President Baeack Obama: "Michael Chima, add your name to mine"

Michael Chima, add your name to mine


Michael Chima --

I'm writing to you on a great day for America.

This morning, I gathered with members of Congress, my administration, and hardworking volunteers from every part of the country to sign comprehensive health care reform into law. Thanks to the immeasurable efforts of so many, the dream of reform is now a reality.

The bill I just signed puts Americans in charge of our own health care by enacting three key changes:

It establishes the toughest patient protections in history.

It guarantees all Americans affordable health insurance options, extending coverage to 32 million who are currently uninsured.

And it reduces the cost of care -- cutting over 1 trillion dollars from the federal deficit over the next two decades.

To ensure a successful, stable transition, many of these changes will phase into full effect over the next several years.

But for millions of Americans, many of the benefits of reform will begin this year -- some even taking effect this afternoon. Here are just a few examples:

Small businesses will receive significant tax cuts, this year, to help them afford health coverage for all their employees.

Seniors will receive a rebate to reduce drug costs not yet covered under Medicare.

Young people will be allowed coverage under their parents' plan until the age of 26.

Early retirees will receive help to reduce premium costs.

Children will be protected against discrimination on the basis of medical history.

Uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions can join a special high-risk pool to get the coverage they need, starting in just 90 days.

Insured Americans will be protected from seeing their insurance revoked when they get sick, or facing restrictive annual limits on the care they receive.

All Americans will benefit from significant new investments to train primary care doctors, nurses, and public health professionals, and the creation of state-level consumer assistance programs to help all patients understand and defend our new rights.

As I've said many times, and as I know to be true, this astounding victory could not have been achieved without your tireless efforts.

So as we celebrate this great day, I want to invite you to add your name where it belongs: alongside mine as a co-signer of this historic legislation. Organizing for America will record the names of co-signers as a permanent commemoration of those who came together to make this moment possible -- all of you who refused to give up until the dream of many generations for affordable, quality care for all Americans was finally fulfilled.

So, if you haven't yet, please add your name as a proud health care reform co-signer today:

http://my.barackobama.com/cosigner

Please accept my thanks for your voice, for your courage, and for your indispensable partnership in the great work of creating change.

History, and I, are in your debt.

President Barack Obama

CLICK HERE TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT.


