Japanese earthquake: rescue and relief missions swing into action

 

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Smoke rises from a burning factory in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, following the earthquake and tsunami Photo: REUTERS

 

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Waves of the tsunami hit residences after the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Picture: AP 

 

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Japan's rebuilding effort will probably stimulate the economy via construction and other capital spending Photo: EPA

 

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As the movement was underwater it caused a ripple effect which radiated out in all directions Photo: AP

 

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Smoke rises from a burning factory in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, following the earthquake and tsunami Photo: REUTERS

 

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Waves of the tsunami hit residences after the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Picture: AP 

 

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Japan's rebuilding effort will probably stimulate the economy via construction and other capital spending Photo: EPA

 

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As the movement was underwater it caused a ripple effect which radiated out in all directions Photo: AP

 

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Smoke rises from a burning factory in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, following the earthqua

 

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Waves of the tsunami hit residences after the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Picture: AP