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February 9, 2023

Turkey, Syria earthquake claims at least 15,000 lives as hope for survivors fades

At least 15,000 people have died in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. The catastrophic event also left 60,000 injured and tens of thousands displaced.

February 8, 2023

Ghana soccer star still missing despite reports he was found alive in rubble amid earthquake devastation

Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu is still missing days after reports indicated the 31-year-old had been found alive in the rubble following a magnitude-7.8 earthquake on Monday.

February 8, 2023

Biden’s SOTU ignores earthquake in Turkey, Syria that killed thousands

President Biden in his State of the Union address Tuesday did not mention the earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 11,000 people and injured thousands more.

February 8, 2023

Earthquake in Turkey, Syria is deadliest in more than a decade as deaths pass 11,000

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has killed more than 11,000 people, the deadliest in 10 years. The death toll from Monday's quake is expected to continue to rise.

February 7, 2023

Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria prompt UN to activate emergency satellite mapping

The United Nations activated its emergency mapping satellite service following the devastating earthquakes that left more than 5,300 people dead in Turkey and Syria on Monday.

February 7, 2023

Christian Atsu, Ghana soccer star, found alive in rubble after powerful earthquake leaves thousands dead

Christian Atsu, a Ghanian soccer star who plays in Turkey, was rescued from the rubble left by a powerful earthquake that struck the country.

February 7, 2023

Rescuers search for survivors in Turkey, Syria after earthquake leaves more than 5,000 dead

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria searched for more survivors after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 5,000 people and toppled thousands of buildings.

February 6, 2023

Turkey earthquake destroys portions of Roman-era Gaziantep Castle

The ancient and historic Gazientep Castle, which was first built in Turkey in the second century, has been damaged by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

February 6, 2023

Russian rescue teams fly to Syria, Turkey after earthquake kills 1,700 people

Rescue workers from Russia are flying to Turkey and Syria to help those affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake which killed 1,700 people and injured thousands more.

February 6, 2023

Turkey, Syria earthquake: Biden, Netanyahu and other world leaders offer aid after thousands killed

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and major aftershocks rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday, killing thousands and leaving hundreds trapped under the rubble of flattened buildings.