Thousands die in Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquake

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  Thousands die in Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquake

  Live updates Turkey has sent a formal request to NATO and allies for assistance in dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake

  Map: Aftershocks across the region | How to help victims | Photos

• Historic site: Castle used by Romans and Byzantines collapsed

• Video: Turkey earthquake aftershocks captured on live TV

• Syria: Several archeological sites damaged, agency says

• Devastation: Entire buildings left flattened in Turkey

• On the ground: I was barely able to stay on my feet

• Opinion: A doctor and family rush to safety in their pajamas