Earthquake
Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500
Rescuers temporarily shut down electrical equipment and machines used in search operations due to the rain over the weekend, making recovery operations more difficult.
Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.
Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at midday with the epicenter not far from the city of Mandalay.
Earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an epicenter in Myanmar, according to preliminary reports.
