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"Voices under the rubble" after quake hits Italy; at least 38 dead
By Steve Scherer ACCUMOLI, Italy (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake devastated a string of mountainous towns in central Italy on Wednesday, trapping residents under piles of rubble, killing at least 38 people and leaving thousands homeless. A family of four, including two boys aged 8 months and 9 years, were buried when their house in…
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"Voices under the rubble" after quake hits Italy; at least 38 dead
By Steve Scherer ACCUMOLI, Italy (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake devastated a string of mountainous towns in central Italy on Wednesday, trapping residents under piles of rubble, killing at least 38 people and leaving thousands homeless. A family of four, including two boys aged 8 months and 9 years, were buried when their house in…
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Major earthquakes in Italy since start of 20th century
ROME (Reuters) – A strong earthquake brought down buildings in mountainous central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the streets. A preliminary count hours after the quake struck put the death toll at more than 10. Here is a list of major earthquakes in Italy since the start of the…