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Wind speeds of 93mph were reported as the storm moved between the Philippines and Taiwan.Tue, 17 May 2011 17:36:00 +0200guardianenguardian-8d5de925598a7b8a59055565dc7b7a3814.6096 121.006http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201105/news13/20110513-08ee.htmlPyongyang, May 13 (KCNA) -- Tropical storm Aere hit different areas of Philippines recently, causing damage. The death toll from the tropical storm on Monday rose to 13 on top of two still missing. Total of about 111,473 people have been affected. Rescue operations are now underway in the afflicted areas.Sat, 14 May 2011 03:04:00 +0200kcnaenkcna-fb2d99bb5169cbe0cd0c4169abdd6d4b39.0285 125.757http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1128621/1/.htmlMANILA: The Philippine death toll from tropical storm Aere rose to 31 people, the government said on Friday.Fri, 13 May 2011 07:15:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-5a8b4f6c21cd701df5a660a3aabf803714.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/12/302072/Helicopters-not.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Army Aviation Special Forces Command yesterday said that the decision to move hundreds of military helicopters from indoors to outdoors was not done in preparation for a predicted May 11 doomsday event.Thu, 12 May 2011 06:15:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-0b9bd7782fc82485d560d57530f09e50http://www.nst.com.my/articles/13tya/Article/KUALA LUMPUR: People suffering from the sweltering heat can look forward to some relief in the next few days.Thu, 12 May 2011 02:16:00 +0200nstennst-378b362b5256f49e2d205080d77b1b2f3.15021 101.708http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/12/content_12493882.htmTHE PHILIPPINES Tropical storm Aere kills 24 Tropical storm Aere left the Philippines on Wednesday after killing 24 people, the government said. The storm was heading toward Japanese waters but had weakened after hitting the Philippines on Sunday, according to the Philippine weather bureau.Thu, 12 May 2011 02:05:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-584ae711b8644f18f43de578958dbe8714.6096 121.006http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110511-0000298/Weakened,-Aere-heads-offMANILA - Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines yesterday, leaving at least 22 people dead but sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said. After slamming Catanduanes province on...Wed, 11 May 2011 00:39:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-f0f12dbbe6a5de1e95ab3013e4b9414514.6096 121.006http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/philippines-time-to-prepare-for-the-typhoons11 May 2011 10:33 Source: Content partner // IRIN MANILA, 11 May 2011 ( IRIN ) - At the peak of the summer season, tropical storm Aere caught many unprepared. Almost 400,000 people were affected and 24 people lost their lives, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council [ http://ndcc.Wed, 11 May 2011 14:21:00 +0200trustentrust-d0c60500308b4aceee8e53dd2127451114.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110511/wl_asia_afp/philippinesweatherstormAFP - Tropical storm Aere left the Philippines on Wednesday after killing 24 people, the government said.Wed, 11 May 2011 12:53:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-dcb1f72005912060adf3bf57bfc4201614.6096 121.006http://www.IRINnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=92678MANILA, 11 May 2011 (IRIN) - At the peak of the summer season, tropical storm Aere caught many unprepared. Almost 400,000 people were affected and 24 people lost their lives, the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on 11 May.Wed, 11 May 2011 11:46:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-ae1d3f01e262b30623500e6885446e2f14.6096 121.006http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1128139/1/.htmlMANILA: Tropical storm Aere left the Philippines on Wednesday after killing 24 people, the government said.Wed, 11 May 2011 07:57:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-5193795ee3c1f74ff5f8052861c6107a14.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2011/05/11/301909/Taipei-temperatures.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Temperatures in Taipei reached a record high of 35.5 degrees Celsius this year as a result of the urban heat island effect and a downdraft caused by Tropical Storm Aere, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday.Wed, 11 May 2011 06:31:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-3fcdcae599c78ffa49b86846991ac01225.035089 121.506699http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/11/nation/8653844&sec=nationPETALING JAYA: With the hot and hazy weather conditions, the air quality in Malaysia plummeted by 17% within a day with good air quality down to 44% yesterday from 61% on Monday.Wed, 11 May 2011 05:54:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-57ebb8e7a1ec15596179ab23197729d43.15021 101.708http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7375944.html&$ &$ An aerial view of flooding brought by tropical storm Aere in Camarines Sur province, central Philippines May 10, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Philippine authorities on Tuesday accounted for several more deaths in connection with tropical storm Aere, raising the death toll to 22. "We now have 22 deaths.Wed, 11 May 2011 05:44:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-9d18ef6e24acbce04f4a39a984c0547714.6096 121.006http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7375946.html&$ &$ An aerial view of flooding brought by tropical storm Aere in Camarines Sur province, central Philippines May 10, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 ...Wed, 11 May 2011 04:57:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-0c9aabf12f8c9789c8f28dab0ad5eab814.6096 121.006http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTE4NDE1MDIxNg==Published Date: May 11, 2011 MANILA: Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines yesterday, leaving at least 22 people dead but largely sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said. Disaster officials had feared the storm would barrel through....Wed, 11 May 2011 03:38:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-28da349fcd31eecdc3768a9ca442220b14.6096 121.006http://www.nst.com.my/articles/Dept_HeatwavemaylastuntilSeptember/Article/KUALA LUMPUR: The current heat wave and dry weather enveloping many parts of the country is expected to continue at least until September.Wed, 11 May 2011 02:35:00 +0200nstennst-0479bec1ff1eb1eb01cf71d2ad34c2523.15021 101.708http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Power-firm-to-shut-reactors.6765485.jpA JAPANESE firm has agreed to shut three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defences.Tue, 10 May 2011 01:56:00 +0200TheScotsmanenTheScotsman-ddc3baad467f61ed5d02f77ee940d05ahttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/09/eveningnews/main20061265.shtmlFor thousands of Texas ranchers, dry grasslands are forcing them to sell their cattle herds, or go broke trying to feed themTue, 10 May 2011 01:49:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-6b1e7e6a83bec4a715304dee6bedc04d31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-1200-gmt-on-9-may09 May 2011 22:48 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 12:00 GMT on 9 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear18.0 N,122.3 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around74 km/h (46 mph).Tue, 10 May 2011 01:45:00 +0200trustentrust-19b0f7b118bf478d16d9c963742236c114.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110509/sc_livescience/nearzerochanceofmay11earthquakeinromeusgssaysLiveScience.com - According to a rumor that has circulated on the Internet for months, Raffaele Bendandi, an Italian pseudoscientist who died in 1979, predicted before his death that a massive earthquake will strike Rome on Wednesday (May 11). No one is sure that he actually made such a prediction....Tue, 10 May 2011 01:41:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7e64d177e40b9bc2b7bf4683c4305fa241.8955 12.4906http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45275146/TOKYO | A Japanese utility agreed Monday to close three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant in central Japan and build a sea wall to protect it from a tsunami like the one that devastated much ...Tue, 10 May 2011 01:39:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-798178877f9ca96d3177666eaee9b83335.6831 139.809http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac/stories/201105/s3212034.htmTaiwanese authorities have issued warnings to residents about tropical storm Aere.Tue, 10 May 2011 01:38:00 +0200radioaustraliaenradioaustralia-266e4719148722a090034b7ad769058ahttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42964473/ns/us_news/Texas and parts of several surrounding states are suffering through a drought nearly as punishing as some of the world's driest deserts, with much of the nation focused on a spring marked by historic floods and deadly tornadoes.Tue, 10 May 2011 01:28:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-b915c391146d576efbe9cc3cbb934e9331.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/9/japanese-utility-to-close-three-reactors-to-build-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTOKYO | A Japanese utility agreed Monday to close three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant in central Japan and build a sea wall to protect it from a tsunami like the one that devastated much of the northeast in March. Chubu Electric Power Co. acted after Prime Minister ...Tue, 10 May 2011 01:23:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-ae7ac281957a5344ec0a6631f75bfe3435.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14602954/national-emergency-alert-system-set-to-launchAfter more than five years of planning, a national emergency alert system that will send messages to cell phones during disasters is set to launch in New York City and Washington by the end of year.Tue, 10 May 2011 01:18:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-f7ccbe82bcf09a4199ba417e0ee2c7b538.9051 -77.0162http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-202_162-10007703.htmlA Filipino girl carries a baby as strong winds blow at a temporary relocation area in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2011. Tropical storm Aere threatened the Philippines' agricultural north Monday after pummeling the eastern coast and the capital with fierce winds and rain that sparked floods and landslides, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 01:04:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-82da091f997d082dc2a15e67ea45323414.6096 121.006http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/_UFzDCV9BRA/index.htmlExperts held out hope Monday that the floodwaters forecast for much of the Lower Mississippi River will exact a minimum toll in lives lost, but appeared resigned to the likelihood that property losses would be steep.Tue, 10 May 2011 00:51:00 +0200cnnencnn-89696a0dd24923c54d69895bffac276732.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/09/flood-us-memphis.html?ref=rssFederal officials say Memphis is seeing the worst of the Mississippi River disaster and that no new areas are expected to see any serious flooding.Tue, 10 May 2011 00:41:00 +0200CBCenCBC-d716f7feb7e955cd7a1b050e029af77935.1147 -90.0003http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_on_re_us/us_extreme_droughtAP - While much of the nation focuses on a spring marked by historic floods and deadly tornadoes, Texas and parts of several surrounding states are suffering through a searing drought that has created desert-like conditions.Tue, 10 May 2011 00:39:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-971edbf3100d564d5cd655ca16e8f86031.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42978282/ns/weather/Authorities have asked residents in three separate areas of New Mexico to leave their homes that are threatened by wildfires that broke out around the state, fanned by wind and dry conditions.Tue, 10 May 2011 22:54:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-59c07178e4951c202315d6bdd898baf134.4208279415257 -106.108695523333http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/PJ9zAhIz2_A/index.htmlThe Mississippi River is cresting at Memphis, forecasters said Tuesday, as attention began turning to flooding concerns in Louisiana and Mississippi.Tue, 10 May 2011 22:30:00 +0200cnnencnn-cb1758d3f74e30bdc50bd4032fe1663235.1147 -90.0003http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_mostpopular/~3/UQKmDopgwZg/index.htmlThe grandfather sits perched on a hill, staring down at the shell of an elementary school. He's been here every single day, spending hours staring down at the school, ever since the tsunami swept away and killed 74 of the 108 schoolchildren of Ishinomaki Okawa Elementary School. Two of those young victims were his grandchildren.Tue, 10 May 2011 22:00:00 +0200cnnencnn-259ddbf6595f8ed4856d35f1d7b859a3http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10724787&ref=rssThe Mississippi River rose yesterday to levels not seen in Memphis since the 1930s, swamping houses in low-lying neighbourhoods and driving hundreds of people from their homes.But officials were confident the levees would protect...Tue, 10 May 2011 22:00:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-610b75b0772a440542c7d46a1beb91a235.1147 -90.0003http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14615948/fire-evacuates-new-mexico-village-of-queenAuthorities have asked residents in three separate areas of New Mexico to leave their homes that are threatened by a series of wildfires that broke out around the state, fanned by wind and dry conditions.Tue, 10 May 2011 21:57:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-b6171a0fb8106600d7f8e3e638eddbb334.4208279415257 -106.108695523333http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110511a7.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29When water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home. Twice a day, the flow steadily increases until it is knee-deep, carrying fish and debris by her front door and trapping people in their homes.Tue, 10 May 2011 19:45:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-0262160c29adcaff1c740be6eda27196http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20110511j1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Yu Darvish struck out a career-high 15 and pitched his first shutout of the season in a duel with Tohoku Rakuten ace Hisashi Iwakuma, leading the first-place Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters past the Eagles 2-0 on Tuesday. In a meeting of potential future major leaguers, Darvish held Rakuten to six hits....Tue, 10 May 2011 19:45:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-39350d0d43685b21a15c3ea77e0a850234.040722 132.21359335.553902 134.488205http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sg20110511a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Ernie Els followed the trail of South African idol Gary Player by winning golf tournaments all over the world, a journey that took him all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Els, a three-time major champion and the ultimate global player of his generation, was among six people inducted Monday night at the World Golf Village.Tue, 10 May 2011 19:45:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-4d46abac3d2237fae46b930ed21b1149http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576315113264078594.html?mod=rss_US_NewsFederal regulators are increasing inspections at an Alabama nuclear-power plant after determining that a 2010 equipment failure posed a significant safety concern.Tue, 10 May 2011 19:40:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-17c92b818f38bbc889b4d821e3014fc432.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/oyxtdpL-3pQ/index.htmlThere's no end in sight for flooding in Memphis. The Mississippi River has begun cresting, forecasters say, but Memphis may have high water levels into June.Tue, 10 May 2011 19:22:00 +0200cnnencnn-baccc1a666ace806377482cbd61fbc6435.1147 -90.0003http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/11/301926/CWB-lifts.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) lifted the sea warning for Tropical Storm Aere at 5:30 p.m. yesterday as the storm moved away from the island. The typhoon was no longer a threat to Taiwan, according to the CWB.Tue, 10 May 2011 18:52:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-557e0b0af8117f931b216f4c9b832999-17.9506112236067 178.236101060084-0.584309788371932 36.86921421541157.32413786693585 80.717868717850927.5025978877245 85.464078570074616.733102465621 -62.1892391567568-25.5272726097226 -57.50218801989855.56583267974174 -1.21158184766276-21.5399795128922 26.2729080385617-14.1833800575422 28.6073211424214-13.5535242102393 33.9156465061586-9.14678289297178 147.50835426667http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110510/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_stormAP - A tropical storm caused at least 22 deaths in the Philippines but largely spared northern agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 18:47:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-b1dcde3ee63469d1e3b7fcc44f70dd2d14.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110510/wl_nm/us_disasters_unReuters - Countries using nuclear energy must ensure their reactors are built to withstand multiple disasters after Japan's accident revealed gaps in safety standards, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 18:47:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-92957adb4165a3c75a8071ad434d28abhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/09/world/asia/09japan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssJapan remains committed to nuclear power despite the nuclear plant crisis, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said.Tue, 10 May 2011 18:11:00 +0200IHTenIHT-1fde2ef0deec2e95e40bc226da67b68935.6831 139.809http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/05/10/Tropical-storm-kills-20-in-the-Philippines/UPI-17881305039051/MANILA, Philippines, May 10 (UPI) -- A tropical storm in the Philippines has killed at least 20 people and damaged millions of dollars worth of agricultural goods, a civil defense official said.Tue, 10 May 2011 18:02:00 +0200upienupi-93bd820edd50273ea39b321b0b36bc8614.6096 121.006http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/PJ9zAhIz2_A/index.htmlThe Mississippi River has begun cresting at Memphis, forecasters said Tuesday, as attention began turning to flooding concerns in Louisiana and Mississippi.Tue, 10 May 2011 17:52:00 +0200cnnencnn-787a2e00a5b9e3c181cac4788a0a9e2f35.1147 -90.0003http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/eSKmO4FneJM/index.htmlThe grandfather sits perched on a hill, staring down at the shell of an elementary school. He's been here every single day, spending hours staring down at the school, ever since the tsunami swept away and killed 74 of the 108 schoolchildren of Ishinomaki Okawa Elementary School. Two of those young victims were his grandchildren.Tue, 10 May 2011 17:52:00 +0200cnnencnn-bf0ad8731896324043017837485dcdf8http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/10/501364/main20061420.shtmlResidents in protective gear are allowed to return to their homes to gather belongings Japan to scrap nuke energy expansionTue, 10 May 2011 17:46:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-f12be4b31d3c365bc8d5ffd9efdf970f35.6831 139.809http://dalje.com/en-world/tropical-storm-kills-20-in-the-philippines/357416MANILA, Philippines, May 10 (UPI) -- A tropical storm in the Philippines has killed at least 20 people and damaged millions of dollars worth of agricultural goods, a civil defense official said. Officer-in-charge Ronald Flores told the Philippines ABS-CBN...Tue, 10 May 2011 17:40:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-86a04a100e12a5cc868e70c167258e3e14.6096 121.006http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45294613/MANILA, Philippines -- Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least 22 people dead but largely sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed ...Tue, 10 May 2011 17:31:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-ef0eeb6e60124d94482fba125c4f447914.6096 121.006http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=un-chief-calls-for-nuclear-safety-boostBy Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries using nuclear energy must ensure their reactors are built to withstand multiple disasters after Japan's accident revealed gaps in safety standards, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday. [More]Tue, 10 May 2011 17:22:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-b70314900bdf24c1803732f83a6ef4f646.2015 6.1340946.20153 6.134093http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=japan-nuclear-evacuees-face-unsure-futureBy Shinichi Saoshiro KAWAUCHI, May 10 (Reuters) - Residents of a Japanese village [More]Tue, 10 May 2011 17:22:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-60eaf308cfe2a40be5f0efc4d3f974d041.203362 140.999893http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Storm-moves-away-from-Philippines-leaves-22-dead/articleshow/8223882.cmsTropical storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least 22 people dead but largely sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:52:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-1275238e0340f755a08d9c27a5be76ba14.6096 121.006http://www.herald.ie/world-news/tropical-storm-leaves-17-dead-2642033.htmlTropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines today, leaving at least 17 people dead.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:48:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-76e950ecf376d322852ccb179e32059114.6096 121.006http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/trade/exports-to-see-double-digit-growth-in-2011/article2016485/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Report%20On%20Business&utm_content=2016485Report from Export Development Canada also says Canadian exports will reach pre-recession levels next year as U.S. growth picks upTue, 10 May 2011 16:47:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-b91ce81e12412cc677de6d6420840e9f45.3742 -75.6507http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/un-chief-calls-for-nuclear-safety-boost10 May 2011 13:33 Source: reuters // Reuters * Says nuclear reactors must withstand multiple disasters * Calls for stronger partnerships with nuclear industry (recasts after speeches on nuclear safety) By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, May 10 (Reuters) - Countries using nuclear energy must ensure their....Tue, 10 May 2011 16:46:00 +0200trustentrust-adaa82627ec02e639e1968ff372b34fa46.2015 6.1340946.20153 6.134093http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703730804576314393543755906.html?mod=asia_homeNEC posted a 36% drop in net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter and said it swung to a net loss for the full fiscal year, hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami as well as weakness in technology services.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:38:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-8b4bd342e41b7adc29b86b4af83d5ce5http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/chief+calls+nuclear+safety+boost/4756963/story.htmlCountries using nuclear energy must ensure their reactors are built to withstand multiple disasters after Japan's accident revealed gaps in safety standards, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:28:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-35f74cfd08d861a6510280af4e24fa72http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110510/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_stormAP - Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least 22 people dead but largely sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:11:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-49ba4e8033ed5b7d42cdb85e79fbb48314.6096 121.006http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/10/us-disasters-un-idUSTRE74915R20110510?