Sony Ericsson makes surprise quarterly loss, hit by Japan
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Friday as the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan weighed more on its earnings than the market had expected.
Repeated Tsunamis, not Earthquakes Buried Ancient Olympia in Greece
A series of tsunamis might have submerged and later buried the ancient city of Olympia in Greece, a new research has revealed, contradicting earlier beliefs that earthquake destroyed the city in 551 AD.
Japanese PM Envisions Nuclear-Free Future
Four months after one of the greatest catastrophes his country has ever suffered, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he wants to see a nuclear-free Japan.
Landscape Found Deep in Atlantic Sea Likened to Lost City of Atlantis (PHOTOS)
According to a research published online on July 10 in the journal Natural Geoscience, an ancient 56 million-year-old landscape has been found submerged beneath the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Orkney-Shetland Islands and is being likened to the mysterious lost city of Atlantis.
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Japan Earthquake July 9: 7.0 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
A massive earthquake struck Japan on Sunday (late Saturday EST), setting off concerns of a new nuclear problem cropping up, and triggering a tsunami warning across the recovering nation.
Japan Earthquake Today Hits Eastern Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued
A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 rocked Japan's northeastern coast on today, prompting a tsunami warning for the battered nation. Japan was hit by a lethal tsunami four months ago and is still recovering.
New Zealand Earthquake: Breathtaking Tsunami Photos and Video [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
It's among the most terrifying and the most breathing natural phenomena.
Radiation in Japan Soil Outside Nuclear Evacuation Zone Prompts Evacuation of Fukushima City
A survey of four locations in Fukushima city, outside the nuclear evacuation zone, has showed soil radiation above levels that has prompted evacuation of pregnant women and children from the city.
Japan core machinery orders up, recovery under way
Japan's core machinery orders rose in May at the fastest pace in four months in a sign that capital expenditures will stay firm and support the economic recovery as the country rebuilds from a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
New Zealand Earthquake: Authorities Cancel Tsunami Warning [Update]
A tsunami warning issued for New Zealand following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck in the Pacific Ocean northeast of the country has been canceled, but local officials are still urging caution in the coastal areas.
New Zealand Earthquake: 7.8 Magnitude Quake Hits; Tsunami Warning Issued
New Zealand civil defense authorities have issued a tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean northeast of the country.
New Zealand Tsunami Warning Cancelled
A New Zealand tsunami warning has been cancelled but people and small boaters will need to be careful in the water in all parts of the area, officials said.
Powerful Quake Off New Zealand Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful earthquake has struck off the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand, triggering a tsunami in the area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Center.
Jellyfish can cause a nuclear power plant meltdown
A swarm of jellyfish blocks the water supply which is used as a coolant at the Orot Rabin nuclear power plant in Hadera, Israel.
Kobayashi Independently (and Unofficially) Broke Hot Dog Record on a Manhattan Rooftop, July 4, 2011
The skinny Japanese competitive eater has established a world record of hot dog eating in a time limit of 10 minutes - the record, however, is unofficial.
Kobayashi Broke World Record while Chestnut Won Fifth Title: Who is The Real Hot Dog Champion in 2011?
On Independence Day, 2011, championship eater Takeru Kobayashi reportedly broke the world record of hot dog eating off-site, while Joey Chestnut officially won his 5th straight victory at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest.
Under the Radar: Is Globalization Keeping U.S. Jobless Claims High?
Globalization, basically free markets and the transfer of jobs to lower-cost production centers, has many benefits. But is the new economic era exacting a cost on the U.S. economy in the form of a longer-than-normal period of high initial jobless claims?
4.7-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, 7 injured
A magnitude 4.7 quake hit Eastern Honshu region of Japan on Thursday, injuring seven people.
Los Alamos Fire Threat Put Safety of Nuclear Labs across U.S. into Question
The wildfire surrounding Los Alamos national nuclear lab has become the highest priority fire in the U.S., and poses serious questions on the safety of 104 nuclear reactors across the U.S.
Lady Gaga rejects Japan charity bracelet scam
Lady Gaga's representatives denied claims of a scam over Japan's earthquake relief efforts.
Japan May factory output jumps by most in nearly 60 years
Japanese factory output jumped by the most in almost 60 years in May as manufacturers restore supply chains damaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami in March, the latest evidence the economy is headed for a V-shaped recovery from the disaster.
Flooded Nebraska Nuclear Plant Poses No Threat, Regulators Say
Regulators and officials at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant assured an anxious public Tuesday that floodwaters inundating parts of the Nebraska plant do not pose any risk to public safety.
Nike earnings reveal people want shoes even in tough economy
Footwear conglomerate Nike smashes analysts estimates with strong earnings, revenue increase
Tepco Still Investigates Leak in Havoc Nuclear Plant
Japan's infamous nuclear power plant Fukushima leaked tons of radioactive water into the ground on Tuesday, while its operator is still unsure, what could have cause the leak.
Moody's says Japan heading to third lost decade
Ratings agency Moody's says Japan's debt level may lead to the country's third consecutive lost decade.
Researchers ask Fukushima residents to move out as radiation in urine is detected
Residents near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in Japan are passing urine contaminated with radiation, raising concern over permanent dwellings in the region.
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