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Facebook's Safety Check feature has been activated to help users stranded in Nepal and other affected areas following a massive earthquake that struck the region on Saturday. The feature is a simple way for users to let their worried family and friends know that they are safe. "
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The aftermath of the Japanese earthquake may lead to significant logistical disruptions and supply shortages for Apple's iPad 2, which relies on several components manufactured in the disaster-stricken country. The IHS iSuppli teardown analysis indicates that the iPad 2 contains at least five parts sourced from Japanese suppliers,
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Bank of America has pledged a $1.22 million commitment to aid victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with a significant portion going towards immediate relief efforts. The bank's grant of 50 million yen to the American Red Cross will be used in partnership with
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Bank of America has made a significant commitment to aid the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, announcing a 100 million yen ($1.22 million) donation to support relief and recovery efforts. The bank's contribution includes a 50 million yen grant to the American Red Cross
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A magnitude-8.9 earthquake has struck Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a massive tsunami, killing an estimated 1,000 people, and leaving millions without electricity. CAFAmerica, a member organization of the Charities Aid Foundation international network, has announced that it will offer assistance to Japanese humanitarian relief efforts. The
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Singapore's military played a vital role in assisting with the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Two Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft were dispatched to transport bottled water, welfare supplies, and a decontamination team to the affected area. The aircraft
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The Australian Government has swiftly deployed a team of 25 medical professionals to Christchurch to provide assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake. The Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) includes doctors, nurses, and surgeons, who will operate from Christchurch hospital and scope suitable locations for a field hospital. In
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The US Congress has come together to pass bipartisan legislation that allows charitable donations to the Haiti relief efforts to be tax-deductible for 2009. This move is in response to the outpouring of generosity from Americans, who have donated over $220 million to major relief groups, with $22 million made
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The US Air Force has deployed two C-130 cargo aircraft, manned by crews from the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing and the Air Force Reserve's 914th Airlift Wing, to transport humanitarian supplies to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The mission, which began on January 16, aims
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Direct Relief International has received critical support from FedEx and numerous corporations for its efforts to assist victims of the Haiti earthquake. FedEx will cover all air freight shipping costs for Direct Relief's response, transporting 20 pallets of medical aid to Port-au-Prince. Over 35 corporations, including Google, Amgen
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U.S. officials, led by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, have launched a multi-agency effort to provide disaster assistance to Haiti following the devastating earthquake that struck on January 12. The U.S. has already mobilized significant resources, including the deployment of U.
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Soka Gakkai Vice General Director Minoru Harada and Vice President Kenji Yoshigo visited the Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo on October 17 to express condolences for the country's loss and donate US$30,000 to the President's Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims. The devastating earthquake that hit