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/worldNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20International%29GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries using nuclear energy must ensure their reactors are built to withstand multiple disasters after Japan's accident revealed gaps in safety standards, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 16:03:00 +0200reutersenreuters-91761de11e14e355315715d36f69a0b946.2015 6.1340946.20153 6.134093http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/_UFzDCV9BRA/index.htmlPeople up and down the Mississippi River could feel the effects from this week's epic flooding long after the water recedes.Tue, 10 May 2011 15:23:00 +0200cnnencnn-ec1a45ad4bfb20a28189e1ca350e784732.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/10/worldupdates/2011-05-10T174924Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-569048-1&sec=WorldupdatesKAWAUCHI (Reuters) - Residents of a Japanese village forced to evacuate after a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear disaster two months ago faced a stark reality and uncertain future when they returned briefly to their abandoned homes on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:49:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-ed10433b37b16a57518b521cf46adb3941.203362 140.999893http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/PJ9zAhIz2_A/index.htmlMemphis, Tennessee (CNN) -- The Mississippi River has begun cresting at Memphis forecasters said Tuesday. But the slow passing of the bulge of water working its way from north to south along the Mississippi is only the beginning of the end of the siege for Memphis residents, who could be dealing with high water levels into June.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:33:00 +0200cnnencnn-f42bf4d784d993c7a1b83ef48041c57f35.1147 -90.0003http://allafrica.com/stories/201105100901.htmlThe mood was sombre, yesterday, as the 14 victims of the mudslide tragedy in Gakoro cell, Rugera Sector, Nyabihu District were laid to rest.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:24:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-830a96a19a48b2d8f619ff0c21157827-2.00272421653044 29.9228185553401http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/10/national/main20061367.shtmlAfter 5 years of planning, system to send messages to cell phones will launch in NYC, D.C. by end of yearTue, 10 May 2011 14:15:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-6a4eec938275010512510fe7e3529d06http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011wenchuan/2011-05/10/content_12484525.htmBaoshan has become the richest village in Sichuan province just three years after the deadly 2008 Wenchuan earthquake killed 56 villagers, and destroyed 14 hydropower stations and 608 houses.Tue, 10 May 2011 13:21:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-37ba95b5de567ef23ea0893812f2652325.11808 99.15905http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7375653.htmlThere is a group of people who did not join in the disaster relief and reconstruction after the devastating Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12, 2008 but some of them were the first ones on the scene in quake-stricken areas, and they stood their posts day and night.Tue, 10 May 2011 13:12:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-9caf652b3b97df4d0a565d8f38877f6931.483789 103.588402http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1127942/1/.htmlHONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday as a huge Chinese trade surplus and upbeat corporate news in Japan boosted sentiment but European debt fears weighed after a downgrade of Greece's credit rating.Tue, 10 May 2011 13:04:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-4d0ca5bdee7ee932c51c62cdd897caa435.6831 139.80922.4222282068564 114.15792523355735.2086 110.727http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110510/ts_alt_afp/usweatherfloodsAFP - The worst floods to hit the central United States in more than 70 years have swallowed up homes, farms and roads after the Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 12:32:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-82bb02b8f6d3f164012fa057f81858ba32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/wayne-swans-2011-12-budget-speech/story-e6frfkur-1226053516134We have imposed the strictest spending limits, delivering $22 billion in savings to make room for our key priorities, ensuring our country lives within its means. We are on track for surplus in 2012-13, on time, as promised - and this provides the solid foundations for the targeted investments we announce tonight.Tue, 10 May 2011 12:13:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-09fb16bd65fb41998bff48d2da38ef2ahttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110510/ap_on_re_us/us_southern_tornadoes_seniorsAP - Over there is the terrace where Eleanor Walker would feel the sun's warmth on her face, through those picture windows where she'd admire oak and magnolia trees that had stood even longer than she.Tue, 10 May 2011 12:01:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-4fdb37087752bff91a3f20cb5edf8f63http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/05/10/50071260.htmlIn the last 24 hours, the area griped by forest fires in Russia lessened nearly in three times, a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. In total, forest fires have been registered in 400 places, mostly in the Urals and the Far East. 250 of them have already been put out.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:59:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-79ea7f805879dc4631929aab74041f3955.7388 37.6665http://allafrica.com/stories/201105100445.htmlMore than 14 members of the same family are feared dead following a mudslide in Rugera Sector, Nyabihu District.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:46:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-b95defb08acb2a2c6e83bd5a21a67046-2.00272421653044 29.9228185553401http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/10/business/20110510155835&sec=businessTOKYO: Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages after Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, will likely return to normal two to three months earlier than expected, a report said Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-e8cd681b7b10caa3d907f6e04c49ea9335.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/10/worldupdates/2011-05-10T123315Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-568947-1&sec=WorldupdatesMANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from tropical storm Aere climbed to 15 people as emergency workers rushed to restore electricity and telephone services in the central Philippines, disaster officials said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-ef06da80bb4c9cb5a5020c144138a05a14.6096 121.006http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=44653Worst floods to hit the central US in more than 70 years have swallowed up homesTue, 10 May 2011 10:50:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-c0e40a42566f361e06640b593860e66832.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/toyota-to-return-to-full-output-sooner-report/articleshow/8216861.cmsA report says Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages after Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, will likely return to normal two to three months earlier than expected.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:48:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-dfb76f2dcb3ac32236ffc32cc4fa97d1http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/death-toll-rises-as-storm-aere-exits-the-philippines10 May 2011 06:31 Source: reuters // Reuters MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) - The death toll from tropical storm Aere climbed to 15 people as emergency workers rushed to restore electricity and telephone services in the central Philippines, disaster officials said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:46:00 +0200trustentrust-1e9e36ba73fbf300eaedd1e42c7b980214.6096 121.006http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201105/3212995.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 10 May 2011 17:04:00 +1000 The Philippines government says 15 people were killed and nearly 70,000 others were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the archipelago. The initial estimate of damages to the farming sector on the main island of Luzon is expected to be more than $2.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:44:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-426f0587447bdf5927a16c85138f28dd42.7073 23.3319http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/may/10/swat-ngo-solution-to-assault-on-educationEarthquake, flood, conflict, and the Taliban have led the assault on education in Swat, a region of Pakistan with high literacy rates. A local NGO hopes that can recover, fast "I found out in the middle of the night that our school had been blown up by the Taliban.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:35:00 +0200guardianenguardian-9250dfb98ae90565bb44c9011e5e57d633.718151 73.060547http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/20115105940929921.htmlThousands evacuated and homes and roads under water as Mississippi swells to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:28:00 +0200aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-83ce063c23ba7707c5f40c1318ed2aeb35.8429742938734 -86.343368393578932.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385454/If-text-Obama-s-prank-New-emergency-alert-SMS-set-launch-t-block-President-s-messages.html?ITO=1490It's easy to ignore a phone message from someone you don't know that well. But when Barack Obama sends you a text, you listen.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:26:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-8cc7d2b250b7e47ceaa621a9400e37ffhttp://www.manilastandardtoday.com//insideNews.htm?f=2011/may/10/news4.isx&d=2011/may/10by Robbie Pangilinan MANNY Pacquiao, a millionaire many times over, has gotten so wealthy he now wants to live in an enclave traditionally reserved for the old rich.Tue, 10 May 2011 10:04:00 +0200manilastandardtodayenmanilastandardtoday-d5084ebe4aa181dc43f73f5e604f3e57http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1127927/1/.htmlMEMPHIS: The worst floods to hit the central United States in more than 70 years have swallowed up homes, farms and roads after the Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 09:53:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-418b8e961a993f0b6c579fe4d45b8f2635.1147 -90.0003http://www.japantoday.com/category/technology/view/bill-to-delay-shift-to-digital-broadcast-in-quake-hit-areas-approvedThe cabinet approved a bill Tuesday to postpone the scheduled shift from analog to digital television broadcasting in the three prefectures hardest hit by the…Tue, 10 May 2011 09:29:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-5180f492122e564da733364bd129721bhttp://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-05-10-AS-Japan-Earthquake-Toyota/id-bef9d3a2eb504dfca4e210583bf9c6d0TOKYO (AP) — Toyota's global car production, disrupted by parts shortages after Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, will likely return to normal two to three months earlier than expected, a report said Tuesday. Japans' top business daily Nikkei said Toyota's output will normalize earlier than the end of this year as parts shortages are easing.Tue, 10 May 2011 09:28:00 +0200APenAP-b191ed7aceeabec95deb4888c96de23435.6831 139.809http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/05/10/uk-weather-philippines-idUKTRE74912W20110510?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from tropical storm Aere climbed to 15 people as emergency workers rushed to restore electricity and telephone services in the central Philippines, disaster officials said on Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 09:02:00 +0200reutersenreuters-d61b37216961dfa111301726001cce9114.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110510/wl_asia_afp/philippinesweatherstormAFP - Fifteen people were killed and nearly 70,000 people were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the Philippines, the government said Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 08:55:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-b837669c8d7dd6ac8321a975df81b1ee14.6096 121.006http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=44616Fifteen people were killed and nearly 70,000 people were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the PhilippinesTue, 10 May 2011 08:34:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-a3e408b915c74051a917698b42c7f9f214.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/05/10/301830/Tropical-storm.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Fifteen people were killed and nearly 70,000 people were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the Philippines, the government said Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 08:07:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-b2d0e7b57be6ee78de003cd7741b54ec14.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110510/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_stormAP - Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least 17 people dead but sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:52:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-f4ca164b594f25a793d6e0bb20ac918a14.6096 121.006http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/726662.htmlThe worst floods to hit the central US in more than 80 years swallowed up homes, farms and roadways, as the mighty Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:51:00 +0200iafricaeniafrica-b071734bfb8f7a604e3310bfb6ffce7a32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-05/10/content_12480433.htmIn a Chinese town destroyed in a magnitude-8.0 earthquake three years ago, the survivors have long gone, but the compassion and respect for the deceased never faded.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:49:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-6597c8818b44cfe672577e8ef3ba0f7635.2086 110.727http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/golf/article1059382.ece/Ernie-Els-inducted---with-George-BushErnie Els followed the trail of South African idol Gary Player by winning golf tournaments all over the world, a journey that took him all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:37:00 +0200thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-7a12e3863eb9f6c59cf892d844f2b20ahttp://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/b2f0ca3a594644ee9e50a8ec4ce2d6de/Article_2011-05-10-Severe%20Weather-April/id-42e2ed6833a849349ceead50e6ef6a4eWASHINGTON (AP) — April was a historic month for wild weather in the United States, and it wasn't just the killer tornado outbreak that set records, according to scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. April included an odd mix of downpours, droughts and wildfires.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:26:00 +0200APenAP-9e63855c1eb96af1b5d167c1648da24338.9051 -77.0162http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/05/10/301812/Japan-quake-hit.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - When water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home.Tue, 10 May 2011 07:22:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-23b260f388cca882e49ed95646a3665e34.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tropical-storm-aere-kills-15-in-philippines/story-e6frfku0-1226053310183?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29FIFTEEN people were killed and nearly 70,000 people were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the Philippines.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:54:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-f5b4e462dd80dff9249083d56afd9a5214.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110509/ts_alt_afp/usweatherfloodsAFP - The worst floods to hit the central United States in more than 80 years swallowed up homes, farms and roadways Monday, as the mighty Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:51:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-629c34d11a2fef5a3e03205181d4274d32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/May/international_May432.xml&section=internationalMEMPHIS, Tennessee - The worst floods to hit the central United States in more than 80 years swallowed up homes, farms and roadways Monday, as the mighty Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:47:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-a9a49eff041643e23ce49df6622e8c8f35.1147 -90.0003http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/May/international_May418.xml&section=internationalMANILA, Philippines - Northern villages were warned Monday to be on guard for landslides and flash floods caused by a tropical storm that carved a deadly path across the Philippines.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:47:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-3d0a3def6e618909081454c8b7c3c43214.6096 121.006http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1127888/1/.htmlMANILA: 15 people were killed and nearly 70,000 people were forced from their homes as tropical storm Aere pummelled the Philippines, the government said Tuesday.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:45:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-356c4f01beb59eb53485a3e19b8d55f714.6096 121.006http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/05/10/11/floods-along-mighty-mississippi-swamp-farms-homesMEMPHIS, Tennessee - The worst floods to hit the central United States in more than 80 years swallowed up homes, farms and roadways Monday, as the mighty Mississippi River swelled to six times its normal width.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:08:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-8c69e552a28e51ef7c0860e52fa9d33e35.1147 -90.0003http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110509005733/enWhile in Haiti in late April, Parsons spontaneously promised to match every donation made by customers who participate in Go Daddy’s “Round Up for Charity” initiative aimed at helping Haiti because every penny counts. The program, quietly launched in early April, offers customers the chance to....Tue, 10 May 2011 06:02:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-879d04722469df50ccabc520d582be6418.54299 -72.343102http://www.nst.com.my/articles/Stormkills22inthePhilippines/Article/The storm lashed the eastern province of Catanduanes with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometres per hour.Tue, 10 May 2011 05:59:00 +0200nstennst-51e838082cf3b493b7a887283eca606614.6096 121.006http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45281714/A Filipino girl carries a baby as strong winds blow at a temporary relocation area in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday May 9, 2011. Tropical storm Aere threatened the ...Tue, 10 May 2011 05:46:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-82f70dd5cada2b5a69ba04462cd1cf6514.6096 121.006http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7374801.htmlNortheast China's Heilongjiang Province, a major grain producer in the country, is battling the drought that has affected a vast farming area, sources with the provincial agricultural commission said Monday. Nearly 25 million mu, or 1.7 million hectares, of farmland in the province have been....Tue, 10 May 2011 05:19:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-e55716174ce0604b7a9655cd11f78df335.2086 110.727http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7374586.htmlPacking up his home's only appliance, an old TV set, 50-year-old farmer Gao Xueping waves farewell to his primitive dwelling in a plateau in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. "It is heartbreaking to leave the land we have lived in for so long. However, this is our last chance to escape the poverty that has lingered for generations," Gao says.Tue, 10 May 2011 05:19:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-e2330216d68e614322c402afee043a7a16.8005809758626 1.34576986897088http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42952796/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Aere blew away from the northern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least 17 people dead but sparing vast agricultural regions where farmers welcomed the rain, officials said.Tue, 10 May 2011 05:03:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-0a3badd129732adce44588cd3dea5eb314.6096 121.006http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/twitter-brings-world-closer-for-japan-quake-charity-e-book10 May 2011 01:08 Source: reuters // Reuters By Hugh Lawson TOKYO, May 10 (Reuters Life!) - An avid Twitter user's desire to help Japan recover from the devastating March earthquake and tsunami has resulted in a charity e-book based on material gathered from around the world -- all within three days.Tue, 10 May 2011 04:46:00 +0200trustentrust-c82cd9591ab54b2bd18d0f60ad88e93d35.6831 139.809http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/wave-power-buoy-trials-start-off-scottish-coast-1.1100454?localLinksEnabled=falseSea trials have begun off the north east of Scotland of a special buoy that converts the energy of waves into enough electricity to meet the needs of 150 homes.Tue, 10 May 2011 04:19:00 +0200heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-37e1b74a8a732f5d6675b29fa76273b556.6845545219199 -4.02041508228258http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gas-prices-20110510,0,2523561.story?track=rssAnalyst opinions diverge about whether retail fuel costs, averaging $3.965 nationwide and $4.254 in California for the seven-day period ended Monday, will resume rising or begin to decline.Retail fuel prices may have run out of gas.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:55:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-6e4699f492d772cf5090e920cc8d687837.2525317690915 -119.609110847191http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110510/wr_nm/us_japan_disaster_bookReuters - An avid Twitter user's desire to help Japan recover from the devastating March earthquake and tsunami has resulted in a charity e-book based on material gathered from around the world -- all within three days.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-812ec2923c18b87a740c77759cd3442935.6831 139.809http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105090162.htmlIn ordinary times, farmers in the Tohoku region plant rice seedlings during the Golden Week holidays. This year, there has been no planting on many farms in the region's eastern prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima, which were ravaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:41:00 +0200asahienasahi-41988e94403329dbbc659e2c6c66773f35.6831 139.809http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105090148.htmlLOS ANGELES--Floating debris from the March 11 tsunami will reach the North American West Coast in three years and hit Hawaii twice, leading to potential environmental and economic damage, U.S. researchers said. "The massive and concentrated arrival of debris will have negative effects on marine....Tue, 10 May 2011 03:41:00 +0200asahienasahi-8362d50552603d68da96984c8abaafe019.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/10/us-japan-disaster-book-idUSTRE74907P20110510?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/technologyNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Technology%29TOKYO (Reuters) - An avid Twitter user's desire to help Japan recover from the devastating March earthquake and tsunami has resulted in a charity e-book based on material gathered from around the world -- all within three days.