Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria are facing a daunting task in freezing conditions as they work to recover bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake and aftershocks. The death toll has risen to 9,504, with 2,600 people injured, and thousands of search and rescue personnel have been deployed to assist in the effort. The international community has pledged to provide aid to both countries, and the United Nations has launched an appeal for $50 million to help those affected.
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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday morning, killing at least 360 people and injuring 440. Rescue teams are working to reach those trapped in the rubble, with the death toll rising in both government-controlled and rebel-held areas. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a day of national mourning and is urging citizens to donate blood for the injured.