Date:28/12/2004 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2004/12/28/stories/2004122816390100.htm

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23,700 killed across South Asia

COLOMBO, DEC. 27. Aid officials said Sunday's tidal waves that obliterated towns along southern Asian coastlines killed 23,700 people in eight countries. The tally was expected to rise, with thousands still missing.

— AP