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Members of a rescue team search for survivors in a damaged building in Hualien. At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. IMAGES
Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday in Turkey's Hatay region, at 04:17 AM, the exact same hour a devastating earthquake hit the country a year ago, killing more than 53,500 people. Demonstrators chanted "we won't forgive, we won't forget", lit candles and scuffled with police when the latter tried to block a road. Hatay is the worst hit region from a total of 11 affected by last year's earthquake in Turkey. IMAGES
Snow covers damaged buildings in the town of Shika close to the epicenter of Japan's deadly New Year's Day earthquake. The death toll has jumped to 161, authorities say, as snow complicates rescue efforts. IMAGES
Images of the 7.5 magnitude quake aftermath as authorities warn of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people. IMAGES
Moroccan earthquake survivors shelter in a makeshift camp near their destroyed houses in the devastated village of Ighermane. Vehicles packed with supplies were inching up winding mountain roads to deliver desperately needed food and tents to survivors of the nation's strongest quake on record and deadliest in more than six decades. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.