Health Care Reform
Releases displayed in Africa/Lagos time
23 Mar 2010
21:44
Health Insurance Reform Delivers on Promise of America
21:13
The Children's Aid Society Lauds Unprecedented Federal Support for Improving Children's Health
20:42
Betsy McCaughey: Government Control of Your Body
20:28
National Democratic Strategist Bob Weiner Discusses Healthcare, Political Aftermath, Obama Agenda in Radio Interview
20:04
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Hails Significant Provisions for Dementia Community in Health Reform Law
19:44
Mental Health America Hails Enactment of Historic Health Care Reform Bill
19:41
President Signs Health Reform Bill that Aids Small Business
18:11
Pelosi: 'Health Insurance Reform Will Stand Alongside Social Security and Medicare in American History'
18:02
Comment of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on the Signing of 'The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'
16:05
NASS Survey Finds Physicians Ready to Make Major Changes in Medicare Practices
13:28
PA Breast Cancer Coalition Encouraged by Passing of Health Care Reform Bill
13:00
Uninsured in Atlanta Area to Receive Help as Health Care Reform Passes
22 Mar 2010
21:13
Statement From 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Chairman Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Regarding the Passing of the Health Care Reform Bill
22:47
Health Care Reform Bill Will Also Improve Long-Term Care
18:27
Larsen Response to Healthcare Reform Passage - Individual Mandate Unconstitutional; Business the Big Losers
17:32
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George Hails Passage of Health Care Reform
17:20
Governor Rendell Addresses Health Insurance Reform
17:18
Introducing AIS's Health Reform Week
17:04
PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health Care Reform
16:36
AAHSA Statement on Passage of Health Reform Legislation
16:15
Bauer Says the Only Remedy for the "Tragic Mistake" of the Health Care Vote Is at the Ballot Box
15:42
CCH Issues Briefing on Tax Provisions of Health Care Reform Legislation
15:09
AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
15:00
Pew Statement on the Physician Payments Sunshine Act
14:58
Small Business Advocate Statement on House Health Care Vote
14:38
NCPA Commends Pharmacy Provisions in House-Passed Health Care Reform Bill
14:33
AARP Pennsylvania Key Vote News Alert: AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
14:22
Providence Service Corporation Comments on Health Care Reform Passage
13:11
USW Applauds Historic Step for Health Care Reform
07:13
AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
06:53
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Praises Historic Passage of Health Insurance Reform
06:42
AARP Idaho Key Vote News Alert
06:06
National Alliance for Hispanic Health President and CEO Applauds House Action, Calls on Senate to Pass Reconciliation Bill
05:58
Pelosi: 'Today, We Have the Opportunity to Complete the Great Unfinished Business of Our Society and Pass Health Insurance Reform for All Americans'
05:31
Catholic Health Association Congratulates Nation's Leaders For Enacting Historic Health Reform
05:27
APHA Applauds House Passage of Health Reform
05:09
PhRMA Statement on Health Care Reform
04:55
'A Monumentally Important Victory for Our Country'
04:06
Healthcare Reform: One Step Forward for America; One Step Back for Women's Rights
03:32
'A Small Step For Today. A Giant Step For Tomorrow'
21 Mar 2010
20:27
Rep. Fattah Says Small Businesses in Philadelphia Are Big Winners in Today's Healthcare Reform
17:07
CAIR: Muslim Congressman Called 'N**ger' by Tea Party Protesters
19 Mar 2010
20:55
Hispanic Groups Urge Congress To Vote No On The Health Care Legislation
19:57
APHA Urges House to Approve Health Reform
19:16
AARP Backs Health Reform Package: Would Deliver Needed Relief to Idaho
19:06
Judicial Watch: Slaughter Rule Unconstitutional
17:57
Majority of Physicians Express Unfavorable Opinions of Health Care Reform Plan
17:28
Tea Party Patriots Gather in Opposition to Government Takeover of Health Care
17:26
Letter Carriers Union Urges House to Pass Health Care Bill
17:22
Rep. Fattah Says Student College Loan Reform as Part of Healthcare Bill is "a Win-Win of Historic Proportions"
17:19
Family Research Council, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and National Right to Life Committee to Host News Conference Call Today at 3 PM ET
17:09
AMA Holds Telephone News Conference Today to Announce Position on New Health System Reform Legislation
16:42
Citing a BAD Bill and a BAD Process, RetireSafe Urges Calls to Congress to Stop the Health CARE Reform Bill
00:49
Statement on Ad-Campaign Attacking Congressman Bart Stupak
00:19
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Calls for Passage of Health Care Reform
18 Mar 2010
16:59
Idaho Enacts Health Care Freedom Act
16:37
U.S. Bishops Provide Resources Explaining Flaws in Senate Health Care Bill
16:11
Machinists Members Adamantly Opposed to Health Care Excise Tax
15:45
Frequent Users of the ER: Sick, Insured and White
13:00
Senator Coburn MD (R. OK) Engages Physicians on Sermo to Gauge Reaction to Healthcare Reform Bill
00:04
League TV Ad: Appointment of Congressman's Brother 'Suspicious Timing'
17 Mar 2010
22:03
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, the Nation's Top Union Leader, Joining Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Bloomingdale and Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Patrick Eiding in Leading Two Workers' Rallies in Downtown Philadelphia on Friday, March 19, 2010
15:56
Nation's Leading Voice of Doctors Develops Educational Ad
13:00
SBCA Urges House Members to Vote Against Senate Health Care Bill
16 Mar 2010
22:15
Hoffa on Health Care Reform: 'Time to Get This Done'
20:00
Statement From Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, on the Beginning of the Reconciliation Process for Health Reform Legislation
16:25
U.S. Chamber Releases 10 District Polls Showing Voters Opposed to Current Health Care Proposal
15:04
Health Care Reform: Latest Employer Views Regarding Impact of Key Provisions
15 Mar 2010
18:20
Does the U.S. Need to Ration Costly End-of-Life Care?
17:14
LightSource Poll by KJT Group Shows Americans' Disdain for the Cost of Reforming Health Care
12 Mar 2010
18:06
What Real Health Care Reform Must Address
9 Mar 2010
19:57
Americans for Responsible Health Care Launch Radio Ads Targeting Seven Democrats, Warning 'The People Are Watching...'
19:26
Ambiguous Language Could Drive Up Rather Than Curtail Health Care Costs
4 Mar 2010
02:05
DNC Chairman Kaine Joins President Obama in Calling on Congress to Finish the Job, Pass Health Insurance Reform
3 Mar 2010
22:41
Obama Proposes Health Care Bill Fully Funding Abortion
21:31
On Healthcare: Step Up or Step Out of the Way
21:29
Pelosi: We Will Move Forward on Health Insurance Reform, Including Best Ideas of Democrats and Republicans
21:11
DNC Chairman Kaine Joins President Obama in Calling on Congress to Finish the Job, Pass Health Insurance Reform
2 Mar 2010
22:45
President Obama Endorses Health Courts - A Concept Championed by Common Good to Restore Medical Justice and Eliminate Waste Associated with Defensive Medicine
1 Mar 2010
15:30
TV Ads Target House Members Who Voted for Obamacare
14:36
Broad Health Coalition Disappointed That Health Care Summit Yields Little Progress on Medical Liability Reform

