Earthquake in Turkey, Syria: Toll crosses 7,900; freezing weather hampers rescue operations
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Tuesday saw an increase in calls to reverse US sanctions on Syria as the death toll from the devastating earthquakes on Monday rose to 7,900 in Turkey and Syria, according to official media estimates. According to the media office at the Aleppo governorate headquarters and Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, the number of injured increased to 31,777 in Turkey and 1,449 in Syria.