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Miracle rescues as earthquake death toll passes 33,000 in Turkey and Syria

Rescuers have pulled more survivors from the rubble a week after the devastating earthquake. The death toll in Turkey and Syria has now exceded 33,000, with the UN warning that the final number could rise by "double or more". Also on Sunday, a new UN convoy arrived in Syria to…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 12, 2023

North Belfast woman aiding Turkey-Syria relief efforts for Turkish friend

"I just feel like I can't sit here and not do anything for them, I need to do something."

Belfast Live · Feb 12, 2023

Turkey arrests building contractors 6 days after quakes

Turkish officials have detained or issued arrest warrants for some 130 people allegedly involved in the construction of buildings that toppled down and crushed their occupants when two earthquakes devastated southeast Turkey and northern Syria six days ago

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

As desperation grows, survivors criticise Turkey's earthquake response

Search and rescue operations continue across the south-east of Turkey, the region struck by a huge earthquake and large aftershocks earlier this week. With the area facing freezing conditions, frustrations are growing among survivors over claims the government is acting too slowly.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 12, 2023

Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees

For Syrians and Ukrainians fleeing the violence back home, the earthquake that struck in Turkey and Syria is just the latest tragedy

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Watch live as Turkey rescue efforts continue as earthquake death toll exceeds 26,000

Watch live as efforts continue in Turkey today, 12 February, after this week’s devastating earthquake.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Death toll in Turkey, Syria quake tops 33,000; Turkey starts legal action against builders

Rescuers pulled more survivors from the rubble on Sunday, nearly a week after one of the worst earthquakes to hit Turkey and Syria, as Turkish authorities sought to maintain order across the disaster zone and began legal action over building collapses.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2023

Inside the amazing new Turkish dessert shop in south Manchester brimming with sweet treats

Step inside Turkish Sweet Centre in Didsbury and you'll be greeted with all manner of desserts - from baklava to Turkish delight

Manchester Evening News · Feb 12, 2023

Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 28,000 In Turkey And Syria

The death toll across Turkey and Syria following Monday's earthquake reached 28,192 on Saturday (local time). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2023

EU envoy to Syria: 'absolutely unfair' to be accused of shirking earthquake aid

The European Union's envoy to Syria said early on Sunday that it was not fair to accuse the group of failing to provide enough help to Syrians following the earthquake that devastated large parts of Syria and Turkey last week.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2023