(1)Japan sends rescue teams to quake-hit Iran

(1)Japan sends rescue teams to quake-hit Iran

NARITA, Japan - Japanese rescue team members to help earthquake victims in Iran prepare to leave Narita airport Dec. 27 in response to a request from Tehran. A powerful earthquake struck the southeastern city of Bam the previous day.

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