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In Easter Message, Pope Urges Diplomacy in Libya

Apr 24th 2011 – 12:58PM
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Franco Origlia, Getty Images

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI offered an Easter prayer Sunday for diplomacy to prevail over warfare in Libya and for citizens of the Middle East to build a new society based on respect. He also called on Europeans to welcome refugees from North Africa. "In heaven, all is peace and gladness. But, alas, all is not so on...

US to Give Libyan Rebels Non-Lethal Aid

Apr 20th 2011 – 5:32PM

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration plans to give the Libyan opposition $25 million in non-lethal assistance in the first direct U.S. aid to the rebels after weeks of assessing their capabilities and intentions, officials said Wednesday. Amid a debate over whether to offer the rebels broader assistance, including cash...

France to Italy: We Don't Want Your Tunisian Immigrants

By Dana KennedyApr 18th 2011 – 10:16AM
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Sebastien Nogier, AFP / Getty Images

MENTON, France -- Simmering tensions between Italy and France over the influx of thousands of Tunisian immigrants reached the boiling point after French riot police blocked trains carrying North Africans bound for the French Riviera from southern Italy. More than 20,000 Tunisian immigrants have arrived in Italy since the...

Italian Judicial Reform May End Berlusconi Trial [VIDEO]

Apr 15th 2011 – 12:26PM
Andrew Medichini, AP

Andrew Medichini, AP

Berlusconi Admits Paying Ruby $87K -- for Beauty Parlor Equipment

By Lauren FrayerApr 12th 2011 – 9:42AM
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Andreas Rentz, Getty Images

For the first time, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has admitted to paying a teenage erotic dancer $87,000, but insists the whopping payment wasn't for sex but to save her from a life of prostitution. Mired in a sex scandal that threatens to end his political career, Berlusconi acknowledged that he gave...

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Italy hikes gas taxes to raise money for earthquake relief

Jun 01st 2012 - 10:06AM

Some would call it a tragedy that, while Italy makes some of the most desirable (and gas-guzzling) cars on the market, it also has some of the highest fuel prices in Europe.

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European Championship 2012 Build-Up: Italy Crash Out As Sweden And Denmark Win With A Draw (VIDEO)

Jun 01st 2012 - 06:09AM

Italy's disappointing 2002 World Cup ensured that at Euro 2004 they were eager to make amends and go one better after the Euro 2000 final golden goal defeat to France.

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Italy Central Bank expects 1.5 pct GDP contraction

May 31st 2012 - 08:24AM

MILAN -Italy was forced to pay higher interest rates to borrow 5-year and 10-year money from investors as uncertainty grows over the European economy and the survival of the euro currency.

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Italy Earthquake 2012: Death Toll Rises To 17

May 30th 2012 - 06:52AM

Rescue crews have removed the last body of a worker buried beneath a collapsed factory, bringing the toll in the second deadly quake to hit Italy's Emilia region to 17.

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How To Have Good Luck Around The World

May 29th 2012 - 01:08PM

In China , it is thought that painting your door red is not only welcoming, but will also bring good fortune and happiness.

italy News From the Web

  • 06/02/12 Evolution of the EXPO 2015 Milano Official Coin,... Source: PRWeb Rome, Italy (PRWEB) June 02, 2012 The official presentation of the EXPO 2015 Milano official coin – medal programme occurred in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies- Palazzo Montecitorio - in Mappamondo Hall on Monday 28th of May. The organizers were honored to welcome the opening speech of Ms. Tara Gandhi, granddaughter of the Mahatma who spoke of her support for the ideals of the coin's overall message.
  • 06/02/12 Kultur is Proud to Announce Two News Releases in the... Source: PR.com New York, NY, June 02, 2012 --( PR.com )-- Two New Titles in the in the Footsteps Series: From humble beginnings, Giuseppe Verdi rose to became Italy's greatest composer.
  • 06/02/12 Former Aberdeen FC star Grassi is backing Balotelli Source: Aberdeen News - Aberdeen - UK FORMER Aberdeen FC defender Davide Grassi today backed Manchester City bad boy Mario Balotelli to lead Italy's Euro charge.
  • 06/02/12 Fiat offers cut-price fuel for 3 years to Italian... Source: The Straits Times - Singapore Italian vehicle company Fiat offered new car buyers Friday the chance to purchase fuel at one euro (around S$1.60) a litre, about half the current price in Italy, for up to three years.
  • 06/02/12 Problems mount for Euro contenders Source: SuperSport With a week to go until the start of Euro 2012™ in Poland and Ukraine, injuries and off-pitch controversies have already begun to shape the outcome of the tournament.

Background on italy

Italy ( ), officially the Italian Republic or the Republic of Italy (), is a unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.

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