Italy

Nations must keep up their guard against IS: Italy

"Global coalition against terrorism cannot turn off the spotlight on ISIS," Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said on Wednesday.

Nov 22, 2017, 21:51 PM IST

Berlusconi takes comeback bid to Europe rights court

Italy`s scandal-plagued former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday takes his comeback bid to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, asking it to weigh in on his ban from holding elected office.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Italian press laments FIFA World Cup 'apocalypse'

The Italian press on Tuesday lamented the national squad's failure to reach the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 60 years as a sporting catastrophe.

Nov 14, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Teary Buffon ends international career after Italy's World Cup miss

Buffon, 39, played his 175th and final game for Italy as they were beaten 1-0 on aggregate in a playoff by Sweden after a 0-0 second-leg draw at the San Siro, bringing an end to a 20-year international career that included winning the 2006 World Cup.

Nov 14, 2017, 09:08 AM IST

Stunned Italy fail to reach 2018 FIFA World Cup, Sweden qualify

A desperate 0-0 draw at home to a defiant Sweden ended the four-time world champions' hopes of reaching next year's finals in Russia and with it the international careers of several of Italy's biggest names.

Nov 14, 2017, 09:01 AM IST

2,000-year-old Roman sundial discovered in Italy

Not only has the sundial survived largely undamaged for more than two millennia, but the presence of two Latin texts allowed the researchers to glean precise information about the man who commissioned it.

Nov 09, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

'Put down those smartphones': Pope Francis to bishops

Pope Francis took snap-happy bishops, priests and pilgrims to task today.

Nov 08, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

26 teenage girls found dead in Mediterranean Sea

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of death of 26 teenage girls whose bodies were recovered in the Mediterranean Sea, the media reported on Tuesday.

Nov 07, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Juventus close gap in Serie A as Napoli, Inter Milan held

 Juventus closed the gap at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 win over bottom club Benevento on Sunday as leaders Napoli were held by Chievo and Inter Milan drew 1-1 against Torino.

Nov 06, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Berlusconi's centre-right leads narrowly in Sicily election: Exit polls

The outcome of the Sicilian vote could mark a striking comeback for the 81-year-old and four-time prime minister of Italy.

Nov 06, 2017, 09:35 AM IST

Italy seizes $80 million worth of ISIS 'fighter drug' en route India to Libya

The painkiller has been described as the "fighter drug" as it is known to be popular among militants for its ability to dull pain and suppress fatigue.

Nov 04, 2017, 08:21 AM IST

India has taken up with Italy incidents of attacks on Indian students: MEA

MEA spokesperson said the Indian Embassy in Rome has already taken up the issue with the Italian foreign office.

Nov 03, 2017, 20:27 PM IST

No racial attack on Indian students in Italy, confirms Sushma Swaraj‏

Indian Consulate in Milan had cautioned students to stay away from any area perceived to be of risk.

Oct 31, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

Serie A: Inter Milan stay in touch at top with Verona win

Luciano Spalletti`s unbeaten side have 29 points from 11 games - a new club record - and are two points adrift of Napoli thanks to a 2-1 win at struggling Verona on Monday

Oct 31, 2017, 08:48 AM IST

PM Modi, Italian counterpart vow to fight terrorism together

India and Italy signed six MoU on Monday.

Oct 30, 2017, 17:51 PM IST

Italy and allies to press US to rejoin climate pact

Italy and allied countries will seek to put pressure on the US to rejoin the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement, Premier Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.

Oct 14, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

2018 FIFA World Cup: Six talking-points ahead of this week's European qualifiers

Italy`s problems are minor compared to Netherlands who must win away to Belarus on Saturday and then beat Sweden at home, probably by several goals, next Tuesday to have a realistic chance of finishing second in Group A and making the playoffs.

Oct 04, 2017, 08:27 AM IST

Italian woman marries herself, says living 'a fairytale without a Prince Charming'

Laura said that the idea of a solo wedding came to her two years back after coming out of a 12-year-old relationship

Sep 29, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Brexit transition period to last two years: British PM

Terming Brexit as a 'defining moment' in the history of UK, May proposed a two-year transition period after Brexit.

Sep 22, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

Rape cases fuel anti-migrant angst in Italy ahead of election

Rape allegations levelled against foreigners are fuelling anti-immigrant sentiment in Italy ahead of elections due early next year, when migration is likely to top the political agenda.

Sep 13, 2017, 23:11 PM IST