Venezuela earthquake toll climbs past 1,700
A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has killed more than 1,700 people, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Seven Australians are among those caught up in the disaster and are receiving consular assistance from Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Rescue teams have pulled survivors from the rubble five days after the quake struck, with one man describing his rescuers as angels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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