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The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last moments emerged: Two hundred Buddhist monks crushed by a colla...
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More than 2,700 people were killed in the 7.7-magnitude quake, with thousands more injured, according to Myanmar’s military junta.

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Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000
The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000 as devastation comes slowly into focus
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.
Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed more than 2,
Buildings in Myanmar continue to collapse days after deadly quake
Buildings in Myanmar are continuing to collapse five days after a powerful earthquake struck the country, creating perilous conditions for rescuers as they attempt to extricate survivors from the rubble.
Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake?
Rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics and millions of dollars in aid have begun arriving in Myanmar after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the war-torn country.
Myanmar military fires on convoy bringing aid to earthquake-hit regions
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has also rejected calls for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of desperately needed relief supplies.
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'This is a very big earthquake': The science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake
Friday (March 28), shaking Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, as well as nearby countries, including China and Thailand, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The shallow earthquake struck at 12:50 p.
Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Thailand, Burma, collapsing buildings and killing more than 1,000
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused buildings to collapse in Thailand and Burma, leaving more than 1,000 dead across both countries.
Extensive damage in Myanmar capital after massive earthquake
Rescue crews in Myanmar were grappling with a mammoth clear-up operation on Wednesday, five days after a powerful earthquake slammed the southeast Asian country, toppling buildings and killing thousands.
Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Thailand, Causing a 30-Story Building to Collapse as Seen in Terrifying Video
More than 150 people have died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28.
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In photos: Massive earthquake rocks Myanmar, Thailand, killing more than 150 people
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, collapsing buildings and leading to scores dead and hundreds reported missing. The big picture: The epicenter of the quake struck near Mandalay,
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Group of LA first responders join search efforts in Thailand after 7.7 earthquake
A group of trained first responders made their way from Los Angeles to Thailand to lend their expertise following a massive earthquake in the region.
Man rescued from rubble in Myanmar's capital but hope fading of finding more earthquake survivors
Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of a capital city hotel after nearly 108 hours, but most teams were finding only bodies five days after a massive earthquake hit the country.
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Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?
The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country’s existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.
Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.
Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials
At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead in the aftermath of Friday's massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, a government official told local media on Tuesday. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said during a televised broadcast that another 4,521 people were injured, according to The Associated Press and Reuters.
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