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Earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar turn from finding survivors to growing humanitarian crisis
Search teams pulled more bodies from ruins, a week after a massive earthquake rocked Myanmar killing more than 3,100 people, amid a the country's civil war.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 6d -
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 - Mar. 29 -
Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Rescue workers have saved a 63-year-old woman from earthquake rubble in Myanmar’s capitalABC News - 3d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government saidABC News - 2d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 5d -
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 - 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 - 3d -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 5d -
Canadiens: Kapanen To The Rescue
The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday morning that Oliver Kapanen would join the club later today. The center, who was born in Timra, Sweden but represents Finland on the international scene, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000
Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 peopleABC News - 2d -
Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office. Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United ...The Guardian - 5d -
AI can predict when an earthquake might strike — here’s how
AI-enabled earthquake forecasting needs to be in Trump’s AI action plan, now.The Hill - 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 - 5d -
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 - Mar. 28 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - Mar. 28 -
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 - Mar. 28 -
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 - 6d -
'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 - 5d -
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and airABC News - 4d -
Earthquake-hit Mandalay was the 'city of gold'. Now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.BBC News - 4d -
Senate Democrats: Trump Myanmar earthquake response 'lagging'
Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter criticized the Trump administration’s response to a recent earthquake in Myanmar that left thousands dead. “We write with urgent concerns about the lagging ...The Hill - 1d -
They Fought to Save Lives in Myanmar. The Earthquake Claimed Theirs.
Five friends defied the junta to care for people injured in the military coup. One returned from the battlefield to find his four friends among the dead in the March 28 earthquake.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlockedABC News - 4d -
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 - Mar. 29 -
Albert Rusnák scores late to rally Sounders to 1-1 draw with Earthquakes
Albert Rusnák scored late in the second half to rally the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal ParkABC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
A Symbol of Mandalay’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down in Earthquake
The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing
The death toll from last week's 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rose to 3,085 people as of Thursday morning, according to the country's military government.ABC News - 2d -
Strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake reported near Papua New Guinea
A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.ABC News - 16h