The death toll from China's devastating earthquake is expected to rise dramatically after state media reported that more than 18,000 people are buried under rubble in one city alone.
At least 12,000 people have been reported dead and another 26,000 injured in the 7.9-magnitude Severe quake hits southwest China ...
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German postal service hit by warning strikes ... quake that was centred in Sichuan province on Monday. Heavy rains and landslides are hampering efforts to reach the hardest-hit regions near the epicentre. 50,000 troops, including paratroopers have been ordered to aid in the rescue effort. Offers for help are pouring in from around the world, including the European Union, the US, and neighbours of China.
(Deutsche Welle)
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