WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The death toll from the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand's second biggest city, was raised to 98 by police on Thursday with grave concerns held for 226 others.
"At present we can confirm that we have received a total of 98 bodies. The identification of the remainder will remain a long and complex process," said police commander Dave Cliff.
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