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Turkey-Syria earthquake: how disaster diplomacy can bring warring countries together to save lives

The death toll of the massive earthquakes that have rocked the Turkey-Syria border region has now exceeded 5,000 people and the World Health Organization has suggested it could rise as high as 20,000. The catastrophe has led to an international outpouring of support. Numerous international rescue, medical, and other teams…

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The Standard View: Machinery of government changes are unlikely to impact growth – or change minds

The first 72 hours following a disaster are critical. The chances of finding survivors in the rubble of buildings diminishes with every passing breath. That is why it is vital that the international community comes together to do whatever it can to assist in southern Turkey and northern Syria following…

Evening Standard

"A number of young athletes" among Turkey Syria earthquake victims as IOC promises help

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has promised they are "ready to help in whatever way we can" after Turkey and Syria were devastated by earthquakes

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Map of Turkey shows areas affected by huge earthquakes as death toll tops 5,000

Turkish authorities say some 13.5 million people have been affected in an area spanning 280 miles

The Independent UK

Germany Says Russia Must Pressure Syria into Ensuring Quake Aid Arrives

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday called on Russia to help pressure Syria into allowing humanitarian aid into the country for victims of Monday's deadly earthquakes quickly and without additional obstacles. "All international actors, including Russia, should exert their pressure on the Syrian regime to ensure humanitarian help for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan declares state of emergency for Turkey quake zone

President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared as a disaster zone the 10 provinces affected by the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey, imposing a state of emergency in the region for three months.

Reuters

Germany says Russia must pressure Syria into ensuring quake aid arrives

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Turkey and Syria’s earthquakes: What happened, where’s next, and should Aussies be worried?

Thousands have died in Turkey and Syria following a series of strong earthquakes, which experts said were a long time coming.

The New Daily

Turkey earthquake: where was it and what caused it?

Rescuers have been racing against time to save people trapped under rubble amid freezing weather after nearly 6,000 buildings collapsed

Evening Standard

Turkey and Syria earthquakes see death toll hit 5,000 as third tremor hits

Around 1,000 rescuers from across the globe are set to join local teams trying to pull victims from the destruction.

Daily Record

Here's what we know about what caused the Turkey earthquake

Seismologists say Monday's earthquake took place in a complex junction of faults that was long overdue for a big one. The destructive shaking was spread across many kilometers.

WEKU

Survivors give harrowing accounts of Turkey, Syria earthquakes

As frantic rescue operations continue, survivors of Monday’s deadly earthquakes and aftershocks tell their stories.

Al Jazeera

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…

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Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

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.

The Times of India

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.

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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:

The Guardian - AU

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

France 24

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.

Irish Mirror

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"

France 24

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…

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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:

Al Jazeera

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.

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