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Duvalier has not explained his motive for returning, beyond vague expressions of wanting to help rebuild the quake-shattered nation.

'Baby Doc' Duvalier facing extended stay in Haiti 2011

Hopes have faded of finding more survivors in the collapsed downtown towers of New Zealand's quake-shattered Christchurch, as officials said the death toll rose to 98 with grave fears for more than 200 missing.

Death toll in Christchurch quake rises to 98 2011

(AP) CONCEPCION, Chile - The most powerful aftershock in six days sent terrified Chileans fleeing into quake-shattered streets and forced doctors to evacuate some patients from a major hospital on Friday as the nation struggled to comprehend the scope of the disaster that hit it.

Chile Aftershocks: Country Hit By Most Powerful Aftershock In 6 Days 2010

(AP) CONCEPCION, Chile - The most powerful aftershock in six days sent terrified Chileans fleeing into quake-shattered streets and forced doctors to evacuate some patients from a major hospital on Friday as the nation struggled to comprehend the scope of the disaster that hit it.

Chile Aftershocks: Country Hit By Most Powerful Aftershock In 6 Days 2010

Troops dug burial pits in this quake-shattered town and black smoke poured from crematorium chimneys elsewhere in central China as priorities began shifting Thursday from the hunt for survivors to dealing with the dead.

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Banks, schools and government offices were ordered closed for the anniversary and a national day of mourning was to kick off with a service offered by the papal envoy to Haiti at the quake-shattered remains of the National Cathedral in downtown Port-au-Prince.

Reuters: Top News 2011

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND-Rescuers broadened their search of collapsed buildings in this quake-shattered city Thursday, after searches through the rubble of major highrises failed to find more survivors.

Thestar.com - Home Page Kristen Gelineau 2011

Emily was closing in on Haiti less than 24 hours after lawmakers rejected Haitian President Michel Martelly's new choice for prime minister, blocking his efforts to install a government and move ahead with the task of rebuilding the quake-shattered country.

Reuters: Press Release 2011

Banks, schools and government offices were ordered closed for the anniversary and a national day of mourning was to kick off with a service offered by the papal envoy to Haiti at the quake-shattered remains of the National Cathedral in downtown Port-au-Prince.

Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

Several hours of overnight rain, much of it torrential, battered the thousands of crude cloth tents and huts in the quake-shattered capital Port-au-Prince, turning the ground between them to mud and soaking their occupants.

Reuters: Top News 2010