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NYT Editorial: Cuba’s Impressive Role on Ebola

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:13:00 +0200

This editorial appeared in today’s New York Times. Cuba is an impoverished island that remains largely cut off from the world and lies about 4,500 miles from the West African nations where Ebola is spreading at an alarming rate. Yet, having pledged to deploy hundreds of medical professionals to the....

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:25:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey. Ermenihaber reports with reference to Elazigdanhaber that the display of the Armenian rug symbolizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire can be....

Finally, Mr. President . . .

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 02:57:00 +0200

Here’s what the Editorial Board said two years after a cataclysmic earthquake turned Port-au-Prince and much of the island to rubble, killing hundreds of thousands: … Click to Continue

National › Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:38:00 +0200

Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert says. The nation last month suffered its worst volcanic disaster in nearly 90 years when....

Fidel Castro offers cooperation with US in fight against Ebola

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:17:00 +0200

Fidel Castro has expressed Cuba’s readiness to cooperate with the US in the global fight against Ebola. Cuba has been on the frontline of international response to the worst outbreak in the disease's history. In his article “Time of Duty,” which was published on Saturday, the retired Cuban leader....

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Teaches Preparedness

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:47:00 +0200

People around the United States and in dozens of other countries took part in the earthquake drill called the Great ShakeOut on Thursday. Mike O'Sullivan reports that the event, which is now in its seventh year, teaches them what to do when a real earthquake strikes.

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:37:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey.

Bangladesh: Humanitarian Assistance in Review - South Asia | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:38:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United States of America Chronic conflicts, earthquakes, recurrent seasonal storms, floods, droughts, and severe winter weather, as well as limited government....

CHEST Releases Expert Guidance in Care of the Critically Ill and Injured to Aid Health-Care Providers in Preparing to Care for Patients With Ebola

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:56:00 +0200

GLENVIEW, IL, Oct 17, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- As the international health-care community cares for patients with Ebola and updates preparedness plans, the American College of Chest Physicians' print journal CHEST has recently published Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement.

Japan's Volcanoes Made More Jittery by 2011 Quake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:11:00 +0200

Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:04:00 +0200

By Elaine Lies. TOKYO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert said on Friday.

Engineers build, test earthquake-resistant house (w/ Video)

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:22:00 +0200

Stanford engineers have built and tested an earthquake-resistant house that stayed staunchly upright even as it shook at three times the intensity of the destructive 1989 Loma Prieta temblor 25 years ago.

Minor earthquake near Cayman

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:07:00 +0200

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred about 91 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman Thursday morning. The earthquake occurred along what is known as the Swan Island Fault at a depth of 25 kilometers. A similar earthquake – 4.4 magnitude at 15 kilometers – occurred on Aug. 14, 2014 about 40 miles further west along the same fault.

Facebook launches “Safety Check” tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Facebook announced Thursday the launch of a “Safety check” tool to notify friends and family in natural disasters. The tool will will let friends and family know you’re safe in the midst of crisis, check on others in the affected area and show which of your friends are....

Armenian Orphan Rug to be displayed at White House Visitor Center

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:37:00 +0200

The rug has only been displayed twice since then, and is a reminder of the close relationship between the people of Armenia and the United States.

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on of the Display of the Ghazir Rug in the White House Visitor Center

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:15:00 +0200

On November 18-23, the White House Visitor Center will show an exhibit entitled: “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gratitude for American Generosity Abroad.” Among those gifts displayed will be the Ghazir Rug. The rug, also known as the “Armenian Orphan Rug,” was....

White House Confirms Orphan Rug Display in November

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:36:00 +0200

The White House on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that it will, in fact, display the Armenian Genocide Orphan Rug as part of an exhibit at the White House Visitors Center, which will run from November 18 to 23, reported Representative Adam Schiff.

Japan & Barbados to Continue Building on Strong Relations

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:15:00 +0200

Japan and Barbados have both praised the strong bilateral relations they have enjoyed since 1967, and intend to build on the “success of that friendship”.

China: The risk of disaster-induced displacement in south-east Asia and China

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:44:00 +0200

Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Country: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam Executive Summary This technical paper provides evidence-based estimates of the likelihood of....

Think Your State Doesn’t Need an Earthquake Plan? Think Again.

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0200

On November 18th, 1755, the ground beneath Boston, Massachusetts started shaking violently, toppling chimneys, sending glassware flying, and confusing fishermen off the coast. Residents interpreted the 6.0 magnitude earthquake as punishment for moral lassitude, and local churches saw a brief increase in attendance.

Fear, confusion slow public’s donations to fight Ebola outbreak, charities say

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:42:00 +0200

While the Ebola outbreak has been spreading faster than the world’s ability to contain it, the public’s willingness to donate funds has lagged behind that for other major disasters, according to philanthropic and governmental organizations. Read full article >>

Strong quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:18:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific off El Salvador, prompting a brief tsunami warning.The quake hit 170km southeast of the capital San Salvador, at a depth of 70km, the ...

Under the volcano

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:47:00 +0200

Fifty-two years ago, on 12 October 1962, the ‘Columbus Day Storm’ smashed into the Pacific Northwest region of North America, causing at least $2 billion in damage in today’s money and interrupting electricity supplies to many areas for weeks. By some measures it was the most powerful extratropical....

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:02:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday ??? with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday - with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Strong quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:49:00 +0200

At least one person has died after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador, prompting a brief tsunami warning.

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador; No Tsunami Threat Expected

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:30:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday ??? with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador; No Tsunami Threat Expected

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:30:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday - with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.4 magnitude quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:16:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal regions of El Salvador after a strong earthquake struck at a depth of 70km in the Pacific.

Disasters hit over-60s hardest: UN

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:20:00 +0200

GENEVA - People aged over 60 bear the brunt of disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and governments must stop sidelining them before tragedy strikes, the United Nations said Monday. “The older person is often invisible in our communities until they show up in the mortality figures after a....

