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Powerful Quake Strikes New Zealand
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 - 4:23 PM SL Time
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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, causing buildings to collapse, burying vehicles under debris, and sending rescuers scrambling to help trapped people amid reports of many deaths.
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Obama extends condolences to New Zealand
Wednesday, 23 February 2011 - 6:16 PM SL Time
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US President Barack Obama has issued a statement extending, on behalf of the American people and his wife Michelle, his `deepest condolences` following yesterday`s Christchurch quake.
`Our thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives have been touched by this tragedy, especially as they search for their loved ones and work to recover from this disaster,` he said.
The US had agreed to deploy an International Development Disaster Assistance Response Team, including an Urban Search and Rescue Team.
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