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At least 19 dead after earthquakes in Afghanistan

Two earthquakes shook eastern Afghanistan early today, killing at least 19 people and destroying dozens of homes.

At least 19 dead after earthquakes in Afghanistan

Fri, 17 Apr, 2009 - 10:00

Two earthquakes shook eastern Afghanistan early today, killing at least 19 people and destroying dozens of homes.

The quakes destroyed about 100 houses in two villages in Nangarhar province, said governor’s spokesman Ahmad Zia Abdulzai.

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