Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox to Raise a Few Eyebrows Jul 2, 2009
The 122,000-gross-registered-tons Celebrity Equinox is scheduled to enter service July 31 from Southampton, England, on an eight-night cruise through the majestic Norwegian Fjords, followed by a series of romantic Mediterranean sailings from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, beginning August 8. Like Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox will present guests with brand-defining, industry-first features, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real, growing grass; a glassblowing show and studio developed... (PR Newswire)
Staying in Atlanta? Jul 2, 2009
But thankfully, we did cross paths in Rome, Italy. We both ended up at the same hostel in Rome at the same time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Is It Really Greener Abroad? Jul 2, 2009
Some of the countries of destination include Spain, Italy, Britain, U.S.A among others. According to statistics available at the International Organistion for Migration( I.O.M), at least 33,000 people crossed from North Africa to the Italian Island of Lampedusa in 2008 alone( Daily Graphic, 29th April, 2009, page 7). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rand steady in ranges Jul 2, 2009
The contraction in euro-zone manufacturing output moderated for the fourth consecutive month in June, although improvements in France were offset by ongoing weakness in Germany and Italy. China's Purchasing Managers Index also ticked up in June, as did the UK's. (iAfrica.com)
TdF rivals line up Jul 2, 2009
Beginning with a medium-mountain stage near Colmar in eastern France, the race rides over the Swiss Alps, through Italy and then takes in two tough days of climbing in the French Alps prior to the big finale. In keeping with their bid to maintain suspense right till the end, organisers have this year done away with the traditional penultimate stage time trial and replaced it with the monster climb to the Mont Ventoux. (iAfrica.com)
SA still in RWC race Jul 2, 2009
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) on Tuesday announced it was recommending England to the IRB Council to host Rugby World Cup 2015 and Japan to stage the tournament in 2019, at the expense of South Africa and fellow bidders Italy ... "Both Italy and South Africa submitted comprehensive tenders with very strong government support and would be capable of hosting outstanding Rugby World Cup tournaments now or in the future," acknowledged Lapasset. (iAfrica.com)
Neda's death planned? Jul 2, 2009
A senior foreign policy advisor to Barack Obama said Iran's political crackdown and nuclear programme will be "at front and centre" of the US president's visit to Russia and the G8 summit in Italy next week. In a sign of life in Iran returning to normal, the text messaging network was restored on Wednesday after being cut off since 12 June. (iAfrica.com)
Teen girl the sole survivor Jul 1, 2009
According to an EU legal document, other inspections in Germany and Italy had shown up "deficiencies" with the airline, and in July last year the EU commission had insisted Yemenia provide an "action plan" to address safety concerns. Yemen's Transport Minister Khaled al-Wazir told AFP the plane was technically sound and had "been overhauled in May 2009 and regularly flew to Europe. French civil aviation officials said there were 66 French nationals on board, though many of passengers were likely... (iAfrica.com)
African summit opens in Libya without Iran leader Jul 1, 2009
Berlusconi, who is hosting a Group of Eight wealthy nations summit next week, canceled his attendance following a train crash and explosion in Italy that killed at least 16 people. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Belarus frees American lawyer Jul 1, 2009
Getty ImagesJune 30: Rescuers in Italy search for survivors of a freight train derailment and explosion, which killed at least 17 people. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Jul 1, 2009
So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Freight train derails, kills 14 in Italy Jul 1, 2009
A gas-filled train derailed while traveling through a downtown neighborhood around midnight Monday in Italy ... As rescuers searched through the rubble for survivors, unions and consumer groups denounced what they said is the poor safety record and aging infrastructure of Italy's rail system and questioned sending highly explosive cargo through an inhabited area ... Italy's center-right premier, traveled to Viareggio to take charge of the situation and was greeted with boos and cries of "go... (USA Today)
Kadhafi pushes for USA Jul 1, 2009
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, another of Kadhafi's invited guests, was still expected to attend although just on Monday he said rich nations could consider sanctions on Iran when the Group of Eight meets in Italy next week. Even before news of Ahmadinejad's visit, the summit had come under enormous pressure from Kadhafi to accept his vision for a greatly empowered AU executive, despite opposition from key countries like South Africa, the region's economic powerhouse. (iAfrica.com)
