Myanmar earthquake: At least 694 killed and 1,670 injured – as international aid starts to arrive

The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 694, and 1,670 others injured, according to the country’s military government. The head of the military government has confirmed a further 68 are missing and has ordered a prompt rescue effort following the 7.7 magnitude quake. It struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) on Friday at a shallow depth of six miles. The quake’s epicentre was about 10 miles from the second city of Mandalay. There were also aftershocks, with one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude 12 minutes later. China’s president Xi Jinping…