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The National Hurricane Center said that Irene is a large and dangerous storm and that it is expected to gain momentum in the next day.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:23:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-e5777eb9ed741bd077011a4848ffde1a25.0672 -77.340240.6222 -73.9878http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110824/wl_nm/us_storm_ireneReuters - Powerful Hurricane Irene began battering the Bahamas on Wednesday on a track to the North Carolina coast that forecasters say could threaten the densely populated Northeast, including New York, starting Sunday.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:58:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-c1f23fc9918cea4c0c4c9dd92bcbf20d25.0672 -77.340240.6222 -73.9878http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/24/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110824?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNewsNASSAU (Reuters) - Powerful Hurricane Irene began battering the Bahamas on Wednesday on a track to the North Carolina coast that forecasters say could threaten the densely populated Northeast, including New York, starting Sunday.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:52:00 +0200reutersenreuters-405651190e3e10bbc504475138fec27925.0672 -77.340240.6222 -73.9878http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=317510&Itemid=124 de agosto de 2011, 08:23 Santo Domingo, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) More than 7,000 people remain evacuated in the Dominican Republic Wednesday, where intense rain was registered and there were settlements isolated, electricity cuts, fallen trees, destroyed houses and floods associated with Hurricane Irene.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:16:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-f35018588660d5e8c55de7c9a5da1cb518.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=316536&Itemid=120 de agosto de 2011, 11:11 Havana, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Tropical Storm Harvey heads towards Belize with sustained maximum winds of 95km/h and stronger gusts, Cuba's Meteorology Institute (ISMET) reported.  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:14:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-c1d57c5f984a7df4261bf86b63169b6e17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903461304576524123855448908.html?mod=rss_US_NewsThe first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season threatened Monday to form into a major storm packing powerful winds that could pummel the U.S. coastline from Florida to North Carolina later this week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:47:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-50770fd0b797d9a56c05b1f10d7adc6c41.40662 -95.0135528.6535391673714 -82.475171054998335.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Kate-Winslet-escapes-as-Branson39s.6823344.jpFILM star Kate Winslet and her children escaped unhurt when fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home on his private Caribbean island.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:25:00 +0200TheScotsmanenTheScotsman-6adb2db99f60e91b3c74287afb78797chttp://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/266636/Kate-rescues-Branson-s-mum-as-20-f-lee-inferno/FILM star Kate Winslet was hailed a heroine last night after saving the life of Richard Branson's elderly mother as an inferno engulfed his Caribbean hideaway.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:16:00 +0200expressenexpress-1a3d87d5e9ae7b5024404ea220b21a90http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/afp/hurricane-surges-toward-dominican-republic-haiti/460976Hurricane Irene barreled toward Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Monday, after forcing Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and Richard Branson's relatives to flee the British tycoon's Caribbean island home. Winslet carried Branson's 90-year-old mother Eve out of The Great House on Necker Island, a....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:12:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-e3b55b9692bff3a3359c74f390a7a88d18.54299 -72.34310218.4893 -69.8993http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029011/Amazing-photo-moment-blot-lightning-hit-George-Washington-Bridge.html?ITO=1490The city endured heavy rain and ferocious claps of thunder and flashes of lightning for most of Friday evening.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:10:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-304f7c6dc6a571c6073751a1ec2e93d9http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=edition_americasThe first Atlantic hurricane of 2011 gathered strength Monday as it stormed through the Caribbean, churning just north of the Dominican Republic after causing widespread flooding, landslides and power outages in Puerto Rico.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:52:00 +0200cnnencnn-cb1e56c2f52548a65134b3ab8675276841.40662 -95.0135525.0672 -77.340234.878761 -76.34986131.991944 -96.87111118.3988 -66.068543.083729 -97.1622718.4893 -69.899344.171667 -68.42472226.642929 -98.347679http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903461304576524123855448908.html?mod=rss_US_NewsThe first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season threatened Monday to form into a major storm packing powerful winds that could pummel the U.S. coastline from Florida to North Carolina later this week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:46:00 +0200wsj-enenwsj-en-7d69fb61d8e6abe7bed4f966a1114e0d41.40662 -95.0135528.6535391673714 -82.475171054998335.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-08/21141822-media-advisory-2011-atlantic-hurricane-season-hurricane-irene-first-to-threaten-u-s-mainland-this-season-004.htmThe WeatherBug Meteorology team at Earth Networks℠ is actively tracking Hurricane Irene, the Category 1 hurricane that could threaten the U.S. on Thursday or earlyTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:33:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-51f43cb608e266c767bd62b095e67edehttp://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=ODYyNzIyOTA3Mg==Published Date: August 23, 2011 SANTO DOMINGO: Hurricane Irene struck Puerto Rico early yesterday and barreled toward the Dominican Republic and quake-ravaged Haiti, bringing high winds and rain to that disaster-prone rim of the Caribbean, forecasters said.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:21:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-a5215fc3813475576a1eb38e543b318a18.54299 -72.34310218.3988 -66.068518.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1148554/1/.htmlSANTO DOMINGO: Hurricane Irene barrelled toward Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Monday, after forcing Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and Richard Branson's relatives to flee the British tycoon's Caribbean island home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:10:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-0447def95e8d0efb9856513c53d8e2d318.54299 -72.343102http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:17:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-47cc8fba92fdb4573f656ff26341e576http://betanews.com/2011/08/23/new-yorkers-saw-dc-quake-tweets-before-the-ground-shook/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20bn%20%28Betanews%20Full%20Content%20Feed%20-%20BN%29It is said by some that Twitter is the fastest way to get the word out about the news -- and in the case of the 5.8 tremblor that struck central Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, for some that may actually have been the case. Shock waves from quakes travel at a high rate of speed, however not fast....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:32:00 +0200betanewsenbetanews-e5d8dc7f6b8eb4ee6f3f39bc63a21a0737.5138159806271 -78.888802487888540.6222 -73.9878http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/202670/20110823/virginia-earthquake-august-23-seismic-faults-maryland-atlantic-pacific-california.htmThe Virginia earthquake Aug. 23 was unusual for the region, although not unprecedented. Earthquakes, though fairly commonplace along the Pacific Coast, are few and far between on the Atlantic Coast because of its different geological structure.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:04:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-49b8781bd5427b5fa09ec0da80ca927037.5138159806271 -78.8888024878885http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2186663&Language=enWASHINGTON, Aug 23 (KUNA) -- A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck in central Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, creating a rolling motion felt from Boston to the Carolinas, and resulting in the evacuation of the Pentagon, the U.S. Capitol Building and Union Station in Washington. No damage was reported after the quake which hit around 1:55 p.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:28:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-f0570f8eef637ebba76f43e25a3ef6e438.9051 -77.016247.704007 -122.642899http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:07:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-47cc8fba92fdb4573f656ff26341e576http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:58:00 +0200argusenargus-47cc8fba92fdb4573f656ff26341e576http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110824a2.htmlU.S. Vice President Joe Biden praised Tuesday the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami. Biden said the March 11 disaster was no match for the "legendary industriousness and relentless perseverance of the Japanese people."Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:31:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-b1a4eb6054d9e6bd8c00d8e307e6c567http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-47cc8fba92fdb4573f656ff26341e576http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/08/23/Named-storms-in-Atlantic-on-record-pace/UPI-44321314116710/MIAMI, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The number of named storms in the Atlantic this year has already outpaced last year's, which had the third-highest-ever total, forecasters say.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:21:00 +0200upienupi-c5e12415f5f62cb4823143d071a89d09http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/202617/20110823/hurricane-irene-florida-north-carolina-texas-ike-katrina-rita.htmHurricane Irene, if it keeps to its projected path and hits Florida and North Carolina later this week, will become the first hurricane in three years to make landfall in the United States.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:03:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-2656d62836642cff807a24035b4acca628.6535391673714 -82.475171054998335.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/24/world/asia/24biden.html?partner=rss&emc=rssOn the final leg of an eight-day Asian trip, the vice president spoke in a town ravaged by the March tsunami.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:35:00 +0200IHTenIHT-81ad4875a654738021b23fb8fc0dfc4535.6831 139.809http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029274/Joe-Biden-praises-Japan-bouncing-earthquake-tsunami.html?ITO=1490In a speech at Sendai's airport, Mr Biden spoke of the U.S. public's admiration of Japan after the March 11 disaster, which left about 20,000 people dead or missing.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:27:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-e993d2770bd1beb3635a2ab837b5fb0735.6831 139.809http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14635316Sir Richard Branson says his family are "truly moved" by the messages of support from people around the world after their luxury Caribbean home burned down.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:57:00 +0200bbcenbbc-3e64448f2bb933aace641e79fa8bec37http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/08/23/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-91466-29289384/Sir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:53:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-2c3607ef6ec7905f39392109694d9d17http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14635316Sir Richard Branson says his family are "truly moved" by the messages of support from people around the world after their luxury Caribbean home burned down.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:45:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-3e64448f2bb933aace641e79fa8bec37http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2940599LONDON - Guests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when a fire destroyed Richard Branson’s Caribbean home during a tropical storm, said the British businessman. The Virgin Group boss said about 20 people, including Winslet and her children, were staying in the....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:21:00 +0200joongangdailyenjoongangdaily-a6c0250c540fbb9948dbfbf2b8f93d18http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:11:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029274/Biden-praises-Japan-bouncing-quake-tsunami-saying-disaster-met-match-resolve-Japanese-people.html?ITO=1490In a speech at Sendai's airport, Mr Biden spoke of the U.S. public's admiration of Japan after the March 11 disaster, which left about 20,000 people dead or missing.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:04:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-c86447d0b440ac0a754a047aa59bb6cf35.6831 139.809http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:56:00 +0200argusenargus-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:53:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-16039871.html?r=RSSSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:47:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-wedding-is-on-despite-fire-2854659.htmlSir Richard Branson has insisted that his daughter will still be able to get married on his luxury Caribbean island, despite the fire that destroyed his home there.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:45:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-d3d251566c34200f7ab603936f357520http://www.independent.ie/world-news/americas/video-actress-winslet-flees-for-her-life-as-bransons-island-home-burns-down-2854870.htmlKate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, and her children were forced to flee a fire in the early hours of yesterday morning as it ripped through Richard Branson's Necker Island home, burning it to the ground.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:43:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-488482966368d47ccad007c5721b94d40.0 0.064.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110823-0000900/Biden-lauds-Japans-resolve-in-tsunami-zone-visitSENDAI (Japan) - United States Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami and reaffirmed the two countries' alliance as vital for regional peace and prosperity. In...Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:12:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-02500fa1fccb4cb515db8f9a0ec4791f35.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.0162http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/23/winslet-branson-caribbean-fire.html?ref=rssAcademy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet could add the title of hero to her resumé according to British businessman Richard Branson, who says the starlet carried his 90-year-old mother out of his Caribbean home during a devastating fire.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:56:00 +0200CBCenCBC-07f3d1379ac0d7b7c3f29df09c779b81http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110823x2.htmlU.S. Vice President Joe Biden praised Tuesday the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami. Biden said the March 11 disaster was no match for the "legendary industriousness and relentless perseverance of the Japanese people."Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-e10b4cfc5af0ecc8c84ee443a6bbc1b6http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/8/23/40674/Hurricane-Irene-update-Dominican-authorities-maintain-alertSanto Domingo.- Although Hurricane Irene did not hit the country directly yesterday, its effects are being felt in northern, central and eastern areas. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) issued a red alert for 24 provinces a and yellow alert for eight provinces, and conducted preventive evacuations of over one thousand people.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:12:00 +0200dominicantodayendominicantoday-50545f77cd2860148722bf74e954d0ac18.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/08/23/kate-winslet-escapes-fire-bransons-island-home.htmlGuests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a topical storm, said the British businessman.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:24:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-26c59d0b6d1f02ce2a5337419cd17a0dhttp://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/8/23/40674/Update-on-Hurricane-Irene-Dominican-authorities-maintain-alertSanto Domingo.