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:31:00 +0200reutersenreuters-bba603307785f3db33799eb22d20223935.6831 139.809http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=240216China doubles solar power target by 2020: report SHANGHAI (AFP) -– China has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:23:00 +0200tehrantimesentehrantimes-c3a864ffd289300c94f63da6010e479031.2479 121.473http://globeandmail.golfcanada.ca/?articleId=2016048St. Augustine, Fla. Ernie Els followed the trail of South African idol Gary Player by winning golf tournaments all over the world, a journey that took him all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Els, a three-time major champion and the ultimate global player of his generation, was among six....Tue, 10 May 2011 03:16:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-4f411df4ec146f60ddc79549139d33f3http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42966255/ns/technology_and_science-security/After more than five years of planning, a national emergency alert system that will send messages to cellphones during disasters is set to launch in New York City and Washington by the end of year.Tue, 10 May 2011 03:05:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-8c2cae5678aef89cd6d0e2e1fcc8a99938.9051 -77.0162http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576311952413333320.html?mod=fox_australianChubu Electric Power agreed to temporarily shut down the nuclear reactors at its Hamaoka power plant over earthquake safety concerns.Tue, 10 May 2011 02:54:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-84739d6cb19902c15b0ab077f1bd147fhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/10/content_12476050.htmTorrential rains lead to disaster that kills at least two, 19 others missing BEIJING - A mudslide caused by heavy rainfall on Monday swept away a makeshift dormitory at a quarry in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, killing at least two workers, while another 19 were missing, local authorities said.Tue, 10 May 2011 02:17:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-e442943a639360480f8527d49d71d03635.2086 110.727http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/10/content_12476249.htmTOKYO - Japan on Monday announced a tiny radiation leak at a nuclear reactor on its west coast, while another power company is expected to close a nuclear plant in central Japan due to its vulnerability to a major quake.Tue, 10 May 2011 02:17:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-2b96dd69bc8a5c16020c06ac4aa2669b35.6831 139.809http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201105/3211095.htm?desktopLast Updated: Mon, 9 May 2011 08:34:00 +1000 More storms are forecast for the main Philippine island of Luzon after tropical storm Aere brought flash floods and landslides to the eastern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least nine people and forcing thousands to leave their homes.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:53:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-9715bddcf77978aa31442c89a4cec87842.7073 23.3319http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/9/business/8601791&sec=businessKUCHING: Sarawak’s plywood prices have rocketed, surging by an average 50% to US$600 per cu m from US$400 per cu m a month earlier.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:50:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-2badb38a6a55c6ac998dcbfc90f330731.54907 110.344http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/9/nation/8645370&sec=nationPENAMPANG: Japanese tourist arrivals in Sabah recorded a surprising 32% increase in the first three months of the year as compared with the same period last year.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:50:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-5a56ccf3327324020cbf415ae24de2305.33601623706477 117.11974681234http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=219823&R=R2Yishai had pushed for cabinet to include the firefighters with a last-minute vote, but was told that there would be no vote.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:45:00 +0200jpostenjpost-63bd9827e5fcf6b616926617e9a989a4http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/japans-ancient-tsunami-warnings-carved-in-stone-20110509-1eels.htmlWeathered stone markers recalling the deadly tsunamis of centuries past dot the sawtooth coastline of northeast Japan, serving as silent warnings from the ancestors.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:33:00 +0200smhensmh-8657afae799c816b856d1bde82b941bb35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-1200-gmt-on-8-may08 May 2011 22:53 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 12:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear15.4 N,122.9 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Mon, 09 May 2011 01:33:00 +0200trustentrust-99780071aec37026fecca3ec6a17682f14.6096 121.006http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42945618/ns/world_news-disaster_in_japan/Radiation levels drop inside the No. 1 reactor building at the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, Kyodo News reported. Thousands protest nuclear plants.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:23:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-fa7663840ae35f2e9dbb4e7e9b72bc0535.6831 139.809http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42928264/ns/world_news-disaster_in_japan/Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Mon, 09 May 2011 01:23:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-c587ee14bd615f1626a7da37b9f5e6d235.6831 139.809http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/8/locals-fear-nation-going-to-forget-us-soon-after-s/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHARVEST, Ala. (AP) The Rev. Michael Katschke is worried, but not about running out of the food, diapers and other supplies he hands out to tornado victims at the Crosswinds United Methodist Church in northern Alabama. Mr. Katschke is worried about the rest of the country just moving on. ...Mon, 09 May 2011 00:50:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-e76cdd94df5cceab9508f93f208b304932.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/respect-and-embrace-differences-an-educator%E2%80%99s-lessonOn the second and third floors of a small building in Azabu-Juban in Tokyo, there is a preschool that offers children more than studying: it…Mon, 09 May 2011 00:30:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-3cef57db974ee8b622ac8e43d50548f135.6831 139.809http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/clinics-to-be-set-up-in-all-temporary-housing-districtsThe health ministry has decided to set up clinics at all clusters of temporary housing estates to be built for evacuees from the March 11…Mon, 09 May 2011 00:30:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-15ad92a86752ea65c12640aa6445a14chttp://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45271593/A Disaster Response and Rescue Team member holds a child as they evacuate families at an area flooded by Tropical Storm Aere in Libon town, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Monday May 9, ...Mon, 09 May 2011 23:38:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-c65514654128d23c641315a73c5e120e14.6096 121.006http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/05/10/50052156.html17 people have died in the Philippines since early Sunday in landslides and flash floods caused by the tropical storm Aere that carved a deadly path across the country. Three people died in a house buried by a landslide and at least 10 people drowned.Mon, 09 May 2011 22:28:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-b0d4f8718557de60fef860b39ec357c714.6096 121.006http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/09/501364/main20061170.shtmlMostly devastated coastal communities now face regular flooding at high tide because of their lower elevation More coverageMon, 09 May 2011 22:17:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-871d7731ed4643ff8d16bb785a79b42835.6831 139.809http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/09/501364/main20061170.shtmlMostly devastated coastal communities now face regular flooding because of their lower elevationMon, 09 May 2011 22:02:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-3ebd49aa3cea046ca08b764366ab6ded35.6831 139.809http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/05/09/bc-radiation-monitoring.html?ref=rssCanadian and U.S. authorities have both cut back radiation reporting after detecting only minuscule increases following the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear crisis, despite ongoing clean-up efforts in Japan.Mon, 09 May 2011 21:02:00 +0200CBCenCBC-fa669eeb963b7b6471b00ffee944617e35.6831 139.80945.3742 -75.6507http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10724510&ref=rssThese three women in Navotas, north of Manila, were among a few who braved the elements in the Philippines yesterday in the face of a killer storm.Disaster officials warned villagers in the agricultural north to be on guard for...Mon, 09 May 2011 20:43:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-90a4f7a744bb86091d265b8e8a8faf6f14.6096 121.006http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2165445&Language=enKUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (KUNA) -- UP to 10 people were killed as result of tropical storm, dubbed Aere, which resulted in heavy landslides and floods, including damage to more than 21,000 families' houses in the Northern villages of the Philippines on Monday.Mon, 09 May 2011 19:50:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-87e4abeca349fca0e0b8b797300df80d3.15021 101.708http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45264183/"I look out the window, and it's like our houses are in the middle of the ocean," says Takahashi, who moved in three years ago.The March 11 earthquake that hit eastern Japan was so ...Mon, 09 May 2011 18:35:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-5b449fa4a67334fb8ec875039cae7dfb34.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45264182/Northern villages were warned Monday to be on guard for landslides and flash floods caused by a tropical storm that carved a deadly path across the Philippines.Tropical Storm Aere slammed the ...Mon, 09 May 2011 18:35:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-ed29d99b4594f127720a8df89955c3ba14.6096 121.006http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42952796/ns/weather/Northern villages were warned Monday to be on guard for landslides and flash floods caused by a tropical storm that carved a deadly path across the Philippines.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:33:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-f020550e7c8c99872a11e38cabe8d80814.6096 121.006http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/09/hamaoka-nuclear-plant-japan-shutdownHamaoka nuclear plant, which sits near a major fault line, to be made more resistant to earthquakes and tsunamis The operator of Japan's "most dangerous" nuclear plant has said it will comply with a government request to temporarily close the facility and carry out work to improve its ability to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:31:00 +0200guardianenguardian-e925529a913f8ca3303cee67991d31bahttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/10/301761/CWB-issues.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Aere, the first typhoon of the year, is not expected to bring much rain to Taiwan as it may stray eastward, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday after issuing a maritime alert in the morning.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:24:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-4f810c4fee400126050b7e13de07f244-17.9506112236067 178.236101060084-0.584309788371932 36.86921421541157.32413786693585 80.717868717850927.5025978877245 85.464078570074616.733102465621 -62.1892391567568-25.5272726097226 -57.50218801989855.56583267974174 -1.21158184766276-21.5399795128922 26.2729080385617-14.1833800575422 28.6073211424214-13.5535242102393 33.9156465061586-9.14678289297178 147.50835426667http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/10/301758/Govt-to.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou will hold a meeting with his top aides in the Presidential Office tomorrow to discuss anti-drought and flood prevention measures after a stricter water rationing scheme was announced yesterday.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:24:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-159fa52615fcc8f72560c597024455b9http://www.news24.com/World/News/Japan-plant-closing-while-seawall-built-20110509A Japanese utility has agreed to shut three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defences there.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:23:00 +0200news24ennews24-085b7b149ad63dd43def75ee4aaaa8d535.6831 139.809http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42953524/ns/world_news-asiapacific/When water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:11:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-3778e2592792a17430b00c48e2f850e734.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/05/japan-closes-kamikaze-coastal.htmlThe Hamaoka plant, considered one of the world's most perilous, has been closed while a sea wall is built to protect itMon, 09 May 2011 18:06:00 +0200newscientistennewscientist-38554839c8a8061159849fa3093b8ac735.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fs20110510a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The Girls Award, a twice-yearly event not unlike the already massively popular Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC), proves that the trend of daylong fashion festivals is picking up speed. With its first event a year ago, The Girls Award is a daylong event packed with mini fashion shows, musical acts, modeling contests and celebrity performances.Mon, 09 May 2011 18:00:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-97ed4bc5e8b713b071ef60b51bd3662435.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ed20110510a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Among the famous artists, magnates and leaders on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people this year were two lesser-known names from Japan: Mayor Katsunobu Sakurai and Dr. Takeshi Kanno. That a young medical doctor and a small-city mayor could make the list of the most prominent....Mon, 09 May 2011 18:00:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-28ea2609f819770ffc96d782aa4c09ea34.50816 135.856003http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/tropical-storm-flash-floods-kill-17-people-in-philippines/article2015113/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2015113Northern villages were warned Monday to be on guard for landslides and flash floods caused by a tropical storm that carved a deadly path across the Philippines. Tropical Storm Aere slammed the eastern province of Catanduanes on Sunday, triggering landslides, roughing up Manila Bay and rattling nerves overnight in the congested capital.Mon, 09 May 2011 17:31:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-99a320ed7198ee0f83f96c6b96ec40bb14.6096 121.006http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-05-09-AS-Philippines-Storm/id-1b69deb1b86e4433a6ad273d437ec4f6MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Northern villages were warned Monday to be on guard for landslides and flash floods caused by a tropical storm that carved a deadly path across the Philippines. Tropical Storm Aere slammed the eastern province of Catanduanes on Sunday, triggering landslides, roughing up....Mon, 09 May 2011 17:29:00 +0200APenAP-083423aee86a613d1164046bf3322e1814.6096 121.006http://www.news24.com/World/News/Mississippi-River-to-swamp-Memphis-sooner-20110509Forecasters say the Mississippi River could crest at Memphis hours sooner than previously predicted but the mayor says the city's ready for it.Mon, 09 May 2011 16:53:00 +0200news24ennews24-057cb8f0ab95d6afe10da3aab2694b2635.1147 -90.0003http://www.news24.com/World/News/Japan-towns-now-flood-at-high-tide-20110509Some neighbourhoods in Japan now have to contend with daily flooding after a massive earthquake that recently hit Japan pulled the entire country out and down into the sea.Mon, 09 May 2011 16:53:00 +0200news24ennews24-8d4705a3ede98893c4b1616924fe67a035.6831 139.809http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/japan-sinking-coast-lowered-by-march-quake-cities-face-daily-floods-at-high-tide/article2015026/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=World&utm_content=2015026Scientists say the new conditions are permanent, quake pulled the entire country out and down into the seaMon, 09 May 2011 16:46:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-d018afb5c1faf39b5757168447e5d7c7-2.49401225247672 39.3236005630162http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55544"In my opinion, there is no such thing as a natural disaster," says Sylvia Richardson, a volunteer broadcaster, mother of two, assistant librarian, and the new vice president of the North American region of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC).Mon, 09 May 2011 15:52:00 +0200ipsnewsenipsnews-a3186cf348823dcecc8e0876d8ce2eeahttp://www.nst.com.my/articles/Hotspelltoeasefromnextweek/Article/KUALA LUMPUR: The current hot spell in the peninsula is only temporary and likely to ease from next week, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:22:00 +0200nstennst-caec4b494d7026ce027cb961fee97e6c3.15021 101.708http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/09/japan-nuclear-plant-closing-while-seawall-built.htmlA Japanese utility agreed Monday to shutter three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defenses there.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:20:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-db54c750613e0e751dcccb016ee16cf835.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/09/3212036.htmThe operator of Japan's ageing Hamaoka nuclear plant, located near a tectonic fault line south-west of Tokyo, said it would temporarily shut down its last two running reactors.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:18:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-0902a2e23d0ff26cff14f669551a3fe835.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/japan-nuclear-plant-to-temporarily-close/story-e6frfku0-1226052886504?from=public_rssOPERATOR of coastal nuclear plant agrees to government's request to close reactors until it builds seawall and improves tsunami defences.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:13:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-ad72a0616f926468e5a81046e076741235.6831 139.809http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac/stories/201105/s3212034.htmTaiwanese authorities have issued warnings to residents about tropical storm Aere The storm hit the eastern Philippines on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and landslides that have so far killed nine people and forced close to seventy thousand people were to flee their homes.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:11:00 +0200radioaustraliaenradioaustralia-42082c0c36b016b517c11914bd1dbb4d14.6096 121.006http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42953417/ns/business-oil_and_energy/A Japanese utility agreed Monday to shutter three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defenses there.Mon, 09 May 2011 14:45:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-721599175dd2dd9b3b9f0409fc56519035.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14596784/utility-to-shut-down-plant-in-central-japanA Japanese utility agreed Monday to shutter three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defenses there.Mon, 09 May 2011 14:44:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-de70c20eb632b2a171dde58ca475a2e035.6831 139.809http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/09/japan-nuclear-reactor-shutdown.html?ref=rssA Japanese utility agreed Monday to shutter three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defences there.Mon, 09 May 2011 14:44:00 +0200CBCenCBC-77f1ebe1622fec1e4086d6b4f85a882935.6831 139.809http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/09/3212001.htmAbu Dhabi is sending a $30 million donation to Queensland to pay half the cost of building 10 new cyclone shelters.Mon, 09 May 2011 14:33:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-359a953f2f3fe9d06763ad98bbb6effe24.4764 54.3705http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-05-09-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-ec4b33832ff348fb8e568ca5a9003452TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese utility agreed Monday to shutter three nuclear reactors at a coastal power plant while it builds a seawall and improves other tsunami defenses there. Chubu Electric Power Co. acted at a special board meeting after Prime Minister Naoto Kan requested the temporary shutdown at....Mon, 09 May 2011 14:30:00 +0200APenAP-c291b0e5a1a6740a96e7100a05e1ba9e35.6831 139.809http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/9/worldupdates/2011-05-09T164618Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-568739-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Unpopular Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has succeeded in his rare bold move to shut down a nuclear power plant due to safety fears, but the decision may not win enough public applause to be a key factor his messy battle to keep his job.Mon, 09 May 2011 14:28:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-cc3956dd6f70f500b966ecfc1c094dd9http://dalje.com/en-world/storm-kills-11-in-philippines/357161MANILA, Philippines, May 9 (UPI) -- Tropical storm Aere, blamed for at least 11 deaths in the Philippines, headed Monday toward provinces on northern Luzon Island and began to lose strength. Disaster officials warned villagers in the country's agriculture...Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-f54670ed36693eb0cc350d93f48d234814.6096 121.006http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2011/05/162836.htmDeputy Spokesman Toner (May 6): "And in terms of our mission in Afghanistan, the basic premise is to build security, to build governance so that it never again can become a safe haven for al-Qaida."Mon, 09 May 2011 13:56:00 +0200state-govenstate-gov-308b162218aa3725002ea5b3d9e91bc334.5309 69.136757http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,761432,00.html#ref=rssResolve for strict stress tests on European Union nuclear plants is dwindling. But in an interview with SPIEGEL, European Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger says he will not sign on to a watered-down version of the plan.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:52:00 +0200spiegel-enenspiegel-en-cf8584a98f288360f8a2878595220009http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576312420249888978.html?mod=rss_whats_news_usToshiba's net profit for the three months through March doubled from a year earlier despite a drop in operating profit, bringing its full-year net profit back to its level before the global financial crisis.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:46:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-1406c1feedaa973fa8c74eb18fc95ee6http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-0000-gmt-on-9-may09 May 2011 10:43 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 00:00 GMT on 9 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear16.5 N,122.5 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around83 km/h (51 mph).Mon, 09 May 2011 13:44:00 +0200trustentrust-ae661ffee1614784e90dd7169f2342d914.6096 121.006http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/9/worldupdates/2011-05-09T153953Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-568703-1&sec=WorldupdatesMANILA (Reuters) - A tropical storm slammed into the northeast mountain region on the Philippines' main island on Monday, killing at least 10 people and plunging some areas into darkness, disaster officials said.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:43:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-c1e29614e96b9af93bfbc3669665dcff14.6096 121.006http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7374270.htmlHuang Li was buried in the ruins for 96 hours during the Wenchuan earthquake and lost her left arm and legs. She recorded her healing process on a blog to give encouragement to earthquake victims. She also opened a "talk hotline" to touch people with her own experience. Huang felt her life was in despair with only one arm left.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:40:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-e1f207422c8af7bbc387f580061ea30531.483789 103.588402http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/05/09/Storm-kills-11-in-Philippines/UPI-52371304938117/MANILA, Philippines, May 9 (UPI) -- Tropical storm Aere, blamed for at least 11 deaths in the Philippines, headed Monday toward provinces on northern Luzon Island and began to lose strength.