Kamis, 17 Oktober 2013

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Recovery operation under way at Laos crash site

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:22:03 +1100

Almost 50 people are thought to have died in an air crash in Laos.

Poor communications hamper Philippine quake relief effort

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:21:41 +1100

Survivors of a massive earthquake on the central Philippine island of Bohol are still digging through ruins in search of friends and relatives.

Red Cross disaster report highlights crucial issue of technology

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:21:28 +1100

The International Red Cross says access to technology is just as crucial as food and water to saving lives in disasters.

US reputation damaged by debt ceiling impasse

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:21:08 +1100

A last minute deal has been secured to end America's immediate political and fiscal crisis.

Push under way to improve eye care in Myanmar

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:20:57 +1100

Myanmar is hoping to build a 'centre of excellence' at the Yangon eye hospital with the help of international partners, to train local doctors in restoring sight to the visually impaired.

Indonesia struggles to secure green credentials for palm oil industry

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:20:45 +1100

While world leaders hailed the recent APEC summit in Indonesia a success, the host country suffered a setback in its bid to have its lucrative crude palm oil recognised as environmentally friendly.

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