* Indonesia: According to the U.N., over 1,000 people died from Wednesday's 7.6-magnitude quake while thousands are still missing and possibly deceased.* Philippines: About 50,000 Filipinos have been evacuated ahead of Typhoon Parma which is supposed to hit the country on Saturday.
* U.S.: The unemployment rate rose to 9.8% last month; the highest mark since 1983.
* Middle East: Hope has grown for the possible release of a kidnapped Israeli soldier held by Hamas since June 2006.
Image- Guardian UK (“A family grieves this loss of a relative killed in the earthquake as they identify the body in Padang.”)
Online Sources- Los Angeles Times, MSNBC, BBC News, The Telegraph
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