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:39:00 +0200upienupi-fe32f1c446079a5a8817fa2452edb79914.6096 121.006http://www.manilastandardtoday.com//insideNews.htm?f=2011/may/9/news4.isx&d=2011/may/9by Robbie Pangilinan WHO’S next for Manny Pacquiao, who on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) retained his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown by beating American Shane Mosley unanimously?Mon, 09 May 2011 13:38:00 +0200manilastandardtodayenmanilastandardtoday-aa862f7114dc3697eb8828de49f2b5af14.6096 121.006http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=286079&Itemid=106 de mayo de 2011, 00:03 Pinar del Río, Cuba, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban scientists are currently promoting a project for sustainable land management in the southern plain of the province, which suffers the consequences of desertification and drought.  Mon, 09 May 2011 13:36:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-138f1952c56da8796410d0705921fd3e23.1168 -82.3886http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=240216SHANGHAI (AFP) -– China has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources. The increased target follows a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan that triggered a....Mon, 09 May 2011 13:35:00 +0200tehrantimesentehrantimes-c17cb871035ed436725de9035f41bc1b31.2479 121.473http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/May/international_May381.xml&section=internationalMANILA - Tropical storm Aere threatened the Philippines' agricultural north on Monday after leaving at least nine people dead and pummeling the eastern coast and the capital with fierce winds and rain that sparked floods and landslides, officials said.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:34:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-5c78b1b064f19145bff34fc86624a19814.6096 121.006http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13306358Japan's Chubu Electric Power agrees to suspend operations at its Hamaoka nuclear facility over fears another quake could destabilise it.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:31:00 +0200bbcenbbc-3f89c31d57649c0a4164962cdfac6a45http://themoscownews.com/local/20110506/188647506.htmlThe fire season is upon us and the peat bogs are smouldering. But while Greenpeace says the problems are pressing and the smoke is already swirling at the gates of Moscow the emergencies ministry promises that everything is under control. The worst is in Siberia and the far east, but European Russia....Mon, 09 May 2011 13:31:00 +0200mnweeklyenmnweekly-be32d9f9c2c2f98e4c0c8784ae9f713f55.7388 37.6665http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13330317Officials in the Philippines warn of continuing danger from landslides and floods after 11 people are killed and tens of thousands are displaced by storms.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:31:00 +0200bbcenbbc-d6b20834271f1f692e5e1bf47f1234a514.6096 121.006http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13306358Chubu Electric Power agrees to suspend operations at a nuclear facility on safety concerns.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:29:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-3f89c31d57649c0a4164962cdfac6a45http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45256349/Disaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the ...Mon, 09 May 2011 13:28:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-a45b7c916bedcfcb11c1a196645ad0d814.6096 121.006http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/southeast/Tropical-Storm-Aere-Pounds-Philippines-Takes-Aim-at-Taiwan-121488324.htmlAt least 11 people have died and 100,000 have been displaced since the season's first tropical storm struck eastern Catanduanes provinceMon, 09 May 2011 13:28:00 +0200voanewsenvoanews-aacb6dc846a388d6530b3f0874a6716814.6096 121.006http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/tropical-storm-lashes-philippines-504303.htmlTropical storm Aere has lashed the north-eastern Philippines, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides.Mon, 09 May 2011 13:27:00 +0200breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-ca9e39e77368083589726167ef9f781c14.6096 121.006http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14596819/quake-shifted-japan-towns-now-flood-at-high-tideWhen water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home.Mon, 09 May 2011 12:07:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-24b5fc4aa6df6a85d56ed42d126014ac34.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake_changing_terrainAP - When water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home.Mon, 09 May 2011 11:31:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-8cdddba3b251391e8456f8005ed9c5cb34.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-05-09-AS-Japan-Earthquake-Changing-Terrain/id-f40ede4f122548f790fa2850fa1dbcfaISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — When water begins to trickle down the streets of her coastal neighborhood, Yoshiko Takahashi knows it is time to hurry home. Twice a day, the flow steadily increases until it is knee-deep, carrying fish and debris by her front door and trapping people in their homes.Mon, 09 May 2011 11:27:00 +0200APenAP-f9fcf4241faa7e04b8f4396f3826c10b38.427441 141.29469334.80135 133.62179632.768421 130.641998http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/05/20115905314956874.htmlHeavy rains and landslides kill 11 people on northeast coast and force thousands to leave their homes.Mon, 09 May 2011 11:26:00 +0200aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-52ebd1cb572e09b21d3ec5dfbfe4237814.6096 121.006http://english.people.com.cn/90001/98649/7373983.htmlWang Lei, 39, is the head of the traffic police squadron at Nanba Township of Pingwu County in Mianyang, Sichuan Province. Wang and his squadron members have worked at the Pingwu section of the Ninth Ring Road to keep the road clear since the earthquake on May 12, 2008 and have ensured the smooth....Mon, 09 May 2011 11:25:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-41d8ece23f091c1f77a72d81f491e6d631.47522 104.726799http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14596784/utility-to-shut-down-plant-in-central-japanThe operator of the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in central Japan says it has agreed to the government's request to close the facility.Mon, 09 May 2011 11:21:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-34d272f67986c591b628dab183db221f35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/concern-mounts-near-japan-nuclear-plant-targeted-for-closure09 May 2011 08:11 Source: reuters // Reuters By Kevin Krolicki OMAEZAKI, Japan, May 9 (Reuters) - Like many who live near Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant, Yoko Konishi is torn between concern for the time bomb-like danger she has been told it represents and the economic opportunity she has watched it create.Mon, 09 May 2011 10:35:00 +0200trustentrust-a83ce384f59f1841298f42e27149807e35.6831 139.809http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/09/hamaoka-nuclear-plant-japan-shutdownThe Hamaoka nuclear plant, which sits near a major fault line in Shizuoka prefecture, is considered Japan's most vulnerable nuclear facility The operator of Japan's "most dangerous" nuclear plant is to decide whether to comply with a government request to temporarily close the facility and carry out....Mon, 09 May 2011 10:23:00 +0200guardianenguardian-84b751a2d908e78962c7578e79a1c5d734.974331 138.389099http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576311952413333320.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_newsEight workers and a government inspector entered the reactor building of the quake-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex's No. 1 unit early Monday to survey conditions inside, another step toward bringing the complex's three damaged reactors under control.Mon, 09 May 2011 10:19:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-f5939344e3e04390326116d8e76be913http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/05/09/301690/Philippine-storm.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Disaster officials warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods Monday as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 10:16:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-4e9bec5c769f9d7611f89fceec730bebhttp://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-2641217.htmlDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:55:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-2641217.htmlDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:52:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-2641217.htmlDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:52:00 +0200argusenargus-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45254168/A Filipino girl carries a baby as strong winds blow at a temporary relocation area in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday May 9, 2011. Tropical storm Aere threatened the ...Mon, 09 May 2011 09:51:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-1674c4851510ae99da897acf0802e5da14.6096 121.006http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-15153196.html?r=RSSDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:38:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-2641217.htmlDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:36:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/eleven-dead-in-philippines-storm-2641217.htmlDisaster officials have warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods today as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:32:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-1ce1d11c725af941879d7d9f7673ee4914.6096 121.006http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201105/3211095.htm?desktopLast Updated: Mon, 9 May 2011 17:07:00 +1000 Authorities in Taiwan have issued warnings to residents about tropical storm Aere, which hit the eastern Philippines on Sunday causing flash floods and landslides that have killed nine people. Taiwan is warning of torrential rain in the island's east and....Mon, 09 May 2011 09:24:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-b86645b3222e0f5ee0795dfb6ba92a3a42.7073 23.3319http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/latest-world-news/2011/05/09/tropical-storm-lashes-philipines-91466-28659891/Tropical storm Aere has lashed the north-eastern Philippines, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:22:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-3b7d75900b8ceb6076fe36c2c553aaac14.6096 121.006http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011wenchuan/index.htmlThree years after the massive 8.0 magnitude quake in Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, the reconstruction work has been almost carried out, in an orderly and nice manner. China has restored most parts of a major giant panda reserve three years after it was seriously damaged by a devastating earthquake.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:12:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-e9a58c0832a7416e72f2382a36972d1a35.2086 110.727http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/tropical-storm-lashes-philippines-504303.html5/9/2011 - 7:25:28 AM Tropical storm Aere has lashed the north-eastern Philippines, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides. The storm slammed into Catanduanes province with winds of 53mph and gusts of 62mph.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:10:00 +0200eechoeneecho-8097efd0d4ddd1d545e7e4f69557dec614.6096 121.006http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/103921/MANILA, Philippines (AP) Disaster officials warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods Monday as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 09:04:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-58d279447f6a406f4797dcac503ec6c314.6096 121.006http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/09/philippines-tropical-storm-aere.html?ref=rssTropical storm Aere has left 11 people dead since it slammed into the Philippines with winds of 85 kilometres per hour and heavy rains.Mon, 09 May 2011 08:56:00 +0200CBCenCBC-0bd19ab947e9a885b9aa87fe9ea951f114.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_stormAP - Disaster officials warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods Monday as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country.Mon, 09 May 2011 08:55:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-0e2e53b349b29d4a387456aa5e2ff17ehttp://www.npr.org/2011/05/09/136056393/army-corps-makes-tough-calls-with-floods?ft=1&f=1001The decision last week by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to blast a levee in southeast Missouri has drawn criticism. When it comes to floods, actions by the Corps bring controversy.Mon, 09 May 2011 08:54:00 +0200nprennpr-3cc5bb43de0afd79729e9cc4b71cd05038.3674896628687 -92.4772212027288http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-05-09-AS-Philippines-Storm/id-8ec4f82cdb9c44a0a7037ccd0f597f44MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Disaster officials warned villagers in the Philippines' agricultural north to be on guard for landslides and flash floods Monday as Tropical Storm Aere carved a deadly path across the country. Aere has left 11 people dead since it slammed into eastern Catanduanes province....Mon, 09 May 2011 08:47:00 +0200APenAP-e1e4b5f94b70100a464b73c85585bffc14.6096 121.006http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1127666/1/.htmlTAIPEI: Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau on Monday issued a sea warning against storm Aere, saying it may unleash heavy rains on parts of the island, after it lashed the Philippines and killed nine people there.Mon, 09 May 2011 08:08:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-1a069ecaaf9bf6591d4ae5c73662c30c25.035089 121.506699http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55508BERKELEY, California, May 5, 2011 (IPS) - We may soon look back on this period in Haiti with greater appreciation. Amidst the world-historic levels of death and suffering from last January's earthquake, citizens have at least been spared the scale of government violence that has marked much of their....Mon, 09 May 2011 07:55:00 +0200ipsnewsenipsnews-bc43a8f8043db9fa28c546cceb07b4e437.86725 -122.29729http://www.ameinfo.com/264506.htmlThe Global Space and Satellite Forum (GSSF) 2011, one of the region's leading industry events for organisations involved in military or commercial space operations, opens today at ADNEC. Held over three days, from 9-11 May, GSSF gathers senior industry figures and government officials from across....Mon, 09 May 2011 07:50:00 +0200ameinfo-enenameinfo-en-50a848af4b3f014f86d4bd171ed3163f24.4764 54.3705http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-1800-gmt-on-8-may09 May 2011 03:58 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear15.7 N,122.8 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Mon, 09 May 2011 07:35:00 +0200trustentrust-fac60f5612b5eaa1e73d2e30db7deeb714.6096 121.006http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/09/hamaoka-nuclear-plant-japan-shutdownThe Hamaoka nuclear plant which sits near a major fault line in Shizuoka prefecture, is considered the country's most vulnerable nuclear facility The operator of Japan's "most dangerous" nuclear plant is to decide on Monday whether to obey or defy a government request to temporarily close the....Mon, 09 May 2011 07:22:00 +0200guardianenguardian-39ed82a41450e5609a0f063c78226ae934.974331 138.389099http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/05/09/301681/Philippine-storm.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tropical storm Aere lashed the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least six people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides.Mon, 09 May 2011 06:24:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-5f114545b5bd010ff66b817c2828da2314.6096 121.006http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/26738/Radioactive byproducts indicate that nuclear chain reactions must have been burning at the damaged nuclear reactors long after the disaster unfolded Nuclear reactors produce radioactive by-products that decay at different rates. One common by-product is iodine-131 which has a half life of about 8....Mon, 09 May 2011 06:20:00 +0200technologyreviewentechnologyreview-89c130e559287e59f8bf3bf2fbae4fa7http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2011-05/06/content_12460141.htmBailu, which took longer than other quake-hit towns and cities in Sichuan province to recover, was careful to rebuild in a way that would make it both more modern and more attractive to outside tourism and investments.Mon, 09 May 2011 06:12:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-6b9d2b9b744d773f295fc1a5f29a7ac9http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7373366.htmlChina has restored most parts of a major giant panda reserve three years after it was seriously damaged by a devastating earthquake. The Baishuijiang Nature Reserve, located in western Gansu Province bordering Sichuan Province, was the worst-hit natural reserve in the 8.0-magnitude Wenchuan earthquake that left 87,000 people dead in May 2008.Mon, 09 May 2011 05:54:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-94a5154cdfe37d55ce9d25787a3eaf6531.483789 103.58840233.650799 106.045502http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Philippine-storm-kills-9-people-threatens-north/articleshow/8203050.cmsTropical storm Aere threatened the Philippines' agricultural north on Monday after leaving at least nine people dead and pummeling the eastern coast and the capital with fierce winds and rain that sparked floods and landslides, officials said.Mon, 09 May 2011 05:48:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-6781a13abc1f75f43cd04436c540b925http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia-pacific/2011/05/20115905314956874.htmlHeavy rains and landslides kill nine people on northeast coast and force hundreds of thousands to leave their homes.Mon, 09 May 2011 05:25:00 +0200aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-3fb158eea686cd21eb0ecc807bfa2bd714.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_on_re_as/world_marketsAP - Better-than-expected job growth data from the U.S. late last week helped carry Asian stocks mostly upward on Monday.Mon, 09 May 2011 05:19:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-a2f3968f88ef67f208897ceffb36f4fdhttp://www.newschannel5.com/story/14596266/tennessee-boy-helps-alabama-tornado-victimsA local boy is helping tornado victims in Alabama in a big way. Right after the tornadoes hit the state, Ryan Durham started collecting supplies and donations for the victims.Mon, 09 May 2011 05:12:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-52bd5ae76c5cb4e086b9d4469d8236ef54.7747 -1.58231http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7373416.htmlA 47-year old man drowned while tropical storm Aere continues to batter some areas in the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. Director Ronald Flores of the Office of the Civil Defense- NDRRMC, said that Luis Dingcol of Canlanpay village,....Mon, 09 May 2011 05:08:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-777a3fd86eae21122be83a1fda82d47314.6096 121.006http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-05-08-World-Markets/id-2ee4392499d0463b89d4a6905bdb51d1BANGKOK (AP) — Better-than-expected job growth data from the U.S. late last week helped carry Asian stocks mostly upward on Monday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 1 percent to 23,383.20, while South Korea's Kospi was 0.4 percent higher at 2,156.69. Industrials companies that benefit from global....Mon, 09 May 2011 05:06:00 +0200APenAP-66764870e619f2dba9dd08a9b0940d5313.7308 100.521http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/09/301600/Govt-doubles.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said Friday, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:52:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-4f1f4af05c60ab0ed3d466dd886c75ad35.2086 110.727http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/09/301626/Young-Taiwanese.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A 26-year-old Taiwanese woman who was visiting the island of Boracay in the Philippines died suddenly Saturday night, Taiwan's representative office in the Philippines reported Sunday.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:52:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-7a33bba247d55b7058a2983bbfa011b714.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2011/05/09/301576/Japan-nuclear.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Japanese power company is leaning towards closing its only nuclear plant as requested by the prime minister, local media said on Sunday, as power cuts loom in the aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami that crippled another plant in the north.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:52:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-0c3eb70231fbc74b7a65d997b452d53735.6831 139.809http://allafrica.com/stories/201105090073.htmlALL-rounder Frank Nsubuga's performance is key to lifting former champions Uganda Cricket League Tornado from the bottom of the current campaign today.