New Zealand`s city of Christchurch devastated by earth quake
A powerful earthquake slammed New Zealand`s city of Christchurch on Tuesday, killing at least 65 people, and sending rescuers scrambling to help people trapped under collapsed buildings. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the country`s second largest city around lunchtime, causing buildings to collapse and sending bricks and other heavy debris toppling into busy city streets.
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