Which big countrywill default first? Nov 11, 2009
Of the world's six largest economies, three have budget and public debt positions that if allowed to fester will push those nations into bankruptcy (the seventh largest, Italy, also has a budget and debt position that is highly vulnerable, but its problems appear chronic rather than acute). Given the proclivities of modern politicians for delaying pain and avoiding problems, it is likely that festering is just what those positions will do. (Asia Times Online)
Flat tire not enough Nov 10, 2009
Joe Fournier , of Evans, sends a post card from Belluno, Italy. He writes: "I find Belluno has the beauty of the Dolomites and the charm of the more famous places but without the hordes of tourists.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Future gazing Nov 9, 2009
According to these projections, it will leapfrog the UK, France and Italy as early as 2011, before reaching the number five slot in 2026 with a gross domestic product of $5. 721tn in purchasing power parity terms. (BBC News -- Americas)
Power review sought by contender Nov 7, 2009
Page last updated at 08:45 GMT, Saturday, 7 November 2009. Carwyn Jones says he would consult Welsh Labour about a referendum. (BBC News -- UK)
Paul Krugman: Support for Obama leaks through cracks in economic policy Nov 7, 2009
The World War II battle of Anzio in Italy was a classic example of the perils of being too cautious. Allied forces landed far behind enemy lines, catching their opponents by surprise. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Niger-Nigeria 'blockade' mystery Nov 7, 2009
Italy hit by extreme weather. Spitfire celebrates 70 years. (BBC News -- Africa)
Taliban: We have bodies of 2 U.S. soldiers Nov 7, 2009
The biggest contingents operating in the west of the country are from the United States and Italy. Reports of missing troops in Afghanistan are extremely rare. (MSNBC -- International)
Two NATO-Led Troops Missing in Afghanistan; Taliban Claims to Have Bodies Nov 7, 2009
Forces in the west are mainly from the U.S., Italy, Spain and Lithuania. President administration is considering a military request to send as many as 40,000 more U.S. personnel to Afghanistan in addition to the 68,000 due to be serving by the end of the year. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Killing and selling women as "ghost brides" Nov 6, 2009
On the other hand, don't forget the advantages to being an ordinary country like any other country: Nobody expects Canada, or France, or Italy to send another 40,000 troops to Afghanistan, on top of the 68,000 already there and the 120,000 still in Iraq. Nor does anyone expect those countries to spend $925 billion in taxpayer money to do so -- the current estimated cost of both wars, according to the. (Salon)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Joe Klein digs Time's hole deeper still Nov 6, 2009
(and 2 Italian intelligence officers) by an Italian court yesterday -- for the 2003 kidnapping of an Islamic cleric, Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr, off the street in Italy and his "rendition" to Egypt to be tortured -- highlights several vital points. First, illustrating how these matters are typically distorted by the U.S. establishment media, note that CNN -- -- claims that the CIA agents were convicted "for their role in the seizing of a suspected terrorist in Italy in 2003." What did Nasr... (Salon)
Student Becomes Unlikely Hero for Criticizing Ayatollah Nov 6, 2009
In Italy, at least two parliament members have issued calls for their government to offer Vahidnia asylum if necessary. Lawmaker Benedetto Della Vedova called the student a symbol of the "demands for change and modernity" in Iran. (Fox News)
Italy convicts former CIA agents in rendition trial Nov 5, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Politics. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Italians convict U.S. officials, agents in kidnapping case Nov 5, 2009
But in this case the Muslim cleric was not a verified terrorist, Italy was an ally not an enemy, and the captive was not brought here to trial ... Never mind Italy, Spain s the one with the Inquisition redux, all arranged especially for Shrub, Shooter and Rummy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fury at Opel deal failure Nov 5, 2009
Europe is ahead of the United States in this field, as evidenced by a tie-up between Fiat of Italy and US Chrysler. Analysts expect the crisis to lead to many new, but highly selective, alliances to share both technology for electric cars and the geographical reach of distribution networks. (iAfrica.com)
Janet Jackson: Candid on Michael's Death Nov 5, 2009
Janet Jackson arrives for the amfAR charity dinner during fashion week in Milan, Italy on Sept. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, file). (CBS News)
23 Americans Convicted in Italy-CIA Case Nov 5, 2009
MILAN, Italy, Nov. 4, 2009 ... Prosecutor Armando Spataro speaks at a Milan court, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 ... Magi said he was acquitting five Italian defendants because Italy withheld evidence, contending it was classified information. (CBS News)
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Handbrake turn Nov 5, 2009
The most logical deal, in terms of product lines and rationalising production capacity, was an ambitious offer from Fiat of Italy. Another offer from a financial investor, RHJ of Belgium, was attractive to GM because it kept open the chance of it buying back Opel once it had been turned around. (The Economist)
Former ANC hero leaves new party Nov 4, 2009
