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10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
6th May, 2013
Italy state TV: Ex-Premier Giulio Andreotti dies
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno called Andreotti ''the most representative politician'' Italy had known in its recent history.
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno called Andreotti ''the most representative politician'' Italy had known in its recent history.
18th March, 2013
Italy envoy does not have immunity: Delhi court
Italy's envoy Daniele Mancini, who helped secure the release of two Italian marines, has been declined immunity by the Supreme Court of India.
Italy's envoy Daniele Mancini, who helped secure the release of two Italian marines, has been declined immunity by the Supreme Court of India.
14th March, 2013
Catholics around the world welcome Pope Francis I
People across the US, Europe and Asia welcome a surprise choice to lead Roman Catholics as Argentina's Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected as Pope Francis I.
People across the US, Europe and Asia welcome a surprise choice to lead Roman Catholics as Argentina's Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected as Pope Francis I.
11th October, 2012
Scientists claim to find spot of Julius Caesar’s slaying
Archaeologists said Wednesday they believe they have found the exact spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death on March 15, 44 BC.
Archaeologists said Wednesday they believe they have found the exact spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death on March 15, 44 BC.
14th June, 2012
Could Italy follow Spain to bailout?
After Spain’s bank bailout failed to calm markets, Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti has called for political unity and a plan for growth to protect…
After Spain’s bank bailout failed to calm markets, Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti has called for political unity and a plan for growth to protect…
9th June, 2012
Djokovic, Nadal face Grand Slam day of destiny
Djokovic and Nadal square off in a record fourth successive Grand Slam final on Sunday with a place in tennis folklore at stake.
Djokovic and Nadal square off in a record fourth successive Grand Slam final on Sunday with a place in tennis folklore at stake.
1st June, 2012
Rome welcomed Fakhra, but didn’t manage to save her
Elena Doni, an Italian writer, reminisces about the time spent with her friend and co-author Fakhra Younus, who committed suicide on March 17, 2012.
Elena Doni, an Italian writer, reminisces about the time spent with her friend and co-author Fakhra Younus, who committed suicide on March 17, 2012.
12th April, 2012
Gladiators out of work
The costumed centurions are scaling the Colosseum in protest of being banned from their work.
The costumed centurions are scaling the Colosseum in protest of being banned from their work.
4th February, 2012
Police search for baby thrown into river by dad
ROME: Police divers are searching the Tiber in Rome for a 16-month-old boy who witnesses said was thrown into the river by his father. Carabinieri…
ROME: Police divers are searching the Tiber in Rome for a 16-month-old boy who witnesses said was thrown into the river by his father. Carabinieri…
16th October, 2011
Wall Street protests go global
ROME: Anti-greed protesters rallied globally on Saturday, denouncing bankers and politicians over the international economic crisis, with violence rocking Rome where cars were torched and…
ROME: Anti-greed protesters rallied globally on Saturday, denouncing bankers and politicians over the international economic crisis, with violence rocking Rome where cars were torched and…
12th October, 2011
Frescoes hidden by Napoleon unmasked in Rome
ROME: Sumptuous baroque frescoes covered over by Napoleon Bonaparte during redecoration of a luxury apartment in Rome for his Empress wife are once again on…
ROME: Sumptuous baroque frescoes covered over by Napoleon Bonaparte during redecoration of a luxury apartment in Rome for his Empress wife are once again on…
14th September, 2011
Rodin desecration dismays Argentine art-lovers
BUENOS AIRES: Art-lovers in Argentina are up in arms after a cast of Auguste Rodin’s inspiring “The Thinker” sculpture was defaced by vandals only to…
BUENOS AIRES: Art-lovers in Argentina are up in arms after a cast of Auguste Rodin’s inspiring “The Thinker” sculpture was defaced by vandals only to…
6th September, 2011
Unique Roman gladiator ruins unveiled in Austria
PETRONELL-CARNUNTUM: They lived in cells barely big enough to turn around in and usually fought until they died. This was the lot of those at…
PETRONELL-CARNUNTUM: They lived in cells barely big enough to turn around in and usually fought until they died. This was the lot of those at…
25th July, 2011
Gripped by hunger, strangled by thirst
A UN agency is hosting an emergency meeting in Rome on Monday July 25, to mobilize action to fight famine in Somalia, Kenya and other…
A UN agency is hosting an emergency meeting in Rome on Monday July 25, to mobilize action to fight famine in Somalia, Kenya and other…
21st July, 2011
Hat-wearing Woody Allen films ‘Bop Decameron’ in Rome
ROME: Wearing a floppy fisherman’s hat and his famous thick-framed glasses, Woody Allen has been cropping up in some of Rome’s most famous tourist sights…
ROME: Wearing a floppy fisherman’s hat and his famous thick-framed glasses, Woody Allen has been cropping up in some of Rome’s most famous tourist sights…
6th July, 2011
Cy Twombly, post-war art giant, dead at 83
MARSEILLE: Influential US artist Cy Twombly, who died Tuesday aged 83, was a key figure in the post-war abstract art world with a career spanning…
MARSEILLE: Influential US artist Cy Twombly, who died Tuesday aged 83, was a key figure in the post-war abstract art world with a career spanning…
10th June, 2011
Powers plot ‘post-Qadhafi’ as rebels eye cash
ABU DHABI: Key powers have vowed to unlock a billion dollars for hard-pressed Libyan rebels in talks to map out a “post-Qadhafi Libya” as a…
ABU DHABI: Key powers have vowed to unlock a billion dollars for hard-pressed Libyan rebels in talks to map out a “post-Qadhafi Libya” as a…
2nd June, 2011
Libya oil chief defects, Nato extends campaign
TRIPOLI/ROME: Libya’s top oil official became the latest leading figure to desert Muammar Qadhafi on Wednesday, complaining of “unbearable” violence and adding political momentum to…
TRIPOLI/ROME: Libya’s top oil official became the latest leading figure to desert Muammar Qadhafi on Wednesday, complaining of “unbearable” violence and adding political momentum to…
31st May, 2011
Officers disown Qadhafi as peace bid stalls
TRIPOLI: Under pressure from a new round of defections, Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi renewed a ceasefire call in talks with an African mediator but gave…
TRIPOLI: Under pressure from a new round of defections, Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi renewed a ceasefire call in talks with an African mediator but gave…
