Costa Concordia Captain Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Captain Francesco Schettino was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the disaster, in which an Italian cruise ship hit rocks in 2012 and sank, killing 32 people.
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At Least 300 Migrants Feared Dead Off Italian Coast
The refugees and migrants had tried to cross the frigid Mediterranean in open vessels without food and water. The estimate comes from the U.N. refugee agency, which spoke to survivors.
Anita Ekberg, '50s Screen Star And Sex Symbol, Dies At 83
The Swedish-born actress' most famous role was as Sylvia in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita. She died outside Rome this morning.
Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy
The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.
1 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated From Burning Ferry In Adriatic Sea
The Norman Atlantic, with about 500 passengers and crew aboard, was en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy.
Costa Concordia Captain Defends Himself In First Testimony
Francesco Schettino said he didn't change the route of the cruise liner to impress a Moldovan dancer he was having an affair with.
For Italy's Gay Rights Advocates, It's 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back
Italy lags behind other EU states in guaranteeing equal rights for homosexuals. Gay couples have no legal recognition or adoption rights, and a bill that would make homophobia a crime has stalled.
500 Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Sinks In Mediterranean
The International Organization for Migration says the incident took place last week when people smugglers rammed a vessel carrying hundreds of refugees hoping to reach European waters.
This Fine Wine Made At An Italian Penal Colony Is No 2-Buck Chuck
Off the coast of Tuscany, prisoners serving the end of their sentences are learning to make wine from a 30th-generation winemaker. It's a unique approach to rehabilitation that seems to be working.
Italy's First Black Minister Finds Herself A Target Of Slurs
Congo-born Cecile Kyenge's appointment in April as integration minister was hailed as a landmark for diversity. Instead, the mood of racial progress in Italy has suffered. The debate highlights growing intolerance and what the prime minister has called a shameful chapter for the country.