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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

Economy

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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Italy: Clashes at protest rally against far-right

Tension flared in Italy on Saturday on the fringe of a largely-peaceful demonstration against a meeting of European far-right political groups.

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Italian students turn violent over turnstiles

There have been ugly scenes in Bologna in Italy after riot police and students clashed inside the city’s university for a second day.

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The House of the Chaste Lovers - Open for Valentine's Day

It could be the perfect place to spend Valentine’s Day.

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Italy and Tunisia to tackle terrorism and migration

The two countries strengthen ties to deal with common issues like terrorism, migrant-trafficking, tourism and energy

Sci-Tech

Virtual reality comes to Emperor Nero's Golden Palace in Rome

The Golden Palace in Rome, built by Emperor Nero is getting the virtual reality treatment.

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'Mafia art collection' on display in southern Italy

It is no ordinary exhibition…because the precious paintings featured all belonged to an art-loving mobster!

Markets

Italy's UniCredit selling 13 billion euros of new shares

Italy's biggest bank UniCredit is selling 13 billion euros of new shares to rebuild its capital reserves following writedowns on bad loans.

Sport

Wales breach stout Italian defence in the Six Nations

Wales Six Nations off to a winner

Vatican

Pope Francis targeted by hate campaign

Posters have appeared around Rome accusing the Pontiff of attacking conservative Catholics. The signs, which were quickly covered up by the authorities, were put up by mystery activists during the nig

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Migrant arrivals in Italy and Turkey

Exhausted migrants being rescued at sea and others arriving in Lampedusa, Italy and Ayvacik, Turkey this weekend.

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Italy-Libya sign agreement to curb flow of migrants to Europe

Italy’s prime minister has signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya to curb the flow of migrants to Europe.

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Italian police arrest three people for arms smuggling to Libya, Iran

Three Italians have been arrested on suspicion of running an arms trafficking ring.

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