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Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat
The death toll from a major earthquake in Japan reached 34, with emergency workers searching a wrecked shopping mall for survivors. Thousands face extreme heat (38C) amid widespread damage, including flattened homes, damaged bridges, fires, and power and water outages.
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