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CCTV-9: Over 50,000 troops sent to disaster areas

Over 50,000 troops sent to disaster areas WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 05-14-2008 08:45 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China More than 50,000 troops have been sent to the disaster areas. By late Tuesday afternoon, 20,000 soldiers had arrived...

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