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Haiti quake strongest in over 200 years reported
The 4:53 p.m. Haiti quake, centered 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince and depth five miles, caused widespread collapse from Petionville to the National Palace. UN peacekeepers faced losses, while Brazil, China, Jordan and others reported deaths or missing personnel. Aid efforts hinge on phone lines and relief access as nations pledge help.
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Petionville
Ken Michel
U.N
Brazil
Hedi Annabi
United Nations
Bernard Kouchner
RTL
Jordan
China
Haiti
Mexico
Robert Manuel
Rene Preval
Port-au-Prince
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS
Kristin Marano
Port- au-Prince
Dominican Republic
Hispaniola
Cuba
Henry Bahn
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Department
Pa. Crowley
U.S
Barack Obama
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Elizabeth Burs
Telecoms Sans Frontieres
Venezuela
Italy
France
Edwidge Danticat
Miami