Italy NewsNews on Italy continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.view: Death of a nation -Ian Buruma- August 15, 2008 It is more disturbing when people choose to break up nation-states because they refuse to share their wealth, for linguistic or ethnic reasons Belgium is in danger of falling apart.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/view-death-of-a-nation-ian-buruma?fromrss=1 Italian judge orders Internet providers to block Swedish file-sharing site Pirate Bay- August 15, 2008 Since last week, Italy's anti-fraud police have been informing providers they must heed the order of a judge in the northern city of Bergamo, police Col.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/italian-judge-orders-internet-providers-to-block-... Napoli, Italy :: A Cultural Feast- August 14, 2008 "...scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore", sung Dean Martin. Amore is alive in Naples, Italy a cultural feast for both the heart, as well as the eyes.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/napoli-italy-a-cultural-feast?fromrss=1 Kobe Bryant: I'd Go To Italy For $50M- August 13, 2008 Kobe Bryant's suggestion that he would play in Italy for $50 million a year has more credibility than LeBrons James' statement, although both may merely using a negotiating ploy, since both are free agents after next year. Kobe grew up in Italy, speaks the language fluently, and has an affinity for Italy. Bryant currently earns $20 million a year on a 7 year contract that permits him to opt out next year.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/kobe-bryant-id-go-to-italy-for-50m?fromrss=1 "Made in Italy" means good food and wine- August 12, 2008 It's what comes out from a survey drawn up by the main Italian farmers' organization Coldiretti.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/made-in-italy-means-good-food-and-wine?fromrss=1 Italy Currently in Fourth Place in Medals at Beijing 2008 Olympics- August 12, 2008 Because of the large time difference, and the ongoing events, at different levels toward the Finals it is difficult to be accurate in Medal count.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/italy-currently-in-fourth-place-in-medals-at-beij... Italy Suffers from Over Abundance of Cultural Treasures- August 12, 2008 While 2,2 million tourists visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa each year, only 299 people visited the , just a few blocks away, that is in a rambling 16th century palace that served three royal householdshttp://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/italy-suffers-from-over-abundance-of-cultural-tre... Terrorism: France frees former member of Red Brigades- August 12, 2008 A French court yesterday ruled that a former member of Italy's Red Brigades terrorist group be freed from prison because she is suffering from health problems.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/terrorism-france-frees-former-member-of-red-briga... Italy: 5 arrested on suspicion of planning attacks- August 12, 2008 Police broke up a suspected terror cell Saturday and arrested five North Africans, including the alleged leader who Italian officials said recruited Islamic extremists for attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan.Authorities also suspect the cell sent tens of thousands of dollars to groups in Bosnia that offer training and logistical support to Iraqi and Afghan terror organizations, said Claudio Galzerano, head of the Italian police force's international terrorism division.Police arrested the five...http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/italy-5-arrested-on-suspicion-of-planning-attacks... Italy Women Volleyballers 2 in World Outgun Powerful Russia at Olympic Opener- August 10, 2008 Despite the absence of two key players Antonella Del Core and Taismary Aguero, the Italians overcame their tall, mighty rival, who were the Athens silver medalist.http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2008/08/italy-women-volleyballers-2-in-world-outgun-power... |