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Angry China Quake Victims 'Desperate for Aid'

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:31:00 -0700

Earthquake victims in remote villages in southwest China say they have been forgotten by the government and are desperate for aid. They are afraid that aftershocks will destroy what little they have left. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Hong Kong.

China's Premier Surveys Earthquake-wracked Sichuan

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:51:00 -0700

Chinese state media has shown images of the country's Premier, Li Keqiang, visiting the victims of the devastating earthquake in China's Sichuan province. The 6.6 magnitude quake struck the mostly rural and mountainous region to the southwest of the country.

Earthquake Kills over 150 in China's Sichuan Province

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:18:00 -0700

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck China's southwestern Sichuan province. Reports suggest that scores of people have been killed and over 2,000 injured. The quake was felt in neighboring provinces causing people to flee buildings in search of safety.

Strong Earthquake Hits Iran, Bushehr Nuclear Plant 'Unaffected'

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:02:00 -0700

A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale has struck the town of Kaki near the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, killing at least 32 people and leaving more than 850 injured. But Iran's Press TV reports that the Bushehr nuclear facility was not affected. According to the Iranian Seismological Center, the quake has hit the town of Kaki, some 90 kilometers southeast of Bushehr, at 4:22 pm local time (1152 GMT) on Tuesday at a depth of 12 kilometers. The quake was followed by at least four aftershocks which jolted Kaki and the nearby city of Khour-Mowj. The Persian Gulf Arab states of Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also felt the shocks from the quake. The Russian company that has constructed the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant said the quake has not affected the operations in the facility. The plant is located 18 km south of Bushehr and about 160 kilometers away from the quake-stricken region. "The earthquake in no way affected the normal situation at the [Bushehr nuclear] reactor. Personnel continue to work in the normal regime and radiation levels are fully within the norm," RIA Novosti quoted an official at Atomstroyexport as saying.

Bold Rescues Caught on Tape as Floods Devastate Australia

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:45:00 -0800

A mother and child have been rescued as flooding continues to wreak havoc across Australia. The pair became trapped in fast-rising waters in Bundaberg in the state of Queensland, but emergency workers managed to airlift them to safety. In a separate incident, rescuers also freed a man who was trapped in drain in Hervey Bay.

Weather Brings Relief, But Can It Stop Australia Wildfires?

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:56:00 -0800

Cooler weather has brought help to Australian fire fighters battling bushfires across the south east of the country. More than a hundred and twenty fires are still burning, with more than two dozen still out of control, local media reported.

Raw Video: Violent Bushfires Rage Across Tasmania

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:01:00 -0800

Police look through the burnt out remains of houses as bushfires continue to spread throughout the Australian state of Tasmania. Tasmania's police commissioner said he feared lives may have been lost in the wildfires which swept through parts of the island in recent days.

Philippines Struggles with Typhoon Aftermath, Death Toll Passes 700

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:15:00 -0800

Hundreds of thousands of people are fighting for survival in the aftermath of Typhoon Bopha. The Philippine government is pleading for help from the private sector and the international community, with the situation there described as a race against time. From Compostela Valley, which is one of the worst affected areas, Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports.

Survivors of Philippines Typhoon Brace for Storm's Return

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:07:00 -0800

As rescuers in the Philippines continue to find bodies in the devastation brought by Typhoon Bopha a little over a week ago, forecasters say the storm is heading back, this time to the north. Officials list 540 dead, over 850 still missing, and say 370,000 are living in temporary shelters.

Philippines Typhoon Toll Tops 500

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:45:00 -0800

Typhoon Bopha is now the deadliest storm to have hit the Philippines this year, with at least 500 people dead and hundreds more missing in remote areas of Mindanao island hit by mudslides. The disaster has left hundreds of thousands homeless and the Philippine goverment is seeking international aid.

For Blacked-Out New Yorkers, A Solar-Powered Thanksgiving

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:04:00 -0800

With electricity still not restored to some devastated communities following Superstorm Sandy, solar power has stepped in to help the residents of Belle Harbor in New York's Rockaways district celebrate their Thanksgiving dinner.

Raw Video: Strong Earthquake Rattles Myanmar

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:26:00 -0800

Myanmar was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that is said to be the biggest earthquake in the region for 20 years. The initial tremor was felt as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok, and was followed by two magnitude 5 aftershocks.

Guatemala Quake Toll Hits 48

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:55:00 -0800

The death toll from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Guatemala Wednesday is now 48 and expected to rise. More than 17,000 people have been affected by the quake, which did its worst damage in San Marcos, a mountainous region near the Mexican border where building collapsed and landslides destroyed roads.

Deadly 7.4 Earthquake Hits Guatemala

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:18:00 -0800

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala, killing dozens of people and causing buildings to shake as far away as Mexico City and El Salvador. This is the strongest earthquake to hit Guatemala since 1976.

