Want to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria? Here’s how
At least 5,000 people have died and hundreds more were injured after two earthquakes reduced homes and other buildings in Syria and Turkey to rubble.
Turkey
Erdogan’s Response to Turkey’s Earthquake Could Determine His Re-Election
The Turkish president swept to power two decades ago after the government botched its response to a 1999 earthquake. Monday’s quake adds to his challenges an election just a few months away.
Newborn baby saved after mom gives birth under earthquake rubble in Syria
Rescuers were recorded pulling the newborn child from the chaotic mass of collapsed concrete and rebar in what remained of the family’s home of Jindires, Syria.
Canada will send an ‘initial’ $10M for earthquake help as Turkey declares emergency
Nothing is off the table and federal officials are looking at options to help the Turkey earthquake response including sending medical and rescue teams.
Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.
The Sole Border Crossing for U.N. Aid From Turkey to Syria Is Blocked
As the Syrian government tightly controls what aid it allows into opposition-held areas, border crossings with Turkey have been a lifeline.
Erdogan announces 3-month emergency in Turkey as death toll rises
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three month state of emergency in the country after Monday’s devastating quake and its aftershocks.
Major earthquake could affect up to 23 million in Turkey and Syria: WHO
Some 23 million people could be affected by the massive quake that has killed more than 5,000 so far, the World Health Organization has announced.
Searching for Survivors
Time is running out, and cold weather is impeding the search for survivors after a major earthquake hit Turkey.
A look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 1998
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing thousands of people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise.