Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110412092829/Article/Palm oil may drop to less than RM3,000 a metric ton as output expands, before prices rally on growing use of soybean oil in US biodiesel, Dorab Mistry, director of Godrej International Ltd, said today. "I expect the RM3,000 support to be penetrated, and prices could go even lower," Mistry told a conference in Beijing.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:03:00 +0200btimescomenbtimescom-510bc69f5ebfbc3df9031e2857c4430f35.2086 110.727http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/12/3188557.htmThe weather bureau's regional director, Jim Davidson, has told the Queensland flood inquiry that forecasters warned authorities about an impending active summer season.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:05:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-f7aa598e196030ea33eb087d8dfdba0d-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10717947&ref=rssThere's an old saying that when the tide goes you discover who was swimming naked.In the space of 8 months we've now discovered two large Canterbury financial institutions were swimming naked.Unfortunately, they were so large...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:19:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-42e615be23aacb1a47c340775d2bf76f-43.6457717028803 171.429797903543http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/mirtchev-norman-bailey,1744720.htmlFor as long as there has been the systematic issuance of currency, there have been governments keen to control that currency. Some policies, of course, have been effective, while others decidedly less so. Exemplary of the latter category is the attempt of the Roman emperor Diocletian (284-305 AD) to....Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0200earthtimesenearthtimes-5499687544bded479f5fa33ecbc6513536.3504583727389 6.68816884305947http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/disaster-of-yasi-gives-way-to-a-season-of-promise/story-e6frg6nf-1226036256632?from=public_rssNOT so long ago, the outlook for Wayne Newton and his family was as grey as the storm clouds that had closed in on his prime grain farmFri, 08 Apr 2011 17:57:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-caf293eb979de45074cab56ac447e660http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/aussie-floods-christchurch-quake-and-japan-disaster-the-honeymoon-from-hell-2614312.htmlWhen Stefan and Erika Svanstrom set off with their baby daughter on what was to be their holiday of a lifetime last December, they were hoping for balmy sun-drenched beaches and the enriching experience of different cultures on the other side of the world.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-1e0991314e8a71e4609f1e12aa4f3755-43.5235 172.638http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0408/breaking20.htmlProperty-casualty insurance costs will rise in the Asia-Pacific region following the recent floods and earthquakes there, though the impact on global pricing remains unclear, Allianz said. "The cost of property-catastrophe cover will go up, probably quite considerably in the affected zones, and that....Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0200irishtimesenirishtimes-c6b0f1aaadb657f762c5e3d41dbf9c2ehttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/rio-tinto-wraps-up-riversdale-20110408-1d7no.htmlMining giant Rio Tinto has access to potentially the world's second largest coal province after assuming control of Riversdale Mining Ltd.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200smhensmh-e9a7419713ac85454452f41daf75f33bhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/07/3184531.htmNegotiations over wages and conditions between the Maritime Union (MUA) and Patrick Stevedores have broken down and a campaign of industrial action is about to begin.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:22:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-d984c30430527c83681805746ebbc80454.176989633712 -4.68795820595225http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/economicnews/view/1121353/1/.htmlSINGAPORE : Successful reconstruction efforts in disaster-stricken areas is more than just about injecting funds and expertise to rebuild a city.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-7e842d4a1359501f9741c2f8612cf13e1.298828 103.824898http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/mining-hides-flatlining-economy/story-fn59niix-1226035658325?from=public_rssTHE mining boom is masking the state of the real economy, with weakness becoming entrenched in key sectors such as retail, housing and construction.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-d19f5a184489f9ae51c214b57536f623http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/MD08Cb01.htmlThe manganese supplied by OMH to China plays a vital part in the steel industry there. The Singapore-based, Australia-listed company now plans to raise funds with a listing in Hong Kong, a move that will considerably dilute the holdings of existing shareholders, including the stake of rival Gennady Bogolyubov.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0200asiatimesenasiatimes-33dda53a423f326c1e870da8aeb95edf22.4222282068564 114.15792523355735.2086 110.727http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/maritime-strike-will-cripple-us-patrick-20110407-1d4zg.htmlStrike action in ports across the nation will cripple productivity, Patrick stevedoring says, but the Maritime Union of Australia says it has no choice.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:17:00 +0200smhensmh-254bb6d2a48b902cf2125c772bd72a8f6.49259534828587 1.2799431774811454.176989633712 -4.68795820595225http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/07/3185292.htmThe Health Department is warning about the ongoing risk posed by a potentially deadly soil disease which has infected 56 people in the Northern Territory this wet season.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-a5b079702a183621014c4e885e475d33-19.4844955505544 133.367838231888http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1121230/1/.htmlSYDNEY: Traffic at Australia's ports could be crippled by as much as half as the nation's dock workers threaten a sweeping five-day strike over pay and conditions, officials said Thursday.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:39:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-7ce5a8fb33dfeb64575caa6cc96371b0-33.8916 151.242http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/union-may-exempt-qld-from-wharf-strike-20110407-1d4zg.htmlThe maritime union says it may exempt Queensland from planned national strikes if possible action hinders the flood recovery.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200smhensmh-0c6657d4560157cc47c693a1cf8b418c-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=92253DAKAR 21 March 2011 (IRIN) - Alpha Condé, a former student activist, trade unionist, radical publisher, lecturer, political prisoner and exiled opposition leader, finally took over the presidency of Guinea at 72.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-d77d48e334095f98fd95b4380be345719.55038 -13.6716http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-04-05-World-Markets/id-7a86694f6e95485e88a86fdc16c90efdBANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday following a hike in interest rates by China, a downgrade of Portugal's credit rating and signals from the Federal Reserve that it does not plan to expand its stimulus program. Losses were limited though, as the first signs of progress appeared....Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +0200APenAP-4346eeb22667317dda772bf4bd319e1835.2086 110.727http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/06/3183783.htmThe Queensland Government has ruled out any financial assistance for small businesses suffering income loss in the state's flood-affected Gulf Country.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:11:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-ebf69e55186ecab75eb6950dde2ce45f-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/06/3183634.htmPrime Minister Julia Gillard has described insurance companies as "cowardly" for not attending a meeting of Queensland flood victims in Ipswich yesterday.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:18:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-07fca4055342d2c16d5ff057013e58af-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/pm-labels-insurers-cowards-for-not-attending-meeting-of-queensland-flood-victims/story-fn59niix-1226034532980?from=public_rssJULIA Gillard has accused insurers of cowardice for not fronting Queensland flood victims whose claims have been denied.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:36:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-8219a494552671109a7595c3ce1f0b80-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/julia-gillard-hits-out-at-cowardly-insurers/story-e6frfku0-1226034522984PRIME Minister accuses insurers of cowardice for not fronting Queensland flood victims whose claims have been denied.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:18:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-9d099cea3e3a96a900825507d77d6820-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-hits-out-at-cowardly-insurers-20110406-1d3ek.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard has accused insurers of cowardice for not fronting Queensland flood victims whose claims have been denied.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200smhensmh-64c1e657bf268efdc9eef35292d626f3-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1368354/Im-sorry-youre-late-What-Prince-William-told-love-struck-teenager-asked-marry-her.html?ITO=1490Tiana O'Brien and her schoolfriend Ayla Fenton, both 17, greeted the Prince during a visit to Kerang, Victoria, with a sign reading: 'I'll be your princess.'Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-3d877ae54cd285db775b612b4afdea72-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/insurers-on-notice-over-flood-definition-and-settling-claims/story-e6frg6nf-1226034316033?from=public_rssInsurance companies will be forced to use a simpler definition of "flood" and to decide all claims within six monthsTue, 05 Apr 2011 17:30:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-a6ef57c498764cd2585c7a17bb10ca1chttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/flood-definition-made-easy-shorten/story-e6frfku0-1226034269380?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29FEDERAL government unveils standard flood definition in discussion paper aiming to end confusion over what people are insured for.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:41:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-c14a0824d3431028f88f10ff93877a2ehttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7340442.htmlAustralia's Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said on Tuesday that the state had made big strides in recovery effort after a summer of floods and Cyclone Yasi. Bligh, who's also the minister for reconstruction, told parliament that since the natural disasters, 29.7 million AU dollars (30.7 million U.S.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-948014a402ec8c530f18086195428906-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/fewer-more-intense-cyclones-on-the-way-csiro/story-fn59niix-1226033652833?from=public_rssTHE number of tropical cyclones in the Australian region could be halved and waves could become smaller on the nation's east coast, according to CSIRO research.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-fa2a5c96aa0b23b57cb2e55b01da3314http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/cyclone-alert-cancelled-for-was-kimberley-20110404-1cuz4.htmlA cyclone watch has been cancelled for coastal communities on Western Australia's Kimberley coast.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:57:00 +0200smhensmh-3600af72c69527beba6bcb508ad32a9ahttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/from-historic-trans-pacific-flight,1735908.htmlSAN DIEGO, April 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten years ago this month, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) entered the Guinness Book of Records for the longest nonstop unmanned flight when it flew from Edwards Air Force Base in California to RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0200earthtimesenearthtimes-0bb287c9f88ce04d43135d9c0934ffb637.2525317690915 -119.609110847191http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/167523/Default.aspxISLAMABAD, April 3, (AP): Created by Pakistan to wage a proxy war against India, the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group has moved its jihad onto the global stage and could match al-Qaeda in strength and organization, according to officials, experts and gro...Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-07946302f1f04029a5fef4e38a498d6b33.718151 73.06054728.5687 77.2168http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1120492/1/.htmlSYDNEY: Floods, cyclones, earthquakes, nuclear crisis and revolt in the Middle East have been unable to slow the Australian dollar's record-breaking ascent.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:56:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-f20039b9b005bb5b2585563147b02dcehttp://australianetworknews.com/stories/201104/3181352.htm?desktopSonja Heydeman Last Updated: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:21:00 +1000 Flooding in southern Thailand is affecting eight provinces and 87 districts, with the death toll from floods and landslides now at 40. The flooding, caused by torrential rain, has prompted the evacuation of 6,000 people and has also affected tourism and transportation in the region.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:27:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-6cb1e8fce613d3d236848df793086eba13.7308 100.521http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/04/3181381.htmThe Weather Bureau is continuing to monitor a tropical low off Western Australia's Kimberley coast.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-54948ec474e6e0c760ca558f147b96cfhttp://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTE5ODI4NDkyNA==Published Date: April 04, 2011 SYDNEY: Floods, cyclones, earthquakes-even a nuclear crisis and revolt in the Middle East have been unable to slow the Australian dollar's record-breaking ascent. Known among traders as the "Aussie", the commodities-linked currency surged to new highs against the greenback last week, touching $1.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-8ed3af8bdca1d47a9015fcd9d31d1f16http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/03/3180988.htmTreasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-16efec22b610de9ef523f98604daafc735.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/03/3180988.htmFederal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings.Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-1cf319509c47547e771ca11d7d807b1d35.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.042http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/167498/t/Pakistani-militant-group-a-global-terror-threat-/Default.aspxISLAMABAD (AP) -- Created by Pakistan to wage a proxy war against India, the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group has moved its jihad onto the global stage and could match al-Qaida in strength and organization, according to officials, experts and group ...Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:46:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-367079fc44b27cf709d64e31025c7c5733.718151 73.06054728.5687 77.2168http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201104/3180904.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +1000 The death toll from floods and landslides in southern Thailand is at least 35. Mudslides have swamped at least one whole village in the Krabi province, and officials say five people are still missing there. The flooding, caused by torrential rain, has....Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:25:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-dd3eba5ddcb8dee22570cac3bbf9d61213.7308 100.521http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/02/natural-disasters-floods-earthquakes-landslidesFloods, earthquakes, landslides: 2011 is a year of disasters. Bill McKibben asks: are we to blame? Plus, survivors tell their tales • In pictures: This year's catastrophes At least since Noah, and likely long before, we've stared in horror at catastrophe and tried to suss out deeper meaning – it was....Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200guardianenguardian-1e98c5c03c914481d05d9d55adf2a46dhttp://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/101458/ISLAMABAD (AP) Created by Pakistan to wage a proxy war against India, the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group has moved its jihad onto the global stage and could match al-Qaida in strength and organization, according to officials, experts and group members.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-2adade315e3298d519354aa67ec504d233.718151 73.06054728.5687 77.2168http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-04-02-AS-Pakistan-New-Al-Qaida/id-7ff30ec76417431e85916c4c7ccebb9bISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Created by Pakistan to wage a proxy war against India, the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group has moved its jihad onto the global stage and could match al-Qaida in strength and organization, according to officials, experts and group members.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200APenAP-71ed198fb25125cf81f8d3804bbe042433.718151 73.06054728.5687 77.2168http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/02/natural-disasters-floods-earthquakes-landslidesFloods, earthquakes, landslides: 2011 is a year of disasters. Bill McKibben asks: are we to blame? Plus, survivors tell their tales • In pictures: This year's catastrophes At least since Noah, and likely long before, we've stared in horror at catastrophe and tried to suss out deeper meaning – it was....Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200guardianenguardian-8addd3d64810c6f71fd8497f4e063dd4http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/australia-floods-may-cost-coal-business-8-bn/articleshow/7850109.cmsTreasurer Wayne Swan has described the floods as the nation's costliest natural disaster and said they would inevitably impact growth for early 2011.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-8146581be3b7db2067fd6dce0073cc2c-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/australia-floods-may-cost-coal-business-8-bln-20110402-1csby.htmlDevastating floods could cost Australia up to $8.3 billion in lost coal production, new estimates show -- a sharp increase on earlier projected losses.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:18:00 +0200smhensmh-1c3081dadecbc97cff17e7768ec7af36-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/cyclone-to-form-off-wa-late-today/story-e6frg13u-1226032522880?from=public_rssA TROPICAL cyclone is expected to form off north Western Australia late today, bringing heavy rain and flooding to the north Kimberly region.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:17:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-d82b6762dc10395d52cc050d6f5d53e2-35.3499 149.042http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=42724Devastating floods could cost Australia up to $8.3 billion in lost coal production, new estimates released on Saturday show -- a sharp increase on earlier projected losses.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:13:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-7532306150b84f3fd8b6119561d17777-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/cyclone-to-form-off-wa-late-today/story-e6frfku0-1226032357449A TROPICAL cyclone is expected to form off north Western Australia late today, bringing heavy rain and flooding to the north Kimberly region.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:59:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-4fcd9b59ee97bf4d2970d8057c0b5155-35.3499 149.042http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1120254/1/.htmlSYDNEY: Devastating floods could cost Australia up to $8.3 billion in lost coal production, new estimates released on Saturday show -- a sharp increase on earlier projected losses.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:23:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-b1a18b5a77bbf06bfce4fb13319b1b42-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/01/3179592.htmThe Bureau of Meteorology is warning of the possibility of flooding as a tropical low brews off the Top End coast.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-1528b1baf4367df75e2195d2e9af633b28.5687 77.2168http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/02/3180503.htmA cyclone warning has been issued for coastal and island areas in Western Australia's north Kimberley region from Kuri Bay to the Northern Territory border later today.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-ec9442675ff4752cf379d76b46c01bfb-19.4844955505544 133.367838231888http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/02/3180503.htmA tropical cyclone is expected to develop off north Western Australia late on Saturday.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-55c529f6b6e9fc5b89575a37101d9f08-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/treasury-may-have-underestimated-flood-hit/story-e6frfku0-1226032332062TREASURY may have underestimated coal production losses from this summer's natural disasters by as much as $3 billion.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-00bd711d818b24677f7a8b4e6f899ee6http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/treasury-may-have-underestimated-flood-hit-20110402-1cs06.htmlBusinesses say lost coal production during this summer's natural disasters could be as much as 30 million tonnes, double what Treasury had estimated.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0200smhensmh-523f70982aa46eb1fa568b90fab2980fhttp://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2011/04/01/jal-eyes-domestic-lcc-qantas-moots-cuts-as-fuel-bites-iata-reports-shares-drop-10/page1Japan Airlines – which officially emerged from court-promoted bankruptcy this week – has a domestic LCC on its radar with Jetstar the most likely partner. Jetstar will reportedly outline the business case for the Japanese to the Qantas board in coming weeks, according to reports in Japan and Australia.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200centreforaviationencentreforaviation-7cdd46f07c6e37e7474dd33b06a44b5435.6831 139.809http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Floods-in-south-Thailand,-21-dead-and-84-thousand-displaced.