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November 2, 2008

20 Dead, 42 Missing in China Mudslide
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Xinhua news agency says that torrent of mud and rock hit near Chuxiong
city in southwestern Yunnan province 
China's official media say a mudslide in southwestern Yunnan province
Sunday has killed at least 20 people and left about 42 missing. The
official Xinhua news agency said that a torrent of mud and rocks hit
near Chuxiong city in the afternoon. The agency quoted local officials
who said the number of people killed is still uncertain. The mountainous
Yunnan region has been pounded by heavy rains in recent days. The report
said officials are still investigating the causes of the mudslide.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.


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