At least 217 dead after powerful earthquake hits central Mexico
(The Guardian World News)

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake is deadliest to hit country in more than 30 years and has brought down buildings in the capital, Mexico City Mexico earthquake - latest updatesEmergency crews and volunteers are digging through rubble with their bare hands in search of trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake stuck central Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, toppling dozens of buildings and killing at least 217 peopleThe magnitude 7.1 quake - the deadliest to hit the nation since 1985 - struck shortly after 1pm local time, causing violent, prolonged shaking, which flattened buildings and sent masonry tumbling onto streets, crushing cars and people in the capital, Mexico City, and surrounding areas. Continue reading...