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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 - 17h -
Myanmar earthquake tests military junta’s grip
Regime’s aid appeal shows vulnerability after four years of civil warFinancial Times - 8h -
3/30: CBS Weekend News
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,700; Fighting STDs on Indian reservationsCBS News - 14h -
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 -
Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll
Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.BBC News - 9h -
Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Aid Convoy in Myanmar, Rebels Say
The army has also launched airstrikes against rebel groups as aid organizations struggle to reach parts of the country devastated by the earthquake.The New York Times - 5h -
Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school
At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 18h -
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.BBC News - 14h -
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 - 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 -
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 - 1d -
‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the quake, the stench is becoming unbearable as a country wracked by civil war bears the burden of burying thousands killed in Friday’s disaster. Days after a powerful ...The Guardian - 1d -
Top Trump Officials’ Passwords and Personal Phone Numbers Discovered Online
Plus: Alleged Snowflake hacker will be extradited to US, internet restrictions create an information vacuum in Myanmar, and London gets its first permanent face recognition cameras.Wired - 3d -
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 - 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 - 2d -
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 - 22h -
3/29: CBS Weekend News
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 - 14h -
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
