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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20899341-amma-sri-mata-amritanandamayi-devi-indian-spiritual-leader-and-humanitarian-announces-usd-1-million-4-5-crores-for-japan-tsunami-relief-rehabi-008.htmTOKYO , July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, or Amma (Mother) to her millions of devotees acrosWed, 27 Jul 2011 01:30:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-63e99abe90a685344e7750632bb8312f35.6831 139.809http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Mata-Amritanandamayi-donates-1-million-for-tsunami-victims-of-Japan/articleshow/9380636.cmsSri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi announced a donation of US $1 million (approximately Rs 4.5 crores) towards the relief and rehabilitation of Japanese tsunami victims.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:48:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-2d194716f4c27a5b3fcea446c494341335.6831 139.809http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2011/jul/25/weatherwatch-snow-chile-floodsSouthern Chile had heavy snowfalls last week, with some areas receiving almost continuous snow for four days, as several active fronts moved eastwards. Last Wednesday, much of La Araucania region was declared a disaster area, with snow drifts of up to three metres deep.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:37:00 +0200guardianenguardian-7df6aeea707cf2736cd71cfa03ad23ea-33.475 -70.6475http://www.gmanews.tv/story/227485/nation/pnoy-aunt-dies-after-collapsing-during-brothers-funeral-serviceJosephine Cojuangco-Reyes, the aunt of President Benigno Aquino III, died on Tuesday after collapsing during the funeral service for her elder brother Don Pedro Cojuangco, who died last week.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:32:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-c8f65a4836a29d6a5640e1a7a124de48http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_95949.shtmlBOSTON, MA, U.S.A. - Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) has released the Central America tropical cyclone model. The new model covers Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:02:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-5449493bdaaff4abe155da179449c32813.7014 -89.200212.1515 -86.27314.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.41895075345529.02150442757426 -79.10319309174129.966667 -84.18333314.6449445866494 -90.49466428992548.55 -80.633333http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20884678-midlandia-press-announces-michael-scotto-as-its-first-author-008.htmFirst novel for Press, Scotto will debut in November, with series to follow BEAVER, Pa. , July 25, 2011 /PRNewsMon, 25 Jul 2011 20:40:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-b4ac815999e3757e2cfef5d05d12602b54.2671799565595 -4.56629248538654http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/24/content_12969483.htmAt least 33 people were killed and 190 others injured in a train crash and derailing accident late Saturday in East China's Zhejiang province, according to the provincial emergency office.Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:36:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-37f157bbcd017fe0c5e2cc4c5faca486http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/taiwan/2011/taiwan-110722-cna02.htmPresident Ma has ruled out the possibility of Taiwan aligning with China in dealing with disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:30:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-3aaa966528ae54fbcea47733178702a335.2086 110.727http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2011/07/23/310815/Ma-distances.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou has ruled out the possibility of Taiwan aligning with China in dealing with issues related with the disputed Tiaoyu Islands.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:16:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-c150c7aa834d87e792d3f9dd1ed2e93a35.2086 110.727http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=113356&sid=33111951&con_type=1Serinah Ho Friday, July 22, 2011 A senior fireman who described a rescue operation in September from a blazing cargo vessel as the "most unforgettable experience in my 20 years of fire fighting" was awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Public Service yesterday.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:44:00 +0200thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-3791e91c07c26979dd2550fa910e418ehttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/07/21/310531/Torrential-rain.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Steady downpours in central and southern Taiwan in recent days began to take their toll Wednesday, as residents of mountainous areas had to be evacuated and roads began to suffer damage.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:36:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-7917ea1c93ab80996c9691c3e49043c0http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110721a3.htmlTyphoon Ma-on, the sixth of the season, continued moving slowly eastward as it weakened Wednesday after briefly making landfall in southern Tokushima Prefecture, the Meteorological Agency said. In Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture, an 84-year-old man who had been missing since Tuesday was found dead.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:29:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-1013b011da90580c6a367af4890d6b6333.55201 133.5383http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-struck-japan-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0600-gmt-on-20-july20 Jul 2011 15:05 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan as a tropical storm at about 06:00 GMT on 20 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear33.6 N,137.0 E.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:25:00 +0200trustentrust-68ff355a8acda615b6b3f66415cc87bc35.6831 139.809http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/07/20/53486971.htmlLast year saw a record number of natural disasters, among them the volcanic eruption in Iceland, the hurricanes in America, the snow storms in Europe, the earthquakes in Indonesia and Haiti, the severe floods in Pakistan, and the abnormal heat wave in central Russia.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:49:00 +0200ruvr-englishenruvr-english-097beb216ddced20f8638424d38f678718.54299 -72.34310233.718151 73.060547-6.18287 106.82964.99060768658 -18.59399153954355.7388 37.6665http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1141936/1/.htmlTOKYO: Typhoon Ma-On swerved away from Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, leaving one person dead and dozens of others injured and damaging a centuries-old castle in Kyoto, officials and reports said.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-4203717599bf527fe1f76ec029143ad135.009129 135.754807http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/104018.htmlTOKYO - A large, slow-moving typhoon moved eastward Wednesday after passing near the southern tip of Japan's...Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-9bd7a92fb98b3028e74e5b2a47f663c0http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110720x3.htmlTyphoon Ma-on, the sixth of the season, continued moving slowly eastward as it weakened Wednesday morning after briefly making landfall in southern Tokushima Prefecture, the Meteorological Agency said. The typhoon was located roughly 60 km east of the southernmost tip of the Kii Peninsula at 1 p.m. and was traveling eastward at a speed of 20 kph.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:43:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-47e4b969794bf3094cf0c3d8a61e1d97http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/51-injured-1-missing-as-typhoon-lashes-southern-japanTyphoon Ma-On swerved away from Japan's Pacific coast Wednesday, leaving one person dead and dozens of others injured and damaging a centuries-old castle in Kyoto, officials and reports said. The storm system, packing winds of up to 108 kilometers per hour, was located 140 kilometers offshore late....