Earthquakes Trigger Tsunami Hits Solomon Islands
An undersea earthquake unleashed a tsunami in the Solomon Islands causing widespread destruction and at least 13 deaths with many residents swept inland. Officials warned alerts stretched from Australia to Hawaii and aid was expected as more tolls emerge. Local residents described a sudden, explosive ground shake and the wall of water flattening structures.
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Coastline Devastated as Tsunami Waves Sweep Solomons
A spokesman for the Solomons National Disaster Management Office says extensive destruction occurred along the coast with property washed away into the sea. Communications are limited and emergency crews struggle to reach affected areas amid reduced radio links.
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UN to hear climate report amid US tensions
In Brussels the EU and U.N. panel push the United States to join talks on a new global treaty to cut greenhouse gases. The IPCC draft warns of water shortages, species loss, and climate shocks by 2020 to 2050, urging action as 285 delegates from 124 nations convene.
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