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World Disasters, Accidents & Events

This section focuses on natural and man made disasters as well as large accidents affecting the lives of many people.

Volcanic Eruption Events & News

Tree rings may underestimate climate response to volcanic eruptions EurekAlert (press release) Some climate cooling caused by past volcanic eruptions may not be evident in tree-ring reconstructions of temperature change because large enough temperature drops lead to greatly shortened or even absent growing seasons, according to climate ... and more »

RedOrbit

Concerns grow over volcanic eruptions USA TODAY Now, new research is changing scientists' understanding of the timing of those eruptions, and prompting them to call for greater monitoring of sites to help save lives when the next big volcano explodes. Two recent papers highlight the shift. How the myth of Atlantis could help predict volcanic eruptionsChristian Science Monitor Studies Suggest Volcanic Eruptions Can Be PredictedRedOrbit Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions? Mythical Atlantis may hold the answer.Alaska Dispatch French Tribune all 51 news articles »

Warning circulating about volcanic eruptions, a hoax - Phivolcs head Philippine Information Agency TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Feb 5 (PIA) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has not issued any warning about volcanic eruption and tsunami occurrence in Eastern Samar, Phivolcs Director Renato Solidom Jr. said. Solidom made it clear that ... and more »

Christian Science Monitor

Massive volcanic eruptions caused Little Ice Age, froze the Thames Christian Science Monitor Documentation of Observation Post Anak Krakatau Volcano-Anton S. Tripambudi/Reuters/File A mysterious, centuries-long cool spell, dubbed the Little Ice Age, appears to have been caused by a series of volcanic eruptions and sustained by sea ice, ... Massive volcanic eruptions may have caused Little Ice AgeDigitalJournal.com Volcanic eruptions may have sparked Little Ice Agemsnbc.com Little Ice Age triggered by four sulfur-rich volcanic eruptionsThe State Column Daily Mail -Alaska Dispatch -TruthDive all 79 news articles »

Fox News

Volcanic eruptions emerge as lead cause for Little Ice Age Christian Science Monitor A series of volcanic eruptions has become a leading culprit. By Pete Spotts, Staff writer / January 30, 2012 Steam rises from Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano in Puebla, Mexico, January 16. Sequences of explosive volcanic eruptions in the tropics were the ... Little Ice Age Started With VolcanoesDiscovery News Little Ice Age triggered by volcanic eruptionsTG Daily Volcanoes may have sparked 'Little Ice Age'Fox News Daily Camera -Astrobiology Magazine (press release) all 16 news articles »

Cleveland News - Fox 8

Alaskan Volcano Could Erupt, Disrupt International Air Travel AccuWeather.com By Matt Alto, Meteorologist Alaskan scientists are monitoring a massive volcano that may erupt, sending an ash cloud into the sky that could cause a headache to international air travel. The volcano, known as Mount Cleveland, is located on a remote ... Mt. Cleveland Volcano Could Erupt, Disrupt Air TravelCleveland News - Fox 8 Scientists worry Alaska volcano, 'Cleveland', could blow soonNew York Daily News Cleveland Volcano Alaska: Eruption Could Disrupt International Air TravelInternational Business Times Daily Mail -Weekly World News (satire) all 9 news articles »

Space Ref (press release)

NASA MODIS Image of the Day: February 5, 2012 - Submarine eruptions off El ... Space Ref (press release) After a brief period of relative subsidence in late 2011, the submarine volcanic eruption off of the island of El Hierro once again increased activity in early 2012. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASAís Aqua satellite ...

RedOrbit

Remote Alaskan Volcano Shows Signs Of Activity NPR (blog) That means the volcano is "exhibiting heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption". It's not clear if the volcano will actually erupt and the observatory says no one has spotted any current ash emissions. Warning Level For Alaskan Volcano RaisedRedOrbit Alaska's Cleveland Volcano ponders eruptionAlaska Dispatch Alaska's Cleveland Volcano showing signs of possible eruptionThe Inquisitr Washington Post all 211 news articles »

Zee News

Global extinction was not a sudden event Zee News Washington: Most of the life forms wiped out in an event known as the Great Dying, 250 million years ago, came slowly from thousands of centuries of volcanic activity. The deadliest mass extinction of all took a long time to kill 90 percent of Earth's ... Global Extinction Need Not be Sudden Events.Kansas City infoZine 'The Great Dying' Occurred in Phases, Killed 90 Percent of Earth's SpeciesInternational Business Times all 10 news articles »

The Top 10 Reasons I Love Volcanoes (And You Should, Too) Wired News By Erik Klemetti Webcam capture of Kirishima in Japan erupting on Feb. 2, 2011. Yet another reason to love volcanoes: free entertainment via webcams. Image: Webcam capture If you are a frequent reader of the blog and/or follow my @eruptionsblog Twitter ...

