Breaking: Tremors in Turkey-Syria: Death toll exceeds 25,000!

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By: Isuru Parakrama

World (LNW): The death toll in Turkey and Syria has risen to over 25,000 surpassing World Health Organisation predictions due to the recent earthquakes, whilst millions of people have been left homeless, Sky News learns.

The death toll in Turkey and Syria could double, according to UN aid Chief Martin Griffiths.

Sky News confirms that the death toll in Turkey has reached up to 21, 848, whilst in Syria, 3,553, totalling 25,401.

This is a developing story..

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