 Telegraph.co.uk | No sign of North Korean rocket launch CNN Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) -- The first opportunity for North Korea to launch its controversial rocket passed uneventfully Thursday, keeping the region on tenterhooks for at least another day. As the launch window opened Thursday morning, ... North Korea opens its window for rocket launch Fighter jets over Pyongyang as DPRK readies rocket North Korea rocket launch appears imminent |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Why earthquake did not cause a tsunami Sydney Morning Herald The three different types of earthquakes are explained by Wayne Peck, senior seismologist at the Seismology Research Centre. At a magnitude of 8.6, yesterday's earthquake off the Indonesian province of Aceh was one of the largest ever recorded. Quake warning systems work in Indonesia Indonesia assesses damage after Sumatra quake Indian Ocean quakes cause panic, little damage |
 CBS News | North Korea rocket launch appears imminent Los Angeles Times Despite warnings from the United States and others, North Korea says it will launch a weather satellite, depending on weather conditions. By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times BEIJING â€" The spectacle unfolding on a launchpad on the west coast of North ... North Korea's space oddity: Missile or satellite? World waits as NKorea readies rocket for launch Japan, Philippines on alert ahead of N. Korea launch |
 CTV.ca | North Korea's space oddity continues to enthrall CNN International By Stan Grant, CNN Western journalists, including those from CNN, were taken to the rocket's control center near Pyongyang. Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) -- It really doesn't look like much, this mission control. About a dozen tables with monitors, ... NKorea's Kim solidifies power with top party posts Nikkei slips, caution ahead of North Korea rocket launch New titles for North Korea leader |
 USA TODAY | North Korea's space oddity continues to enthrall CNN International By Stan Grant, CNN Western journalists, including those from CNN, were taken to the rocket's control center near Pyongyang. Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) -- It really doesn't look like much, this mission control. About a dozen tables with monitors, ... NKorea's Kim Solidifies Power With Top Party Posts North Korea's impending missile launch puts focus on China |
 Globe and Mail | Warships on standby after Indonesian quake Times of India CHENNAI/KOLKATA: Waves of panic swept through India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon as cities were rocked by tremors and repeated alerts of a possible tsunami being triggered by a massive earthquake of 8.6 magnitude off the Indonesian coast. Tsunami fears after Indian Ocean earthquake rocks Indonesia Tsunami scare tests new life-saving procedures Powerful earthquakes cause panic in Indonesia, but no tsunami or major damage |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Quake rattles Mexico as Indon tsunami fears recede Sydney Morning Herald People in Banda Aceh run shortly after a powerful earthquake hit western coast of Sumatra, prompting an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami alert. Photo: AFP A strong earthquake has hit Mexico's Pacific coast, shaking buildings and sending people running into ... 8.6 magnitude quake in Aceh triggers tsunami fears in India Two earthquakes off Sumatra coast trigger panic but no tsunami Spectre of Boxing Day tsunami returns to terrify Indonesia |
 National Geographic | Powerful quakes off Indonesia create panic around Indian Ocean msnbc.com By Alastair Jamieson and Ian Johnston, msnbc.com Updated at 9:22 am ET: A 8.6-magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks struck off Indonesia on Wednesday, sending people scurrying from shaking buildings in several countries and raising fears of a ... 8.6 magnitude quake in Aceh triggers tsunami fears in India Spectre of Boxing Day tsunami returns to terrify Indonesia People return home as tsunami threat ends |
 The Hindu | 'Odd Duck' Indonesia Quake Surprises Scientists ABC News The massive earthquake off Indonesia surprised scientists: Usually this type of jolt isn't this powerful. The biggest earthquakes tend to occur in subduction zones where one plate of the Earth's crust dives under another. This grind produced the 2004 ... People return home as tsunami threat ends 8.6 magnitude quake in Aceh triggers tsunami fears in India 8.6 Indonesia quake rattles India |
Globe and Mail | Panic but no tsunami from strong Indonesia quakes Fox News BANDA ACEH, Indonesia â€" Cries of panic and fervent prayers rang out Wednesday as Indonesians rushed toward high ground after two strong earthquakes raised fears of a killer tsunami. Alerts were raised as far away as Africa and Australia but this time ... No fear of tsunami in India, say experts Tsunami fears abate after earthquake 8.6 Indonesia quake rattles India |
 The Associated Press | Panic but no tsunami from strong Indonesia quakes The Associated Press By FAKHRURRADZIE GADE, AP â€" 1 minute ago BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) â€" Cries of panic and fervent prayers rang out Wednesday as Indonesians rushed toward high ground after two strong earthquakes raised fears of a killer tsunami. Tsunami scare tests new life-saving procedures People return home as tsunami threat over Indonesia quake causes more fear than damage |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Tsunami scare tests new life-saving procedures CNN International By Josh Levs, CNN A 9.1-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami which killed nearly 230000 people in southeast Asia in December 2004. (CNN) -- Indonesia's response to a massive earthquake and a tsunami scare Wednesday highlights a critical reality: Warning ... Indonesia quake causes more fear than damage Indonesia earthquake: Why no tsunami this time? Indonesian earthquake triggers panic but no tsunami |
