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Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing. The death toll from Wednesday's twin earthquakes neared 1,500
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 900, with rescue efforts hampered by damage and aid delays; thousands remain trapped.
Venezuela's Simón Bolívar International Airport, near Caracas, was significantly damaged during the twin earthquake.
Two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela, killing hundreds, trapping many under rubble, and leaving thousands homeless, with infrastructure damage hampering rescue efforts.
Powerful earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital, causing building collapses and trapping people. Scientists warned of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Philippines caused fatalities, injuries, and building collapses, triggering tsunami alerts for the region.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast triggered tsunami warnings, with waves up to 80cm detected. Authorities urged coastal evacuations, though no casualties were immediately reported.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government had set up an emergency task force and urged citizens in the affected areas to evacuate to safety.
Japan is haunted by the memory of a massive 9.0-magnitude undersea quake in 2011
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake near Dhaka led to a pause in the Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Ireland on Friday.
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