Rooney to wed in Italy. Obama's stand-up routine. (BBC News -- Africa)
Believe me, I dont take free speech for granted Nov 4, 2009
Since I refer to South Braintree as God s country, Little Italy, or Home of the Brave, it should be obvious that I live there so if I complain about a councilor, it s most likely Chuck Kokoros; if I have a beef with a councilor at large I ll refer to them by name as in I can t believe what Councilor at Large Lee Dingee had to say so, again, I ve removed the guesswork. Judging by the amount of complaining and reminiscing I do, it s a slam-dunk that I don t like modern times and would prefer to go... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Transcript of a Conference Call on the November 2009 Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor Nov 4, 2009
I can go through some of them if you take the cases of Italy , Ireland, or Belgium, they were undertaken just because of a perception that the debts were too high and adjustment was needed. Others like Sweden for example were indeed as you say initiated in a time of crisis, but it's pretty mixed. (IMF News)
Equatorial Guinea tests Obama vow to hold African leaders accountable Nov 4, 2009
Since discovery of oil in the 1990s, the GDP per capita has shot up to more than $39,000 a year according to some economists, which is on par with Italy and Spain. But Human Rights Watch says this is because of a huge imbalance between the few who are very close to the president and are getting extremely rich and the rest of the population, which is getting little oil benefit. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Verdict due in CIA extraordinary rendition trial Nov 4, 2009
The American suspects all but one identified by prosecutors as CIA agents are accused of kidnapping Osama Moustafa Hassan Nasr, also known as Abu Omar, on Feb. 17, 2003, then transferring him to U.S. bases in Italy and Germany. He was moved to Egypt, where he says he was tortured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Italy Fined for Crucifixes in Schools Nov 4, 2009
In this April 9, 2006, file photo, a cameraman films a crucifix hanging from a wall of a classroom used as a polling station in Milan, Italy, during the country's general election ... The ruling, which could force a Europe-wide review of the use of religious symbols in government-run schools, rejected arguments by Italy's government that the crucifix was a national symbol of culture, history and identity, tolerance and secularism ... In Rome, Nicola Lettieri, who represented Italy in the case,... (CBS News)
Letter: Younger is wise, experienced and compassionate Nov 3, 2009
Clyde Younger has greatly helped our Watertown Sons of Italy Lodge Piave Fiume, No 1036 by providing support and assistance for many years during our annual fundraising efforts in the fight against Cooley s Anemia. This is a debilitating blood disorder affecting many thousands of individuals around the world every year. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Jake Teppers report for ABC News: Nov 3, 2009
The case is a class action suit brought by four Brooklynites alleging that the Bush administration engaged in wholesale dragnet surveillance of ordinary Americans in which they were unjustly caught because they regularly made phone calls and sent emails to individuals outside the U.S., specifically in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Norway. Obama administration officials argued that even addressing or attempting to refute the plaintiffs claim would require the... (Harper's Magazine)
GOP nominee endorses Democrat after stepping aside under pressure from right Nov 2, 2009
All of you would have loved Facist Italy, a true corporate state. Too bad their are so few Right wing states in existence. (TheHill.com)
Sectarian gap Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 15:51 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Ali and Zeinab's wedding is a sign that Iraq is moving away from old prejudices. (BBC News -- Africa)
NYC Marathon Nov 2, 2009
Migidio Bourifa, Italy, 2:16:01 ... Antonio Liuzzo, Italy, 2:22:36. (CBS News)
World hits home Nov 1, 2009
Are many of us all that conversant with how Canada or Italy are dealing with their much bigger numbers of asylum seekers. As for the general public attitude to the boats and the people on them, of course there is no single view. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
I predict: A conservative tide will rise in 2010 Nov 1, 2009
I have family in New York, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Oregon, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Washington, Arkansas, Australia, France, Italy and Belgium who love the Kimono Saga. Lodi News Sentinel has fans waiting for the next chapter. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 1, 2009
It is a tangled tale of sex, greed, ambition and blackmail in Silvio Berlusconi's celebrity-obsessed Italy. One faction of the gang have moved sailing couple Paul and Rachel Chandler, from a container ship with 21 other hostages to a village on land. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Mafia boss seized in farm raid Nov 1, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES ITALY: Naples mafia boss arrested in chicken farm raid - 5 hrs ago Mafia boss captured at chicken farm after 14 years on the run - 7 hrs ago Italy arrests Naples mafia boss - 11 hrs ago Mafia Boss Arrested On Chicken Farm - 13 hrs ago Italy arrests Naples mafia boss in chicken farm raid - 17 hrs ago. SHARED. (BBC News -- Europe)
Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment' Oct 30, 2009
