Disaster victims
The pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong has decided to postpone a series of rallies on New Year's Day to prioritize fund-raising efforts for victims of the tsunami disaster in Thailand. The preliminary decision was made after an emergency meeting, with Democratic Party chairman Lee Wing-tat stating that the
Disaster victims
Aid organizations in the US are racing to send teams to help tsunami victims overseas and to collect donations from the American public. At the Staten Island Buddhist Temple in New York, a monk, Bhante Kondanna, reports that a significant amount of aid is coming in, including pledges of close
Earthquakes
As the Japanese government considers doubling the upper limit for earthquake damage compensation, intense criticism of the country's earthquake insurance system has come to a head. For 44-year-old Hidaiaki Tanaka, whose house burned down in a fire sparked by last week's earthquake, the system has left
Earthquakes
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Chamlong Srimuang led a mercy mission to Japan, delivering essential goods to those affected by the devastating earthquake. Upon returning to Thailand, Chamlong shared the gratitude of the Japanese people, expressing their appreciation for the donated blankets, noodles, and sticky rice. The mission'
Earthquakes
As the search for survivors and bodies continues in Japan, Henry Wong is clinging to the hope that a search team will find the body of his 24-year-old daughter, Voni Lynn Wong, who was crushed to death by the earthquake. Ambassador Walter F. Mondale has promised to do everything he
Earthquakes
A powerful earthquake struck central Colombia Thursday, killing two people and injuring at least 15, with the epicenter located 60 miles northeast of the town of Villavicencio. The quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale and lasted 30 seconds, according to the U.S. Geological Survey National Earthquake Information
Earthquakes
The White House has made a concerted effort to respond to the devastating earthquake that struck Los Angeles, which resulted in at least 46 fatalities and an estimated $30 billion in damage. In a bid to expedite relief efforts, President Clinton has extended federal assistance costs for emergency work in
Earthquakes
A powerful earthquake struck the city of Northridge, California, on a fateful morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and devastation. The earthquake was so intense that it reduced a three-story building to a two-story one, with many residents trapped or killed. Vicky Ergman, a survivor, recounted her harrowing experience,
