CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
PRIME MINISTER:Can I begin by addressing the tragic situation that we're dealing with as a result of the disaster in Nepal. Amidst all of this tragedy, we are seeing some positive news. Today, another five Australians have been confirmed safe, but that still means that the number of Australians unaccounted for is 38, down from 43 yesterday, but that's 38 families, 38 people who we hold grave fears for. We hope, of course, for positive news further, and we're doing everything we can to work with authorities. The C17 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force either has landed or is about to land with aid, supplies, in Nepal as well. We think of a...