The Washington Post : Death toll in Turkey and Syria earthquakes rises to nearly 8,000 as rescuers race against the cold

 

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News Alert Feb. 7, 8:28 p.m. EST Death toll in Turkey and Syria earthquakes rises to nearly 8,000 as rescuers race against the cold Freezing cold temperatures are hindering rescue teams as they work to save people still trapped in the rubble after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake ripped through the region in the early morning hours Monday. Officials expect the number of reported deaths to increase significantly as operations continue. Read more