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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A 7.8 magnitude quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. Ten deaths have been reported in Turkey so far. In northwest Syria, the opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense described the situation in the rebel-held region as “disastrous” adding that entire buildings have collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble. The civil defense urged people to evacuate buildings to gather in open areas. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 20 miles from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was felt in several provinces. The earthquake came as the Middle East is experiencing a snowstorm that is expected to continue until Thursday.
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