Earthquake relief: US announces new funding for Turkey and Syria
Washington CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced $100 million in disaster relief aid for Turkey and Syria as the countries grapple with the aftermath of…
Elon Musk donated $1.9 billion of Tesla stock to charity last year
New York CNN — Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave 11.5 million shares of his stake in the electric automaker to an undisclosed charity last year, shares worth about $1.9 billion…
Ukraine: Medical aid workers describe deadly missile strike in Bakhmut
Eastern Ukraine CNN — Regaining consciousness in a cloud of smoke, Simon Johnsen heard a loud whistling in his ears. He checked to see if he still had all his…
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
CNN — Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering. Drone footage and satellite imagery have conveyed the stark reality…
As aid is rushed into Turkey, Syria could be left behind
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Sister shields sibling from dust during 36-hour wait for help after quake
CNN — Two children wedged between concrete in the remains of their home in northern Syria have been rescued more than 36 hours after Monday’s quake trapped their family as…
Survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquake are still being pulled from the rubble more than 24 hours later
Gaziantep, Turkey CNN — Survivors are still being pulled from the rubble in Turkey and Syria, more than 24 hours after a powerful earthquake toppled thousands of homes, killing more…
American volunteer aid worker killed in Bakhmut while helping Ukrainian civilians
CNN — An American volunteer aid worker, Pete Reed, was killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Thursday while aiding civilians, according to a statement from Global Response…
Myanmar coup anniversary: A world looks away from country’s descent into horror
CNN — Content warning: This story contains descriptions of violence against children and images viewers may find disturbing. Bhone Tayza had been impatient to start school. A broken arm had…