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Some 161 animals, 194 plants risk extinction in Italy
'We must safeguard our natural capital' says Federparchi
(17 May 2013 20:14:00 +0100)

Costa Crociere board members 'probed over fatal shipwreck'
Possible collusion in manslaughter of 32 people, sources say
(17 May 2013 20:04:00 +0100)

'Fiat to operate in both Italy, U.S. after Chrysler merger'
Elkann responds to angst over possibly moving Turin headquarters
(17 May 2013 19:43:00 +0100)

Letta pledges to revamp IMU by September
'Now the left must deal with our agenda' says Berlusconi
(17 May 2013 19:18:00 +0100)

Simest helps ANSA take 'Tour Around Italy' to U.S.
Photo show reveals hidden sides of Italian life
(17 May 2013 19:14:00 +0100)

Ruby gives her take on Berlusconi ties at pimps' trial
Ex-premier 'always' gave her envelopes of cash
(17 May 2013 18:37:00 +0100)

Nutella maker first Italian on Bloomberg billionaires index
Ferrero ranks 27th, Luxottica eyewear baron 37th
(17 May 2013 18:11:00 +0100)

Vatican 'Clericus Cup' soccer finals Saturday
North American Martyrs vs Mater Ecclesiae for soccer glory
(17 May 2013 18:04:00 +0100)

Berlusconi claims victory in IMU property tax war
Left must 'deal with our agenda,' says PdL founder
(17 May 2013 18:03:00 +0100)

EC to decide May 29 on Italy's excessive-deficit procedure
Efforts to put finances in order 'favorably received'
(17 May 2013 17:55:00 +0100)

Chances 'favorable' that Italy off excessive-deficit list
EC 'waiting to examine documents from Rome'
(17 May 2013 17:38:00 +0100)

Drugs marked 'Holland flowers' seized en route to Naples
73 kilos of marijuana, hashish, cocaine worth 2 million euros
(17 May 2013 17:20:00 +0100)

Ancona police carry out 110 drug trafficking arrests 2012
Total number of arrests in time period is 375, police chief says
(17 May 2013 17:15:00 +0100)

Ruby denies receiving five million euros from Berlusconi
Former dancer testifies about relationship during pimping trial
(17 May 2013 17:09:00 +0100)

Body of ninth Genoa port accident victim found
Gianni Iacoviello was the last missing after crash
(17 May 2013 16:57:00 +0100)

Two buildings evacuated following landslide near Lecco
Eighty people living in the two buildings in Monte Marenzo
(17 May 2013 16:51:00 +0100)

President of RCS shareholders' board resigns
'Focus, consistent effort needed for position' says Pesenti
(17 May 2013 16:40:00 +0100)

Legal protection 'inadequate for homosexual discrimination'
Senate Speaker says state must take action
(17 May 2013 16:40:00 +0100)

Anonymous hackers arrested in Italy
Raids carried out across the country
(17 May 2013 16:37:00 +0100)

Pope Francis to visit Sardinia shrine in September
Bonaria gave pope's hometown of Buenos Aires its name
(17 May 2013 16:37:00 +0100)

Valeria Golino debuts as director at Cannes
Italian actress takes 'Miele' to film festival
(17 May 2013 16:27:00 +0100)

Italian president Napolitano to visit Pope Francis on June 8
State visit will be first with new pontiff
(17 May 2013 16:23:00 +0100)

Sollecito 'not a hero' for defending Knox
'Faith in God' not Italian justice system
(17 May 2013 16:21:00 +0100)

Same-sex couples should have 'same rights' says Idem
Equal opportunity minister will 'do all' to ensure recognition
(17 May 2013 16:16:00 +0100)

Ruby denies having sex with Berlusconi
'He thought I was 23, 24'
(17 May 2013 16:02:00 +0100)

Italy's 'macho, homophobic' culture persists, says Speaker
Boldrini says rights must be guaranteed
(17 May 2013 15:29:00 +0100)

Cycling: Giro loses Wiggins, 2012 champ Hesjedal
Britain's first Tour winner withdraws with chest infection
(17 May 2013 15:15:00 +0100)

Captain calls for new investigation into cruise wreck
'My experience, not God, saved those passengers' says Schettino
(17 May 2013 15:13:00 +0100)

Housing market crashes in March
Down 20.9% on annual basis
(17 May 2013 14:44:00 +0100)

Constitutional court to review election law, says newspaper
Calls increasing for end to Italy's 'pig's dinner' electoral law
(17 May 2013 14:39:00 +0100)

Soccer: Balotelli to leave team in 10 if makes good threat
Italian refs chief says player would be sending himself off
(17 May 2013 14:33:00 +0100)

Rain and floods continue to thrash northern Italy
Man drowns in garage, railways submerged in mudslides
(17 May 2013 14:28:00 +0100)

