst-hit areas accounted for

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo is in touch with Malaysian citizens and students in areas most affected by Friday’s massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces new threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Thousands of Japanese fled the vicinity of an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant after a radiation leak and authorities faced a fresh threat on Sunday with the failure of the cooling system in a second reactor.

Embassy contacts 416 M'sians in disaster-hit Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo has contacted 416 Malaysians as of 11pm (midnight in Japan) Saturday in the prefectures (states) most affected by Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:55:00 +0100

A partial meltdown was likely under way at a second nuclear reactor, a top Japanese official said Sunday, as authorities frantically tried to prevent a similar threat from nearby unit following a catastrophic earthquake and...

Video: Is the U.S. prepared for an earthquake?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:52:00 +0100

The devastating events in Japan are raising questions about the safety of the U.S. in the event of our own earthquake. Daniel Sieberg reports on how America's preparedness stacks up to Japan.

Westhead: Radiation fears grow in earthquake zone

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0100

Fear of radiation leaking from damaged Fukushima nuclear plant grows among people in earthquake zone.

Earthquake response doesn't shake Okinawans' opposition to U.S. bases

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:50:00 +0100

Every morning at 7:30, Hiroshi Ashitomi trudges up sand-dusted steps, pries open a metal folding chair, and joins a handful of his fellow retirees under a plastic tent, facing seaward. They are staging a protest.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan (AP) — A partial meltdown was likely under way at a second nuclear reactor, a top Japanese official said Sunday, as authorities frantically tried to prevent a similar threat from nearby unit following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Japan begins grim relief mission with towns flooded, thousands reported missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:44:00 +0100

Rescue teams searched through matchstick rubble Saturday for thousands of people missing in flooded areas of northeastern Japan, beginning one of the most complex relief efforts in history.

Japan says partial meltdown likely at 2nd reactor (AP)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:43:00 +0100

AP - Japan's top government spokesman says a partial meltdown is likely under way at second reactor affected by Friday's massive earthquake.

Japanese authorities rush to save lives, avert nuclear crisis

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:51:00 +0100

Japan will face unique health challenges after tsunami

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:49:00 +0100

Public health officials in Japan will face a host of unusual infections and trauma injuries, those with experience in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake say.After the surging ocean waters spawned by Japan's magnitude 8.9 earthquake receded, the drowned were only the first victims to be counted.

Another Japan nuclear reactor fails

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:49:00 +0100

Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces fresh threat

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0100

Cooling system fails in second reactor; deaths expected to exceed 1,800 and 10,000 unreachable in one town; 300,000 have been evacuated from their homes.

A scene of devastation as the killer tide recedes

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100

MILES from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars and even airplanes.

Thousands flee in terror as plant blast sends poison cloud across the country

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100

THE worst fears of the Japanese people were realised as plumes of smoke and steam billowed from a nuclear power plant explosion in Fukushima, just 150 miles from Tokyo.

Relieved Aussies home after Japan terror

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:40:00 +0100

The first Australians to arrive from Japan since the monster earthquake and tsunami have touched down at Sydney Airport.

Nuclear meltdown new threat for Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:38:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power plant on Japan's devastated coast destroyed a building Saturday and made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat menacing a nation.

Nature of Japan quake complicates insurance

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100

The unexpected nature of this week's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses from the disaster especially difficult, senior executives at two top catastrophe risk modeling firms said on Saturday.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: as it happened

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0100

was struck by a strong earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, March 11, 2011. JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY IN NORTH AMERICA1 RELATED LINKS Details from the U.S. Geological Survey Updated tsunami information RelatedJapan Click photo to enlargeMitsuko Kawashima, center,....

Japan Earthquake: Doomsday? Or Just a Restless Earth?

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0100

The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in . A tsunami that spread all the way across the Pacific, doing damage as far away as California. Two-dozen aftershocks of magnitude 6.0 or greater -- earthquakes that might have made headlines on their own if the original earthquake had not been an 8.9.

Q&A: The day the Earth moved, and a nation's east coast shifted by 2.4 metres

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0100

Where, precisely, did it occur? The epicentre where most tectonic energy was released was well out to sea, 130km (81 miles) east of Sendai, the capital of Japan's north-eastern Miyagi prefecture, but at a relatively shallow depth below the seabed of 24km.

Towns vanish, thousands die – but a nation begins its fightback

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0100

After a cataclysm so powerful it moved the Earth 10 inches off its axis, Japan woke yesterday to find itself a country that had, literally, been knocked sideways.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 10,000 missing

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0100

A blast at a Japanese nuclear plant has triggered fears of a meltdown after a huge earthquake and tsunami left more than 1000 dead and at least 10,000 missing.

10,000 missing,strong after shocks hit northeast Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:25:00 +0100

TOKYO: Around 10,000 people are unaccounted for in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku in quake-hit Miyagi prefecture, public broadcaster NHK reported yesterday.

Japanese in Penang worried

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:21:00 +0100

GEORGE TOWN: Japanese living in Malaysia are concerned over the plight of their relatives back home.

Google releases first satellite images of Japan after quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:19:00 +0100

Google on Saturday released its first satellite images of Japan since the devastation that followed a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit the island nation Friday afternoon local time.

US Nuclear Experts Worry About Possible Japan Reactor Meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

Power loss from massive earthquake has led to an explosion at the nuclear plant in Kukushima

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

Cooling systems have failed at another nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central ...

Japan struggles with twin disasters

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan ? Japan battled twin disasters on Sunday, trying to contain a radiation leak at a crippled nuclear plant while rescue teams searched desperately for survivors from a massive ...

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100

Beijing offers aid as Chinese worry about kin in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100

Beijing - One day after the massive earthquake hit Japan, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua transferred the first funds donated by embassy officials and other Chinese in Japan to State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Yutaka Banno on Saturday afternoon.

Japan reels from disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100

Tokyo - Rescuers struggled to reach survivors on Saturday as Japan reeled after an earthquake and tsunami struck in deadly tandem.

Nuclear fears raised

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100

Explosion Officials, experts say meltdown worries may be premature. Rescue Prime Minister Naoto Kan said 50,000 troops to join recovery efforts. Toll At least 1,700 likely dead or missing; Saturday's police count at 637. TOKYO - An explosion at a Japanese nuclear power station on Saturday destroyed....

Blast at Japan N-plant, radiation leaks

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:14:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor on Saturday after an explosion blew the roof off in the wake of a massive earthquake, but the government insisted that radiation levels were low. The blast raised fears of a meltdown at the facility north of Tokyo as officials scrambled to....

Japans industrial heart escapes heaviest blows

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:14:00 +0100

As bad as the toll might eventually be in lives and property from Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the fact that the disaster hit far from Japan's industrial heartland will at least soften the economic blow, both at home and abroad.

Israeli search and rescue team leaves for Japan today

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100

Six Israelis – five business people and a tourist – remain unaccounted for on Saturday night, Foreign Ministry says.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:12:00 +0100

Cooling systems failed at another nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast Sunday, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Japan Earthquake: Rescuers fly in as hearts go out to the Japanese'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100

A TOP team of British rescuers due to land in Japan early today flew out confident they could save survivors -buried under the -rubble of buildings flattened by the -devastating earthquake and giant tsunami.

Japan Earthquake: 30 hours of sheer agony, then: Hi mum, I'm safe'

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100

BRITISH teacher Hannah Craggs emerged from the horror of the Japanese earthquake yesterday and said: "Don't worry mum, I'm fine."

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE: WIPED OUT

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100

THE picturesque fishing town of Minami Sanriku does not rate a mention in international travel guides, yet its doomed name will be written for ever in Japanese history books.

Japan Earthquake - Disaster could hit gas price

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100

BRITAIN is facing higher gas bills as a result of the Japanese earthquake and turmoil in the Middle East.

Death toll climbing in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:07:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan’s devastating earthquake is now above 1,800 and likely to keep climbing.

Cooling failure at third reactor

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:04:00 +0100

‘Big One’ in B.C. would be akin to Japan disaster

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:01:00 +0100

Like many on Friday, Simon Fraser University earthquake expert John Clague watched with a mixture of fascination and horror as Japan struggled to cope with the devastation caused by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that sparked an equally destructive tsunami that has left thousands dead or missing.

Canadian confirmed dead in Japan quake

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:01:00 +0100

At least one Canadian was killed in Friday’s massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and the tsunami that followed in Japan, the federal government confirmed late Saturday afternoon.

Daybreak reveals huge devastation in tsunami-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:57:00 +0100

Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.

Japan declares emergency at nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:57:00 +0100

Thousands of residents were evacuated from an area around a nuclear plant in Japan after a powerful earthquake raised fears of a radiation leak

Radiation levels inside Japanese nuclear plant 1,000 times normal levels

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:55:00 +0100

Power outage delays planned release of vapour meant to ease pressure inside reactor

Japanese search and rescue team races home

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

The Japanese urban search and rescue teams which had been helping in the search for Christchurch earthquake victims for two weeks, is heading back to Japan to help with the earthquake and tsunami crisis there.An 8.9-magnitude...

Japan: Huge quake, tsunami kill 1,000; world offers help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:54:00 +0100

* Residents near reactor evacuated, no radiation leak seen * Dozens of countries offer assistance * Houses, ships, cars tossed around like toys By Chisa Fujioka and Elaine Lies TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan killed at least....

US government animation shows tsunami path

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:52:00 +0100

A US government projection shows the path of the massive Honshu tsunami that resulted from the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan.

Powerful quake, tsunami kills hundreds in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:51:00 +0100

For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with...

Japan earthquake and tsunami: How awesome power of tsunami is unleashed

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:50:00 +0100

The scenes we have seen are a reminder of the fact that earthquakes under the sea can be so much more deadly than those which happen on land.

Tsunami grazes U.S. West Coast, South America next

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100

OAKLAND, Calif./QUITO (Reuters) - Thousands of people fled their homes along the California coast on Friday as a tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake in Japan began hitting the U.S. West Coast after rolling through Hawaii.

Aftershocks: Damage only beginning for Japanese business

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:46:00 +0100

Aftershocks for the economy include lost man-hours and sales. Japan will have to quickly rebuild infrastructure damaged by the quake and its aftershocks if its businesses are to rebound soon.

Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil ..

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:46:00 +0100

[ Vrijdag 11 maart 2011 | European Union ] At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11

U.S. stocks rebound after sell-off in previous day

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:45:00 +0100

New York. The U.S. stocks rose moderately on Friday after the sell-off in the previous trading day, with investors weighing the possible outcome of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, Xinhua reported. U.S. crude oil price fell on Friday as Japan, the world's third biggest oil consumer, was hit by a deadly earthquake of magnitude 8.

Alarm across continents: LatAm prepares for tsunami to reach shores

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

Chile's president called on the country to remain calm and go about business as usual on Friday despite the tsunami alert that applies to the entire Pacific coast of the American continents after Japan's magnitude-8.9 earthquake.

Twitter explodes with quake updates, live feeds

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

As the tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale pounded the shores of northern Japan late Thursday night, the internet exploded with live tweets, eyewitness reports, images, and real-time footage of devastation in Tokyo, Ofunato and other coastal areas of the country.

Calamity insurance to go up after Japan quake, say insurers

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

As Japan suffers the jolt of a severe earthquake and tsunami, insurance companies feel the cost of catastrophic insurance for next year will move skywards.

World stocks tank, Sensex sheds 154 pts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

Along with other markets across the globe, the Indian market too lost ground on Friday after a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. However, the slide in India wasn't too sharp, with the benchmark Sensex losing just over 150 points, although at one time during the day's session, it had lost over 220 points.

Futures fall 5% but rebuilding may boost construction stocks

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

Japanese stock futures fell nearly 5% on Friday after a massive earthquake hit Japan's northeast, though construction stocks may bounce next week and the yen rose on expectations that Japanese investors will bring back funds from abroad.

Quake, tsunami hit Japanese economy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, killing several hundred with many more missing. The quake occurred as the economy was showing signs of reviving from a contraction.

8.9 quake, tsunami ravage Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

Auto plants, electronics factories and oil refineries shut across large parts of Japan on Friday after a powerful earthquake rocked the country, triggering a tsunami, buckling roads and knocking out power to millions of homes and businesses.

Tsunami warning in Pacific set to hit travel to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100

The devastating earthquake leading to a tsunami warning across the Pacific basin, except the US and Canada, is expected to temporarily ground air travel to Japan, predominantly a business destination for Indian travellers, albeit for a short span.

Wave of destruction

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100

TOKYO - A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan killed at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on Friday after a wall of water swept away everything in its path.

Widespread tsunami warning issued

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia-Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said. But video showed the first signs of a tsunami appearing on beaches in Hawaii.

Japan earthquake: British woman in Tokyo describes moment of terror

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:37:00 +0100

A British mother living in Tokyo has described the terrifying moment the earthquake struck.

Japan earthquake: nuclear disaster fears as reactor overheats

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:37:00 +0100

Japan was battling to avoid a nuclear disaster after a reactor was critically damaged by "superquake", as a 1,000 are feared dead.

Alert sounded a minute before the tremor struck

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:37:00 +0100

Fire brigades take groups of children into earthquake simulation machines to familiarise them with the sensation of being in a tremor. Schools with two storeys or more have evacuation chutes that children can slide down to safety. Television footage from schools and offices in Tokyo during....

Japan wakes to tsunami chaos

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:37:00 +0100

People across Japan have woken up the day after a ferocious tsunami, unleashed by the country's biggest ever recorded earthquake, slammed into the eastern coast.

Australia to send help to quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

Australia will send a team of emergency workers and sniffer dogs to help Japan cope after the massive earthquake and tsunami.

1,000 feared dead in Japan quake-tsunami disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

More than 1,000 people were feared dead after a monster tsunami unleashed by a massive quake which wreaked destruction across northeast Japan and triggered an emergency at a nuclear power plant.

Japan disaster feared to leave 1000 dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

More than 1000 people are feared dead after a monster tsunami unleashed by a massive quake which wreaked destruction across northeast Japan.

SanDisk Issues Statement on Recent Earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100

MILPITAS, Calif. - (Business Wire) SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, issued the following statement on the recent earthquake that occurred on Thursday night, Pacific Time. The epicenter of the powerful earthquake was approximately 500 miles from Yokkaichi,....

Cruise ships at sea safe from tsunami's destruction

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:34:00 +0100

Friends and family are anxious to connect with cruise passengers in the Pacific as tsunamis spawned by Japan's massive earthquake roll through the ocean.

Key developments in the earthquake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:33:00 +0100

By The Associated Press One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck Friday off the coast of Japan, spawning a tsunami whose violent effects were felt across the Pacific region - from the Far East...

Powerful quake, tsunami kills hundreds in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers.

Kesennuma burns through the night after earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

Residents in area surrounding city in Miyagi prefecture – near epicentre of 8.9 magnitude earthquake – told to evacuate The entire city of Kesennuma in north-east Japan is burning furiously with public broadcasters reporting that fires are spreading beyond regional control.

Day in pictures

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

Tsunami waves swirl near a port in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture after Japan was struck by a strong earthquake off its northeastern coast on Friday, Mar. 11, 2011.

Tsunami grazes U.S. West Coast, South America next (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

Reuters - Thousands of people fled their homes along the California coast on Friday as a tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake in Japan began hitting the U.S. West Coast after rolling through Hawaii.

Japan begins quake relief mission

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100

A mammoth relief mission is swinging into action in north-east Japan, a day after it was struck by a devastating tsunami, claiming hundreds of lives.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: How awesome power of tsunami is unleashed

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:31:00 +0100

The scenes we have seen are a reminder of the fact that earthquakes under the sea can be so much more deadly than those which happen on land.

::Zambians in Japan safe - Lewanika

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:31:00 +0100

Zambians in Japan safe - Lewanika By CHARLES CHISALA THE Zambian mission to Japan has said all Zambians currently based there are safe following a devastating Tsunami caused by an earthquake which hit the eastern coast of the country on March 11, leaving hundreds of people dead and a trail of destruction.

Dot Earth: Ocean-Spanning Power of Japan's Great Quake on Display

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +0100

Scientists produce a mesmerizing simulation of the globe-spanning waves generated by the potent earthquake off Japan.

Daybreak reveals huge devastation in tsunami-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100

(Adds colour) * People buried under rubble cry for help * Residents near reactor evacuated, no radiation leak seen * Dozens of countries offer assistance * Houses, ships, cars tossed around like toys By Linda Sieg and Chisa Fujioka TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan confronted devastation along its....

Chile upgrades tsunami alert for coast, Easter Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100

11 Mar 2011 23:45 Source: reuters // Reuters * Chile evacuating residents in flood prone areas * Waves 3 meters (10 ft) high expected to hit Easter Island * Chile still recovering from massive quake a year ago SANTIAGO, March 11 (Reuters) - Chile on Friday upgraded a tsunami alert for its coastline....

No Doomsday seen in recent quakes, just "bad luck"

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100

Japan quake caps 14 months that saw a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti and an 8.8 magnitude quake the next month in Chile

Tsunami grazes U.S. West Coast, thousands evacuate

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100

Tsunami warning for Hawaii downgraded; Ecuador declares national emergency; Mexico closes ports along west coast

Japan warns of small radiation leak from quake-hit plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100

11 Mar 2011 22:29 Source: reuters // Osamu Tsukimori and Kiyoshi Takenaka By Osamu Tsukimori and Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan warned there could be a small radiation leak from a nuclear reactor whose cooling system was knocked out by Friday's massive earthquake, but thousands....

UPDATE1: 184 confirmed dead, over 1,000 feared dead in megaquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100

TOKYO - The death toll from Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan reached 184 Saturday, with the toll li...

Japanese quake to cause losses totaling tens of bil. dollars: scholar

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - Economic losses from a powerful earthquake that hit northeastern and east Japan on Friday are expect...

US stocks resilient after Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:25:00 +0100

NEW YORK - US markets held up Friday despite traders grappling with the economic impact of a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's third-largest economy.

Japan Earthquake Poses Significant Risks For Electronics Industry

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:25:00 +0100

Home to much of the world's semiconductor factories and electronics companies, Japan's devastation will have significant effects on global electronics supplies.

Markets reel after Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100

Commodity markets across the world have been sent reeling as the massive earthquake that hit Japan sent oil, softs and grain prices sliding on fears over its impact on demand, deepening their biggest decline in months.

Thousands evacuated amid nuclear leak fears

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100

The Japanese government has declared an atomic emergency because of the "possibility" of a radioactive leak from a nuclear reactor in the quake disaster zone.

Hundreds feared dead in devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100

Dawn has broken over shellshocked Japan, where local media says more than 1,000 people are feared dead after an enormous earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated large parts of the northern Pacific coast.

Daybreak reveals huge devastation in tsunami-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.

Japan disaster disrupts flight plans

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100

Flight schedules for hundreds of passengers travelling to Japan have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami crisis.

Man swept away by tsunami wave in Calif., 4 others rescued

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:22:00 +0100

Tsunami triggers warnings in Latin America

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

* El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica issue tsunami alerts * Scientific Research Center warns waves can reach 2-meter height MEXICO CITY: Latin American nations warned populations along the Pacific coast to take precautions as a tsunami from Japan’s powerful earthquake began to sweep their region, starting in Mexico.

FTSE drops on Japan quake, insurers slide

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

LONDON: Britain's top share index headed for its biggest weekly fall since July on Friday, testing support levels around 5,800, after a huge earthquake in Japan knocked already shaky sentiment. By 1222 GMT, the FTSE 100 was down 26.18 points or 0.5 percent at 5,819.11. The index was down over 2.

Sindh CM grieves over losses in Japan quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has expressed his sorrow and sympathies with the government and people of Japan on damages caused by a huge earthquake and a related tsunami. This was stated in an official statement issued here on Friday.

Oil price slumps under $100 on Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

LONDON: New York crude oil dived back under $100 per barrel on Friday as traders bet that a massive earthquake in Japan would slash the country's crude imports. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for April delivery, fell to $99.01 - the lowest level since February 25. It later stood at $99.

International search and rescue teams on alert: UN

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

GENEVA: More than 45 countries were awaiting a request from Tokyo after offering to help Japan deal with a huge earthquake and tsunami, the United Nations said on Friday. Some 68 search and rescue teams from 45 countries were on standby, but the United Nations was awaiting a green light from....

Pakistanis safe in Tokyo: FO

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Ministry (FO) is in contact with its embassy in Tokyo, which has confirmed that all of its Pakistani officials are safe, Foreign Ministry (FO) spokesperson Tehmina Janjua said on Friday, adding that reportedly the Pakistani community in the Tokyo area was also safe.

Small earthquake jolts northwest Pakistan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0100

KARACHI: A light earthquake of magnitude 4.8 jolted northwest parts of the country near the border with Afghanistan on Friday but there were no immediate reports of casualties, an official said. The quake struck at 4:32pm with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush mountain range, chief meteorologist Muhammad Riaz told AFP.

Obama Insists on Overthrowing Libyan Government

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0100

11 de marzo de 2011, 16:59 Washington, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) U.S President Barack Obama reiterated this Friday as an interest of his country to overthrow the government headed by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Calif., Ore. sustain most damage following tsunami from Japan's quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0100

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (AP) The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner. Sirens blared in Hawaii. The West Coast pulled back from ...

Chile upgrades tsunami alert for coast and Easter Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile on Friday upgraded a tsunami alert for its coastline and remote Easter Island territory after waves triggered by a massive earthquake in Japan hit Hawaii, and said it would evacuate flood-prone areas along the mainland coast.

Japanese in North try to reach family after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

People visiting, living and studying in Canada's North are scrambling to contact their families in Japan on Friday, after a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country.

Japan tsunami poses no threat to India

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

Government on Friday said there was no tsunami threat to India in the wake of the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan.