- Although Hurricane Irene did not hit the country directly yesterday, its effects are being felt in northern, central and eastern areas. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) issued a red alert for 24 provinces a and yellow alert for eight provinces, and conducted preventive evacuations of over one thousand people.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:11:00 +0200dominicantodayendominicantoday-e0b67f033080769424035b7705be406818.5672806275142 -69.851781331852http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/23/irene-hurricane-puerto-rico.html?ref=rssA rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene roared off the Dominican Republic's northern coast, whipping up high waves and torrential downpours on a track that could see it reach the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:10:00 +0200CBCenCBC-efffa0fad92832d98e49997cd3822f58http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/22/richard-branson-virgin-island.html?ref=rssGuests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessman.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:10:00 +0200CBCenCBC-a04abb76548e93c4941781bcda505768http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Hurricane-Irene-upgraded-Category-2-nears-US-mainland.htmlA rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene was roaring off the Dominican Republic's northern coast last night, whipping up high waves and torrential downpours on a track that could see it reach the U.S. south-east as a major storm by the end of the week. Irene grew into a Category 2 hurricane late yesterday and the U.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:02:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-605c3a0d04e1a968c802abc37eda03f6http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Hurricane-Irene-upgraded-Category-2-nears-US-mainland.html?ITO=1490National Hurricane Centre spokesman Dennis Feltgen urged south Florida residents to monitor the storm carefully, to double check their supplies of food and fuel and to review their hurricane plans.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:33:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-605c3a0d04e1a968c802abc37eda03f628.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230291/nation/weather-mina-now-a-tropical-storm-pagasa-saysTropical Depression Mina has intensified into a tropical storm and started to move north Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:10:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-66b946e8346ac9ecc3b2a01b95bd5824http://www.news24.com/World/News/Hurricane-Irene-heads-toward-Bahamas-US-20110823A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene is on a track that could see it reach the US Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:58:00 +0200news24ennews24-ca7e80f8c173fe3fa7d6610f9277475725.0672 -77.3402http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/hurricane-irene-heads-toward-bahamas-20110823-1j87k.htmlHurricane Irene has become a category two storm as it churns towards the Dominican Republic, with experts forecasting it to grow into a category three.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:54:00 +0200smhensmh-950f1494458b913d3226355e09532afe25.0672 -77.340218.4893 -69.8993http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/dominican-republic-braces-for-hurricane-irene/story-e6frfku0-1226120714996THE Dominican Republic has set up more than 2000 emergency shelters as it braces for the Hurricane Irene, which forecasters say could become a monster category four storm by Thursday.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:39:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-0763813bf6af18e4cc9a4ccead8fba8418.4893 -69.8993http://www.rferl.org/content/biden_japan_tsunami_mongolia_china/24305271.htmlU.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Japan today to show support for Japanese efforts to recover from the tsunami earlier this year and reaffirm U.S.-Japanese ties.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:38:00 +0200rferlenrferl-362274a55f65111397e98e006bd5887b35.6831 139.809http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14616123British actress Kate Winslet and her children are among 20 people to escape unhurt as a fire "destroys" Sir Richard Branson's home on his private Caribbean island.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:33:00 +0200bbcenbbc-0dc2a6a32d9db11362e2d9c8f4f44b52http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/111409/SENDAI, Japan (AP) U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has praised the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami. TOKYO (AP) U.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed admiration for the stoicism of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami, as he met....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:19:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-f3d3dfbfaa34b4a9cf3a3fd12881eb6235.6831 139.809http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2186525&Language=enTOKYO, Aug 23 (KUNA) -- US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday pledged Washington's continued support for Japan's reconstruction efforts after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and affirmed the two countries' long-standing alliance. "I came to Japan to express US sympathy and admiration for....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:02:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-0730362e20f4d67f5845c5da69a89bc535.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15312585/biden-shows-support-for-japan-tsunami-recoveryU.S. Vice President Joe Biden has praised the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:49:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-8db8ad9c29d90437dd8225ba3cc2bfa8http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/23/irene-hurricane-puerto-rico.html?ref=rssA rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene roared off the Dominican Republic's northern coast, whipping up high waves and torrential downpours on a track that could see it reach the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:47:00 +0200CBCenCBC-9c6293640e070532066bd33faf8f1ad9http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-08-23-AS-Japan-US/id-be33a07e0d0b4ab4b535c42c2bd9f4a9SENDAI, Japan (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has praised the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami. Biden said the March 11 disaster was no match for the "legendary industriousness and relentless perseverence of the Japanese people.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:40:00 +0200APenAP-bb6d0c103a55efce8049ddf840156e5035.6831 139.809http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_usAP - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has praised the resolve of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:34:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-523e53cf0789d53c67b717847753393bhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Hurricane-Irene-upgraded-Category-2-nears-US-mainland.html?ITO=1490National Hurricane Centre spokesman Dennis Feltgen urged south Florida residents to monitor the storm carefully, to double check their supplies of food and fuel and to review their hurricane plans.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:33:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-13b0e4f0e212ba4a38724f27f06acaa128.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/22/scitech/main20095761.shtml(AP) NAGUA, Dominican Republic - A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, pounding Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with strong winds and rain as it followed a track that could carry it to the U.S. Southeast by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:23:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-63e2d7f349fbae70a506348251df475d25.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2011/08/23/hurricane-irene-heads-towards-bahamasA rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene roared off the Dominican Republic’s resort-dotted northern coast on Monday, whipping up high waves and torrential downpours on a track that could see it reach the US Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:23:00 +0200thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-4a27397d1681a9e18557191b0cdf0c4b25.0672 -77.340218.4893 -69.8993http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_usAP - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed admiration for the stoicism of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami, as he met Tuesday with Japan's prime minister on the third and final leg of an Asian tour.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:04:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-b7fdb9b0cc995aafe4e8feeb86c70d4135.6831 139.809http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15312585/biden-shows-support-for-japan-tsunami-recoveryU.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed admiration for the stoicism of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami, as he met Tuesday with Japan's prime minister on the third and final leg of an...Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:48:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-21c870406141224adb1843e8061d9bba35.6831 139.809http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/111409/TOKYO (AP) U.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed admiration for the stoicism of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami, as he met Tuesday with Japan's prime minister on the third and final leg of an Asian tour.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:48:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-43bfc34b01d5ed8af5b44563ba8e9b0735.6831 139.809http://www.independent.ie/world-news/actress-winslet-flees-for-her-life-as-bransons-island-home-burns-down-2854870.htmlKate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, and her children were forced to flee a fire in the early hours of yesterday morning as it ripped through Richard Branson's Necker Island home, burning it to the ground.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:42:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-ae050dbf12a09e8a1147f5023dfad9b10.0 0.064.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-08-23-AS-Japan-US/id-49ae37423597481090631f0ac2adcd0cTOKYO (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed admiration for the stoicism of the Japanese people in their efforts to recover from the tsunami, as he met Tuesday with Japan's prime minister on the third and final leg of an Asian tour. Prime Minister Naoto Kan thanked Biden for the United....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:35:00 +0200APenAP-95ffea1eea2282a2c9ed5e53264d0daa35.6831 139.809http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/111409/TOKYO (AP) Vice President Joe Biden has met with Japan's prime minister to show support for tsunami recovery efforts and reaffirm U.S.-Japan ties before heading north to the tsunami-devastated northeastern coast.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:18:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-306085229676772d3a6df6d2dd0c748835.6831 139.809http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/biden-shows-support-for-japan-recovery-20110823-1j7w9.htmlUS Vice President Joe Biden has met with Japan's prime minister to show support for the country's tsunami recovery efforts.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:07:00 +0200smhensmh-972a36b836314958a9dc2ccd9b167b0335.6831 139.809http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_usAP - Vice President Joe Biden has met with Japan's prime minister to show support for tsunami recovery efforts and reaffirm U.S.-Japan ties before heading north to the tsunami-devastated northeastern coast.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:32:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-789c1a886eee8012a29d7b4e332a8cfb35.6831 139.809http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/hurricane-irene-heads-toward-bahamas/story-e6frfku0-1226120477454?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29A RAPIDLY strengthening Hurricane Irene has roared off the Dominican Republic's resort-dotted northern coast.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:23:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-9d8011a8a8050cfc867422124752447b25.0672 -77.3402http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854659.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:02:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854659.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:56:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Tropical+Storm+Irene+could+take+Florida/5285555/story.htmlTropical Storm Irene whipped the northern Leeward Islands with rain and squalls Sunday as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:09:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-495f7adae71c0393834f1f4578329713http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopularThe first Atlantic hurricane of 2011 strengthened to a Category 2 late Monday as it stormed through the Caribbean, churning just north of the Dominican Republic.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0200cnnencnn-934ed83d08630098fd219f60fbe7f0cc25.0672 -77.340218.4893 -69.8993http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110822/WIRE/110829922/-1/business?Title=Will-Hurricane-Irene-miss-Florida-Irene, the first hurricane this year, was forecast on Monday to become a major hurricane with 115 mph winds as it passes through the Bahamas on Thursday. The storm is forecast to travel north from there, skirt the east coast of Florida, and possibly strike the Carolinas.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:50:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-74256ec0b66cb96ec9979f88be8f9bbe25.0672 -77.3402http://www.philly.com//philly/wires/ap/business/20110822_ap_powerfulhurricaneireneheadstowardbahamasus.html?c=rNAGUA, Dominican Republic - A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene roared off the Dominican Republic's resort-dotted northern coast on Monday, whipping up high waves and torrential downpours on a track that could see it reach the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week. Irene grew into a Category 2 hurricane late Monday and the U.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:50:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-06857937ef173dad6aaaf024514419ae25.0672 -77.340218.4893 -69.8993http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/08/23/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-91466-29285045/Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:44:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-56c7d8b525a837d35bfb11048a8d1a88http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Kate+Winslet+carries+Richard+Branson+from+house+fire/5290038/story.htmlKate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, saved Sir Richard Branson's mother as a fire ripped through the tycoon's Caribbean home in the early hours of Monday.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:39:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-73707f3ef45713f676a7cf76f9221c8ehttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/22/scitech/main20095761.shtmlIrene now a category 2 storm and strengthening; Expected to reach category 3 strength, hit U.S. later this weekTue, 23 Aug 2011 04:34:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-63e2d7f349fbae70a506348251df475d25.0672 -77.3402http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854659.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:25:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/266689/Branson-hails-fire-rescuer-Winslet/Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:17:00 +0200expressenexpress-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854659.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:13:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-08/23/c_131068117.htmBEIJING,Aug 23 (Xinhuanet) – Tropical Storm Irene is threatening Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Heavy rains and winds have caused airports to close, and flooded lowland areas in the Leeward Islands. There have also been widespread power cuts but no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-ec15ef2550edd6819b606ba4b11919b018.3988 -66.068519.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854572.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:11:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-d4db2763ea52d3eacbe86f6f6fd417fdhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-16039569.html?r=RSSOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:08:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-aa248b214a21987ead6ef4330d7d46e3http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-16039871.html?r=RSSOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:08:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Powerful-Hurricane-Irene-heads-toward-Bahamas-US/articleshow/9702660.cmsPowerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the US Southeast by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:55:00 +0200indiatimesenindiatimes-99158455360e3e3d0b7f192b3d2d0b0525.