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Record deaths in 2014 as migrants try to cross the Mediterranean

It is the deadliest route for people fleeing in search of a better life. And this year the Mediterranean has claimed record numbers with 3,419

Italy

Italian singer-song writer 'Pino' dies on stage

One of Italy’s biggest singer-songwriter stars in the 1980s has died aged 60. Giuseppe “Pino” Mango was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage

Italy

Great Prison Bake-off in Italy aims to change lives

From inmate to pastry chef, a cooperative in Padua has opened Italy’s only bakery behind bars. Those serving time are serving up 70,000 Pannetonni

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Italian Coast Guard rescues more migrants in the Mediterranean

More migrants have been rescued by the Italian Coast Guard in the Mediterranean. Around 600 have been picked up by several ships, some 200 or more

Italy

Violent clashes at La Scala opening night in Milan

Violence broke out between police and protesters on Sunday at the opening night of La Scala opera season in Milan. They were protesting against

Economy

Merkel slams Russia for "standing in the way" of Eastern Europe

The German Chancellor has accused Russia of standing in the way of Eastern European countries wanting to be close to the EU. In an interview with Die

Italy

Calls on Rome administration to step down over corruption allegations.

Opposition parties in Rome are calling on the city’s ruling administration to step down after a police investigation revealed a web of corrupt

Italy

Italy police release video showing arrest of alleged 'Mafia Capitale' boss

Italian police have released a video showing the moment they arrested the alleged criminal boss of a group said to have bribed or extorted its way to

Italy

Costa Concordia trial: video "shows captain preparing to leave" - prosecution

Leaked footage of the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise liner purports to show captain about to abandon vessel before passengers had escaped

Sport

Balotelli faces five-match ban for social media blunder

The English football association has given Mario Balotelli until Friday to explain himself following a post he made on social media which appeared to

Italy

Rome ex-mayor investigated in anti-Mafia operation

Italian police have searched the house of Rome’s ex-mayor and arrested 37 people in a major anti-Mafia operation. Gianni Alemanno was a minister for

Italy

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino takes stand at trial

The captain of the cruise liner that ran aground and capsized off an Italian island gives evidence at his manslaughter trial.

Sport

Errigo claims Turin Grand Prix

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Galatasaray sack Prandelli

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Kostner facing four-year ban

France

European Commission grants 'rule-breakers' three months to organise finances

Italy

Italy suspends flu vaccine batches

Italy

Cash transport vehicle escapes after violent assault by 'thieves'

Italy

Dozens arrested in Italy counterfeit cash crackdown

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