China’s premier Wen Jiabao pledged Thursday to “severely punish” those responsible for a deadly train crash that has sparked public fury and triggered fears over the safety of high-speed rail. At least 39 people were killed and nearly 200 injured in Saturday’s collision on the outskirts of the eastern city…
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