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A general view shows quake-damaged buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand on June 13, 2011. A series of strong quakes, including a 6.0-magnitude tremor, caused one building to collapse and prompted evacuations.
Monday, Jun. 13, 2011

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  • BOB PARKER,
  • mayor of Christchurch, the earthquake-devastated city in New Zealand, which was hit by a series of strong earthquakes on Monday; thousands of tremors have plagued the area since Feb. 22, when a 6.3-magnitude quake killed 181 people
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