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:18:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-880dbda205557e5e3a2b748e43e6ee660.322805 32.5748http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10724423&ref=rssTropical storm Aere lashed the northeastern Philippines today, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides.The storm slammed into Catanduanes province...Mon, 09 May 2011 04:08:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-6b1e735bb2dcdd48eeabf1966ddc6b1614.6096 121.006http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105080267.htmlHelp for disaster survivors is arriving from Cambodians who once were on the receiving end of aid from Japan. In Cambodia, a group of cotton weavers and their managers have donated funds equivalent to several months' pay to help Japanese left devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami.Mon, 09 May 2011 03:35:00 +0200asahienasahi-f66a9b61dbb6184af243da82304613c335.6831 139.80911.5647 104.913http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110508/wl_asia_afp/japandisastertsunamistonesAFP - Weathered stone markers recalling the deadly tsunamis of centuries past dot the sawtooth coastline of northeast Japan, serving as silent warnings from the ancestors.Mon, 09 May 2011 02:44:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-1660ff0231bbf02d6de2c007d6858cdb35.6831 139.809http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/09/content_12466961.htmXI'AN - Peng Shiyun, a farmer from Qiyan village in Ankang, Shaanxi province, moved with her fellow villagers to her new home this month.Mon, 09 May 2011 02:10:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-d37d7804bbd37cd8a669f95ac2a34a1134.2657 108.883http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-1200-gmt-on-7-may07 May 2011 22:38 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 12:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear13.3 N,125.5 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around83 km/h (51 mph).Sun, 08 May 2011 01:29:00 +0200trustentrust-55f87b5ec7e87f30ad3d44170d14168c14.6096 121.006http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?ID=219657&R=R1Firefighters, however, will not be mentioned at official events on Remembrance Day; Yad Labanim opposes honoring firefighters.Sun, 08 May 2011 00:43:00 +0200jpostenjpost-832a72995544a1208a5e2e8653a8e360http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/peace-boat-founder-nominee-yoshioka-still-has-a-lot-to-achieveWhen Tatsuya Yoshioka founded Peace Boat in 1983, he dreamed of a borderless world, where people of all nationalities could share friendship, mutual understanding and…Sun, 08 May 2011 00:24:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-f46b8af040f92ca897d7d6d5ce96dc5ahttp://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/sendai-teams-give-fans-hope-in-quake-weary-japanWeeks ago, it was almost inconceivable that Vegalta Sendai would be playing in the J-League in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami, let…Sun, 08 May 2011 00:24:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-f02c2291fb9cefb2bf5139770dafea5538.2542 140.891http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110509-0000502/Tropical-storm-Aere-strikes-PhilippinesBuses negotiating a flooded portion of suburban Makati City near Manila yesterday. Tropical storm Aere lashed the north-eastern Philippines yesterday, killing at least six people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened...Sun, 08 May 2011 23:53:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-3a8a1a961bbe9f2ebb315ded2b7a121214.6096 121.006http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/06/mississippi-delta-flooding.html?ref=rssPolice officers go door to door urging Memphis residents to leave nearly 1,000 homes expected to be inundated by a near-record flood of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.Sun, 08 May 2011 23:12:00 +0200CBCenCBC-71625969c31e1dff4c05087ae7aba08c35.1147 -90.0003http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-08-La%20Nina%27s%20Extremes/id-2e815f4242c24249a7aca6aba1fb450fSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The winter and early spring have been extreme across the West, with record snowpacks bringing joy to skiers and urban water managers but severe flood risks to northern Utah, Wyoming and Montana. And despite all the wet weather in the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, parts of eastern....Sun, 08 May 2011 23:09:00 +0200APenAP-3db40afd85690701a435d6ef6456239e40.6931 -111.892http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42949579/ns/weather/The winter and early spring have been extreme across the West, with record snowpacks bringing joy to skiers and urban water managers but severe flood risks to northern Utah, Wyoming and Montana.Sun, 08 May 2011 22:25:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-e8349125f622ce906aa256dbcaec714742.89235 -85.702524http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20110509n1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Trussville, Ala., is a typical southern U.S. city. Spread out along the Cahaba River with scenic streets lined by trees that help form a picturesque escape in the northern half of the state. Most in Osaka have never heard of the sleepy town that sits in the shadow of the much bigger Birmingham, a....Sun, 08 May 2011 22:13:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-889b59efa5b4d9beee265461c83025fd34.6355 135.519http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14595178Associated Press - May 8, 2011 3:15 PM ET WELLINGTON, Ala. (AP) - For 13 members of the Hardy family in rural, isolated Calhoun County, there was no time to come up with a survival plan when...Sun, 08 May 2011 21:31:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-5a51a9474f91e0aee2ca990c7f1b9ee4-41.3348 174.807http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42948900/ns/us_news-life/The 7-year-old girl plugged her ears and shook her head as her mother told a Red Cross social worker about their brush with death. Nakarah Britt didn't want to relive the terror of a tornado bearing down on their Birmingham apartment.Sun, 08 May 2011 19:52:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-9ab45426bad331d2d175fb69b7e33e8633.527746 -86.799223http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-0600-gmt-on-8-may08 May 2011 16:13 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 06:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear14.6 N,123.5 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Sun, 08 May 2011 19:32:00 +0200trustentrust-6debda904e83f7058c5e640dbcc2a43a14.6096 121.006http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/05/08/11/9-dead-storm-bebeng-slams-philippinesMANILA, Philippines - Tropical storm "Bebeng" (international name "Aere") slammed into the eastern Philippine coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed 9 people and forced thousands to leave their homes.Sun, 08 May 2011 19:29:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-c22bf6f3f5dfb487e42c22d6a2b1dd1314.6096 121.006http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110508/us_nm/us_usa_disasters_townVILONIA, Arkansas (Reuters) People are skittish in this small town of 3,000 residents. On April 25, a nasty tornado touched down, leveling subdivisions, wrapping metal around trees like crepe paper and killing five people. In Black Oak Ranch Estates, more than 100 homes were destroyed.Sun, 08 May 2011 18:59:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-28e2a42166e4ae809bdff9698f04b74c34.8997055103389 -92.4392867331127http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110508/wl_asia_afp/philippinesweatherstormAFP - Tropical storm Aere slammed into the eastern Philippine coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed nine people and forced thousands to leave their homes.Sun, 08 May 2011 18:59:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-11790634f88d0b194563b5d92ab2d3ed14.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/09/301644/President-Ma.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - With the light Typhoon Aere poised to hit Taiwan tomorrow, President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday said he hoped there would be plenty of rain but no disasters during this year's typhoon season, calling the persistent shortage of water in most parts of the country a life and death matter.Sun, 08 May 2011 18:55:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-5999dc00cb653fe43a6c2103e7bf2647http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110508/ap_on_re_us/us_southern_tornadoes_mental_healthAP - The twisters that clobbered the South about a week-and-a-half ago killed hundreds, wiped out homes and also left emotional wreckage.Sun, 08 May 2011 17:57:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7744360bb09fcb1ad023b08f2dac2c3dhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/08/us-usa-disasters-town-idUSTRE7471C320110508?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNewsVILONIA, Arkansas (Reuters) - People are skittish in this small town of 3,000 residents.Sun, 08 May 2011 17:28:00 +0200reutersenreuters-7b5266c7939f7dd7372fcd1f21a5f40c34.8997055103389 -92.4392867331127http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110509hed4.html05/09/2011 Tropical storm “Bebeng” slammed into the eastern coast of the country yesterday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed three persons and forced thousands to leave their homes. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services....Sun, 08 May 2011 16:34:00 +0200tribuneonlineentribuneonline-2dd6dc755e9b2d74a35d67187e1d4586http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1127494/1/.htmlMANILA : Tropical storm Aere slammed into the eastern Philippine coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed nine people and forced thousands to leave their homes.Sun, 08 May 2011 16:26:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-09337ec8c495c97853bf95570a5040e714.6096 121.006http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45239946/Tropical storm Aere lashed the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides.The storm ...Sun, 08 May 2011 15:59:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-5b94dc614fb15e43d8e6c2b3f8e3ad6914.6096 121.006http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/05/08/50010261.htmlIn an announcement on Japanese television Sunday, the government said Fukushima will not force it to roll up nuclear energy plans, and precautionary reactor shutdowns will be limited to just three, all at the Hamaoka plant.Sun, 08 May 2011 15:47:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-42c429b1b39190929def818bb7e2dae541.48045 140.252502http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/100000-flee-tropical-storms-in-northeastern-philippines-at-least-nine-killed/article2014254/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2014254Tropical storm Aere lashed the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least nine people and forcing more than 100,000 villagers to flee from farming towns threatened by landslides. The storm slammed into Catanduanes province with winds of 85 kilometres per hour and gusts of 62 kilometres per....Sun, 08 May 2011 15:34:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-e063cf017e877d365b225737274217ba14.6096 121.006http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/8/nation/20110508193402&sec=nationKOTA KINABALU: Japanese tourist arrivals in Sabah recorded a surprising 32.3% increase in the first three months of this year as compared to the same period last yearSun, 08 May 2011 14:30:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-1263750541a8b199b745352d84f53b2a5.33601623706477 117.11974681234http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/05/08/50008573.htmlA tropical storm has hit northeastern Philippines, killing three people and forcing over 100,000 others to leave their homes because of landslides and floods. According to the Associated Press news agency, the cyclone is now sweeping across that country’s Catanduanes province, accompanied by winds reaching 85 km per hour.Sun, 08 May 2011 14:17:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-01bdc91745bcffa74a86aef08505953314.6096 121.006http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-0000-gmt-on-8-may08 May 2011 09:33 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 00:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear13.8 N,124.0 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Sun, 08 May 2011 13:32:00 +0200trustentrust-8a67b5e97d1a039cea2d2a6eef1768eb14.6096 121.006http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/in-the-us-army-less-young-men-and-women-die-in-combat-than-die-by-their-own-actions-1.1100218?localLinksEnabled=falseOn March 31, burdened with survivor’s guilt over the deaths of three close friends, numb with prescription drugs and unable to cope with the nightmares, panic attacks and depression of post-traumatic stress disorder, Corporal Clay Hunt shot himself in his apartment.Sun, 08 May 2011 13:07:00 +0200heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-23d1b413bf5ffcbb32175becb57c6f9052.55 0.083333http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-05/20165521-japan-firm-leans-towards-closing-nuclear-plant-amid-quake-fears-media-020.htmBy Yoko Kubota TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - A Japanese power company is leaning towards closing its only nuclear plant as requested by the prime minister, local media said on SSun, 08 May 2011 11:49:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-8a5fd946686decac356bb4be1dc3ffb635.6831 139.809http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011wenchuan/2011-05/08/content_12466292.htmChina has restored most parts of a major giant panda reserve three years after it was seriously damaged by a devastating earthquake.Sun, 08 May 2011 11:37:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-27b2d421ec5aa79ab53988f4b466130035.2086 110.727http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110508/ts_nm/us_japan_nuclearReuters - A Japanese power company is leaning toward closing its only nuclear plant as requested by the prime minister, local media said on Sunday, as power cuts loom in the aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami that crippled another plant in the north.Sun, 08 May 2011 11:15:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-1a6cef281b37faccb1631e3770f6a34635.6831 139.809http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/08/us-japan-nuclear-idUSTRE74610J20110508?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 Japanese power company is leaning toward closing its only nuclear plant as requested by the prime minister, local media said on Sunday, as power cuts loom in the aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami that crippled another plant in the north.Sun, 08 May 2011 10:55:00 +0200reutersenreuters-600f1fbb8bd6dc809f14ef589ef367eb35.6831 139.809http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201105/3210852.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sun, 8 May 2011 18:16:00 +1000 Tropical storm Aere has slammed into the eastern Philippine seaboard bringing heavy rains and landslides that have killed at least three people and left over a thousand stranded. Aere made landfall over the island of Catanduanes before noon, and is....Sun, 08 May 2011 10:50:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-d736ffb8c4462d011fd3a9f2bfc334d042.7073 23.3319http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/forests/8500460/Battle-goes-on-to-halt-the-forest-fires.htmlDry weather and arsonists have left firefighters facing a tough battle as fires spread through Britain's forests.Sun, 08 May 2011 10:49:00 +0200telegraphentelegraph-c709c19dae14693249e240a656f2e051http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?ID=219684&R=R1Gov't to honor prison service cadets and police, but recognition of firefighters as "battle casualties" shelved after MK's opposition.Sun, 08 May 2011 10:32:00 +0200jpostenjpost-7f9f79bbf82c28bdaaf657d1e739e857http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=44490Philippine: Tropical storm Aere slammed into the eastern Philippine seaboard on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed three people and left over a thousand stranded, officials said. The Philippines' state weather bureau said Aere made landfall over the island of....Sun, 08 May 2011 10:14:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-eec464b2dd86105e7a66d19c976161cb14.6096 121.006http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1127494/1/.htmlMANILA: Tropical storm Aere slammed into the eastern Philippine seaboard on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed three people and left over a thousand stranded, officials said.Sun, 08 May 2011 10:08:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c948aad361637dd4c9d9d6649f03b58414.6096 121.006http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-to-halt-three-nuclear-reactors-2280099.htmlJapan urged a power company to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Sun, 08 May 2011 08:58:00 +0200independentenindependent-54622c987048b5e0c0647a342b5bd11735.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110508/wl_asia_afp/philippinesweatherstormAFP - Tropical storm Aere slammed into the eastern Philippine seaboard on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and landslides that have so far killed three people and left over a thousand stranded, officials said.Sun, 08 May 2011 08:40:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-3f8cfe8717f6dec0f710d42c6e28de0014.6096 121.006http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7372844.htmlNorthwest China's Shaanxi Province will resettle 240,000 people this year from natural disaster-prone areas to other parts of the province to help them lead a better life, said local authorities. This is the first stage of the province's ten-year plan that aims to relocate 2.Sun, 08 May 2011 07:14:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-abeacc5150f81c337eea23d1a5c60760http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110508/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake_nuclearAP - A top Japanese official says Japan will maintain atomic power as part of its energy policy despite the country's ongoing nuclear crisis.Sun, 08 May 2011 07:07:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-f06bde51eb16046d906e7d666b0c0bbe35.6831 139.809http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1127494/1/.htmlMANILA: Heavy rains blanketed large parts of the eastern Philippines on Sunday as tropical storm Aere gathered strength while nearing the country, forecasters said.Sun, 08 May 2011 07:00:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-06efad73fde272862919f388e9b98a2314.6096 121.006http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-texas-wildfires-20110508,0,3632227.story?track=rssAfter Texas' driest spell on record, calmer and wetter weather is helping crews get the upper hand on raging wildfires.After six months of battling blazes that scorched more than 2.8 million acres across the state, Texas appears to be nearing the end of devastating winter wildfires.Sun, 08 May 2011 06:15:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-ca51a25bac925515288b3fb239a4cbf731.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42941432/ns/weather/The Mississippi River began wrapping Memphis and rising to record levels Saturday as flood-wary residents from Tennessee to Louisiana made plans to evacuate if necessary.Sun, 08 May 2011 05:56:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-c28c97f8d20faa8d2b4891a64177c1db35.1147 -90.0003http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-1800-gmt-on-7-may08 May 2011 02:53 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear13.6 N,124.7 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around83 km/h (51 mph).Sun, 08 May 2011 04:31:00 +0200trustentrust-dc287e041508ecbc1a2a19c1c2b508e714.6096 121.006http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/142514/20110507/nasa-unveils-damage-path-april-tornadoes-in-alabama.htmNASA has captured recent images of the April 27 storm damage path that will aid in damage assessment, determining the tornado width and path length.Sun, 08 May 2011 04:29:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-3226ba7fa343b16863825c079d0b54a932.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105070139.htmlIwate Prefecture's cultural Hiraizumi area and Tokyo's Ogasawara islands have won endorsements to be listed as World Heritage sites, sources from the Environment Ministry said May 6. The final decision will be made at a session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris that gets under way June 19.Sun, 08 May 2011 03:32:00 +0200asahienasahi-870413f9a85adcf1e1a6144db2b283cb48.8521 2.34899http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/07/content_12462565.htmWUHAN - Authorities are rushing to clear snarled shipping traffic and prevent accidents along the drought-stricken Yangtze River, a key route to fast-growing markets in inland China.Sat, 07 May 2011 01:58:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-4f206a62a9186fb5b837ca2727b36e6130.5725 114.279http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/many-foreign-residents-wish-to-stay-in-japan-despite-disaster-surveyMore than 90% of foreign students in Japan expressed willingness to continue staying in the country despite the March 11 disaster, according to a recent…Sat, 07 May 2011 01:48:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-9db43f08c17595ea3454e104f363d24535.6831 139.809http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/wartime-story-inspires-handwritten-newspapers-in-quake-hit-japanJournalists at a tsunami-hit Japanese daily newspaper, which shot to fame after a U.S. museum acquired its handwritten editions, were inspired to grab their pens…Sat, 07 May 2011 01:48:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-cef9d7bbaf2fb1e57b1be13c1ef785b135.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_bi_ge/us_earns_berkshire_hathawayAP - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said Friday that its first-quarter profit tumbled 58 percent from a year ago due to insurance losses from major disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.Sat, 07 May 2011 01:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-971effa09e0b3d92ad35497057616e71-31.69738 147.824295http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/142378/20110506/a-look-back-at-china-s-wenchuan-earthquake-before-the-coming-third-anniversary.htmA 8.0-magnitude earthquake stroke China's Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, leaving 69227 people dead and 17923 missing. The direct loss arrives at 845.1 billion yuan.Sat, 07 May 2011 01:23:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-da302f22ba843081fcbb01211fcf968a31.483789 103.588402http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-depression-three-is-forecast-to-strike-the-philippines-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0600-gmt-on-7-may06 May 2011 22:08 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical depression Three is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 06:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear12.7 N,126.Sat, 07 May 2011 01:22:00 +0200trustentrust-3cc94ef70a8943cfba8710d1725ba80214.6096 121.006http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1127315/1/.htmlVICKSBURG, Mississippi: Weary residents in the storm-ravaged central United States packed their belongings into moving trucks and prayed for levees to hold on Friday as swollen rivers swallowed roads, farms and homes.Sat, 07 May 2011 01:12:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-384a3a96578ccc69e72dfb89df42d28732.35273 -90.877892http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Floods+swamp+tornado+ravaged+central/4741400/story.htmlWeary residents in the storm ravaged central United States packed their belongings into moving trucks and prayed for levees to hold Friday as swollen rivers swallowed roads, farms and homes.Sat, 07 May 2011 00:13:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-5fc5839eb7191d07445437f558670cf231.108056 -95.261944http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/06/national/main20060603.shtmlPolice in Memphis went door to door, warning thousands of people to leave before they get swampedSat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-c9ff571c8b98c094947fa4137738f7a535.1147 -90.0003http://www.pr-inside.com/taiwan-metals-report-q2-2011-new-r2579568.htm(PR-inside.com) The Taiwanese steel industry is set to benefit from increased export orders following the Japanese earthquake disaster in March. Both market recovery and recent increases in steelmaking capacity should ensure record output levels in Taiwan in 2011, with annual growth expected over the medium term.Sat, 07 May 2011 23:49:00 +0200pr-insideenpr-inside-7b8e4b88619e84dc5328a9dc2d175cb4http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10724132&ref=rssHarold Camping has never been to New Zealand and is rather sad he won't be able to visit before the end of the world. "I'm sorry it's too late," he says.The 89-year-old preacher from Oakland, California, is convinced Judgment...Sat, 07 May 2011 23:45:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-cae7fdb4bb4ee04c4ca3f6afb73590d237.829159 -122.241997http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42941432/ns/weather/The Mississippi River began wrapping Memphis and rising to record levels Saturday as flood-wary residents from Tennessee to Louisiana made plans to evacuate if necessary.Sat, 07 May 2011 23:13:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-408535025ddc683c1f22eb20221e05ac35.1147 -90.0003http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Thousands-Evacuating-Mississippi-River-Flooding-in-US-121438494.htmlAuthorities in Memphis, Tennessee going door to door at homes in low-lying areas threatened by floodingSat, 07 May 2011 19:36:00 +0200voanewsenvoanews-b71ea00948876dc2c06edeff7d8b5d5635.1147 -90.0003http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-struck-the-philippines-at-about-0900-gmt-on-7-may07 May 2011 15:53 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere struck the Philippines at about 09:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear13.0 N,125.9 E.Aere brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around64 km/h (40 mph).Sat, 07 May 2011 19:26:00 +0200trustentrust-ba4ba387cfb4043e1b2e54e257f3e9f014.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/05/08/301529/Philippine-ferries.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More than 1,000 passengers were stranded in the Philippines Saturday as ferries stayed in port and some domestic flights were cancelled ahead of an approaching storm, the emergency services said.Sat, 07 May 2011 19:20:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-7e132c619abb24565519682ac328782314.6096 121.006http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/05/08/301554/Aere-first.