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Millions falling into poverty in recession-racked Italy: report

ROME (Reuters) - Millions of Italians cannot afford to heat their homes properly or eat meat as their country is racked by recession and soaring unemployment, said a report which found the number of people considered seriously deprived had doubled in the past two years.Full story

Italy to outline youth jobs plan as government struggles

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's new government, already sinking in opinion polls and riven by internal disputes, on Wednesday lays out its plans to address one of the main causes of public anger - soaring unemployment among young people. Full story

Fiat Industrial considers making tax home in UK

Fiat Industrial is considering moving its tax home to Britain after it completes the merger with its U.S.-based subsidiary CNH. Full story

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Man climbs onto dome of St Peter's to protest Italian politics

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  Man climbs dome to protest Italian economy

An Italian business owner began a second day on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to protest economic problems in Italy. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Guess a place that helped inspire Dan Brown’s ‘Inferno’

NBC’s Keir Simmons takes a walk through the secret passageways of a place that offers a rare glimpse of history and the secrets of Italy’s rulers, and helped inspire Dan Brown’s new book, “Inferno.”

  Six killed in ship crash in Italy

Six people died and three are missing after a cargo ship ran into a control tower in Genoa, Italy. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Video shows tornado touching down in Italy

Amateur video shows a tornado touching down in the villages near Bologna, Italy. NBC’s Craig Melvin shares more details.

  Global Markets: European Shares Higher on Italy Hopes

CNBC's Kelly Evans reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as political concerns in Italy softened after its President agreed to stay for another term.

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Italian businessman Marcello De Finizio stands on the dome of the St Peter's basilica to protest against austerity measures on May 20, 2013 at The Vatican. The businessman hung up a banner reading: " Stop this massacre, the political horror show continues....help us Pope Francis... ". Italy's nat