Massive sinkhole prompts evacuation of 22 families in Rome
A massive sinkhole swallowed several cars in a Rome neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of surrounding buildings and raising pressing questions over safety protocols in the Italian capital.
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Italians protest against fascism following shooting of African migrants
The shooting of African migrants allegedly by a suspect aligned with Italy's far-right, neo-fascist parties has sparked serious political debate about how the country is reconciling its fascist past.
Former Pope Benedict XVI says he's preparing for 'Home'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI says he "is on a pilgrimage toward Home" in a rare public letter published in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
Man arrested in Italy in drive-by shootings of foreigners
Police in Italy have arrested a man suspected of opening fire Saturday on foreign nationals in the town of Macerata, injuring six people.
Italian town sells $1 homes
Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived.
Can Venice turn the tide on 'tourist trap' restaurants?
So-called "tourist trap" restaurants in Venice have long been a bone of contention for visitors to the Italian city.
Silvio Berlusconi makes his comeback
At the ripe old age of 81, Silvio Berlusconi is emerging as the unlikely kingmaker in the Italian general elections in March.
The Italian hilltop village fighting to keep its migrants
The residents of a sleepy, hilltop town in southern Italy have been protesting about migrants. More than 150 people in Ripabottoni -- an isolated community of 504 people -- signed a petition to halt the closure of their village's migrant hosting center, while other locals held a rally to stop it from closing, despite rising anti-migrant sentiment in other parts of the country.
10 reasons to visit Abruzzo, Italy's new hot destination
Central Italy's Abruzzo has always attracted visitors thanks to its enviable snow season, but up until recently the majority were European.
Wisconsin parents of student who died in Rome sue university
A Wisconsin couple whose son died in Rome last year is suing the university he planned to attend in Italy, alleging it didn't warn students about previous deaths near campus.