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A tropical depression over the Philippine Sea has developed into the first tropical storm of the 2011 Pacific typhoon season, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Saturday.Sat, 07 May 2011 19:20:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-df04bab27cf9a6f9dab0685c68b91268-17.9506112236067 178.236101060084-0.584309788371932 36.86921421541157.32413786693585 80.717868717850927.5025978877245 85.464078570074616.733102465621 -62.1892391567568-25.5272726097226 -57.50218801989855.56583267974174 -1.21158184766276-21.5399795128922 26.2729080385617-14.1833800575422 28.6073211424214-13.5535242102393 33.9156465061586-9.14678289297178 147.50835426667http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/45223312/Experts say lessons should be learned in Wales from the way forest fires are tackled in Europe. It comes after Wales' three fire and rescue services were "stretched" for several days ...Sat, 07 May 2011 16:08:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-cfd7f5b920abbec6fdfe4a745f6a3dae49.4344901137451 -2.6069696240159352.3065822048099 -3.73919809837002http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859304576308640922303086.html?mod=fox_australianThe operator of a controversial nuclear plant refused to follow the Japanese government's demand for an immediate shutdown, saying its board needs more time to consider the matter.Sat, 07 May 2011 14:03:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-5701c469663ceb8daf26f2d3ee25d685http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-05/07/content_12464719.htmNorthwest China's Shaanxi province will resettle 240,000 people this year from natural disaster-prone areas to other parts of the province to help them lead a better life, said local authorities.Sat, 07 May 2011 14:00:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-c22513a26bdc67304c3595b4f2f1a1bfhttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-aere-is-forecast-to-strike-the-philippines-at-about-1200-gmt-on-7-may07 May 2011 09:53 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Aere is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 12:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will benear 13.2 N,125.7 E.Sat, 07 May 2011 13:25:00 +0200trustentrust-b90fd30b1744d3039dc5efea06f09a9c14.6096 121.006http://english.ruvr.ru/radio_broadcast/2277956/49886713.htmlThe 10th Moscow Easter festival opened to the festive pealing of bells of all 700 Orthodox churches of the Russian capital on the day of the radiant feast of Easter.Sat, 07 May 2011 13:10:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-0d0659c8039252110c44a47684134dd755.7388 37.6665http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-07-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-6ba15fb6f4db44d19c0d4125f59606cfTOKYO (AP) — Officials at a Japanese power company were finalizing a decision Saturday following a government request that it suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while steps are taken to prevent a major earthquake or tsunami from causing another radiation crisis.Sat, 07 May 2011 10:07:00 +0200APenAP-b16a1c25c22ba8d4a10d23195ef6725835.6831 139.809http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45218916/TOKYO - Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure that a major earthquake or tsunami does ...Sat, 07 May 2011 10:06:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-59410a43bbf16c986b5a82ace57d0ea235.6831 139.809http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/45216941/LOS ANGELES - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said Friday that its first-quarter profit tumbled 58 percent from a year ago due to insurance losses from major disasters in Japan, New ...Sat, 07 May 2011 08:04:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-52cc6c95d0c5c1263b60e365d99659ff34.0222 -118.244http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10724078&ref=rssOfficials at a Japanese power company were finalizing a decision Saturday following a government request that it suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while steps are taken to prevent a major earthquake or tsunami...Sat, 07 May 2011 07:40:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-fa97d89d0441c21ef9cbddef0b49186b35.6831 139.809http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90783/7372624.html&$ &$ Li Changchun (front), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits an exhibition with a theme of the post-quake reconstruction of the Wenchuan earthquake in Beijing, capital of China, May 6, 2011. The exhibition was kicked off here Friday.Sat, 07 May 2011 06:56:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-b84f83ec27a8c1e338ec059757fac23135.2086 110.727http://www.usatoday.com/weather/floods/2011-05-06-mississippi-river-floods_n.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29The Coast Guard closed a stretch of the swollen Mississippi to barge traffic upstream Friday, then reopened it later in the day.Sat, 07 May 2011 06:36:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-245fef15c3f418b59ecbe3c1ca898fa332.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-06-Severe%20Weather-Flooding/id-1f4f6176d2bb4b0780fde3fb137db2feMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Children played in front yards and neighbors chatted under a cloudless sky Friday in a south Memphis neighborhood, yards away from the rising water of the Nonconnah Creek. The unforgiving creek has soaked Johnny Harris' house as the rest of Memphis awaits flood waters from the Mississippi River.Sat, 07 May 2011 05:26:00 +0200APenAP-0a11b15de91edc7c3a785a4421a4e1af35.1147 -90.0003http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/06/national/main20060603.shtmlRiver monitoring will continue and navigation will be restricted when necessary, says Coast Guard captainSat, 07 May 2011 05:18:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-c4d0b9b2f673b32717d69df5728b8f1d32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/07/world/asia/07japan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe Japanese prime minister said Friday that he has ordered a nuclear plant closed until it can build stronger defenses against earthquake and tsunami risks.Sat, 07 May 2011 05:05:00 +0200IHTenIHT-9258d2b1e19d9a4ff02724b382390b7c35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-three-is-forecast-to-strike-the-philippines-at-about-1800-gmt-on-7-may07 May 2011 03:13 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Three is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 7 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear14.1 N,124.9 E.Sat, 07 May 2011 04:23:00 +0200trustentrust-39e4e1e1c8f971da738b505bd16b866014.6096 121.006http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Angry-US-lawmakers-say-no-money-for-Islamabad/articleshow/8184096.cmsMany lawmakers are confused and upset that the Obama administration is signing off money to Pakistan while at the same time criticizing it for harbouring terrorists.Sat, 07 May 2011 03:57:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-680e2a97a016a36598e56f824875265433.718151 73.060547http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/06/japan-reactor-closing.html?ref=rssJapan's government has asked the Chubu Electric Power Co. to halt three nuclear reactors over safety concerns.Sat, 07 May 2011 03:55:00 +0200CBCenCBC-5dac5edf8465099dab547e171c850cd335.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110507/ap_on_re_us/us_severe_weather_floodingAP - Children played in front yards and neighbors chatted under a cloudless sky Friday in a south Memphis neighborhood, yards away from the rising water of the Nonconnah Creek.Sat, 07 May 2011 03:49:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-35913d2f3864cbaf085cca535a411de735.1147 -90.0003http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105060072.htmlDevelopment of private brands are expected to be a priority for major supermarkets and other retailers, following the lead of at least one company that saw remarkable results in procuring and distributing its private label after the Great East Japan Earthquake.Sat, 07 May 2011 03:28:00 +0200asahienasahi-c30628ea85afc4b3a64294a6aa24e05235.6831 139.809http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201105060043.htmlFishing boats are overtaken by the tsunami while emitting black smoke that signal their engines are at full throttle. Massive fields of rubble from shattered villages flow from the right and from the left. ... Hidehiko Suzuki, 68, president of the local newspaper Tohkai Shimpo, watched from his....Sat, 07 May 2011 03:28:00 +0200asahienasahi-6bee2ba501750cb4035130b82813fa2fhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/07/world/asia/07japan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe Japanese prime minister said Friday that he has ordered a nuclear plant closed until it can build stronger defenses against earthquake and tsunami risks.Sat, 07 May 2011 02:54:00 +0200IHTenIHT-bb06fb2ee8a342377d4446c9b9be2e6635.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110506/ts_alt_afp/usweatherfloodAFP - Weary residents in the storm ravaged central United States packed their belongings into moving trucks and prayed for levees to hold Friday as swollen rivers swallowed roads, farms and homes.Sat, 07 May 2011 02:47:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-11c3f11db10e002122b9b710db277ca431.108056 -95.261944http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-mississippi-flooding-20110507,0,5708605.story?track=rssThe Coast Guard closes a five-mile stretch of the Mississippi as floodwaters rise. Farms, small towns and even some urban areas could see extensive flooding..Sat, 07 May 2011 02:26:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-e297b79faa5a345a8977508650b9353035.1147 -90.0003http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/unlikely-love-story-of-tsunami-hit-town-tunisia-retained-after-crisesIt was a weekday but the Tunisian Embassy in Tokyo resorted to a temporary closure -- something they said they could not have done without…Fri, 06 May 2011 01:22:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-7898d173fab6a2666c1151d4a352efaf35.6831 139.809http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10723665&ref=rssBroadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications Minister Steven Joyce would have us believe National's broadcasting policy is built on benign neglect.But this Government is no different than others before it, with signs...Fri, 06 May 2011 00:17:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-be635943336a63f54aa9581de0437101http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/07/stories/2011050758421800.htmTOKYO: Japan urged a power company on Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference on....Fri, 06 May 2011 22:36:00 +0200HinduenHindu-220e417f48c45b24e6e4f667c5e1be4535.6831 139.809http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/06/japan-reactor-closing.html?ref=rssJapan's government has asked the Chubu Electric Power Co. to halt three nuclear reactors over safety concerns.Fri, 06 May 2011 22:20:00 +0200CBCenCBC-2be77fcb2f1644822c24f5704547f14c35.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_re_us/us_southern_tornadoes_disaster_fatigueAP - The Rev. Michael Katschke is worried, but not about running out of the food, diapers and other supplies he hands out to tornado victims at the Crosswinds United Methodist Church in northern Alabama.Fri, 06 May 2011 22:10:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-35a2b14cf62cea8a5bf95ef03709a17c32.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42935279/ns/weather/The Rev. Michael Katschke is worried, but not about running out of the food, diapers and other supplies he hands out to tornado victims at the Crosswinds United Methodist Church in northern Alabama.Fri, 06 May 2011 22:06:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-0c65a0e63f19bd751aba28508402c8ca32.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45202652/Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a ...Fri, 06 May 2011 20:54:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-2d03881f1819fd7367d2037bd14ea3b235.6831 139.809http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42928264/ns/world_news-disaster_in_japan/Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 20:45:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-042f28b18c406a9915761e57f0cf0e9f35.6831 139.809http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/japan-urges-three-reactors-be-suspended-over-safety-concerns/article2012877/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2012877Japanese government conducting safety reviews of nuclear plants after devastating earthquake and tsunamiFri, 06 May 2011 19:54:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-859b7316cf48998fc7e2e8b93c7400dd35.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110507f2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Journalists at the daily newspaper in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, who shot to fame after a U.S. museum acquired their handwritten editions, were inspired to grab their pens in a flooded newsroom by a story about their predecessors who acted likewise before the war.Fri, 06 May 2011 19:26:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-4cb1c8a41daac072c04509f6f4cd616ahttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110507a6.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Three lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Japan, including the deputy head of its earthquake and tsunami task force, played golf Thursday in the suburbs of Manila, it was learned Friday. Acknowledging his act, which is likely to draw criticism at a time when thousands of people are still....Fri, 06 May 2011 19:26:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-d22e9413359a5a5b00f93e16b0116c8914.6096 121.006http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-depression-three-is-forecast-to-strike-the-philippines-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0600-gmt-on-8-may06 May 2011 15:23 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical depression Three is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 06:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear14.7 N,124.Fri, 06 May 2011 19:22:00 +0200trustentrust-5a0f2bceb4ac8fb0c9c4e114356f404f14.6096 121.006http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/103830/Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second radiation crisis.Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-0eafafb0d60855491273c3f2a1bfdc2735.6831 139.809http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/us/06yazoo.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe recovery that has taken place in Yazoo City, Miss., is an example for the cities and towns damaged last week.Fri, 06 May 2011 19:15:00 +0200IHTenIHT-c99bca0e77eb764e7a33903edeb70b9132.865582 -90.411133http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/06/japan-reactor-closing.html?ref=rssJapan's government has told the Chubu Electric Power Co. to halt three nuclear reactors over safety concerns.Fri, 06 May 2011 18:44:00 +0200CBCenCBC-3860dee4eb7a1f4dc681a57b63d1ffa135.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110506/us_time/httphealthlandtimecom20110505whatistoogruesomeanargumentforreleasingbinladensphotoxidrssfullnationyahooTime.com - President Obama has decided not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body, saying, "That's not who we are. You know, we don't trot out this stuff as trophies."Fri, 06 May 2011 18:33:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-d5bceb4bc8bbdadf65511262ffc5afa1http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110506/us_nm/us_floodingReuters - The Mississippi River will be closed to vessels for a 5-mile stretch near Caruthersville, Missouri, for 8 days beginning at noon CDT (1 p.m. EDT) Friday due to high water, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Fri, 06 May 2011 18:33:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-83ff86cf00cc4a9b904eb3c6f9983f8036.190571 -89.661438http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/streaming-music-breakdown-how-will-google-music-and-icloud-impa/Gone are the days of going to the music store, finding a vintage CD or cassette tape, happily unwrapping it and thoroughly perusing the cover art as you listen to your new album for the very first time. In a want-it-now world, that simply takes too long -- and we have the internet to thank for the change in pace.Fri, 06 May 2011 18:09:00 +0200engadgetenengadget-dc921ad6663382920b9f7edad8474dcfhttp://www.newschannel5.com/story/14585482/japan-to-halt-3-nuke-reactors-over-quake-concernsJapan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second radiation crisis.Fri, 06 May 2011 18:01:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-121ed67304180d80ab3b037518b4ad7f35.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14586967Associated Press - May 6, 2011 11:45 AM ET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Storms that claimed three dozen lives and caused millions of dollars in damage in Tennessee also blew down or severely...Fri, 06 May 2011 18:01:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-3e37f744a53165c30ad5d96ab40bc63f35.038059 -85.270981http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ed20110507a2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29More than 124,000 people are still housed in some 2,000 temporary shelters in 18 prefectures in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Providing them with temporary housing is an urgent task for the central and local governments. An estimated 72,000 fabricated houses are needed in the....Fri, 06 May 2011 17:55:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-cf0b00ebeeaa930fbc5d61c816f637e2http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-05-06-japan-earthquake_n.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage ...Fri, 06 May 2011 17:45:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-a63e71cccece71211d3533bdaa20a88b35.6831 139.809http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/06/soirage_trifecta/riposted with a controller-heavy disk system but the direction is clear. No supplier wanting to head these rankings will submit a disk-based system anymore. The SPC-1 rankings are going to be dominated by flash systems, both in a performance sense and in a price/performance sense with outrageously....Fri, 06 May 2011 17:36:00 +0200registerenregister-72fd7bf97f312cefaa16821e7c68d928http://www.anguillian.com/article/articleview/9673/1/140/Tour operator and beach bar owner at Sandy Ground, Johnno Edwards, would like the Anguillian public and patrons to know that repair work on his pleasure vessel, commonly known as the Banana Boat, is nearing completion.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:28:00 +0200anguillianenanguillian-dc16852d70285a9c08c9ad9fa5aa4549http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/45195964/Japan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Prime Minister Naoto Kan told a news conference ...Fri, 06 May 2011 17:22:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-31c0eac50f69cd38bd87d9d6d260236735.6831 139.809http://www.earthtimes.org/nature/trees-killed-pine-beetles-create-more-dangerous-fires/812/Fire ignites and spreads more easily in forests devastated by pine beetles, making new fire management plans crucial. In areas where many trees have been killed by pine beetle infestations, forest fires can spread more quickly, new research says. The dead trees are much drier than live wood, as are the red needles.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:21:00 +0200earthtimesenearthtimes-e6b2045ff8ccf38b3fc09c3ae0bc263ehttp://www.panarmenian.net/eng/world/news/69367/Japan's prime minister has told a power company to halt operations at another nuclear plant due to fears an earthquake could trigger a new crisis.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:19:00 +0200panarmenian-enenpanarmenian-en-e6ad906b058c78d34ad2c79c60f123fb35.6831 139.809http://www.news24.com/World/News/Japan-to-halt-3-nuke-reactors-20110506Japan's prime minister says he has instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:17:00 +0200news24ennews24-b494065889a7eb373476bfd1646af1e835.6831 139.809http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/06/japan-wants-3-reactors-halted-quake-measures.htmlJapan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:16:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-8bca54da4869f0807f9f6296ba0956d535.6831 139.809http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/07/world/asia/07japan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe Japanese prime minister said Friday that he has ordered a nuclear plant closed until it can build stronger defenses against earthquake and tsunami risks.Fri, 06 May 2011 17:03:00 +0200IHTenIHT-80d1dfd1af6606ffa3544e9d96dfaa0935.6831 139.809http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/06/501364/main20060411.shtml(AP) TOKYO — Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference Friday evening the....Fri, 06 May 2011 16:54:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-4fc3c27d0a9ec1a7fa416768b27ce6eb35.6831 139.809http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-05-06-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-3eadd818a8d643d88c9c6a391d479951TOKYO (AP) — Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second radiation crisis. The move came as the government is conducting a safety review of....Fri, 06 May 2011 16:51:00 +0200APenAP-0bb44f0ea3c4b6a1d42cf926ae7dfeaa35.6831 139.809http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/05/what-is-too-gruesome-an-argument-for-releasing-bin-ladens-photo/President Obama has decided not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body, saying, "That's not who we are. You know, we don't trot out this stuff as trophies."Fri, 06 May 2011 16:31:00 +0200timeentime-e19efd8ca0ab2b10f133e1988636f9f1http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while a seawall and other structures are built to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 16:28:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-056868f0b965095e2f93a4adfca5e95035.6831 139.809http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/45195292/Japan's prime minister said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and ...Fri, 06 May 2011 16:20:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-5ce355cd9c91cb34d7d050de7a4bc26835.6831 139.809http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/05/06/business/AP-AS-Japan-Earthquake.html?partner=rss&emc=rssJapan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 15:58:00 +0200IHTenIHT-92ac3716d61ac6aee5111ed4c6fd3bd035.6831 139.809http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-05/06/content_12462231.htmAn earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale hit southwest China's Sichuan Province at 6:48 p.m. Beijing Time Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.Fri, 06 May 2011 15:57:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-6721cf998859ae6f957b437baf187fc335.2086 110.727http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110506x3.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Three lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Japan, including the deputy head of its earthquake and tsunami task force, played golf Thursday in the suburbs of Manila, it was learned Friday. Acknowledging his act, which is likely to draw criticism at a time when thousands of people are still....Fri, 06 May 2011 15:38:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-b32a7707ac2b13d3a829da0dffb92aa014.6096 121.006http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14585482/japan-to-halt-3-nuke-reactors-over-quake-concernsJapan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 15:38:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-fafde1996fbc7f952ba340a64101471b35.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident.Fri, 06 May 2011 15:26:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-e1062ba3c88b6aa2db13e550a1b5e2ea35.6831 139.809http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-05-06-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-193d87604f0242188839714d60b4bd8bTOKYO (AP) — Japan urged a power company Friday to suspend all three reactors at a coastal nuclear plant while safety measures are taken to ensure damage from a major earthquake or tsunami does not cause a second nuclear accident. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference Friday evening the....Fri, 06 May 2011 15:20:00 +0200APenAP-c199244ab34d7afa591ea6a96693c17735.6831 139.809http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-05-05-Earns-Visa/id-d97979ab7a0a4cdb9ef7c212260276d9NEW YORK (AP) — Visa Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit leaped 24 percent, as consumers used their credit and debit cards more often in the U.S. and abroad. In fact, 60 percent of revenue growth for the quarter came from outside the U.S., Visa Chairman and CEO Joseph Saunders said Thursday after....Fri, 06 May 2011 15:20:00 +0200APenAP-046018f69ebd2d6efee52d95af2ff3b040.6222 -73.9878http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/kan-admits-govt-quake-response-has-been-inadequatePrime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety…Fri, 06 May 2011 15:11:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-974705845ce121d9bf96c701e469bae835.6831 139.809http://www.npr.org/2011/05/06/136049682/japan-orders-three-nuclear-reactors-halted?ft=1&f=1001Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he told a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant west of Tokyo because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami. Experts say there's a 90 percent probability of a major quake striking central Japan within 30 years.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:49:00 +0200nprennpr-b2a06f74feaee78d0a8dd028cacf8cbc35.6831 139.809http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-to-halt-three-nuclear-reactors-2280099.htmlJapan's prime minister said he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:29:00 +0200independentenindependent-70081bb819a6280b41ad79f3faa2882c35.6831 139.809http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/three-japan-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-503996.html5/6/2011 - 12:22:38 PM Japan’s prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake. Prime Minister Naoto Kan told a news conference today his government asked operator Chubu Electric Power to suspend two running....Fri, 06 May 2011 14:20:00 +0200eechoeneecho-3003c8e3dbb914bed350c40a12bc493a35.6831 139.809http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/japan-shuts-down-three-nuclear-reactors-due-to-earthquake-fears-2639988.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:15:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-29388e081742f47ce3d355491dc48d7a35.6831 139.809http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/245101/Three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off/Japan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:13:00 +0200expressenexpress-874ac86b13afb0b651f6d0274daecbb935.6831 139.809http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-2639983.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:11:00 +0200argusenargus-eac0329855482e089b298270fa493e8435.6831 139.809http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13306358Japan's prime minister tells a power company to halt operations at another nuclear plant due to fears an earthquake could trigger a new crisis.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:06:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-3aec21c317dfe643d866cc33799f636e35.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14585482/japan-to-halt-3-nuke-reactors-over-quake-concernsJapan's prime minister said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:05:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-9d5164bc0662085b18fd8b8c484ca93035.6831 139.809http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42928264/ns/world_news-disaster_in_japan/Japan's prime minister has told a utility to halt three reactors in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:05:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-66e14a1686bd0244a78462bb080a2e0835.6831 139.809http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-2639983.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:03:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-eac0329855482e089b298270fa493e8435.6831 139.809http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-2639983.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:02:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-eac0329855482e089b298270fa493e8435.6831 139.809http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-06-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-f894d427bf654b489b57faecaac2f522TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the measure was to ensure safety, citing experts' forecast of....Fri, 06 May 2011 13:56:00 +0200APenAP-703ba67b2fb71cf1d45d1234bee3753a35.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan's prime minister said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:53:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-c3ad1f8a6271df1e7d2bfb8c6a72df7635.6831 139.809http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-2639983.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:51:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-eac0329855482e089b298270fa493e8435.6831 139.809http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/world/news/69337/The government asked operator Chubu Electric Power Co. to suspend two running reactors and a third shut for a regular inspection.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:48:00 +0200panarmenian-enenpanarmenian-en-b51365a7d123cd118caed78b48a3cc0435.6831 139.809http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/three-nuclear-reactors-turned-off-2639983.htmlJapan's prime minister has ordered three reactors to be shut down in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:39:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-eac0329855482e089b298270fa493e8435.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-depression-three-is-forecast-to-strike-the-philippines-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-8-may06 May 2011 10:23 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical depression Three is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 8 May.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear14.3 N,125.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:21:00 +0200trustentrust-aecf659520be28bb8f93e89e1129512614.6096 121.006http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/us/06voices.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rssOne good Samaritan after another has come to the rescue of Regina and Jerry Wayne Walker after last week’s tornado in rural Alabama.Fri, 06 May 2011 12:41:00 +0200IHTenIHT-50bd708d6d40e29991fed13f6afedefc50.4478 -104.616http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1127183/1/.htmlSHANGHAI : China has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said Friday, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources.Fri, 06 May 2011 12:38:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-b073d8a894081eb18d6a5d0636ac70df31.2479 121.473http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/may/06/consumers-record-energy-billsRises in wholesale gas and oil prices coupled with political unrest and natural disasters mean energy tariffs will increase over coming months, says comparison site Householders face record high energy bills this summer following a sustained rise in wholesale gas and oil prices over the past year.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:56:00 +0200guardianenguardian-8802b53e0b099d113a9814688814ce73http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/china-doubles-solar-power-target-by-2020-report/articleshow/8176988.cmsChina has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said Friday, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:49:00 +0200economictimeseneconomictimes-737a86833433b019d7525bfc90dbd2c435.2086 110.727http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13306358New images are released of the interior of a crippled reactor at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, as efforts continue to restore a vital cooling system.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:21:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-436ffae9635bf26cced53d15d55407cfhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/98649/7372330.htmlIf you visit the Aba Prefecture of Sichuan Province, you might meet a person with slightly curly hair, rosy cheeks and a simple smile on his face. His facial features show that he is a Tibetan. His name is Liu Hongwen and he is 45 years old. He is a language teacher at a secondary school in Barkam, capital of Aba Prefecture.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:17:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-6ff44327641e83d8d2b6b3c14bbb76ac31.912609 102.228401http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-05-06-World-Markets/id-5fff5f458dcb424dbc8f54ef64adefdfBANGKOK (AP) — A plunge in commodities and an unexpected rise in U.S. unemployment claims rattled nerves across world markets Friday ahead of a key jobs report, sending most benchmarks lower. Oil prices sank below $96 a barrel, extending a sharp drop from the previous session.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:08:00 +0200APenAP-624037d6d4f2e0d35c006e2840aaf08813.7308 100.521http://news.err.ee/opinion/86fe1f17-5323-4153-83db-0bb2735babf5Estonia is discussing a nuclear reactor. But are they capable of properly building one?Fri, 06 May 2011 10:56:00 +0200err-eeenerr-ee-300a8aa74f580b9a5c0625c8e03f72ce59.44651 24.760269http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-06-Southern%20Tornadoes-Governors/id-819c66f79ae24674a493d4269adb6557MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's new governor thought his toughest job was going to be making double-digit spending cuts and deciding which state services to eliminate. "Then on day 100 of our administration — exactly day 100 — we had this massive outbreak of tornadoes," Gov. Robert Bentley said.Fri, 06 May 2011 10:50:00 +0200APenAP-105f96a953d9685f8de2b90dd1eed65332.3602 -86.2987http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110506/sc_afp/chinaenergysolartargetAFP - China has more than doubled its target for solar power capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020, state media said, as the world's largest polluter steps up efforts to boost clean energy sources.Fri, 06 May 2011 10:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-93f1d98483470a825f2feeee8343907735.2086 110.727http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=21244BANGKOK — A plunge in commodities and an unexpected rise in US unemployment claims rattled investor sentiment in Asia on Friday ahead of a key jobs report, sending major benchmarks sharply lower. Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel in Asia, consolidating after a sharp drop in the previous session.Fri, 06 May 2011 10:15:00 +0200irrawaddyenirrawaddy-5d9b0082638f2ae4da0e8db00f48108713.7308 100.521http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110506/ap_on_re_us/us_southern_tornadoes_governorsAP - Alabama's new governor thought his toughest job was going to be making double-digit spending cuts and deciding which state services to eliminate.Fri, 06 May 2011 10:13:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-f770c4eb170102d47122556cb2be6a9fhttp://www.newschannel5.com/story/14584698/disasters-challenge-gop-governors-of-ala-missAlabama's new governor thought his toughest job was going to be making double-digit spending cuts and deciding which state services to eliminate.Fri, 06 May 2011 09:57:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-b042b660ce02c31496be81c92f379977http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10723889&ref=rssNorthern New Zealand was on tornado watch today but as of late afternoon none had struck.A severe thunderstorm outlook issued by MetService yesterday included a warning of possible tornadoes, three days after one person died in...Fri, 06 May 2011 09:26:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-f7ce5cff20c34fcafcf84af6248547be-41.3348 174.807http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/punchestown/hurricane-fly-can-confirm-superiority-2639213.htmlHurricane Fly and Binocular, both exceptional respective winners of the last two Champion Hurdles at Cheltenham, go head to head in what promises to be a thrilling Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown this evening.Fri, 06 May 2011 09:19:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-3741c3f6aee4bf1f6c8143d38d0bd8ffhttp://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/168810/t/Recovery-rebirth/Default.aspxAT 14.46 on March 11, Japan was hit by one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history. We are now making all-out efforts to restore livelihoods and recover from the series of tragedies that followed the Great East Japan Earthquake. The dis...Fri, 06 May 2011 07:32:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-4aa7cd97d3a2469a3b1606e44aa2e5fb35.6831 139.809http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2011/05/06/301313/Alabama-insured.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Insured losses in Alabama from last week's devastating tornadoes in the U.S. South are expected to exceed the state's US$2 billion losses from Hurricane Ivan in 2004, a state official said on Wednesday.Fri, 06 May 2011 06:05:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-e328302239da9771421fd170d944572e32.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan-business/2011/05/06/301334/China-travelers.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chinese tourists to Taiwan during China's golden week between Apr. 30 and May 6 declined by 20 percent year-on-year, the Tourism Bureau reported yesterday.Fri, 06 May 2011 06:05:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-b687d75c6047530cc31f41af9781585835.2086 110.727http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/7371597.html&$ &$ He Guoqiang (C), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, shakes hands with residents as he visits a resettlement housing community in new county....Fri, 06 May 2011 04:58:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-498c7ab720600dc641147c61ade46fd9-17.9506112236067 178.236101060084-0.584309788371932 36.86921421541157.32413786693585 80.717868717850927.5025978877245 85.464078570074616.733102465621 -62.1892391567568-25.5272726097226 -57.50218801989855.56583267974174 -1.21158184766276-21.5399795128922 26.2729080385617-14.1833800575422 28.6073211424214-13.5535242102393 33.9156465061586-9.14678289297178 147.50835426667http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7371733.html&$ &$Firefighters work to control a forest fire in Jiayin County of Yichun, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 5, 2011. Suddenly occured here on Thursday morning, A forest fire has been under control as of the press time. (Xinhua/Zhao Yang)&$ &$ Thousands of fire fighters are battling to....Fri, 06 May 2011 04:58:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-da5ba6b6a9cf796723806acb2a28723049.983333 126.86666727.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.529.258181 103.62560347.106041 130.299539.238941 100.12069744.983333 128.641.05798 107.58750223.62718 105.62380247.719101 128.90609727.79265 114.371399http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/corporate-sme/iberdrola-blames-soaring-gas-price-for-falling-profits-at-scottishpower-1.1099922?localLinksEnabled=falsePROFITS at ScottishPower tumbled almost 28% during the first three months of the year, hampered primarily by the soaring wholesale price of natural gas, Spanish parent Iberdrola revealed yesterday.Fri, 06 May 2011 04:22:00 +0200heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-18d4229a8c1723ecf2653bebff144670http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10723826&ref=rssTwo men arrested for breaking into an earthquake damaged property in Christchurch were today given jail sentences resulting in their immediate release.Christopher James Jordan Simmons and Matthew James White were found by police...Fri, 06 May 2011 04:21:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-0335272fa5a3e7609d51654345379351-43.5235 172.638http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10723800&ref=rssMost of Albany mall will be open for business by the end of the week after a tornado tore through the area on Tuesday, its owner Westfield New Zealand said today.Westfield New Zealand director Justin Lynch said three quarters...Fri, 06 May 2011 04:21:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-16ba473c722574ac448a90e3897501e742.6657 -73.7674http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384077/Army-helps-tackle-wildfires.html?ITO=1490Soldiers will help tackle the blaze in Swinley Forest, Berkshire, for at least 24 hours and ‘limited personnel’ are tackling a wildfire in the Brecon Beacons.Fri, 06 May 2011 03:30:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-9df9cff6abf218630f630703fa64f68049.4344901137451 -2.60696962401593http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110505/us_nm/us_weather_tornadoes_dressesReuters - Tytiana Robinson squealed on Thursday as she spotted the perfect size three silver gown for her high school prom.Fri, 06 May 2011 02:58:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-01c4842d7e02b2c102658d34f447c6de39.005211 -87.748802http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/05/us-weather-tornadoes-dresses-idUSTRE74486420110505?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNewsPRATT CITY, Ala (Reuters) - Tytiana Robinson squealed on Thursday as she spotted the perfect size three silver gown for her high school prom.Fri, 06 May 2011 02:28:00 +0200reutersenreuters-1f1dfa40e65229450fc69a8d2101c2d651.4879 -0.177998http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384077/Army-helps-tackle-wildfires.html?ITO=1490Soldiers will help tackle the blaze in Swinley Forest, Berkshire, for at least 24 hours and ‘limited personnel’ are tackling a wildfire in the Brecon Beacons.Fri, 06 May 2011 02:27:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-9df9cff6abf218630f630703fa64f68049.4344901137451 -2.60696962401593http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/05/06/story_6-5-2011_pg4_4* Report to nuclear safety body rules out new explosion * Teams hope to achieve ‘cold shutdown’ of reactor TOKYO: Japanese workers entered the No.1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof a day after a devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 06 May 2011 02:02:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-99810df2133425d2004c0cdd016ebc7735.6831 139.809http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/05/05/story_5-5-2011_pg7_28Staff Report QUETTA: Three major coastal townships of Balochistan—Damb, Gadani and Pishokan—are facing serious threats of complete erosion as a result of global warming. This was disclosed by Balochistan International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Manager, Zabardast Khan Bangash, while....Thu, 05 May 2011 01:01:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-01bcd3472752a12dc05d1b89c3289e1830.209459 67.018173http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20110504/bs_nf/78413NewsFactor - An event that has become as much a staple of summer as ice cream, lawn sprinklers, and the last day of school appears likely to be put off this June, reports say. Apple's regular schedule of iPhone refreshes since 2007 may have been upset by the February release of the CDMA version for Verizon Wireless.Thu, 05 May 2011 00:53:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-44d626ef3201f7d5d13e70e97db377e7http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/ex-jet-teacher-tells-of-earthquake-mercy-dash-to-japanWhile most foreigners were busy leaving northeastern Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a British man living in London felt compelled to ignore…Thu, 05 May 2011 00:51:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-ccc835cadcff5c5afa776d75112af36651.4879 -0.177998http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/businessman-attacks-govt-over-flood-help-20110505-1e8w8.htmlA Brisbane businessman says the Bligh government should act quickly to help Queensland flood victims who have been living in tents and caravans for months.Thu, 05 May 2011 00:23:00 +0200smhensmh-f52d99462ed822ed511fbd68284540b8-27.4539 153.027http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42895315/ns/weather/As flooding backed up traffic on a major interstate between Tennessee and Arkansas, Memphis worried that some 5,300 homes, schools and businesses could be swamped next week.Thu, 05 May 2011 00:09:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-7ad0fecde36f2edd0852024d82b9692e35.1147 -90.0003http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ePPZkNd5ICo/index.htmlMay 5, 2011 Download PDF maps related to today's show: Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. ALLIE, ROWAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT: Hi, I'm Allie. SARAH, ROWAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT: And I'm Sarah. We're from Rowan County Middle School in Morehead, Kentucky.Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200cnnencnn-6bce9f59d7a9150f193f56f79b8eae9537.5271951110168 -85.2875478211318http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/141887/20110505/jobless-claims-jump-points-to-slowing-recovery.htmThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose to an eight-month high last week and productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, clouding the outlook for an economy that is struggling to gain speed.Thu, 05 May 2011 23:49:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-5f477d62dc5565a73769df09e4bc5658http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/5-questions-about-fridays-jobs-report/?partner=rss&emc=rssThe jobs report for April, to be released on Friday, will shed light on whether job growth, like economic growth, has slowed.Thu, 05 May 2011 23:33:00 +0200IHTenIHT-726a9295cf87a93409b1f16abc838b09http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/05/us-flooding-mississippi-factbox-idUSTRE74478920110505?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews(Reuters) - An unusually large snow melt and wet spring has caused a chain reaction of flooding from Canada, the Dakotas and Minnesota in the north through the Midwest, and experts said it would cascade all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Here are five facts about the Mississippi River:Thu, 05 May 2011 22:57:00 +0200reutersenreuters-0644650dbd399e451b122b92f7b4e35319.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110505/bs_nm/us_usa_economyReuters - The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose to an eight-month high last week and productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, clouding the outlook for an economy that is struggling to gain speed.Thu, 05 May 2011 22:50:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-12d706776c0aaad6034294870e4890fdhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110506a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29Workers entered the No. 1 nuclear reactor building at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion occurred outside the reactor container on March 12, a day after the complex was damaged by a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami, Tokyo Electric Power Co.Thu, 05 May 2011 22:48:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-1b0c43684edce47ca41a06484044aeb7http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/us/06voices.html?partner=rss&emc=rssOne good Samaritan after another has come to the rescue of Regina and Jerry Wayne Walker after last week’s tornado left them stranded in rural Alabama.Thu, 05 May 2011 22:28:00 +0200IHTenIHT-0a27616aa1cfd6bf534434f66363cc9c50.4478 -104.616http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/european-drought-forecast-to-end-late-may05 May 2011 15:04 Source: reuters // Reuters * Signs of drought damage in north Europe wheat crop * Concerns growing for other crops, not a crisis * Rain expected in May, late summer By Gerard Wynn LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - A months long dry spell across large parts of Europe has created drought....Thu, 05 May 2011 22:17:00 +0200trustentrust-33c68314ecd1ded60c1d716f2eab6b7b51.4879 -0.177998http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704810504576304902263221840.html?mod=fox_australianVentilators were switched on inside the highly radiated No. 1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi complex after workers entered the building for the first time since it was heavily damaged by a hydrogen explosion the day after the March 11 disasters.Thu, 05 May 2011 22:10:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-0a9418387c1e6257744980d11bbbe96135.6831 139.809http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/141829/20110505/workers-enter-japan-reactor-for-1st-time-since-blast.htmJapanese workers entered the No.1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof a day after a devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Thu, 05 May 2011 21:48:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-fe34e7241aa9415021717b5ab6da88fb35.6831 139.809http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0505/Alabama-tornadoes-dozens-remain-missing-one-week-laterAt last count, 25 people remained missing in Tuscaloosa, Ala., alone. Finding the missing is one of the most difficult tasks for authorities after a major disaster like the Alabama tornadoes.Thu, 05 May 2011 20:58:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-254d85f3e3c697fb6064f7b63ee19f9b33.195599 -87.454597http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/05/us-japan-nuclear-idUSTRE7440QG20110505?