Best gelato outside of Italy. For sure the best gelato I have tasted in the U.S. Creamy, fresh, flavorful. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
First Solar shares drop in 3Q Oct 29, 2009
"We made significant progress during Q3 developing our pipeline for future projects. We are seeing strong demand in Germany . . . Demand factors in Italy and France remain strong, as they do in California.". Ahearn introduced his successor, Rob Gillette, during a conference call with investors. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bulletin Board Oct 27, 2009
COMEDY NIGHT. Join Friends of Braintree Football for a night of comedy with three of Boston areas funniest comedians, Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Hosted at the Son s of Italy Hall, 161 King Hill Rd., $ 15/pp or $25/couple ... ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Of the South Shore; An Italian culture group that fosters a greater awareness about the Italian Culture based on the South Shore will hold their monthly meeting Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at Grove Manor, Grove St. This month s meeting will... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Perfect Storm For UN Gun Control Agenda Oct 27, 2009
Same it Italy, same in Japan. It is the 1st step to turning people into sheep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Italy leftists vote in primary amid sex scandal Oct 26, 2009
ROME - Supporters of Italy's main opposition party voted Sunday to select a new leader in a nationwide primary overshadowed by a scandal that has engulfed a prominent leftist politician ... A number of sex scandals have hit Italy and Premier Silvio Berlusconi has made headlines for months for his relations with young women ... Voting is open not just to registered members of the party, but to Italian citizens or foreigners residing in Italy above the age of 16. (MSNBC -- International)
Cape Coral Mailbag Oct 26, 2009
The Charles J. Bonaparte Lodge No. 2504, Sons of Italy, donates to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimers, Cooleys Anemia, and gives a scholarship each year. It is with pride and dedication that our group works, hard to be able to give back to our beautiful community. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Two blocks, one city Oct 25, 2009
A cheese shop perfumed with the aromas of France and Italy. A farmer s market. (Boston Globe)
Winners Take All Oct 25, 2009
The co-owner of the oldest Ray's Pizza in the city is threatening to shut down the Little Italy landmark if she doesn't get a bigger slice of the pie. Cheryl Sorrentino, the daughter of Luchese mobster Charles. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
America's Obama Obsession About To End? Oct 24, 2009
Yet Obama has given no credit for the good that Bush did, and therefore must remain mum about the other Bush Did Its, like quiet in Iraq; the homeland-security protocols, from renditions and tribunals to wiretaps and intercepts; AIDS relief for Africa; friendly governments in Britain, France, Germany, India, and Italy; and domestic safety since 9/11. If Bush is at least partly responsible for all these things as well, were they therefore bad. (CBS News)
Brown Suffers Setback as U.K. Economy Shrinks Eight Months Before Election Oct 24, 2009
Central banks in Canada and Italy both estimate that slumps in their economies ended in the third quarter, and the U.S. probably also returned to growth, according to the median forecast of economists in a Bloomberg News survey. France, Germany and Japan rebounded in the second quarter. (Bloomberg -- UK)
The Australia clause bites back Oct 24, 2009
Before the 2007 election the environment minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said Australia led the world in its response to global warming, a rather generous way of describing coming 39th out of 40 in changes since 1990, with still the highest per capita emissions in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the 12th-highest total emissions in the world, higher than much more populous developed countries such as Italy, France and Korea. Rodney Tiffen, professor of government at... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF Oct 23, 2009
Specifically, in Italy, there is a very strong debate in this moment among who proposes more flexibility, and, as you know, in Italy, the labor market is very strongly guaranteed and according to more rigid rules at the moment. MS. ATKINSON: We don t have just a cookie-cutter response about labor markets. (IMF News)
Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming Oct 23, 2009
The conclusions reached in this document have been explicitly endorsed by: Academia Brasiliera de Cincias (Bazil) Royal Society of Canada Chinese Academy of Sciences Academi des Sciences (France) Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina (Germany) Indian National Science Academy Accademia dei Lincei (Italy) Science Council of Japan Russian Academy of Sciences Royal Society (United Kingdom) National Academy of Sciences (United States of America) Australian Academy of Sciences Royal Flemish... (CBS News)
Right to airtime? Oct 23, 2009
In Italy, the term "extreme right" has often been a difficult concept to pin down ... It all means that, currently, the most extreme expression of right-wing opinion in Italy is centred on the Lega Nord, or Northern League ... It gained more than 8% of the vote in last year's general election, earning it 60 deputies in Italy's lower house of parliament and 26 senators in the upper house. (BBC News -- Europe)
Schwarz Like Me Oct 23, 2009
