Strong Earthquake Slams Eastern Turkey, Kills 51 (ap)

In this image from TV, showing emergency workers and local people as they work to clear rubble to reach victims in Elazig Province, eastern Turkey, following a strong earthquake Monday March 8, 2010. A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, knocking down many stone or mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages in Elazig Province, an official said. (AP Photo / DHA TV)AP – A strong, pre-dawn earthquake knocked down stone and mud-brick houses, barns and minarets in eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 51 people in five villages, the government said.

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