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Lebanon Suffers its Share of Devastating Earthquake

Lebanon has had its share of fear and terror of the massive earthquake that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria on Monday. At around 3 a.m.

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Türkiye: ‘Destiny of Geography’ Shakes The Earth Again

It is common for Türkiye to witness earthquakes because its geographical location makes it a hotbed of seismic activity. Still, the new thing that occurred at dawn on Monday was the destructive force of two earthquakes that struck the transcontinental nation, in addition to numerous seismic aftershocks. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake…

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Former Newcastle Winger Atsu Pulled Alive from Türkiye Earthquake Rubble

Ghana international winger Christian Atsu has been found alive after being buried under rubble in the earthquake that hit Türkiye, the vice president of his club Hatayspor told media on Tuesday. Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor, was reported missing in Türkiye’s Hatay province following the 7.8 magnitude quake that brought…

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3 Drown, Dozens Feared Missing in Migrant Shipwreck Off Greece

Three people drowned and two dozen are believed to be missing in the second migrant shipwreck off Greece this week, authorities said on Tuesday. The coast guard said 16 people were rescued in a operation that began in the early hours of Tuesday after an inflatable rubber boat was spotted…

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Wide Arab, Int’l Solidarity with Earthquake Victims in Türkiye, Syria

Arab and foreign countries have voiced their solidarity with Türkiye and Syria following a devastating earthquake on Monday that killed hundreds and injured thousands. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and offered his condolences over the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Türkiye. During…

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Mapping the scale of destruction from the two devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Two powerful earthquakes have killed thousands and left a trail of destruction across Türkiye and Syria. These maps show how the shock waves spread across the region.

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Race to Find Survivors as Quake Aid Pours into Türkiye, Syria

Search teams and international aid poured into Türkiye and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures and sometimes using their bare hands dug through the remains of buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake. The death toll soared above 6,200 and was still expected to rise. But with the…

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Top UN Aid Official: Quake Response in Syria Faces Obstacles

A top UN humanitarian official said damage to roads, fuel shortages and harsh winter weather in Syria were hampering the agency's response to an earthquake on Monday that killed more than 1,200 in the country and left millions in need of aid. The huge tremor, which also left more than…

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Oil Rises on China Outlook, Supply Worries after Türkiye Quake

Oil prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism about recovering demand in China, and concerns over supply shortages following the shutdown of a major export terminal after an earthquake in Türkiye. Brent crude futures rose 82 cents, or 1.01%, to $81.81 per barrel by 0300…

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Saudi Leadership Condoles Erdogan on Quake Victims

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the victims of the deadly earthquake that struck southern Türkiye. In his cable, the King “expressed his profound sorrow and pain on…

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Devastated Syrian Turkish People Recall The Moments Two Earthquakes Struck Both Countries

"This was much more difficult than shells and bullets."

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Türkiye and Syria earthquake updates: Before-and-after photos reveal devastation — as it happened

Photos revealing the destruction of notable landmarks have emerged, detailing the level of devastation Türkiye and Syria have experienced— as it happened.

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At least 6,000 people have been killed by an earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. What made it so deadly?

A major magnitude-7.8 earthquake, followed by another strong quake, has devastated wide swathes of Türkiye and Syria. What type of earthquake caused the destruction and why was it so devastating?

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The Loop: Fears Türkiye earthquake toll to rise 'significantly', Australia braces for ninth rate rise, and 'sad' Ben Affleck dominates Grammys wrap-up — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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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…

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Biden Says He Authorized Immediate US Response to Türkiye Earthquake

US President Joe Biden on Monday said his administration has been working closely with Türkiye, authorizing an immediate Washington response to the devastating earthquake there. The earthquake killed more than 2,200 people and injured thousands more in Türkiye and northwest Syria, flattening apartment blocks and heaping more destruction on Syrian…

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What to Know about the Big Quake that Hit Türkiye and Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday devastated wide swaths of Türkiye and Syria, killing thousands of people. Here's what to know about the quake. What happened? The quake hit at depth of 11 miles (18 kilometers) and was centered in southern Türkiye, near the northern border of Syria, according…

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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Türkiye, Syria after Devastating Quake

Saudi Arabia offered on Monday its condolences to Türkiye and Syria in wake of the devastating quake that claimed at least 1,400 lives. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was closely following the tragic developments in Türkiye and Syria. It expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity and sympathy with the families…

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Saudi Embassy in Türkiye Has Not Received Notices of Citizens Present in Quake-Hit Areas

The Saudi embassy in Ankara announced on Monday that it has not received any notices that Saudis were present in areas in Türkiye’s south struck by a devastating earthquake in the early hours of the morning. In a tweet, the embassy said it was following up with Turkish officials to…

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Türkiye, Syria Quake: International Support and Offers of Aid

Governments and international organizations have responded with offers of support after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck central Türkiye and northwest Syria. Hundreds of people have been killed. WHO chief Tedros said its network of emergency medical teams has been activated to provide essential health care for the injured and…

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Arab League Urges Int’l Community to Aid Syria after Deadly Quake

Arab League called on the international community on Monday to aid the Syrian people in the aftermath of a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Türkiye and northern Syria early on Monday. Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, the secretary-general of the pan-Arab organization, wrote on Twitter that an international assistance is required…

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Putin Says Russia Ready to Help Syria and Türkiye after Major Quake

President Vladimir Putin offered Russian assistance on Monday to Syria and Türkiye after a major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 killed more than 500 people and injured thousands in the two countries. Russia, which is closely allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, maintains a significant military presence in that country. Putin…

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Türkiye and Syria earthquake: Death toll rises above 1,300 as rescuers search for survivors in rubble

More than 1,300 people have died in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Türkiye and Syria and the death toll continues to climb.

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Powerful Quake Rocks Türkiye and Syria, Kills More than 2,300

A powerful, 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Türkiye and neighboring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,300 people and injuring thousands more as it toppled hundreds of buildings and trapped residents under mounds of rubble or pancaked floors. Authorities feared the death toll would rise further as rescuers…

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Magnitude-7.8 earthquake levels buildings in Türkiye and Syria, killing over 2,800

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the death toll in his country has risen to nearly 1,600 while more than 11,000 people have been injured

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