LFW: Japanese designers put up a brave face

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:19:00 +0100

At the Lakme Fashion Week, three Japanese designers Motonari Ono, Tamae Hirokawa and Sara Arai present their stunning collections.

GOP budget targets agency that warned of tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:18:00 +0100

A spending plan being pushed by Republicans would slash funding for the agency that warned the West Coast about the devastating tsunami in Japan.

Worldwide Monitoring Network Allows for Rapid Tsunami Warnings

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:17:00 +0100

At 2:46 P.M. Tokyo time, one of the largest earthquakes of the past century hit just off the coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. The 8.9-magnitude quake stirred up massive tsunami waves that battered coastal cities, especially along the east coast north of Tokyo. [More]

As U.S. damage is measured, man dies trying to photograph tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:16:00 +0100

A 25-year-old man was declared dead Friday afternoon after being swept out to sea off a northern California beach while trying to photograph a tsunami launched by the massive earthquake near Japan, according to a Del Norte County, California, official.

New Zealand mourns Japan's tragedy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:15:00 +0100

Wellington. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he has watched with horror at the scenes of devastation in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that has struck Japan in the past few hours, Xinhua informed. "Our hearts go out to the Japanese government and its people.

Japanese tsunami death toll 'at least one thousand'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100

6.6 magnitude quake follows initial earthquake; thousands evacuated near nuclear plant, officials warn of radiation leak; Foreign Ministry says 25 Israelis missing; fires ravage homes, structures.

Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

IP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.

The Costs of Japan's Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

First Take March 11, 2011 Author: Sheila A. Smith, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, triggering a tsunami, is the worst natural disaster in modern history for this earthquake-prone nation.

What Does Protection Mean When Disasters Strike?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

I've always been a strong advocate of protection, so this recent call for increased action should make me confident. Instead, I am uneasy. As I wrote in my book, The Politics of Protection: The Limits of Humanitarian Action: Uncomfortable questions emerge: Can anyone "do" protection?

Earthquake in Japan: ACF Responding to Tsunami Threat in Philippines

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

Action Against Hunger's disaster prevention programs install early warning systems to help at-risk populations evacuate March 11, 2011 lCATADUANES, PHILIPPINESâ€”In response to the threat of tsunamis resulting from the 8.

WFP Launches Redesigned Humanitarian Early Warning Service

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

WFP has just launched a completely revamped specialist website – the Humanitarian Early Warning Service – providing up-to-the-minute information on natural hazards around the world.

Record Earthquake Strikes Japan: ADRA Responds

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

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USAID Responds Immediately to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2011 Public Information: 202-712-4810 www.usaid.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, the U.S.

TSX posts first gain of the week on Friday

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

The Toronto Stock Exchange advanced for the first time in five days on Friday, paring its loss for the week to 4.06 per cent, as its materials sector rebounded following an earthquake in Japan.

Britain stands ‘ready to assist’ Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0100

Reiterating his offer of support, Prime Minister David Cameron has sent sincere sympathies to the people of Japan on behalf of everyone in Britain.

Sun rises on a devastated Japan the day after earthquake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:10:00 +0100

Scenes of destruction are visible across the island nation after an earthquake and tsunami. Coastal areas are under water and plumes of black smoke fill the skies from burning cars, homes and factories.Saturday sunrise in Japan illuminated harrowing scenes of destruction across the island nation....

Golfer Ishikawa trying to overcome tragedy at Doral

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:09:00 +0100

Young Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa hopes he can give his compatriots hope and encouragement after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami by performing well at the World Golf Championship event in the United States.

Wall Street unfazed by Japanese quake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:07:00 +0100

U.S. stocks lost ground on Friday before rebounding as reports filtered through of the massive devastation from the Japan ...

Japan Quake Rattles Chip Industry

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:06:00 +0100

Japan's massive earthquake affected operations at dozens of semiconductor factories, raising fears of shortages or price increases for a number of widely used components.

Hawaii Tsunami Advisory Cancelled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:04:00 +0100

HONOLULU March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At approximately 11:26 a.m. today, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory for the Hawaiian Islands following the 8.9 earthquake that struck Japan sending a tsunami warning throughout the Pacific.

QUAKE, TSUNAMI RAVAGE JAPAN

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:03:00 +0100

— Photo: AP CATASTROPHE:A ferocious tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake of magnitude 8.9, slams the Natori coast in Japan on Friday. TOKYO: A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast on Friday, killing hundreds of people as it....

Chile upgrades tsunami alert for coast and Easter Island (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100

Reuters - Chile on Friday upgraded a tsunami alert for its coastline and remote Easter Island territory after waves triggered by a massive earthquake in Japan hit Hawaii, and said it would evacuate flood-prone areas along the mainland coast.

Radiation Level 1,000 Times Too High at Japanese Nuclear Plant (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - The radiation level around a nuclear reactor at the Fukushima nuclear facility near Tokyo has risen to 1,000 times its normal level since this morning's earthquake blew out the plant's cooling system. Technicians at the plant are preparing to release steam that has been vaporized....

Why Do Some Earthquakes Cause Tsunamis But Others Don't? (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the east coast of Honshu, Japan, early Friday morning, triggering a 30-foot-high tsunami that has caused the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 50 countries or territories around the Pacific.

Japan: Red Cross Red Crescent Movement sets up website to reunite families affected by earthquake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100

Thousands of people in Japan and elsewhere have lost contact with family members because of the earthquake and tsunami. The areas particularly affected are the prefectures of Miyagi, Fukushima, Tochigi and Ibaraki.

Japan quake causes day to get a wee bit shorter (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100

AP - You won't notice it, but the day just got a tiny bit shorter because of Friday's giant earthquake off the coast of Japan.

U.S. mobilizes to get assistance to quake-ravaged Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:01:00 +0100

Humanitarian assistance from the United States began its journey to Japan Friday, as President Barack Obama extended a helping hand to the nation after it was hit by a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami.

France: Libya could becom...

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

He added: "The question of legitimacy of this or that party can be left for another day." His remarks come after France on Thursday unilaterally recognised the National Libyan Council in Benghazi as the new government in Libya. The move caused dismay among fellow EU countries, which believe any such....

Quake and tsunami a blow to fragile Japan economy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writers The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday forced multinational companies to close factories, fight fires and move workers,...

Quake is 5th biggest, but Japan best prepared

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Take the world's most earthquake-prepared country, jolt it with one of the biggest quakes in history and add a devastating tsunami minutes later. In the classic battle of Man vs. Nature, Nature won again.

Emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:59:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency is reporting an emergency at a second reactor in the same complex where an explosion had occurred earlier.

Here it comes: Moment the tsunami wave rolled into San Francisco Bay captured on film

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:58:00 +0100

Residents, braced for giant tsunami waves, breathed a sigh of relief this morning as only small surges rolled into the Bay area.

For battered Japan, a new threat: nuclear meltdown

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:54:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan (AP) — Cooling systems failed at a second nuclear reactor on Japan's devastated coast Sunday, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Day after, Japan reels from scale of disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:53:00 +0100

Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, cars and stranded boats.

One swept away as killer waves hit California

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:53:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge earthquake have killed at least one person in the United States, officials said.

Japan reports emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:51:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency is reporting an emergency at a second reactor in the same complex where an explosion had occurred earlier.

Manmohan assures all help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:49:00 +0100

Special Correspondent NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed shock at the earthquake, and the tsunami it triggered, devastating the eastern coast of Japan, and assured that country all possible help in relief and rehabilitation. Dr. Singh conveyed this in a letter to his counterpart Naoto Kan.

Japan's twin disasters: March 13 liveblog

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:49:00 +0100

Follow the latest events around the Pacific Rim after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast triggered a devastating tsunami.

Scale of disaster not yet known - 10,000 missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:46:00 +0100

An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor yesterday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan officials are searching for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating...

Emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:45:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency is reporting an emergency at a second reactor in the same complex where an explosion had occurred earlier.

Emergency at second nuclear reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:45:00 +0100

Japan's nuclear safety agency is reporting an emergency at a second reactor in the same complex where an explosion had occurred earlier.

Russia boosts gas delivery to aid Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:52:00 +0100

MOSCOW, March 12 (UPI) -- Russia will deliver extra natural gas to Japan as it struggles to recover from a major earthquake, a deputy premier said Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin told RIA Novosti Russia is prepared to deliver up to 150,000 tons of liquefied natural gas to meet Japan's request.

Japan radiation leak evokes U.S. Three Mile Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:51:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 17:20 Source: reuters // Reuters * Radiation echoes Three Mile Island, but no meltdown yet * Stricken reactor dates from 1970s, newer models "safer" By Gerard Wynn LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - The radiation leak in Japan immediately recalls memories of accidents at the Chernobyl and....

Rescue efforts continue in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:50:00 +0100

50,000 troops aid in search of hundreds still missing in tsunami-devastated N.E.; Death toll nearly 700 Photos: Search & recovery

NASA Scientist Explains Science Behind 'Supermoon' Phenomenon (SPACE.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:41:00 +0100

SPACE.com - The tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan Friday (March 11) set the Internet abuzz with the idea that the moon, which will be at its fullest of the year on March 19, played a role in the devastating natural disaster.

NASA Satellite Photos Show Devastation From Japan Quake and Tsunami (SPACE.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:41:00 +0100

SPACE.com - NASA satellites have snapped new pictures of the devastating floods and fires in Japan from the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on Friday (March 11).

Kandahar officials offer aid to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +0100

KABUL (Agencies): One of impoverished Afghanistan?s most violent provinces on Saturday offered $50,000 in aid to help victims of Japan?s earthquake and ...

Explosion rocks Japan N-plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +0100

IWAKI (AP): An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan ...

Pakistanis safe in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistani Ambassador to Japan Noor Muhammad Jadmai said on Saturday that Pakistanis are safe in the earthquake and a hotline has been ...

Tsunami hits travel industry

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:37:00 +0100

Tsunami in Japan seems to have spelt trouble for tourism industry as well. With a tsunami alert for almost 50 more countries, flyers booked to fly on international routes are reassessing their decision. Some are promptly cancelling.

Earth’s axis wobbles, your day’s shorter

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:37:00 +0100

The earthquake-cum-tsunami packed such fury that it has moved Japan’s main island, Honshu, by about 8 feet. It’s also caused the Earth’s axis to wobble by about 4 inches - something that experts say will lead to the shortening of the day by 1.6 microseconds, or just over a millionth of a second.

Japan struggles with nuclear accident; tsunami victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:37:00 +0100

Japan battled twin disasters on Sunday, trying to stop a radiation leak at a crippled nuclear plant while rescue teams searched for survivors.

Japan death toll exceeds 1,800

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:34:00 +0100

In the meantime, the overall death toll from the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan now exceeds 1,800 with local media reporting an estimated 1,000 confirmed deaths and an additional 650 or so still unaccounted for.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:33:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Tsunamis triggered by Japan’s devastating earthquake that prompted evacuations on the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile today, but damage was limited. The tsunami lost much of its energy as it moved thousands of miles....

Commentary › Quake and tsunami a blow to fragile Japan economy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:33:00 +0100

The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday forced multinational companies to close factories, fight fires and move workers, inflicting at least short-term damage…

Monster rescue effort underway in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0100

ABC, wires Last Updated: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:25:00 +1100 Japan has mobilised 50,000 military and other rescue personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue and recovery effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record. The 8.

Tsunami victims suffer as Japan struggles with nuclear accident

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:26:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan battled twin disasters on Sunday, trying to stop a radiation leak at a crippled nuclear plant while rescue teams searched desperately for survivors from a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:22:00 +0100

Tsunamis triggered by Japan's devastating earthquake that prompted evacuations on the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile on Saturday, but damage was limited.

Japan agency rates nuclear plant accident at 4 on 0-7 scale

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's nuclear safety agency rated an accident at an earthquake-hit nuclear plant at four on the international scale from 0 to 7, an official said Sunday.

Manmohan assures Japan all help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +0100

Sendai streets littered with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +0100

— Photos: AP Miles of destruction:A Japanese military plane has its nose stuck in a building at Matsushima air base of the Air Self-Defence Force in the northeast on Saturday, a day after a giant quake and tsunami struck the country's coast. SENDAI (Japan): Miles from the ocean's edge, weary,....

UK rescue teams head for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100

British search and rescue experts are preparing to leave for Japan to help in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami victims suffer as Japan struggles with nuclear accident (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan battled twin disasters on Sunday, trying to stop a radiation leak at a crippled nuclear plant while rescue teams searched desperately for survivors from a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Why Japan's Tsunami Triggered Enormous Whirlpool (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

Chernobyl-Scale Disaster Very Unlikely In Japan, Experts Say (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - Amid conflicting reports coming out of Japan on the current status of nuclear reactors there, U.S. nuclear scientists say that while an accident of Chernobyl proportions is not at all likely, there are risks involved.

Sendai streets littered with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:10:00 +0100

Magnitude 8.9: When the Earth Quaked and the Ocean Raged

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +0100

Honshu, Japan: At 05:46 UTC (02:46 PM - Local Time at the Epicentre) one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded in quake history, off the east coast of Japan, 130 km (80 miles) east of Sendai, Honshu, Japan. Filed in environmental issues: earthquake/tsunami/nature.

China offers support for Japan's quake relief

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:06:00 +0100

Chinese Red Cross on Saturday offered an aid of 1 million yuan to Japan, an official said.

Daylight Savings: Time to spring ahead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:05:00 +0100

(CBS/AP) It's time to "spring ahead" - and lose an hour of shut-eye. This weekend most of the U.S. makes the switch to Daylight Savings Time, moving clocks ahead one hour in order to ensure an extra hour of sunlight each evening. The official change is at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Not everyone in the U.

Japan plagued by aftershocks -- 27 of them magnitude 6 or greater

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0100

Japan continued to be rocked by aftershocks Saturday following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake. The nation has experienced more than 154 aftershocks of magnitude 5 or greater since the earthquake, ...

Industry in Japan grinds to a halt after quake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0100

Industry in the world's third-largest economy all but ground to a halt following the earthquake, as manufacturers ranging from Toyota to Nissan, Sony, Fuji and brewers Kirin and Sapporo shut ...

Sudan Expresses its Solidarity with Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0100

Khartoum, March 12 (SUNA) - Sudan has affirmed its solidarity with the government and people of Japan concerning the earthquake and Tsunami disaster which hit Japan in the past two days This was expressed in a statement issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The statement affirmed Sudan....

Libya: U.S. Aims to Oust Gaddafi, Says Obama

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0100

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before I begin, I want to say a few words about the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan earlier today.

Japan Quake: Fears For '10,000 Missing'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0100

Around 10,000 people are reportedly unaccounted for in the Japanese port of Minamisanriku, as the estimated death toll from the country's quake and tsunami nears the 1,700 mark.

Russia boosts gas delivery to aid Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0100

MOSCOW, March 12 (UPI) -- Russia will deliver extra natural gas to Japan as it struggles to recover from a major earthquake, a deputy premier said Saturday.

Six Israelis unaccounted for in Japan following quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

Problems with country's communications system in aftermath of disaster may be preventing Israelis from calling home, Foreign Ministry says.

Six Israelis unaccounted for in Japan following quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0100

Problems with country's communications system in aftermath of disaster may be preventing Israelis from calling home, Foreign Ministry says.

Scientists: Japan Fallout Won't Rival Chernobyl's

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100

Even if the Japanese nuclear plant damaged in the earthquake goes into full meltdown, it is unlikely to cause environmental fallout anything on the scale seen after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, scientists said.

Japan tsunami a wake-up call for US west coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:52:00 +0100

Japan’s earthquake and tsunami is alerting the US west coast that the same kind of thing could happen there. Experts who study the earth’s shifting crust say the “big one” may be past due.

Boat feared lost in tsunami found safe

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:52:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- A fishing boat thought to have fallen victim to the tsunami following Japan's 8.9-magnitude earthquake has been found with all aboard alive, officials said. The vessel was found beached near a port in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan Saturday morning, the New York Daily News reported.

Pictures of the devastation caused by the tsunami and earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100

An energy map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows the intensity of the tsunami in the Pacific Ocean caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake which struck Japan on March 11, 2011 If you have any pictures of the earthquake or tsunami damage in Japan, please email mypic@telegraph.

Japan earthquake: an eyewitness account

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100

Despite the lack of warning, office workers in Tokyo stayed calm after the tremors.

Japan earthquake: just another day at the office for nature

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100

it remains a puzzle why millions of us build our homes atop a known major fault line, says AC Grayling.

Has Japan's ruling elite learned the lessons from the series of past mistakes?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100

Despite Japan's world-beating record in safety technology and advanced engineering, the record of the country's handling of domestic disasters, both natural and man-made, cannot inspire confidence.

Japan earthquake: Huddled for shelter amid nuclear fears

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100

As shocked families struggle to come to terms with Japan's 8.9 magnitude earthquake, Julian Ryall reports from Iwaki - 20 miles from the damaged nuclear plant.

Tsunami reaches US West Coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:50:00 +0100

Tsunami waves caused by a huge quake off Japan reach the US Pacific coast, hours after striking the islands of the outlying US state of Hawaii.

World reaches out to Japan as tsunami toll crosses 1300

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

Daybreak reveals full extent of damage; relief operation likely to be of epic proportions.

Fears of radiation leak in Japan after nuclear plant explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100

An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor today amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of north-eastern Japan officials searched for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The confirmed death toll from yesterday's twin....

Minor damage in Latin America by Japan's tsunami (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +0100

AFP - Large tsunami waves from Japan's powerful earthquake destroyed some coastal buildings in Peru and caused some flooding early Saturday, but otherwise had little effect on Latin America's Pacific nations.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +0100

Reuters - Tsunamis triggered by Japan's devastating earthquake that prompted evacuations on the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile on Saturday, but damage was limited.

International relief extended to devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0100

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and coastline-devouring tsunami that hit Japan has led 49 countries, the European Union and even the International Atomic Emergency Agency to band together and offer relief to the devastated island nation.

Explosion rips quake-hit nuclear plant in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing a reactor, but a radiation leak was decreasing despite fears of a meltdown from damage caused by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Blast at Japan nuke plant after quake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power plant on Japan's devastated coast destroyed a building Saturday and added leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, to the threats menacing a nation just beginning to grasp the scale...

Japan radiation leak evokes U.S. Three Mile Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

* Radiation echoes Three Mile Island, but no meltdown yet * Stricken reactor dates from 1970s, newer models "safer" [More]

Canadians await word from quake-ravaged Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

What began as shock after Japan's strongest recorded earthquake devastated the country quickly became frustration on Saturday for Canadians trying to reach loved ones stranded there.

Japan quake, tsunami toll rises as thousands missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:17:00 +0100

Officials in northeastern Japan are searching for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Navy Units Prepare to Support Tsunami-Damaged Areas

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

By Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Posted: March 12, 2011 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - U.S. Pacific Fleet ships in the Western Pacific were converging on Japan to be in the best position to help those in areas damaged by the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Web helps people locate loved ones in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

TOKYO â Searching the Internet on sites such as Google, Twitter and their local variants has become more effective in finding loved ones than sifting through wreckage following Japan's devastating tsunami.

Japanese search team leaves N.Z. for own crisis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

WELLINGTON â€” A Japanese search team working in the earthquake-devastated New Zealand city of Christchurch made hasty preparations to return home to deal with the crisis in their own country.

Foreign search teams rush to Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

PARIS â€” International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan Saturday in the wake of a huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami, while one of Afghanistan's most violent provinces offered $50,000 in aid.

Japan's Strict Building Codes Saved Lives

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

By JAMES GLANZ and NORIMITSU ONISHI Published: March 11, 2011 Hidden inside the skeletons of high-rise towers, extra steel bracing, giant rubber pads and embedded hydraulic shock absorbers make modern Japanese buildings among the sturdiest in the world during a major earthquake.

Pacific Tsunami and Japan earthquake, Factsheet #1

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

KEY DEVELOPMENTS - On March 11 at 0046 hours EST, or 1446 hours local time, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake - the fifth largest in the world since 1990 - occurred near the east coast of Honshu, the largest and main island of Japan, at the depth of approximately 15 miles. According to the U.S.

US Search and Rescue Teams Depart for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2011 Public Information: 202-712-4810 www.usaid.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ At the request of the Government of Japan, the U.S.

Japan and Pacific: Earthquake and Tsunami Information bulletin n° 2

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Situation In Japan On 11 March 2011, an earthquake hit off-shore of Japan at 14:46 (local time). The epicentre has a latitude of 38.0N and longitude 142.

Japan: leading the way in disaster preparations

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100

By Harumi Ozawa (AFP) TOKYO â€” In catastrophe-prone Japan, regularly shaken by earthquakes, dotted with more than 100 volcanoes and swept by typhoons, living with the threat of natural disasters is just a part of life.

UK rescue specialists head to Japan as at least 1,300 believed to be dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics were flying to Japan tonight as the death toll from the catastrophic tsunami that ripped through the country was expected to soar. At least 1,300 people are believed to have been killed by the wall of water, but thousands more are missing -....

10,000 missing from Japanese town

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0100

Around 10,000 people remain unaccounted for in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku after yesterday's earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Blast at Japan nuke plant after quake and tsunami (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0100

AP - An explosion at a nuclear power plant on Japan's devastated coast destroyed a building Saturday and added leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, to the threats menacing a nation just beginning to grasp the scale of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATE5: SDF swings into top gear in relief efforts to rescue survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

TOKYO - The Self-Defense Forces went into full relief mode on Saturday as Prime Minister Naoto Kan called fo...

Lights go off at landmarks in Japan as electricity concern spreading

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0100

TOKYO - The lights were turned off Saturday night at some of the best known landmarks in major Japanese citi...

In PHOTOS: Bruised Japan staggers to its feet

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0100

More than 1,000 people were feared dead in the massive tsunami triggered by Japan's most powerful earthquake which wrought devastation in northeast coastal Japan forcing the government to declare emergency at two nuclear plants after their cooling systems failed.

