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Over 200 Killed In Devastating Japan Earthquake, 100 Still Missing

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Over 200 Killed In Devastating Japan Earthquake, 100 Still Missing

Tokyo: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that flattened parts of central Japan on January 1 passed 200 on Tuesday, with just over 100 still unaccounted for, authorities said. The 7.5 magnitude quake destroyed and toppled buildings, caused fires and knocked out infrastructure on the Noto Peninsula on Japan’s main island Honshu just as … Read more

Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

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Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned on Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. Damage was … Read more