Flooding and Storm Events & News

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Storm system dumps rain across Texas abc13.com Some drivers and residents still felt they dodged a bullet, including Lord, whose crunched car was repaired just three weeks ago after it was flooded in another storm. "Usually I go out and party Friday nights, so thank God I wasn't partying too hard ... and more »

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Manville targets flood-prone homes for buyouts The Star-Ledger - NJ.com The borough may buyout 15 houses that are especially prone to flooding. MANVILLE - At least 15 Manville homes could be purchased to spare residents from further flood damage in the frequently storm-drenched Somerset County community.

Bryan College Station Eagle

Storm slams Brazos Valley with flooding, hail, high winds Bryan College Station Eagle A fierce storm packing hail, high winds and driving rain blew through the Bryan-College Station area Friday night, causing widespread street flooding and spawning a possible tornado in Snook. "It was a very powerful storm," said Dan Reilly, ... and more »

Warm fall, little snow help storm-battered farms Fox News Beth Kennett, her husband, Bob, and sons Tom and David operate Vermont's Liberty Hill Farm, where some fields were simply washed away and others covered in silt, mud, gravel and rocks by the flooded White River during tropical storm Irene. and more »

Houston Chronicle (blog)

Huffman faces minor flooding after storm Houston Chronicle (blog) Minor flooding is occurring in Huffman today as Luce Bayou continues to rise after Saturday's strong storms. The bayou is at 23.1 feet; flood stage is 22 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say it will continue rising to 23.4 ...

Flood map delay may have cost Tier residents millions Press & Sun-Bulletin Nor did they help the tens of thousands of others like her who lacked flood insurance when Tropical Storm Lee parked over the region for two days in September and dumped 11.75 inches of rain. "We lived in Twin Orchards and were not in (an approved) ... and more »

Thompson Road barrier project nears completion Houma Courier By Nikki Buskey A new elevated-road project aimed at blocking storm surge from flooding east Houma should be finished in March. The Thompson Road extension is currently under construction. When it's finished, the road will form an 8-foot barrier ... and more »

msnbc.com

Snow wasn't bad enough? Now Oregon is battling floods Los Angeles Times The Pacific Northwest continued to struggle Thursday under a parade of storms that have marched in like hostile armies from the Pacific. As Seattle coped with freezing rain and ice -- 300000 homes were without power at midday -- officials in parts of ... After storm socks Pacific Northwest, thousands remain without power as ...Washington Post Pacific Northwest storm causes flooding and outagesReuters Flooding, power outages linger after huge Northwest stormmsnbc.com all 2,074 news articles »

Tropical storm Jasmine is forecast to strike Vanuatu as a tropical cyclone at ... Reuters AlertNet Some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage. There is also the potential for flooding further inland due to heavy rain. The information above is provided for guidance only and should not be used to make life or death decisions or decisions ... and more »

Before the flood: New York City is just beginning to gird for the '100-year ... Capital New York But let's say, in a worst-case scenario, that parts of the city or one or some of its systems flood completely in an event like what planners call a "100-year storm" (a storm so severe its likelihood is estimated at one percent in any given year). and more »

Tropical Cyclone Events & News

Fijivillage

Tropical cyclone no threat - yet Fiji Times Tropical Cyclone Jasmine was named by the Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre on Saturday night. It is a category one cyclone with gale force intensity and it is anticipated to enter Fiji's area of responsibility tomorrow as a category two or even ... Tropical storm Jasmine is forecast to strike Vanuatu as a tropical cyclone at ...Reuters AlertNet Tropical Cyclone Develops in Coral SeaAccuWeather.com More rain expectedFijivillage Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd -The Cairns Post -Radio New Zealand all 22 news articles »

