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Fears over China dam sparks more panic

Fears over China dam sparks more panic

Fears of the approach of a wall of water caused by the bursting of a dam damaged by China's earthquake or a natural lake created by the deadly quake cause rescuers, journalists and survivors to flee in panic. full story
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