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In one of the worst tragedies in Bangladesh's history late in the year, at least 112 workers.... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:04:00 +0100 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-ee63a9ae318f0134126be0ef3b718616 NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld ManMadeDisasters 24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996 20130104050400 http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/between-drought-and-floods-%E2%80%93-year-extremes-sri-lanka Source: Inter Press Service Country: Sri Lanka By Amantha Perera UDAWALAWE, Sri Lanka, Dec 30 2012 (IPS) - Wild elephants are usually the primary attraction in the remote shrub jungles of Udawalawe, about 180 kilometres southeast of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:55:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-aa110d818e72560f802408b1ec4811a3 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid ClimateChange Echo Environment 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 20121231065500 http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/12/between-drought-and-floods-a-year-of-extremes-in-sri-lanka/ Wild elephants are usually the primary attraction in the remote shrub jungles of Udawalawe, about 180 kilometres southeast of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. But this Christmas season, the massive Udawalawe dam stole the limelight from the lumbering beasts. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:42:00 +0100 ipsnews en ipsnews-4c46c7286ca61f9205bd02cfea3f256b NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid ClimateChange Echo Environment 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 20121230154200 http://reliefweb.int/report/samoa/samoa-and-fiji-tropical-cyclone-evan-information-bulletin-no-1 Source: IFRC Country: Fiji, Samoa, Wallis and Futuna (France) This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is not seeking funding or other assistance from donors for this operation. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:20:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-d99bf0039adcce79a585c0b160123469 NaturalDisasters Echo AirTransport -13.2854915805501 -176.170736975708 -13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285 -18.1426 178.431 48.8521 2.34899 20121218162000 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=72953 State of natural disaster declared in Fiji after Cyclone Evan Posted at 05:46 on 18 December, 2012 UTC A state of natural disaster has been declared for Fiji’s Northern and Western division after the devastation caused by Cyclone Evan. Fiji authorities say it will be in effect for 15 days to allow rehabilitation work to be accelerated. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:50:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-366fafbe47f065053fe3e28f24955afa UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo EuropeAid Conflict 19.0 30.0 -18.1426 178.431 20121218065000 http://reliefweb.int/report/samoa/samoa-counts-cyclone-cost Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Country: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa Updated 17 December 2012, 6:58 AEST By NZ correspondent Dominique Schwartz, wires and staff Samoa's National Emergency Operations Centre says the damaging impact of Cyclone Evan is as severe as the 2009 tsunami. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:52:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-9992edf2b7ec0328196695c9c43dd246 Echo NaturalDisasters UNbodies EuropeAid -41.3348 174.807 -13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285 -18.1426 178.431 20121217075200 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=72920 Samoa declares a state of emergency Posted at 04:13 on 17 December, 2012 UTC The Samoa government has declared a state of emergency after assessing the widespread damage across the island of Upolu. Samoa had been in a State of Disaster since Friday last week, but that changed on Monday. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:31:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-8d64c164bee080dd6ff97339eef07834 NaturalDisasters -13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285 20121217053100 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=72892 flash flood in Samoa described as inland tsunami Posted at 17:13 on 16 December, 2012 UTC In Samoa, people are describing a flash flood that tore through the east of the capital, Apia, as an inland tsunami. The true extent of the damage caused by cyclone Evan is only now being revealed with villages.... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:22:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-c26c76c01547a053676b835b1600bca3 NaturalDisasters -13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285 20121216182200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2012-12-14/stormforce-winds-lash-fiji-as-cyclone-evan-arrives/1060882 More than 2000 people are sheltering in evacuation centres in Fiji as Cyclone Evan lashes the country's northern islands. Fiji's Meteorological Office says storm force winds could be felt on the main island of Viti Levu by midday. But it says the Yasawa and Mamanuca will feel the worst of the.... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:14:00 +0100 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-49fdcc6b97c42197ed20c90416ef7763 Echo NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20121216181400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2012-12-14/stormforce-winds-lash-fiji-as-cyclone-evan-arrives/1060882 More than 2000 people are sheltering in evacuation centres in Fiji as Cyclone Evan lashes the country's northern islands. Fiji's Meteorological Office says storm force winds could be felt on the main island of Viti Levu by midday. But it says the Yasawa and Mamanuca will feel the worst of the.... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:48:00 +0100 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-49fdcc6b97c42197ed20c90416ef7763 Echo NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20121216174800 http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_hotissue_detail.htm?No=107695 Heavy snowfall and a frigid cold wave have swept the nation. The icy weather led to a number of ... [more...] Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:15:00 +0100 kbs-en en kbs-en-66bcfd9dade0f415f7a664d959b56fc4 NaturalDisasters Ecology ClimateChange Environment 20130107031500 http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/38805-1-166-still-living-in-evacuation-centers THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday reported that at least 1,166 people are still staying in evacuation centers in the wake of Typhoon Auring (international codename: Sonamu). Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:15:00 +0100 manilatimes en manilatimes-dc8ce97ccd3cc4175bd70ee1b803b87e NaturalDisasters 20130106171500 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/capiz-placed-under-state-calamity Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (the) By Jemin B. Guillermo ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Jan. 2 (PIA6) -- The flood-affected towns in Capiz have already been placed under the state of calamity. In a session by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Capiz on December 28, towns and barangays.... