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Earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria surpasses 5,000

Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Tuesday that the death toll from the earthquakes centred in southeastern Turkey rose to 3,419, bringing the total including those killed in Syria to more than 5,000.

Reuters

Türkiye: ‘Destiny of Geography’ Shakes The Earth Again

It is common for Türkiye to witness earthquakes because its geographical location makes it a hotbed of seismic activity. Still, the new thing that occurred at dawn on Monday was the destructive force of two earthquakes that struck the transcontinental nation, in addition to numerous seismic aftershocks. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake…

Asharq Al-Awsat

At least 1,932 killed in Syria following deadly earthquakes

At least 1,932 people were killed and thousands injured in Syria following a number of deadly earthquakes and aftershocks in neighbouring Turkey, authorities and rescuers said on Tuesday.

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Watch live: Rescuers search for survivors in Gaziantep after earthquake kills at least 4,800

Watch live as rescue crews continue their search for survivors in Turkey after the region was devastated by two powerful earthquakes.

The Independent UK

Mapping the scale of destruction from the two devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Two powerful earthquakes have killed thousands and left a trail of destruction across Türkiye and Syria. These maps show how the shock waves spread across the region.

ABC News

Turkey, Syria earthquake: Miracle baby found under rubble leaves all moist-eyed

Just after the series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which has claimed more than 4,000 lives, a miracle baby was found by the rescuers under the rubble.

The Times of India

NDRF Personnel With Specially Equipped Trained Dog Squad Departs For Earthquake-Hit Turkey

A team of NDRF personnel along with a specially trained dog squad and necessary equipment has departed from Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad to carry out search and rescue operations in Turkey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

The Guardian - AU

Turkey, Syria earthquakes: What we know so far

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake followed by another strong quake devastated wide swaths of Turkey and Syria early Monday, killing thousands of people.

France 24

Turkish barber in Ireland says family back home living in car after devastating earthquakes

"I woke up in the morning to lots of calls and texts from my friends"

Irish Mirror

Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 7,000 as rescue efforts continue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency across 10 provinces as rescuers in Turkey and Syria struggled to find survivors on Tuesday with the death toll from both countries surpassing 7,800. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are…

France 24

Over 4,000 People Killed In Deadly Earthquakes In Turkey, Syria

The death toll in Turkey and in neighbouring Syria following powerful earthquakes rose to over 4,000, the Washington Post reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Death toll rises above 5,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

Freezing weather conditions and snowfall in the devastated region have increased the difficulties for rescue workers.

Al Jazeera

Turkey earthquake – latest: Baby born in rubble as death toll passes 7,900

Emergency rescue continues as death toll from 7.8 magnitude quake passes 7,200

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Earthquake footage shows Turkey's buildings collapsing like pancakes. An expert explains why

A pair of huge earthquakes have struck in Turkey, leaving more than 3,000 people dead and unknown numbers injured or displaced.

Newcastle Herald

'We're so far away': Turkish community mourns thousands killed in earthquake

In the wake of two devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria within the space of 12 hours, Newcastle's Muslim community have turned to prayer.

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Devastated Syrian Turkish People Recall The Moments Two Earthquakes Struck Both Countries

"This was much more difficult than shells and bullets."

The Guardian - AU

Turkey and Syria earthquake: what we know so far on day two

UN says death toll could rise to more than 20,000 after one of most powerful earthquakes to hit region in at least a century

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'International community must not turn a blind eye to plight of Turkey and Syria'

The earthquakes which rocked Turkey and Syria have caused a devastating loss of life with victims not standing a chance, Britain must do what it can to help survivors

ABC News

At least 6,000 people have been killed by an earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. What made it so deadly?

A major magnitude-7.8 earthquake, followed by another strong quake, has devastated wide swathes of Türkiye and Syria. What type of earthquake caused the destruction and why was it so devastating?

Al Jazeera

US pledges post-earthquake aid, but no contact with Syria’s Assad

State Department says Turkey can count on US for ‘anything’ it needs in aftermath of devastating earthquakes.

The Independent UK

Turkey and Syria: Two huge earthquakes kill over 3500 as death toll continues to climb – latest updates

Rescuers seek to map out search priorities, after second earthquake rocks Kahramanmaras region in wake of country highest-magnitude tremor since 1939

The Conversation

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: a seismologist explains what has happened

An extremely large earthquake has occurred in the southeast of Turkey, near the border with Syria. Data from seismometers which measure shaking of the ground caused by earthquake waves suggest this this event, in the early morning of February 6, was a magnitude 7.8 out of 10 on the moment…

WEKU

More than 3,400 people have died after earthquakes hammer Turkey and Syria

A powerful earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more. Hundreds of families are still trapped.

The Independent UK

The world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

More than 2,800 people were killed when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook wide areas of Turkey and Syria on Monday

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