(2023-02-07). With Thousands Dead or Wounded, Will earthquake Aid for Syria be Impeded by US Sanctions? juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The 7.8 earthquake that struck south-central Turkey and northwest Syria early on Monday morning. Although over two thousand are being reported dead in Turkey at midnight on Monday and more than a thousand in Syria, the death toll will grow a great deal as the rubble is combed by rescue …
(2023-02-07). Death Toll From Syria Earthquake Rises to 711. telesurenglish.net The Syrian Ministry of Health reported Monday that the death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 711, while 1,431 people were injured in Latakia, Aleppo, Hama and Tartous regions. | However, the deputy minister of the agency, Ahmed Damiriya, clarified that the figure is preliminary, as there are still many missing and rubble to be removed where people may be trapped. | RELATED: | Damiriya also said that fo…
(2023-02-07). The Turkey-Syria earthquake catastrophe: An indictment of capitalism. wsws.org The fact that thousands of people die preventable deaths in earthquakes constitutes an indictment of imperialism and the capitalist system.
(2023-02-07). After Earthquake Devastates Syria, US Shows No Interest in Lifting Sanctions. news.antiwar.com After a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing thousands of people, the US State Department showed no interest in lifting crippling economic sanctions on Syria that are specifically designed to prevent the country's reconstruction. As of Monday night, the earthquake has killed at least 2,921 people in Turkey and 1,444 in northwest Syria, including …
(2023-02-07). Earthquake kills over 4,000 in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn More than 4,000 people were killed and tens of thousands injured after strong earthquakes jolted parts of Tàºrkiye and neighboring Syria early Monday, as rescue teams are battling harsh winter conditions to search for survivors.
(2023-02-07). New Zealand to offer humanitarian aid to Tàºrkiye, Syria following quakes. ecns.cn New Zealand will immediately provide humanitarian support to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Tàºrkiye and Syria, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday.
(2023-02-07). Rescue underway after powerful earthquakes kill thousands in Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquakes rocked southeastern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria earlier Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries.
(2023-02-06). UPDATED: Hundreds Dead After Huge Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | UPDATE: : | According lo local reports, another earthquake of magnitude 6.0 was recorded in the central region of Turkey, where earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 had previously thundered. | "According to the latest data, 912 of our citizens were killed and 5385 of our citizens were injured. 2,470 people were found surviving under the rubble. We do not know how much the number of dead and injured will increase, as the work on dismantling the rubble continues," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan s…
(2023-02-06). Military Situation In Syria On February 6, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-02-06). Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, thousands feared dead. peoplesworld.org 
ANKARA, Turkey — The death toll is rising from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday. Hundreds were killed in the two countries, thousands were injured and the toll was expected to rise further. President Joe Biden has conveyed his condolences to those affected by the deadly …
(2023-02-06). Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, thousuands feared dead. peoplesworld.org ANKARA, Turkey — The death toll is rising from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday. Hundreds were killed in the two countries, thousands were injured and the toll was expected to rise further. President Joe Biden has conveyed his condolences to those affected by the deadly …
(2023-02-06). Syria earthquake toll rises to 237, injures 639: health ministry. ecns.cn Syria's deadly earthquake has so far killed 237 people and injured 639 others in four provinces, said the health ministry on Monday.
(2023-02-06). Xi extends condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar over strong earthquakes. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent messages of condolence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad respectively over strong earthquakes in the two countries.
(2023-02-06). China willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn China is willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance in accordance with the needs of earthquake victims in Tàºrkiye and Syria, said Xu Wei, spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.
(2023-02-06). Thousands Dead as Earthquakes Devastate Syria and Turkey. truthout.org Thousands of collapsed buildings, widespread destruction, and deep anguish were reported alongside over 2,300 dead and thousands more injured after a pair of earthquakes — an initial 7.8 tremor on the Richter scale in the early morning and another that measured 7.5 — devastated Syria and Turkey on Monday. Amid dozens of aftershocks — and the quakes being also felt in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt… |
(2023-02-06). Xi extends condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar over strong earthquakes. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent messages of condolence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad respectively over strong earthquakes in the two countries.
(2023-02-06). China willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Tàºrkiye, Syria. ecns.cn China is willing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance in accordance with the needs of earthquake victims in Tàºrkiye and Syria, said Xu Wei, spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.
(2023-02-06). Thousands Dead as Earthquakes Devastate Syria and Turkey. truthout.org Thousands of collapsed buildings, widespread destruction, and deep anguish were reported alongside over 2,300 dead and thousands more injured after a pair of earthquakes — an initial 7.8 tremor on the Richter scale in the early morning and another that measured 7.5 — devastated Syria and Turkey on Monday. Amid dozens of aftershocks — and the quakes being also felt in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt… |
(2023-02-06). Eathquake Update: Over 2,300 Dead in Tàºrkiye and Syria. telesurenglish.net As of mid-day Monday, official reports confirmed that the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the border area between Turkey and Syria has left 2,349 dead and nearly 11,000 people injured so far. | RELATED: | The Syrian Foreign Affairs Ministry requested help from the United Nations, the Red Cross, and other international organizations to deal with the humanitarian catastrophe. | More specifically, the Syrian authorities requ…
(2023-02-06). Europe Dispatches Rescue Teams To Quake-hit Tàºrkiye, Syria. telesurenglish.net "Speed is of the essence because so many people are still trapped under the rubble," said Janez Lenarcic, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management. "The rescue teams will continue to work for as long as necessary." | Rescuers work near the rubble of a building destroyed in a powerful earthquake in the city of Jableh, Latakia province, Syria, on Feb. 6, 2023.
(2023-02-06). Earthquake in Syria is devastating combined with Western hybrid war. thealtworld.com The barbaric Western sanctions combined with heating, fuel, and electricity shortages are causing absolute devastation in Syria's quake-hit cities…
(2023-02-06). Syria devastated by earthquake and sanctions. thealtworld.com
(2023-02-06). US Ramps Up Operations Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command announced last week that it was involved in 43 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in the month of January. Task & Purpose reported the monthly average for US operations against ISIS in 2022 was 26 per month, signaling that the US military is stepping up its assaults against the terror …
(2023-02-06). Earthquake Damage In Syria Must Lead To Sanction Relief. popularresistance.org Earlier today two large earthquakes have caused widespread damage in south Turkey and north Syria. Some 10 million people live in the affected area. The current count of death is already above 2,500. Whole city blocks have 'pancaked' (vid) and were destroyed. Many dead will likely still be under the rubble. The area is prone to earthquakes. Just days ago an expert had warned that a big one was coming. International support for the areas has started. Turkey is generally earthquake prone and has a lot of rescue stuff. It will now get more. Unfortunately Syria, which is under devastating sanctions, will get little.
(2023-02-06). UN agencies launch emergency response after devastating Tàºrkiye and Syria quakes. news.un.org After a massive earthquake hit southern Tàºrkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, prompting fears of a humanitarian crisis, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those still believed to be buried under the rubble. The initial 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to Gaziantep, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later.
(2023-02-06). In Douma Cover-Up, OPCW's New Smoking Gun Backfires. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-02-06). Kiev Is Proud To Declare It Deployed Chemical Weapons In Donbass. southfront.org 
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