October 31, 2016 8:09 PM

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Italy earthquake: PM Renzi promises to rebuild houses, churches & business

Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi has said, the nation's soul is disturbed by the series of quakes and promised to rebuild houses, churches and business. He said, a piece of Italian identity is at stake at this moment and everything that needs to be done to rebuild these areas will be done.<br/><br/> Yesterday's 6.6 magnitude quake, the strongest in 36 years near the town of Norcia, spared human life but struck at the nation's identity, destroying a Benedictine cathedral, a medieval tower and other beloved landmarks that had survived the earlier jolts across a mountainous region of small historic towns.The quake has also flattered a revered 600-year old church in the ancient city.<br/><br/> The National Civil Protection agency has said, about 20 persons were injured in the quake. Thousands of people in central Italy are reportedly spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months. Powerful aftershocks are still bringing down masonry. Many people had already

October 31, 2016 7:25 AM

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Italy earthquake: PM Renzi promises to rebuild houses, churches & business

Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi has said, the nation's soul is disturbed by the series of quakes and promised to rebuild houses, churches and business. He said, a piece of Italian identity is at stake at this moment and everything that needs to be done to rebuild these areas will be done.<br/><br/>Yesterday's 6.6 magnitude quake, the strongest in 36 years near the town of Norcia, spared human life but struck at the nation's identity, destroying a Benedictine cathedral, a medieval tower and other beloved landmarks that had survived the earlier jolts across a mountainous region of small historic towns.The quake has also flattered a revered 600-year old church in the ancient city.<br/><br/> The National Civil Protection agency has said, about 20 persons were injured in the quake. Thousands of people in central Italy are reportedly spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months. Powerful aftershocks are still bringing down masonry. Many people had already fled the area after an August quake killed about 300 people, followed by two strong aftershocks last Wednesday.

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