Volunteer Rescuers in Mandalay Sift Through Earthquake Rubble
Volunteers gathered to help, some coming in from other cities, to do whatever they could in the city near the epicenter of the powerful quake.
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In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building
Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.
In Myanmar’s Earthquake, Some See Political Omens
In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.
Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.
Dozens Missing After 33-Story Skyscraper Topples in Bangkok
Several people were killed in a building collapse and dozens more were missing as of Friday evening in Thailand, the authorities said.
What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar
More than 140 people were reported dead in the country, and the earthquake was felt across Southeast Asia.
In Photos: An Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand
The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread damage in a country already in chaos because of civil war.
Building in Bangkok Topples After Powerful Earthquake
A building in Bangkok that had been under construction collapsed, killing at least eight people, while dozens of workers remained stuck in the rubble.
Deadly Wildfires Destroy Historic Landmarks in South Korea
Wildfires in South Korea have resulted in deaths, turned an ancient Buddhist temple into ashes and forced the evacuation of residents of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast
The vessel was carrying 45 people on a coral reef tour near Hurghada, a Red Sea resort.