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Devastating 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Morocco, Killing at Least 296 and Damaging Historic Landmarks

This article discusses the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night, killing at least 296 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks. People took shelter and checked for news on their mobile phones, while videos posted online showed buildings reduced to rubble and dust. The Interior Ministry said the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue, and the government has declared a state of emergency and is mobilizing resources to help those affected.