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EU eyes tighter borders to keep unwanted migrants away
European Union leaders say they will tighten their borders to keep away unwanted immigrants, with some seeking more fences and walls while others would rather spend the money on improving …
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Death toll tops 21,000 from Turkey-Syria quake as hopes fade
The death toll from the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria kept on climbing Thursday, topping 21,000 as the first UN aid reached Syrian rebel-held zones but hopes of finding …
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Search for missing Aussies as earthquake tributes flow
An iconic landmark has been lit up in solidarity with Turkey and Syria following news an Australian man was among those killed in a devastating earthquake. The families of three …
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Twitter down in Turkey as quake response criticism mounts
Twitter became inaccessible on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday as online criticism mounted of the government’s response to this week’s deadly earthquake. AFP reporters were unable to access the …
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Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 12,000 – four Australians missing
President Tayyip Erdogan has admitted there are problems with his government’s initial response to a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the …
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Mitsotakis praises Greek disaster management teams working alongside Turkish rescuers
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis commended the ongoing efforts of rescue workers at the earthquake-stricken regions in Türkiye, in a tweet posted in Turkish on Tuesday evening (Greece time). “Images …
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Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake
Australia will deploy a search and rescue team to assist in recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a team of 72 defence force …
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Turkey-Syria quake death toll climbs to more than 7800
The death toll of a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria has jumped to more than 7800 people as rescuers work against time in harsh winter conditions to dig …
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Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria
A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,800 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors. Dozens of nations …
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Greece promises immediate aid to Turkey and Syria
In reaction to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Greek PM Mitsotakis tweeted: “Greece is mobilizing its resources and will assist immediately.” The Greek government vowed on Monday morning …