President Baeack Obama: "Michael Chima, add your name to mine"

President Obama signs the heathcare bill in the East Room of the White House. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press / March 23, 2010)

Michael Chima, add your name to mine


Michael Chima --

I'm writing to you on a great day for America.

This morning, I gathered with members of Congress, my administration, and hardworking volunteers from every part of the country to sign comprehensive health care reform into law. Thanks to the immeasurable efforts of so many, the dream of reform is now a reality.

The bill I just signed puts Americans in charge of our own health care by enacting three key changes:

It establishes the toughest patient protections in history.

It guarantees all Americans affordable health insurance options, extending coverage to 32 million who are currently uninsured.

And it reduces the cost of care -- cutting over 1 trillion dollars from the federal deficit over the next two decades.

To ensure a successful, stable transition, many of these changes will phase into full effect over the next several years.

But for millions of Americans, many of the benefits of reform will begin this year -- some even taking effect this afternoon. Here are just a few examples:

Small businesses will receive significant tax cuts, this year, to help them afford health coverage for all their employees.

Seniors will receive a rebate to reduce drug costs not yet covered under Medicare.

Young people will be allowed coverage under their parents' plan until the age of 26.

Early retirees will receive help to reduce premium costs.

Children will be protected against discrimination on the basis of medical history.

Uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions can join a special high-risk pool to get the coverage they need, starting in just 90 days.

Insured Americans will be protected from seeing their insurance revoked when they get sick, or facing restrictive annual limits on the care they receive.

All Americans will benefit from significant new investments to train primary care doctors, nurses, and public health professionals, and the creation of state-level consumer assistance programs to help all patients understand and defend our new rights.

As I've said many times, and as I know to be true, this astounding victory could not have been achieved without your tireless efforts.

So as we celebrate this great day, I want to invite you to add your name where it belongs: alongside mine as a co-signer of this historic legislation. Organizing for America will record the names of co-signers as a permanent commemoration of those who came together to make this moment possible -- all of you who refused to give up until the dream of many generations for affordable, quality care for all Americans was finally fulfilled.

So, if you haven't yet, please add your name as a proud health care reform co-signer today:

http://my.barackobama.com/cosigner

Please accept my thanks for your voice, for your courage, and for your indispensable partnership in the great work of creating change.

History, and I, are in your debt.

President Barack Obama

CLICK HERE TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT.