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:27:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-bc4e9352af2c4707e20a6050194c7bfa NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130102132700 http://www.msf.ie/news/philippines-msf-running-mobile-clinics-typhoon-hit-areas After Typhoon Bopha devastated coastal parts of Mindanao island in the Philippines earlier this month, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has dispatched two teams to run mobile clinics to provide basic health care, monitor for outbreaks of disease and support recovery efforts. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:55:00 +0100 MSF-ie en MSF-ie-96100f3232531db44bd24fa02836ec47 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130102115500 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/219625-tropical-storm-wukong-leaves-six-people-dead.html MANILA: Tropical Storm Wukong left six people dead and two missing as it cut through the central Philippines, following devastating Typhoon Bopha that killed hundreds earlier this month, officials said yesterday. The toll from the latest storm was relatively low as the public, alarmed by the huge.... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:12:00 +0100 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-044ed6cd54557ada96c5e0ea0c02c404 CivilProtection NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121227201200 http://www.dw.de/russian-winter-death-toll-mounts/a-16479984?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Medical officials say the past two weeks of bitter weather across Russia claimed at least 128 lives. About 900 others remain hospitalized. Siberia remains far below freezing but a thaw is forecast for the Moscow area. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:21:00 +0100 deutschewelle-en en deutschewelle-en-ef73884fc939ba01de2d7c8c5dc66f59 NaturalDisasters 55.7388 37.6665 20121226172100 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2012/12/26/2003551041 At least eight people were killed and thousands left homeless as two fires struck the Philippine capital on Christmas Day yesterday, sparking riots as a slum went up in flames, Manila’s fire marshal said. Seven bodies were recovered and two other people were missing as a blaze erupted at dawn in a.... Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:02:00 +0100 taipeitimes en taipeitimes-204625cdf9744ac4b7614b348385820d NaturalDisasters 20121225180200 http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/12/24/nation/20121224125947&sec=nation DAVAO: The Malaysian humanitarian mission team to Mindanao, led by Kelab Putera 1Malaysia (KP1M), may face a typhoon around 6pm Monday at Banganga city, its first aid distribution point. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:25:00 +0100 thestar-my en thestar-my-6cbc4d618eed8ceb02f23437be886f83 NaturalDisasters 7.08008 125.614 20121224062500 http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/philippine-typhoon-victims-to-get-aid-1.189988?localLinksEnabled=false KUALA LUMPUR: The Kelab Putera 1Malaysia (KP1M) humanitarian mission will leave for southern Philippines tomorrow with eight tonnes of aid for victims of the recent typhoon Bopha. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:46:00 +0100 nst en nst-1bfe4208731710422a6fc4928db3872c NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 3.1442152991448 101.68960987945 20121222014600 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bae-systems-is-boosted-by-25bn-aircraft-deal-with-oman-8429661.html BAE Systems, the aerospace giant, received a much-needed boost yesterday after agreeing a £2.5bn contract with Oman for Typhoon and Hawk military aircraft that will safeguard 6,000 jobs. Related Stories Aviva joins US retreat with £1bn AmerUs sell-off Deficit worsens despite George Osborne's boast.... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:28:00 +0100 independent en independent-366c665755068edeb60c9f129a0a62dd NaturalDisasters 23.6065 58.5881 20121222002800 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578192822539650646.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us The defense contractor said it has agreed a deal worth more than $4 billion to supply Typhoon and Hawk aircraft to Oman, which the U.K. government has said will safeguard thousands of jobs. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:51:00 +0100 wsj-en en wsj-en-d82795cc893a19d34535077ee70ad889 NaturalDisasters 23.6065 58.5881 20121221115100 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/children-in-philippines-struggle-to-deal-with-typhoon-aftermath They've been through a rough time, but now they have to come to terms with what they've been through. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:35:00 +0100 trust en trust-b7e6f5effa30051102ace8ae04ad7e12 Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121219103500 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/surviving-typhoon-bopha Source: Save the Children Country: Philippines (the) Written by Sarah Ireland, Humanitarian Emergency Operations Manager for Save the Children Australia “On the night when the typhoon hit, my house was crushed by a tree. Now I live in my father’s one-bedroom house with seven other families. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:26:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-579d3085bb8d981067943714bf30264f NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -35.3499 149.042 20121219042600 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/12/17/pnp-donates-p74m-pablo-victims-258782 MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has donated P7.4 million and relief supplies to the victims of Typhoon "Pablo" that killed over a thousand people and left hundreds more missing and homeless. The donation was from the individual contributions of personnel and savings raised by the PNP.... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:45:00 +0100 sunstar en sunstar-06307f0e37afc9186c91503420b8ea61 NaturalDisasters Security 20121218074500 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/ocd-conducts-training-incident-command-system-lgus Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (the) By Claro A. Lanipa PAGADIAN CITY, Dec 17 (PIA) -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD-9) headed the conduct of a three-day Basic/Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) training course from December 10-12 at Four Queens Resort, this city. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:11:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-64b207e93a055acc1ddd0596781376b6 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121218061100 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1106949/briefs-december-17-2012 The presidential candidate from South Korea's far-left party quit three days before Wednesday's election in an attempt to unify left-leaning voters against the conservative front runner. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:17:00 +0100 scmp en scmp-40798a4aa16182f13e317378e10f7f5a NaturalDisasters 37.5424 126.935 20121216231700 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-12/16/c_132043877.htm MANILA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The official death toll from super typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo) has already reached 1020 people as the number of missing also rose to 844, a government agency announced on Sunday. The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said a.... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:43:00 +0100 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-c52484baea27b2fa332e3f7f1213a571 NaturalDisasters 20121216044300 http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/doha-dithers-on-equity/article4204040.ece THE SUNDAY STORY The scientific evidence points to a warming world. That would affect human health and agriculture, but at the Climate Change Conference in Doha, many rich countries baulked at strong action. India and China lead the developing world in calling for more remedial funding. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:43:00 +0100 thehindu en thehindu-dda08aaa26f5eaa229736dcf6c9ffa8a NaturalDisasters UNbodies KyotoProtocol ClimateChange Environment 35.2086 110.727 28.5687 77.2168 20121215184300 http://reliefweb.int/report/palau/emergency-assistance-republic-palau-typhoon-disaster Source: Government of Japan Country: Japan, Palau On Thursday, December 13, the Government of Japan decided to extend emergency relief goods worth five million yen (portable jerry cans, blankets, water purifiers, etc.) to the Republic of Palau, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency.... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:55:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-c04a0c065b49ac2bc84d999d17d413db Echo NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 7.50230759140217 134.573387838085 20121213165500 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/deped-raise-funds-school-supplies-typhoon-victims Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (the) QUEZON CITY, Dec. 13 -- The Department of Education announced on Wednesday that they are accepting cash donations to help buy food, clothing and school supplies for over 50,000 student victims of Typhoon Pablo. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:51:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-1c0c3edfd603c13f4c91e1825eb4cdd9 NaturalDisasters 14.6629 121.065 20121213085100 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/wfp-appeals-us216-million-assist-victims-typhoon-bopha Source: World Food Programme Country: Philippines (the) DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for US$21.6 million to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance as well as logistics support for 400,000 people who have been most affected by Typhoon.... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:42:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-c094e58c5133bc52eac5ed8ea1cf31c4 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121212084200 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5c12%5c12%5cstory_12-12-2012_pg4_7 The secluded valley that sheltered Jerry Blanco’s banana crop from communist and Muslim rebellions offered no refuge from Typhoon Bopha, which left him destitute in seconds. Last week’s terrifying storm has left more than 1,600 people dead or missing in the southern Philippines, and all but wiped.... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:01:00 +0100 dailytimesPK en dailytimesPK-ea62796d79eec207a2387157f31082a6 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121211230100 http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/asia-pacific/typhoon-reduces-philippine-farmers-to-beggars?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=News&utm_campaign=feed Last week's terrifying storm has left more than 1,600 people dead or missing in the southern Philippines, and all but wiped out the banana plantations that are one of the desperately poor country's few export earners. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:57:00 +0100 thenational en thenational-d55629f7f530edc319bd06dfdf60382a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121211165700 http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2012/dec/11/picture-desk-live-the-best-news-pictures-of-the-day Franziska Gmeinwieser throws a vase at the ceramic school in Landshut, southern Germany. The school was founded as royal pottery school in 1873. Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images It doesn't look a lot like Christmas: a giant black Christmas Bauble, part of an installation by artist.... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:09:00 +0100 guardian en guardian-62d926cc26c6efc0c73877dfb5f09854 NaturalDisasters 48.5426 12.1499 20121211120900 http://www.wfp.org/news/news-release/wfp-appeals-us216-million-assist-victims-typhoon-bopha DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for US$21.6 million to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance as well as logistics support for 400,000 people who have been most affected by Typhoon Bopha in the worst-hit areas of Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, the CARAGA region, and Lanao del Sur. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:11:00 +0100 wfp en wfp-8acf4363c3f15e17f6c61fa4093f7d5b UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121211111100 http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/breaking-news/37173-typhoon-reduces-ph-farmers-to-beggars NEW BATAAN: The secluded valley that sheltered Jerry Blanco's banana crop from communist and Muslim rebellions offered no refuge from Typhoon Bopha (local name: Pablo), which left him destitute in seconds. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:10:00 +0100 manilatimes en manilatimes-f7573a3779ad22d2b37345d6e31352ed NaturalDisasters 20121211091000 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1102948/typhoon-reduces-philippine-farmers-beggars The secluded valley that sheltered Jerry Blanco’s banana crop from communist and Muslim rebellions offered no refuge from Typhoon Bopha, which left him destitute in seconds. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:28:00 +0100 scmp en scmp-f255463aeef2f55b5371954f097b3405 NaturalDisasters 20121211082800 http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/breaking-news/37170-typhoon-reduces-philippine-farmers-to-beggars NEW BATAAN, Philippines: The secluded valley that sheltered Jerry Blanco's banana crop from communist and Muslim rebellions offered no refuge from Typhoon Bopha, which left him destitute in seconds. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:40:00 +0100 manilatimes en manilatimes-1902c88b062ca0a26f2d258d58c9257f NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121211074000 http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=40017 The number of people missing jumped to nearly 900 yesterday after families and fishing companies reported losing contact with more than 300 fishermen at sea who set sail despite warnings that Typhoon ..... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:43:00 +0100 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-dd4845a7ee9719def15bc65812c50682 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121211044300 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10853132&ref=rss The results of the Doha climate change talks leave fresh tears in our world's social fabric. While frustrations were felt by all countries during the negotiations, the deepening anger from developing countries was palpable.The lack... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:59:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-fc5330163335a51367943fd7c50c02f7 Environment NaturalDisasters UNbodies ClimateChange 35.009129 135.754807 20121210215900 http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=39975 The punch that knocked out national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao left the Philippines shocked. From the highest corners of government to the man in the street, Pacquiao's defeat dampened spirits alre ..... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:22:00 +0100 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-e771fd38f3a0d83d1dbb06ce9a439a63 NaturalDisasters OHIM 14.6096 121.006 20121210042200 http://news.yahoo.com/marquez-4th-time-charm-pacquiao-may-ready-5th-213032450--spt.html LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The idea of Manny Pacquiao being knocked out cold was shocking enough. The sight of him face down on the canvas, unresponsive even as bedlam broke out all around him, was positively frightening. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:07:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-3fec30544cb2bd41f5f053cc8b7a43d4 OHIM NaturalDisasters 20121209230700 http://news.yahoo.com/big-knockout-may-set-pacquiao-marquez-again-210855761--box.html The idea of Manny Pacquiao being knocked out cold was shocking enough. The sight of him face down on the canvas, unresponsive even as bedlam broke out all around him, was positively frightening. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:37:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-dfd740abfe5845a421189b710510b9a9 OHIM NaturalDisasters 20121209223700 http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/world-at-play/pacquiao-and-marquez-fight-knocks-out-reeling-philippines- Filipino spectators watch a TV broadcast in stunned silence as boxer Manny Pacquiao loses to Juan Miguel Marquez on December 9, 2012, in Las Vegas. (JAY DIRECTO/AFP/Getty Images) When Manny Pacquiao loses, a whole nation feels his pain. Pacquiao a legendary figure in his native Philippines for his.... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:56:00 +0100 globalpost en globalpost-ff9a2a271b24e5b9677b3bed5dd73980 OHIM NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20121209175600 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/04/us/us-superstorm-threat/index.html They hover above our heads, zooming in and taking pictures. The data collected by these powerful satellites have helped save countless lives by allowing meteorologists to warn people about dangerous storms. But as budgets shrink, aging satellites might not get the expensive repairs they need to operate. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:44:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-f02198d61bb48f4c7970a63f2c7defba NaturalDisasters Environment 20130105174400 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/04/us/us-superstorm-threat/index.html After Hurricane Katrina slammed into the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005 -- killing 1,800 people and inflicting $100 billion in damage -- Congress said never again. Federal lawmakers spent $14.5 billion, mostly federal funds, to build a fortress around New Orleans. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:56:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-f9f9086a46c1cd66659b8f2f920f2caf NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 20130104225600 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257161/Hurricane-Sandy-victim-Donna-Vanzant-embraced-Obama-heartbroken-receiving-standardized-letter.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Donna Vanzant, who was pictured with Obama during his visit to Brigantine, New Jersey in October, has lambasted the president for failing to provide aid, as he had promised. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:40:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-b5bef585b44b9075e57b19281282d7f7 NaturalDisasters 20130104214000 http://news.yahoo.com/venezuelan-vp-says-visited-chavez-twice-020335436.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's vice president says he has visited ailing President Hugo Chavez twice in Cuba and plans to return home to Caracas. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:57:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-a3426e32292a863f9ce64ac2549c926e NaturalDisasters 10.49605 -66.898277 23.1168 -82.3886 20130103145700 http://news.yahoo.com/survey-us-employers-add-215k-jobs-december-134614302--finance.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A private survey shows U.S. businesses sharply increased hiring in December, helped by a surge of new construction jobs created to help rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:57:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-65e0b5cb69276f0fd08439e6a1bd4af6 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130103145700 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/boehner-sets-house-votes-on-sandy-aid-after-republican-attacks Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:42 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Votes set for $9 bln in aid Friday, $51 bln on Jan 15 * Representative calls House inaction "knife in the back" * New Jersey governor Christie blasts House leadership By David Lawder and Ian Simpson WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - House Speaker.... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:05:00 +0100 trust en trust-afa5fe63d4c84c131222190ee5c59d3b NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130103040500 http://news.yahoo.com/obama-urges-house-republicans-quickly-pass-sandy-aid-164304222.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to vote Wednesday on a $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy disaster aid bill, saying hard-hit states need the federal aid urgently to help rebuild after the October 29 storm. "When tragedy strikes, Americans come together to support those in need. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:18:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-76c92b9d7ff5fc75836a651b82d450d2 NaturalDisasters Conflict TerroristAttack 38.9051 -77.0162 20130102181800 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2252233/Sandy-Hook-victims-Proud-parents-Dylan-Hockley-open-hearts-time.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Nicole Hockley is determined to focus on the positive. ‘Dylan brought untold fun and joy into our lives,' she says. ‘Something good will come of this. His death will have meaning.’ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:59:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-2c38a56a216378ea1b27430ddc299e19 NaturalDisasters 20121227205900 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2012-12/25558824-unifirst-donates-dollar-200-000-in-clothing-to-hurricane-ravaged-new-jersey-residents-008.htm WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy flood victims in the Little Ferry, New Jersey area will be a bit warmer this winter as a result of more than 7,000 fleece jackets, ... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:13:00 +0100 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-b37dc974ebfd094640721b563bfa0bd0 NaturalDisasters 40.8457 -74.039549 20121227161300 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2253585/Instagram-2012-photo-documentary-captures-year-pictures.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Celebrating the year's highlights, website Instagram has released this photo compilation of some of the world's top 10 biggest events captured by none other than their now more than 100 million users. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:09:00 +0100 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-96555358b1d27148ab91d9499d1a3950 NaturalDisasters EU-USA 20121227100900 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2253585/Instagram-2012-photo-documentary-captures-year-pictures.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Celebrating the year's highlights, website Instagram has released this photo compilation of some of the world's top 10 biggest events captured by none other than their now more than 100 million users. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:26:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-6d9b75a81daf828758dd62ba2ad95f7a NaturalDisasters EU-USA 20121227092600 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/nyregion/new-yorks-mental-health-system-thrashed-by-services-lost-to-storm.html?partner=rss&emc=rss The odds of securing mental health treatment in a crisis in New York City have worsened significantly since Hurricane Sandy knocked out hospitals and disrupted outpatient services. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:52:00 +0100 nytimes en nytimes-64eb4d890cff14dedf177216ae01f664 NaturalDisasters Echo 40.6222 -73.9878 20121226175200 http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2012/dec/25/best-photographs-2012-in-pictures From the camaraderie of the Tour de France to snipers in Syria, Sarah Gilbert selects her favourite pictures of the year Sarah Gilbert Emine Saner Homa Khaleeli Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:41:00 +0100 guardian en guardian-b897e00f509897a06566c8716b983931 NaturalDisasters 33.5193 36.3135 20121225204100 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/211589854/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 A MAN driving in Melbourne's outer east has become the fourth to die on Victoria's roads during the holiday season, bringing the national toll to ... Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:20:00 +0100 irishsun en irishsun-dd759d6ad30af5479c9093faaacc76c8 NaturalDisasters -37.853 145.075 20121225022000 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2252233/Dylan-beautiful-butterfly-Proud-parents-British-boy-killed-Americas-worst-school-shooting-open-hearts-time.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Nicole Hockley is determined to focus on the positive. ‘Dylan brought untold fun and joy into our lives,' she says. ‘Something good will come of this. His death will have meaning.’ Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:37:00 +0100 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-fa0ef4c753f88e876dea41430c668597 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20121223023700 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2252233/Dylan-beautiful-butterfly-Proud-parents-British-boy-killed-Americas-worst-school-shooting-open-hearts-time.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Nicole Hockley is determined to focus on the positive. ‘Dylan brought untold fun and joy into our lives,' she says. ‘Something good will come of this. His death will have meaning.’ Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:47:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-fa0ef4c753f88e876dea41430c668597 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20121223004700 http://www.ibtimes.com/year-earth-science-2012-climate-change-arctic-ice-superstorms-new-species-959558 2012 is nearly over, and the Earth is still spinning after a promised apocalypse failed to make an appearance. Though the year did not bring any sort of global calamity, there were certainly a number of alarming stories here on Earth -- the record-breaking loss of Arctic sea ice and sudden fury of.... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:23:00 +0100 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-e15b5e88e520385fa96f296ab7773ea0 ClimateChange Science Environment NaturalDisasters 20121222202300 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/417828/20121222/science-2012-earth-science-2012-science-year-in-review-environment-year-in-review-2012-sandy-arctic-.htm 2012 saw a record-breaking loss of Arctic sea ice and the sudden fury of Hurricane Sandy, along with some discoveries that illustrate the fragile beauty of this little planet. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:51:00 +0100 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-d4b8f82b3a8166d97f32e337357955a5 ClimateChange Science Environment NaturalDisasters 20121222195100 http://www.ibtimes.com/year-earth-science-2012-climate-change-arctic-ice-superstorms-new-species-959558 2012 is nearly over, and the Earth is still spinning after a promised apocalypse failed to make an appearance. Though the year did not bring any sort of global calamity, there were certainly a number of alarming stories here on Earth -- the record-breaking loss of Arctic sea ice and sudden fury of.... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:09:00 +0100 ibtimes en ibtimes-e15b5e88e520385fa96f296ab7773ea0 ClimateChange Science Environment NaturalDisasters 20121222190900 http://news.yahoo.com/wooing-gop-sandy-relief-money-another-storm-002802270--abc-news-politics.html Without mentioning them by name, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., singled out today specific Republican senators, calling on them to help pass the supplemental aid package for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The call was also backed up quietly with some money. Late Wednesday night... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:47:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-c004c7b96ebd19d24dc37641310da7c7 NaturalDisasters 20121221014700 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/19/public-health-emergency-preparedness/1778439/ A man walks down a street littered with debris near the beach in Rockaway in New York City on Dec. 13. Much of the Rockaway neighborhood is still suffering the effects of Hurricane Sandy. (Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images) Story Highlights Budget cuts in public health largely to blame 47 states.... