Andhra jail flooded, authorities forced to shift inmatesHYDERABAD - The unprecedented deluge in Andhra Pradesh has flooded a jail, forcing authorities to shift its inmates, officials said Thursday. Pacific islanders panic and flee after 3 powerful earthquakes off Vanuatu form small tsunami
Powerful typhoon forces flight cancellations, cuts power in Japan; 2 dead, dozens injured
Small undersea quake occurs near California’s Channel IslandsAVALON, Calif. — A magnitude-3.7 undersea earthquake has struck near the Channel Islands off the southern tip of San Clemente Island. ‘Climate, insects threaten Kerala’s museum heritage’NEW DELHI - The tropical climate, which encourages insects, is a big stumbling block in the conservation of Kerala’s tangible cultural heritage, says a prominent Australian conservationist of Indian origin who is against the use of chemicals to kills pests in museums. Time for Copenhagen deal running out: UN climate chiefBANGKOK - “Time is running out for Copenhagen,” the UN climate chief said here Thursday, exactly two months before the start of the summit that is expected to seal a deal to tackle global warming. ‘Copenhagen treaty’ drafted by NGOs matches Indian actionsBANGKOK - Tired of bickering between governments over a global climate agreement to be signed during this December’s Copenhagen summit, a group of NGOs has drafted the ‘Copenhagen treaty’. It has many similarities with actions being taken by India to combat global warming. Fire crews increase containment line around wildfire near WrightwoodWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Firefighters are taking advantage of cool fall weather as they increase containment of a blaze near the mountain community of Wrightwood. Tropical Storm Henri now a depression in Atlantic, expected to dissipate by ThursdayMIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Henri (awn-’REE) has turned into a depresssion in the Atlantic Ocean and is likely to be done by Thursday. 3 powerful earthquakes off Vanuatu form small tsunami, islanders flee but warnings canceledWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Thousands of panicked South Pacific islanders raced away from the coastline after three strong earthquakes rocked the region and generated a small tsunami Thursday, just over a week after a massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga. 160 tigers short, Uttar Pradesh blames census technique!LUCKNOW - The number of tigers in Uttar Pradesh has plummeted from 273 to 109 in four years, but the state wildlife authorities are blaming a change in the census technique for the drastic decline. Powerful typhoon slams into Japan; 1 dead, injuries reported amid widespread damageTOKYO — A powerful typhoon slammed into Japan on Thursday, damaging buildings and roads, halting train service and canceling hundreds of flights as it swept across the country. One man died and dozens were reported injured. Police say report of mutilated body on top of Alaska office building likely a moose carcassANCHORAGE, Alaska — A maintenance crew discovered what looked like a mutilated body with a severed head on top of an Anchorage office building. But any urgency responding police officers had Wednesday calmed once they discovered the remains were the partial carcass of an ungulate, likely a moose. Boxer plans Senate hearing on schools’ toxic drinking water supplies following AP storyFRESNO, Calif. — The head of the U.S. Senate Environment Committee said Wednesday that legislators will hold hearings to address toxic drinking water in the nation’s schools following an Associated Press probe into the widespread problem. Small tsunami forms after 3 powerful earthquakes strike off Vanuatu, warnings canceledWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Three powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday, generating a small tsunami just over a week after another, massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancels all tsunami warnings in the Pacific after 3 big quakesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has canceled all tsunami warnings and watches throughout the Pacific. Canada asking WTO to intervene in dispute with US over cattle, hog country-of-origin labelingOTTAWA — Canada is asking the World Trade Organization to intervene in a dispute with the United States over cattle and hog exports. Two powerful earthquakes rock the South Pacific near Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami alertWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert. 2nd hearing on bill proposing ban on importation of foreign nuclear waste set for next weekSALT LAKE CITY — An effort to ban the importation of foreign nuclear waste has been given new life with a hearing set for next week in Washington, D.C. Powerful 7.8 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for regionWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert. Strong earthquake hits near PhilippinesWASHINGTON — A strong earthquake struck south of the Philippines on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Midwest governors see room, need for cooperation on clean energy efforts despite competitionDETROIT — Governors from across the Midwest are working together to promote clean energy industry and infrastructure in the region despite heated competition between their states for new investment and jobs. Executives urge senators to pass climate bill, argue it will spur new energy technologiesWASHINGTON — Executives from about 150 companies, many involved in renewable energy technologies, heard a pep talk at the White House and then combed the halls of Congress on Wednesday to argue for passage of a climate bill that is facing an uphill fight in the Senate. Interior plan: Create preserves in Midwest and East to save thousands of wild horses in WestWASHINGTON — Thousands of mustangs that now roam the West would be moved to preserves in the Midwest and East under a new Interior Department plan to protect wild horse herds and the rangelands that support them. California Realtors see dip in home sales next year, but rising pricesLOS ANGELES — Home sales in California are expected to dip next year, bucking the national trend, as unemployment and the loss of a tax incentive for homebuyers weigh on the country’s largest housing market, a forecast Wednesday showed. Feds designate southwest Alaska shoreline as protected habitat for threatened sea ottersANCHORAGE, Alaska — Four years after being placed on the Endangered Species List, the dwindling sea otters of southwest Alaska on Wednesday were given an important recovery tool. Prosecutor says Idaho dad accused of letting girl trek miles in snow risked children’s livesSHOSHONE, Idaho — A father accused of allowing his 11-year-old daughter to walk to her death along a cold, rural highway on Christmas Day failed to do what he needed to protect her, a prosecutor said Tuesday. EPA to meet with Texas regulators on how to fix state’s often-criticized pollution rulesDALLAS — Federal regulators who ruled Texas’ often-criticized oversight of industrial air pollution is out of line with federal law are taking the first step to change the state’s air-permit rules. Help from afar: Seahawks star Lofa Tatupu to donate up to $10,000 to tsunami relief effortRENTON, Wash. — Lofa Tatupu’s father was born in American Samoa. The Seattle Seahawks star still has family members on the island. And he hasn’t heard how they fared through last week’s deadly tsunami that rolled across the U.S. territory, as well as neighboring Samoa and Tonga. Interior Department proposes preserves in Midwest and East to save thousands of wild horsesWASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to create wild horse preserves in the Midwest and East to protect wild horses and burros that now roam the West. |
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