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World : Death Toll From Indonesia Earthquake Rises To 20

JAKARTA, Aug 15 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The death toll from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and several strong aftershocks that struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to 20, an emergency official said on Saturday, reported Xinhua.

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Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 20 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami.

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