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Bribery trial of former Finmeccanica CEO opens
The former head of Italian aerospace and defense giant Finmeccanica , accused by prosecutors of making bribery part of the company culture, went on ...
Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal
Italy's high court on Tuesday harshly faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ...
Burberry showcases latest menswear in London
Womenswear and accessories like handbags may be the mainstays of the luxury goods market, but right now menswear is where the growth is. That appears ...
European car sales hit 20-year low for May
European car sales had their worst May in 20 years as the region's recession drags on, the European automakers' association said Tuesday.
La Scala presents Wagner's Ring cycle this week
Daniel Barenboim is conducting the first week-long presentation of Wagner's Ring cycle at La Scala since 1938. "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which begins ...
Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons
Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's ...
38 countries beat UN targets to reduce hunger
Thirty-eight countries have beaten a U.N.-imposed deadline of 2015 to cut in half the proportion of hungry people. The U.N. Food and Agriculture ...
Beyond NYC: Other places adapting to climate, too
From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key ...
Italy approves measures aimed at boosting economy
The Italian government has adopted a series of measures aimed at boosting the economy, including the release of 3 billion euros ($4 billion) for ...
Pope taps trusted prelate to oversee Vatican bank
Pope Francis took a first big step in reforming the troubled Vatican bank on Saturday by tapping a trusted prelate to help oversee its management, in ...
Less US urgency at G-8 in call for European growth
When leaders of the nation's biggest economies gathered in the U.S. last year, European elections had rattled the continent with a rejection of ...
Europe seeks ways to ease youth unemployment
Germany, France, Italy and Spain agreed Friday to find ways to help small- and medium-sized companies as part of a broader plan to create badly needed ...
Pope wades diplomatically into gay marriage debate
Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote ...
Mancini eyes national team job and World Cup
Roberto Mancini would like to coach a national team at next year's World Cup in Brazil. Mancini, who was fired by Manchester City a month ago, briefly ...
Vatican credit stop emblematic of finance woes
The Vatican put a new coin on sale last week to commemorate its historic papal transition. Too bad overseas collectors won't be able to buy it for ...
Bolt keen to break 20sec mark in Bislett 200m
Usain Bolt hopes to bounce back from a rare defeat with a convincing victory in the 200 meters at the Bislett Games on Thursday. The Jamaican, who ...
Roma hires Frenchman Rudi Garcia as coach
Frenchman Rudi Garcia has been hired to coach Roma, becoming the capital club's fourth different manager in two years since coming under American ...
Fiat: supplier delays will force shutdowns
Italian carmaker Fiat says it will temporarily stop production at some European car plants in the coming days due to insufficient deliveries of ...
Italy raises 7 billion euros in bond sale
Italy paid slightly higher interest rates to sell 7 billion euros ($9.3 billion) in 12-month bonds. The Italian Treasury said Wednesday that it paid 0
Bolt laughs off idea he's 'past it' after loss
Usain Bolt laughed off suggestions he may be 'past it' on Tuesday and said he is looking forward to defending his world titles at 100 and 200 meters ...
Prada earnings up 14 percent thanks to Asia sales
The Prada fashion house says it will concentrate on expanding its presence in international markets and cutting costs this year after reporting ...
The new faces of Italy: Balotelli and El Shaarawy
Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy, both sons of immigrants, are the new faces of Italy. And at the Confederations Cup in Brazil, the AC Milan ...