31.   Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko had also visited quake victims last year.

32.   Even firefighters who had spent the week unearthing quake victims from tons of debris in Armenia packed up and shipped out in frustration.

33.   For the moment, many quake victims are leaving the Kobe area, often to stay with friends or relatives.

34.   For many quake victims, this is the most difficult time, as the reality of their situation sets in, says volunteer Satoru Deguchi.

35.   Forced to improvise, doctors created a makeshift hospital outside Wednesday, examining quake victims in the beds of pickups with IV lines strung from bamboo poles.

36.   Giorgio Armani and Jenny, two leading Italian fashion houses, said Wednesday they will cancel galas at fashion week in Milan and donate the money to quake victims.

37.   He said he and others were impressed by the orderliness of quake victims, who quickly organized their own shelters and tent cities.

38.   He said he had mentioned the rumor to make the point that there should be no discrimination against Korean residents when aid and housing for quake victims are allocated.

39.   He said the donation to the former rebels was simply another way to distribute money to quake victims.

40.   However, he said there is enough food for quake victims for now.