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Extra Chinese troops sent to quake area

rte.ie
May 15, 2008
        

The Chinese government is sending more troops and helicopters to help the rescue operation in Sichuan province following Monday's earthquake, in which more than 19,500 people were killed. The troops and helicopters will bring food and water to an estimated 10m people affected by the tremor. The...

                   

World leaders offer solace to China quake victims

indiaenews.com
May 15, 2008
        

From correspondents in Beijing, China, 04:01 PM IST Heads of states and international aid organisations Thursday offered condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit China's southwestern province of Sichuan Monday. The quake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, caused...

Funds being raised for Chinese quake victims

kuam.com
May 15, 2008
        

The Guam Chinese Contractor's Association is lending a hand to the earthquake-ravaged Sichuan Province. Monday a quake registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Southwestern China, killing at least 14,000 people and injuring thousands more. The local organization is collecting donations to...

                   

China intensifies quake rescue as hopes dim

alertnet.org
May 15, 2008
        

Quake death toll estimated at 15,000 but likely to grow * Homeless enduring strained water and sanitation supplies * Nuclear company reports deaths and damage, no mention of radiation leaks * Government mobilises more troops and helicopters (Adds details throughout) By John Ruwitch HANWANG,...

                   
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China Sends More Helicopters to Join Quake Relief Effort

voanews.com
May 15, 2008
        

Chinese workers are still trying to reach three mountainous towns in southwestern Sichuan province that were cut off by a huge earthquake that struck the region Monday. Chinese authorities worry that the official death toll of nearly 15,000 could skyrocket unless needed help arrives soon....

                   

Commentary: Quake disaster unites Chinese nation

people.com.cn
May 15, 2008
        

The 7.8 earthquake that jolted southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday is undoubtedly one of the nation's worst disasters in recent decades. Nearly 15,000 lives were lost and about twice as many people are feared to have still been buried in the rubble on Wednesday. The disaster pulls...

                   

World media commend China's swift relief efforts after quake

people.com.cn
May 15, 2008
        

News media around the world have lauded the Chinese government's quick reaction to the deadly earthquake that hit China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday afternoon. Syria's state news agency and TV station have made an extensive coverage on the quake, saying the Chinese government has set...

LDS Church preparing relief for quake victims

deseretnews.com
May 15, 2008
        

Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:24 p.m. MDT A spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it has been working to learn how it can best help provide relief for the quake victims. "We learned yesterday that the Chinese government will be accepting international relief...

                   

Commentary: Quake disaster unites Chinese nation

xinhuanet.com
May 15, 2008
        

By Xinhua writer Zhou Yan BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The 7.8 earthquake that jolted southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday is undoubtedly one of the nation's worst disasters in recent decades. Nearly 15,000 lives were lost and about twice as many people are feared to have still been buried...

                   

World media commend China's swift relief efforts after quake

xinhuanet.com
May 15, 2008
        

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- News media around the world have lauded the Chinese government's quick reaction to the deadly earthquake that hit China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday afternoon. Syria's state news agency and TV station have made an extensive coverage on the quake, saying...