Death toll from China quake soars

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Updated May 13, 2008 20:35:24

The official death toll from the most powerful earthquake to hit China in 30 years stands at ten thousand with many more injured in the south-western province of Sichuan.

Presenter: Linda LoPresti
Speaker: Radio Australia correspondent Karon Snowdon.

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