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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Baby born in Syria earthquake who lost whole immediate family is finally reunited with aunt and uncle

AP

A baby born under the rubble of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the powerful earthquakes in Syria has been adopted by her aunt and uncle.

The “miracle” baby, who was initially named Aya – Arabic for "a sign from god" – was found with her umbilical cord in the northern Syrian town of Jinderis, more than 10 hours after the quake hit.

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