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 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll from the earthquakes rose to 3,549, bringing the total number of casualties, including those in neighbouring Syria, to more than 5,000. A dozen of aid organisations and governments from around the world have pledged support for search and rescue operations that are being terribly affected by cold and snow. 10 Significant Updates: 1) A number of historical monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, that had survived scores of wars and natural disasters for centuries are known to have suffered significant damage by the deadly tremors. Experts fear the disaster could exacerbate the loss of the region's cultural legacy. 2) Germany has called on "all international actors, including Russia" to pressure war-torn Syria into quickly allowing incredibly urgent humanitarian aid into the country and without additional obstacles. "It's important that weapons are now set aside," said German Foreign ...