Earthquake rocks Afghanistan region

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: January 3, 2002 | Copyright information

AN earthquake hit Afghanistan and neighbouring countries today, sending families running from their homes in Tajikistan.

It was also felt in Pakistan and India but there were no casualties or damage. Scientists in the Pakistan city of Peshawar ...

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