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In Myanmar, the official death toll continues to climb three days after a devastating earthquake, but still reflects only a fraction of the number of deaths estimated by the United States Geological S...
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The military government said on Monday that the toll from the earthquake, which ripped through large swaths of Myanmar, including Sagaing, and the cities of Mandalay and Naypyidaw, had surged to 2,056...
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At least 1,700 people are now confirmed dead in Myanmar after what was the largest earthquake to hit the war-ravaged country in more than a century, authorities say.
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Myanmar military is bombing civilians in quake zone
In Myanmar, the official death toll continues to climb three days after a devastating earthquake, but still reflects only a fraction of the number of deaths estimated by the United States Geological Survey.
Myanmar military still bombing towns despite earthquake crisis, rebels say
An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,
A devastating quake strains Myanmar’s embattled regime
Myanmar’s economy is in ruins, its education and health systems are a mess and the poverty rate has doubled since the junta’s takeover. About 20 million people — more than a third of the population — were already projected to need some form of humanitarian assistance this year.
Help Comes Slowly for War-Torn City in Myanmar Hit by Earthquake
As the death toll rose past 2,000, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.
Thailand still expects 38 million foreign tourists this year despite quake, minister says
Thailand's tourism ministry is maintaining its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals at 38 million this year despite the powerful earthquake, the minister said on Monday.
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southeast
Golden rescue window closing three days after quake kills more than 1,700 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors through nearby Chinese provinces.
US State Dept: USAID team of experts traveling to Myanmar post-quake
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Monday that a team from the U.S. Agency for International Development was traveling to Myanmar to help identify the most pressing needs in the wake of the earthquake there.
Before and after: Satellite images show the destruction left by Myanmar earthquake
Myanmar was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, with tremors felt across Thailand and in nearby Chinese provinces. Satellite images reveal the scale of the destruction.
Myanmar military denounced as ‘inhumane’ for continuing airstrikes after devastating earthquake
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which struck central Myanmar on Friday and also sent powerful jolts into neighbouring China and Thailand, has killed at least 1,644 people and injured 3,400, with military-run government still assessing the full extent of the disaster.
Myanmar hospitals overwhelmed as military government says more than 2,000 killed in quake
At least three hospitals in the country are out of service, according to the World Health Organisation, three days after a powerful earthquake hit the country.
Bangladesh arrests Myanmar’s Rohingya leader, head of ARSA, under anti-terrorism law
Police on Tuesday brought the ARSA leaders and operatives to a Narayanganj court with a petition seeking six of them to be remanded in custody for 20 days while the court granted police 10 days for in
Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group
Security officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation, where there are more than 1 million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar.
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Major earthquake adds to war-torn Myanmar's troubles
After a four-year long civil war, a severe food crisis and an economy on the decline, Myanmar now finds itself ... civilians and the military, with the army responding with brutal force, using ...
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Vietnam’s rescue forces arrive in Myanmar for earthquake relief support
In addition to the deployment of rescue forces, Vietnam has provided Myanmar with emergency relief supplies along with US$300,000 in aid
Myanmar’s military junta makes rare plea for help after powerful earthquake kills scores with toll expected to rise
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.
Myanmar military chief reaffirms election plans and calls for opposition to join politics
Myanmar's military chief used a speech at the annual Armed Forces Day celebration to reaffirm plans to hold a general election by year's end and call on opposition groups fighting the army to join in party politics.
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