EU plans more emergency quake aid, US pledges $50m

The European Union today said it planned to provide further emergency aid beyond the €3.6m it had already committed for the victims of the huge earthquake that struck southern Asia over the weekend.

EU plans more emergency quake aid, US pledges $50m
Mon, 10 Oct, 2005 - 11:33

The European Union today said it planned to provide further emergency aid beyond the €3.6m it had already committed for the victims of the huge earthquake that struck southern Asia over the weekend.

Meanwhile, the US ambassador in Pakistan has said the White House has authorised $50m (€41.2m) for quake relief and reconstruction.

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