Tag: earthquake
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UEFA to hold minute of silence for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims
Each of this week's European matches will begin with a minute of silence in remembrance of those lost in the earthquakes that struck Turkey...
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Turkey-Syria: Survivor rescued 167 hours after earthquake
One week after the devastating earthquake hit Turkey, teams are still rushing to save victims that could be alive under the rubble — even...
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Arrest warrants issued for contractors of collapsed buildings in Turkey and Syria earthquake
Officials in Turkey say 113 arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the construction of buildings that collapsed in Monday's earthquake.Turkish police have...
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Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?
The causes of major earthquakes like the 7.8-magnitude temblor that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday are well understood. That doesn't make them easier to predict.Despite...
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First aid convoy reaches northern Syria
The first relief convoy has reportedly entered the region from Turkey, arriving in opposition-held northwest Syria since the deadly earthquake on Monday.Officials said six...
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Newborn baby reportedly rescued from earthquake rubble in Syria
A newborn baby has been reportedly rescued from the rubble of her home in northern Syria following a massive earthquake on Monday.Her umbilical cord...
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Where is Christian Atsu: conflicting reports emerge
On Tuesday morning, reports emerged that former Black Stars and Newcastle United star Christian Atsu had been found alive after being trapped in the rubble caused by a powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. As newsof his rescue spread, many in Ghana let out a collective sigh of relief, thankful that Atsu had been saved from almost certain peril. Since the earthquake, people all over the world have prayed for Atsu's safety and offered support to thosedisplaced by the disaster. With Atsu's rescue, the global community can take comfort that some good has come from this tragic event.Not long after, there was agitation on social media after authorities noted that they are unable to determine the health facility...
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Mexico’s seasoned dogs join Turkey’s rescue mission
A group of 16 search and rescue dogs from Mexico, an earthquake-prone nation, is set to travel to Turkey.When the dogs combed through the wreckage...
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Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll exceeds 4,500
Rescue workers are having a harder time because of the freezing weather and snowfall in the devastated area.Following devastating earthquakes that claimed more than...
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Christian Atsu found; admitted at hospital for treatment
Information coming in is that former Black Stars player, Christian Atsu, has been rescued from the debris he was under as a result of...