RedOrbit

Climate change predicted to escalate Tropical Cyclone damage costs for US and ... Bay Area Indymedia by Takver - Climate IMC A new study looking at the economic costs of tropical cyclone damage taking into account climate change, forecasts that tropical cyclones will cause $109 billion in damages by 2100. Increased vulnerability of populations and ... US set to be hit hardest by tropical cyclonesTG Daily Tropical Cyclones To Cause Greater Damage In The FutureRedOrbit all 3 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Tropical cyclone weakens, veers away from W.Australia coast Reuters SYDNEY Jan 30 (Reuters) - A tropical cyclone which closed some offshore Western Australia oil fields and threatened the region's rich iron ore mining region has weakened and is expected to head away from the coast, Australia's weather office said on ... Tropical Cyclone Iggy Threatens AustraliaAccuWeather.com Tropical Cyclone Intensifying As It Heads For Western AustraliaFox Business Tropical Cyclone Iggy triggered Indonesian tornadoesEarthSky ABC Online -Sydney Morning Herald all 170 news articles »

WA today

Severe weather warning as ex tropical cyclone Iggy crosses coast ABC Online Ex Tropical cyclone Iggy has weakened over night and is expected to make land over the Jurien Bay area later today. A severe weather warning has been issued for people in the line of Kalbarri to Morawa to Wongan Hills to Narrogin to Harvey. NASA MODIS Image of the Day: February 4, 2012 - Tropical Cyclone Iggy (09S ...Space Ref (press release) Wet Iggy dumps heavy overnight rain - Lancelin gets 100mmPerth Now NASA satellites see wind shear battering Tropical Depression IggyScience Codex WA today all 6 news articles »

Tropical cyclones to cause greater damage, researchers predict Science Daily (press release) 1, 2012) - Tropical cyclones will cause $109 billion in damages by 2100, according to Yale and MIT researchers in a paper published in Nature Climate Change. That figure represents an increased vulnerability from population and especially economic ... and more »

CBC.ca

Tropical cyclones to cause $109B in damages by 2100 CBC.ca Tropical cyclones will cause $109 billion in damages worldwide by 2100 with the United States and China being hardest hit, says a new study. The figure includes population and economic growth costs ($56 billion) as well as the effects of climate change ... Tropical Storm Damages May Quadruple by 2100Treehugger all 11 news articles »

ABC Online

Tropical Cyclone Iggy Leaves 16 Dead and Trail of Destruction Jakarta Globe He added that more than 2300 houses in 35 districts and cities across Java and Bali had been damaged in the last four days due to heavy winds and rain whipped up by Tropical Cyclone Iggy, churning just south of Bali and the Nusa Tenggara island chain. Cyclone watch cancelled as TC Iggy blows himself out to seaABC Online Indonesian storm death toll rises to 14AFP Iggy threat wanes as cyclone Iggy tracks Pilbara coastPerth Now all 76 news articles »

Fijivillage

Fiji braces for new storm as death toll rises TVNZ A second tropical depression is approaching Fiji and could form into a tropical cyclone within the next 12 to 24 hours. This comes as the death toll in the nation's floods rises to seven. ONE News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver tweeted: "Poor ... Cyclone alertFiji Times Weather office continues to monitor tropical depressionFijivillage Weatherman warns of more floodsFiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd Stuff.co.nz -Monsters and Critics.com -Radio New Zealand International all 105 news articles »

Dry Spell Caused by Tropical Cyclone Funso Devastates Zimbabwe Crops Voice of America 01 February 2012 Dry Spell Caused by Tropical Cyclone Funso Devastates Zimbabwe Crops Meteorological Services Director Tichaona Zinyemba said drought in Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland and parts of Midlands is due to dry continental air being ...

Jakarta Globe

Tropical Cyclone Iggy Update Farm Weekly TROPICAL Cyclone Iggy is looming off WA's west coast and is already directing showers over parts of the Southwest Land Division. Over the last few days Tropical Cyclone Iggy has stayed well offshore and continued to march southwards. Tropical Storm Iggy Passes, But Danger Still RemainsJakarta Globe NASA MODIS Image of the Day: February 1, 2012 - Tropical Cyclone Iggy (09S ...Space Ref (press release) Cyclone Iggy threatens WA coastABC Online EurekAlert (press release) all 19 news articles »

