Myanmar earthquake: at least 144 killed as rescues also continue in Bangkok

Junta makes rare call for aid as hundreds injured by 7.7-magnitude quake, which also brought down high-rise in Thai capital

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Myanmar's junta chief says at least 144 people have been killed and 732 injured by a major earthquake that struck the country and also brought down a high-rise building under construction in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

Min Aung Hlaing said he expected the toll to rise and he was inviting any country, any organisation" to help with relief efforts - a rare request from the isolated junta.