The enigma of Italy’s ancient Etruscans is finally unravelled
Guardian: Genetic research DNA tests on their Italian descendants show the ‘tuscii’ came from Turkey. … leggi tutto (read all)
Italy CIA kidnap trial adjourned
BBC: A judge in Italy adjourns the first criminal trial over the CIA’s "extraordinary rendition" of terror suspects. … leggi tutto (read all)
Pope says dialogue needed in Mideast
Boston Globe: ASSISI, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI made a pilgrimage to the birthplace of St. Francis yesterday, lamenting the violence in the Middle East […]
Hop-a-long to Honduras for Diving, Rainforests and Mayan Marvels
Tucked away in the middle of Central America is the picture-perfect nation of Honduras — a country known for its clear turquoise waters, world-class scuba […]
The Early Bird Gets the Holiday Bargain: Paris for Thanksgiving from $389
It’s a long way off, but if you’ve got the vaguest inkling that you want to travel for the holidays, now’s the time to start […]
Rabbits delay flights in Italy
New Zealand Herald: MILAN – Flights to and from Milan’s Linate airport were suspended for three hours while staff and volunteers tried to capture hares […]
Portland by Public Transit and the Flip of a Coin
Most peoples’ routes are determined by habit and curiosity, but what if we took free will out of the picture and explore without an agenda? […]
Robberies soar as Italy frees 15,000 inmates
Telegraph: Armed robberies of Italian banks and building societies have soared after a controversial prisoner amnesty in the country’s crowded jails. … leggi tutto (read […]
Italy gays march for more rights
BBC: Tens of thousands of gay activists march through Rome, demanding more rights for same-sex couples. … leggi tutto (read all)