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The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed. Thousands of others are injured and dozens are missing. The earthquake struck midday Friday followed...

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed, with thousands of others injured and dozens missing.

Myanmar’s main resistance movement, meanwhile, announced a partial ceasefire to facilitate relief efforts. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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