InfoAnda - Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 100

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

Indonesian quake leaves 44 dead, dozens missing | 3 September 2009
Aus govt: opposition's China concerns 'absurd' | 29 March 2009
Thailand raises interest rates to curb inflation | 12 January 2011

NZ Q4 investor confidence hits record high | 28 January 2010

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 100

Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Weekend Edition Australia China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Thailand Vietnam Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 100 AFP - 2 hours 10 minutes ago Send IM Story Print Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 100 JAKARTA (AFP) - – At least 108 people were killed and more than 500 missing Tuesday, including a group of Australian surfers, after a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake hit a remote Indonesian island chain, destroying villages in its path. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mentawai Islands area west of Sumatra late Monday, generating waves as high as three metres (10 feet) that swept away 10 villages, officials said. One group of Australian tourists reported that their boat with 15 people aboard was destroyed by a "wall of white water" crashing into a bay after the undersea quake and said some had to cling to trees to survive. "We felt a bit of a shake underneath the boat... then within several minutes we heard an almighty roar," said Rick Hallet, an Australian who operates a boat-chartering business in Sumatra. "I immediately thought of a tsunami and looked out to sea and that's when we saw the wall of white water coming at us," he said. Hendri Dori Satoko, a lawmaker in the Mentawai Islands, told MetroTV: "Our latest data from crisis centre showed that 108 people have been killed and 502 are still missing." Disaster Management Agency spokesman Agolo Suparto added: "Ten villages have been swept away by the tsunami." Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and the archipelago is frequently struck by powerful earthquakes, including one of 7.6 magnitude in September last year in Padang that killed about 1,100 people. The 2004 Asian tsunami -- triggered by a 9.3-magnitude quake off Sumatra -- killed at least 168,000 people in Indonesia alone. Health Ministry Crisis Centre head Mudjiharto said the Mentawai waves reached up to three metres high and waters swept as far as 600 metres (yards) inland on South Pagai island, the hardest hit. "Eighty percent of buildings in Muntei village have been damaged by the waves and many people are missing there," Mudjiharto said. He said medical personnel were on their way to the worst-hit areas in helicopters but rescue efforts have been hampered by disruption to communications in the region. There are no commercial flights to the island and travelling by ferry from Sumatra can take at least half a day. Rescuers have also launched a search for a boat believed to be carrying a group of nine Australians and a Japanese national that has been missing since the quake. "We are sending a boat and a chartered plane to search for the boat," said Andrew Judge of SurfAid International. It was reportedly not equipped with a satellite telephone but SurfAid's Dave Jenkins said its Australian captain had "been around here for a long time. He knew to contact in if he could. So that's why we're extra concerned." The undersea quake hit at 9:42 pm (1442 GMT) at a depth of 20.6 kilometres (12.8 miles), 280 kilometres south of Padang, the US Geological Survey said. "A significant tsunami was generated by this earthquake," said the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The tsunami warning was later withdrawn after the danger of further waves had passed. The first tremor was followed by strong magnitude 6.1 and 6.2 aftershocks several hours afterwards. Hallet recounted his group's ordeal when the quake struck, with some climbing trees to survive. "The bay we were in was several hundred metres across and the wall of white water was from one side to the other, it was quite scary," he told Fairfax Radio Network. Another boat was anchored next to them, he said. "The wave picked that boat up and brought it towards us and ran straight into us and our boat exploded, caught on fire, we had a fireball on the back deck and right through the saloon within seconds. "I ordered everyone up to the top deck to get as high as possible, then the boat exploded and we had to abandon ship," he told Australia's Nine Network. The group jumped into the water, some of them being swept 200 metres inland, and took shelter by climbing trees, waiting for 20 minutes to half an hour until the surges passed. Eventually all the group were accounted for, he said. Residents reported shaking as far away as the West Sumatran provincial capital of Padang when the main quake struck. Recommend Send IM Story Print Related Articles Pakistan says time not right for anti-Taliban assault Reuters - 1 hour 11 minutes ago China urges action from Japan in islands dispute AFP - 1 hour 38 minutes ago Indonesian tsunami kills 108 with hundreds missing Reuters - 1 hour 40 minutes ago Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts AFP - 1 hour 51 minutes ago Sri Lanka appeal over death-row maid in Saudi AFP - 2 hours 4 minutes ago News Search Top Stories Paul, World Cup 'psychic' octopus, dies in Germany WHO predicts more cases of cholera in Haiti UBS shares fall as profit disappoints markets Indian firm Venky's plan Blackburn takeover Spectacular unknown species found in Amazon More Top Stories » ADVERTISEMENT Most Popular Most Viewed Most Recommended It's a boy, and another boy for pop star Celine Dion Spectacular unknown species found in Amazon Paul, World Cup 'psychic' octopus, dies in Germany US approves world's biggest solar energy project Venezuela seizes local unit of US company More Most Viewed » Time, like all good things, may come to an end: study Too much TV psychologically harms kids: study Iranian chocolate thief 'to have hand chopped off' Ancient galaxy is more than 13 billion light years away Moon's 'treasure chest' includes silver More Most Recommended » Elsewhere on Yahoo! Financial news on Yahoo! Finance Stars and latest movies Best travel destinations More on Yahoo! News Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Weekend Edition Subscribe to our news feeds Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS » More news feeds | What are news feeds? Also on Yahoo! Answers Groups Mail Messenger Mobile Travel Finance Movies Sports Games » All Yahoo! Services Site Highlights Singapore Full Coverage Most Popular Entertainment Photos Yahoo! News Network Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Community - Intellectual Property Rights Policy - Help

