Gaddafi's son: military operations to end in 48 hrs
2011-03-17 11:24:05
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi's son Saif al-Islam said Wednesday that government forces were approaching the largest rebel stronghold of Benghazi and all military operations against the rebels would be over in 48 hours.
Gadhafi forces push into rebel stronghold
Britain's unemployment rate climbs to 14-year high
2011-03-17 11:18:21
The British unemployment rate increased to 8.0 percent for the first three months of this year, comparing with the previous three months to October, the highest level since 1996.
Current risk of radiation-related health problems in Japan
2011-03-17 10:32:58
What is the current risk of radiation-related health problems in Japan to those near the reactor at the time, and those in other parts of Japan?
Can pregnant women take potassium iodide pills?
2011-03-17 10:27:07
Pregnant women should take potassium iodide pills only when instructed by the competent authorities because the thyroid of a pregnant woman accumulates radioactive iodine at a higher rate than other adults and because the thyroid of the fetus is also blocked by giving potassium iodide pills to the mother.
What are potassium iodide pills?
2011-03-17 10:18:49
In the setting of a nuclear power plant accident, potassium iodide pills are given to saturate the thyroid gland and prevent the uptake of radioactive iodine.
How can I protect myself?
2011-03-17 10:08:55
Keep you and your family informed by obtaining accurate and authoritative information (for example, information from authorities delivered by radio, TV or the Internet) and following your government's instructions.
Which public health actions are most important to take?
2011-03-17 10:02:09
Health effects can only occur if someone is exposed to radiation, thus the main protective action someone can take is to prevent exposure.
Relationship between earthquakes, tsunamis
2011-03-17 09:52:19
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Friday afternoon, the largest temblor ever recorded by the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
Major nuclear accidents around the world
2011-03-17 09:49:19
The Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant in northeast Japan started to leak radioactive material after an hydrogen explosion, which was caused by a devastating earthquake and ensuring tsunamis, occurred Saturday afternoon.
What causes earthquakes?
2011-03-17 09:31:09
The earth has four major layers: the inner core, outer core, mantle and crust.
What is earthquake?
2011-03-17 09:28:08
What is an earthquake? An earthquake is what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another.
How to protect yourself during an earthquake?
2011-03-17 09:24:02
Stay inside and duck and cover. Get underneath a desk or table, or stand in a corner or under a doorway. Cover your head and neck with your arms.