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April 20, 2010

China Earthquake Toll Passes 2,000
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The death toll from last week’s earthquake in China’s Tibetan province
of Qinghai has surpassed 2,000. Nearly 200 people are still listed as
missing, and over 12,000 have been wounded. The Chinese cabinet has
declared Wednesday a national day of mourning.