Workers face daunting rescue effort in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0100

The death toll has reached 680 and is rising, 10,000 residents of one coastal town haven't been located and more than 215,000 people are living in 1,350 temporary shelters. Japan has sent thousands of relief workers to the hardest-hit coastal areas in the northeast.

Workers face daunting rescue effort in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0100

Man drowns in tsunami wave in Indonesia

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0100

MAN dies after he fell from a boat while trying to rescue family members from the tsunami wave in Indonesia.

YLE Correspondent in Japan: Locals Very Troubled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

YLE’s Asia correspondent in Japan, Kari Ahlberg, has reported that most Japanese have remained calm in the face of Friday’s massive earthquake and tsunami and its consequences. However many are concerned about friends and relatives in the crisis areas.

Japan radiation leak evokes U.S. Three Mile Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:59:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - The radiation leak in Japan immediately recalls memories of accidents at the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island power stations, and how it unfolds will be a critical test for international acceptance of nuclear energy.

Meltdown fears after explosion at Japan nuclear station

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 4:57:25 PM An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor today amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of north-eastern Japan officials searched for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Blast at Japan nuke plant after quake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:57:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan (AP) — An explosion at a nuclear power plant on Japan's devastated coast destroyed a building Saturday and added leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, to the threats menacing a nation just beginning to grasp the scale of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Boat feared lost in tsunami found safe

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- A fishing boat thought to have fallen victim to the tsunami following Japan's 8.9-magnitude earthquake has been found with all aboard alive, officials said.

Odd nature of Japan quake complicates insurance

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The unprecedented nature of Friday's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses especially challenging, a senior executive at a top catastrophe modeling firm said on Saturday.

Japan radiation leak evokes Three Mile Island

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100

Nuclear Emergency Adds to Japan Disaster Woes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:53:00 +0100

PM Kan says besides helping thousands of injured, homeless, his top priority is pair of damaged nuclear power plants in Fukushima

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 10,000 missing after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan - An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown Saturday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for.

Nuclear fears grow amid “unprecedented” disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:40:00 +0100

Switzerland has joined the international relief effort in Japan, sending a rescue team to help locate missing people and distribute aid.

GaGa to sell charity bracelet

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100

POP singer selling a charity bracelet via web to raise money for the Japan relief effort

Japan earthquake: Officials say nuclear catastrophe averted (The Christian Science Monitor)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Fears of a nuclear meltdown in Japan have subsided after a reactor that was damaged in Fridayâ€™s devastating earthquake reportedly emerged intact from an explosion.

Japan fears nuclear meltdown after explosion at Fukushima reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100

Physicists feared second explosion would create radioactive cloud as residents react with panic, jamming city's exit roads For a few unnerving hours, Japan faced a bleak and unsettling prospect. The devastation wreaked by Friday's earthquake and tsunami seemed set to be followed by a nuclear....

Japan's survivors: 'So many have been killed. It's hard to sleep. Unimaginable'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100

Residents of Sendai and Tokyo recall what happened when the disaster struck – and how they survived Koichi Takairin Truck driver, 34, from Sendai Inside his four-tonne vehicle when the wave struck Sendai. He said the tsunami was moving too quickly to consider outpacing it and so he took the gamble....

Death toll in Japan reaches 600

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:36:00 +0100

The confirmed death toll from Friday's twin disasters was 686, but the government's chief spokesman said it could exceed 1,000. An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan officials searched for....

Japan confronts full scale of quake devastation - video

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100

Japan nuclear alert and earthquake - live coverage ? Explosion reported at Fukushima nuclear plant? Death toll said to be more than 1,300? Tsunami engulfs northern port of Sendai and islands? ...

Help for British nationals affected by Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and the North East of Japan.

Odd nature of Japan quake complicates insurance

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100

By Ben Berkowitz NEW YORK (Reuters) - The unprecedented nature of Friday's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses especially ...

European champion Amodio to end training in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100

PARIS (AP) -European champion Florent Amodio of France will be sent home from Japan where he was training ahead of the upcoming figure skating world championships following the devastating ...

World extends helping hand to quake-ravaged Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100

International rescue teams have rushed to the earthquake-stricken Japan which has witnessed massive devastation in its northeastern ...

'Nuclear meltdown averted' after plant explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Nuclear power plant appear to have subsided after a reactor that was damaged emerged intact from an explosion.

10,000 missing in port town after tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100

Over half the population of the northern Japanese port town of Minamisanriku are feared missing, as shocking aerial footage reveals the scale of the devastation caused by the tsunami.

Thousands flee nuclear fallout

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

It is starting to feel like elements of Hiroshima, Kobe and the Asian tsunami combined. Last night, an explosion blew the roof off Tokyo Electric Power Co's Fukushima No 1 nuclear power plant and smoke began pouring out, as authorities...

World rushes to help after the tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100

International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan yesterday in the wake of a massive 8.9 magnitude quake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.A Japanese team of 66 personnel that has...

Rescue effort in high gear as Japan death toll climbs

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0100

Rescuers searched submerged homes, wrecked cars and stranded boats along Japan’s northeast coast on Saturday as its military forces mounted a massive effort to locate survivors and victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that crippled the island nation.

Earthquakes 101: How they happen

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0100

Columbia University seismologist explains in simple terms; Says we're in period of frequent mega-quakes

World sends relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0100

Natural disaster prompts offers of search and rescue help from 50 nations, with UN helping to co-ordinate response.

Japan plagued by aftershocks -- 27 of them magnitude 6 or greater

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0100

Since Friday's 8.9 quake, Japan has experienced more than 154 aftershocks of magnitude 5 or greater, and 27 of magnitude 6 or greater, an official with the U.S. Geological Survey says. But he says it would take an aftershock of at least a magnitude 7 to generate a tsunami.Japan continued to be rocked by aftershocks Saturday following Friday's 8.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; thousands missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0100

An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan officials searched for thousands of people missing more than a day after a...

US Delivers Aid in Disaster-Stricken Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100

US Navy says two helicopters delivered 680 kilograms of rice, bread to town of Shiroishi in one of hardest hit areas of eastern Japan

First-hand accounts of quake surface

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Many first-hand accounts of the earthquake are making their way to the U.S. to family members and friends from Americans and others who live ...

Blast at Japan nuke plant; thousands missing (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0100

AP - An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan officials searched for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

French greens call for end to nuclear energy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - French green groups renewed a call on Saturday for France to end its dependence on nuclear power, saying a radiation leak at a Japanese atomic power plant showed there were no safety guarantees in the industry.

Q&A: What caused the blast at nuclear plant in Japan, and why do officials fear a meltdown?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100

The cause of the explosion isn't yet clear, but the nuclear plant has lost the ability to cool its hot uranium fuel. The containment vessel hasn't been breached but officials fear a core meltdown. An untested method to cool the core before that happens is planned.

6-magnitude quake jolts Honshu island of Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the east coast of Japan's main Honshu island at 10.43 p.m. Beijing Time Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Network ...

Over One Hundred Finns Still Unaccounted For in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry says it has managed to reach most of the 700-odd Finns known to be in Japan. However officials have been unable to contact about 120 nationals.

YLE’s Correspondent in Japan: Locals Very Troubled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100

Relief aid rushing to Japan, U.S. to help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he has ordered additional rescue forces sent into areas impacted by Friday's earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; thousands missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan (AP) — An explosion shattered a building housing a nuclear reactor Saturday, amid fears of a meltdown, while across wide swaths of northeastern Japan officials searched for thousands of people missing more than a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

One presumed U.S. death linked to tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0100

SAN DIEGO, March 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for a man washed into the Pacific Ocean in Northern California by the tsunami that originated in Japan Friday.

British teacher missing after Japan earthquake struck is found safe and well

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Hannah Craggs, 27, had not been heard from for more than 30 hours after the sixth larges earthquake in history devastated Japan.

Quake accelerates Earth's rotation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:52:00 +0100

Yesterday was just a tiny bit shorter because of the giant earthquake off the coast of Japan. Nasa geophysicist Richard Gross calculated that Earth's rotation sped up by 1.6 microseconds. That is because of the shift in Earth's mass caused by...

Relief aid rushing to Japan, U.S. to help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he has ordered additional rescue forces sent into areas impacted by Friday's earthquake and resulting tsunami. Kan said he asked Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa to increase the number of Self-Defense Forces in the affected areas by up to 50,000, Kyodo News reported Saturday.

Russia to provide extra energy help for its neighbor in trouble

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100

Russian officials have announced they are increasing energy supplies to Japan following a request from Tokyo.

Japan earthquake: Officials say nuclear catastrophe averted

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear meltdown in Japan have subsided after a reactor that was damaged in Friday’s devastating earthquake reportedly emerged intact from an explosion.

East Asia and the Pacific: Opening Remarks at the 2011 APEC Senior Officials Meeting 1

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0100

Opening Remarks at the 2011 APEC Senior Officials Meeting 1 Remarks Michael Froman Chair , APEC Senior Officials Meetings Washington, DC March 11, 2011 I want to begin this morning by saying a word about the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan overnight.

Initial reports suggest limited tsunami damage to Pacific island nations: Oxfam Australia

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Pacific island nations threatened by tsunamis following Japan's earthquake seem to have avoided the worst-case scenario, with only minor property damage reported at Papua New Guinea, Oxfam Australia said on Saturday. A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage.

Calm is order of the day as Japan deals with quake aftermath

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

As dawn broke Saturday, it was hard to tell from the looking at the Japanese people that an 8.8-magnitude earthquake had rocked the country the day before and ensuing tsunamis engulfed many northeastern coastal cities. Calm and orderliness remained, as if they were about to start a normal Saturday morning.

Powerful quake and tsunami take heavy toll on Japan (2)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

&$ &$ Smoke rises from the Sendai city skyline in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, March 12, 2011. At least 630 people were killed after Friday's great earthquake and ensuing huge tsunami hit northeast Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported Saturday. (Xinhua/Kyodo) &$ ...

Quake-hit areas in order, need emergency supplies

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Basic order has been restored in Sendai of Miyagi Prefecture, one of the worst-hit areas in the quake and tsunami, but people are hoping more supplies can reach them as soon as possible. In Sendai's coastal area of Arahama, non-concrete buildings here were swirled away like toys by huge waves following the 8.

Powerful quake and tsunami take heavy toll on Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

&$ &$ Streets are flooded after the earthquake in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, March 12, 2011. At least 630 people were killed after Friday's great earthquake and ensuing huge tsunami hit northeast Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported Saturday. (Xinhua/Kyodo) &$

Powerful quake and tsunami take heavy toll on Japan (3)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

&$ &$ Houses and buildings are seen washed away by massive tsunami waves after a powerful quake in a photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 11, 2011. An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of Japan's main Honshu island Friday.

Cambodia expresses deep sympathy to Japan over massive quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday expressed a deep sympathy to Japan over the massive earthquake that struck Friday and donate 100,000 U.S. dollars as relief to the victims. In a message to Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan on Saturday, Hun Sen wrote: "I feel extremely saddened to hear....

6.4-magnitude quake hits near east coast of Honshu, Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake occurred at 22:15 local time (1315 GMT). Its epicenter, with a depth of 37.50 km, was initially determined to be at 37.2607 degrees north latitude and 141.

Japan mounts massive quake rescues

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Japanese authorities have launched swift relief efforts and coordinate international rescue after a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami jolt the nation Friday afternoon. At least 3,000 people have been rescued following Friday's great earthquake, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said....

Russian rescuers ready to help quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Rescue units from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry stand ready to aid Japan after a massive earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country, the ministry said Saturday. "Instructed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the Emergency Situations Ministry has prepared the necessary forces and resources to provide assistance to Japan.

Four Danes among the many missing in Japan after earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Four Danish nationals were among the hundreds of people missing after a powerful earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan, officials said Saturday. "There were six Danes in the area but the embassy has gotten hold of two of them and know they are safe," Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, the Danish Ambassador in Tokyo, told TV station DR.

Singapore sends condolences, rescuers to quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Singapore dispatched rescuers to Japan to assist in the search and rescue operations on Saturday, and Singapore leaders also sent condolences to Japan over the devastating earthquake and tsunami the previous day. The team of five officers from the urban search and rescue contingent of the Singapore....

ASEAN, Indonesia offer help to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Indonesia are ready to help Japan to gain its recovery following a massive earthquake and a deadly tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on Friday. "ASEAN member states stand ready to render their support in the efforts to help bring about a....

Hundreds of Australians feared stranded in Japan's quake zone

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

The Australian federal government on Saturday said they are trying to contact hundreds of Australians in Japan, after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage.

Powerful quake and tsunami take heavy toll on Japan (4)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

&$ &$ A man helps an old woman to evacuate in Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, March 12, 2011. At least 630 people were killed after Friday's great earthquake and ensuing huge tsunami hit northeast Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported Saturday. (Xinhua/Kyodo) &$ ...

Fijian PM sends condolences to Japan over quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100

Fijian Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama on Saturday sent a massage to his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan to offer his condolences to the victimes of the massive earthquake in the country. "The news and images of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that has just hit Japan have filled me with dismay and sadness.

Snapshot: Developments after major Japan earthquake (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Reuters - Following are main developments after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northeast Japan Friday and set off a tsunami.

Japan radiation leak evokes Three Mile Island (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0100

Reuters - The radiation leak in Japan immediately recalls memories of accidents at the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island power stations, and how it unfolds will be a critical test for international acceptance of nuclear energy.

Explosion Blows Roof Off Unstable Reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:37:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, March 12, 2011- An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan.

Strong 6.0 magnitude aftershock in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100

A strong 6.0 magnitude aftershock on Saturday rocked Japan's Fukushima prefecture, a day after a devastating earthquake triggered a tsunami that has left at least 1,700 people dead or unaccounted for.

Carnivals, Japanese Earthquake Top Brazilian Headlines

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0100

12 de marzo de 2011, 11:56 By Alejandro Gomez Brasilia, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The conclusion of the carnivals in several states and the repercussion of the violent earthquake that shook Japan made headlines in Brazil this week. The Brazilian carnivals reached their climax with the samba school....

Russia to boost liquefied gas supplies to Japan if asked

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday liquefied natural gas supplies to earthquake-stricken Japan should be stepped up if requested. Japan "is our neighbor, a friendly ...

Desperation and panic grip Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100

By Kim Kyung-Hoon FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled over heaters in emergency shelters on Saturday as rescue workers searched a ...

1,700 feared dead, missing; possible radiation leaks

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100

The number of people feared dead or missing after Japan was hit by an earthquake and tsunami could top 1,700, news reports said Saturday, as concern rose over damaged nuclear ...

Afghan province offers aid to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

One of impoverished Afghanistan's most violent provinces has offered $50,000 in aid to help victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, officials say.

Reactor at Japan nuclear plant 'intact'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:24:00 +0100

Radiation is leaking from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant, but the government has moved to calm fears of meltdown.

Ten Dutch nationals still missing in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0100

The Dutch authorities are still trying to contact ten Dutch nationals thought to have been in Japan's disaster area. Forty others who were in the northern region hit by the...

Explosion at nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo last night, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake.The 8.9-magnitude earthquake - the strongest recorded in...

Warning puts Kiwis on edge

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

Thousands of coastal Kiwis spent a sleepless night on Friday amid fears the deadly tsunami sweeping across the Pacific would strike.But despite a tsunami warning remaining in place across the North and South Islands for much of...

Scientists say big quakes not related

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

Scientists have rushed to dismiss panicked talk that the slew of recent earthquakes were connected, saying the disasters were simply nature taking its course.Friday's magnitude 8.9 tremor in Japan - the most powerful to hit the...

Warning out faster than danger wave

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100

The warnings travelled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: an 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan had spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east as fast as a jetliner.Sirens blared in Hawaii. Californians...

Engineer: Tough Japanese building codes worked

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100

Says strict standards did their job; Tall buildings there are designed to sway in temblor as a tree would in wind

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the end of the

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

[ Zaterdag 12 maart 2011 | European Union ] Thank you everyone for being here and for waiting for us

British teacher missing after Japan earthquake struck is found safe and well

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100

Hannah Craggs, 27, had not been heard from for more than 30 hours after the sixth larges earthquake in history devastated Japan.

Odd nature of Japan quake complicates insurance (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:08:00 +0100

Reuters - The unprecedented nature of Friday's earthquake in Japan, plus the damage from the subsequent tsunami and fires, makes estimating insured losses especially challenging, a senior executive at a top catastrophe modeling firm said on Saturday.

Video from The US European Media Hub, US Department of State available on thenewsmarket.com: U.S. Ambassador Roos on U.S. Support for Earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

NEW YORK March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Contents from The US European Media Hub, US Department of State at: US Ambassador to Japan John Roos briefs Tokyo reporters on US condolences for quake and tsunami victims and support for relief efforts for the March 11 Earthquake in Japan About thenewsmarket.

Japan Earthquake: 9,500 people swept away by tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

The coastal town of Minamisanriku, just 290 miles north of Tokyo, Japan, has been devastated by the tsunami caused by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake. The Japanese state broadcast agency has reported that 9,500 people are unaccounted for in the town, in Miyagi prefecture , which has a population of 19,000.

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake, nuclear emergency

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, cars and stranded boats.

Video: Earthquake survivor: Panic created "a human stampede"

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Russ Mitchell talks to Japan quake survivor Ines Kljakovic who was in a busy Tokyo subway station where thousands of people were scrambling to reach the street level for safety.

Finnair Resumes Flights to Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0100

Finnish national air carrier Finnair resumed flights to Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, after a brief suspension that began Friday.

Finnish President Extends Condolences to Japan; PM Offers Aid

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0100

Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi have extended their condolences following Friday’s disastrous earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

1,700 feared dead in Japan quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- The death toll from Japan's massive earthquake and the resulting tsunami could top 1,700 and entire cities have been destroyed, officials said.

More evacuations at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- Thousands more people were told to evacuate Saturday after an explosion at an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant in Japan.

Chinese friendship associations send condolences to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0100

Two Chinese friendship associations Saturday sent condolence messages to the people of earthquake-stricken Japan. The China-Japan Friendship Association and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries messages to seven Japan-China friendship groups and some local governmental groups.

9,500 people unaccounted for in tsunami-stricken Japanese town

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +0100

About 9,500 people are unaccounted for in one of the worst-hit areas by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in north-eastern Japan, officials ...

Search teams rush to Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +0100

International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan on Saturday in the wake of a huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami.

9,500 missing in Japanese town swept away by tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

Japan Will Need to Boost Energy Imports

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:52:00 +0100

Friday's closures of nuclear reactors will raise Japan's need to import oil and natural gas, but it remains unclear how much industrial output has been affected by the earthquake and tsunami and how long nuclear- and thermal-power plants will stay shut.

19 Taiwanese students still missing in northeast Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More than 20 Taiwanese students and tourists in northeastern Japan remained unaccounted for yesterday after the massive earthquake hit the country, according to local media reports.

Travel agencies warned over northeast Japan tours

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Tourism Bureau warned travel agencies yesterday that they would be legally liable if they were to take tour groups in the near future to Japan's Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, areas devastated by Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami.

World Vision Taiwan to solicit quake donations

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - World Vision Taiwan is launching a donation campaign to collect NT$10 million (US$338,700) to help quake-stricken Japan, the charity group announced yesterday.

Undersea communication cables broken after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chunghwa Telecom yesterday said that the 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan has caused many submarine communications cables to break, adding that they are addressing the issue and will continue repairs to the cables until service returns to normal.

Rescuers dig through Japan amid aftershocks

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0100

50,000 troops aid search and rescue efforts, with hundreds dead, hundreds still missing in devastated N.E. Photos: Rescue efforts

All Indian nationals safe in earthquake-hit Japan: Govt

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0100

Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao on Saturday said all Indians are safe as per the information available so far. There are 100 Indians in Sendai.

Radiation leaks after explosion at Japan nuclear plant, disaster toll rises

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0100

Reports said more than 1,700 people were killed or missing as a result of the 8.9-magnitude quake. 9,500 people in one town were unreachable.

1 Radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant after explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:47:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo today after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of yesterday's massive earthquake. The developments at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant raised fears of a Chernobyl-style disaster as officials worked to contain the leak.

World's Most Powerful Earthquakes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan Friday is the country's most largest, and the fifth most powerful in modern recorded history. Here is a list of the world's most powerful earthquakes since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 1. Chile (1960) 9.

1,700 feared dead in Japan quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- The death toll from Japan's massive earthquake and the resulting tsunami could top 1,700 and entire cities have been destroyed, officials said. The death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami has exceeded 600, but hundreds of people were missing and feared dead, Kyodo News Service reported Saturday.

Foreign Office update - Japanese earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0100

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to advise against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and the North East of Japan.

10,000 missing in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

AS many as 10,000 people have been reported missing in a northern Japanese town as a strong aftershock hit near a nuclear plant in Fukushima.

Japan's nuclear plant 'may be in meltdown'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

JAPAN'S quake-hit nuclear power plant "may be experiencing nuclear meltdown", local media says.

Thousands flee amid radiation fears

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100

MORE than 45,000 people have been evacuated and an atomic emergency declared after a nuclear plant explosion in Japan.

Death toll from Japan quake rising

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:34:00 +0100

The death toll from Japan’s devastating earthquake could rise to more than 1,300, as the country continues to dig out survivors trapped beneath rubble and concrete

Experts: Mega-quake, tsunami could happen in U.S.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:34:00 +0100

In fact, it already has (in 1700); Say better job needed to educate people in vulnerable areas

9,500 people missing in tsunami-stricken Japan town

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100

Some 9,500 people are unaccounted for in one of the worst-hit areas by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in north-eastern Japan, officials said. With many houses, cars and crops in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture washed away by powerful tsunami after the deadly earthquake on Friday, many of the missing....

