Myanmar earthquake updates: Death toll rises to 1,700 as rescue operations continue across Southeast Asia

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The horrific reality of the devastating earthquake that struck Southeast Asia is becoming clear, with the death toll rising to 1700, with authorities fearing it could reach 10,000. Rescue crews are desperately attempting to conduct delicate rescue operations around Southeast Asia, with sniffer dogs and drones deployed, as crews scramble to move rubble by hand in hope of finding survivors among the debris and bodies. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit on Friday amid military action in Myanmar. Myanmar’s resistance movement against the ruling military junta has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. On Saturday night, Myanmar’s...