InfoAnda - NZ mine rescue suffers new setback, hopes fade |

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Student charged with keeping teachers from grading | 14 June 2009
Afghan president delays parliament by 1 month | 20 January 2011
Credit Suisse reports 'resilient' earnings | 22 July 2010

Washington city votes to legalize gay marriage | 16 December 2009

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : NZ mine rescue suffers new setback, hopes fade |

Edition: U.S. Article Comments (0) Slideshow Video Email Print Reprints Full Focus Editor's choice A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Full Article Read North Korea artillery fire hits South island 1:22am EST Obama's 2012 re-election prospects uncertain: poll 22 Nov 2010 Raided hedge funds slammed by departures, outflows 22 Nov 2010 Analysis: N.Korea enrichment "worst nightmare" for U.S. intel 22 Nov 2010 Analysis: Irish EU bailout may not stop Portugal follow-up 22 Nov 2010 Discussed 174 Obama’s Democrats in disarray over expiring tax cuts 98 Sweet drinks, sales tax targeted to cut deficit 78 Obama’s 2012 re-election prospects uncertain: poll Watched Bejeweled bra exposed in NY Thu, Oct 21 2010 Row over vote orgasm video Fri, Nov 19 2010 Japanese Tourism Bra Wed, Nov 10 2010 NZ mine rescue suffers new setback, hopes fade Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook By Gyles Beckford GREYMOUTH, New Zealand (Reuters) - Attempts to rescue 29 men trapped in a New Zealand coal mine suffered a new setback on Tuesday after a robot sent into the main shaft broke down, as hopes faded that any of the miners have... Related News Suriname gold mine collapses, 7 die Mon, Nov 22 2010 Analysis & Opinion Asia – A Week in Pictures 21 November 2010 Related Topics World » Stocks Related Video Photos of trapped NZ miners released Mon, Nov 22 2010 1 / 10 A sign in a Greymouth bank window shows support for 29 miners trapped underground in the Pike River coal mine November 23, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Tim Wimborne By Gyles Beckford GREYMOUTH, New Zealand | Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:54pm EST GREYMOUTH, New Zealand (Reuters) - Attempts to rescue 29 men trapped in a New Zealand coal mine suffered a new setback on Tuesday after a robot sent into the main shaft broke down, as hopes faded that any of the miners have survived. Rescuers have not entered the mine, dug into the side of a mountain range, since an explosion ripped through the colliery on Friday afternoon, fearing that it is now a smoldering powder keg of explosive gases, that could ignite at any time. With the break-down of the robot, family and friends vented their frustration with emotional outbursts, as they faced an agonizing wait for rescuers to complete more tests of air quality before they could finally enter. "It's getting worse. Frustration, anxiety, anger, it's all surfacing...it's getting to crisis point with people's feelings," Laurie Drew, whose son Zen, 21, is one of the trapped, told Reuters. Media reports said the camera-equipped robot sent into the mine had short-circuited after getting wet in the shaft. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key told parliament "our thoughts right now are with the miners families and the sense of hopelessness they must be feeling." "We hope and pray that the missing men are alive and well, but given we have not had contact with the men for four days, the situation remains grave." There have been no signs of life since Friday's explosion at the Pike River mine, on the rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island. Aged 17 to 62, the trapped men each carried an emergency breathing kit, which would have given up to an hour's fresh air, and only the food and water they would have taken in with them for their shift. "This is a very serious situation and the longer it goes on, hopes fade," police district commander Gary Knowles said, admitting there had been outbursts from family members when told of the latest setback with the robot. "We have to be realistic." Officials have said it is possible the men, who were working in different areas of the mine but within several hundred meters of each other, could be huddled around supplies of clean air awaiting rescue. But that has looked less likely as every day passes without any rescuers being able to enter the mine. A 15 cm-wide (6-inch) shaft is being drilled through 162 meters of rock, with the aim of breaking through to the main shaft close to the blast site sometime around 3 p.m. (0200 GMT). Rescuers will monitor the air quality from the hole and lower cameras and sound devices to check for signs of life. CHURCH VIGILS Knowles said the robot broke down about 550 meters (1,804 ft) along the main shaft, and would be left where it was because it was too dangerous to retrieve it. Rescue teams were also now using seismic devices, which could detect if any survivors were trying to signal to rescuers by tapping on the rock or pipes, but nothing had been heard. 1 2 Next World Add a Comment *We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language or appear to be spam and review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Editorial Editions: Africa Arabic Argentina Brazil Canada China France Germany India Italy Japan Latin America Mexico Russia Spain United Kingdom United States Reuters Contact Us Advertise With Us Help Journalism Handbook Archive Site Index Video Index Reader Feedback Mobile Newsletters RSS Podcasts Widgets Your View Analyst Research Thomson Reuters Copyright Disclaimer Privacy Professional Products Professional Products Support Financial Products About Thomson Reuters Careers Online Products Acquisitions Monthly Buyouts Venture Capital Journal International Financing Review Project Finance International PEhub.com PE Week FindLaw Reuters on Facebook Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests. NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.

