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Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes northwestern Turkey, at least one killed
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 11, 2025
STORY: :: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey, killing at least one person :: Sindirgi, Turkey :: Turkey's interior minister said 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed :: August 10, 2025 A magnitude 6.1 struck...
One killed in 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northwestern Turkey
Cyprus Mail
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August 11, 2025
One person was killed on Sunday when an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northwestern Turkey’s Balikesir province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed. The quake, which Turkey’s AFAD...
Rich Bored Murderous
Bianet
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August 16, 2025
I stood in the exact same spot as Percy and Sissy, twirling a branch one that may have covered her body not that long ago. Last night brought nothing, the girl’s face did not rung any bells and retracing my steps had not unearthed any major...
Massive 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Western Turkey | One Dead, Widespread Damage Reported
News18
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August 11, 2025
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey on Sunday, August 10, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). A report from Reuters confirms once casuality and 29 injuries. Furthermore, at least...
One killed in Turkey earthquake
BDNews24
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People search for survivors in a collapsed building after an earthquake hit Sindirgi, in the western Balikesir province, Turkey, August 10, 2025. Ihlas News Agency (IHA) via REUTERS Published : 11 Aug 2025, 08:51 AM Updated : 11 Aug 2025, 08:51 AM...
Turkey Halts Undersea Cable Project in the East Med
Greek Reporter
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August 8, 2025
A Turkish Navy vessel was dispatched to the area and approached the research vessel. File Photo. Public Domain Turkey has halted survey work for a major undersea data cable, a move widely seen as a message to Greece and other regional rivals amid...
This isn’t a housing market meltdown, it’s a full-blown crash - Liam Dann
The New Zealand Herald
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August 16, 2025
The average home value in New Zealand has fallen more than 13% from its Covid-era peak, according to the latest QV House Price Index. That average is flattered by the relative stability in Canterbury and few other Southern regions like Queenstown,...
Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK
Heart Radio
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16 August 2025, 13:37 | Updated: 16 August 2025, 17:51 Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media...
Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.19 quake strikes Turkey
Mint
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August 10, 2025
Earthquake today: An earthquake of magnitude 6.19 struck Turkey on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding it sent shocks that were felt some 200 km away in Istanbul. Turkey's AFAD disaster management authority stated...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Turkey
Hindustan Times
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August 10, 2025
An earthquake of magnitude 6.19 struck western Turkey on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences(GFZ) said. A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes during an emergency drill.(Reuters) According to local media...
Powerful earthquake hits northwestern Turkey, one dead as buildings collapse
Bianet
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August 10, 2025
A powerful earthquake has struck Balıkesir, northwestern Turkey, causing the death of at least one elderly person and 29 injuries as several buildings collapsed. The quake, measuring 6.1 magnitude, occurred at 7.53 pm local time (GMT+3) local time...
Herat governor pledges to support boy who can speak 8 languages
Pajhwok Afghan News
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August 16, 2025
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): The governor of western Herat province met with a nine-year-old boy who can speak eight languages and praised his abilities and talent. In a statement, the provincial press office wrote the boy whose extraordinary talent has...
Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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ISTANBUL — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in western Turkey toppled at least one building at its epicenter Sunday evening, sending shock waves as far as Istanbul, over 120 miles away. Many people in the cities and towns who felt the tremor fled into...
Powerful earthquake rocks Turkey, destroys multiple buildings
USA Today
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One person was killed on Aug. 10 when an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northwestern Turkey's Balikesir province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed. The quake, which Turkey's AFAD...
Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli's Youtube channel blocked
APA
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August 8, 2025
The YouTube channel of journalist Fatih Altayli, who was arrested in Türkiye on charges of threatening the president, has been blocked, APA reports. A court in Istanbul made the decision yesterday. The court's decision has been sent to the...
From the Balkans to the South Caucasus: How Trump’s “peace deals” serve U.S. and Israeli interests
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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August 16, 2025
After brokering the peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8, U.S. President Donald Trump managed to portray himself as a “peacemaker”—at least, in the eyes of his supporters. It is a role he has been eager to claim on more than one...
Western Turkey Earthquake: 6.19 Magnitude Quake Rattles Sindirgi, Tremors Felt In Istanbul
Times Now
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August 10, 2025
Turkey’s western and northwestern regions lie near major fault lines, making them susceptible to frequent earthquakes. Photo : iStock Western Turkey was rattled by a magnitude 6.19 earthquake on Sunday evening, with tremors felt across multiple...
Fact check: Are the vast majority of the world's refugees of Muslim background?
Euronews
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August 15, 2025
Published on 15/08/2025 - 12:43 GMT+2 •Updated 14:25 A politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, which is known for its anti-immigration policies, alleged in a post shared on X that "85% of refugees are Muslim" on 1 August. Chega has...
M6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkey
Japan Today
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August 10, 2025
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck western Turkey on Sunday, the country's AFAD disaster management authority said, while local media said the quake was felt across multiple provinces. AFAD said the quake occurred at around 7:53pm local time in...
Strong earthquake hits western Turkey
RNZ
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August 10, 2025
Images published by DHA show a rescue operation and damage in the Balikesir province. Photo: AFP / DHA An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck western Turkey, the country's AFAD disaster management authority said, while local media said the quake...