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Asia news in brief A magnitude 7.7 undersea earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia early today, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no danger of a tsunami, and no injuries were reported. The earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea about 120 miles south of Ambon city, the USGS said. It occurred at a depth of 212 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami threat existed. People reportedly fled their houses in panic when the earthquake struck. Japan's most prestigious university will discipline Professor Kazunari Taira after finding that 12 of his genetic research experiments could not be reproduced, raising questions about their veracity,

U.S. Businesses Helping Asia Earthquake Victims

U.S. Businesses Helping Asia Earthquake Victims Washington -- The U.S. business community has come together to raise more than $39 million in cash and products for critically needed immediate and longer-term relief for victims of the October earthquake that devastated parts of South Asia, according to the Business Roundtable. The contributions complement the overall U.S. government relief and reconstruction commitment, according to the organization's Web site. The Business Roundtable's Partnership for Disaster Relief coordinates the private sector response to natural disasters and facilitates delivery of in-kind contributions to the area in South Asia affected by the earthquake. Some of the earthquake relief funds raised

Volunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivors

Volunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivors ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (BP)--The earthquake that rocked South Asia Oct. 8 has created a unique opportunity for sharing the Gospel, and more followers of Jesus need to go and help, a volunteer in the region noted. “We must go. This is the hour when the door is open -– for such a time as this,” volunteer Liz Fendley* said. “I don’t know how long this window of opportunity will be open in this area. We need to help these people, show them His love, care for them and build those vital relationships

Asia prepares to remember tsunami

Asia prepares to remember tsunami Countries around the Indian Ocean are preparing to commemorate the first anniversary of the Asian tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, that left more than 216,000 people dead or missing. The disaster, which was triggered by the most powerful earthquake in more than 40 years, ravaged Indian Ocean coastlines on 26 December 2004, smashing cities, seaside communities and holiday resorts in a dozen countries from Indonesia to Somalia. Thousands of foreign survivors and bereaved relatives are expected to head to the affected countries to mark the event and to promote solidarity and remembrance, while

Former Pres. Bush named U.N. Asia quake envoy

Former Pres. Bush named U.N. Asia quake envoy UNITED NATIONS -- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will represent the United Nations as special envoy in the international response to the South Asian earthquake disaster. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced the appointment at U.N. World Headquarters in New York Thursday. "I am delighted that President Bush has accepted to play this role. I know the Pakistan authorities are too," he said in a statement. "We know that he is going to bring extraordinary leadership and attention to this