Rescuers pulled a survivor from earthquake rubble on Sunday, six days after one of the worst natural disasters to hit parts of Syria and Turkey, as the death toll exceeded 28,000 and looked set to rise further.
Cedar Falls business helping business partner in Turkey
A business owner from Turkey who was located in the earthquake zone with her family. The area has already seen 80% of homes and buildings destroyed, and more than 28,000 lives have been lost. As …
130+ hours after Turkey, Syria earthquake, rescues continue. How long can people survive after a disaster?
Five days after an enormous earthquake struck a border region of Turkey and Syria, devastating the two countries with the death toll surpassing 25,000, rescue crews continue to find survivors. Several dramatic rescues occurred Saturday, some broadcast on …
Turkey-Syria quake deaths to top 50,000: UN relief chief
The death toll from a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria will “double or more” from its current level of 28,000, UN relief chief Martin Griffiths has said. Griffiths arrived on Saturday in Turkey’s southern city of Kahramanmaras, the epicentre of the …
Vigil held in Paterson to honor victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
People in Paterson, a city with one of the country’s largest Turkish populations, came together Saturday to honor the victims killed in the earthquakes in Turkey and stand in solidarity with the families affected.
Cheers as baby pulled alive from Turkey quake rubble
STORY: Faint cries could be heard from beneath the debris, as rescue teams persevered with their search for remaining survivors.Rescuers applauded as the baby was lifted from the rubble, before wrapping him a blue jacket and placing him on a stretcher.
Financial help grows for Turkey and Syria as earthquake death toll tops 22,000
Governments and international organisations are stepping up financial support for Turkey and Syria as the death toll from this week’s earthquake surpassed 22,000 people, with millions expected to be …
Financial help grows for Turkey and Syria as earthquake death toll tops 22,000
Governments and international organisations are stepping up financial support for Turkey and Syria as the death toll from this week’s earthquake surpassed 22,000 people, with millions expected to be …
Massive earthquake cost to deepen Turkey’s economic woes
The disaster response requires a significant increase in public spending to meet the needs of 13.5 million affected people and rebuild massive destruction, threatening to widen Ankara’s budget deficit …
Turkey earthquake rescue disrupted by security concerns as death toll rises
Unrest in southern Turkey has disrupted rescue efforts following Monday’s deadly earthquake. The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from the earthquake has surpassed 28,000, and hope of finding …