FEMA Trails Behind Local Communities in Sandy Clean-Up Efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:47:00 -0700

By Friday morning, FEMA officials were in Tottenville, Staten Island, helping residents apply for disaster compensation. But they were already behind the Tottenville community itself, which had rolled out hordes of volunteers armed with shovels and wheelbarrows (and a boatload of donuts) to help those who lost their homes sort through the rubble.

Superstorm Sandy: US Declares 'Major Disaster' in New York State

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:24:00 -0700

Barack Obama, the US president, has declared a "major disaster" in New York state and freed up federal aid for those who lost homes or businesses, after "super storm" Sandy swept through the Eastern Seaboard. At least 15 people were reported to have died in New York, after one of the biggest storms to ever hit the country made landfall on Monday night in New Jersey. The storm, which dropped just below hurricane status before striking land, which has left at leats 33 people dead across several US states. It had already killed more than 60 people in the Caribbean. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.

President Obama: This Storm Is Not Yet Over

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:20:00 -0700

President Barack Obama is warning the public that the massive storm that struck the East Coast "is not yet over." Obama spoke Tuesday during a stop at Red Cross headquarters.

Eastern US Wakes Up to Superstorm Sandy Devastation

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:48:00 -0700

Millions of people in the eastern United States have been affected by the giant storm Sandy that has caused flooded homes, fallen trees, widespread power outages and swamped New York City's subway system. At least 15 people were reported killed in the US by Sandy, one of the biggest storms to ever hit the country, which dropped just below hurricane status before making landfall on Monday night in New Jersey. The storm had already killed more than 60 people in the Caribbean. More than 1 million people in a dozen states were under orders to evacuate as the massive system plowed westward. Al Jazeera's Cath Turner reports from New York.

Scientists Found Guilty in Italy Quake Trial

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:52:00 -0700

Six Italian scientists and a government official have been found guilty of multiple manslaughter for underestimating the risks of a deadly earthquake in the town of L'Aquila in 2009 that left 309 people dead. Judge Marco Billi on Monday sentenced all seven members of Italy's Major Risks Committee to six years in prison for failing to warn the population of the risks just days before L'Aquila and surrounding towns were hit by the earthquake. The members were also ordered to pay court costs and damages. Claudio Lavanga reports from L'Aquila on a verdict sure to send tremors through the scientific community worldwide

Raw Video: Typhoon in Japan Tosses Car Over

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:05:00 -0700

Typhoon Jelawat headed to Tokyo on Sunday after injuring dozens of people, causing blackouts and paralyzing traffic in southern and western Japan. An amateur video posted online on Saturday showed the winds picking up a vehicle.

Raw Video: Deadly Floods Swamp Spain

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:34:00 -0700

A tornado swept through a fair ground in a Spanish town in Valencia province Saturday, knocking down a Ferris wheel and injuring 35 people. Floods have rocked the same southern part of the country since Friday and have killed 10 people, according to authorities.

Raw Video: Deadly China Earthquakes Caught on Camera

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:38:00 -0700

A series of earthquakes hit rural southwestern China on Friday, collapsing homes and triggering landslides. At least 50 people were killed, and the death toll is expected to rise.

South Korea: Hundreds of Tuna Killed by Typhoon Bolaven

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:22:00 -0700

Hundreds of bluefin tuna became unlikely victims of the typhoon that battered the Korean peninsula earlier this week. A power outage cut electricity to a fish farm's fresh water pump, killing hundreds of fish worth thousands of dollars each.

Tens of Thousands Flee Burmese Floods

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:59:00 -0700

Heavy rains in Myanmar (Burma) have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their low-lying homes. The worst-affected areas are in the Irrawaddy region near the capital Rangoon, where homes, businesses, and farmland have been submerged.

Japan: After the Tsunami

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:08:00 -0700

On 11 March 2011, Japan's worst ever natural disaster killed almost 20,000 people. This report reveals the controversy surrounding it and the pain of rebuilding under the fear of radioactivity.

Iran: Quake Survivors Suffer as Aid Efforts Falter

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:32:00 -0700

Iran's government is facing criticism over its response to two earthquakes that killed 306. The quakes struck on Saturday afternoon flattening villages near the city of Tabriz and Ahar. Soraya Lennie has traveled to a village near one epicenter to send us this report.

Raw Video: Dozens Killed as Earthquakes Strike Iran

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:46:00 -0700

At least 50 people died and another 400 were injured in two strong earthquakes that jolted northwestern Iran Saturday.

Floods in Bangladesh Leave Over 100 Dead

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:22:00 -0700

Many people are salvaging what they can in Bangladesh. Hundreds of homes have been washed away some of the heaviest rain in years has displaced thousands of families and left nearly 100 dead in northern Bangladesh.

Raw Video: Devastating Landslide Destroys Three Villages in Uganda

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:03:00 -0700

A deadly landslide in the Bududa district of Uganda buried three villages on Monday evening. Eighteen bodies have been recovered, but scores more are missing and hundreds have been left homeless after heavy rains caused the destruction.

US Coastline Braces for Tsunami Debris, Impact Unclear

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:21:00 -0700

More than a year after a tsunami devastated Japan, washing millions of tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean, neither the US government nor West Coast states have a clear plan for how to clean up potentially toxic floating wreckage washed up from the disaster.

