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Japan Earthquake 2011: Obama, Cameron And Other Leaders React (PHOTOS)

First Posted: 03/11/11 12:21 PM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 07:40 PM ET

Global diplomats have begun expressing their condolences after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked northwest Japan, triggering a ferocious tsunami which swept away homes, cars and farmland along the country's eastern coast.

Take a look at some reactions from world leaders below.

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"The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial ... The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy."

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Global diplomats have begun expressing their condolences after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked northwest Japan, triggering a ferocious tsunami which swept away homes, cars and farmland along the co...
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