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Milano Fashion

Sconto, Sconto, Sconto!!! Buon Natale E  Felice Anno Nuovo

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Italy Beats France

Italy beats France 23-18 in an unbelievable performance at the Six Nations.  Full highlights captured.
 


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Second Earthquake Rocks Emilia Romagna

Tragedy struck Italy's Emilia Romagna region for the second time this morning with another strong earthquake.  The first quake hit the area on May 20.  The reported death toll stands at 15.
More than 14,000 people are left homeless.  

The quake was felt throughout the northern region with aftershocks of 5.0.  The earthquake caused severe damage to homes, factories, and many historic buildings.  Round-the-clock aid and volunteer efforts are underway.  

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Piermario Morosini, 25, Dies on Field

Piermario Morosini, on loan from Serie A Club Udinese, died on the field playing for Serie B at Pescara at the age of 25 from an apparent heart attack.

It is a complete shock to Italian fans.  Morosini collapsed during the 31st minute of the play and never regained consciousness.

Italian matches were called off for the weekend after the shocking news.

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Buona Pasqua

Buona Pasqua  a tutti

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Italy's Steep Austerity Measures

Both Houses of Italy's Parliament are expected to vote today on a $30b austerity package hoping to bring needed relief to Italy's growing economic worries. The new measure expects to include tax increases for citizens and businesses and pension reform as well as other numerous cutbacks. If passed, the passage will result in changes to the retirement age for men and women to 66 years of age by 2018. 


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