VENEZUELA: The death toll in Wednesday’s simultaneous earthquakes is now past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injuries, as rescuers continue to search for survivors among some 50,000 still missing. Since Wednesday’s four, earthquakes have also rocked PAPUA NEW GUINEA (M5.5) Thursday; JAPAN (M6.1), PHILIPPINES (M6.7) and NICARAGUA (M5.2) on Friday; and AFGHANISTAN (M6.1) and PAKISTANContinue reading “Yet More Earthquakes and Other News”
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Four Earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, California
More than 235 are confirmed dead and about 4,500 injured after two simultaneous 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, mainly in Greater Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo. Hundreds more people are still missing, trapped beneath the rubble of crumbled buildings. About 26 minutes later, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck nearContinue reading “Four Earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, California”
Headline Prayers This Week
PHILIPPINES: Three students died and seven were wounded when two teenagers open-fired at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte Province on Monday. QATAR: An explosion at a gas facility in Ras Laffan killed at least 13 and injured 66 Sunday. All fatalities were from INDIA and PAKISTAN. GAZA: At least four PalestiniansContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Earthquakes in the Philippines, Cuba
At least 35 died and over 200 were injured when a magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Mindanao Island Monday morning, followed by more than 130 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 1.3 to 6.7. Among the dead are 13 killed by a landslide in Sarangani province. This comes after last year’s 6.9 magnitude quake and a 4.7 aftershock,Continue reading “Earthquakes in the Philippines, Cuba”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month. Not only that, but theContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 29: Caribbean
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 13:45-46 The first explorers to Latin America landed on the shores of the Dominican Republic in 1492, and subsequent ships brought both Catholic clergy from Europe and slaves from Africa. In 1783, a manumitted slave from the USA served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
World News for Prayer
IRAN: At least 20 people died, 51 were injured and nearly 1,000 were arrested in recent protests demanding freedom. TURKEY detained 357 Islamic State suspects on Dec 30, after a deadly clash in Yalova province, where three police officers and six IS militants died. Nine other security officers were injured. JAPAN experienced several earthquakes, includingContinue reading “World News for Prayer”
Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants
BANGLADESH: A 5.5 earthquake Friday in Dhaka and a 3.3 aftershock in Ashulia Saturday killed at least ten and injured more than 450. Lord, in the midst of panic and fear, please step in with Your peace. Comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded and rescue those in trouble. Give the lost a hunger forContinue reading “Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants”
Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches
AFGHANISTAN: Just two months after September’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,200 and injured thousands more, a 6.3 magnitude quake rocked Kohlm in northern Samangan province this Monday, killing at least 27 and injuring almost 1,000. PHILIPPINES: The death toll from Monday’s landfall of Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of this season’s most powerful storms, hasContinue reading “Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches”
A Week Around the World
The last of the hostages in GAZA are set to return to ISRAEL tomorrow. The US plans to send 200 troops to oversee the ceasefire deal. (See our Israel-Gaza page for a list of hostages still believed alive.) An explosion at a Tennessee military explosives manufacturing factory in the USA killed and injured several people.Continue reading “A Week Around the World”
Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday
At least seven have died in two earthquakes that shook the area of Manay Town, Davao Oriental province, in the southern Philippines yesterday — a 7.4 magnitude in the morning that caused landslides and damaged hospitals; and a 6.8 that night. These come as the Philippines seeks to recover from a 6.9 magnitude quake andContinue reading “Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday”
Severe Weather Traps 1,000 on Mt. Everest, Floods Philippines, China, Nepal
A sudden snowstorm trapped 1,000 people on the eastern slope of Tibet’s Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak (29,000 feet or 8,849 meters) and a popular destination for climbers and hikers. Hundreds of villagers and rescue teams have been working at about 16,000 feet (4,900 meters) to free them before it’s too late, as manyContinue reading “Severe Weather Traps 1,000 on Mt. Everest, Floods Philippines, China, Nepal”
Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines Tuesday has left at least 72 dead and hundreds injured. Amid seven or more aftershocks, thousands of people have been sleeping on the streets. Most of the victims are from the island of Bogo, including seven deaths in a village built to shelter victims of Typhoon Haiyan, whichContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines”
9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers
On Friday, September 19, MEXICO commemorated 40 years since the devastating 8.1 earthquake in 1985 that killed somewhere between 12,000 and 35,000 in Mexico City. On the same day in 2017, just two hours after an annual earthquake drill, a 7.1 quake hit, killing close to 400. Once again, on the very same day inContinue reading “9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers”
Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo
AFGHANISTAN: A dangerous 5.2 magnitude aftershock hit the southeast Friday within 12 hours of another powerful aftershock Thursday. Both came just days after earthquakes Sunday and Tuesday killed more than 2,205 and injured some 3,640. NEPAL: At least 19 have died, hundreds have been injured and the prime minister has resigned during violent youth-led protestsContinue reading “Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo”
