The confirmed death toll in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center stands at 233, with 170 of those victims identified.

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Giuliani said the latest confirmed citywide death toll was 82, and 370 police officers and firefighters are missing and feared dead.

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Medics in nearby hospitals confirmed the death toll.

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The death toll from the earthquake is not yet confirmed, but is estimated that it could go beyond 200, 000.

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Officials confirmed they had recovered two more bodies on Friday, raising the death toll from 12 to 14.

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The Emergencies Ministry said 53 people were known to have died, although the Russian public broadcaster ORT put the known death toll at 65, and Interfax news agency said up to 70 people were confirmed dead.

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