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At least 20 dead as powerful earthquake strikes southwest Pakistan

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Authorities expect the death toll to rise even further after a powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and many flimsy mud houses in southwest Pakistan.

Added on the 07/10/2021 07:03:43 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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