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Angus Mackinnon
The body of suspected Berlin attacker Ani Amri is covered with a blanket after a shootout near a train station in Milan's Sesto San Giovanni neighborhood, Italy, early Friday, December 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Daniele Bennati)
August 20, 2017, 3:11 am
Italy expels 2 Moroccans, Syrian as terror fears mount
Deportations come as a widely reported warning from the Islamic State group says country is next on its hit list
By Angus Mackinnon
Australian Cardinal George Pell looks on as he makes a statement at the Holy See Press Office, Vatican city on June 29, 2017 after being charged with historical sex offences in a case that has rocked the church. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP)
June 29, 2017, 8:34 pm
Vatican rocked by sex assault charges against top cardinal
Statement praises George Pell’s ‘honesty’ and ‘energetic dedication’ to the Church
By Angus Mackinnon and Glenda Kwek
US President Donald Trump addresses US military personnel and families at Naval Air Station Sigonella on May 27, 2017, near Taormina in Sicily. (AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan)
May 27, 2017, 7:24 pm
Trump trip leaves US and allies lost in translation
After positive reception in Middle East, American president fails to bridge gaps with European leaders during NATO, G7 meetings
By Jerome Cartillier and Angus Mackinnon
Pope Francis (L) meets with US President Donald Trump during a private audience at the Vatican on May 24, 2017. (Alessandra Tarantino / POOL / AFP)
May 24, 2017, 6:08 pm
Star-struck Trump promises peace push after ‘fantastic’ pope meet
Vatican says president and pontiff share opposition to abortion and concern for persecuted Mideast Christians
By Angus Mackinnon and Ella Ide
Pope Francis (R) stands with US President Donald Trump, US First Lady Melania Trump (C), the daughter of US President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump and White House senior advisor Jared Kushner (L) during a private audience at the Vatican on May 24, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Alessandra Tarantino)
May 24, 2017, 11:22 am
After Israel visit, smiling Trump meets pope
The two men have disagreed publicly over subjects ranging from migration to unbridled capitalism and climate change
By Angus Mackinnon and Ella Ide
Pope Francis greets people as he arrives at the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with the Community of Sant’Egidio in memory of the 'New Martyrs' of the 20th and 21th century, on April 22, 2017 in Rome. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)
April 22, 2017, 8:40 pm
Pope says some refugee centers ‘concentration camps’
Francis appears to criticize world community, saying ‘international accords seem more important than human rights’
By Angus Mackinnon
European Council President Donald Tusk, panel right, speaks to EU leaders during an EU summit meeting at the Orazi and Curiazi Hall in the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome on Saturday, March 25, 2017 (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
March 25, 2017, 2:56 pm
Troubled EU seeks unity on 60th birthday
With Brexit looming and economic, security and social crises brewing, leaders at special summit renew their vows for ‘common future’
By Danny Kemp and Angus Mackinnon
Illustrative: Rescued migrants off the Libyan coast arrive at the harbor in Catania, Italy on April 20, 2015. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP)
March 24, 2017, 6:00 am
Around 250 feared dead on ‘Black Day’ in Mediterranean
Migrant departures from Libya on boats chartered by people traffickers have accelerated in recent months from already-record levels
By Angus Mackinnon
Pope Francis attends an audience with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2017 in Vatican. (AFP Photo/Pool/Alberto Pizzoli)
January 9, 2017, 5:24 pm
Pope urges Israel and Palestinians to resume peace talks
Francis condemns jihadist violence, says ‘no conflict can become a habit impossible to break’
By Angus Mackinnon
Italy's newly named Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni arrives for a press conference in Rome on December 11, 2016. ( AFP PHOTO / Alberto PIZZOLI)
December 11, 2016, 7:33 pm
Renzi ally Gentiloni named as new Italy PM
A former student radical, new premier seen as nonthreatening, loyal place-holder for outgoing leader
By Angus Mackinnon
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
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (R) arrives by car at the Quirinale presidential palace to meet Italy's President Sergio Mattarella and formally offer his resignation following a crushing referendum defeat, on December 5, 2016 in Rome. (AFP PHOTO / Alberto PIZZOLI)
December 5, 2016, 11:08 pm
Italian PM asked to stay on after resigning post
Renzi said he would step down after crushing defeat in a referendum on constitutional reform, but is requested to help pass budget first
By Angus Mackinnon
Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announces his resignation during a press conference at the Palazzo Chigi after the results of the vote for a referendum on constitutional reforms, on December 4, 2016 in Rome. (AFP / Andreas SOLARO)
December 5, 2016, 12:59 am
Italy’s Renzi resigns as PM after crushing referendum defeat
After staking political future on constitutional reform vote, leader says his time is up; result seen as boon for populist forces in Europe
By Angus Mackinnon
Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi delivers a speech during a campaign meeting on a referendum on constitutional reforms, on December 2, 2016 at Piazza della Signoria in central Florence. (AFP/Claudio Giovannini)
December 4, 2016, 9:28 am
Europe holds its breath as Italy votes for change
Staking his premiership on reforming the constitution, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi says he will resign if proposal fails
By Angus Mackinnon
This file photo taken on May 24, 2016 shows African refugees waiting on a rubber boat to be rescued during an operation at sea, on May 24, 2016. (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)
November 15, 2016, 10:43 pm
100 feared dead after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
Latest tragedy brings migrant death toll to over 4,270 this year, a grim record
By Angus Mackinnon
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