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Betrayed by G-8: L’Aquila still in survival mode

Published: 29 July, 2009, 13:46


The city center of L'Aquila (AFP Photo / Joe Clamar)

The TV cameras, reporters and the political leaders from across the world are long gone. Now, the thousands of quake survivors face new problems in the encampments while the ground continues to shake.

 
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