Reflections by Fidel Castro: Two Earthquakes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +0100

12 de marzo de 2011, 10:39 Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) "Two Earthquakes" is the title of the latest reflections by leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro.

Tsunami Wave Train Reaches Chile

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +0100

12 de marzo de 2011, 10:40 Santiago, Chile, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Waves as high as eight meters (26 feet) reached Chilean coastal areas early Saturday, after a tsunami alert had been issued following the massive earthquake in Japan on Friday.

Help for British nationals affected by Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0100

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and the North East of Japan.

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:25:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled over heaters in emergency shelters on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, wrecked cars and stranded boats.

Huge explosion at Japan nuclear plant - reactor not affected

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:24:00 +0100

The Japanese government Saturday said an explosion at a nuclear plant damaged by Friday's massive earthquake had not affected the ...

Tsunami Weakens Substantially Before Hitting Americas

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Damage less than feared after massive wave lost energy as it traveled thousands of kilometers across Pacific Ocean

US Authorities Assess Tsunami Damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Impact was less severe than many had feared, but several coastal communities experience damage

Japan earthquake and tsunami: 10,000 people missing in Minamisanriku

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Government officials revealed the fate of 9,500 people in the north eastern port of Minamisanriku was still unknown more than 24 hours after the double disaster hit.

Japan earthquake and tsunami disrupts currents: Huge whirlpools form off coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

The tsunami that hit Japan today caused huge whirlpools off the coast, threatening any boats or victims who survived the initial wave.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Thousands undergo radioactive screening after explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0100

The building housing one of Fukushima Dai-ichi's reactors was destroyed in the blast and a cloud of white smoke could be seen pouring from it.

Dutch sniffer dogs to help in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100

A Dutch sniffer dog team are to travel to Japan on Monday to help with the search and rescue effort following the country's devastating earthquake and...

Japan Tries Using Seawater to Cool Damaged Reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +0100

Japanese officials continued their battle to control dangerous reactor overheating in the nation's worst nuclear accident that followed Friday's earthquake, as they resorted to an unprecedented attempt to cool the reactor with seawater.

Radiation leaks from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Radiation leaked from Japan's earthquake-crippled nuclear plant on Saturday after a blast blew the roof off, and authorities prepared to distribute iodine to people in the vicinity to protect them from exposure.

Experts: Mega-quake, tsunami could happen here

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

They note that one already has, in 1700, and better job is needed to educate those in vulnerable areas about how to react

Video: Japan earthquake survivor: Situation remains unclear

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

Russ Mitchell spoke with Matthew Alt, a survivor of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, on what life was like before, during, and after the quake struck.

Video: Japan earthquake leaves thousands stranded

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

Rebecca Jarvis spoke with Early Show travel expert Peter Greenberg on how the Japan earthquake and tsunami will affect flights and the subway system.

No repeat of Chernobyl disaster for Japan - experts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Japan should not expect a repeat of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster after an explosion blew the roof off one of its nuclear power plants that had been shaken in a huge earthquake, experts said on Saturday.

Japan military rushes to rescue quake victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0100

Japan launched a massive, military-led rescue operation Saturday after a giant quake and tsunami killed hundreds of people and authorities braced for a possible meltdown at a nuclear reactor.

Japanese-Americans seek news of quake back home

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0100

In the Los Angeles area and other U.S. regions with large Japanese-American and Japanese expatriate populations, those with ties to the Asian ...

US Search and Rescue Teams Depart for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100

At the request of the Government of Japan, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has deployed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Fairfax County and Los Angeles County to assist in the rescue effort in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Radiation leaks from Japan N-plant, disaster toll rises

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100

Reports said more than 1,700 people were killed or missing as a result of the 8.9-magnitude quake. 9,500 people in one town were unreachable.

Rescuers In Japan Struggle To Reach Survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

One day after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, setting off a tsunami that swamped coastal cities, rescuers are struggling to reach survivors. Host Linda Wetheimer talks to NPR's Rob Gifford in Osaka, Japan, about the scope of the damage and the state of rescue and recovery efforts.

B.C.'s emergency crews wait for the tsunami that never came

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

It was a long night on the West Coast, waiting for the tsunami that never came. In the small harbour at Zeballos, at the end of a narrow inlet on Vancouver Island, the skippers of salmon fishing boats got up in the dark and prepared to put out to sea to face a wave they had been warned was coming in....

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Thousands undergo radioactive screening after explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0100

The building housing one of Fukushima Dai-ichi's reactors was destroyed in the blast and a cloud of white smoke could be seen pouring from it.

No news of Aussie casualties in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100

The federal government says it has no reports of Australian casualties or injuries at this stage in Japan's earthquake and tsunami emergency.

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:08:00 +0100

Reuters - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled over heaters in emergency shelters on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, wrecked cars and stranded boats.

Pick of the Clicks: Apocalypse Now?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:07:00 +0100

(story wouldn’t be the right word) has been on our website since February 9 and has consistently been one of the most clicked items ever since. Other stories – real news stories that take themselves seriously and look down their noses at mere ‘articles’- they have been and gone.

Strong aftershock jolts northeastern Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0100

SENDAI - A strong aftershock from the devastating earthquake that struck Japan on Friday occurred Saturday ni...

Japan earthquake and tsunami: 10,000 people missing in Minamisanriku

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

Government officials revealed the fate of 9,500 people in the north eastern port of Minamisanriku was still unknown more than 24 hours after the double disaster hit.

Radiation leak at Japan nuke plant, but reactor “intact”

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant Saturday, but the government moved to calm fears of meltdown and said a huge explosion had not ruptured the container surrounding the reactor. An evacuation order for tens of thousands of residents was expanded to 20 kilometers (12 miles)....

Russia & China Reports on Japan Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

Japan's biggest neighbors, Russia and China, say they will help the country following a massive earthquake and tsunami on Friday. Japan’s biggest neighbors, Russia and China, were on high ...

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a massive earthquake and tsunami, with the ...

Huge earthquake triggers Japan tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has rocked Japan and sent a tsunami warning across the Pacific. The 8.9 magnitude quake was the most powerful to hit Japan in 140 years, with its epicentre in the sea close to ...

Mammoth rescue operation for tsunami victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100

There were desperate appeals for help from a hospital rooftop where a group of people gathered as a helicopter flew overhead. It is hard to talk of a rescue operation when not just buildings, but ...

Japan to fill reactor with sea water

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100

Tokyo Electric Power Co plans to fill a leaking reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant with sea water to cool it down, Japan's top government spokesperson says.

Japan launches huge rescue effort

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100

Japan has mobilised 50 000 military and other rescue personnel to spearhead a rescue effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating earthquake on record.

Over 1,700 likely dead,missing in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:49:00 +0100

TOKYO (Updated) - More than 1,700 people are likely dead or missing following a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday. Members of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) board an airplane heading for Japan at the Frankfurt-Hahn airport....

Desperation and panic grip Japan after massive quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0100

Survivors of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, cars and stranded boats.

China pledges assistance to Japan anytime

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

GENEVA - The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a massive earthquake and tsunami, with the United Nations sending a group to help co-ordinate work.

Tunisia extends sympathy to Japanese people

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100

{mosimage}CARTHAGE, March. 12, 2011 (TAP) - After the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan , causing heavy human losses and a great number of wounded, Caretaker President Foued Mebazaa sent a message of condolences and sympathy to emperor Akihito .

U.S. Offers Japan Assistance In Wake Of Devastation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Quake survivors pack roads, stores outside hard-hit area

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Residents of northern Japan streamed south from their earthquake-stricken hometowns Saturday, crowding stores in search of vital supplies as rescue teams worked north toward the historic quake's epicenter.

Radiation leak at Japan nuke plant, but reactor 'intact' (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

AFP - Radiation leaked from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant Saturday, but the government moved to calm fears of meltdown and said a huge explosion had not ruptured the container surrounding the reactor.

Japan earthquake and tsunami video: The tottering towers of Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, (Reuters) - Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor on Saturday after an explosion blew the roof off in the wake of a massive earthquake, but the government insisted that radiation

Disaster relief teams head for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a huge earthquake and tsunami, with the United Nations sending a group to help co-ordinate work. “We are in the process of deploying nine experts who are among the most experienced we have for dealing with catastrophes.

Butter lamps lit for victims in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

12 March, 2011 - His Majesty the King and the Japanese community in Bhutan offer Karmi Tongchey (a thousand Butter lamps) and prayers at the Tashichhodzong this evening for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and Tsunami that hit north Japan on Friday.

Desperation and panic grip Japan (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Reuters - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, cars and stranded boats.

Japan earthquake: Swarms of fish off coast of Acapulco caused by tsunami?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Thousands of sardines, anchovies, stripped bass and mackerel surged close to the shore on one beach in the Mexican resort city, packed so tightly near the surface they looked like an oil slick from above.

Japan Tsunami: World Vision to Provide Relief Supplies, Psycho-Social Support for Children

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100

- Aid group sending team from Tokyo to assess need, begin response in northern Japan - Child-Friendly Space planned to address child survivors' need for structure, routine, safe play - Damage less than feared in vulnerable Pacific Island countries TOKYO March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --....

Japan PM says quake an 'unprecedented national disaster'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Saturday called the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated vast areas of Japan and shocked the world an "unprecedented national disaster".

10,000 people missing in northern Japan after M8.8 quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:36:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (Saba) -- About 10,000 people are missing in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku, some 360 km north of Tokyo, following Friday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, Miyagi Prefectural government said Saturday evening, according to

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100

Survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline.

Hong Kong Observatory releases earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:34:00 +0100

An intense earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted Japan again at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory at the first time.

Welsh ex-pats in Japan tell of terror as tsunami hit

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

BRITONS living in Japan have spoken of their terror as the enormous earthquake struck.

More earthquakes rock tsunami-devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

Tokyo.– A day after a giant temblor set off a powerful tsunami that killed hundreds of people in Japan, huge earthquakes rocked the northeastern part of the country on Saturday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a strong earthquake struck just before noon in the sea in virtually the same place where the magnitude 8.

MFA advises S'poreans to avoid quake-hit areas in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100

Singapore's Foreign Ministry said should Singaporeans choose to travel to Japan at this juncture, they should avoid areas that are affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

Japan: Nuclear reactor intact after post-tsunami blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0100

That was welcome news for a country suffering from Friday's double disaster that pulverized the northeastern coast, leaving at least 574 people dead by official count. The scale of destruction was not yet known, but there were grim signs that the death toll could soar.

JAPAN: Explosion at Nuclear Plant Raises New Fears After Destructive Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:31:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear installations have gripped the country following a blast at a nuclear installation. Emergency teams were struggling to limit damage following the explosion.

More than 1,000 dead, 10,000 missing after Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:29:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan: An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown Saturday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for.

Japan: Mounting Deaths, Damage from Earthquake, Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:28:00 +0100

12 de marzo de 2011, 10:13 Tokyo, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Japan continued monitoring aftershocks of FridayÃ¢€Ã–s 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, and was immersed in rescue operations and assessing damage as the death and injury toll mounted.

15:18 Explosion, radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo today, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of yesterday's massive earthquake. The developments at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant raised fears of a Chernobyl-style disaster as officials worked to contain the leak.

Desperation and panic grip Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Survivors of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched a mangled coastline of submerged homes, cars and stranded boats.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; quake leaves 10,000 missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown Saturday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for.

Radiation leaks from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

Radiation leaks from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100

Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) Miles from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag. On Saturday, a day after a massive tsunami .

Residents Struggle for Essentials

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0100

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered Japan, residents in the especially hard-hit northeastern regions are struggling to procure essential supplies such as food, water and gasoline.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 10,000 missing after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 10,000 missing after quakeIn the small port town of Minamisanriku alone, some 10,000 people are unaccounted for -- more than half the population.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: The moment apocalyptic waves drown Rikuzentakata

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0100

Hundreds of homes, workplaces and roads had lined the busy residential area on the coast of north eastern Japan before the quake struck earlier today.

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami Situation Report No. 1

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100

This report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from offices in Japan, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. It covers the period from 11 to 12 March. The next report will be issued on the 13 March. I.

Radiation leaks from quake-hit nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing the reactor, but a radiation leak was decreasing despite fears of a meltdown from damage caused by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Japan earthquake and tsunami disrupts currents: Huge whirlpools form off coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100

The tsunami that hit Japan today caused huge whirlpools off the coast, threatening any boats or victims who survived the initial wave.

Japan earthquake: Swarms of fish off coast of Acapulco caused by tsunami?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100

Japan earthquake and tsunami video: The tottering towers of Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100

These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.

Incredibly, 20 Quakes of Magnitude 6.0 or Greater Rock Japan (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - The shaking in Japan didn't end with the country's largest-recorded earthquake.

Radiation leaks from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Reuters - Radiation leaked from Japan's earthquake-crippled nuclear plant on Saturday after a blast blew the roof off, and authorities prepared to distribute iodine to people in the vicinity to protect them from exposure.

Over 1,700 likely dead, missing in Japan quake: report (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Reuters - More than 1,700 people are likely dead or missing following a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; quake leaves 10,000 missing (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

AFP - An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant triggered fears of a meltdown Saturday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead and at least 10,000 unaccounted for.

More than 1700 likely dead in Japan quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100

Japanese news agency says 9,500 people in one town unreachable; about 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes; Foreign Ministry says 20 Israelis missing; additional magnitude 6 aftershock hits.

Tokyo in "panic mode" over nuke reactors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100

American in Japan says atmosphere reminiscent of 9/11; describes "violent," "very intense" quake and aftershocks

Japan tsunami wreaks millions of dollars damage on Californian harbours, US west coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:02:00 +0100

Eight-foot waves smashed boats and tore apart docks at Crescent City, California, virtually destroying the harbour and wreaking millions of dollars worth of damage.

Adelaide man's nervous wait

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100

AN Adelaide man in Kyoto faces a frantic wait to hear whether his Japanese mother-in-law is alive or dead.

UK to send search and rescue teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100

Britain will send a specialist team of search and rescue experts to Japan later today, the UK Government has announced.

Six Sussex firefighters on Japan rescue mission

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0100

Six firefighters from West Sussex are joining the rescue mission in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Despite nuclear meltdown risk, Japanese rescuers continue efforts (AHN)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

(AHN) - Relief and rescue operations continue in Japan where a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has left at least 1,000 dead and thousands more missing. Now, there are new worries after an explosion at a nuclear plant has lead authorities to issue evacuations.

Japanese town has 9,500 missing after twin disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100

The death toll in northeast Japan after a powerful earthquake and tsunami could rise dramatically, with news that about 9,500 people are unaccounted for in the town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture.

An economic aftershock hits Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- The massive earthquake that struck Japan Friday could tip the scales in the country's efforts to reduce its debt and turn its economy around, analysts said. Analysts at Capital Economics wrote, "The timing of the disaster could not have been much worse," The Washington Post reported Saturday.

Dot Earth: On Earthquakes, Warming and Risk (Mis)Perception

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100

A discussion of problems communicating risks attending earthquakes and global warming.

Wind blows south-to-north at quake-hit Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - The wind at a nuclear plant inJapan that is leaking radiation is blowing from the south, which [More]

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0100

* Report that nuclear building's outer structure blown off * Gov't says radiation level low, major leakage not expected [More]

Japan Quake Shakes Loose Memories Of U.S. Disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0100

Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami bring back images closer to home, from the floods caused by Hurricane Katrina to the devastation of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in Northern California.

Witness: Earthquake rocks Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:36:00 +0100

At first the shaking Tokyo Stock Exchange building felt like it would stop after a few seconds. But after minutes of wide-eyed silence, the TSE president, Atsushi Saito, said in a low voice: “This is a big one.” In one of the meeting rooms on the 14th floor, a vase promptly fell off a side table and pictures swung violently on the wall.

URGENT: Over 3,000 rescued after earthquake: Kan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0100

TOKYO - Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Saturday more than 3,000 people have been rescued since a powerful ear...

U.S. troops, searchers and equipment arriving in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

The first wave of promised aid from the United States began arriving in Japan on Saturday in the wake of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Explosion hits Japan nuke plant; quake, tsunami death toll rises to 1,000

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:33:00 +0100

03/13/2011 An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan’s nuclear plants yesterday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead. Reactor cooling systems failed at two plants after Friday’s record 8.

Japan: Nuclear reactor container was not destroyed in explosion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0100

Daybreak reveals huge devastation in tsunami-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0100

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast today, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Daybreak revealed the full extent of damage from yesterday’s 8.

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission EU Foreign Ministers meeting (Gymnich) Gödöllö, 12 March 2011

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/171 Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the end of the informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting EU Foreign ...

Video: Earthquake survivor: "It just went on forever"

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

Russ Mitchell interviews Japan earthquake survivor Tom Byer, who was at home with his family when the quake struck.

"Panic mode" in Japan over nuke reactors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

American in Tokyo says quake seemed to last "forever" and aftershocks were "violent"

Panic grips Japan after earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

Survivors of Japan's worst recorded earthquake and a tsunami have huddled in shelters and have hoarded supplies as rescue workers searched the rubble of a coastline.

SHRULE COUPLES FAMILY SAFE AFTER JAPAN EARTHQUAKE

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

SHRULE-JAPANESE couple Padraic and Meukey Frehan are relieved that their family and frinds in Tokyo are safe following the earthquake in Japan. Padraic and his Tokyo-native wife, Meukey moved back to his native Shrule a few years ago, with their teenage son and daughter, after living and working for many years in Japan.

VP sends sympathy, condolences to Japanese disaster victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100

Vice President Boediono expressed his deep sympathy over the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, leaving hundreds dead.

National › Damage from mega quake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,700

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined number of people who have died or are unaccounted for is feared…

Japan Faces 'Unprecedented Disaster'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

PM Kan says besides helping thousands of injured, homeless, his top priority is pair of damaged nuclear power plants in Fukushima

Tsunami waves kill one in U.S.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan’s huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage.

Radiation leaking from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

Japanese Officials Downplay Radiation Risks In Quake Aftermath

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:14:00 +0100

Japanese officials now say an explosion today at an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant destroyed the building where the plant's reactor is located but did not damage the metal housing that protects the reactor core.

German president holds minute's silence for Japan quake victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

Naila, Germany - German President Christian Wulff held a minute's silence on Saturday for the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Japan. "Our sympathy goes out to all those who have been affected by this natural disaster," the president said ahead of a civic function in the southern German town of Naila.

Radiation down at Japan nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

JAPAN'S government says metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it's in.

EXTRA: Japan automakers to halt production because of quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

Tokyo - Three Japanese automakers said Saturday they will suspend production at domestic assembly plants because of quake- related difficulties, news reports said. Toyota Motor Corp is to close its five domestic plants Monday, including those operated by its subsidiaries, and 12 auto parts plants,....

Ten thousand people missing in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0100

ABOUT 10,000 people are unaccounted for in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku in quake-hit Miyagi prefecture, public broadcaster NHK says.

Mammoth rescue operation for tsunami victims

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100

There were desperate appeals for help from a hospital rooftop where a group of people gathered as a helicopter flew overhead. It is hard to talk of a rescue operation when not just buildings, but whole villages in Japan have either been swept away or are almost inaccessible.

Japan quake aftershocks could go on "for years"

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0100

Even though progressively weaker, aftershocks could bring down stressed buildings, hamper rescue, relief efforts

Police officers wearing respirators guide people to evacuate away from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant following an explosion at the facility. Photograph: Reuters/Asahi Shimbun

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0100

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0100

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

Tsunami leaves trail of destruction

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 1:03:13 PM Miles from the ocean’s edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small planes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere – half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag.

An economic aftershock hits Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:55:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- The massive earthquake that struck Japan Friday could tip the scales in the country's efforts to reduce its debt and turn its economy around, analysts said.

'We stood in shock as the roar of the earthquake surrounded us'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

THE first tremor hit as we were catching the lift to the sixth floor of a ski resort in northern Japan.

Lessons from Kobe

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

Every Japanese schoolchild knows what to do the moment the earth begins to shake: slip a padded cover on to their heads and duck beneath the nearest desk. People who are at home when disaster strikes know, almost instinctively, to open the front door in case it is necessary to make a quick exit to open ground.

Grave concerns for Australians

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

AUTHORITIES were trying last night to locate thousands of Australians known to be living or staying in Japan, including 164 registered in the regions at the frontline of the devastation.

Q&A: a guide to the quake, the succession of waves and the science that explains them

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

What caused the tsunami? This was one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded in Japanese history, with a magnitude of 8.9. The last equivalent earthquake in the region was in AD869. The tremors were the result of a violent uplift of the sea floor 125 kilometres off the coast of Sendai, where the....

Radiation down at Japan nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

Japan's government says the metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it's in.

Tokyo watches ... and waits for the Big One

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

EARTHQUAKES in Japan are frequent. Having lived here three years, we had felt the gentle roll, more enthusiastic shakes, sudden jolts.

Blast at Japan nuclear plant; quake leaves 1,000 dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead.

Meltdown fear after nuclear plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

TOKYO: A nuclear reactor damaged by Japan's biggest earthquake may be starting to melt down, local nuclear authorities have warned.

Politicians get a history lesson, and then they get the real deal

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0100

THE day before the earthquake hit Japan, a delegation of five Australian politicians had disaster on their minds. In an ironic twist, the group was visiting a three-storey earthquake museum in the Japanese port city of Kobe.

Devastating photos of the aftermath of Japan's disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0100

Photos from the day after Japan's strongest recorded earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed

UK rescue teams fly to quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

LONDON, March 12 (KUNA) -- A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics is flying out to Japan to help in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that ripped through the country, the Government said Saturday. Japan requested assistance today after the magnitude 8.9 earthquake rocked the north eastern coast yesterday.

