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Aid needs are immense as Turkey-Syria death toll crosses 29,000

UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at least double.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2023

Turkey and Syria rescuers persist as death toll passes 28,000

Rescue operations impeded by insecurity in some areas as police in Turkey arrest dozens for looting.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2023

After massive Turkey quakes, Istanbul residents fear the next one

Experts say studies suggest that a powerful earthquake is expected to hit Turkey’s largest city soon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2023

Why Russia lionises inmates fighting in Ukraine

The Kremlin has lauded mercenaries with the powerful private Wagner Group, of which thousands are ex-prisoners.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

‘Miracle’ baby born in the rubble as her mother died beside her

On a day of death and destruction, a newborn girl fought for her life in the rubble beside her mother’s lifeless body.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Palestinian dies after falling into coma while in Israeli custody

Palestinian prisoner group accuses Israel of negligence, saying Abu Ali did not receive treatment for his disease.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Rare rescues give hope amid rising quake toll in Turkey, Syria

Volunteers continue for a fifth consecutive day to dig into the debris amid despair and shrinking hopes.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquakes day five: What do we know so far?

Hope of finding survivors is dwindling as the death toll tops 21,500 in Turkey and Syria.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout

As IMF team leaves after 10 days of talks, finance minister Ishaq Dar says ‘routine procedures’ have delayed payment.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

‘Secrecy the priority’: Guantanamo battling COVID outbreak

Lawyers say the ‘massive’ outbreak puts already unwell detainees at further risk in camp where medical care is poor.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023