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  • Gay priests "double life" sex scandal in Rome Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:57AMA sensational cover story that says priests in Rome are leading double lives on the city’s gay scene is the latest scandal to hit the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Auto headlines: Fiat can build where it wants Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:14AMPremier Silvio Berlusconi said Friday that Fiat can build cars where it sees fit, but his government still wants to have a roundtable talk with Italy's largest manufacturer to discuss the announcement this week that it would produce new minivans in Serbia instead of Italy.
  • Ronaldinho's Agent Hints At New Milan Deal Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:53AMRonaldinho 's agent Roberto De Assis has revealed talks over a renewal could take place soon after receiving a welcome to stay at Milan 'for life' from Silvio Berlusconi earlier in the week.
  • Russia, Italy Urge Resumption of Direct Mideast Talks Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:11AMMILAN, 24 JULY, 2010: Russia and Italy have called for the resumption of direct peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reproted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as saying on Friday.
  • Russia, Italy Urge Resumption Of Direct Mideast Talks Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:57AMMILAN, July 24 (Bernam) -- Russia and Italy have called for the resumption of direct peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reproted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as saying on Friday.
  • Catholic Priests Caught Trolling Gay Bars in Rome Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:36PMAn Italian magazine owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has exposed a large number of Catholic priests going out to gay bars and having sex with men that they meet there.
  • Italian, Russian leaders aim to boost trade relations Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:39PMItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi met on Friday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to discuss bilateral ties and pave the way for further trade agreements.
  • Italy, Russia promise to maintain format of G-8 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:24PMItaly and Russia share the idea of maintaining the format of the G-8, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Friday. Berlusconi spoke after meeting with Russian President Dmitri Medvedv in Milan.
  • Italian Govt Seeks Roundtable on Fiat Production Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:28AMBerlusconi says he hopes Fiat's plans to move some production to Serbia won't harm Italy Fiat - Italy - Serbia - Autos - Recreation
  • Allegri: Tidak Ada Tekanan Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:24AMPelatih AC Milan yang baru, Massimiliano Allegri, membantah bahwa dirinya mendapatkan tekanan dari pemilik I Rossoneri, Silvio Berlusconi.
  • Sky Italia allowed to bid on free-to-air frequencies Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:20PMItalian satellite broadcaster Sky Italia said Tuesday it received permission from the European Commission to bid on digital free-to-air frequencies in Italy.
  • In Italy, Berlusconi's popularity dips Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:14PMItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is faced with sliding approval ratings in the country as his popularity suffers a dramatic drop in comparison to last year.
  • AC Milan will never sell Ronaldinho - Berlusconi Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:14PMAC Milan will never transfer Brazilian forward Ronaldinho, declared club owner and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday.
  • Berlusconi: Milan will never sell Ronaldinho Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:36PMAC Milan owner and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said that the club will keep Ronaldinho until he is ready to retire from football.
  • Serie A - Berlusconi: I'm the boss Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:22PMSilvio Berlusconi has shown new Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri who is the real boss by demanding his team play with more than one striker.
  • Berlusconi: Ronny's going nowhere Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:21PMAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insists Ronaldinho has no plans to leave the club - but he would not hold Gennaro Gattuso back.
  • Berlusconi rows back on wiretap bill, ratings sink Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:21PMROME, July 20 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, facing sliding approval ratings, was forced to substantially water down a draft bill limiting the use of wiretaps that has been criticised even by his own allies.
  • Showman Berlusconi orders new Milan coach to play his way Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:05PMSilvio Berlusconi has shown new AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri who is the real boss at the club by demanding his team play with more than one upfront this season unlike last term.
  • Milan will resist Arsenal & Tottenham's overtures Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:57AMAC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insists Ronaldinho and Gennaro Gattuso are staying put, despite reported interest from Spurs and Arsenal respectively.