Afghan Quake Update, Sudan Landslide and Other Prayers
AFGHANISTAN: The death toll from Sunday’s midnight earthquake and a subsequent 5.2 aftershock Tuesday has risen to over 1,411, with more than 3,124 injured in the mountainous eastern region. Dozens of commandos have been airlifted to rescue survivors where planes cannot land. SUDAN: A landslide leveled the village of Tarasin in Central Darfur Sunday, leavingContinue reading “Afghan Quake Update, Sudan Landslide and Other Prayers”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 800 people have died, about 2,800 have been injured, and hundreds more could be buried beneath rubble, after a shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook buildings from Kabul, Afghanistan to Islamabad, Pakistan early yesterday morning. (See September 4 update.) The epicenter was about 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Jalalabad, Nangarhar province,Continue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer
TURKEY: A 6.1 earthquake in Balikesir province Sunday evening was felt as far away as Istanbul. At least one died, dozens were injured, and buildings crumbled to the ground. LEBANON: Six Lebanese army experts were killed in an explosion while dismantling a Hezbollah arms depot in Tyre province. Under the leadership of Lebanon’s Christian president,Continue reading “Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer”
Two More Hostages Recovered, Israel and Iran Missiles, and Other Headlines
Join us tomorrow, June 15, for Persecution Sunday, here at PrayerWall.pw. ISRAEL-GAZA: IDF forces recovered from Khan Younis this week the bodies of Yair Yaakov, believed murdered on October 7, 2023, and another hostage from Nir Oz, whose name will be released soon. (If you’re receiving this article by email, please click here for anyContinue reading “Two More Hostages Recovered, Israel and Iran Missiles, and Other Headlines”
3 Hostages Found in Gaza and Other Headlines
ISRAEL-GAZA: The IDF recovered the body of Pinta Nattapong (m, 35) a Thai agricultural worker taken captive from Nir Oz, and then slain. They also recovered the bodies of two American-Israelis killed on October 7, Judith Weinstein-Haggai, 70, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72. They were taken to Gaza by Mujahideen Brigades, the armed wingContinue reading “3 Hostages Found in Gaza and Other Headlines”
Pray for Dominican Republic, Nepal, Gaza, Taiwan, Myanmar, South Sudan
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: More than 200 people died and about 200 were injured this week, when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed. Lord, please heal the wounded and comfort those who mourn in such personal ways they will experience Your love and seek Your salvation. Awaken every heart in the Dominican Republic toContinue reading “Pray for Dominican Republic, Nepal, Gaza, Taiwan, Myanmar, South Sudan”
Mosques, Temples Crush Hundreds in Myanmar Earthquake
At mid-day on Friday, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit war-torn Myanmar, wounding nearly 4,000 and killing at least 2,056, with some 300 or so people still missing in the rubble. Estimates say thousands more could be dead, but without infrastructure or access to affected areas, we may not know the total death toll forContinue reading “Mosques, Temples Crush Hundreds in Myanmar Earthquake”
Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice
Let’s continue to pray for the many displaced people in Myanmar and surrounding areas, after the earthquake and as military strikes continue. Lord, please hold back the enemy. Block the violence. Stop the war. Rescue those who are trapped. Comfort those who mourn. Get help to those in need. Make the way for Christians toContinue reading “Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening This weekend around the world: Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month.Continue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 29: Caribbean
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Before we dive into prayer for the Caribbean today, let’s lift up those who are trapped, wounded and mourning loved ones after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Mandalay, Myanmar yesterday, shaking much of Thailand, as well. At least 1,000 have died, and some estimates say the death toll couldContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
Prayers for Guatemala, China, Israel
GUATEMALA: An overloaded bus plunged off a bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City Monday, killing at least 54 and trapping survivors beneath the wastewater. CHINA: At least one has died and 28 people are missing due to a landslide in Jinping village, Sichuan province, Saturday. Only two were rescued. GREECE: After 10,000 earthquakesContinue reading “Prayers for Guatemala, China, Israel”
Syria Bomb, DRC Ceasefire, Australia Floods
Join us March 1-30 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or sign up below to receive the daily posts in your inbox. SYRIA: A car bomb killed 19 women and one man, and injured another 15 women on Monday, when it exploded nextContinue reading “Syria Bomb, DRC Ceasefire, Australia Floods”
A Day in the Life and Death of the World
This happened Tuesday: USA: At least 10 people died in winter storms that swept through Gulf Coast states and then northeast into the Carolinas, dumping unusual amounts of ice and snow (including nine inches in parts of Louisiana). ISRAEL: A MOROCCO terrorist stabbed four people in Tel Aviv before he was shot and killed. ThreeContinue reading “A Day in the Life and Death of the World”
May Your Kingdom Come
This past year has been one of persecution, wars, displaced families, as well as record-breaking heat, fires, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes…. We can all add to that list our own trials. But have they changed you? Have you allowed the difficulties you have faced to deepen your faith, strengthen your resolve and break free fromContinue reading “May Your Kingdom Come”
Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal
More than 126 died and at least 188 were injured in a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit a remote area of Tibet, China, yesterday, shaking Mt. Everest’s base camp, Nepal and India. Most of the Tibetan peoples are still unreached with the gospel. Divided into nearly 100 different people groups, they speak dozens of languages.Continue reading “Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal”
Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers
VANUATU: At least 14 have died, and more than 200 were injured in a 7.3 magnitude earthquake Tuesday. Lord, please wrap Your arms around those who are mourning losses in Vanuatu. When they cry out to You, hear them and answer. Bless Christians abundantly so they will also abundantly bless others and share Your goodContinue reading “Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers”
Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World
PHILIPPINES: Yet another typhoon, Toraji, hit the storm-weary islands Monday. This makes the fourth storm in three weeks. The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths and affected over 9 million people. CUBA: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the eastern coast Sunday, just after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the islandContinue reading “Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World”
Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, today’s headlines are no surprise. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. NationContinue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake”
Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting
ISRAEL: The body of Dolev Yahod (m, 35), a medic and married father of four previously believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was found and identified on June 2 at Nir Oz. He left his home to save lives during the October 7 massacre but was killed that day. Still believed to beContinue reading “Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting”
May Your Kingdom Come
This past year has been one of persecution, wars, displaced families, as well as record-breaking heat, fires, floods, earthquakes…. We can all add to that list our own trials. But have they changed you? Have you allowed them to deepen your faith, strengthen your resolve and break free from the strongholds that block you fromContinue reading “May Your Kingdom Come”
Praying Through the Headlines This Week
BANGLADESH: Fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, burning more than 1,000 shelters last Saturday and leaving about 7,000 Rohingya people homeless. We ask You, Lord, to please provide for their needs, especially their need for You. Meet them in their dreams, bring Christians to them to shine Your love, and openContinue reading “Praying Through the Headlines This Week”
Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash
Rescuers race the clock, freezing rain and possible landslides to find survivors beneath the rubble of several powerful earthquakes that hit the Noto Peninsula since Monday, including a magnitude 7.6. At least 82 people have died and more than 30,000 are displaced, with food running out in the displacement centers and power and water shortagesContinue reading “Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash”
Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines a week ago resulted in at least nine deaths and more than 800 houses and other facilities destroyed or severely damaged. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenousContinue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Afghanistan’s Third Round of Earthquakes Since Christians Arrested: 6.3-6.3-6.3
Survivors of both October 7‘s 6.3 magnitude earthquake series and October 11‘s 6.3 had just begun returning to their homes in Herat when yet another 6.3 quake struck in the same region this Sunday. Nearly 2,500 people have died in the combined quakes, and hundreds of people are now buried under debris. As winter approaches,Continue reading “Afghanistan’s Third Round of Earthquakes Since Christians Arrested: 6.3-6.3-6.3”
Yet Another Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan
Yesterday, a 6.3 magnitude quake struck near western Afghanistan’s Herat City, flattening homes that withstood Saturday’s 6.3 and causing all the more damage in districts already devastated. A new landslide has now blocked the main highway, making rescue and relief efforts all the more difficult. More than 2,446 died in the combined quakes, at leastContinue reading “Yet Another Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
More than 2,400 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after several earthquakes, including one of 6.3 magnitude, hit western Afghanistan Saturday near the city of Herat. This comes after three previous earthquakes have already claimed the lives of more than 1,000 in the past two years: January 2022 (5.6 in Badghis, nearContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
Former Muslim Activist Aids Earthquake Victims
A former Islamic activist who converted to Christianity nearly 30 years ago now labors side-by-side with both Christians and Muslims to bring aid to those suffering from last month’s devastating earthquake in Morocco. Nearly 3,000 people died in the rare 6.8 magnitude quake, and at least 2,500 were injured. “My country made me who IContinue reading “Former Muslim Activist Aids Earthquake Victims”
Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims
Hidden Christians have been stepping out into the open these last two weeks to provide aid and share Christ’s love with those wounded, grieving and displaced after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people in Morocco. In the 99% Muslim nation listed among the most dangerous countries in the worldContinue reading “Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims”
Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week
LIBYA: The death toll from this week’s floods is at more than 11,300, and could reach as high as 20,000. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Continue praying…. TAIWAN: China flew 68 warplanes and sent 10 navy vessels into areas nearby the self-ruled island on Thursday. The number of military aircraft jumped fromContinue reading “Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week”
Thousands Dead in Morocco Earthquake
A rare and extremely devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit western Morocco Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and critically injuring more than 1,000 in Marrakech and surrounding provinces. Morocco is more than 99% Muslim and listed among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians, especially converts from Islam, who face tremendous pressureContinue reading “Thousands Dead in Morocco Earthquake”
Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi
