Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game -- charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy."By: Marta Falconi|Date: Nov 21, 2009

An American student accused of fatally stabbing her British roommate in Italy had a growing hatred for the victim and killed her in retaliation during a drug-fueled sex game, a prosecutor contended Friday in closing arguments at her murder trial.By: Marta Falconi|Date: Nov 20, 2009

VIAREGGIO, Italy - Elia Quiroz was about to go to bed in his home near the railroad station in this Tuscan seaside town when the train rumbled by. His kitchen table started shaking.By: Marta Falconi|Date: Jul 1, 2009

Strong aftershocks rock Italy as death toll climbs L' AQUILA , Italy - Strong aftershocks yesterday sent a fresh wave of fear across earthquake-shattered central Italy, and rescue crews pulled a young woman alive from a collapsed building about 42 hours after the main quake struck the mountainous region.By: Marta Falconi|Date: Apr 8, 2009