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The death toll has climbed to 1,706 from a devastating earthquake in northwest China's Qinghai Province, with 256 people still missing, the rescue headquarters said Sunday.

As of 10 a.m. Sunday, the 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu at 7:49 a.m. Wednesday, has also left 12,128 injured, of which 1,424 are in severe condition, the rescue headquarters said.


 

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Chinese President Hu Jintao consoles a girl injured in the April 14 quake at a hospital in Yushu, Qinghai province, April 18, 2010. [chinanews.com] More

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160 tons of relife supplies flown to Yushu in military planes  

 

Photos: Yushu quake and rescue efforts

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Photos: Yushu quake and rescue efforts

 

Thousands of rescuers fought altitude sickness, chilly weather, strong winds and frequent aftershocks Thursday to dig through rubble and reach survivors of a strong earthquake that has left 760 dead in northwest China. More

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Slide: Second night after quake 

 

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