Pacific, Vanuatu and United Nations

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
Efforts to recover bodies of people trapped in collapsed buildings continues in the earthquake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu.
Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the embassies of the U.S. and other nations. A witness told Agence France-Presse of bodies seen in the city.
Massive Earthquake Hits Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17 that has destroyed buildings across the capital of Port Vila with 14 confirmed deaths and more expected as recovery efforts get underway.
Reactions after magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
The USGS says a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. The quake on Tuesday occurred at a depth of 35 miles and was centered near Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation.
Earthquake rocks Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Vanuatu Islands, GFZ says
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said, revising up its original figure from 6.1.
Australia's rescue efforts in Vanuatu after deadly earthquake
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provide update on efforts in Vanuatu after deadly earthquake.
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