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To: eyedigress

Typically through the years that I have been here graphic photos are normally linked to only with a written warning. This gives a thread viewer/reader a choice if they want to view them or not.

Some FReepers get physically sick and upset seeing these types of pictures.


201 posted on 05/14/2008 11:15:37 PM PDT by stlnative (China Quake News Hunter - Let me know you are reading by giving the thread a BTTT)
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Breakdown of casualties in China’s worst quake in three decades

2008-05-15 02:08:58

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Wenchuan County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province Monday afternoon, killing almost 15,000 people in Sichuan and neighboring regions.

The worst quake in three decades in China was felt in most parts of the county. The following is a detailed list of casualties reported from different regions, based on the latest government statistics.

1. SICHUAN PROVINCE — The death toll has reached 14,463. Another 64,746 people were injured and 25,788 buried in debris. Some 1,405 people are missing.

Wenchuan County (the epicenter): At least 500 people confirmed dead.

Mianyang City: 5,430 dead, 1,396 missing, 18,486 buried and 23,235 injured.

Deyang City: 6,049 dead, 21,020 injured and 6,200 buried.

Chengdu City: 1,215 dead and 5,735 injured.

Guangyuan City: 711 dead, 11 missing, 1,102 buried and 9,838 injured.

2. GANSU PROVINCE — 280 killed.

Longnan City: 173 killed and 2,027 injured.

3. SHAANXI PROVINCE — 106 killed.

4. CHONGQING MUNICIPALITY — 14 killed, including five pupils.

5. HENAN PROVINCE — Two confirmed dead.

6. YUNNAN PROVINCE — One confirmed dead.

7. HUBEI PROVINCE — One confirmed dead.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/15/content_8173136.htm


202 posted on 05/14/2008 11:29:13 PM PDT by stlnative (China Quake News Hunter - Let me know you are reading by giving the thread a BTTT)
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To: stlnative; All
SINA launches news site in English to provide timely China news and content to the international community

I saw it in the biggiest news site in china and hope it will help you know more about recent news. http://english.sina.com/china/1/2008/0516/159405.html

http://english.sina.com/z/080512sichuanquake/index.shtml

254 posted on 05/16/2008 6:38:46 PM PDT by adcycn
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