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A Chinese court has sentenced the operator of a kindergarten in Gansu province to life in prison for adding toxic, lead-containing pigments to food, which resulted in the poisoning of over 200 children. The principal and four kitchen staff also received prison terms, with the court finding they deliberately used harmful substances to improve the visual appeal of meals.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake in northwestern Gansu province, China, has resulted in 137 deaths and 982 injuries. Twelve people are still missing in Qinghai, while no missing persons have been reported in Gansu. Rescue operations in Gansu ended within 15 hours, prompting questions from netizens about the speed of the response. The sub-freezing temperatures in the area have shortened the "golden period" for finding survivors. Over 207,000 homes were destroyed, affecting more than 145,000 people. Survivors face uncertainty in the winter months ahead without permanent shelter amid freezing temperatures.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck China's Gansu province, causing diners in a restaurant to rush out in fear. The earthquake has resulted in the death of 131 people, with thousands of buildings destroyed. Nearly 15,000 houses collapsed and over 200,000 were damaged. This is one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent years, with survivors facing freezing temperatures in aid tents.
Rescuers in China's Gansu province are facing challenging conditions as they search for survivors of a strong earthquake that struck a remote area. The death toll has reached 131, with 980 injured and 16 missing. The sub-zero temperatures are posing a threat to trapped victims, and the high-altitude and complex terrain are making rescue operations difficult. While search operations have concluded in Gansu, the focus has shifted to treating the wounded and providing assistance to affected residents. The earthquake has caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, and the cold weather is exacerbating the situation.
Residents in northwestern China's Gansu province are enduring freezing temperatures after the country's deadliest earthquake in years left them without shelter. The quake, which struck on Monday night, has killed at least 127 people and injured hundreds more. Many buildings have collapsed, leaving residents in dire conditions. With temperatures dropping to -17°C (-1.4°F), emergency workers are rushing to provide aid and set up tents for rescuers.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Gansu and Qinghai provinces in northwestern China, killing at least 120 people and injuring over 500 others. The quake caused buildings to collapse while residents were sleeping, and survivors faced subzero temperatures as they fled their homes. Rescue operations are underway to search for survivors, with thousands of tents, cots, blankets, mattresses, and coats being delivered to affected areas. The region, known for its earthquake-prone belt, has suffered from inadequate infrastructure and poorly constructed houses, exacerbating the casualties. China's top leader, Xi Jinping, has ordered the repair of infrastructure and assistance to affected areas.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving at least 111 people dead and over 200 injured. Rescue workers have been deployed to the affected area, with extensive economic damage expected. The epicenter was located about 23 miles west northwest of Linxia Chengguanzhen, with the provincial capital of Lanzhou approximately 60 miles away.