China declares 3 days mourning for quake victims

[Guest Tony n Terrific]

This terrible tradgedy demonstrates how frail we really are to the forces of nature. My prayers go out to these very unfortunate people and the brave rescue workers.

 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080518/ap_on_...8FSoo.Z4ypvaA8F

Edited May 18, 2008 by Tony n Terrific (see edit history)

[david_dawei]

I think this article is interesting since it points out the pressure the central government was feeling from the public about holding a period of mourning:

 

China bows in grief, to public demand

[N&J]

More bad news

 

http://news.aol.com/?feature=20080522062909990001

 

death toll now tops 51.000