Aid distribution in Gujarat struggle amid quake chaos
In western India Gujarat, volunteers plus official relief teams race to deliver water, oil, tents, and aid as quake death toll rises to as high as 35,000. Officials warn of misallocation risks while millions face homelessness and disease. International aid arrives by air as coordination challenges persist.
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Smell of disaster lingers after Indian quake
In Bhuj amid India s worst earthquake in five decades the air carries the scent of decay and ash. Police wear surgical masks while shopkeepers cover faces with scarves. The Red Cross notes the smell is distressing but dust poses the health risk. Crematoriums burn vast piles of wood to meet funeral demand as aid pours in.
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Heinz award honors six for lives improved and futures built
The Heinz Award of $250,000 recognizes six individuals including Dr. Aaron Beck psychologist Jacques d Amboise James Hansen John Holdren Arthur Mitchell and Steven Wozniak for enhancing others lives. Winners announced in Washington with March 5 ceremony details.
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On This Day in History February 5
Highlights include Roger Williams arriving in Boston with his wife in 1631, Sweden recognizing U S independence in 1783, Phoenix's incorporation in 1881, Verdi's Otello premiere in 1887, immigration act passage in 1917, Mexico adopting its constitution in 1917, F D Roosevelt court packing proposal in 1937, Nasser named president of the U A R in 1958, De Gaulle calling for Algerian independence in 1962, Garwood conviction in 1981, Beckwith’s 1994 murder conviction and Taylor divorce filing in 1996.
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Bush to meet Chretien first as president in Washington
In Washington Bush will host Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in a get acquainted session to discuss hemispheric free trade and potential open oil drilling in Alaska. The meeting marks Chretien as the first foreign leader Bush will greet as president.
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