  • Sky Is Cleared to Bid for Italian TV Frequencies, Challenging Berlusconi Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:18AMThe European Commission said News Corp.’s Italian unit, Sky Italia SpA, can bid for digital free- to-air frequencies, prompting Mediaset SpA to say it would challenge the ruling in court.
  • Italians are being asked to rate state workers and weed out under-performers Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:29AMROME, Italy — Renato Brunetta has a dream: To modernize Italy through an upheaval of its public administration based on three key words — transparency, efficiency, merit.
  • Italy and Vietnam boost economic ties, tourist strategies Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:02AMItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on July 14 that Italy wanted to strengthen relations with Vietnam. Berlusconi made his remarks during a Rome reception for Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung, who is in Italy on an official visit.
  • Italians stage protest to save 'education' Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:44PMPeople from all over Italy have staged a demonstration to protest government's austerity plans that could undermine the country's education system.
  • AC Milan: So When Are We Going to Get Serious on a Midfielder? Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:09PMAs I, and pretty much the world, has stated, AC Milan needs a change. That we all know. It sounds like Galliani has been hard at work the past couple of days, despite constant criticism of Italian Prime Minister and Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi for wanting to be very inactive in the transfer market. Reports have Milan very interested in Lukas Podolski, provided they can sell Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ...
  • Berlusconi wins vote, but party rift widens Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:32PMThe tottering government of Silvio Berlusconi yesterday called the bluff of coalition rebels, staging a vote of confidence to force its deeply unpopular US$25bn austerity package through the Italian Senate.But the parliamentary...
  • Berlusconi wins vote, but split with 'ally' deepens Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe tottering government of Silvio Berlusconi yesterday called the bluff of coalition rebels, staging a vote of confidence to force its deeply unpopular €25bn (£20bn) austerity package through the Italian Senate.
  • Italian PM wins 'austerity' vote Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:14PMSilvio Berlusconi survives a confidence vote on his government's unpopular multi-billion-euro austerity measures.
  • Berlusconi wins vote on $32bn austerity package Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:27PMItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a confidence vote yesterday on an unpopular 25bn euro ($32bn) austerity package, but faces a growing rebellion within his own party.
  • Selling off the historical dowry Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:27PMIN an atmosphere poisoned by disputes and contradictions, Italy is entering another difficult stage, which could be dismissed by the habit of facing up to notorious incongruities of a political nature, or bring about early elections in spite of divisions among the opponents of Silvio Berlusconi, who is saying that everything is normal.
  • Neil Winton: Europe baulks at GM-style shakeout that could transform prospects Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:26PMEurope's automotive manufacturers lack the will to rid themselves of unprofitable operations that threaten their future, and experts predict a future of muddling through rather than decisive action to restore health and profits.
  • Feeblest pillar of Europe’s freedom temple is cracking again Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:33AMWe’re so used to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi that we barely raise an eyebrow. What, a new Italian law to stop investigators bugging the prime minister and his mates? Because “their privacy” matters more than anything on the dark side of public life?
  • Casillas seals 1-0 victory with live on-air kiss Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:31AMSara Carbonero, Iker Casillas's girlfriend. Keeper Iker Casillas sealed Spain's first ever World Cup win by kissing his TV reporter girlfriend, who had been accused of distracting him, before millions of viewers during a live on-air interview.
  • Жители Аквилы требуют справедливости Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:05PMDemonstrators from the area affected by last year’s earthquake at L’Aquila have marched on the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s office demanding more help.
  • Berlusconi must resign: Italy's Dems Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 2:44AMThe Democratic Party of Italy, the main center-left opposition party in the country, has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
  • Scandal follows Berlusconi to Brazil Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:14AMGaffe-prone Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been caught in yet another scandal, as reports suggest he has invited lap dancers to his hotel during a visit to Brazil.
  • Italian journalists protest against Silvio Berlusconi's media law Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 1:06AMLaw curbs police wiretaps and imposes fines on news organisations that publish transcripts More than 1,000 Italian journalists gathered in Rome yesterday to protest against a law that curbs police wiretaps and imposes fines on news organisations that publish transcripts. The prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, says the new rules are needed to protect privacy. The Italian National Press Federation ...