On February 6, the same day of the Turkey earthquakes that would claim now more than 52,000 lives, a devastating storm formed in the waters north of Australia. Cyclone Freddy traveled some 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean to hit Madagascar and Mozambique, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. Then it twisted around to strikeContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi”
Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer
Today marks the one-month anniversary of the tragic quake that has cost nearly 52,000 lives in Turkey and Syria. More than 45,000 of those fatalities happened in Turkey, making February 6 the deadliest earthquake that nation has experienced in possibly 1,500 years. Everyone lost someone, say Christians who survived and are now helping provide shelter,Continue reading “Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer”
Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days
Vanuatu is reeling after two massive Category 4 cyclones and two earthquakes (magnitudes 6.5 and 5.4) hit within just a couple of days. Cyclone Judy smashed the chain of Pacific islands midweek, followed by twin earthquakes early Friday and Cyclone Kevin soon after. Let’s pray for those in need: Lord, we thank You for YourContinue reading “Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days”
This Week’s Earthquake in Turkey
At least one person died and more than 60 were injured in yet another earthquake in Southeastern Turkey this Monday. The 5.6 magnitude temblor, which toppled buildings in Malatya Province, came a week after last Monday’s 6.3 quake in Antakya, and three weeks after the first Monday earthquake with a death toll that has nowContinue reading “This Week’s Earthquake in Turkey”
Antioch Aftershock
Just two weeks after Turkey’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 48,000, another 6.3 magnitude quake, followed by 90 aftershocks, hit Antakya (the ancient biblical city of Antioch) on Monday. At least six people died, with nearly 300 injured, and 130 injured in northwest Syria. Let’s continue to pray for these and all those sufferingContinue reading “Antioch Aftershock”
Miracles in the Earthquake
The death toll in southern Turkey and northern Syria from the February 6 earthquake is now upwards of 44,000. On Tuesday, rescuers freed nine more survivors from their rubble prisons. But now that it’s been well over a week, finding anyone alive is a miracle. Today, I feel the Lord leading us to focus ourContinue reading “Miracles in the Earthquake”
Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake
Christians in Syria and Turkey are asking for prayer for God’s empowering and wisdom, as they work together around the clock to help those in desperate need in the aftermath of this week’s vicious series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Believers throughout both countries have sent medical units, food, blankets, baby formula and otherContinue reading “Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake”
Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia, killing 4 yesterday, the latest in a string of hundreds of strong quakes recorded in that province since the beginning of January. This comes after November’s 5.6 quake in Java Province that killed more than 331. Meanwhile, Turkey and Syria continue to reel with hundreds of aftershocks, someContinue reading “Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia”
Christians Trapped Under Rubble
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Monday has risen to nearly 8,000 now. In Turkey, about 6,000 deaths have been reported and around 35,000 injured. In Syria, close to 2,000 have been reported dead and nearly 4,000 injured. Over 16,000 search and rescue teams and additional international teams haveContinue reading “Christians Trapped Under Rubble”
Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria
A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Gaziantep in southeast Turkey near the border of Syria yesterday, causing the deaths of more than 4,000 people in both countries. Thousands are injured and many are still missing. Let’s pray. Lord, please protect and rescue those who are trapped. Keep them safe and warm. Guide rescuers to findContinue reading “Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria”
Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ
Because of Islamic oppression, Indonesia is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. But when an earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java Province earlier this week, killing at least 310 people, injuring more than 2,000 and displacing more than 82,000, Indonesian Christians rushed to the scene to help. Victims would normally needContinue reading “Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ”
Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge
Yesterday, a deadly aftershock of 6.8 magnitude shook Michoacan State, west of Mexico City, just three days after Monday’s 7.6 earthquake, which killed two and fell on the anniversary of two other Mexico earthquakes. In fact, both the 2022 and 2017 earthquakes happened not long after an alarm sounded as part of a ceremony heldContinue reading “Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge”
Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China
More than 70 have died, several hundred were injured, and more than two dozen are still missing after Monday’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Luding, Sichuan Province, China. Heavy rain and landslides are also expected this week in that region. As the Chinese battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, let’s prayContinue reading “Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China”
Earthquake in the Philippines
At least five have died and 130 others were injured Wednesday in an earthquake near the town of Dolores, on Philippines’ most populous island of Luzon. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenous tribes that live in fear of evil spirits;Continue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 1,000 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after a devastating earthquake in Paktika Province, eastern Afghanistan, near the border of Pakistan. The 5.9 magnitude quake occurred at night about 27 miles from Khost. Recent monsoon rains made villagers’ mud homes particularly susceptible to damage. Lord, please have mercy on theContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
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