Italy

Italy's high court faults Amanda Knox acquittal

Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013

Italy's high court on Tuesday faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions and ordering the new appeals court t...

Thiago Alcantara hat-trick sees Spain retain European U-21 title with 4-2 win over Italy

Agence France Presse | Tuesday June 18, 2013

Spain, who have the upper hand in Under-21 finals with Italy - leading 2-1 after this victory that handed them a fourth title - took less than seven minutes to open the scoring with a nicely worked goal.

CBI officer to attend AgustaWestland trial in Italy

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2013

CBI has sent one of its investigating officers along with a Defence Ministry team to Milan to attend a trial related to alleged corruption by AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica executives in clinching the VVIP helicopter supply contract.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli blasts 'silly' Mario Balotelli

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2013

Balotelli sealed the win 12 minutes from time with a fine, muscular finish, but Prandelli was furious after the Milan striker was booked for stripping off his shirt in celebration.

Confederations Cup: Mario Balotelli, Andrea Pirlo give Italy winning start

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2013

Pirlo, the 34-year-old marking his 100th international appearance, scored the opener and Balotelli grabbed the winner in a 2-1 victory over Mexico.

Confederations Cup: Mexico need fear no-one, says Gerardo Torrado

Agence-France-Presse | Sunday June 16, 2013

Mexico veteran Gerardo Torrado believes recent successes have given his side the belief that they can compete with the world's best, ahead of their Confederations Cup opener with Italy on Sunday.

World powers cautiously welcome new Iran leader Hassan Rowhani

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 16, 2013

World powers offered cautious welcome to moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani after he was declared Iran's new president, amid persistent concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.

Man beats mother to death over glass of water

Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 15, 2013

An Italian 28-year-old man beat his mother to death in the bathroom of their house on Saturday during a furious row sparked by her refusal to fetch him a glass of water, Italian media reported.

Italy rescues 159 boat migrants including newborn baby

Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 15, 2013

The Italian coast guard has rescued 159 Syrian, Afghan and Egyptian migrants from a boat in the sea off Calabria, including a newborn baby and seven children, Italian media said on Saturday.

Confederations Cup: Mario Balotelli exits Italy training with leg injury

Associated Press | Saturday June 15, 2013

The Italian football federation said that Balotelli walked off a closed training session with team physician Enrico Castellacci but that it was only for precautionary reasons and related to a previous physical problem.

Peerless Andrea Pirlo poised to join 100 Club

Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 15, 2013

The 34-year-old is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Mexico at the Confederations Cup on Sunday, and with each game, he gives AC Milan fresh reason to regret letting him go in 2011.

Shinji Kagawa learns value of true grit with Japan

Agence France Presse | Friday June 14, 2013

Japan are currently gearing up for the Confederations Cup, ahead of Saturday's opening game with hosts Brazil in the tournament curtain-raiser in Brasilia. As well as Brazil, Japan must also contend with the might of Italy and Mexico in Group A, b...

Silvio Berlusconi plotted to have Moammer Gaddafi assassinated: report

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 13, 2013

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi plotted to have Libyan dictator Moammer Gaddafi assassinated by the secret services, Italy's Il Fatto Quotidiano daily said on Thursday, sparking a heated denial from the magnate's spokesman.

Italy held to 2-2 draw by Haiti in friendly

Associated Press | Wednesday June 12, 2013

Italy also struggled in their last match, when they were held to a 0-0 draw by the Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier last week.

Italy seeks speedy trial of its marines in fishermen death case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2013

Italy's Deputy Foreign Minister Staffan de Mistura has met with External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid in Delhi seeking speedy trial for the two Italian marines who are facing trial for allegedly killing two Indian fishermen.