A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the heart of war-ravaged Myanmar of Friday, killing scores of people and prompting the country’s military junta to make a rare plea for international assistance.
Violent Earthquake Kills Scores in Myanmar, Rocks Bangkok Hundreds of Miles Away
BANGKOK—A series of earthquakes rocked central Myanmar on Friday, killing scores of people, causing widespread destruction in some of the war-torn country’s biggest cities and shaking skyscrapers …
Myanmar quake toll set to rise as Thailand scrambles to rescue trapped Bangkok workers
More than 150 people have died after a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and rattled Thailand, but the extent of the casualties is still emerging as crews try to find people who are missing. Follow for …
15 heartbreaking images show the destruction after earthquake in Thailand, Myanmar
The powerful earthquake, which had its epicenter in central Myanmar about 13 miles from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, struck around 12:50 p.m. local time, the New York Times reported. It …
Myanmar death toll from earthquake nears 150 as junta seeks aid
BANGKOK] Myanmar’s military leader requested international aid on Friday (Mar 28) to help deal with the aftermath of a massive earthquake that he said has left at least 144 people dead. Read more at …
Earthquake kills more than 150 in Myanmar, Thailand
At least 154 people died in a powerful, 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday and caused widespread damage in neighboring Thailand and southwestern China. In Myanmar, formerly …
Myanmar earthquake: Trump makes big announcement as military junta seeks help from ‘any country’
US President Donald Trump made a big announcement just hours after Myanmar and Thailand were struck by a devastating earthquake on March 28. Trump’s remark followed Myanmar’s ruling junta’s request …
Earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand kill dozens, leave workers trapped under toppled Bangkok skyscraper
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake
Information and movement throughout the country remain very tightly controlled, making it more difficult for any rescue efforts or even an assessment of the official death toll. THE BASICS: Myanmar, …
Fatal earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, causing widespread damage and killing at least three people in Bangkok when a tower block collapsed. Morning Brief hosts Brad Smith and Madison …