Exactly one year on from a massive earthquake that destroyed the city of Bam in Iran, and killed 30,000 people. Massive amounts of aid were promised by governments round the world. Hardly any of it actually was provided. (£1 billion promised, £17 million paid over.

Maybe the fact that some of the places hit this time are places Western tourists go to might make it more likely the promised help will be supplied. Maybe.

Tsunami kills hundreds of tourists - Reuters - 50 minutes ago
Anxious families across the world are seeking news of loved ones after a tsunami crashed into beaches and bars in some of Asia's most popular tourist resorts, killing more than 20,000 people and stranding many more.

Ten of thousands dead, and what's the headline? "Hundred of tourists"