tsunami

Earthquake kills ‘more than 40′

PHILIPPINES: More than 40 people are dead following yesterday's earthquake in Negros Oriental, according to authorities and local media reports. Military sources at the scene had confirmed 43 deaths by late last night but the search for survivors continued. The ...

Tsunami victims smile through tears

Tsunami victims smile through tears SRI LANKA: Caritas helps survivors rebuild their lives

President meets disaster survivors

President meets disaster survivors JAPAN: President looks to boost morale of Filipinas living in tsunami hit zone

Japan displays its stiff upper lip

Japan displays its stiff upper lip JAPAN: Noted for their local version of stoicism, people now react to tsunami

Magazine seller worries for ‘people’s hearts’

Magazine seller worries for ‘people’s hearts’ JAPAN: Whereabouts of buyers is homeless man's Big Issue

Filipinas survive in tsunami zone

Filipinas survive in tsunami zone JAPAN: Long-stay residents help each other to get their lives back

Caritas launches new Japan emergency program

Caritas launches new Japan emergency program JAPAN: Caritas has launched a new emergency program for Japan to provide earthquake survivors with food and other aid items, counselling and help in getting back to work.

Caritas leads ‘tsunami of solidarity’: cardinal

Caritas leads ‘tsunami of solidarity’: cardinal JAPAN: Pontifical Council Cor Unum president Cardinal Robert Sarah talks about his experiences on return from a visit to Japan's tsunami disaster area.

today’s news highlight 02.05.2011

INTERNATIONAL: Archbishop warns of bin Laden backlash Bishop slams lack of wage increase Housing tops tsunami evacuees’ worries

today’s news highlight 29.04.2011

INTERNATIONAL: Converts who come at a cost Messages from Sendai blog Copy of JP2′s house draws pilgrims

today’s news highlight 28.04.2011

INTERNATIONAL: Mining operations need ‘urgent review’ Priests face house-blessing hurdles Out of the spotlight, not out of trouble

US nun on mission to rescue tsunami pets

US nun on mission to rescue tsunami pets JAPAN: American Sister Michael Marie rescued a rabbit in Brazil in February. The nun, 36, is now visiting Japan to rescue animals affected by the tsunami, earthquake and radiation from damaged power plants.

Braving adversity to serve brings reward

Braving adversity to serve brings reward INDIA: Nurse's dedication to Andaman tribe earns her one of India's top awards
  • Japan’s gods of nature
  • Japan’s gods of nature
  • Strung out like a levee alongside Asia's distended midriff, Japan faces the full wrath of the vast and mercurial North Pacific Ocean. - Catherine Marshall
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