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Red Cross May 2008
Tens of thousands of people have been killed or injured by the devastating earthquake that struck south west China on 12 May. Many more have lost their homes and the death toll continues to rise.
The epicentre of the 7.9 magnitude quake was Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province, with another seven provinces affected. [...]

Armona island, Portugal - May 2008
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Just off the Algarve coast, a mere 10 minute ferry ride from Olhão, lies the picturesque little island of Armona, one of a small group of islands that form part of the Ria Formosa National Park.
You can get to Armona easily by ferry or Rio Taxi. The ferry costs [...]

Olhao, Portugal - May 2008
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The main fishing port of the Algarve, Olhao is a bustling little town of interesting architecture and pretty, cobbled back streets.
It got it’s township status in the 17th century after 17 local fishermen successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1808 in the fishing boat “Bom Sucesso” (Good Success) without [...]