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Death toll after magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan passes 1,400, Taliban says

Rescue teams continued to scour the mountainous eastern regions impacted by the earthquake in a scramble for survivors.

Euronews

First Thing: Taliban appeal for aid as Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 900

Rescuers search into night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes. Plus, how ‘clanker’ became a slur for robots

The Guardian - UK

Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice

Legal experts say the charges against Afghanistan war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on first amendment rights

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Afghanistan villagers dig through rubble with bare hands in desperate search for earthquake victims

Afghanistan villagers dug through rubble with their bare hands as they desperately searched for their loved ones after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the country.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan Deadly Earthquake Leaves the Taliban Asking for Help; Will the US Lend a Helping Hand?

A magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills 800+, injures thousands, and leaves the Taliban appealing for international aid amid US hesitation.

International Business Times UK

Shock at scale of destruction as Afghanistan earthquake death toll climbs to more than 1,400

Rescuers are still battling through heavy rain to reach survivors, with the Taliban authorities appealing for international aid

The Independent UK

Rescuers focus on remote Afghan regions after earthquake kills over 1,400

A provincial head of disaster management says authorities cannot predict the number of bodies trapped under the rubble

Al Jazeera

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Death toll from earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 900

The death toll from a strong earthquake in Afghanistan’s east has risen to 900, and 3,000 people have been injured, an official said Tuesday as rescue teams scoured the area for survivors

The Independent UK

Search For Survivors After Afghan Earthquake Kills 800

Rescuers desperately searched Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of homes flattened by an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people.

International Business Times

A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan: See the photos

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday flatted villages and killed hundreds of people and injured thousands. Rescue crews have struggled in the mountainous and remote Kunar region.

The Independent UK

Why was the Afghanistan earthquake so deadly? A disaster resilience expert explains

The death toll following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan continues to rise. Taliban-led health authorities now say at least 800 people have been killed and 2,000 injured.

The Conversation

Afghanistan death toll passes 1,400 as second earthquake strikes

Taliban appeal for aid, with casualties expected to increase as rescue teams struggle to reach isolated areas

The Guardian - UK

UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims

Victims of the quake, which killed more than 800 people and injured thousands, will receive immediate humanitarian support, the Foreign Office said.

The Independent UK

UK sends aid to Afghanistan after earthquake kills more than 800 people

The £1 million in emergency funding will include mobile health teams, medical kits and shelters, the Foreign Office said

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The Independent UK

Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800 and injures another 2,500 as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Officials warn death toll could rise as rescue efforts hampered by landslides

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

‘The walls collapsed around me’: Afghans describe quake devastation

People tell of losing children and other relatives and of digging their way out of the rubble after the disaster

Euronews

Desperate search for survivors after deadly Afghan quake

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500, the Taliban government said on Monday.

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International Business Times

Earthquake In Afghan Village Leaves No Family Untouched

No household was spared death or injury in the village of Wadir when a powerful earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan, reducing homes to piles of rubble.

Al Jazeera

At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Magnitude 6 tremor hits eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and government spokesman warns toll could rise.

Al Jazeera

Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?

Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.

Al Jazeera

Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far

Authorities say more than 900 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.

Radio France Internationale

Rescue efforts underway as Afghan earthquake leaves hundreds dead

Communities in eastern Afghanistan are rallying together after a major earthquake levelled homes and villages, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: magnitude 6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan leaves at least 800 dead

Rescue efforts hampered by steep terrain after shallow quake that was felt more than 100 miles away in Kabul. Plus, the liberal who loves hunting and wants to change your mind

International Business Times UK

Afghanistan Earthquake Today: Death Toll Tops 600 While Doctors Treat One Patient Every 5 Minutes

A powerful 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 600 and injures 1,500, as overwhelmed hospitals treat one patient every five minutes.

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