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IFC to help Haiti firms with $35 million aid program

WASHINGTON March 10, 2010 The International Finance Corp on Tuesday approved an aid package of $35 million for Haiti. This will help companies in Haiti rebuild and create jobs after an earthquake in January. 

IFC to help Haiti firms with $35 million aid program

WASHINGTON March 10, 2010 The International Finance Corp on Tuesday approved an aid package of $35 million for Haiti. This will help companies in Haiti rebuild and create jobs after an earthquake in January. 

Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills 57

KOVANCILAR, Turkey March 8, 2010 - A strong earthquake killed 41 villagers in eastern Turkey early on Monday. Rescuers worked to free survivors trapped under the rubble.

The quake woke residents from their sleep when it struck at 4:32 am local time (0232 GMT). It was centred on the area of Basyurt in Elazig province, which has a low population.

Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills 57

KOVANCILAR, Turkey March 8, 2010 - A strong earthquake killed 41 villagers in eastern Turkey early on Monday. Rescuers worked to free survivors trapped under the rubble.

The quake woke residents from their sleep when it struck at 4:32 am local time (0232 GMT). It was centred on the area of Basyurt in Elazig province, which has a low population.

Some Chile quake survivors still wait for aid a week later

CONCEPCION, Chile March 7, 2010 On Feb. 27, one of the worst earthquakes in history killed hundreds in Chile. There were also several aftershocks.

Some Chile quake survivors still wait for aid a week later

CONCEPCION, Chile March 7, 2010 On Feb. 27, one of the worst earthquakes in history killed hundreds in Chile. There were also several aftershocks.

EU releases 100 mln euros for Haiti salaries, roads

BRUSSELS March 2, 2010 The European Union (EU) said it would start paying Haiti a first instalment of 100 million euros ($135 million) in promised aid on Tuesday.

This amount will help the government pay salaries, rebuild schools and repair roads. It will also be used to rebuild government buildings and key state infrastructure.

EU releases 100 mln euros for Haiti salaries, roads

BRUSSELS March 2, 2010 The European Union (EU) said it would start paying Haiti a first instalment of 100 million euros ($135 million) in promised aid on Tuesday.

This amount will help the government pay salaries, rebuild schools and repair roads. It will also be used to rebuild government buildings and key state infrastructure.

Storms kill 15 in France and three in Spain

PARIS March 1, 2010 Storms killed at least 15 people in France, three in Spain and one in Portugal over the weekend. Some drowned while others were hit by falling trees and branches. A woman died when a wall fell on her.

Seaworld to keep whale that killed the trainer

MIAMI Feb 27, 2010 The Orca, or killer whale, called Tilikum killed its trainer Dawn Brancheau at the Florida SeaWorld Parks on Wednesday.

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