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/worldNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20International%29TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese workers entered the No.1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof a day after a devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Thu, 05 May 2011 20:27:00 +0200reutersenreuters-a91301d0a1b50b2197387130f1bd061235.6831 139.809http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704810504576304902263221840.html?mod=fox_australianVentilators were switched on Thursday inside the highly radiated No. 1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi complex after workers entered the building for the first time since it was heavily damaged by a hydrogen explosion the day after the March 11 disasters.Thu, 05 May 2011 20:09:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-ba72362790957ec86f1b17ad160c8bfdhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/05/us-usa-economy-idUSTRE73D8GJ20110505?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose to an eight-month high last week and productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, clouding the outlook for an economy that is struggling to gain speed.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:57:00 +0200reutersenreuters-81bcf69cf90e2b3f9f4ccda81f90b13938.9051 -77.0162http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/141785/20110505/udata-hints-at-slowdown-in-job-creation.htmThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose to an eight-month high last week and productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, clouding the outlook for an economy that is struggling to gain speed.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:45:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-6b1445b30bbdbe31adb5d7743b89912fhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110505/bs_nm/us_usa_economyReuters - The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose to an eight-month high last week and productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, clouding the outlook for an economy that is struggling to gain speed.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:45:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ec674337d09267ff7b626accff4e8983http://rt.com/news/prime-time/forest-fires-russia-greenpeace/While Greenpeace activists are allegedly fighting wildfires in the Moscow region, the Emergencies Ministry claims they know nothing about the reported disaster.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:31:00 +0200russiatodayenrussiatoday-1d3cab1ed873a8215b32f126ff0fba7c55.7388 37.6665http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=workers-enter-japan-reactor* Workers check radiation, connect pipes to ventilators * Teams hope to achieve "cold shutdown" of reactor [More]Thu, 05 May 2011 19:16:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-2f4f978aa32cb189f1ec2939e3ad913c35.6831 139.809http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/us/06yazoo.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe recovery that has taken place in Yazoo City, Miss., is an example for the cities and towns damaged last week.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:11:00 +0200IHTenIHT-0cac994301a45b5efd4f03f908e19f1232.865582 -90.411133http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703937104576303161914858024.html?mod=rss_US_NewsCity leaders in Birmingham, Ala., see the chaos of last week's tornadoes as an opportunity to resurrect blighted neighborhoods like Pratt City. But what about the family that just wants to put its house back up?Thu, 05 May 2011 19:08:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-418a747c92474a4f4ee6f272012b7f9d51.4879 -0.177998http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/05/05/us-jobless-claims.html?ref=rssU.S. jobless claims rose more than expected last week, the Labour Department reported Thursday, another troubling sign a day ahead of the release of the government's report on April employment.Thu, 05 May 2011 19:05:00 +0200CBCenCBC-7e12e06294a8693930f48883245a399fhttp://www.channel4.com/news/japan-fukushima-workers-re-enter-damaged-plantWorkers at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear plant have entered one of the reactor buildings for the first time since an earthquake and tsunami triggered a crippling explosion.Thu, 05 May 2011 18:33:00 +0200channel4newsenchannel4news-a2ce844a9b572f64a0dc45cac941798941.48045 140.252502http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14579256Associated Press - May 5, 2011 11:45 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Six more Tennessee counties have been declared disaster areas in the wake of severe storms last week.Thu, 05 May 2011 18:00:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-5a9861dd033df58f5dd97095a313768c36.1416 -86.8185http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14579275/6-more-counties-get-disaster-declarationSix more Tennessee counties have been declared disaster areas in the wake of severe storms last week.Thu, 05 May 2011 18:00:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-168171e56a72ce133149434cdfed32d535.8429742938734 -86.3433683935789http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/05/06/301283/Workers-enter.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese workers entered the No. 1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant on Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof a day after a devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Thu, 05 May 2011 17:58:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-4f6403a2c25c76fdfdfc3c03b4cbbc2d35.6831 139.809http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Workers+enter+Japan+reactor+time+since+blast/4732257/story.htmlJapanese workers entered the No.1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof.Thu, 05 May 2011 16:47:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-ed25a7143fe78e53ed839028a05a542835.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/workers-enter-japan-reactor-for-1st-time-since-blast05 May 2011 13:56 Source: reuters // Reuters * Workers check radiation, connect pipes to ventilators * Teams hope to achieve "cold shutdown" of reactor * Highly radioactive soils found at bottom of sea (Adds TEPCO quotes, workers info, No.3 reactor temperature rise, radioactive sea soil) By Yoko....Thu, 05 May 2011 16:16:00 +0200trustentrust-bbf888b56dac2f53a3e21787bc610aa435.6831 139.809http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110505/wl_nm/us_japan_nuclearReuters - Japanese workers entered the No.1 reactor building at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday for the first time since a hydrogen explosion ripped off its roof a day after a devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.Thu, 05 May 2011 16:05:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-bbc1fbaa66ed7129a38341c73b638a9235.6831 139.809http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4065039,00.htmlMilitary Police arrests Israeli figure skater Evgeni Krasnopolsky for desertion as he returns from World Figure Skating ChampionshipsThu, 05 May 2011 15:11:00 +0200yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-35d44be1c42667deed93781504b83ea431.3525303545421 34.9673005529651http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4065039,00.htmlMilitary Police arrests Israeli figure skater Evgeni Krasnopolsky for desertion as he returns from World Figure Skating ChampionshipsThu, 05 May 2011 15:04:00 +0200ynetnewsenynetnews-35d44be1c42667deed93781504b83ea431.3525303545421 34.9673005529651http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13187308Pink river dolphins are among species recovering from last year's Amazon drought, conservationists find, but how resilient can wildlife be to extreme weather events?Thu, 05 May 2011 15:01:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-e15afceb57ff416ac2d5d51816378e3ahttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8494701/Japanese-nuclear-emergency-workers-enter-Reactor-No-1-for-first-time.htmlEmergency workers at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant entered one of its reactor building for the first time since it was crippled by an earthquake and tsunami in March.Thu, 05 May 2011 13:57:00 +0200telegraphentelegraph-5bbd450a5831f75755ab0272eca1da1952.55 0.083333http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-02/01/content_11949945.htmBEICHUAN, Sichuan - Three years after a deadly earthquake struck Sichuan province, once-devastated quake zones are regaining their vitality and residents are finding ways to continue their lives.Thu, 05 May 2011 12:07:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-59c21a2b12790eb6e1cc5eb25ad3b1cehttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2011-04/27/content_12406157.htmYang Qinggui lost his 19-year old son in the deadly magnitude 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake that struck Southwest China's Sichuan province on May 12, 2008.Thu, 05 May 2011 11:37:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-d46da826e4667def77865096aca2422b31.483789 103.588402http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-04/06/content_12275960.htmYINGXIU, Sichuan - While most focus on caring for survivors of Wenchuan's earthquake, Ma Fuyang has spent the last three years tending to its dead.Thu, 05 May 2011 11:37:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-38cb20f52e9de1f2e89d267e49cc9c3d30.05921 119.94599932.909605 115.816139http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/ME06Dh01.htmlBrainstorming for rebuilding efforts in northeastern Japan has seen philosophers, architects and corporate leaders suggest political decentralization and building alternative energy plants as a means to breathe life into devastated areas. Local authorities say that for still-traumatized survivors of....Thu, 05 May 2011 11:34:00 +0200asiatimesenasiatimes-e54ae2bd199b28cd7cd3a0418e1ba9f335.6831 139.809http://www.admin.ch/aktuell/00089/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=39008[ Federal Department of Foreign Affairs ] Switzerland will be represented by a top-level delegation at the United Nations Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction which will take place from 8 to 13 May 2011 in Geneva. This will be the third time that Switzerland hosts the Platform, which will bring....Thu, 05 May 2011 11:20:00 +0200adminenadmin-7a3ff5a047764137999a950cf169ee0246.2015 6.1340946.20153 6.134093http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-03/08/content_12138012.htmReconstruction in southwest China's Sichuan province, which had been hit by a devastating earthquake nearly three years ago, has "basically" finished, Vice Governor Huang Xiaoxiang said Tuesday.Thu, 05 May 2011 11:07:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-8255dc6d48a271e0812f44b7f88e6518http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2011-04/18/content_12363081.htmAll reconstruction projects in southwest China' s Sichuan province, which was hard hit by a devastating earthquake in 2008, will be fully completed by September this year, Vice Governor Wei Hong said on Monday.Thu, 05 May 2011 11:07:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-fad3048eab3bc925fa4491200506000chttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7371213.htmlIn his second visit to the earthquake-wrecked region of Beichuan on May 22, 2008, Premier Wen Jiabao said that along with the reconstruction of a town, the old Beichuan town can be preserved as an earthquake relic by turning it into a museum, which can not only provide scientific evidence for the....Thu, 05 May 2011 10:49:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-b91bad7f9f8070b8db18f522d43a7f4bhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13290639Police investigating a forest fire which has swept through Berkshire woodland are continuing to question two youths on suspicion of arson.Thu, 05 May 2011 10:10:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-98f66f74c2de0dc79ae538650e734e13http://www.galwaynews.ie/19236-clifden-man-plans-risky-road-trip-driving-10000-miles-mongoliaBy Eamonn McLoughlin Clifden man Fearghus Foyle is planning a road trip with a difference this summer driving 10,000 miles to Mongolia. Described as one of world’s last great adventure races, the ‘Mongol Rally’ involves competitors driving across a third of the world through some of the roughest terrain in cars better designed for city use.Thu, 05 May 2011 09:20:00 +0200galwaynewsengalwaynews-3c64d0f59357335cd0663fca50a5602947.9286 106.912http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110505/bs_afp/switzerlandinsurancecompanyearningsswissreAFP - Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re reported a first quarter loss on Thursday as its results were hit by exceptionally high claims for natural disaster damage including the giant earthquake and tsunami in Japan.Thu, 05 May 2011 09:16:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-100a4ebd27f395ba92c70a36e3097a5b35.6831 139.809http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=21238PYARPONE, Irrawaddy Division — “One of the fisheries workers at the dock keeps telling me that my husband will be found,” said Khin May quietly. “That gives me confidence. “But when I hear my three-year-old son say 'My daddy is dead,' I despair.” Hla Din, Khin May's husband, was one of more than....Thu, 05 May 2011 09:10:00 +0200irrawaddyenirrawaddy-036b69575b8e1716261754040b93212chttp://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=44354Swiss: Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re reported a first quarter loss on Thursday as its results were hit by exceptionally high claims for natural disaster damage including the giant earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The world's biggest reinsurer posted a net loss of $665 million (euros, dollars) compared to a profit of $158 million a year earlier.Thu, 05 May 2011 08:49:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-0daa3d3cd3c6a4b410a978e0fa5a565d35.6831 139.809http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=208027A GNA Feature by Paul Achonga Kwode Tamale, May 4, GNA - Rainy season is an annual affair in Ghana but i= ts pattern differs from one geographical area to the other. While it may rain throughout the year in Axim in the Western Region, the same cannot be said for the northern parts of the country....Thu, 05 May 2011 06:14:00 +0200ghanawebenghanaweb-d654ed78487f88b96fc6b3a7864ed53c4.867175 -2.2396679.397204 -0.832912http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/7370278.htmlChinese President Hu Jintao, in written instructions, has said that the efforts China has made to oversee the country's post-disaster relief and reconstruction work have proven effective, according to an official statement issued Wednesday. Hu's remarks came as the third anniversary of the 8.Thu, 05 May 2011 05:14:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-d4acd02f457aa2ea350ea42196ec9da035.2086 110.727http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/bligh-defends-payouts-to-flood-victims/story-e6frfku0-1226050350068?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh says many flood victims are yet to apply for funds from her relief appeal, after a businessman said donors should consider asking for a refund.Thu, 05 May 2011 03:15:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-96f1b5bf139ddfeeb0b55f965a138b26-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/bligh-defends-payouts-to-flood-victims-20110505-1e8w8.htmlThe Queensland premier says many flood victims are yet to apply for funds from her relief appeal, after a businessman said donors should ask for a refund.Thu, 05 May 2011 02:40:00 +0200smhensmh-48f8cb2bb55eb0dc1dd5efdebd9ffd4b-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/heathland-blazes-rage-on-across-britain-2279238.htmlThousands of heathland fires raged across swathes of the UK yesterday, as the record-breaking dry spell continued.Thu, 05 May 2011 02:38:00 +0200independentenindependent-5fcf76d2dc81c645697c9478f21e296151.4879 -0.177998http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-05/20136366-kia-motors-manufacturing-georgia-donates-dollar-1-5-million-to-american-red-cross-for-tornado-recovery-assistance-in-georgia-008.htmWEST POINT, Ga. , May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) announced today a donation ofThu, 05 May 2011 02:34:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-890845ab287822b3bbebbcc77ecf777432.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-05/05/content_12447199.htmThe relocation of the panda center in Sichuan's Wolong reserve may have been a big blow to the livelihoods of Tibetan and Qiang people in Wolong town, after the 2008 earthquake. But all is not lost. Yi Ling and Sun Yang of China Features report.Thu, 05 May 2011 02:25:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-4b933a1e60d672f211e21f85cfda400d26.433333 113.75http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0504/Monsoon-in-the-Midwest-Records-fall-as-Mississippi-floodwaters-riseIn broad areas of the Midwest, April rainfall was four times normal. Now floodwaters are flowing down the Mississippi, inundating farms and threatening to break records more than 70 years old.Thu, 05 May 2011 02:09:00 +0200csmonitorencsmonitor-7791d07dc922728829ebc9785191387732.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-05/20135461-aleve-mei-loh-artist-in-residence-at-bellrock-media-inc-yoshimoto-entertainment-usa-inc-presents-a-new-day-on-friday-may-6-2011-008.htmSANTA MONICA, Calif. , May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- About the exhibition: While attending an award cerWed, 04 May 2011 23:33:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-543a3d519e805a771fb5e0a45632030844.610191 -113.92060136.616502 -99.74896531.979444 -98.919722http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-next-big-one-2011-05-04Where does Turkey stand in girding itself up for the inevitable? How much sense does it make to put nuclear reactors in a country where the earth heaves and splits?Wed, 04 May 2011 23:23:00 +0200hurriyetdailynewsenhurriyetdailynews-5b219ad04b8030a4f5962d5e5919d73239.9293 32.8533http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/king-kazu-featured-in-tv-commercial-for-canned-coffeeKazuyoshi Miura, a popular soccer player dubbed ''King Kazu,'' is featured in a just-released TV commercial for Coca-Cola (Japan) Co's Georgia European canned coffee series.…Wed, 04 May 2011 23:20:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-7c489d93897a96406a8d2af4a78683c832.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/inside-twisters-creating-scientific-news-reports-on-tornadoes/?partner=rss&emc=rssDeveloping news-style segments on the science of tornadoes, and investigating crowdsourcing-based alert and response systems for severe weather events.Wed, 04 May 2011 23:18:00 +0200IHTenIHT-6aa0556debdd499a2d24cdbc9f3380b1http://www.todayonline.com/Travel/EDC110505-0000021/Business-as-usualTHE first Singaporean tour group to leave for Japan after the March 11 earthquake tragedy has just returned home feeling slightly tired but jubilant. "The entire trip was great. I can't decide which part was my favourite. The food was...Wed, 04 May 2011 23:15:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-501f01b5ea64c4af307833337265105d35.6831 139.809http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10723487&ref=rssResidents at the bottom of Roseberry Ave were outnumbered yesterday by insurance assessors, arborists, media, rubberneckers, and politicians.The Birkenhead street was one of the hardest hit by Tuesday's tornado, with more than...Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-382eda6c13dde75d4fbbbe0f33b46d4660.1733 24.9486http://www.npr.org/2011/05/04/135987865/alabama-poultry-farmers-cope-with-storm-damage?ft=1&f=1003Poultry is big business in Alabama — the state is the third-largest U.S. poultry producer. Last week's tornadoes devastated the industry, destroying poultry houses and killing millions of chickens. Many Alabama farmers are now fighting to get back on their feet — others aren't sure they'll get that far.Wed, 04 May 2011 22:56:00 +0200nprennpr-c64913f879308fcf3e4d275061c06a0332.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac/stories/201105/s3207997.htmA rare, and highly prized violin is to go to auction in June to raise money for the relief effort in earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan.Wed, 04 May 2011 22:33:00 +0200radioaustraliaenradioaustralia-e8e1bbe84e8e085bcb80dcd82e00504b35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/alabama-sees-tornado-insured-losses-exceeding-2-bln04 May 2011 18:51 Source: reuters // Reuters * Number of fatalities, damage still being assessed * 17,000 claims adjusters working in Alabama * Estimate on insured losses may be ready Monday (Adds quotes, other damage details) By Verna Gates MONTGOMERY, Ala.Wed, 04 May 2011 22:08:00 +0200trustentrust-760bc6203840f5da90896f91b5e6339832.3602 -86.2987http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13286937Two teenagers are arrested on suspicion of arson after fires broke out in Berkshire where a forest has been burning for three days.Wed, 04 May 2011 22:05:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-a5de7c31bea9747f72018c7026bdac55http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110504/us_nm/us_weather_flooding_leveeReuters - The government plans to blow up a third section of a Mississippi River levee on Wednesday night to allow flood water back into the river, as river levels upstream continue to drop.Wed, 04 May 2011 21:16:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-e9af483bc76522940d54c13162e5546238.3674896628687 -92.477221202728832.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-05-04-US-Severe-Weather-Flooding/id-5a476c6741854fd8a904025f4b13bf4cMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Flood worries that prompted the U.S. government to blast open a Missouri levee to ease pressure on some towns are rippling down the Mississippi River, leading to more evacuations and unease as the Army Corps of Engineers weighs whether to purposely inundate more land with water.Wed, 04 May 2011 21:11:00 +0200APenAP-1563897a0db647ee0d9282a622274c3b35.1147 -90.0003http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10723499&ref=rssMother of three Dominique Cates had a feeling of terror when she saw that her car - her children still inside - was gone.She had just parked outside surf shop North Beach and ducked inside.Because of the heavy rain, she decided...Wed, 04 May 2011 20:59:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-3fd857ffa102f2a25c72bc87db0ce278http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110505a2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The government assumed a worst-case scenario of "significant public exposure" to radiation when workers were struggling to bring a nuclear reactor under control at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant a day after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Kyodo News learned Tuesday. The scenario assumed the containment vessel of the No.Wed, 04 May 2011 20:43:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-86a1c1a92110fa0af2e2a06a79b7cb38