-Church-rushes-to-aid-21180.htmlA week of torrential rains hit the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Yesterday, the Thai Navy rescued 800 tourists. Caritas Thailand has launched a series of operations in flooded areas. Lack of food and drinking water. Catholic institutions have postponed the start of summer camps.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200asianews-enenasianews-en-4f49ed54454c77fb57eae1c89d7e84d113.7308 100.521http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/cyclone-warning-for-north-kimberley/story-e6frfku9-1226032188102?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29A cyclone warning is in place for coastal and island areas in Western Australia's north Kimberley region from the Mitchell Plateau to the Northern Territory border.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:50:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-e3052b8bb57f2fa00b42e89a82a11cc2Flooding-19.4844955505544 133.367838231888http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/01/3179592.htmThe Bureau of Meteorology is expecting a cyclone could form within 24 hours off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:37:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-f5d45d6e9dae1b11fbb40b1fe07ac999-35.3499 149.042http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-04/01/content_12260278.htmEditor's note: The Information Office of China's State Council on Thursday issued a white paper titled China's National Defense in 2010. Following is the full text of the document:Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:24:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-904fd5dbd01fa4e7e9777866eac72affEnvironmentMaritimeSafetyEuropeScienceManMadeDisastersSocietyUNbodiesJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsConflictNuclearDecommissioningPeaceKeepingAirTransportDisasterReliefTerroristAttackHumanitarianAidSecurityCouncilEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asiahttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10716260&ref=rssThe devolution of former corporate predator GPG took a step closer yesterday with the departure of long-serving executive director, Gary Weiss.Weiss will remain as chairman of GPG's wholly owned thread-making company, Coats, for...Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:18:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-8c521fa1a970ee6d132ceb393e8d5aa4http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SMDL-8FGGBX?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThere remains an urgent and pressing need in Sierra Leone, in the aftermath of the 11-year conflict which claimed more than 50,000 lives, devastated communities and left many more physically and emotionally traumatised.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0200reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-bec84ef34d484ee3682e31f1d78ccd76ConflictAgricultureEnvironment8.48612 -13.2391http://www.southernstar.ie/article.php?id=2596JIM’S father was born in Scotland of Donegal parents. He came here to fight the British. He ended up fighting in the Civil War, having come down to Cork on a boat from Dublin. That is how he met Jim’s mother. It’s an interesting story, but it could also be the reason why Jim is such a free thinker.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:07:00 +0200southernstarensouthernstar-003603d6c15406d374403d011078433dConflictGenderEqualityEnvironmentClimateChangeManMadeDisasters54.9246493311436 -7.90138138838048http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55066Linkages between the Libyan uprising and shelling out more money than usual at a local market in the West may not at first seem apparent but the common denominator is oil.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0200ipsnewsenipsnews-054020ecd54fa507acfc09f90c139ea7AgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidImportsExportsEU-USA32.8711 13.18http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10716046&ref=rssAbano Healthcare is expecting full-year earnings to be $300,000 to $400,000 lower due to the January floods in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, and the February earthquake in Christchurch.For the year to May 31, before...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:55:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-b5139b1c9206c65856481eecd0dfe0b8NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264-36.847070183865 144.296011145104-32.1660767304355 147.007371102808http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/MCOI-8FFCVR?OpenDocument&RSS20=18-P30 March 2011, Rome/Islamabad – A large-scale distribution by FAO of wheat seeds to the victims of last year's floods in Pakistan is now ripe to yield enough food for half a million poor rural households. With an average family size of eight, this translates into a harvest large enough to feed four million people for the next six months.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0200reliefWebenreliefWeb-8125ad7ebc11ba480910297c98946216AgricultureMARS-STATECnewsEU-USAUNbodiesDisasterReliefEU-PacificEU-CanadaEU-Asia33.718151 73.06054733.718151 73.060547http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1371228/Thailand-floods-Britons-stranded-crocodile-washed-zoo-captured.html?ITO=1490The 8ft beast was restrained with cloth over his eyes and rope around his head after escaping from Nakhon Si Thammarat zoo during floods in the Thai province.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-1c59e65b59d7b4f110685f7d9886c16aAirTransport13.7308 100.521http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/SA-business-faces-climate-threat-20110330An expert has warned that climate change presents challenges for companies in the way they do business and how they respond to the environment.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0200news24ennews24-092d13c637511019c5b6865f8d0ffe74ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEcologyEnvironmenthttp://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/54043/icode/A $54 million support package to agriculture in Pakistan looks set to produce a crop worth $190 million to be spread round half a million poor households. FAO will shortly distribute quality rice seeds to almost 25,000 families in Sindh for the upcoming planning season.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:08:00 +0200fao-enenfao-en-48bfa51045b054e6ffb430e8212ba7ecAgricultureMARS-STATECnewsEU-USAUNbodiesDisasterReliefEU-PacificEU-CanadaEU-Asia33.718151 73.060547http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/vic-flood-victims-fight-insurance-claims-20110330-1cfx9.htmlMore than 60 Charlton flood victims whose insurance claims were rejected are planning a battle against the companies denying them payouts.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0200smhensmh-2ead2556374ec3654077bdaeefc3d4cehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/30/3177623.htmHealth authorities are worried about a mosquito-borne virus which has reappeared along the Murray.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:23:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-d2817e7ffc7d05c6ec8be62c8f5474a6CommunicableDiseaseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/30/3177623.htmHealth authorities are worried about a mosquito-borne virus which has reappeared along the Murray.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:23:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-7de5313a872baf847352324a9285b9d0CommunicableDiseaseshttp://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfeysnqlauau/rss2/JAPAN’S government vowed to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0200examinerenexaminer-3c37b58ec0c55cbf48ba2a0de727786fNuclearDecommissioningJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearSafetyNaturalDisastersNuclearManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.809http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2011/mar/29/weatherwatch-dust-storms-kuwaitOn Monday last week, thunderstorms hit the south-east coast of New South Wales, Australia, causing flash flooding. Wollongong recorded 249mm of rain during the 24 hours from 11am. The event played havoc with the transport network, caused millions of Australian dollars-worth of damage and resulted in one fatality.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:06:00 +0200guardianenguardian-8b5833c5be50706d2e739efffae669db29.3286826161311 47.5794251307859-35.3499 149.042http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=why-we-live-in-dangerous-places-2011-03-28Natural disasters always seem to strike in the worst places. The Sendai earthquake has caused over 8,000 deaths, destroyed 450,000 people’s homes, crippled four nuclear reactors and wreaked over $300 billion in damage. And it’s only the latest disaster. Haiti will need decades to rebuild after its earthquake.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:36:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-bbfba72a43cf8d0fbcbe38b4572c10c5EnvironmentHaitiReconstructionNuclearNaturalDisasters18.54299 -72.343102http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1371228/Crocodile-captured-Thai-floods-wash-animals-zoo-leave-Britons-stranded.html?ITO=1490The 8ft beast was restrained with cloth over his eyes and rope around his head after escaping from Nakhon Si Thammarat zoo during floods in the Thai province.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-b09bd07218fb8e59a08d4c022b97a1caAirTransport8.37546700374003 99.7879722113011http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=205892By: Nana Yiadom. In 1556, an earthquake in China took the lives of 830,000 people.In India, an earthquake in 1737 killed 300,000. Almost thirty five years ago(1976), a massive quake in China destroyed 655,000 souls and on March 11th at 2:46 p.m. JST a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake occured near the North Eastern coast of Japan.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0200ghanawebenghanaweb-5349e03e1eb4c60081c801e15208e2aaConflictNaturalDisasters28.5687 77.2168http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/29/letting-sun-trip-you.htmlMy latest trip to the sun washed cities of the Gold Coast and Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, taught me that people are at the heart of your every visit to every place.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-287171ccb5f7acfdddd26ee7199fdbb4Environment5.55856 -0.200924-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/28/3175634.htmSurging commodity prices have boosted confidence among farmers to a three-year high.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-e405281052229b2b7f5e72a9b712014bAgriculturehttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/27/content_12232363.htmJapan Radiation spikes in offshore seawater Radiation levels have jumped 10-fold in days in seawater near Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant, officials said Saturday, as workers battled to stabilize the crippled power station. Drinking a half-liter bottle of similarly contaminated fresh water would....Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:59:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-c75fe40ef04dcbf0b8e79594831051bcAirTransportFightagainstFraudJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsTerroristAttack35.6831 139.809http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1119052/1/.htmlPARIS - Hundreds of landmark buildings and millions of ordinary homes were switching off their lights Saturday as the annual "Earth Hour" moved around the globe in what was dubbed the world's largest voluntary action for the environment.Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-b055a80164b6041631c9506ace3192a0EcologyEnvironmentalProtectionEnvironmentClimateChangeUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastershttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/foo-fighters-back-flood-relief/story-e6frg6nf-1226029056461?from=public_rssANNA Bligh called them a "special gift" and U.S. rockers Foo Fighters did their best in Brisbane last night to turn that gift into cash.Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0200TheAustralianenTheAustralian-8486b603a65b55b088b12ca3657b07baNaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/wet-summer-sparks-invasion-of-pests/story-e6frea6u-1226029067540?from=public_rssA ONCE-in-a-generation season after abundant summer rain has caused a rapid build-up of pests across SA.Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-46a877df8e07ea7bee2e0ecff0f1a04cMARS-STAThttp://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/11/150325.htmTownterview Hosted by Media Prima in Malaysia Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State International Islamic University of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 2, 2010 MR. ISKANDER: Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together and welcome Her Excellency, the United States Secretary of State, Mrs.Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200state-govenstate-gov-f44fbe186584b0f48d7d235c95168cb0ClimateActionEcologyGenderEqualityEnvironmentalProtectionEnvironmentCultureClimateChangeJRCSafeguardsManMadeDisastersScienceWorldBankJRCNuclearSecurity3.15021 101.7083.15021 101.708http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20110324153710.aspxDubai 's Palm Island, New Orleans' upgraded dykes and Australia's water recycling plants all have one thing in common: they benefited from Dutch know-how gained in the country's age-old quest for dry feet.Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:51:00 +0200thanhniennewsenthanhniennews-6daaa9191b5a60830011576f540dbbf7WasteTreatment24.9236719671539 55.3680743489458http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/lights-off-as-earth-hour-circles-the-globe-20110326-1caqu.htmlHundreds of landmark buildings and millions of ordinary homes were switching off their lights Saturday as the annual "Earth Hour" moved around the globe in what was dubbed the world's largest voluntary action for the environment.Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0100smhensmh-c14dc22260d6c40d4f2be00f3b3a890eEcologyEnvironmentalProtectionEnvironmentClimateChangeUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastershttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/127190/20110326/earth-hour-australia-new-zealand-western-pacific-fiji-wwf.htmLights being turned off in homes, businesses and public buildings in Fiji and New Zealand at 8:30 PM local time marked the commencement of Earth Hour 2011, with widespread endorsement of the message that the world and its environment need commitments for action going “beyond the hour”.Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-5c8f6bcdd5a013e4b59f6668334c6584SportEnvironment-41.3348 174.807-18.1426 178.431http://wwf.panda.org?uNewsID=199787Lights were turned off in homes, businesses and public buildings in Fiji and New Zealand at 8:30 PM local time as Earth Hour 2011 began. There was widespread endorsement of the message that the world and its environment need commitments for action going “ beyond the hour ”.Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +0100wwfenwwf-df83f79a5ca493af7661ad78edf7df84SportEnvironmentClimateChangeUNSecretaryGeneral-41.3348 174.807-18.1426 178.431http://www.news.com.au/business/qantas-dispute-the-new-waterfront/story-e6frfm1i-1226028549365?from=public_rssTHE stand-off between Qantas and workers for better "job security" could spiral into the biggest industrial confrontation in a decade.Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:26:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-62c8fdbce702529e85006b271997a2c2FinancialCrisishttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/qantas-steels-for-fight-of-century/story-fn59niix-1226028383712?from=public_rssQANTAS chief executive Alan Joyce has vowed to stare down an ACTU-backed campaign for controversial "job security" clauses.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-e6749c91a3da4de3004a242c34a72e75FinancialCrisishttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/25/3174170.htmLaunceston residents are being told to prepare for possible evacuations as floodwaters move into the Tamar River.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:24:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-310f23b62d2caf58627e0ed3179a250ahttp://www.smh.com.au/national/carbon-price-witchhunt-heats-up-mps-20110325-1c9zw.htmlAustralia's debate over carbon pricing hotted up. Julia Gillard was cheered by a petition containing 12,000 names in favour, but received a Productivity Commission report highlighting difficulties in comparing a carbon price burden on Australian industries with those overseas, and was forced to head off a scare campaign by industry leaders.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100smhensmh-ab949a3e12cc7a40ffb6b2c1690e50eeNuclearTerroristAttackhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/violence-on-island-of-broken-promises-20110325-1ca13.htmlAs the smoke clears after the detention centre riots, the government is still not asking the big questions, writes David Marr.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:37:00 +0100smhensmh-644b569060758ffda67a0d1682f035e2AsylumConflicthttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369842/The-luckiest-man-world-Briton-dream-round-world-trip-survives-Australian-floods-New-Zealand-earthquake-AND-Japanese-tsunami.html?ITO=1490Rather than the dream globe-trotting trip he'd imagined, Paul's travels turned into a diary of disaster, as misfortune followed him at his every turn.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-431f613b6171bf434d8325c812a7afd7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369842/The-luckiest-man-world-Briton-dream-round-world-trip-survives-Australian-floods-New-Zealand-earthquake-AND-Japanese-tsunami.html?ITO=1490Rather than the dream globe-trotting trip he'd imagined, Paul's travels turned into a diary of disaster, as misfortune followed him at his every turn.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-431f613b6171bf434d8325c812a7afd7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/25/3174170.htmLaunceston residents are preparing for possible evacuations as floodwaters move into the Tamar river.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:54:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9077ff7accb7e111230f7cf21d1d3116http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/thousands-stranded-by-flash-floods-in-tas-20110324-1c7qp.htmlThousands of people in eastern Tasmania have been stranded by flash flooding, following record rainfalls in the past 24 hours.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:03:00 +0100smhensmh-62cfdc717e7f8479d06533cb61947e75Flooding-42.0126136411318 146.576264324392http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/the-cotton-is-high-and-apparel-prices-will-soon-follow/article1954054/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1954054Record prices are pressuring profit margins and forcing manufacturers to pass them on to consumersWed, 23 Mar 2011 23:58:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-0ea84c012318cf72d1ffcb020ee6afe1http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/23/3170998.htmIt is shaping up to be a stormy sitting of Queensland's Parliament today, with the Government expected to attack the new Opposition frontbench.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:45:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-8ee821a998d8f50b7f224d4c1709a5cehttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1118327/1/.htmlMELBOURNE : Scores of campers stranded by floods and landslides in Australia were rescued by helicopter on Wednesday after roads were washed out by freakish weather.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:14:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-cc5f97989ac31427d1dfb4ee83c9a8ae-35.3499 149.042http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/our-nuclear-narrative-remains-incomplete/article1952150/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1952150We’ve grafted onto Japan’s bleak tale our anxieties about risks, driven largely by sketchy informationWed, 23 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-911e9cc07ba0ef844fe66d5eb81262c4EnvironmentNuclearJRCSafeguardsNuclearEnergyAlternativeEnergyJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.smh.com.au/business/competition-a-casualty-in-beer-wars-xenophon-20110323-1c5ry.html"If the big supermarket chains can use their enormous market share to crush competitors, they will ultimately decrease competition and beer prices in the future will go up, not down," said the independent senator from South Australia. Senator Xenophon drew comparisons to the so-called milk wars in....Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:43:00 +0100smhensmh-b6e8f7172ba4d4dde5ce1270d0f6bfe3-35.3499 149.042http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/23/content_12212418.htmROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Dubai's Palm Island, New Orleans' upgraded dykes and Australia's water recycling plants all have one thing in common: They benefited from Dutch know-how gained in the country's age-old quest for dry feet.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:44:00 +0100chinadailyenchinadaily-a5b698dd4ed8e5067cdd9132ab384c25NaturalDisastersEU-USAWasteTreatment52.373 4.8948364.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/23/3171162.htmWild weather has closed several roads and cut power in Tasmania's north and east.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-2840ba3b7dbf46e1ceef1424ee7a9b9bhttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/proposed-business-combination,1719048.htmlCALGARY, ALBERTA -- 03/21/11 -- PetroFrontier Corp. ("PetroFrontier") (TSX VENTURE: PFC) and Texalta Petroleum Ltd. ("Texalta") (TSX VENTURE: TEX.A) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an Arrangement Agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") dated March 21, 2011 to complete a business....Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:43:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-2be8cb247cbbfa570769941a94fea96dManMadeDisasters55.1692947609689 -114.510835556479http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2011/03/mil-110321-nns04.htmThe USS Cleveland (LPD 7) deployed from its homeport in San Diego, Calif., kicking off Pacific Partnership 2011, March 21.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-1aa389d5c3da0c98c47274ca5ddfd1e3NaturalDisastersEuropeAidAlternativeEnergyhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10714302&ref=rssThe British-owned bank that last year refused to renew its loans for the Whitcoulls and Borders chains has estimated it has more than A$4 billion ($5.5 billion) of impaired loans in Australia and New Zealand.Latest accounts filed...Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-7a500787694684b5bad2a247691c6886FinancialCrisis-41.3348 174.80751.4879 -0.177998-35.3499 149.042http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=as-the-most-important-assets-the-water-will-be-protected-2011-03-22Authorities and experts are using March 22 World Water Day to urge a greater awareness of water-related problems around the world, including Turkey. ‘Not only global warming or drought but water scarcity should also be listed as global threats,’ PM Recep Tayyip Erdoğan saysTue, 22 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100hurriyetdailynewsenhurriyetdailynews-c79a92b5731ef149cb981e3c91398399NaturalDisastersAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidPACEnvironmentEU-AfricaEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmerica39.9293 32.8533http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54248Food prices are set to rise in Colombia, due to the combined effects of soaring international prices and local crop losses after nine months of devastating rains. The government expects food prices to rise three percent in February, while independent analysts forecast an increase twice as high.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:33:00 +0100ipsnewsenipsnews-35f1297b0104f7de8bd04e723a33dc68FinancialCrisisAgriculture4.63022 -74.080513http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-0322-weather-records-m,0,576074.story?track=rssLet us go easy on beleaguered meteorologists, even as we set umbrellas and rubber boots by the door for another week of weeping gray skies.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-e9a7c49f1f568d3babf88ba035f57178http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2011/mar/22/weatherwatch-rain-floods-phillipinesHeavy rains hit central and southern parts of the Philippines last week, triggering floods and landslides which killed at least nine people and affected up to 150,000 others. In Tacloban, Leyte, a staggering 397mm of rain fell in the 24 hours to midnight last Thursday.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:37:00 +0100guardianenguardian-f4ae3ff503f7b2d6442cfe60ed95bcb714.6096 121.006http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/22/content_12206287.htmSecond in line to British throne ferried around to meet survivors KERANG, Australia - Prince William wrapped up a visit to disaster zones in Australia and New Zealand on Monday, flying into flood-stricken Australian towns even as heavy rain pummeled another part of the country.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:29:00 +0100chinadailyenchinadaily-030e185f663d12252e67f106599b28fd-35.3499 149.042http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Water-experts-urge-disaster-readiness-20110321-2Recent water disasters in Japan, Australia and Brazil stress the need for emergency readiness as the world faces massive urbanisation and more natural catastrophes, experts at a UN forum have said.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:26:00 +0100news24ennews24-0e5c12c020a71f192b8276a3e0e4947fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.042-5.83333 -37.45http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article979555.ece/Water-experts-urge-disaster-readinessRecent water disasters in Japan, Australia and Brazil underscore the need for emergency readiness as the world faces massive urbanisation and more natural catastrophes, experts at a UN forum said.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:17:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-ebd46d19688bd81f1bb6eb1a2c97d180NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.042-5.83333 -37.45http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VVOS-8F6LL3?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSDAKAR, 21 March 2011 (IRIN) - Alpha Condé, a former student activist, trade unionist, radical publisher, lecturer, political prisoner and exiled opposition leader, finally took over the presidency of Guinea at 72.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-9eab05bd76d83aa7dc1e76a755dd0d24SocietyMilleniumGoalsGenderEqualityUNbodiesHumanRights9.55038 -13.6716http://article.wn.com/view/2011/03/21/GUINEA_Obstacles_omens_and_opportunities/Photo: Alpha Conde RPGPresident Alpha Condé: Promising to steer a new course for GuineaDAKAR, 21 March 2011 (IRIN) - Alpha Condé, a former student activist, trade unionist, radical publisher, lecturer, political prisoner and exiled opposition leader, finally took over the presidency of Guinea at 72.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:26:00 +0100africaFMenafricaFM-09d78dc2902b299044df69f5c2edf68eSocietyMilleniumGoalsGenderEqualityUNbodiesHumanRights9.55038 -13.6716http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/guinea-obstacles-omens-and-opportunitiesSworn in on 2 December 2010 before 13 African heads of state, Condé promised: "I say loud and clear: poverty and underdevelopment in the Republic of Guinea does not to have to be our destiny." But Condé admits to having inherited empty state coffers and daunting social and economic problems.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100trustentrust-36ad72d17732456828e74e1da4fe03e3SocietyMilleniumGoalsGenderEqualityUNbodiesHumanRights9.55038 -13.6716http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101974.html?wprss=rss_worldKERANG, Australia - Prince William wrapped up a visit to disaster zones in Australia and New Zealand on Monday, flying into flood-stricken Australian towns even as heavy rain pummeled another part of the country.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-742064d376b6437b2fdf0b5709f20cbf-35.3499 149.042http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=92253DAKAR 21 March 2011 (IRIN) - Alpha Condé, a former student activist, trade unionist, radical publisher, lecturer, political prisoner and exiled opposition leader, finally took over the presidency of Guinea at 72.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:34:00 +0100irinnewsenirinnews-5834138f2f542e91b6f2232bc20f7946SocietyMilleniumGoalsGenderEqualityUNbodiesHumanRights9.55038 -13.6716http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/LSGZ-8F6HUM?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS21st March 2011 Wahroonga, New South Wales — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues its response following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-94fa0a561ab162ff087e3378424c0dbdNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/8395115/Prince-William-in-Australia.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall Picture: PA ....Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-14e97a14a1e9707abeeb333fee7c1caf-35.3499 149.042http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3169915.htm?desktopJean Edwards Last Updated: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:06:00 +1100 Prince William has visited flood-damaged parts of northern Victoria in Australia after a busy weekend touring disaster-affected areas of Queensland. An enthusiastic crowd of around 1,000 well-wishers with flags and cameras braved the overcast conditions to welcome the prince to Kerang.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-58c39d0d4db00c02c2c9df553413f4d016.3725140108253 97.6041884234994http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/3481410/Wills-to-admirer-Youre-too-late.htmlCHEEKY Prince William has turned down an Aussie admirer who asked him to marry her, saying: "Sorry, you're too late." Lovestruck Tiana O'Brien, 17, greeted the Prince during a visit to Kerang early today with a sign reading: "I'll be your princess." The town was one of William's last stops on a....Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0100thesunenthesun-72bf7ea990b466207f657bd7c2c7c321http://www.news24.com/World/News/Prince-William-wraps-up-Australia-visit-20110321Hundreds of people in an Australian town have greeted Prince William as he wrapped up a visit to disaster zones in Australia and New Zealand.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100news24ennews24-7e07a22296caf63ba2d63b127baf4864NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1368354/Im-sorry-youre-late-What-Prince-William-told-love-struck-teenager-asked-marry-her.html?ITO=1490Tiana O'Brien and her schoolfriend Ayla Fenton, both 17, greeted the Prince during a visit to Kerang, Victoria, with a sign reading: 'I'll be your princess.'Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-9e9c00948109b2c7f2afc41db89f9031NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/43954385/Prince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Tiana O'Brien and her schoolfriend Ayla Fenton, both 17, ...Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-bbfec45ad2e2173bc42bb4fd8cf4f80eNaturalDisastershttp://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/21/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-91466-28374988/Prince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-dc8a36605ea8ec0e6df74a1f0426e4aeNaturalDisastershttp://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100independent-ieenindependent-ie-682a8877f39710b7325d9d7f7855912bNaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/prince-williams-visit-comes-to-an-end-20110321-1c3ep.htmlPrince William ends his trip to Australasia with a tour of Victoria's flood-hit regions, a barbie and a kick of the footy.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100smhensmh-853268f7a40e617d0219cf001a2b9656ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastershttp://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:05:00 +0100argusenargus-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-15119666.html?r=RSSPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:51:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prince-williams-visit-comes-to-an-end/story-e6frfku0-1226025623029?from=public_rssPRINCE William has ended his Australasian natural disaster tour with crash courses in Aussie Rules and Victorian floods.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-17162fbc459063288027b8bed91a05f9NaturalDisastershttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/prince-william/8394831/Prince-William-meets-Victoria-flood-victims.htmlPrince William's tour of New Zealand continued with a visit to Victoria, where he left at least one broken heart in his wake.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:44:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-5e89f703a9378cdc769068b12054b65d-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:44:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/teenager-too-late-to-wed-william-2586236.htmlPrince William turned down an Australian admirer who asked him to marry her, telling her: "Sorry, you're too late."Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-5fe1a1beb966e6d7bd6c19c6a5a0cd5dNaturalDisastershttp://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=42345Britain s Prince William wound up a successful Australian tour Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0100timesofomanentimesofoman-5b629772971447d00681f09dace08c8651.4879 -0.177998-35.3499 149.042http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-03-21-AS-Australia-Royal-Visit/id-b524cc4f2e3d40aba9be8feb022d0efbKERANG, Australia (AP) — Prince William wrapped up a visit to disaster zones in Australia and New Zealand on Monday, flying into flood-stricken Australian towns even as heavy rain pummeled another part of the country. The second in line to the British throne was welcomed by hundreds of people in....Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100APenAP-daf6c2ee15de6fc399259693c62360be-35.3499 149.042http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/March/international_March1152.xml&section=internationalKERANG, Australia - Britain's Prince William winds up his Australian tour Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0100khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-f2f5260d2f43ade735ea395c34aec695-35.3499 149.042http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/03/21/11/prince-william-winds-trip-flood-hit-australiaKERANG, Australia - Britain's Prince William wound up his Australian tour Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:41:00 +0100abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-816129326f45c2748b91367ec20d7646-35.3499 149.042http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Prince-William-In-Australia-Wills-Pays-Tributer-To-RescUe-Workers-After-Queensland-Floods/Article/201103315956424?f=rssPrince William has paid tribute to the "rescuers" of the recent flooding in Queensland, telling guests at a fundraising dinner in Brisbane "the trauma of these events, like the waters, will take a long time to subside".Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:29:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-4db297428f19d5205002c2b36050878dNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1117837/1/.htmlKERANG, Australia: Britain's Prince William winds up his Australian tour on Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-5471bdc69b00d64ed68c3793b915dcf8-35.3499 149.042http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/100366/TOOWOOMBA, Australia (AP) Prince William met with the family of a 13-year-old Australian boy who gave his life to save his younger brother during devastating floods earlier this year.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-3731d3d9cec4f1963e05d935fa85346c-35.3499 149.042http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/124754/20110321/wetlands-rivers-australia-water-griffith.htmGriffith University's Australian Rivers Institute is spearheading a research partnership to develop science to underpin improved management and assessment of the health of Australia's river and wetland ecosystems.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:42:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-10d01227b3b124499d7406deaeb96053Environment4.80615404188975 6.5077146882709http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-winds-up-trip-to-floodhit-australia-20110321-1c387.htmlBritain's Prince William winds up his Australian tour Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:30:00 +0100smhensmh-5b4cbb37c773a5c3a8dfb714b4eebbf3-35.3499 149.042http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n245110Kerang, Australia. Britain's Prince William winds up his Australian tour Monday with a visit to flood-hit parts of Victoria as the state government announced more money to help those worst affected, AFP reported. In a trip so far seen as a public relations success, the second-in-line to the British....Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:01:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-8d3adb3a330d05f1bdbe4642e93469d1-35.3499 149.042http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfeyididqlid/rss2/PRINCE William yesterday met the family of a 13-year-old Australian boy who gave his life to save his younger brother during devastating floods earlier this year.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:04:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-2419bb8e42f8dc5057b90dba6ae53092NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/vic-towns-prepare-for-royal-visit-20110321-1c2oe.htmlLocals are gathering in Kerang as rain threatens to dampen Prince William's visit to northern Victoria.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100smhensmh-0e0a15f2e26a044d7c62d7e207984fd9-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15665b944045da4a/id/43947439/Prince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. ...Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:28:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-9881ebc04659f7ed203c0d303f5ab491-35.3499 149.042http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/21/final-leg-of-will-s-disaster-tour-91466-28373269/Prince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:46:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-b3618694bbd8f8b51033c6b4bace6d8dNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-2586236.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:39:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-2586236.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:38:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-15119666.html?r=RSSPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-2586236.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-2586236.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:03:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/final-leg-of-wills-disaster-tour-2586236.htmlPrince William arrives for the last leg of his tour of disaster-stricken areas. The royal is visiting Victoria in Australia, which was hit by floods in January after particularly heavy rainfall. Thousands of evacuations were called for by the State Emergency Service, while properties were flooded, and thousands lost their power supply.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0100argusenargus-3e9246fd6ef679a96635c459ab7aa07aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.sundayworld.com/columnists/index.php?aid=7088FINAL DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO BE IN TENS OF THOUSANDS THE savage force of Japan's apocalyptic tsunami was laid bare yesterday as the death toll soared and survivors emerged from the detritus to begin a battle for life. In one town alone more than half the population are missing after it was....Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:57:00 +0100sundayworldensundayworld-e8cf7e241b38c682044edfbedb327994NaturalDisastersNuclearhttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/the-tides-of-march/story-e6frfku0-1226025143713?from=public_rssMORE rain fell on parts of Sydney at the weekend than so far this year, while parts of the Illawarra copped a tropical downpour.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:23:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-a71c806ae8e5bab8655b334248e41403http://www.montrealgazette.com/Prince+William+continues+crowds+disaster+Australia/4473734/story.htmlBritain’s Prince William wowed crowds in Queensland’s flood-devastated southeast on Sunday as Prime Minister Julia Gillard reiterated her belief that the country should become a republic.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-e0d7fdad06f8e2ecd56a3c1682ab840cNaturalDisasters51.4879 -0.177998-35.3499 149.042http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/prince-william/8393806/Prince-William-meets-family-of-Queensland-flood-hero.htmlPrince William was moved to tears while speaking to the family of Jordan Rice, the 13-year-old Australian boy who was hailed as a hero of the Queensland floods for insisting that rescuers "take my brother first".Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-081b6b12eb862c0148c5c279429aa087-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3479648/My-brother-would-have-been-proud.htmlLAD whose brother sacrificed life to save him from Oz floods meets Prince WilliamSun, 20 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0100thesunenthesun-e6ec6d1c239c67694970c906d60f6963http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/prince-william-moved-by-australian-flood-stories-2247416.htmlPrince William was left moved today after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100independentenindependent-25c3fbcfed7b63850499acd8a3279255NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/prince-william/8393531/Prince-William-meets-Australias-flood-survivors.htmlPrince William has met the bereaved families of people killed by the devastating flash floods that tore through south-east Queensland earlier this year.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-f6d2cd49f2dbd38148a01560aecb6a88NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12798738Pricne William has been meeting flood victims while on a tour of Queensland, Australia, where 35 people died in floods at the end of last year.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-cb9137b01d8c3d33a19bf84b43c86d4f-35.3499 149.042http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/20/william-moved-by-flood-tales-91466-28369777/Prince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-d443d817eda24b9eff0bd9fc6ff646b2NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-2586236.htmlPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-2586236.htmlPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-15119666.html?r=RSSPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-2586236.htmlPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-2586236.htmlPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100argusenargus-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-moved-by-flood-tales-2586236.htmlPrince William was left 'moved' after hearing from those who lost friends and loved ones in devastating floods in Australia.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:42:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-2198dab24308d8c118d232bf71020110NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=42305Britain s Prince William wowed crowds in Queensland s flood-devastated southeast on Sunday as Prime Minister Julia Gillard reiterated her belief that the country should become a republic.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100timesofomanentimesofoman-c85c4a6ae7835637ae047759940cb256NaturalDisasters51.4879 -0.177998-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prince-william-hints-at-aussie-honeymoon/story-e6frfku0-1226024992498?from=public_rssHE'D been in Australia less than 24 hours, but Prince William has already suggested he may be back in Australia in a matter of weeks.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-1baaa88a7f5c1cfbd86a094a257e57e2NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-wows-crowds-in-disasterhit-australia-20110320-1c20s.htmlBritain's Prince William wowed crowds in Queensland's flood-devastated southeast as he continued a tour to see and hear for himself about the state's harrowing start to the year.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:48:00 +0100smhensmh-40bd85e90b22b6903ef5ca4b7267c998NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/20/royal-wedding-patriotic-entrepreneursWilliam and Kate's big day means big business for the makers of wedding memorabilia, from china mugs and tea towels to novelty cakes and king-sized condoms. We go behind the scenes to meet our commemorative merchandisers – and Britain's most avid collector The Kirkgate Business Centre in Wakefield,....Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:29:00 +0100guardianenguardian-d9f82cbe22a0c46560f28ccdbe71b883FinancialCrisis4.66768045047576 11.827012993048747.4856878486158 1.6791522958574719.018594416418 -72.00003733972628.61830999671657 1.0716711540701512.3223797665278 -1.5043756213978332.6501937186068 -7.11147584350699http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/03/20/story_20-3-2011_pg4_2CARDWELL: Britain’s Prince William toured northeast Australia on Saturday, commiserating with locals during a low-key tour officials hope will boost spirits after a series of natural disasters. Thousands turned out to glimpse the second-in-line to the British throne as he visited the Queensland....Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:54:00 +0100dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-d5f8a6a6e380464d5507e4635e8ea23dNaturalDisasters-18.26766 146.020905http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/prince-william/8392565/Prince-William-Maybe-well-have-a-honeymoon-in-Australia.htmlPrince William has thrilled crowds in Australia with the suggestion that he might go on honeymoon in the country, after his wedding to Kate Middleton.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-569cb893f402cfa505a7cfbff7936116-35.3499 149.042http://www.smh.com.au/national/a-prince-brings-cheer-to-battered-queensland-20110319-1c1j5.htmlAfter weeks of endless rain, the sun finally shone the day Prince William went to north Queensland.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100smhensmh-b9302c3f3df0346c89aa3d42724a3edf-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.montrealgazette.com/Prince+William+tours+disaster+Australia/4471130/story.htmlBritain’s Prince William toured northeast Australia Saturday, commiserating with locals during a low-key tour officials hope will boost spirits after a series of natural disasters.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:29:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-99ee628924d3a3acb51c323830f84909NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.smh.com.au/national/long-it-rained-and-long-may-he-20110319-1c1cm.htmlAFTER weeks of endless rain, the sun finally shone the day Prince William came to north Queensland.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100smhensmh-2803419807df8250379b0474fe965390-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367803/Prince-William-brings-royal-magic-Queensland-towns-devastated-Cyclone-Yasi.html?ITO=1490William, 28, visited several towns in Queensland, Australia, that were pounded by Cyclone Yasi in February this year, meeting people affected by the devastation.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-eaf9c2ffceac9967e8e755fa3176496bFlooding-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367803/Prince-William-brings-royal-magic-Queensland-towns-devastated-Cyclone-Yasi.html?ITO=1490William, 28, visited several towns in Queensland, Australia, that were pounded by Cyclone Yasi in February this year, meeting people affected by the devastation.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-eaf9c2ffceac9967e8e755fa3176496bFlooding-35.3499 149.042http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Prince-William-Arrives-In-Australia-To-See-Devastation-And-Flooding-Caused-By-Cyclone-Yasi/Article/201103315955567?f=rssPrince William has brought some "royal magic" to an area devastated by what is thought to be its largest cyclone in a century.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-ec9565a55f452991567be16b130f6121http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367803/Prince-William-brings-touch-royal-magic-towns-devastated-cyclone.html?ITO=1490William, 28, visited several towns in Queensland, Australia, that were pounded by Cyclone Yasi in February this year, meeting people affected by the devastation.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-e67f3649cb774c5ceb23a0288c4f65eeFlooding-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367803/Prince-William-brings-touch-royal-magic-towns-devastated-cyclone.html?ITO=1490William, 28, visited several towns in Queensland, Australia, that were pounded by Cyclone Yasi in February this year, meeting people affected by the devastation.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:34:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-e67f3649cb774c5ceb23a0288c4f65eeFlooding-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-tours-disaster-hit-australia-20110319-1c18c.htmlBritain's Prince William met crowds in cyclone-hit northeast Australia Saturday as part of a low-key tour officials hope will boost spirits after a summer of natural disasters.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100smhensmh-83fc1ead47673c7fde5a253919bb628aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1117505/1/.htmlCARDWELL, Australia: Britain's Prince William met crowds in cyclone-hit northeast Australia Saturday as part of a low-key tour officials hope will boost spirits after a summer of natural disasters.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:56:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-88b4d4c9a796d9bc020f3becb8e504bcNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/prince-william-arrives-in-queensland-20110319-1c0vj.htmlPrince William has started a three-day tour of Australia's flood and cyclone ravaged regions.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0100smhensmh-f5ff682aa59288725d5db596c7017d02Flooding-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12793661Prince William will visit hurricane-ravaged parts of Australia on a tour that has taken in areas of New Zealand devastated by last month's earthquake.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-8d190020398304153b719139a9e81019NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.smh.com.au/national/prince-william-begins-tour-to-australian-disaster-zones-20110319-1c13b.htmlPrince William has arrived in Australia for a three-day tour of flood and cyclone damaged regions.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100smhensmh-bc2ad39c60085698a342e67424200723http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/duck-rescuer-hit-by-pellets-as-hunt-begins-20110319-1c153.htmlA duck rescuer has been hit in the face by shotgun pellets in the first few hours of Victoria's duck hunting season.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100smhensmh-b792895fa3cbdba2638fd88f3f6b8befhttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/duck-rescuer-hit-by-pellets-as-hunt-begins/story-e6frfku0-1226024513661?from=public_rssA DUCK rescuer has shotgun pellets lodged in her face and a hunter whose gun exploded has suffered severe injuries in the first few hours of Victoria's duck hunting season.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f5e22574ebe8bbe609a4f386887a765bhttp://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-2585236.htmlPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:52:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-15119006.html?r=RSSPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:43:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-2585236.htmlPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:38:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-2585236.htmlPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:38:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-2585236.htmlPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:24:00 +0100argusenargus-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-visit-queensland-towns-2585236.htmlPrince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:22:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-38f410ae22c315a16bb8adc8476af2e1NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/235462/William-to-visit-Queensland-towns/Prince William is visiting hurricane-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:20:00 +0100expressenexpress-480e25898b1397726fdcb72aaad235c2NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3167349.htm?desktopShirley Escalante, Manila Last Updated: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:25:00 +1100 Seven people have been confirmed dead in the Philippines after heavy rainfall caused floods and landslides in five provinces. More than 3,000 have been evacuated in the central and southern Philippines. But the number of dead is expected to go up as rescue operations continue.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:31:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-032f145e171a266111f942fdddf96ca314.6096 121.00614.6096 121.006http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/mar/18/japan-horror-thin-edge-climate-changeClimate change may not be responsible for the tsunami, but it is shrinking our margin of safety. It is time to shrink back ourselves It's scary to watch the video from Japan , and not just because of the frightening explosions at the Fukushima plant or the unstoppable surge of tsunami-wash through the streets.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:18:00 +0100guardianenguardian-895816a445ea87aa81cd48f7516ab8eaNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyClimateChangePoliticalUnrest35.6831 139.809http://www.rferl.org/content/japan_pushes_efforts_to_cool_damaged_reactors/2342120.htmlSirens and a moment of national silence in Japan today marked the one-week anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that has killed an estimated 10,000+ people and left more than a half a million homeless.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:24:00 +0100rferlenrferl-f4d2a77bb8404d9826c4af93efc732d9NaturalDisastersNuclearJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/japan/2011/japan-110318-rferl01.htmJapan's Nuclear Safety Agency has raised the severity level of the Fukushima nuclear accident from a 4 to a 5.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-6da0b5a973e8a91354251b1ba33a5ef3NaturalDisastersNuclearJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyLibertiesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12770820As Prince William arrives in Australia, to visit areas ravaged by the recent cyclone and flooding, he finds a country that is hotly anticipating his forthcoming wedding to Kate Middleton, despite many Australians' republican sympathies. In a country still of majestic coinage, crown prosecutions,....Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-0bba2aeab78174fa793619ce1916265cNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/world/prince-leaves-nz-for-queensland/story-fn6sb9br-1226024411259?from=public_rssPRINCE William has left New Zealand for Townsville on the royal tour of flood-devastated communities.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-bb953c8a07e7a3c1a61e96a8cbfd66a7-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/disaster-tour-takes-prince-to-queensland-20110319-1c0vj.htmlPrince William will jet into Townsville on Saturday to kick start a royal tour of flood-devastated Queensland and Victoria.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +0100smhensmh-3a103e6b5bacba55b58e8f61671748e1-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/council-linked-to-dam-mistake/story-fn59niix-1226024305443?from=public_rssTHE Brisbane City Council influenced the operators of Queensland's largest dam to make lower releases of water at a critical time.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-33ca2a03123f754ec44780d9bf483ddehttp://www.news.com.au/national/croc-on-menu-for-wills-queensland-visit/story-e6frfkvr-1226024304708?from=public_rssGOURMET snags, pavs and dragonfruit ice cream among the exotic tucker on the menu for Prince William's Queensland visit.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:36:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-139d1a167de299dda3de8595bb304e8c-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news24.com/World/News/Prince-William-offers-sympathy-to-Japan-20110318Prince William has offered condolences for the "horror" engulfing Japan, as he pays tribute to victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100news24ennews24-7890159662ab4a7fc55843955b21c4e4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/18/3168094.htmMore firefighters have been brought in to try to contain a nuclear emergency at the Japanese nuclear power plant damaged by last week's earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-fa0f94b783b27ee421d1f294fd1bbec7FloodingEMF_HealthJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12768648Prince William visits the damaged centre of Christchurch, as he begins a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100bbcenbbc-4c947c94f40ce68cc989d37d2c8b0a7eNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80751.4879 -0.177998-35.3499 149.042http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12781692Prince William offers condolences to the people of Japan, while paying tribute to victims of last month's earthquake in New Zealand.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100bbcenbbc-979958f2844c9ad5caaf6c1d7a9252cfNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80735.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/croc-on-menu-for-wills-queensland-visit-20110318-1c0b2.htmlBeef sausage, crocodile wontons, barramundi spring rolls and dragonfruit ice cream are on the menu for Prince William's north Queensland visit.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:19:00 +0100smhensmh-f20d7f14002d4e05dbe6d79b240ea9d7-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7323990.html&$ &$A satellite image obtained from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory shows Cyclone Yasi approaching the coast of Australia on February 2, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$ &$ Constant rain in north Queensland of Australia has severely hampered the recovery efforts after tropical Cyclone Yasi....Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:14:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-f0001e0c36df9eee94a4de6aeb529be6-35.3499 149.042http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/australia-to-spend-up-to-15-bn-on-4-c17s-updated-01971/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20did/rss%20%28Defense%20Industry%20Daily%29interviews]: “And separately, this week, the government’s also formally decided that we should acquire another C-17 large aircraft, and we’ll do that as quickly as we can. And this has been – this has arisen in part because of the great utility we’ve got out of our current C-17 fleet in disaster....Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:49:00 +0100defenseindustrydailyendefenseindustrydaily-eea5d338404bd7df09948aec44e9f177NaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/more-ducks-and-hunters-as-victorian-season-opens/story-e6frfku0-1226024015731?from=public_rssTHERE will be more ducks and more hunters when the 12-week duck shooting season opens in Victoria tomorow.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:29:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f2bcbdff5de45740aa2d1482c0d8d382AnimalHealth-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1117257/1/.htmlCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Prince William offered condolences Friday for the "horror" engulfing Japan, as he paid tribute to victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:20:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-038b7bf2e929704d995248106e9a47f7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12781692Prince William offers condolences to the people of Japan, while paying tribute to victims of last month's earthquake in New Zealand.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:19:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-e6377a4b12a2ffd9a7698512672c9657NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80735.6831 139.809http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n244809Christchurch. Prince William offered condolences Friday for the "horror" engulfing Japan, as he paid tribute to victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, AFP reported. "This community, more than any other in the world, can appreciate the full horror of what is unfolding in Japan.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:19:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-9b004a210652af467b6704197c0caffeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/8389643/Prince-of-Wales-tours-earthquake-hit-Christchurch-suburbs.htmlPrince William toured one of earthquake-hit Christchurch's most damaged suburbs on Friday, ahead of a memorial service for those killed in New Zealand's most deadly disaster for 80 years.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-63ec747e165668decb6b695c7d885ff3NaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters52.3065822048099 -3.73919809837002http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cheap-food-20110317,0,1746312.story?track=rssAmericans spend only about 10% of their annual incomes on food, compared with as much as 70% in other countries, but with prices climbing, some economists wonder whether the nation's abundance of affordable food is history.American consumers have long enjoyed a luxury that few others could boast: an abundance of affordable food.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:28:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-417d0cffd667880c17e050a9d06412c3WorldBankAgricultureNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidManMadeDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-choppers-into-quakehit-suburbs-20110318-1bzlq.htmlA surfing invitation and a huge round of applause greeted Prince William on a tour of one of quake-hit Christchurch's most devastated suburbs on Friday.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:48:00 +0100smhensmh-62dc448615bb06584dc914029142aef2http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/03/17/Food-prices-expected-to-rise/UPI-71381300385261/WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- A jump in wholesale food prices in February will translate to higher prices in grocery stores, a U.S. government economist said.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0100upienupi-a6824ae0d7a5af43a54f71d559766640WorldBankAgricultureAlternativeEnergy47.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://www.earthtimes.org/energy/nuclear-age-disastrous-decisions/508/Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Complex, Japan: Japan has suffered monumental destruction in the recent natural disaster; from the cumulative impacts of the high-ranking magnitude Earthquake of 9.0 and the initial tsunami to consecutive days of continued natural disaster aftermaths with aftershocks, earthquakes and secondary tsunamis.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-9e77505f2971ca50d02f40e989bd1dfcRenewableEnergiesEuropeAidNuclearEnergyPoliticalUnrestNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersAlternativeEnergyNuclearEU-USABiotechnologyBiodiversityImportsExportsWasteTreatmentNuclearMedecineJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityEnvironment35.6831 139.809http://dalje.com/en-economy/food-prices-expected-to-rise/346468WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- A jump in wholesale food prices in February will translate to higher prices in grocery stores, a U.S. government economist said. "Food prices have been rising a lot faster, because underlying costs have really shot up. You're seeing some ingredients up 40 percent, 50....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0100javno-enenjavno-en-7f571f845fa6295079ce632317414a8bWorldBankAgricultureAlternativeEnergy47.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/17/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-91466-28356285/Prince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-8cab2b7d6ef2b13457cbd836bb797a75NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.channel4.com/news/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-interactive-video-timelineSee the areas affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan. Use the slider to change the date and time of events, navigate the map and click on the icons to watch the video.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-ab4ee957bd3cedb0189cfb9730f78477NuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsManMadeDisastersNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearNuclearDecommissioning35.6831 139.809http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-2582750.htmlPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:22:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-2582750.htmlPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:05:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1117168/1/.htmlSINGAPORE: If a crisis were to hit Singapore, would you know what to do? Do you keep a "Ready Bag" in case of emergencies? The Singapore Civil Defence Force says some of the basic items that should be put in a "Ready Bag" are listed in the Civil Defence Emergency handbook.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-dd165003c36ce00728ab3ab2f5a000e4CivilProtection1.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.810788264244http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-2582750.htmlPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-2582750.htmlPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:56:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-15116426.html?r=RSSPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-attend-nz-quake-memorial-2582750.htmlPrince William is to attend a national memorial service to mark the earthquake in New Zealand during his visit.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100argusenargus-961aeccc5099baa59cc45b8a280c3d92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/17/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main20044228.shtmlFlippant remark in Belfast about wedding day weight planning and five-year-old photos thrust Kate's health into spotlightThu, 17 Mar 2011 15:59:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-8c30e99b6232457f6766b6d260802424ManMadeDisastershttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/prince-william-witnesses-new-zealand-devastation-2244307.htmlPrince William witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:22:00 +0100independentenindependent-06185fd57411fbdb30687a40f9ab4c35-41.3348 174.807http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KKAA-8F25SN?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe weather bureau says relentless rain across north Queensland should finally start to ease in the disaster-ravaged region. Thunderstorms yesterday dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain around Cardwell, Tully, Ingham and Halifax, south of Cairns.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-8b5bfca0695a5d730c703db4a8390a44-35.3499 149.042http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/17/prince-william-christchurch-earthquake-damagePrince describes quake aftermath as unbelievable during tour of New Zealand and Australian disaster areas Prince William described the scale of damage caused to Christchurch by last month's earthquake as "unbelievable" as he visited the city at the start of a tour of parts of New Zealand and....