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Second big quake reported off Japan
LOS ANGELES (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale shook the seabed off the east coast of Japan, the second "strong" quake in the region in two days, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported Tuesday.

Blair's wife make plea for Pakistan aid
LONDON (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
The wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday called for the world to take lasting action to help victims of the Pakistan earthquake.

Driver of exploded bus in hurricane evacuation cleared of charges
CHICAGO (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
The driver of a bus that exploded on a Texas highway during the evacuation ahead of Hurricane Rita has been cleared of criminal negligence charges in the deaths of 23 nursing home patients, officials said Tuesday.

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Nepal army sends relief for Pakistani quake victims
KATHMANDU (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
A Nepalese army Avro aircraft left for Pakistan Tuesday morning carrying almost 3.4 tons of relief materials for earthquake victims there, an army statement said.

Musharraf says quake aid essential to fight against terrorism
WASHINGTON (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said aid to help his country recover from the October earthquake that killed nearly 74,000 people and left millions homeless was vital to fighting terror.

Pakistan's president appeals for generosity at quake aid meet
ISLAMABAD (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
President Pervez Musharraf appealed to the world Tuesday to contribute generously at this weekend donor's conference to raise money to help Pakistan rebuild after last month's massive earthquake.

Pakistan quake relief a long-term effort, says US
ISLAMABAD (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
US Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca said Tuesday the rehabilitation of areas of Pakistan devastated by last month's earthquake was a long-term effort that required international help.

Homes evacuated in Japan as quake triggers tsunami alert
TOKYO (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale shook northern Japan Tuesday, leading authorities to ask thousands of residents to flee their homes as small tsunami waves hit the Pacific coast.

Quake shakes northeastern Aegean region
ATHENS (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
An earthquake measuring 4.6 points on the open-ended Richter scale shook the northeastern Aegean Sea early on Tuesday morning, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.

Homes evacuated in Japan as major quake triggers tsunami warning
TOKYO (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale shook northern Japan Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to flee their coastal homes as small tsunami waves hit the Pacific coast.

Sri Lankans to vote for better standard of living
COLOMBO (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
Many Sri Lankans will be doing more than voting in a new president when they head to the ballot box on Thursday -- they will be looking for deliverance from economic hardships, analysts said.

'Strong' quake off Japanese coast: US monitor
LOS ANGELES (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
A "strong" earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale rocked the seabed off the east coast of Japan, the US Geological Survey said in a revision of an earlier report.

AIG profit dives on hurricane losses
NEW YORK (AFP) Nov 15, 2005
American International Group (AIG) Monday posted a 36 percent plunge in quarterly profit as the world's biggest insurer absorbed large hurricane losses.

Earthquake hits Japan, triggers minor tsunami
TOKYO (AFP) Nov 14, 2005
An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale shook northern Japan early Tuesday, triggering tsunamis on the country's Pacific coast, the meteorological agency reported.

'Major' quake off Japanese coast: US monitor
LOS ANGELES (AFP) Nov 14, 2005
A "major" earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked the seabed off the east coast of Japan, the US Geological Survey said.


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