The huge death toll from the Asian tsunami disaster is a tragic demonstration of the UN system's failure to get its priorities right, argues Robin Harger

Humanity comes to the fore in times of catastrophe, writes Gamal Nkrumah

Indonesia has accepted foreign aid for one of its worst hit provinces, writes Damien Kingsbury , but corruption and state violence may still prevent it reaching those who need it

Over 23,000 people are feared dead in India, as central government relief efforts come under heavy criticism. Rajeshree Sisodia reports from New Delhi