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3 boats, 1,300 migrants 'in danger' off Italian coast, authorities say

March 10, 2023

3 boats, 1,300 migrants 'in danger' off Italian coast, authorities say

The Italian coast guard responded Friday to three boats "in danger" that were carrying a total of over 1,300 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea off the nation's southern coast.

Italy plans to crack down on smugglers following fatal migrant boat accident

March 9, 2023

Italy plans to crack down on smugglers following fatal migrant boat accident

The country of Italy is cracking down on smuggling following a migrant boat accident that killed multiple people. The country's government will stiffen the punishment for smugglers.

Reporter's Notebook: Italy's Meloni facing first crisis as prime minister over migrant boat tragedy

March 8, 2023

Reporter's Notebook: Italy's Meloni facing first crisis as prime minister over migrant boat tragedy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing her first crisis after taking office in October, after a migrant-packed vessel broke into pieces just off the shore of Italy.

2 Italian air force planes fatally collide mid-air, killing both pilots

March 7, 2023

2 Italian air force planes fatally collide mid-air, killing both pilots

2 Italian Air Force planes fatally collided mid-air on Tuesday during an exercise, and crashed to the ground. Both of the U-208 aircrafts crashed near Guidonia military airport.

2 pilots killed after Italian Air Force planes crash mid-air

March 7, 2023

2 pilots killed after Italian Air Force planes crash mid-air

Two Italian Air Force planes collided during an exercise northeast of Rome, Italy. Both pilots were killed in the crash but no injuries on the ground were reported.

Secret of aging well? One 74-year-old works out regularly and 'retains a spirit of adventure'

March 6, 2023

Secret of aging well? One 74-year-old works out regularly and 'retains a spirit of adventure'

A woman who lives in Italy — Norma Williams, age 74 — works out five days a week, eats plenty of fish and drinks wine. She says she's in the best shape of her life and vows to beat aging.

Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures

March 2, 2023

Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures

Italy prosecutors closed an investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures in the early days of lockdown. The case will now go to a magistrate to decide whether to indict more suspects.

Former Italy PM investigated for allegedly mishandling COVID outbreak

March 2, 2023

Former Italy PM investigated for allegedly mishandling COVID outbreak

Italy’s former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is being placed under investigation. He is accused of mishandling the coronavirus pandemic that broke out in 2020.

Elderly man kills teen neighbor over noise complaints: German police

March 2, 2023

Elderly man kills teen neighbor over noise complaints: German police

The Italian neighbor, identified as Guiseppe Del B., had reportedly complained many times about noise from his neighbors, which led to him shooting the teen.

Italy prime minister urges India to play central role in ending Russia, Ukraine war

March 2, 2023

Italy prime minister urges India to play central role in ending Russia, Ukraine war

The Italian Prime Minister is pressuring India to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. So far, India, a Russian ally since the Cold War-era, has not criticized Russia.