Europe
Italian Judge Convicts 23 Americans In Kidnap Case
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Art & Design
Maxxi: Italy's New Contemporary Art Museum
November 16, 2009 In the city of the ancient Romans and Michelangelo, architecture buffs got a preview over the weekend of something decidedly modern: Rome's new museum of contemporary art. It was designed by Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Europe
In Italy, Verdict Expected In CIA Rendition Trial
November 4, 2009 Judges in Italy are expected to hand down a verdict Wednesday in the first-ever trial examining the practice known as extraordinary rendition. Twenty-six Americans, mostly CIA agents, are being tried in absentia, charged with kidnapping a Muslim cleric who was taken to Egypt, where he says he was tortured.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Europe
Italian Women Assail Berlusconi For Sexist Remarks
October 28, 2009 For a long time, Italian women remained largely silent about Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multiple sex scandals and gaffes. That changed after Berlusconi made a remark about an opposition politician's intellect and looks, unleashing a wave of anger.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Europe
Greece Unveils Museum Meant For 'Stolen' Sculptures
October 19, 2009 Two centuries ago, Lord Elgin pried sculptures off the Parthenon and took them to Britain. For decades, the main argument against the return of the marbles was Greece's lack of a suitable location for their display. The new Acropolis Museum is a stunning rebuttal.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
