PM: 'We may be witnessing New Zealand's darkest day'
(NEWSER) - The devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch today killed at least 65 people and the death toll is expected to rise, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key warns. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck just before 1pm local time, causing widespread destruction. Many people are still trapped in buildings and a state of emergency has been declared, the BBC reports. The city center, where several large buildings have collapsed, has been cordoned off and the roads are jammed with people leaving the city as instructed. More»
