In a first, east Asian birds make Andaman stopover

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:19:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Distinguished by the green and brown plumage on its back, the dimunitve Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo ( Chalcites basalis ) is a native of Australia and New Guinea. However, researcher G. Gokulkrishnan had an unexpected encounter with the tiny bird — roughly about 15 cm and weighing 22 g and known for....

Taiwan News

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 15:02:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – Following the announcement of Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou’s presidential bid earlier this week, numerous online polls have already been... TAIPEI (CNA) – An increasing number of countries are backing Taiwan's efforts to participate in international organizations, as they are beginning to realize that.

Aging buildings a major concern for earthquakes: scholar

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:37:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – The question of Taipei’s aging buildings was raised again after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Hualien at 13.01 p.m. on April 18. The tremors caused a building on Chang’an East Road, Section 2 to lean and push against the next building.

盆地效應北市大樓傾斜 學者：都更速度比不上房屋老化 | Aging houses a major concern...

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:15:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

根據中央氣象局報導，4月18日13時01分發生規模6.1地震，震央位於花蓮縣秀林鄉，台北市長安東路一棟大樓因此傾斜，老舊房子議題再度引發關注。 TAIPEI (The China Post) – The question of Taipei’s aging houses was raised again after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Hualien at 13.01 p.m. on April 18. The tremors caused a building on Chang’an East Road, Section 2 to lean and push against the next building.

Aging houses a major concern for earthquakes: scholar | # AsiaNewsNetwork

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:51:00 +0200elevenmyanmar (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – The question of Taipei’s aging houses was raised again after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Hualien at 13.01 p.m. on April 18. The tremors caused a building on Chang’an East Road, Section 2 to lean and push against the next building.

Aging houses a major concern for earthquakes: scholar

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:29:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – The question of Taipei’s aging houses was raised again after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Hualien at 13.01 p.m. on April 18. The tremors caused a building on Chang’an East Road, Section 2 to lean and push against the next building.

Friday's headlines news

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 06:36:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, April 19 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows: @United Daily News: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Taiwan @ China Times: Han wave versus Gou blast @Liberty Times: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake leaves 17 people injured in Taiwan @Apple Daily: Magnitude 6.

Nepal’s traditional seismic resistant designs

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:55:00 +0200nepalitimes (en)

Such design is seen in old timber-framed and intricately jointed buildings in Japan and China , and also in structures across Nepal. For example, roof rafters are jointed to ridge poles and wall plates to allow a pivoting motion that helps isolate the roof structure from the rest of the building in case of ground movement.

Strong 6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:36:00 +0200jordantimes (en)

TAIPEI — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated....

INTERNACIONAL - Población: Desalojan las escuelas y detienen los servicios de metro en Taiwán por un terremoto

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:31:00 +0200elperiodicodemexico (es)

Por Yimou Lee. TAIPEI(Reuters) - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 remeció el jueves la ciudad costera de Hualien, en Taiwán, haciendo temblar los edificios y provocando el cierre temporal de los servicios de metro en la capital, Taipei, pero sin que se hayan registrado por el momento daños o víctimas graves.

Terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacudió Taiwán

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:30:00 +0200reduno (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 remeció el jueves la ciudad costera de Hualien, en Taiwán, haciendo temblar los edificios y provocando el cierre temporal de los servicios de metro en la capital, Taipei, pero sin que se hayan registrado por el momento daños o víctimas graves.

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

April 18 (UPI) -- A strong earthquake shook Taiwan Thursday, bringing transportation to a temporary halt in the capital of Taipei. At 1:01 p.m., the magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck at a depth of 11.6 miles some six miles off the coast of Hualien city, the country's said.

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:40:00 +0200upi (en)

April 18 (UPI) -- A strong earthquake shook Taiwan Thursday, bringing transportation to a temporary halt in the capital of Taipei. At 1:01 p.m., the magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck at a depth of 11.6 miles some six miles off the coast of Hualien city, the country's said.