Earthquake News

IGNN

Illinois to participate in earthquake drill Tuesday Rockford Register Star By Anonymous AP SPRINGFIELD - Illinois will participate in a multistate earthquake drill next week as part of earthquake preparedness month. State officials say more than 400000 Illinois residents have registered to take part in the drill at 10:15 am ... Missouri To Take Part In Regional Earthquake DrillFOX2now.com Central US to ShakeOut next weekHeber Springs Sun-Times Preparing for a quakeThe Rolla Daily News News Courier -Examiner.com -Shawnee News Star all 81 news articles »

New York Times

Earthquake Refugee Cottages New York Times After the 1906 earthquake, refugees lived in tents. But as winter rains approached, more than 5000 cottages were built by union carpenters to house 15000 of the 250000 people who had been left homeless. Two green 10-foot-by-14-foot buildings tucked ... and more »

Today's THV

Third Sizeable Earthquake in Two Years KIII TV3 It happened without many people even knowing it but early Saturday morning an earthquake rumbled through the Beeville area. According to the United States Geological Survey, the tremor happened at 6:48 AM, 38 miles northwest of Beeville. Small Earthquake Rocks South TexasKWTX Small Earthquake Strikes Near San AntonioKTUL (blog) Magnitude 3 earthquake hits Karnes CityKSAT San Antonio Houston Chronicle -KCEN-TV all 21 news articles »

New earthquake standards prompt review at Oconee reactors Greenville News Duke Energy says the Oconee plant is designed to withstand the worst earthquake expected in the Upstate, and the three reactors are getting a series of upgrades. / FILE/Staff By Anna Simon New seismic data could raise the earthquake protection bar for ... and more »

Only Kent

Earthquake strikes near coast of Vancouver Island Vancouver Sun The 5.6 magnitude earthquake was logged by Natural Resources Canada at 12.05 pm The epicentre was about 180 kilometres west of Ucluelet and 337 kilometres west of Victoria, at a depth of 12.8 kilometres. The relatively mild strength and distance meant ... Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes off Vancouver IslandReuters Lunchtime earthquake shakes Vancouver IslandNews1130 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits near Canada's Vancouver IslandTimes of India National Post -Globe and Mail -Only Kent all 280 news articles »

Earthquake strikes off Vanuatu ABC Online "A couple of days ago at about half past midnight on the third of February our time, there was a magnitude 7.3 near Vanuatu in roughly the same region, and since then there's been, we've measured eleven earthquakes over magnitude five in the region, ... Strong 6.5 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: Hong Kong ObservatoryTimes of India Strong 6.5-magnitude quake strikes off VanuatuHerald Sun 6.0 quake rattles Vanuatu: USGSCalgary Herald all 17 news articles »

Nuclear plants told to reassess earthquake risks WRCB-TV By Pam Sohn, Chattanooga Times Free Press - bio (Times Free Press) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week told TVA and other nuclear plant operators to reassess the earthquake risks at each of their reactors. Initial reviews by NRC and the ... and more »

Earthquake Recap: Two Shakes Near Soquel and Watsonville Patch.com By Jacob Bourne Two small earthquakes made waves on the Richter scale around Santa Cruz County this week, with the largest measured at 2.1 near Watsonville. Generally, earthquakes that fail to break the 2-mark on the scale are difficult to feel far ... Earthquake: 3.0 quake strikes near PinnaclesLos Angeles Times all 2 news articles »

WJLA

Bill seeks earthquake insurance notification The Daily Progress LOUISA - After the initial shock of last year's magnitude-5.8 earthquake wore off, hundreds of Louisa County residents whose homes were damaged called their insurance companies, assuming that their crumbled chimneys and cracked walls were covered. FEMA Approves Earthquake Assistance for Albemarle CountyNBC 29 News Va. Senate: Insurers must disclose earthquake coverageWashington Examiner (blog) Virginia Earthquake Recovery Centers To Close Feb. 11MyFox Washington DC The Republic -The Free Lance-Star (blog) -NewDesignWorld (press release) all 45 news articles »

Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com

Exelon to update earthquake risk at nuclear plants CBS News (AP) CHICAGO - Nuclear plants throughout the central and eastern United States must be reassessed within four years to determine how well they might withstand earthquakes, including plants in Illinois and Iowa where new geological data suggest ... Earthquake protection at Oconee Nuclear under new reviewGreenville News Map of Earthquake Risks Is UpdatedNew York Times PSEG Nuclear must assess potential impact earthquake would have on its 3 ...Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com The Daily News of Newburyport -Reuters all 169 news articles »

