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.
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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.
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.
Searching for Survivors
Time is running out, and cold weather is impeding the search for survivors after a major earthquake hit Turkey.
The Lone Link for Aid Between Syria and Turkey Is Not Usable After the Quake
Syria is not able to receive direct aid from many countries because of sanctions, so the border crossing has been a lifeline.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not making its drug, Trikafta, available in poorer countries, where thousands of diagnosed patients stand to benefit.
Turkey Earthquake: Time Is Running Out to Find Survivors
Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
The U.S. aid agency deploys two search and rescue teams to Turkey.
The two units, based in Virginia and California, are the only such teams in the United States that work internationally. They join the thousands of rescuers from Syria and Turkey already there.
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Officials in both Syria and Turkey expect the death toll to rise significantly as rescuers make their way through devastated cities.
Despite an enormous rescue effort, many people are waiting for help.
So many people are trapped in the rubble, injured or lacking shelter that aid efforts are overwhelmed, witnesses say.