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Five people killed in Indonesian Aceh earthquakes
Two big earthquakes that struck off the Indonesian province of Aceh on Wednesday caused the deaths of five people - three from heart attacks and two from shock, disaster officials say. They have expressed relief over the low casualty figures; 70,000 people died in the 2004 tsunami in Aceh.However the chaos caused by the 8.6 and 8.3 magnitude quakes enabled about 49 inmates to escape from prison.
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Indonesia 5.9 earthquake: 1 dead, 7 injured
One person was killed and seven were injured Tuesday when an earthquake hit the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, CNN reported, citing a government agency.The 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck 37 kilometers (23 miles) under Aceh provinc... Read Post
Death Toll in Afghanistan Earthquake May Reach 100
A earthquake has struck Afghanistan causing a massive landslide. The combination of both disasters has caused about 100 deaths, says officials. Monday’s earthquake in northern Afghanistan has turned into more of a recovery than a re... Read Post
Reporter’s Notebook — Memories of the Aceh tsunami never fade
When you report on traumatic events, some images stay with you for ever. Like this Indonesian child, badly hurt in the earthquake that triggered a massive tsunami off Indonesia's Aceh province five years ago. Read Post