Nurses rush to protect newborns as earthquake violently shakes hospital in Taiwan. Watch

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand for quake warning app surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan

Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after more than 1,300 aftershocks rattled the island in the past month following a large temblor. Lin Ruei, another co-founder of the app launched in 2022, said their app tracks fast-moving seismic waves from …

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8 months ago

Taiwan hit by major series of aftershocks following April 3 earthquake

Al Jazeera

The strongest of more than 200 tremors was measured at 6.1 by the USGS as shaking continued through the night. Taiwan has been rattled by a cluster of dozens of earthquakes that caused buildings to sway and that the government said were aftershocks from the huge quake that hit the island more than two weeks ago. The strongest of the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

NYC earthquake caught on TikTok live stream: Though harmless, rare seismic activity disconcerts residents

Hindustan Times

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the New York City area on Friday morning. Rare NYC earthquake caught on TikTok video Allison's video showed that the harmless seismic activity wasn't as much of a physical danger as it targeted the spectators' nervous system. New York Governor Kathy Hochul eventually reported “no life-threatening situations," with minimal damage to the sidewalk. Other confused …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake aftershocks halt the demolition of a leaning building in Taiwan. Death toll rises to 13

Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The demolition of a building that is leaning precariously after an earthquake in Taiwan was halted on Saturday because of aftershocks that made it lean even more, media reports said. A building is seen partially collapsed, two days after a powerful earthquake struck the city, in Hualien City, eastern Taiwan, Friday, April 5, 2024. Huilien County magistrate …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

The world holds its breath when there’s an earthquake in Taiwan. This company is why

LA Times

A rescue worker stands near the cordoned-off site of a leaning building in the aftermath of an earthquake on Wednesday in Hualien, Taiwan. It has a lot to do with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which produces more than a third of the world’s computational power every year, according to the book “Chip Wars: The Fight for the World’s Most …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquake

Associated Press

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years, which has left at least 12 dead. Government officials offer prayers during the demolition ceremony for the partially collapsed building in Hualien City, Taiwan, April 5, 2024. Workers begin demolition of collapsed building, two days after …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after Wednesday’s earthquake

Al Jazeera

Strict building codes and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe. Rescuers in Taiwan are continuing their search for 18 people still missing after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the island’s rugged east coast. Wednesday’s earthquake in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien killed 10 people, injured more than 1,000 and left …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: ‘Two missing Indians found, safe’, says MEA

Hindustan Times

Two Indian nationals who were reported to be missing after the massive earthquake in Taiwan have been found and are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Thursday. Emergency personnel stand in front of a partially collapsed building leaning over a street in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan's east, on Wednesday. The two Indian nationals - a …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years

Hindustan Times

The two Indians reported to have gone missing on Wednesday, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, were found shortly after midnight, India Taipei Association official said on Thursday. Fire broke out at Hualien University Indian-origin PhD student Rageshnath studying in Taiwan’s Hualien, which was one of the most affected areas in Wednesday’s quake, said that he felt like it …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers search for people out of contact in Taiwan after strong earthquake

The Hindu

Rescuers searched for dozens of people out of contact on April 4, a day after Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings, caused multiple rockslides and killed nine people. Of the nine dead, at least four were struck inside Taroko National Park, a tourist attraction famous for its scenes of canyons and cliffs in Hualien County, about 150 …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers in Taiwan search for those missing or stranded after major earthquake kills 10

Associated Press

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescuers searched Thursday for missing people and worked to reach hundreds stranded when Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Chickens walk on the roof of a partially collapsed building standing at a titled angle a day after a powerful earthquake struck, in Hualien City, eastern Taiwan, Thursday, April …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien

Al Jazeera

The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and 1,038 others injured as of Thursday after the magnitude 7.2 tremor hit off the island’s east on Wednesday morning. Strongest quake since 1999 Located on a tectonic boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing or stranded people after major earthquake kills 10

LA Times

Two Taroko National Park workers who were rescued after the 7.4 earthquake get physical examinations in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, on Thursday. Rescuers searched Thursday for missing people and worked to reach hundreds stranded when Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Some 200 residents of Hualien County near the epicenter were …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years with nine confirmed dead

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A partially collapsed building in …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

The Hindu

At least nine persons were killed and more than 900 injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. In pictures | Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years 1 / 3 Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei's Central Weather …

Taiwan Quake Hualien

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Taiwan so prone to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Taiwan exposed to earthquakes and well prepared to withstand them?

