Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan destroys villages and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured | NYGazet

A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 800 people and injured over 2,500. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck late Sunday, causing extensive damage and destroying entire villages.

KABUL, Afghanistan — Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided Monday by the Taliban gove... [6125 chars]