Over 700 Killed In Devastating Earthquake In Myanmar, Thailand: 10 Points

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A massive earthquake struck Myanmar and parts of neighbouring Thailand, leaving a trail of destruction and a mounting death count. As of Saturday, the death count in Myanmar and Thailand is over 700 with 1,670 injured. Here are 10 points on this big story: The 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, at 12:50 pm (0650 GMT) on Friday at a shallow depth of 10 km. Minutes later, a 6.7-magnitude aftershock and a series of smaller tremors followed. The quake was felt across the region, shaking buildings from India to the west and China to the east, as well as...