World powers rush to offer Turkey, Syria aid over quake

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The European Union has mobilised 27 search and rescue and medical teams from 19 countries to help Turkey. China said the first Chinese rescue teams started work in Turkey on Tuesday and that it was sending $5.9 million in emergency aid to the country. The United States was sending two search-and-rescue teams of 79 people each, while the Pentagon and USAID were coordinating with Turkish counterparts.

Published 4 months ago · Kahramanmaras, Turkey

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Times of India

World powers rush to offer Turkey, Syria aid over quake

Countries around the world mobilised rapidly to send aid and rescue workers on Monday after a massive earthquake killed more than 2,300 people in Turkey and Syria. The pledges of assistance came from countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, as well as North America.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Turkey earthquake: Anguished wait for Turkish and Syrian communities

Members of the Turkish community are awaiting news about family as the earthquake death toll rises.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Catastrophic’ earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills at least 3,500 people

Dozens of countries offer help as rescue workers and residents frantically search for survivors after devastating 7.8-magnitude tremor

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Scenes of devastation after deadly quake strikes Turkey, Syria

A woman reacts while embracing another person, near rubble following an earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, February 7. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake

Countries have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkey and Syria. Here's a glance at what's being provided so far: — The European Union has mobilized search and rescue teams to help Turkey, while the 27-nation bloc's Copernicus satellite system has been activated to provide emergency mapping services.

4 months ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

Turkey earthquake toll soars as international community mobilises to help

More than 5000 people are confirmed dead in southern Turkey and northern Syria where freezing temperatures and some 200 aftershocks are complicating search efforts.

4 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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