AS world leaders gathered yesterday to coordinate aid for earthquake victims in Asia, doctors warned another 150,000 could die if basic needs such as water were not restored by the end of the week.

THE clear and unequivocal message from Irish aid agencies in the wake of the Indian Ocean disaster leaves no room for ambiguity - every euro, every pound and every dollar pledged by Ireland and other countries must go towards the relief effort.

The Irish Red Cross is among a number of international aid agencies that are gathering in the Iranian capital Tehran this weekend to co-ordinate the relief response to the Bam earthquake.

Opponents of the Iranian government clashed with mourners at a service for victims of the Bam earthquake.