World News (Evening)
16.11 Thu Sep 18 2008
Iran 'will not stop nuclear program' - 75m hungry due to price rises - Livni works to form coalition
Time running out for troubled Alitalia
10.45 Thu Sep 18 2008
The imminent liquidation of Italy's state-controlled airline Alitalia is a "very real risk", the country's labour minister has warned.
Meredith suspect may be tried separately
06.46 Wed Sep 17 2008
One of three suspects in the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy may be tried separately.
Kercher suspect's parents speak out
22.01 Mon Sep 15 2008
The parents of an American woman accused of murdering a British student in Italy have hit out at the media's portrayal of their daughter.
Leaning Tower
09.22 Fri Aug 29 2008
The Dutch claim they have a more leaning tower than that of Pisa
Leaning Tower of Bedum?
08.50 Fri Aug 29 2008
A 12th-century building in The Netherlands is challenging the famous Tower of Pisa as Europe's most leaning tower.
George Clooney is a real hit
11.45 Thu Aug 21 2008
Hollywood superstar George Clooney bought a new car for an Italian woman after he damaged her vehicle in a minor accident.
Briton found dead in Alps
08.46 Mon Aug 18 2008
A British mountaineer has apparently frozen to death in a fierce blizzard in the Italian Alps.
Italians make miracles by walking on water
18.09 Thu Aug 14 2008
Italian scientists have taken to performing miracles. Sort of.
Italy tackles street crime
15.59 Tue Aug 05 2008
The Italian government has deployed 3,000 soldiers as part of a plan to fight street crime.
Italy declares state of emergency for Pompeii site
16.35 Fri Jul 04 2008
The Italian government has declared a state of emergency at the Pompeii archaeological site to try and rescue it from neglect.
Donadoni pays price for Italy failure
15.01 Thu Jun 26 2008
Italy soccer coach Roberto Donadoni has lost his job after a lacklustre Euro 2008 tournament.
Italy pay the penalty
09.16 Mon Jun 23 2008
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has warned against complacency.
Russia Grab Place in Euro 2008 Semi-Finals After 3-1 Win Against
01.35 Sun Jun 22 2008
Russia grab unexpected place in Euro 2008 semi-finals after beating Holland favourites 3-1. Guus Hiddink's side will face either Spain or
Turkey Beat Croatia on Penalties and Go Through to Semi-Finals
00.49 Sat Jun 21 2008
Turkey beat Croatia 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw - to progress to the Euro 2008 semi-finals. They'll meet 3-times champions Germany o
Sport news on June 18, 2008
06.18 Wed Jun 18 2008
Italy through to quarters of Euro 2008 - Holland put Romania out - Police investigate claims against England rugby stars
Rooney wedding: official photos out
09.03 Mon Jun 16 2008
Those curious about Wayne and Coleen Rooney's lavish wedding can now get an inside look.
Sport (Morning) for June 14th, 2008
10.25 Sat Jun 14 2008
Holland beat France - Artois Championships into last four - England's cricketers convince.
Holland triumph
10.08 Sat Jun 14 2008
The group of death is on the brink of sinking two of the world football's superpowers.
Married life kicks off for Rooneys
18.07 Fri Jun 13 2008
Married life has begun for Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin, as the world waits for photos of the grand event.
Beenhakker fury at referee
11.43 Fri Jun 13 2008
Poland coach Leo Beenhakker was livid after a last-gasp penalty for Austria.
Holland thrashes world champs Italy
22.07 Mon Jun 09 2008
In the game of the tournament so far, Holland have battered Euro 2008 Group C rivals Italy 3-nil.
Sport (Morning) for June 9th, 2008
06.25 Mon Jun 09 2008
Holland's Robben out against Italy - Ronaldo keeps us guessing - England wrap up 2-0 win against NZ
World News (Morning) for June 8th, 2008
06.23 Sun Jun 08 2008
Clinton ends presidential campaign - Bush wants more military funding - Iraq's PM visits Tehran
Outrage as Mugabe attends Rome summit
16.07 Mon Jun 02 2008
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's presence at a global food summit in Rome has been branded as obscene by Britain.
Two Britons killed in plane crash
14.40 Mon Jun 02 2008
Two Britons have been killed in a light aircraft crash in Italy, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed.
World News (Morning) for May 8th, 2008
06.09 Thu May 08 2008
Rally in Amstetten - UN aid planes to Burma - Argentinian farmers to blockade
Italians wake up snakes for luck
10.44 Fri May 02 2008
Snakes in the Abruzzo region of Italy have been woken up from hibernation and thrown straight into a parade.
World News (Evening) for April 24th, 2008
16.32 Thu Apr 24 2008
Tutu calls for Mugabe to stand down - Chinese arms ship sent back - Remains of Catholic saint on display
Kercher family at hearing in Italy
16.41 Sat Apr 19 2008
The family of British student Meredith Kercher has heard evidence relating to her death at a court hearing in Italy.
