Middle East

Turkish leader admits ‘shortcomings’ as quake toll tops 12,000

by Kadir DEMIR with Omar Haj KADOUR in Harim, Syria Agence France-Presse ANTAKYA, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

In Pictures: Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 9,500

Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have…

DEVELOPING STORY: Death toll rises above 7,100 in Turkey, Syria quake

Istanbul, Turkey | AFP | The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria rose above 7,100…

Ghanaian footballer Atsu rescued from Turkish quake, says association

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey…

IN PICTURES: Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria dug with their bare hands through the freezing night Tuesday hunting for survivors among the…

At least 20 escape Syria prison holding IS inmates after quake

Azaz, Syria | AFP | Monday 2/7/2023  Prisoners mutinied in a northwestern Syria prison Monday following a deadly earthquake, with…

In Pictures: 7.8-Magnitude earthquake kills hundreds across Turkey and Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings and…

URGENT: Quake death toll in Turkey soars to 284: official

Istanbul, Turkey | AFP | Monday 2/6/2023 - 08:15 UTC+1 | 57 words At least 284 people died in Turkey…

At least 245 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- At least 245 people were killed in Syria on Monday as buildings collapsed after a 7.8-magnitude…

Major 7.8M earthquake kills dozens across Turkey, Syria

by Dmitry ZAKS and Aya ISKANDARANI in Beirut A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing dozens,…

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