Myanmar quake toll nears 700 as aid starts to arrive

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International aid has begun to arrive in Myanmar as rescuers search for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation killing 694 people and injuring 1670 others. “Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were affected, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently being carried out in the affected areas,” the military government said in a statement issued on state media. The junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, warned of more deaths and injuries as he invited “any country” to provide help and donations. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download...