As Turkey and Syria begin to assess the damage caused by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has so far left at least 4,300 people dead, countries around the world have mobilised to help the rescue and recovery efforts.
Rain and snow are affecting rescuers, but specialised teams from many nations, including Italy, the US, Israel and Taiwan - are on the way.
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Red crescent aid in boxes near the entrance to a plane
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Iraq is providing aid to Syria. Security forces processed supplies from the Red Crescent aid group to send to the neighbouring country
US President Joe Biden said his teams were deploying quickly to begin to support Turkish search and rescue efforts.
A US firefighter secures supplies for Turkey
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The US said they would send two search and rescue teams of nearly 80 people each.
At the Turkish embassy in Moscow, flowers are laid
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At the Turkish embassy in Moscow, flowers are laid. A lit candle with a small poster reads "Condolences to Turkey". Russia has offered aid to both Turkey and Syria.