11 h. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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11 h. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads

Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads  South China Morning Post

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14 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found

Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found  Hindustan Times

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14 h. ago Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake aid

Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake aid  Macao News

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27 h. ago Nurses cling to newborn babies as Myanmar earthquake rocks maternity center

Nurses cling to newborn babies as Myanmar earthquake rocks maternity center  CNN

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34 h. ago Chinese embassy fears further casualties from deadly Myanmar earthquake

The country’s embassy said it had received hundreds of requests for help following the magnitude 7.7 quake that killed at least 1,600 people.

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50 h. ago Rescuers arrive in Myanmar as global aid effort after earthquake begins

With thousands dead and injured and many people missing, several nations are sending aid, including life detectors.

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57 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong to deploy rescue team on Saturday

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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58 h. ago Chinese rescue team arrives in Myanmar to help search for earthquake survivors

The 37-strong team from the southwest province of Yunnan will join the search for survivors from the quake that killed over 1,000 people.

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58 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Chinese rescuers join search for survivors as Xi speaks to junta head

Chinese leader’s show of support comes as rescue team from Yunnan joined search for survivors from a quake that has killed over 1,000 people.

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58 h. ago Chinese earthquake rescuers arrive in Myanmar as Xi speaks to junta chief

Chinese earthquake rescuers arrive in Myanmar as Xi speaks to junta chief  South China Morning Post

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58 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China sends rescue teams and makes aid pledge as Xi calls junta head

Beijing pledges US$13.8m and dispatches emergency supplies following Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake that has killed more than 1,000 people.

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58 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China sends rescue teams and makes aid pledge as Xi calls junta chief

Beijing pledges US$13.8 million and sends emergency rescue team after Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake killed more than 1,000 people.

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58 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief

Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief  South China Morning Post

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60 h. ago Why did the earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand cause so much damage? What science says

The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 near the city of Mandalay could cause fatalities between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

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62 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

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62 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,600 as search for survivors intensifies

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

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3 d. ago Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Myanmar, Thailand and China

Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Myanmar, Thailand and China  CNN

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3 d. ago Myanmar quake strikes China’s belt and road heartland: how bad is it?

Sino-Myanmar pipelines serve as a strategic overland route for China’s oil and gas imports from the Middle East.

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3 d. ago Scores feared trapped in Thailand’s Chatuchak site as Myanmar earthquake rocks Bangkok

A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok as rescuers rush to the site where at least 80 workers are unaccounted for.

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