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Amatrice remembers one year on

The town clock in Amatrice rang 249 times in memory of the number of people who died there last year in an earthquake that devastated central Italy
Galleries • 24 Aug 17

Dog rescued from rubble 10 days after earthquake

A golden retriever called Romeo has been pulled from the rubble of Italy's earthquake, more than nine days after the collapse of his owners' house.
News • 05 Sep 16

More bodies beneath rubble in Italy quake zone

Rescuers believe they have found more bodies buried deep in the rubble of the ruined town of Amatrice, five days after a devastating earthquake struck central Italy, killing at least 290 people.
News • 28 Aug 16

State funeral held for Italian earthquake victims

Italy marked a day of national mourning for 290 people killed in Wednesday’s earthquake as a state funeral was held for 35 of those who died.
News • 28 Aug 16

Death toll from Italy earthquake hits 278

Hopes of finding more survivors from Italy's powerful earthquake faded today, with the death toll rising to 278 and the rescue operation in some of the stricken areas called off.
News • 26 Aug 16

Death toll from Italy quake expected to rise

Officials say they expect the death toll in the Italian earthquake to rise further as the search operation continues to find survivors.
News • 25 Aug 16

Italy earthquake: Search for survivors continues

At least 159 people have died following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Italy, according to the Italian civil protection agency.
World • 24 Aug 16

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