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Rescuers in Italy's Abruzzo region continue looking for survivors of Monday's earthquake. The death toll rose to 250 over night as more than a dozen bodies were pulled from the rubble. Strong aftershocks have been hampering the rescue effort and provoking fear amongst survivors, many of whom are still without shelter. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said the rescue efforts will continue at least until Thursday. +++SYN-MAZ+++