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Japan Earthquake Leaves 18 Dead | Raleigh News
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shattered southwestern Japan, killing at least 18 and injuring over 60 as rescue teams scramble through rubble. The Aeon Mall in Kashima suffered a deadly gas explosion after evacuation, claiming four lives and leaving three missing. A paper factory collapse killed five, and a crane fell on a Vietnamese intern, adding to the tragedy. Nearly 35,000 homes are dark, 15,000 without water, and 8,000 displaced. Japan, no stranger to quakes — including a 2016 disaster — is mobilizing all resources as Prime Minister vows full support amid a region constantly at risk. Listen…
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