Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has extended condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck Friday, killing at least 150 people.
USA Today |
According to predictive modeling by the U.S. Geological Survey, the death toll could reach at least 10,000 people.
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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.