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The Latest Breaking News from Mandalay

Lack of equipment stalls race to save earthquake survivors in Myanmar

Devastation is widespread in Mandalay where survivors are still waiting for help from military government.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar earthquake survivors dig through rubble with bare hands as death toll soars past 1,600

True scale of disaster caused by 7.7-magnitude earthquake may take days to emerge as countries around the world pledge support

The Independent UK

'We Need Aid': Rescuers In Quake-hit Myanmar City Plead For Help

Exhausted, overwhelmed rescuers in Myanmar's second-biggest city pleaded for help Saturday as they struggled to free hundreds of people trapped in buildings destroyed by a devastating earthquake.

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Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 amid race to find survivors – as it happened

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areas. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Myanmar earthquake: death toll passes 1,600 as search for survivors continues

Aid agencies warn of ‘extremely difficult’ response amid Myanmar’s continuing civil war with true scale of disaster yet to emerge

The Guardian - UK

Rescuers Dig For Survivors After Huge Quake Hits Myanmar, Thailand

Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.

International Business Times

At least 1,644 dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar, junta says

At least 1,000 people have been killed and 2,376 injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor struck the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Aftershocks could be felt as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.

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What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.

Al Jazeera

‘A hospital collapsed right in front of me’: Myanmar reels after earthquake

People in Mandalay fear further deadly tremors amid widespread poverty and aid cuts after four years of civil war

The Guardian - UK

Myanmar earthquake: Why experts can’t predict quakes and what to do if you’re in one

Earthquakes are more common in some areas. Here’s how to stay safe

The Independent UK

Myanmar earthquake: The science behind the devastating 7.7 magnitude tremor

Hundreds are feared dead following the Mandalay earthquake which also shook Thailand

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Latest advice after Myanmar earthquake

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips.

Euronews

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar; tremors felt in Thailand: All we know

Myanmar’s military government has imposed a state of emergency after tremors caused deaths and destroyed buildings.

Al Jazeera

Horrifying Scenes Of Myanmar’s Massive Earthquake Caught On Camera

Rescuers are searching for 81 people trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in Bangkok. The post Horrifying Scenes Of Myanmar’s Massive Earthquake Caught On Camera first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Guardian - UK

Myanmar earthquake: at least 144 killed as rescues also continue in Bangkok

Junta makes rare call for aid as hundreds injured by 7.7-magnitude quake, which also brought down high-rise in Thai capital

Dynamite News

Earthquake News: Emergency situation declared in Mandalay & other cities

Just In: Myanmar's ruling junta has declared emergency in quake-hit cities. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Mapped: The regions hit worst by 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

Earthquake strikes near Myanmar’s second-largest city

The Guardian - UK

More than 140 reported killed in Myanmar earthquake, as Thailand works to free dozens trapped under Bangkok skyscraper – as it happened

United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay

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The Independent UK

Myanmar and Thailand earthquake latest: Aftershocks continue as race to find survivors enters critical hours

Myanmar’s military denounced over airstrikes as rescue efforts continue

International Business Times

The Marble 'Living Buddhas' Trapped By Myanmar's Civil War

Sculptor Aung Naing Lin has spent decades carving Buddha statues to help guide Myanmar's faithful -- but getting the marble he needs from rebel-held quarries in the midst of civil war is now a perilous task.

International Business Times

Myanmar's War Approaches Mandalay A Year After Rebel Offensive

On the outskirts of Mandalay, nervous Myanmar soldiers man a checkpoint just kilometres away from rebels who have set their sights on the former royal capital of 1.5 million people.

International Business Times

Myanmar Rebels Take The Road To Mandalay

Winding through the lawless, rugged hills of northern Myanmar, National Highway 3 links a stunning series of victories by ethnic rebels and pro-democracy fighters in their war against the junta.

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Explosive Device Damages Chinese Consulate In Myanmar

Explosive device damages Chinese Consulate in Mandalay, Myanmar; no casualties reported. China faces resistance forces challenging military rule.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military

Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar’s volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals’ grip.

Al Jazeera

‘Potential for new Myanmar’ as anti-coup forces push new northern offensive

Fighting is escalating in an area stretching from Mandalay to Lashio, where the military has its northeastern command.

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