Sep 28 Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory By Frances D'Emilio, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Military-age men fleeing Russia over call-ups, Putin grants Snowden citizenship In our news wrap Monday, new protests flared in Russia over military call-ups for the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin granted Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden, Iran attacked Kurdish separatists in northern Iraq and accused them of instigating protests across… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 5:55 Right-wing victory in Italian election raises concerns across Europe By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Italians have chosen their first far-right government since World War II. Giorgia Meloni is expected to become the first female prime minister to lead Europe’s third largest economy. Her party, Brothers of Italy, draws its roots from the country’s fascist… Continue watching
Sep 26 How a right-wing party of neo-fascist roots became poised to lead Italy By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Brothers of Italy party has won the most votes in Italy's national election. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 2:35 News Wrap: Eastern Canada residents reeling after Fiona In our news wrap Sunday, Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to reach hurricane strength as it approaches Cuba and Florida, Canada mobilized its military to help in the recovery after Fiona, Italy held an election that could pivot the country's… Continue watching
Aug 16 Far-right Italian leader Meloni gaining popularity ahead of election next month By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press 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. Continue reading