He has revealed to the German public how so-called "guest workers," immigrants from Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain and other countries who came here in the 1950s and 60s and stayed, are discriminated against in this country, the questionable working methods of Bild, the country's top-selling tabloid newspaper, and how call-center employees are exploited. His latest project also seems like a noble one. (Harper's Magazine)
Labor's policies are not encouraging boat people Oct 23, 2009
Last year, 13,000 asylum seekers arrived by boat in Spain; 36,000 arrived in Italy; 2700 in Malta; 15,000 in Greece. And in Yemen, 50,000 people arrived by boat from Somalia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Braintree Fire Chief McHugh is retiring after 40 years Oct 21, 2009
I loved every day I came to work, he told the Forum the day before his Oct. 16 retirement party at the Sons of Italy Hall on King Hill Road. The department has become like a second family. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Groups aims to create a Woodstock of engineering Oct 20, 2009
The group is modeling the U.S. event on existing international science festivals in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India, Japan and Australia that typically last one to two weeks and draw between 100,000-1,000,000 people. The US event will include special programs in areas such as clean technology, alternative energy, sustainability and conservation. (EETimes)
Razor wire returns Oct 18, 2009
Among the developed countries, the US received 49,600 applications for asylum, France 35,400, Canada 34,800, Britain 30,500, and Italy 30,300. Australia received - and this is taking together all people arriving by boat and plane - 4500 asylum claims. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
UN backs Gaza 'war crimes' report Oct 17, 2009
GOLDSTONE REPORT VOTE For: Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia and 21 others Against: US, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Ukraine Abstentions: Belgium, Bosnia, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Slovenia and Uruguay No vote: UK, France and 3 others. The Palestinian Authority initially backed deferring a vote, but changed its position after domestic criticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
Come hell or high water Oct 17, 2009
Italy had nearly twice that number last year alone. The impact of boat people on the make up of Australia has been nil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Black storks down Oct 17, 2009
South over Italy and the central Mediterranean islands, including the Maltese archipelago. Sadly during my volunteering, I have witnessed many protected birds being shot down by Maltese hunters. (BBC News -- Europe)
Gilliam talks Oct 17, 2009
We've been having so many great screenings in France, Italy and Spain and it's going brilliantly - I'm a happy guy. Filming was suspended after Ledger died halfway through production. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bank on seeds - the world's buffer Oct 17, 2009
Luigi Guarino, Rome, Italy ... Ehsan Dulloo, Rome, Italy. (BBC News -- Science)
Italian TV bins reality shows Oct 17, 2009
But in Italy, the state broadcaster Rai has taken an unprecedented decision to scrap them from next year ... "Reality television is a dinosaur," said Italy's daily newspaper La Repubblica ... From now on the reality shows in Italy will only be found on the private Mediaset network of the former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Afghan runner-up has faith in vote fraud panel Oct 16, 2009
Meanwhile, Italy and NATO on Thursday denied a newspaper report that Italian intelligence secretly paid the Taliban thousands of dollars to maintain peace in an area in Afghanistan that was under Italian control ... The Times reported that Italy had paid "tens of thousands of dollars" to Taliban commanders and warlords in the Surobi district, east of the capital, Kabul. (MSNBC -- International)
00004000MICHAEL DER MNOUEL JR.: Our nation can't go on this divided Oct 16, 2009
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's re-election a week ago is highlighting a conservative surge in her country and Europe's other powerhouse economies - Britain, France and Italy - where the center-right is either firmly in power or about to get there. What happened. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Italy fury at 'Taliban pay' claim Oct 16, 2009
Italy has strongly denied that it pays militants to reduce casualties. Italy has angrily denied a UK newspaper report that it paid Taliban fighters in Afghanistan to keep the peace ... Italy's defence minister said his country was planning to sue the Times newspaper over the claims. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Berlusconi Popularity Plummets in Polls Oct 16, 2009
He says he is the best prime minister Italy has ever had and judges who rule against him are "trying to subvert the will of the people.". 2009 Reuters. (Newsmax)
Buttonwood: Banking on the banks Oct 16, 2009
Measured by gross financial liabilities (excluding the assets that governments might own) that level has already been surpassed by five OECD countries Belgium, Greece, Iceland, Italy and Japan ... Unlike Belgium, Greece and Italy, it does not have the shelter of euro membership. (The Economist)
Botswana's Voters May Stick With Ruling Party Amid Worst Economic Crisis Oct 15, 2009
The international watchdog Transparency International ranks Botswana as the least corrupt nation in Africa, ahead of countries such as Italy and South Korea. Massive Shock. (Bloomberg -- UK)