First Europeans were cannibals: Spanish archaeologists Jul 1, 2009
Homo antecessor, who lived before Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens, probably came to the caves of Atapuerca after a long migration from Africa and through the Middle East, northern Italy and France. It is a particularly good site for human settlement, at the confluence of two rivers with a comfortable climate and rich in fauna and flora, de Castro said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread Jul 1, 2009
74 million arrivals, followed by Canada with 149,137 arrivals, France with 47,501, then Spain, Germany, Cuba, Argentina, Italy, Brazil, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Colombia, Japan, Chile, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Peru and Switzerland. Cities receiving the most arrivals from Mexico were Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Houston and Minneapolis-St. (MEDLINEplus)
At least 6 dead as freight train derails, explodes Jun 30, 2009
Train derails, explodes in Italy, killing 13 ... VIAREGGIO, Italy A train derailed and set off an explosion and fire in the middle of a small Italian town, killing at least 13 people many as they slept in their homes officials said Tuesday ... A fireman checks the wrecked car of a freight train in Viareggio, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, after it exploded just outside the station of this coastal town in northern Italy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roberts scholarship thrills teen writer Jun 30, 2009
Her long places to see list includes Greece, Italy, England, France and Brazil. Julies Scrapbook, the short story she submitted for the scholarship, looks at how words pop up in a girls life, prompting vivid memories and feelings. (The Herald-Mail Online)
'Hundreds' going abroad for IVF Jun 30, 2009
Most patients in the survey were originally from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and France ... The main reason given by women from Germany, Norway, Italy and France for seeking treatment in another country was to avoid legal restrictions at home. (BBC News -- Health)
Sacre Participating In Canada Senior Men's National Team Camp Jun 30, 2009
After the launch in 2008, the "ROAD WARRIORS" return for an intense three-phase season during which the team will compete against seven national teams and club teams in Spain, Italy and Puerto Rico, all in preparation for the FIBA Americas Championships for Men Aug. 26-Sept ... After four days of intense training the team is slated to travel to Italy July 25-Aug ... 2 to compete in exhibition games with national teams from Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and Turkey. (Gozags.com)
Egyptians demand apology Jun 30, 2009
The team reported a robbery at their Illovo hotel after their 1-0 win over Italy during the 2009 Confederations Cup soccer tournament earlier this month. Newspaper reports quoted unnamed police officials who claimed the team was robbed by sex workers they had invited to their rooms for post-match celebrations. (iAfrica.com)
Berlusconi Says G8 Sanctions Likely Against Iran Jun 30, 2009
NAPLES -- The Group of Eight wealthy powers are likely to agree to adopt sanctions against Iran when they meet in Italy next week, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Monday ... The G8 is made up of the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. (Newsmax)
Play and win a $100m! Jun 30, 2009
So, is it only in Italy that more than $100 000 000 is up for grabs three times a week. Nope, at iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
10 dead, 50 hurt in Italy gas explosion Jun 30, 2009
10 dead, 50 injured in Italy as rail gas tank explodes - Europe - World - The Times of India ... 10 dead, 50 injured in Italy as rail gas tank explodes. (India Times, India)
India query to Switzerland on Lord Buddha statue Jun 30, 2009
I sent a letter and a copy of the TOI report to Raghvendra Shastry, special officer in the MEA, since foreign minister S M Krishna was away in Italy, Dharmasen told TOI over phone from Bangalore on Monday. Quoting Shastry, he said the MEA has sought a clarification from the Swiss authorities even though the Geneva shop owner is reported to have since removed the statue from the showroom. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Iran says recount shows election valid Jun 30, 2009
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Group of Eight leaders meeting next week in Italy will discuss possible sanctions against Iran. Riot police clashed Sunday with up to 3,000 protesters near the Ghoba Mosque in north Tehran, the first major post-election unrest in four days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study Jun 30, 2009
Four developing countries China, Mexico, India and the Philippines and nine industrialized countries the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are the source of 80% of Canada's international air traffic. These are important locations from which future infectious disease threats may originate or pass through en route to Canada. (EurekAlert!)
