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Solomon Islands: Tsunami prompts state of emergency
The Solomon Islands declared a state of emergency after a severe 8.1 earthquake and a tsunami struck, flattening villages causing widespread panic and killing at least 20 people with the toll expected to rise.
A New Zealand man form Poriruahas been confirmed dead, while trying to save his mother from the tsunami.
A quake expert predicts a strong chance of more earthquakes to come and urges residents and rescue teams to be on alert.
US: Landmark ruling against Bush in car emission case
By a 5-4 vote the Supreme Court has ruled that US environmental officials have the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions that spur global warming.
President George W. Bush has opposed mandatory controls on greenhouse gases as harmful to the US economy.