Health Care Reform
Releases displayed in Africa/Lagos time
23 Mar 2010
21:44
Health Insurance Reform Delivers on Promise of America
21:13
The Children's Aid Society Lauds Unprecedented Federal Support for Improving Children's Health
20:42
Betsy McCaughey: Government Control of Your Body
20:28
National Democratic Strategist Bob Weiner Discusses Healthcare, Political Aftermath, Obama Agenda in Radio Interview
20:04
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Hails Significant Provisions for Dementia Community in Health Reform Law
19:44
Mental Health America Hails Enactment of Historic Health Care Reform Bill
19:41
President Signs Health Reform Bill that Aids Small Business
18:11
Pelosi: 'Health Insurance Reform Will Stand Alongside Social Security and Medicare in American History'
18:02
Comment of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on the Signing of 'The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'
16:05
NASS Survey Finds Physicians Ready to Make Major Changes in Medicare Practices
13:28
PA Breast Cancer Coalition Encouraged by Passing of Health Care Reform Bill
13:00
Uninsured in Atlanta Area to Receive Help as Health Care Reform Passes
22 Mar 2010
21:13
Statement From 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Chairman Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Regarding the Passing of the Health Care Reform Bill
22:47
Health Care Reform Bill Will Also Improve Long-Term Care
18:27
Larsen Response to Healthcare Reform Passage - Individual Mandate Unconstitutional; Business the Big Losers
17:32
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George Hails Passage of Health Care Reform
17:20
Governor Rendell Addresses Health Insurance Reform
17:18
Introducing AIS's Health Reform Week
17:04
PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health Care Reform
16:36
AAHSA Statement on Passage of Health Reform Legislation
16:15
Bauer Says the Only Remedy for the "Tragic Mistake" of the Health Care Vote Is at the Ballot Box
15:42
CCH Issues Briefing on Tax Provisions of Health Care Reform Legislation
15:09
AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
15:00
Pew Statement on the Physician Payments Sunshine Act
14:58
Small Business Advocate Statement on House Health Care Vote
14:38
NCPA Commends Pharmacy Provisions in House-Passed Health Care Reform Bill
14:33
AARP Pennsylvania Key Vote News Alert: AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
14:22
Providence Service Corporation Comments on Health Care Reform Passage
13:11
USW Applauds Historic Step for Health Care Reform
07:13
AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
06:53
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Praises Historic Passage of Health Insurance Reform
06:42
AARP Idaho Key Vote News Alert
06:06
National Alliance for Hispanic Health President and CEO Applauds House Action, Calls on Senate to Pass Reconciliation Bill
05:58
Pelosi: 'Today, We Have the Opportunity to Complete the Great Unfinished Business of Our Society and Pass Health Insurance Reform for All Americans'
05:31
Catholic Health Association Congratulates Nation's Leaders For Enacting Historic Health Reform
05:27
APHA Applauds House Passage of Health Reform
05:09
PhRMA Statement on Health Care Reform
04:55
'A Monumentally Important Victory for Our Country'
04:06
Healthcare Reform: One Step Forward for America; One Step Back for Women's Rights
03:32
'A Small Step For Today. A Giant Step For Tomorrow'
21 Mar 2010
20:27
Rep. Fattah Says Small Businesses in Philadelphia Are Big Winners in Today's Healthcare Reform
17:07
CAIR: Muslim Congressman Called 'N**ger' by Tea Party Protesters
19 Mar 2010
20:55
Hispanic Groups Urge Congress To Vote No On The Health Care Legislation
19:57
APHA Urges House to Approve Health Reform
19:16
AARP Backs Health Reform Package: Would Deliver Needed Relief to Idaho
19:06
Judicial Watch: Slaughter Rule Unconstitutional
17:57
Majority of Physicians Express Unfavorable Opinions of Health Care Reform Plan
17:28
Tea Party Patriots Gather in Opposition to Government Takeover of Health Care
17:26
Letter Carriers Union Urges House to Pass Health Care Bill
17:22
Rep. Fattah Says Student College Loan Reform as Part of Healthcare Bill is "a Win-Win of Historic Proportions"
17:19
Family Research Council, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and National Right to Life Committee to Host News Conference Call Today at 3 PM ET
17:09
AMA Holds Telephone News Conference Today to Announce Position on New Health System Reform Legislation
16:42
Citing a BAD Bill and a BAD Process, RetireSafe Urges Calls to Congress to Stop the Health CARE Reform Bill
00:49
Statement on Ad-Campaign Attacking Congressman Bart Stupak
00:19
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Calls for Passage of Health Care Reform
18 Mar 2010
16:59
Idaho Enacts Health Care Freedom Act
16:37
U.S. Bishops Provide Resources Explaining Flaws in Senate Health Care Bill
16:11
Machinists Members Adamantly Opposed to Health Care Excise Tax
15:45
Frequent Users of the ER: Sick, Insured and White
13:00
Senator Coburn MD (R. OK) Engages Physicians on Sermo to Gauge Reaction to Healthcare Reform Bill
00:04
League TV Ad: Appointment of Congressman's Brother 'Suspicious Timing'
17 Mar 2010
22:03
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, the Nation's Top Union Leader, Joining Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Bloomingdale and Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Patrick Eiding in Leading Two Workers' Rallies in Downtown Philadelphia on Friday, March 19, 2010
15:56
Nation's Leading Voice of Doctors Develops Educational Ad
13:00
SBCA Urges House Members to Vote Against Senate Health Care Bill
16 Mar 2010
22:15
Hoffa on Health Care Reform: 'Time to Get This Done'
20:00
Statement From Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, on the Beginning of the Reconciliation Process for Health Reform Legislation
16:25
U.S. Chamber Releases 10 District Polls Showing Voters Opposed to Current Health Care Proposal
15:04
Health Care Reform: Latest Employer Views Regarding Impact of Key Provisions
15 Mar 2010
18:20
Does the U.S. Need to Ration Costly End-of-Life Care?
17:14
LightSource Poll by KJT Group Shows Americans' Disdain for the Cost of Reforming Health Care
12 Mar 2010
18:06
What Real Health Care Reform Must Address
9 Mar 2010
19:57
Americans for Responsible Health Care Launch Radio Ads Targeting Seven Democrats, Warning 'The People Are Watching...'
19:26
Ambiguous Language Could Drive Up Rather Than Curtail Health Care Costs
4 Mar 2010
02:05
DNC Chairman Kaine Joins President Obama in Calling on Congress to Finish the Job, Pass Health Insurance Reform
3 Mar 2010
22:41
Obama Proposes Health Care Bill Fully Funding Abortion
21:31
On Healthcare: Step Up or Step Out of the Way
21:29
Pelosi: We Will Move Forward on Health Insurance Reform, Including Best Ideas of Democrats and Republicans
21:11
DNC Chairman Kaine Joins President Obama in Calling on Congress to Finish the Job, Pass Health Insurance Reform
2 Mar 2010
22:45
President Obama Endorses Health Courts - A Concept Championed by Common Good to Restore Medical Justice and Eliminate Waste Associated with Defensive Medicine
1 Mar 2010
15:30
TV Ads Target House Members Who Voted for Obamacare
14:36
Broad Health Coalition Disappointed That Health Care Summit Yields Little Progress on Medical Liability Reform

