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Meloni's shift from anti-globalist to pro-Europe, Biden buddy infuriates base: 'Will not vote for her anymore'

March 2, 2024

Meloni's shift from anti-globalist to pro-Europe, Biden buddy infuriates base: 'Will not vote for her anymore'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken more strongly pro-European stances and has openly followed President Biden's lead on issues such as the Gaza conflict.

1 German skier dead, 2 injured after northern Italy avalanche

February 28, 2024

1 German skier dead, 2 injured after northern Italy avalanche

An avalanche near the town of Racines, Italy, buried three German backcountry skiers on Wednesday, killing one and critically injuring the others.

2027 World Athletics Championships will not be held in Rome after Italy withdraws bid

February 28, 2024

2027 World Athletics Championships will not be held in Rome after Italy withdraws bid

The Italian athletics federation has withdrawn its candidacy in an announcement Wednesday after the government refused to guarantee $92 million for the 2027 world championships.

Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants

February 27, 2024

Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants

Rocco Langone, alongside his wife, Maria Caivano, and an adult son, Giovanni Langone, have returned to Italy after being held captive by al-Qaeda affiliates in Mali.

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative

February 27, 2024

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative

The Republic of the Congo began exporting liquified natural gas Tuesday, launching production of its first cargo load since the launch of the Congo LNG project.

Families of 94 migrants who died in a shipwreck off Italy's southern coast demand justice a year later

February 26, 2024

Families of 94 migrants who died in a shipwreck off Italy's southern coast demand justice a year later

Survivors and families of victims of a shipwreck, where 94 migrants, including 35 children, lost their lives off Italy’s southern coast a year ago, gathered on Monday.

Albania and Italy's asylum agreement draws rights concerns from some, but EU sees possible model for future

February 22, 2024

Albania and Italy's asylum agreement draws rights concerns from some, but EU sees possible model for future

Albania has agreed to host two Italian-run migrant processing centers on its land. Some human rights activists worry the deal could prove problematic, but the EU is open to it.

Albanian lawmakers approve deal for country to hold thousands of migrants for Italy

February 22, 2024

Albanian lawmakers approve deal for country to hold thousands of migrants for Italy

Albania's Parliament on Thursday approved a deal to host up to 3,000 asylum seekers for Italy, despite opposition and criticism from human rights groups.

Woman goes public with claims of sexual and spiritual abuse by famous Jesuit

February 21, 2024

Woman goes public with claims of sexual and spiritual abuse by famous Jesuit

Gloria Branciani, one of the first of about 20 women to claim that once-exalted Jesuit Rev. Marko Rupnik sexually and spiritually abused her, has gone public at a news conference.

Italy's northern Lombardy region bans heavy vehicles, imposes antismog measures due to air pollution

February 20, 2024

Italy's northern Lombardy region bans heavy vehicles, imposes antismog measures due to air pollution

Italy's Lombardy region has implemented strict anti-smog measures to address severe air pollution in Milan and surrounding provinces, according to officials.