Amatrice

Charlie Hebdo slammed for Italy earthquake cartoon

The hashtag #CharlieHebdo was soon trending on Twitter, with many expressing disgust at the cartoon for ridiculing the victims of the quake, which killed nearly 300 people.

Sep 03, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

Foreigners among dead in Italy quake

The British foreign ministry did not immediately confirm the report, but Foreign Minister Boris Johnson has said a number of British nationals were affected.

Aug 26, 2016, 05:47 AM IST

Italy quake death toll nears 250

Hundreds of people spent the night sleeping in their cars, in hastily-assembled tents or as guests of families in nearby areas less affected by the quake.

Aug 25, 2016, 22:07 PM IST

Italy earthquake death toll rises to 247 as rescuers desperately search for survivors

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that shook central Italy rose to 247 today, officials said, as rescuers desperately searched for survivors in the rubble of devastated mountain villages.

Aug 25, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Italy earthquake kills 159 as rescuers race to find survivors

It was Italy's most powerful earthquake since the 2009 disaster in L'Aquila.

Aug 25, 2016, 08:51 AM IST

Quake brings down buildings in central Italy, at least six believed killed

A strong earthquake brought down buildings in central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the streets, with at least six people believed killed.

Aug 24, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Half the town is gone, says Amatrice mayor as 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes central Italy; toll rises to 14

Central Italy was hit by a powerful, 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, triggering the collapse of dozens of buildings and a red alert for the possibility of casualties and further damage.

Aug 24, 2016, 09:49 AM IST