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Earthquakes kill 2,500 in Turkey and Syria; millions lose power

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed more than 2,500 people in Turkey and Syria, and left millions in the cold as night fell and snowfall increased.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

The Guardian view on the Turkish-Syrian earthquake: tragedy on tragedy

Editorial: Many of those affected by the devastating shock have already suffered due to the war in Syria. They need help

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Syria and Turkey earthquake: what we know so far

Two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria within 12 hours on Monday, killing at least 2,600 people, with the death toll expected to rise

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Former Chelsea star Christian Atsu 'trapped under rubble' following earthquake in Turkey

Chelsea news: Former Chelsea star Christian Atsu is reportedly missing following an earthquake in Turkey which has killed more than 2,000 people and injured thousands more

Football London · Feb 6, 2023

Syrian toddler survives quake, but mother and siblings perish

Syrian toddler Raghad Ismail was rushed to safety from the rubble of her home after it collapsed in a huge earthquake that has wreaked devastation in Syria and Turkey. But most of her family, including her mother, did not make it out alive.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

UK sends rescue specialists to Turkey in aftermath of devastating earthquake

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it was too early to say whether there would be British fatalities, although none have been reported so far.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

'There's no one to help us': Syria's rebel-controlled zones in ruins after devastating earthquake

Entire neighbourhoods and villages in northwestern Syria were destroyed after a violent earthquake the morning of February 6 hit Turkey near the border. In between internet outages, several of our Observers in opposition-controlled areas of Syria told us of the heartbreaking scenes as rescue workers struggle to keep up.

France 24 · Feb 6, 2023

Worse than ‘Years of War’: Syria Hospital Treats Quake Survivors

At a hospital in Syria, Osama Abdel Hamid was holding back tears as he recalled on Monday the powerful earthquake that toppled his home and killed his neighbors, along with hundreds of his compatriots. "We were fast asleep when we felt a huge earthquake," Abdel Hamid told AFP at Al-Rahma…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts

In disasters like the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5-magnitude aftershock that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023, international cooperation on satellite imaging plays a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023

Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake

Countries have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkey and Syria

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023