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Earthquake

An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor, or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes are recorded with a seismometer, also known as a seismograph. The moment magnitude (or the related and mostly obsolete Richter magnitude) of an earthquake is conventionally reported, with magnitude 3 or lower earthquakes being mostly imperceptible and magnitude 7 causing serious damage over large areas. Intensity of shaking is measured on the modified Mercalli scale.

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Uranium simply isn’t worth the risk
Energy Watch: Australia Inciting Global Destruction With Proposed Uranium Mine Project

By IBTimes AU

Protesters against the proposed construction of the uranium mine project in Wiluna town in the northern Goldfields raised Australia is inciting global destruction should it continue to push with the project. (9:13 am)

MORE TOPICS: NUCLEAR WEAPONS, AUSTRALIA, TSUNAMI

The word "Yen" is pictured on a Japanese bank note at Interbank Inc. money exchange in Tokyo
Japan’s Trade Deficit Rises In April Amid Increasing Oil And Gas Imports

By IBTimes

Japan reported Wednesday a rise in trade deficit in April compared to a year earlier as the nuclear energy crisis has resulted in the increase of oil and gas imports. (8:17 am)

MORE TOPICS: GDP, JAPAN, BANK OF JAPAN, TRADE BALANCE, TSUNAMI

BOJ on hold, keeps powder dry as Europe clouds darken

By Reuters

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday, saving ammunition for later in case Europe's deepening debt crisis warrants further supportive action to shield the fragile economy. (5:42 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, JAPAN, BANK OF JAPAN

World Bank cuts China forecast, urges measured policy

By Reuters

The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for China this year to 8.2 percent on Wednesday and urged the country to rely on easier fiscal policy that boosts consumption rather than state investment to lift activity. (4:35 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, INVESTMENT

Tokyo Skytree: World’s Second Tallest Tower Opened
Tokyo Skytree: World’s Tallest Tower Opens In Japan [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes

The 2,080-foot Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest freestanding tower, opened to the public on Tuesday. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: JAPAN, TSUNAMI

Erdogan and Gilani
Pakistan And Turkey Agree To Strengthen Economic, Trade Ties

By IBTimes

ousuf Raza Gilani and Recep Tayyip Erdogan also vowed to significantly increase the volume of trade between Turkey and Pakistan. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN, SOMALIA

Tokyo Skytree: World’s Tallest Tower Opens
Tokyo Skytree: World’s Tallest Tower and Japan’s New Landmark Opens [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

Tokyo Skytree, at 634 metres, replaces the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 metres tall. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, DUBAI, JAPAN, TSUNAMI

Europe
OECD Sees Euro Zone Crisis Threatening Global Recovery

By Reuters

The United States and Japan are leading a fragile economic recovery among developed countries that could yet be blown off course if the euro zone fails to contain the damage from its problem debtor states, the OECD said on Tuesday. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNEMPLOYMENT, IMF, GERMANY, JAPAN, TSUNAMI

OECD sees euro crisis threatening world recovery

By Reuters UK

The United States and Japan are leading a fragile economic recovery among developed countries that could yet be blown off course if the euro zone fails to contain its flaring growth crisis, the OECD said on Tuesday. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNEMPLOYMENT, IMF, GERMANY, JAPAN, TSUNAMI

Greeks embrace some new myths about life with the euro

By Reuters UK

In a land of ancient myths, modern Greeks have created some of their own about their near-bankrupt country's future as an integral part of a Europe that will never kick them out. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, EUROPEAN UNION, ELECTIONS, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, DISASTERS, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND