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UN aid crosses into northwestern Syria

A total of 178 trucks carrying aid from Turkey into northwest Syria have crossed the border since Feb. 9, the United Nations said. Jens Laerke, spokesman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said the trucks are carrying a “multitude” of items from six U.N....

UN appeals for $1 billion to help Turkey quake survivors

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations launched a $1 billion appeal Thursday to help 5.2 million survivors of the most devastating earthquake in Turkey’s modern history, two days after starting a $397 million appeal to help nearly 5 million Syrians across the border in the rebel-held...

UK unveils new aid package for Turkey, Syria quake victims

The UK on Wednesday announced a major new aid package to address the urgent humanitarian needs of earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. “The £25 million ($30 million) new overseas aid will fund additional emergency relief, such as tents and blankets for families made homeless in...

Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes

The earthquakes that killed more than 39,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria produced more grieving and suffering along with extraordinary rescues and appeals for aid. Here's a look at key developments Wednesday from the aftermath of the earthquakes: DEFYING ODDS AFTER NINE...