Foreign affairs
US Military Acknowledges Fault for Cermis Tragedy
A US report accepts blame for the 1998 gondola accident that left 20 dead.
Read MoreItaly Agrees to Take Part in Actions Against Libya
Italy offers its military support for Libyan raids.
Read MoreChildren of condemned Iranian woman ask Italy for asylum
The children of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian woman who was condemned to death by stoning – later commuted to hanging - for adultery and the alleged murder of her husband, have asked Italy for asylum.
Read MoreAfghanistan three to return by coach
The three Italian aid workers arrested in Afghanistan on suspicion of involvement in a plot to kill the Governor of Helmland Province were freed on Sunday and will return to Italy by coach from Frankfurt today...
Read MoreAid workers' rights must be respected, says government
Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini yesterday intervened – rather belatedly, according to his critics – in the strange case of three Italian aid workers arrested in Afghanistan on Saturday.
Read MorePride of Italian Navy helping in Haiti
Italy’s newest aircraft carrier the Cavour, launched in 2004 but not fully operational until last year, arrived in Haitian waters on 1st February. It forms part of “Operation White Crane”, Italy’s relief effort in Haiti.
Read MoreGot a few bills to pay? You're not alone
Italian utility companies are not usually super-efficient at disconnecting the services of late payers but this week a water company acted quickly and cut off an important client – the legendary US Sixth Fleet...
Read MoreFrattini says no word yet on number of Guantanamo detainees
Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on Tuesday there was still no official word from the United States on the exact number of Guantanamo detainees which Italy would be asked to accept.
Read More1,500 African kids will die by tomorrow, save the children
At least 1,500 newborns will die in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next 24 hours, according to a report published on Tuesday by an international child welfare group.
Read MoreItalian soldier injured in Afghanistan
An Italian soldier was slightly injured in Afghansitan on Friday when his patrol came under attack in the area of Bala Morgab, defense ministry sources said.
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