Daily roundup: Doctor forged his own MCs after reporting sick to 'moonlight' - and other top stories today

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:34:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Doctor forged his own MCs after reporting sick to 'moonlight' A doctor posted to Changi General Hospital (CGH) reported sick on Nov 20, 2015, so he could work as a locum at a private clinic instead... 2. Buildings shake, schools evacuated as 6.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:21:00 +0200sundaytimes (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Schools Evacuated, Subway Services Halted as Quake Hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:16:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

TAIPEI—A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on April 18, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:11:00 +0200reportfocusnews (en)

Taipei – An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Taiwan earthquake: Strong quake of magnitude 6.1 hits coastal city of Hualien

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:07:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hua-lien. (Representative Image) An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

快訊／花蓮規模6.1地震 台北捷運全線停駛 | Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:58:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

花蓮縣秀林鄉 13:01 發生芮氏規模 6.1 地震，花蓮最大震度達 7 級，台北市、新北市也有 4 級震度，目前台北捷運為安全考量，已安排所有旅客於最近車站下車，目前全線停駛中。 TAIPEI (The China Post) – A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Hualien, eastern Taiwan at 13:01 p.m. today, where an intensity level of 7 was felt, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:57:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as earthquake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:56:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Television footage showed school children being evacuated from buildings, while a weather bureau official said it was the largest quake to hit the island so far this year. world Updated: Apr 18, 2019 12:28 IST. An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday,....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:51:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan April 18, 2019. — Reuters pic. TAIPEI, April 18 — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien today, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but....

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei? TAIWAN has been hit by a serious earthquake this morning. This is where the powerful 6.1...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200express (en)

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Taiwan earthquake: Has a tsunami warning been issued after HUGE quake?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200express (en)

The powerful quake struck the coastal city of Hualien at 1pm local time on Thursday (6am BST). Buildings shook and the subway services of Taipei were suspended. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Is there a tsunami warning? No tsunami warning has been issued at this stage.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as 6.1 magnitude quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

TAIPEI - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated....

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km, the center said in a....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:35:00 +0200trust (en)

There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:22:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.

6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:22:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Hualien County of Taiwan at 1:01 p.m. Thurthday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km, the center said in a statement.

Corrected: Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:16:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Hualien | # AsiaNewsNetwork

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:09:00 +0200elevenmyanmar (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Hualien, eastern Taiwan at 13:01 p.m. today, where an intensity level of 7 was felt, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The intensity level was measured at level 4 in both Taipei City and New Taipei City.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:01:00 +0200iol (en)

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake. Picture: Tyrone Siu/Reuters. Taipei - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:56:00 +0200pna (en)

BEIJING -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 24 km.

BC-AS--Taiwan-Quake 3rd , 0288

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:55:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital <<br /> A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast; no immediate reports of major damage or injuries <<br /> Eds: Updates with building in Taipei leaning, schools evacuated, Taipei....

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

M6.7 earthquake hits Taiwan's Hualien County

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:29:00 +0200ecns (en)

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Hualien County around 13:01 BJT on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake struck at a depth of 24 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:28:00 +0200express (en)

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there w ere no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles).

Taipei Metro suspended after Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Hualien

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:26:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (The China Post) – A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Hualien, eastern Taiwan at 13:01 p.m. today, where an intensity level of 7 was felt, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The intensity level was measured at level 4 in both Taipei City and New Taipei City.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:16:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:11:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:59:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

TAIPEI - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km. No other details were immediately available.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:47:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted a sea area near Hualien county, Taiwan, at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.02 degrees north latitude and 121.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan: weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:40:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

M6.7 earthquake hits Taiwan's Hualien County

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:32:00 +0200chinabroadcast (en)

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Hualien County around 13:01 BJT on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake struck at a depth of 24 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

2020 Tokyo Olympics sailing venue would be an evacuation nightmare if a tsunami struck, says Japanese disaster expert

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

Athletes taking part in sailing races during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and thousands of spectators could be killed or injured if an offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami that hits the venue, according to one of Japan ’s foremost crisis management experts.

Extension of SGR to Naivasha to take longer

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:08:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

17th Apr 2019 15:13:41 GMT +0300 Visitors at the Mai Mahiu SGR terminus Naivasha which is complete awaiting the official opening in August this year by the Head of State. The 120km extension of the SGR from Nairobi to Naivasha was expected to be completed by June but this has been extended to August due to a land row in Ngong area.