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Italy-Austria tension over border troops at Brenner Pass

Italy has summoned Austria's ambassador after the government in Vienna announced it was ready to deploy border troops to block any migrant influx.

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Italy urges EU ports to take migrants as pressure builds

The French and German interior ministers met with their Italian counterpart Marco Minniti in Paris on Sunday to discuss a "coordinated response" to Italy's migrant crisis, hours after Minniti had called on other European countries to open their ports to rescue ships.

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Highlights of FIVB Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series

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EU migrant crisis worsens after Italy tightens control

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Italy threatens to shut ports to foreign boats saving migrants

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China's State Grid completes stake purchase of Greek power grid operator

TheStateGridCorporationofChina,thecountry'sbiggestpowersupplier,saidonWednesdaythatithascompletedthepurchaseofa24percentstakeinGreece'spowergridoperator(ADMIE).

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IMF raises Italy growth forecast, but sees ongoing risk

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised upwards its economic growth forecast for Italy, from 0.8 percent to 1.3 percent this year.

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Gucci Cruise 2018 spring show: Makeup and hairstyle

Gucci Cruise 2018 spring show is held at Palazzo Pitti on May 29, 2017 in Florence, Italy.

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Apple Pay officially launches in Italy

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Italy reopening embassy in Libya two years after closure

Italy is sending its ambassador back to Libya, its foreign ministry said on Monday, making it the first Western diplomatic mission to reopen in the divided country.

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Most German economists oppose Italy's exit from eurozone: survey

​A large majority of surveyed German economists oppose exit of Italy from the eurozone, German research institute Ifo reported on Monday.

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Italy remains on frontline of Europe's migration crisis in 2016

As the year's end approaches, the latest data on Europe's refugee crisis showed the overall inflow of people fleeing war and poverty has sensibly dropped, compared to 2015.

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Italy's new Cabinet reassures Europe: Political crisis is over

The Cabinet of Italy's newly appointed Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is racing to reassure Europe that its political crisis is over, with assurances of policies similar to those of his predecessor and urging the European Union (EU) to be more "growth-oriented".

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New Italian government expected to solve political crisis

The cabinet of Italy's newly-appointed Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni was sworn in on Monday, paving the way to solve the government crisis set off by the resignation of former prime minister Matteo Renzi on Dec. 7.

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Consultation talks go on to decide Italian political future

​The consultation talks led by Italian President Sergio Mattarella with the country's main political forces was expected to end on Saturday afternoon, in an effort to lead the country out of the impasse to form a new government.

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Italy's Renzi resigns, hints at early election

Matteo Renzi bowed out as Italian prime minister with a combination of jokes, regrets and a strong hint that he wants to lead his party into an early election battle.

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Euro falls as Italian leader quits after losing reform vote

The euro fell against the dollar and investors braced for a bumpy ride on Monday as Italy appeared headed for a period of political and financial turmoil.