Japan: Death toll rises to 34 after deadly earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing buildings to collapse and killing at least 34 people. Rescue teams are searching through damaged areas for survivors, while aftershocks continue and many households lack electricity and water.
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13 sourcesDeath toll from Japan quake rises to 34 as rescue efforts continue
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
Kumamoto government says the death toll from the southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
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40 sourcesKumamoto government says the death toll from the southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
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14 sourcesKumamoto government says the death toll from the southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
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The story so far
5 developments- Jul 28A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan’s southern Kyushu island, and dozens are injured or missing
- Jul 29Rescuers search for survivors after a 7.1 quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
- Jul 29Only lean-right coverage:Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
- Jul 29Only lean-left coverage:Japan ‘races against time’ to reach people trapped after quake
- Jul 30Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
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Quiet for 80 daysLast development · Jul 30 — Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
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