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Strong quake jolts Uzbek capital - witness
22 Aug 2008 08:53:29 GMT
Source: Reuters
ALMATY, Aug 22 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake jolted the Uzbek capital Tashkent on Friday, a witness said.

The witness said the quake occurred at 1:26 p.m. (0826 GMT) and was felt in the centre of Tashkent. (Writing by Maria Golovnina; Editing by Charles Dick)


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