UN chief spotlights vulnerabilities of older persons facing disasters

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:33:00 +0200

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday spotlighted the need to address the vulnerabilities of older persons when facing different types of emergencies and disasters.

Elderly need more help in disasters: UN official

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:52:00 +0200

People aged over 60 bear the brunt of disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and governments must stop sidelining them before tragedy strikes, the United Nations said in Geneva on Monday.

Cultured Stone® by Boral and Crowne Hill Stone Supply Help Rebuild Community Following Earthquake

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:18:00 +0200

ROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the 6.0 magnitude earthquake of August 24, Boral distributer Pacific Supply has extended deep product discounts to homeowners and builders in the Napa Valley Region. Among the products offered at the discounted prices are Cultured...

Older people hit hardest by disasters - report

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:18:00 +0200

By Kieran Guilbert. LONDON, Oct 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in the United States in 2005, three-quarters of the people it killed were over 60. Five years later, when Japan was hit by an earthquake and tsunami, 56 percent of the people who died were 65 or older.

Ahead of Disaster Reduction Day WHO highlights health needs of older people in emergencies

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:21:00 +0200

Source: World Health Organization Country: World GENEVA ¦ 10 October 2014 – The World Health Organization is joining international calls to ensure greater attention is given to the needs, vulnerabilities, and capabilities of older people – before, during, and after emergencies, including natural disasters and other humanitarian crises.

The likelihood of a California Big One “uncomfortably high”: Experts

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:26:00 +0200

10/9/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Lisa Grant Ludwig , professor and graduate director of public health at UC Irvine , local earthquake researcher, and president of the Seismological Society of America , helped develop the original Great Southern California ShakeOut in 2008.

Open data sources can help localities prepare for disasters

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:26:00 +0200

10/9/14 Disasters Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments States and local governments must improve their use of open-data sources to prepare for disasters, according to a trio of emergency management experts from academia, government, and the private sector.

Earthquake in Southwest China Kills 1, Injures 300

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 02:55:00 +0200

A strong, shallow earthquake has hit a mountainous region of southwestern China, leaving at least one person dead and injuring over 300 others. Chinese state media also say at least 50,000 people were displaced by the quake, which was centered in Yunnan province's Jinggu County. The...

China earthquake leaves hundreds injured and forced to camp outside

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:38:00 +0200

One person has been killed and 324 injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan.

China earthquake leaves hundreds injured and forced to camp outside

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:01:00 +0200

One person has been killed and 324 injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan.

Colombia: REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies - Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 7 - Volume 375

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:56:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States of America, Uruguay Highlights INTENSE RAINS: Heavy rains in recent days have caused damages in Colombia, Honduras, Uruguay and Mexico, among other countries.

Earthquake in SW China Kills 1, Injures 300

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:02:00 +0200

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 06:38:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday.

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 06:30:00 +0200

(Revises death toll) BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:39:00 +0200

(Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:31:00 +0200

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:05:00 +0200

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:16:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

Yunnan earthquake leaves one dead, 324 injured so far; 56,880 people displaced

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:36:00 +0200

October 08, 2014 9:11 AM BEIJING (AFP) - A strong earthquake that hit south-west China's mountainous Yunnan province has killed one person, and left more than 300 people injured as well as more than 50,000 displaced, state media said on Wednesday.

At least one dead after major quake hits southwest China

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:17:00 +0200

At least one person is dead and more than a dozen have been injured after a strong earthquake hit southwest China Tuesday night.

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan: Reports of 5 killed, 30+ injured

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale has hit the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, according to the United States Geological Service. Local media report at least five fatalities in the result of the jolt. The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers deep, 163 kilometers north-northwest of the town of Yunjinghong.

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan: Reports of 5 killed, 20+ injured

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:27:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in China's Yunnan, few casualties so far

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, though initial reports from state media said there were only limited casualties in the sparsely populated, mountainous region.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:30:00 +0200

October 07, 2014 11:41 PM BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province -USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

(Adds details) BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.

Strong quake strikes China's Yunnan province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:11:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes China's southwestern province of Yunnan

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:49:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

USGS: Strong Earthquake Strikes in China's Yunnan Province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:43:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province - USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:35:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province - USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:07:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's Yunnan province on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province: USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:07:00 +0200

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:54:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale has hit the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, United States Geological Service reported. The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers deep, 163 kilometers north-northwest of the town of Yunjinghong.

National Exercise Program Fast Facts

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:57:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about the National Exercise Program, the U.S. system for emergency preparation drills. These exercises are mandated by Congress to test and strengthen federal, state, and local government ability to respond to potential catastrophic events.

The Big One will have frightening consequences for Los Angeles: Scientists

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:12:00 +0200

10/3/14 Disasters Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Scientists cannot accurately predict when California’s next massive earthquake – or, the Big One – will strike, but they can predict the effects, and it is frightening. As City Lab reports , the worst case scenario coming from scientist Lucy Jones of the U.

In from the cold: international ideas for dealing with homelessness

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:31:00 +0200

THERE ARE AS many as 100 million people homeless in the world. In Europe alone, there’s an estimated 4.1 million. Despite these colossal numbers, there is no cohesive approach in tackling the issue. In developing countries, with a lack of services, funding, and housing, it’s extremely difficult to get a handle on it.

The upside of Ebola in Dallas

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:31:00 +0200

There's one possible upside to the saddening news that an Ebola case has been discovered in Dallas: It might catalyze the world to help stop this crisis.

India should accept disaster aid

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:28:00 +0200

It has been a few weeks since floods inundated Jammu and Kashmir, and the disaster response has not been equal to the needs. Millions of victims, including dozens of my relatives, continue to subsist in a state of desperation. Diseases are spreading and the damage to property is estimated at more than $1 billion.

