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Japan reports 13 deaths after July 28 earthquake as searches continue

• Japan’s prime minister reported 13 deaths and many injuries after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on July 28.
• More than 260,000 people evacuated from the Kumamoto area on Kyushu after the earthquake.
• Rescue operations continued for people reported missing, while damaged roads and power outages affected communities across the region.