 BBC News | Tsunami scare tests new life-saving procedures CNN International By Josh Levs, CNN A 9.1-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami which killed nearly 230000 people in southeast Asia in December 2004. (CNN) -- Indonesia's response to a massive earthquake and a tsunami scare Wednesday highlights a critical reality: Warning ... Indonesia earthquake: Why no tsunami this time? Indonesian earthquake triggers panic but no tsunami Indonesian quake reawakens tsunami fears in Asia |
Globe and Mail | Powerful Indonesia quakes trigger tsunami warnings Fox News Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warning Anatomy of a Tsunami BANDA ACEH, Indonesia â€" Two massive earthquakes triggered back-to-back tsunami warnings for Indonesia on Wednesday, sending panicked residents fleeing to high ground in cars and on the ... Tsunami scare tests new life-saving procedures Aceh quake: Your experiences Indonesian quake reawakens 2004 fears in Asia |
 The Hindu | New warning systems appear to work amid Indonesia tsunami scare Los Angeles Times NEW DELHI -- Warning and monitoring systems put in place after the 2004 Asian tsunami appeared to work well Wednesday after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck roughly the same area off Indonesia, said officials, civic groups and citizens in ... Britain's Cameron Discusses Arms Deals in Indonesia Huge quakes off Indonesia stir panic, but no big tsunami Strong Indonesian quakes cause panic, not tsunami |
 ABC News | Tsunami watch lifted after two big earthquakes CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- A massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra Wednesday afternoon, triggering a tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean, which was later canceled. The quake struck about 434 ... Tsunami watch lifted for most of Indian Ocean after Indonesia quakes stir panic India Cancels Tsunami Alerts New warning systems appear to work amid tsunami scare in Indonesia |
 BBC News | Indonesia's Sumatra alive to quake and tsunami risks BBC News By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News There is no doubting the people of Sumatra are alive to the risks of earthquakes and the possibility of a tsunami. News video of panic and shock emerging from Banda Aceh, the provincial capital and ... Strong Indonesian quakes cause panic, not tsunami Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts in India Powerful 8.6-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami, But Little Damage |
The Hindu | Quake off Indonesia triggers tsunami alert CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- A massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a tsunami alert for the Indian Ocean. The quake struck about 434 kilometers (270 miles) ... Indonesia quake puts nations on tsunami alert Indonesia Sets New Tsunami Warning as Aftershock Hits Huge quakes strike off Indonesia; tsunami warning issued |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Indonesia Sets New Tsunami Warning as Aftershock Hits New York Times BANGKOK â€" A powerful 8.6-magnitude earthquake struck more than two hundred miles off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday spreading panic among residents and reviving memories of the devastating 2004 quake, which struck in the ... Tsunami alert for Indian Ocean nations after 8.7-magnitude quake strikes off ... Quake off Indonesia triggers tsunami alert Huge quake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued |
 CTV.ca | Major earthquake in Indonesia sparks tsunami fears Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM NEW DELHI -- A major earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia Wednesday afternoon with a reported magnitude of 8.6, sparking tsunami warnings for Australia and coastal nations across Southeast Asia, central Asia and parts of the ... Big quake strikes off coast of Indonesia Indian Ocean tsunami watch issued for Aceh quake Indonesian Rupiah, Bonds Drop After Aceh Quake, Tsunami Warnings |
 Haaretz | Huge quake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued Reuters | JAKARTA (Reuters) - An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday, sending residents around the region dashing out of their homes and offices in fear. A tsunami watch was issued for the whole Indian Ocean. Tsunami Watch in Effect Around Indian Ocean Big quake strikes off coast of Indonesia Indonesia issues tsunami warning after 8.7 quake |
 CBC.ca | China ejects Bo from elite ranks, wife suspected of murder Reuters By Chris Buckley and Benjamin Kang Lim | BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Communist Party has banished the country's brashest and most controversial politician from its top ranks and detained his wife in connection with the murder of a British businessman, ... Official's wife is murder suspect Jittery party sacks Bo Xilai, detains wife on murder charges China urges unity on Bo Xilai move |
 CBS News | Kofi Annan appeals to Syrian ally Iran for peace CBS News (CBS/AP) TEHRAN, Iran - International envoy Kofi Annan has appealed to Syria's key ally Iran to support his plan to end the violence wracking the Arab country, saying that "any further militarization of the conflict would be disastrous. Fresh violence in Syria ahead of cease-fire Syria will respect UN ceasefire plan - Annan Annan optimistic of cease-fire amid new shelling in Syria |
 Fox News | North Korea fuels rocket as South goes to the polls Fox News PYONGYANG, North Korea â€" North Korea on Wednesday readied a historic party conference to bolster its young new leader and began fueling a rocket, defying US calls to cancel the launch in favor of a "better future," AFP reported. North Korea says fueling of rocket is under way Clinton warns of "additional provocations" from North Korea N Korea's neighbours prepare for rocket launch |
