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Il Giornale newspaper is seen on sale in a newsstand with Hitler's 'Mein Kampf,' in Rome Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP/Fabio Frustaci)
June 1, 2017, 1:35 pm
Italy publishes first critical edition of ‘Mein Kampf’
After seeing multiple versions devoid of analysis, scholars re-translate and annotate 'La Mia Battaglia' to show how dangerous modern politics could become
By Raphael Ahren
Italy's newly appointed Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni (L) receives a silver bell from former prime minister Matteo Renzi at the Palazzo Chigi, during the swearing in ceremony on December 12, 2016 in Rome. (AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO)
December 12, 2016, 11:58 pm
Italy ‘strong, optimistic,’ as new cabinet sworn in
Paolo Gentiloni's center-left government will seek to ensure political stability, following resignation of Matteo Renzi
By Ella Ide
Graziano Delrio. (CC BY, Wikimedia/Francesco Pierantoni)
December 10, 2016, 4:04 am
Israel-trained doctor among frontrunners to succeed Renzi as Italy PM
Graziano Delrio, a father of 9, is outgoing leader's closest ally and confidant, would be seen as continuation of previous administration
By Ella Ide
Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announces his resignation during a press conference at the Palazzo Chigi following the results of the vote for a referendum on constitutional reforms, on December 5, 2016 in Rome. (Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images)
December 7, 2016, 11:29 pm
Italy’s Renzi resigns, hints at early election
PM forced to quit after a crushing referendum defeat, but gives no sign he will step down as PD party chief
By Angus Mackinnon
A supporter of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands up and shouts as US President Barack Obama speaks during a Hillary for America campaign event at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, November 4, 2016. (AFP/Jim Watson)
November 5, 2016, 4:57 am
Claims of election fraud resonate with growing audience
Among Trump supporters, about 35% say they will likely accept the results if Clinton wins
By George Jahn
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn after leaving the courthouse in Lille, France, February 2, 2015. (AFP/Denis Charlet)
October 15, 2016, 3:15 am
Sex and power, a career-ruining combination
From Dominique Strauss-Kahn to Bill Clinton to Moshe Katsav, allegations of sexual misconduct against politicans are all too common
By AFP
Il Giornale newspaper is seen on sale in a newsstand with Hitler's 'Mein Kampf,' in Rome Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP/Fabio Frustaci)
June 11, 2016, 5:50 pm
Shock as Italian daily offers readers free ‘Mein Kampf’ copy
Berlusconi-owned tabloid claims idea is attempt to educate, says reading Hitler's manifesto is 'antidote to toxicity of national-socialism'
By AFP
File: Benjamin Netanyahu, right, meets with then-Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome on June 13, 2011. (Amos Ben Gershom / GPO/FLASH90)
February 23, 2016, 6:33 pm
Italy summons US envoy over Netanyahu-Berlusconi ‘spying’
NSA said to have listened in on conversation in which Israeli PM implored his counterpart to help patch ties with Washington
By AFP and TOI staff
File: Benjamin Netanyahu, right, meets with then-Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome on June 13, 2011. (Amos Ben Gershom / GPO/FLASH90)
February 23, 2016, 8:54 am
Netanyahu begged Italy for help healing Obama rift, cable shows
US listened in as Israeli PM turned to Silvio Berlusconi after ties were strained following East Jerusalem construction announcement during 2010 Biden visit, according to WikiLeaks release
By Joshua Davidovich
Fiamma Nirenstein (screen capture YouTube/radioies)
August 13, 2015, 7:28 pm
Israel’s new Rome envoy raises concerns among Italian Jews
After PM announces ex-Italian MP Fiamma Nirenstein to take up role, some community members fear accusations of 'dual loyalty'
By TOI staff
Fiamma Nirenstein (screen capture YouTube/radioies)
August 10, 2015, 10:52 pm
Ex-Italian lawmaker appointed Israel’s envoy to Rome
In bid to strengthen ties with Italy, Netanyahu announces author and journalist Fiamma Nirenstein to be ambassador
By TOI staff
Italian three-time premier and leader of center-right party Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)
August 10, 2015, 10:28 pm
Saudis may buy Berlusconi’s ‘bunga bunga’ palace
Crown prince visits property in Sardinia, which is on the market for half-a-billion dollars
By AFP
Italian three-time premier and leader of center-right party Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)
July 9, 2015, 4:42 am
Berlusconi convicted of bribing senator
Ex-Italian PM sentenced to 3 years in jail, but won't serve time due to statute of limitations
By AP
Former US President George W. Bush shows his daughter, NBC's Today show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, artwork he has painted in his post-presidential years, April 4, 2014. (screen capture: YouTube)
May 15, 2015, 2:58 am
Bush paints picture for Sheldon Adelson
As brother Jeb prepares for Republican candidacy bid, gift to Jewish billionaire and mega-donor may be more than friendly
By JTA
Italian three-time premier and leader of center-right party Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)
April 28, 2014, 6:28 pm
Berlusconi insists he is ‘friend of Jews, Germans’
Former premier responds to outrage over his claim that Germans denied the existence of Nazi concentration camps
By AFP
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