Sunday, August 12, 2012

Asia - Voice of America: Iran Earthquakes Kill 250, Thousands Injured

Asia - Voice of America
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Iran Earthquakes Kill 250, Thousands Injured
Aug 12th 2012, 07:25

Iranian officials say two strong earthquakes in the northwestern part of the country have killed at least 250 people and left more than 2,000 injured. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck late Saturday afternoon just 11 minutes apart. Several villages near the city of Tabriz were leveled, while scores of others sustained serious damage. Dozens of aftershocks have rumbled through the area, prompting thousands of people to spend the night outdoors. Rescue teams are still searching for ...

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