Death toll from western Japan earthquakes surpass 100
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Japan's western coastline last week surpassed 100 people on Saturday.
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The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake topped 100 on Saturday, with over 200 people still missing, marking the country's deadliest quake in nearly eight years. The magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Japan's west coast caused widespread destruction, leaving 23,000 homes without power in the Hokuriku region. (AFP)
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Rescuers sifted through rubble on January 6 as focus turned to recovering bodies rather than finding survivors five days after a huge earthquake struck central Japan, with 98 people now confirmed killed. (AFP)
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As the search for survivors under collapsed buildings entered its sixth day, over 30,000 evacuees awaited aid, highlighting the ongoing urgency and scale of the disaster. (AP)
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Earlier on Saturday, the reported death toll had reached 98, with two additional deaths reported in Anamizu city during officials' daily meeting to discuss strategy and assess damages. (AFP)
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