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/winslet-flees-necker-fire-2342157.htmlA lightning strike has been blamed for a fire that ripped through the luxurious Caribbean home of Sir Richard Branson, forcing his guest, the actress Kate Winslet, to rush for safety along with the entrepreneur's 90-year-old mother.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:53:00 +0200independentenindependent-7a0b50f9215cba92858eeb2bc8162cf3http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/branson-hails-fire-rescuer-winslet-2854659.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been praised after helping rescue Sir Richard Branson's elderly mother from a blaze that ripped through the tycoon's luxury Caribbean home.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:50:00 +0200argusenargus-1dd845a4eda594e2862002873caca598http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestThe first Atlantic hurricane of 2011 strengthened to a Category 2 late Monday as it stormed through the Caribbean, churning just north of the Dominican Republic.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:45:00 +0200cnnencnn-d190680f734ad8967c8ccf68b93f4a9b25.0672 -77.340218.4893 -69.8993http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_on_bi_ge/tropical_weatherAP - A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, pounding Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with strong winds and rain as it followed a track that could carry it to the U.S. Southeast by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:31:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-360e376d0ba0ed3ad6b5b8cf0be3b03525.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15308524/hurricane-irene-heads-toward-hispaniola-and-usPowerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the U.S....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:14:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-fea5e64796d950de413bd6760c312ee525.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfgbojausnsn/rss2/OSCAR-WINNING actress Kate Winslet and her children had a narrow escape after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Richard Branson’s luxury home in the Caribbean.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:11:00 +0200examinerenexaminer-6d872d26893af9997711eaded963a15ahttp://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-08-22-Tropical-Weather/id-520f91f10db749c39a4cf5e38930fb94NAGUA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the U.S. Southeast by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:05:00 +0200APenAP-5366cb10d7d48b3d6e4d43fa6802ab7b25.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110823/ap_on_bi_ge/tropical_weatherAP - Powerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:01:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-4126a0ba2383d829fce182122c8c3d9325.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_topstoriesAuthorities posted warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen into a hurricane Monday.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:52:00 +0200cnnencnn-c92a8f721afa3d67a1724172e9ead15718.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028865/Kate-Winslet-rescues-Bransons-mother-90-lightning-strike.html?ITO=1490According to Sir Richard, courageous Miss Winslet acted like a true Hollywood heroine as she swept his 90-year-old mother Eve into her arms and helped carry her to safety as the mansion crumbled around them.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:46:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-3da58e30f221afdfb3686682e9b3053b34.0222 -118.244http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15308524/hurricane-irene-heads-toward-hispaniola-and-usPowerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the U.S....Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:43:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-095e6a9e17639b69e5e7da0d223ce8e925.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-08-22-Tropical-Weather/id-01aebf29db4b4c3ab7d3950158d41a88NAGUA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Irene cut a destructive path through the Caribbean on Monday, raking Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain and then spinning just north of the Dominican Republic on a track that could carry it to the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:38:00 +0200APenAP-3475d80461ce9e6aea92d98e1434bc7d25.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028865/Kate-Winslet-rescues-Bransons-mother-90-lightning-strike.html?ITO=1490Sir Richard said about 20 people were staying in the eight-bedroom Great House on Necker, his private isle in the British Virgin Islands. The fire is still raging in the building.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:02:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-3da58e30f221afdfb3686682e9b3053b18.4292338571081 -64.6286184411713http://www.stabroeknews.com/2011/news/breaking-news/08/21/irene-moves-over-caribbean-seen-becoming-hurricane/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20stabroeknewsguyana%20%28Stabroek%20News%29SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Irene took aim at Puerto Rico today as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida. Irene, the... View full article at stabroeknews.comMon, 22 Aug 2011 00:21:00 +0200stabroeknewsenstabroeknews-6193c608712be18af42754c444e9442918.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110823-0000289/Japan-may-declare-areas-near-N-plant-off-limitsTOKYO - The Japanese government may declare areas near the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant uninhabitable for more than 10 years - possibly even for several decades - because of radiation levels that are more than 500 times over safety limits, according to...Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:34:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-5124664f18836949a9448ba46377c0cd35.6831 139.809http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-08-22-EU-Britain-Winslet/id-ac0e2ec64c6a4f0a980a5af33913a48dLONDON (AP) — Guests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessman. The Virgin Group boss said about 20 people, including Winslet and her children, were staying....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:25:00 +0200APenAP-c96c9d224ebbe90f884ee8e8bbca5365http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15310147/kate-winslet-escapes-fire-at-bransons-island-homeGuests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessman.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:10:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-e80708f32cc34516e903729636a5e1cdhttp://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110822/ap_on_en_mo/eu_britain_winsletAP - Guests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessman.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:58:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7255936deb742ffad4d94feb162c7994http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20110822/ts_csm/404574The Christian Science Monitor - Hurricane forecasters have posted hurricane and tropical-storm warnings for the island of Hispaniola and the southern Bahamas as hurricane Irene, the Atlantic season's first hurricane, crossed Puerto Rico overnight Sunday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:28:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ed6b36c07a5fccb74a8373bde9a988f125.0672 -77.340218.3988 -66.0685http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/22/richard-branson-virgin-island.html?ref=rssGuests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessmanMon, 22 Aug 2011 20:52:00 +0200CBCenCBC-92b43da088c28d186cdf14145b04ebbdhttp://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=edition_americasThe first Atlantic hurricane of 2011 gathered strength Monday as it stormed through the Caribbean, menacing the Dominican Republic and fragile Haiti, as well as Turks and Caicos, after causing widespread flooding, landslides and power outages in Puerto Rico.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:37:00 +0200cnnencnn-1d40f2503d7de905f23a07d6352ebbe418.54299 -72.34310218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Hurricane-Irene-hits-Puerto-Rico-US-mainland-sights.htmlTropical storm warnings were in effect for most of the northeastern Caribbean islands, and for Haiti. In San Juan, dozens of people sought emergency shelter ahead of Irene, which is expected to dump up to 10in (25cm) of rain in Puerto Rico. On edge: A surfer inspects the windy conditions as Tropical....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-7765cd5412210a4d8639d2567606b77c18.54299 -72.34310218.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-eu--britain-winslet,0,3366928.storyLONDON (AP) — Guests including Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet escaped uninjured when fire destroyed Richard Branson 's Caribbean home during a tropical storm Monday, said the British businessman. The Virgin Group boss said about 20 people, including Winslet and her children, were staying....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-7fcb0f883bf1ff549fd00dc216901fdbhttp://www.channel4.com/news/guests-flee-fire-at-bransons-caribbean-homeA fire has substantially damaged a home belonging to Sir Richard Branson on on the Caribbean island of Necker. Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children were among those who managed to escape unhurt today after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-73d21cf58eb5f8aa06a37f0ffbb0b86bhttp://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20095502-10391698.htmlOscar-winner was among about 20 guests who escaped uninjured when fire destroyed the British businessman's Caribbean homeMon, 22 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-a548cb38f54c0fe1be3ced88d2af6856http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_topstoriesAuthorities posted warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen into a hurricane Monday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:14:00 +0200cnnencnn-3ec9b08fd368edb511825d34b2df7d3918.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://news.caribseek.com/Barbados/Daily_Nation/article_97771.shtmlBELMOPAN, Belize � Tropical Storm Harvey, the seventh major storm of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season made landfall on the southern coast of Belize today, but weather officials said the system should begin to weaken over the next 24 hours.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:45:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-6a27214b7202fda67165df51310d53f017.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.channel4.com/news/guests-flee-fire-at-bransons-caribbean-homeSir Richard Branson's family and friends, including Kate Winslet and her children, escaped from a fire which ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home on the Caribbean island of Necker.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:19:00 +0200channel4newsenchannel4news-73d21cf58eb5f8aa06a37f0ffbb0b86bhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028865/Kate-Winslet-flees-Richard-Bransons-Necker-Island-home-Hurricane-Irene-hits.html?ITO=1490Sir Richard said about 20 people were staying in the eight-bedroom Great House on Necker, his private isle in the British Virgin Islands. The fire is still raging in the building.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:16:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-0b3a76daa192302ebf0bda5f02d0385918.4292338571081 -64.6286184411713http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/22/Harvey-fizzles-out-over-Sierra-Madre/UPI-16941314001800/MIAMI, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey dissipated over the Sierra Madre of Mexico, U.S. forecasters said.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:11:00 +0200upienupi-674ff4b79d2c51a14173a1ef4e3786fc19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.independent.ie/world-news/winslet-and-children-escape-branson-house-fire-2854613.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children managed to escape unhurt today after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:09:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-9c0aabee6342dd31128ff78180ca1ea9http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/8716525/Kate-Winslet-escapes-fire-on-Sir-Richard-Bransons-Necker-Island.htmlKate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, and her children were forced to flee a fire in the early hours of yesterday morning as it ripped through Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island home, burning it to the ground.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:44:00 +0200telegraphentelegraph-6094a93bac292ff7aa3afe0ab11503c90.0 0.064.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854572.htmlKate Winslet and her children managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:39:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-b709194ed06cc96f77743799c10f7ce8http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Hurricane-Irene-hits-Puerto-Rico-US-mainland-sights.html?ITO=1490National Hurricane Centre spokesman Dennis Feltgen urged south Florida residents to monitor the storm carefully, to double check their supplies of food and fuel and to review their hurricane plans.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:37:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-7765cd5412210a4d8639d2567606b77c18.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028865/Kate-Winslet-flees-Richard-Bransons-Necker-Island-home-Hurricane-Irene-hits.html?ITO=1490Sir Richard said about 20 people were staying in the eight-bedroom Great House on Necker, his private isle in the British Virgin Islands. The fire is still raging in the building.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:37:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-0b3a76daa192302ebf0bda5f02d0385918.4292338571081 -64.6286184411713http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/If-youre-south-Florida-ready--official-warning-Hurricane-Irene-hits-Puerto-Rico.html?ITO=1490National Hurricane Centre spokesman Dennis Feltgen urged south Florida residents to monitor the storm carefully, to double check their supplies of food and fuel and to review their hurricane plans.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:31:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-7765cd5412210a4d8639d2567606b77c18.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/22/kate-winslet-fire-richard-bransonKate Winslet and children among 20 guests forced to flee fire on Necker island Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet and her children escaped unhurt after a fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean. Other guests who fled the fire at the Great House on Necker island included....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:18:00 +0200guardianenguardian-6d35765e43a88a4b894fc3ad06cc56b2http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/22/Obama-to-speak-at-MLK-Memorial-dedication/UPI-77411314020304/WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- President Obama will speak Sunday at the dedication of a Washington memorial to Martin Luther King Jr.. Up to 200,000 people may attend, officials said.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:10:00 +0200upienupi-5c0aadf81b87f47b50fa6d0570f9299d38.9051 -77.016247.373271456894 -120.418974027727http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14616123British actress Kate Winslet and her children are among 20 people to escape unhurt after a fire at a holiday home on Sir Richard Branson's private Caribbean island.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:09:00 +0200bbcenbbc-33d397b5167c58675ed8f5a447748009http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14616123British actress Kate Winslet and her children are among 20 people to escape unhurt after a fire at a holiday home on Sir Richard Branson's private Caribbean island.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:59:00 +0200bbc-newsenbbc-news-49fbbbd13d76bd1769f962332e6c9c5ahttp://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/08/22/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-91466-29283127/Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:34:00 +0200icWalesenicWales-eab311dbdc82eedbb17067afe94158fehttp://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854551.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:05:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/266548/Winslet-escapes-Branson-home-fire/Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:59:00 +0200expressenexpress-af0200714e4b16a463f117c7de7d9576http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854551.