At least four dead as powerful earthquake hits China

                   
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rian.ru     12-May-2008            

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale shook China's southwest province of Sichuan on Monday, killing at least four and injuring some 100, as authorities warned of more tremors to come, national media said. ... Chinese national TV reported that further... [read full story]                    

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900 students buried in China after schools collapse during massive earthquake

dailymail.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Four children were killed today when two primary schools collapsed following a powerful earthquake struck south-west China ... Comments Nearly 900 students were buried in China's Sichuan province after a huge earthquake hit the region today. The huge tremor, which...                    

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More than 900 students buried as schools collapse during massive earthquake in China

dailymail.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Comments Nearly 900 students were buried in China's Sichuan province after a huge earthquake hit the region today. The huge tremor, which measured 7.8 on the Richter Scale and could be felt across south-east Asia, was hit the city of Chongqing hardest. Scroll down for...                    

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China earthquake heard in Thailand

manchestereveningnews.co.uk     12-May-2008          

PEOPLE are reported dead after an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck western China today. ... The quake struck 57 miles north-west of Sichuan's provincial capital, Chengdu, and was felt as far away as Thailand and Vietnam. China's state-run Xinhua news...                    

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China earthquake buries hundreds as death toll mounts

guardian.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Nearly 900 students buried, and 107 people killed after 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits central mountainous region ... Nearly 900 students were today buried in Sichuan province after a powerful earthquake hit China's central mountainous region, raising fears of a soaring...                    

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More than 900 pupils buried as schools collapse in massive China earthquake

dailymail.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Four children were killed today when two primary schools collapsed following a powerful earthquake struck south-west China ... Comments Nearly 900 pupils were today buried after their high school collapsed following an earthquake in China's Sichuan province. The huge...                    

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China earthquake 'kills 107' and buries hundreds

inthenews.co.uk     12-May-2008          

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck south-west China earlier today has killed at least 107 people, according to state media. ... More than 900 people are reported to have been buried by the quake, which toppled two primary schools in Wenchuan county, Sichuan...                    

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China earthquake heard in Thailand

manchesteronline.co.uk     12-May-2008          

PEOPLE are reported dead after an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck western China today. ... The quake struck 57 miles north-west of Sichuan's provincial capital, Chengdu, and was felt as far away as Thailand and Vietnam. China's state-run Xinhua news...                    

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China earthquake: School buries 900 students

telegraph.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Many hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake destroyed buildings across China today. ... Rescuers are battling to free 900 students buried beneath their high school in the city of Dujiangyan, close to the earthquake's epicentre in the south-western...                    

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107 dead and 900 pupils buried as school collapses in massive China earthquake

dailymail.co.uk     12-May-2008          

Comments Nearly 900 pupils were today buried after their high school collapsed following an earthquake in China's Sichuan province. The huge tremor, which measured 7.8 on the Richter Scale and could be felt across south-east Asia, hit the city of Chongqing hardest. Scroll...                    

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Earthquake in China: Casualties feared as massive tremor strikes

scotsman.com     12-May-2008          

AROUND 900 children were buried in their school buildings by a massive earthquake that struck central China today, state media said. ... The 7.8 Richter scale quake which hit Sichuan province at 2.28pm (7.28am BST) damaged buildings and roads and caused injuries,...                    

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