Morocco earthquake kills more than 600, devastates historic sites
Morocco's armed forces are using helicopters and drones as part of a huge effort to find and recover survivors of Friday's earthquake.
"France learned with great emotion of the terrible 6.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred during the night between Marrakech and Agadir, which caused hundreds of victims and injuries," the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "I share the feelings of sadness and pain with the families of the victims, while wishing a speedy recovery for the injured," the statement read.Patrick Smith
"My administration is in contact with Moroccan officials. We are working expeditiously to ensure American citizens in Morocco are safe, and stand ready to provide any necessary assistance for the Moroccan people. The United States stands by Morocco and my friend King Mohammed VI at this difficult moment.
The update is the second upward revision of the death toll and reflects the difficulty authorities have in reaching remote, rural parts of the country that have been badly affected.10h ago / 9:33 AM UTCIsrael's Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed"all government bodies and forces" to offer necessary assistance to the people of Morocco, according to a statement from the prime minister's office.
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates said it was setting up an"air bridge" to deliver critical relief supplies and other forms of support to those hit by the Morocco earthquake, according to state media.
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