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Friday briefing: What explains Libya and Morocco’s very different responses to catastrophe?

In today’s newsletter: The two north African nations, separated by only 2,000km, have had very different responses to their flooding and earthquake – and civilians are losing out

The Guardian - UK

Rohan Bopanna – the consummate team man who found the sweet spot

Rohan Bopanna's decision to end his Davis Cup journey at 43, being ranked No.7 in the world, is admirable. His teammates recall his famous singles wins and his role as a team man. India will miss him, but the younger players must step up and take his place. The start…

The Hindu

Libya floods kill over 11,300 as city of Derna is swept away

In tonight's edition: International aid efforts intensify as the death toll in flooded Libya soars to more than 11,000 killed. Heavy rains burst two upstream dams late Sunday, leaving apocalyptic scenes in the city of Derna. Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by the state as they await help, and…

France 24

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Middle East Roundup: Disaster in North Africa – Morocco quake, Libya floods

Morocco’s deadly quake, Libya’s deadly floods, 30 years since Oslo Accords – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Tenzirt, a village wiped off the map by Morocco’s earthquake

The earthquake killed 22 and injured 24 residents in the small village of Tenzirt.

Al Jazeera

Watch live: Aftermath of Morocco earthquake as disaster kills at least 2,900 people

Watch live from Morocco on Wednesday, 13 September, after the deadliest earthquake in over six decades.

The Independent UK

In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next

Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they’ll pick up the pieces.

Al Jazeera

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Kent firefighters deployed in Morocco tell of ‘devastation’ following earthquake

Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service pulled a dog from the rubble on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Morocco earthquake: Macron tries to soothe tensions after frosty response to offer of aid

French president addresses Moroccans directly amid political rift between Rabat and Paris

The Guardian - UK

Why the earth quakes – a closer look at what's going on under the ground

Earthquakes, large and small, happen every single day along zones that wrap around the world like seams on a baseball. Most don’t bother anybody, so they don’t make the news. But every now and then a catastrophic earthquake hits people somewhere in the world with horrific destruction and immense suffering.

The Conversation

Morocco reels as hopes fade for any more survivors under earthquake rubble

At least 2,901 people have been killed and 5,530 injured in the country’s deadliest earthquake since 1960.

Al Jazeera

Macron urges Morocco to accept French aid as death toll nears 3,000

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France.

Radio France Internationale

Watch live from Morocco after deadliest earthquake in over six decades

Watch live from Morocco on Wednesday, 13 September, after the deadliest earthquake in over six decades.

The Independent UK

Earthquake survivors search for loved ones in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Relief efforts are finally trickling their way up the rugged terrain, where some of the worst-hit villages are located.

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Morocco earthquake: Why authorities accepted limited foreign aid

So far, search-and-rescue teams from only four countries have been allowed to operate after a devastating earthquake.

The Independent UK

King of Morocco visits earthquake patients at Marrakech , kissing one on head and donating blood

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is showing solidarity with his suffering nation as it counts the dead from a powerful earthquake, visiting some of the injured at a hospital in Marrakech, not far from the epicenter

The Independent UK

Rescue teams are frustrated that Morocco did not accept more international help after earthquake

Rescue teams in Europe are frustrated that Morocco did not throw open its doors to more outside assistance after last week's deadly earthquake

The Guardian - UK

Morocco earthquake: hope fades of finding survivors in rubble

Complicated rescue effort continues as questions remain about king and government’s response

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The Independent UK

Search teams reach Moroccan towns devastated by earthquake

More than 2,900 people were killed in the 6.8 magnitude quake, which stretched from the High Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakesh.

The Hindu

Davis Cup draw at U.P. Chief Minister’s residence on Friday

= = =Yogi Adityanath to host draw ceremony for India-Morocco Davis Cup tie. Rohan Bopanna to play his last tie for India. UP govt. supporting the tie, celebrating tennis and honoring Bopanna. Team training at venue, singles matches to start Sat. at 12 noon, doubles & reverse singles Sun. at…

Evening Standard

Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel to Marrakech?

The disaster has left thousands dead, injured, and homeless

Radio France Internationale

Hopes fade in Morocco as search for quake survivors continues

Hopes of finding more survivors of Morocco's devastating earthquake were fading on Tuesday, four days after more than 2,800 people were killed, most of them in remote villages. Meanwhile, aid agencies are struggling to reach the thousands in need of basic essentials.

The Hindu

What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains

The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh

The Independent UK

Strange ‘earthquake lights’ spotted above Morocco moments before devastating tremors remain a mystery

Studying the flashing lights that seem to occur just before quakes is tough due to unpredictability of tremors

The Independent UK

How can I support victims of the Morocco earthquake?

Where to donate to provide emergency relief to those in the Atlas Mountain area

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