Death toll in China quake rises to 71 April 20, 2013 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake has hit China's Sichuan province, killing at least 71 people and injuring about 2,200, RTE reported. The epicentre is close to where a major earthquake killed almost 70,000 people in 2008. The earthquake occurred at 8.02am (1.02am Irish time) in Lushan county near Ya'an city and the epicentre had a depth of 12km, the US Geological Survey said. Most of the deaths were concentrated in Lushan, where water and electricity were cut off. Pictures on Chinese news sites showed collapsed buildings and people in bloodied bandages being treated in hospital. Xinhua said rescuers in Lushan had pulled 32 survivors out of rubble.   Top stories "As two neighbors, Iran and Russia have common viewpoints toward political, regional and global issues," Dehghan said. At least 2,500 and possibly up to 5,000 suspects have traveled from Europe to conflicts in Syria and Iraq, Wainwright said. Yet even as Aliyev cultivates the West, he is convinced that foreign-financed organizations, including RFE/RL, are out to get him. Francis urged people to have greater empathy towards family and friends with problems, saying the world "needs tenderness" and warmth.   Partner news |  Latest news Serena Williams wins 19th Grand Slam title  The American, 33, served superbly to win a pulsating final 6-3 7-6 (7-5) after Maria Sharapova fought back in the second set.Japan says situation with IS-held captives deadlocked Abe has repeatedly said Japan would not give in to terrorism and would keep cooperating with the international community.Merkel rules out cancelling any of Greece's debt New Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will visit Cyprus, Italy and France next week but has no plans to visit Germany as yet.Artsakh army takes punitive measures to ensure security at contact line About 2,200 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani armed forces were reported at the contact line from Jan 25-31. |
