Other Publications
Chinese spokesman says confirmed death toll now 62,664 from Sichuan earthquake
The Associated Press , Beijing | Sun, 05/25/2008 3:38 PM | World
A Chinese government spokesman says the death toll has risen to 62,664 from the massive earthquake that hit Sichuan province nearly two weeks ago.
Cabinet spokesman Guo Weimin told a news conference Sunday that another 23,775 people are still missing from the May 12 earthquake.
The government has already said the final death toll could surpass 80,000.(**)
Comments (0) |
Post comment
More Web News
- Iran bans volunteers from fighting Israel
- Pope calls for cease-fire in Gaza
- Ukrainian, Russian gas companies hold talks
- Gu Gu strikes again! Panda attacks at Beijing Zoo
- Israel firing on Lebanon after rocket strike
- Symbolic meeting with predecessors marks Obama day
- Feds say inauguration attractive terrorist target
- India appoints ambassador to ASEAN
- Scholars skeptical of RI's UN bid
- US supports Egyptian-French initiative on Gaza
What's On
- Ken Pattern Art Exhibition
12/23/2008 - 01/21/2009, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta - Theater Republik Petruk by Teater Koma (7:30 p.m.)
01/09/2009 - 01/25/2009, Graha Bhakti Budaya Taman Ismail Marzuki (GBB-TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya no. 73, Central Jakarta
Not available.
Not available.