Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead in Japan

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead in Japan

The rescue efforts that quickly followed from firefighters, police and the military proved a testament to how this nation has repeatedly withstood disasters, which have practically become a part of everyday life.

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