8 killed in landslides in China

Eight people were killed in a landslide early today in China's northern Shanxi Province, government authorities said.

The landslide engulfed Chagou Village, Lingquan Township of Shilou County in the city of Luliang, burying three cave-houses and two ordinary houses, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Rescuers pulled eight villagers from the debris.