Italy
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In Italy, a jump in the number of new deaths and cases over the last 24 hours dashed hopes fed by two days of declines. The 743 deaths reported Tuesday pushed Italy’s toll past 6,800, by far the highest of any country. “Woe to whoever lets down the guard,” Health Minister Roberto Speranza said. ”Now,…
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More bad news for Italy: Its coronavirus death toll is now higher than China’s, according to Italian officials. After a record 427 deaths Wednesday, the nation has lost 3,405 people, topping China’s tally of 3,245, USA Today reports. Italy is still reeling under the effects of the outbreak despite having its entire population on lockdown, police scouring…
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The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region’s weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design. Europe’s third-largest economy has long been among the slowest growing in the region and…
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Malta has confirmed its first coronavirus case, a 12-year-old girl of Italian origin who lives in the Mediterranean island nation with her family. Health Minister Chris Fearne says the girl and her family had visited northern Italy in late February and early March, returning to Malta via Rome. Image: Chris Fearne The family self-quarantined as…
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An Italian-Nigerian professional footballer named King Paul Akpan Udoh has reportedly emerged as the first footballer to be diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus. King Paul Udoh, 22, was reported to have been diagnosed with deadly corona-virus on Thursday, February 27, and he has been quarantined according to various reports. He started his professional career at…
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Scrambling to contain rapidly rising number of new coronavirus infections in Italy, the largest amount outside Asia, authorities on Sunday stepped up measures to ban public gatherings, including stopping Venice’s famed carnival events, which have drawn tens of thousands of revelers to a region that is now in the heart of the outbreak. “The ordinance…
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Martha scored Brazil’s lone goal against a highly-disciplined Italian team to become the South American nation’s leading goal scorer at the World Cup—male and female. Martha scored from a spot-kick in the 74th minute on Tuesday afternoon. HISTORY! Marta now has more World Cup goals than anyone! #FIFAWWC #BRApic.twitter.com/zgp8TO5pRl — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 18,…
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Italy’s new interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has delivered a speech at a migrant center in Sicily, saying “common sense” was needed to stop the country from being “Europe’s refugee camp”. Image: Matteo Salvini The newly sworn in Deputy Prime Minister in Italy’s populist coalition government traveled to Sicily, one of the country’s main refugee landing points,…
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Francesco Totti, who has spent a total 25 seasons with AS Roma, reveals in a latest interview that he almost signed a contract with Real Madrid many years ago. Image: Francesco Totti in action for AS Roma. The player is said to be a favorite for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who tried so hard to get…
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Members of the European Union Parliament have strongly condemned the European Commission’s proposal to relocate 54,000 refugees from Turkey to EU member states, instead of relocating refugees from Italy and Greece as previously agreed, EuroReporter confirms. Italian MEP Barbara Spinelli said: “I strongly welcome Ska Keller’s response to the Commission in this report. I would…
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Andrea Pirlo has confirmed the rumors that Inter Milan offered him a mouth-watering deal last season, an offer which he turned down to stay with New York City FC. Image: Andrea Pirlo The mercurial midfielder told Sky Sport Italia that he preferred to play in the American Major League Soccer rather than return to Serie A.…
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If anyone is addicted to masturbating, even at the risk of being seen by others, the new law in Italy makes the country a perfect destination for such people. It is now a legal act to masturbate in public, the country’s supreme court has ruled. However, the lawful right to jerk off in public says…
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Picture shows surrounding olive groves littered with debris after the collision. At least 25 people have died while dozens sustained injuries after two passenger trains crashed head-on at high speed in Italy, reports confirm. The two trains were said to be on a single track between the coastal towns of Bari and Barletta. Emergency services have been…
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“A story of blackmail, conspiracy, courage and fear. We follow the Italian judge trying to take on the mafia.” Sicilian judge Antonino Di Matteo is one of the most-threatened and protected men in Italy. As the chief prosecutor in Italy’s “trial of the century”, he has more than 20 bodyguards, ensuring his safety around the clock.…
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Spanish footballer Gerard Pique and pop star Shakira, couldn’t help but watch their son Milan shed tears after Italy sent Spain packing from Euro 2016. The Colombian singer posted pictures of the lovely boy sobbing on his mom’s shoulder with singer Carlos Vives watching, shortly after the match ended on Monday. Milan watching Barca’s match…
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Atletico Madrid star Koke believes Spain must change to a mix of two styles of play–the famous “tiki-taka” and “fury”–if they are to stand a chance of winning the European Championship. Image: Koke in training at Euro 2016. According to the player, if Spain’s best tactics are adopted at Euro 2016, the team should be…
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