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:13:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-677498e160032400723ea957a3075b3235.009129 135.754807http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-struck-japan-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-20-july20 Jul 2011 08:35 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 20 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear33.6 N,135.6 E.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:21:00 +0200trustentrust-310825500ed7ebf18b5d648557869f2135.6831 139.809http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/07/19/typhoon-tests-japans-nuclear-resolve/?xid=rss-topstoriesJapan was forced to recall an epic tragedy Tuesday when Typhoon Ma-On, a tropical storm with a 450 mi. diameter, touched down on the country's southeastern coastWed, 20 Jul 2011 11:25:00 +0200timeentime-50a023ca4229a4c0ac03dd83dc229acdhttp://www.ekantipur.com/2011/07/20/world/dozens-injured-as-typhoon-ma-on-lashes-japan/337710/Dozens of people were injured and more than 100 flights cancelled as strong Typhoon Ma-On lashed southern JapanWed, 20 Jul 2011 10:53:00 +0200ekantipurenekantipur-7e70539ec06422a378a4ae25ee29b1a535.6831 139.809http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/51-injured-1-missing-as-typhoon-lashes-southern-japanMore than 50 people were injured and more than 100 flights canceled as Typhoon Ma-On lashed southern Japan Wednesday with torrential downpours and gale-force winds, meteorologists and reports said. Packing gusts of up to 180 kilometers per hour, the storm made landfall over southwestern Shikoku late....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:41:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-f91da8fc1b762a061c89f2df356831c335.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/dozens-injured-as-typhoon-lashes-japan/story-e6frfku0-1226098452402?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29DOZENS of people were injured and more than 100 flights cancelled as strong Typhoon Ma-On lashed southern Japan with torrential downpours and gale-force winds, meteorologists and reports said.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:37:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-d5280e5119ca1531bef566d3f1ca994035.6831 139.809http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1141936/1/.htmlTOKYO: Dozens of people were injured and more than 100 flights cancelled as strong Typhoon Ma-On lashed southern Japan on Wednesday with torrential downpours and gale-force winds, meteorologists and reports said.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:33:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-651dc4ba214206553387cd0bc26d119e35.6831 139.809http://dalje.com/en-world/typhoon-strikes-shikoku-island/371904TOKYO, July 20 (UPI) -- Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan's southern Shikoku Island early Wednesday, injuring at least 47 people and leaving one person missing, authorities said. The typhoon, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, brought torrential...Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:52:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-1750a3fcf278edc8d4e5dfe6e952b6b464.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/20/Typhoon-strikes-Shikoku-Island/UPI-25021311140024/TOKYO, July 20 (UPI) -- Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan's southern Shikoku Island early Wednesday, injuring at least 47 people and leaving one person missing, authorities said.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:47:00 +0200upienupi-f385247f0e48b65f7c307559c2cb64db64.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/07/20/53457597.htmlOver 50 people have been injured in the tropical storm Ma-on that is sweeping across the southwestern part of the Honshu Island. The typhoon brought a 30-meter-per-second wind and the high possibility of heavy downpours along the island’s entire Pacific coast.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:38:00 +0200ruvr-englishenruvr-english-ff98416f8314b01c0c33bfe48edc732564.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-struck-japan-at-about-1800-gmt-on-19-july20 Jul 2011 03:20 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan at about 18:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear33.6 N,134.8 E.Ma-on brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around120 km/h (74 mph).Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:16:00 +0200trustentrust-afb932665fa59c6eb285f2c0a56c667b35.6831 139.809http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7445776.htmlA large and powerful typhoon lashed Shikoku Island and parts of the Kinki region in western Japan early Wednesday, leaving one people missing and 50 injured in 15 prefectures, local press reported. At around 0:30 a.m.local time Wednesday, Typhoon Ma-on, this year's sixth typhoon, hit the southern....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:47:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-668166d77638eed8eeeffdbc9f16694c64.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/dozens-injured-as-typhoon-ma-hits-japanese-coastline/story-e6frfku0-1226098264394TYPHOON Ma hit Japan early this morning, injuring dozens as it crossed the southern part of Tokushima prefecture on Shikoku.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:06:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-3a4c6e4eb47f42c4e31e85511c8b5b9b34.066101 134.562302http://www.nst.com.my/articles/1missing_50injuredinJapantyphoon/Article/OSAKA: A large and powerful typhoon lashed Shikoku Island and parts of the Kinki region in western Japan early Wednesday, leaving one people missing and 50 injured in 15 prefectures, according to China's Xinhua news agency, citing local press reports.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:09:00 +0200nstennst-b23f0ef372ced45ffdf4986b14a0080064.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/20/c_13996026.htmOSAKA, July 20 (Xinhua) -- A large and powerful typhoon lashed Shikoku Island and parts of the Kinki region in western Japan early Wednesday, leaving one people missing and 50 injured in 15 prefectures, local press reported. At around 0:30 a.m.local time Wednesday, Typhoon Ma-on, this year's sixth....Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:03:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-e2f534e65234ebe622c5c99dc08113de64.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/07/19/typhoon-tests-japans-nuclear-resolve/?xid=rss-topstoriesJapan was forced to recall an epic tragedy Tuesday when Typhoon Ma-On, a tropical storm with a 450 mi. diameter, touched down on the country's southeastern coastWed, 20 Jul 2011 02:09:00 +0200timeentime-7d61ac68f3745ffc38af2fe6b42b28b9http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-07/19/content_12929451.htmLandslides play havoc with traffic on major national highway, Hu Yongqi reports from Wenchuan, Sichuan.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:58:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-9a1de7ad77606ec7141a7e9116210ade31.483789 103.588402http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110719-0000073/TEPCO-acts-as-typhoon-heads-for-FukushimaTOKYO - Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) is rushing to install a cover over a building at its crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant to shield it from wind and rain as Typhoon Ma-on approaches Japan. Work on the cover for the turbine building...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:31:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-8abac0aab7a1e6678d2cda5f2cbbc38035.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110720n1.htmlTyphoon Ma-on slowed Tuesday as it approached southwestern Japan and was forecast to pass south of Tokyo on Wednesday night on a track that would take it away from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. The eye of the storm, categorized as "strong" by the Meteorological Agency, was about 60 km....Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:55:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-b9b73dafe96582a15b302858da183670http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103828.htmlTOKYO - A large and powerful typhoon was heading north Tuesday, lashing Shikoku Island and parts of the Kink...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:10:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-7928eb1aa95e7ddeccb50d66df45492864.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-struck-japan-at-about-0600-gmt-on-19-july19 Jul 2011 14:30 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan at about 06:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear32.7 N,133.3 E.Ma-on brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around120 km/h (74 mph).Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:09:00 +0200trustentrust-79ab86759627854c42f41b136d4ffbfb35.6831 139.809http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/47001326/July 19 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Ma-on approached southwestern Japan and is forecast to pass south of Tokyo tomorrow on a track that may take it away from the crippled Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear ...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:49:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-6f313d52b0d1163ae14223d61de5b80e35.6831 139.809http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110719x2.htmlTyphoon Ma-on slowed Tuesday as it approached southwestern Japan and was forecast to pass south of Tokyo on Wednesday night on a track that would take it away from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. The eye of the storm, categorized as "strong" by the Meteorological Agency, was about 745 km southwest of Tokyo at 11 a.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:55:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-c42c9b53f62b7006ca5919f7845db9c9http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/jpnjapan-braces-for-strong-typhoon-ma-on/story-e6frfkui-1226097814798JAPAN is bracing for heavy rain and fierce wind as strong typhoon Ma-On churns towards the country, prompting workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to take safety measures.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:33:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-af6adfb5c1e9655eb53df74275e0095735.6831 139.809http://english.aljazeera.net/weather/2011/07/201171985529527945.htmlThe Shikoku area was hit on Tuesday and torrential rains were expected until Friday as Fukushima workers take caution.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:27:00 +0200aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-1836a88e155133117dfdd99b6a0ad31941.48045 140.252502http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103724.htmlTOKYO - A large and powerful typhoon is heading north toward Japan's Shikoku Island and could make landfall ...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:08:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-6a0e0db85cde8ff456375998b6c296cb64.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1141760/1/.htmlTOKYO: Japan braced for heavy rain and fierce wind as strong typhoon Ma-On churned towards the country on Tuesday, prompting workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to take safety measures.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:55:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-5815912d00cc1301538cd9b9b6f9716935.6831 139.809http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/19/Typhoon-Ma-Ons-threat-increases/UPI-25351311054160/TOKYO, July 19 (UPI) -- Typhoon Ma-On, already near category 2 strength, Tuesday threatened Japan, which is recovering from the March 11 quake-tsunami devastation, forecasters said.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:20:00 +0200upienupi-e997b50f10c5de19006106d4fda325e035.6831 139.809http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103673.htmlTOKYO - A large and powerful typhoon is heading north toward Japan's Shikoku Island and could make landfall ...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:07:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-f02ad2870ec6351178bf32ab50b6081364.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://dalje.com/en-world/typhoon-ma-ons-threat-increases/371680TOKYO, July 19 (UPI) -- Typhoon Ma-On, already near category 2 strength, Tuesday threatened Japan, which is recovering from the March 11 quake-tsunami devastation, forecasters said. The large and powerful storm, with maximum winds of 95 mph recorded...Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:36:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-c721df1982c55f1b084f31c99808848235.6831 139.809http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/18/japan.typhoon/index.html?eref=rss_latestWorkers in Japan scrambled Monday to build a protective covering over a damaged nuclear reactor ahead of an approaching powerful typhoon, an energy company spokesman said.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:05:00 +0200cnnencnn-00b9dab019a5b02dc97947d19e98e8dd35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-struck-japan-at-about-0000-gmt-on-19-july19 Jul 2011 04:05 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on struck Japan at about 00:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear31.9 N,132.9 E.Ma-on brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around138 km/h (86 mph).Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:58:00 +0200trustentrust-76e943d15c10c4886e1f7b85be3883f535.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226653/nation/weather-big-waves-from-ineng-still-threaten-parts-of-luzonTwo days after Typhoon Ma-on (Ineng) left Philippine territory, its effects are still being felt in parts of Luzon as big waves still threaten fishermen and small seacraft, state weather forecasters said Tuesday.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:43:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-d8542acc96a482aa15fde67164dadd7bhttp://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/18/Big-typhoon-heads-for-western-Japan/UPI-78691311016554/TOKYO, July 18 (UPI) -- Japanese authorities warned of high wind and waves and heavy rain as a large typhoon headed for the main islands Monday.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:17:00 +0200upienupi-c4fc2d20b71ea7088e8666d1673150f735.6831 139.809http://dalje.com/en-world/big-typhoon-heads-for-western-japan/371605TOKYO, July 18 (UPI) -- Japanese authorities warned of high wind and waves and heavy rain as a large typhoon headed for the main islands Monday. At 6 p.m. local time, Typhoon Ma-on was about 170 miles southeast of Tanegashima island in Kagoshima Prefecture...Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:01:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-84a1bc443c886c3e23736e5674a4bd6831.570539 130.552505http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/07/19/310286/Island-to.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Ma-on had noticeably weakened but was still pushing straight towards Japan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:11:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-d22ff82d5d396784aafadb6541cb5bd335.6831 139.80964.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/18/content_12929074.htmSix fishermen were rescued on Monday after their boat was hit and sunk by typhoon Ma-on off east Zhejiang province.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:22:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-0736d0b52d47c119925cb5fc5cef42fd35.2086 110.727http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110718x4.htmlA large and powerful typhoon was moving toward the main archipelago Monday, with the Meteorological Agency warning of downpours, strong winds and high waves in southwestern and western Japan through Tuesday. Typhoon Ma-on was located about 300 km northeast off Okinawa's Minamidaito Island at noon....Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-2deebd772b48f5b4f4251c9facf144b235.6831 139.80964.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103560.htmlA large and powerful typhoon was moving toward Japan's main islands Monday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of downpours, strong winds and high waves in southwestern and western Japan through Tuesday. Typhoon Ma-on was located about 270 kilometers southeast off Tanegashima island in Kagoshima Prefecture at 6 p.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:16:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-da5d9ddf8ba6287afc91a7db0034200a31.570539 130.552505http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/07/103510.htmlTOKYO - A large and powerful typhoon was moving toward Japan's main islands Monday, with the Japan Meteorolo...Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:46:00 +0200kyodonewsenkyodonews-2e20e01f39f576901c1b1b09c3005f1d35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-is-forecast-to-strike-japan-at-about-0600-gmt-on-19-july18 Jul 2011 09:20 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on is forecast to strike Japan at about 06:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear32.0 N,133.5 E.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:31:00 +0200trustentrust-1b8ff14a9ad53df9fc2e1ae14ad039ae35.6831 139.809http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/powerful-typhoon-moving-toward-japans-main-islandsA large and powerful typhoon was moving toward Japan's main islands Monday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of downpours, strong winds and high waves in southwestern and western Japan through Tuesday. Typhoon Ma-on was located about 300 kilometers northeast off Minamidaito island of....Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:51:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-b7e3c323af1f070bc6930a049850875935.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226509/nation/weather-gale-warning-up-as-ma-on-nears-phlThe state weather bureau raised a gale warning over the eastern seaboard of Luzon as typhoon "Ma-on" neared Philippine territory Saturday afternoon.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:34:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-1aa67757d44dde14411339e6973bb630http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226486/nation/weather-thunderstorms-possible-in-agusan-del-surThe state weather bureau warned Saturday afternoon of possible thunderstorms in parts of Agusan del Sur province in Mindanao.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:34:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-7b728a772ebcca59bb266403d14eb9cbhttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/226537/nation/weather-typhoon-enters-phl-likely-to-exit-sunday-eveningTyphoon "Ma-on" entered Philippine territory before noon Sunday but state weather forecasters said it is likely to exit Sunday evening.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:34:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-f796394edd23b138e3aca5427701a9b5http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226526/nation/weather-typhoon-ma-on-moving-closer-to-phlTyphoon "Ma-on" continued to move closer to Philippine territory and may enhance the southwest monsoon, state weather forecasters said early Sunday morning.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:34:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-d474648409c50ccdb91f7d5e629b6cf9http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7442652.htmlChina has issued a yellow alert for sea waves to warn ships and fishing boats around the waters of the East China Sea to take precautious measures as Typhoon Ma-on is expected to affect the region from Sunday night. The yellow alert is the second lowest level alert in the four-level sea wave alert system.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:07:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-1670b9aa439e24cb06c72fd95fc0354f35.2086 110.727http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226564/nation/weather-despite-ineng-exit-gale-warning-still-up-over-luzonDespite the exit of Typhoon Ineng (international code name Ma-on)" from Philippine territory late Sunday, state weather forecasters maintained on Monday a gale warning over parts of Luzon.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:15:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-bc2125e2eb8dd87fc222875026a60ed5http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-07/17/c_13990890.htmBEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China has issued a yellow alert for sea waves to warn ships and fishing boats around the waters of the East China Sea to take precautious measures as Typhoon Ma-on is expected to affect the region from Sunday night. The yellow alert is the second lowest level alert in the four-level sea wave alert system.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:03:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-c1fb0772e15f362de7b114049a94ac5d49.983333 126.86666727.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.529.258181 103.62560347.106041 130.299539.238941 100.12069744.983333 128.641.05798 107.58750223.62718 105.623802http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226555/nation/weather-ineng-leaves-phl-but-gale-warning-remainsTyphoon "Ineng" left Philippine territory Sunday afternoon but parts of Luzon remain vulnerable to strong and gale-force winds.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:16:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-633092f8c0b996ba247ff097a77719b1http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-is-forecast-to-strike-japan-at-about-1500-gmt-on-19-july17 Jul 2011 08:35 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on is forecast to strike Japan at about 15:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear32.5 N,134.5 E.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:12:00 +0200trustentrust-acd13b58605e6159545939f2b1ff7cb235.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226546/regions/weather-thunderstorms-expected-in-parts-of-central-luzonWhile the weather is hot in Metro Manila, thunderstorms loom over parts of Central Luzon, state weather forecasters said Sunday afternoon.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:38:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-784a08db8dc44b44459f8fc26ba7d342http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/17/11/typhoon-ineng-enters-par-may-be-super-typhoonMANILA, Philippines – Typhoon “Ineng” (internationally known as Ma-on) has entered the Philippine Area of Reponsibility (PAR) Sunday morning, the government weather bureau said.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:14:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-c4c36f03465a9faaebc0c9e628235ddc14.6096 121.006http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226537/nation/weather-typhoon-enters-phl-likely-to-exit-sunday-eveningTyphoon "Ma-on" entered Philippine territory before noon Sunday but state weather forecasters said it is likely to exit Sunday evening.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:36:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-9848ffdd961998777f46c97dcc1d66b5http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-is-forecast-to-strike-japan-at-about-1900-gmt-on-19-july17 Jul 2011 03:20 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on is forecast to strike Japan at about 19:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear33.0 N,135.3 E.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:08:00 +0200trustentrust-1f452a7b67031b69f4dda7d14b91b70f35.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226526/nation/weather-typhoon-ma-on-moving-closer-to-phlTyphoon "Ma-on" continued to move closer to Philippine territory and may enhance the southwest monsoon, state weather forecasters said early Sunday morning.Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:01:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-678379e45f92882178396e21e3fcbb2fhttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/226486/nation/weather-thunderstorms-possible-in-agusan-del-surThe state weather bureau warned Saturday afternoon of possible thunderstorms in parts of Agusan del Sur province in Mindanao.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:28:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-81e93f8d3f6e7116ca775b8dfff4cabahttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/226468/nation/weather-hanna-exits-phl-to-merge-with-typhoon-ma-on-in-next-24-hrsTropical depression "Hanna" exited Philippine territory Saturday morning as it continues to move northeast, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:17:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-995678b5cd6d44b0ef879d9b21a42e0chttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/typhoon-ma-on-is-forecast-to-strike-japan-at-about-1400-gmt-on-19-july16 Jul 2011 03:05 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Typhoon Ma-on is forecast to strike Japan at about 14:00 GMT on 19 July.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear32.6 N,134.6 E.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:47:00 +0200trustentrust-ee49017c8149d80d52b1f209ad7a9ab835.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226460/nation/weather-hanna-exiting-phl-to-merge-with-typhoonTropical depression "Hanna" is moving away from Philippine territory and is expected to merge with an approaching typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Saturday.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:13:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-8fd02879069552ed02f724c2c9274c5bhttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/226327/nation/weather-lpa-monsoon-may-bring-rains-to-luzon-visayasA low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon may continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas, state weather foreacasters said Friday.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:24:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-ed1e86c5d2f54be1e0dde453ab89be95http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/07/16/310026/Organizers-cite.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A charity concert scheduled to be staged Sunday, July 17, will be postponed due to the potential for bad weather, the organizers said yesterday.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:52:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-5d47fd3434d51bb78f928d0aee7c94a5http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC110715-0000004/24-Sporeans-on-relief-mission-to-Japanese-city-of-MiyakoTOKYO - Twenty-four Singaporeans living in Japan will be travelling to the city of Miyako in the north-east on Friday to take part in a relief mission. The two-day mission - the largest so far by a Singapore group - is organised by the...Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:54:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-a61b99438d78830caafad500371b3fbf35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.824898http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/14/content_12906868.htmOver 600 people have been relocated and about 70 house leveled as more rain-triggered floods and mudslides have hit Sichuan province, local flood control authorities said Thursday.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:58:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-e8ad3f8daa10c94017c9137694f4d78035.2086 110.727http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-07/14/c_13985817.htmCHENGDU, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Over 600 people have been relocated and about 70 house leveled as more rain-triggered floods and mudslides have hit Sichuan Province, local flood control authorities said Thursday. Sichuan's Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze has been lashed by heavy rains since....Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:56:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-86b26412402ae6ac850bd7129ccedb3949.983333 126.86666727.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.529.258181 103.62560347.106041 130.299539.238941 100.12069744.983333 128.641.05798 107.58750223.62718 105.623802http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2180113&Language=enBy Miyoko Ishigami (With Photos) TOKYO, July 14 (KUNA) -- President of the Asian Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah inaugurated Thursday the council's 30th General Assembly meeting in Tokyo, which brought together representatives from all the 45 National Olympic Committees in the Asian continent.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:52:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-9ba099b282cab73cd0ff8a7350640bd3http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/business/2011-07/14/c_13984844.htmWELLINGTON, July 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.8 percent in the March quarter, showing a slight acceleration in economic activity after a 0.5-percent rise in the previous quarter, the government statistics agency announced Thursday.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:22:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-82de90f379320586d3b3477262d53a2a27.748119 111.287102http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1140827/1/.htmlTOKYO: Twenty-four Singaporeans living in Japan will be travelling Friday to the city of Miyako in the north-east to take part in a relief mission.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-a5c345848b0849663e7bf0573032545039.640091 141.962006http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226224/nation/weather-lpa-has-slim-chance-of-becoming-cycloneThe low-pressure area inside Philippine territory is not affecting the country and its chances of becoming a cyclone remain slim as of Thursday morning, state weather forecasters said.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:18:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-601100a09956c3a83b933ddaa8a64c63http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/intl-community/2011/07/14/309770/Typhoon-may.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Ma-on will intensify before it moves closer to Taiwan next Monday, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday. While international weather forecasters mostly predict that the typhoon will spare the island and move north toward Japan, the storm is still expected to bring heavy rainfall to Taiwan.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:11:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-71aecc6dded4bed13a607a6a6d8eba7535.6831 139.809http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107130317.htmlOTSUCHI, Iwate Prefecture--The first survey of marine life living on the seabed after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami showed a sharp drop in abalone and sea urchins. The survey was conducted July 11 and 12 in Otsuchi Bay in Iwate Prefecture.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:40:00 +0200asahienasahi-8a331932b2d0762ca774e7ab5137eff639.390598 141.869293http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-nuclear-safety-20110713,0,1708669.story?track=rssThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission's dozen suggestions, issued in response to the Fukushima disaster in Japan, fall far short of what outside experts have advocated.The staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a dozen recommendations Wednesday to improve the safety of U.S.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:44:00 +0200latimesenlatimes-60fa70dbf5770b484080336e213077fb41.48045 140.252502http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226201/nation/weather-approaching-typhoon-may-spare-phl-says-pagasaA cyclone approaching Philippine territory intensified into a typhoon but state weather forecasters on Thursday said it may spare the country and head for Japan.