Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004-05 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1081&ft=1&f=1081 NPR Coverage of the great Indian Ocean tsunami and its aftermath. Interviews and stories about the plight of refugees and efforts to rebuild. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004-05 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1081&ft=1&f=1081 Bangladesh, India: Hot Spots for Disaster At least 3,100 people have died in Bangladesh as a result of a cyclone that hit the south Asian nation on Nov. 15. A study shows that Bangladesh and its neighbor India are two of the top three hot spots for natural disasters. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16726385&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16726385&ft=1&f=1081 At least 3,100 people have died in Bangladesh as a result of a cyclone that hit the south Asian nation on Nov. 15. A study shows that Bangladesh and its neighbor India are two of the top three hot spots for natural disasters.

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]]> Two Years On, Tsunami Recovery Is Lagging The Asian tsunami of 2004 killed more than 170,000 people in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone, washing away tens of thousands of homes, schools and businesses. Two years later, reconstruction is under way, but serious challenges in housing and infrastructure remain. Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6665696&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6665696&ft=1&f=1081 The Asian tsunami of 2004 killed more than 170,000 people in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone, washing away tens of thousands of homes, schools and businesses. Two years later, reconstruction is under way, but serious challenges in housing and infrastructure remain.

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]]> North Korean Military No Paper Tiger North Korea's active military is one of the largest in the world at 1.2 million men. The troops are backed up by a significant missile arsenal that can hit targets in South Korea, and Japan. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6275356&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6275356&ft=1&f=1081 North Korea's active military is one of the largest in the world at 1.2 million men. The troops are backed up by a significant missile arsenal that can hit targets in South Korea, and Japan.

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]]> Update: Sri Lanka's Coast, After the Tsunami Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Matthews of the relief organization World Vision. <EM>Morning Edition</EM> talked with him last year, just after the deadly tsunami struck Sri Lanka. Matthews has returned to the region repeatedly over the last year, and is currently in Galle, Sri Lanka. Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5072061&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5072061&ft=1&f=1081 Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Matthews of the relief organization World Vision. Morning Edition talked with him last year, just after the deadly tsunami struck Sri Lanka. Matthews has returned to the region repeatedly over the last year, and is currently in Galle, Sri Lanka.

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]]> Delays in Warning System Frustrate Tsunami-Hit Nations The United Nations is developing an early-warning system for tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. But delays -- and false alarms -- have caused at least one country hit by last year's deadly tsunami to voice its frustration with the U.N. agency in charge of building the system. Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070754&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070754&ft=1&f=1081 The United Nations is developing an early-warning system for tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. But delays -- and false alarms -- have caused at least one country hit by last year's deadly tsunami to voice its frustration with the U.N. agency in charge of building the system.

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]]> Sri Lanka Violence Threatens Cease-Fire Steve Inskeep talks to Dumeetha Luthra of the BBC about the political changes in Sri Lanka after last year's tsunami. Despite a 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger movement, the peace process has been deadlocked for the past two years. Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070440&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070440&ft=1&f=1081 Steve Inskeep talks to Dumeetha Luthra of the BBC about the political changes in Sri Lanka after last year's tsunami. Despite a 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger movement, the peace process has been deadlocked for the past two years.

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]]> Tsunami Eased Peace Process with Aceh Rebels Steve Inskeep talks with Sidney Jones of the International Crisis Group about how the tsunami spurred reconciliation between the Indonesian government and rebel fighters in Aceh. Jones says the tsunami changed the political dynamics in Indonesia, but she credits the political will of the new government and the rebels' combat fatigue as critical factors. Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070437&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070437&ft=1&f=1081 Steve Inskeep talks with Sidney Jones of the International Crisis Group about how the tsunami spurred reconciliation between the Indonesian government and rebel fighters in Aceh. Jones says the tsunami changed the political dynamics in Indonesia, but she credits the political will of the new government and the rebels' combat fatigue as critical factors.

