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China extends condolences for Bangladesh ferry disaster
   CCTV.COM   2003-07-10 16:07:46   
    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has extended condolences to Bangladesh over the country's recent ferry disaster. About 530 people are believed to have drowned as the boat with about 750 passengers on board sank in the river Meghna in southern Bangladesh.

    So far, rescue workers have only recovered four bodies. Officials say about 220 people survived the disaster.


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