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Roman forum to get makeover
The glories of Ancient Rome are to get a total makeover over the next two years, officials said this week.
Galapagos pink iguana identified
Italian biologists working on the Galapagos Islands have identified a pink-and-black striped iguana they claim Charles Darwin failed to spot during his visit to the volcanic archipelago in 1835.
Flood alert in Rome as Tiber swells
Civil protection authorities issued a flood alert Friday for areas north of Rome because of the torrential rain over the past two days has swelled the Tiber River.
Roma in world's top ten
AS Roma is the only Italian soccer club in the world's top ten clubs as ranked by Germany's authoritative International Federation of Football History and Statistics(IFFHS).
Gay rights groups planning sit-in at vatican on saturday
Gay rights activists on Thursday began preparations for a protest sit-in at the Vatican, under flak for opposing a proposed French-sponsored United Nations declaration to decriminalise homosexuality in the world.
Pope urges banks to help families, promote production
Pope Benedict XVI urged banks on Wednesday to show solidarity towards families hit by the current financial crisis while helping promote production.
Roman bats get rescue centre
Roman bats are to get their own rescue centre, under a new agreement between the Environment Ministry and the capital's city authorities.
Italians in plant growth advance
Italian researchers have made an advance in plant-growth research that promises to stretch roots so more species can grow in arid areas and the fruits of other plants will be healthier without having to use fertilisers.
Dead Sea Scrolls to come to Rome
The Dead Sea Scrolls will come to Italy for the first time in a Rome exhibition next year, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) confirmed on Thursday.
Rome opens doors to Dutch masters
The Italian capital has opened its doors on one of the most eagerly awaited shows of the year, celebrating the golden age of Dutch art.
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