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Sabtu, 11 Agustus 2012

Iran: At Least 87 Dead After Two Earthquakes

Two strong earthquakes have struck North West Iran, killing at least 87 people.

The quakes struck near the city of Tabriz and the town of Ahar, but most of the casualties are thought to be in outlying villages which were destroyed.

The US Geological Service measured the earthquakes at magnitude 6.4 and 6.3 within minutes of each other.

Dozens of rescue workers have been sent to the region.

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