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100guardianenguardian-be1f94edc7dd6c7fb768596f4d78e309NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367113/Prince-William-visits-Christchurch-worst-earthquake-New-Zealands-history.html?ITO=1490William took time out of his wedding preparations to visit the south island city where, on February 27, an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit and killed over 200 people.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-527148d6d2c3f647eed932387285f4c4NaturalDisastershttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/17/prince-william-christchurch-earthquake-damagePrince describes quake aftermath as unbelievable during tour of New Zealand and Australian disaster areas Prince William described the scale of damage caused to Christchurch by last month's earthquake as "unbelievable" as he visited the city at the start of a tour of parts of New Zealand and....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:57:00 +0100guardianenguardian-c5549650648cddd01aa35e5c7ba32ff6NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/charming-prince-lifts-broken-christchurch-20110317-1bxpo.htmlFirst a wedding gift, then the present of his presence. The broken city of Christchurch was clearly glowing under the gaze of charming Prince William.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100smhensmh-835dac9e73f216d13d6ac9b9821bdb7ehttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-stunned-at-christchurch-damage-20110317-1bxpo.htmlPrince William expressed shock at the devastation in earthquake-hit Christchurch on Thursday after walking amid the rubble of the stricken New Zealand city.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:45:00 +0100smhensmh-f2d7befdef8d3c8451d857c1cf475ef1-41.3348 174.807http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/8387306/New-Zealand-Prince-William-thanks-earthquake-rescue-workers-on-visit-to-Christchurch.htmlPrince William has toured earthquake-ravaged Christchurch, saying the damage to the city is "unbelievable" and thanking rescue workers for their efforts over the past three and a half weeks.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-d3e8fc760bd4aaf51e41cf6a8c11ae70NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/714676.htmlPrince William arrived in earthquake-devastated Christchurch on Thursday, the first stop on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-56586f63e276cab5cb5998d0c6957dd3-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/prince-william-calls-nz-quake-damage-unbelievable17 Mar 2011 03:26 Source: reuters // Reuters CHRISTCHURCH, March 17 (Reuters Life!) - The devastation caused by last month's earthquake in New Zealand's second-biggest city, Christchurch, took Prince William by surprise on Thursday. The second in line to the British throne toured the central area....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:14:00 +0100trustentrust-e19fa260b0f451146a376f011fd151a0NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-stunned-at-christchurch-quake-damage-20110317-1byq5.htmlPrince William expressed his shock at the devastation in earthquake-hit Christchurch Thursday after walking amid the rubble to inspect the stricken New Zealand city first hand.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100smhensmh-1259c0d0f2f7a4d9c52e4feb821338c7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/william-witnesses-new-zealand-devastation-2244307.htmlPrince William witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100independentenindependent-883a661e461925fe08254a1c64e2b884NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/03/17/11/prince-william-stunned-new-zealand-quake-damageCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Prince William expressed shock at the devastation in earthquake-hit Christchurch Thursday after walking amid the rubble of the stricken New Zealand city to see the damage first hand.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:29:00 +0100abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-cc7b1bbbe0996f0838fc511002ce0599-41.3348 174.807http://www.news.com.au/world/prince-william-to-walk-among-the-rubble/story-e6frfkyi-1226022959539?from=public_rssPRINCE visits "munted" Christchurch, learning Kiwi slang while touring ruins of city.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:14:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-8e582743e85632e4d15077013e6dc938http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/17/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-91466-28352108/Prince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:48:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-2513d27d56fecd023678c58725aaff92NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://allafrica.com/stories/201103170174.htmlThe Mozambican government has, since early 2008, been warning the Indian consortium, RICON, which manages the Beira rail system in the centre of the country, that it must improve its performance - but to little effect, Transport Minister Paulo Zucula said on Wednesday.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100allafricaenallafrica-235f76bb2b236039c6ad607ead21d37cWorldBank-25.9622 32.5737http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/17/3166213.htmPrince William has begun his visit to New Zealand with lessons in the finer points of the English language, Kiwi-style.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:31:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9e286aacb940b8cbbcf2b44b1eb25aa8NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-2582750.htmlPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:50:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-5c30383014a1beb9d9f9d904b3086aacNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-2582750.htmlPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:41:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-5c30383014a1beb9d9f9d904b3086aacNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-15116426.html?r=RSSPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:38:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-a9cef28b6220eb4a2fad15e64517727dNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-2582750.htmlPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:37:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-5c30383014a1beb9d9f9d904b3086aacNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-2582750.htmlPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:31:00 +0100argusenargus-5c30383014a1beb9d9f9d904b3086aacNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-tours-nz-quake-hit-city-2582750.htmlPrince William said the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-5c30383014a1beb9d9f9d904b3086aacNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-tours-munted-nz-quake-city-20110317-1bxpo.htmlPrince William is in Christchurch, where he's toured the CBD's badly-damaged red zone.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0100smhensmh-5f9c5fb39c508a9c5f76a9585ec9c7cbhttp://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-03-16-AS-New-Zealand-Earthquake/id-30a68f356387430e821b16c352485baeWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Prince William said Thursday the earthquake damage to the New Zealand city of Christchurch was "unbelievable" as the British royal toured disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia. William was escorted around a section of downtown Christchurch that bore the brunt of the 6.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:11:00 +0100APenAP-49c47e397d29cc5fdaddeb97cd340b11NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-41.3348 174.807http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prince-tours-munted-quake-city/story-e6frfku0-1226023235349?from=public_rss"MUNTED" might not be the calibre of word usually uttered in a conversation with a member of the royal family, but in quake-hit Christchurch it seemed only fitting.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:57:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-4b5cafa7da90c862791fcd2776fcf5d4http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n244729Christchurch, New Zealand. Prince William arrived in earthquake-devastated Christchurch on Thursday, the first stop on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia, AFP reported. The Prince, who is travelling without his bride-to-be Kate Middleton, was met by a crowd of about 100....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:44:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-c5c91896d791a2702c7a6ff97a0c8789-41.3348 174.807http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-tours-quakehit-christchurch-20110317-1by75.htmlPrince William arrived in earthquake-devastated Christchurch on Thursday, the first stop on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:29:00 +0100smhensmh-c0c5be37a549d82c09a668e923b2e9fc-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12768648Prince William begins a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia, beginning with a visit to the quake-hit city of Christchurch.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:44:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-7744eabb82089a2dc4aac5f21a1a8d04NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1117024/1/.htmlCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Prince William arrived in earthquake-devastated Christchurch on Thursday, the first stop on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:37:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-d07e88b3118b335cf19d252f9a0a4e46ManMadeDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.news.com.au/world/prince-william-to-walk-among-the-rubble/story-e6frfkyi-1226022959539?from=public_rssPRINCE William has landed in Christchurch and is touring the city left devastated following last month's earthquake.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-33815d6cafd2654b2d02ab1c896f41feNaturalDisastershttp://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Britons-told-to-quit-Tokyo.6735416.jpBritish nationals in Tokyo and northern Japan were last night advised to leave the area as the nuclear crisis deepened, amid warnings it might prove worse than Chernobyl.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:55:00 +0100TheScotsmanenTheScotsman-8b5fa1bbbf17ab08968fbb2f540ff5a8NuclearJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10713061&ref=rss12.58pm The prince is being shown through the headquarters where rapid response teams, the Earthquake Commission and the Christchurch City Council have been working since the disaster. Workers in other parts of the building...Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:46:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-64e74fdfd96f3c2992a53a08dbcc95fbNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/17/3166213.htmPrince William has touched down in Christchurch to support a "broken people" less than a month after a quake shattered their city.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:41:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7a9a9fdfc481595e2aedb7e5ecb45613NaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110317/wl_uk_afp/nzealandbritainaustraliaquakeroyalsarriveAFP - Prince William arrived in earthquake-devastated Christchurch on Thursday, the first stop on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-abeb267834947fffc3f09dac87f9f7d7ManMadeDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-arrives-in-christchurch-20110317-1bxpo.htmlPrince William has touched down in shattered Christchurch for a two-day visit that will include a visit to Greymouth and a quake memorial service.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:13:00 +0100smhensmh-3a3ae62bed6c4ac0652f83b3a93b08a2NaturalDisastershttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/372095,zealand-quake-memorial-service.htmlWellington - Britain's Prince William arrived Thursday in New Zealand at the start of a trip to visit survivors of natural disasters in that country and Australia. His arrival coincided with an announcement that he and fiance Kate Middleton had nominated a government appeal for victims of an....Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:10:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-daedeecdbe7f41b22bf4f5f712e92e20NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-41.3348 174.807http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Prince-William-In-New-Zealand-To-Visit-Earthquake-Victims-Royal-Will-Also-Go-To-Australia/Article/201103315953775?f=rssPrince William has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a five-day tour of the region hit by earthquakes and flooding in recent months.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-84fa3a96fbed4ae6696235d9d5b889b9NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/17/3166213.htmPrince William has arrived in Auckland to start his tour of disaster-hit areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:33:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-53a10385f5d8d80fe3940c4bcbf68037NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-touches-down-in-auckland-20110317-1bxpo.htmlPrince William has touched down in Auckland to start his tour of disaster-hit areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:58:00 +0100smhensmh-18e599e0b4ff975adbe169563b5b0bb4NaturalDisasters-36.7540056513227 174.672340930913http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prince-william-jets-into-christchurch/story-e6frfku0-1226022930298?from=public_rssPRINCE William will jet into Christchurch today to meet with grieving families and help residents mourn the death of their quake-hit city.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:46:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-3b38d628a3f36f47bd4df4c646bfbb35NaturalDisastershttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/16/royal-wedding-donations-charity-presentsPeople wanting to buy wedding presents asked to give instead to a charitable fund Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton, have asked people wishing to give them wedding presents to donate instead to a fund for 26 charities, many supporting disadvantaged inner-city children.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100guardianenguardian-955ef8dc05c3a6cad6a5e888facf6c29NaturalDisastershttp://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-2582750.htmlPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/16/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-91466-28349681/Prince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-0fa0ebcf07946752135019a86355a85d-41.3348 174.807http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-15116426.html?r=RSSPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-2582750.htmlPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-2582750.htmlPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-2582750.htmlPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100argusenargus-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/william-to-start-new-zealand-tour-2582750.htmlPrince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-148c4e71ec4ae36e7fb3149d74b8f8d5-41.3348 174.807http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/234952/William-to-start-New-Zealand-tour/Prince William is beginning a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100expressenexpress-e2b64a6390469961d89fc407a25ce14e-41.3348 174.807http://www.earthtimes.org/business/rising-food-prices-supermarket-global-warming-threatening-food-supplies/475/Do you feel personally affected by Global Warming? If your answer is 'not yet', then prepare yourself because things may be about to change significantly. Easy access to food supplies is something which the Western world takes for granted; and while rising food prices have been reported by the media....Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-b57b4dc2e2c19a682ef6736381c05cddAgricultureClimateChangeFoodSecurityFoodAidManMadeDisastersEcologyEnvironmenthttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/16/royal-wedding-donations-charity-presentsPeople wanting to buy wedding presents asked to give instead to a charitable fund Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton, have asked people wishing to give them wedding presents to donate instead to a fund for 26 charities, many supporting disadvantaged inner-city children.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:04:00 +0100guardianenguardian-ed6d4c9213708fc74aa2c5eee504412cNaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/homes-art-lost-as-kimberley-flood-crisis-deepens/story-e6frg14u-1226022792392?from=public_rssABORIGINAL art and 45 homes have been destroyed by severe floods in Western Australia's east Kimberley region.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:12:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-a8318a8fe667d24373f630e4ce886684http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-evacuations-as-wa-flood-levels-rise-20110316-1bwq3.htmlAboriginal art and 45 homes have been destroyed by severe floods in WA's east Kimberley, where 217 people have been evacuated as water levels rise.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0100smhensmh-48f9fe75a3bccbcbe0acd4632192126ehttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-8EZ8GM?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe weather bureau has issued a warning for flash flooding in the Queensland's north, where there has been heavy rain since midday. A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for areas including Ingham, Cardwell and Tully. The Bruce Highway has been cut south of the Cardwell Range.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-85db67dff4f9a4d49352b1d34bab6fb0-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7321698.htmlMore than 100 people have been evacuated from a severely flooded town in Western Australia's east Kimberley region, where 45 homes have been destroyed and another 20 remain uninhabitable, the government of Western Australia (WA) said on Wednesday. The Department for Child Protection (DCP) said 103....Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-ee2ca13ce8c07024b830bf0aa63b8bce-35.3499 149.042http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/166762/t/Japan-battles-N-crisis/Default.aspxSOMA, 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 ...Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:21:00 +0100arabtimesenarabtimes-7b9c447929074745c3eb458b18fe0700NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyWhalingJRCNuclearSecurityNuclear35.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/people-evacuated-from-wa-flood-zone/story-e6frfku0-1226022489753?from=public_rssMORE than 100 people have been evacuated from a severely flooded town in Western Australia's east Kimberley region, where 45 homes have been destroyed and another 20 remain uninhabitable.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:02:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-9dd1cae8c6dc024dfde5d8db1b5da328Floodinghttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/103-people-evacuated-from-wa-flood-zone-20110316-1bwq3.htmlMore than 100 people have been evacuated from a severely flooded town in WA's east Kimberley region, where 45 homes have been destroyed.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:08:00 +0100smhensmh-5c58e2f5b40c0f29abbfa1be1e2ae19eFloodinghttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/BgNRxSn_oeQ/index.htmlRescuers fanned out across northern Japan on Monday, in efforts coordinated and improvised, attempting to reach untold numbers of people still stranded after a massive earthquake and tsunami shattered the region.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:46:00 +0100cnnencnn-b4dfe834b664cbc9affa5b55ab9c0288JRCNuclearSecurityHumanitarianAidJRCSafeguardsNuclearCivilProtection35.6831 139.809http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VDUX-8EYT82?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSAuthorities in the Kimberley in Western Australia's north hope to have all of the 100 people remaining in the flooded community of Warmun evacuated by this afternoon. All 65 houses in Warmun have either been destroyed or damaged to the point where they are unliveable.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:43:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-87fd16f06b6eec8a487f744f64214868NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/16/3165007.htmAuthorities in the Kimberley in Western Australia's north hope to have all of the 100 people remaining in the flooded community of Warmun evacuated by this afternoon.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-fee50fe9159a0d2ddeb35e10f60f1292NaturalDisastersFloodinghttp://www.earthtimes.org/business/rising-food-prices-supermarket-global-warming-threatening-food-supplies/475/Do you feel personally affected by Global Warming? If your answer is ‘not yet’, then prepare yourself because things may be about to change significantly. Easy access to food supplies is something which the Western world takes for granted; and while rising food prices have been reported by the media....Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-ec22e86d2c3cde2e9771dc3a1a557ec7ClimateChangeManMadeDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentEcologyAgriculturehttp://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/15/japan-residents-nuclear-worries.html?ref=rssThere 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.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100CBCenCBC-3361e0aef0ebd8e23a94f89399db001dJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearEnergyAlternativeEnergyhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7320560.htmlPrince William is expected to take part in a barbecue event in flood-affected areas in Victoria, Australia, and the local community on Tuesday said they are ready to welcome the royal visit. The prince is scheduled to arrive in Australia on Saturday and see the damage caused by Cyclone Yasi in Queensland.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-e457128d88088606bb64c6cfbc499f0eNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/flood-chaos-for-northern-wa-as-rising-water-level-threatens-east-kimberley-regions/story-e6frg14u-1226021999455?from=public_rssSEVERE floods in WA's East Kimberley region have forced evacuations and destroyed 45 homes, while 20 homes remain uninhabitable.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-934c9cf4bfb233ff3f6c350b352da4ddhttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/wa-floods-destroy-45-homes-as-people-flee/story-e6frfku0-1226022010797?from=public_rssSEVERE floods in Western Australia's East Kimberley region have forced evacuations and destroyed 45 homes, while 20 homes remain uninhabitable.