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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

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

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

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'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

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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Quake Damages Ancient Citadel in Syria’s Aleppo

Several of Syria's archaeological sites including a famed citadel in the northern city of Aleppo were damaged in a deadly pre-dawn earthquake Monday, the country's antiquities authority said. "Parts of the Ottoman mill inside the citadel" of Aleppo have collapsed, while "sections of the northeastern defensive walls have cracked and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘There is nothing left’: earthquake adds to suffering in war-torn Syria

Hundreds of deaths already reported and hospitals overwhelmed after quake hits country’s north-west

The Guardian - UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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?

Daily Mirror

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

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Reuters

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

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

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

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

For Syrians, earthquakes bring on yet another disaster

Powerful quakes have left devastation in the war-hit country, exacerbating crises faced by IDPs and refugees.

Al Jazeera

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

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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