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Death Toll Over 11,000 After Turkey and Syria Earthquake

The combined death toll from Monday’s earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria reached 11,416 on Wednesday, as rescue efforts continued across the region, despite being hampered by cold weather conditions. Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the death toll...

Race Against Time to Save Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers are racing against time for survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria. More than 8,000 people so far have been pulled...

Newborn Baby Rescued from Earthquake Rubble as Mother Dies

A newborn baby was rescued from the rubble of his home in northern Syria following the massive earthquake, but his mother died. Despite the most unfavorable conditions, medics north of the city of Aleppo were able to deliver the baby...

The History of Gaziantep, the Earthquake-Destroyed Ancient Castle in Turkey

The Gaziantep Castle in Turkey, an ancient structure that stood for almost 2000 years, has been partially destroyed by the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023. According to the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu: "Some...

Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Aleppo, Syria Damaged by Turkey Earthquake

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Aleppo, northern Syria posted photographs of the damage to its cathedral and other property following the massive earthquake that hit nearby Turkey. Photographs published on Facebook show blocks of stone that had crashed down onto...

Ancient Byzantine Castle Destroyed in Turkey Earthquake

The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has badly damaged Gaziantep Castle, a historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey. The castle collapsed during the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of February 6. "Some...

Turkey Earthquake: Rescuers Save Children from the Rubble

A child has been saved from the rubble of a building that collapsed after the massive earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. Footage shows a rescue team searching in the rubble of a building in Syria's Azaz, Reuters reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyjinStvrrY The...

Massive Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria

More than 4,500 people have been killed and scores have been injured in Turkey and Syria after two powerful earthquakes on Monday within the space of 12 hours. The first quake struck as people slept, and measured magnitude 7.8, one...

Sale of F-16s to Turkey Meets Resistance in Washington

The sale of F-16s to Turkey put forward to Congress by the Biden administration has met with resistance in Washington. The fighter jets are part of a billion-dollar package that would make up one of the biggest military weapons...

ISIS Leader Killed, Terrorist Group Names Successor

Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS)—also known as ISIL, Daesh, or IS—has been killed in combat, the terrorist group announced on Wednesday, November 30th. At the apex of its power in 2014, ISIS controlled approximately...