Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti hospitalized in northern Italy
International Herald Tribune: Opera star Luciano Pavarotti has been hospitalized with fever in his hometown of Modena, in northern Italy, and his condition was stable, […]
Italian tenor Pavarotti admitted to hospital
Reuters: ROME – Opera superstar Luciano Pavarotti, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, is in hospital in northern Italy after being admitted on Tuesday, […]
Rugby: Troncon to tackle fourth World Cup for Italy
New Zealand Herald: ROME – Italy halfback Alessandro Troncon will take part in his fourth World Cup after coach Pierre Berbizier included him in the […]
Fresh accusations in collapse of Parmalat
International Herald Tribune: Prosecutors in Parma, Italy, completed their preliminary investigation and accused seven Citigroup employees of involvement in the multibillion-dollar collapse of the dairy […]
History Catches Up with the Delta Queen: America’s Great River Ship to Retire in 2008
The great stern-wheel steamship Delta Queen, built in 1927, has operated since 1966 under a special Congressional exemption to Coast Guard fire-safety standards. The exemption […]
Union Votes for German Railway Strike
BusinessWeek: Barring a last minute deal with Deutsche Bahn, the country’s train drivers will strike this week, disrupting the peak travel season … leggi tutto […]
With all its treasures sold, who will visit Italy?
Telegraph: By Malcolm Moore, in Venice … leggi tutto (read all)
Editor’s Choice: The World’s Best Street Food
One of the best ways to get to the heart of a culture’s cuisine is through its popular food and snacks. And what better way […]
People Watching, Lit Legends and More of the Best of Paris Cafe Culture
There must be thousands of cafes in Paris, and a thorough run down would easily fill a book. Though you could probably have a primal […]
Tale of Ruling Class Privilege Touches a Nerve in Italians
New York Times: A new book on Italy’s political class has become somewhat of a phenomenon, catching the wave of a widespread national malaise. … […]