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Italy's Chiellini has problems with both ankles
Defender Giorgio Chiellini could miss Italy's upcoming matches against Brazil and Malta with injuries to both of his ankles. Chiellini's left ankle ...
Delicate diplomacy: Pope meets Argentine president
Pope Francis' diplomatic skills were put to the test Monday as he had lunch with Argentine President Cristina Fernandez: As leader of Argentina's ...
UEFA opens racism case against Inter Milan
UEFA has opened up a disciplinary case against Inter Milan for fan racism and other charges stemming from last week's Europa League match with ...
India extends ban on departure of Italian envoy
India's Supreme Court on Monday indefinitely extended its order barring the Italian ambassador from leaving the country and rejected his explanation ...
Zimbabwe president arrives in Rome for papal mass
State radio in Zimbabwe says President Robert Mugabe has arrived in Rome for the inaugural mass of newly-elected Pope Francis. Mugabe is the subject ...
Napoli beats Atalanta 3-2, AC Milan wins 2-0
Napoli kept its slim Serie A title hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Atalanta on Sunday, while AC Milan maintained its challenge for second by beating ...
Caceres recovers in private clinic after car crash
Juventus defender Martin Caceres has been moved from hospital to a private clinic after he was involved in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday ...
Pope wades into crowds, surprising onlookers
Walking up to crowds, shaking hands with surprised bystanders in the street, mixing his formal speeches with off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Francis ...
Cerci given debut Italy call-up for Brazil, Malta
Torino winger Alessio Cerci has been given a debut Italy call-up for the friendly against Brazil and World Cup qualifier against Malta, while Mattia ...
Ciolek wins weather-affected Milan-San Remo
Gerald Ciolek surprisingly won the Milan-San Remo classic on Sunday, sprinting to victory in a race which was heavily affected by bad weather ...
Sampdoria vs Inter postponed due to bad weather
Inter Milan's Serie A match at Sampdoria has been postponed because of bad weather. The match had been due to kick off at 2045 local time (1945 GMT) ...
St. Peter's Square springs to life with new pope
You don't need to be Catholic to be awe-struck by the majesty of St. Peter's Square, which becomes the stage for the world during times of papal ...
Juventus beats Bologna 2-0 to move 12 points clear
Juventus marched on toward a 29th Serie A title by winning 2-0 at Bologna on Saturday to provisionally extend its lead to 12 points. Juventus broke ...
Balotelli: I just want to be a 'normal guy'
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has talked about his will to become the greatest player in the world and his desire at times to be just "a normal guy
Italian Parliament elects center-left leaders
Italian lawmakers on Saturday elected center-left leaders for both chambers of Parliament, paving the way for difficult talks to form a new government ...
Italy beat Ireland for 1st time in Six Nations
Italy defeated Ireland for the first time in Six Nations rugby, dominating the injury-hit and ill-disciplined Irish in all but the 22-15 scoreline at ...
Europe eases the austerity whip _ a little
Three and a half years into its government-debt crisis, there are signs that Europe is adopting a gentler approach toward austerity. Political leaders ...
Fugitive in wife's slaying arrested in Italy
A man placed on the U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted Fugitive list for the execution-style murder of his estranged wife has been arrested in ...
Cancellara looks to best Sagan in Milan-San Remo
Fabian Cancellara is preparing once again to battle with Slovakian rival Peter Sagan for the Milan-San Remo race title on Sunday. Cancellara won the ...
Italy's Parliament convenes, faces stalemate
Italy's newly elected Parliament was locked in political gridlock as it convened Friday for the first time after elections gave no party a clear ...
US clergy sex victims want change from new pope
Most Roman Catholics are rejoicing at the election of Pope Francis, but alleged victims of clergy sex abuse in the U.S. are demanding swift and bold ...