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:49:00 +0200argusenargus-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-16039537.html?r=RSSOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:49:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854551.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:44:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854551.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:39:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/winslet-escapes-branson-home-fire-2854551.htmlOscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her children have managed to escape unhurt after a middle-of-the-night fire ripped through Sir Richard Branson's luxury home in the Caribbean.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-a8be35fa6abfe232c986d63401abe2adhttp://www.examiner.com/cruise-in-national/now-a-hurricane-irene-to-affect-cruise-itinerariesJamaicans are being told to brace for heavy rains from Tropical Storm Irene, gathering strength as it heads toward Puerto Rico with heavy winds and rain and expected to be directly north of Jamaica by Wednesday. That’s the latest from the Jamaica Observer and you can bet they want to get it right.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:23:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-9705c331429ed02a5630283f8d36811318.3988 -66.068518.0157 -76.7973http://www.examiner.com/weather-in-san-antonio/back-to-school-forecast-hot-start-to-the-school-year-irene-becomes-a-hurricaneToday marks the first day of school for just about every school district in the San Antonio area. As kids head off to school, expect temperatures to remain hot with plenty of sunshine. High temperatures this afternoon should top out at around 102, with heat index values around 103-107.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:23:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-a4ba4f113a5bb18e9a1b3d83680bae3829.4299 -98.5246http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Florida-alert-state-emergency-declared-Hurricane-Irene-sweeps-U-S-mainland.htmlTropical Storm Irene continued to batter the northern Leeward Islands today and was officially declared a hurricane as it swept towards the U.S. Irene, the first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season, pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and wind today as experts said it was likely to hit....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:23:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-588519195bfb0789ad2bac31458ac3a918.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/22/Harvey-soaks-Mexicos-eastern-coast/UPI-16941314001800/MIAMI, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Harvey moved inland over the Mexican state of Veracruz as rain pounded portions of southern Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Monday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:08:00 +0200upienupi-aa3cc3be4e85f9cbf5d2e03361a98a1119.3395004253507 -99.627266840977619.3812344468753 -96.3927524248931http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestIrene strengthened into the first hurricane of 2011 early Monday, dumping heavy rain as it moved away from Puerto Rico and towards the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with Florida a distant potential target.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:02:00 +0200cnnencnn-ac44cf6c5e22a1800eb728fdd10a70c718.54299 -72.34310218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/irene-strengtens-to-hurricane-over-puerto-ricoHaiti and Dominican Republic also on watch for storm that threatens heavy rains and abnormal wavesMon, 22 Aug 2011 14:45:00 +0200trustentrust-97a3c6d291eb8fe2bac9b253d942c1cc18.54299 -72.34310218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_topstoriesAuthorities posted warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen into a hurricane Monday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:39:00 +0200cnnencnn-f0d5468cbba21c6d76b4342d960153a218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/22/139845087/top-stories-libya-israel-gaza-strauss-kahn-hurricane-irene?ft=1&f=1001Opposition fighters are in Tripoli. International concern grows over latest Israel-Gaza violence. Hurricane Irene slams Puerto Rico, may hit U.S. later this week.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:38:00 +0200nprennpr-93fb6c9db6e8caed57d70ad239b7972018.3988 -66.068532.8711 13.1832.87114 13.17995http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Florida-alert-state-emergency-declared-Hurricane-Irene-sweeps-U-S-mainland.html?ITO=1490Irene pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and wind today as experts warned it could strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the Dominican Republic.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-588519195bfb0789ad2bac31458ac3a918.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.475171054998318.4893 -69.8993http://www.lebanonews.net/mainhl2.asp?hlid=719222 August 2011 Irene strengthened to a hurricane early Monday as it swirled across Puerto Rico, making it the first in the Atlantic season this year, forecasters said.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:06:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-a61fb6fc8f1cd87004874fbab146729418.3988 -66.0685http://news.caribseek.com/Puerto_Rico/article_97744.shtmlWASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A. - The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has issued a hurricane warning, as Tropical Storm Irene approaches from the east, already dumping heavy rain on the Leeward Islands.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:41:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-995475370cfc8a73567e23fb94d309f138.9051 -77.016218.3988 -66.0685http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Florida-alert-forecasters-warn-tropical-storm-Irene-strengthening-hurricane.html?ITO=1490Irene pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and wind today as experts warned it could strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the Dominican Republic.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:22:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-000b3c970fb9c1d92df572988175685c18.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.475171054998318.4893 -69.8993http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97742.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (04:50AM ET) - Irene is now beginning to move off the northern coast of Puerto Rico to the west of San Juan. A hurricane warning is in effect for the north coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border to Cabo Engano, Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:11:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-1eb26057e1c3b99bf12848cab2e0139018.806841 -71.22907318.54299 -72.34310218.15136 -65.42931418.3910461968874 -66.057473780956518.428396 -65.83538818.610121 -68.33788318.313222 -65.305675http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/22/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110822?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene formed over Puerto Rico early on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, becoming the first hurricane of the 2011 season.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:36:00 +0200reutersenreuters-8322772ca252ce05c7859ce6e71546d118.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestIrene strengthened to a hurricane early Monday as it swirled across Puerto Rico, making it the first in the Atlantic season this year, forecasters said.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:32:00 +0200cnnencnn-3485798aa1a5cfce94c877339020d1d118.3988 -66.0685http://www.news24.com/World/News/Irene-nears-hurricane-strength-20110822Tropical Storm Irene has strengthened as it barrels across the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico on a course that could take it to Florida later in the week.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:13:00 +0200news24ennews24-c03835ac10fbfb5af1824e1f3d650a4e18.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestTropical Storm Irene made landfall along the east coast of Puerto Rico early Monday, lashing the island with winds up to 71 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:01:00 +0200cnnencnn-a6f88c91001e7280cc750920dc8b669425.8321 -80.270218.3988 -66.0685http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/22/worldupdates/2011-08-22T101044Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-588963-1&sec=WorldupdatesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene strengthened as it barrelled across the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico on Sunday on a course that could take it to Florida later in the week.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:51:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-5f1778a91b94473884773f837d893cd818.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_worldAuthorities posted warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen into a hurricane Monday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0200cnnencnn-d4004a8acf7b5df966c620647d59d26718.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/22/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestAuthorities posted warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen into a hurricane Monday.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:15:00 +0200cnnencnn-5e75d87514b94d7b1da716c835f17f1e18.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/articles/201404/20110821/puerto-rico-braces-for-tropical-storm-irene.htmTropical Storm Irene barreled across the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico on Sunday on a course that could take it to Florida.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:10:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-cf8e58d0890413d18e1d1e81c41926f018.3988 -66.0685http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-is-forecast-to-strike-mexico-at-about-1200-gmt-on-22-august22 Aug 2011 03:52 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey is forecast to strike Mexico at about 12:00 GMT on 22 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear19.3 N,96.2 W.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:34:00 +0200trustentrust-60dcf2ddf2f63aa32e0d1201b223ec3f19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/irene-nears-hurricane-strength-off-puerto-rico22 Aug 2011 03:23 Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm could be season's 1st Atlantic hurricane by Monday * Northwest path over Caribbean could threaten Florida * Puerto Rico governor urges residents to take shelter (Updates strength, position, watches and warnings) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug 21....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:34:00 +0200trustentrust-0b289925c0dcad84f1de060e58ccce4418.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.stabroeknews.com/2011/news/breaking-news/08/21/irene-moves-over-caribbean-seen-becoming-hurricane/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20stabroeknewsguyana%20%28Stabroek%20News%29SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Irene strengthened as it barreled across the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico today on a course that could take it to Florida later in the... View full article at stabroeknews.comMon, 22 Aug 2011 04:51:00 +0200stabroeknewsenstabroeknews-1be039264e961ceee542e22b73d527c618.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.kdvr.com/news/nationworld/sfl-tropical-storm-irene-082111,0,6261771.storyThe center of Tropical Storm Irene is moving past Saint Croix in the Virgin Island, said the 8 p.m. advisory. National Hurricane Center Irene was about 10 miles northwest of St. Croix at 8 p.m.. It had strengthened some over Sunday afternoon, gaining maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:50:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-f1d4191e4009a2126a5e8412cccd5ec4http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1148360/1/.htmlMIAMI: Tropical Storm Irene roared into the Caribbean Sunday with forecasters warning it could reach hurricane strength as it bore down on the Dominican Republic and quake-ravaged Haiti.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:07:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-eb2ee5c63e325418074ca86d4a8dd5bb18.54299 -72.34310218.4893 -69.8993http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/22/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110822?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene strengthened as it barreled across the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico on Sunday on a course that could take it to Florida later in the week.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:04:00 +0200reutersenreuters-c7145382fb1d07338544fa6c0b41f61718.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-irene-nears-puerto-rico22 Aug 2011 00:25 Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm could be season's 1st Atlantic hurricane by Monday * Northwest path over Caribbean could threaten Florida * Puerto Rico governor urges residents to take shelter (Updates storm strength, position, adds quotes) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug 21....Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:30:00 +0200trustentrust-b43fcf300ee8265d463d2eb77aad2f6318.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/hurricanes/story/2011/08/Florida-bracing-for-arrival-of-Tropical-Storm-Irene/50080662/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29"The southeastern United States in general and Florida in particular should be paying attention to this storm," said Dennis Feltgen.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:25:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-d8dab3384f6a1c09cb2e343a00f9f56728.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_97698.shtmlBELMOPAN (11:00AM) - As at 9:00 a.m. Tropical Storm Harvey is at latitude 16.8 North and Llongitude 87.6 West Longitude or about 65 miles South East of Belize City with winds of 60 miles per hour gusting at 70 miles per hour.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:11:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-8833fe1d6e62774e92978bd63f67591717.495621 -88.181572http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/story/2011/08/Tropical-Storm-Harvey-strengthens/50065982/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is weakening as it heads to northern Guatemala.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:22:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-0569e7e9f5f14294af5306f993115d2817.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/studentnews/08/21/transcript.mon/index.html?eref=rss_latestTranscript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Hi, and thanks for joining us! I'm Carl Azuz, launching you into CNN Student News! If you were with us last week, it's great to have you back -- if this is your first day, welcome to our 2011 - 2012.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:58:00 +0200cnnencnn-3db1e4e44cee60e66d3cd35c706185fdhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-cb--tropicalweather,0,2833467.storyThis NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m. EDT shows cloud cover in the East as a cold front pushes through with showers and thunderstorms. Also visible are two areas of tropical weather. Tropical Storm Harvey continues to batter Central America, while Tropical Storm Irene drops heavy rain on the Lesser Antilles.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:39:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-e8cf6748ddde2e61e51650d57061a8c118.3988 -66.0685http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-is-forecast-to-strike-mexico-at-about-0600-gmt-on-22-august21 Aug 2011 21:37 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey is forecast to strike Mexico at about 06:00 GMT on 22 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear19.0 N,95.4 W.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:27:00 +0200trustentrust-51f1cbb5bd5892ca873114fdcbbb3c9019.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/21/Hurricane-warnings-posted-in-Puerto-Rico/UPI-95831313931866/MIAMI, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Puerto Rico and parts of the Dominican Republic were under a hurricane warning Sunday as Tropical Storm Irene gained strength.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0200upienupi-2f9da2810e03ea73db34c40b7d09015a18.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/uk-storm-irene-idUKTRE77K20U20110821?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene took aim at Puerto Rico on Sunday as it barrelled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:34:00 +0200reutersenreuters-062d666bffa19a66763707483fce4b4718.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110821?