UK: Massive earthquake appeal

The UK's DEC - Disasters Emergency Committee - has launched an appeal for victims of the South Asia earthquake, saying funds are "desperately needed".

Thirteen aid agencies agreed to join forces in helping the relief effort.

The UK government has provided more than £1m worth of relief for quake-hit areas.

British rescuers are still hunting for survivors two days after the disaster, which killed at least 20,000 people.

A raft of charities had already launched appeals.