Haiti Quake Devastation Deepens Amidst Collapse and Loss
Thousands feared dead as a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastates Port au Prince collapsing the National Palace and major facilities. Survivors wander rubble strewn streets while aid planes deliver food water and medical supplies as rescuers search ruined buildings and hospitals and schools.
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International aid pours in after Haiti earthquake
United Nations releases 10 million emergency funds as the United States pledges ships helicopters and a 2000 member Marine unit. Canada offers 5 million CAD and standby transport assets while Digicel and the European Commission announce millions in aid and emergency equipment to Port au Prince. China Sweden and others join in as Haiti reels from the quake with thousands feared dead and aftershocks continuing.
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Massive aid operation launches for Haiti quake victims
Governments and aid groups mobilize a large relief drive for about 3 million people in Haiti. Sniffer dogs, high energy biscuits, and medical supplies head to Port au Prince as UN, WHO, and Red Cross rush aid and grim task of body removal amid looting, weather, and infrastructure damage.
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World mobilizes aid and troops after Haiti quake
President Obama orders a rapid relief flotilla of air and sea assets to Haiti as China and Venezuela pledge help. Officials fear a large death toll and report U.S. citizens missing or dead while US forces prepare Marine units and air support to assist in Port‑au‑Prince.
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