Pandemic News

104.9 Ssuubi FM

President cautions youth against HIV/AIDS pandemic 104.9 Ssuubi FM He said that promiscuity is still the main route through which the pandemic spreads and noted that all other ways of preventing the scourge have been observed by the youth but the spread of the pandemic through sex remains the biggest challenge to ... and more »

Sydney Morning Herald

Study of deadly flu sparks debate amidst fears of new pandemic Ars Technica By John Timmer | Published February 3, 2012 2:12 PM The 2009 flu pandemic, although not especially deadly, revealed just how quickly a new influenza virus could elude surveillance and spread internationally. It also left health experts eying the ... Bird flu mutation sparks fears of deadly pandemicSydney Morning Herald Live debate airs major divisions in H5N1 research battleCIDRAP Don't Censor Influenza ResearchNew York Times Pediatric SuperSite -Voice of America (blog) all 45 news articles »

The Associated Press

Mexico health sec: Swine flu way up after low year The Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) - Swine flu is back in Mexico, the epicenter of a world pandemic three years ago that panicked people around the globe. The country registered more cases of all types of flu and more incidents of the H1N1 strain, originally called ... Mexico sees surge of swine flu as authorities urge calmGlobalPost all 144 news articles »

Focus Taiwan News Channel

Kinmen foot and mouth pandemic worries local cow farmers Focus Taiwan News Channel 4 (CNA) Kinmen County's cow farmers expressed concern Saturday that the recent foot and mouth pandemic will make their beef unmarketable, while county officials urged the public not to panic. The Council of Agriculture's (COA's) Bureau of Animal and ... and more »

Lexington Herald Leader

With memories of the 2009 pandemic, Mexico braces for flu season Los Angeles Times As it spread to other continents, the outbreak became a pandemic, which was not declared over until August 2010. Today "we know the threat we are facing," said Pablo Kuri Morales, deputy health minister for prevention. "We know the virus. Swine flu spikes in Mexico after hiatus, but government says cases are within ...Washington Post Swine flu returns to MexicoDigitalJournal.com Mexican health officials keep careful eye on Swine flu spikeCBS News all 29 news articles »

CTV.ca

Pandemic 2009 H1N1 virus gives wings to avian flu Nature.com (blog) Has the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic increased the risk that the H5N1 avian flu virus could evolve to create a human pandemic? That's a possibility raised by the work of Yoshihiro Kawaoka of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the main conclusions of which ... Scientists to Pause Research on Deadly Strain of Bird FluNew York Times Caution Urged for Mutant H5N1 Avian Flu WorkScientific American Has bird flu biology opened bioterror box?USA TODAY CIDRAP -Fox News -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel all 199 news articles »

Undead Pandemic Records Tracks For New Album Metal Underground UK based blackened death goregrind project Undead Pandemic has revealed the title of its upcoming release. Undead Pandemic's second full-length album will be titled "Nunslut" and the band promises that it will be even more extreme and offensive than ...

French Tribune

Flu Pandemic, Climate Change May Be Linked, Study Says Huffington Post A shifting global climate pattern could portend a flu pandemic, and possibly an opportunity to stop the virus early, a study suggests. The link, according to researchers, is weather's influence on the migratory patterns of wild birds, the primary pool ... Study Links Flu Pandemics to La NiñaVoice of America La Nina could set stage for next flu pandemic, study findsGlobe and Mail Under the Weather: How La Niña May Influence the Outbreak of Flu PandemicsTIME (blog) French Tribune -CBC.ca -Gant Daily all 58 news articles »

Study shows how pandemic hit UAE The National ABU DHABI // More than 350 people in Abu Dhabi were found to have the H1N1 swine-flu virus during the 2009 global pandemic. Of the 1379 suspected cases recorded across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region between May and August that year, ... and more »

Los Angeles Times

Research into mutant flu 'must go on' The Independent One of the scientists at the centre of the controversy over the creation a highly dangerous form of bird flu which could cause a devastating human pandemic has denounced attempts by the US Government to censor the research over fears that the findings ... Researchers defend benefits of mutant flu researchNature.com Bird Flu Research Debate Leaves Docs Up in the AirMedPage Today Sunday Dialogue: Bird Flu ExperimentsNew York Times Sci-Tech Today -Hindustan Times -TopNews New Zealand all 93 news articles »

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Other World News and Events

World events that could or do effect the lives of large numbers of people.

