Myanmar, Thailand and earthquake
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At least eight people were killed in the collapse, as a search and rescue effort is underway for more than 100 who remain missing, police said.
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A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit central Myanmar, according the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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