News Topic - Italy

Daly shoots 67 at Italian Open, trails leaders by 3 shots
MILAN, Italy (AP) -John Daly shot a 5-under 67 to trail co-leaders Ross McGowan and Marco Ruiz by three strokes after the first round of the Italian Open.
MSNBC.com  –  May 8, 2008 5:06 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Sports: Golf

Berlusconi, back in power, says he has no 'magic wand'
As the new finance minister of Italy, Giulio Tremonti will be in charge of the biggest national debt load in Europe and an economy on the brink of recession.
International Herald Tribune  –  May 8, 2008 5:05 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Inter Milan can wrap up Serie A title with win against Siena
MILAN, Italy - Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti had to be patient for his first Italian league title.
Canoe.ca  –  May 8, 2008 5:03 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Sports: Soccer

Berlusconi becomes Italian leader for third time
Reuters - Silvio Berlusconi was sworn in as prime minister of Italy on Thursday for the third time in his political career after forming one of Italy's most right-wing cabinets since World War Two.
Yahoo!  –  May 8, 2008 4:02 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Luxury market unscathed, Del Vecchio says
MILAN, Italy, May 8 (UPI) -- Italy's second richest man said the current economic slowdown has had no effect on luxury spending.
United Press International  –  May 8, 2008 3:39 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Berlusconi, cabinet sworn into office in Italy
AFP - Italian conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi and his 21-member government were sworn into office Thursday in a ceremony in Rome before President Giorgio Napolitano.
Yahoo!  –  May 8, 2008 3:20 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Ex-showgirl stars in Berlusconi's female cast
Reuters - Even though a former showgirl and a lawmaker once voted "Miss Parliament" are among the female ministers in Italy's new government, critics are panning Silvio Berlusconi for not being "pink" enough.
Yahoo!  –  May 8, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Italy cabinet poised for office
The new centre-right cabinet of Italy's Prime Minister-elect Silvio Berlusconi prepares to be sworn in.
BBC News  –  May 8, 2008 12:57 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Italy's government to be sworn in after Berlusconi's return as premier
Premier Silvio Berlusconi was to be sworn in Thursday, a day after the conservative leader unveiled his new government.
International Herald Tribune  –  May 8, 2008 11:46 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Former topless model joins Berlusconi's cabinet as Italy's equalities minister
A former topless model and beauty queen was last night named as equal opportunities minister in Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi's new cabinet
The Daily Mail  –  May 8, 2008 11:38 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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