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:28:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-4131ffafa2291738292c3d702ffef5ce35.6831 139.809http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011/07/13/story_13-7-2011_pg7_16* PM expresses satisfaction over completion of various projects * ERRA seeks more funding for completion of remaining projects mostly in education sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Tuesday, stressed ‘concerted efforts’ for early completion of the remaining projects worth Rs100 billion in the earthquake affected areas.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:08:00 +0200dailytimesPKendailytimesPK-27900a1f8bc685f28854fc1c8b5a43f933.6720975481027 73.1199168898287http://www.lebanonews.net/mainhl2.asp?hlid=702113 July 2011 U.S. experts are calling for stepped-up safety measures at nuclear power plants following the March disaster in Japan, including new systems to keep reactors cool in case of a blackout.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:29:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-dcfb534e9f6ed63bbaa17a57461ca1cb35.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226154/nation/weather-floods-landslides-continue-to-threaten-central-luzonRains from a potential cyclone and the southwest monsoon threaten to trigger flash floods and landslides over parts of Central Luzon, state weather forecasters said Wednesday afternoon.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-9241434c8fc73ff517c09795589177cbhttp://www.gmanews.tv/story/226079/nation/pagasa-storm-may-enter-phl-during-weekendA tropical storm east of the Philippines may enter the country's area of responsibility this weekend, even as a potential cyclone already in Philippine territory may cause flash floods and landslides in Central Luzon.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:24:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a99c4c9ebf1e02a330a0140e2ba9b0696.517152 126.0933996.837358 125.4167.320878 126.55210112.45519 121.050598http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/07/13/nuclear.safety/index.html?eref=rss_latestU.S. experts are calling for stepped-up safety measures at nuclear power plants following the March disaster in Japan, including new systems to keep reactors cool in case of a blackout.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:20:00 +0200cnnencnn-b8af2d63f422918420811a81c6b5d06b35.6831 139.809http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226079/nation/pagasa-storm-may-enter-phl-during-weekendA tropical storm east of the Philippines may enter the country's area of responsibility this weekend, even as a potential cyclone already in Philippine territory may cause flash floods and landslides in Central Luzon.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:01:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-190eb8709df739f8acc0600b42c098616.517152 126.0933996.837358 125.4167.320878 126.55210112.45519 121.050598http://www.jpost.com/Features/InThespotlight/Article.aspx?ID=229057&R=R1An award for feminist Alice Shalvi, a French Legion of Honor for conductor Zubin Mehta, and a medal for violinist Itamar Zorman.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:48:00 +0200jpostenjpost-82a3fdeb72c4915d6cd28332f5485175http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110712/local/french-aircraft-make-emergency-landing.375208A pair of French military aircraft made an emergency landing at Malta International Airport this afternoon, deploying their parachutes to slow them down on the runway. The emergency was declared after the refuelling probe of one of the aircraft was damaged during air-to-air refuelling. The other aircraft's tyre exploded as it landed.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:50:00 +0200timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-c4be985eda8faf8bf1d77bed09e6881435.9042 14.5189http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/178512/20110712/record-heat-heat-wave-national-weather-service.htmThe U.S. registered its 19th driest and 26th warmest June on record, according to scientists at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:06:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-7d315b273cc284608ca40b561561e317http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/809741/cs/1/Olympia, site of the famous Temple of Zeus and original venue of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, was presumably destroyed by repeated tsunamis that travelled considerable distances inland, and noTue, 12 Jul 2011 14:04:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-37e57cf966b7ec500b9bcde2827f248d47.0437 -122.89237.944 23.6529http://allafrica.com/stories/201107120086.htmlDealers in imported second-hand vehicles are taking a painful hit from the escalation of prices driven by low supply from Japan and weakening of the shilling.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:17:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-4a671018f9a77011a169b48c46060feb35.6831 139.809-1.2702 36.8041http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/terror-and-confusion-villages-around-naval-base/20110712Author: Alexia Saoulli EYEWITNESSES of the devastation caused by yesterday’s huge blast which ripped through the Evangelos Florakis naval base in the Limassol district could only speak of their terror and confusion as their homes, cars and lives were turned upside down.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:12:00 +0200cyprus-mailencyprus-mail-ca3930aa4697eb0ed55604e3ab7e669134.6833 33.0511http://www.pr-inside.com/market-report-taiwan-infrastructure-report-r2707172.htm(PR-inside.com) Taiwan's construction sector continues to be animated by the strong number of projects in the pipeline. Although the industry's growth rate will ease to 5.88% in 2011 from a strong 10.43% in 2010, this is compared to a weak base contraction of 8.04% in 2009.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:37:00 +0200pr-insideenpr-inside-546b59e53064c2134eecdfa42b3361a9http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/2011-07-11-hurricane-storm-surge-dangers_n.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Storm surge is the most dangerous aspect of hurricanes, but many public misconceptions persist about it.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:58:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-19fcc879c9d78c66bab36f1fd1aab7a2http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=228932&R=R2Ganim residents ask J'lem and ILA to build affordable housing in their neighborhoods rather than new luxury apartments for foreigners.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:08:00 +0200jpostenjpost-3961dd5a77af63dc2c0aa58eeb6fb31chttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2013559/Ancient-submerged-landscape-mountains-riverbeds-Atlantic-seabed.html?ITO=1490Researchers found the 56million-year-old lost terrain, which is located west of the Orkney-Shetland Islands, by analysing data collected for oil companies.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:29:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-c51ce9d332c3e060e6cd73fd217898cfhttp://news.caribseek.com/Haiti/article_95168.shtmlLA HABANA (PL) - El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Alemania, Guido Westerwelle, llegar� el pr�ximo domingo a Hait� como parte de una visita oficial con vista a coordinar mecanismos de ayuda al pa�s caribe�o.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:14:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-db6f9d2aa38d50097b30e3d337585c0952.5163 13.327622.8734349658878 -82.2099002225441http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2013559/Ancient-submerged-landscape-mountains-riverbeds-Atlantic-seabed.html?ITO=1490Researchers found the 56million-year-old lost terrain, which is located west of the Orkney-Shetland Islands, by analysing data collected for oil companies.