ASEAN offers help to quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100

The ASEAN countries have expressed their readiness to help Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and deadly tsunami that struck its north-eastern parts ...

Update 5: Japanese town reports 9,500 people missing after tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Updated 2.37 p.m. As many as 9,500 people are unaccounted for in the Japanese port town of Minamisanriku, local officials said this afternoon. The town, some 300km away from Tokyo, bore the brunt of the tsunami after yesterday's massive...

Radiation down at Japan nuke plant after blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100

Japan's government spokesman says the metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it's in. Yukio Edano says the radiation around the plant did not rise after the blast but instead is decreasing. He added that pressure in the reactor was also decreasing.

Wind blows south-to-north at quake-hit Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - The wind at a nuclear plant in Japan that is leaking radiation is blowing from the south, which could affect residents north of the facility, Japan's national weather forecaster said on Saturday.

Japan to fill leaking nuke reactor with sea water

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co plans to fill a leaking reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant with sea water to cool it down and reduce pressure in the unit, Japan's top government spokesman said on Saturday.

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake, nuclear emergency

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Survivors of Japan's worst recorded earthquake and a tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched the rubble of a coastline choked by cars, boats and levelled homes.

Blast at Japan nuclear plant; quake leaves 1,000 dead (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0100

AFP - An explosion and feared meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead.

North-eastern coast of Japan devastated

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100

Japan is reeling from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake – the most powerful in its history – that struck off its north-eastern coast on Friday, creating a vast tsunami that devastated much of its Pacific seaboard. The tsunami unleashed by the earthquake hit Hawaii, the US west coast, Russia, Taiwan,....

Japan death toll rises after twin disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0100

Rescue teams have fanned out across northern Japan, a day after a powerful earthquake and tsunami killed hundreds of people and damaged two nuclear facilities.

Japanese in Bali struggle to contact family

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Thousands of Japanese expatriates in Bali are awaiting news of their family following the earthquake and tsunami that swept through Japan on Friday.

RI`s exports to Japan may be disrupted

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100

A 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan and unleashed a 10-meter high tsunami may have the potential of affecting Indonesia`s exports to Japan, an official said.

Radiation leaking from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, (Reuters) – Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor today after an explosion blew the roof off in the wake of a massive earthquake, but the government insisted that radiation levels were low. The blast raised fears of a meltdown at the facility north of Tokyo as officials scrambled to contain what [.

12:55 Explosion and radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Hundreds of Aussies unaccounted for

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100

AREA hardest hit by devastating tsunami was home to hundreds of Aussie language teachers.

Thousands flee amid radiation fears

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100

MORE than 45,000 people have been evacuated and an atomic emergency declared after a nuclear power plant explosion.

World rushes to Japan's aid after disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100

THE world rushes to Japan's aid in its greatest hour of need after the quake and tsunami leave a trail of death and destruction.

UK offers assistance to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

Britain has offered assistance to Japan after it was hit by a massive earthquake which triggered a tsunami. Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK could help with humanitarian assistance or ...

Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

On Saturday, one day after a massive tsunami tore through Sendai, residents surveyed the devastation that has laid waste to whole sections of the northern port of 1 million people, 80 miles from the ...

Britain says Japan requests help over earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Japan has asked Britain for help in the aftermath of the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the country, Britain's Foreign Secretary said on Saturday. The 8.9-magnitude ...

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plantRadiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo, the govt said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility.

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

Rescue teams fly to quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100

A team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics is flying out to Japan to help in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that ripped through the country, the Government said.

Explosion at Japanese nuclear plant raises fears

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:13:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing the reactor amid fears that it could melt down after being hit ...

Japan: No damage to nuclear plant reactor container

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

TOKYO - The operator of a stricken nuclear plant today said a reactor container was not damaged despite a large explosion at the plant north of Tokyo, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary said today.

Japan is in our prayers

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0100

In 1994 when the Northridge earthquake hit my town in California, the assurance of God’s love quieted my thought so that I could hear what steps I needed to take to secure my own well-being and that of others. It buoyed my spirits and solidified my conviction in the power of Love, another name for God.

Indonesia extends condolences on disasters in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

Indonesia said Saturday said it was deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan the previous day. In a press statement, the government expressed its deepest sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Japan for the loss of lives, injuries and material destruction.

Philippines endeavors to ensure safety of Filipinos in Japan after tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday it is coordinating with the Japanese government, its Embassy in Tokyo and Consulates and the Filpino community in Japan to ensure the safety of Filipinos after a 8.8- magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday.

Backgrounder: Major nuclear leakage accidents in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100

BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Radiation is leaking from the Fukushima No.1 nuclear plant in northeast Japan, after its reactors were disabled by Friday's massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami, Japanese officials confirmed Saturday. Following is a list of nuclear accidents Japan has gone through since 1990s.

Japan on nuclear alert

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Japan was last night facing a nuclear emergency after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that have claimed more than 1000 lives caused a huge explosion at one of the country's atomic reactors.

Japan-Tsunami: Zuma condoles with Japan over massive earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:08:00 +0100

Earthquake-Japan - South Africa's President Jacob Zuma on Friday extended his deepest condolences to Japan and its people following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit the country's east coast earlier in the day. “The people of South Africa share the pain and loss of the loved ones,....

Blast at Japan nuclear plant, 1,000 dead after quake (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

AFP - An explosion and feared meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead.

Risk of power failures in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Tokyo - Japan was facing the risk of blackouts as a result of damage to power systems caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami, the Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) warned on Saturday. The risk of power failures was not confined to the affected areas. TEPCO called on businesses and residents to use electricity sparingly.

VIP Communications Offers Free Calls to Japan in Wake of Earthquake and Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100

ASHBURN, Va. March 12, 2011 -- In response to the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Japanese cities of Sendai and Kessenuma causing huge amounts of damage and significant loss of life, VIP Communications , is helping the Japanese community in the US stay in touch with friends and loved ones back home.

Up to 1,300 killed in Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant has exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a powerful earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,300 dead.

What if the massive earthquake had struck B.C.?

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

A training exercise, already prepared when disaster struck Japan, foresees hundreds killed along the West Coast

Japan launches military rescue

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0100

Japan launched a massive military rescue operation on Saturday after the quake-fed tsunami killed hundreds of people and turned the northeastern coast into a swampy wasteland. The official death toll stood at 413, with 784 still missing.

Meltdown fears raised in Japanese tsunami aftermath

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +0100

Concerns have been raised of a potential meltdown may be taking place in Japan at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima, just 24 hours after the country was devastated by an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale and an ensuing tsunami.

UPDATE4: SDF swings into top gear in relief efforts to rescue survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

TOKYO - The Self-Defense Forces went into full relief mode on Saturday, helping about 790 survivors so far s...

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

UPDATE1: Australia's Gillard vows to stand by Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

SYDNEY - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed that Australia will ''stand by'' Japan in the wake of Friday'...

UPDATE1: Toyota, other automakers to suspend production at all domestic plants

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. and two other automakers will continue to suspend production at all their domesti...

N. Korea breaks silence on quake disaster in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

BEIJING - North Korea's official media on Saturday evening ran its first report about Friday' powerful earthqu...

Japanese official says pumping system caused nuclear plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

An explosion at an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant was not caused by damage to the nuclear reactor but by a pumping system that failed as crews tried to bring the reactor's temperature down, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Saturday.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 1,000 feared dead after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.

UPDATE13: Damage from mega quake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,700

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:03:00 +0100

TOKYO - Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined numb...

FG pledges assistance to tsunami-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0100

Nigeria has pledged to assist Japan following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in the north-eastern part of the country on Friday, which killed hundreds of people.

Earthquake's toll could be at least 1300

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:59:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:52:00 +1100 Japanese media is estimating the death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami could rise to more than 1,300. Troops have found 300 - 400 bodies in the coastal city of Rikuzentakata, which was virtually wiped out by a massive tsunami following Friday's 8.

Radiation down after blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 12:23:19 PM The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan’s government spokesman said today. Yukio Edano said the radiation around the plant did not rise after the blast but instead was decreasing. He added that pressure in the reactor was also decreasing.

Finnish President and PM Extend Condolences to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100

Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi have extended their condolences following Friday’s disastrous earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

Japan quake shifts Earth axis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0100

Earthquake in Japan. Infographics The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has reached one thousand people. More than 2,500 are listed as missing, and reports say that the death toll is likely to grow.

Radiation down at Japan nuke plant after blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Hardship Worsens for Evacuees

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Friday's giant earthquake and tsunami have caused hardship for many Japanese in the past few days. Those who live and work near the star-crossed Fukushima nuclear power facility have borne an even greater burden.

Hardship Worsens for Evacuees

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 1,000 dead after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan - An explosion and feared meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead. People evacuate with small boats down a road flooded by the tsunami waves in the city of Ishinomaki....

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

'Radiation down' after plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0100

The metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it is in, Japan's government spokesman has said.

Japan scrambles to coordinate earthquake rescue and relief efforts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Japan has received offers from more than 70 rescue services from around the world. Crews from Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea are set to join a 150-member team on its way from the US.

Radiation leaking from quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Radiation is leaking from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

Tsunami waves kill one in US

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

The remnants of a dock are seen after it was destroyed by swells in the Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz, California, March 11, 2011. Thousands of people fled their homes along the California coast ...

Registered SA citizens in Japan accounted for

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

All South African citizens registered with the embassy to be living in Japan have been accounted for, the department of International Relations and Cooperation says.

Explosion at nuclear plant following Japan tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

An explosion has blown the roof off a Fukishima nuclear power plant, north of Tokyo but has not damaged the inner container, following yesterday's earthquake and tsunami.

1,600 dead, missing in Japan; radiation leak feared

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100

The number of people feared dead or missing after Japan was hit by an earthquake and tsunami could top 1,600, news reports said Saturday, as concern rose over damaged nuclear ...

12:06 Explosion and radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo today, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of yesterday's massive earthquake. The developments raised fears of a meltdown at the plant as officials scrambled to contain what could....

Earthquake’s Toll Could Rise to More Than 1,300

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

TOKYO - Rescuers struggled to reach survivors on Saturday morning as Japan reeled after an earthquake and a tsunami struck in deadly tandem. The 8.9-magnitude earthquake set off a devastating tsunami that sent walls of water washing over coastal cities in the north.

Japanese prime minister: Main focus is saving lives

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

Rescuers plucked dazed survivors from collapsed homes, muddy waters and raging fires Saturday, a day after a powerful earthquake tore through northeastern Japan and unleashed waves that swallowed entire neighborhoods along the coast.

Japan quake: With two natural disasters and a nuclear emergency, recovery begins

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:40:00 +0100

As officials scrambled to assess and contain a nuclear emergency, Japan was already dealing with the previous day's twinned disasters - an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and a resulting tsunami.

US man killed by tsunami waves

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:39:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge earthquake have killed at least one person in the United States, officials said.

Island nations spared as tsunami charges across Pacific

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday, sending people fleeing to higher ground but causing only minor damage and no loss of life.

Record-breaking quake in Japan unleashes tsunami killing hundreds

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

The strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan today unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that washed away homes and tossed ships inland, with a nuclear plant among multiple sites set ablaze.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 1,000 dead in quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing Japan after a massive quake and tsunami hit the northeast, leaving more than 1,000 people feared dead.

Tsunami waves kill one in US, spark evacuations in LatAm

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:36:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES - Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage.

Montreal quake a matter of time

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:36:00 +0100

Valérie Gagnon woke up yesterday morning to images of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that rolled over Japan, and she went to bed last night still thinking about the more than 1,000 people feared dead.

New pictures of the devastation caused by the tsunami and earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100

Smoke rises from Fukushima Daiichi 1 nuclear reactor after the explosion If you have any pictures of the earthquake or tsunami damage in Japan, please email mypic@telegraph.co.uk. For the latest updates on the Japan earthquake and tsunami, ....

President Saleh condoles on victims of Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

SANA'A, March 12 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Saturday a cable of condolences to Japan's Emperor Akihito on the victims of the earthquake disaster witnessed by Japan.

200-300 Bodies Found on Japan's Eastern Coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0100

Up to 300 bodies were found on a beach near Sendai, the closest city to the epicenter of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on Friday. The Kyodo News Agency reported, citing police in Miyagi Prefecture, that authorities have found between 200 and 300 bodies of people who appeared to have drowned.

Japan death toll up after twin disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

Rescue teams have fanned out across northern Japan, a day after a powerful earthquake and tsunami killed hundreds of people and damaged two nuclear facilities.

Fukushima nuclear plant blast puts Japan on high alert

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100

• Warnings of possible meltdown amid radiation leaks • Tens of thousands evacuated after plant explosion • Up to 1,300 killed in earthquake and tsunami Follow the latest updates on our live blog Japan is battling to stave off a nuclear disaster after an explosion at a north-eastern nuclear plant in the wake of the enormous earthquake and tsunami.

Explosion at Japanese nuclear plant - video

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100

Footage of the blast at the Fukushima Daiichi No 1 nuclear plant in north-east Japan which is under a state of emergency after the earthquake and tsunami

Two giant pandas in Tokyo sound in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0100

A pair of China's giant pandas now living at a Tokyo zoo survived the catastrophic earthquake that struck off Japanese coast Friday, according to China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. The two, female panda Xian Nu and male Bi Li, ate, played and slept as usual even after strong shaking....

Tech-savvy Tokyo paralyzed by earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's huge earthquake brought super-modern Tokyo to a standstill Friday, paralyzing trains that normally run like clockwork and stranding hordes of commuters whose mobile phones had been rendered largely useless.

Chinese tour groups reported safe in Japan after earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0100

China's National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Saturday that 215 Chinese tour groups in Japan had confirmed to be safe after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country's eastern coast Friday. A total of 4,578 Chinese tourists were staying in Japan at the time of the quake.

Blast at Japan nuclear plant, 1,000 dead after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: It was so scary... like the world was going to end

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100

IT came ashore at 60mph - a 30ft-high wall of water unleashed by a cataclysmic quake that left Japan a nation in mourning last night.

Statement By WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran On Japanese Eart..

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0100

[ Zaterdag 12 maart 2011 | Razende Robot Reporter ] When nature strikes with such force, the world has to come together

Earthquake in Japan shutters plants at Honda, Toshiba; damages Nissan cars

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0100

The earthquake that struck northeastern Japan yesterday wrought damage and shut down operations of some of the nation’s largest manufacturers, including Nissan Motor Co. and Toshiba Corp., Bloomberg reported

Japan quake not expected to have huge impact on trade with S'pore: experts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Some economists said the earthquake in Japan is not expected to have a huge impact on trade with Singapore. However, as Japan is still the third largest economy globally, the closure of ports will cause a supply chain disruption.

MFA advises S'poreans to avoid quake-hit areas in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Foreign Ministry said should Singaporeans choose to travel to Japan at this juncture, they should avoid areas that are affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

Tsunami waves kill one in US, spark evacuations in Latin America

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:17:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES: Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage.

Blast at quake-hit Japan nuke plant causes radiation leak

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japan media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant.

UK asked to help with quake aid

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

Japan asks for help from the UK in the aid effort following the massive earthquake, says a Foreign Office spokesman.

UK asked to help with quake aid

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100

Japan has requested help from the UK in the aid effort following the massive earthquake and tsunami, a Foreign Office spokesman has said. The 8.9-magnitude earthquake triggered a 10-metre tsunami ...

Japan death toll at least 1300

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100

The death toll from the record breaking earthquake and Tsunami in Japan is estimated to be at least 1300 people.

Japan Oil, Gas Imports Likely Up Post-Quake; Tepco May Take Hit

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100

Dow Jones )- Japan will likely need more imported oil and natural gas due to closures of nuclear reactors caused by Friday's earthquake and tsunami, but volumes can't be calculated ...

No reports of Irish casualties in Japanese earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100

The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising people not to travel to areas affected by yesterday's earthquake near Japan. So far there have been no reports of any Irish fatalities in Japan and ...

Japan needs leadership, but can Naoto Kan deliver | Simon Tisdall

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100

earthquake and tsunami knocked his country for six . Only hours before disaster struck, Kan was insisting he would not resign over the latest party funding scandal. Such declarations have become a ...

All South Africans in Japan accounted for

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0100

All South African citizens registered with the embassy to be living in Japan have been accounted for, the department of International Relations and Cooperation says.

Tsunami kills one in US

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage.

Sony Airlifts Supplies to Tsunami-stricken Factory (PC World)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

PC World - Japanese electronics giant Sony airlifted emergency supplies by helicopter to hundreds of employees stuck at a Blu-ray Disc factory in Miyagi, Japan, on Saturday, a day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake sent a massive tsunami rolling through the facility.

Web helps people locate loved ones in Japan quake (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

AFP - Searching the Internet on sites such as Google, Twitter and their local variants has become more effective in finding loved ones than sifting through wreckage following Japan's devastating tsunami.

Blast at quake-hit Japan nuke plant causes radiation leak

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japan media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant.

Japanese nuclear reactors in peril, radiation surges after earthquake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Japanese authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday for five nuclear reactors at two quake-stricken power plants as military and utility officials scrambled to tame rising pressure and radioactivity levels inside the units and stabilize the systems used to cool the plants' hot reactor cores.

Explosion At Japanese Nuclear Plant Follows Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0100

An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing the reactor amid fears that it could melt down after being hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.

Up to 1,000 killed in Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0100

An explosion at a Japanese nuclear plant has exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a powerful earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,000 dead.

NASA: giant earthquake in Japan made a day a bit shorter

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100

That change in rotation speed is slightly more than the one caused by last year's larger Chile earthquake.

Japan begins evacuation around Fukushima N-plant after blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Following an explosion and fears of radiation leak in 40-year-old Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Japanese government has begun evacuating people in and around 20 kilometers of radius from the plant on Saturday afternoon.

Desperation, panic grip Japan after quake, nuclear emergency

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, March 12 (Reuters) - Survivors of Japan's worst recorded earthquake and a tsunami huddled in shelters and hoarded supplies on Saturday as rescue workers searched the rubble of a coastline choked by cars, boats and levelled homes.

11:44 Explosion and radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:59:00 +0100

The Japanese government has confirmed an explosion and radiation leak has taken place at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant north of Tokyo. Confirming the leak at the the Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) plant in the wake of yesterday's earthquake, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said:....

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Hawaii struck as giant waves sweep across Pacific Ocean

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Eight-foot waves smashed boats and tore apart docks at Crescent City, California, virtually destroying the harbour and wreaking millions of dollars worth of damage.

Japan earthquake pictures: Devastation as rescue workers fight fires and search for survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

More than 1,000 are feared dead after the 'quake shook buildings to their foundations and sent a 33ft tsunami crashing on the the north-east coast.

Skyscrapers swaying and terrified people running for cover: Dramatic video footage of the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Moon and sun to blame for Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Earthquake in Japan. Infographics Japan’s most devastating earthquake in the country’s history may have been provoked by the position of the Moon and the processes that are under way on the Sun.

Holy mackerel! Masses of fish swarm off the coast of Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0100

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

GENEVA (Reuters) - The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a massive earthquake and tsunami, with the United Nations sending a group to help co-ordinate work.

Britain says Japan requests help over earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Japan has asked Britain for help in the aftermath of the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the country, Britain's Foreign Secretary said on Saturday.

Foreign search teams head to Japan after mega-quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, (AFP) — International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude quake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand. A

Japan quake: China sets aside disputes, offers help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100

BEIJING - The earthquake and tsunami that devastated northern Japan may help temporarily ease Japan's strained relations with China, allowing the two Asian rivals for the moment to look past lingering territorial, economic, military and historic disputes.

Nuclear leak at Japanease plant explosion following earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0100

JAPAN is facing a nuclear disaster after a reactor building at a power station exploded following the 8.9-magnitude scale earthquake.

Blast at Fukushima compounds fears of Japanese nuclear disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100

Fears of a nuclear meltdown intensified in Japan after an explosion at Fukushima power plant, which was damaged by Friday’s earthquake in the northeast.

Two giant pandas in Tokyo sound in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:42:00 +0100

A pair of China's giant pandas now living at a Tokyo zoo survived the catastrophic earthquake that struck off Japanese coast Friday, according to China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center.

Japan's foreign minister grateful for help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100

AUSTRALIA is looking at providing self-contained field hospitals and disaster victim identification teams to Japan.

S. Korea sends rescue team to earthquake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

A five-member rescue team and two search dogs have been sent to Japan at the request of the Japanese government in the wake of a massive earthquake, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said Saturday. The team, along with rescue equipment, left here for Tokyo at noon as flights to Japan resumed after one day of suspension.

Cathay Pacific resumes flights to and from Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

Cathay Pacific Airways announced Saturday that the carrier will resume scheduled flights to Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport in Tokyo in the afternoon, as the airports are gradually returning to normal after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the coast of north-eastern Japan on Friday.

China's Red Cross offers 1 mln yuan in emergency aid to quake-stricken Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

China's Red Cross Society decided on Saturday to donate 1 million yuan (around 152,087 U.S. dollars) in emergency aid to its Japanese counterpart after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country's eastern coast. The Red Cross Society expressed sympathy with the quake-affected Japanese....

Int'l community ready to aid quake-torn Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

Despite more than a dozen powerful aftershocks along Japan's east coast Saturday, many countries across the world have offered a helping hand to Japan following a major earthquake and tsunami on Friday. At least 630 people were killed by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake and the ensuing tsunami in northeastern Japan on Friday.

Transport resumes outside Japan disaster zone

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0100

Transport and communication is returning to normal away from Japan's main disaster zone, a day after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit off the north-east coast.

