World Aug 17 Thousands await aid in Indonesia after powerful earthquake that killed at least 68 Authorities declared a 14-day state of emergency and sent thousands of security personnel and aid supplies, though difficult access has slowed relief efforts. Survivors urgently appealed for food, water, medicine and cooking equipment.
World Aug 16 Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53 More than 900 homes were destroyed and 450 more damaged in East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing about 5,000 people into temporary shelters.