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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227157/20111007/hurricane-irwin-tropical-storm-jova-mexico-u-s.htmTwo worsening tropical storms threaten to hit Mexico's Pacific coast early next week, while a category one hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to fizzle out before it hits the east coast.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:27:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-ec94d4c8328ce52467906ccdff5fdc1119.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/225486/20111005/japan-land-of-the-rising-tourist-numbers.htmTourism in Japan fell to almost nothing after March's tsunami. Though it is now starting to recover, the country's most popular sights remain beautifully uncrowded.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:54:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-a0fceab7ccdbd0d2552d8876a29ffacf35.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/225397/20111005/investors-australia-metals-minerals-industry-wall-map-released.htmInternational investors wanting to study possible metals and minerals investment projects in Australia but don't know where to find ample information may now turn to the Australia Metals & Minerals Industry Wall Map - 1st Edition.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:23:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-c42e4b95f9b2805339f62eeb456fe56f-35.3499 149.042http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/224831/20111004/typoon-nalgae-philippines-photos-slideshow-typhoon-pictures-typhoon-hits-philippins-nalgae-typhoon-n.htmMany typhoons have battered the Philippines already this year, and another two struck last week. These pictures show the devastation after Typhoon Nalgae hit the Philippines on Saturday.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:47:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-c203a5bd363d684feafc2c6e27b9f86e14.6096 121.006http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/224388/20111004/aston-sells-10-of-maules-creek-coal-project-to-j-power-australia-for-a-370-million.htmJapan moves ahead on its plans to purchase stakes in coal mining firms in a bid refocus into a coal fired electricity system for its country following the March 11 tsunami and nuclear disaster. This as Aston Resources Ltd. announced on Monday it has agreed to sell to Japan's Electric Power Development Co.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:38:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-3e9e36f649246ad32efb88ab70d702f235.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/223516/20111002/nalgae-flood-disaster-typhoon.htmTyphoon Nalgae is forecast to strike Vietnam at about 02:00 GMT on Oct. 5, with maximum sustained winds to the region of around120 km/h (74 mph).Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:06:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-2d816866e4faf490eaa38c769a29794514.6096 121.00621.0319 105.82http://www.nownews.com/2011/10/01/11490-2746054.htm〔記者湯蕙如 /綜合報導〕善用機海戰術的 HTC，才剛在台灣發表了高階視聽機 HTC Sensation XE，日前又在印度發表了新款智慧型手機「HTC Explorer」，屬平價機種，採用多項曾在 HTC Wildfire S 配備的規格；機身小巧圓潤，尺寸接近 HTC Salsa，但重量較輕。Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:38:00 +0200nownewszhnownews-ff6cb3c31f6b0043485a194fef857fc628.5687 77.2168http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/222566/20110930/typhoon-nesat-on-way-to-vietnam-after-sweeping-china-killed-hainan-island-hong-kong-storm-tropical-k.htmThe powerful Typhoon Nesat that forced about 300,000 people to evacuate an island in southern China appeared to be sweeping away from the country toward Vietnam Friday.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:17:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-ad3cd9c6e9adabbeee5c87763563991221.0319 105.8235.2086 110.727http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=09ddb8627b2b2310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=hong%20kong&s=newsA powerful typhoon swept past Hong Kong on Thursday, closing markets, schools and businesses after passing through the Philippines where it left at least 35 dead and 45 missing.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:58:00 +0200scmpzhscmp-ebbe763930d8b09c3cb8f1e092b4557214.6096 121.00622.4222282068564 114.157925233557http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8cfd7ff3f9ba2310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=asia%20world&s=newsJapan and the Philippines yesterday agreed to strengthen links between their navies against a backdrop of Beijing's growing military might and increasingly assertive territorial claims in the region.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:15:00 +0200scmpzhscmp-8a8d6f5b26e4a07941051760db5104ae14.6096 121.00635.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/221019/20110927/philippines-luzon-metro-manila-typhoon.htmNesat, a Category 3 typhoon hit the Philippines Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and causing heavy flooding that isolated parts of Manila.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:56:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-4e84b7f6cc4800b057f3935187be785c14.6096 121.006http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/221019/20110927/philippines-luzon-metro-manila-typhoon.htmNesat, a Category 3 typhoon hit the Philippines Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and causing heavy flooding that isolated parts of Manila.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:56:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-f99554fe85b4ba863ea93f3c6fd9e6fd14.6096 121.006http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/220811/20110927/washington-monument-earthquake-repair-rapelling-monument-repair.htmWashington Monument Earthquake Repair Rapelling Not as Crazy as it Sounds; 10 Other Unique Monument Repair JobsTue, 27 Sep 2011 21:54:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-5ef452b7a8b84e2c4711a1f5b2d21b7fhttp://www.ibtimes.com/articles/220341/20110927/shaking-washington-monument-during-august-quake-caught-on-camera-earthquake-hurricane-irene.htmThe security camera videos, recorded from three different camera angles, show the panicking tourists as the pieces of the monument were coming down from the top of the structure.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:42:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-42c8f1bd0a01dea071f4044a11c76e39http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/219937/20110926/morning-natural-gas-market-report.htmNovember natural gas prices established another new contract low during the initial morning hours, but they have since bounced back into positive territory.