Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll rises above 11,000

As the death toll from the terrible earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria topped 11,000, a frantic search is being conducted.

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Despite icy conditions and numerous earthquakes, the search continues.

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A powerful 7.8 earthquake occurred on Monday, affecting parts of southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

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A top UN official demanded that assistance deliveries be made easier to northwest Syria's rebel-held regions.

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Syrian doctor says scale of injuries from earthquake is more devastating than from the war.

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