February 25, 2011 9:41 AM

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New Zealand quake death toll crosses 100

The death toll in New Zealand has climbed past 100 with rescuers saying chances are fading that any more survivors will be found from this week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Authorities say that 113 people are dead and more than 200 still missing in Christchurch, the hardest-hit city. Emergency crews from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States are helping. Tuesday's earthquake was the second to rock Christchurch in five months. Because of its shallow depth and proximity to the city, Tuesday's quake was far deadlier than September's 7.1 magnitude quake.

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