Vote for Table Mountain! Jun 30, 2009
It is now officially ahead of legendary mountains such as Mount Everest, K2 Mountain and Mount Kilimanjaro but is behind other popular sites including Mount Olympus in Greece and Vesuvius Volcano in Italy. Well-loved and respected South African celebs and sports stars have shown their support for the cause. (iAfrica.com)
* World News Quick Take Jun 29, 2009
ITALY Pope has translation issues. Translation problems have delayed the long-awaited publication of a new encyclical from the Pope, Italian media reported on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Stealthy things happening at train stations Jun 29, 2009
On a foggy morning in the Tuscany region of Italy in 2003, a police ID check in a second-class compartment set off a point-blank shootout with a Red Brigades militant, the author of a manifesto proclaiming a leftist-Islamic militant alliance. Her companion and a police officer were killed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Touring the nation, 26.2 miles at a time Jun 29, 2009
In 2004, she and her former husband ran another marathon in Venice, Italy. "I was 20 pounds lighter and 62 minutes faster," she said. (Florida Today)
India not to toe West line on emissions Jun 28, 2009
NEW DELHI: India fended off pressure at the recently concluded Major Economies Forum to agree to greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments in a declaration being prepared for the G8+5 summit that is to be held in Italy in July. The Major Economies Forum, supported by the US, is a conglomeration of 20 countries, including key emerging economies and industrialised nations. (India Times)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 28, 2009
He plans to travel to the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Greece and then attend Universal Technical Institute in Orlando, Fla. Angela Nicole Haslam: valedictorian, Top 5 percent, honors diploma, Certificate of Initial Mastery, OSAA Activity and Athletic Scholar, Valco Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Female in Activities, Female Sportsmanship Award for Athletics. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ghana: Blay-Miezah's Billions Jun 28, 2009
There in the heart of continental Europe was found lots of accounts: in Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. My old man tells me, that Dr. Blay-Miezah had a very interesting side of him; he always collected every piece of paper on which notes had been made and personally destroyed them for reasons best known to himself. (allAfrica.com)
Unexpected and ancient, rustic and alluring Jun 28, 2009
FARNESE, Italy - Sometimes, when you feel like you ve traveled as far from home as you can possibly go, you reach a moment when things start to seem less like a vacation and more like a trust fall ... The house was in northern Lazio, a corner of Italy that not only had I never visited, but also nobody I talked to had ever visited, even though it s only 90 minutes from Rome ... The horseman s inn was an agriturismo, a popular type of accommodation in Italy that mixes farmhouse and B&B. Only one... (Boston Globe)
AP: Iranian Cleric: Some in Unrest Should be Executed Jun 28, 2009
In Trieste, Italy, foreign ministers of the Group of Eight countries called for an end to the violence in Iran and urged the authorities to find a peaceful solution. Khatami, meanwhile, alleged that the icon of the opposition, slain protester Neda Agha Soltan, was killed by demonstrators, not the Iranian security forces. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
All Blacks stutter against Italy Jun 28, 2009
ABs stutter past Italy ... New Zealand scored more points than Italy, and yet at the end of it you would have thought New Zealand had lost and it was Italy who were the winners ... But Italy has probably never tried harder on the rugby field or played with such intensity. (iAfrica.com)
48 hours in Trieste, Italy Jun 27, 2009
TRIESTE, Italy - Got 48 hours to explore the central European melting pot which is the Italian port city of Trieste. A Reuters correspondent with local knowledge helps visitors to get the most out of a visit to the city that only became definitively part of Italy in 1954 and where James Joyce wrote part of "Ulysses." ... 8 p.m.: Drive down past cliffs and trees into the city of 200,000 people, a northeastern outpost of Italy with the Slovenian and Croatian borders not far away. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Berlusconi seeks to rehabilitate Italy image Jun 27, 2009
ROME Premier Silvio Berlusconi launched a new tourism campaign for Italy on Wednesday in hopes of rehabilitating the country's image which he said had suffered from his recent personal scandals. Berlusconi said Italy's reputation abroad had first been damaged by a garbage crisis in Naples last year that saw tons of trash pile up on city streets ... Berlusconi launched the "Magic Italy" tourism campaign saying he wanted to relaunch the Italian tourism industry and lift Italy up from the "tragic... (Yahoo News)
Top Iranian Cleric: No Mercy For Rioters Jun 27, 2009
In Trieste, Italy, foreign ministers of the Group of Eight countries called for an end to the violence in Iran and urged the authorities to find a peaceful solution. And human rights groups, along with the Canadian government, have that Iran has put a feared, hard-line prosecutor in charge of the cases of arrested journalists. (CBS News)
