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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://www.metrohk.com.hk/?cmd=detail&id=157100South Korean Buddhist believers line up in a temple in Seoul to drop their donations into a glass globe for the victims of Japan's disastrous earthquake and tsunami.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +0100metrohkzhmetrohk-3f02d4c51442f213f6f5456731354972NaturalDisasters37.5380457749554 127.005867424377http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/123046/20110315/japan.htmJapan is facing its worst crises since the end of World War II. A devastating earthquake and resultant tsunami has not only killed thousands, wounded many more, with untold number missing -- but it faces a nuclear radiation crisis after the quake damaged two nuclear reactors in the northeast epicenter of the tragedy.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-4836c708bbcb417d2c14d2fb7ca59c01NuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122992/20110315/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-hits-eastern-japan.htmA 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.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-8bb207a04480ee91a41cbd58ed218040NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122799/20110315/japan-nuclear-blasts-plants-earthquake-tsunami-photos-explosions.htmThe March 11 earthquake has plunged Japan into a state of nuclear crisis as fresh reports of blasts at nuclear plants pour in every few hours. The live slideshow contains photos of the blast with details.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-af8a46eb1775fe9a180838269a8d77b8NuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122665/20110315/boyz-ii-men-creates-charity-drive-for-japan-victims.htmThe R & B members of the singing group, Boyz II Men have created a charity drive to raise funds for the victims of the devastating twin disaster that have crippled Japan last week. The “End of the Road” singers have collaborated with FirstGiving Online for the restoration funds.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-9093d41fa15bbf2fb07702c158af818aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122616/20110315/japan-australia-earthquake-tsunami-business-economy.htmAustralian uranium exporters spearheaded a fall in Australian's stock market Monday after a devastating earthquake and tsunami last week hit Japan, Australia's second biggest trading partner behind China. Insurers and agricultural companies also fell, while steelmakers, oil refiners and clean energy producers were among a handful of gainers.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:07:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-0bf7bf9700341c4f9bda29cb05d13887ManMadeDisastersAgricultureJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearEnergy35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122536/20110314/emergency-humanitarian-assistance-earthquake-japan-disaster-relief.htmChina will provide 30 million yuan worth of emergency humanitarian assistance to Japan's quake and tsunami-hit areas to support the disaster relief there, an spokesman said on Monday.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:36:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-892ca5869e325506b246c25ca9b750f4NaturalDisasters35.2086 110.727http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122516/20110314/japan-tsunami-gilbert-gottfried-jokes-twitter-earthquake.htmDays after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami shook Japan and caused more than 3,000 people to lose their lives, Gottfried is using the social media site Twitter to crack jokes about the devastating catastrophe.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-526459c5cf8327be040b9ac9f1423134NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122448/20110314/hereafter-matt-damon-japan-earthquake-tsunami-clint-eastwood.htmA division of Warner Bros. announced that it plans to pull the movie "Hereafter" from theaters in Japan.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-9df010861e2e8e0be6664eb5299c0f48NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122292/20110314/japan-earthquake-8-9-magnitude-nuclear-reactor-fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-power-plant-10-000-dead-sen.htmVideos of a massive black sludge inundating an expanse of agricultural land in northern coast of Japan carrying with it houses, cars, ferries and everything that crossed its path failed to capture the human misery the devastating earthquake has left in its wake.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-116877a82d0184ef886778bea110a033NuclearManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122286/20110314/fundamental-oil-report-2011-03-14.htmCrude traded below $99 per barrel today following the catastrophic Japanese earthquake and tsunamis, likely to negatively impact demand on the third largest energy consumer in the world; political turmoil continues in the Mid-East.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-da67a382507b5bedc521a9ef5dd2e806NaturalDisastershttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122233/20110314/21st-century-s-deadliest-tsunamis.htmEarthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions, landslides and other mass movements, meteorite ocean impacts or similar impact events, and other disturbances above or below water all can generate killer waves. Here is a list of the deadliest tsunamis that struck the world in the 21st century:.