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Novinite
| 2 years ago
The number of deaths in the tragic Christchurch earthquake has risen to a total of 102, with 228 still missing, New Zealand 's Civil Defense Minister John Carter has said before the media. "We have 102 confirmed fatalities, and the names of four of...
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The Guardian
| 2 years ago
But on Thursday, almost three days after a powerful earthquake struck Christchurch, the families and friends of 26 missing Japanese students are coming to terms with the prospect that they may never return alive. Officials in Christchurch have...
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CNN
| 2 years ago
The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch earlier this week rose Thursday, with at least 98 confirmed deaths and 226 reported missing, police said. Police Superintendent Dave Cliff told reporters that he had "grave...
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Inquirer.net
| 2 years ago
PhilippinesFourteen Filipinos are among about 300 people missing in Christchurch, New Zealand, which was hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. The DFA, however, did not identify the missing...
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The Star
| 2 years ago
Search efforts to find a Malaysian woman who was reported missing in Christchurch, New Zealand following earthquakes last Tuesday are still ongoing. According to Ayauf Bachi, chief of the Malaysian operations room in Chirstchurch, they received...
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Christian Science Monitor
| 2 years ago
Skip to next paragraph Related Stories Other countries have been quick to pitch in, too. The US was among the first nations to dispatch a team to help with building searches and structural inspections. The 75-strong American contingent has since been...
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Voice of America
| 2 years ago
Articles Authorities in New Zealand say they have now recovered 98 bodies in the wake of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the city of Christchurch Tuesday. Prime Minister John Key earlier Thursday put the death toll at 92 people, and said all...
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Israel National News
| 2 years ago
Feb/24/11 Follow Israel news briefs on and After revising the death toll downward Tuesday, New Zealand said Wednesday night that it had discovered more victims of the earthquake that hit the country earlier this week. The death toll now stands at 98,...
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Jerusalem Post
| 2 years ago
Associated Press NZ quake death toll at 98; 120 bodies stuck under rubble 02/24/2011 08:53 226 are missing; Foreign students trapped in collapsed English-language school; Up to 4 Israelis feared dead, 20 still have not contacted families. Hopes faded...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 2 years ago
AP Search and recovery personnel work near the destroyed Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand , Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 after the city was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. AP Two police officers walk past a fallen statue...
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United Press International
| 2 years ago
Filmmaker Peter Jackson has pledged to help those affected by this week's earthquake in his native New Zealand. Jackson is working on his latest project, "The Hobbit," in the country where officials declared a state of emergency Wednesday.
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Scoop
| 2 years ago
February 23, 2011 Readout of the President's call to Prime Minister Key of New Zealand The President called Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to express deep condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on...
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The Australian
| 2 years ago
THE New Zealand city of Christchurch has been devastated by Tuesday's earthquake. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said the number of uninhabitable homes could be more than the 3000 from last September's quake. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker...
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Reuters
| 2 years ago
A billboard stands in front of a Baptist church, which was destroyed following Tuesday's earthquake, in the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch February 23, 2011. International rescuers intensified their search for earthquake survivors in New...
