China say earthquake death toll rises to 65,080

By SPA,

Beijing : A Chinese government spokesman says the death toll from the earthquake that struck two weeks ago has risen to 65,080.

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The toll given by Cabinet spokesman Guo Weimin on Monday was up about 2,500 from a day earlier.

Premier Wen Jiabao has already said he expects the death toll to eventually surpass 80,000 from the May 12 earthquake.