Could India's Success Fighting Polio Motivate Rival Pakistan?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:41:00 -0700

Some in Pakistan see polio eradication efforts as part of a Western plot, a belief reinforced by reports that the US military used someone posing as a polio health worker to gain access to Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad.

Anatomy of a Disaster: What Happens When Catastrophe Strikes?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:25:00 -0700

What happens during the first hours, days, weeks, and months following a major disaster? How does help arrive after a big earthquake, tsunami, flood, or storm? And how is aid money raised? AlertNet has the answers.

Raw Video: Philippines Earthquake Victims Appeal for Aid

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800

Earthquake victims in central Philippines appealed for food and water after a magnitude 6.9 quake struck on Monday cutting off roads in the rural province of Negros Oriental.

Philippines: Dozens Feared Dead in 6.9-Magnitude Quake

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:00 -0800

Rescue workers in the Philippines are searching for dozens of people feared killed by a powerful earthquake that triggered landslides and toppled buildings on the heavily populated islands of Negros and Cebu.

Deadly Forest Fires Rage Across Southern Chile

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:58:00 -0800

Forest fires continue to rage in southern Chile, destroying dozens of homes and killing a 75-year-old man in his home, as firefighters struggle to contain the flames. The fires have consumed at least 40 homes and forced more than 500 people to evacuate.

Philippines in Shock as Flood Death Toll Climbs to 1,000

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:27:00 -0800

A state of national disaster has been declared in the Philippines. Flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Washi have killed almost 1,000 people, and the local government is preparing temporary communal tombs to house many of the bodies.

Hundreds Killed as Philippines Storm Triggers Deadly Floods

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:25:00 -0800

Hundreds have been killed in widespread flooding in the southern Philippines, as tropical storm Washi raked across the region, the Philippine Red Cross said.

Rising Danger of Bangkok's Floods

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:18:00 -0800

Medical teams in Thailand are working around the clock to come to the aid of those worst affected by Bangkok's flooding.

Raw Video: CCTV Shows Buildings Collapsing in Second Turkey Earthquake

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:06:00 -0800

The 5.6-magnitude earthquake that hit the city of Van in eastern Turkey on Wednesday is the second quake in the region in three weeks. At least two hotels and a dozen other buildings collapsed, killing several people and injuring many more.

Vietnam: Local Officials, Farmers Battle Floods Together

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:04:00 -0700

Southeast Asia is reeling from some of the worst flooding in decades, leaving huge areas in turmoil and many people angry. In Vietnam, however, state-run broadcaster VTV4 reports that local officials are carefully working with farmers to minimize damage from the floods.

Leopard Rescue: Tiny Cubs Saved from Cambodian Flood Waters

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -0700

A pair of newborn leopard cubs are recovering after being found abandoned and at risk of drowning in flood-hit Kandal province, Cambodia.

Bangkok: After the Flood, Disease Fears Stalk Thai Capital

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:47:00 -0700

With peak tides passing, Thai government efforts to protect central Bangkok seem to have worked. But floodwaters remain, and increasing pollution is raising new fears of water-borne diseases.

Raw Video: Scenes of Devastation after Turkish Earthquake

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:53:00 -0700

Rescue workers in the towns of Van and Ercis in southeastern Turkey are fighting to free people still trapped by a powerful earthquake. More than 260 people are known to have been killed with more than 1,000 others hurt.

Raw Video: Boy Rescued from Turkey Quake Rubble

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:25:00 -0700

Dramatic footage of rescuers rushing to save a young boy trapped in a collapsed building in Turkey.

Hundreds Die as Earthquake Hits Turkey

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:57:00 -0700

The death toll is still climbing from a massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Turkey.

Floods Dent Confidence in Thai Government

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:34:00 -0700

Flooding has inundated much of Thailand's agricultural heartland, paralyzed hundreds of factories, and threatened the capital. But mixed messages from authorities have left people confused about the threat and decimated confidence in the country's new government.

Floods Threaten to Starve Cambodians

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:39:00 -0700

With one million people affected and 150 dead, the tolls of Cambodia's worst flooding in 10 years continue to rise. Now, with a tenth of the nation's farmlands destroyed and more rains expected, hunger is fast becoming a very likely threat in Cambodia.

Devastating flood threatens nine million Pakistanis [Dubai TV, UAE]

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Famine and poverty continue to threaten the lives of nine million flood victims across southern Pakistan due to the lack of sufficient international aid, reports Dubai TV.

Hunger Haunts Children of North Korea

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:38:00 -0700

Summer flooding has devastated crops, worsening the severe food shortage in North Korea. The hardest hit are young children, who are also the most vulnerable. The UN World Food Programme captured this rare footage from inside the reclusive country.

Pakistan Floods Destroy a Million Homes and Kill 200

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:48:00 -0700

Flooding across southern Pakistan has caused at least 226 deaths and left hundreds of thousands homeless.