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-78d6cc798d5959fd1d55646bef392daehttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/wa-floods-destroy-45-homes-as-people-flee-20110315-1bvsa.htmlSevere floods in WA's East Kimberley region have forced evacuations and destroyed 45 homes, while 20 homes remain uninhabitable.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:44:00 +0100smhensmh-abcba3f055f1890337b50e997c847929http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/15/3164304.htmThe State Government says the cost to tax-payers of Prince William's trip to Victoria will be minimal.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:02:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7e2ec243e7922fd406b480e689f15006-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-8EY3BR?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe Council also concluded its general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:43:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-7bd295ca57ff6e5ed29942656d81ea50FoodSecurityFoodAidSocietyHumanRightsCultureEU-USAChildrensRightsEU-CanadaEU-LatinAmericaEU-JapanEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-CaribbeanFRA-EUEU-Asiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/15/3164317.htmThe Reserve Bank minutes give no hint of an imminent rate rise, with the RBA concerned about a heavy GDP impact from Australia's floods.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-3871f3b5db1b35eab6a97be462e0fefahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/15/3164317.htmThe Reserve Bank minutes give no hint of an imminent rate rise, with the RBA concerned about a heavy GDP impact from Australia's floods.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-e26373101175f0ed5b66e1da49d8b2e5http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2011/mar/15/weatherwatch-gales-snow-monsoonGreece was hit by a wintry blast at the start of last week. The cold and unsettled conditions were created by a low pressure system in the eastern Mediterranean and gave severe north-easterly gales across the region. In the early hours of Tuesday morning a gust of 78mph was reached at Tatoi, which is approximately 5km north of Athens.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0100guardianenguardian-434219ad1ab8b0678e6d4143ac76948437.944 23.652937.944 23.6529http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122599/20110314/australia-s-prime-minister-office-releases-prince-william-s-itinerary.htmThe office of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has released the itinerary for Prince William’s three day Royal visit to Queensland and Victoria.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:07:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-aa90f0f89c688a7a4fff6a07d97fb2fe-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://www.smh.com.au/environment/third-reactor-at-risk-of-explosion-as-huge-rescue-operation-continues-20110314-1bulg.htmlA THIRD nuclear reactor was in danger of meltdown in Japan last night, as thousands of bodies began to wash up on beaches north of Tokyo following Friday's devastating tsunami.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:40:00 +0100smhensmh-6ff2c0c8e63c29974a3d36f14e8f5993ManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/35097/Programmers and volunteers collect crucial aid information and raise relief funds. Just a few hours after Japan was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami early on Friday morning, people mobilized online to help.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:55:00 +0100technologyreviewentechnologyreview-4a4d4d330ddb62873fc0aff2ef8e146fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/mHTPaj93NwI/index.htmlRescue teams fanned out across northern Japan on Monday -- in efforts coordinated and improvised -- attempting to reach untold numbers of people still trapped three days after a massive earthquake and tsunami shattered the region.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:49:00 +0100cnnencnn-371a01d36a9afc8aef25f9eab055c95aJRCNuclearSecurityHumanitarianAidNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearCivilProtection35.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/prince-williams-aust-itinerary-announced/story-e6frfmqi-1226021510854?from=public_rssVICTIMS of Australia's worst-hit areas of flooding and Cyclone Yasi set to receive a visit from royalty.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:48:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-e03b89812f999e7c2488aa24851615b1Floodinghttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/BgNRxSn_oeQ/index.htmlRescue teams fanned out across northern Japan on Monday -- in efforts coordinated and improvised -- attempting to reach untold numbers of people still trapped three days after a massive earthquake and tsunami shattered the region.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0100cnnencnn-4fa70ee13e5f3ec01902db695503ab33HumanitarianAidNaturalDisastersNuclearCivilProtection35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/after-major-earthquake-and-tsunami-international-medical-corps-deploys-emergency-response-team-to-japanAn International Medical Corps emergency response team is on the ground in Japan and is coordinating with local officials to support response efforts and fill critical gaps following the devastating 8.9-earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:52:00 +0100trustentrust-06ff2db2027a72fe5c4cc9c3badf32a3JRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.809http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/poUFYebM5bQ/index.htmlA 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.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100cnnencnn-28fe77e07f48787bac7b9224867099ddNuclearNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=Speech&id=565109682Special Representative for Climate Change John Ashton gave a speech to Chatham House on 21 February titled "Hard headed soft power for a time of risk, scarcity and insecurity".Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0100fcoenfco-18b41a5f688e57572ff560ff9969a9c3ScienceFinancialCrisisEnvironmentEcologyUNbodiesSecurityCouncilCopenhagenSummitG8ClimateChangeEU-ChinaEU-AsiaEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-LatinAmericahttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/prince-williams-aust-itinerary-announced/story-e6frfku0-1226021476359?from=public_rssPRINCE William will visit some of Australia's worst-hit areas of flooding and Cyclone Yasi during a three-day visit.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-a2d6b692d6c1a1597dc2dd41b8f71f7bFloodinghttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/Bz_4x-H9j_U/index.htmlA 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.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0100cnnencnn-d716814891994bf840faad2cd0c05279NaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.809http://www.smh.com.au/environment/third-reactor-at-risk-of-explosion-as-huge-rescue-operation-continues-20110314-1bulg.htmlA THIRD nuclear reactor was in danger of meltdown in Japan last night, as thousands of bodies began to wash up on beaches north of Tokyo following Friday's devastating tsunami. The death toll was still expected to exceed 10,000 people, officials said. A massive search and rescue operation continues,....Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0100smhensmh-22835b69d408e5689c67acb28760a292JRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/prince-williams-aust-itinerary-announced-20110314-1btdv.htmlPrince William will visit some of the worst-hit areas of flooding and Cyclone Yasi during a three-day visit beginning later this week.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:33:00 +0100smhensmh-0f204f4e65d6d0a8c53ff7128c2df069Floodinghttp://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1103/S00133/venezuela-the-embattled-future.htm"There is nothing in our system designed to exploit anyone." – George Bush, US ambassador to the United Nations, December 1972 "There's class warfare, all right, but it's my class, the rich class, that's making war, and we're winning." – Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, quoted in the New York....Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0100antiguanewsenantiguanews-07b39377675c4b823540bd4d40557611ImportsExportsCompetition-MergersSocietyScienceOutermostRegionsTelecommunicationsFinancialServicesMediaCompetitionCultureManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackHumanRightsAccountingLibertiesFightagainstFraudCompetition-CartelsUNbodiesFRA-EUEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-CanadaEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia10.49605 -66.898277http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/more-wa-homes-at-risk-after-town-flooded/story-e6frfku0-1226021260964?from=public_rssMORE homes are under threat from rising water levels in Western Australia's Kimberley region after the town of Warnum was inundated yesterday.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-de11a0ea4a4aa462df07b7205700323dFloodinghttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-wa-homes-at-risk-after-town-flooded-20110314-1bto8.htmlMore homes are under threat from rising water levels in the Kimberley region after the town of Warmun was inundated.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100smhensmh-c62123ee15fc0ef8c2df9cd80fc563d8Floodinghttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/poUFYebM5bQ/index.htmlA 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.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0100cnnencnn-87ad1eaa2887f8a543d5ecd12c4ce198JRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.809http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/poUFYebM5bQ/index.htmlA 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.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100cnnencnn-fc44340dec825a7cd96c362e6de2b2f1NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/rain-wont-dampen-north-qlds-royal-parade-20110314-1btt9.htmlMore bad weather is forecast for disaster-weary far north Queensland but there's a chance it will ease in time for Prince William's sausage sizzle.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100smhensmh-e74d5854cb4f85ea6238c185c034d63eNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/13/3162814.htmA remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia's north is almost entirely under water.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:05:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-42c6953876d444b0edf6498dad9b28aeFloodinghttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/after-major-earthquake-and-tsunami-international-medical-corps-deploys-emergency-response-team-to-japan13 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.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100trustentrust-62ddf5c174dc2dcabcb9cd6f38334358JRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.smh.com.au/world/japan-quake-death-toll-soars-amid-nuclear-fears-20110313-1bss1.htmlJapan grapples with worst nuclear accident in decades while the number of dead from the quake soars.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:29:00 +0100smhensmh-ccf320703bf747faaac4ff6cfb4e3e16NuclearEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/13/3162814.htmA number of communities in the north of Western Australia have been evacuated as floodwaters threaten.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-4ae918ba7f6336d58076476121585d3d-35.3499 149.042http://www.smh.com.au/world/japan-quake-death-toll-soars-amid-nuclear-fears-20110313-1bss1.htmlJapan grappled to contain its worst nuclear accident in at least 33 years at a plant north of Tokyo as the number of dead and missing from the nation's biggest earthquake and tsunami approached 1,500 people, local media reported.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0100smhensmh-a6f3edca041781f7f5bc8c1d0740384dNuclearEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-says-1271-aussies-safe-in-japan-20110313-1bsmy.htmlAbout half of registered Australians in Japan are safe and authorities are working to contact the rest, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:57:00 +0100smhensmh-a68f61d2a4b6c6a18a29fb92ed1df08fJRCSafeguardsNuclearNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityTerroristAttack35.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/world/japan-earthquake-aussie-mps-caught-on-bullet-train/story-e6frfkyi-1226020013958?from=public_rssBUT the areas hardest hit by the disaster in Japan are home to hundreds of Australians who are still unaccounted for.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-80a467c44daf59dcdf8280499a4feca0JRCSafeguardsNuclearNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityTerroristAttack35.6831 139.809http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/how-cricket-saved-sri-lankaAs co-host of the current World Cup, Sri Lankans are relishing their moment on the sport's biggest stage. And no wonder. For them, cricket is much more than a game. After years of civil war, the tsunami and floods, it's still the only thing holding their chaotic country together The wicket is taller than the batsman.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:46:00 +0100guardianenguardian-c434bd0f6d42f6be22fc9f32fa6d6527ConflictTerroristAttack7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/towns-vanish-thousands-die--ndash-but-a-nation-begins-its-fightback-2240508.htmlAfter 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.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0100independentenindependent-e3133e4cc45d5fc90748990821e7adaeJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyNaturalDisastersNuclearDecommissioningManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/234219/Japan-Earthquake-Rescuers-fly-in-as-hearts-go-out-to-the-Japanese-/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.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100expressenexpress-d6b602278ed0d65fa63eaacddcf23cd8NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/12/content_12159091.htmTOKYO - 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.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100chinadailyenchinadaily-3f10ecce893c45a310acea0518bbe695NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162217.htmDawn 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.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-c5dba71c6672d54213472eccdfe746e7NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211765&R=R16.6 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.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:14:00 +0100jpostenjpost-8e70a89d679321c8edc5c38f30621432NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317435.htmlPacific 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.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-fa54c29a9bb303551d079185efceb61aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=11127&title=Climatologist%20sees%20disastrous%20weather%20in%20futureAP Monday, August 2, 2010 11:50:05 AM "The Weather of the Future: Heat Waves, Extreme Storms, and Other Scenes From a Climate-Changed Planet" (Harper, $25.99), by Heidi Cullen: Climatologist Heidi Cullen was taken aback at her lecture on the prospects for global warming when a member of the....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-42a0cc873dd6276f6ca7516f997185e0EcologyEnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastershttp://www.afriquejet.com/news/africa-news/new-commission-confronts-threats-to-food-security-from-climate-change-201103124750.htmlLusaka, Zambia - The world’s largest agriculture research consortium on Friday announced the creation of a new Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change. The commission was set up by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Research Programme on Climate....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:38:00 +0100afriquejetenafriquejet-d6b8c081098d625f971bc4b8da8e3895EcologyEnvironmentConflictFinancialCrisisG20ClimateChangeAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAid-15.4088 28.2824-15.4088 28.2824http://www.news.com.au/world/follow-japans-tsunamis-path-of-destruction-triggered-by-massive-earthquake/story-e6frfkyi-1226020426459?from=public_rssTHE world has rushed to Japan's aid in its greatest hour of need after a quake and tsunami leave a huge trail of death and destruction.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:35:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-17fceca016eef55d909f0c26c85f1c19AirTransporthttp://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211833&R=R1Japanese 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.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0100jpostenjpost-09ce39298e6996b44065bbdebc9a33caNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/17-things-you-didnt-know-about-st-patricks-day-2576812.htmlSaint Patrick's Day is the most international of national days, celebrated from Boston to Buenos Aires and from Singapore to Seoul. What those cities also tend to share each March 17 are the mild warm conditions perfect for throwing a street party.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0100independent-ieenindependent-ie-8f2ffe3ba64ed4fb41fe9b0b7fe4dfc31.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.810788264244http://www.news.com.au/world/follow-japans-tsunamis-path-of-destruction-triggered-by-massive-earthquake/story-e6frfkyi-1226020426459?from=public_rssTHE world rushes to Japan's aid in its greatest hour of need after the quake and tsunami leave a trail of death and destruction.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-c93b52da031678b3ab1816651c922ef8NaturalDisastersEuropeAidAirTransporthttp://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/03/12/V008.htm[ 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 appropriateSat, 12 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-e472ec6c067c9ea59c40ab76341e4c79NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/some-held-on-to-lampposts-some-to-the-ground-1.1090068?localLinksEnabled=falseSCOTS caught up in the devastation in Japan last night spoke of the moment the earthquake struck.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0100heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-f00519841a510df7db6e9b105a7af9d4NaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80960.1733 24.9486http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8377742/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-as-it-happened-March-11.htmlHundreds of bodies found after huge 8.9 earthquake triggers 30ft tsunami and causes nuclear reactor emergency. Follow our coverage here.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-53dd09e1b1742f0e4ac1ca3b3eb0a6f9ScienceNuclearGreenVehiclesFinancialServicesMaritimeSafetyEuropeJRCNuclearSecurityCivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsAlternativeEnergyManMadeDisastersDisasterReliefNuclearSafety35.6831 139.809http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8377743/Japan-earthquake-Pacific-basin-escapes-tsunami-threat.htmlTsunami alerts were sounded on coastlines and islands across the Pacific basin but the region avoided large-scale damage.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-51c16849040b88ccfedf35977fa5f609NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/166595/Default.aspxTOKYO, 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...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100arabtimesenarabtimes-f7f62bb5ca7fed08044e9cf6ab6353ceEU-USAECnewsJoseBarrosoEuropeanCouncilCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaJRCSafeguardsUNSecretaryGeneralPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityLeonorRibeiroDaSilvaUNbodiesPiaAhrenkildeHansenCouncilPresidentNuclearDecommissioningAirTransportEuropeAidNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyManMadeDisastersFinancialCrisisDisasterReliefNuclearCrisisResponseHumanitarianAidEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaPressRepresentatives35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211765&R=R1Reports in Japan suggest death toll will likely keep rising; 6.6 magnitude quake follows initial quake; Foreign Ministry says 25 Israelis missing.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:02:00 +0100jpostenjpost-23ea5ba6089d3575eaf328c009792b45NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/swept-into-oblivion-by-power-of-nature-1.1090039?localLinksEnabled=falseIT struck in the early afternoon. Pavements shook, buildings swayed and office workers were thrown to the floor. Japanese people looked at each other, and knew. Earthquakes maybe nothing new in Japan, but the power of this particular quake was like nothing before. It measured 8.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:02:00 +0100heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-37fe2d79048d4d5ea4166b2d8cbe3849NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/12/nation/8254230&sec=nationPETALING JAYA: The devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan triggered off a social networking frenzy, with Twitter and Facebook flooded with “breaking news”, videos, pictures and messages about the magnitude 8.9 event.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-cd99ce3c5a6461c91ae10316f0e774beNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-0312-japan-tsunami-quake-20110312,0,5152040.story?track=rssThe death toll is expected to rise above 1,000 and the Sendai region is reported to be submerged. A U.S. aircraft carrier is en route to aid the recovery effort.Japan struggled on Saturday to recover from its worst earthquake, which unleashed enough energy to generate a tsunami that threatened....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-e7fe25dcc1a5a6e6fd2b665b5bde492eNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlA devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan looks set to kill at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on today after a wall of water swept away everything in its path. The Japanese government warned there could be a small radiation leak from a nuclear....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:16:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-dd34c09ee651f65cdd5307a782e44607NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/climate-change-under-rug,1707100.htmlSource: General Electric (GE) SUMMARY: Mindy Lubber cites GE as an example of a "global giant [...] moving aggressively to reduce emissions, ramp up low-carbon products and decarbonize their supply chain" in an article in GreenBiz on climate change. Lubber, President of Ceres, a coalition of....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-b63312255354a47d878a146ace9c2ba5EcologyAlternativeEnergyEnvironmentClimateChangehttp://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110312-0000095/City-of-Trees-turns-watery-graveTOKYO - Japan's Sendai city - dubbed the City of Trees for its abundant greenery - became a watery grave on Friday, after it was devastated by the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history which also unleashed tsunami waves of up to 10m.