This is poor reporting of the news.Newsmax.com---
U.S. Sends Aid After 20,000 Die in Asian Earthquake.
Please tell me how they could sent aid before the quake when it was not predicted?[/u]
WASHINGTON -- The United States is sending cash and eight helicopters, with more military aid on the way, in response to Pakistan's plea for international assistance with earthquake recovery.
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/10/9/162320.shtml
