On board the helicopter were five Italian tourists and a pilot while the plane carried three people. In a speech made earlier today, Mayor Bloomberg...
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During the past week, the Italian media could not do enough reporting on the visit of America’s first family to Italy for the G8 Conference....
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Yesterday was Richter Scale Day. I could not help but think of the recent, tragic earthquakes in the area of L’Aquila, Italy (where about 26...
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SFF VIDEO Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave were among those honored at the the fourth annual Sicilian Film Festival, which has become America's window...
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Every day I watch the Italian Telegiornale (TV news) to keep up with what is going on in my native country. This week, I was moved and inspired by the...
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In Italy, both Easter and Passover are celebrated. Most families celebrate together or with friends at home and some a few go to restaurants. This...
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In L’Aquila, the death toll is up to 260 victims and counting. There have been episodes of looting and some arrests. Aftershocks continue. Yet,...
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The death toll in L’Aquila has reached 235 with 1,500 injured and about 50,000 residents rendered homeless. Fifteen people are still missing....
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Over 150 people have died and many more are feared dead in the earthquake that hit L’Aquila, Italy at about 3:32 a.m. local time this morning....
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Italians love to walk. It is part of everyday life. During nice weather, families will often go for walks after dinner in their town’s main...
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