Dot Earth: Ocean-Spanning Power of Japan's Great Quake on Display

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0100

Scientists produce a mesmerizing simulation of the globe-spanning waves generated by the potent earthquake off Japan.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 08:51 Source: reuters // Reuters * Waves brush U.S., Mexico after thousands evacuated * Floods in parts of Latin America, little major damage By Dan Levine and Fabian Cambero SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO, March 12 (Reuters) - Tsunamis triggered by Japan's devastating earthquake that prompted....

FACTBOX-Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 02:28 Source: reuters // Reuters (For the main story, click [ID:nL3E7EB1Z2]) March 11 ,(Reuters) - More than 45 countries have offered to help Japan deal with Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami, the United Nations said. Following is a list of aid offers. * U.S.

Death toll rises after Japan twin disasters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Rescue teams fanned out across northern Japan early Saturday, as the latest TV pictures revealed shocking scenes of devastation in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake and deadly tsunamis.

RF, French foreign ministers discuss current issues in phone talk

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

12.03.2011, 13.48 MOSCOW, March 12 (Itar-Tass) -- The foreign ministers of Russia and France, Sergei Lavrov and Alain Juppe, in a telephone talk on Friday discussed the situation in Libya and the impact of the disasters in Japan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported on Saturday. "The main subject of the discussion was the situation in Libya.

Britain says Japan requests help over earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 10:41 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds Hague comment) LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan has asked Britain for help in the aftermath of the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the country, Britain's Foreign Secretary said on Saturday. The 8.

Tsunami grazes Americas but impact slight

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100

12 Mar 2011 03:30 Source: reuters // Reuters * Tsunami waves brush US, Mexico after thousands evacuated * Few reports of significant damage along coastlines * Tsunami warning for Hawaii downgraded * Chile, Peru, Ecuador on alert, but impact light (Updates with Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Peru) By....

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0100

Reuters - Radiation leaked from a damaged Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

Explosion At Japanese Nuclear Plant Following Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:36:00 +0100

Japanese officials said they feared the reactor could melt down following the failure of its cooling system in a powerful earthquake and tsunami.

Japan facing nuclear disaster after plant explosion following earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100

JAPAN is facing a nuclear disaster after a reactor building at a power station exploded following the 8.9-magnitude scale earthquake.

Radiation level at Fukushima reactor monitored carefully -- Edano

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0100

KUWAIT, March 12 (KUNA) -- The radiation level has been monitored carefully and "we urge the people to stay calm and follow the news about the quake-stricken Fukushima No. 1 plant," said top Japanese government spokesman Yukio Edano on Saturday. According to the Kyodo News Agency, monitored in....

UPDATE11: Damage from mega quake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,600

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

TOKYO - Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined numb...

UPDATE12: Damage from mega quake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,700

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

TOKYO - Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined numb...

Post-quake transport disruption continues, over 400 flights canceled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

TOKYO - Land and air transportation remained disrupted in Japan on Saturday with over 400 flights canceled, ...

China reports 2 giant pandas in Tokyo safe after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

BEIJING - China's official media on Saturday reported that a giant panda pair living at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo survi...

UPDATE10: Damage from mega quake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,600

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

TOKYO - Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined numb...

Toyota, Nissan, Honda close quake-hit factories in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0100

Toyota, Japan's biggest carmaker, said it had not decided when it will restart either facility.

Japan: the day after the earthquake and tsunami - in pictures

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

The scale of devastation becomes apparent after Japan's worst earthquake on record and the subsequent tsunami

US tsunami cleanup to cost millions

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100

The tsunami warnings moved faster than the waves, giving millions of people across the Pacific hours to flee. Now they are left to clean up what the waves had wrought: Destroyed docks and damaged boats.

U.S. mobilizes to get assistance to quake-ravaged Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:25:00 +0100

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100

Calif., Ore. sustain most damage following tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:21:00 +0100

Skyscrapers swaying and terrified people running for cover: Dramatic video footage of the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:21:00 +0100

These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.

Japan facing nuclear disaster after explosion at power station following earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100

JAPAN is facing a nuclear disaster after a reactor building at a power station exploded following the 8.9-magnitude scale earthquake.

Japan facing nuclear disaster after explosion at power station following earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100

JAPAN is facing a nuclear disaster after a reactor building at a power station exploded following the 8.9-magnitude scale earthquake.

10:23 Explosion and radiation leak at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100

The Japanese government has confirmed an explosion and radiation leak has taken place at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant north of Tokyo. Confirming the leak at the the Tokyo Electric Power Co plant in the wake of yesterday's earthquake, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said: "We are....

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:17:00 +0100

Canadian shaken by Japanese earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

Cory Weaver has lived through more than a few earthquakes during his 10 years in Japan, but the one that struck Friday was different.

B.C. residents anxiously check on status of friends, family caught up in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0100

Japanese immigrants and students in Vancouver urgently tried to reach family members Friday as night fell on their quake-ravaged country.

Hatta optimistic of Japan's recovery

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said that Indonesia was optimistic that exports to Japan will remain unaffected by the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck the neighboring country on Friday.

Over 20 aftershocks hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:11:00 +0100

At least 20 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 5 to 6.8, rocked Japan's east coast Saturday, a day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake devastated the country, causing mass destruction.

Explosion at quake-hit Japan's nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:11:00 +0100

Explosion at quake-hit Japan's nuclear plantAn explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant .

Update 4: Explosion at Japan nuclear plant, evacuation radius doubled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Japanese authorities have widened the evacuation radius around the Fukushima No. 1 atomic plant to 20Km following an explosion this morning in the wake of yesterday's earthquake. Reactor cooling systems failed at two plants after...

Japan: Explosion blows roof off unstable reactor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0100

An explosion has blown the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japanese media say, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan.

National › Damage from megaquake increasing, death toll feared to top 1,600

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

Damage caused by Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan expanded Saturday, with the combined number of people who died or are unaccounted for feared to top…

Tectonic plates' movement caused Japan quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100

The devastating earthquake that shook Japan was caused by movement of massive tectonic plates that thrust one below the other and forced the seabed and ocean upwards, triggering a giant ...

Blast at Japan nuke plant, '1,000 dead' after quake (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

AFP - An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.

World sends disaster relief teams to Japan (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100

Reuters - The international community started to send disaster relief teams on Saturday to help Japan after it suffered a massive earthquake and tsunami, with the United Nations sending a group to help co-ordinate work.

Radiation leaking from Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Radiation leaked from an unstable Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

An epic tragedy a valuable reminder to mankind

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100

COMMENT As countries scramble to Japan’s aid in the earthquake tragedy, it is timely to reflect on our shared humanity.

Asian currencies weaken on earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Asian currencies fell this week, led by South Korea’s won and the Philippine peso, as a major earthquake in Japan spurred demand for dollars and yen, while signs the global recovery is losing steam deterred risk-taking, Bloomberg reported

Japan requestss Uk help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100

LONDON, March 12 (KUNA) -- Japan has requested help from the UK in the aid effort after the magnitude 8.9 earthquake hit the country yesterday, a British Foreign Office spokesman said Saturday. Earlier, Britain has offered assistance to Japan after the massive earthquake which triggered a tsunami.

President of Armenia expressed his condolences to the Japan emperor on the earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100

President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolence to the Emperor of Japan Akihito where he expressed his willingness to assist them in the elimination of earthquake consequences in Japan.

Japan requests help in aid effort

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0100

Japan has requested help from the UK in the aid effort after Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake rocked the country, a Foreign Office spokesman said.

Blast reported at Japan nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:40:00 +0100

MINAMISOMA, Japan: An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.

Update 3: Explosion at Japan nuclear plant, evacuation radius doubled

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0100

IAEA seeks info on Japan blast report

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0100

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said it is aware of media reports of an explosion on Saturday at Japan’s Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant and is urgently seeking information from the country’s authorities.

Radiation leaking from quake-hit nuclear plant (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0100

Reuters - Radiation leaked from an unstable Japanese nuclear reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, the government said, after an explosion blew the roof off the facility in the wake of a massive earthquake.

Photographs show smoke rising from Fukushima Daiichi 1 nuclear reactor in Japan after an explosion today. Photo: Reuters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0100

The Japanese government has confirmed an explosion and radiation leak has taken place at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant north of Tokyo. Confirming the leak at the the Tokyo Electric Power Co plant in the wake of yesterday's earthquake, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said: "We are....

Japan earthquake knocks Asian markets

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0100

The earthquake in Japan Friday has rocked the Asian markets, hammering the Nikkei, as well as the price of oil and the shares of major insurance ...

The devastating impact of Japan's killer tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0100

Some 10-metres high, it surged into cities and villages. And as the killer tsunami slammed into Japan’s northeast coast, it swept away everything in its path. Boats, cars and homes were ...

Japan quake shifted Earth 4 inches on its axis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0100

The massive earthquake that shook Japan and triggered a huge tsunami appears to have shifted the Earth on its axis and moved an island of Japan, a media report said ...

Japan earthquake pictures: Devastation as rescue workers fight fires and search for survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:28:00 +0100

More than 1,000 are feared dead after the 'quake shook buildings to their foundations and sent a 33ft tsunami crashing on the the north-east coast.

Radiation leaking from quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:23:00 +0100

Radiation leaking from quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:23:00 +0100

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Nuclear meltdown after explosion at vast power plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:21:00 +0100

Several workers have been injured and white smoke was seen pouring from the Fukushima Daiichi plant after the blast.

Holy mackerel! Masses of fish swarm off the coast of Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:21:00 +0100

Japan confirms explosion, leakage at nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

Chief Cabinet secretary says "we are looking into cause" of blast at Tokyo Electric Power Co facility as fears of reactor meltdown grow; reports suggest at least 4 people injured.

Japan confirms explosion, leakage at nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

Chief Cabinet secretary says "we are looking into cause" of blast at Tokyo Electric Power Co facility as fears of reactor meltdown grow.

Earthquake leaves millions stranded in Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

Public transport was shut down after the earthquake, leaving millions stranded in Tokyo as Friday drew to a close. Unable to get though on their mobiles, commuters converged on pay phones although landlines, too, were severely disrupted. Taking care to protect his head with a helmet, one worker, Jim....

Nuclear agency: Explosion at Japanese plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

An explosion sent white smoke rising above a nuclear plant where a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled cooling systems in northeastern Japan, the country's nuclear and industrial safety agency said.

[Breaking News] Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan. The 8.9-magnitude earthquake the strongest ever recorded in Japan sent a 10-metre tsunami....

Fear of potential invisible killer near Japanese nuclear site

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0100

An eerie silence has descended over this northeastern Japanese city. Tens of thousands have evacuated their homes a day after one of the worst-ever recorded earthquakes and subsequent tsunami, which swallowed coastal villages. The greatest fear here, right now, stems not from the continuing....

Smoke rises from nuclear plant in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0100

An official with Japan's nuclear safety commission says that a meltdown at a nuclear power plant affected by the country's massive earthquake ...

Japan quake toll up, nuclear plant blows

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:08:00 +0100

More than 1,300 people were feared dead and authorities warned a meltdown may be under way at a Japanese nuclear plant after a monster tsunami.

Update 2: Explosion at Japan nuclear plant, radiation leakage confirmed

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:08:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants this morning exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead. Reactor cooling systems failed at two...

Charlie Sheen instructs world to love Japan violently (Daily Caller)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

Daily Caller - Responding to Japan’s magnitude 8.9 earthquake that devastated much of the northeast part of the country, actor Charlie Sheen instructed his masses of Twitter followers to love Japan “violently.”

survivors look for missing kin, n-meltdown feared

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:06:00 +0100

Ravaged Japan Saturday moved to pull itself together from a devastating quake and tsunami that killed a 1,000 people and left its northeastern coast in ruin as the country was rattled by a number of ...

PM: Malaysia to send search and rescue team to Japan (Updated)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:05:00 +0100

KUANTAN: Malaysia will send a 15-member search and rescue team, with medical officers and 6 tracker dogs, to tsunami-hit Japan at 6pm Saturday on two C130 aircraft.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant - media

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:05:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan scrambled on Saturday to avert a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, killing at least 1,300 people.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant: Reports

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japan media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0100

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake sent a 10-metre tsunami ripping through towns and cities across the northeast coast. Japanese media estimate that at least 1,300 people were killed. An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday, Japanese media said, raising fears of a....

Blast at nuke plant, 1000 dead after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:03:00 +0100

AN explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants today exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1000 feared dead.

Possible explosion at Japanese nuke power plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:03:00 +0100

Officials trying to head off possible meltdown; Workers injured; Evacuations of surrounding area under way

UPDATE3: SDF swings into top gear on relief efforts to rescue survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:01:00 +0100

TOKYO - The Self-Defense Forces went into full relief mode on Saturday, helping about 790 survivors so far s...

Malaysia to send relief team to assist Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:01:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will dispatch search-and-rescue workers, medical personnel and sniffer dogs to assist Japan...

1,000 feared dead in Japan earthquake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

Rachel Mealey, Tokyo Last Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +1100 Dawn has broken over shellshocked Japan, where local media says more than 1,000 people are feared dead after an enormous earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated large parts of the northern Pacific coast.

Australian appeal for quake hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:47:00 +1100 The Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The organisation says more than four million people have been affected by the disaster. It says 70-thousand people are sheltering in relief....

'Save the country' Japanese PM pleads after horror tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

Reuters Last Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +1100 The death toll from Japan's most powerful earthquake in 140 years is likely to be more than 1,000 - with thousands of homes swept away by a massive tsunami which hit the coastline 400 kilometres northeast of Tokyo.

Japan's fears mount with nuclear plant blast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100

The Fukushima power plant's cooling system failed after Friday's massive earthquake. Residents flee the area. Nationwide, the death toll from the quake and tsunami could top 1,600.Fears of a radiation leak intensified Saturday after a reported explosion at a nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan....

JAPAN: Radiation leaks from damaged Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Japan The nuclear plant damaged in Japan’s earthquake was leaking the annual permitted amount of radiation every hour on Saturday morning, the Kyodo news agency reported. Smoke was billowing from the Fukushima N 1 atomic plant about 250 kilometres north-east of Tokyo after an explosion at the ageing....

Lebanese in Japan unharmed by quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Lebanese nationals residing in Japan were not harmed by a massive quake that hit the country on Friday and unleashed a Tsunami wave. The National News Agency reported on Saturday that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was informed that none of the approximately 50 Lebanese nationals living in Japan were....

Residents in shock at scale of destruction in quake-hit city

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 9:32:16 AM Miles from the ocean’s edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere – half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag.

Button puts troubles into perspective

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 9:44:43 AM Jenson Button was yesterday forced to his put pre-season woes into context after witnessing the devastation in Japan. It proved to be a deeply troubling final day of testing for Button at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya, both in and out of the car.

No reports of Irish casualties in Japanese earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 9:51:32 AM The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising people not to travel to areas affected by yesterday's earthquake near Japan. So far there have been no reports of any Irish fatalities in Japan and the Irish Embassy in Tokyo has been making contact with Irish nationals in the affected area.

Quake accelerates Earth's rotation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

3/12/2011 - 8:49:16 AM Yesterday was just a tiny bit shorter because of the giant earthquake off the coast of Japan. Nasa geophysicist Richard Gross calculated that Earth’s rotation sped up by 1.6 microseconds. That is because of the shift in Earth’s mass caused by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake. A microsecond is one-millionth of a second.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant: Reports

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japan media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant.

Explosion at quake-hit reactor 09:39 Reports of blast at damaged reactor in Fukushima following biggest earthquake to hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0100

The Japanese government has confirmed an explosion and radiation leak has taken place at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant north of Tokyo. Confirming the leak at the the Tokyo Electric Power Co plant in the wake of yesterday's earthquake, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said: "We are....

"The street was moving so much, it was hard to stand"

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0100

Sonia lives in Tokyo and recounted the scary ordeal, a day after a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Miyagi, Japan, about 200 kilometres from Tokyo.

Explosion blows roof off Fukushima nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100

An explosion blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan.

Japan needs leadership, but can Naoto Kan deliver? | Simon Tisdall

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Japan's prime minister was in trouble before the tsunami. His response to the disaster could turn things around Naoto Kan, Japan's prime minister, already faced a mountain of problems before the earthquake and tsunami knocked his country for six . Only hours before disaster struck, Kan was insisting....

Blast at Japan nuke plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants has exposed the scale of the disaster still facing the country after a devastating tsunami.

Japanese Government Urges Calm Following Explosion at Nuclear Plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:52:00 +0100

A Japanese government spokesman has urged for calm following an explosion at one of two nuclear plants damaged in Friday's massive earthquake. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says authorities are monitoring radiation levels at Fukushima, where smoke could be seen billowing out of the nuclear plant complex.

Three Swedes unaccounted for in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0100

The Swedish foreign ministry reported on Saturday it had yet to make contact with three Swedes thought to be in the area of Japan worst hit by Friday's earthquake.

Initial reports suggest limited tsunami damage to Pacific island nat..

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100

[ Zaterdag 12 maart 2011 | Oxfam International ] In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate

Japan earthquake: desperate race to cool atomic reactor before radioactive leak or worse

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100

The nuclear power plant at Fukushima was thrown into crisis when the earthquake knocked out all power from its systems.

Japanese earthquake: rescue and relief missions swing into action

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100

International search and rescue teams were being rushed to Japan on Saturday as a massive relief mission swung into action in the wake of a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Nuclear meltdown after explosion at vast power plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Several workers have been injured and white smoke was seen pouring from the Fukushima Daiichi plant after the blast.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant - media

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Explosion reported at nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

An explosion has been heard from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant and smoke seen billowing from it.AFP and Japan's NHK TV reported a blast at Fukushima No. 1 atomic plant about 3.30pm (7.30NZT), 250 kilometres northeast of Tokyo....

Foreign search teams rush to Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0100

International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan Saturday in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

No follow ups by KPK on news of presidential abuse of power

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said that Indonesia was optimistic that exports to Japan will remain unaffected by the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck it on Friday noon.

Report: Explosion near Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100

An explosion has been reported near a nuclear plant in northeastern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said Saturday, citing the country's nuclear and industrial safety agency.

No South Africans missing in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0100

There have been no reports of missing or killed South Africans so far in Japan following a massive earthquake and tsunami in that country, the International Relations and Cooperation Department says.

Rescuers Search for Survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Rescuers struggled to reach survivors on Saturday morning as Japan reeled after an earthquake and a tsunami struck in deadly tandem.

Japan quake: live report (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:36:00 +0100

AFP - 0907GMT - The government is saying the Tokyo Fire Dept. is sending its 'hyper rescue team' to the damaged nuclear plant

Know what to do when 'The Big One' strikes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:35:00 +0100

Nagbabala ang mga eksperto na posibleng yanigin ng malakas na lindol ang Metro Manila anumang araw. Ano nga ba ang maaring sapitin ng Metro Manila kung darating ang sinasabing "The Big One?" Narito ang exclusive report ng TV Patrol.

Potentially profound impact to Japan economy after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:35:00 +0100

Japan's economy was left limping through Saturday in the wake of Friday's devastating earthquake, with many factories shut to examine the damage ...

‘Some held on to lampposts, some to the ground’

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100

SCOTS caught up in the devastation in Japan last night spoke of the moment the earthquake struck.

Tsunami Ravages Japan's Eastern Seaboard

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100

The death toll is soaring into the hundreds following the worst earthquake to hit Japan in recent history. Hundreds more are injured or missing. The 8.9 magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that ravaged Japan's eastern seaboard and traveled all the way across the Pacific.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:29:00 +0100

Japan scrambled on Saturday to avert a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the coast.

Japan earthquake market reaction: insurers facing $10bn losses

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

The global insurance industry is facing losses of up to $10bn (£6.2bn) following Friday's devastating earthquake in Japan.

Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0100

Miles from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere - half a piano, a textbook, a...

5.3 magnitude quake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan: USGS

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 04:52: 57 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 25.00 km, was initially determined to be at 40.1235 degrees north latitude and 143.2874 degrees east longitude. A series of aftershocks, from 5-6.

New Zealand tsunami alert lifted

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0100

New Zealand Civil Defence said on Saturday no further tsunami threat exists for New Zealand coastlines as a result of the Japan earthquake and its alert for New Zealand has been cancelled. However, the Civil Defence advisory issued at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday said minor fluctuations in sea level may....

Blast at Japan nuke plant; 1,000 dead in quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants exposed the scale of the disaster facing Japan after a massive quake and tsunami hit the northeast, leaving more than 1,000 people feared dead.

Blast at Japan nuke plant; '1,000 dead' after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100

An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:22:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Tsunamis triggered by Japan's devastating earthquake that prompted thousands to flee the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile on Saturday, but damage was limited.

Statement by Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Japan Earthquake and ..

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0100

[ Zaterdag 12 maart 2011 | US Department of Defense advisories ] "I've been kept informed all day long about the tsunami in Japan, the earthquake and tsunami

4578 Chinese tourists safe in Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

China says environment still suffering growth pains

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's fight against chronic pollution is faltering in the face of urbanisation and rapid growth, though the last five years have seen some progress, the country's environment ministry said on Saturday.

Tsunami wave kills one in US, but does not inflict major damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent, but failed to inflict major damage. Surges of 2.4 meters high crashed ashore on the coasts of California and Oregon Friday, up to 12 hours after the 8.

Huge blast at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0100

A massive explosion has hit a Japanese nuclear power plant where a meltdown is feared as a huge relief operation continues after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Concerns Over Japanese Nuclear Plant In Wake Of Earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100

Japanese media report that an explosion has occurred at the earthquake-hit Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, injuring several people. The reports say smoke was seen billowing from the reactor and radioactivity levels have risen outside the reactor.

Tsunami waves kill US man

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:08:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one and sparked mass evacuations.

Japanese tremors: Check out the impact on India

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100

Japanese tremors: Check out the impact on IndiaWhile it may take some time to assess the impact of Japanese quake on Indian markets, economy and cos, businesses keep their fingers crossed.

