Passengers shared what it was like to escape the crashed Japan Airlines flight. Everyone on board made it out alive. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines collision shows why we can’t be complacent about near-misses in the US
A Japan Airlines flight collided into a plane on the runway while landing in Tokyo. The fiery crash is the kind of accident aviation experts have warned about in the US. We can't get complacent about ... ( read original story ...)
Disaster Management Started Way Before New Year’s Quake In Japan
Japan’s location in the Pacific, where several continental and oceanic plates meet, makes it particularly prone to earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
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The crypto sector kicks off 2024 with a broad-based rally that takes Bitcoin above $45,000 for the first time in more than a year.
Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes
Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Sakura Murakami and Kantaro Komiya WAJIMA, Japan (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake that hit Japan ...
‘It was a miracle’: How passengers escaped a JAL fireball in Tokyo
The flight between the northern city of Sapporo and Tokyo's Haneda airport is Japan's busiest air route, and one of the most frequent services anywhere in the world. Japan Airlines (JAL) operates 16 round-trip flights a day. ( read original story ...)
Planes collide and catch fire at Japan’s busy Haneda airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely
A Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft have collided on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport. ( read original story ...)
Death toll rises to 30 in Japanese quakes: local gov’t
An aerial view shows a collapsed building caused by an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, on January 2, 2024, in this photo released by Kyodo. At least eight people were confirmed dead ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p. ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Relief Supplies Come Slowly
The smoking ruins of what was a popular market for tourists and a seven-story building lying on its side testified to the destruction left by a New Year’s Day earthquake in Japan that killed at least 48 people. ( read original story ...)
Tuesday briefing: Israel ruling; Japan earthquake; Lee Jae-myung stabbing; college football national championship; and more
At least 48 people were killed by a powerful earthquake in Japan yesterday. South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed this morning. Republican loyalty to Donald Trump and rioters has climbed since the Jan. ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for Jan. 2: New laws, Israel, Winter viruses, Immigration, Japan earthquake
Those are some of the big headlines expected in 2024 — and we’re delighted that you’ve chosen 5 Things to be your trusted guide in this exciting news cycle. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day . ( read original story ...)
How did nobody die on the burning Japan Airlines plane? Modern safety features and great training.
Remarkably, all 379 people on board survived after the Airbus A350 collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft while trying to land. Graham Braithwaite, an expert on flight safety at Cranfield ... ( read original story ...)
Jet bursts into flames after collision with earthquake relief plane at Tokyo Haneda airport
Five people were killed when a Japan Airlines plane carrying hundreds of passengers collided with an earthquake relief aircraft and burst into flames. ( read original story ...)