Quake Relief: Culture Of Now Vs. Real World
More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, recriminations are circulating faster than clean water.
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Clinton heading to Latin America after Chile quake
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s weeklong, five-nation tour of Latin America is certain to focus on the earthquake in Chile while she also tries to build support for fresh penalties
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Japan, Russia on tsunami alert after Chile quake
Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday, clearing tens of thousands of people out of vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by Chile’s massive killer quake powered across the Pacific.
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Chile quake death toll rises to 214
At least 214 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, which triggered tsunami waves and sparked warnings for 53 countries.
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Huge quake kills 214 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami
SANTIAGO – One of the largest earthquakes on record struck central Chile hard Saturday killing at least 214 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.
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Haiti quake poses key test for American Red Cross
For the American Red Cross, a surge of donations to help its relief efforts in Haiti provides a dramatic chance to prove it learned from its flawed responses to Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 terror attacks. “People are watching what we do. We know that,”…
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More go online or text to donate for Haiti’s quake victims
Online contributions for Haiti earthquake-relief efforts are setting giving records, topping early totals for other major disasters and opening new support sources for humanitarian groups.
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Quake relief: The culture of now v. the real world
More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN’s Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can’t the relief process be streamlined? Can’t [...]
In a press conference following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, President Obama said American search teams are on their way to aid in rescue efforts.
US ‘ready to assist’ after Haiti quake: Obama
President Barack Obama said the United States stood “ready to assist” Haiti after a powerful 7.0 quake rocked the impoverished Caribbean nation.
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