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-aaa34df524e19a6534c5af4c17e7f292ManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastershttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122182/20110314/japan-earthquake-tsunami-footage-videos-media-witnesses-local.htmA compilation of latest videos of the Japan tsunami, ranging from the footage captured by local witnesses to media outlets.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-d1af4a4f23704246afc5d2bb98aa417dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122116/20110313/china-japan-earthquake-tsunami.htmA 15-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Japan's Haneda airport on Sunday to search for survivors from Friday's earthquake and tsunami, which is the first time Japan has accepted a rescue team from China.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:17:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-71515f74a393436b421db78cf6123e86NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.727http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122035/20110312/minamisanriku-miyagi-prefecture-10000-unaccounted-for-missing-japan-earthquake-tsunami.htmOfficials in a small seaside town in northeastern Japan close to the epicenter of Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake have reported that 9,500 people have gone unaccounted for, according to Kyodo news.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:07:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-c2b7148364d59d57e5ebb03dbc9e8512NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122029/20110312/nasa-sendai-flooding-satellite.htmNASA's Earth Observatory team has published enhanced satellite images comparing before and after shots of the northeastern Japanese city of Sendai after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck the coast, pointing out areas hit by flooding.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:06:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-f9dda2daa370c35f7375a9596095272aNaturalDisastershttp://tw.nextmedia.com/rnews/article/SecID/103/art_id/17912/IssueID/20110312日本宮城縣昨天發生芮氏規模8.9強震，還引發10公尺高海嘯，日本多地一夕之間宛如人間煉獄，有網友將震災後的照片集結成影片，張張紀錄著殘破的家園如何遭受惡水侵襲、地震破壞，房屋倒塌、道路崩毀，災民們欲哭無淚，無力回天。 YouTube-JAPAN Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Plant Explosion, March 10, 2011 - March 12, 2011 ....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0100appledaily-twzhappledaily-tw-d520b042f660ff1154e797ba418fec9aNaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.809http://tw.nextmedia.com/rnews/article/SecID/103/art_id/17898/IssueID/20110312日本宮城縣昨天下午發生芮氏規模8.9強震，為日本史上最大的一次強震，還引發10公尺高的海嘯，許多日本人民將驚悚的一刻拍下來PO網，網路上出現一段震撼人心的影片，惡水直逼眼前，船和車都飄在街上，有一輛車即時開走躲開惡水滅頂，連房子都遭惡水吞噬移位，情結宛如電影特效，瞬間街道成為汪洋一片，大自然的力量令人震撼。 YouTube-Terremoto en Japón: El tsunami arrastra coches y casas - Earthquake Japan Tidal Wave ....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0100appledaily-twzhappledaily-tw-2e2471e4aa5a974c3e9c018f59dfcdcfNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121988/20110312/pokemon-creator-santhoshi-tijari-death-hoax-rumored-death-japan-earthquake-tsunami-facebook-twitter.htm'Pokemon' creator Satoshi Tajiri rumored to have died in Japan earthquake on the internet, especially on sites such as Facebook and Twitter.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:29:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-fb3dfee4d218a3d88ec60bdc5b3bc655NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121985/20110312/tsunami-alert-along-pacific-coast-strands-beaches-photos-japan-tsunami-japan-earthquake.htmHere are the latest pictures of some of the beaches along the Pacific Coast that were left deserted after Tsunami alert following the devastating earthquake and massive Tsunami waves hit Japan on Friday.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:29:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-a65b844df5dc7fdd67edb94ea7792985NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121964/20110312/japan-earthquake-tsunami-march-12-morning-photos-aftermath.htmScenes of widespread wreckage near the coast, and rescue awaits Japan on Day 2 since the 8.9 temblor and tsunamiSat, 12 Mar 2011 04:57:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-d46dffab766e42234f86479ab311e080NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121936/20110311/earthquake-tsunami-japan-text-relief-red-cross.htmDonating to the disaster relief efforts in Japan and elsewhere following the devastating earthquake and tsunami is as easy as a text message.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:55:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-0246947a843b7d183de4dcbeb5fc5d31NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121919/20110311/japan-earthquake-tsunami-disaster-response-google.htmGoogle's Crisis Center and Person Finder provides immediate, real time assistance to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:55:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-cfb109af0bc62f5d240ec171fb724147NaturalDisastershttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121890/20110311/tsunami-hits-california-hard.htmCalifornia appears to be the region of the U.S. that has been hardest hit by the tsunami generated by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-0efb0ab999c36096652a0658c5421607NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121822/20110311/earthquake-japan-tsunami-prayforjapan-quake-hawaii-celebrities-twitter-tweet.htmAfter an 8.9 earthquake hit Japan just off the northeastern city of Sendai, which triggered a tsunami and caused more than 300 people to lose their lives, celebrities offered their condolences, prayers and support via Twitter. The earthquake struck Japan at 12:46 EST. A number of celebrities, like Alyssa Milano, Will.