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Italy referendum could have big consequences across Europe
Italians go to the polls tomorrow to vote on key political changes – in a referendum which could spark economic turmoil. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi says he’ll resign if he loses – and that’s sending jitters through financial markets. One former government economist has told this programme a no vote could bankrupt already fragile banks…
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Migrant crisis: Italy’s north-south divide over immigration
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi could offer incentives to northern cities who accept more migrants in an attempt to quell an anti-immigration row brewing between the north and south.
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British warship helps rescue 500 more migrants near Italy
HMS Bulwark carries out another rescue mission in the Mediterranean, rescuing at least 500 migrants found in the sea off Libya.
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Italy migrants rescue: 4,100 saved from smugglers at sea
Nearly 4,100 migrants are rescued from boats in the Mediterranean, as the influx of those trying to reach Europe continues, Italy’s coast guard says.
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Italy’s crackdown on Mediterranean migrant smugglers
As Italian prosecutors arrest the captain and a crew member of the boat on which as many as 900 people may have drowned, Italian police are also cracking down on people smugglers.
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Italy’s migrant crisis: on the frontline in Augusta
The port of Augusta, on Sicily’s eastern coast, has witnessed an influx of African migrants – mainly from Libya. Europe Editor Matt Frei reports from what is now the worlds deadliest frontier.
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Second abandoned migrant ship arrives in Italy
A ship crammed with migrants and abandoned by its crew arrives in the Italian port of Corigliano Calabro after being towed in by the Italian coastguard.
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Distress call ship safe, headed to Italy
The captain of a ship travelling in the Ionian sea that sent a distress signal because of reports of armed people aboard has said it is safe, and is heading for Italy.
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Deadly flooding in Italy and Switzerland
Heavy rain over the weekend has left at least four dead after mudslides in Switzerland and northern Italy. Recent severe storms have exposed the fragile infrastructure in many parts of Italy.
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Italy landslide leaves one dead
Torrential rain caused a landslide on Wednesday that killed a man in the town of Crevacuore, near the city of Biella in the northern Piedmont region. A number of homes were also destroyed.
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Deadly journey: 4,000 migrants rescued on way to Italy
The Italian navy says it has rescued almost 4,000 migrants in the last 48 hours. At least 25 migrants died during the weekend Mediterranean crossings.
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England exit World Cup as Italy lose
Costa Rica’s 1-0 win over Italy ends England’s World Cup 2014 campaign after less than a week – their quickest-ever exit from the competition. What can the FA do to change English football’s course?
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England v Italy: five reasons to be cheerful
As England’s footballers lick their wounds following their 2-1 defeat to Italy in their first World Cup match, football commentator John Anderson gives us five reasons not to be too downbeat.
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Hodgson on Italy defeat: ‘Best I’ve seen England play’
England manager Roy Hodgson finds it hard to take losing to Italy in their opening World Cup game on Saturday after what he describes as the best performance of his two years in charge of the team.
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England v Italy: played on the streets of Chile
England are seeking revenge against Italy in Brazil on Saturday – but the game will have a very different meaning if the two nations meet again at the Homeless World Cup later this year.
