Folk knowledge helped some people escape 2004 tsunami
A Simeulue islander works on a temporary bridge, Feb. 25, 2005, replacing one knocked out by the massive earthquake that rocked the island.
The majority of deaths from the 2004 earthquake and tsunami were in Indonesia. But one island had just a handful of deaths, and researchers say that was partly due to folklore passed down through generations. Also, an update on the situation in Syria as Syrians look to the future with a mixture of fear and hope. And, Albania’s former president was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering, but the problem may be more widespread. Plus, a soup to celebrate, not only the new year, but Haiti’s independence day.
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