Earthquake kills 144 in Myanmar hundreds buried under rubble in Thailand

Earthquake kills 144 in Myanmar, hundreds buried under rubble in Thailand A strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar on Friday. It caused extensive damage in Thailand as well as Myanmar. Tremors were also felt in southwestern China, India, Vietnam and Bangladesh. According to the Myanmar junta government’s estimate as of 10 pm tonight, at least 144 people have been killed in the country. More than 732 people have been injured. And three deaths have been reported in Thailand. Many people are buried under the rubble. According to…

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Cyclone Alfred’s havoc: Millions of homes in Australia without power

Cyclone Alfred’s havoc Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc on Australia’s east coast, knocking out power to more than 120,000 homes and factories. Authorities began emergency power restoration efforts on Tuesday. News: AFP. Alfred lashed a 400-kilometer coastal area for several days before making landfall on Saturday as a depression. It brought strong winds and heavy rain for five days. A 61-year-old man died in the cyclone. He died after falling into a river from a bridge washed away by floodwaters on Friday. Winds and rain have eased in Queensland and…

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