Other News on Tuesday, 23 November 2010
US-TECH Summary
At least 339 dead after stampede in Cambodia |
Anger as Nazi death camp guard escapes justice
Euro, equities rally fizzes on Irish bailout doubts
Pivotal Oracle-SAP software lawsuit nears end
EU sets conditions for Ukraine to win visa-free travel
German Reichstag partly shut after security scare |
Medicines threaten Amur tiger in Russia, China
Poll: Romney, Huckabee Strongest In 2012 Against Obama
Orange, T-Mobile to subsidize Apple iPad in Europe
US mulling 'less invasive' options to pat-downs
Jury Says Park Attacker Guilty Of Chandra Levy Murder
Millionaire Group Seeks Extension Of Tax Cuts Only For Middle Class
US starts human blindness trial using stem cells
Gawker.com sued for posting Palin book excerpts
Morales: U.S. seeks excuse to meddle in Latin America |
Big Time Rush Teams Up With Miranda Cosgrove For “Big Time Christmas” Special
Apple releases updated operating system update for iPad
Airline's Engine Blowout Forces Emergency Landing At JFK
Obama's 2012 re-election prospects uncertain
Three Miami Children Critical In Shootings That Left Mom Dead
Peru protesters try to stop Southern Copper mine |
China Internet firms made to apologise over feud
Puerto Rico arrests 12 linked to Caribbean drug lord |
Netflix raises prices, offers stream-only service
Nigerian ex-VP to challenge Jonathan at primaries |
U.S., China, Russia resist weapons pact: report |
Dell results latest warning for Intel: report
Google seeks digital rights to Miramax films: report
Wi-Lan sues Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Charter
Cambodian festival stampede kills 180: PM
N.Korea nuclear disclosure sparks international alarm
Cambodia stampede leaves more than 330 dead
US missiles kill five as Pakistan drone war escalates
China milk campaigner 'forced to sack lawyers'
Netflix shares soar on new streaming-only plan
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Liu lights up Asian Games as Lao wins 100m gold
Porn star to sue Charlie Sheen for assault
U.S. open to North Korea talks despite nuclear advances
Chinese calligraphy fetches 46 million dollars at auction
Myanmar's Suu Kyi set for reunion with son
Belgium anti-racism group urges 'Tintin in the Congo' ban
Pivotal Oracle-SAP software lawsuit nears end |
Kremlin plans 'Back in the USSR' New Year ball
Ex-Spice Girl in running for London theatre award
Intel launches configurable chips with Altera |
Versace's return stolen painting to original owners
Gawker.com sued for posting Palin book excerpts |
Orange, T-Mobile to subsidize Apple iPad in Europe |
Novell sells itself in two-part, $2.2 billion deal |
China VP finishes Africa tour in Botswana, inks energy deals
China says all firms treated equally in green sector
Nissan to move production to cut currency risk
Pakistani stocks end at 28-month high; rupee flat
Pakistan's forex reserves fall to $16.91 billion
Japan Airlines says most creditors back rehabilitation plan
Porn star to sue Charlie Sheen for assault |
Kanye West's Twisted Fantasy wins over critics |
Dancing With the Stars readies for finale |
Robert Crumb, daughter look at life in Crazy Artist |
Gawker.com sued for posting Palin book excerpts |
Gambia severs all ties with Iran after arms seizure
Two Koreas exchange fire across maritime border |
UN tribunal links Hezbollah to Hariri murder: Canadian broadcaster
News Corp. buys education technology company
N.Korea shells island in South, causing injuries
Iran official says life of woman may be spared -TV
Cambodia stampede kills at least 345 at festival |
Qantas says A380 superjumbos back in action Saturday
Oracle wants SAP to pay billions for looted programs
Four Afghans, two troops killed in bomb attacks
US shops hope for bumper holiday season
Attachmate buying Novell for 2.2 billion dollars
Hezbollah members behind Hariri's killing
F-16's Scrambled To Intercept Private Plane, Part Of The White House Evacuated
Ireland set for nervy two weeks until budget vote |
DiCaprio in plane engine scare: report
Five Years Later, New Orleans Community Centers Get Millions
HP to focus more on software, new CEO says
Egypt's ruling party targets Islamists in vote
Qantas to resume A380 flights but on limited basis |
Riding On Economy, Patriotism Services Surpass Recruiting, Retention Goals
WikiLeaks says next leak seven times larger than Iraq logs
India PM to face Supreme Court questions over telecoms scam |
Robyn Releases "Body Talk," Announces New U.S. Tour
Intel launches configurable chips with Altera
Afghan fighting kills more than 30 insurgents
NZ mine rescue suffers new setback, hopes fade |
Israeli parliament approves referendum-for-peace law |
'Bleak' outlook for trapped New Zealand miners