200 Killed as Religious Riots Spread in Northern Nigeria

Over 200 people have been killed as bloody religious riots continued in Nigeria's Plateau state, as of Tuesday.

Local and foreign journalists in Nigeria and abroad have failed to report the facts on the reoccurrence of religious riots in Jos. Many reports said that the violence started after an argument over the rebuilding of homes destroyed in the 2008 clashes, but eyewitness accounts confirmed that fringe elements in the Muslim community attacked the St. Michael's Anglican Church in downtown Jos Sunday morning. The church was set ablaze with worshippers trapped inside. The aggrieved Christians rose up in self defence. The indigenous Berom have gone on rampage in retaliation.

The police have declared a 24-hour curfew after a dusk to dawn curfew on Monday failed to stem the spread of the clashes as gangs of irate Muslims mobilized at midnight before resuming attacks on Christians in the early hours of Tuesday. Churches, mosques and homes have been torched and thousands of residents and visitors are fleeing to police and military barracks for saftey.


Follow Orikinla's reports on Nigerians Report.

Fifth Anniversary of the Tsunami

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15 Dec 2009 14:00 Africa/Lagos

Launch of Multimedia Documentary Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Tsunami

- Inspiring documentary featuring interviews with extraordinary survivors - Reuters photography and film of the Tsunami's aftermath - Fully interactive, online multimedia presentation

LONDON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) today announced the launch of a new multimedia web documentary -- "Surviving the Tsunami: Stories of Hope" -- produced jointly to mark the fifth anniversary of the worst natural disaster in living memory, the Indian Ocean Tsunami.


(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090507/NY12658LOGO )


Combining powerful imagery by award-winning Reuters photojournalists with eyewitness testimony and interactive graphics, the documentary reveals the strength of the human spirit in the face of catastrophe. These are stories of compassion, hope and dignity.


"Surviving the Tsunami - Stories of Hope" can be viewed at: http://tsunami.trust.org/


The project marks a strengthened partnership between Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, the world's largest provider of news and information, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation.


Commenting on the documentary Yasemin Aysan, Under Secretary General of the IFRC, said: "The tsunami caused catastrophic and unprecedented damage but also generated incredible levels of spontaneous generosity from ordinary people around the world. We have spent the past five years helping communities to recover and we wanted to produce a true testimony that allows ordinary people affected by the tsunami to tell their extraordinary stories."


Speaking at the launch, Monique Villa, CEO of Thomson Reuters Foundation, said: "This is a hugely inspirational and moving multimedia documentary that reveals the amazing capacity for human beings to overcome tragedy. It draws on the unique experiences of Reuters journalists in one of the most harrowing natural disasters of our time and is a celebration of humanity's spirit and tenacity in the face of adversity."


