Italian police arrest 37 in mafia haul
PALERMO (Reuters) - Italian authorities arrested 37 people accused of involvement in the Sicilian Mafia, including the mayor of a town on the island, police said on Monday. Full story
Court upholds conviction of Berlusconi ally for mafia ties
PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) - A Palermo appeals court upheld a conviction on Monday against a close political ally and business associate of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for colluding with the Sicilian mafia, sentencing him to seven years in prison. Full story
EU moves to save Pompeii, protect it from mafia
ROME (Reuters) - The European Union launched a 105 million euro ($142.05 million) restoration of the Roman city of Pompeii on Wednesday, and said it would seek to protect conservation funds from the mafia. Full story
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