ARTICLES RELATING TO ROME

Pope slams Bangladesh 'slave labour'

2013-05-01 14:46

Pope Francis has condemned as "slave labour" the conditions for hundreds of workers killed in a factory collapse in Bangladesh and urged political leaders to fight unemployment in a sweeping critique of "selfish profit".

Ivorian sets himself alight in Rome

2013-02-14 14:44

An immigrant from Ivory Coast has set himself on fire in Rome airport after receiving a deportation order, sparking panic among passengers in the busy terminal, a report says.

More to come at the Colosseum

2013-01-18 21:03

The Colosseum’s first comprehensive restoration in 73 years, a €25m project to clean the entire building by 2015, will open up 25% more of the monument to visitors.

Kanye West jets Kim to Rome for birthday

2012-10-19 19:24

Kanye West has whisked Kim Kardashian off to Rome to celebrate her 32nd birthday with a romantic rendezvous.

Cathay jet problems as engine fails

2011-10-19 09:11

Engine failure has forced a Rome-bound Cathay Pacific flight to return to Hong Kong shortly after it took off from the southern Chinese territory, an airline spokesperson says.

Lady Gaga dazzles in Italy

2011-06-12 13:39

Lady Gaga has delighted tens of thousands of fans at a brief concert at a gay pride rally in Rome.

Djokovic floors Nadal again

2011-05-15 22:28

Novak Djokovic continued his domination over Rafa Nadal ahead of the French Open by claiming the Rome Masters crown.

Vatican creates financial watchdog

2010-12-30 18:15

The Vatican has created a new financial watchdog agency and issued new laws to comply with international rules fighting money laundering and terrorist financing.

Colosseum to showcase 'dungeons'

2010-10-15 14:21

Visitors to Rome's Colosseum will next week have the chance to view some of its underground chambers for the first time.

Forgive paedophile priests

2010-06-16 17:57

Pope Benedict XVI has begged forgiveness for paedophile priest scandals rocking the Roman Catholic Church in his clearest apology yet.

Couple's bid to adopt backfires

2010-06-01 23:14

An Italian couple's adoption bid has gone awry when they said in their application that they did not want "dark-skinned" children.

Rome showcases Caravaggio

2010-02-20 11:33

An exhibition celebrating Caravaggio is opening in Rome to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of the artist who revolutionised art.

Du Rand surprised by record

2009-11-09 13:37

George du Rand has added his name to an elite list of SA swimming stars in breaking the 200m backstroke world record.

River of mud floods city

2009-10-02 12:36

A river of mud unleashed by heavy rains has flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina, leaving at least six dead and several missing.

Emperor's birthplace uncovered

2009-08-07 22:27

Archaeologists say they have unearthed a country villa believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the emperor who built the Colosseum.

Scare closes tunnel

2009-07-27 16:30

Italian authorities closed the world famous Mont Blanc tunnel briefly after seven French maintenance workers were treated for the effects of fume poisoning.

Berlusconi's wife lashes out

2009-06-28 09:44

The estranged wife of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has lashed out at what she called excessive attention and unwanted advice in the media following her decision to divorce the conservative leader.

Berlusconi faces new problems

2009-06-18 18:12

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing new trouble over his private life after reports that he had entertained prostitutes at his homes.

Gaddafi meets expelled Italians

2009-06-13 17:18

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has held compensation talks with some of the 20 000 Italians he expelled from his country in 1970.

Safina wins Italian Open

2009-05-09 17:54

World number one Dinara Safina has claimed the Italian Open title with a comfortable win over her Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Djokovic eases past Federer

2009-05-02 17:18

Novak Djokovic has taken advantage of Roger Federer's slump in form after a rain break to reach the Rome Masters final.

Maradona owes taxman millions

2009-03-28 17:52

Former Argentina SWC-winning captain Diego Maradona still owes the Italian taxman 37 million euros, Neapolitan officials have revealed.

