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Turkey Syria earthquake: Doctor 'thought he was going to die' as he describes horror

Dr Osama Sallom described scenes - flattened buildings and hospitals full of bodies - in Syria which looked heartbreakingly similar to residents who have faced 11 years of bombardment from the war

Daily Mirror · 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

A Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in the earthquake

Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2023

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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

After huge Turkey quake, Diyarbakir residents pray for missing families

In the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, residents were hoping and praying for news of relatives and friends after a massive earthquake and a huge aftershock turned apartment blocks into mounds of rubble and piles of shattered masonry.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

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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

Twin earthquakes kill almost 2,000 in Turkey and Syria

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed almost 2,000 people in Turkey and Syria and forced a halt in crude oil flows to a regional export terminal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Turkey’s Gaziantep goes from a refuge to a site of devastation

Monday’s earthquake has brought back terrible memories for both Syrians and Ukrainians in Gaziantep.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023

A visual guide to the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria

Video and maps of the impact of the huge earthquake and aftershocks that have killed thousands

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills thousands and devastates cities

7.8-magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, with second major quake mid-morning hampering rescue efforts

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

What to know about the big quake that hit Turkey and Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Turkey has caused widespread damage across the region

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

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Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

Newcastle United 'praying' for Christian Atsu after earthquake as Sunderland offer their respects

Former Newcastle United star Christian Atsu is reportedly missing following an earthquake in southern Turkey

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

More than 2,300 dead as earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria

Is there anything more definitive, more descriptive of total destruction, death, loss and sheer human misery than comparing some place on earth to parts of Syria?

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Large fire, plume of smoke at Turkey's Iskenderun port -witnesses

A large fire burned and a plume of black smoke drifted high into the air on Monday above Turkey's southern Iskenderun port, in the Mediterranean Sea-side province of Hatay, according to Reuters witnesses and footage.

Dublin Live · Feb 6, 2023

Turkey earthquake: Kind-hearted Dubs launch fundraiser for victims of devastating disaster

The GoFundMe campaign has already raised almost €2,500 at the time of writing

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Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Turkey Syria earthquake: Dramatic footage shows building collapse after shake

At least one seven storey building collapsed in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa province in Turkey during an aftershock of an enormous 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

EXPLAINER - Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so bad?

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday is likely to be one of the deadliest this decade, seismologists said, with a more than 100 km (62 miles) rupture between the Anatolian and Arabian plates.

Newslaundry · Feb 6, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1270: Delhi mayor polls stalled again, toll rises in Turkey, Syria

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Supreme Court, Parliament, Kerala, Turkey and Syria.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

Tech & Science Daily podcast: The cause of Turkey-Syria earthquake

A second massive earthquake has hit Turkey’s border with war-torn Syria as scientists examine movements of tectonic plates that caused the disaster.

Salon · Feb 6, 2023

Earthquakes kill 1600+ in Syria, Turkey

Thousands of buildings flattened with the death toll certain to rise as rescue crews attempt to reach those trapped

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023

Why have the Turkey-Syria earthquakes been so deadly?

Rapid and unregulated urbanisation is one of the factors that make cities ‘critically vulnerable’ to natural hazards.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Turkey committed to leaving Syria after settlement, Syrian opposition says

A senior member of Syria's political opposition said on Monday that Turkey had given assurances it would withdraw forces from northern Syria once a final political settlement is reached.

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