Cover-up! Italy conceals nude statues to avoid offending Iranian leader

The Romans have censored themselves to make visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani feel more comfortable during his historic stop in Italy. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi came under fire......

Marines case: UN response leaves Italians fuming

In a blow to Italy's attempt to internationalise the case of two Italian marines being tried in India for killing two fishermen, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked Rome to resolve the issue......

Scandal-hit Berlusconi to meet 'saintly' Dr Singh

It is hard to imagine what will transpire beyond diplomatic niceties between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Italian counterpart, Silvio Berlusconi, for the next three days in Italy at the......

Mussolini's great-grandson signs three-year deal with Serie A club Lazio

The defender is currently in his final year at the St George’s British International School in Rome, which is close to Lazio’s training ground near Formello.   IMAGE: Romano......

Will Berlusconi sell off AC Milan to Thai businessman Bee?

The fans show their support for AC Milan during a Serie A match. Photograph: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday more time is needed to......

Berlusconi meeting Thai businessman over Milan stake sale

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi met Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol on Wednesday to discuss the sale of a stake in Serie A football club AC Milan, which he has owned for almost 30......

Italy prepares bid for Euro 2012

Italy is preparing a bid for the 2012 European Championship, the Italian Football Association (Federcalcio) said on Tuesday.Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will meet FA Chairman Franco Carraro on......

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

IMAGES from matches on Day 8 at the French Open at Roland Garros IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his fourth round match against Spain's Fernando Verdasco. Photograph: Gonzalo......