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-5a4d7d5df003830a54c5410a62ee12d8NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121789/20110311/japan-quake-death-toll-rises-to-500-8-9-magnitude-earthquake.htmA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northeastern coast Friday, spawning a tsunami as high as 10 metres, killing at least 500 people and 110,000 people missing.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-e43e9938c6136eda6ddff03ee19ea756NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121763/20110311/japan-earthquake-8-9-magnitude-tsunami-nuclear-reactor-crude-futures-forex-yen-bond-insurance-roubin.htmThe devastating earthquake measuring 8.9 on Richter scale went rampaging through Japan and triggered a massive tsunami with 12-foot waves inundating the northern coastal region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-53aa642fb15cb5fa877df3d5b67a05c9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121764/20110311/japan-toll-killed-300-hundreds-rises-miyagi-sendai.htmThe biggest ever earthquake to hit Japan has killed hundreds of people already, according to reports. According to Kyodo News, at least 300 bodies have been recovered from one of the worst-hit coastal cities in the northeast of the country.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-b45c5662dc67c2a5a9e1b2b73c30ed26NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121747/20110311/china-japan-chinese-earthquake-tsunami-response-micro-blog.htmThe Chinese government officially expressed support to quake-hit Japan on Friday and offered assistance in relief efforts, but the Chinese people's response to the tragedy that hit their neighbors and rivals was mixed.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-6f3c48d03ecf9156e6c54d2bf5f9cf3cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121707/20110311/japan-earthquake-tsunami-indonesia-philippines-natural-disasters.htmA small tsunami has just hit the northern coast of Indonesia and minor waves have now begun hitting the Philippines, but without causing any damage, early reports said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-01f9c1c6b6b1f536499c27faf4a62e88NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829http://news.chinatimes.com/focus/50108280/132011031100955.html根據最新消息，日本宮城縣繼前(九)日發生強震後，今(11)日下午13:46分，發生規模8.9的強震後，14:06分又再發生規模6.4的強震，截稿為止，仍餘震不斷。Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100chinatimeszhchinatimes-e70fadf6cd3d083ce7782c1ab439932cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://news.chinatimes.com/realtime/110104/112011031101615.html美國國家氣象局（National Weather Service）表示，日本發生規模8.9強震，至少20國政府和許多太平洋島嶼今天都發布海嘯警報。 受海嘯威脅的國家和地區擴及俄羅斯、印尼、中南美洲國家如瓜地馬拉、薩爾瓦多和哥斯大黎加，以及美國領土夏威夷。 美國關島當局表示，海嘯可能在晚間7時9分（美東時間上午4時9分）就侵襲關島。 菲律賓當局表示，海嘯可能於晚間6時（美東時間上午5時）侵襲菲律賓。 夏威夷昨天晚間約10時（美東時間上午3時）已響起海嘯警報。 太平洋海嘯警報中心（Pacific Tsunami WarningCenter）的麥克瑞里（Chip....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100chinatimeszhchinatimes-7d4ad1a593568d019acd719ae5e10241NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.171 33.369http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pNewsID=201103110265&pType0=aSOC（中央社華盛頓11日綜合外電報導）美國國家氣象局（National Weather Service）表示，日本發生規模8.9強震，至少20國政府和許多太平洋島嶼今天都發布海嘯警報。Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:22:00 +0100cnataiwanzhcnataiwan-67f19e836c364bf2ef1705aa7c8a0a98NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121621/20110311/japan-earthquake-japan-quake-tsunami-sunami-japan-earthquake-photos.htmA massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan on Friday, causing many injuries, fires and a four-metre (13-ft) tsunami along parts of the country's coastline. Check out photos.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-5bfc7677ae2066e53a0a85d647790903NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121602/20110311/japan-earthquake-raw-footage.htmMassive earthquake followed by a tsunami hit Japan on Friday, with reports of 'numerous' injuries and ships being washed ashore by waves.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-1810aa6c63d7c1a11e074ddd40c94341NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121595/20110311/japan-earthquake-8-8-richter-scale.htmJapan has issued tsunami warning after a massive 8.8 magnitude offshore quake on Friday, with reports of 'numerous' injuries and ships being washed ashore by waves, AP reportedFri, 11 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-ea6315c4c5e99d304d91735853bce561NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://tech.sina.com.cn/t/2011-03-11/12135274090.shtml导语：国外媒体周四报道，谷歌Android Market无线应用在近日遭遇恶意应用程序攻击，电脑安全研究专家对攻击展开追踪调查，目前已经发现了两条可疑线索。 以下为文章全文： 近日，谷歌Android Market无线应用遭恶意应用程序攻击。该公司证实已有58个恶意应用上传....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100sinacomzhsinacom-293c187eadc5253c8f9535cbda1b92e4NaturalDisastershttp://udn.com/NEWS/FINANCE/BREAKINGNEWS6/6203653.shtmlBrocade宣布，全球領先的網際網路骨幹和主機代管服務供應商Hurricane Electric，已在分佈各地的網路設施導入Brocade支援下一代網際網路通訊協定IPv6的交換器和路由器，為未來業務即將面臨的大量頻寬需求和設備成長做好準備。 Hur icane Electric透過Brocade基礎設施成為全球最大的（以網路連接數量為基準）IPv6 網際網路骨幹營運商。Hurricane Electric並在1月已成為全球第一個連接至1200個IPv6網路的網際網路骨幹服務供應商。 Brocade指出，產業專家已提出警告，IPv4位址的容量已經達到極限，大規模轉移到IPv6位址是箭在弦上。在....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100udnzhudn-d6362e8330993dfedbab5bc036b936d3NaturalDisastersInformationSocietyhttp://www.fao.org/news/story/ch/item/46030/icode/en/森林砍伐、森林退化以及原始林面积缩减在全球的快速发展趋势给世界森林生物多样性造成威胁。然而，在许多国家建立的保护区中，森林生物多样性的保护呈现出持续积极的趋势。Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100fao-zhzhfao-zh-f58bd5ad3e34b5182c0ecfead22a2cedEnvironmentNaturalDisasters