A powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces leaves 22 dead and more than 100 injured, says state media. ...full story at BBC News
from BBC News on Sat, Aug 30 2008
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Relief for China Earthquake »
YouTube video A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken China leaving more than 14,000 dead and as many as 25,000 buried and 64,000 injured.
The quake, which struck China's Sichuan province, hit mid-afternoon when schools were packed with children.
The quake... |
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32 dead as quake hits Sichuan and Yunnan » Shanghai Daily AT least 32 people died and more than 400 others were injured when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said last night. The quake destroyed... |
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China quake kills 107, injures 34 » Shanghai Daily A MAJOR earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale in Wenchuan County of southwest China's Sichuan Province has killed 107 and injured 34 in provinces and municipality of Sichuan, Gansu, Chongqing and Yunnan by... |
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Sichuan: at least 55 dead, 600 injured after powerful earthquake » People's Daily Authorities in southwest China's Sichuan Province said at least 55 people died and 600 people were injured in the province after a powerful earthquake jolted the area on Monday. In Chengdu, the provincial capital, at least 45 died a ... |
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3 Killed As Strong Quake Hits Yunnan » china.org.cn Three people have been confirmed dead, and at least 300 injured after a strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday. |
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Death toll from magnitude-6.1 quake jumps to 32 in SW China » People's Daily The 6.1-magnitude quake that jolted southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces on Saturday has killed 32 people, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Sichuan reported 27 deaths and the other five were in Yunnan, the ministry said Sunday... |