Canada’s disaster assistance team ill-suited to help Ebola crisis, Harper says

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:18:00 +0200

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team isn’t well-suited to be of much help in the unfolding Ebola crisis in West Africa

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off solomon Islands -USGS

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:49:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the Solomon Islands on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the 0913 GMT quake, which occurred 93 miles (150 km) from the country's second largest town, Gizo, at a depth of 36 miles (58 km).

Advancing the state-of-the-art in seismic science

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:19:00 +0200

Data received from seismic monitoring stations coupled with information rapidly shared via smartphones and the Internet by those who experienced the south Napa temblor is serving to advance scientists' understanding of earthquakes as well as improving rapid response, according to Artie Rodgers of....

'Volcanic unrest' shakes California

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 03:42:00 +0200

A flurry of small earthquakes rumbling near the Mammoth Mountain Volcano, have been categorized as "volcanic unrest" by the United States Geological Survey.

Earthquakes reported near Mammoth Mountain volcano

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 23:46:00 +0200

(CNN) -- A flurry of small earthquakes rumbling near the Mammoth Mountain Volcano, have been categorized as "volcanic unrest" by the United States Geological Survey. Nearly three dozen earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2.6 to 3.8 have swarmed the area, northeast of Fresno, California, over the last two days.

Sea Level Rises Not Yet Detected In Cayman

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:39:00 +0200

Despite two recent earthquakes and the very high tides experience in the last few weeks the local experts claim that no major geographical changes have taken place. With all low-lying islands like the Cayman Islands and coastal nations keeping an eye on ocean rises, officials from L&S said they are....

As Yolanda anniversary draws closer, PHL follows up TPS for undocumented Pinoys in US

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 04:04:00 +0200

Tags: Super Typhoon Yolanda As the first anniversary of super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) draws closer, the Philippines urged the United States anew to approve Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for undocumented Filipinos there. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario relayed the....

Why Raising Money To Fight Ebola Is Hard

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:29:00 +0200

Donors like being part of a recovery story. It's hard to tell that kind of story about Ebola.

World: UN recognition for disaster resilience apps

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:35:00 +0200

Source: UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Country: World NEW YORK, 23 September 2014 – Software developers from around the world were recognized today at the UN Climate Summit for their ingenuity in devising life-saving apps for use in reducing the impact of extreme weather events on cities and coastal communities.

Why Raising Money To Fight Ebola Is Hard

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:31:00 +0200

Donors like being a part of a recovery story. It's hard to tell that kind of story about Ebola.

Puissant séisme au large du Salvador et du Nicaragua

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:08:00 +0200

Un fort tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7,3 a été enregistré au large des côtes du Salvador, en Amérique centrale.

World: Los tsunamis han causado más de 3.500 víctimas en el Caribe

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:33:00 +0200

Source: Redhum Country: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), World Caribe, 14 de Octubre 2014 Fuente: Yahoo Noticias Desde mediados del siglo XIX, los tsunamis se han cobrado la vida de más de 3.500 personas en la región del Caribe, donde se han registrado 75 fenómenos, es....

Fighting human trafficking

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 02:03:00 +0200

Mon, 2014-10-20 23:19 The city of Tacloban was one of the worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan (“Yolanda”) in November 2013, when the term “storm surge” was first introduced in the most violent way possible. This writer...

Facebook lancia il servizio per le emergenze: come rassicurare i prop...

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:58:00 +0200

News - Un nuovo servizio a disposizione degli utenti di Facebook per far sapere ad amici, parenti e colleghi che si sta bene, che si è sani e salvi. Ovviamente solo in caso di emergenze ambientali e di cataclismi naturali: uno tsunami, un terremoto, una guerra.

Technology › Japanese firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:23:00 +0200

A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman. And, like the Bat-Signal that alerted the Caped Crusader to trouble brewing in Gotham City, its inventors....

Tsunami de la tecnología acaba con la geografía

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:25:00 +0200

El avance exponencial de la tecnología, la hiperconectividad y la creciente participación de los 4.000 millones de ciudadanos de los países emergentes generarán un tsunami y cambiarán radicalmente el mundo en pocos años, convirtiéndolo en un lugar donde cualquiera puede competir y cooperar.

7 lessons from the Vatican’s wild and crazy Synod on the Family

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:06:00 +0200

Pope Francis and senior Catholic leaders wrapped up their two-week Vatican summit on the challenges of modern family life Sunday without reaching a consensus on a number of hot-button topics. So where does that leave Francis’ papacy? And the church? Here are seven takeaways: 1.

Japón: escándalo de dos ministras puso en aprietos a Shinzo Abe

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:58:00 +0200

El premier conservador Shinzo Abe, que apunta a las mujeres para darle nuevo vigor al gobierno japonés, sufrió un golpe duro al perder a dos ministras clave, ambas de su partido, que debieron renunciar por estar involucradas en un escándalo. Abe debió pedir disculpas públicas por haberlas designado....

CEO of Frances nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:16:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) -- The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.
Monday's statement from Areva says Luc ...

Protección Civil reporta normalidad en Vargas tras lluvias

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:55:00 +0200

Para el 26 de marzo de 2015 está prevista la simulación de un tsunami en la entidad centro costera del país

La Bati-señal podrá ser una realidad en el futuro con rayos láser

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:41:00 +0200

Por: RCN La Radio. Investigadores japoneses están desarrollando una tecnología con rayos láser para que en el futuro, se pueda proyectar en el cielo una batiseñal como se hacía en Batman cuando había una emergencia en Gotham City. Actualmente, los rayos láser se pueden proyectar a cinco metros de....

Calamità e disastri: sei sei in salvo dillo a Facebook

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:21:00 +0200

In caso di calamità e disastri Facebook invierà agli utenti che si trovano in zona una notifica: se sono in salvo dovranno rispondere personalmente. La nuova funzionalità è stata pensata dopo il terremoto e lo tsunami che hanno colpito il Giappone nel 2011.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:21:00 +0200

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CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:16:00 +0200

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2013 fie photo, Areva CEO Luc Oursel speaks to the media as he presents the company's full year results in Paris. Areva on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 said Oursel is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) FILE - In this Feb.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:01:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of...

