Tour helicopter, small plane collide over NYC’s Hudson River, killing all 9 aboardNEW YORK —A small plane collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River on Saturday, scattering debris in the water and forcing people on the New Jersey waterfront to scamper for cover. Authorities believe all nine people aboard the two aircraft were killed. In Europe, ‘cash for clunkers’ driving sales _ but what happens when the money runs out?BERLIN —For months, European car buyers have been junking clunkers for cash, boosting automakers sales — but making experts fear that once the government handouts stop, the struggling car industry will return to a slump no pile of cash can conquer. Italy’s scandal-plagued Berlusconi says he has nothing to hide, nothing to apologize forROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi made one of his strongest denials yet in a scandal over alleged relationships with young women, insisting on Friday he has nothing to hide and nothing to apologize for. Archaeologists find birthplace of Roman emperor who built ColosseumROME —Archaeologists have unearthed a sprawling country villa believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who built the Colosseum, they said Friday. The 2,000-year-old ruins were found about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Rome, near Cittareale, lead archaeologist Filippo Coarelli said. American Italian Pasta Co. reports much higher third-quarter profits on lower revenueKANSAS CITY, Mo. — American Italian Pasta Co. says its third-quarter profits were above Wall Street estimates despite an almost 7 percent slump in sales. Fiat to takeover historic carmaker Bertone to design future cars for ChryslerMILAN — The Italian automaker Fiat on Thursday won a bid to take over the bankrupt Italian car company Bertone, which will help design cars for the U.S. automaker Chrysler, the Italian Economic Development Ministry said. Russia gets Turkish support for South Stream gas pipeline during Putin visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia on Thursday secured Turkish support for a pipeline project that challenges European efforts to reduce energy dependence on Moscow, but predicted that Europe would ultimately benefit from the deal. Telecom Italia 1H net profit drops 17 percent due to shrinking customer base, handset salesMILAN — Telecom Italia SpA says first-half net profit dropped 17 percent from a year earlier because of a shrinking customer base, lower handset sales and regulations limiting termination fees on mobile phones. French actress Deneuve booed in Italy after stage performanceROME — French actress Catherine Deneuve was booed during a stage performance in Italy by people demanding a refund. Kansas, possible spot for Guantanamo prisoners, has history of holding foreign detaineesLEAVENWORTH, Kan. — If suspected terrorists from Guantanamo Bay end up being held in Kansas, it wouldn’t be the first time foreign detainees were imprisoned in the Midwest. Italians grabbed by lottery frenzy as record jackpot hits nearly euro116 millionROME — A record jackpot of €115.9 million ($166.7 million) has sent Italians into a lottery frenzy that has spread to neighboring countries and even local, cash-strapped municipalities. Report: daughter of scandal-plagued Berlusconi says politicians are called to high moralityROME — Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian premier engulfed in a sex scandal over alleged encounters with young women, has been taken to task by his daughter, who is quoted as saying in an interview that public officials should enhance moral values. Italy’s UniCredit posts 74 percent drop in second-quarter net profitMILAN — The Italian bank UniCredit SpA says second-quarter net profit fell 74 percent due to lower fees and commissions. Enel and EdF create joint venture to develop nuclear energy in ItalyMILAN — The Italian energy company Enel has formed a joint venture with France’s EdF to develop nuclear energy in Italy, the companies said in a joint statement Monday. Italy’s health officials allow use of abortion drug RU-486 in hospitals, drawing Vatican ireROME — Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU-486, capping years of debate and defying opposition from the Vatican, which warned of immediate excommunication for doctors prescribing the pill and for women who use it. Ancient warrior’s skeleton found buried in a tomb on a beach near RomeROME — Archaeologists have found the skeleton of a warrior from up to 5,000 years ago floating in a tomb filled with sea water on a beach near Rome, Italy’s art squad said Friday. Germany says 4 European nations sign euro9B deal to build 112 more Eurofighter Typhoon jetsMUNICH — Four European countries signed Friday a euro9 billion ($12.65 billion) deal to build 112 more Eurofighter Typhoon fighter planes, a boost for the companies involved in production of the advanced jet. Italian gas and oil company Eni reports 2nd quarter profit down 76 percentROME — Eni SpA, Italy’s largest natural gas and oil company, on Friday reported a 76 percent drop in second-quarter earnings, driven by lower gas and oil prices amid the recession. Italian utility Enel says first half earnings up 28 percent due to Spanish operationsROME — Italian utility Enel SpA on Friday reported a 28 percent increase in first half profit as income at its newly acquired Spanish unit Endesa offset a drop in electricity sales in its home Italian market. Italy’s Mediaset reports first-half profits down by 48 percentMILAN — The Mediaset television empire founded by Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday that first half net profit fell by 48 percent because of a drop in advertising in its two main markets, Italy and Spain. Taliban says it will disrupt Afghan elections which it calls ‘American process’KABUL — The Taliban urged Afghans on Thursday to stay away from the Aug. 20 elections, threatening to block the roads to polling stations and dismissing the balloting as an “American process.” Deadly raid against Iranian exiles raises questions about Iraq’s relations with US, TehranBAGHDAD — Iraqi forces clashed with an Iranian opposition group for a second day Wednesday after storming a camp north of Baghdad despite U.S. appeals not to use force against exiles protected for years by American troops. Ireland taking 2 Guantanamo prisoners as US-EU diplomacy to shut Cuban prisonDUBLIN — Ireland’s agreement Wednesday to take two homeless Guantanamo prisoners demonstrates that patient diplomacy between the United States and Europe is starting to play its part in shutting down the notorious U.S. prison. Pope: ‘Guardian angel’ did not prevent fractured wrist, acting on higher ordersLES COMBES, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday that his guardian angel was clearly acting “on superior orders” when he let the pontiff fall and break his wrist this month. Rights group: number of executions in world down in 2008, China still top executionerROME — The number of prisoners put to death worldwide decreased in 2008, a human rights group said Wednesday, adding that China retained its position as the world’s top executioner. Rights group: number of executions in world down in 2008, but China still top executionerROME — The number of prisoners put to death worldwide decreased in 2008, a human rights group said Wednesday, adding that China retained its position as the world’s top executioner. Economic downturn helping stem immigrants’ dangerous sea voyages to EuropeMADRID — The boats used to arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands almost daily, rickety vessels crammed with Africans hoping for a better life in Europe, and willing to risk a perilous journey at sea to get here. Italian city fines tourist for urinating in canalVENICE - A tourist who urinated in one of Venice’s famous canals has been fined after being caught in the act by the Italian lagoon city’s mayor, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Misspelt name on GPS sends 2 Swedes looking for Capri island on wrong end of ItalyROME — Officials say a Swedish couple looking for the pristine waters of the popular island of Capri ended some 400 miles (660 kilometers) away in the northern industrial town of Carpi after misspelling the destination on their car’s GPS. CAPITAL CULTURE: Michelle Obama’s style reflects Chicago, city of broad shoulders, bare armsCHICAGO — In Michelle Obama’s hometown, working women hustle back and forth from home to the office in stylish shoes they can walk fast and far in. They wear chic but commonsense coats that keep them warm in the winters — and those famous sleeveless tops favored by the first lady in the summer. |
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