The BBC reported UK Prime Minister Tony Blairs horror at the ‘global catastrophe’ of the Asian tsunami. Mr Blair, who is on holiday in Egypt, said the long-term effects would need attention from the international community for months, if not years. The disaster has claimed the lives of 124,000 people, including 35 Britons.
His comments, made to Channel Four News, came as donations from the public to a disaster fund reached 60m, exceeding the government’s 50m pledge. Will the government be embarassed to increase their own giving once more?
I missed this one up till now. Does anyone have USA or other country figures for private vs government giving?
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