Indonesia earthquake leaves thousands homeless as rescue efforts continue
A major earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, collapsing buildings and killing at least 54 people. Rescue teams are working to find survivors in rubble and landslides, while thousands of people await aid. The region is prone to earthquakes and the disaster occurred around Indonesia's Independence Day.
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13 sourcesThousands await aid in Indonesia after powerful earthquake that killed at least 68
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day
Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
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30 sourcesThousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
People await aid after powerful earthquake in Indonesia, in photos
Indonesia earthquake leaves thousands homeless as rescue efforts continue
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8 sourcesThousands in Indonesia awaiting aid after devastating earthquake killed at least 68 people
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
Nearly 13,000 have been displaced following deadly 7.7 Indonesian quake
Rescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
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13 articlesThousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work conducted
Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands
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3 developments- Aug 14Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2
- Aug 15Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands
- Aug 17Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
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