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene took aim at Puerto Rico on Sunday as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:34:00 +0200reutersenreuters-be8e0cd7fdd1bcce3a7bedf5c9c4647a18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/puerto-rico-braces-for-tropical-storm-irene21 Aug 2011 18:16 Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm could be season's 1st Atlantic hurricane by Monday * Northwest path over Caribbean could threaten Florida * Puerto Rico opens stores so residents can stock up (Recasts, updates throughout, changes dateline) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug 21 (Reuters)....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:24:00 +0200trustentrust-a2c999ed0052ba3f0736b7ea28a713ba18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028553/Florida-alert-tropical-storm-Irene-strengthening-hurricaine.html?ITO=1490Tropical Storm Irene whipped the northern Leeward Islands with rain and squalls today as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:05:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-0c6c52f865221fd2d2e7edf3b36c461428.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44218395/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Irene lashed the Caribbean's Leeward Islands early Sunday with heavy rains and winds that closed airports, flooded roads, downed trees and temporarily knocked out power to thousands.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:39:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-c920bf6b1a6d8798cb9e5131363b3ddb18.3988 -66.0685http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/21/puerto-rico-dominican-republic-under-hurricane-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMIAMI (AP) A hurricane warning has been issued for Puerto Rico and the northern coast of the Dominican Republic as Tropical Storm Irene approaches. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami say Irene could become a hurricane by Monday. On Sunday, the storm had maximum sustained winds .Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:02:00 +0200washtimesenwashtimes-75c7cd0c2de68dfdee704b0615ad035325.8321 -80.270218.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/21/national/main20095139.shtmlTropical Storm Irene builds strength as it approaches islands; Hurricane watch also issued for U.S. Virgin IslandsSun, 21 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-e2e2b85ddac6f03013363961908dfbd518.3988 -66.0685http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/21/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_latestAuthorities posted hurricane warnings for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Sunday as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Irene would strengthen as it neared the Caribbean islands.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:57:00 +0200cnnencnn-50d78d1300ef8850bf5ea0bb7e76e91e18.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44218395/ns/weather/A hurricane warning has been issued for Puerto Rico and the northern Coast of the Dominican Republic as Tropical Storm Irene approaches.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:39:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-5c5b415f88471493c7103b9f1566d75b18.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110821/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - A hurricane warning was issued Sunday for Puerto Rico and the northern Coast of the Dominican Republic as Tropical Storm Irene dumped heavy rain in the Caribbean.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:29:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-cf8617c530ce2a40960b159da92a4ed918.3988 -66.068518.4893 -69.8993http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-irene-could-take-aim-at-florida21 Aug 2011 12:39 Source: reuters // Reuters * Tropical storm expected to become hurricane on Monday * Northwestward path over Caribbean could threaten Florida * Harvey weakens to depression, still producing rains MIAMI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene whipped the northern Leeward Islands....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +0200trustentrust-c93312f93a78b2139ac2537994688619http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/21/storm-irene-caribbean.html?ref=rssTropical Storm Irene is dumping heavy rain on the northern Leeward Islands and the system is expected to strengthen as it heads toward Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:46:00 +0200CBCenCBC-7facfee0254d3d348d5c0735ffd8d3a818.3988 -66.0685http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/21/Tropical-storms-dousing-Caribbean-Mexico/UPI-95831313931866/MIAMI, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Two tropical storm systems were gusting and raining on eastern Caribbean islands and southern Mexico Sunday, U.S. meteorologists in Miami reported.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:56:00 +0200upienupi-ff8540eaa97f19b2bf6e90a06152d7d025.8321 -80.270219.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15303780/tropical-storm-irene-strengthening-in-caribbeanTropical Storm Irene is dumping heavy rain on the northern Leeward Islands and the system is expected to strengthen as it heads toward Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Most forecasts have the storm...Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:31:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-e12794ba7d52b95adaf3d4d54efc07c718.3988 -66.0685http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110821/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - Tropical Storm Irene is dumping heavy rain on the northern Leeward Islands and the system is expected to strengthen as it heads toward Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Most forecasts have the storm hitting southern Florida by the end of the week.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:28:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-19f3090197c61a9c614b5c079ad14f7518.3988 -66.068528.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44218395/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:23:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-658c9283feaddb0b6c063e7b45a946b128.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9P8D4RG0&show_article=1MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls late early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the National Hurricane Center said. The Miami center said early Sunday that Irene was 10 miles (15 kilometers) northeast of Guadeloupe at 5 a.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:18:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-e3de3b7ed327094efc1adbe7c724a62825.8321 -80.270216.0027 -61.7259http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/21/storm-irene-caribbean.htmlBeginning of Story Content Back to accessibility links Tropical storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean with heavy rains and squalls early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:18:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-614185846afdee7cf8ef6003f4ce8ca4http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110821?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNewsMIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene whipped the northern Leeward Islands with rain and squalls on Sunday as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:02:00 +0200reutersenreuters-9027cfe794fd66708b43e92359e9d6a2http://www.montrealgazette.com/Tropical+Storm+Irene+could+take+Florida/5285555/story.htmlTropical Storm Irene whipped the northern Leeward Islands with rain and squalls Sunday as it barreled west on a track through the Caribbean that looked set to threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:56:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-9cc7b8780a98b68fc7149f2f04b357d9http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/21/storm-irene-caribbean.html?ref=rssTropical storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls late early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:31:00 +0200CBCenCBC-614185846afdee7cf8ef6003f4ce8ca4http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/hurricanes/story/2011/08/Tropical-Storm-Irene-forms-east-of-Leeward-Islands/50071494/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tropical Storm Irene could become a hurricane within a day, the National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:24:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-7acc28bf12b924d75b83fefd7e842d32http://www.stabroeknews.com/2011/news/breaking-news/08/21/irene-moves-over-caribbean-seen-becoming-hurricane/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20stabroeknewsguyana%20%28Stabroek%20News%29MIAMI, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane in the next two days heading on a northwestward track through... View full article at stabroeknews.comSun, 21 Aug 2011 14:20:00 +0200stabroeknewsenstabroeknews-b1da4a15a4a62015d840eb16148c3562http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/21/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopularThe Dominican Republic issued a hurricane warning for its southern coast as the Tropical Storm Irene spins west, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sunday.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:57:00 +0200cnnencnn-b8ae46c4edfeb117e121ec3f0a7aadd325.8321 -80.270218.4893 -69.8993http://www.news24.com/World/News/Harvey-pounds-Central-America-20110821Tropical Storm Harvey has pounded Central America and eastern Mexico with strong winds and torrential rain, threatening to trigger devastating mudslides across the mountainous terrain.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:03:00 +0200news24ennews24-a58c4e97d5e3a1a07387ca3a60d51c6019.3395004253507 -99.627266840977618.716667 -90.4517.9 -93.916667http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/21/storm-irene-caribbean.html?ref=rssTropical storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls late early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:52:00 +0200CBCenCBC-9388e0a5b8c081e4ee1480fa960be880http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97709.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (05:17AM ET) - Irene is expected to pass just south of Puerto Rico tonight as a strengthening tropical storm, become a hurricane on Monday and make landfall as a hurricane in Hispaniola by Monday evening.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:23:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-548171be61cdf86e823f30ea16dc342618.3988 -66.0685http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15303539/tropical-storms-harvey-greg-weaken-to-depressionsTropical Storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls late early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:56:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-f5bc6039a745d70c1fa38faeb9d21900http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110821/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - Tropical Storm Irene began lashing the northern Leeward Islands with heavy rains and squalls late early Sunday and could become a hurricane within a day, the National Hurricane Center said.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:56:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7c9cbcaab93fef6e1694fa6e5fce2778http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/articles/201225/20110821/irene-moves-over-caribbean-seen-becoming-hurricane.htmTropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane in the next two days heading on a northwestward track through the Caribbean that may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:31:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-3eb65236bf3ae64851a8ca3c4649ffcf28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-struck-mexico-at-about-0300-gmt-on-21-august21 Aug 2011 09:53 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey struck Mexico at about 03:00 GMT on 21 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear17.4 N,90.2 W.Harvey brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around64 km/h (40 mph).Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:14:00 +0200trustentrust-08b29aa4ab74f8c632f17db5439674a919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110821/APA/1108210559The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday that Harvey weakened to a depression and was about 75 miles (120 kilometers) west-northwest of Flores, Guatemala, moving west at 14 mph (22 kph). Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph (55 kph), down from 60 mph (97 kph) when it made landfall.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:08:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-6adc0146e9d5311b786172a5c33a565425.8321 -80.270216.929987 -89.88330414.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/08/21/1426609/tropical-storms-harvey-greg-weaken.htmlThe U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday that Harvey weakened to a depression and was about 75 miles (120 kilometers) west-northwest of Flores, Guatemala, moving west at 14 mph (22 kph). Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph (55 kph), down from 60 mph (97 kph) when it made landfall.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:08:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-ca6bda2e484a50b46d1b91a7537bc76725.8321 -80.270216.929987 -89.88330414.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.kansas.com/2011/08/21/1982120/tropical-storms-harvey-greg-weaken.htmlThe Associated Press MIAMI 0 comments - One-time tropical storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico after weakening early Sunday to a tropical depression. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday that Harvey weakened to a depression and was....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:08:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-e4adea8c3b596fa31ea5f3e19323c46825.8321 -80.270219.3395004253507 -99.627266840977614.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/21/tropical.weather/index.html?eref=edition_americasTropical Storm Irene threatened to lash the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico on Sunday and could strengthen to a hurricane over the Dominican Republic by Monday night.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:56:00 +0200cnnencnn-f2015edab3b8043deb2e2368e7fbb72c18.3988 -66.068519.3395004253507 -99.627266840977618.4893 -69.899314.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110821/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - One-time tropical storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico after weakening early Sunday to a tropical depression.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:55:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-f182390e99cd8493c74a215201cb8c9b19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977614.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110821/wl_nm/us_storm_ireneReuters - Tropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane in the next two days heading on a northwestward track through the Caribbean that may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:55:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-0924f67ed4e9c5ee4663821b9118fc8a28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15303539/tropical-storms-harvey-greg-weaken-to-depressionsOne-time tropical storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico after weakening early Sunday to a tropical depression.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:40:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-c6329c567e8dc2d1f59a6e01ef62ad7619.3395004253507 -99.627266840977614.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/irene-moves-over-caribbean-seen-becomimg-hurricane21 Aug 2011 03:42 Source: reuters // Reuters * Northwestward path over Caribbean could threaten Florida * Caribbean islands issue tropical storm warnings * Harvey over northern Guatemala, seen weakening (Updates position of Irene, adds Harvey weakening) MIAMI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:11:00 +0200trustentrust-f901f27ac855bb5829c60bb1eed8e88714.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110820/WIRE/110829994/2416/NEWS?Title=NEW-Tropical-Storm-Irene-formsMIAMI - Tropical Storm Irene is moving toward the Leeward Islands and the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters issuing warnings for Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and numerous other islands. The National Hurricane Center reported late Saturday that the storm is about 150 miles (241....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:28:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-2b654e0207c777bd19ae2642187b201718.4292338571081 -64.628618441171318.3988 -66.0685http://www.examiner.com/weather-in-jackson/tropical-storm-irene-forms-after-harvey-s-landfallNot too long after Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall in Belize today, another tropical storm developed in the Atlantic Basin and poises a significant threat to portions of the Gulf Coast Region and Florida late next week. Tropical Storm Irene, the ninth named storm of the season, formed 190 miles....