World News (Morning) for April 15th, 2008
06.20 Tue Apr 15 2008
Third time lucky for Berlusconi - Zimbabwe opposition loses legal bid - Oman welcomes Olympic torch
World News (Morning) for April 14th, 2008
06.25 Mon Apr 14 2008
Third time lucky for Berlusconi? - Zimbabwe poll recount is 'serious trap' - Kenya unveils coalition government
World News (Morning) for April 13th, 2008
06.14 Sun Apr 13 2008
French police swoop on pirates - Olympic torch received by Tanzania - Italy prepares for poll
World News
15.59 Sat Apr 12 2008
Investigation underway after mass grave found in Iraq - Mbeki meets Mugabe - Italians go to polls.
France sink Italy
16.51 Sun Mar 09 2008
France scored three tries to sink Italy in Paris and keep the RBS Six Nations Championship title race alive going into the final weekend.
World News (Evening) for February 27th, 2008
16.34 Wed Feb 27 2008
Sudan cartoon row continues - Hostages rescued in Colombia - Bodies identified of two boys found in Italian well
World News (Morning) for February 07th, 2008
06.14 Thu Feb 07 2008
California gives reaction to Super Tuesday - Berlusconi could be back in power in Italy - UN reacts to Kenya crisis.
Early election for Italy
21.45 Wed Feb 06 2008
Italy is on the road to a snap election after President Giorgio Napolitano formally dissolved parliament, three years ahead of schedule.
World News (Morning) for January 25th, 2008
12.34 Fri Jan 25 2008
Italy's PM Romano Prodi has resigned - Gaza airstrike kills two Hamas militants - Brazil's deforestation - Obama & Clinton bicker
World News (Morning) for January 25th, 2008
06.46 Fri Jan 25 2008
Italy's PM Romano Prodi resigns - Gaza airstrike kills two Hamas militants - Brazil's deforestation.
Prodi future in doubt as vote looms
12.51 Thu Jan 24 2008
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi is facing a confidence vote which he is widely expected to lose, forcing his resignation.
Briton held over Taser attack
09.55 Wed Jan 23 2008
A British teacher is in jail in Italy accused of tying a student's husband to a chair, torturing him and shooting him with a Taser gun.
Italian government in crisis
15.11 Tue Jan 22 2008
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi faces a confidence vote after the defection of an ally robbed him of a majority in the Senate.
Coffee: A nation's obsession
12.06 Wed Jan 02 2008
The likelihood of having an authentic Italian experience next time you order an espresso or cappuccino has been given a boost.
Man U fans remain behind bars
09.07 Tue Dec 25 2007
Four Manchester United fans are behind bars in Italy until at least Thursday, after being jailed in connection with a fight.
United fans jailed after clashes in Rome
14.59 Fri Dec 21 2007
Four Manchester United fans have been jailed for fighting at a Champions League game in Rome.
Sacred cave of Rome's founders 'discovered'
14.24 Wed Nov 21 2007
Archaeologists believe they have found the cave where, according to legend, a she-wolf nursed Rome's twin founders Romulus and Remus.
Calls for McLeish to remain Scotland boss
10.35 Wed Nov 21 2007
Scotland's First Minsister Alex Salmond has added his voice to the calls for Alex McLeish to remain the national side's football coach.
Ferguson: 'Premier League could tempt Eck'
09.40 Tue Nov 20 2007
Scotland captain Barry Ferguson fears a Premier League club could tempt Alex McLeish away from the national side.
Scotland ready for Euro 2008 Italian job
15.13 Fri Nov 16 2007
Alex McLeish is keeping tight-lipped as to his Scotland side prepare to face Italy in their final Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park.
Scots play down Italy 'spying' claims
09.48 Fri Nov 16 2007
The SFA is playing down reports a 'spy' could have filmed their a training session ahead of their vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy.
Italy won't underestimate Scotland
12.22 Thu Nov 15 2007
Italy are insisting defeat is not an option when they take on Scotland in their vital Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park on Saturday.
Scotland eye Euro 2008 place
11.56 Wed Nov 14 2007
Alex McLeish is determined to remain upbeat about Scotland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 ahead of Saturday's clash with Italy.
Italy focused on Scotland clash
11.39 Wed Nov 14 2007
Italy will be focused on the task of beating Scotland as the world champions look to book their place in next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
Man United seek advice for Roma trip
08.47 Tue Nov 13 2007
Manchester United are to seek advice over the situation in Italy ahead of their trip to AS Roma in the Champions League on December 12.
Violence rocks Italian football again
16.07 Mon Nov 12 2007
Italy's sports minister Giovanna Melandri is calling for domestic football to be halted after a Lazio fan was shot.
Scotland Euro 2008 warning for Italy
11.48 Mon Nov 12 2007
Scotland have warned Italy that their arrogance will be knocked out of them early in Saturday's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park
Terror suspects arrested in UK and Italy
11.03 Tue Nov 06 2007
Two men have been arrested in the UK after Italian security authorities made a request for their extradition on terror charges.
British student found murdered in Italy
23.54 Fri Nov 02 2007
A 22-year-old British student found murdered in Italy has been named as Meredith Kercher .
Mafia thriving in Italy and beyond
23.58 Tue Oct 23 2007
An annual report on the state of the Italian economy says one of the country's oldest industries - the mafia - is now its largest.
Scots upbeat ahead of Italian job
10.46 Thu Oct 18 2007
Scotland must beat reigning world champions Italy at Hampden Park on November 17 if they are to qualify for Euro 2008.
Scots to rise up against jibes
10.15 Tue Oct 16 2007
Scotland are refusing to rise to Italian jibes ahead of their Euro 2008 qualifier in Georgia.
Ad campaign draws attention to anorexia
10.45 Tue Sep 25 2007
Pictures of an anorexic woman have stopped traffic in Italy.
England return to Fifa top ten
13.26 Wed Sep 19 2007
Steve McClaren has seen England return to the top ten of the Fifa world rankings for the first time since June.
McLeish issues Scotland Euro 2008 warning
08.45 Thu Sep 13 2007
Alex McLeish is warning Scotland their incredible victories over France will count for nothing if they fail to qualify for Euro 2008.
Italy boycotts pasta
08.25 Thu Sep 13 2007
Shoppers in Italy have been urged to boycott buying pasta for a day in a protest over rising prices.
Italy pip Romania 24-18
22.25 Wed Sep 12 2007
Italy got their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track with a laboured 24-18 victory over Pool C rivals Romania in Marseille.
All Blacks thrash Italy 76-14
16.34 Sat Sep 08 2007
New Zealand underlined their status as World Cup favourites as they thrashed Italy 76-14 in their Pool C opener in Marseille.
Reprisal motive probed in Duisburg slayings
11.50 Fri Aug 17 2007
Police are probing links between the murder of six Italians in Duisburg and the Christmas Day slaying of a mob boss's wife in Italy.
Italians paid to shed flab
11.16 Mon Aug 13 2007
Overweight residents of a town in the north of Italy will be paid to lose weight, its mayor has said.
Three terror arrests in Italy
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Italian police have arrested an imam and two of his aides accused of running a 'terror school' in Perugia.
Valentino still the toast of the town
13.27 Mon Jul 09 2007
Valentino is one of the most familiar names in design and clearly one of the most popular ones too.
Italian premier starts Middle East tour
08.14 Mon Jul 09 2007
Italian premier Romano Prodi has begun his visit to the Middle East with a meeting with Israeli head of opposition, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Rocker Rod marries in Italy
06.22 Sun Jun 17 2007
Rockstar Rod Stewart married model Penny Lancaster in a secret ceremony in Italy.
Mafia suspect extradited to Italy
18.37 Fri Jun 01 2007
A suspected Mafia godfather has been extradited to Italy to stand trial in connection with a bloody mob war, police have said.
Juve seal promotion to Serie A
17.17 Sat May 19 2007
Juventus will be playing in Serie A next season after sealing promotion with three games to spare after their 5-1 win at Arezzo.
Kite flyers do battle in Italy
07.23 Wed May 02 2007
Kite flyers have been showing off their skill at one of the world's largest kite festivals.
England fall in Fifa rankings
16.08 Wed Apr 18 2007
England have slipped two places to eighth in Fifa's latest world rankings after Steve McClaren's men were held to a 0-0 draw in Israel.
McLeish: 'Scots can still reach Euro 2008'
10.02 Thu Mar 29 2007
Alex McLeish insists Scotland can still qualify for Euro 2008 despite their 2-0 defeat at the hands of world champions Italy in Bari.
McLeish urges Scots to focus on Italy
13.59 Tue Mar 27 2007
Scotland boss Alex McLeish is urging his Group B leaders not to get carried away ahead of their Euro 2008 qualifier in Italy.
Wembley sell-out for U21s
13.09 Tue Mar 13 2007
The first game at the new-look Wembley Stadium will be played in front of a sell-out crowd.
Wales set for wooden spoon
17.56 Sat Mar 10 2007
Wales are on course to claim the Six Nations wooden spoon for the second time in four seasons after losing 23-20 in Italy.
Ireland romp to record victory
21.56 Sat Feb 24 2007
England's RBS 6 Nations title hopes have been dealt a humiliating blow after being crushed in record fashion at Croke Park. (Pic: Reuters)
Hadden is wary of Italy
10.26 Fri Feb 23 2007
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has warned his players that Italy are on the verge of "something special" as they head to Murrayfield.
Crisis talks over Prodi resignation
07.10 Thu Feb 22 2007
Italy's political leaders are due to hold crisis talks following the resignation of Prime Minister Romano Prodi.
Prodi offers resignation
23.20 Wed Feb 21 2007
Italy's Prime Minister Romano Prodi has offered to resign after losing a crucial vote in the Senate.
Scotland game gets green light
17.59 Fri Feb 16 2007
Scotland's Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy will be played in Bari on March 28.