Iran Raises Quake Death Toll
Iran has raised the death toll from Saturday's two earthquakes to more than 300, a day after rescuers called off the search for survivors.
Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi told a session of parliament Monday that the latest death toll stood at 306, with more than 3,000 injured.
The Iranian Red Crescent estimates that 180 villages were damaged with some completely destroyed near the city of Tabriz. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck minutes apart late Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of aftershocks have rumbled through the area, prompting thousands of people to spend their nights outdoors.
fuente: La Voz de América, http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-raises-quake-death-toll/1485059.html
Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi told a session of parliament Monday that the latest death toll stood at 306, with more than 3,000 injured.
The Iranian Red Crescent estimates that 180 villages were damaged with some completely destroyed near the city of Tabriz. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck minutes apart late Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of aftershocks have rumbled through the area, prompting thousands of people to spend their nights outdoors.
fuente: La Voz de América, http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-raises-quake-death-toll/1485059.html
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