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How you can help the Turkey and Syria appeals after earthquakes kill more than 5,000

The death toll following the quakes across the bordering Middle Eastern countries yesterday have reportedly surpassed 5,000 - as search and rescue teams continue to scout the aftermath.

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023

Mapped: The parts of Turkey and Syria which have been affected by the earthquake

Major and heavily-populated areas in Turkey and Syria have been severely affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023

No, you can't predict earthquakes, the USGS says

If someone who predicts an earthquake seems to get it right, it's basically like a broken clock that's right twice a day, a USGS seismologist tells NPR.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2023

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Govt pledges aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The government is offering to send assistance and a rescue team to help with search and rescue efforts after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and its neighbour Syria.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

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…

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023

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 · Feb 7, 2023

Miracle baby born in Turkey earthquake rubble as mother trapped during labour dies

While the newborn is saved, the image of a father holding the hand of his dead 15-year-old daughter represents the agony of those of who have lost loved ones

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

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Three British nationals missing after devastating Turkey earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude quake hit Turkish city Gaziantep in the early hours of Monday

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

"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

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Videos reveal extent of Turkey, Syria earthquake devastation

Harrowing moments caught on camera provide a glimpse into the scale of the destruction and horror caused by the quakes.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2023

Three British nationals missing after Turkey earthquake kills 5,000 people

Making a statement in the Commons, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly confirmed that three British nationals are missing and a further 35 are affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

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 · Feb 7, 2023

How to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Charities such as Oxfam and the British Red Cross, among others, have launched emergency appeals to support survivors of the 7.8 magnitude quake

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

Turkey and Syria earthquake victims to be remembered in Derry

"There is a sizable Turkish and Kurdish community in Derry. Many of them have family and friends caught up in this awful tragedy"

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023

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Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Germany says Russia must pressure Syria into ensuring quake aid arrives

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

First Thing: Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll ‘could pass 20,000’

World Health Organization official warns that number killed could quadruple. Plus, efforts to save the pink river dolphin

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Foreign Office issues urgent Turkey travel warning in wake of deadly earthquakes and aftershocks

Anyone planning to travel to Turkey or Syria should know the latest advice.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Quake Halts UN Cross-Border Aid to Syria, Unclear When Will Resume

The flow of critical UN aid from Türkiye to northwest Syria has temporarily halted due to damage to roads and other logistical issues related to the deadly earthquake that struck the two countries on Monday, a UN spokesperson said. Even before the quake struck in the early hours of Monday,…

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Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2023

Earthquake death toll rises to more than 5,000 in Turkey, Syria

Hampered by winter weather, frequent aftershocks and the dangers posed by badly damaged buildings, rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors of Monday's earthquake, as the toll passes 5,000 dead.

The New Daily · Feb 7, 2023

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.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

German-Turkish community races to send money and blankets to quake victims

Turkish and Kurdish communities in Germany have launched donation drives to send money, warm clothes and blankets to victims of a devastating earthquake that tore through Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday.

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2023

Sky Talk, Sky Mobile, Vodafone and Voxi offering free calls after Turkey earthquake

The phone companies have removed international charges in the wake of the Turkey earthquake

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

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

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Quake death toll passes 5,000 in Turkey and Syria

HATAY, Turkey: Rescuers in Turkey and Syria braved frigid weather, aftershocks and collapsing buildings Tuesday, as they dug for survivors buried by an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

WHO: Turkey, Syria quake could affect up to 23m

GENEVA: Up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warned on Tuesday, promising long-term assistance.

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