Tag: Italy
Virus variant races through Italy, especially among children
ROME — The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a “robust” uptick...
Nearly 100 on trial in Sicily for suspected Mafia EU fraud
ROME — A trial began in Sicily on Tuesday for 97 suspected Mafia members and white-collar professionals allegedly in cahoots with mobsters in what...
Equestrian events called off in Europe after herpes outbreak
MADRID — A virulent outbreak of equine herpes in eastern Spain has forced European equestrian events to be canceled across the continent.
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Portugal moves ‘home’ World Cup qualifier to Turin
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to stay at home in Turin when Portugal begins its World Cup qualifying program at a...
Injured Ibrahimović could miss return to Man Utd with Milan
MILAN — AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović is out again with injury and could miss his side’s Europa League match against Manchester United.
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Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii
MILAN — Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries...
Ronaldo scores but Juventus held 1-1 at Hellas Verona
MILAN — Injury-hit Juventus was held at Hellas Verona to 1-1 as its hopes of a record-extending 10th successive Serie A title took a...
Draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League
NYON, Switzerland — Draw Friday for the last 16 in the Europa League:
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6N: Probes begin into outbreak which hits France’s momentum
PARIS — Momentum was building nicely as France eyed a third straight Six Nations win with a view to achieving its first Grand Slam...
WFP: Security protocols, leaks a focus of Congo probe
ROME — A U.N. investigation into the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Congo that killed the Italian ambassador, his bodyguard and driver will...