Religion

ABC News

Gingrich Blasts Obama's Birth Control Policy as 'Outrageous Assault' on Religion ABC News Newt Gingrich upped his attacks against President Obama today over his administration's requirement that some religious hospitals offer birth control under the new health care law. Gingrich's comments come after a week of outrage from the Catholic ... The Church and the Birth Control RulingNew York Times Religious Exemptions & the Contraception RuleCommonweal (blog) In the Spotlight: Conflict highlights federal assault on religious freedomPeoria Journal Star Washington Post -San Francisco Chronicle -Louisville Courier-Journal all 645 news articles »

Los Angeles Times

Ron Paul supporters crash special religious caucus Los Angeles Times While it was standing room only, few donned religious garb. "I didn't realize there were so many orthodox Jews and Seventh Day Adventists living in Las Vegas," he said wryly. There aren't. Unless "Ron Paul" is a religion. Ron Paul supporters crash, take over special late-night religious caucusExaminer.com Special Nevada caucus draws complaintsCBS News Troubles abound at special Las Vegas caucusSeattle Post Intelligencer Fox News -KTNV Las Vegas all 236 news articles »

USA TODAY

Kathleen Sebelius: Contraception rule respects religion USA TODAY But we also recognize that many religious organizations have deeply held beliefs opposing the use of birth control. That's why in the rule we put forward, we specifically carved out from the policy religious organizations that primarily employ people ... and more »

Washington Times

Allegiance to God or to one man-made religion? Washington Times MIDDLE EAST, February 4, 2012-Looking back at my spiritual journey, it is obvious to me now that I listened to two masters: religion and Jesus – in that order, for a long time in my life and it just didn't work. Roman Catholicism taught me to do ... How you can love Jesus but hate religion part 2Examiner.com all 2 news articles »

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Muslims to NY attorney general: Investigate NYPD Wall Street Journal "Just the fact of knowing there is someone out there trying to listen to my conversations that can turn me into some kind of criminal, which I'm not, and exploiting my religion, it hurts," said Sondos Alsilwi, an 18-year-old history major at City ... Document shows NYPD eyed Shiites based on religionAtlanta Journal Constitution all 789 news articles »

Priest abuse lawsuit erodes religious freedom, Vermont diocese claims BurlingtonFreePress.com The prospect of paying more big damage awards to victims of long-ago priest sexual abuse will put the state's Roman Catholic diocese out of business and violate constitutional protections regarding religious freedom, the diocese is claiming in papers ... and more »

Boston Globe

Gingrich raps New York's Bloomberg on religion issue Reuters By Ros Krasny | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich inserted himself into the long-running controversy about whether religious groups should be allowed to hold services in New York City public schools, ... Economy, religion sure to play big role in Nev. caucusKSL-TV Gingrich not backing down despite back-to-back lossesLos Angeles Times Paul seeks to attract Mormon voters in Nevada GOP contestBoston Globe CBS News all 6,913 news articles »

Palm Beach Post (blog)

Blending politics and religion, Obama says his policies are an extension of ... Washington Post WASHINGTON - Blending politics and religion, President Barack Obama said his Christian faith is a driving force behind his economic policies, from Wall Street reform to his calls for the wealthy to pay higher taxes. Obama's remarks Thursday at the ... Is Obama pandering on religion?Palm Beach Post (blog) Obama: Policies are extension of my faithCBS News Obama says draws from Christian faith to craft policyReuters all 744 news articles »

Ask the Religion Experts: What is your faith's position on the environment? Ottawa Citizen With respect to a religious faith position on the environment, we've heard it all before. Some live by their God-given rule to have dominion over the earth, thinking He will save us from our over-polluting, over-breeding selves. and more »

Race, religion, Maryland and gay marriage GetReligion Half of Maryland residents now favor the legalization of same-sex marriage, but support varies significantly along the sensitive lines of race, religion and age, a Washington Post poll has found. Like I said, "Well, DUH." Raise your hand if you are not ...

