'Gunner Palace' Portrays Lives of U.S. Troops in Iraq *
Mar 7th, 2005 · Gunner Palace is a documentary about U.S. troops in Iraq. It shows a life of tedium and anxiety. For relief, many soldiers turn to music.
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Doctors Return to U.S. After Tsunami Relief Work **
Feb 25th, 2005 · In the nearly two months since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, millions of dollars and tons of supplies have been contributed to the relief effort. And many, many people have volunteered to help. Dr. Vaji Dharmasena and Dr. Sarah Beekley, talk about their trips, a first time for both in doing disaster relief work.
Doctors, Patients Seek Answers on Painkiller Risks
Feb 15th, 2005 · The FDA is weighing the safety of Celebrex, Bextra and Aleve in the wake of studies suggesting this class of drugs, known as Cox-2 inhibitors, may be dangerous. But some patients say they aren't getting enough pain relief without the drugs. Doctors want more studies to help define who's at risk and what's a safe dose.
Sanitation Seen as Key Part of Tsunami Relief Effort
Jan 13th, 2005 · The health of thousands of tsunami survivors depends on a simple thing: toilets. If toilets are not available, or not used, diseases like cholera and typhus could run rampant. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports.
World Bank Considers $1.5 Billion in Tsunami Relief
Jan 13th, 2005 · The president of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn, returns to the United States after a nine-day tour of tsunami-devastated areas in Asia. Wolfensohn says the World Bank is still assessing the damage, but could pledge up to $1.5 billion in reconstruction funds. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports.
Using Resources: Disaster Relief vs. Mitigation
Jan 10th, 2005 · Earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis. We can't prevent them, but couldn't we do a better job at limiting their impact? When should money be spent to save lives -- before or after disaster strikes? We examine the debate over disaster relief and mitigation.
U.N. Official Details Tsunami Relief Efforts
Jan 8th, 2005 · Mark Malloch Brown, the new chief of staff to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is coordinating global relief efforts for tsunami victims. He says there appears to be plenty of money pledged for those in immediate need, but more aid must come months from now to help survivors rebuild homes and communities. Hear Malloch Brown and NPR's Scott Simon.
Witnessing a Tsunami with Family *
Jan 6th, 2005 · Geoffrey Dobbs is the owner of a small island off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. He and his brother Michael, a staff writer for The Washington Post, were swimming near the island, Taprobane, when the tsunami hit. Geoffrey Dobbs talks with us from Sri Lanka, where he is now involved with relief efforts.
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