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Italian cyclist Scarponi killed in traffic collision

37-year-old struck by a van on a training ride, according to his team

Italy

Italian cycling champion Michele Scarponi killed in road accident

The sporting world is mourning the death of the Italian cycling champion Michele Scarponi.

Italy

Italy donates boats to Libya in effort to fight human trafficking

The Italian Coast Guard has donated two rescue boats to its Libyan counterpart as part of an agreement to fight the trafficking of migrants across the…

Italy

Italy's top court reviews case of Costa Concordia captain

Italy’s highest court has begun reviewing the case of the captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner.

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Business Series

Alitalia workers vote on last-chance rescue plan

Alitalia's workers are voting on a make-or-break deal over job and pay cuts. If they reject it, the loss-making Italian airline will run out of money.

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Looking at Earth as a planet

What defines Earth as a planet? We're visit a Roman aqueduct and a satellite control centre to find out in this episode of Space.

Turkey

Italian journalist held in Turkey goes on hunger strike

An Italian journalist has gone on hunger strike in Turkey after over a week in detention without charge or access to legal representation.

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Legumes see new life in flowerpots

From Italy to Slovenia, European bioplastics research is booming and blooming.

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Takeaway: Zero waste from green waste

This flower pot is made with a new bioplastic Instead of oil, it is made with waste from the legume industry Vegetal proteins and fibers are extracted and mixed with biopolymer This eco-friendly mater

Italy

World's Oldest Person dies aged 117

The world’s oldest person, Emma Morano has died at her home in Italy aged 117.

Vatican

Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message

Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks.

Italy

Italy's comic actor Toto honoured 50 years after his death

Italy’s one-time favourite comic actor is being honoured on the 50th anniversary of his death.

Italy

Good Friday: Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service at Colosseum

Pope Francis raised the themes of shame and hope as he led the traditional ‘Way of the Cross’ service at Rome’s Colosseum, late on Good Friday.

Sport

AC Milan seek rebirth with Chinese investment

Both clubs in the Italian city of Milan now belong to Chinese investors and mastermind of the AC Milan sale Yonghong Li has met the Italian press alongside CEO Marco Fassone.

Sport

Sweet and sour Chinese consortium buys AC Milan

AC Milan goes the way of Inter after Far East buyout

Vatican

Pope opens 'beautiful launderette' for Rome's homeless

Rome's homeless can keep their clothes clean courtesy of a new papal initiative

Economy

Less wine, more money

Less wine was produced around the world last year the International Organisation of Vine and Wine says, but the value of sales rose.

Italy

Syria: G7 rejects fresh sanction plan as Tillerson flies to Moscow

Turkey's health minister is quoted as saying traces of sarin gas have been found on the bodies of those who died in Khan Sheikhoun last week.

Italy

Violent clashes at G7 in Italy

Police wielding batons managed to push the protesters back. Italian media are reporting that five or six police officers were slightly injured during the scuffles.

Sport

Champions League Quarter finals promise football feast

With Italian, Spanish, German and French sides in action on Tuesday the Champions league quarter finals have begun.

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