 

Health

Bloomberg

Internet Fury Spurs Komen Reversal Bloomberg Enlarge image $3 Million for Planned Parenthood $3 Million for Planned Parenthood David McNew/Getty Images Planned Parenthood supporters rally in the Los Angeles. Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc., riding a powerful wave of Internet ... Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder defends Planned Parenthood decisionLos Angeles Times Might be too little, too late for Komen, bioethicist saysmsnbc.com Can Komen Recover From PR Crisis?AdAge.com New York Times -Washington Post -ABC News (blog) all 1,489 news articles »

BBC News

Malaria deaths hugely underestimated - Lancet study BBC News By Neil Bowdler Science and health reporter, BBC News Worldwide malaria deaths may be almost twice as high as previously estimated, a study reports. This compares to a World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate for 2010 of 655000 deaths. Malaria Deaths Twice As High As Previously ReportedABC News Malaria kills twice as many as thought: studyReuters New study doubles estimate of global malaria deathsWashington Post Medical News Today -USA TODAY -Fox News all 374 news articles »

msnbc.com

Officials say raw milk sickens dozens phillyBurbs.com Raw milk from a farm in Franklin County is to believed to be the origin for an outbreak of illness that's sickened more than three dozen people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and Maryland, including two in Bucks, according to officials. Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularityDeseret News Popularity of raw milk responsible for bacterial outbreakThe State Column all 31 news articles »

ABC News

Mass.: Bone Marrow Donor Recruiting Cases Settled ABC News A bone marrow registry and medical laboratory company that used fashion models wearing high heels and short skirts to recruit potential donors will pay the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire $770000 for engaging in an improper marketing practice ... Monta Vista graduate, 23, needs bone marrow transplant to surviveSan Jose Mercury News 'Outrageous' tactics net marrow registry finesBoston Herald Paying for stem cells: A bad ideaLos Angeles Times KPLR 11 all 31 news articles »

USA TODAY

Egg recall in 34 states over Listeria concerns CBS News (CBS/AP) Michael Foods, a Minnesota-based food company, is recalling more than one million hard-cooked eggs from 34 states, after tests revealed some may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Some 15000 pails of eggs in brine, ... Minn. food company recalls about 1 million eggs in 34 statesUSA TODAY Minn. Food Company Recalls 1 Million Eggs In Colorado, 33 StatesKMGH Denver Hardboiled Egg Recall includes Sandwiches made by GH FoodsBest Syndication Central Valley Business Times -KFOR -KETK all 27 news articles »

msnbc.com

NY town still baffled by teens' mysterious tics CNN International By Steve Almasy and Jim Spellman, CNN Editor's note: Tune in to "Dr. Drew" on HLN next week at 9 ET/6 PT for the latest on the investigation into this strange illness that's causing 15 teens to suffer uncontrollable twitching and outbursts. Lawmakers say barrels to be removed from Le Roy spill siteThe Daily News Online Area Lawmakers Announce EPA Decision to Remove Barrels from LeRoy Superfund SiteWKBW-TV EPA says Le Roy toxic site is monitoredBuffalo News msnbc.com -WIVB -13WHAM-TV all 14 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Six-organ transplant: Alannah makes remarkable recovery Sydney Morning Herald A nine-year-old girl is making what doctors describe as a remarkable recovery, days after surgeons transplanted six of her organs in a groundbreaking medical procedure. The surgery performed on young Alannah Shevenell sought to remove an aggressive ... Maine girl bouncing back after 6-organ transplantFox News US girl, 9, gets six-organ transplantAFP all 104 news articles »

Daily Mail

Increasing risk of STDs among those over 50 as demographic has more sex than ever Daily Mail By Nina Golgowski Sexually transmitted diseases among older adults have more than doubled in the past 10 years according to a new report as the age group is having more sex than ever. Of those between 50 and 90 years of age, 80 per cent are sexually ... Baby Boomers Getting More Sexually Transmitted DiseasesMedical News Today Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates among seniors double in a decadeGlobalPost STDs in baby boomers increasingUPI.com The Ranger -WebMD -HULIQ all 88 news articles »

New York Daily News

Virus strikes cruise ship out of New Orleans The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A stomach virus has stricken people on a third US cruise ship, with a vessel sailing from New Orleans delayed by norovirus. Port of New Orleans spokesman Chris Bonura said Sunday that Royal Caribbean's "Voyager of the Sea" left a ... Ship with virus outbreak sets sail with new passengersCTV.ca Cruise ship passengers sickened by norovirusKSDK all 655 news articles »

Daily Mail

Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions Fox News Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome, scientists said on Thursday. Siblings Brain Study Sheds Light on the Roots of AddictionTIME Addicts' Vulnerability to Drugs Linked to Family Ties in StudySan Francisco Chronicle Brains may be wired for addictionBBC News all 119 news articles »

World Governance & Current Events

This section focuses on stories that could have a major impact on the lives of people in various countries around the world.