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:51:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-dc60c6a122f1300a2456f4f1792cf1eahttp://dalje.com/en-world/wildfire-rages-on-greek-island-of-zakynthos/370185ZAKYNTHOS, Greece, July 11 (UPI) -- A wildfire burned on the Greek island of Zakynthos but populated areas were not threatened, authorities said Monday. The fire brigade told the Athens News Agency eight engines with 18 firefighters, two water-dropping...Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:01:00 +0200javno-enenjavno-en-0e4d9f35aba3d0f50a463a98a113d7aa37.944 23.6529http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/07/11/Wildfire-rages-on-Greek-island-of-Zakynthos/UPI-68661310397177/ZAKYNTHOS, Greece, July 11 (UPI) -- A wildfire burned on the Greek island of Zakynthos but populated areas were not threatened, authorities said Monday.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:26:00 +0200upienupi-f74bd20ef0a9b62a8a3575aa4c58ecbd37.944 23.6529http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20110712zg.htmlThey're back. Worries that foreign students would abandon Japan following the Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and accompanying fiasco at Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant have proven to be largely unfounded. According to Ministry of Justice figures, 70,170 foreign students left Japan between March 12 and April 8.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:18:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-f7b24e00e99d8118491a6b78b8729c9b41.48045 140.252502http://www.ana-mpa.gr/anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=10157193&maindocimg=7690240&service=96&showLink=trueANA-MPA/A wildfire broke out on Monday morning on Zakynthos island. The fire is burning a forested area between the villages of Volimes and Anahoritria, on the northern side of the island and, according to the Fire Brigade, residential areas are not endangered.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:23:00 +0200mpaenmpa-a2325739752849e960286da8b7cf6e30http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/7435735.htmlFirefighters and rescuers in Russia's Far East are continuing to fight 14 wildfires covering an area of 18.28 hectares, after extinguishing four forest fires over the past 24 hours, local reports said on Monday. Eleven wildfires blaze in Sakha Republik, 2 in Amurskaya oblast and one in Chukotka,....Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:45:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-0f5eefd8ce9c97b1a9ab0c8540d09839http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/11/c_13977746.htmVLADIVOSTOK, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters and rescuers in Russia's Far East are continuing to fight 14 wildfires covering an area of 18.28 hectares, after extinguishing four forest fires over the past 24 hours, local reports said on Monday. Eleven wildfires blaze in Sakha Republik, 2 in....Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:47:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-b74f12e5bd5a985cb9a9f30af913546627.748119 111.287102http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2011/jul/10/observer-profile-abi-morganWith her new, star-studded BBC drama, one of the most consistently excellent writers on TV will get the proper recognition she has long deserved Even if you weren't – as many of us including the writer/creator Abi Morgan weren't – even extant by 1956, the airs, colours and the language of her new BBC drama The Hour feels pitch-perfect.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:20:00 +0200guardianenguardian-8ec45f227f774ddc2e75d8496fff3b4ahttp://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=19&art_id=112935&sid=32984843&con_type=3Coach Norio Sasaki hopes Japan's historic 1-0 win over holders Germany at the women's World Cup will help cheer earthquake and tsunami victims in his homeland. Japan are in the semi-finals for the first time in their history after beating the fancied hosts, substitute Karina Maruyama firing home the winner in the 108th minute in Wolfsburg.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:24:00 +0200thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-bb296e4ffe64d9606170fc9e4a70392035.6831 139.80952.421921 10.77851http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110710/sc_livescience/alostworldatlantislikelandscapediscoveredLiveScience.com - Buried deep beneath the sediment of the North Atlantic Ocean lies an ancient, lost landscape with furrows cut by rivers and peaks that once belonged to mountains. Geologists recently discovered this roughly 56-million-year-old landscape using data gathered for oil companies.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:39:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-513a5355bb55a4983192cd6ee1586bea41.40662 -95.01355http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110710/wl_asia_afp/fblwc2011womengerjpnAFP - Japan coach Norio Sasaki said he hopes his team's historic 1-0 win over holders Germany at the women's World Cup will help cheer victims in the areas of his homeland devastated by the tsunami.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:35:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-120130ab64a3ada0cebab1222a3b24e335.6831 139.80941.795 44.9755556http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-07/20744597-islamic-relief-usa-launches-east-africa-crisis-appeal-008.htmWASHINGTON , July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), a relief and development organization based in thSat, 09 Jul 2011 00:14:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-be9e78eeb147ce5db6ec76d2c502815938.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10737436&ref=rssOne person has been injured after a small tornado struck north of Wellington this afternoon.The twister hit 1.5km north of Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast about 4pm, police central communications Inspector Paul Jermy said.A man...Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:36:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-8e951f68bbcd15b3f5ff624ad9bcc29b-41.0609140069026 175.495686177621http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/how-first-24-hours-shaped-japans-nuclear-crisisEDITOR'S NOTE: It was an ordinary Friday afternoon, and then the shaking began -- harbinger of a nuclear nightmare that rages on, three months later. A moment-by-moment account of the crucial first 24 hours after an earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:58:00 +0200japantodayenjapantoday-3d78d915f95a423548ee9d156b4baa4fhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012596/Freak-twister-hits-streets-Bognor-Regis-AGAIN.html?ITO=1490They say lightning never strikes twice but tornadoes seem to have a habit of coming back to one street in Bognor Regis.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:57:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-a1eafc2bcf8b77bcfa01cd872f8c93a950.795959 -0.692355http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012596/Freak-twister-hits-streets-Bognor-Regis-AGAIN.html?ITO=1490They say lightening never strikes twice but tornadoes seem to have a habit of coming back to one street in Bognor Regis.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-c38340075779783b43fbf0eac21ecf0350.795959 -0.692355http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012596/Familys-terror-tornado-snaps-40ft-tree-hurls-trampoline-air--Bognor-Regis.html?ITO=1490As far as freak weather conditions go it wasn't the event of the century. But for one family in the seaside town of Bognor Regis the mini tornado did manage to move their garden furniture.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:55:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-9c0739749a82e68f4d6eff7c779dfd8750.795959 -0.692355http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012596/Familys-terror-tornado-snaps-40ft-tree-hurls-trampoline-air--Bognor-Regis.html?ITO=1490As far as freak weather conditions go it wasn't the event of the century. But for one family in the seaside town of Bognor Regis the mini tornado did manage to move their garden furniture.