Deadly mudslides hit northwestern China

ZHOUQU, China - Rescue activities continue in Zhouqu County in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu on Aug. 11, 2010, after deadly mudslides devastated the area.

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