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Search called off for victims of Indonesian disaster

The search for those killed in Indonesia's quake-tsunami disaster was called off today, despite there being around 5,000 people still missing.
World • 11 Oct 18

UN seeks $50.5m in disaster aid for Indonesia

The United Nations has said it is seeking $50.5m "for immediate relief" to help victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
World • 05 Oct 18

Foreign aid picks up for Indonesia's tsunami survivors

International efforts to help survivors of Indonesia's devastating earthquake and tsunami have gathered pace as concern grew for hundreds of thousands with little food and water, six days after disaster struck.
World • 04 Oct 18

Indonesia tsunami warning system failed on 'last mile'

Tsunami warnings to the local population of quake-hit Sulawesi island failed on the "last mile", causing many to be surprised by waves as high as six metres, according to a German research centre that developed a warning system used by Indonesia.
Indonesia • 01 Oct 18

Death toll hits 832 following Indonesia earthquake

The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami which hit Indonesia on Friday has soared to 832, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
World • 30 Sep 18

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