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Govt strikes compromise over Chch quake inquiry New Zealand Herald The Government has struck a compromise with the families of Christchurch earthquake victims by appointing a lawyer to specifically address their needs during the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Attorney-General Chris Finlayson had previously declined to ... See all stories on this topic »

Coping with disasters: Capital's posh sectors most vulnerable to quakes The Express Tribune The report says that an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale at a distance of 20-30km is most likely to hit Islamabad. The research further elaborates that even though 90 per cent of the earthquakes in the region are shallow (surface level) ... See all stories on this topic » The Express Tribune

Insurer Amlin slumps to first-half loss Reuters L) crashed to a 192.3 million pound ($318.7 million) pre-tax loss in the first half of 2011 after absorbing a surge in claims from the Japanese earthquake and other natural disasters. Amlin had earlier this month already flagged up a loss of about 180 ... See all stories on this topic »

Thai economy shrinks as exports lose steam AFP BANGKOK — Thailand's economy contracted 0.2 percent in the second quarter as parts shortages caused by Japan's massive earthquake led to a sharp slowdown in exports, government data showed Monday. On a year-on-year basis, economic growth weakened to ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

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