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Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
Middle East
February 13, 2023
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
CNN — More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on…
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the…
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya – meaning ‘miracle’ in Arabic…
One Egyptian rescued and two dead in Turkey earthquake: Official
Egypt
February 12, 2023
One Egyptian rescued and two dead in Turkey earthquake: Official
The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs announced Saturday that an Egyptian student was successfully rescued after being trapped…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
Middle East
February 11, 2023
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering.…
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
Middle East
February 11, 2023
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
In the days since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, the death toll, now at more than 23,000,…
Vodafone Egypt allows free international calls to Turkey, Syria for 7 days
Egypt
February 10, 2023
Vodafone Egypt allows free international calls to Turkey, Syria for 7 days
Vodafone Egypt has announced, on its official Facebook page hss announced that international calls, messages, and roaming services (receiving and…
In hard-hit Turkish city, earthquake survivors mourn the dead and plea for help
Middle East
February 10, 2023
In hard-hit Turkish city, earthquake survivors mourn the dead and plea for help
Earthquake survivors in Turkey’s hard-hit coastal city of Iskenderun say they are losing hope of finding those still missing.…
Death toll across Turkey and Syria tops 17,500
Middle East
February 9, 2023
Death toll across Turkey and Syria tops 17,500
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is now at least 17,543, according to authorities.…
Dramatic photos show the moment an 8-year-old survivor was rescued and reunited with his mother
Middle East
February 8, 2023
Dramatic photos show the moment an 8-year-old survivor was rescued and reunited with his mother
A series of dramatic photos show 8-year-old Yigit Cakmak being pulled from the rubble by emergency workers in Hatay, Turkey,…