After a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey, more than 1,800 people were killed and thousands more were hurt. At a site, rescuers were seen pulling a toddler and a man out of the rubble. The US Geological Survey said the quake was one of the strongest in the area in more than 100 … Read more
At least 12,873 people have died in Turkey, and at least 3,162 have died in Syria, according to authorities. As hope for survivors is rapidly diminishing, residents in the southeast of Turkey and the northwest of Syria are criticizing what they say are ineffective search and rescue efforts. Despite the bitter weather, rescue teams are … Read more
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, weeks after a deadly quake ravaged the region. The shudder hit the town of Defne at 8:04 pm (1704 GMT) and was unequivocally felt in Antakya and Adana, 200 kilometers (300 miles) toward the north, as per AFP. According to an AFP journalist who reported panicked scenes, the … Read more