Renuncia CEO de empresa nuclear francesa Areva

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:45:00 +0200

El director general de la empresa nuclear francesa Areva anunció su retiro, señalando que una enfermedad no especificada le impide seguir trabajando....

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:33:00 +0200

The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.

Renuncia el CEO de Areva por cuestiones de salud

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:23:00 +0200

Luc Oursel, director general de la empresa nuclear francesa, anunció su retiro, señalando que una enfermedad no especificada le impide seguir trabajando. Areva retrasa nueve años reactor nuclear de nueva generación UE autoriza proyecto de central nuclear en Gran Bretaña leer más

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:02:00 +0200

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CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:56:00 +0200

PARIS — The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

Citing Illness, CEO of France's Areva Steps Down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:56:00 +0200

The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:47:00 +0200

PARIS - The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:39:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.

Rekordowo wysokie skażenie wód gruntowych wokół Fukushimy

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:48:00 +0200

Poziom promieniowania w wodach gruntowych wydobytych z szybu technicznego w pobliżu reaktora numer jeden japońskiej elektrowni atomowej Fukushima osiągnął rekordowy poziom.

Japan firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:40:00 +0200

TOKYO - A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman.

Vídeo em time-lapse mostra nuvem 'tsunami' que causou ventania em SP

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:32:00 +0200

Rajadas de vento chegaram a 55 km/h em algumas cidades da região. Turistas e moradores tiveram que abandonar a praia por causa da ventania.

Japan firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:47:00 +0200

A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman.

Twitter 'news' spreads faster than Ebola #FakeCures #Malware

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:28:00 +0200

Social media has become a conduit for the spread of fake cures and treatments for Ebola. As if that weren't bad enough, confusion about the epidemic is also being harnessed to push malware and other cybercrime scams, security watchers warn. The hoaxes began in the Twittersphere with the spread of ....

Podzemní voda u Fukušimy vykazuje rekordní úroveň radiace

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:03:00 +0200

Odborníci nově naměřené hodnoty vysvětlují tím, že kontaminované částice se v podzemní vodě rozšířily kvůli lijákům.

Kampf gegen Ebola: Jens-Olaf Knapp vom Göttinger THW hilft in Berlin

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:57:00 +0200

Göttingen/Berlin. Der Kampf gegen Ebola wird von einem THW-Helfer aus Göttingen unterstützt. Jens-Olaf Knapp wird im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin im eigens ins Leben gerufenen „Arbeitsstab Ebola“ tätig sein.

Despite protests, U.S. Osprey planes take part in Wakayama disaster drill

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:19:00 +0200

Despite protests from local people who questioned the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft, two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami ...

Japan minister's quitting a hitch, but won't affect reactor restart

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:36:00 +0200

Japan's plan to restart nuclear reactors shut down after the Fukushima disaster will not be affected by Monday's resignation of the industry min

Urgent Provider 2014 Prepares Sailors to Respond to Crises

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:16:00 +0200

Active and Reserve Sailors from multiple East Coast commands gathered at Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 16, for Urgent Provider 2014, a three-day humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet.

The city where time has stopped

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

Former American Idol Contestant Dies at 32

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:34:00 +0200

Joanne Borgella, who participated in the 2008 American Idol, succumbed to cancer.

On Quake-Scarred Bengkulu Island, Learning While Waiting

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:07:00 +0200

Bengkulu . “Disaster,” says Kolendri, the head of the disaster mitigation agency in Sumatra’s Bengkulu province, or BPBD, “is like a corruptor: When it strikes, it drains several budgets all at once.” The province is no stranger to natural disasters, lying as it does so close to the tectonic fault that in December 2004 unleashed the magnitude 9.

Life in Japan’s ‘nuclear wasteland’

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:48:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

Hudhud effect on Vizag holds lessons for Chennai

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:48:00 +0200

There's a warning for Chennai in the way cyclone Hudhud ravaged coastal Andhra Pradesh, say environmentalists.

Modi wave a 'tsunami' now: Amit Shah

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:23:00 +0200

Amit Shah reiterated that the election result is a stamp of approval of Narendra Modi government’s work and policies at the Centre

National › 2 U.S. Osprey aircraft take part in tsunami drill amid protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:14:00 +0200

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft. It was the first time that the combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster drill organized by…

Modi wave has now turned into a tsunami: Amit Shah

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:03:00 +0200

The BJP president admitted that it was the Prime Minister’s campaign that made the difference in a situation where Shah and Modi had together taken a calculated risk in contesting the polls without their erstwhile allies.

US Osprey planes in tsunami drill despite Japanese protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:12:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan yesterday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

Modi wave a 'tsunami' now: Amit Shah

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:45:00 +0200

Amit Shah reiterated that the election result is a stamp of approval of Narendra Modi government’s work and policies at the Centre

The powerful Cyclone Hudhud

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:50:00 +0200

Powerful Cyclone Hudhud has slammed into eastern India, causing widespread flooding and landslides.

US Osprey Aircraft in Japan Tsunami Drill Amid Protests

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

La CUP es mostra oberta 'a parlar amb tothom'

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 17:37:00 +0200

El representant de la CUP Marc Sallas ha assegurat que la seva formació està 'oberta a parlar amb tothom' però ha criticat aquells polítics 'que no volen avançar decididament cap a la independència i aposten per un dilacionsime estèril que l'únic que fa és frustrar el poble'.

Sallas (CUP) pide que el 9N sea un "tsunami democrático"

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 15:11:00 +0200

El miembro del secretariado nacional de la CUP Marc Sallas ha pedido este domingo que el 9N sea una "tsunami democrático" para denunciar las imposiciones legales, jurídicas y políticas que, según él, impone el Gobierno central, y para dar un toque de atención a los políticos catalanes que no quieren avanzar hacia la independencia.

