Topic: Milan

Global News Blog Europe strikes back: Italy's Google conviction

Italy's Google conviction of three executives for not blocking a child-bullying video is part of a larger anti-Google wave riding across Europe.
02/25/2010 05:25 pm

After Haiti earthquake, US kids launch their own aid efforts

US kids are launching fundraisers, holding bake sales, and emptying their own piggy banks to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake.
01/26/2010 07:27 pm

In Pictures Behind the veil

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Full-body scan or not? Europe divided on airport security steps

Belgium, Spain are skeptical that there's a need for more full-body airport scanning machines. France and Germany are uncommitted as European Union members meet today to discuss airport security measures.
01/07/2010 08:50 am

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Will Italy's sympathy for Berlusconi allow him to avoid corruption trials?

In Italy, sympathy for embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after a Dec. 13 attack could prove a useful means of dividing the opposition, rebuilding his popularity, and manipulating the judicial system.
12/21/2009 09:18 am

In Pictures Holiday lights around the world

Silvio Berlusconi, bruised, leaves hospital and vows to get back to work

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi left the hospital on Thursday, four days after an assault left him bloody and bruised. The aftermath of the incident has revealed a rising level of rancor in Italian politics.
12/17/2009 11:54 am

Berlusconi aides blame Facebook, internet after attack

Aides to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday that social networking sites like Facebook helped inspire the man who attacked the Italian leader earlier this week, and proposed limiting free speech on the internet.
12/15/2009 01:10 pm

Berlusconi attack reminds Italians of 'Years of Lead'

The attack that broke Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's nose and teeth Sunday is causing Italians to worry about a return to political violence not seen since the 1970s when extremist groups attacked each other and the state.
12/14/2009 10:13 am

Italy's Berlusconi struck in the face after strident rally

An angry attacker struck Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Milan Sunday night with what witnesses desribed as a miniature metal replica of the famous Duomo cathedral.
12/13/2009 05:57 pm

Amanda Knox conviction: Italy strikes back at US complaints

US student Amanda Knox's conviction for the murder of her roommate in Italy, has sparked some complaints of an unfair trial. Prosecutors and the Italian press are striking back.
12/07/2009 12:00 am

Italy's paparazzi king Fabrizio Corona faces jail for blackmail

In Italy, Fabrizio Corona and his paparazzi team took unflattering photos of high-profile Italians – and offered to let the targets buy them before the press could.
11/24/2009 12:00 am

Italy arrests four men accused of funding Mumbai terror attacks

Is northern Italy a new haven for terror fundraising? Police in Italy arrested four Pakistanis suspected of sending money to Mumbai terrorists.
11/23/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Italy: The latest fashion – blue socks against Berlusconi

In Italy, a Berlusconi-owned media company filmed a judge who handed down an unfavorable sentence in what it called bad fashion: blue socks. But now azure socks are an anti-president style symbol.
11/10/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Italian court sentences 23 CIA agents in attack on rendition

An Italian court sentenced 23 US CIA agents in absentia to prison for the abduction and 'extraordinary rendition' of Muslim cleric from Milan in 2003.
11/04/2009 12:00 am

Italian women protest Berlusconi's sexist quips

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's frequent demeaning comments to women stirs a protest as Italy's gender equality rating falls.
10/28/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Italian tax amnesty could bring $150 billion home, but at what price?

Italy is giving tax evaders amnesty: a chance to bring their money home from tax havens at a cheap price. But critics worry the government is feeding a culture of tax evasion.
10/20/2009 01:00 am

In Pictures 2009 Cost of Living Survey: The 10 most expensive cities

Global News Blog Italy: Government offers $290 discount for bikes

Bikes, long the stuff of students and environmentalists in this fashion capital, are catching on with mainstream Milanese.
10/13/2009 01:00 am

Berlusconi set to fight sex scandals and corruption charges

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been stripped off his immunity from prosecution, but political analysts say his government is unlikely fall.
10/08/2009 01:00 am

Will 2016 Olympics really be a prize for the host city?

The Olympics cost billions and often leave venues deep in debt. But they inspire civic pride.
10/02/2009 01:00 am

Binge drinking spreads to Italy

Italy takes steps to stop binge drinking, which is growing among Italians thanks to the influx of hard-drinking tourists.
10/01/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Homeless Japanese soccer player finds team spirit at Milan world cup

After playing in Milan's world cup for the homeless, things are looking up for Japan's Yutaro Gomikawa.
09/25/2009 01:00 am