2005.02.02

Japan-Sea Rescue (Kyodo) Japan's Coast Guard rescues 16 of 22 Ukrainians from a sinking freighter off Chichijima. 2005.02.02

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Japan-Miyakejima [Mainichi Shimbun] First group of islanders return home to Miyake despite the continued threat from a volcano. 2005.02.02

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Tsunami Nations Move Quickly to Rebuild: World Bank (Reuters). Countries hit by the Asian tsunami have moved quickly into the rebuilding phase, helped by an unprecedented outpouring of aid for humanitarian relief. 2005.02.02

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Tsunami schools seek fresh start. [BBC News ] Mike Baker reports from schools that are trying to recover from the tsunami devastation. 2005.02.02

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Annan Selects Clinton for Tsunami Effort (AP). U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan selects former U.S. President Clinton to be point man for tsunami reconstruction and ensure that the world doesn't forget the needs of those devastated by the Dec. 26 disaster. 2005.02.02

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