Italy avalanche toll rises to 14 as search continues
The death toll in Italy`s avalanche disaster rose to 14 Tuesday as rescuers extracted the bodies of two women from a devastated Hotel Rigopiano.
Jan 24, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
Death toll at Italian hotel hit by avalanche rises to six, 23 still missing
Italian rescue workers have found the dead body of a man in the wreckage of the hotel in central Italy that was buried in an avalanche last week, the Italian fire service said on Sunday, with 23 people were still missing as the search operation continues.
Jan 23, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
Killer avalanche turns Italian hotel into `coffin`
Italy straddles the Eurasian and African tectonic plates, making it vulnerable to seismic activity when they move.
Jan 19, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
Hope as Philippines communist peace talks open: Govt
The Philippines expressed hope Thursday of securing a permanent ceasefire deal with communist rebels waging one of Asia`s longest insurgencies, as peace talks resumed in Italy.
Jan 19, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Italy earthquake: At least 30 feared dead in avalanche-hit hotel
Up to 30 people were feared to have died Thursday after an Italian mountain hotel was engulfed by a powerful avalanche in the earthquake-ravaged centre of the country.
Jan 19, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
'Many dead' in avalanche-hit hotel after Italy quake
Several people have died after a ski hotel was buried by an avalanche in earthquake-hit central Italy, local media reported today quoting rescue services.
Jan 19, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Italian minister says Europe`s problem is Europe
Rome and Brussels have been discussing ways to avoid punitive measures against Italy.
Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude strikes central Italy
An earthquake struck central Italy on Wednesday with the epicentre in an area covered by heavy snow which is struggling to recover from a string of deadly quakes last year.
Jan 18, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Bomb scare at major Italian fashion fair
Italian Police on Thursday evacuated part of the Pitti Uomo international trade fair taking place in Florence and bomb disposal experts were called in after security staff noted a small suitcase left near the ticket office.
Jan 12, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Abortion to save looks: Pope Francis takes aim at beauty cult
Pope Francis today took aim at the modern world's obsessions with power, success and beauty, citing the example of a woman who had an abortion to preserve her looks.
Jan 11, 2017, 22:23 PM IST
'Bunga bunga' bribes trial on hold, Silvio Berlusconi ruling nears
Silvio Berlusconi will learn by the end of this month if he is to stand trial for allegedly buying the silence of call girls and others who attended his infamous "bunga bunga" sex parties.
Jan 11, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Libya strongman says Russia `to fight arms embargo`
The Government of National Accord (GNA), based in Tripoli, is recognised by the international community.
130 stranded skiers rescued from Italian resort
More than 100 skiers have been rescued after being trapped on the slopes of the Italian resort of Cervinia after a lift failed in high winds, authorities announced.
Dec 25, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
Berlin truck attack suspect shot dead in Italy's Milan: Reports
The Tunisian man, believed to be the suspect in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack was killed in a shoot-out Italy's Milan on Friday, reports said.
Dec 23, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Italy has never looked more beautiful! - French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares incredible image
The view from up there is something else altogether and the images itself have managed to enrapture space and science enthusiasts.
Dec 19, 2016, 15:43 PM IST
Italian referendum: Sounding the death knell of European integration?
Bhaswati Mukherjee/South Asia Monitor/IANS
Dec 17, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Italian PM wins Senate confidence vote as new referendum looms
Matteo Renzi resigned last week when he lost a referendum on his proposed reform of the Constitution.
Dec 14, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Key names from Italy PM Gentiloni`s new government
Italy`s new government line-up brings a few fresh faces to some of its key seats while retaining most political figures from the previous cabinet in a bid to ensure political stability.
Dec 13, 2016, 02:25 AM IST
Six dead in new Med migrant tragedy
Rome: Six people died and a total of 1,164 people were rescued during operations to save stricken migrant boats in the Mediterranean today, Italy's coastguard said.
Dec 12, 2016, 02:05 AM IST
Italians to vote for referendum to amend national constitution
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has called the referendum which is being closely watched for further signs of anti-establishment sentiment in Europe.
Dec 04, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
