Chinese rescuers search for survivors under a collapsed building in the earthquake-struck county of Shifang in southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried under the rubble.
A Chinese family grieves after identifing the body of a loved one at a temporary mortuary in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried under the rubble.
A Chinese rescuer collects school bags from a collapsed school in Shifang, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble.
Chinese rescuers search for survivors at a collapsed building in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried under the rubble.
Chinese troops evacuate the injured victims to an awaiting helicopter in Wenchuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
Chinese volunteers carry a body of a victim out from a collapsed home in Beichuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
A Chinese woman grieves as she identify her son who was killed in a collapsed school in Shifang, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
Rescuers carry a body of a victim out from a collapsed building in Beichuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
Rescuers pull a body of a victim out from a collapsed building in Beichuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
A Chinese rescuer carries an elderly woman to safety in Wenchuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
A rescue worker sits on a rock amidst the rubble caused by an earthquake in Beichuan, China, on Friday, May 16, 2008. Russia, Japan and Taiwan joined China's rescue operation as troops poured into Sichuan province to free as many as 30,000 people trapped in collapsed buildings after the nation's most powerful earthquake in 58 years.
A rescue worker crosses a damaged bridge in Beichuan, China, on Friday, May 16, 2008. Russia, Japan and Taiwan joined China's rescue operation as troops poured into Sichuan province to free as many as 30,000 people trapped in collapsed buildings after the nation's most powerful earthquake in 58 years.
A Chinese rescuer checks a collapsed building for survivors in Wenchuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
Chinese troops evacuate the injured victims to an awaiting helicopter in Wenchuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
A Chinese woman grieves beside her destroyed home in Wenchuan, southwest China's Sichuan province on May 15, 2008. China said that over 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit its southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken communities.
Earthquake survivors gather at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Earthquake survivors gather at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Bodies of earthquake victims are covered in plastic in Beichuan, China, on Friday, May 16, 2008. Russia, Japan and Taiwan joined China's rescue operation as troops poured into Sichuan province to free as many as 30,000 people trapped in collapsed buildings after the nation's most powerful earthquake in 58 years.
The body of an earthquake victim is covered with a blanket in Beichuan, China, on Friday, May 16, 2008. Russia, Japan and Taiwan joined China's rescue operation as troops poured into Sichuan province to free as many as 30,000 people trapped in collapsed buildings after the nation's most powerful earthquake in 58 years.
Earthquake survivors use running machines for beds in the gymnasium at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Elderly earthquake survivors sit on a running machine in the gymnasium at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Chinese students undergo an emergency earthquake drill at a school in Xian, northern China's Shaanxi province on May 15, 2008. The loss of a child is always unbearable, but the grief of parents in China's earthquake zone has been deepened by the government's controversial one-child birth control policy.
Earthquake survivors look through a pile of donated clothes at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Soldiers move a child rescued from rubble caused by an earthquake in Beichuan, China, on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Russia, Japan and Taiwan joined China's rescue operation as troops poured into Sichuan province to free as many as 30,000 people trapped in collapsed buildings after the nation's most powerful earthquake in 58 years.
An earthquake survivor sleeps at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
A family of earthquake survivors gather at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Volunteers sort through a pile of donated clothes at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 earthquake victims have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Earthquake survivors (L) look at lists of missing persons whilst another (R) looks through a pile of donated clothes at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
Earthquake survivors look at lists of missing persons at the local sports stadium in Mianyang city where more than 10,000 people have taken refuge on May 16, 2008. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang city alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
