Samoa fights diseases after tsunamiOctober 5th, 2009 APIA - Samoa health officials said people who have been affected by the infectious diseases after the devastating tsunami in the island are not coming forward for treatment. Hundreds of people have been killed after a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake hit the South Pacific island Sep 29.
NFL players get briefing on situation in tsunami-stricken SamoasOctober 2nd, 2009 NFL players get briefing on situation in SamoasWASHINGTON — NFL players of Samoan background got an update from the U.S. government and the Red Cross Friday on recovery efforts in the tsunami-stricken Samoas.
Major developments in Samoan tsunami aftermathOctober 2nd, 2009 Major developments in Samoan tsunami aftermath— THE DEAD: The number of dead rose to 170, including 129 in Samoa, 32 in American Samoa and nine in Tonga. — THE MISSING: In hard-hit Leone in American Samoa, about two dozen troops searched through muddy debris and rubble for a 6-year-old boy who vanished on his way to school.
Obama says his thoughts are with disaster victims in Samoa, IndonesiaOctober 1st, 2009 Obama offers support for Samoa, IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is voicing his concern and his condolences over the tsunami in the South Pacific and the earthquake in Indonesia. He said there's been a "terrible" loss of life in Samoa and American Samoa as a result of the tsunami that came ashore Tuesday.
Samoan police say 63 dead in tsunami, fear toll will rise as searches continueSeptember 30th, 2009 Samoa police say 63 dead in tsunami, toll may riseAPIA, Samoa — A police official says 63 people are confirmed dead in Samoa following a tsunami that smashed the southern shore of the South Pacific nation. Samoan police commissioner Lilo Maiava told The Associated Press that police have confirmed 63 deaths, and officials are still searching the devastated areas, so the number of deaths might rise soon.
Japan issues tsunami warning for broad coastal area after Samoa earthquakeSeptember 30th, 2009 Japan issues tsunami warning along coastTOKYO — Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning all along its eastern coast after a strong earthquake hit Samoa in the Pacific Ocean. The agency warned Wednesday morning of a possible tsunami up to about 1.6 feet (50 centimeters) tall.
Samoan reporter: Tsunami victims 'are everywhere' in local hospital, with up to 20 deadSeptember 30th, 2009 Tsunami: Up to 20 dead in SamoaLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims "are everywhere" in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa's main island of Upolu had been "wiped out" by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday.
EU sends 150,000 euros in aid to Samoa tsunami victimsSeptember 30th, 2009 BRUSSELS - The European Union is sending 150,000 euros ($219,000) in aid to the victims of the tsunami in the Pacific islands of Samoa, officials in Brussels said Wednesday. The money will be given to the Red Cross for front-line emergency work, European Commission spokesman John Clancy said.
Obama declares major disaster for tsunami-ravaged American Samoa, promises aggressive responseSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama declares major disaster for American SamoaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his deepest sympathies are with the people of American Samoa and Samoa who lost loved ones after an earthquake sent a massive tsunami toward the Pacific islands. Obama has declared a major disaster for American Samoa and says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with emergency responders in the region.
Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing up to 20 peopleSeptember 30th, 2009 Up to 20 die after quake triggers Tsunami in SamoaLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims "are everywhere" in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa's main island of Upolu had been "wiped out" by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday.
White House issues disaster declaration for American Samoa following deadly tsunamiSeptember 30th, 2009 Disaster declaration issued for American SamoaWASHINGTON — The White House has declared a major disaster in American Samoa following a deadly tsunami. Early reports say towering waves spawned by an earthquake have flattened villages and killed several people in American Samoa.
CBS' 'Survivor' production in Samoa not affected by Pacific Ocean earthquake, tsunamiSeptember 30th, 2009 'Survivor' not harmed by Pacific quake, tsunamiLOS ANGELES — "Survivor" is safe in Samoa. A spokeswoman for the CBS reality show says no crew members were harmed by the powerful earthquake that struck the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending large tsunami waves ashore.
US monitor: Powerful 7.9 quake hits between Samoa and American Samoa; tsunami warning issuedSeptember 30th, 2009 7.9 quake hits South Pacific, tsunami alert issued
APIA, Samoa — The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa.
Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reportedSeptember 30th, 2009 Tsunami hits American SamoaPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
Magnitude 8.3 quake strikes off American SamoaSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off American Samoa Tuesday triggering a three-metre tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii confirmed. The earthquake's epicentre was located about 204 km southwest of the remote Pacific island and it struck at a depth of 85 km.
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