"Taiwan Earthquake: Stranded Victims Await Rescue as Death Toll Rises"

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The demolition of a leaning building in Taiwan was halted due to aftershocks following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, with the death toll rising to 13 and six people still missing. Hundreds of aftershocks have occurred since the quake, impacting rescue efforts and causing further damage. Strict construction standards and public education campaigns have been credited with minimizing casualties, and rescuers are working to recover bodies trapped under boulders. Discussions are ongoing regarding the safe continuation of the building's demolition.
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