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Tonga, Earthquake and Tsunami

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Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
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Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake.
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More than 2,700 people have died as buildings there and in neighboring Thailand collapsed, according to the ruling authoritarian military leaders of Myanmar.

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7.1 Magnitude Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga - Top Updates
Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary reports from the U.
Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 62 miles north-east of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts
Myanmar’s ruling military hasannounced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armedopponents effective April 2 to April 22 following last week’sdeadly earthquake, state-run MRTV said on Wednesday.
Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000
The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last
Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 2,886, Xinhua reports
The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has reached 2,886, with 4,639 injured and 373 missing, China's state-run Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing Myanmar's state administration council information team.
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.
Myanmar junta chief set for overseas trip after quake as aid groups clamour for access
Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country for a rare trip to a regional summit this week, Thailand said, as aid groups called for restrictions to be eased to reach more survivors of a devastating earthquake.
Buildings in Myanmar continue to collapse days after deadly quake
Buildings in Myanmar are continuing to collapse five days after a powerful earthquake struck the country, creating perilous conditions for rescuers as they attempt to extricate survivors from the rubble.
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