Taste of Allston Jun 27, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Why the travel industry should end its war on smokers Jun 26, 2009
She just returned from a cruise from Portugal to Italy, and reports they were overwhelmed by second-hand smoke. Cigarette and cigar odors permeated so many areas, and for some reason, seemed to linger in the stairwells, even though there was no indoor smoking except at the casino, she says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ahmadinejad hurls insults Jun 26, 2009
But Russia, which has refused to criticise Iran over the post-election violence, took issue with Western governments as foreign ministers of the Group of Eight most industrialised nations gathered in Italy. "Isolating Iran is the wrong approach," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. (iAfrica.com)
Escort: Italianpremier had 'harem' of women Jun 26, 2009
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi holds a placard reading "Discover 7 sides of Abruzzo" during the presentation Wednesday of the new touristic logo of Italy ... She said she spent that night, Nov. 4, with Berlusconi, when the premier reportedly skipped an appearance at a U.S.-Italy event marking the election of President Barack Obama ... Luca Turi / EPA fileAn undated photoshows Patrizia D'Addario, the woman who alleges she was paid by a local businessman to spend the night with... (MSNBC -- International)
Christmas in Europe Jun 26, 2009
Italy also has a number of fantastic markets, such as the one in Campo San Maurizio in Venice. Nativity scenes (credited to Francis of Assisi in 1223), are integral to the spirit of Christmas in Italy and you will find them at every church and in the markets themselves ... Italy isnt without its own magnificent tree. (iAfrica.com)
Washington should be in line for high-speed rail money Jun 26, 2009
Trains in Spain, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Great Britain travel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The United States has only one reliable high-speed rail corridor, between Boston and Washington, D.C. Amtrak s Acela Express made its inaugural run between the two cities in 2000. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pak refuses to hand over suspects Jun 26, 2009
India is in the process of handing over the warrants to Interpol to hand over to the Pakistan government for extradition even as external affairs minister SM Kris 00004000 hna and Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi are set to meet in G-8 deliberations in Italy. Islamabad's position on the matter does not come as a surprise as it has continued to say that it will not hand over its nationals to India. (India Times)
Unique Europe: Irish hurling to Riviera cactus Jun 26, 2009
Italy: On Cinque Terre, borrow a good knife from a friendly restaurant and hike from village to village through hilly vineyards. This is Italy s most exotic stretch of the Riviera coastline ... You can continue on this wildly scenic journey gliding in a little gondola across the glaciers all the way into Italy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Former Miss Kauai killed in stabbing at Indiana home Jun 26, 2009
In 1990 she entered her first beauty pageant and won the title of Miss Kauai, which inspired her to model in Milan, Italy, for a short while ... In 1990 she entered her first beauty pageant and won the title of Miss Kauai, which inspired her to model in Milan, Italy, for a short while. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Where to hit the slopes Jun 26, 2009
So who could resist a ski trip to Italy when spectacular scenery and world class skiing is on offer ... South African travellers need a valid passport and a Schengen visa to travel to Italy. (iAfrica.com)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Jun 25, 2009
So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Oasis of the Seas Introduces the Next Generation of Dining Jun 25, 2009
Mondo Cafe - This new addition to the Royal Promenade will feature coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Steps from Boleros and open around the clock, it is sure to be popular after an evening on the dance floor. (PR Newswire)
Retiring Norwell High teachers reflect on their careers Jun 25, 2009
In the fall, she said she has plans to travel to Italy, and she ll be working on some pieces she hopes to submit to a State House art exhibit dealing with violence against women. This summer, Noiseux said she plans to take in some NASCAR races up in New Hampshire, do some camping with her husband, visit the grandkids and spend some time at the beach in Scituate. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Humans prefer right ear over left Jun 25, 2009
Dr Luca Tommasi and Daniele Marzoli from the University "Gabriele d'Annunzio" in Italy examined ear preference in communication between humans. Their research which included a series of three studies revealed a natural side bias, depending on hemispheric asymmetry in the brain, which manifested itself in everyday human behaviour. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Iran unrest to dominate G8 summit Jun 25, 2009
Iran's foreign minister said he had no plans to travel to Italy. Unrest in Iran is expected to dominate discussions between foreign ministers as they prepare to meet for a G8 summit in Italy ... But Iran's foreign minister has said he has "no plans to travel to Italy". (BBC News)