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:49:00 +0100 usaToday en usaToday-0dcd2edbc8f1ccfbd3a447947212eaac Echo PublicHealth CommunicableDiseases NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20121219164900 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/come-plague-storm-or-bomb-most-us-states-unprepared-report Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Kansas, Montana are least prepared * Lack of readiness can mean disease outbreaks, storm deaths By Sharon Begley NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - If you're someone who worries about how first responders and hospitals in your town would perform.... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0100 trust en trust-2c51ddc5c9694cb00e5f581e4d3ece28 PublicHealth AvianFlu NaturalDisasters SwineFlu 37.25676 -98.424347 37.275278 -95.123889 40.6222 -73.9878 20121219163800 http://news.yahoo.com/come-plague-storm-bomb-most-u-states-unprepared-150234051.html NEW YORK (Reuters) - If you're someone who worries about how first responders and hospitals in your town would perform after a hurricane like Sandy, a Joplin tornado, an anthrax mailing, an outbreak of bird flu or other health threat, a new study has some pointers: stay away from Kansas and Montana. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:28:00 +0100 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-a4909e42efd8d5e59ed74c66ca5a92ac PublicHealth AvianFlu NaturalDisasters SwineFlu 37.275278 -95.123889 37.08873 -94.51899 20121219162800 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/416452/20121219/dogs-sent-to-newtown-connecticut-sandy-hook-students-adam-lanza.htm The Lutheran Church Charities, an organization based out of Addison, Ill. has dispatched a team of at least eight "comfort dogs" to Newtown Connecticut, in an effort to provide an uplifting distraction to the young Sandy Hook students along with family members of the 26 victims. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:28:00 +0100 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-477dabf66f6f57fcad9ac78bc6145112 NaturalDisasters 41.41325 -73.316018 20121218212800 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/416452/20121218/dogs-sent-to-newtown-connecticut-sandy-hook-students-adam-lanza.htm The Lutheran Church Charities, an organization based out of Addison, Ill. has dispatched a team of at least eight "comfort dogs" to Newtown Connecticut, in an effort to provide an uplifting distraction to the young Sandy Hook students along with family members of the 26 victims. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:48:00 +0100 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-e3dfc1768175814f5291225d6d0a521b NaturalDisasters 41.41325 -73.316018 20121218204800 http://www.ibtimes.com/dogs-sent-newtown-bring-comfort-sandy-hook-students-948264 As students returned to classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Tuesday, just four days after a brutal school shooting claimed the lives of 20 of their classmates along with six adults, a Lutheran organization based out of Chicago is taking unusual steps to try to bring comfort to the grief-stricken survivors. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:30:00 +0100 ibtimes en ibtimes-2a415e42b8d1c743f0ad04017874e5d5 NaturalDisasters 50.767884 -1.846187 20121218203000 http://www.ibtimes.com/dogs-sent-newtown-bring-comfort-sandy-hook-students-948264 As students returned to classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Tuesday, just four days after a brutal school shooting claimed the lives of 20 of their classmates along with six adults, a Lutheran organization based out of Chicago is taking unusual steps to try to bring comfort to the grief-stricken survivors. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:11:00 +0100 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-2a415e42b8d1c743f0ad04017874e5d5 NaturalDisasters 50.767884 -1.846187 20121218201100 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/science/in-islands-shifted-sands-signs-of-a-hurricanes-power.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 Scientists aim to take advantage of Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath to learn more about how Fire Island, and all barrier islands, respond to and recover from major natural events. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:28:00 +0100 nytimes en nytimes-907e7219707e8b4a4f0937f52205734a NaturalDisasters 20121218002800 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2249500/Obamas-60-4billion-Hurricane-Sandy-aid-stuffed-pork-NASA-museums-Alaska-fisheries.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Now dubbed the 'Sandy scam' by critics, only a portion of the federal funding has been revealed going directly to states and victims hardest hit by superstorm Sandy in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:54:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-52c259b257a199ba1ac282ee78b77ca3 NaturalDisasters Fisheries 41.6232624088692 -72.7257246078136 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 20121217205400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247930/Obama-celebrates-sixth-night-Hanukkah-White-House-fest-menorah-saved-Hurricane-Sandy.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 In celebration of the sixth night of the festival of lights, President Barack Obama invited Jewish Americans to the White House on Thursday for a Hanukkah party. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:01:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-3ddbfb21516a76dfd2bace730c8f47ee NaturalDisasters 20121214140100 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247930/Let-light-President-Obama-celebrates-sixth-night-Hanukkah-White-House-fest-menorah-saved-Hurricane-Sandy.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 In celebration of the sixth night of the festival of lights, President Barack Obama invited Jewish Americans to the White House on Thursday for a Hanukkah party. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:57:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-b0643dce47b99131d342f9fec1b85dde NaturalDisasters 20121214065700 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/14/nyregion/some-city-employees-lost-their-offices-in-the-hurricane.html?partner=rss&emc=rss What started out as an emergency evacuation has become a semipermanent state of dislocation for thousands of city workers in Lower Manhattan offices. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:55:00 +0100 nytimes en nytimes-263528f6c411a3e7f6b6db9fbc588f54 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 40.761197 -73.989915 20121214045500 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/414608/20121213/12-benefit-concert-superstorm-sandy-victims.htm Some of the biggest names in the world of music came forward to help victims of Superstorm Sandy by performing at the "12-12-12" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, New York, on Wednesday night. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:47:00 +0100 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-2600aed87b2302d3604cedfb7af8ddbc NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20121213114700 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/414608/20121213/12-benefit-concert-superstorm-sandy-victims.htm Some of the biggest names in the world of music came forward to help victims of Superstorm Sandy by performing at the "12-12-12" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, New York, on Wednesday night. