Tsunami death toll soars past 147,000 as UN chief questions fate
In Indonesia and across Asia, the official toll from the tsunami climbs to 147,000 with thousands more missing. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed shock over the devastation, while authorities report thousands of bodies found in Meulaboh and Sri Lanka updates push totals higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banda Aceh
Indonesia
U.N
Kofi Annan
Meulaboh
Lanka
K.G. Wijesiri
Sri Lanka
United Nations
Abbas Walks Tight Line In Palestinian Election Campaign
Mahmoud Abbas seeks a balancing act as he campaigns for Sunday's election, courting militants while pledging support for a renewed peace process. A deadly attack tied to his party complicates hopes for a long lasting cease-fire and a revival of the road map plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Mahmoud Abbas
Israel
Abbas
Yasser Arafat
al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades
Fatah
Hamas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Sweden
Britain
France
Asia
Africa
Sri
Jan Egeland
Annan
Sumatra
Santa FE Square
Odessa
Sylvan
Midkiff
Ssylvan Learning Center
Petites
AT Met
As Hite
PSST
Io Me
Oni Cawatin
Dylataks
Dillard’s
Dillard's
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
Diners Club
Music City Mall