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As the severity of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday becomes increasingly evident, PR Newswire has stepped forward to provide relief to organizations offering aid to the victims. In an effort to facilitate their communication efforts, PR Newswire has waived distribution fees for all news releases related
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As a disaster struck Japan, Molycorp, Inc. stepped up to offer aid to the victims. On March 14, 2011, the company made a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross, joining forces with the Japanese Red Cross to provide vital assistance to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
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The massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, followed by a devastating tsunami, has placed extraordinary demands on the insurance industry. Despite the severity of the disaster, insurers and reinsurers worldwide have the financial strength to pay the claims that will emerge, according to the Insurance Information
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A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northeastern Honshu island, triggering a massive tsunami that swept through coastal cities and caused widespread destruction. The disaster left at least 50 people dead, with numerous others injured. The epicenter of the quake was located some 130 km east of
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The articles "Little clarity on how aid gets spent" and "Costs eat into funds raised through disaster appeal" (December 23) in the Financial Times (FT) criticized the lack of transparency in tsunami recovery efforts, but missed a bigger story about ongoing and significant efforts to improve
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A devastating natural disaster struck the world in 2004, but as reported by NPR's Eric Weiner, the international response was equally unprecedented, with governments and individuals from all over the globe opening their wallets to help tsunami victims. The relief effort, which raised an impressive $13.6 billion,
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As the world comes together to help those affected by the recent tsunami, malicious scammers are taking advantage of people's generosity, sending out emails and messages claiming to be from reputable organizations such as the Red Cross and Oxfam, as well as using the "Nigerian 419"
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Swimming stars from the Athens Olympics will come together for a joint fund-raising event in Hong Kong to help victims of the tsunami disaster and impoverished mainland children. The exhibition event, organized by the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association and Sunglow Industrial and Commercial Association, will be held on January
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Donors from around the world are rushing to help those affected by the tsunami, flooding the United Nations' phone lines, according to spokesman Brian Grogan. Relief agencies are working to funnel supplies to areas of greatest need. Donations have been used to provide essential items such as food, shelter,
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A massive earthquake with a 9.0-magnitude struck the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra, triggering a devastating tsunami that affected several countries. This disaster was not only one of the largest on record but also involved a unique geological phenomenon. According to geophysicist Stuart Sipkin, the earthquake was
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The location of yesterday's catastrophic earthquake, which registered as the fourth most powerful quake in the past hundred years, came as no surprise given its epicenter was located just off the western tip of Sumatra, a region known for its geological violence. The estimated death toll stands at
