Ex-CIA agent convicted over imam kidnapping to face sentencing
Sabrina de Sousa, who holds dual American and Portuguese nationality, said she would leave Portugal to face the Italian courts over the abduction of radical preacher Abu Omar from a Milan street in 2003 in an operation allegedly led jointly by the CIA and the Italian intelligence services.
Jun 30, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Donald Trump meets Pope Francis, calls it an ''honour''
US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser were among Trump`s delegation to the Vatican.
May 24, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
Paolo Gentiloni tapped as Italy`s new prime minister
President Sergio Mattarella, who had vowed on Saturday that he would move quickly to fill the void, summoned Renzi`s Democratic Party (PD) ally to the presidential palace.
Dec 11, 2016, 17:15 PM 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
Violence against women unacceptable wound for society: Italian President
"Violence against women is a plague still open in Italy, and in the world," Mattarella said in a statement.
Nov 26, 2016, 00:57 AM IST
Flags at half mast as Italy mourns earthquake dead
Flags flew at half mast across Italy today as the country observed a day of mourning for the victims of an earthquake that killed nearly 300 people.
Aug 27, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Sir Claudio! Ranieri knighted after Leicester miracle
Earlier the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi had called for him to be given a national honour.
May 20, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Italy Prez says committed to resolve marines issue with India
President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday reaffirmed Italy's "commitment" to resolve the four-year dispute involving two Italian marines accused of murdering two Indian fishermen.
Apr 22, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
Hundreds appear to have died in new migrant disaster: Italy President
Several hundred people appear to have died in a new migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said on Monday.
Apr 18, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Protect dignity of migrants: Italian president
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has urged nations to protect the dignity of migrants and help improve security and living standards in their countries.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:05 PM IST
