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European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips. View on euronews
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing buildings to collapse and a high number of casualties in the region.
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The nation has been ravaged by a civil war that began after the military seized power in a coup four years ago.
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Major Chinese online travel platforms activated emergency response protocols on Friday to assist customers with cancellations and itinerary changes after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. A total of 694 people were killed,
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700 according to the government, state-run media.
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CNN on MSNMyanmar’s military junta makes rare plea for help after powerful earthquake kills scores with toll expected to riseA 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the heart of war-ravaged Myanmar of Friday, killing scores of people and prompting the country’s military junta to make a rare plea for international assistance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the country on Friday. A total of 694 people were killed, 1,670 injured and 68 missing in a deadly earthquake in Mandalay region of Myanmar as of Saturday morning,