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Pregnant women and children among migrants brought ashore in Sicily

More than 700 migrants have been brought to dry land in the Sicilian port of Augusta after being picked up by a coastguard ship.

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Naples hospital staff clocked in but skipped work, inquiry alleges

Clocking in, but not appearing to hang around: 55 Naples hospital employees arrested, 94 under investigation, for alleged fraud.

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Gucci and Fay give Milan Fashion Week a splashy start with joyful collections

Milano Moda Donna rules the world of womens' fashion for the next six day as as the great Italian houses roll out their latest collections.

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Alitalia workers stage one-day strike

The stoppage comes after a meeting between the troubled airline's management and unions was cancelled on Wednesday.

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How to survive the Italian airport strikes

Passengers flying out of major Italian airports and some European cities, face cancellations and delays.

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Airlines seek new collaborative heights to fight pollution

Airplanes have huge benefits for travellers, but they're costly for the planet. How can air travel be greener without compromising safety?

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Over 600 migrants rescued from Mediterranean, taken to Sicily

Some 70 women and children are among hundreds of migrants brought to the shores of Sicily after being rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday (February…

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Italy's angry taxi protests called off

Taxi drivers in Italy have called off their protests over delays to legislation regulating the ride-hire app Uber and other services. A deal has been reached with the government.

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Anti-Uber rally in Italy

Protesting taxi drivers block streets in central Rome, calling for tougher regulations on competing car-share and car-hire operators.

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Taxis cause chaos in Rome

Italy's taxi drivers have staged a sixth day of protests in major cities across the country. The aim is to force the government to crack down on burgeoning limousine business and the app-based ride hi

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Italy's gay sex club scandal

A top discrimination official has resigned after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for gay sex clubs masquerading as cultural c

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Venice Carnival wows thousands of revellers

The Flight of the Angel was a visual feast for the thousands of revellers at the carnival in Venice this year.

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Former Italian PM Renzi steps down as Democratic Party leader

As expected Italy's former premier Matteo Renzi has resigned as leader of the Democratic Party in the hope that he can return to politics in a stronger position before an election is due early next ye

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President Donald Trump 'floats' at The Carnival of Viareggio

It is one of the most renowned street celebrations in Europe, The Carnival of Viareggio famous for its parades of huge floats.

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Italy: anti-Uber protests take thousands of taxis off the streets

Thousands of taxi drivers in Rome, Milan and Turin turned away fares and joined protests against changes in the law they say will favour Uber.

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'Call Me By Your Name' delights critics at Berlinale

“Call Me By Your Name” is an adaptation of a 2007 novel by Egyptian-born writer André Aciman.

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Central Italy struck by 3.8 magnitude quake

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Italy's former prime minister Matteo Renzi throws down the gauntlet

Matteo Renzi tells his ruling Democratic Party he wants a leadership contest before any national vote

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EU casts doubt on British growth prospects amid Brexit uncertainty

An official EU forecast published on Monday said that Britain’s economic growth will slow over the next two years amid uncertainty that surrounds the country’s future relationship with the…

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Venice Carnival begins in style

It is carnival time in Venice – and for flamboyant dressers, it is heaven on earth!

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