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Nations mark 2004 tsunami tragedy

Dec. 26, 2009
Crowds attended prayers and other ceremonies across Asia on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami that killed about 250,000 people in 14 countries five years ago.
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Thai tsunami warning system operational

BANGKOK, June 30 (UPI) -- The Bangkok Post reported on June 30 that an international Indian Ocean tsunami warning network is now operational.

India to set up tsunami warning system

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Tsunami warning system launched

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler