Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town killing 6, injuring 30ROME — Two cars filled with liquefied natural gas exploded when a freight train derailed in the middle of a small Italian town, setting off an inferno that killed at least six people and injured 50 others, officials said Tuesday. Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, 2 dead, dozens of injuries reportedROME — A freight train derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas exploded, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, officials and news reports said Tuesday. Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, one death, dozens of injuries reportedROME — A freight train has derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas have exploded, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. Italy’s Berlusconi says G8 leaders will discuss possible sanctions against Iran at summitROME — The Group of Eight leaders meeting next week in central Italy will discuss possible sanctions against Iran, Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Monday. Scandal-hit Berlusconi seeks sobriety by hosting G-8ROME - Facing a series of domestic scandals that would have embarrassed Roman Emperor Tiberius, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has decided to take the sobriety route by announcing the program for this year’s G-8 summit. Pope: Analysis on St. Paul’s bones seems to confirm belief that Roman relics belong to apostleROME — The first-ever scientific test on what are believed to be the remains of the Apostle Paul “seems to confirm” that they do indeed belong to the Roman Catholic saint, Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday. Italian premier Berlusconi, mired in sex scandal at home, boosts presence on world stageROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expanding his presence on the world stage leading into next week’s Group of Eight summit with a flurry of diplomacy aimed, at least in part, in part at diverting attention from the starlet scandal that has engulfed him at home. Italian premier Berlusconi, mired in sex scandal at home, boosts presence on world stageROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expanding his presence on the world stage leading into next week’s Group of Eight summit with a flurry of diplomacy aimed, at least in part, at diverting attention from the starlet scandal that has engulfed him at home. Berlusconi boosts international diplomacy as problems mount at home over starlet scandalROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi is expanding his presence on the world stage leading into next week’s Group of Eight summit with a flurry of diplomacy aimed, at least in part, in part at diverting attention from the starlet scandal that has engulfed him at home. Italy expels Palestinian in 1985 hijacking of Achille Lauro cruise ship to SyriaROME — A lawyer says Italian authorities are set to expel to Syria one of the Palestinians who hijacked the Achille Lauro cruise ship and killed an American passenger in 1985. Berlusconi’s estranged wife criticizes huge media attention on divorceROME — The estranged wife of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi lashed out Saturday at what she called excessive attention and unwanted advice in the media following her decision to divorce the conservative leader. Escort in Berlusconi scandal denies being paid to talk, says Berlusconi should remember herROME — The high-end prostitute at the center of Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s starlet scandal has dismissed the premier’s claims that he doesn’t know her, saying they spent the night together and shared an “intimate” breakfast the next morning. Italy hopes G8 ministers will rebuke Iran at Trieste; US and Moscow measure responseTRIESTE, Italy — Foreign ministers of Group of Eight countries are seeking to find a common position on Iran’s violent crackdown on protesters as they open a meeting in this northeastern Italian city. Italian prime minister faces new trouble as prostitute alleges she spent the night after partyROME — Silvio Berlusconi has survived corruption allegations, a playboy reputation and his wife’s wrath to become Italy’s longest-serving prime minister. Now come allegations from a high-end prostitute that she spent the night at his residence and can prove it. Catholic magazine slams Italian premier as prostitute claims she spent the night with himROME — A high-end prostitute says she has proof she spent the night at Silvio Berlusconi’s Rome residence after a party that allegedly featured the prime minister’s wisecracks, his cabaret crooning, and a bevy of sexy women. Under fire for starlet parties, Berlusconi tries to boost Italy’s image with new campaignROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi launched a new tourism campaign for Italy on Wednesday in hopes of rehabilitating the country’s image which he said had suffered from his recent personal scandals. Netanyahu defends proposal for demilitarized Palestinian state, says it’s gaining groundPARIS — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after meeting the leaders of France and Italy on Wednesday, said his bid for a demilitarized Palestinian state is gaining international ground and is the only solution for Mideast peace. Israeli: Differences with US over settlements led government to postpone Mitchell meetingPARIS — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Paris for talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, as differences with the United States over settlements emerged as a key issue. Report: Italy’s Berlusconi says he never paid women, denying latest allegations in scandalROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has told a gossip magazine he has never paid a woman for sex, as he continues to be dogged by suspicions stemming from his purported fondness for young models and starlets. Protests muted in Iran as regime expels British diplomats, toughens crackdownCAIRO — Overwhelmed by police and left with limited alternatives, Iranian demonstrators resorted Tuesday to more subtle ways of challenging the outcome of the presidential election: holding up posters, shouting from rooftops and turning on car headlights. French president’s office announces Cabinet shake-upPARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy revamped France’s Cabinet on Tuesday, turning to conservative loyalists and ousting two poorly performing ministers in the second reshuffle of the government since he took office in 2007. Netanyahu gets Italy’s blessing for his view of Palestinian state, postpones Mitchell meetingROME — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got a warm and supportive welcome Tuesday from Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, while postponing a potentially less comfortable meeting with President Barack Obama’s Mideast envoy. Israel releases senior Hamas politician, prompting speculation of deal to free soldierJERUSALEM — Israel on Tuesday freed the most senior of dozens of Hamas politicians in custody, prompting speculation it was a prelude to a deal for the release of an Israeli soldier held by Palestinians for three years. Israel’s Netanyahu postpones meeting with Obama’s Mideast envoyROME — A meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama’s special Middle East peace envoy, former Sen. George Mitchell, has been postponed. Israeli prime minister praises courage of Iranian protesters, calls Tehran threat to peaceROME — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the courage of Iranian protesters on Tuesday and called the Tehran authorities the greatest threat to peace. Google trial in Italy: a threat to Web freedom or a call for greater responsibility?ROME — An Italian court on Tuesday postponed the trial against four Google executives accused of defamation and violating privacy for allowing a video to be posted online showing an autistic youth being abused. Strong aftershock hits quake-struck area of central Italy, is felt as far as RomeROME — A powerful aftershock hit the quake-struck areas of central Italy on Monday, rattling buildings as far away as Rome. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Italy says it considers invitation to Iran for this week’s G-8 summit rejectedROME — Italy considers its G-8 meeting invitation to Iran rejected since Tehran has not yet responded, the foreign minister said Monday in a sign of Rome’s growing impatience. Palestinian who helped plan hijacking of Achille Lauro ship dies in Italian jailROME — A Palestinian man who helped plan the 1985 hijacking of the Achille Lauro cruise ship during which an American passenger was killed has died in an Italian jail. Report: Italy says Iran should reply to invitation to this week’s G8 summitROME — Italy will consider its G-8 meeting invitation to Iran rejected unless Tehran replies by the end of the day, the foreign minister said Monday in a sign of Rome’s growing impatience. |
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