Ruby says Berlusconi invited her home, offered her help
Former dancer testifies at trial of three accused of pimping
(17 May 2013 14:27:00 +0100)

Golino debuts as director at Cannes
'Miele' Italy's candidate in rising talent section
(17 May 2013 14:24:00 +0100)

Ruby says she had her own room as Berlusconi's guest
Former dancer tells pimping trial that she 'stayed alone'
(17 May 2013 14:25:00 +0100)

Three women helped to spring her from jail, says Ruby
Ex-dancer testifies at trial of alleged pimps for premier
(17 May 2013 14:10:00 +0100)

Constitutional Court to review contested election law
'Porcellum' widely blamed for post-election deadlock
(17 May 2013 14:08:00 +0100)

El Mahroug tells pimping trial she dreams of own beauty shop
Berlusconi says cash for Ruby was to help her enter business
(17 May 2013 14:11:00 +0100)

Ruby says Berlusconi 'always' gave her envelopes of cash
Ex-exotic dancer says she falsely claimed to be Mubarak family
(17 May 2013 14:04:00 +0100)

Head of state public works agency accused of corruption
Police seize 12 million euros in goods from former civil servant
(17 May 2013 13:51:00 +0100)

Showgirl mimicked prosecutor at Berlusconi parties - Ruby
Ex-dancer testifies at trial of alleged pimps of former premier
(17 May 2013 13:48:00 +0100)

Property-tax reform to cover businesses too
'Comprehensive' reform by end of August
(17 May 2013 13:46:00 +0100)

Camorra book-keeper arrested
Acting leader of top Naples clan
(17 May 2013 13:36:00 +0100)

Ruby begins testimony at pimps' trial
Says she thought she was going to disco, not Berlusconi's
(17 May 2013 13:37:00 +0100)

Letta says Italy determined to keep finances in order
Confident EU will welcome his govt's efforts
(17 May 2013 13:34:00 +0100)

Govt's 'first ball scores' says PdL secretary
'Extremely satisfied' on IMU reform, says Alfano
(17 May 2013 13:26:00 +0100)

Govt has given 'first responses' to families, workers, firms
One billion found to refinance CIG
(17 May 2013 13:19:00 +0100)

Minister salary cut permanent says Letta
'Structural reform' as part of cost-cutting, PM says
(17 May 2013 13:12:00 +0100)

Letta says contentious tax will be reformed by Aug 31
June IMU payment suspended
(17 May 2013 13:09:00 +0100)

Cabinet approves property tax suspension
Executive also takes action to stop CIG benefit running dry
(17 May 2013 13:01:00 +0100)

New PD leader Epifani popular with party's voters
Former trade unionist to lead division-hit party till congress
(17 May 2013 12:54:00 +0100)

Napolitano shades Renzi as most popular pol
President 56%, Renzi 55%, Letta 46%, Berlusconi 24%
(17 May 2013 12:41:00 +0100)

38% of Italians believe Berlusconi persecuted
46% do not
(17 May 2013 12:31:00 +0100)

Ruby says 'never saw Berlusconi touch girls'
'They came close but there was no physical contact'
(17 May 2013 12:24:00 +0100)

Tennis: Sharapova pulls out in Rome, Errani in semis
First Italian woman to reach last four in 28 years
(17 May 2013 12:06:00 +0100)

Govt popularity down 5% to new low of 34%
Letta close to lowest point hit by previous govt
(17 May 2013 12:04:00 +0100)

Man burns self to death in northwestern Italy
Latest in wave of 'economic' suicides
(17 May 2013 11:54:00 +0100)

Letta's cabinet tackles thorny tax issue
Berlusconi's party threatening to sink govt if IMU not scrapped
(17 May 2013 11:42:00 +0100)

Sinners yes, corrupt no says pope
Corrupt must repent says Francis
(17 May 2013 11:22:00 +0100)

Fiat European sales fall 9.8% in rising market
Market share edges up to 6.3%
(17 May 2013 11:13:00 +0100)

Recognise gay unions says House Speaker
'Europe is demanding it,' says Boldrini
(17 May 2013 11:05:00 +0100)

Fight gay discrimination says president on Homophobia Day
'Constant commitment' from govt, society, Napolitano says
(17 May 2013 11:03:00 +0100)

Cycling: Tour champ Wiggins pulls out of Giro
Britain has chest infection, reigning champ Hesjedal out too
(17 May 2013 10:51:00 +0100)

Man arrested for abusing wife, sister-in-law
Sister-in-law 'had son after rape'
(17 May 2013 10:48:00 +0100)

1.5 mn Mafia assets seized
Police op in Catania follows arrest of 22 in January
(17 May 2013 10:43:00 +0100)

Man drowns in flooded garage
Body found near Verona as torrential rain continues
(17 May 2013 10:37:00 +0100)

