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The quake killed more than 3,000 people and injured thousands more, according to the ruling junta.
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The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting U.N. aid chief praised humanitarian and community groups for leading the aid response.
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 3,000 as More Bodies Are Recovered
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Myanmar’s military declares a cease-fire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000
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Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help Comes Slowly for War-Torn City
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Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises to 1,644 as Resistance Movement Announces Partial Cease-Fire
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