Italiani a New York: due generazioni a confronto.
Due storie estremamente diverse eppure sorprendentemente simili: iniziano a quasi quarant’anni l’una dall’altra, ma hanno al centro la stessa ambizione di migliorarsi, lo stesso rispetto e ammirazione per un paese che ha accolto le loro protagoniste e la stessa nostalgia di una casa lontana.
Italy's Performance at the London Olympics 2012: 12 Medals and Counting
Italy has won 12 medals so far: 4 golden, 5 silver and 3 bronze. Additional medals in volleyball and beach volleyball are also expected by the supporters of the Italian national teams.
UPDATE 3-Olympics-Beach volleyball-American champions crash out
Americans Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser, gold medallists in the men's beach volleyball in Beijing in 2008, were knocked out of the London Olympics by a low-ranked Italian pair on Friday in the biggest upset of the tournament so far.
Crowds shun Italian beaches as umbrella men strike
Italian beaches were devoid of their usual August crowds on Friday as beach clubs staged a short strike, the latest chapter in an emotive conflict over right of access to the Mediterranean country's sun-soaked coast.
Italy wins Olympic gold at women's foil team event
Elisa Di Francisca won her second fencing gold medal of the London Olympics on Thursday, leading Italy to a 45-31 victory over defending champion Russia in the women's team foil final.
Italian prosecutor seeks one-year ban for Montreal's Di Vaio
This is no typical trip to Italy for Marco Di Vaio. The prosecutor in the Calcioscommesse match-fixing case has called for a one-year ban for the Montreal striker, who allegedly failed to disclose knowledge of an attempted sporting fraud by former Bologna teammate Daniele Portanova in May 2011.
Relentless for a Cure: an Italian Man Pedals Across the US Against Leukemia
Luigi Laraia, a cancer patient, is riding his bicycle from Washington DC to Canada in 35 days to raise awareness and funds for leukemia research. His journey started on July 26 in front of the Embassy of Italy to the United States and it will end on September 3.
Soccer-Juventus coach Conte to face sporting trial
Juventus coach Antonio Conte will face a sporting trial for match-fixing after an attempt to reach a plea bargain broke down on Thursday when the soccer federation's prosecutor demanded he be banned for 15 months.
Tom Cruise To Buy George Clooney's Holiday Home?
Tom Cruise is allegedly in talks to purchase George Clooney's stunning Italian holiday home in a desperate bid to find peace following his very public divorce from Katie Holmes. The Sun newspaper reports that the Top Gun actor is meeting up with Clooney in order to "strike a deal" on the property.
Italy outlaws 'you don't have the balls'
It took a trial and two appeals. But now Italians know where they stand. They may think it. They may mutter it. But, on pain of a hefty fine, they must not say it. With all the solemnity on which it can draw, Italy's highest appeals court has ruled it is a crime to utter the words: "You don't have the balls." And for reasons that are potentially as controversial as the judgment itself.
Italy outlaws 'you don't have the balls'
It took a trial and two appeals. But now Italians know where they stand. They may think it. They may mutter it. But, on pain of a hefty fine, they must not say it. With all the solemnity on which it can draw, Italy's highest appeals court has ruled it is a crime to utter the words: "You don't have the balls."
Italy's Enel committed to growth in Latin America
Italy's biggest utility, Enel , is committed to expansion in Latin America after a capital increase at Chilean unit Enersis, as it presses ahead with streamlining operations in the area to help offset flagging growth in its home market.
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