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7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria within hours

The earthquake that hit Turkey was the country's largest disaster since 1939, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria within hours
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    Live updates: Latest news on the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria

    Live updates: Latest news on the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria

    A 7.8-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake killed hundreds and left many trapped as it toppled buildings in southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday.

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