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Morning News


Aug.16   Peru   337 killed in earthquake Map of http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6948888.stm#anchor
  All but one of the deaths were in the coastal province of Ica, about 165 miles south of Lima
 The earthquake struck at 18.4 and lasted for several minutes. In Lima, buildings shook violently, prompting residents to take to the streets


  Iraq   More Iraqi women turning to prostitution  The women have been driven to sell their bodies to put food on the table for their children, for as little as $8 a day

  USA Fan vigil marks Elvis anniversary  Thousands of fans have marked the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death at the singer's Memphis home, Graceland

  Texas Erin wanes, Dean waxes  Tropical Storm Erin weakened to a tropical depression as it crossed the Gulf Coast, bringing localized heavy rain and 35-mph wind

Day News


  Peru   Peruvians mourn earthquake dead  Peru will hold 3 days of mourning for the victims of a devastating quake that has left hundreds dead

  Pakistan US supports Pakistani moderates  The United States is talking to what it called all important political parties ahead of elections, which are due later this year

  Greece Forest fire grips Athens suburbs  A fire intensified by fierce winds has swept across the northern outskirts of the capital, destroying dozens of homes

Evening News


  Japan   Sharp market falls in Asia  European markets will be looking to rebound, after a late rally on Wall Street saw stocks recover

  Utah Three die in rescue attempt  3 rescuers have died and 6 more have been injured during efforts to reach a group of coal miners trapped underground
San Francisco Bay Area , August 16, 2007 Timeline