http://www.mail.com/locations/1572-rome.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/1572-rome.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100598-sorrentino-bruni-tedeschi-bring-italy-to-cannes.html CANNES, France (AP) — La dolce vita came to Cannes on Tuesday, thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui. Paolo Sorrentino's "The Great Beauty" and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's "A Castle in Italy" both feature wealthy characters whose lives have an emptiness at their center. Bruni Tedeschi — the only woman among the 20 directors... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100598-sorrentino-bruni-tedeschi-bring-italy-to-cannes.html 2013-05-21T20:27:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096132-nadal-beats-federer-serena-wins-italian-open.html ROME (AP) — After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. In the 30th meeting between the tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from the start and won 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title. "Rafa was just too good today," Federer said. It tied for the second most lop-sided win in the series since Nadal als... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:56:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096132-nadal-beats-federer-serena-wins-italian-open.html 2013-05-19T17:56:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2094904-pope-leads-pep-rally-vatican-meets-with-merkel.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral conscience, hours after he held talks at the Vatican about the economic crisis with Germany's leader. Some 200,000 people, f... Sat, 18 May 2013 23:26:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2094904-pope-leads-pep-rally-vatican-meets-with-merkel.html 2013-05-18T23:26:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094858-federer-nadal-to-renew-rivalry-rome-final.html ROME (AP) — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts. In Saturday's semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge from Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 (5), 6-4. Six-time Rome champion Nadal defeated sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, a day afte... Sat, 18 May 2013 20:46:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094858-federer-nadal-to-renew-rivalry-rome-final.html 2013-05-18T20:46:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2095140-union-leads-march-rome-calling-job-creation.html ROME (AP) — A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation. FIOM union leader Maurizio Landini said Saturday's protest was held because Italy is "going nowhere" in terms of signs of economic growth amid a stubborn recession. The union is aligne... Sat, 18 May 2013 16:48:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2095140-union-leads-march-rome-calling-job-creation.html 2013-05-18T16:48:22Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094294-top-ranked-djokovic-beaten-berdych-rome.html ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic can't seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with the French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros on the back of two early defeats. The top-ranked Serb wasted a chance to serve out the match and was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 by sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych in the Italian Open quarterfinals Friday. In the s... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:31:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094294-top-ranked-djokovic-beaten-berdych-rome.html 2013-05-17T22:31:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091030-nadal-struggles-to-beat-qualifier-gulbis-rome.html ROME (AP) — Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. Nadal's performance, and sometimes sluggish movement on the court, raised questions about whether he will be able to successfully defend his title at the F... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091030-nadal-struggles-to-beat-qualifier-gulbis-rome.html 2013-05-16T19:18:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2087040-scottish-cardinal-to-atone-sexual-misconduct.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Wednesday ordered a disgraced Scottish cardinal to leave Scotland for several months to pray and atone for sexual misconduct, issuing a rare public sanction against a "prince of the church" and the first such punishment meted out by Pope Francis. Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigned as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh ... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2087040-scottish-cardinal-to-atone-sexual-misconduct.html 2013-05-15T21:26:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088414-murray-retires-with-pain-nadal-wins-rome.html ROME (AP) — Back pain forced Andy Murray to retire midway through his second-round match at the Italian Open on Wednesday. He may have to sit out the French Open, too. Rafael Nadal began his bid for a seventh Rome title by cruising past local hope Fognini of Italy 6-1, 6-3 in just 61 minutes, and two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova eased past Span... Wed, 15 May 2013 20:58:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088414-murray-retires-with-pain-nadal-wins-rome.html 2013-05-15T20:58:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2087572-murray-retires-with-pain-doubtful-paris.html ROME (AP) — Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open. Murray, who was celebrating his 26th birthday, walked off the court after winning the second set to even the match. "I have an issue with my lower back... Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2087572-murray-retires-with-pain-doubtful-paris.html 2013-05-15T16:02:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2084968-djokovic-beats-qualifier-rome-wozniacki-loses.html ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the Italian Open, beating Spanish qualifier Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday and appearing to have no problems with his injured ankle. Djokovic has reached the final in four of the five past years at the Foro Italico, winning the title in 2008 and 2011. He dropped serve to trail 2-1 in the opening set ... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:58:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2084968-djokovic-beats-qualifier-rome-wozniacki-loses.html 2013-05-14T16:58:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2083012-venus-loses-to-robson-who-faces-serena.html ROME (AP) — Beating one of the Williams sisters is an accomplishment any young tennis player should celebrate. Winning consecutive matches against both of them would likely be a career highlight. British teenager Laura Robson faces that task after beating Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 on Monday at the Italian Open to set up a second-round match against younger ... Mon, 13 May 2013 22:29:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2083012-venus-loses-to-robson-who-faces-serena.html 2013-05-13T22:29:38Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html ROME (AP) — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creatin... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html 2013-05-13T15:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2076412-pescante-endorses-ioc-presidential-candidate-bach.html ROME (AP) — Longtime IOC member Mario Pescante of Italy has endorsed Thomas Bach's bid to become the next president of the Olympic body. A day after declaring his candidacy for IOC president, Bach attended a ceremony in Rome Friday marking the Italian Olympic Academy's 25th anniversary. Academy founder Pescante called Bach the guest of honor, saying "it's... Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2076412-pescante-endorses-ioc-presidential-candidate-bach.html 2013-05-10T12:00:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074140-kerry-hopes-russia-wont-sell-missiles-to-syria.html ROME (AP) — ROME (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. Kerry said the U.S. has expressed concerns about what such defensive systems in Syria would mean for Israel's security. He wouldn't address what the missiles migh... Thu, 09 May 2013 17:13:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074140-kerry-hopes-russia-wont-sell-missiles-to-syria.html 2013-05-09T17:13:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2071458-apnewsbreak-us-to-provide-100m-syria-aid.html ROME (AP) — The Obama administration is providing $100 million in new Syria aid, U.S. officials said Wednesday, but the money is for humanitarian purposes only and not linked to any decision on arming Syrian rebels. The announcement will be made by Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday in Rome, where his diplomacy includes a meeting with Jordan's fore... Wed, 08 May 2013 15:43:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2071458-apnewsbreak-us-to-provide-100m-syria-aid.html 2013-05-08T15:43:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2071244-kerry-to-return-effort-mideast-peace.html ROME (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he would depart in two weeks on another trip to the Middle East to push peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking to reporters alongside Israeli peace negotiator Tzipi Livni, Kerry said he'd depart on his fourth trip to the Jewish state as America's top diplomat around May 21 or 22. He wil... Wed, 08 May 2013 14:10:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2071244-kerry-to-return-effort-mideast-peace.html 2013-05-08T14:10:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2068238-vatican-denies-internal-split-us-nun-crackdown.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday denied there were any internal divisions over its crackdown on the largest umbrella group of U.S. nuns after a top Vatican official complained that he had been sidelined by the reform project. The head of the Vatican's office for religious orders, Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz, was quoted over the weekend as saying ... Tue, 07 May 2013 15:21:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2068238-vatican-denies-internal-split-us-nun-crackdown.html 2013-05-07T15:21:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2065782-italys-ex-premier-giulio-andreotti-dies-94.html ROME (AP) — Giulio Andreotti personified the nation he helped shape, the good and the bad. One of Italy's most important postwar figures, he helped draft the country's constitution after World War II, served seven times as premier and spent 60 years in Parliament. But the Christian Democrat who was friends with popes and cardinals was also a controversial... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:37:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2065782-italys-ex-premier-giulio-andreotti-dies-94.html 2013-05-06T19:37:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2065700-spain-italy-team-up-to-demand-crisis-relief.html MADRID (AP) — The premiers of Spain and Italy teamed up Monday to push the eurozone to focus more on spurring economic growth instead of just reducing debt — a move they hope will reduce high youth unemployment and speed up a banking reform effort aimed at stabilizing Europe's financial system. After meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Ital... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:30:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2065700-spain-italy-team-up-to-demand-crisis-relief.html 2013-05-06T19:30:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2061106-black-italian-minister-seeks-cultural-change.html ROME (AP) — Italy's first black Cabinet minister, targeted by racist slurs following her appointment last week, said Friday that Italians aren't racist but that some are merely ignorant of other cultures and the "richness" that immigration can bring. Congolese-born surgeon Cecile Kyenge held a news conference to introduce herself to Italians so they could... Fri, 03 May 2013 17:08:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2061106-black-italian-minister-seeks-cultural-change.html 2013-05-03T17:08:52Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060674-cameras-planes-italy-thieves.html ROME (AP) — Italian police have arrested 29 airport baggage handlers accused of stealing cameras, cellphones and other loot from passengers' luggage, a bust made possible after hidden cameras were installed in airplane cargo holds where the thefts occurred. Italian national carrier Alitalia said Friday it cooperated with police at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci... Fri, 03 May 2013 11:58:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060674-cameras-planes-italy-thieves.html 2013-05-03T11:58:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2058018-benedict-xvi-returns-to-vatican-time.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI came home to the Vatican on Thursday for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28, beginning an unprecedented era for the Catholic Church of having a retired pontiff living alongside a reigning one. Pope Francis welcomed Benedict outside his new retirement home — a converted monastery on the edge of the Vatic... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:16:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2058018-benedict-xvi-returns-to-vatican-time.html 2013-05-02T19:16:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2055744-italy-race-problems-with-black-govt-minister.html ROME (AP) — It was hailed as a giant step forward for racial integration in a country that has long been ill at ease with its growing immigrant classes. But Cecile Kyenge's appointment as Italy's first black Cabinet minister has instead exposed the nation's ugly race problem, a blight that flares regularly on the soccer pitch with racist taunts and in the diatribes of xenoph... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:46:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2055744-italy-race-problems-with-black-govt-minister.html 2013-05-01T16:46:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2053910-italian-premier-urges-eu-to-focus-growth.html BERLIN (AP) — Italy's new prime minister called Tuesday for European countries to prioritize economic growth over debt reduction, adding his government believes Europe needs to integrate further to overcome its current crisis. Enrico Letta chose Germany for his first official trip abroad — arriving there only hours after winning the final vote of approval... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:13:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2053910-italian-premier-urges-eu-to-focus-growth.html 2013-04-30T19:13:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2049512-italian-policemen-shot-govt-swearing-in.html ROME (AP) — In the very moments Italy's new coalition government was being sworn in, ending months of political paralysis in a country hoping to revive a bleak economy, a middle-aged unemployed bricklayer opened fire Sunday in the square outside the premier's office, seriously wounding two policemen, authorities said. The alleged gunman from Calabria, a s... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:17:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2049512-italian-policemen-shot-govt-swearing-in.html 2013-04-28T20:17:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2048480-italy-forms-government-2-month-stalemate.html ROME (AP) — Center-left leader Enrico Letta forged a new Italian government Saturday in a coalition with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's conservatives, an unusual alliance of bitter rivals that broke a two-month political stalemate from inconclusive elections in the recession-mired country. The daunting achievement was pulled off by Letta, who will be ... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:32:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2048480-italy-forms-government-2-month-stalemate.html 2013-04-27T19:32:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2036758-ex-bishops-widow-wants-optional-priestly-celibacy.html BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — She uses a wheelchair and carries the weight of her 87 years, but Clelia Luro feels powerful enough to make the Roman Catholic Church pay attention to her campaign to end priestly celibacy. This woman, whose romance with a bishop and eventual marriage became a major scandal in the 1960s, is such a close friend with Pope Fran... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:24:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2036758-ex-bishops-widow-wants-optional-priestly-celibacy.html 2013-04-22T19:24:24Z