U.N. relief chief urges more aid for disasters
United Nations emergency relief coordinator Jan Egeland praised rich nations for their early aid to victims of the Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami but said larger pledges are needed for reconstruction. He noted U.S. support at 15 million dollars and warned many countries give only small percentages of GDP to aid.
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Train disaster in Sri Lanka kills hundreds near Galle
The Queen of the Sea passenger train from Colombo was struck by a 30 foot tsunami near Telwatta, collapsing into a marsh and killing at least 802. Rescue crews recovered bodies as authorities catalogued IDs, while mass burials honored largely local victims amid mourning.
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Disease could double death toll after tsunami
WHO warns disease in disaster aftermath may kill as many as the waves and quake. Officials in 12 nations struggle to confirm dead, with toll over 50,000 and rising. Cholera and malaria risk rise as clean water and sanitation remain scarce.
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WHO
Conflict pauses in Aceh while Sri Lanka feud deepens after disaster
In Aceh Indonesia rebels order a cease-fire to aid relief efforts and the government eases access for aid workers amid a 1976 insurgency that has killed about 13 000 people. In Sri Lanka government forces and Tamil Tigers clash despite the catastrophe, each blaming the other for the disaster response.
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