Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34 Amid Rescue Efforts
The death toll from the recent earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, with rescuers continuing to search damaged areas. The quake has also led to the suspension of operations at several auto and chip factories.
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Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.
By The Associated Press
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By William Zheng
Read full article →Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured
The earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday with a magnitude of 7.1.
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Read full article →Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 35
Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration
By Anadolu Agency
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The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan rose to 34 on Friday as rescue crews continued a desperate search for survivors after the quake triggered a shopping...
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