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Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation: News in English, 05-03-29Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation at <http://www.cybc.com.cy/>CONTENTS
[01] HeadlinesIt seems there's no end to nature's wrath on Asia. More than a thousand people are believed to have died in a massive earthquake that hit a small island off western Indonesia overnight. Seismologists warned a third mega-quake is on the way,The Electricity Authority Executive Board is meeting this afternoon, to discuss developments in the Suphire case, Greek foreign minister Petros Molyviatis conveyed to the UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, his country's view that at this moment in time, all parties involved in the Cyprus issue, agree that a process to find a solution and reunify the island, shound resume and An Australian boy who had both his hands and a foot reattached after they were severed in a freak basketball accident was awake and smiling this morning, despite being in considerable pain. [02] Quake AsiaIt seems there's no end to nature's wrath on Asia. More than a thousand people are believed to have died in a massive earthquake that hit a small island off western Indonesia overnight.Fortunately, panic across Asia that it would trigger another devastating tsunami soon receded. The epicentre of the 8.7 magnitude quake was very close to that of the one on Dec. 26, measuring 9.0, that triggered a tsunami that left nearly 300 thousand people dead or missing across Asia. Indonesia's vice president, said the toll from the latest quake, one of the eight biggest in the world since 1900, could reach two thousand. The quake struck near Nias island off Sumatra and devastated the main town, Gunungsitoli, knocking out its airstrip. Bad weather was hampering initial efforts to rush in emergency aid. The island, about 1,400 km northwest of capital Jakarta and with a population of around 700 thousand, is regarded as a surfing paradise for a fabled right-hand break -- a regular wave that courses at an angle from left to right. The quake spread terror in western Indonesia, but also in Sri Lanka and coastal parts of India, Malaysia and Thailand, the areas devastated by the December tsunami. But the countries hit hard by that tsunami largely coped well with an alert that went up after the latest quake -- although there were reports of some panic. [03] Quake causeAccording to seismologists, yesterday's monster undersea quake, was a result of increased geological stress, caused by last December's mega tremor, that sent a devastating tsunami across southern Asia.Like the 2004 tremor, the latest one was a vertical earthquake where part of the ocean floor was thrust upwards by another tectonic plate pushing beneath it. Geoscience Australia seismologist Phil Cummins told Reuters that a third earthquake was to be expected because geological stress levels would rise further following the latest tremor. He said that the time of the third quake cannot be predicted, but it is possible it will strike in the next three months. [04] Georgiades EACThe Electricity Authority Executive Board is meeting this afternoon, to discuss developments in the Suphire case. In statements on our third radio programme, EAC chief executive Yiorgos Yeorgiades, expressed the hope that he will be in a position to announce the names of the two member committee that will conduct an internal audit. Mr Georgiades confirmed that one of the two is a member of the legal body and stressed that there are problems in finding an independent personality with credibility, that also has knowledge in these matters.[05] Clerides policeMeanwhile, assistant attorney general Petros Clerides, refuted claims of bad handling of the Suphire case and delays by the police and the attorney general's office. In statements, on our third radio programme, Mr Clerides pointed out that it would not possible to arrest Yiannos and Rea Andronikou, owners of Suphire, if the necessary evidence had not been secured. He noted that the Suphire case is an extremely complex one. The Assistant Attorney General also made sure that he is being constantly briefed by the police on how the investigation is going and expressed the certainty that the evidence will be utilized in the best possible way.[06] Molyviatis AnanGreek foreign minister Petros Molyviatis conveyed to the UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, his country's view that at this moment in time, all parties involved in the Cyprus issue, agree that a process to find a solution and reunify the island, shound resume. Following last nights' talks with Kofi Anan in New York, Petros Molyviatis stressed that Greece is aiming at a negotiated solution on the basis of the Anan plan. He further underlined that this time it is really significant to prevent another failure.[07] DISY TalatOpposition DISY leader Nikos Anastasiades, heading a delegation of his party, met in occupied Nicosia, with the Turkish republican party leader Mehmet Ali Talat. The meeting is taking place at the Turkish cypriots party's offices, with DISY deputy president Averof Neophytou and vice-presidents Socratis Hasikos and Kaiti Cleridou also attending. Topping the agenda was an exhange of views over the latest developments on the Cyprus issue but also a review of the two party's relations.[08] Australia SurgeryAn Australian boy who had both his hands and a foot reattached after they were severed in a freak basketball accident was awake and smiling this morning, despite being in considerable pain.Ten-year-old Terry Vo's hands and left foot were sliced off on Saturday when a brick wall supporting a basketball backboard gave way as he executed a slam dunk at a friend's birthday party in Perth, the Western Australian state capital. Vo's hands and foot were simultaneously reattached during a seven-hour operation, believed to be the first of its kind, conducted by a team of 25 surgeons and support staff at Perth's Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr. Robert Love, who led the surgery, said Vo's limbs were all functioning and he had a good chance of recovery despite the horrific injuries. Love said however that it could be up to two years before the full extent of the boy's recovery was known. [09] WeatherIt will be cloudy this afternoon. Winds will be light northeasterly to southeasterly, force three, over slight seas. Temperatures will rise to 25 degrees inland, 22 on the southern and eastern coastal areas and 20 degrees celsius on the western coastal areas and over the mountains. Tonight it will be cloudy, with thick fog in some areas. Winds will be light northwesterly to northeasterly, force two to three, over calm to slight seas. Temperatures will drop to 11 degrees inland and the western coastal areas, 13 on the southern and eastern coastal areas and 10 over the mountains.Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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