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:28:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-c50bfdecaeaa92824972447c0685456c17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/sfl-tropical-storm-irene-forms-082011,0,6090404.storyTropical Storm Irene formed Saturday at the eastern approaches of the Caribbean , and may bring severe weather to South Florida by midweek, the National Weather Service reported. The storm was about 190 miles east of the Lesser Antilles on Saturday evening and moving westward.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:28:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-313d6ee76b17e258eafe6edf8ece823028.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110821/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - Tropical Storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico as it continues to weaken.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:24:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-29045696111401b1efdaa0353ecfabb119.3395004253507 -99.627266840977614.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/story/2011/08/Tropical-Storm-Harvey-strengthens/50065982/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tropical Storm Harvey was moving over northern Guatemala early Saturday evening.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:23:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-0157b04be17d0fe27fd85f2e545297f314.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110821?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsMIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane in the next two days heading on a northwestward track through the Caribbean that may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:01:00 +0200reutersenreuters-9812707e9b118ee3ee861b669966a27bhttp://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_97706.shtmlST. MICHAEL, Barbados (Aug. 20th, 9:00PM EST) - The centre of Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall near the Town of Dangriga at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time (2:00 p.m. EST), with maximum winds of around 60 mph. All clear declared at 5.00pm local time.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:50:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-08d380a6d323c19c133c6041f009ad9613.0935 -59.610517.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15301161/tropical-storm-harvey-strengthens-nears-hondurasTropical Storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico as it continues to weaken.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:22:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-6b2bd2f637f1c4cba3640c8fcd45717719.3395004253507 -99.627266840977614.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/irene-forms-heads-westwards-could-become-hurricane21 Aug 2011 00:27 Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm could strengthen to hurricane, threaten Florida * Irene comes after Harvey, which moving over Guatemala (Adds details, Harvey over Guatemala) MIAMI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene formed on Saturday east of the Caribbean's Leeward....Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:08:00 +0200trustentrust-2a48ece3c37a7b9e779145a89a1fd9ff14.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-struck-mexico-at-about-2100-gmt-on-20-august21 Aug 2011 03:37 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey struck Mexico at about 21:00 GMT on 20 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear17.2 N,88.8 W.Harvey brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around83 km/h (51 mph).Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:08:00 +0200trustentrust-13d0c0f583e331ac8026c932138ff8f919.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028174/Pittsburgh-flooding-Mother-2-daughters-killed-flash-flood-swamps-car.html?ITO=1490Kimberly Griffith, 45, and her daughters Brenna, 12, and Mikaela, eight, were trapped in their car which was completely submerged by water and pinned to a tree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:58:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-ff3000b3a901e35c1efff6b63995750a40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028174/Pittsburgh-flooding-Mother-2-daughters-killed-flash-flood-swamps-car.html?ITO=1490Kimberly Griffith, 45, and her daughters Brenna, 12, and Mikaela, eight, were trapped in their car which was completely submerged by water and pinned to a tree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:26:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-ff3000b3a901e35c1efff6b63995750a40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/story/2011/08/Tropical-Storm-Harvey-strengthens/50065982/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tropical Storm Harvey was moving over northern Guatemala early Saturday evening.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:23:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-844460c06e0ca406e81918968be4b4e114.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/20/Harvey-weakens-after-hitting-Belize/UPI-14101313884023/MIAMI, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Harvey weakened Saturday afternoon after making landfall in Belize.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:51:00 +0200upienupi-4e97d92a80d4bf04e8fe6aa29396761c17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Irene+forms+heads+westward+could+become+hurricane/5284252/story.htmlTropical Storm Irene formed on Saturday east of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands and could become a hurricane on Monday on a forecast track that takes it through the Caribbean and may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:43:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-2939de8301aaf87cc003c12bd617cf7c28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15301161/tropical-storm-harvey-strengthens-nears-hondurasTropical Storm Harvey was moving over northern Guatemala early Saturday evening, where it was expected to bring heavy rains even as it weakened.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:35:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-b9b162b7ecbdd2b1fe5495f89548e79514.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2011/08/20/world/international-us-storm-irene.html?partner=rss&emc=rssTropical Storm Irene formed on Saturday east of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands and could become a hurricane on Monday on a forecast track that takes it through the Caribbean and may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:13:00 +0200IHTenIHT-9f967052f6dce2d62da6d8510ec0970228.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-storm-irene-idUSTRE77K01820110821?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsMIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Irene formed on Saturday east of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands and could become a hurricane on Monday on a forecast track that takes it through the Caribbean and may threaten Florida.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:01:00 +0200reutersenreuters-1f862321360b15812cc4fa53fb512125http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44213215/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is weakening as it heads to northern Guatemala.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:51:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-6ba211390e2702eda7eea1215b4152f517.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97702.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (07:40PM ET) - Irene will threaten the Antilles from the Windward Islands through Cuba with torrential rain and gusty winds.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:47:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-d249c9566d5aaa0f8cd2ea26bb63e2a223.1168 -82.3886http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/20/tropical.storm.harvey/index.html?eref=rss_latestTropical Storm Harvey weakened Saturday as it moved inland over Belize, while Tropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:26:00 +0200cnnencnn-a3439b15a48e17b9d115c1968c57034c17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110820/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is weakening as it heads to northern Guatemala.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:23:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-7cf06f101287868a6bbd044beb97a9f617.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97699.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (04:55PM ET) - Tropical wave nearing the Leeward Islands likely to become a depression or storm this weekend, will move across the northern Caribbean, and could threaten the U.S. late next week.Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:16:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-5ae8f362d4b4c4d4027bd19ee00917cc17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://news.caribseek.com/Dominica/article_97681.shtmlROSEAU (06:00PM) - An area of low pressure associated with an approaching tropical wave about 800 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is showing signs of organization.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:56:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-82a7ec4c9629be0887d80613615e678015.2987 -61.3943http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-is-forecast-to-strike-honduras-at-about-2100-gmt-on-19-august19 Aug 2011 21:52 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey is forecast to strike Honduras at about 21:00 GMT on 19 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear16.5 N,84.7 W.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:36:00 +0200trustentrust-3c95ae070c36aca05362302adcd51c9c14.09905 -87.203087http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/19/tropical-storm-harvey.html?ref=rssTropical storm Harvey has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is threatening to bring high winds and heavy rain to parts of Central America.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:46:00 +0200CBCenCBC-759210fe9c68147bcace6955061bb82ehttp://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/19/tropical.storm.harvey/index.html?iref=mpstoryview(CNN) -- A tropical storm formed in the Caribbean Friday and is expected to move across the coast of Belize Saturday afternoon or night. Tropical Storm Harvey has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, with higher gusts, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:37:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-ce4ee0de2ef82e232541a20088406b8e17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n257444Tegucigalpa. Central American emergency services were on alert Friday as Tropical Storm Harvey formed in the Caribbean and was expected to move across the Bay Islands of Honduras and the coast of Belize, AFP reported. At 2100 GMT, Harvey had maximum sustained winds of 45 miles (72 kilometers) per....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:24:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-7d03b23a0ba3dfe9facdde6e0e47bc6f14.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-makes-land-in-belize20 Aug 2011 19:42 Source: reuters // Reuters * Second weather system moving west could form hurricane * Harvey expected to weaken as it moves inland By Mike McDonald GUATEMALA CITY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Harvey hit the coast of Central America on Saturday, lashing Belize with strong....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:01:00 +0200trustentrust-91864964f9d0ef21249b8e0de590620817.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.61801 -90.524902http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-struck-belize-at-about-1500-gmt-on-20-august20 Aug 2011 21:40 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey struck Belize at about 15:00 GMT on 20 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear16.8 N,87.6 W.Harvey brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:01:00 +0200trustentrust-d2d90c76d0e28e7d8930461ebc50e79117.5442008341609 -88.418950753455217.97135 -88.778023http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/08/20/uk-storm-harvey-idUKTRE77J21I20110820?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsGUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Tropical storm Harvey hit the coast of Central America on Saturday, lashing Belize with strong winds and rain, and threatening to dump more on sugar- and coffee-producing areas in the region.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:30:00 +0200reutersenreuters-c7fe64a1d4f654fbc60c437d318d6c0217.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.61801 -90.524902http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/20/501364/main20094988.shtmlMaximum sustained winds of 60 mph may weaken once storm passes over land, moving into N. GuatamalaSat, 20 Aug 2011 22:21:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-3e68620f08dc6cfbbff8f175a1d693d217.5442008341609 -88.418950753455215.6949491562487 -90.3562355148168http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/20/tropical.storm.harvey/index.html?eref=rss_latestTropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is expected to move into northern Guatemala on Saturday afternoon or night.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:40:00 +0200cnnencnn-6c34f37a1df57864d0e0900bc6d3615e17.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47903376/The US National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday that Harvey was located about 65 miles east of Belize City, moving west at about 12 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 60 mph. Tropical storm ...Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:29:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-80d0426c1b17bb081088baa7de67fcbe25.8321 -80.270217.495621 -88.181572http://www.topix.net/topstories/tropical-storm- Topix Tracker Articles, photos, and discussions about Tropical Storm from the top news sites on the web. Continually tracked and updated. CBS - Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to bring high winds and several inches of rain to the coast of Honduras on Saturday afternoon before making landfall in Belize.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:11:00 +0200topixentopix-f88da60e34ffb5eeb16e6d360ea8b0b314.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20110821h1.htmlShun Takayama homered and drove in five runs, Kentaro Yoshinaga threw a shutout and Tokyo's Nichidai Daisan routed Kosei Gakuin of Aomori Prefecture 11-0 in the final of the National High School Baseball Championship Saturday. The Nihon University affiliate school finished at the top of 4,014....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:09:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-68f10a2c3720439f801cf2e16f1d93a440.824589 140.755203http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/08/20/harvey-storm-centralamerica.html?ref=rssTropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is expected to move into northern Guatemala later in the day.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:38:00 +0200CBCenCBC-3e89d08b00c3500f1c410cbcd118c02217.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44213215/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is expected to move into northern Guatemala.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-40804277ff1738acad7107f16a45eb3e17.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15301161/tropical-storm-harvey-strengthens-nears-hondurasTropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is expected to move into northern Guatemala later in the day.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-8a73ed71955f5332fde333fee2cd0a6b17.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-struck-honduras-at-about-0900-gmt-on-20-august20 Aug 2011 15:52 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey struck Honduras at about 09:00 GMT on 20 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear16.4 N,86.5 W.Harvey brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:56:00 +0200trustentrust-af42206d310430ac650bbd3a599ca88e14.09905 -87.203087http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/20/501364/main20094988.shtmlTropical Storm Harvey, seen in satellite imagery, off Honduras Saturday, August 20, 2011. (National Hurricane Center) (AP) MIAMI — Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to bring high winds and several inches of rain to the coast of Honduras on Saturday afternoon before making landfall in Belize. The U.S.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:49:00 +0200CBSnewsenCBSnews-f675186f7d2eea0fbf4eb06a834ed00b14.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.418950753455217.97135 -88.778023http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/47901724/Has this been a busy hurricane year so far? Most would say no. They’d be wrong.Because no hurricane hit the U.S. in 2010, and only one named storm brushed Florida, most people would have ...Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:26:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-baf76706e58a9ecf63a97c7c31a6e21d28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2011/08/21/314092/Residential-community.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A new residential community for some of the families affected by Typhoon Morakot was inaugurated Saturday in the southern county of Pingtung after eight months of construction.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:58:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-4e8c7a30a133cc4ad23de70322f94a61http://www.usatoday.com/weather/hurricane/story/2011/08/Tropical-Storm-Harvey-strengthens/50065982/1?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Harvey could become a hurricane before making landfall in Belize sometime Saturday.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:16:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-799f097a737eb7988353c8798510647317.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44213215/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to bring high winds and several inches of rain to the coast of Honduras this afternoon before making landfall in Belize.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:46:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-ddb3d61d3d208e7bf7796511ed5e5bd914.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028174/Pittsburgh-flooding-Mother-2-daughters-killed-flash-flood-swamps-car.html?ITO=1490Kimberly Griffith, 45, and her daughters Brenna, 12, and Mikaela, eight, were trapped in their car which was completely submerged by water and pinned to a tree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:24:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-b6f40c28fe7c5265a37b98f7234f092340.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=316536&Itemid=120 de agosto de 2011, 11:11 Havana, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Tropical Storm Harvey heads towards Belize with sustained maximum winds of 95km/h and stronger gusts, Cuba´s Meteorology Institute (ISMET) reported.  Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:18:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-755cb7face8232c677d81469864af65517.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_97697.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (10:16AM ET) - Tropical Storm Harvey will make landfall today in northern Central America: likely to come ashore in Belize, or possibly Guatemala or western Honduras.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:58:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-878ea21db1fd4a9b109fd041a549850414.09905 -87.20308717.5442008341609 -88.418950753455214.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.english.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20110820-tropical-storm-harvey-expected-become-hurricane-saturdayCentral America and Caribbean Central American emergency services were on alert Saturday as Tropical Storm Harvey, which is forecast to turn into a full-fledged hurricane, crossed the Caribbean. The scene of a mudslide that buried a bus in Guatemala last year ReutersSat, 20 Aug 2011 16:45:00 +0200radiofranceinternationale-enenradiofranceinternationale-en-308bdbc57922e1d32b5c66c9a164b92e14.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-08/20/c_131063396.htmby Muhammad Tahir ISLAMABAD, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Heavy monsoon rains and flooding have reportedly affected over 2 million people in Pakistan's southern Sindh and eastern Punjab provinces. Local meteorological department predicts more rains in the days ahead, posing a threat to more people in the country.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:42:00 +0200xinhuanet_enenxinhuanet_en-0deab158f86176a7e1043b79a9f278f233.6720975481027 73.1199168898287http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/47899229/MOSCOW, August 20 (Itar-Tass) -- Twenty three wildfires, including eight peat fires, broke out in Central Federal District over the past day. All of them have been put out by Saturday morning, the ...Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:50:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-61108b022615656d50e5f97127a958e055.7388 37.6665http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_97693.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (03:55AM ET) - All eyes are focused on Tropical Storm Harvey in the Caribbean as it closes in on Belize today.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:27:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-1f80da31e0781c04353fc0e76e479a5517.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://news.caribseek.com/Belize/article_97694.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (05:08AM ET) - Harvey is forecast to continue to strengthen up until landfall along the coast of Belize, expected to be this afternoon or evening, and could become a minimal hurricane.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:27:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-06c2254ecdd35de605dff868616b26ee17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-struck-honduras-at-about-0300-gmt-on-20-august20 Aug 2011 09:52 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey struck Honduras at about 03:00 GMT on 20 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwasnear16.2 N,85.2 W.Harvey brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around92 km/h (57 mph).Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:50:00 +0200trustentrust-8d1bb7400c4e39270a07d77ac770ecba14.09905 -87.203087http://www.wpxi.com/nationalnews/28918561/detail.html(CNN) -- A tropical storm formed in the Caribbean Friday and is expected to move across the coast of Belize Saturday afternoon or night. Tropical Storm Harvey has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, with higher gusts, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:54:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-c0c572677eb9710f5901ddd2cac4eacb17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1148086/1/.htmlTEGUCIGALPA: Central American emergency services were on alert early Saturday as Tropical Storm Harvey -- now forecast to turn into a full-fledged hurricane -- barreled across the Caribbean gathering strength.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:01:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-18e070fa754605efdec826d64495620chttp://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/20/worldupdates/2011-08-20T093926Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-588786-1&sec=WorldupdatesTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Tropical storm Harvey strengthened as it neared Central America's coast on Friday, threatening to dump torrential rains on the sugar- and coffee-producing nations of Honduras and Guatemala.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:45:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-b2ceb3c9d5d8bd00b8d0a383839b3d2514.09905 -87.20308714.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-is-forecast-to-strike-belize-as-a-hurricane-at-about-0000-gmt-on-21-august20 Aug 2011 03:52 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Harvey is forecast to strike Belize as a hurricane at about 00:00 GMT on 21 August.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfallwill benear16.8 N,88.5 W.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:42:00 +0200trustentrust-8a75a408fb42cb007eba4035ad1121d617.5442008341609 -88.418950753455217.97135 -88.778023http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-bears-down-on-central-america20 Aug 2011 03:44 Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm could become a hurricane on Saturday * Up to 10 inches of rain may hit Central America (Adds details on hurricane threat, warnings) TEGUCIGALPA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Harvey strengthened as it neared Central America's coast on Friday,....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:42:00 +0200trustentrust-162ca35c2134cb777c072f465dea3f0ehttp://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97689.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (Aug. 19, 11:19PM ET) - Harvey has been strengthening just off the northern coast of Honduras Friday and Friday evening, and is located about 95 miles east of Isla Roatan, Honduras, as of 11 p.m. Eastern Time Friday.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:56:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-d7020ed6fee36ba048285775f59b725114.09905 -87.203087http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n257454Miami. A disturbed weather system over the open Atlantic Ocean has a "high" chance of developing into a tropical cyclone this weekend as it barrels westward toward the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Friday, Reuters reported. The system was one of three the Miami-based NHC was....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:58:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-13d3915951539fbebfd13af0ecb30d9925.8321 -80.2702http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-forecasters-see-threat-of-new-tropical-cyclone20 Aug 2011 02:04 Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A disturbed weather system over the open Atlantic Ocean has a "high" chance of developing into a tropical cyclone this weekend as it barrels westward toward the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Friday.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:39:00 +0200trustentrust-e8717b7b3f39ca630c6021d507472c13http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15295391/tropical-depression-nearing-coast-of-hondurasTropical Storm Harvey has gained strength in the Atlantic Ocean and is threatening to bring high winds and several inches of rain to parts of Central America.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:19:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-d58b83c21b00f0d6779fb24073f1c70a14.09905 -87.203087http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201108190349.htmlAn orphan's fund for children who lost their parents in the Great East Japan Earthquake, established by eight heavyweights such as architect Tadao Ando and conductor Seiji Ozawa, is gathering increasing public support. Momo-Kaki Orphans Fund has received donations from more than 9,000 people as of....Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:17:00 +0200asahienasahi-68124ad72c196afddc038b44a3280d2335.6831 139.809http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110819/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weatherAP - Tropical Storm Harvey has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is threatening to bring high winds and several inches of rain to parts of Central America.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:05:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ad3aa9fad2aa1da8cd981d17d8c20d9214.09905 -87.203087http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/19/Tropical-Storm-Harvey-forms-in-Gulf/UPI-84801313793976/MIAMI, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Harvey formed in the Gulf of Mexico Friday and was approaching the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with sustained winds of 45 miles per hour.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:32:00 +0200upienupi-61cb19d631f0e69a0505c096dcbaf41c19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2011/08/mil-110819-afns03.htmTwenty-eight members of the emergency operations center here participated in incident management team training, including earthquake and flood drill scenarios, Aug. 9 to 12.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:15:00 +0200globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-4662afc4d80adb5f4e11f96f3c33c01719.6002375848274 -155.519725680109http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfgbeyidsncw/rss2/THE death toll from a fierce storm that ripped tents, uprooted trees and flung multi-storey metal scaffolding towers and racks of concert lights across the grounds of a music festival in Belgium has risen to five, officials say.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:13:00 +0200examinerenexaminer-d1a17a8cc8f67ab9eaeac2fbad3df52d50.8371 4.36761http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-harvey-forms-over-central-america19 Aug 2011 18:45 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details of crops in the area) MEXICO CITY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Harvey formed on Central America's coast on Friday, threatening to dump heavy rains on the sugar and coffee producing nations of Honduras and Guatemala, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:33:00 +0200trustentrust-d21d4d7eab26bc043dee7c462064661319.42705 -99.12757114.09905 -87.20308714.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/19/tropical.storm.harvey/index.html?eref=rss_latestA tropical storm formed in the Caribbean Friday and is expected to move across the coast of Belize Saturday afternoon or night.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:44:00 +0200cnnencnn-65f0cdb3ccedd14fcb5447bcf256458417.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/08/19/bc-salmon-radiation-testing.html?ref=rssThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency plans to start testing fish off the coast of British Columbia for the presence of radiation stemming from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan earlier this year.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:37:00 +0200CBCenCBC-155dbd55b7fc297893dfc25b2461d60035.6831 139.80954.9806001359812 -124.590307317251http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44206109/ns/weather/Tropical Storm Harvey has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and threatening to bring high winds and heavy rains to parts of Central America's coast.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:26:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-2ffa1b91c422eac57feb288679a19d2814.09905 -87.203087http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/47879518/Forest fires have devastated a nature reserve and driven thousands or people out of their homes on the eastern Spanish coast region of Murcia. Whipped up by strong winds and high temperatures at ...Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:18:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-f86c31c4b0fbad9b5f0caea366d7ded037.9799 -1.13392http://www.newschannel5.com/story/15295391/tropical-depression-nearing-coast-of-hondurasTropical Storm Harvey has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and threatening to bring high winds and heavy rains to parts of Central America's coast.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:15:00 +0200newschannel5ennewschannel5-d7d744e8ba59268582d26220b807e41f14.09905 -87.203087http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/haiti-stuck-in-the-mud/2011/08/05/gIQAbK5hFJ_story.htmlTHREE MONTHS after his inauguration, the presidency of Michel Martelly , Haiti’s new leader, is dangerously close to running aground. Two of his nominees for prime minister have been rejected by Haiti’s opposition-dominated parliament. In the absence of a fully functioning government, international aid and investment have slowed to a crawl.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:57:00 +0200WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-5c304acfc0e692113fdea2ce035a2ab018.54299 -72.343102http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39334&Cr=Humanitarian&Cr1=The United Nations paid homage to humanitarian workers around the world today with ceremonies of remembrance for the fallen, and praise and songs of tribute for the hundreds of thousands of others who daily brave danger and hardship to bring aid to those less fortunate.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:25:00 +0200un-orgenun-org-517e265c1ab1cdb1c06749f36fe2ed79http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/200634/20110819/pukkelpop-storm-2011-five-dead-dozens-injured.htmRavaging storms struck the Pukkelpop Belgian music festival, killing five and injuring dozens after a stage collapsed on Thursday.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:27:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-73944b26f0ba02f5960dbbae128f55bfhttp://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97637.shtmlCOBB COUNTY, GA, U.S.A. (Aug. 18, 11:40PM ET) - Tropical Depression 8 developed Thursday evening in the western Caribbean, about 80 miles east-northeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Nicaragua/Honduras border.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:28:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-794ea17c92dd0d1032d87a4fb326c36512.1515 -86.27315.0 -83.166667http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97636.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (Aug. 18, 11:15PM ET) - The eighth tropical depression has developed in the western Caribbean and could continue to strengthen into Tropical Storm Harvey.