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World Responds to Kashmir Earthquake Disaster
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Japan, Turkey sending relief teams to Pakistan; US, Britain, European
Union, UN pledge financial aid, dispatch emergency personnel The
international community is responding to the urgent call for help for
victims of Saturday's earthquake in South Asia.

The World Bank has offered $20 million to hardest-hit Pakistan while
the European Union is giving $3.5 million. The United Nations has sent
coordinators to the region.

Japan and Turkey - two of the world's most earthquake-prone nations -
are sending relief teams to Pakistan. Tokyo is also sending more than
$200,000 worth of blankets, tents and other supplies, along with
medical personnel.

Australia has pledged nearly $400,000 assistance, while China
dispatched a 49-member rescue team with search dogs and equipment.

The United States is sending helicopters to help reach areas
inaccessible by road and has initially pledged $100,000 in emergency
aid.

And Britain, which has a large South Asian community, has offered a
medical team and $175,000 in aid.

Some information for this report provided by AP and AFP.


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