New Zealand Earthquake...


The 6.3-magnitude quake, which struck the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch around lunchtime, 
is "an absolute tragedy" for the city and its people. Thousands of people in the city
 center have fled collapsing buildings


 Christchurch cathedral was heavily damaged. Power and telephone lines are cut in some places.  
Some roads caved in and at least one bridge has been damaged. Police reported fatalities in several parts 
of the city and numerous injuries. They say two buses were crushed by falling buildings.
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