Haiti rocked by huge earthquake

The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area has rocked Haiti, collapsing a hospital and damaging other buildings.

Haiti rocked by huge earthquake
Wed, 13 Jan, 2010 - 01:14

The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area has rocked Haiti, collapsing a hospital and damaging other buildings.

An aid official described the situation as “total disaster and chaos”.

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