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Myanmar quake death toll nears 700

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Myanmar, one of Asia’s poorest nations, has a long and troubled track record of struggling to respond to major natural disasters.
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving multiple people dead and dozens missing from Myanmar to Thailand.
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People rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said.

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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving more than 150 people dead from Myanmar to Thailand.
Over 140 dead in Myanmar and Thailand after huge earthquake
A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit central Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At least 144 people have died and 732 have been injured so far in the country, Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing said.
Huge earthquake kills at least 144 in Myanmar, with many trapped as buildings collapse in Thailand
Hundreds are also injured in Myanmar, according to an army general, as the 7.7 magnitude quake is felt in neighbouring countries.
Myanmar Earthquake Live: Junta calls for international help, more than 140 dead
The epicentre was about 17 km from Mandalay, toppling buildings. It also brought down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok in neighboring Thailand.
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Powerful earthquakes struck the Asian countries of Thailand and Myanmar, destroying buildings and leaving more than 150 people dead.
State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
There have been reports of roads buckling in the capital of Nay Pyi Taw, and the country's military government has declared a state of emergency in six regions. The earthquake struck near Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.

Myanmar, Thailand and earthquake

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At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
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Pictures on social media showed buildings in Mandalay, the country’s historic royal capital, reduced to rubble.

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Massive quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand. Hundreds feared dead
BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.
Hundreds feared dead in huge Myanmar earthquake and 'enormous damage' across region, rescuer tells BBC
Dozens are also feared trapped in a collapsed high-rise building in the Thai capital of Bangkok, hundreds of miles from the epicentre.
Buildings collapse as powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand; many feared dead
A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing multiple people and collapsing buildings across both countries.
Powerful earthquake strikes central Myanmar
A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, causing at least 152 deaths and serious damage in the country’s central region and even hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, capital of neighbouring Thailand.
Initial reports from earthquake indicate significant damage in central Myanmar, UN official says
Initial reports on the impact of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on Friday indicate significant damage in the centre of the country, an official from the United Nations Office on Humanitarian Affairs said.
Deadly earthquake in Myanmar causes widespread devastation
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped.View on euron
Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble
By Devjyot Ghoshal, Poppy McPherson, Amy Lv and Neha Arora BANGKOK (Reuters) - When armed rebels seized northern Myanmar's rare-earths mining belt in October, they dealt a blow to the country's embattled military junta - and wrested control of a key global resource.
Rooftop pool breaks barriers during Myanmar earthquake, sweeps people off road, watch viral video
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors as the region deals with the aftermath of this devastating earthquake.
China dispatches rescue team to Myanmar for emergency humanitarian assistance and support following 7.9-magnitude earthquake
At around 6 am on Saturday, a team of 37 members from the Yunnan emergency medical rescue team departed from Kunming Changshui International Airport in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province for Myanmar. They carried a total of 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment,
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The earthquake was also felt in Thailand, with Bangkok reporting at least six deaths, 22 injuries and around 101 others missing.
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar
The earthquake shook buildings in neighboring Thailand and China, and rattled bridges and homes as far away as Vietnam. At least 23 people have died, and the death toll is expected to rise, especially in Myanmar, where the injured are arriving at hospitals in the country’s second-largest city, Mandalay.
Remaining USAID staff fired, Trump says Myanmar will still get earthquake aid
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Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake
Even before a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar, more than 3 million people in the country faced displacement.
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar today, with buildings collapsing 600 miles away in Bangkok. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates.
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Midday local time on Friday, March 28th, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand. The epicenter was near Mandalay, the second largest city in the country, and damage extended throughout the country’s central regions. Thailand was also heavily impacted, including Bangkok.
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