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earthquake in Christchurch February 22, 2011

Rubble from a damaged building after an earthquake is seen in Christchurch February 22, 2011. A strong earthquake killed and trapped people beneath rubble and sparked fires and toppled buildings in New Zealand#39;s second-biggest city of Christchurch on Tuesday. “We may well be witnessing New Zealand#39;s darkest day…The death toll I have at the moment is 65 and that may rise,” New Zealand Prime Minister John Key told local TV. The 6.3 magnitude quake struck on Tuesday, when the streets and

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earthquake in Christchurch February 22, 2011