The Vatican says it has detained a person – said by sources to be the Pope’s butler – on suspicion of leaking confidential documents to the Italian media.
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A bomb explodes in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing at least one girl and injuring seven others.
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A bomb explodes in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing a girl and injuring six others, reports say.
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Indian police charge two Italian marines with the murder of two Indian fishermen, prompting Italy to recall its ambassador.
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A top Italian university switches to English
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Inspired by the lives of her own grandparents, who came to America from northern Italy in the early 20th century, Adriana Trigiani’s “ The Shoemaker’s Wife ” might be considered the ur-story behind her string of heartwarming family sagas. Free from the high-fashion brand names that infested the past couple of novels, this one is an old-fashioned, romantic tale of two star-tangled lovers, Enza Ravanelli and Ciro Lazzari. Beginning in the Italian Alps, the story travels by various routes to New York’s Little Italy, a Hoboken factory, backstage at the Metropolitan Opera, Minnesota’s Iron Range and the trenches of France. A love story, yes, but also a paean to artisanal work, food, friendship and family. Read full article > >
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Book World: Romantic journey with ‘The Shoemaker’s Wife,’ by Adriana Trigiani
A historic site in China's former capital that dates back more than 600 years to the Ming Dynasty was damaged Sunday after a Ferrari raced across it prior to a publicity event for the Italian carmaker, the official Xinhua news agency said.
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Ferrari leaves mark on Chinese relic
More than 20 Italian football teams and dozens of players are to be told they are under investigation as part of an inquiry into match-fixing.
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When I was growing up, my friends and I all wanted to be cool — like Al Pacino, Robert De Niro or, of course, the king of cool at the time: Fonzie. (I should note that I grew up in an Italian neighborhood.)
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi makes a rare appearance at his trial in Milan for paying for sex with an underage girl.
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Berlusconi turns up at sex trial
While you're frying up some eggs and bacon, we're cooking up something else: a way to celebrate today's food holiday. Oh, almond joy – April 19 is National Amaretto Day ! If you've got almond-flavored liqueur on the brain, today was made for you. But don't let the name amaro, meaning “bitter” in Italian, scare you off – almonds keep this sip a sweet one. Like other favorite liqueurs, amaretto has a legend, and a sentimental place in Saronno culture because of its Italian origin. In 1525, one of Leonardo da Vinci's pupils, artist Bernardino Luini, was commissioned to paint frescoes in a Saronno church. Because of the church's dedication to the Virgin Mary, Luini needed a model to base her on, and he found his muse in a young innkeeper. The woman wanted to express her gratitude (and adoration) with a payment, but didn't have the money, so she steeped apricot kernels in brandy and gave him the concoction. Thus, amaretto's love story was born. If you're cooking with amaretto, it's a great enhancer for desserts like tiramisu and even the whipped cream on your hot chocolate or coffee. Or, jazz up your favorite pastries by adding a shot or two to the batter. You can even go savory because amaretto is a great addition to almondine sauce and chicken dishes. Of course, amaretto is just as good by itself or on the rocks. Besides adding it to your coffee, the liqueur is also a great base for French Connections , Toasted Almonds and Bocce Balls . So here's to you, amaretto enthusiasts, and cheers!
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The Italian government slashes its forecast for the economy in 2012 and admits it will not be able to balance the budget in 2013.
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The club of Italian footballer Piermario Morosini is to take care of his disabled sister after he died during a game on Saturday.
The club of Italian footballer Piermario Morosini is to take care of his disabled sister after he died during a game on Saturday.
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Italian footballer Piermario Morosini has died after collapsing during a Serie B match at Pescara on Saturday, according to Italian media reports.
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Soccer player dies after heart attack
Book World: Romantic journey with ‘The Shoemaker’s Wife,’ by Adriana Trigiani
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