UN envoy says Myanmar might allow international observers for key April elections Washington Post After nearly half a century of iron-fisted military rule in Myanmar, a nominally civilian government took office last March. The new government has surprised even some of the country's toughest critics by releasing hundreds of political prisoners, ... and more »

Telegraph.co.uk

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria ABC News The veto and the show of support by Russia raised concerns that Assad's regime could now unleash even greater violence to crush the revolt against his rule, assured that his ally would prevent international action while continuing its weapons sales to ... Syrian newspaper welcomes UN vetoSeattle Post Intelligencer Anger after Russia, China block UN action on SyriaReuters Russia, China Defend Syria Resolution Veto, US Calls Move 'Travesty'Voice of America (blog) Sacramento Bee -Telegraph.co.uk all 8,005 news articles »

The Sudans: government by war Sudan Tribune By Magdi El Gizouli February 4, 2012 - In an interview on Friday aired simultaneously by Sudan's three major television stations President Bashir stated that Sudan was now closer to war than to peace with South Sudan. The declaration follows on the ... and more »

Boston.com

Clinton Calls for 'Immense Pressure' on Syria's Assad Following Veto at UN Bloomberg "The Russian government is not only unapologetically arming a government that is killing its own people, but also providing it with diplomatic cover," Philippe Bolopion, UN director at Human Rights Watch in New York, said after the vote yesterday. Remarks With Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov After Their MeetingUS Department of State (press release) Clinton urges Bulgaria to be energy independentBoston.com Bulgaria bases cannot be used to strike IranPress TV all 476 news articles »

New York Times

UN Nuclear Inspectors' Visit to Iran Is a Failure, West Says New York Times Tehran has insisted its uranium enrichment activities are peaceful and has dismissed the evidence suggesting otherwise as fabricated or taken out of context, and has refused to engage in substantive discussions or inspections. Yet another War for IsraelSalem-News.Com Sending Out War Party Invitations: "Bring Your Own Cannon Fodder"Pacific Free Press In Iran Dispute, Who's at Fault?Consortium News Yahoo! Contributors Network -Arab Times Kuwait English Daily all 4,449 news articles »

Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

France, Britain join Syria peace push at UN Reuters Several diplomats at the United Nations said France and Britain were working with Qatar and other Arab delegations on a new draft resolution supporting the Arab League plan which envisages Assad stepping down and making way for a unity government to ... Arab League, European Nations Push to End Assad's RuleVoice of America Arab states seek UN help as Syria steps up violenceWashington Post Six Persian Gulf nations plan to pull peace monitors from SyriaLos Angeles Times Arab Times Kuwait English Daily -Arab American News all 4,663 news articles »

MiamiHerald.com

Amid peace bid, US got purported letter from Taliban Reuters US officials have been considering moving the detainees to Afghan custody in the Gulf state of Qatar as one of a series of good-faith measures that, if successful, could lead to talks on Afghanistan's future between militants and the government of ... Taliban deny their leader sent letter to ObamaSTLtoday.com all 551 news articles »

CTV.ca

Military comeback a distant dream for Afghan Taliban Reuters Taliban commanders still speak of waging jihad until Islamic rule is restored. But some militants are starting to long for a peaceful end to Afghanistan's years of conflict. "There are fighters who had suffered losses, lost their family members in ... Pakistan, theatre of warInternational Viewpoint all 1,073 news articles »

Peace prize and war crimes The Nation, Pakistan The Nobel Peace Prize winner and President of the United States, Barack Obama, confirmed last week that his country uses unmanned aerial vehicles to bomb targets in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Though this has been an open secret, ... and more »

BBC Sport

Oil stoppage will leave more needing aid in South Sudan, UN Sudan Tribune United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs andEmergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), Valerie Amos. 3 Feb. 2012 (ST) On Friday Amos met with representatives from the government, the United Nations Mission in of South Sudan (UNMISS), ... Both Sudans risk heavy price for oil shutdownFinancial Times all 554 news articles »

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