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100 dead, 211 missing as Japan battles aftermath of powerful quakes

The death toll in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa has risen to 100 after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6-magnitude struck the prefecture and its vicinity, raising fears of escalating casualties despite increased rescue and search efforts, reported Xinhua.

Japan quake death toll reaches 92, with 242 missing as damage escalates

The death toll has risen to 92, with the number of people unaccounted for exceeding 200 in Ishikawa, four days after a series of earthquakes struck the central Japanese prefecture and its vicinity, raising concerns of escalating damage, reported Xinhua. 

Embassy in touch with Japan Airlines, authorities to find out if M’sians were on plane: Tok Mat

The Malaysian embassy in Tokyo is working with Japan Airlines (JAL) officials and local authorities to ascertain whether any Malaysians were aboard the plane which caught fire following a collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft yesterday.

New Year’s Day Japan earthquake death toll reaches 48

The death toll in the aftermath of the quake on New Year's Day in Japan has risen to at least 48 people dead in Ishikawa Prefecture.

[UPDATED] At least 30 dead in Japan quake aftermath

Four deaths were recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture after the quake while police found one more in Nanao city and one in Shika town today, reported AFP.

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