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NorthJersey.com |
United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has reported "significant damage" following the earthquake with the most affected areas in the Mandalay region as well as Nay Phi Taw, Bago...
The New York Times |
A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, gouging open roads, toppling century-old religious monuments and destroying multistory buildings as it shook a vast expanse of Southeast Asia a...
Time |
The Red Cross said downed power lines are adding to challenges for their teams trying to reach Mandalay and Sagaing regions and southern Shan state.

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