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Tally of Tibet earthquake injured rises on third day of search for survivors

China has almost doubled its tally of injured in Tibet's deadly earthquake as rescuers widened a search on Friday for survivors in a remote county near the foothills of the Himalayas, despite dwindling hopes for survival.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Tents Arrive for Survivors of Earthquake in High-Altitude, Wintry Tibet That Killed 126

Rescue workers in Tibet are searching for more survivors and victims, one day after a strong earthquake leveled thousands of houses and killed at least 126 people

The New York Times · 3d

Strong Earthquake Hits Remote Tibet in Western China, Killing Dozens

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

At least 126 killed in 7.1-magnitude Tibet earthquake

ComingSoon on MSN · 2d

China Earthquake Reaches Magnitude 6.8 in Tibet & Nepal

A major earthquake hit a secluded region of Tibet on the morning of January 7, resulting in considerable destruction. Authorities in China reported that the earthquake struck the northern foothills of the Himalayas,

NBC News on MSN · 2d

China says 126 dead after 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

HONG KONG — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet ’s holiest cities Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake, which was recorded just after 9 a.m. (8 p.m. ET Monday), was centered at a depth of nearly 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BBC on MSN · 3d

China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet

At least 32 people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck China's mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported.

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Tibet quake highlights earthquake risk for dams on roof of the world

Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a ...

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Earthquake in Tibet kills over 100 people, China's state media say, with many others feared trapped

A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western ...

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Earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China

A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing at least 32 people.

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Powerful 7.1 earthquake kills 95 in Tibet, shakes China-Nepal border region

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PHOTO COLLECTION: China Nepal Earthquake

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tonglai ...

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Earthquake in Tibet, China Kills at Least 126 People

More than 50 people were killed when a powerful earthquake rocked a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media.

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Brave schoolboy carries disabled classmate on his back during earthquake

This is the heartwarming moment a brave boy carries a disabled classmate on his back while the rest of the class dashes for the door during an earthquake. The tremors occurred in Yinchuan, Ningxia, ...

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China building world’s BIGGEST DAM in controversial $137bn megaproject – but it’s in a high-risk earthquake zone

CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world’s largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries ...

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