Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 2 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

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BANGKOK (AP) — A state of emergency has been declared in six regions and states in Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake whose epicenter was near the country’s second largest city. State-run MRTV television said the military-run government’s proclamation includes the capital Naypyitaw and Mandalay, after the earthquake and a strong aftershock hit midday. Myanmar is in the midst of a civil war and many areas are not easily accessible. It was not immediately clear what relief efforts the military would be able to provide. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. BANGKOK (AP) — Thai...