VVIP chopper deal: Middleman Haschke arrested in Switzerland

Swiss authorities have arrested Guido Ralph Haschke, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal, on charges of bribery, Italian media reported. According to Italian news......

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has laughed off juicy allegations surrounding his private life by simply saying, 'I am no saint'. The business tycoon's comments follow the online release......

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......

Will the Pope step down?

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, The Vatican secretary of state (equivalent to a Prime Minister) sparked off speculation Monday that the ailing Pope John Paul II, 84, might step down. This is best 'left to......

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: The Olympic flag is raised at the the Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photograph: Francois-Xavier......

Pogba banned for four years for doping

IMAGE: Paul Pogba was provisionally suspended in September after testing positive for testosterone - a banned substance.. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters France and Juventus midfielder Paul......

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar: IMAGE: Football fans are pictured at the Corniche ahead of the FIFA World Cup......

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

IMAGE: Italy's ability to get over the line in by far their biggest challenge of the Euros so far has made many people on the peninsula more convinced than ever of their ability to go on and win......

COVID scare: England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria

Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed the full reopening of England's economy until July 19, a week after the final, people can still gather in bars and pubs.Jubilant fans were......