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World Bank gives China $710 million for Sichuan BEIJING - The World Bank said Friday it will provide a $710 million loan to China to help rebuild areas hit by last year's devastating earthquake.   Activities:2008 China Earthquake   Source:(AP)   2009-02-14 Commission gets grim report on wartime spending WASHINGTON - A new commission examining waste and corruption in wartime contracts is getting a grim report from government watchdogs who say poor planning, weak oversight and greed combined to soak U.S. taxpayers and undermine American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.   Nations:Iraq Afghanistan   Activities:Second Gulf War   Source:(AP)   2009-02-02 China's Hu calls for faster rebuilding in Sichuan BEIJING - China's president called for faster reconstruction during a visit to the devastated Sichuan province where many victims of May's massive earthquake are facing a cold winter.   Nations:China   Activities:2008 China Earthquake   Source:(AP)   2008-12-30 Armenians mark 20 years since devastating quake GYUMRI, Armenia (AFP) - Armenians on Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of a devastating earthquake that left 25,000 people dead, as many survivors still waited for new homes after years of promises.   Nations:Armenia Azerbaijan Turkey Russia   People:Dmitry Medvedev   Source:(AFP)   2008-12-07 China rebuilds six months after quake, amid frustrations BEICHUAN, China (AFP) - Rebuilding work is in full swing in China's Sichuan province six months after the worst earthquake in a generation levelled entire towns, but for some families, help is slow and insufficient.   Nations:China   Activities:2008 China Earthquake   Source:(AFP)   2008-11-10 Headlines World Bank gives China $710 million for Sichuan 2009-02-14 Commission gets grim report on wartime spending 2009-02-02 China's Hu calls for faster rebuilding in Sichuan 2008-12-30 Armenians mark 20 years since devastating quake 2008-12-07 China rebuilds six months after quake, amid frustrations 2008-11-10 6 months on, quake rebuilding challenges China 2008-11-10 China reneges on pledge to say why schools fell in quake 2008-09-12 China says flaws may have led to school collapses 2008-09-05 China's quake reconstruction to cost nearly $150 billion: govt 2008-08-15 Graft fears as China turns to quake reconstruction 2008-06-11 Most-viewed Commission gets grim report on wartime spending 2009-02-02 China says flaws may have led to school collapses 2008-09-05

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