Other News on Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Karzai admits receiving 'bags of money' from Iran
Iran set to load fuel to core of first atomic plant |
Amazon says e-book sales of best-sellers double print
Dutch aid worker abducted in Afghanistan: officials
Dutch aid worker abducted in Afghanistan
US existing-home sales jump 10% in September
US defends Iraq record after WikiLeaks furor
Troops death toll in Afghanistan hits 600
"Hiccup Girl" Charged With Murder in Botched Florida Robbery
Karzai says his office gets cash from Iran, US
US newspaper circulation drops five percent
New Brazil poll shows Rousseff lead steady |
Taste Receptors On Lungs May Help Fight Asthma
Gunmen kidnap Dutch aid worker and Afghan driver
Virgin CEO Opens Runway At New Mexico Spaceport
German auto sector voices concern over rare-earth spat
NATO: raid in south Afghanistan kills 15 militants
Boxer Maintains Narrow Lead In California Senate Race
Naples magistrates see mafia role in waste protest |
French group Gemalto files patent infingement suit in US
NPR Addresses Williams Firing
Sony presses 'stop' on Walkman in Japan
25 may have been killed in Afghanistan airstrike
New Hampshire Paper Refuses To Publish Gay Wedding Announcement
Fed To Reveal Probe of Mortgage Banks' Foreclosure Procedures
Vietnam blogger still held after jail term ends: watchdog
Justin Bieber Fragrance Line Coming Soon To Dog Tags And Wristbands
Italy slaps restrictions on Google's Street View
Afghan President Seen As Ignoring U.S. Proposals On Private Security Firms
Rachael Ray To Host "Halloween Bash In 3-D"
French group Gemalto files patent infingement suit in US
Chief conductor of Hungarian National Opera to step down
Robbie Williams joins Take That to claim award
Sony presses 'stop' on Walkman in Japan
Scorsese to attend Rome showing of 'La Dolce Vita'
Sprint's Tab is cheaper but requires a contract |
Taiwan-China name row erupts at Tokyo film festival
Directors blame filmmaking crisis on Internet |
Major 7.7 quake strikes Indonesia
Newlyweds Brand, Perry leave India for Maldives
Tesla upbeat on Japan business, opens showroom
Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity: report |
Directors blame filmmaking crisis on Internet |
Christa Wolf wins Thomas Mann literature prize |
BP may close gas field over Iran sanctions: report
BoE governor warns new banking rules not enough
Iran inserts fuel into nuclear plant core: report |
US defends Iraq record after WikiLeaks furor
US defends Iraq record after WikiLeaks furor
Wozniacki top seed for WTA Championships
Government warns French strike threatens recovery
Once hot Digg slashes staff by over one-third
Giant snakes, fish among spectacular species found in Amazon
Ukrainian opposition claims fraud ahead of poll
Karzai says his office gets cash from Iran, US
Venezuela seizes local unit of US company
Fiat boss criticises Italy, draws angry reactions
Myanmar culture evolves despite junta's tight grip |
Afghan president will disband private guards
Haiti cholera deaths slow but fear builds
Madonna to open 'Hard Candy' health club chain
Brazil candidates spar in debate, Rousseff in lead |
US approves world's biggest solar energy project
Canadian ex-child soldier pleads guilty at Guantanamo
N.Zealand PM, Hollywood execs in Hobbit deadlock
NASA chief says pleased with China visit
BP boss says group will not quit US over oil disaster
Climate change to hit Asia's poor hardest: W.Bank
Jean-Luc Godard will not collect honorary Oscar in person
Indonesia warns farmers to flee simmering volcano
Nobel prize winner's wife asks friends to collect
Australian tattooist charged over rude doodle
Departing Microsoft visionary sees post-PC world |
"Modern Family" And "Grey's Anatomy":Highest Gainings In DVR Numbers
Aussie shoe-thrower irritated by former premier
Floods kill 56 in Thailand
Online travel companies oppose Google, ITA deal: report |
U.S. Denies WikiLeaks Claims Of Abetting Torture In Iraq, Cautions Iran On Meddling
'Military regime' in battle for Venezuela's beautiful prize