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:15:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-942b3eea87f1a9bb0b8e912553551f00http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/219372/20110924/noda-vows-to-contribute-in-the-international-community.htmDespite Japan's soaring debts, Prime Miniters Noda's administration has boldly offered additional loans to "Arab Spring" in North Africa and the Middle East for infrastructure projects, which will ensure to yield employment opportunities and emerging industries.Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:13:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-9d84a60b293587f79592d1c061807a4dhttp://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8aab7a586f692310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=asia%20world&s=businessThe World Trade Organisation yesterday cut its forecast for trade growth this year to 5.8 per cent from 6.5 per cent amid increasing economic uncertainty.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:47:00 +0200scmpzhscmp-b57884ba24e8c4b0426f5ccc4ad895c4http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/218579/20110922/death-toll-rising-as-typhoon-roke-rounds-up-in-japan.htmJapan's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning to Honshu residents for constant vigilance as Typhoon Roke blasted into the region late Wednesday.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:19:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-7645c501dce22b9d6071b145903d91d0http://tw.nextmedia.com/applenews/article/art_id/33685270/IssueID/20110922【蕭夙眉╱台中報導】離譜通訊行，竟然賣舊手機！台中市一名男子七月間向台灣大哥大盛正特約店購買hTC智慧型手機Wildfire，竟發現手機裡已存有別人的照片，加上包裝外的透明膠帶疑被割開過，質疑業者把二手機當新機賣，業者竟質疑其「造假」。但《蘋果》二度登門求證後，業者昨晚換新手機給投訴人。 二十六歲的邱先生向《蘋果》表示，七月十日向豐原區向陽路台灣大哥大盛正特約店續約，花五千元買hTC智慧型手機Wildfire。由於自己首次使用智慧型手機，不太會操控，開始僅接聽和撥打電話；直到上月出遊拍照，存檔時赫然發現照片檔中竟有他人的照片。 邱男說，該檔中照片共十六張，有人像、苗栗勝興車站、餐廳、地攤、盆花等....Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:12:00 +0200appledaily-twzhappledaily-tw-8679454c72332950418401f8613e7b84http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=dce7343a5f682310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=asia%20world&s=newsTyphoon Roke brought evacuation orders, downpours and fears of floods to southern Japan yesterday as it began to traverse the country on a course towards the crippled Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:01:00 +0200scmpzhscmp-ce0321c28a25ecf1a67dfe9853a0590335.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/217488/20110921/typhoon-roke-hits-japan.htmTyphoon Roke struck Toyokawa, central Japan on early Sept. 21, bringing heavy rain and strong winds and disturbing transport systems.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-e0bd12675dd7bf54724067f05593a3f334.82156 137.399597http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/216674/20110920/weather-forecasters-warn-against-landslides-as-typhoon-roke-hits-japan.htmHundreds of thousands of people in Japan have been told to leave their homes as typhoon Roke is heading to the city of Nagoya and is causing heavy rain amid fears of landslides and flash flooding.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:42:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-216dd76b7117403cfcb45759e5351a0435.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/216267/20110919/gas-prices-gasoline-prices-gasoline-oil-prices-oil-motorists-business-travel-leisure-travel.htmFinally, there's some good news for U.S. motorists. Gas prices, down about 10 cents per gallon in the past month to an average of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded, are likely to continue to decline, assuming no oil disruptions from major oil producers or a large storm in the Gulf of Mexico.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-8617d73c5dd20cdc12d9d675a04bf3c219.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/216267/20110919/gas-prices-gasoline-prices-gasoline-oil-prices-oil-motorists-business-travel-leisure-travel.htmFinally, there's some good news for U.S. motorists. Gas prices, down about 10 cents per gallon in the past month to an average of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded, are likely to continue to decline, assuming no oil disruptions from major oil producers or a large storm in the Gulf of Mexico.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:50:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-7b1272fbb1b6c014c21efa2a6394004119.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/215685/20110918/delhi-earthquake-spread-to-entire-north-and-eastern-parts-of-india.htmIn an unprecedented manner earthquake hit the north and northeast part of India Sunday afternoon.Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:26:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-16e9984dd047f1014b42c38d09b3751828.5687 77.2168http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/215562/20110917/canada-s-atlantic-coast-hurricane-maria-southeastern-tip-newfoundland-friday-exxon-mobil-corp-includ.htmOperations at oil rigs off Canada's Atlantic Coast are unlikely to be hurt by Hurricane Maria, which may tear down trees and cut power in the southeastern tip of Newfoundland later on Friday, officials said.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:15:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-7ac9232ebadb2daf61929d3c2ab67a63http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e7996f6e70862310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=asia%20world&s=newsSingapore has offered to send aircraft to help Indonesia put out forest fires that threaten to cast a pall over the city-state's showcase Formula One night race next week.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:33:00 +0200scmpzhscmp-c6bc25113b688fb79b0e9f94a4260e7e1.298828 103.824898-6.18287 106.829http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/214472/20110915/earthquake-today-japan-california.htmThere were at least four earthquake with magnitudes of 3.0 or higher on Thursday. Is that something the world needs to worry about?Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:46:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-cdfd9c38760132adc2f630855400cadb37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719135.6831 139.80923.1168 -82.3886http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/214472/20110915/earthquake-today-japan-california.htmThere were at least four earthquake with magnitudes of 3.0 or higher on Thursday. Is that something the world needs to worry about?Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:45:00 +0200ibtimes-cnzhibtimes-cn-1042e9168b66023c8babbfa5f992e0fd37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719135.6831 139.80923.1168 -82.3886