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(Photo: UN / Sylvain Liechti)AU Pushes for Sudan Talks
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(Photo: EC / European Commission 2012)On the Front Line: The Collected Journalism of Marie Colvin, By Marie Colvin
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Shattered lives: Bologna mourns after worst earthquake in 700 years
| The magnitude 6.0 quake struck at 4.04 am, with its epicentre about 22 miles north of Bologna at a relatively shallow depth of 3.2 miles, the US Geological Survey said. Adriano Gumina, an official at the civil defence agency, said the quake was the worst in the region...Full Story
Six dead after earthquake strikes northern Italy
| PADDY AGNEW in Rome | SIX PEOPLE were killed, more than 50 were injured and about 3,000 were left homeless in the wake of an earthquake in central Italy early yesterday. | The earthquake, which registered 6.0 on the Richter scale, comes just three years after the deva...Full Story
Famine walkers urge Hogan to open up debate on genetic modification
| MINISTER FOR the Environment Phil Hogan has been urged to facilitate a debate on the proposed genetic modification of Irish vegetables by Teagasc. | The call was made at the 25th annual Doolough to Louisburgh Famine Walk, in Co Mayo, the theme of which was "Corporatio...Full Story
Italy quake homeless in emergency shelters
Thousands of people left homeless by a powerful earthquake in northern Italy are spending the night in shelters as aftershocks continue to hit the region. | At least seven people died and more than 50 were injured when the quake struck in the early hours of Sunday. | Th...Full Story
5.9-magnitude quake hits northern Italy, death toll rises to 7
| SANT'AGOSTINO, Italy, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Italy in the early hours of Sunday morning has risen to seven, local media said. | The seventh victim of the earthquake was an 86-year-old female, who felt ill afte...Full Story
Tropical Storm Alberto loses power
Charleston - Tropical Storm Alberto churned just off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina on Sunday where heavy rain and dangerous surf are expected from beach resort Myrtle Beach south to Savannah, forecasters at the United States National Hurricane Centre said. | ...Full Story
Historic buildings, factories reduced to rubble after quake hits Italy's northeast
| HISTORIC buildings, as well as homes and factories have been reduced to rubble after a powerful earthquake shook Italy's densely populated industrial northeast, killing at least six. | Emergency services said dozens had been injured in the magnitude 6.0 quake, wh...Full Story
Six dead, dozens injured in Italy earthquake
| A POWERFUL earthquake shook Italy's industrial and densely populated northeast on Sunday, killing at least six people, felling homes and factories and toppling church steeples. | Emergency services said dozens had been injured in the magnitude 6.0 quake, which st...Full Story
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Mon 21 May 2012
Death toll rises after Italy quake
Otago Daily Times A strong earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets. | The quake, which...
Deadly earthquake strikes Italy
NZ Herald | A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has shaken several small towns in northeast Italy. Reports say the quake has killed six people, knocked down a clock tower and other centuries-old buildings and caused millions in losses to the region known for making Par...
Feature: Powerful earthquake causes fear, anxiety among citizens in northern Italy
Xinhua | by Marzia De Giuli | SANT'AGOSTINO, Italy, May 20 (Xinhua) -- After a 5.9-magnitude quake hit northern Italy, killing at least six and injuring about 50, thousands of people gathered in a square here with anxiety and worry. | Massimiliano Mazzanti,...
Sun 20 May 2012
6.0 killer quake leaves Italian cheese, heritage in rubble
Pittsburgh Tribune Review | SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy -- A magnitude-6.0 earthquake shook several small towns in northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, knocking down centuries-old buildings and causing millions in losses to the region known for its Parmesan ...
Weather History: May 21: Record temps, storms, tornadoes, wind & flooding
The Examiner | Meteorological events that happened on May 21st: | 1618 | A severe hailstorm occurred in parts of Virginia and was recorded by pioneer storm studiers Rolfe and Smith. | 1792 | Gustave-Gaspard Coriolis was born on this date. Coriolis was a French en...
Famine in Niger: silent guest donations needed to feed starving children
The Examiner | Iris Gabriel, who once aspired to be an actress, played her most important role as a humanitarian. She proposed an idea to Massachusetts Governor Robert Bradford for Thanksgiving of 1947. Why not ask everyone hosting a Thanksgiving dinner to take i...
Atlanta weather | Expect to soak up more sunshine
Atlanta Journal | Metro Atlantans will continue to soak in plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures on Monday, although an isolated shower or storm is possible. More Atlanta area news » | Cops: Woman drove over boyfriend Family: Son spanked hard at schoo...
Venus Retrogrades Cause Chaos
The Examiner | Lou Raewulfe warns that Venus retrograde can cause emotional ups and downs often bringing situations to crisis mode.  Here is what Lou has to say about the current conditions and where the stars may lead us: | Prior to the transit across the Sun, ...
“Space Storms” Cloud Global Security
World Security Network Whether a natural or man-made EMP, neither respects sovereign boundaries. The key to any electromagnetic defense strategy is therefore to protect against all hazards, i.e. natural, nuclear, radio frequency and cyber. | Countries that border the Arcti...
Tropical storm season on the way: Alberto hovers off SC coast
New York Post Online | AP | Mauricio Mendoza doesn't look too concerned as he paddle boards with his dog Jazz in Miami Beach., Fla. Tropical Storm Alberto is hovering off the SC coast, a reminder that hurricane season is on the way. | COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Stor...
Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off SC coast
STL Today | Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner. | The firs...
Lockerbie families still seek answers from Libya
Herald Tribune | NEW YORK - For relatives of the people who died in the Lockerbie bombing, the death Sunday of the only man who was convicted stirred up questions once again about his guilt and whether others went unpunished. | It also gave families a chance to rei...
Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off SC coast
The Guardian | JEFFREY COLLINS | Associated Press= COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atl...
Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off SC coast
Sacramento Bee | COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the ...
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