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Russian rescuers leave Indonesia for Moscow

The majority of Russian rescuers worked in Padang, the epicenter of the earthquake, and in the nearby villages of Lupu-Alu, Pariaman and Payakumbu

04:16 09/10/2009

Two Russian emergencies ministry Il-76 transport planes carrying rescue workers and equipment have left quake-stricken Indonesia for Moscow.

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Earthquake devastates Padang, the capital of Indonesia’s West Sumatra province
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Earthquake devastates Padang, the capital of Indonesia’s West Sumatra province

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Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
12:46 02/10/2009
A devastating earthquake rocked western Indonesia on Wednesday, trapping thousands under collapsed buildings - including two hospitals - and triggering landslides. The earthquake death toll rose to 1,100 while thousands of people are still missing and feared trapped in the wreckage of shattered buildings

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Quake hits Indonesia

The 7.6-scale earthquake destroyed 75% of buildings - homes, schools, hotels and damaged the airport - in West Sumatra's regional centre Padang, while nearby towns were also badly affected by the quakes.

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