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Italy probes ex-cyclist Bettini's tax returns

AP - 10 minutes ago

Olympic cycling gold medalist Paolo Bettini has been placed under investigation for alleged tax evasion in Italy.

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Italy may send 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan
WashingtonTV - Thu Dec 3, 11:52 am ET
Washington, 3 December (WashingtonTV)—Italy’s Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa said in remarks published on Thursday that Rome was likely to send 1,000 extra troops to Afghanistan.
In Italy, Knox lawyer presents final arguments
AFP via Yahoo! News - Wed Dec 2, 6:47 am ET
With just two days until jurors give a verdict on the sensational sex murder of Briton Meredith Kercher in Italy, lawyers for American accused Amanda Knox began summing up the case for her acquittal on Wednesday.
Italy roundup-Inter unlikely to risk Sneijder at Juve
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Fri Dec 4, 7:12 am ET
Brief news ahead of this weekend's matches in Serie A (times GMT):
Molinaris give Italy first World Cup title
Park Hills Daily Journal - Thu Dec 3, 8:11 am ET
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Francesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brother combination to win the World Cup of Golf, giving Italy its first title in the team event with a one-stroke victory over Sweden and Ireland on Sunday.
U.S. student testifies in Italy
Denver Post - Fri Dec 4, 3:28 am ET
A U.S. college student charged with killing her housemate in this picturesque Umbrian hill town told the court Thursday she was "afraid of being branded a murderer."
Ex-Inter manager Mancini interested in Nigeria job
Sports Illustrated - 15 minutes ago
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Former Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini says he has been sounded out about taking over Nigeria's national team and is interested in the job.
Italy plans to deploy 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan
CNN - Thu Dec 3, 8:19 am ET
The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year.
AC Milan concede Gattuso may leave
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - 2 hours 22 minutes ago
AC Milan have conceded that Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso may leave the Serie A side in the transfer window despite being offered a contract extension after complaining about a recent shortage of playing time.
Despite Knox case, Italy still draws Seattle students
KING5 Seattle - Wed Dec 2, 9:47 pm ET
Since Amanda Knox's November, 2007 arrest for the murder of her British house mate, fewer students from Seattle are studying in Perugia, but Italy is still a popular destination for students from the University of Washington.
Bill would create fetal rights in Italy
UPI - Thu Dec 3, 6:03 pm ET
ROME, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A bill that would give fetuses legal rights was introduced in the Italian Senate by the governing center-right coalition Thursday.
Verdict expected in Kercher murder trial
CNN - Fri Dec 4, 4:56 am ET
The jury in the trial of two people accused of murdering a British student Meredith Kercher in Italy was set to begin its deliberations Friday.
Italy ‘Agrees’ With New U.S. Afghan Strategy, Frattini Says
Bloomberg - Wed Dec 2, 5:48 am ET
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Italy agrees with the new strategy for Afghanistan outlined by U.S. President Barack Obama, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said.
Looted Artifacts Being Returned To Italy From NYC
WCBS-TV New York - Wed Dec 2, 2:01 pm ET
An ancient plaster wall painting and banquet vase that were stolen from Italy and turned up in New York are headed back to their home country. The items were turned over to a representative of the Italian government in a ceremony at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices on Wednesday. The artifacts are a Pompeii wall panel fresco and a Corinthian column krater -- a large vase for ...
Italy may accept more Gitmo detainees
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 1, 2:45 pm ET
Italy is considering taking in other prisoners from Guantanamo to help President Barack Obama close down the prison, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday, a day after Italy accepted two former detainees.
Jury gets case in Knox murder trial
CNN - Fri Dec 4, 2:41 am ET
A jury has begun deliberations in the Amanda Knox murder trial. The American student is accused of killing her former roommate in Italy.