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World Responds to Kashmir Earthquake Disaster


The international community is responding to urgent calls 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 of 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 pledged an initial $100,000 in emergency aid.

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

And Afghanistan is sending helicopters and medicine to neighboring Pakistan.

Some information for this report provided by AFP .

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