Obama meets with Canadian prime minister, hosts salute to sport and serviceSeptember 16th, 2009 Obama meets with Canadian prime ministerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking part in both public and private events on Wednesday. In the morning, he's conducting a one-on-one session with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
2 members of elite skydiving team die when chutes get tangled during Northern California jumpSeptember 13th, 2009 2 elite skydivers die when chutes tangle near LodiLODI, Calif. — Two members of an elite skydiving team were killed when their parachutes got entangled at 6,000 feet during a group jump in Northern California.
Police: American says he's dad of newborn abandoned by woman in Florence churchSeptember 10th, 2009 Police: American says baby left in Florence is hisROME — A Texas man is claiming to be the father of a baby abandoned in a Florence church several weeks ago, Italian police said Thursday. Florence Police Chief Giampaolo Monastra said police received an e-mail on Aug.
Evening burial at Arlington National Cemetery for Kennedy to include taps, rifle saluteAugust 27th, 2009 Taps, rifle salute planned for Kennedy's burialWASHINGTON — With a bugler playing taps, a rifle squad firing a salute and pallbearers representing each branch of the military, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be laid to rest in a private funeral at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
Obama to salute US problem-solving, non-Washington style, on TuesdayJune 30th, 2009 Obama to salute US problem-solving TuesdayWASHINGTON — So what's working when it comes to innovative problem solving around the country?
President Barack Obama on Tuesday will be highlighting nonprofit programs that are making a difference. The White House says the president will salute creative approaches and will discuss the importance of looking outside Washington for solutions.
Chinese President Hu to attend G8 meeting in Italy, along with other developing nationsJune 29th, 2009 China's Hu to attend G8 meeting in ItalyBEIJING — Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend next month's meeting in Italy between leaders of the Group of Eight nations and those of emerging economies, the Foreign Ministry said Monday. Hu will attend the July 8-10 meeting in Trieste, Italy, at the invitation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, it said in a statement.
Italy says it is open to taking at least 3 detainees from the Guantanamo prisonJune 15th, 2009 Italy open to taking 3 Guantanamo detaineesWASHINGTON — Italy says it is open to taking at least three detainees from Guantanamo. An aide to Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Monday the topic will likely come up during the Italian leader's meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House later in the day.
Italy minister defends citizen patrols amid outrage over group evoking fascist Black ShirtsJune 15th, 2009 Italy right-wing guard sparks outrageROME — Italy's government has defended plans to allow citizen patrols to beef up security, but said Monday that a right-wing guard that has caused outrage with Fascist and Nazi-like symbols on its uniforms will not be allowed to walk the streets. The Italian National Guard was launched at a news conference over the weekend, sparking outcry from the center-left opposition, Jewish groups, police unions and others that it evoked Italy's fascist-era paramilitary Black Shirts.
Thousands of artifacts found in Ill. home, nearly half were stolen and will return to ItalyJune 9th, 2009 Stolen artifacts found in Ill. returning to ItalyCHICAGO — Thousands of Italian artifacts — including a handwritten document by Benito Mussolini and antiquities dating to 900 B.C.
Italy's prime minister to visit the White House June 15 before next month's G-8June 6th, 2009 Italy's prime minister to visit the White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will welcome Italy's prime minister to the White House. The president and Silvio Berlusconi will meet on June 15 to discuss preparations for the Group of Eight Summit in L'Aquila, Italy, next month.
Williams sisters hoping to play for US in Fed Cup final against Italy in NovemberMay 3rd, 2009 Williams sisters hoping to play Fed Cup finalROME — Venus and Serena Williams are interested in playing the Fed Cup final against Italy in November despite skipping the United States' victory over the Czech Republic last weekend. Venus said she and her sister "would both love to play" if they are healthy.
South Africa gears up for Zuma's inauguration as presidentMay 1st, 2009 PRETORIA - Heads of state from 18 countries will attend the inauguration ceremony of South Africa's president-elect Jacob Zuma May 9. More than 5,000 high-profile guests are expected to join in the celebrations at the Union Buildings here.
Day commemorating Italy's anti-Nazi uprising opens debate about honoring fascist fightersApril 25th, 2009 Italy marks anti-Nazi uprising amid debateROME — Italy commemorated the anniversary of its anti-Nazi uprising Saturday amid a fierce debate over a proposal by Premier Silvio Berlusconi's conservative forces to honor Italians who died fighting for the fascists. The proposed legislation would grant a special honor and pensions to all those who fought in World War II — those who fought for Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and anti-fascist partisans alike — essentially equating the two.
Powerful earthquake hits ItalyApril 6th, 2009 ROME - A powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck central Italy early Monday. According to the ANSA news agency, the quake was reportedly felt in Rome and central Italy.
Kerala governor stresses on education on R-DayJanuary 25th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Governor R.S. Gavai Monday took the salute at an impressive Republic Day parade here Monday and stressed on improving the quality of higher education in his speech.
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