Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as injuries reported
Most outlets led with the updated death toll of 34 following the earthquake in southwestern Japan. The Nation and Business Recorder both cited the Kumamoto prefecture government as the source of the update, with Business Recorder also noting six additional people were seriously injured. Dunya News mentioned the six serious injuries but did not specify the source. All excerpts reported the increase in deaths, but only Business Recorder provided the previous toll of 25.
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 35
The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Japan’s southwestern Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 35, local officials said on Friday. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors as the critical 72-hour rescue window nears its end. According to public broadcaster NHK, authorities have not confirmed whether all reported deaths were directly caused by the earthquake. […]
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Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
A further six people have been seriously injured by the earthquake that struck late on Tuesday
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Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
KUMAMOTO: The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week rose to 34 on Friday from 25 previously, the Kumamoto prefecture government said in a statement. A further six people have been seriously injured by the earthquake that struck late on Tuesday, leading to buildings collapsing, roads rupturing and supply chains getting snarled. Japan’s earth...
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Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 35
Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
TOKYO - The number of people who have died after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan has risen to 34, authorities in Kumamoto prefecture said on Thursday.
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