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Up First briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on prenups

More than 2,000 are dead after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck near Marrakech on Friday. The FDA could approve new COVID boosters any day now. What to know if you're considering signing a prenup.

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Morocco earthquake: experts explain why buildings couldn’t withstand the force of the 6.8 magnitude quake

As locals continue to mourn the loss of more than 2,100 people, a mammoth search and rescue effort is underway in quake-struck Morocco.

The Conversation

Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel at the moment?

Airports, including Marrakech, are open, with flights operating normally

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What to know about the Morocco earthquake and the efforts to help

An earthquake has sown destruction and devastation in Morocco, where death and injury counts continue to rise as rescue crews dig out people both alive and dead in villages that were reduced to rubble

The Independent UK

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives

The United Nations estimated 300,000 people were affected by Friday’s magnitude 6.8 quake. The death toll is expected to rise as search-and-rescue efforts continue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morocco mourns its earthquake victims as the search for survivors goes on

Death tolls passes 2,100 as those left homeless struggle to find food and shelter

The Independent UK

Morocco earthquake: mourning begins as rescue continues with death toll over 2,000

Villagers bury their dead while Red Cross warns recovery may take years and other countries offer aid

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Marrakech artisans – who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before – are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation

A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that…

The Conversation

A visual guide to the Moroccan earthquake

A magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday night killing at least 2,000 people

The Guardian - UK

Moroccan villagers mourn after earthquake kills 2,000 near Marrakech: ‘Ten seconds and everything was gone’

Moroccans living in the village of Moulay Brahim are mourning neighbors who perished after a 6.8 earthquake destroyed buildings and lives

The Independent UK

Maisie Smith reveals she left Morocco two days before major earthquake

‘EastEnders’ star offered her condolences to those affected by the devastating tragedy

The Independent UK

In ancient cities and mountain towns, rescuers seek survivors from Morocco's quake of the century

Morocco is working to rescue survivors while praying for victims of the country’s strongest earthquake in more than a century

The Independent UK

Mapped: Morocco earthquake that killed over 2,000 and levelled buildings in Marrakech

The shallower the earthquake, the more dangerous it can be

The Independent UK

Morocco travel advice: Is it safe to travel to Marrakech right now?

Airports, including Marrakech, are open, with flights operating normally

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The Independent UK

Morocco earthquake – live: UK deploys search and rescue teams as hunt for survivors continues

Death toll has risen to 2,122, while 2,421 people are injured

Evening Standard

Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations qualifier postponed after devastating earthquake

Congo and Gambia are due to contest a Group G match in Marrakech on Sunday evening

The Guardian - UK

‘The streets were jammed’: fear and confusion after Morocco earthquake

Witnesses describe how panic spread across the country when powerful earthquake struck

The Independent UK

Maisie Smith reveals she left Morocco two days before major earthquake

‘EastEnders’ star offered her condolences to those affected by the devastating tragedy

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Morocco earthquake that killed over 2,000 and levelled buildings in Marrakech

The shallower the earthquake, the more dangerous it can be

The Independent UK

Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel at the moment?

Airports, including Marrakech, are open, with flights operating normally

France 24

Morocco declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake

Morocco on Saturday declared three days of national mourning after a deadly earthquake overnight. The death toll rose to 2,012 people early Sunday, a statement from the interior ministry said. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Radio France Internationale

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,300

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,300 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. Neighbouring Algeria has opened its airspace to facilitate rescue flights.

The Guardian - UK

Morocco earthquake: rescuers search for survivors as death toll passes 1,000 – as it happened

Earthquake measuring at least 6.8 magnitude and centred in High Atlas mountains leaves more than 1,000 dead and 1,200 injured

Evening Standard

Powerful earthquake kills at least 1,037 people in Morocco

The quake struck at 11pm on Friday with estimates reporting that 1,204 people were injured

The Independent UK

Morocco earthquake – live: Over 2,000 killed as warning country will take years to recover

Rescuers dig for survivors in the rubble, while more than 1,200 injured are said to be in critical condition

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