Strong aftershock hits quake-struck area of central Italy, is felt as far as Rome

ROME — A powerful aftershock hit the quake-struck areas of central Italy on Monday, rattling buildings as far away as Rome. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Italy seeks to move G-8 summit to quake-hit L’Aquila, approves reconstruction plan

ROME — Italy’s government wants to move this summer’s Group of Eight summit from Sardinia to earthquake-stricken L’Aquila — both to save money and to give the devastated central region an economic boost.

Italy seeks to move G-8 summit to quake-hit L’Aquila

ROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi says he wants to move this summer’s Group of Eight summit to earthquake-stricken L’Aquila from Sardinia to both save money and provide the region with an economic boost.