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Virus Spreads Worldwide: Italy Cases Surge 50%; France Closes the Louvre

JOHN LEICESTER and COLLEEN BARRY / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 New fronts in the battle to contain the virus open rapidly, deepening a sense of crisis that has already sent financial markets plummeting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Italian Populists Sworn In as Foes of the EU Cheer

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 Western Europe's first populist government features a mix of anti-establishment and right-wing ministers who have promised an "Italy first" agenda. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Italian Police Kill Tunisian Suspect in Berlin Christmas Market Attack

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2016 Police in Milan shot and killed Anis Amri, the suspect in Monday's attack in which 12 people died, the Italian interior minister has confirmed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How’s This for Poignant Social Commentary?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2010 Considering how feeble most public art is, this rather arresting piece by Italian sculptor Maurizio Cattelan deserves some serious props, especially in light of its location -- within spitting distance of the Milan stock exchange. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Let Them Eat Caviar

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2008 Some needy denizens of Milan will be served a rare delicacy this holiday season, after Italian customs officials seized about 88 pounds of beluga caviar from smugglers trying to sneak it in from Poland. The loot -- worth over half a million dollars -- was donated to feed the Milanese poor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )