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Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

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Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises
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The death toll from the major earthquake that pummelled western Afghanistan soared over 1,000 overnight as rescue operations continued to fan out over affected villages, UN agencies said on Sunday.

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