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Bangkok Has New Fears About High-Rise Buildings After Myanmar Earthquake
Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety.The New York Times - 3d -
Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.The New York Times - 4d -
In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building
Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.The New York Times - 4d -
What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar shook the Earth as far as BangkokABC News - 5d -
Damage from Myanmar earthquake assessed as death toll tops 1,700
Officials are continuing to survey the destruction left in two major Myanmar cities and the Thai capital Bangkok, after a powerful earthquake hit the region Friday.CBS News - 2d -
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to swayABC News - 5d -
Medical supplies in great need as international assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and ThailandABC News - 3d -
Man pulled alive from Myanmar earthquake rubble after five days
Twenty-six-year-old rescued from hotel in Naypyidaw as agencies call for increased aid before monsoon. A man has been pulled alive from the rubble of a hotel in Myanmar , five days after the ...The Guardian - 4h -
As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.The New York Times - 2d -
How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok
Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.The New York Times - 1d -
Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas
Friday's deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost livesABC News - 3d -
Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide
The 7.7 magnitude quake on Friday wrought destruction across central areas of the country, including the capital. A devastating earthquake has wrought destruction across central Myanmar , toppling ...The Guardian - 2d -
Before and after satellite images show devastation caused by Myanmar earthquake – video
Rescue efforts are entering their third day and attempts to find survivors are intensifying after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 1,600 people ...The Guardian - 3d -
Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has passed 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubbleABC News - 2d -
Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.CBS News - 1d -
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600 as aftershocks rock area
Rescue crews are working around the clock in hopes of finding survivors after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - 3d -
Myanmar earthquake: woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble
Brief moment of relief as rescue workers carry a woman from the rubble of a hotel in Mandalay after a five-hour operation. Myanmar earthquake: What we know so far A woman trapped beneath the ...The Guardian - 2d -
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the ...ABC News - 2d -
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.The New York Times - 3d -
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Myanmar rescuers race against time after earthquake that killed at least 1,600; New York woman opens doors for thousands of kids to learn gymnasticsCBS News - 23h -
Myanmar earthquake death-toll tops 3,000 as junta declares a ceasefire to ease aid
Myanmar’s ruling military declared a civil-war ceasefire to ease relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.NBC News - 3h -
Signs of life detected days after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
Three days after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Southeast Asia, drones and special equipment have detected signs of life, prompting an all-out race to find the survivors. NBC’s Janis ...NBC News - 2d -
A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New Jersey
The museum hopes that after learning about the planet’s prehistoric past, people will do more to preserve Earth’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
Myanmar healthcare facilities overwhelmed, WHO says, and scale of earthquake deaths and injuries ‘not fully understood’ – live
World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivors. AFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Search for earthquake survivors enters critical phase
Crews in Myanmar and Thailand are sifting through massive piles of rubble for anyone left alive after Friday's catastrophic 7.7 magnitude quake. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey ...NBC News - 2d -
Myanmar earthquake tests military junta’s grip
Regime’s aid appeal shows vulnerability after four years of civil warFinancial Times - 17h -
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Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,700; Fighting STDs on Indian reservationsCBS News - 23h -
Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll
Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics.The New York Times - 2d -
‘I stopped counting after three’: the ‘girl sniper’ fighting on the frontline of Myanmar’s civil war
The country’s drawn out conflict has seen children recruited as soldiers on all sides. At the age of 18, Anina is a seasoned fighter with a feared reputation in her all-male resistance unit. ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Latest: Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar's quake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue effortsABC News - 4d -
Myanmar Earthquake Aid Complicated by Its Isolation
Earthquake-stricken Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis. Political complexities are likely to hamper international aid delivery, leaving vulnerable people at risk.The New York Times - 5d -
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar
The USGS says a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblorABC News - 3d -
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Wherever I looked I saw collapsed buildings’: Myanmar quake rescuers and medics struggle with size of task
After two days there are still not enough teams to find bodies or sufficient equipment to sift through the debris. The scale of devastation in central Myanmar is unlike anything rescue workers or ...The Guardian - 3d -
Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue
Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide Myanmar’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Nothing is left' - BBC witnesses earthquake destruction in Myanmar's capital
The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.BBC News - 2d
