98% victims likely to have residence in a month
2008-05-21 06:07:12 GMT 2008-05-21 14:07:12 (Beijing Time) SINA.com
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CHENGDU, May 21 - The Sichuan government held a press conference yesterday, saying that it will try its best to build 98% of the earthquake victims a safe, affordable and comfortable home within a month, according to Chengdu Evening News. Up to 18:00 on May 20, the quake death toll increased to 40,075, and 247,645 were injured.
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