Hindustan Times

Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say. Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island’s 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday’s …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: A look at 5 horror videos as violent tremors rock country

Hindustan Times

An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Taiwan earthquake: A look at 5 horror videos as violent tremors rock the country This earthquake is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Five horror videos of the earthquake coming in from Taiwan Several horrifying …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake Hits Taiwan: In pictures | Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

The Hindu

At least seven people were killed and several others injured on April 3 after a powerful earthquake in Taiwan damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. This photo taken by Taiwan's Central News Agency on April 3, 2024 shows Taiwan's president-elect and current Vice-President Lai Ching-te surveying damage in …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre

Daily Mail

Terrifying footage from a damaging 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan shows commuters being rocked on trains and shaken on bridges amid the tremor that has killed at least four. Commuters grip the handrails aboard a Taipei metro during the 7.4 earthquake on Wednesday Video showed water from a rooftop pool cascading down a skyscraper amid the terrifying earthquake Massive waves threatened …

Japan Building City Taiwan Earthquake Hit Taipei

8 months, 3 weeks ago

One feared dead, dozens injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

Hindustan Times

At least one person was feared dead and nearly 60 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Wu said the quake was the strongest since one of 7.6-magnitude struck in September 1999, killing around 2,400 people in the deadliest natural …

Japan Taiwan Quake Hualien

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts

Hindustan Times

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts The earthquake rocked Taiwan damaging buildings and triggering tsunami alerts. The epicentre was 18 km south of Hualien at a depth of 34.8 km.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Taiwan earthquake: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Taiwan early Wednesday resulting in …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking

Hindustan Times

Taiwan Earthquake Today: On Wednesday, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast. ANI took to X to share scary “Visuals from Beibin Street, Hualien City, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan.” In the video, people are seen running towards a partially collapsed building. “Passengers are witnessing the earthquake in Taiwan,” an X user wrote while posting a video. Following …

Taiwan Shaking Strong Earthquake Scary Videos

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking

Hindustan Times

Taiwan Earthquake Today: On Wednesday, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast. ANI took to X to share scary “Visuals from Beibin Street, Hualien City, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan.” In the video, people are seen running towards a partially collapsed building. “Passengers are witnessing the earthquake in Taiwan,” an X user wrote while posting a video. Following …

Video Taiwan Earthquake Shaking

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: 9 killed, more than 1000 injured

Associated Press

HUALIEN, Taiwan — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, killing nine people, stranding dozens at quarries and a national park, and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. Some 70 workers who were stranded at two rock quarries were safe, according to Taiwan’s national fire agency, but the roads to reach them were …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v

Daily Mail

At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan today that damaged dozens of buildings and triggered tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines. The magnitude-7.4 quake struck just before 8:00 am local time, with the United States Geological Survey putting the epicentre 18 kilometres south of Taiwan's Hualien City, …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nine dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

New Indian Express

TAIPEI: At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Wu said the quake was the strongest since a 7.6-magnitude struck in September 1999, killing around 2,400 people in the deadliest natural …

Taiwan Quake Hualien Hundreds Injured

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland offers aid to Taiwan after powerful earthquake

China Daily

Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office. The Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday expressed concern and offered assistance to Taiwan following a strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the island earlier that day. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the office, stated the mainland's deep concern for the situation and extended heartfelt condolences to those affected in Taiwan. …

Taiwan

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years, killing 9: What we know

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s earthquake kills at least nine people, injures nearly 900, with 77 trapped in tunnels and collapsed buildings. The event also set off at least nine landslides on Suhua Highway in Hualien, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency, which reported that part of the road had collapsed. According to USGS, the earthquake’s epicentre was located about 18km southwest of Hualien …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

7.3-magnitude quake hits China's Taiwan

China Daily

This photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows fallen tiles of a damaged building in Taipei, Taiwan. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien of China's Taiwan at 7:58 am Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. TAIPEI/BEIJING -- A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien in China's Taiwan on Wednesday, leading to the suspension …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: See the aftermath of the Taiwan earthquake

NPR

Photos: See the aftermath of the Taiwan earthquake Enlarge this image toggle caption VCG via Getty Images VCG via Getty Images Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century. In Taiwan, at least 9 people are dead and hundreds are injured after a strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the east coast during morning rush …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake rocks Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving 4 dead

LA Times

In this image taken from a video, a partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien, in eastern Taiwan, on Wednesday. Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century rocked the island during the morning rush Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and and causing the deaths of four people. Taiwan’s national fire agency said four people died in Hualien County …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

