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Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:17 -0400

ROME - Italy's high court on Tuesday harshly faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions. It ordered a new appeals court to consider all the evidence to determine whether Knox helped kill the young woman.

Spain beats Italy 4-2 to win Euro Under-21 final

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:21:10 -0400

JERUSALEM - Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat trick as Spain turned on the style to beat Italy 4-2 on Tuesday and win the European Under-21 championship for a second consecutive time.

Brazil seeks to take advantage of desperate Mexico

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:12:47 -0400

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil wants to use Mexico's desperation to its advantage when the teams meet in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday.

Burberry showcases latest menswear in London

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:12 -0400

LONDON - Womenswear and accessories like handbags may be the mainstays of the luxury goods market, but right now menswear is where the growth is.

European car sales hit 20-year low for May

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:01:31 -0400

MILAN - European car sales had their worst May in 20 years as the region's recession drags on, the European automakers' association said Tuesday.

Gold for Colorado Capitol dome back from Italy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:05:04 -0400

DENVER - The gold that will be used to replace the gilding on the state Capitol dome is back in Colorado after being transformed into gold leaf in Italy.

After Euro, Balotelli confirms worth in Brazil

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:07:19 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - If last year's European Championship was the moment Mario Balotelli revealed himself to a global audience, this year's Confederations Cup is shaping up as confirmation that he is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

La Scala presents Wagner's Ring cycle this week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:44:50 -0400

MILAN - Daniel Barenboim is conducting the first week-long presentation of Wagner's Ring cycle at La Scala since 1938.

Mario Balotelli powers Italy past Mexico 2-1

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:32:47 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - When Mario Balotelli puts his mind to it, he can be unstoppable.

Pirlo caps 100th appearance with goal at Maracana

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:06:09 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - One goal. One hundredth appearance. One Andrea Pirlo.

5 strikers to watch at Confederations Cup

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:30:31 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - The world's top strikers are on show at the Confederations Cup in Brazil, a warm-up tournament for next year's World Cup. Here are some of the players to watch for. Also, some of the very best players did not make it.

38 countries beat UN targets to reduce hunger

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:28:43 -0400

ROME - Thirty-eight countries have beaten a U.N.-imposed deadline of 2015 to cut in half the proportion of hungry people.

Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:28:26 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.

Italy approves measures aimed at boosting economy

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:19:58 -0400

ROME - The Italian government has adopted a series of measures aimed at boosting the economy, including the release of 3 billion euros ($4 billion) for infrastructure projects projected to create 30,000 new jobs.

Pirlo approaches 100th cap with style

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:11:09 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - RIO DE JANEIRO - Chewing a piece of gum, Andrea Pirlo stroked his full beard, sat back in his chair and considered the challenge of being a marked man on his 100th appearance for Italy.

Italy, Spain reach European Under 21 final

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:05:04 -0400

PETAH TIKVA, Israel - Spain will defend its European under-21 title in the final against Italy after dispatching Norway 3-0 at Netanya Stadium on Saturday.

Mexico seeks crisis relief at Confed Cup

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:20:50 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - RIO DE JANEIRO - When Mexico opens its Confederations Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday at the Maracana stadium, it will be seeking relief from a dismal World Cup qualifying campaign.

Pope taps trusted prelate to oversee Vatican bank

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:19:26 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis took a first big step in reforming the troubled Vatican bank on Saturday by tapping a trusted prelate to help oversee its management, in a sign he wants to know more about its activities.

Balotelli exits Italy training with leg injury

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:53 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Italy's star forward Mario Balotelli exited the training pitch with a right leg muscle problem, two days before the Azzurri open their Confederations Cup campaign against Mexico.

Pa. man, unit may get Congressional Gold Medal

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:38:19 -0400

ROSTRAVER, Pennsylvania - The notion he could bring home extra pay for indulging his adventurous side was enough motivation for Chuck Kaifes of Rostraver to volunteer for a new Army parachute unit while he was waiting to be shipped overseas during World War II.

Europe seeks ways to ease youth unemployment

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:25:06 -0400

ROME - Germany, France, Italy and Spain agreed Friday to find ways to help small- and medium-sized companies as part of a broader plan to create badly needed jobs for young people.

Pope wades diplomatically into gay marriage debate

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:35:16 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage."

Mancini eyes national team job and World Cup

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:03:09 -0400

NAPLES, Italy - Roberto Mancini would like to coach a national team at next year's World Cup in Brazil.

El Shaarawy sits out Italy training at Confed Cup

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:44:17 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Italy forward Stephan El Shaarawy has sat out training with a muscle problem, just three days before the Azzurri's Confederations Cup opener against Mexico on Sunday.

Vatican credit stop emblematic of finance woes

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:29:46 -0400

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican put a new coin on sale last week to commemorate its historic papal transition. Too bad overseas collectors won't be able to buy it for months.