The documentary follows the success of two award-winning multimedia productions by Reuters, "Bearing Witness" about the Iraq war and "Times of Crisis" about the global financial meltdown.


The launch of the documentary took place alongside the unveiling of Thomson Reuters Foundation's new Emergency Information Service (EIS). The pioneering service has been developed to respond to major natural disasters around the world, with key support from the Red Cross. The Foundation will deploy expert Action-Units of journalists to scenes of major catastrophe where they will seek out, collate and disseminate life-saving information to disaster-struck populations, filling a critical gap in the chain of crisis information.


EIS Action-Units will be staffed by specialist humanitarian-trained Reuters journalists. Upon alert of a major natural disaster, the EIS Action-Units will travel to the affected area and use the most appropriate means of communication -- particularly SMS text messages -- to reach local populations, aid agencies and local-language media. Communities affected by disasters often find themselves cut off from information and aid. A key aim of the EIS is to ensure those affected are not seen merely as victims but as "first responders" who can help shape and manage the disaster recovery process through their own local knowledge and expertise.


"In times of major natural catastrophes, information itself is aid, as crucial as shelter or blankets," Monique Villa said. "Working with key partners such as the Red Cross, the EIS will have teams in the field within hours of a natural disaster striking. The EIS Action-Units will provide reliable, actionable information to help empower survivors to be architects of their own recovery."


Contacts

Thomson Reuters International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
Victoria Brough Paul Conneally
Head of External Affairs, EMEA Head of Media and Public Communications
+ 44 (0) 207 542 8763 +41(0)22.730.4669 / +41(0)79.3089809
victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com paul.conneally@ifrc.org

Tom Gilbert
Corporate Communications Manager
+44 (0) 207 542 4214
tom.h.gilbert@thomsonreuters.com

Pictures contact:
Jassim Ahmad
Head of Visual Projects
+44 20 7542 2822
Jassim.Ahmad@thomsonreuters.com



Notes to Editors:

1. About "Surviving the Tsunami - Stories of Hope":


The multi-media web documentary is a compilation of Reuters world-renowned photography, tsunami video footage, fresh interviews and interactive graphics.


The documentary is accessible in multiple languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Bahasa (Indonesian), Hindi, Tamil, Sinhala, Thai, Japanese, Mandarin.


To view the documentary please go to: http://tsunami.trust.org/


High resolution photographs used in the documentary and of editorial reproduction quality available - preview here: http://link.reuters.com/gup46g


The stories:

Arko Datta, India

A veteran Reuters photojournalist whose quest to find a survivor he photographed five years ago leads to an extraordinary reunion


Dina Astita, Indonesia


A teacher who lost her three children but became an inspiration for others in a village where nine of 10 residents died


Sara Hedrenius Andreasson, Sweden


A tsunami trauma counsellor whose own experiences in another disaster 10 years earlier gave her unique insight into the psychology of survival


Kushil Gunasekera, Sri Lanka


A local philanthropist from one of the worst hit communities in Sri Lanka who narrowly escaped the waves and helped galvanise his village to build itself back


2. About Thomson Reuters Foundation


Established in 1982, Thomson Reuters Foundation is a registered charity in Britain and the United States. The charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, it leverages the skills and expertise across the corporation to increase trust and access to the rule of law, to save lives through the provision of trusted information and to improve standards of journalism.


Following the acquisition of Reuters by Thomson Corp in 2008, the Foundation's resources and programmes were expanded and a new leadership team was appointed. The Thomson Reuters Foundation website, trust.org, is a portal which integrates the Foundation's three key areas of focus and brings together the Foundation's community of partners.


3. About The IFRC


The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian network, with tens of millions of volunteers and staff in 186 countries worldwide. It provides help and support to people in crisis without discrimination as to their nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.


Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090507/NY12658LOGO
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation

CONTACT: Victoria Brough, Head of External Affairs, EMEA, +44(0)207 542
8763, victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com, or Tom Gilbert, Corporate
Communications Manager, +44(0)207 542 4214, tom.h.gilbert@thomsonreuters.com,
both of Thomson Reuters; Pictures contact: Jassim Ahmad, Head of Visual
Projects, +44 20 7542 2822; Jassim.Ahmad@thomsonreuters.com; Paul Conneally,
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Head of
Media and Public Communications, +41(0)22.730.4669 / +41(0)79.3089809,
paul.conneally@ifrc.org

British Millionaire Murdered By Young Nigerian wife

British millionaire murdered by young Nigerian wife
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