Indonesia raises quake toll to 73
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Indonesian policemen check the ruins of a collapsed house in Solok. Aid trickled in to the Indonesian island of Sumatra after a deadly quake but survivors said Thursday they still lacked food, water and shelter -- echoing criticism after past disasters. The 6.3-magnitude quake, which killed at least 73 people early Tuesday and left thousands homeless, has once again placed an uncomfortable spotlight on the government's relief efforts.(AFP/Adek Berry)
AFP - At least 73 people were killed by the strong earthquake that shook the Indonesian island of Sumatra this week, a government minister said Thursday, sharply raising a previous toll. |
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