Economy Mar 26 In drastic move, Italy shuts most factories to halt virus Italy's decision is more in line with draconian measures taken by China than with declarations coming out of other democratic partners, who are at least a week or two behind Italy's rate of virus infections.
Health Mar 22 Virus marches on in Italy, Iran, US; medical supplies shrink Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly across the globe.
Health Mar 20 Italy's virus epicenter grapples with huge toll, some hidden Provincial mayors are sounding an alarm that the virus-related toll fails to reflect a spike in deaths in the general population among those who have not been tested.
World Mar 11 WATCH: WHO declares that COVID-19 crisis is now a pandemic Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who heads the U.N. agency, said the WHO is “deeply concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity” of the outbreak. He also expressed concern about “the alarming levels of inaction.”…
World Nov 18 Floods create mounting woes for Venice's dwindling population The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice, for both its concentration of treasures and its increasing vulnerability.
World Nov 17 Time for hip waders: Venice sees record 3rd exceptional tide VENICE, Italy — Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche. Stores…
World Nov 13 'Venice is on its knees' amid historic flooding in Italy The water was so high that nothing less than thigh-high boots afforded protection.
World Aug 20 Italy prosecutor orders evacuation of migrant rescue ship Italy's interior minister had refused to open Italian ports, even after six countries stepped forward to take the migrants and despite a fissure in Italy's imploding governing coalition.
World Mar 22 Italy, China deepen ties under wary eyes of U.S., EU Italy is expected to become the first major democracy to sign a memorandum of understanding to join China's "Belt and Road" initiative.
World Jan 31 Italy slides into recession, darkening outlook for Europe Italy has fallen back into recession, intensifying concerns about the 19-country eurozone economy and a possible flare-up in the debt market jitters that haunted the bloc in recent years.