Powerful earthquake kills nearly 2,000 in Indonesia

Powerful earthquake kills nearly 2,000 in Indonesia
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-05-27 14:08

Family members help the injured victims of an earthquake onto a truck, before entering a hospital in Yogyakarta, central Java, May 27, 2006. Nearly 2,000 people have been killed and many more injured when an earthquake shook Indonesia's ancient royal city and tourist centre Yogyakarta and the surrounding area early on Saturday, hospital staff said. [Reuters]

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