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VVIP chopper scam: CBI gets phone transcripts from Italy
CBI has received transcripts of telephone conversations between Italian middlemen, officials of a defence firm - in which the Italy government has 30 percent stake - and others, in connection with the VVIP helicopter scam. #CBI #Italy #defence ministry #Finmeccanica #AgustaWestland #Chopper deal #VVIP
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Italy's Berlusconi attacks judges but backs Letta government
ROME (Reuters) - Silvio Berlusconi launched a fierce attack on magistrates at a stormy political rally on Saturday, accusing them of trying to eliminate him politically but he pledged to keep supporting the fragile coalition of centre-left Prime Minister Enrico Letta. The leader of Italy's centre right, whose appeal against a tax fraud conviction was rejected this week and who still faces trial on charges of paying for sex with a minor, repeated his longstanding accusations against prosecutors. "Anyone who is not caught up by political factionalism can see clearly that there are politically motivated magistrates who are blinded by hate and prejudice towards me," he said #facebook #China #Brazil #Technology #climate change #Russia #Government #Italy #United Kingdom #Entertainment #opinion #political
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Syrian rebels free U.N. peacekeepers held in Golan
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebels on Sunday freed four Filipino U.N. peacekeepers whom they had captured on the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights last week. The rebels from the Yarmouk Martyrs' Brigade had said they were holding the soldiers for their own safety after clashes with Syrian government forces had put them in danger #Business #Syria #Technology #Arabic #Russia #Israel #Italy #Entertainment #lifestyle
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Congress' Kandahar: India should tell Italy: BASTA! Enough.
Indian governments take legal undertakings, treaties and anything stamped so seriously they forget there is also a real world out there. #India #diplomacy #Supreme Court #InMyOpinion #European Union #Italy #Italian Marines
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Worryingly for Spain, Balotelli might be coming of age
The greatest players in any sport have typically married exceptional talent with exceptional temperament. So far, it had been a lesson that the Italian had not learned. #Italy #Mario Balotelli #Euro 2012 #Andrea Pirlo #Cesare Prandelli
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Syria: Why we can't afford the death of journalists
When it comes to war zones, the world needs to listen to the voices of the subjects and the storytellers. We can't afford the deaths of either. #Chelsea #Italy #Saif Ali Khan #Kingfisher #NewsWrap #2G court
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Mail.com
Sorrentino, Bruni Tedeschi bring Italy to Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — La dolce vita came to Cannes on Tuesday, thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui. Paolo Sorrentino's "The Great Beauty" and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's "A Castle in Italy" both feature wealthy character #Paolo Sorrentino #Louis Garrel #Federico Fellini
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The World Game
Gigi Riva to leave Italy role
Italy's all-time leading goalscorer Luigi Riva is leaving his role as a national team staff manager after 50 years of involvement with the Azzurri. The 68-year-old, who scored 35 goals in 42 appearances for Italy, was part of the 1968 European championsh #Luigi Riva #Lega Calcio Serie A #Cagliari Calcio
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Sports Illustrated
Italy's Prandelli calls for zero tolerance on racism
Italy's Cesare Prandelli has been a successful head coach in a country that has struggled with racism. FLORENCE, Italy (AP) -Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says football must adopt a zero tolerance policy towards racism if it is to eradicate the problem fr #Cesare Prandelli #Mario Balotelli #A.C. Milan




