Over 600 Dead as Buildings Collapse in Morocco Earthquake - A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.8 struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, leaving hundreds dead as buildings crumbled and residents fled their shaking homes in numerous cities and towns. Marrakech, the nearest major city to the epicenter, witnessed some buildings collapsing in its old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Initial reports indicated that a part of a towering minaret overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa, a bustling market square and a central hub for visitors, had crumbled, injuring two individuals. Local residents hastily sought refuge in the open area…