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'Future of Europe at stake' over migrant crisis: Italian PM
Sep 18, 2023 07:33Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that the "future of Europe is at stake" in the wake of a surge in the number of migrants and refugees arriving from the North African coast.
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Italy warns Western intervention in Niger would be seen as 'colonization'
Aug 03, 2023 06:53Italy's foreign minister has warned against any military intervention by the West in Niger against the newly-formed junta in the African country, saying this would be seen as "new colonization."
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Italy: Thousands of Shias gather in Milan to commemorate Ashura
Jul 30, 2023 15:20Thousands of Shia mourners gathered in the city of Milan in northern Italy on Saturday to commemorate Ashura, the tenth of Muharram.
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Mediterranean gripped by wildfires, kills dozens
Jul 26, 2023 13:34Large areas of the Mediterranean sweltered under an intense summer heatwave on Tuesday and firefighters battled to put out blazes across the region.
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Iran crowned at FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship after thrashing Italy
Jul 17, 2023 05:27The Iranian men’s volleyball squad have ended up world champions after thrashing the Italian team through a five-set victory.
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Transport strikes hit Italy as tourist season gets into full swing
Jul 14, 2023 11:40Commuters and travelers in Italy are facing major disruption this week due to two nationwide public transport strikes affecting train services and airports. According to Italian unions, low wages and safety at work are among workers' most urgent concerns.
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Iran summons Italian ambassador over Rome's hosting of MKO ringleader
Jul 14, 2023 07:55Iran has summoned Italy’s Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone in a show of strong protest over the Italian parliament’s decision to host the ringleader of the anti-Iran terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO).
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Rome refuses to ratify ESM reform treaty: Distrust of EU or political games?
Jul 07, 2023 15:32The EU has been mounting pressure on Italy over the ratification of the eurozone bailout reform. Italy is the only EU member state that has not yet ratified the amending agreement, and Brussels can no longer wait.
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Pope Francis condemns desecration of holy Qur’an in Sweden, expresses ‘anger, disgust’
Jul 03, 2023 09:53Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, has condemned a decision by Sweden to permit the desecration of a copy of the holy Qur’an outside a Stockholm mosque, expressing “anger and disgust” over the blasphemous move.
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Anti-war demo held in Rome
Jun 29, 2023 14:12A new anti-war demonstration has been held in Rome, Italy. Although most Italians have been against sending weapons to Ukraine and have called on the government to promote peace talks, Rome not only continues to aid Kiev, but it has even hinted at creating a NATO-Ukraine council.