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:26:00 +0100todayonlineentodayonline-13f5ca8c8316660552471b39cd2d9b52NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityhttp://www.news24.com/World/News/Japans-quake-toll-set-to-exceed-1-000-20110311A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan looks set to kill at least 1 000 people after a wall of water swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:19:00 +0100news24ennews24-7d10588a5b43358232a8337352eb35f7AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110312a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan rocked the Tohoku region coast Friday afternoon, triggering tsunami including a 10-meter wall of water that submerged residential areas and farms and washed away scores of people, vehicles, boats and devastated ports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100japantimesenjapantimes-fab5bf0ef92e8deb414dcda4895b222eNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.809http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fgw-japan-quake-spared-20110312,0,3717139.story?track=rssTsunami warnings were issued for the entire Pacific basin after an earthquake, but most waves had diminished by the time they hit the shores of Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington and Mexico.Strong aftershocks and a second sizable earthquake rattled Japan through the night after the island....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:09:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-8720736f6bdec0a2df48bc674d4d87f519.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Japan+devastated+record+quake+tsunami/4420427/story.htmlA 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:04:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-d9abc0c45dfb31eb332115d6036dd2f6AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/huge-quake-tsunami-kill-1000-in-japan-world-offers-help/articleshow/7682740.cmsHuge quake, Tsunami kill 1,000 in Japan; World offers helpTsunami prompted offers of help from various countries. US air force delivered coolant to nuke plant while Chinese rescuers were ready with quake relief.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:46:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-ca21c0eed047c5945f229548b5b50f6eAirTransportNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211765&R=R16.6 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0100jpostenjpost-ef319af3ef94cb5f4b672c4b56375ba8NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityhttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/huge-quake-tsunami-kill-1000-in-japan-world-offers-help11 Mar 2011 17:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Quake, wall of water kill 1,000, many injured * 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....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100trustentrust-bf699d388a61599b63c29f40d677c2fbAirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japans-quake-toll-set-to-exceed-1000-world-offers-help(Adds details on nuclear reactor) * Churning wall of water kill hundreds, many injured * Residents near reactor evacuated, no radiation leak seen * Dozens of countries offer assistance * Houses, ships, cars tossed around like toys By Chisa Fujioka and Linda Sieg TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - A....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:00 +0100trustentrust-90e9b654dd3997488d1da8eca035538fAirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162217.htmThe overall situation in earthquake and tsunami-ravaged Japan is still unclear this morning but authorities fear more than 1,000 people may have died in yesterday's disaster.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:14:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-6fd5acc94a0d390c0dc4c8a35954522fAirTransportNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/world/japan-triggers-pacific-wide-alert/story-fn6sb9br-1226020167004?from=public_rssThe Japan earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts in at least 20 countries, including the US.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-62e28b5bbc8fcfd215f527bf9eb1b397EU-USACivilProtectionUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersDisasterReliefEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.809http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-03-11-japan-quake-toll-set-to-exceed-1-000-world-offers-help/A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan on Friday looked set to kill at least 1 000 people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:19:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-8f556a83259d615edc724114c28dd165JRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/12/worldupdates/2011-03-11T235022Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554894-13&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-a792a0b24a27fa4c17e2bf085ca93eb8AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/12/worldupdates/2011-03-11T224400Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554894-12&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-2be5d07da48eb698a7d86982a3b56d22AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211765&R=R1Thousands evacuated near nuclear plant as pressure rises; Foreign Ministry says 25 Israelis missing; 4.4m. without power; aftershocks rock the island nation; fires ravage homes, structures.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:55:00 +0100jpostenjpost-fd81c77c474216b38d9b6029a2c574d4NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/uk-japan-quake-idUKTRE72A0UU20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:48:00 +0100reutersenreuters-ffcfa21b61b8b12c0564038934f58464AirTransportNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:48:00 +0100reutersenreuters-542cc57c050ed30dbb3408430caba679AirTransportNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Huge+quake+tsunami+kill+Japan/4420427/story.htmlA 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:48:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-9cc653536ccaaf08feb3a29ccce6fa8aAirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Huge-quake-tsunami-kill-1000-in-Japan-world-offers-help/articleshow/7678342.cmsA devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan killed at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-4ea1f5ead6c4d461a287170a54efe045AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Huge-quake-tsunami-kill-1000-in-Japan-world-offers-help/articleshow/7678342.cmsA devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan killed at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0100timesofindiaentimesofindia-4ea1f5ead6c4d461a287170a54efe045AirTransportNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=177326The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan rocked its northeast coast yesterday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that killed hundreds of people and swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:41:00 +0100thedailystarBDenthedailystarBD-c0672cd629dfaa55910c2a78c356c4d9ManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.news24.com/World/News/Japan-devastated-by-tsunami-20110311The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan has rocked the northeast coast, triggering a 10m tsunami that killed hundreds of people while an explosion hit a petrochemical complex.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0100news24ennews24-be6cee8b989bbb047e5596f6c937c88bManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211752&R=R1Thousands evacuated near nuclear plant; Foreign Ministry says 25 Israelis missing, issues travel warning; 4.4m. without power; 300 bodies reportedly found in coastal city of Sendai; fires ravage homes, structures.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:17:00 +0100jpostenjpost-3221bffdcc775e4c3ec62ac9cb8787ecNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=snapshot-developments-after-major-j(indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday. * Fire engulfs a large waterfront area near Sendai city, TV footage shows. * One train is derailed and another missing in Miyagi prefecture, Kyodo says.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100scientificamericanenscientificamerican-7d3925774aa42c82fe1ad241192d4206PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope38.4495605474089 140.926869423701http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=huge-tsunami-kills-hundreds-in-japankill hundreds, many missing water * Residents near reactor evacuated, no radiation leak seen * Pacific islands at threat, alerts lifted for some * Houses, ships, cars tossed around like toys By Chisa Fujioka and Elaine Lies TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100scientificamericanenscientificamerican-354710104281f1f94a151e2a52a8abd4NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/worldupdates/2011-03-11T193344Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554894-10&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan rocked the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that killed hundreds of people and swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships and cars.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-88ae3f5a7e6c941cdb49a6a202febdd1ManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162153.htmA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked northeast Japan late this afternoon, setting a nuclear plant ablaze, unleashing a 10-metre tsunami that tossed ships inland and left at least 90 people dead.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-62b1f956608645f3249334317a24c74eNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.809http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/10/national/main20041994.shtmlWaves triggered by huge Japan temblor hit Hawaiian chain; U.S. mainland, Alaska brace for impactFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-b8959c8ccf1207f9bb6f4419d738ce9f64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quakeReuters - The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan rocked the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that killed hundreds of people and swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships and cars.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-46f5d32a02beb5a8b99be0e2726d98a3ManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20110311210421.aspxThe biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:21:00 +0100thanhniennewsenthanhniennews-982df56b3503a72252fceff3fbb88731ManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rss* Quake triggers tsunami up to 10 metres, waves sweep across farmland, sweeping away homes, crops, vehicles, triggering fires. Tsunami of 7 metres later hits northern Japan. * Tsunami warnings issued for countries including Russia,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-867769c27b0a0a7de2846e43c9a2bc8fNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.809http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134446769/tsunami-warning-wides-to-include-hawaii?ft=1&f=1003Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific, including the U.S. western coast, braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100nprennpr-160339b944d0079d51e239c2b49e5f0bNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.euronews.net/2011/03/11/tsunami-sweeps-across-pacific-after-huge-japan-quake/An international tsunami alert has been issued across the Pacific Ocean, following a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan. Giant waves have already crashed inland in the north of the country, causing extensive damage, flooding houses and farmland. The earthquake measuring 8.9 is the biggest to hit Japan since records began 140 years ago.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100euronews-eneneuronews-en-021ac4a9725ac176e14f2c3713e2dcd7NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.809http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-d48fb1524585f29a03d64f3728013e70NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-Pacific-islands-brace-themselves-for-tsunamiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific were braced for a destructive tsunami today caused by the massive Japanese earthquake. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3 a.m. (1300 GMT) today. A relatively minor 4.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +010024dashen24dash-7a8674c884396e6d0b02d62aba14de57NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962872.ece/Huge-tsunami-slams-Japan-sweeps-across-Pacific-basinThe 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, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-81a288f18bfbadcb053ca13ee3a38e30ManMadeDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.809http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134446769/tsunami-warning-wides-to-include-hawaii?ft=1&f=1001After a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on Friday, a tsunami warning was expanded to include Hawaii and the entire western U.S. coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100nprennpr-52ac4a4d502b43d8c3f2984fc7b0febcNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/japan-earthquake-honolulu-other-parts-of-pacific-brace-for-tsunami/articleshow/7679881.cmsThere's long lines at gas stations, and at the Wal-Mart, one of the few places that was open to midnight, people were stocking up on supplies.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-3e20732f69e2eb499dab47e4e7c44546NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365243/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Hawaii-braced-killer-tidal-waves.html?ITO=1490Residents panic buy after 4.5 earthquake hits the country today and waves from the disaster in Japan travel through the ocean towards the islandFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-f3aec26c99a46a4e4b2435b1a4bf22e1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/hawaii-and-other-parts-of-pacific-brace-for-tsunami/article1938170/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1938170Waves about half a metre high hit Wake Island in the Northern Pacific, meaning the biggest waves to hit Hawaii could reach more than two metres, said Gerard Fryer, a geophysicist for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Residents in coastal areas across the Pacific from Hawaii to Guam were ordered to evacuate to shelters and higher ground.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-4583caf2b8c1e74a3141517ed77ba1e8NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162146.htm?desktopKerrin Binnie Last Updated: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:01:00 +1100 As flooding continues to hamper recovery efforts in the north eastern Australian state of Queensland, emergency service workers are being abused by people they are trying to help. Authorities say it is only a minority of people but it is causing tension.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:20:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-6b293404989a7c403859af52a6b3437eNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704468904576193860835560964.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us_businessEuropean reinsurers stocks fell sharply on the prospect of being hit by big losses after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude 8.9 struck Japan, causing damage in Tokyo, and sending a tsunami toward the country's northeastern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:20:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-19ab3feffa27f714f53889d94523c616NaturalDisastersFinancialServices35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/pacific-islands-braces-for-tsunami-20110311-1br07.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the US western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early on Friday after a massive earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0100smhensmh-686661cea2703fc8507b8c1e55677f4eNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/sirens-as-hawai-evacuates-coast-in-tsunami-alertWarning sirens went off as Hawaii scrambled to evacuate its coastline after a massive earthquake off Japan triggered a tsunami warning extending across much of the Pacific Ocean. The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-dd83759ce4293f8fb89da8042d7bba26NaturalDisasters64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-2575773.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:59:00 +0100argusenargus-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-2575773.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/pacific-braces-for-tsunami/story-e6frfku0-1226020064248?from=public_rssHAWAII and other parts of the Pacific including the US western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early on Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:56:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-ccb76658d4cb30564e38fc3aaf86fa66NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/pacific-countries-await-tsunami-496823.html3/11/2011 - 10:55:07 AM Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific were braced for a destructive tsunami today caused by the massive Japanese earthquake. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3am (1pm Irish Time) today. A relatively minor 4.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100eechoeneecho-b314a58e79d254ceaa472f166a3d3f71NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmLarge areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-771b2ed18eede86857220c36964c9ad9NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231324/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-a418d1f2c958953d6a687d77c56112d4NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-15110746.html?r=RSSHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/japan-quake-live-report-20110311-1brc1.html1051 GMT: The United Nations says it is ready to send search and rescue teams to quake-hit Japan if the Asian state needs help, AFP reports from Geneva.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0100smhensmh-4439230b7f28797b769fda99bd701169NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsTerroristAttackNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-2575773.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-77f1f46ec81b22dad065bb6f4bf1d8e1NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/233955/Pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami/Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:23:00 +0100expressenexpress-22da5d3d46b4f945f77133778027b2daNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-US-Pacific-Tsunami/id-4089611996cb497b9dff85e02496493aHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were being evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 6 a.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100APenAP-e2ade4fd8ae1bf36f4edfe25671ffffeNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-2575773.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/pacific-nations-wait-for-tsunami-2575773.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific are braced for a destructive tsunami caused by the massive Japanese earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-f76ae1401a399bf6fd732c2afe641d6fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_asia_afp/japanquakeAFP - 1040 GMT: Marshall Islands disaster management officials have downgraded an earlier tsunami alert to a "tsunami watch" after the massive quake off northeast Japan, AFP reports from the capital Majuro.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-74981113003e1cf651d9eb70541523f4NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsTerroristAttackNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231324/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-340b43308b7c2d2c3d8a11436a0df636NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-US-Pacific-Tsunami/id-32d7084038bb41fab7d9f42aa8f08ebbHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were being evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3 a.m. Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:26:00 +0100APenAP-33bca63382efd193741566938ba94a25NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_us/us_pacific_tsunamiAP - Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-0ae55e2d04af1f5c5ec03d1d1b946538NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/8375559/Pacific-tsunami-Hawaii-US-West-coast-and-the-Philippines-issue-warning.htmlHawaii, the West coast of America and the Philippines have issued a tsunami warning after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:23:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-152831efce71602243b2d06e813d1a0bAirTransportNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific are bracing for a destructive tsunami after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-6c3af89a888d62ff05788d47cf02480aNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rssA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Three people have so far been reported...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-041b0cb3a9a435eaa5375e62877791d2NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNuclearEnergyNaturalDisastersAirTransportJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_asia_afp/japanquakeAFP - 0906GMT:Japan's National Police Agency, charged with compiling nationwide data on natural disasters, says it cannot confirm the death tool, with one official saying the " damage is so enormous that it will take us much time to gather data."Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-55f6f8e74e8dffe3718f2526ae89da71NaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/japanlive-report-20110311-1brc1.html0840GMT:Japanese press reports say at least eight people have been killed including a 67-year-old man crushed by a wall and an elderly woman killed by a fallen roof, both in the wider Tokyo area. Three were crushed to death when their houses collapsed in Ibaraki prefecture northeast of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100smhensmh-e044f0009e9d3865f9227fd0d9f93929NaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704468904576193860835560964.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us_businessEuropean reinsurers stocks fell sharply on prospects of big losses after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude 8.9 struck Japan, causing damage in Tokyo, and sending a tsunami toward the country's northeastern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:07:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-fb5711166154354a89176ad14b88acd5NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KHII-8EU49L?