Spread steady at 264 amid govt unease
Yield 4% despite left-right alliance strains
(17 May 2013 10:36:00 +0100)

Police shoots son, kills self
Boy fighting for life in Palermo hospital
(17 May 2013 10:34:00 +0100)

Anonymous members arrested for hacking govt, Vatican
Attacks on 'key infrastructure, govt sites, major firms'
(17 May 2013 10:33:00 +0100)

European stocks mixed, Italian share index advances
Mediaset gains on positive earnings, cost cuts plans
(16 May 2013 20:10:00 +0100)

High water floods Venice
St Mark's, Rialto areas hit
(16 May 2013 20:06:00 +0100)

Letta sees youth employment as EU leaders' 'nightmare'
'Sure' of political will to combat phenomenon
(16 May 2013 19:52:00 +0100)

Fiat denies it is mulling headquarter relocation to U.S.
Reports Fiat was evaluating move
(16 May 2013 19:51:00 +0100)

Letta says no 'miracle decree' on Friday
100 days for reforms
(16 May 2013 19:49:00 +0100)

Letta says 'no axis' to be formed vs Germany
'Make the right choices together' PM says
(16 May 2013 19:49:00 +0100)

Letta calls high youth unemployment 'dramatic'
One in four young Italians out of work
(16 May 2013 19:46:00 +0100)

L'Aquila judge says 2009 earthquake was predictable
Explanation of December verdict on collapsed student housing
(16 May 2013 19:34:00 +0100)

Soccer: Prandelli names squad for Czech Republic
Cagliari's Agazzi, Sau, Atalanta's Bonaventura get first calls
(16 May 2013 19:28:00 +0100)

'Govt will end unless property tax cut on factories'
'Comprehensive reform by August or Letta falls' says Brunetta
(16 May 2013 19:07:00 +0100)

Italy won't team up against Germany says Letta
Youth unemployment 'a nightmare for all European leaders'
(16 May 2013 18:50:00 +0100)

Unauthorized chapel demolished in Naples
Statues of Snow White and Seven Dwarves found in courtyard
(16 May 2013 18:36:00 +0100)

Fresh strains hit Letta's fledgling government
Splits on Berlusconi 'ineligiblity', wiretap bills
(16 May 2013 18:35:00 +0100)

House speaker urges tougher approach on Internet threats
Boldrini speaks at conference on violence against women
(16 May 2013 18:30:00 +0100)

'Shaken' Berlusconi cancels rallies after Brescia unrest
Will only turn out to boost Alemanno
(16 May 2013 18:29:00 +0100)

Italy deficit procedure to be examined in next few days
EU’s head of economics Buti comments at a conference
(16 May 2013 18:25:00 +0100)

Napolitano says books 'pillars' at Turin fair
Event runs May 16-20
(16 May 2013 18:19:00 +0100)

ANSA's 'Tour around Italy' photo show lands in New York
After success in Washington, exhibit travels to Big Apple
(16 May 2013 18:18:00 +0100)

Magistrates association against new PdL wiretapping bill
Proposal would limit use if turned into law
(16 May 2013 18:17:00 +0100)

Italians need to eat more fruit and vegetables
Supplements recommended to reduce risk of cancer
(16 May 2013 17:52:00 +0100)

Italian house speaker slams sexy ads and TV stereotypes
Claims close tie between objectifying and domestic violence
(16 May 2013 17:50:00 +0100)

Balotelli wins support for threat to 'walk' from racism
Striker says will leave pitch at next incident of racial abuse
(16 May 2013 17:08:00 +0100)

Some 10% of Italian breast cancer victims lose their jobs
Report by volunteer association presented in Senate
(16 May 2013 17:09:00 +0100)

Grillo puts focus on migrants in extreme social situations
M5S leader asks how many more Kabobos are in Italy
(16 May 2013 16:48:00 +0100)

Pope blasts money-loving culture, demands reform
Takes swipe at politicians, financiers who spurn ethics
(16 May 2013 16:31:00 +0100)

Girfriend probed in 1989 soccer player death
'Already dead when truck hit him' say cold-case experts
(16 May 2013 16:21:00 +0100)

High winds and heavy rainfall in northern and central Italy
Storms and possible flood alerts
(16 May 2013 15:30:00 +0100)

Pope says no to part-time Christians
@Pontifex has almost 6.5 million followers, says Vatican
(16 May 2013 15:17:00 +0100)

Muslims in Italy have been victims of violence, leader says
Attacks began after alleged discovery of Islamist cell
(16 May 2013 15:14:00 +0100)

Fifteen seizures in Italy and Switzerland in MPS probe
New suspects under investigation for money-laundering
(16 May 2013 15:08:00 +0100)

Soccer: Balotelli wins backing after walk threat
Striker says will leave pitch at next incident of racial abuse
(16 May 2013 15:02:00 +0100)

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