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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abdul Qahar Afghan

Afghanistan earthquake survivors spend the night in the open; the quake damaged historical sites

Survivors of a powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan that killed more than 20 people and injured hundreds were digging through the rubble of their homes Tuesday, trying to salvage what belongings they could after spending the night outside in the bitter cold.

Rain was forecast for the region, further compounding the misery for survivors.

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