Updated: Explosion at Japan nuclear plant people told to stay indoors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100

An explosion was heard today from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant and smoke was seen billowing from it, as several workers were injured and radioactivity rose 20-fold outside, reports said. Nuclear authorities had earlier...

Report: Explosion at Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

An explosion has been reported at a nuclear plant in northeastern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said Saturday, citing the country's nuclear and industrial safety agency.

Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant: media (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan scrambled on Saturday to avert a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, killing at least 1,300 people.

Japan tsunami grazes Americas but impact light (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

Reuters - Tsunamis triggered by Japan's devastating earthquake that prompted thousands to flee the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile on Saturday, but damage was limited.

Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100

AP - Miles from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag.

Oil falls after Japanese quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100

Oil prices slid on Friday as traders bet that Japan’s massive earthquake would mean a sharp decrease in the country’s imports of crude. The quake and the tsunami that followed have shut down many factories in the world’s third-largest oil consumer. There was also a sell-off of oil futures as....

The devastating impact of Japan's killer tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100

Some 10-metres high, it surged into cities and villages. And as the killer tsunami slammed into Japan’s northeast coast, it swept away everything in its path. Boats, cars and homes were tossed around like toys in the water. Trains were reported missing.

Blast heard in Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100

TOKYO: An explosion was heard Saturday from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant hours after Japanese officials reportedly warned the atomic plant Fukushima No. 1, about 250 kilometres (160 miles) northeast of Tokyo, "may be experiencing a nuclear meltdown".

Dollar falls on Japan quake, European meeting

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies in late New York trading on Friday as a massive earthquake in Japan lifted the yen and eurozone leaders gathered to discuss debt problems. Japan was hit ...

Explosion at Japanese nuclear plant, atomic emergency declared

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Two power plants hit by the worst earthquake in Japan's history and a massive tsunami have declared states of emergency as five nuclear reactors begin to over-heat following multiple systems ...

Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet; shifted Earth's axis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

(CNN) -- The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its ...

Japan's earthquake-proof buildings helped limit damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Being a world leader in constructing buildings that can withstand severe shakings during a quake helped Japan after it was hit by a temblor measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, said ...

Japan’s earthquake shakes market, STOXX Europe 600 slashes this year’s advance

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100

(MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi denied Tuesday the surge in oil prices reflects a shortage of crude on the market, but said the Kingdom is committed to tapping excess ...

Tough Task Ahead for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Japan's reputation as a world leader in disaster management is facing a crucial test as the country scrambles to deal with the massive destruction caused by a strong earthquake on Friday that has left mounting deaths in the densely populated northeast.

Google deploys Person Finder after Japan earthquake, tsunami leave hundreds dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100

Google launched its Person Finder technology on Friday morning, in the aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Person Finder is an interactive database that allows users to search for missing persons online, or submit information about people who are injured or were missing.

Quake accelerates Earth's rotation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:42:00 +0100

Friday was just a tiny bit shorter because of the giant earthquake off the coast of Japan.

Japan earthquake: Evacuations ordered along Pacific coasts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

Travelling at almost 500 mph, the huge wave generated by the undersea earthquake began reaching other Pacific coastlines within hours.

Report: Explosion near Japanese nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

Japan earthquake: Pacific basin escapes tsunami threat

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100

Tsunami alerts were sounded on coastlines and islands across the Pacific basin but the region avoided large-scale damage.

Quake accelerates Earth's rotation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100

Friday was just a tiny bit shorter because of the giant earthquake off the coast of Japan.

Collapse of phone lines hinders staff at embassy

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100

IRISH officials were last night struggling to contact all Irish people living in quake-hit areas of Japan following the collapse of many of the country's communication lines.

Initial reports suggest limited tsunami damage to Pacific island nations

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate. In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate.

Blast, smoke at Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:37:00 +0100

Japan is scrambling to prevent nuclear accidents at two atomic plants where reactor cooling systems failed as it evacuates tens of thousands of residents.

Explosion at Japan nuclear plant amid fears of meltdown

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:36:00 +0100

US Search and Rescue Teams Depart for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100

WASHINGTON March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At the request of the Government of Japan , the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has deployed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Fairfax County and Los Angeles County to assist in the rescue effort in the aftermath of the earthquake....

Power supply restored in quake-hit Japan city

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Electricity supply was restored Saturday morning in Sendai city, one of the worst to be affected by a massive earthquake that triggered a huge ...

Over 1,000 feared dead in Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

More than 1,000 people were feared dead after Japan's strongest earthquake on record triggered a destructive tsunami, the government said Saturday as it expressed concerns over possible radiation ...

Japan quake survivors look for relatives

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Those who survived the massive earthquake that rocked Japan Saturday desperately tried to get in touch with their loved ones in the areas that were slammed by a huge ...

Singapore sends search team with dogs to assist Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Singapore on Saturday deployed a team of five search specialists and five search dogs to Japan to as...

Grateful New Zealand to send search-and-rescue team to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100

SYDNEY - Quake-hit New Zealand, which only recently received search-and-rescue help from Japan, said Saturday...

UPDATE1: NHK reports quake news in English, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japanese public broadcaster NHK's second radio network is broadcasting information about Friday's de...

More than 1,300 expected to have died in Japan tsunami and earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100

A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan was expected to have claimed more than 1,300 lives along the northeastern coast on Friday, after a wall of water swept away everything in its path. Thousands of residents were evacuated from an area around a nuclear plant....

How the tsunami tragedy unfolded

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100

8.01am (GMT): Officials confirm an 8.9-magnitude earthquake strike off Japan’s north-east coast, 250 miles from Tokyo and 20 miles below the surface. It hits at 2.46pm local time, 5.46am GMT.

Warning of more Pacific earthquakes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100

ANOTHER even bigger earthquake and tsunami could hit the “Pacific ring of fire” following yesterday’s devastating chain of events in Japan that have left a gaping hole in the earth’s crust, Welsh academics warned last night.

Japan warns of nuclear fuel melting after quake damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100

Japan warned of a meltdown on Saturday at a nuclear reactor damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, but said the risk of radiation contamination was small.

Shaking, smoke at problem Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese government officials say there was shaking and a trail of white smoke at the nuclear plant in the area devastated by a massive earthquake. Fukushima Prefecture official Masato Abe says the cause is still under investigation, and it was unclear whether there was an explosion.

No South Africans missing in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

There has been no reports of missing or killed South Africans so far in Japan following a massive earthquake and tsunami in that country on Friday, the International Relations and Cooperation Department says.

Japan reeling after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100

A bulldozing tsunami triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake devastated the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, turning cars into driftwood, washing away neighborhoods and leaving this industrialized country bracing for an epic humanitarian disaster.

Red Cross launches quake appeal

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100

The Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Japan - travel advice

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

The Foreign Ministry has issued travel advice for citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to refrain from travelling to Japan and the broader region, due to the powerful earthquake that hit the country and the tsunami that followed, and for the possibility of aftershock and a new tsunami.

Japan Declares Emergencies at Nuclear Reactors Following Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Japan has declared states of emergency at two nuclear plants damaged by Friday's massive earthquake along the country's northeastern coast. Officials said the 8.9 magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami knocked power out and caused cooling systems to fail at two plants in Fukushima.

Global unpopularity wearing down Israeli government

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:20:00 +0100

Benjamin Netanyahu's advisers conceded last week that the Israeli prime minister is more downcast than they have ever seen him. The reason for his gloominess is to be found in Israel's ...

The science of tsunamis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

Triggered by quakes, tsunamis occur at sites where tectonic plates rub against each other, causing a distortion. The disturbance generates waves, like a pebble thrown into a pond, ripples across the ocean surface, piling up into powerful towers of water as it reaches shore.The tsunami launched by the magnitude 8.

Google launches Person Finder as aid in aftermath of Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

Google Inc. has launched an online tool that allows users to search for people or provide information about someone who may be missing as a result of the earthquake in Japan.

Tremors jolt tsunami-devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:12:00 +0100

Japan launched a massive military rescue operation Saturday after a giant, quake-fed tsunami killed hundreds of people and turned the northeastern ...

Ukraine's government approves sending humanitarian aid to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

The Ukrainian government has passed a decision to provide humanitarian aid to Japan.

Waves won't hit UAE coasts: Met

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

The UAE authorities on Friday said the country is safe from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.

Red Cross aids missing persons in Japan disaster through website

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

The International Community of the Red Cross (ICRC) has dedicated an information website for those searching for family members lost in the massive Japan earthquake and tsunami which occurred on Friday.

Manado untouched by tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

Residents of Manado’s coastal areas have returned to their normal activities after fleeing the business district to nearby hills and mountainous areas following a tsunami warning issued across North Sulawesi on Friday afternoon.

Nuclear alert: Emergency workers battle to prevent disaster after 30-foot tsunami strikes

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

EMERGENCY workers were battling to prevent a nuclear disaster last night after reactors wer damaged by Japan's biggest earthquake at two, plants writes Gordon Rayner.

Nation knows disaster drill all too well

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

NO country on Earth is better prepared to deal with earthquakes than Japan. Millions of Japanese were alerted to yesterday's tremor a minute before it struck, thanks to the world's best early-warning system. The sophisticated technology, connected to a network of about 1,000 seismometers around the....

Effect was like 'dropping the Isle of Wight into the ocean'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100

It may have struck close to the north east coast of Japan but in less than a day the impact of the "superquake" will have been felt across the entire Pacific Ocean basin.

Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:08:00 +0100

Reactors at two Japanese power plants can no longer cool radioactive substances, a government official said Saturday, adding that a small leak had been detected at one of the facilities.

Foreign search teams rush to Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

WELLINGTON - International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan Saturday in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

Tsunami damage minimal in Latin America

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

Ports and beaches are temporarily shut and islanders and coastal residents have been ordered to higher ground up and down Latin America's Pacific seaboard before the tsunami surge triggered by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan. But it did little damage.

Japan nuclear meltdown 'no Chernobyl'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

Japan has warned of a meltdown at a nuclear reactor damaged after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, but says the risk of radiation contamination is small.

Japan nuke plant 'in meltdown'; '1,000 quake dead'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

Japan warned today that one of its nuclear plants may be in meltdown after a record quake and tsunami wiped out a swathe of the northeast, leaving more than 1,000 people feared dead. Reactor cooling systems failed at two plants after...

Japan nuke plant 'in meltdown'; '1,000 quake dead' (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:04:00 +0100

AFP - Japan warned that one of its nuclear plants may be in meltdown after a record quake and tsunami wiped out a swathe of the northeast, leaving more than 1,000 people feared dead.

Run a Website or Blog? You Can Help Japan With One Code Snippet (Mashable)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:04:00 +0100

Mashable - If you run your own site -- and we know lots of you do -- you can use your pageviews and influence to help Japanese people struggling to recover from yesterday's devastating natural disasters. All you need is a couple lines of code from the Hello Bar.

Several dead, wounded in Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12 (Saba) -The death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami struck in northeastern and eastern Japan has risen to more than 705 and about 700 people remained missing, public broadcaster NHK said.

Japan battles to contain nuclear crisis after huge

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:52:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan scrambled on Saturday to reduce pressure in two nuclear plants damaged after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck its northeast coast probably killing at least 1,300 people.

Azerbaijani Embassy in Japan does not receive complaints from fellow citizens due to earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100

Azerbaijani Embassy in Japan has not received complaints from fellow citizens residing in the country in connection with a devastating earthquake on Friday, Azerbaijani ambassador to Tokyo Azer Huseynov told Trend on Saturday morning.

Over 1,000 feared dead, possible radiation leaks (UPDATE)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100

More than 1,000 people were feared dead after Japan's strongest earthquake on record triggered a destructive tsunami, the government said Saturday as it expressed concerns over possible radiation leaks from damaged nuclear reactors

Calif., Ore. sustained most US damage from tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:45:00 +0100

The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner.

Quake plunges Japan into fear, hardship

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100

Fires, cratered highways and power outages leave people stunned nationwide. The death toll is expected to pass 1,000, and worries mount as two nuclear power plants overheat.Japan's most punishing earthquake on record and the devastating tsunami it triggered plunged the heart of the densely populated....

Japan Scrambles to Avert Meltdown

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:42:00 +0100

Emergency measures taken to avert a meltdown at a nuclear power plant hit by Friday's massive earthquake in northern Japan appear to be working, the plant's operator said after earlier warning that it faced a meltdown threat.

Rescuers rush to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0100

International search and rescue teams are rushing to Japan in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

Island nations spared as tsunami charges across Pacific (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100

AFP - A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific, sending people fleeing to higher ground but causing only minor damage and no loss of life.

Calif., Ore. sustained most US damage from tsunami (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100

AP - The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner.

Foreign search teams rush to Japan after quake (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100

AFP - International search and rescue teams are rushing to Japan in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

Tsunami damage minimal in Latin America (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100

AP - Ports and beaches were temporarily shut and islanders and coastal residents ordered to higher ground up and down Latin America's Pacific seaboard before the tsunami surge triggered by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan. But it did little damage.

Pacific island nations spared tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan has ploughed across the South Pacific but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger.Dozens of low-lying island nations were placed...

Death Toll Continues to Rise After Japanese Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:31:00 +0100

24 hours on from the horrific earthquake that rocked Japan, and the death toll continues to rise. More than a thousand people are feared dead as a result of the disaster, and tsunami waves as a result of the quake are being felt as far afield as the West Cost of the United States. There’s [...]

US stocks inch higher day after Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +0100

NEW YORK ? Stocks finished a down week with modest gains Friday as investors gauged the fallout from a massive earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan and triggered tsunami waves from Asia to ...

Huge Relief Mission Begins

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +0100

The number of people feared to have died in Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is expected to exceed 1,000, as a relief mission of unprecedented proportions ...

People buried under rubble cry for help, 1300 feared dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:29:00 +0100

Anyone who has concerns about family in Japan can call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 0800 432 111. If calling from overseas call +64 439 8000. Japan scrambled today to contain a ...

Scenes of destruction in aftermath of Japan earthquake (PHOTOS)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Start the slideshow to catch never-before-seen glimpses of the destructive 3/11 earthquake and tsunami and its aftermath.

Japan nuclear plant faces 'meltdown'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:27:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan's nuclear authorities warned Saturday that quake-hit atomic plant Fukushima No. 1, about 250 kilometres (160 miles) northeast of Tokyo, "may be experiencing a nuclear meltdown", media said.

Foreign rescuers head for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:27:00 +0100

WELLINGTON: International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan Saturday in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude quake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

Death toll exceeds 600 in Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:27:00 +0100

TOKYO: At least 703 people have been confirmed killed in the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami disasters that hit Japan on Friday, as the government voiced fears that the death toll might exceed 1,000.

Japan quake: Scary time for Malaysians

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

Malaysians working and studying in Japan who are caught right in the middle of an earthquake share their experience.

PM: Malaysia to send search and rescue team to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

KUANTAN: Malaysia will send a 15-member search and rescue team, with medical officers and 6 tracker dogs, to tsunami-hit Japan at 6pm Saturday on two C130 aircraft.

Japan scales back tsunami warning for much of nation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television said.

New quakes rock tsunami-devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan: Huge earthquakes rocked northeastern Japan on Saturday, a day after a giant temblor set off a powerful tsunami that killed hundreds of people, turned the coast into a swampy wasteland and left two nuclear reactors dangerously close to meltdown.

Japan warns of nuclear fuel melting after quake damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan warned of a meltdown on Saturday at a nuclear reactor damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, but said the risk of radiation contamination was small.

Japan launches monster rescue effort

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100

Japan mobilises 50,000 military and other rescue personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue and recovery effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record.

RA President sends condolences to Japanese Emperor

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:21:00 +0100

Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to Japanese Emperor Akihito over the devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan Friday.

Devastating Japanese quake killed more than 1000

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100

China's Red Cross offers 1m yuan to Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0100

China's Red Cross Society decided on Saturday to donate 1 million yuan ($around 152,087) in emergency aid to its Japanese counterpart after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country's eastern coast.

Strong earthquake jolts Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

has shown major damage in northern Japan on Friday, following a magnitude-7.9 earthquake . A massive 8.8 magnitude quake hit the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo , causing 'many injuries', at least one fire and triggering a four-metre (13-ft) tsunami, NHK television and , on August 11, 2009.

Japan tsunami and earthquake - live coverage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

- For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers. Then came a devastating tsunami that slammed into northeastern Japan and killed hundreds of people.

Japan quake damage still coming into focus

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, but officials fear death toll could top 1,000. Concerns over a possible meltdown at a plant complex in northeastern also remain. 1 | aerial view shows damage and flooding in Natori city in Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday.

Fears Of 20ft Tsunami After Tokyo Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

— A quake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted northern Japan early Monday, but there was no danger of a tsunami , the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred off the coast of Iwate, some 310 miles (500 kilometers) north of Tokyo at 7:08 am (2208 GMT) Monday.

Japan hit by 7.2 earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

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Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Companies around Japan scrambled Friday to assess the effects on their operations from the devastating and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of the country. Related Huge Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Off Japan’s Coast (March 12, 2011) The Lede Blog: Video of the Earthquake and Tsunami in....

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Photographs Aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan Related Huge Quake and Tsunami Hit Japan (March 12, 2011) Topic: Tidal Waves and Tsunamis Had any other populous country suffered the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Friday, tens of thousands of people might already be counted among the dead.

Quake unleashes devastating waves

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

A second wave generated by off the northeast coast of Japan approaches the Sendai shoreline. 620 349 TelegraphPlayer-8375996 For the latest updates on the Japan earthquake and tsunami, follow our live coverage. A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeast coast of Japan triggering a 13-foot tsunami.

Japan paralysed as deadly quake triggers tsunami in day of horror

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Japan's most powerful earthquake in centuries struck yesterday, triggering fires, deadly 10m (33ft) waves and tsunami alerts across at least 20 countries. By last night, the death toll was estimated at more than 1,000, most of them drowned - a toll which looks sure to rise significantly in the....

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

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Japan disaster toll exceeds 1,000

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some under after a massive and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Daybreak revealed the full extent of damage from Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake - the strongest in Japan since records....

How quake prediction works (or not)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Japan has spent well more than $1 billion on earthquake prediction systems — and the payoff came today.

Hillary Clinton commits to help Japan recover from earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

W U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday that the United States is committed to helping Japan "respond and recover" after being struck by a strong earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives and triggered tsunamis across the Pacific region.

At least 630 killed in Japan's powerful quake -- NHK

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

&$ &$ &$ &$Video image taken from NHK shows the tsunami caused by the earthquake in Sendai, Japan, March 11, 2011. (Xinhua Photo)&$ &$ At least 630 people were killed after Friday's great earthquake and ensuing huge tsunami hit northeast Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported Saturday. According to the National Police Agency, more than .

Latin America issues tsunami alert after earthquake in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

Latin American countries with coasts in the Pacific issued tsunami alerts on Friday after the 8. 8-magnitude earthquake in Japan. According to the Scientific and Superior Education Investigation Center of Ensenada in the north of Mexico, the waves in the Pacific coasts of Mexico could reach even two meters high.

Japan reels from devastating earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

By Jonathan Soble in Tokyo and Rahul Jacob in Hong Kong Published: March 12 2011 06:57 | Last updated: March 12 2011 06:57 Japan is reeling from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake – the most powerful in its history – that struck off its north-eastern coast on Friday, creating a vast tsunami that devastated much of its Pacific seaboard.

No major damage of tsunami to U.S. -- Obama

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday said there's no major damage to the United States from a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Japan, and the government is closely monitoring its impact. At a White House press conference, Obama called the earthquake and tsunami "catastrophic," and the....

Russia ready to offer assistance to Japan: Medvedev

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the Emergencies Ministry to submit suggestions on offering assistance to the quake-hit Japan, local reports said on Friday. "We are certainly ready to help our neighbors to deal with the consequences of this great earthquake," Medvedev said in a meeting in Russian republic of Khakassia.

USAID sending task force to Japan to help rescue work

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is sending a task force to Japan to assist in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in that country, authorities announced on Friday. The task force will be made up of Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters and....

EU activates civil protection system to aid Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

The European Commission has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday. Japan has requested search and rescue teams and search dogs for ongoing operations, said Kristalina Georgieva,....

Tsunami waves damage harbors on U.S. West Coast, one missing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

The tsunami waves set in by the devastating Japanese earthquake swept across the Pacific on Friday to the U.S. West Coast, washing at least seven people out to sea and leaving the waters littered with debris of capsized boats and battered docks. According to the U.S.

Japan expands post-quake search, rescue operations at critical time

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

Japan's post-quake and tsunami search and rescue operations headed by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have been widened Saturday following a meeting of the government's anti-disaster countermeasure unit headed by Prime Minister Naoto Kan. Kan announced that the number of personnel to be dispatched to....

No maritime accident following tsunami alert in Philippines

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that there was no recorded maritime accident following the tsunami alert on Friday. "The Coast Guard Action Center has not received any unusual incident report involving ships and motor bancas within the area of responsibility of respective Coast Guard Districts around the country," PCG said.

Latin America sends condolences to Japan, offers help

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100

More Than 1,000 Feared Dead In Japan Quake, Tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100

More than 1,000 people are feared dead in the massive earthquake and tsunami that has hit northeastern Japan.

Tsunami waves kill one in US

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:07:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent.

No word from hundreds of Aussies

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:07:00 +0100

Thousands of Australians at risk as specialist emergency personnel mobilise to quake affected Japan.

Statement By WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran On Japanese Earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100

When nature strikes with such force, the world has to come together. I would like to express my deepest compassion and heartfelt solidarity with the Government and people of Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan quake: live report (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

AFP - 0630GMT - In the quake-hit areas, 5.6 million households had no power and more than one million households were without water.

