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While the earthquake we're reporting on hit Myanmar, it was felt in and has heavily affected parts of neighbouring Thailand, where we're also getting continuous updates.
CNN |
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday causing mass destruction.
Reuters |
In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar's Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still tra...

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