Sallas (CUP) pide que el 9N sea un "tsunami democrático"

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:59:00 +0200

Polizeioberrätin - „Conny“ Schröder (47) wird neue Davidwachen-Chefin

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Das berühmteste Polizeirevier der Welt bekommt erstmals in seiner 174-jährigen Geschichte eine Chefin: Cornelia „Conny“ Schröder (47) übernimmt das nur 0,92 Quadratkilometer große Revier noch in diesem Jahr.

5 applications pour briller sur les pistes de ski

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:32:00 +0200

(Relaxnews) - Qu'il s'agisse de choisir la bonne station, de visualiser les pistes ou de mesurer ses performances, voici une sélection de 5 applications mobiles à connaitre avant de s'en aller chausser ses skis ou son snowboard durant l'hiver.Météo et bons plansL'application Ski 360...

La posible destrucción de Guatemala en 2036

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:26:00 +0200

Ya sé cuando me voy a morir y cómo. Será en abril de 2035 o, más probablemente, de 2036. Muchos de ustedes van a acompañarme al infierno o, menos probablemente, a descansar en las nubes. Según un artículo en la revista American Scientist, un asteroide de 330 metros en diámetro llamado 99942 Apophis....

5 applications pour briller sur les pistes de ski

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:12:00 +0200

Drought management to be part of local planning process

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:43:00 +0200

In a move aimed at pushing drought management into the planning process at the village level, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has published a map of the drought-prone areas in the State. The map, released here on Monday, shows that 2.5 per cent of the total land area of the State across....

2 U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill in Wakayama

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:21:00 +0200

Two MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Wakayama Prefecture south of Osaka on Sunday, marking the first time the tilt-rotor combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster exercise organized by a local government.

Drought management to be part of local planning process

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:07:00 +0200

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 07:53:00 +0200

Update: 5:10PM Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Estudo atesta relato de terremoto no século 17 às margens do rio Amazonas

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:06:00 +0200

Árvores lançadas ao rio, desmoronamento de terra, matas devastadas e pequenos tsunamis. O terremoto descrito por um padre missionário que percorreu a Amazônia no século 17 foi agora comprovado cientificamente e pode mudar a literatura sismológica do país. Leia mais (10/19/2014 - 02h00)

Atomkraft in Südkorea: Der Fukushima-Faktor

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 05:42:00 +0200

In Südkorea wächst der Widerstand gegen die Atomkraft. Doch die Regierung will davon nichts wissen.

5.0 tremor rattles Samoa

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 01:12:00 +0200

The Samoa Meteorology Office yesterday confirmed what thousands of Samoans felt on Thursday night. {googleAds}

Facebook rolls out 'safety check' for disaster areas

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 21:20:00 +0200

Facebook has rolled out a new feature that enables people to check if their loved ones are safe during natural disasters. The built-in tool will be activated after a natural disaster like earthquake or tsunami hits, asking users in the affected area if they’re safe.

Facebook quiere que tus amigos sepan si estás bien tras un desastre

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:40:00 +0200

Facebook lanzó esta semana una herramienta con la que los usuarios podrán decir a sus contactos si están bien luego de producirse un desastre natural o una crisis.

Sri Lanka to mark 2014 National Safety Day in Hambantota district

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:34:00 +0200

Oct 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka will mark the National Safety Day, which was commemorated for eight years continuously since 2006, in Hambantota district this year.

Sri Lanka's former Chief Justice apologizes for his 2005 judgment delivered in favor of current President

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:31:00 +0200

Oct 17, Colombo: In an unprecedented move, Sri Lanka's former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has apologized for his verdict in the "helping Hambantota" case that paved the way for the current President, Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest for presidential election in 2005.

The Life Seeder: Sakai City’s answer to natural calamities

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 06:34:00 +0200

SAKAI CITY, Japan Established in 1950, Japanese company Shigi Shipbuilding co. is at the frontier of humanity’s survival against natural calamities, specifically, tsunamis that cause massive damage to properties and result in numerous deaths yearly. “It is difficult for the local....

El combate de un equipo de médicos

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 06:18:00 +0200

Mar estaba con su hijo Belén en clase de pilates; y Marta y Fernando comían un helado en Palermo, Italia, cuando la vida de estos médicos dio un vuelco el 6 de octubre al anunciarse la infección de Teresa Romero, la primera en Europa. Ese día, Mar Lago, de 45 años, Belén Fernández, de 47, Marta....

World: Humanitarian Assistance in Review - East Asia and the Pacific | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 02:43:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, World Recurrent floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and seasonal typhoons present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in the East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region.

Dolomity: Krásné i smutné (cestopis)

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:11:00 +0200

Dolomity jsou známy především jako italské velehory. Málokdo ví, že mezi horskými masivy došlo ke katastrofě. A ne k malé katastrofě, uprostřed hor se objevila tsunami..

Safety Check es la nueva herramienta de Facebook para casos de desastres naturales

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:48:00 +0200

En el momento en que ocurre un evento, Facebook activa la herramienta, el usuario debe ingresar y reportar si está a salvo. Automáticamente la red social le indica al usuario si en donde está es una zona de riesgo, información que también será útil para los amigos del usuario.

Dolomity: Krásné i smutné (cestopis)

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:20:00 +0200

Dolomity jsou známy především jako italské velehory. Málokdo ví, že mezi horskými masivy došlo ke katastrofě. A ne k malé katastrofě, uprostřed hor se objevila tsunami..

El combate sin tregua de un equipo de médicos madrileños contra el ébola

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 23:05:00 +0200

Mar estaba con su hijo, Belén en clase de pilates y Marta y Fernando comían un helado en Palermo, Italia, cuando la vida de estos médicos dio un vuelco el 6 de octubre de 2014 al anunciarse la infección de Teresa Romero, la primera en Europa.

Yalçın Akdoğan: 'Süreci bozan sürecin altında kalır'

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:35:00 +0200

Başbakan Yardımcısı Yalçın Akdoğan, çözüm sürecine ilişkin, ''Süreci bozan, sabote eden, sürecin altında kalır. Tarihe de millete de hesap veremez'' dedi.

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets users post they're safe in disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:29:00 +0200

As severe storms spread across much of the southeast and Atlantic coastline, Facebook announced the release of Safety Check, an application that instantly allows user to notify family and friends they are safe following a natural disaster.

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:11:00 +0200

Les médecins Marta Arsuaga Vicente, Fernando de la Calle et Maria del Mar Lago, dans le couloir de l'hôpital Carlos III à Madrid, le 14 octobre 2014 - Dani Pozo AFP. © 2014 AFP Créé le 17.10.2014 à 18:10; Mis à jour le 17.10.2014 à 18:30; Mots-clés Aucun mot-clé. Mar était avec ses enfants.

Zimbabwe: Humanitarian Assistance in Review Southern Africa | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:36:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Cyclical drought, food insecurity, cyclones, floods, disease outbreaks, and complex emergencies present significant challenges to vulnerable populations throughout the Southern Africa region.

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:26:00 +0200

Madrid (AFP) Mar était avec ses enfants. Belen en cours de "Pilates", Marta et Fernando mangeaient une glace à Palerme. Le 6 octobre, la vie de ces médecins madrilènes a basculé avec celle de Teresa Romero, première patiente infectée par le virus Ebola hors d'Afrique.

Facebook quiere avisar a tus amigos que estás bien

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:19:00 +0200

La herramienta 'safety check' te permitirá enviar a tus contactos una notificación sobre tu estado tras una contingencia

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:10:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:01:00 +0200

18:10 | Monde Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:10:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:04:00 +0200

Mar était avec ses enfants. Belen en cours de "Pilates", Marta et Fernando mangeaient une glace à Palerme. Le 6 octobre, la vie de ces médecins madrilènes a basculé avec celle de Teresa Romero, première patiente infectée par le virus Ebola hors d'Afrique.

El combate sin tregua de un equipo de médicos madrileños contra el ébola

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

Mar estaba con su hijo, Belén en clase de pilates y Marta y Fernando comían un helado en Palermo, Italia, cuando la vida de estos médicos dio un vuelco el 6 de octubre al anunciarse la infección de Teresa Romero, la primera en Europa. Ese día, Mar Lago, de 45 años; Belén Fernández, de 47; Marta....

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:56:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:55:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:37:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:34:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:37:00 +0200

Le destin de Marta, Fernando, Mar et Belen a basculé avec celui de Teresa Romero, première patiente touchée par le virus hors d'Afrique. Récit.

Tsunami of evidence will expose priest’s denials: lawyer

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:21:00 +0200

FATHER John Fleming’s inappropriate relationship with a male parishioner and “prurient” interest in two teenage girls was “wrong whichever way you cut it”, a court has heard.

Y de repente, la tormenta

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:46:00 +0200

De repente volvió, la tormenta Tlatlaya, pero fortalecida a nivel de huracán, cuando se documentó que los 22 muertos de aquella comunidad no cayeron en un enfrentamiento con el Ejército.

Desastres naturales afectaron a casi 100 millones de personas en 2013

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:43:00 +0200

Las inundaciones fueron las más frecuentes en el mundo; el 87 por ciento de los damnificados fueron de Asia.

Facebook's new feature lets loved ones know you're safe in a disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:05:00 +0200

With Safety Check, you can tell your friends you're okay if you're caught up in a major emergency

ABDden Türkiye Halılı mesaj

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:18:00 +0200

Suriyeye müdahale kapsamında Türkiyeden üs ve asker isteyen ABDden bu kez farklı bir hamle geldi. Beyaz Saray, sözde soykırım yalanının 100üncü yılında, soykırımı temsil ettiği iddia edilen Gazir Halısını sergileyeceğini duyurdu.

Facebook Safety Check: con un tasto dici agli amici "sto bene"

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:36:00 +0200

Facebook viene in soccorso nei casi di emergenza e lo fa con nuovo strumento pensato per aiutare le persone a mettersi in contatto durante crisi e disastri naturali . Il progetto “ Safety Check ” è stato annunciato dal presidente e amministratore delegato, Mark Zuckerberg, con un messaggio sulla sua bacheca.

Great ShakeOut: How To Survive An Earthquake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:34:00 +0200

More than 10 million Californians are taking part in Great ShakeOut drills to prepare communities across the state for the next big earthquake. They are joined by 15 million more in other states and around the world. There are several hundred known faults in California, including the San Andreas....

Facebook Safety Check: con un tasto dici agli amici “sto bene”

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:01:00 +0200

Facebook viene in soccorso nei casi di emergenza e lo fa con nuovo strumento pensato per aiutare le persone a mettersi in contatto durante crisi e disastri naturali. Il progetto “Safety Check” è stato annunciato dal presidente e amministratore delegato, Mark Zuckerberg, con un messaggio sulla sua bacheca.

Facebook annonce un bouton "je vais bien" en cas de catastrophe naturelle

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:47:00 +0200

Facebook a annoncé cette semaine une fonction "Safety check" permettant de signaler à ses proches que tout va bien, si le réseau social identifie que vous êtes dans une zone de catastrophe.

'Ermeni Halısı' Beyaz Saray'da Sergilenecek

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:36:00 +0200

Ermeni soykırım iddialarını temsil ettiği ileri sürülen 'Gazir Halısı', Beyaz Saray'da sergilenecek.

Editorial: Just like disaster victims, Syrian refugees need aid

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:33:00 +0200

AMERICANS ARE a remarkably generous people when it comes to natural disasters. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, private citizens gave an estimated $1.4 billion, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy . An estimated $2 billion poured in to help those displaced by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Facebook crea Safety Check para desastres

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:31:00 +0200

La herramienta, llamada "Safety Check", estará disponible para los 1,320 millones de usuarios de la red social en todo el mundo.

