Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023: How to help the victims
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
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Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Members of the Turkish community in the Bay Area are fearing the worst after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and neighboring Syria. Thousands of people are feared dead in the ruins. John Ramos reports. (2/6/23)
Elizabeth Cook reports on the devastation caused by powerful quake and aftershocks that struck Turkey (2-6-2023)
Tina Kraus reports on the devastation caused by powerful quake and aftershocks that struck Turkey (2-6-2023)
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