News from the earthquake zone in Italy is not good, with the death toll constantly rising and currently sits at about 180. However, there are reports that dozens of people remain buried in the rubble, with fears that the death toll may reach several hundred more.
For more reports on the earthquake in Italy see the following reports:
Random Thoughts 
The big problem of Italy is that only few respect the aseismical laws, which prescribe how to build. And we have also a lot of old buildings..