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Iran Earthquake Death Toll May Top 50,000

HeadlineDec 30, 2003

In Iran, the search for survivors in last week’s devastating earthquake continues. At least 28,000 people have died. Officials now say the death toll may top 50,000. On Monday, rescue workers found a six-month baby named Nassim alive in the arms of her dead mother. Iran’s most powerful leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also visited the site of the earthquake and vowed to rebuild the ancient city of Bam.

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