NPR

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines. The quake hit near the eastern city of Hualien at 7:58 a.m. local time and had …

Taiwan Earthquake Hit Taipei Quake Hualien

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Police and medics help pregnant woman in blizzard

China Daily

In the early hours of Feb 4, with a blizzard raging outside, a pregnant woman in a remote location in Yiling district called the emergency services because she felt she was going into labor. An ambulance took off for the village but the weather conditions forced it to stop on the main road, 8 kilometers from the woman's home. A …

Pregnant Woman

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Police and medics help pregnant woman in blizzard

China Daily

In the early hours of Feb 4, with a blizzard raging outside, a pregnant woman in a remote location in Yiling district called the emergency services because she felt she was going into labor. An ambulance took off for the village but the weather conditions forced it to stop on the main road, 8 kilometers from the woman's home. A …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on

Live Mint

Japan earthquake: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan on Monday has triggered Tsunami warnings in Japan, North Korea, and Russia. The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that 21 earthquakes rocked the country and all were above the magnitude of 4.0 Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates As per the reports, the first Tsunami waves that hit the Japanese coastal …

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1 year ago

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines

Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines — A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and …

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1 year ago

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines

LA Times

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. A pregnant woman died after she, her husband and daughter were hit by a 15-feet concrete wall that collapsed …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Baby monitor captures terrifying moment mother rescues her newborn as 104mph hurricane-force winds shatter her bedroom window sending shards of glass flying towards them during Storm Ciaran

Daily Mail

This is the terrifying moment a mother rescued her baby as Storm Ciaran's 104mph gales shattered her bedroom window sending shards of glass flying towards them. Baby monitor footage captured Jessica O'Reilly, who was asleep with her baby in a cot next to her, woken by the sound of her window breaking in the hurricane-force winds. This is the terrifying …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Deaths of babies in Gaza will be ‘on our hands’, midwife on hunger strike says

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Another strong earthquake flattens homes and worsens misery in western Afghanistan

Associated Press

CHAHAK, Afghanistan — Another strong earthquake shook western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier one killed more than 2,000 people and flattened whole villages in Herat province in what was one of the most destructive quakes in the country’s recent history. Janan Sayiq, a spokesman for the Afghan Taliban government’s national disaster authority said Wednesday’s earthquake killed at least …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Newborn Baby Displays Strength By Lifting Tray With Hands; Internet Reacts

News 18

Right after a baby is born, he or she can’t display any physical strength. The text in the video reads, “5G launch boy.” At one point, you can also hear one of the nurses laughing and calling the baby “Shaktimaan”. The caption read, “Chandrayaan ke chandrama par pohochte hi Bharat mei janma real Bahubali.” A section of netizens expressed their …

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1 year, 5 months ago

In Ultrasound Footage, Baby Pokes Mom's Belly; Internet Is Stunned

News 18

The profound bond between a mother and her child begins long before birth, as the child’s development is intricately linked to the mother’s actions and choices during pregnancy. Recently, a video capturing the remarkable movements of a child in his mother’s womb has taken social media by storm, leaving viewers astonished. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Born in a typhoon: Many, including newborns, remain without electricity as Guam recovers from storm

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

'Don't Worry, Baby Is Okay': Kashmir Doctors Perform C-Section During Earthquake

News 18

Tremors from the earthquake in Afghanistan shook several parts of North India on Tuesday. The CMO further praised the professionals, saying “kudos to the staff of SDH Bijbehara who conducted the LSCS smoothly & thank God, everything is alright.” Emergency LSCS was going-on at SDH Bijbehara Anantnag during which strong tremors of Earthquake were felt.Kudos to staff of SDH Bijbehara …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Bereavement rooms needed in every hospital in the country, say women of stillborn babies

ABC

Readers are advised this story discusses stillbirths and contains photos and other content that may be distressing to some people. Key points: Mothers of stillborns in maternity wards say it is traumatic listening to newborns crying Infant loss advocates are calling for access to bereavement suites in hospitals The federal government's National Stillbirth Action plan hopes to reduce stillbirths and …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Doctors rush to Turkey’s quake-hit areas to bolster health system

Al Jazeera

Kahranmanmaras, Turkey – Emine, a woman in her 20s, lies in a hospital bed in Kahranmanmaras, a city devastated by last week’s earthquakes, as medics perform an ultrasound. “May God never give you a pain like this.” More than 46,000 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria after two devastating earthquakes struck southeastern Turkey on February 6. “We …

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