Japan earthquake
Live updates of developments after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, selected by Reuters.com editors and readers. To see updates from Reuters only, click "Options" and turn off comments.
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The CEO of U.S. insurance firm Aflac says the company is making a 100 million yen ($1.2 million) donation to International Red Cross to aid relief efforts. He says that the firm's Tokyo office is open, the Sendai office is closed, and that "we have assessed all of our [Japan] offices and they are all in good shape". -
Tsunami waves sweep Hawaii, no major damage yet www.ajc.com
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Facts on the world reaction to Japanese earthquake www.reuters.com -
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Here are some reactions to the events in Japan:
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: The world is shocked and saddened by the images coming out of Japan this morning ... We will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time.
U.S. President Barack Obama: The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial
Russian President Dimitry Medvedev: Russia is ready to offer Japan all possible aid to cope with the aftermath of this tragedy.
British Prime Minister David Cameron: We've had a terrible reminder of the destructive power of nature, and everyone should be thinking of that country and their people, and I've asked immediately that our government should look at what we can do to help.
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This is the latest info we have on California - residents in some Northern parts have evacuated. uk.reuters.com
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Update on Fukushima plant: water was being pumped into the cooling system and the situation is under control, says the World Nuclear Association www.reuters.com
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Slideshow: Moment the tsunami struck Japan www.reuters.com
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another quakes !! 20min ago hisz.rsoe.hu
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U.S. delivers coolant to Japan nuclear plant: Clinton www.reuters.com
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Live feed of San Clemente beach in Southern California. You can select your speed and size. www.san-clemente.org
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Developments after major Japan earthquake
- Some 3,000 residents near Fukushima plant, evacuated from area
- Countries covered by the warnings include Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru
- Tsunami warnings issued for the entire Pacific basin, except the mainland United States and Canada
- Tsunami warnings lifted for Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines
- Alerts lifted for Australia, New Zealand and Guam
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Death toll rises to 28 in Indonesia mine accident
JAKARTA - The death toll from a tunnel collapse at the world's second largest copper mine run by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc's Indonesian unit was raised to 28 on Wednesday as rescuers gave up hope of finding any more survivors.
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