3000 feared killed as quake, tsunamis hit Asia

[11:08pm] A huge earthquake hit southern Asia today, setting off a tsunami that drowned hundreds in Sri Lanka and India, sent Indonesians rushing to high ground and washed away bathers on the Thai tourist island of Phuket. more

• 2100 dead as massive waves hit Sri Lanka
• Tsunami kills at least 170 in Thailand
• Earthquake, floods kills more than 700 in Indonesia
• 400 fishermen feared missing in south India
• Maldives sees great damage
• Asian quake fifth largest since 1900
• Australian tourists witness devastation
• Low-lying Cocos Islands hit by wave
• Four South Africans missing in Thailand
• Pope asks world to help quake victims
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• Quake devastates South-East Asia