Turkish families got wealthy off a construction system rife with patronage. A Times investigation reveals just how fatally shaky that system was.
Tag: Earthquakes
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Richard Riordan, Mayor of an Uneasy Los Angeles, Dies at 92
He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking.
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Will This Earthquake Be Erdogan’s Undoing?
The Turkish government’s disastrous response to the recent earthquakes has exposed the false promise of strongman rule.
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Why So Many Buildings Collapsed in Turkey
The scale of the earthquake death toll has raised questions about who is to blame for shoddy construction.
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Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Is a Lot Like California’s. Here’s What That Means.
The country’s recent disaster could offer clues about the potential strength and location of future West Coast quakes.