VIEW: Let's not mix up issues Jun 25, 2009
Italy's prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, sure has a way of staying in the headlines. Known to be quite the playboy, his personal life has come under immense media scrutiny, not just in Italy but worldwide, following allegations that he cavorts with young models and allegedly pays for escorts to attend his extravagant parties ... Now, some women academics in Italy have petitioned first ladies of G8 countries due to gather in Italy next month for a summit meeting to boycott the event in protest... (India Times, India)
Australia is all words and no action as far as safety of Indian students is concerned. Jun 25, 2009
However, he pointed out that if the international comparative criminal data was looked into, Australia would still be the safest country in the world, safer than the UK, France, Italy, and the US. ... Calling his country safer than the UK, France, Italy, and the US, Kevin Rudd said Australia was 'sensitive to the well being of every international student. (India Times, India)
T20 win unites Pakistanis Jun 25, 2009
The great satirist, Ibn e Insha, in that book of dazzling and side-splitting sketches that is Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitab ('The last book of Urdu', first published in 1971), meant as a mock textbook for Pakistani schools, described that state thus: "q) which country is this? a) this is England. q) so the English must live here? a) yes." (and so on for France, Italy and other nations, till. "q) which country is this? a) this is Pakistan. q) so, Pakistanis must live here, then?" The answer is an... (India Times)
Cruise ship docked in Spain reports swine flu Jun 25, 2009
The two women from the United States and Italy have been quarantined aboard the vessel Navigator of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, along with their travel companions, but no one else on the ship has come down with the illness, a ministry official said ... The cruise ship began its trip in Italy and stopped off in France before arriving in Barcelona. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Netanyahu Nixes Meeting With Obama Envoy Jun 24, 2009
Netanyahu arrived in Italy on Tuesday, part of a European jaunt that includes stops in Rome and Paris to sound out regional allies about his qualified endorsement of a Palestinian state ... Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, who was attending the meeting, said Italy would ask Netanyahu to quickly open talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ... He said Italy would also appreciate the "gesture" of a moratorium on expanding existing settlements, the Apcom news agency reported. (CBS News -- World)
Hilton Hotels in the Middle East Sign an Agreement with HMC to Relaunch the Premium Club Jun 24, 2009
HMC is a global company with offices in more than 50 countries including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, UAE, Egypt, Venezuela, Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom and United States. Established in 1997, CLUBHOTEL is a worldwide network of four and five-star hotels, providing common benefits and recognition to an international membership base. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rosetta Constantino creates a taste for ricotta Jun 24, 2009
In the village of Verbicaro, Calabria - the toe of Italy s boot - where Constantino lived until she was 14, ricotta was made with milk from the goats or sheep each family owned. In California, where such milk is not easy to find, she has Americanized the traditional method. (Boston Globe)
I've never paid for sex: Berlusconi Jun 24, 2009
ROME: Embattled Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he has never paid a woman for sex, the subject of an embarrassing investigation under way in southern Italy. "I have never paid a woman," Berlusconi said in an interview to appear today. (India Times, India)
Iran's Mottaki not planning to go to G8 meeting Jun 24, 2009
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday he had no plans to attend a G8 meeting in Italy this week on the situation in Afghanistan, the ISNA news agency reported. "I have no plan to travel to Italy," Mottaki told reporters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Italy backs Netanyahu's peace plans Jun 24, 2009
Italy is perhaps Israel's greatest ally in Europe, but at the same time is Iran's No. 1 European trading partner, accounting for about 26 percent of total import-export trade between EU countries and Tehran ... 8 billion, according to the Italy-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... Standing next to Netanyahu, Berlusconi said Italy's economic ties to Tehran had always had the blessing of Israel and the U.S., and would continue as long as Washington approved. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 24, 2009
He plans to travel to the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Greece and then attend Universal Technical Institute in Orlando, Fla. Angela Nicole Haslam: valedictorian, Top 5 percent, honors diploma, Certificate of Initial Mastery, OSAA Activity and Athletic Scholar, Valco Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Female in Activities, Female Sportsmanship Award for Athletics. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