Shares in China railway firm slump on Saudi deal
Web campaign nabs China hit-and-run suspect
Indian farmers seek fame through Bhangra beat
U.S. Officials Weigh In On Iranian Cash In Kabul
GE in 750 mln dollar turbine deal with Reliance
Italian seaside town bans 'scanty clothing'
Shooting sharpens tensions with Chinese in Zambia
Japan cabinet agrees major stimulus budget
Global food fest urges return to farmers' 'common sense'
US vows to complete S.Korea trade deal
Taiwan-held atoll fends off China fishermen
South Korean trade chief optimistic on US talks
Japan approves extra budget for stimulus package
Not your grandfather's retirement: 'boomers' to hit 65
Zimbabwe eyes return from cricket Test exile
China opens Shanghai-Hangzhou ultra fast rail line
Jean-Luc Godard will not collect honorary Oscar in person
'Paranormal Activity 2' scares up box office bounty
Nissan introduces luxury hybrid, doubles mileage
Chinese investment soars in Brazil, with eye on resources
Japan, US sign 'open skies' deal
Train looks to Shake Up Christmas for Coca-Cola |
Johnny Cash memorabilia up for auction in L.A. |
New Zealand won't get into Hobbit bidding war |
Jean-Luc Godard to skip honorary Oscar ceremony |
Africa's tech explosion promises economic growth
Iran acknowledges 'assistance' for Afghanistan
Paul, World Cup 'psychic' octopus, dies in Germany
Indonesian tsunami kills 108, hundreds missing |
Iraq's Tareq Aziz sentenced to death |
Surprise British growth data soothes double-dip fears
Iran begins fuelling Bushehr nuclear reactor
UBS shares fall as profit disappoints markets
Special report: Faked in China: Inside the pirates' web |
French students march as pensions strike loses steam
Indian firm Venky's plan Blackburn takeover
Iraq court sentences Tareq Aziz to death
Pakistan says time not right for anti-Taliban assault |
Ferry Corsten's 'Once Upon A Night 2' Tour Comes to Miami
Iraq's Tareq Aziz sentenced to death
UK military interrogations may break Geneva rules |
Health Experts Look To Barbershops To Educate Black Men About High Blood Pressure
Iran begins inserting fuel into nuclear plant core
Iran to try two people accused of spying for Israel |
Iran fuels Bushehr nuclear plant
Trial Begins Of Man Charged In Florida Couple's Murder
French fuel strikes falter, union wants talks |
Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Gum Disease
Bank Of England Supports Break Up Of British Banks
Philippines reviews security deal with U.S. after rape case |
Bomb kills 4 police in west Afghanistan
Some 100 victims' remains found in Bosnia-Serbia search |
4 Afghan policemen killed by bomb blast
Volcano Merapi erupts in Indonesia
Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 100
China urges order as anti-Japan protest flares
Special report
Indonesia quake kills 23: disaster agency
Take That announce first tour since Robbie reunion
Obama touts job creation as midterm elections near
Pakistani stocks end lower; rupee firms; o/n rates down
S.Korea to spend billions of dollars to boost birthrate
Asian shares mostly lower ahead of key Fed meeting
Sri Lanka appeal over death-row maid in Saudi
Sony rally shortlived as speculation dismissed |
Indonesian tsunami kills 108 with hundreds missing
Studios: Tax breaks or no 'Hobbit' for New Zealand
Indian firm Venky's plan Blackburn takeover
Intel opens first chip plant in China |
Q+A-What to expect from IMF's next meeting in Pakistan
India says growth returning to pre-crisis levels
Garmin and Asustek in new phone cooperation |
Nissan launches hybrid under shadow of strong yen
TI sees PC and TV weakness for few quarters |
S.Korea won slips on caution over capital measures
China opens Shanghai-Hangzhou high-speed rail link
Cebu Pacific makes record debut on Philippine IPO
Two S.Korea cbankers voted for 25bps hike in Sept
Tsunami warning relaxed after Indonesia quake
Terrified Indonesians flee erupting volcano
World Chefs: Flay learns from losing to other chefs |
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