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:58:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-f34fc8526622ab27cc42bd8f505e4679http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110818/sc_livescience/2011sbilliondollarweatherdisastershit9totalLiveScience.com - From fires to floods to tornadoes, 2011 has already racked up a record-tying nine weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage each.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:15:00 +0200news-yahooennews-yahoo-ab11c6f52656c902fe657dea70350828http://www.npr.org/2011/08/17/139721272/through-history-presidents-took-lumps-for-their-vacations?ft=1&f=1014On Thursday, President Obama is due to start his 10-day summer vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Taking a vacation at such an upscale location while the country's economic woes continue has resulted in criticism of the president. But Obama is not the first U.S. president to take some lumps over his choice of a vacation getaway.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:14:00 +0200nprennpr-74bf3ca3cb3b86b712ffc0d333c0a957http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97628.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (06:55PM ET) - A new tropical depression is on the verge of developing in the western Caribbean and could continue to strengthen into Tropical Storm Harvey.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:27:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-ba0ca0f4d68cbd0d007f215df3d78bc7http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/18/business/9320844&sec=businessPETALING JAYA: AirAsia Bhd boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is unperturbed by Jetstar’s entry into Japan’s domestic market to rival AirAsia Japan as he feels the market is big enough for all players.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-e210e728f438f7d1854f1d57c8cb143d35.6831 139.809http://www.examiner.com/weather-in-wilmington/weather-history-august-18-record-temps-storms-tornadoes-tropics-flooding1925 During the late morning hours a severe hailstorm struck southeastern Iowa; completely destroying crops along a path 6 to 10 miles wide and 75 miles long. The hail also injured and killed poultry and livestock, and caused a total of $2.5 million dollars damage.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:24:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-dcd2a7d77018bf3805c74cf9cc695a9842.0746200841834 -93.5000382397323http://news.caribseek.com/Caribbean/article_97569.shtmlSTATE COLLEGE, PA, U.S.A. (05:03AM ET) - The active tropical season continues across the Atlantic Basin, and it's only the middle of August! Tropical Storm Harvey may develop in the Caribbean, threatening Central America in the next couple of days.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:23:00 +0200caribseekencaribseek-bf9d7dc017f89ab4ae036924923cd799http://allafrica.com/stories/201108180120.htmlKisumu is now receiving its heaviest rains since 1959, records from the Kenya Meteorological Department show. The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) yesterday said Nyanza and Turkana, which are already flooding, should expect even more heavy rains the next four days.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:54:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-51760c13b680793575d36319db4b8416-0.09516 34.74733http://tribune.com.pk/story/233950/baltoro-glacier-avalanche-kills-three-mountain-porters/GILGIT: At least three porters were killed and four others were critically injured after they were struck by an avalanche while ascending the Baltoro glacier, officials said on Wednesday. The injured are still trapped under the avalanche that struck an expedition team as it was crossing the glacier, a senior official said.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:27:00 +0200tribuneentribune-199c7c028419680e03a0aef993ac0b4dhttp://www.examiner.com/weather-history-in-national/weather-history-august-18-record-temps-storms-tropics-tornadoes-flooding1917 The high temperature in Death Valley, CA was 119. This ended a record streak of 43 consecutive days with the high temperature 120 or hotter. 1924 9.4 inches of rain fell at Cannington, Somerset England setting the August rainfall record for the United Kingdom.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:32:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-28ffa1ced6ead6bf461f86d9bd3a391051.143034 -3.055156http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/18/business/9320844&sec=businessPETALING JAYA: AirAsia Bhd boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is unperturbed by Jetstar’s entry into Japan’s domestic market to rival AirAsia Japan as he feels the market is big enough for all players.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:28:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-7267e53e15240109875392c78f1b63b735.6831 139.809http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-explosive-truth-behind-fukushimas-meltdown-2338819.htmlIt is one of the mysteries of Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis: How much damage did the 11 March earthquake inflict on the Fukushima Daiichi reactors before the tsunami hit?Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:59:00 +0200independentenindependent-7bebda034d76fc4621f8d6f0ce9d458c52.55 0.083333http://www.smh.com.au/world/doctor-son-of-former-premier-guilty-of-fondling-patients-20110817-1iwug.htmlThe doctor son of Bermuda's former premier has been convicted of fondling female patients - including a 15-year-old girl and an undercover police officer - during inappropriate breast and pelvic exams.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:33:00 +0200smhensmh-eac2f4bc8c2c81aed832282b1e4fb49bhttp://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/the-umcor-hotline-for-august-16-201116 Aug 2011 20:33 Source: member // UMCOR In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: HORN OF AFRICA: CRISIS CONTINUES JAPAN: DISASTER RESPONSE HAS ITS OWN TIMING US: WILDFIRE RECOVERY IN WASHINGTON FAIR TRADE: GIVE KIDS A REAL TREAT HORN OF AFRICA: CRISIS CONTINUES....Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:31:00 +0200trustentrust-203e327dc651e5340d3b308f2e25678f38.9051 -77.016235.6831 139.809http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-ENV-index.htmlAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja constituted a Special Committee to “undertake a holistic review” of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on Oil Pollution in Ogoniland and make recommendations to the Federal Government on immediate and long-term remedial actions.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:34:00 +0200panapressenpanapress-9935e457f745965458c1e5061366c485http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110818f1.htmlJapan's tiny Libyan community found itself in a tight spot when radiation scares swept the nation following the Tohoku triple disaster and foreigners fled the country en masse. While many embassies urged its nationals to leave Japan, Adel Suliman said Libyans here couldn't go home, with their nation....Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:59:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-5c6595053bf2aa5893f85c21017c19e435.6831 139.809http://en.rian.ru/russia/20110817/165861559.htmlRussia's Emergencies Ministry is planning to create three squadrons of Be-200 amphibious planes to fight forest fires, Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:47:00 +0200rian-enenrian-en-41a480e929a07dd4d59e391297d4212955.7388 37.6665http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/pakistan-here-comes-the-monsoonï½We suffered greatly in the floods last year. Now even dark clouds bring panic with them for all of us here,ï½ said Ghulam Bibi, 40, in the Thatta District of Sindh Province, which was one of the worst affected regions in the devastating floods of 2010. [ http://www.guardian.co.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:49:00 +0200trustentrust-b402597320f845b3137e2f6041543d0d32.966667 69.566667http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90057371?Pakistan%20braces%20for%20monsoon%20rains%20and%20floodingPredictions by Pakistan's Meteorological Department of more rain in the days ahead have raised flood fears, especially in Sindh Province, as the monsoon season peaks.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:33:00 +0200AHNenAHN-0bd17f3e37072fe3010ca60e3044a91d33.718151 73.060547http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/08/17/The-almanac/UPI-95991313566200/Today is Wednesday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2011 with 136 to follow. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Venus and Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include frontiersman Davy Crockett in 1786;....Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:12:00 +0200upienupi-4235f8c30328ed5d657bb61236cf5b2ehttp://allafrica.com/stories/201108170238.htmlDetermined to firm up its drive towards technological advancement, especially in relation to Information Communications Technology (ICT), Nigeria will Wednesday launch two satellites in faraway Russia after several postponements. The launch was earlier scheduled for July 7.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:11:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-e244e00e006deddc266ed1976bdb77b69.172945 7.17992455.7388 37.6665http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026758/Huge-cloud-unleashes-rain-New-York-inches-fell-day.html?ITO=1490New Yorkers have been soaked by the largest rainfall in more than 100 years drenching the city for the past three days.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:04:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-8ef731b76ddf43469907d9998d3d6a0340.6222 -73.9878http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/parenting/sometimes-no-news-is-good-news-2848235.htmlThere were some sombre moments in our house recently as I explained to my children about the murders of all those young people in Norway. I hadn't planned to tell them, but I got such a shock when I heard about it initially that I went straightaway to share the news with my wife and forgot that the children were present.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0200independent-ieenindependent-ie-f1c669efb546cf2fe911c3f45b9d823559.9379 10.7123http://www.ekantipur.com/2011/08/17/world/clinton-launches-business-loan-program-in-haiti/339261/Former U.S. President Bill Clinton launched a new business loan program in Haiti on Tuesday.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:11:00 +0200ekantipurenekantipur-565920d0f7276a93cb3d7c54a641baed18.54299 -72.343102http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-08-16-CB-Haiti-Clinton-Loan/id-ae4e10d0bc5647d290150ee9877bd928PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton launched a new business loan program in Haiti on Tuesday aimed at helping bolster an economy that was devastated by the January 2010 earthquake. Clinton said the first loan in the $20 million program is being made to Caribbean Craft,....Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:27:00 +0200APenAP-fdd4a966dfe922edf8222e8230f3348a18.54299 -72.343102http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201108160286.htmlOFUNATO -- The Urahama district of this northeastern Japanese coastal city had for centuries marked religious ceremonies, and mourned their dead, with a dynamic sword dance by masked men, accompanied by drums and flutes. But everything changed after the March 11 tsunami tore into Japan's....Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:22:00 +0200asahienasahi-d526bac80fbd061b36ac9b54a5a3f679http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026758/Huge-cloud-unleashes-rain-New-York-inches-fell-day.html?ITO=1490New Yorkers have been soaked by the largest rainfall in more than 100 years drenching the city for the past three days.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:22:00 +0200mailonsundayenmailonsunday-8ef731b76ddf43469907d9998d3d6a0340.6222 -73.9878http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026758/Huge-cloud-unleashes-rain-New-York-inches-fell-day.html?ITO=1490New Yorkers have been soaked by the largest rainfall in more than 100 years drenching the city for the past three days.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:16:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-a3d605f6c9c70738255407c52fbf389b40.6222 -73.9878http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026758/The-calm-storm-Huge-cloud-unleashes-rain-New-York-inches-fell-day.html?ITO=1490New Yorkers have been soaked by the largest rainfall in more than 100 years drenching the city for the past three days.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:54:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-84839b0316f35d3b9416dc43aef84b8e40.6222 -73.9878http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/16/worldupdates/2011-08-16T114659Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-588035-1&sec=WorldupdatesOFUNATO, Japan (Reuters) - The Urahama district of this northeastern Japanese coastal city had for centuries marked religious ceremonies, and mourned their dead, with a dynamic sword dance by masked men, accompanied by drums and flutes.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:48:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-408c53251a8c667c9709fb9e9815aecb35.6831 139.809http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/japans-tsunami-hit-towns-fight-to-sustain-folk-arts16 Aug 2011 05:59 Source: reuters // Reuters By Yoko Kubota OFUNATO, Japan, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Urahama district of this northeastern Japanese coastal city had for centuries marked religious ceremonies, and mourned their dead, with a dynamic sword dance by masked men, accompanied by drums and flutes.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:13:00 +0200trustentrust-65f3171efe85af0d76917a24a0e42b1435.6831 139.809http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/08/16/uk-japan-disaster-arts-idUKTRE77F0X420110816?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsOFUNATO, Japan (Reuters) - The Urahama district of this northeastern Japanese coastal city had for centuries marked religious ceremonies, and mourned their dead, with a dynamic sword dance by masked men, accompanied by drums and flutes.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:19:00 +0200reutersenreuters-54dc6baf251050a08386f8a1c0d3783e35.6831 139.809http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201108150115.htmlThis summer, tours of the areas stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake are bringing students from other prefectures to observe first-hand the damage done by the quake and tsunami. Although some adults had concerns about whether the reality would be too shocking, the children who have visited appear to have taken something back with them.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:17:00 +0200asahienasahi-29b6c9fd671b13851253a035da1d175e35.6831 139.809http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=31&art_id=114200&sid=33402694&con_type=1Global stocks climbed further out of their funk hole yesterday after Japan's economy shrank less than anticipated following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. "The Japanese news, while not overly encouraging, was another datapoint showing things are not nearly as bad as [last week's] sell-off....Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:56:00 +0200thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-a1d324ea7d4a2497fe9afd42c0b43a9fhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20110816zg.htmlIn the physiotherapy ward at Katmandu's Bir Hospital, a middle-aged woman lay in bed, her back strapped to a big mechanical device. Rukmini Roka, 56, who suffers from chronic backache, struggled to stretch her legs as required by the special therapy machine.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-1bed6e79c12afb974b9546c5d175623027.712 85.313http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026204/New-York-floods-Men-rescued-neck-deep-water-elevator-record-8ins-rain-falls.html?ITO=1490The construction workers, using the elevator while converting the Staten Island Hotel, became trapped in the basement while flood water poured through the elevator doors.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:11:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-8b0456f73f3dd85b097d6286b9b318e20.0 0.064.99060768658 -18.593991539543http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026204/Three-days-rain-washes-Big-Apple-record-EIGHT-inches-drenches-city-day.html?ITO=1490JFK Airport recorded a level of 7.7in before the day was over yesterday - the highest level of rainfall ever since records began 116 years ago.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:18:00 +0200dailymailendailymail-a1f88e4b2573529f72f53ebff057b685http://allafrica.com/stories/201108150215.htmlA heated debate is raging on social networking site Facebook after it came to light that an "elite" club is extracting water to irrigate its golf course from the Mbagathi River.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:12:00 +0200allafricaenallafrica-1270a41a4391086dac4094aec530a516