Tsunami
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.
Japan Earthquake vs 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami vs Haiti Earthquake
While we rightly ought to remain very concerned about the earthquake today, chances are it will be far less destructive than recent terrible natural disasters.
Massive earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami, ‘nuclear emergency’ declared
From MSNBC: “A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan’s northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a “nuclear emergency.”
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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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