 

Benedict sees out final hours of papacy

2013-02-28 18:29

Pope Benedict has arrived at the papal summer residence where he will become the first pontiff in six centuries to resign instead of ruling for life.

Berlusconi's defence of Mussolini slammed

2013-01-28 13:03

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has drawn widespread criticism for defending Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini during an event marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

New discovery inside Colosseum

2013-01-10 22:17

Italian archaeologists have found brightly coloured fragments of frescoes depicting heroic and erotic scenes inside a corridor of the Colosseum in Rome.

Mafia-murdered priest declared a martyr

2012-06-28 22:28

A Sicilian priest who was murdered by the Mafia in 1993 has been declared a martyr by Pope Benedict XVI, a step toward sainthood.

Mallet names Italy RWC squad

2011-07-22 15:48

Italy coach Nick Mallet has set a quarterfinal as the target for his team as he named their 30-man World Cup squad.

Vatican trashes new pope sculpture

2011-05-20 13:01

The Vatican has slammed a giant new modernist sculpture that portrays John Paul II, saying the bronze work doesn't even look like the late pontiff.

Bringing $14K inside Vatican City? Declare it

2011-04-01 19:39

The Vatican has issued a new rule requiring anyone bringing $14 000 or more into Vatican City to declare it.

Chile embassy attack 'cowardly act'

2010-12-24 14:00

The letter bomb that exploded at Chile’s embassy in Rome, slightly injuring one staff, was a “cowardly” act of terrorism, Chilean foreign minister says.

Colosseum to showcase 'dungeons'

2010-10-15 14:21

Visitors to Rome's Colosseum will next week have the chance to view some of its underground chambers for the first time.

Viljoen holds her own in Rome

2010-06-10 22:23

SA's Sunette Viljoen held her own against a stellar field to take second place in the women’s javelin throw at the Diamond League.

Police detain abuse victims

2010-03-25 20:06

Four American victims of clergy sexual abuse say they were detained and questioned by Italian police after showing photos of the pope outside St Peter's Square.

Pope slams greedy speculators

2009-11-16 17:22

Pope Benedict XVI has warned against the "greed" of speculators in cereals markets at the UN summit on food security.

Jones plots comeback

2009-11-05 11:30

Australia's Olympic champion Leisel Jones will make her return to international racing at the FINA World Cup meet in Moscow.

Gays attacked in Rome

2009-09-03 18:02

Hundreds of people have demonstrated in Rome against intolerance and discrimination in reaction to a series of assaults against homosexuals.

Ancient warrior skeleton found

2009-08-01 21:18

A roughly 4 500 year-old skeleton of a man, probably a warrior killed by an arrow to the chest, has been discovered on a beach south of Rome, Italian police said.

'Drunk' priest blames Holy Wine

2009-06-28 09:51

An Italian priest caught driving over the alcohol limit has pleaded to police that it was only because of the Holy Wine he had drunk as part of the mass.

Berlusconi 'didn't know'

2009-06-22 08:50

A businessman who recruited women to attend parties at Silvio Berlusconi's homes has apologised to the premier.

Paris world's best city 'brand'

2009-06-17 11:13

Sydney has been voted the city with the friendliest people, the best quality of life, climate and views in a survey, but was beaten to the top spot by Paris.

Somali pres warns of al-Qaeda

2009-06-07 18:32

Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, a moderate Islamist, says there is a real risk of al-Qaeda setting up a strategic zone for its network.

Nadal claims Rome Masters

2009-05-03 18:59

World number one Rafael Nadal has won his fourth ATP Rome Masters title by beating reigning champion Novak Djokovic.

Transfer system slammed

2009-04-06 15:52

Federico Macheda's debut goal for Manchester United is the result of a cattle market, Lazio president Claudio Lotito says.

Roma fined for racist fan chants

2009-03-03 19:08

AS Roma have been fined for racist taunts their fans directed at Inter Milan's teenage striker Mario Balotelli at the San Siro.

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