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News of the World final crossword puzzle takes shot at editor

London - Former News of the World (NoW) staff apparently got the last laugh when sending a parting shot to Rebekah Brooks, former editor of the now-defunct British tabloid, by subtly referring to her “arrogance” in the paper’s final edition crossword puzzle.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 2 comments

Volcano in Southern Japan erupts, adds to country's woes

Tokyo - A volcano located at the southern region of Japan has been reported by the Meteorological Agency to be spewing rock and ashes on Sunday.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco - 1 comment

65-year-old Japanese tsunami survivor rescued 10 miles out of sea

Tokyo - A Japanese military vessel rescued a man ten miles out at sea two days after the tsunami that followed the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that devastated the country of Japan.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco - 1 comment

At least 1 Canadian confirmed dead in Japan disaster

Tokyo - At least one Canadian has been confirmed to be among those who were killed during the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on Friday.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

Fukushima power plant explodes, 4 workers injured

Tokyo - White smoke was seen at Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following an explosion heard on Saturday. This is one of the two power plants that were placed under a state of emergency by the Japanese government.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

'Breaking Dawn' cast evacuated due to tsunami; production on hold

Fans looking forward to the release of the last part of the 'Twilight' saga may have to wait a little bit longer as production was placed on hold following a tsunami warning brought about by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan on Friday.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

Tsunami waves from Japan reach Hawaii; alert up in West Coast

Honolulu - The first tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan hit the shores of Hawaii in the early hours of Friday morning, seven hours after the earthquake.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

First tsunami waves hit northern Philippines

Manila - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) director Renato Solidum announced on Friday that the first tsunami waves caused by the 8.9 earthquake that hit the northern part of Japan has entered the Philippine area of responsibility.

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

Seven-Year Old Boy Raised 50,000 pounds in a day for Haiti

Charlie Simpson, a seven-year old British boy, raised 50,000 pounds in one day for the Haiti earthquake victims by cycling around a local park in London with his Dad. His efforts inspired people to donate to his 'JustGiving' Website for Haiti children.

In the Media by Leo Reyes - 1 comment

Guatemala declares food crisis, seeks international assistance

Guatemala's President, Alvaro Colom, declared a 'state of calamity' last week, hoping to get international assistance to help some 54,000 families who are at high risk because of a regional food shortage.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 5 comments

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Will Repeat Calamities Sink Cruise Line?

Who says lightning can't strike twice? It has jolted Costa Cruise Lines two times in the past six weeks. The first time was off the coast of Italy in January and then again this week in remote waters off the coast of Africa.