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GALLERY: Japan marks 1 year tsunami anniversary

It has been almost one year since a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, unleashing a terrifying tsunami. The wall of water caused widespread destruction, left almost 22,000 people dead or missing and triggered a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Cashel Container Mall

The regeneration of Christchurch is ongoing after the devastating earthquake, but one area has been already been given new life. A pedestrian shopping mall made from shipping containers is home to 27 stores as part of the City Mall Re:START project. MiNDFOOD reports.

Daily Bite September 2010

This month in the Daily Bite: We discover the essence of cool; Joaquin Phoenix shares a joke; Gucci, Rodarte and Luella Bartley shine at fashion week; and Gaga goes gaga.

Seeking damages

The family of two victims of Chile’s massive quake have accused the government of manslaughter in a lawsuit filed this week, reports MiNDFOOD.

Bachelet urges calm in Chile

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet calls on Chileans to rally around relief and reconstruction efforts, as aftershocks continue to rock the ravished country, MiNDFOOD reports.

Clinton arrives in Chile as quake toll climbs

The official death toll from Saturday’s earthquake in Chile has risen to 795 as the country struggles to bring looting under control, MiNDFOOD reports.

Looters canvas devastated Chile

Hundreds of looters have been detained in earthquake-hit Chile, where troops have been forced to fire tear gas to stop mobs from pillaging shops and homes.

Curfew imposed amid quake chaos

The Chilean Government has imposed a curfew on some of the areas worst affected by Saturday’s devastating earthquake, as the official death toll stretches beyond 700.

Will endemic corruption cripple Haiti?

Despite the best intentions of the international community, Haitians have little faith they will see the billions of dollars in aid pledged to rebuild their earthquake-shattered country, MiNDFOOD reports.

Haiti telethon a success

Dozens of the biggest names in film and music sang in somber tones and urged the world to donate to earthquake-stricken Haiti on Friday at a benefit led by actor George Clooney and Haiti-born rapper Wyclef Jean, MiNDFOOD reports,

Aftershock rattles Haiti, but aid continues

A new earthquake shook the devastated Haitian capital Port-au-Prince early on Wednesday, rattling already wrecked buildings and triggering panic among survivors of last week’s devastating quake, reports MiNDFOOD.

Hollywood stars lead charity drive

Haiti’s devastating earthquake has moved Hollywood and pop music stars to lead a rally for disaster relief donations and open their own wallets, led by Haitian hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean, MiNDFOOD reports.

Haiti worst disaster in decades

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has described the Haiti earthquake as the worst humanitarian crisis in decades, as he surveyed devastated Port-au-Prince for himself.

White House condemns pastor’s ‘devil pact’ comments

The White House has dismissed a comment by evangelical preacher Pat Robertson that Haiti’s earthquake was retribution for the country swearing a “pact to the devil”, MiNDFOOD reports.

Death toll rises in Haiti

Bodies are being piled up on the streets of Haiti’s capital as the country’s Prime Minister estimates 100,000 people might have died in yesterday’s earthquake.

Clinton cancels visit as Red Cross mobilises

Hillary Clinton has cancelled her trip to New Zealand and Australia as the US ramps up its efforts to get aid into Haiti’s devastated earthquake zone, reports MiNDFOOD.

Hundreds feared dead in Haiti earthquake

A local doctor says he fears that hundreds of people have been killed by the massive earthquake which hit Haiti this morning.

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