En cas de catastrophe naturelle, Facebook rassure vos proches

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:46:00 +0200

Facebook a dévoilé jeudi un nouvel outil qui permettra à ses utilisateurs de rassurer leurs amis et leur famille sur leur situation en cas de catastrophe naturelle.

ABD'den Türkiye'ye kritik mesaj

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:28:00 +0200

Beyaz Saray, sözde Ermeni soykırımını temsil ettiği iddia edilen 'Gazir Halısı'nın Sarayın Ziyaretçi Merkezi'nde sergileyecek. 'Ermeni Yetim Halısı' olarak da bilinen halının geçen yıl Beyaz Saray'da sergilenmesi talep edilmiş, ancak ABD tarafından reddedilmişti.

Finally, Mr. President . . .

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 04:36:00 +0200

Here’s what the Editorial Board said two years after a cataclysmic earthquake turned Port-au-Prince and much of the island to rubble, killing hundreds of thousands: … Click to Continue

Geógrafo Marcelo Lagos analizó los riesgos de un terremoto en el sur de Chile en AIEP Sede Osorno

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:01:00 +0200

Ante una audiencia de más de 150 personas de la comunidad osornina, el reconocido profesional realizó la clase magistral “Charla Análisis de riesgos de terremotos y tsunami en el sur de Chile”. El área de Construcción y Obras Civiles de AIEP de la Sede Osorno, inauguró su ciclo de conferencias para....

Le Musée d’art et d’histoire est prêt à accueillir un tsunami d’enfants

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:23:00 +0200

Pour la 2e édition des Vacances qui donnent la patate, le MAH organise six après-midi d’animations.

La Maison Blanche confirme le prêt du tapis des orphelins

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:15:00 +0200

La Maison Blanche a confirmé que le Tapis des orphelins du génocide arménien serait prêté dans le cadre d’une exposition au centre des visiteurs de la Maison Blanche qui se déroulera du 18 au 23 Novembre a rapporté le Représentant Adam Schiff. L’exposition - intitulée « Merci aux États-Unis : Trois....

Belize slow at tapping into potential 1/2-billion dollar tourism market

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:34:00 +0200

Belize has been slow to tap into a potential half-a-billion dollar tourism market, something that other Caribbean countries have been enjoying. With over 150,000 small family-sized private aircrafts in the United States of America (USA), over 40,000 of these planes fly annually to Caribbean....

Handicrafts of Tohoku to be displayed in Vietnam

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:06:00 +0200

Japan’s exhibition featuring beautiful handicrafts and traditional techniques of Tohoku craftsmen will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from late this month.

Especialista aposta em "tsunami digital"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:32:00 +0200

Mundo dos negócios está sendo impactado por quatro forças: o mobile, as redes sociais, a cloude o big data

Massive debris pile reveals risk of huge tsunamis in Hawaii

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:14:00 +0200

A mass of marine debris discovered in a giant sinkhole in the Hawaiian islands provides evidence that at least one mammoth tsunami, larger than any in Hawaii's recorded history, has struck the ...

Zmiany demograficzne: geriatryczne tsunami czy szansa na rozwój?

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:27:00 +0200

Już za sześć lat osoby po sześćdziesiątym roku życia będą stanowiły prawie 25 proc. społeczeństwa - mówi Marzena Rudnicka, prezes Krajowego Instytutu Gospodarki Senioralnej. - Nie możemy patrzeć na to jak na problem społeczny, tylko jak na zwykłe zjawisko demograficzne, z którym musimy sobie poradzić.

Retrofitting old buildings to make them earthquake safe

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:18:00 +0200

Non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings are among the most common structures in the United States. They are also among the most deadly.

This Day in History

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:42:00 +0200

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT. 1945: Women vote for first time in France. OTHER EVENTS. 1797: The US Navy frigate Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is launched in Boston's harbour. 1805: A British fleet commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the French and Spanish in the Battle of Trafalgar; Nelson, however, is killed.

Initiative sammelt 42 000 Euro für Kinder in Haiti

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0200

Aartal. Vielen Menschen sind die schrecklichen Bilder nach dem Erdbeben im Januar 2010 noch in Erinnerung. Haiti hat sich auch nach vier Jahren nicht von der verheerenden Katastrophe mit 200 000 Toten und Millionen von Obdachlosen erholt.

Andy Wyder und die Achterbahnfahrt bei Wohlen

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:01:00 +0200

Der 6. November 2012: Andy Wyder wird 50 Jahre alt. Die Geburtstagsfeier vom Präsidenten des FC Wohlen findet im Stadion Niedermatten statt. Dort also, wo der Boss jahrelang seiner ehrenamtlichen Arbeit nachgegangen ist. Dort also, wo der Boss die schönsten Siege feiern durfte und die bittersten Niederlagen erleiden musste.

Weather Gang: Evidence of a ‘monster tsunami’ has been found in Hawaii, and it could happen again

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:24:00 +0200

The deadly 1946 tsunami pales in comparison to the 30-foot tsunami that roared ashore on the island of Kaua’i about 500 years ago, researchers have confirmed.

A global surge of great earthquakes from 2004-2014 and implications for Cascadia

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:54:00 +0200

The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than 18 quakes of Mw8.0 or greater – a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost and massive damage has resulted from these great earthquakes.

