Earthquake
Major Earthquake Strikes Iran, Pakistan Border
This was a very powerful earthquake in a region that is rather vulnerable to catastrophic natural disasters. Casualties could be very high
Major Earthquake off the Coast of The Philippines. Tsunami Warnings for the Pacific
A massive earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Philippines at 12:47 UTC today. The recorded magnitude by the United States Geological Survey is 7.6, which is a major, major quake.
Major Earthquake in Turkey
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey today. The 7.2 magnitude quake struck near the Iranian border and caused several buildings to collapse and likely a massive number of injuries.
Huge Earthquake Strikes India and Nepal. Several Killed
At least 16 people were killed when a 6.9 magnitude struck northeastern India and Nepal at 6:10 PM local time on Sunday
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis is the World’s Nuclear Crisis
It would seem that the next several hours are critical to determining whether or not a nuclear meltdown will occur at the earthquake struck Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Must-Follow Twitterers On The Earthquake In Japan
Who you should follow on Twitter to stay up the date on the earthquake in Japan. Here is a short list.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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