The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency because of a severe shortage of fresh water.

Thousands of panicking South Pacific islanders ran from coastlines after a series of strong earthquakes rocked the region creating a small tsunami today, just over a week after a massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga.

The 11,0000 citizens of one of the world's smallest countries have a new leader.