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WATCH: Two children rescued from quake rubble after 43 hours

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors after the region was hit on Monday by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks.

08/02/2023

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WATCH: Race against time after Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rubble after Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey.

08/02/2023

Europe News

Syria requests European humanitarian aid 2 days after earthquake

Syrian government requests European humanitarian assistance two days after devastating earthquake

08/02/2023

Turkey

Turkish city of Adana reels after Monday's devastating earthquake

Rescue teams in the southern city of Adana, Turkey, race against time to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble amid warnings that more buildings might fall.

08/02/2023

Turkey

The US promises help to Syria as quake death toll climbs higher

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will get help to the Syrian people affected by the devastating earthquake despite no relationship with their government.

08/02/2023

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Survivors pulled from rubble after earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Rescuers in Turkey searched through the frigid night into Tuesday morning, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed thousands of people.

07/02/2023

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Watch: 'Where is my mum?' child pulled from Turkey rubble asks

"Where is my mum?" A girl asks rescuers as she is pulled from the rubble caused by a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday night.

07/02/2023

Turkey

Fact-check: Old videos claim to show aftermath of Turkey earthquake

As the death toll soars following the Turkey-Syria earthquake, so is the amount of fake information and videos.

07/02/2023

Turkey

'We could hear their voices': Digging for earthquake survivors

Desperate search for suvivors ongoing as international teams join rescuers trying to reach survivors of Monday's devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

07/02/2023

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes?

Details on travel to the region and donations appeals launched by the travel industry.

07/02/2023

Turkey

More than 7000 dead as race to find quake survivors carries into night

Search teams and aid have been poured into Turkey and Syria as rescuers work in freezing temperatures - sometimes using their bare hands - to dig through the remains of buildings flattened by Monday's powerful earthquake.

07/02/2023

Turkey

What are the challenges in getting aid to Turkey and Syria quickly?

First responders in Turkey and Syria are running against the time: How are international aid organisations coordinating to help the most vulnerable in the quickest time possible?

07/02/2023

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WATCH: Victims treated in Syrian hospital following deadly quake

At least 3,500 people have died in quakes felt in Syria and Turkey.

06/02/2023

Scenes

Meet the Turkish garbage collector fighting against discrimination, one MMA fight at a time

In partnership with Media City

I cannot live without MMA.

06/02/2023

Explore

Mountaintops, flower men and folk art: Inside Saudi’s Aseer province

In partnership with Visit Saudi

Explore Azeer's hipster cafes and hiking trails that are sure to take your breath away.

06/02/2023

Syria

Search for survivors as hundreds killed by earthquake in Syria

The quake killed at least 239 people and left at least another 648 injured in government-controlled parts of Syria.

06/02/2023

Europe News

EU sends search and rescue teams to Turkey following deadly earthquake

Thirteen EU Member States have offered to send emergency personnel to Turkey. Brussels also says it is "ready to support those affected in Syria."

06/02/2023

Israel

Five Palestinian gunmen killed in Israeli raid

Israeli forces killed five Palestinian gunmen in a raid on a West Bank refugee camp on Monday, Israeli security officials said, in a response to a botched attack on Israelis that was likely to further exacerbate tensions in the region.

06/02/2023

Turkey

More than 4,600 dead after deadly quakes in Turkey and Syria

Rescue workers and residents frantically searched for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in several cities on both sides of the border.

06/02/2023

Cyprus

Ex-foreign minister will face diplomat for Cyprus presidency

Cypriots voted in large numbers on Sunday in a close presidential election between three front-runners.

05/02/2023

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Snow covers camp for internally displaced people in Syria

"We had to borrow money at the start of winter to but insulation... The tents are now on the brink of collapsing any minute. We don’t have heating as people can't gather wood. The situation is bad and there’s no food or aid," says Um Ahmed, displaced Syrian

05/02/2023

United Arab Emirates

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the US war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 79.

05/02/2023

Israel

Anti-government protests continue in Israel decrying judicial reforms

Demonstrators have rallied for five weeks in a row to voice their discontent with the judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Netanyahu faces a trial on corruption charges. While he denies any wrongdoing, his opponents say the reforms are personally motivated.

04/02/2023

Experiences

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

Football Now

FIFA The Best: Who will be crowned the world's best player?

In partnership with Media City

One question always dominates conversation in football: who is the world's best player? The FIFA Best Awards will determine just that on February 27th

02/02/2023

Culture news

Egypt unveils new finds including two tombs and golden sarcophagus

Egypt unveils new discoveries including two tombs and gold-covered sarcophagus

30/01/2023