Govt spokesman: Death toll in China quake almost 29K

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charlotte.com May 17, 2008

A Chinese government spokesman says the confirmed death toll in this week's massive earthquake has risen to almost 29,000.Cabinet spokesman Guo Weimin gave the figure Saturday at a news conference. The government has already said it expects the eventual death toll to surpass 50,000. [read full story]

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Death toll from earthquake could rise to 50,000, Chinese government says

680news.com May 15, 2008

By: John Stall, with reports from The Associated Press The death toll from Monday's earthquake in China could rise to 50,000, the country's cabinet said, Thursday. Chinese officials believe up to 26,000 people remain buried by rubble, while another 14,000 remain missing. Some victims were being...

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China earthquake death toll could reach 50,000 9:33 AM CT

dallasnews.com May 15, 2008

Associated Press LUOSHUI TOWN, China – China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. More than 72 hours after the quake rattled central China,...

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China earthquake death toll could reach 50,000 9:33 AM CT

dentonrc.com May 15, 2008

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Quake Death Toll Rises to 50,000

dw-world.de May 15, 2008

The Chinese government estimates that 50,000 people so far have died in the earthquake that hit Sichuan on Monday. The numbers are likely to rise as thousands of people are still trapped in rubble, and several towns are still cut off. Rescuers are racing against the clock to retrieve remaining...

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China quake death toll could hit 50,000

aspentimes.com May 15, 2008

A couple builds a shelter on the ruins of their house at Luoshui, near Shifang, in China's southwest Sichuan province on Thursday. China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a rare public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it...

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Earthquake Total Could Top 50,000

freemarketnews.com May 15, 2008

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. -Associated...

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Death Toll May Climb in China Earthquake Aftermath [News]

sciam.com May 15, 2008

As rescue efforts continue, the Chinese government's estimate for the ultimate death toll rises SHANGHAI, China—The Chinese government announced today that the death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake could climb to more than 50,000 people. The new estimate came as the country's defense...

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China: Quake death toll could reach 50,000

examiner.com May 15, 2008

Troops dug burial pits in this quake-shattered town and black smoke poured from crematorium chimneys elsewhere in central China as priorities began shifting Thursday from the hunt for survivors to dealing with the dead. Officials said the final toll could more than double to 50,000.

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