Series of quakes leave 43 dead in China September 7, 2012 - 12:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A series of earthquakes have hit south-west China, leaving at least 43 (according to new data) people dead and damaging more than 20,000 houses, BBC News reported citing Chinese state-run media. The quakes struck the border of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, with the largest felt at 11:19 Beijing time (03:19 GMT), Xinhua news agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey registered the two strongest of the series of quakes at 5.6 magnitude. Yunnan's Yiliang county seemed to have been the worst hit. Local officials said that teams have been sent to distribute tents and blankets to those affected. Partner news  Top stories The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said. Only three senators on the committee - Republican Ron Paul and Democrats Tom Udall and Chris Murphy - opposed the bill. If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives. Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian President meets ECAC chief  President Sargsyan stressed the role of European Civil Aviation Conference in the development of global and European aviation.Artsakh President holds working consultation Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on establishing disability groups by the Center of medical and social expertise.Armenian envoy presents credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano voiced confidence that Sargis Ghazaryan will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Italian ties.Armenia vs Malta match tickets priced at AMD 3000-8000 Armenia vs Malta 2014 World Cup qualifier is due June 7 in Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. |
