Earthquake rocks western Japan; buildings collapse, fires rage; death toll expected to top 5,000

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A 7.2 earthquake devastated the industrial city of Kobe, Japan, in the early morning of Jan 17, 1995. Aftershocks were quite common, and did not help efforts to put out fires or rescue people. The number of buildings that collapsed led experts to question Japan's building codes. Aid is discussed.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Japan, Earthquakes, Natural disasters, Kobe, Japan

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Sewer explosion rocks Guadalajara

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Explosions in the sewer system in Guadalajara, Mexico, destroyed a 20-block section of the city, killed 190 people and injured more than 1,400 on April 22, 1992. A report by the Mexican Attorney General blamed gasoline leaks from a Pemex underground pipeline.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
Mexico, Accidents, Explosions, Guadalajara, Mexico

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Infidelity charge rocks Clinton campaign

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Allegations of an affair between Governor of Arkansas and Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Clinton and singer Gennifer Flowers resurfaced as the presidential campaign heightened. Clinton addressed the allegations on television.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
Clinton, Bill, Behavior, Presidential candidates

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