G seven call for debt relief amid tsunami aftermath
London Britain’s Gordon Brown outlined a debt relief plan by the G seven to freeze payments for nations devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami. The Group urged IMF and World Bank to finish a reconstruction cost assessment this month, noting Indonesia owed 132 billion dollars and India 104 billion in 2002.
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World Bank
Tsunami relief tax deduction signed by Bush
President Bush signed legislation allowing donations to the Indian Ocean tsunami relief to be deductible on 2004 tax returns if paid by month end. The bill, passed by voice vote in both chambers, aims to spur private aid. Bush praised relief efforts in Michigan after a briefing from brother Jeb Bush.
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Bush
House
Senate
Michigan
Florida
Jeb Bush
US Halts Deportations To Sri Lanka And Maldives
The U.S. government suspended deportations to Sri Lanka and Maldives after the tsunami, allowing residents with orders to stay in the United States until April 7. Non criminal immigrants from other tsunami nations may petition to remain, evaluated case by case.
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Sri Lanka
Maldives
United States
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Homeland Security Department
Dean Boyd
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Saudi telethon raises 84 million for tsunami victims
In Riyadh a state organized telethon ended Friday after raising 84 million dollars for South Asian tsunami victims. Schoolchildren donated pocket money while King Fahd pledged royal funds as Saudis packed Riyadh Stadium and TV studio with cash and even gold jewelry to support the relief effort.
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Saudi Arabia
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PurPur water purifier aids Asia tsunami relief test
A powder product jointly developed with CDC in Atlanta, marketed as PuR by Procter & Gamble, aims to purify contaminated water in South Asia’s tsunami disaster. Public health experts say the inexpensive treatment could save millions in developing nations by making water safe to drink.
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U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
South Asia
Procter & Gamble
Pur
Aid workers aid tsunami survivors in Sumatra camps
Aid convoys reach makeshift camps in northern Sumatra where 2,500 people wait for tents and essentials. Survivors beg for face masks and a midwife as international relief ships vital supplies to Banda Aceh. Initial chaos gave way to a smoother, larger supply chain with more trucks and translators aiding distribution.
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Syah Kuala
Indonesia
Sumatra
Associated Press
Banda Aceh
U.N
Eileen Burke
Save the Children
Powell shifts from tsunami distress to Africa peace push
Secretary of State Colin Powell wrapped a damage tour in Asia and looked to Sudan peace talks in Africa. He will report to President Bush with next steps as the world unites to aid tsunami survivors. Powell’s Sri Lanka stop included a relief center for 45,000 people run by USAID and the Red Cross.
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Kenya
Colin Powell
Asia
Africa
Powell
America
Sudan
Darfur
Bush
United States
Sri Lanka
U.S. Agency For International Development
Red Cross
Congo faces slow genocide as aid lags in Congo
In Kinshasa amid a growing hunger crisis thousands die weekly from dirty water and famine while global pledges for Africa lag behind the Indian Ocean tsunami response. IRC cites nearly 4 million killed since 1998 war, with 1,000 dying daily in the east. Leaders urge richer nations to act.
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Kinshasa
Congo
International Rescue Committee
Kudura Kasongo
Joseph Kabila
Asia
IRC
EpMono Masevo
Democratic Republic of Congo
Death toll climbs to 147000 after Asian tsunami
United Nations chief Kofi Annan urged concern as international officials reported 147000 dead with thousands more missing. Indonesia added 7118 bodies from Meulaboh while India raised toll by 310. Sri Lanka listed 528 more missing, totaling 4984. Indonesia remains worst hit with 101318 dead and 10070 missing. Authorities warn final figures will be much higher.
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France
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Africa
Sri Lanka
K.G. Wijesiri
United Nations
Private donations rise for tsunami aid amid growing figures
An Associated Press poll finds 29 percent of Americans have donated to Southeast Asia tsunami victims with 37 percent planning to give. Donations so far total about 322 million dollars from U S corporations foundations and individuals, while the government has pledged 350 million.
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Southeast Asia
Associated Press
Charla Mear
Manitou Springs
Cole
Ipsos Public Affairs
Robert Shapiro
Columbia University
Indiana University
Center On Philanthropy
U.S
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