An unprecedented 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Friday has left thousands dead and many more injured.

In the wake of the quake, a miraculous rescue occurred in the Syrian town of Sarmada, where a newborn and a toddler were saved from the rubble. Local rescue teams worked for hours to dig out the two children and reunite them with their family.

The death toll from the earthquake has now passed 7200, with rescuers still searching for survivors in the rubble.

The devastation caused by the earthquake has highlighted the urgent need for the war in Syria to end. The destruction of infrastructure and the displacement of thousands of people have only exacerbated the already dire situation in the country.

The media coverage of the earthquake has also been extensive, with news outlets around the world providing updates on the situation in Turkey and Syria.

For more information on the earthquake and its aftermath, view the full coverage on USNN.