Environment, Asia
A first report following China's earthquake
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
May 12, 2008, 09:04 AM
State media is reporting a death toll of up to 5,000 following an 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central China. BBC reporter Quentin Somerville provides an update.
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