Gambia severs all ties with Iran after arms seizure |
Dalai Lama 'to retire' from government-in-exile role
N.Korea shells S.Korea island, 4 troops wounded
Postponing Haiti polls could threaten stability: EU |
"Buffy" remake proceeds despite Whedon's big sigh
Minimum and maximum temperatures in Celsius
North Korea artillery fire hits South island
Iran official says life of woman may be spared: TV |
Justice plea as Philippines mourns massacre victims
Taiwan film festival snubs S.Koreans over taekwondo row
China, Japan boats stand-off in disputed waters: report
Hong Kong to host eye-watering 900 US dollar meal
Focus shifts to China as North Korea tensions escalate
Bristol Palin comes up last, again, on "Dancing"
India PM to face Supreme Court questions over telecoms scam
"Buffy" remake proceeds despite Whedon's big sigh
Emerging China speeds ahead on fastest bullet train
Simon Cowell honored, Britain wins 5 International Emmys
Ex-'Idol' judge Cowell leads UK invasion at Emmys
Canadian court mulls polygamy law
Jeffrey Wright preens in 19th century New Orleans
Taiwan stocks fall as China slide weighs
Gawker website sued for posting Palin book excerpts
Oracle-SAP trial goes to jury with billions at stake |
Seoul shares dip; Hyundai Motor falls, Hana Fin rallies
News Corp to buy education tech company for $360 million |
Pressure mounts on Indonesia to probe steel IPO
Chinese dairy raises the bar for cow-pat power
Britain's Tesco plans to quadruple China sales: report
Ssangyong, Mahindra and Mahindra to sign deal
China calls on US to take lead at climate talks
Ecuador nears deadline on foreign oil deals
Pakistan
Seoul shares dip; Hyundai Motor slips, Hana Fin gains
Charlie Sheen sues porn star, claims extortion |
Simon Cowell honored, Britain wins 5 International Emmys |
Buffy remake proceeds despite Whedon's big sigh |
Bristol Palin comes up last, again, on Dancing |
Justin Bieber sweeps American Music Awards |
Jeffrey Wright preens in 19th century New Orleans |
Afghanistan poised to announce election results
Britain's Prince William to wed in April at abbey
Iran denies problem with uranium enrichment
Russia says in final stage of WTO accession talks |
Technical problems have hit Iran atom work
Iran nuclear effort faces technical problems:expert
Pope words on condoms bolster AIDS fight in Africa |
New AIDS cases fall by one fifth in a decade: UN
Top Taliban negotiator an impostor: report
Sarkozy erupted at media over Karachi affair reports |
U.S. Condemns North Korea Artillery Attack On South Korea
Afghan president still against NATO night raids
Dalai Lama may give up ceremonial duties by 2011: aide |
Conservative fever builds for Palin book tour
Miller Brings Alaska Senate Election Lawsuit To State Court
Depression May Be Caused By, And Lead To, Diabetes
Jamal leads track hunt as tennis climaxes at Asiad
Venezuela TV owner denies Chavez murder plot |
Israeli parliament approves referendum-for-peace law
Ireland in chaos as bailout triggers election
Death Rate From Congenital Heart Defects Continue To Drop
European police arrest at least 10 over Belgian plot |
One Third of U.S. Catholics Left Church
Karzai reaffirms opposition to night raids
Police raid slums in third day of Rio violence |
Survey Indicates 2/3 Of Americans Support Airport Full Body Scanners
Poland to unveil pension changes next week: PM |
North Korean artillery pounds S.Korean island
Quake hits Papua New Guinea: geologists
North Korea shells South in fiercest attack in decades
Indonesian protesters pelt eggs at officials' cars
FEATURE: Quick money lures young Indonesian girls into prostitution
Myanmar's freed Suu Kyi reunited with younger son
2 South Korean soldiers killed by North's attack
RIM sees no ban on India BlackBerry services |
White House condemns North Korean shelling of South Korea
Cambodia festival stampede leaves nearly 380 dead
Pakistani stocks end lower; rupee firms; o/n rates down
HP raises 2011 outlook |
KOREA MARKETS-Tumble on N.Korea attacks, further selling seen
Cambodia stampede kills at least 375 at festival
India's Mahindra signs deal to buy Ssangyong
KOGAS says LNG terminals unaffected by conflict
Likely losers, winners in Corporate Korea after N.Korea firing
S.Korea c.bank to take stabilising steps if needed after clash
Hope for NZ miners bleak as footage shows blast
Russia, China to discuss gas pricing dispute
S.Korea c.bank to hold emergency meeting on N.Korea
Lennon's I'm Only Sleeping lyrics to go on sale |
Republican-friendly TV shows more likely to be hits |
Bruce Willis to front Russian bank ad campaign |
Biggest Loser crew reaches new deal, ends strike |
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph	VPN on MacOSX	BlogMeter 1.01