Thousands Await Aid as Quake Death Toll Rises in Indonesia The earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia over the weekend has left a trail of destruction, casting a dark shadow over the country's Independence Day celebrations.
The disaster zone is still reeling from the aftermath of the 7. 7 magnitude quake, with thousands awaiting aid and rescue efforts.
Resident on the island of Flores were facing a grim reality as the country marked its hard won independence from Japanese rule.