Attributed in Syria to Israel, the strike appeared to be the latest episode of a long-running conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies.
Tag: Turkey Earthquake (Feb 6, 2023)
Christian Atsu Is Found Dead in Turkey After Earthquake
Mr. Atsu, a Ghanaian national who played for the Turkish club Hatayspor, had been among the thousands of people missing. He was 31.
Earthquake Survivors’ Desperately Hunt for Shelter
For now, the Turkish government is relying on short-term solutions to house an estimated one million who are crowding into gyms, hotels and dormitories. A cruise ship is set to arrive to house thousands.
Why Did a Turkish City Withstand the Earthquake When Others Crumbled?
Erzin survived last week’s 7.8-magnitude quake with no casualties and little damage. The mayor credited his enforcement of building standards, but scientists say it is more likely about geology.
Syria’s Assad Uses Disaster Diplomacy to Inch Back Onto World Stage
“A tragedy for Syrians is a boon for Assad because nobody else wants to manage this mess,” one analyst said of President Bashar al-Assad, who became a global pariah for his regime’s abuses during a civil war.
In Turkey After the Earthquake, Hope Fades for Waiting Families
Residents of Adiyaman, hit hard by the quake, hold impromptu vigils while they await news of relatives still under the rubble, feeding wood from shattered cupboards into fires to keep warm.
Thousands of Syrian Refugees in Turkey Rush to Border Crossing to Return Home
The Syrian administration of a key border crossing into opposition-held territory in northwestern Syria said that Turkey would allow Syrians to leave the country and then return. Thousands flocked to the border.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Miracle Rescues in Turkey
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Amid Turkey Quake Rubble, Gasps of Air and Miraculous Rescues
Nine people were rescued in Turkey over a week after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the region. The rescues were rare bright spots in one of the bleakest periods in memory for Turkey.
Earthquake Shows Turkey’s Cities Didn’t Get The Care They Need
Cities are a form of life and they need constant care to stay strong. They didn’t get that care in Turkey.