World Sep 28 Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory Protesters have marched in Rome and Milan, as well was other Italian cities, to defend the right to abortion in Italy, which they fear is under threat after a far-right party led in parliamentary elections.
World Sep 25 Italians vote in election that could put 1st far-right leader in power since WWII Italians voted Sunday in an election that could move the country’s politics sharply toward the right during a critical time for Europe, with war in Ukraine fueling skyrocketing energy bills and testing the West's resolve to stand united against Russian aggression.
World Sep 16 Deadly flash floods devastate several towns in central Italy Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have swept through towns in a hilly central Italy.
World Aug 21 Pope calls for ‘dialogue’ over bishop’s detention in Nicaragua Pope Francis voiced worry Sunday about the situation in Nicaragua, where police detained several Roman Catholic clergy, including a bishop, critical of President Daniel Ortega’s administration.
World Aug 16 Far-right Italian leader Meloni gaining popularity ahead of election next month With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy's first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II.
World Jul 20 Italy’s premier asks Senate for confidence vote to determine if he’ll stay in office Premier Mario Draghi has asked Italy's Senate to vote on whether it wants him to stay in office.
World Jul 14 Italian Premier Draghi says he will resign after losing ally Italian Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation on Thursday evening to the nation's president, following the refusal of a populist coalition ally to support a key government bill.
World Jul 04 Search continues for a dozen hikers in Italian glacier avalanche, but rain hampering efforts Heavy rain was hampering the search in Italy for those unaccounted for — perhaps as many 15 — a day after an enormous chunk of an Alpine glacier broke off and slammed into hikers. Italian state TV said a body…
World Apr 17 Pope Francis makes Easter appeal for peace in ‘senseless’ Ukraine war The pontiff had just finished celebrating Easter Mass in the square packed by faithful for the holiday for the first time since the pandemic began in early 2020. Applause erupted from many of the crowd, estimated by the Vatican to…
World Mar 31 Russia demands natural gas payments in rubles, leaves a loophole Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree demanding payment for natural gas in rubles but appeared to temper the order by allowing dollar and euro payments through a designated bank.