Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy
A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people. Full story
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
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.
Man climbs onto dome of St Peter's to protest Italian politics
ROME (Reuters) - A man climbed onto a ledge on the dome of St Peter's Basilica on Monday and unfurled a banner protesting against a "political horror show", an apparent reference to Italy's embattled coalition struggling with recession and high unemployment. Full story
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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.
Nearly $6 million in gold found hidden in car
Italian border police intercepted a ton of gold bullion worth nearly $6 million on the border with Switzerland on Easter Sunday. NBCNews.com's Alex Witt reports.
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