Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 12,000
Updated: 11:15am (AEST)Kahramanmaras/Antakya, Turkey Reuters President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday admitted there were problems with his government’s initial response to a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey, amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the slow arrival of rescue teams. Erdogan, who contests an election in May, said on a visit to the disaster […]
Damage on tsunami-hit Tonga’s main island hampering relief efforts
Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New ZealandReuters Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga’s main island on Tuesday following the weekend’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, but a closed airport and downed communications are hampering international relief efforts. The New Zealand High Commission reported the damage along the western coast of the main island of […]