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Indonesia Earthquake Leaves More Than 160 Dead

An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds.

The 5.6 magnitude quake hit Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to US Geological Survey data.

Scores of people were taken to the hospital, with many treated outside.

Rescuers were operating into the night to try to save others thought to still be trapped under collapsed buildings.

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