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:38:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-9c0739749a82e68f4d6eff7c779dfd8750.795959 -0.692355http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/08/c_13974010.htmVLADIVOSTOK, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters have extinguished five forest fires in Russia's Far East in the past 24 hours but are still battling seven other blazes. The remaining fires cover a total area of 5.3 hectares and pose no threat to residents, officials said, quoted by local media.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-bcdddc33b44b61d8da9c11c21658c3b827.748119 111.287102http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/08/rodeo-royals-kate-william-calgaryDuke and Duchess of Cambridge don cowboy hats for Calgary's annual stampede and rodeo as Canadian tour comes to an end The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the last full day of their week-long tour of Canada in Calgary at the annual stampede and rodeo – which locals like to bill "the greatest outdoor show on earth".Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:11:00 +0200guardianenguardian-4557689b2dd5220472798b7a4234e0ae51.0404 -114.061http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7433253.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the remote Kermadec Islands, north of New Zealand North Island on Thursday , the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit the New Zealand territory, 116 km east of Raoul Island at 09:10 p.m. New Zealand local time (09:10 GMT) at a depth of 19.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:25:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-1113007c786b26926049538225566e94-41.3348 174.807http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-07/08/content_12860057.htmMore heavy downpours in Sichuan Province since Monday evening has left two dead and six missing, bringing the rain-caused death toll to eight since June 30, the provincial flood control office said Thursday.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:37:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-74c9f4baa038baa68d2efeff6a665cd4http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-07/08/c_13972215.htmCHENGDU, July 7 (Xinhua) -- More heavy downpours in Sichuan Province since Monday evening has left two dead and six missing, bringing the rain-caused death toll to eight since June 30, the provincial flood control office said Thursday. Continuous downpours have wreaked havoc in Sichuan since last Thursday, affecting more than 1.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:58:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-9dc65bc28ca968ee5412db310b8513c549.983333 126.86666727.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.529.258181 103.62560347.106041 130.299539.238941 100.12069744.983333 128.641.05798 107.58750223.62718 105.623802http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Icelands-Mount-Hekla-ready-to-blow-20110707Activity at Mount Hekla has subsided a bit, but an expert warned it still looked ready to blow, as magma pressure is stronger than before its last eruption.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:52:00 +0200news24ennews24-a6063b6cef9a4012b7ffec0c51a23251http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/News/Aerosmith-hits-the-studio-20110707Aerosmith has entered the recording studio to begin work on their long-awaited 14th studio album.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:17:00 +0200news24ennews24-c9ca4cd844c577493398810ce36ee69dhttp://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Iceland+Hekla+volcano+ready+erupt+geophysicist/5057185/story.htmlOne of Iceland's most feared volcanoes, Hekla, looks ready to erupt, with measurement instruments showing likely magma movement.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:25:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-a9aa8bd1ca1b5fa3b175e4509710939ehttp://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/807745/cs/1/Another earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale Thursday rocked New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, that were earlier in the morning struck by a massive 7.6 magnitude tremblor, the US Geological SuThu, 07 Jul 2011 16:12:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-a685ec0dc526a3176efeafc711af6936http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-07/07/c_13971880.htmWELLINGTON, July 7 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the remote Kermadec Islands, north of New Zealand North Island on Thursday , the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit the New Zealand territory, 116 km east of Raoul Island at 09:10 p.m. New Zealand local time (09:10 GMT) at a depth of 19.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:25:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-085fceb4ead321651fe8ab2c99e8b070-41.0609140069026 175.495686177621http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-07/07/c_13971365.htmCHENGDU, July 7 (Xinhua) -- A new round of heavy downpours in southwest Sichuan Province since Monday evening has left two dead and six missing, bringing the rain-caused death toll to eight since June 30, the provincial flood control office said Thursday. Continuous downpours have wreaked havoc in Sichuan since last Thursday, affecting more than 1.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:38:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-5c2c0936ff509042a1297009b2a52e6149.983333 126.86666727.748119 111.28710227.133333 107.529.258181 103.62560347.106041 130.299539.238941 100.12069744.983333 128.641.05798 107.58750223.62718 105.623802http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-07-06-new-zealand-kermadec-islands-earthquake_n.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29NEW YORK (AP) — A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake rattled the remote in the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. It triggered a small tsunami that had bracing for high waves. New Zealand The quake was felt as far away as Christchurch, New Zealand, said New Zealand's Geological and Nuclear Sciences agency.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:04:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-af279c5a12026aecbc33a7dce2664fa543.0137107927454 -75.582695397263http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012152/It-kind-messed-females-got-shot--Katrina-cover-officer-tells-police-fired-unarmed-wounded-civilians.html?ITO=1490Michael Hunter, a government witness in the federal trial of five current or former officers, said he and colleagues fired at unarmed civilians in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:25:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-6a23f65ba072d028eff7a03ff402038329.9564 -90.0987http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/46679308/WELLINGTON, New Zealand -; The eight scientists and staff based at the remote Kermadec Islands in the Pacific Ocean are unharmed after a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck this morning. ...Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:02:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-11e95c055be090ff7c7716c15e3b2a3d-41.0609140069026 175.495686177621http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7432997.htmlA new round of heavy downpours in southwest Sichuan Province since Monday evening has left two dead and six missing, bringing the rain-caused death toll to eight since June 30, the provincial flood control office said Thursday. Continuous downpours have wreaked havoc in Sichuan since last Thursday, affecting more than 1.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:59:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-336f5124731864d312821d3555982e3835.2086 110.727