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:24:00 +0100 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-8a2b4a11b30c5aa1050a0f6da20329f9 NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20121213112400 http://www.ibtimes.com/cholera-plagues-haiti-un-appeals-relief-funds-934975 The U.N. has requested $2.2 billion to battle a cholera epidemic in Haiti that has killed nearly 8,000 people since 2010. Working with the Haitian government, the U.N. has outlined a 10-year plan to improve water and sanitation systems and provide treatment to those affected by the life-threatening disease. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:27:00 +0100 ibtimes en ibtimes-a702b2235c8a7022898fd6c23f71316f CommunicableDiseases NaturalDisasters UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 20121212222700 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2012-12/25435573-feeding-america-presented-with-dollar-250-000-from-canadian-pacific-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts-at-the-minneapolis-holiday-train-event-008.htm MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) formally confirmed its commitment to supporting efforts surrounding Hurricane Sandy with the presentation of a $250... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:34:00 +0100 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-4a2a889d42afa6725fd78c2a43dfb2d2 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 28.185926 -82.742176 35.909229 -100.387398 20121212053400 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Tourism-rebounds JAMAICA’S tourism sector has grown by 2.4 per cent so far this year over the same period last year despite a sluggish start and the negative effects of Hurricane Sandy and the presidential election in the United States. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:08:00 +0100 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-c656834122019be6fa3070640d934ada NaturalDisasters EU-USA 18.0157 -76.7973 38.9051 -77.0162 20121211090800 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2245782/Sandy-keeps-hammering-New-Yorkers-10-000-lose-jobs-Lower-Manhattan-flooded-offices-damaged.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 While the water has long receded, thousands of homes are still uninhabitable and many businesses are struggling to cope without crucial phone and internet services. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:55:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-c53b9dfcf3bcf3c1f296c7a5122f5ec2 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 40.761197 -73.989915 40.6222 -73.9878 20121210115500 http://www.ligury.com?p=15924 (IRIN, 07/12/12) – In legalese, natural disasters are termed “acts of God,” the implication being that they are beyond human control or predictability. So it may have seemed an impossible task when John Beddington, UK government chief scientific advisor, was asked to look ahead to 2040 and prophesy potential disasters around the world. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:05:00 +0100 ligury en ligury-1b721c04cf53acc53689e33f9a510163 Environment NaturalDisasters 51.4879 -0.177998 20121209150500 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/From-despair-to-delight_13169665 A month ago Hazel McLean sang praises to God in front of the rubble that was left of her house flattened by Hurricane Sandy's monstrous winds. Last Thursday, she did the same, this time in front of a brand new home provided by Food For the Poor. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:23:00 +0100 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-ae70df283d576f0924533ae4b6277dda NaturalDisasters 20121209112300 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-storm-eight-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-very-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1800-gmt-on-12-january Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:19 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Eight is forecast to strike Australia as a very intense tropical cyclone at about 18:00 GMT on 12 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near21. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:52:00 +0100 trust en trust-a4bc42c7557ca81a55c411a0560c8e3d NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130108015200 http://reliefweb.int/report/fiji/govt-allocate-13-million-dollars-education-rehabilitation Source: Government of Fiji Country: Fiji Government has allocated $1.3 million dollars to rehabilitate schools in the western division that were affected by Hurricane Evan. Western Division commissioner, Commander Joeli Cawaki highlighted the importance of ensuring that all students have access to.... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:44:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-7d25e52f9fcd42010476e3d9647a8e19 NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20130108064400 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/01/08/Reid-I-misspoke-in-Katrina-Sandy-remark/UPI-73321357632000/ WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he "misspoke" when he said Hurricane Katrina devastation was "nothing in comparison" to that of Superstorm Sandy. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:43:00 +0100 upi en upi-e5a8aa7409fddf13babd178f36466a0a NaturalDisasters Echo 38.9051 -77.0162 20130108094300 http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-01-09/australias-heatwave-to-continue-for-the-next-few-days/ 6:08pm, Wed 9 Jan 2013 Wildfires rage in Australia Australia's heatwave to continue for the next few days Last updated Wed 9 Jan 2013 Australia's extreme and extensive heatwave will continue over the next few days. Four months of dry, hot conditions with a stationary high pressure over the.... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:30:00 +0100 itv en itv-62877f2a4a1137880654a8d6adc165a6 Environment NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130109193000 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1900-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:58 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 19:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:02:00 +0100 trust en trust-b21466c56c001673ab6e487ae36970ef NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110060200 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1900-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:58 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 19:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:40:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-b21466c56c001673ab6e487ae36970ef NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110064000 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1800-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:58 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 18:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:13:00 +0100 trust en trust-10bc607a33bb9675d607b766be9363ab NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110091300 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1800-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:58 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 18:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-10bc607a33bb9675d607b766be9363ab NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110100000 http://www.temoignages.re/une-chaleur-exceptionnelle-et-d%C2%92enormes-incendies-en-australie,62378.html C'est actuellement le plein été en Australie. Ce dernier est particulièrement chaud et sec. Ces derniers jours, la canicule s'est encore accentuée, avec des valeurs exceptionnelles mesurées ce week-end. Il a fait jusqu'à 48°C à Oodnadatta, petite localité dans le désert, connue pour être le point le plus chaud d'Australie avec 50,7°C en 1963. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:28:00 +0100 temoignages fr temoignages-651c4cf7fbd2ca47a1b48c77352995fc NaturalDisasters -27.547119 135.435593 20130110152800 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1600-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:33 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 16:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:35:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-14a876037eca8a5eec3322e3fef24f3e NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110153500 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-an-intense-tropical-cyclone-at-about-1600-gmt-on-13-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:33 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as an intense tropical cyclone at about 16:00 GMT on 13 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near25. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:06:00 +0100 trust en trust-14a876037eca8a5eec3322e3fef24f3e NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130110160600 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-1000-gmt-on-15-january Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:23 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 10:00 GMT on 15 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near33. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:54:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-6a162991f699cf0681e6234d1b4aa52f NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130111005400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260560/Wall-sand-Incredible-pictures-capture-wild-dust-storm-hits-north-western-Australia-area-prepares-cyclone.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The amazing pictures were taken by tug-boat workers and plane passengers as strong winds carried the sand and dust to the north-western town of Onslow. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:41:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-6ad32ced19d5ce19ec6ceefdf7fc50d7 NaturalDisasters 20130111064100 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0200-gmt-on-16-january Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:23 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 02:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:10:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-bd0faf7088365569e6c6d15176e49a1e NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130111101000 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0200-gmt-on-16-january Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:23 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 02:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:14:00 +0100 trust en trust-bd0faf7088365569e6c6d15176e49a1e NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130111101400 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-16-january Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:33 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:18:00 +0100 trust en trust-3a0f63b11da8de254690ce5f1eaa8e5a NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130111161800 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-16-january Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:33 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:20:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-3a0f63b11da8de254690ce5f1eaa8e5a NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130111162000 http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2013/01/sand-tsunami-australia.html The spectacular wall of sand and dust appears to block out the sun like a giant wave Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:43:00 +0100 newscientist en newscientist-449e27e49f1e6178e2e194c43c38012d NaturalDisasters 20130111184300 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-16-january Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:58 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near33. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:22:00 +0100 trust en trust-1309b0f24d1c88ac3f5734fd96d895f7 NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130112042200 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-0000-gmt-on-16-january Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:58 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 16 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near33. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:48:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-1309b0f24d1c88ac3f5734fd96d895f7 NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130112044800 http://www.lessentiel.lu/fr/news/insolites/story/15555139 Le cyclone Narelle se déplace depuis plusieurs jours près de la côte nord-ouest de l'Australie, donnant lieu à de superbes clichés. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:22:00 +0100 lessentiel-lu-fr fr lessentiel-lu-fr-b41c77ddae35c6b5a134fabc66fba12c NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130112132200 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-1800-gmt-on-15-january Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:38 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 15 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:31:00 +0100 trust en trust-37cef397fa4cb6ab38839210d53d3210 NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130112223100 http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/very-intense-tropical-cyclone-narelle-is-forecast-to-strike-australia-as-a-tropical-storm-at-about-1800-gmt-on-15-january Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:38 GMT. Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk. Very intense tropical cyclone Narelle is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 15 January.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near34. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:35:00 +0100 alertnet-rss en alertnet-rss-37cef397fa4cb6ab38839210d53d3210 NaturalDisasters -35.3499 149.042 20130112233500 http://reliefweb.int/map/philippines/asia-pacific-region-8-14-january-2013-natural-disasters-and-other-events-being Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines (the), Solomon Islands Philippines - TC Bopha (Pablo) struck the southern Philippines in early December. 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