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]]> Sri Lanka's Ondachchimadam, After the Tsunami One year ago, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean created a devastating tsunami. In the fishing village of Ondachchimadam, 74 lives were lost, along with hundreds of homes. Life goes on in the village, but the economic and emotional impact is still keenly felt. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070163&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070163&ft=1&f=1081 One year ago, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean created a devastating tsunami. In the fishing village of Ondachchimadam, 74 lives were lost, along with hundreds of homes. Life goes on in the village, but the economic and emotional impact is still keenly felt.

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]]> Tsunami Update: A Thai Family, Haunted by Their Loss The struggle to create a semblance of normalcy goes on in many coastal areas one year after a tsunami devastated much of southern Asia. One Thai family is still haunted by the loss of their infant daughter to the natural disaster. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:40:16 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069979&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069979&ft=1&f=1081 The struggle to create a semblance of normalcy goes on in many coastal areas one year after a tsunami devastated much of southern Asia. One Thai family is still haunted by the loss of their infant daughter to the natural disaster.

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]]> Thailand Rebuilds, Looks to Future After Tsunami Thailand's beach resort communities have been recovering slowly since the devastating tsunami struck a year ago. Hotels have been rebuilt and tourists have returned. Residents of the resort towns will commemorate the anniversary, but after that, many want to look forward rather than back. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:40:38 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069678&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069678&ft=1&f=1081 Thailand's beach resort communities have been recovering slowly since the devastating tsunami struck a year ago. Hotels have been rebuilt and tourists have returned. Residents of the resort towns will commemorate the anniversary, but after that, many want to look forward rather than back.

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]]> Child Victims of Tsunami Still Struggling to Recover One year ago, a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering the tsunami that left an estimated 220,000 people dead across South Asia. Philip Reeves went back to Sri Lanka and reports on the long-term effects of the tragedy on children who survived. Sun, 25 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069524&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069524&ft=1&f=1081 One year ago, a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering the tsunami that left an estimated 220,000 people dead across South Asia. Philip Reeves went back to Sri Lanka and reports on the long-term effects of the tragedy on children who survived.

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]]> Gauging the Progress of Tsunami Recovery One year ago, the South Asian tsunami left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. The United Nations estimates that many of the 450,000 people displaced by the tsunami still need permanent housing. Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:41:10 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069298&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069298&ft=1&f=1081 One year ago, the South Asian tsunami left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. The United Nations estimates that many of the 450,000 people displaced by the tsunami still need permanent housing.

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]]> Slow Rebuilding Process Frustrates Tsunami Victims The Asian tsunami that struck one year ago left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. Hundreds of thousands more lost their homes and the rebuilding process has not been as swift as they had hoped. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:37:12 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5061423&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5061423&ft=1&f=1081 The Asian tsunami that struck one year ago left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. Hundreds of thousands more lost their homes and the rebuilding process has not been as swift as they had hoped.

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]]> Death and Rebirth in Phuket The tsunami cost tens of thousands of people in Thailand their jobs and their homes. Some 8,000 people died. A special multimedia presentation explores life in Phuket, one year later. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:45:59 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066624&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066624&ft=1&f=1081 The tsunami cost tens of thousands of people in Thailand their jobs and their homes. Some 8,000 people died. A special multimedia presentation explores life in Phuket, one year later.

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]]> A Year After Tsunami, Town Continues to Rebuild Peuken Bada lost nearly half its population in last year's tsunami. Now, nearly a year after a wall of water swept most of the Indonesian town away, homes are being built and a new school is open. But residents are still struggling with the trauma of the disaster and the slow pace of reconstruction. Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5059437&ft=1&f=1081 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5059437&ft=1&f=1081 Peuken Bada lost nearly half its population in last year's tsunami. Now, nearly a year after a wall of water swept most of the Indonesian town away, homes are being built and a new school is open. But residents are still struggling with the trauma of the disaster and the slow pace of reconstruction.

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