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  • Freezing temperatures and fuel shortages complicate emergency relief...
    16 March 2011 - 1:05pm
    People living in the earthquake and tsunami affected areas in northeast Japan are now faced with bitter cold weather, expected to last until the end of the week. Thousands of households have been without electricity since 11 March when the tsunami hit, and concerns remain for those who have not been...
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  • Biggest quake in Japanese history triggers widespread destruction and...
    13 March 2011 - 1:15pm
    On 11 March 2011, the biggest earthquake on record in Japan triggered a devastating, 10-metre high tsunami that caused widespread destruction along the north-eastern coast. The Government of Japan has mobilized thousands of troops, planes and ships for an emergency response operation. The government has...
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