Italy set to bail out bank after huge derivatives losses
Telegraph: Board members of the Italian bank Italease were in emergency session last night amid reports that the central bank may step in following huge […]
Officials: Arsonists to blame for fires in Italy
International Herald Tribune: Firefighters were battling Wednesday to contain scattered fires across central and southern Italy, which authorities believe are largely caused by arsonists. … […]
Frommer’s 5 Deals: Israel for $999 and 4 more Bargains
How to spend six nights in Paris for just above $100 (with airfare), when to save 35% off the Bahamas, and more new deals. … […]
LSE plans $1 bln shareholder payout if Italy deal goes ahead
Marketwatch: LONDON — The London Stock Exchange plans to return as much as 500 million pounds more to shareholders on the condition it gets the […]
Italy’s driving mania
Globe and Mail: Lawless roads scene of daily carnage … leggi tutto (read all)
Toward Giving Artificial Cells The Ability To Move
ScienceDaily: Got legs? Chemists in Japan and Italy are reporting development of self-propelled oil droplets that could provide a basis for giving artificial cells the […]
In Italy, Politicians Agree on Saving a Soap Opera
New York Times: Rumors have circulated that RAI, the Italian state broadcaster, would not confirm a 10th season for “Incantesimo,” or “Enchantment.” … leggi tutto […]
Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco
A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge […]
Italian police seize imam in mosque raid
Telegraph: A Moroccan imam arrested in Italy on suspicion of running a "terrorism school" in his mosque had a variety of toxic chemicals at his […]
Frommers.com Podcast: Out and About: Gay & Lesbian Travel
For the gay and lesbian community, travel presents its own set of special concerns about safety and human rights. … leggi tutto (read all)