Thai authorities see "something suspicious" in Bangkok building collapse as earthquake devastation in Myanmar comes slowly into focus.
The ruling junta in Myanmar on Monday declared a week of national mourning for the devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people so far.
Investigation into Bangkok skyscraper collapse reveals irregularities, anti-corruption watchdog says, with 11 dead and many missing.
A U.S. team has yet to arrive in Myanmar after last week’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while China has already rescued six people and committed $14 million in humanitarian aid.
A shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake was followed shortly by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, causing widespread destruction in Myanmar. Buildings were toppled, roads were torn apart and the iconic Ava bridge collapsed. The colonial-era bridge was built 91 years ago by the British Empire over the Irrawaddy River.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened skyscrapers from Myanmar to Thailand.
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Massive earthquake hits Myanmar, exacerbating food shortages, disease outbreaks, and displacement. Aid groups warn of further humanitarian crisis.
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A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 1,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures. Even though Myanmar is a high risk region for earthquakes, damage to buildings has been widespread.
The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn?