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Peru earthquake death toll rises to 437 - govt
16 Aug 2007 18:39:46 GMT
Source: Reuters
LIMA, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful 8.0 earthquake in Peru rose to at least 437 people, the nation's civil defense agency said on Thursday.

Wednesday night's earthquake knocked down thousands of houses and structures south of Lima.


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