Rising above the risk: America's first tsunami refuge

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

Washington's coast is so close to the seismically active Cascadia Subduction Zone that if a megathrust earthquake were to occur, a tsunami would hit the Washington shoreline in just 25 minutes.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:10:00 +0200

In Würzburg werden Freiwillige vom Roten Kreuz auf ihren Einsatz im Ebola-Krisengebiet in Westafrika vorbereitet. Der Kurs zeigt, wie komplex und anstrengend der Kampf gegen die tödliche Krankheit ist.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:26:00 +0200

An ancient tsunami wrecked Hawaii; it could happen again

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:00:00 +0200

Brooks Hays HONOLULU, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Researchers say new evidence suggests a tsunami three times as big as the largest in modern history (a 30-foot wave) devastated Hawaii some 500 years ago.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:00:00 +0200

In Würzburg werden Freiwillige vom Roten Kreuz auf den Einsatz im Ebola-Krisengebiet in Westafrika vorbereitet. Der Kurs zeigt, wie komplex und anstrengend der Kampf gegen die tödliche Krankheit ist.

Retrofitting old buildings to make them earthquake safe

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:41:00 +0200

10/21/14 Infrastructure protection Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings are among the most common structures in the United States. They are also among the most deadly. Structures built prior to the 1950s in California and prior to the....

Global surge of great earthquakes from 2004 to 2014: Implications for Cascadia

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:41:00 +0200

10/21/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than eighteen quakes of Mw8.0 or greater — a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004.

Realizarán simulacro tsunami Caribe Wave Venezuela 2015

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:28:00 +0200

La capacitación de los funcionarios estará a cargo de representantes de Funvisis, quienes tendrán la tarea de informar los mecanismos de preparación, mitigación y actuación ante este fenómeno.

Not enough aid workers willing to fight Ebola in Africa

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:13:00 +0200

Vancouver's Craig Kenzie works with Medecins Sans Frontieres to train people to deal with the Ebola crisis in West Africa. He says monetary donations may be pouring in, but that may not be the most helpful response.

Facebook lancia il servizio per le emergenze: come rassicurare i prop...

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:45:00 +0200

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:18:00 +0200

La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad....

VIDEO: Hidden Paradise : Sipora Mentawai Part 1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:07:00 +0200

Kepulauan Mentawai merupakan sebuah kabupaten di provinsi Sumatera Barat, berada pada jarak 150 Km di lepas pantai pulau Sumatera. Kepulauan Mentawai terdiri dari 213 pulau dengan 4 pulau utama, yaitu Siberut, Sipora, Pagai Utara, dan Pagai Selatan. Pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2010 gempa dan Tsunami melanda kepulauan Mentawai, termasuk pulau Sipora.

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:33:00 +0200

Tokio, 22 oct (EFE).- La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad.

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:26:00 +0200

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:47:00 +0200

Comienzan operaciones para retirar cubierta de reactor en Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:49:00 +0200

La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad.

TEPCO comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima-1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:47:00 +0200

La Compañía Eléctrica de Tokio (TEPCO) ha comenzado este miércoles a desmantelar la cubierta del edificio del reactor número uno de la central de Fukushima-1 para retirar los escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la piscina de almacenamiento.

TEPCO comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima-1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:56:00 +0200

Latihan pembukaan jalan bagi pemadam kebakaran digelar secara nasional

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:25:00 +0200

[Dalam Negeri] : Badan Manajemen Darurat Nasional akan melakukan latihan pengosongan jalan bagi pemadam kebakaran di ... [more...]

Tepco comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:15:00 +0200

La Compañía Eléctrica de Tokio (Tepco) ha comenzado este miércoles a desmantelar la cubierta del edificio del reactor número uno de la central de Fukushima-1 para retirar los escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la piscina de almacenamiento.

Tepco comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:29:00 +0200

La retirada se efectúa para evacuar los escombros del interior, como paso previo al vaciado de combustible de la piscina de almacenamiento.

Fukushima inicia el trabajo para desmantelar la nuclear en unas tres décadas

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:20:00 +0200

Tokio (Efe y Redacción).- La central nuclear de Fukushima inicia este miércoles 22 hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al...

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:29:00 +0200

Con esta actuación se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo antes del desmantelamiento de la unidad

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:27:00 +0200

Con esta actuación se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo antes del desmantelamiento de la unidad

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv (cercetare)

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:00 +0200

Insulele Hawaii ar putea fi lovite curând de un tsunami puternic, avertizează cercetători americani, după ce au descoperit de curând urme ale unei mari acumulări de sedimente marine într-o dolină din Hawaii.

Comienza la desmantelación de la cubierta del reactor uno de la central de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:00 +0200

Arenui - Gamefishing in the Far North and Three Kings

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:51:00 +0200

We had been keeping in touch with the fishing through reports on the site and Geoff had been on back to back trips so we were aware that the marlin fishing was hard. In fact it seemed to go very quiet after the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan and we wondered if that may have had something to do with it.

Alertă în Hawaii: Arhipelagul ar putea fi lovit de un TSUNAMI devastator, ca acum 500 de ani

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:13:00 +0200

Nuevo Ministro de Economía Promueve Reapertura de Centrales Nucleares en Japón

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:02:00 +0200

El ministro de Economía, Industria y Comercio, Yoichi Miyazawa, nombrado luego de la renuncia de la ex ministra Yuko Obuchi,, ha reabierto la discusión sobre la reactivación de las centrales nucleares de Japón, tras el grave accidente de Fukushima en 2011, luego del devastador terremoto y tsunami que afectó la zona.

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Insulele Hawaii ar putea fi lovite curand de un tsunami puternic, avertizeaza cercetatori americani, dupa ce au descoperit de curand urme ale unei mari acumulari de sedimente marine intr-o dolina din Hawaii.

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:52:00 +0200

Rising above the risk Americas first tsunami refuge

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:19:00 +0200

Washington's coast is so close to the seismically active Cascadia Subduction Zone that if a megathrust earthquake were to occur, a tsunami would hit the Washington shoreline in just 25 minutes. ...

Fukushima: comienzan a desmantelar el edificio del reactor 1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:31:00 +0200

Iniciarán con el retiro de escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la pileta de almacenamiento que se acumuló allí luego del accidente nuclear de marzo de 2011.