http://www.mail.com/in-en/locations/1572-rome.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/locations/1572-rome.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2162864-italian-icons-find-respite-tax-man.html MILAN (AP) — Sophia Loren wore green silk and sunglasses for her date with the taxman, Luciano Pavarotti a suit and sneakers. Diego Maradona gave up his diamond stud earring to pay off a tax debt. Some of Italy's most well-heeled residents have come under the glare of successive governments who have declared wars on tax evasion, yet it remains a perennial... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/2162864-italian-icons-find-respite-tax-man.html 2013-06-19T21:14:45Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/2161900-doping-inquiry-schwazer-widens.html ROME (AP) — Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer, looking into an alleged cover-up involving coaches and doctors. Prosecutors in Schwazer's hometown of Bolzano on Wednesday named five people who have been placed under investigation in the case. They are Schwazer's former coach ... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:54:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/2161900-doping-inquiry-schwazer-widens.html 2013-06-19T19:54:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155034-pope-blesses-hundreds-harley-davidsons.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather. Thundering Harley engines nearly drowned out the Latin recitation of the "Our Father" prayer that accompanied Francis as he greeted... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:26:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155034-pope-blesses-hundreds-harley-davidsons.html 2013-06-16T15:26:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2153776-pope-taps-trusted-prelate-to-oversee-vatican-bank.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — 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 a sign he wants to know more about its activities. Francis signed off on naming Monsignor Battista Ricca as interim prelate of the Institute for Religious Works. It's a key job that has b... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:08:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2153776-pope-taps-trusted-prelate-to-oversee-vatican-bank.html 2013-06-15T14:08:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2151990-pope-wades-diplomatically-gay-marriage-debate.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage." Francis, who vigorously opposed gay marriage in his native Argentina, and Archbishop Justin Welby chatted, prayed and had lunch together at the Vatican in th... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:33:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2151990-pope-wades-diplomatically-gay-marriage-debate.html 2013-06-14T15:33:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2146304-bolt-keen-to-break-20sec-mark-bislett-200m.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — 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 lost to American Justin Gatlin in the 100 in Rome last week, is aiming to be the first to break the 20-second mark this season, in his first long sprint of the year. "I'm feeling pretty good... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:35:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2146304-bolt-keen-to-break-20sec-mark-bislett-200m.html 2013-06-12T18:35:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2144870-bolt-laughs-idea-hes-past-it-loss.html OSLO (AP) — 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 in Moscow in August. Bolt, who will run the 200 meters at the Bislett Games on Thursday, said he has his "eye on the prize" of the worlds and is not overly concerned after coming off a rare defeat... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:08:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2144870-bolt-laughs-idea-hes-past-it-loss.html 2013-06-11T20:08:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2141672-italy-premier-mayor-election-wins-boost-coalition.html ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Enrico Letta savored a sorely-needed boost Monday for his fragile coalition, vowing to press ahead with his efforts to revive the stagnant economy after his center-left party trounced rivals backed by media mogul Silvio Berlusconi in Rome's mayoral races and other local contests across the country. Ex-premier Berlusconi's conse... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:14:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2141672-italy-premier-mayor-election-wins-boost-coalition.html 2013-06-10T19:14:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2139888-rome-mayor-race-tests-berlusconi-voters.html ROME (AP) — Italian voters were choosing mayors in Rome and other municipalities Sunday in balloting, whose results will be interpreted as a test of ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political influence with possible repercussions on the national government. Media mogul Berlusconi campaigned for his center-right party's candidate in Rome, incumbent Gianni Al... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2139888-rome-mayor-race-tests-berlusconi-voters.html 2013-06-09T18:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2138616-wizz-air-jet-safe-emergency-landing-rome.html ROME (AP) — Officials at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport say a Wizz Air jet has made a safe emergency landing there after reporting a landing gear problem. Wizz Air and airport officials say no injuries were reported, although officials said a few people requested medical checkups after passengers disembarked on evacuation slides Saturday morning. Airpor... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:35:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2138616-wizz-air-jet-safe-emergency-landing-rome.html 2013-06-08T19:35:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2134806-beaten-gatlin-bolt-signs-slowing.html ROME (AP) — After five years of dominating sprinting, Usain Bolt is showing signs of slowing down. The Jamaican lost by one-hundredth of a second Thursday to American sprinter Justin Gatlin, who timed 9.94 seconds in the 100 meters at the Golden Gala meet. It was Bolt's first significant international loss since his false-start disqualification at the 201... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:26:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2134806-beaten-gatlin-bolt-signs-slowing.html 2013-06-06T22:26:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2133648-bari-33-people-face-match-fixing-trial-italy.html ROME (AP) — It looks to be another Italian offseason marred by a match-fixing case after 33 people and Serie B club Bari were called to a sports trial before the country's football federation on Thursday. The charges include fixing and failing to report fixing for two Serie B matches — Bari-Treviso (0-1) in May 2008 and Salernitana-Bari (3-2) in May 2009.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:24:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2133648-bari-33-people-face-match-fixing-trial-italy.html 2013-06-06T13:24:01Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2131120-italy-to-host-huddle-eurozone-youth-joblessness.html ROME (AP) — Italy says it will host a meeting of ministers from France, Germany and Spain to help coordinate strategies aimed at fighting unemployment, especially among young people. Italian Premier Enrico Letta's office said the meeting in Rome on June 14 is an opportunity for coordination in view of several international summits in the coming weeks. The... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:58:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2131120-italy-to-host-huddle-eurozone-youth-joblessness.html 2013-06-05T14:58:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/2130426-md-eyes-operation-rome-mayor.html ROME (AP) — Studied under pioneering U.S. surgeon. Saved lives transplanting livers on two continents. Helped create cutting-edge transplant center in Mafia-plagued Sicily. Elected mayor of Rome? Whether Ignazio Marino adds that last credential to his impressive resume will be decided by a runoff election in Rome's mayoral race. The June 9-10 balloting pi... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:48:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/2130426-md-eyes-operation-rome-mayor.html 2013-06-05T12:48:24Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2130624-sorry-usain-gatlin-wont-trash-talking.html ROME (AP) — The way Justin Gatlin sees it, trash talking is the lifeblood of the most glamorous race on the track. And if that doesn't go down well with Usain Bolt, well so be it. The American sprinter, who will face Bolt in the 100 meters at the Golden Gala on Thursday, has been touting himself after posting impressive wins in two of the opening Diamond ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:11:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2130624-sorry-usain-gatlin-wont-trash-talking.html 2013-06-05T12:11:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2128906-fast-italian-downhill-skiers-meet-usain-bolt.html ROME (AP) — Usain Bolt runs as fast as 44 kph (27 mph) in the 100 meters. Christof Innerhofer gets up to beyond 150 kph (90 mph) on downhill skiing courses like Wengen's famed Lauberhorn. Simone Origone once set the speed skiing record at 251.4 kph (156.2 mph). So it was all about speed when the two skiers, along with a few other notable members of the It... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:29:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2128906-fast-italian-downhill-skiers-meet-usain-bolt.html 2013-06-04T17:29:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2116194-correction-italy-old-torah-scroll-story.html ROME (AP) — In a story May 29 about the discovery of the oldest known Torah scroll, The Associated Press reported erroneously the surnames of two Hebrew scholars. The correct names are James Aitken, not Aiken, and Stephen Pfann, not Phann. A corrected version of the story is below: Old Torah scroll found in Italy university library Oldest known Torah scro... Thu, 30 May 2013 17:20:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2116194-correction-italy-old-torah-scroll-story.html 2013-05-30T17:20:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2115004-italy-tries-to-reduce-violence-women.html ROME (AP) — Violence against women in Italy has been thrust into the spotlight with a raft of headline-grabbing murders of women by their lovers — a trend the U.N. has flagged as a particular problem in a country where gender stereotypes are "deeply rooted" and where a third of all women face physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes. On Tuesday, Ita... Wed, 29 May 2013 11:38:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2115004-italy-tries-to-reduce-violence-women.html 2013-05-29T11:38:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2113672-italy-comics-rising-star-wanes-local-polls.html ROME (AP) — A comic's anti-establishment political movement that scored a stunning success in elections for Parliament has flopped in crucial local ballots across Italy — raising questions about how much growth potential there is for a grassroots phenomenon that only weeks ago seemed destined to be a major power broker. Beppe Grillo's upstart 5-Star Movem... Tue, 28 May 2013 15:51:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2113672-italy-comics-rising-star-wanes-local-polls.html 2013-05-28T15:51:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2112624-conservative-rome-mayor-trails-re-election-bid.html ROME (AP) — Rome's conservative mayor was trailing badly in his re-election bid Monday and appeared headed toward a runoff with a center-left challenger, according to projections and partial vote counting. The Italian capital was the only big city up for grabs among mayoral races in around 500 towns. The two-day vote was marked by a sharp drop in turnout ... Mon, 27 May 2013 19:57:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2112624-conservative-rome-mayor-trails-re-election-bid.html 2013-05-27T19:57:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2110988-rome-smaller-towns-vote-mayors-italy.html ROME (AP) — Romans are voting in mayoral elections being watched as a test of Silvio Berlusconi's political influence amid his continuing legal woes. The ex-premier led the closing campaign rally for Mayor Gianni Alemanno, who has been trailing the leftist-backed candidate in opinion polls in his bid for a second term. Berlusconi's conservatives are the c... Sun, 26 May 2013 13:17:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2110988-rome-smaller-towns-vote-mayors-italy.html 2013-05-26T13:17:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2110884-pope-urges-mafiosi-to-exploitation.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis paid tribute to a courageous priest murdered by the Sicilian Mafia as a martyr and urged mobsters on Sunday to abandon their evil ways, particularly the exploitation of people in trafficking rackets such as prostitution. Francis issued his call to organized crime members to convert their hearts, a day after the beatificati... Sun, 26 May 2013 12:21:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2110884-pope-urges-mafiosi-to-exploitation.html 2013-05-26T12:21:24Z