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSRoads are cut, towns are isolated and extra emergency crews have been sent to north Queensland as flooding rain continues to drench the region, with no let-up over the weekend.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-6b7fa5bef709f345c3556d8b7467d60f-35.3499 149.042http://www.latimes.com/news/la-naw-hawaii-warning-20110312,0,7623922.story?track=rssThe Pacific warning center urges swift action to protect lives and property.A widespread tsunami warning is in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, where authorities have warned damage could occur along the coasts of all islands.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:01:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-0dfe7c4f8f9d3ede12f6c3823370ec5fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115768/1/.htmlBRISBANE, Australia: Australian towns have been cut off and scores of homes deluged by floodwaters, as officials warned that torrential rain could disrupt Prince William's tour of the disaster zone.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-423e085e691802003e9fe68a6ab41efdNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_asia_afp/australiaweatherfloodsAFP - Australian towns have been cut off and scores of homes deluged by floodwaters, as officials warned that torrential rain could disrupt Prince William's tour of the disaster zone.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:51:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-5d2e463bd543fc7f49f69e36591c1302NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/10/2011031000452.htmlBritain's Prince William will travel to New Zealand and Australia to visit with residents in areas devastated by recent natural disasters. A spokesman for the royal family says the grandson of Queen Elizabeth will travel on March 17 to Christchurch, New Zealand, where he will spend two days viewing the damage caused by last month's 6.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:03:00 +0100chosunenchosun-9f9e3a6c7518ec57c15f0d51dfed9f25NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/poor-planning-to-worsen-climate-impact-on-s-africas-water-supply"We are very good at burglar proofing, bullet proofing, but are we good at climate proofing?"Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0100trustentrust-028c5ba41afb5cb2cabc861a6c15b35eFoodSecurityFoodAidAgricultureEnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcologyClimateChangehttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121247/20110310/gold-silver-platinum-palladium-rhodium-precious-metals.htmRisk aversion has returned with equity markets internationally under pressure after the Spanish downgrade and continuing geopolitical tension. Gold and silver have taken a breather and are lower in all currencies today. A correction is well overdue but the technicals and fundamentals would suggest that any sell off may again be short and shallow.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-0d68b412db80546181a66d3f32c458b5AgricultureJRCNuclearSecurityRareEarthManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackMaritimeSafetyEuropeImportsExportsNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearhttp://www.crisisgroup.org/en/publication-type/speeches/2004/a-world-without-conflict-how-donors-can-make-a-difference.aspxA World in Turmoil We meet in unhappy and riven times. Looking out at the world around us right now it is difficult to believe that - despite all the hopes for dramatic improvement in the international order we have been nurturing since the end of the Cold War a decade and a half ago - we have....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0100crisisgroupencrisisgroup-7731b03c0ea32d37a8e32a85c4aa61beAlternativeEnergyUNbodiesPeaceKeepingTerroristAttackWorldBankTechnologyForesightConflictJRCSafeguardsNuclearHumanRightsNuclearDecommissioningJRCNuclearSecuritySocietyManMadeDisastersSecurityCouncilhttp://www.crisisgroup.org/en/publication-type/speeches/2005/does-the-united-nations-have-a-future.aspxTurning 40 . Most of us who have navigated our way through these various disconcerting milestones would now, I think, acknowledge that turning 40 is not quite what it used to be. Mid-life crises these days tend to be delayed another decade or so, and it’s not until you’re 60 that anxieties about....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100crisisgroupencrisisgroup-3d425474d4e03e28c632ae372758e8d3MilleniumGoalsUNbodiesPeaceKeepingTerroristAttackConflictJRCSafeguardsHumanRightsJRCNuclearSecuritySocietyDohaRoundG8SecurityCouncilhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110310/ap_on_re_as/as_australia_floodsAP - Soaking rains have cut roads to a handful of towns in northeastern Australia and added more misery to a region still cleaning up after a massive cyclone.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-4234e84e5a195789d2384a98fd107c2c-35.3499 149.042http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/166550/t/Floods-after-storms-bring-new-misery-in-Australia-/Default.aspxBRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Soaking rains have cut roads to a handful of towns in northeastern Australia and added more misery to a region still cleaning up after a massive cyclone. Fresh floodwaters have inundated several homes that were dam...Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:31:00 +0100arabtimesenarabtimes-dccc5cc873518cea07cd964697d798d3-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/heavy-rain-could-affect-williams-visit/story-e6frfku0-1226019327767?from=public_rssHEAVY rain is expected to pound cyclone-ravaged Queensland for three days and could affect Prince William's planned visit to the area.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-73f44829ea171ee7710aca5695ff2414-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42001817/ns/weather/Soaking rains have cut roads to a handful of towns in northeastern Australia and added more misery to a region still cleaning up after a massive cyclone.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-18a8f9279c764d5676e59784cd0fe662-35.3499 149.042http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12696114Parts of northeastern Australia badly hit by Cyclone Yasi earlier this year are thigh-deep in water once again as new rain hits.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:57:00 +0100bbcenbbc-4c33ca1b0fbf9efe799dfc6bb9c464af-35.3499 149.042http://famagusta-gazette.com/britains-prince-william-to-tour-new-zealand-australia-disaster-areas-p11450-130.htmBritain's Prince William will travel to New Zealand and Australia to visit with residents in areas devastated by recent natural disasters. A spokesman for the royal family says the grandson of Queen Elizabeth will travel on March 17 to Christchurch, New Zealand, where he will spend two days viewing the damage caused by last month's 6.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0100famagusta-gazetteenfamagusta-gazette-b8256925c1ecfd270c5a2ecf336f12e9NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-03-10-Australia%20Floods/id-1fa6860b13be433ba521425212108d0eBRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Soaking rains have cut roads to a handful of towns in northeastern Australia and added more misery to a region still cleaning up after a massive cyclone. Fresh floodwaters have inundated several homes that were damaged and leaking from the earlier storm and caused....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:44:00 +0100APenAP-faa5270c1b08f265cff76b7517602f0e-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/heavy-rain-could-affect-williams-visit-20110310-1boes.htmlTorrential rain in north Queensland could affect Prince William's itinerary to cyclone-ravaged parts of the state.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100smhensmh-fb3c9a95ff77d044ae9b362eb9cacb23-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-03-10-floods-swamp-cyclonehit-areas-of-australia/Pounding rains on Thursday flooded homes and isolated towns in eastern Australia that were still struggling to clean up after a cyclone last month.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:24:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-3d789a7c0ec56de26e7d920a2ce53ba5NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/australia/2011/03/10/294150/Cyclone-hit-NE.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Heavy rain is sending floodwaters pouring into homes and businesses in several northeast Australian towns still cleaning up from a massive cyclone that tore through the region last month.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:14:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-2248e8fe726aaa338bfa3f470a5f3bc6-35.3499 149.042http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3455422/Prince-William-is-set-to-visit-New-Zealand-and-Australia.htmlPRINCE William will visit New Zealand and Australia next week to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters. William will travel alone to quake-hit Christchurch and Greymouth, where 29 died in an explosion at the Pike River Mine. He will then visit parts of Oz which suffered recent heavy flooding.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:34:00 +0100thesunenthesun-fd5f39fca96f04518e083e315237ee66NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Britains-Prince-William-to-Tour-New-Zealand-Australia-Disaster-Areas--117651958.htmlPrince to view earthquake damage in Christchurch, New Zealand, then tour Australia's northern states devastated by cyclones, heavy rainsWed, 09 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-ee7be8294b347c6568330088ee88fb24NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/43639244/Prince William is to visit New Zealand and Australia to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, St James Palace has announced.Representing the Queen, William will travel without fiancee ...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:56:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-90a66345de15ae153b248405317c989eNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12683881Prince William will visit New Zealand and Australia next week to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, St James's Palace says.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100bbcenbbc-131addbb65842c3a309cb663a2cd35beNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Zfx6-VWsZTI/index.htmlBritain's Prince William is to visit Australia and New Zealand following the recent natural disasters in both countries, the Prince of Wales' official website confirmed Wednesday.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +0100cnnencnn-bf8b542a37fa7c5d6222db80361c6b13NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1364461/Prince-William-tour-New-Zealand--Australia-ahead-Royal-wedding-Kate-Middleton.html?ITO=1490The plans were revealed today and his first stop will be in Christchurch, New Zealand, which is recovering from the recent earthquake that has killed more than 160 people.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:48:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-e2cd1865eaa4178366aeddba414c1504NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1364461/Prince-William-tour-New-Zealand--Australia-ahead-Royal-wedding-Kate-Middleton.html?ITO=1490The plans were revealed today and his first stop will be in Christchurch, New Zealand, which is recovering from the recent earthquake that has killed more than 160 people.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-e2cd1865eaa4178366aeddba414c1504NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1364461/Prince-William-tour-disaster-zones-New-Zealand-Australia-ahead-wedding--Kate-stay-home.html?ITO=1490Representing the Queen, he will next week travel to earthquake-hit Christchurch, New Zealand, before visiting the scene of devastating floods in Australia.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-628ddef523850fe8d89d818ee2e335c7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1364461/Prince-William-tour-disaster-zones-New-Zealand-Australia-ahead-wedding--Kate-stay-home.html?ITO=1490Representing the Queen, he will next week travel to earthquake-hit Christchurch, New Zealand, before visiting the scene of devastating floods in Australia.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:08:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-b02c2b79f2f7601b91d10fe121544b9eNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2150835&Language=enLONDON, March 9 (KUNA) -- Prince William, second in line to the British throne, is to visit New Zealand and Australia to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, the royal St James Palace has announced. Representing the Queen, William will travel without fiancee Kate Middleton, making his....Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100kuna-enenkuna-en-f499a6af9bcf3878d27890eac0af18b0NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/resort-closes-as-tourism-campaign-begins-20110309-1bnuq.htmlAn exclusive Port Douglas resort has closed its doors even as the new tourism slogan "nothing beats Queensland" was announced.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100smhensmh-e569f1e47a858b7d57349a2399be2bbaMediaFinancialCrisis-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/william-to-visit-disasterhit-australianz-20110309-1bnux.htmlPrince William is putting his wedding preparations aside to travel to Australia and New Zealand - but his bride-to-be won't be joining him.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100smhensmh-aca542bd5189133310c43b99cecc32f1NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KHII-8ES35R?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSHeavy rain is continuing to fall on the cyclone-affected Cassowary Coast region in far north Queensland, flooding homes and roads. The heaviest falls overnight were in the cyclone-devastated communities of Cardwell, Ingham and Tully, south of Cairns.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-23f254b236f021d36f77b0a14142b94d-2.49401225247672 39.3236005630162http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KHII-8ES86U?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSEmergency crews have been sent to the north Queensland town of Cardwell, where cyclone-damaged homes have been swamped by flash floods. Roads in and out of Cardwell are closed, and the Bruce Hiighway further north is cut around Tully and Ingham.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-7b47c828a173cd2eafaa9387c74b3944-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7313291.htmlNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced on Wednesday that Prince William will visit Christchurch. The British royal will attend a national memorial service for victims of the earthquake at North Hagley Park on March 18. At least 166 people died in the quake in New Zealand's second- biggest city on Feb.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:42:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-b8140bcb60f7b194970f016dac91b6e0NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/publican-offers-to-shout-prince-william-a-beer/story-e6frfku0-1226018529502?from=public_rssPUBLICAN Steve Sutcliffe has promised to shout Prince William a beer if the royal drops by his hotel in flood-affected Victoria.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-fd66261d0c7343ccd0338e1349f52b89NaturalDisasters-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/vic-flood-victims-keen-to-meet-prince-20110309-1bno4.htmlVictorians in flood-affected regions will shake Prince William's hand and shout him a beer if he visits their towns.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0100smhensmh-77f653063d41d160b08c56f05377e01fNaturalDisastershttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10711194&ref=rssPrince William will address the thousands of people expected at next week's national memorial service for the victims of the devastating Christchurch earthquake.St James's Palace today announced the prince will attend the March...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-4e0714ff91610cbff7205141b72cb4b7http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/william-to-address-nz-quake-memorial-20110309-1bnlq.htmlPrince William will speak at the memorial service for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake during his visit to New Zealand next week.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:13:00 +0100smhensmh-af31981554654f92c2e065d9e9160233NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/March/international_March453.xml&section=internationalWELLINGTON - Prince William will take time out from wedding planning to visit disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia later this month, royal officials said on Wednesday.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-681fa730f19c657b9cdad4baebdfe8b7NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042-41.3348 174.807http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3159234.htm?desktopDominique Schwartz, Auckland Last Updated: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +1100 Britain's Prince William will fly to Australia and New Zealand next week to visit the areas and people affected by recent disasters. The prince will arrive in Australia on March 19, and spend two days visiting a number of....Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:32:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-55b119d1415bf3e35776ea7136450aa4NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/m-wetland-project-launched-for-botanic-gardens/story-e6frea83-1226018339629?from=public_rssCONSTRUCTION has begun on an $8.7 million wetland project to capture stormwater for use at the Botanic Gardens.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:07:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-8a3103d15326b94d8591cb26c342850fhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/09/prince-william-visit-disaster-zones-new-zealand-australiaThe unexpected visit to areas hit by recent natural disasters in New Zealand and Australia will see the Prince represent the Queen abroad for only the second time Prince William is to visit New Zealand and Australia to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, St James's Palace has said.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:52:00 +0100guardianenguardian-e7d627a506cf0d6d9d7d3a461ebb8b1cNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/prince-william-to-tour-nz-australia-disaster-zones-20110309-1bngp.htmlPrince William will take time out from wedding planning to visit disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia later this month, royal officials said Wednesday.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:52:00 +0100smhensmh-7f1bfdb7d246c4eae718e146cbe790bfNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/09/3159239.htmEmergency crews have been sent to the north Queensland town of Cardwell where cyclone-damaged homes have been swamped by flash floods.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:50:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-93c23c8c16ff0679c5c77a299b29dda9-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.nst.com.my/articles/WilliamtotourN_Z__Australia/Article/WELLINGTON: Prince William will take time out from wedding planning to visit disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia later this month, royal officials said Wednesday.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +0100nstennst-e5b60a6656f767bf4bbf856d7d77c57aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042-41.3348 174.807http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3455422/Prince-William-is-set-to-visit-New-Zealand-and-Australia.htmlPRINCE William is to visit New Zealand and Australia next week to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters. At least seven Britons are feared dead after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the South Island of New Zealand on February 22. A St James's Palace spokesman said: "The Prince's....Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100thesunenthesun-8c191cd9fca40fcbd2d44752b9624527NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/nissan-to-donate-cars-for-qld-recovery-20110309-1bnbj.htmlNissan Australia will provide up to 200 vehicles to help with Queensland's disaster recovery efforts.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:05:00 +0100smhensmh-97df421eab1754d03732eb9402120009-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/william-to-visit-australia--without-kate-20110309-1bn41.htmlRoyalists are sure to be disappointed Catherine Middleton will not accompany her fiance Prince William on his trip to Australia and New Zealand this month.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:05:00 +0100smhensmh-8bc489ba9e1b77999bb3f99deb27cd6aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/09/3159183.htmLocals say outback Lake Eyre has the most water seen in the area since 1976. The Environment Department says Lake Eyre south is virtually full and the north of the usually-dry salt pan is about 75 per cent covered. Lyall Oldfield from Marree in South Australia says more water is on the way and so is another bumper tourist season.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:50:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-2cb80c206411ef65d349aa32c93e93b9-32.256229 126.290298-27.616381 117.685204http://www.news.com.au/national/prince-william-to-visit-australia-in-march/story-e6frfkvr-1226018267197?from=public_rssPRINCE to spend two days touring towns ravaged by Yasi and the floods after attending quake memorial service in Christchurch.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:52:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-3e02b77c28dc11037a0ad9afe6ec3f66NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/09/william-to-visit-disaster-zones-91466-28303673/Prince William is to visit New Zealand and Australia to tour areas devastated by recent natural disasters, St James's Palace has said.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:39:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-85fb5ba3bbac0e4d9a1d780f2bc38512NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10711142&ref=rssPrince William is set to make a special visit to New Zealand to commemorate those killed in the Christchurch earthquake and the Pike River Mine disaster.St James's Palace this morning announced the prince will attend the National...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-eed3b2de710f3dad36fc30999dbbb4a7NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Prince-William-Is-To-Visit-New-Zealand-And-Australia-After-Natural-Disasters-Struck-Both-Countries/Article/201103215948585?f=rssPrince William will travel to New Zealand and Australia next week after the countries were hit by a series of natural disasters.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-024c67b4929e7514f4d178087c05ca53-41.3348 174.807-35.3499 149.042