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Hunt for quake survivors ongoing in Myanmar, Thailand

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More than 2,700 people were killed in the 7.7-magnitude quake, with thousands more injured, according to Myanmar’s military junta.
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At least 18 people died in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, more than 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) from the center of the magnitude 7.7 quake in Myanmar on Friday, which killed more than 1,700 people the...
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Buildings in Myanmar continue to collapse days after deadly quake
Buildings in Myanmar are continuing to collapse five days after a powerful earthquake struck the country, creating perilous conditions for rescuers as they attempt to extricate survivors from the rubble.
Hunt for quake survivors ongoing in Myanmar, Thailand; 2,000+ dead
Survivors were pulled out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,
Myanmar, Thailand rescuers race to find more survivors days after deadly earthquake
Rescuers freed four people from collapsed buildings in Myanmar on Monday, Chinese media reported, offering some hope three days after a massive earthquake killed over 2,000 as searchers raced to find more survivors in Myanmar and Thailand.
Families Awaits News of Missing Workers at Bangkok Collapsed Building Site
When the earthquake that hit Myanmar sent its aftershocks to Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek and Chanpen Kaewnoi didn’t immediately hear it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok,
Bangkok to review quake safety after collapse of high-rise leaves dozens missing
But in the longer run it's important to ensure building safety in the city, which has millions of people living and working in thousands of high-rise buildings. The magnitude 7.7
Golden rescue window closing three days after quake kills more than 2,000 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors through nearby Chinese provinces.

Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 2,700

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The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has reached 2,886, with 4,639 injured and 373 missing, China's state-run Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing Myanmar's state administration council informati...
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The World Health Organization said overall, more than 10,000 buildings are known to have collapsed or been severely damaged in central and northwest Myanmar.
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Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 2,886, Xinhua reports
The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has reached 2,886, with 4,639 injured and 373 missing, China's state-run Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing Myanmar's state administration council information team.
Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, but remarkable rescues still leave room for hope
Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.
Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as the death toll exceeds 2,700
Footage captured in Sagaing, Myanmar showed buildings and other infrastructure severely damaged after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the country Friday.
A Woman Is Rescued From Rubble in Myanmar but Hope Is Fading for More Quake Survivors
Rescue workers have saved a 63-year-old woman from earthquake rubble in Myanmar’s capital, but hope is fading of finding many more survivors
Myanmar mourns earthquake dead with one minute of silence as hopes for survivors fade
More than 2,700 people have been killed and 4,500 injured after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar last Friday.
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 rubble

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Myanmar’s military leadership has struck a different tone, declaring a state of emergency and calling for humanitarian assistance and blood donations just hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake devas...
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The World Health Organization said overall, more than 10,000 buildings are known to have collapsed or been severely damaged in central and northwest Myanmar.
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The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake
Then, at 12:51 local time (06:21 GMT), a deadly earthquake struck. Three mosques collapsed, including the biggest one, Myoma, killing almost everyone inside. Hundreds of kilometres away, the former imam of Myoma mosque,
Myanmar earthquake tests junta’s grip
But as the country faces its latest natural disaster Myanmar’s military leadership has struck a different tone, declaring a state of emergency and calling for humanitarian assistance and blood donations just hours after a 7.
How to help those affected by the Myanmar earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday causing mass destruction. More than 2,700 are dead and thousands more injured.
A woman is rescued from rubble in Myanmar but hope is fading for more quake survivors
Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar's capital Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed at least 2,
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors
Myanmar media have reported that the death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the country has surpassed 2,700 people
After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence
The true impact of the massive earthquake in Myanmar is starting to reveal itself. The military government says the official death toll is more than 2,000 people and hundreds are still missing. Thousands more are injured and homeless.
Military Fires on Chinese 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.
Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials
At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead in the aftermath of Friday's massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, a government official told local media on Tuesday. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said during a televised broadcast that another 4,521 people were injured, according to The Associated Press and Reuters.
Myanmar images reveal scale of quake destruction as death toll climbs more than 2,700
Hopes are fading for people trapped beneath rubble in Myanmar and Thailand with the passing of a crucial 72-hour rescue window after which survival rates fall sharply.
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Myanmar Junta Rejects Ceasefire Proposals as Quake Deaths Mount
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has rejected ceasefire proposals from rebel groups seeking to facilitate aid to areas impacted by Friday’s deadly earthquake as concerns mount over how the civil conflict could hinder relief efforts.
Myanmar hospitals overwhelmed as military government says more than 2,000 killed in quake
At least three hospitals in the country are out of service, according to the World Health Organisation, three days after a powerful earthquake hit the country.
As Trump guts foreign aid, China and others lead Myanmar earthquake response
A U.S. team has yet to arrive in Myanmar after last week’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while China has already rescued six people and committed $14 million in humanitarian aid.
The multiple tragedies of Myanmar
But Myanmar took the full force — and is far less well equipped to deal with the aftermath. The state’s capacity has been further eroded since the military toppled the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.
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