India stands in 'full solidarity' with Japan (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

AFP - India, mauled by a tsunami in 2004, has pledged assistance to devastated Japan and said it stood in "full solidarity" with the people of the shattered country.

Calif., Ore. sustain most U.S. damage from tsunami (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

AP - The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner.

14 aftershocks hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

At least 14 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 5 - 6.8, rocked Japan's eastcoast Saturday, a day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit the country and left 1,000 dead.

Japan warns of nuclear fuel melting after quake damage (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan warned of a meltdown on Saturday at a nuclear reactor damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the northeast coast, but said the risk of radiation contamination was small.

Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet; shifted Earth's axis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100

The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.

Philippines prepares assistance team for devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

MANILA - The Philippines is preparing a team to assist Japan in search and recovery operations following Frid...

UPDATE2: SDF swings into top gear on relief efforts to rescue survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

TOKYO - The Self-Defense Forces went into full relief mode on Saturday, one day after a powerful earthquake ...

1,400 dead, Kuwaitis urged to call mission

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

(with map) TOKYO, March 12 (KUNA) -- The death toll from Friday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in northeastern and eastern Japan has risen to more than 705 and about 700 people remained missing as of Saturday morning, public broadcaster NHK said. Among them, at least five people were killed in Tokyo following the 2:46 p.

Death reported as tsunamis reach US west coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

Pacific tsunamis have been reaching the US west coast through Friday and into Saturday, but have caused less damage than had been ...

Yen up most in two weeks after Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) ? The Japanese yen rose by the most in at least two weeks against the U.S. dollar and euro on Friday as traders anticipated Japanese investors and businesses will shift more ...

206 fires erupt in Japan after quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

As many as 206 fires broke out after a massive earthquake rocked Japan Friday, a media report said ...

Atomic emergency declared following Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

Two power plants hit by the worst earthquake in Japan's history and a massive tsunami have declared states of emergency as five nuclear reactors begin to over-heat following multiple systems ...

`Building was swinging like giant pendulum'

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:58:00 +0100

The building was 'swinging like a giant pendulum', said a woman who had gone to collect her children from a school here when the quake ...

In PHOTOS: Bruised Japan staggers to its feet

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100

Calif., Ore. sustain most U.S. damage from tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0100

The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner.

QUAKE, TSUNAMI DISASTER Death toll passes 200 mark

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0100

The earthquake was the fifth most powerful to hit the world in the past century. There were several strong aftershocks.

Powerful quake, tsunami kills hundreds in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0100

Japan's northeastern coast was a swampy wasteland of broken houses, overturned cars, sludge and dirty water Saturday as the nation awoke to the of a powerful tsunami created by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded.

King and Prime Minister send condolences

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:49:00 +0100

Norway's King Harald and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg have sent their condolences, following the major earthquake and disasterous tsunami that struck northern Japan on Friday.

Major tsunami hits Japan, more than 704 believed dead

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:48:00 +0100

Northeastern Japan has been hit by a tsunami reaching 10 meters high in some areas. The tsunami waves were caused by an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale. The death toll has reached 704 with more than 750...

Tsunami waves kill one in US

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100

TSUNAMI waves from Japan's huge quake have killed at least one person and sparked mass evacuations on the American continent.

Calif., Ore. sustain most U.S. damage from tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (AP) — The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner. Sirens blared in Hawaii. The West Coast pulled back from the shoreline, fearing the worst.

Flights to Japan unperturbed by quake, tsunami, Garuda says

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100

National airline Garuda Indonesia says none of its flights from Indonesia to Japan have been affected by the earthquakes and tsunami that decimated areas in Japan’s northeastern areas on Friday.

US west coast residents prepare tsunami alert

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100

California - The sirens blared in Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck in Japan.

Japan faces nuclear crisis after massive quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Japan is scrambling to contain a crisis at two nuclear plants damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck its northeast coast - reports say Fukushima No 1,located about 250km northeast of Tokyo "may be experiencing a nuclear meltdown" .

Japan quake ranks as 5th largest

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Scientists say the massive earthquake that has struck off the coast of Japan ranks as the fifth largest in the world since 1900.

Toyota, other carmakers close quake-hit plants (Reuters)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100

Reuters - Toyota Motor Co (7203.T) said it has halted production at two factories with combined annual capacity of 420,000 small cars built mainly for overseas markets, after a massive earthquake hit Japan the previous day.

National › NHK reports quake news in English, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100

Japanese public broadcaster NHK's second radio network is broadcasting information about Friday's deadly earthquake in English, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese through its supplementary channels until…

Radiation leak confirmed; after natural catastrophe, Japan faces nuclear disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:28:00 +0100

The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has confirmed that there has been a release of a small amount of radioactive material at one of its two Fukushima-based nuclear plants where the cooling mechanism had failed after Friday's devastating earthquake.

'Meltdown' feared as death toll rises

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:27:00 +0100

At least 613 people have been confirmed killed in the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan - but the government voiced fears that more than 1,000 had died.Prime Minister Naoto Kan's right-hand man and top...

A mammoth relief mission is swinging into action in north-east Japan, a day after it was struck by a devastating tsunami, claiming hundreds of lives.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:27:00 +0100

Whole villages have been washed away and at least one town has been largely destroyed. The disaster was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, the country's most powerful since records began. The government has declared a state of emergency at five nuclear reactors as cooling systems failed.

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Masses of sardines, anchovies, stripped bass and mackerel surged close to shore on one beach in the Mexican resort city of Acapulco, packed so tightly near the surface they looked like an oil slick ...

Japan paralysed as deadly quake triggers tsunami in day of horror

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Japan's most powerful earthquake in centuries struck yesterday, triggering fires, deadly 10m (33ft) waves and tsunami alerts across at least 20 countries. By last night, the death toll ...

New quakes rock tsunami-devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

The United States Geological Survey said a strong earthquake struck just before noon in the sea in virtually the same place where the magnitude 8.9 quake on Friday unleashed one of the greatest ...

Tsunami alert issued in Russia's Far East following Japan earthquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:26:00 +0100

A tsunami alert was issued in the Sakhalin region in Russia's Far East shortly after a massive earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude hit northeastern Japan Friday. According to Russia's state ...

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:25:00 +0100

22 Hong Kong tour groups confirmed safe in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:24:00 +0100

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced on Friday that 22 Hong Kong tour groups have been confirmed safe in Honshu, Japan, after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country. About 800 more visitors from Hong Kong were believed to stay in Japan while the devastating earthquake hit the country.

Americas spared from tsunami damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

Thousands of people fled their homes along the Pacific coast of North and South America as a tsunami triggered by Japan's massive earthquake reached the region but spared it from major damage.

Tsunami causes minor flooding in PNG

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

There have been reports of minor flooding in Papua New Guinea from the tsunami triggered by Japan's massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

Hundreds of Aussies feared stranded in quake zone

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100

The Federal Government is trying to track down hundreds of Australians in Japan after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Island nations spared as tsunami charges across Pacific

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

Wellington, March 12, 2011 (AFP) -A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger. Dozens of low-ly...

Japan Declares Emergencies at Nuclear Reactors Following Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

Officials say 8.9 magnitude quake, subsequent tsunami knocked power out and caused cooling systems to fail at two plants in Fukushima

Opec raises output, oil prices plunge after Japanese quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

LONDON, March 11, (RTRS): Opec maintained on Friday that the world has enough oil despite losses from Libya, pointing to rising output from Saudi Arabia and other members and a looming seasonal slowdown in demand. In a monthly report, the Organizatio...

Fears held for Aussies after Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100

Hundreds of Australians are yet to be accounted for in the devastation caused by Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the government says.

Nuke plants overheat, efforts to stop meltdown

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:19:00 +0100

Radiation 1,000 times above normal was detected in the control room of one nuclear plant, although authorities said it posted "no immediate health hazard".

Ma offers aid to Japan; relief drives begin

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:19:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou said yesterday that Taiwan was ready to send a search and rescue team to Japan if it was needed after a powerful earthquake and tsunamis ravaged the northeastern part of the island of Honshu. Charity organizations in Taiwan have launched relief aid to Japan.

Japan Earthquake Tsunami Reaches Hawaii, Mexico, US West Coast

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

After devastating Japan's eastern coastline earlier on Friday, the tsunami waves caused by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake have reached Mexico and the USA without causing major damage. The tsunami waves that reached Mexico were first half-a-meter, and their second wave was estimated at being two meters....

China offers aid to Japan after earthquake, tsunamis

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

China offered assistance to Japan Saturday after the magnitude-8.9 earthquake that unleashed devastating tsunamis and left an estimated 1,000 people dead, officials said, dpa reported.

Japan hit by strong aftershocks

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

A series of strong aftershocks continued to shake Japan Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey in Washington said, dpa reported.

Tsunami Warning Issued for 20 Countries after Japan Quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

The US National Weather Service has issued a warning about tsunami for at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday. The warning list includes Japan, Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji,....

Over 1,000 feared dead, possible radiation leaks

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100

Gillard goes ahead with Hawaii trip

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:15:00 +0100

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has arrived in Hawaii on the final leg of her US trip.

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:14:00 +0100

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:12:00 +0100

New quakes rock tsunami-devastated Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:12:00 +0100

Huge earthquakes rocked northeastern Japan on Saturday, a day after a giant temblor set off a powerful tsunami that killed hundreds of people, ...

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:12:00 +0100

Meltdown possible at Japan nuclear plant, official says

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0100

An official with Japan's nuclear safety commission says that a meltdown at nuclear power plant affected by the country's massive earthquake is possible.

Tsunami grazes US West Coast, S.America next

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:09:00 +0100

Thousands of people fled their homes along the California coast on Friday as a tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake in Japan began hitting the U.S. West Coast after rolling through Hawaii.

Aid and rescue offers for Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:09:00 +0100

More than 45 countries have offered to help Japan deal with Friday s devastating earthquake and tsunami, the United Nations said.

1000 dead, meltdown feared

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:07:00 +0100

More than 1000 people were feared dead and authorities warned a meltdown may be under way at a nuclear plant after a monster tsunami devastated a swathe of northeast Japan.

Japan scales back tsunami warning for much of nation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television said.

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +0100

Japan Quake: Huge Relief Mission Begins

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +0100

The number of people feared to have died in Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is expected to exceed 1,000, as a relief mission of unprecedented proportions begins.

'1,000 dead' in Japan quake; nuke plants overheat (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

AFP - More than 1,000 people were feared dead and authorities warned a meltdown may be under way at a nuclear plant after a monster tsunami devastated a swathe of northeast Japan.

Japanese skater Oda watches and waits in Canada

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

Top figure skater finds out that family, peers reported safe in earthquake-ravaged nation

Japan official: Meltdown at nuclear plant possible (AP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

AP - A nuclear power plant affected by a massive earthquake is facing a possible meltdown, an official with Japan's nuclear safety commission said Saturday.

'1,000 dead' in Japan quake; nuke plants overheat (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

AFP - More than 1,000 people were feared dead and authorities warned a meltdown may be under way at a nuclear plant after a monster tsunami devastated a swathe of northeast Japan.

New quakes rock already devastated areas of Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:03:00 +0100

USGS says magnitude 6.8 quake struck in virtually the same place as Friday’s 8.9 quake

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0100

Jetstar passengers leave Guam for Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:55:00 +0100

JETSTAR passengers stranded at Guam International Airport are back en route to Tokyo.

Some flights to Japan resumed

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Some flights to Japan's Narita Airport have resumed from Changi Airport.

Japan confronts nuclear crisis after massive quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan scrambled on Saturday to contain a crisis at two nuclear plants damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck its northeast coast, probably killing at least 1,300 people.

Hundreds perish in 8.9 Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 11, (Agen-cies): A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan looked set to kill at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on Friday after a wall of water swept away everything in its path. Thousa...

Tsunami spares Pacific island nations

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

WELLINGTON: A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger.

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100

Fish going loco down in Acapulco

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100

Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) — Miles from the ocean's edge, weary, mud-spattered survivors wandered streets strewn with fallen trees, crumpled cars, even small airplanes. Relics of lives now destroyed were everywhere — half a piano, a textbook, a soiled red sleeping bag.

Queen Kate vs. Queen Catherine: The royal name dilemma

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:40:00 +0100

Call her Kate, at least for now. It may be years before Kate Middleton becomes queen, but questions are already being raised about the princess-to-be's preferred moniker: Queen Kate or Queen Catherine?

No word from hundreds of Aussies in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0100

Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan says the government's number one priority is to account for the thousands of Australians in Japan.

Japan quake toll climbs to 613

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0100

At least 613 people have been confirmed killed in the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan - but the government fears over 1000.

Japan tsunami: Mercy Malaysia prepared to help out

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Relief Society (MERCY Malaysia) has alerted its Rapid Assessment Team, the Emergency Response Unit and volunteers to be on standby should there be any deployment to Japan to help in the wake of Friday’s massive earthquake and a tsunami there.

BIG QUAKE

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100

TOKYO: A ferocious tsunami unleashed by Japan’s biggest recorded 8.9 earthquake slammed into its eastern coast yesterday, killing hundreds of people as it carried away ships, cars and homes, and triggered widespread fires that burned out of control.

25 Trinis safe

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100

Twenty-five Trinidad and Tobago (TT) nationals are reported to be safe in Japan where a massive 8.9 earthquake struck yesterday triggering a monster tsunami which engulfed the country’s northern coastline leaving death and destruction its path.

Zynga.org Partners with Save the Children to Raise Money for the Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children Emergency Fund

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO - (Business Wire) Zynga Inc. today announced a fundraising initiative across more than seven games in partnership with Save the Children to support relief efforts following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Zynga is giving its 250 million players a chance to donate 100....

Millions stuck in Tokyo as quake shuts down subways

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Millions of people in greater Tokyo were stranded far away from home on Friday evening after Japan's biggest earthquake on record shut down the capital's massive subway system.

Tsunami hits Hawaii, sweeps across islands

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours Friday and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations throughout the Pacific and as far as the U.S. western coast.

Phone usage increases following Japanese quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Major telecommunication providers in Taiwan said yesterday that they managed to keep phone connections working by using emergency procedures to handle a surge in the number of phone calls after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan earlier in the day.

US readies military to provide earthquake and tsunami relief

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. Defense Department said on Friday that it was preparing American forces in the Pacific to provide earthquake and tsunami relief, while Washington urged U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Japan.

Taiwanese Go player retains championship

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwanese Go player Cho U (張栩), who is based in Japan, defeated his Japanese opponent Yuta Iyama (井山裕太) yesterday after a two-day battle. Cho not only retained his Kisei (棋聖) title, but he also won a purse of 45 million yen, according to local media.

Japan quake loss fears pile pressure on insurers

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares in European insurers fell sharply on Friday morning after Japan was hit by a massive earthquake, the fifth-biggest recorded.

Tremors from Japan quake felt by residents in Beijing

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The powerful earthquake that struck off Japan on Friday was felt as far away as Beijing, but Chinese authorities said the country faced no threat of a “disastrous” tsunami.

Foreign search teams head to Japan after mega-quake (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:33:00 +0100

AFP - International search and rescue teams rushed to Japan in the wake of a massive 8.9-magnitude quake and crushing tsunami, some straight from similar work in quake-hit New Zealand.

UPDATE8: More than 1,200 dead or unaccounted for in megaquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

TOKYO - The combined number of people who died or are unaccounted for in Friday's catastrophic earthquake in...

20-meter displacement in 500-km fault seen as cause of Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

TOKYO - A displacement as large as 20 meters in a fault around 500 kilometers long and 200 km wide triggered...

NHK reports quake news in English, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japanese public broadcaster NHK's second radio network is broadcasting information about Friday's de...

China removes tsunami alert, offers help for quake-hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:28:00 +0100

China has removed a tsunami alert after the huge waves caused by the massive Japanese earthquake were reduced to less than 50 centimeters when reaching Taiwan, and the country is willing to help Japan as rescuers were ready to depart, Xinhua reported on Friday.

‘1,000 dead’ in Japan quake; nuke plants overheat

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:28:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 12, 2011 (AFP) - More than 1,000 people were feared dead and authorities scrambled to prevent meltdown at two nuclear plants Saturday after a monster tsunami devastated a swathe of northeast Japan. Reactor cooling systems failed after Friday’s record 8.

Quake leaves apocalyptic scene in Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0100

Fires, chasms and vast swaths of muddy debris leave Japan mired in anxiety and suffering. The death toll is expected to pass 1,000.Japan's most punishing earthquake on record and the devastating tsunami it triggered plunged the heart of the densely populated island nation into an apocalyptic scene....

Britain pledges earthquake help for Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

Britain is in contact with the Japanese government and will offer all assistance as Japan responds to an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Friday. Hague said: ...

Tsunami may hit New Zealand following Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

A tsunami may hit New Zealand following the 8.9 magnitude quake that struck Japan, nearly 8,800 km away, authorities ...

Five nuclear reactors in state of emergency following Japan quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

Two power plants hit by the worst earthquake in Japan's history and a massive tsunami have declared states of emergency as five nuclear reactors begin to over-heat following multiple systems ...

14 aftershocks hit Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:25:00 +0100

At least 14 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 5 - 6.8, rocked Japan's eastcoast Saturday, a day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit the country and left 1,000 ...

Japan battles to contain nuclear crisis after huge quake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100

Japan scrambled on Saturday to reduce pressure in two nuclear plants damaged after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck its northeast coast probably killing at least 1,300 people.

PIX: Tsunami ravages Japan, toll crosses 1000

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:22:00 +0100

A massive tsunami triggered by Japan's most powerful earthquake in nearly a century on Friday wrought devastation in northeast coastal Japan, sweeping away houses, ships and cars and setting ablaze several buildings, killing over 360 people.

Designers Respond to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Tragedy With T-Shirt Art Inspiring Hope and Support CafePress Invites Community to Design for Charity

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:22:00 +0100

(PR-inside.com) SAN MATEO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/11/11 -- In the wake of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent Pacific Tsunami that swept through northern Japan early this morning, leaving a path of unthinkable destruction, people throughout the world have begun to respond with messages of support.

80 Seconds of Warning for Tokyo

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:19:00 +0100

Earthquake-detection technology investment pays off for Japan. Residents of Tokyo likely had about 80 seconds of warning before a devastating quake rumbled through the city after striking 373 kilometers away, off Japan's northeast coast, thanks to a new early warning system.

New quakes rock tsunami-devastated areas of Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:18:00 +0100

USGS says magnitude 6.8 quake struck in virtually the same place as Friday’s 8.9 quake

Japan police: More than 215,000 people in temporary shelters

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

More than 215,000 people were evacuated to temporary shelters in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami waves that hit Japan, the police said. So far, some 1,400 people have been declared dead or missing in the disaster. At least 1,200 homes were destroyed by tsunami waves on Japan’s east coast.

Palm futures to consolidate further

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100

Crude palm oil (CPO) futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to consolidate further next week amid uncertainties in the global market, dealers said. They said there were concerns over the anticipated damage Friday's earthquake and tsunami on Japan's economy and the regional economies and the impact on demand for the commodity.

California, Oregon sustain damage from tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0100

The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and ...

Tsunami warning after 8.9 quake off Japan

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100

(03-11 14:15) A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after an 8.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre....

Indonesia extends sympathy to Japan after quake, tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100

The Indonesian government has expressed its sympathy on Thursday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan that killed more than 300 people, the foreign ministry says.

California, Oregon sustained most damage from tsunami in US

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100

The warnings traveled quickly across the Pacific in the middle of the night: An 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spawned a deadly tsunami, and it was racing east Friday as fast as a jetliner.

US shares drift lower on economic worries

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100

WORRY about oil prices, Europe's most debt-hobbled economies and the US recovery sent US stocks lower again this week.

Follow the tsunami's path of destruction

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100

IT took 45 minutes for a 4m wall of mud to invade the coast of Japan, killing hundreds in its wake.

Japan quake: live report (AFP)

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

AFP - 0439GMT - A colleague in Wellington is reporting that a Japanese search and rescue team which has just spent the last two weeks scouring the rubble in the quake devastated city of Christchurch in New Zealand, is making hasty preparations to return home to confront the latest tragedy, this time sadly on its home soil.

Japanese earthquake and tsunami

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

@hema247 So sad all these natural disasters happening around the world. @tangerinetash I can't get over how there's debris and boats floating under road bridges but there are still people crossing the bridge in their cars. @PurplesmurfLLB Looks like we should be praying for all the people suffering in the world.

Japan sends plea for rescue teams

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Japan has requested a limited number of foreign search and rescue teams to help with the aftermath of its major earthquake and tsunami.

Standing up to nature's tantrums is Japan's default setting

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100

Earthquakes are a fact of life in Japan -- perhaps the most fundamental one. When I moved to Tokyo some years ago, I wrote home to tell my family of my first earthquake experiences. "Surely you mean tremors," they replied. "We haven't heard anything about an earthquake."

National › More than 1,200 dead or unaccounted for in megaquake

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The combined number of people who died or are unaccounted for in Friday's catastrophic earthquake in Japan topped 1,200 Saturday, according to a police tally.…

Business › Powerful quake causes plant fires, production halts

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The powerful earthquake that hit northeastern and eastern Japan on Friday afternoon caused plant fires and forced numerous manufacturers to suspend production. A fire and…

Politics › Gov't eyes postponing April local elections in quake-hit areas

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The government is preparing to postpone by several months some local elections in northeast Tohoku region, which are scheduled to be held in April, as…

World › Latin Americans evacuate, but no tsunami damage

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Islanders and coastal residents along Latin America's Pacific seaboard moved to higher ground Friday as a precaution against possible tsunami following the superquake that bashed…

Rescuers search for quake survivors

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0100

A relief mission of unprecedented proportions was under way in Japan after the country's most powerful earthquake triggered a deadly tsunami which tore into its eastern cost, leaving a trail of utter devastation.

Turkey says ready to help Japan after massive earthquake