  • Big Brother creator linked to Five bid Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:15AMDe Mol understood to be working with Greek broadcaster Antenna on a joint bid submitted to owner RTL Big Brother creator John De Mol has been linked with a bid for Channel Five, which has been put up for sale by RTL. De Mol is understood to be working with Greek broadcaster Antenna on a joint bid that was submitted to RTL before last week's deadline for submissions, through his investment ...
  • 'News blackout' to hit Italy Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:29PMItalian journalists say they will stage a "news blackout" to protest a proposed law that could hinder the media freedom in the European country.
  • Dida says his official goodbyes to AC Milan fans Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:59PMAC Milan Carlo Ancelotti Nelson Dida has said his official 'goodbyes’ to AC Milan . The veteran Brazil is now a free agent after his Rossoneri deal expired yesterday. In a letter to fans on the club's website, Dida declared: “For the first time in 10 years, I can say that I am an ex-Rossonero. I wanted to wait until the end of my contract to give an affectionate salute to the Milan fans. “You ...
  • Berlusconi Jr urges AC Milan to go for Inter firebrand Balotelli Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:59PMAC Milan The son of AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi won't rule out raiding Inter for Mario Balotelli. It's no secret that Balotelli is a Milan supporter. He has often been seen at their games and was even pictured wearing the red and black shirt, much to the chagrin of Inter fans. When asked if he would sign the 19-year-old, Piersilvio didn't discourage the idea, saying: “He's a real talent ...
  • Berlusconi insists no plans of selling AC Milan Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:58PMAC Milan AC Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi insists he isn't about to offload the club. There has been talk of Milan being sold to Russian interests in recent months. But speaking in Panama, Berlusconi said: “I will be the President of Milan for another 25 years, so I will increase the distance between the other Presidents who have won less than me. “I have promised President Martinelli that I ...
  • Outrage over new plan for Berlusconi immunity Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:26PMA new plan by Italy’s centre-right government to give Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi more immunity from prosecution sparked outrage yesterday from the opposition.
  • Dida Bids Farewell To AC Milan Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 4:53PMAC Milan goalkeeper Dida has said goodbye to the club and fans, as he left the Rossoneri on Thursday. The Brazilian played at the Diavoli for 10 years, where he won the Scudetto and two Champions League titles.
  • MEPs, journalists react to defence strategy considering media a threat Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:57PMThe political groups of the European Socialists and Liberals (ALDE) intend to bring up, within the European Parliament (EP), a resolution against the attack on the freedom of the press in Romania made by the Presidency and the Country’s High Defence Council in qualifying mass-media campaigns as “threats” to national security.
  • Christchurch fans prepare for early start Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 10:18PMChristchurch football fans are preparing for an early start tomorrow as the All Whites take the field against Paraguay at 2am.
  • Belgian elex frontrunner wants to break up nation Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:06PMThe frontrunner in Belgium's elections this weekend is running on perhaps the ultimate in divisive proposals: the breakup of the nation.
  • Belgian elex frontrunner wants to break up nation Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:28PMThe frontrunner in Belgium's elections this weekend is running on perhaps the ultimate in divisive proposals: the breakup of the nation. Despite its status as the home of the European Union, Belgium itself has long struggled with divisions between its 6... European Union - Belgium - Government - Multilateral - Embassies and Consulates
  • Render unto Rome … Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 12:18PMRome is planning a hotel tax on its 9 million annual visitors in a revenue-raising measure that may hurt its tourism industry and credit rating.
  • Van Rompuy discusses state of euro with Berlusconi - Summary Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 11:15AMRome - European Union President Herman Van Rompuy met with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome on Tuesday for talks focussing on the economic state of the eurozone....
  • Van Rompuy meets with Berlusconi in Italy Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 9:15AMRome - European Union President Herman Van Rompuy met with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday for talks that are expected to focus mostly on the financial state of the eurozone, Italian media reported....