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May 16, 2008

China says quake toll could rise above 50,000

“There is enough food but not enough water. We have only had bottled mineral water the past few days, nothing to cook with”

The death toll from China's earthquake could soar to more than 50,000, state media reported on Thursday, as rescuers struggled to help survivors and hope faded for thousands buried under rubble. via The Star Online

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