Tsunami Fears After Strong Quake Hits Coast of Sumatra
The U S Geological Survey reported a magnitude quake 19 miles under the seabed 155 miles south southeast of Banda Aceh, triggering tsunami alarms across six nations. Officials warned that the death toll could reach 1000 to 2000 as damaged areas were assessed.
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el- Shinta Radio Station
Sri Lanka
U.S. Geological Survey
Banda Aceh
Aceh
Sumatra
Allahu Akbar
God
Chandrika Kumaratunga
Fatheena Faleel
Singapore
Bangkok
Nias Island
Indonesia
Earthquake in Sumatra region seen as probable, not unexpected
Scientists say Monday's quake fits the pattern of intense plate movement near Sumatra, with experts warning of heightened risk of further quakes along the subduction zone. Researchers note the lack of a tsunami may reflect vibrations rather than sea-floor displacement.
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Washington Post
Lori Dengler
Humboldt State University
Arcata
Calif
San Andreas
California
Sumatra
Presgrave
U.S. to upgrade Afghanistan bases with 83 million
The United States plans 83 million dollars for base upgrades at Bagram and Kandahar with new runways as air support and a long term presence are debated. A roadside bombing in Kabul injures four near Canadian Embassy vehicles as 150 U.S. aircraft operate across 14 Afghan airfields.
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United States
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Bagram
Kandahar
Condoleezza Rice
Washington
Iran
Pakistan
Central Asia
CNN
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U.S. Central Command
Taliban
Osama bin Laden
Abizaid
Hunt
Iraq interior minister forecasts self-rule in 18 months
Interior Minister Fatah al Naqib says Iraq’s police and army may secure the country in 18 months as they begin to take over from coalition forces. Insurgents attack Shiite pilgrims with two bombs, killing at least three. Green Zone security tightens ahead of a National Assembly session to pick a speaker and deputies.
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Fatah al-Naqib
National Assembly
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