NPR People: Sylvia Poggioli http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101034&ft=1&f=2101034 Sylvia Poggioli is senior European correspondent for NPR's foreign desk and reports from Rome, Italy; the Balkans; other parts of Europe; and the Middle East. Poggioli can be heard on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Sylvia Poggioli http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101034&ft=1&f=2101034 yes Maxxi: Italy's New Contemporary Art Museum 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. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448260&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448260&ft=1&f=2101034 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. 91 no 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.

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]]> Italian Judge Convicts 23 Americans In Kidnap Case An Italian judge has found 23 Americans and two Italians guilty of the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The Americans were convicted in absentia. The trial was the first in the world on extraordinary rendition. That's the CIA practice of capturing terrorism suspects in one country and taking them for questioning to another, where torture is often practiced. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111643&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111643&ft=1&f=2101034 An Italian judge has found 23 Americans and two Italians guilty of the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The Americans were convicted in absentia. The trial was the first in the world on extraordinary rendition. That's the CIA practice of capturing terrorism suspects in one country and taking them for questioning to another, where torture is often practiced. 257 no An Italian judge has found 23 Americans and two Italians guilty of the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The Americans were convicted in absentia. The trial was the first in the world on extraordinary rendition. That's the CIA practice of capturing terrorism suspects in one country and taking them for questioning to another, where torture is often practiced.

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]]> Italian Judge Convicts Americans In Rendition Case An Italian judge convicted 23 Americans in absentia of the kidnapping in 2003 of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The cleric said he was transferred to an Egyptian jail where he was tortured. The convictions mark the first time "extraordinary rendition" was successfully contested. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098206&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098206&ft=1&f=2101034 An Italian judge convicted 23 Americans in absentia of the kidnapping in 2003 of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The cleric said he was transferred to an Egyptian jail where he was tortured. The convictions mark the first time "extraordinary rendition" was successfully contested. 237 no An Italian judge convicted 23 Americans in absentia of the kidnapping in 2003 of an Egyptian cleric from Milan. The cleric said he was transferred to an Egyptian jail where he was tortured. The convictions mark the first time "extraordinary rendition" was successfully contested.

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]]> In Italy, Verdict Expected In CIA Rendition Trial 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120069977&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120069977&ft=1&f=2101034 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. 237 no 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.

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]]> Italian Women Assail Berlusconi For Sexist Remarks 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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114242303&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114242303&ft=1&f=2101034 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. 276 no 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.

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]]> Karadzic's War Crimes Trial Resumes The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic resumed Tuesday in The Hague, but once again Karadzic boycotted the proceedings. The judges at the international tribunal, however, ruled the trial could continue without him being in court. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215594&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215594&ft=1&f=2101034 The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic resumed Tuesday in The Hague, but once again Karadzic boycotted the proceedings. The judges at the international tribunal, however, ruled the trial could continue without him being in court. 126 no The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic resumed Tuesday in The Hague, but once again Karadzic boycotted the proceedings. The judges at the international tribunal, however, ruled the trial could continue without him being in court.

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]]> Karadzic Wants More Time For War Crimes Defense The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic resumes in The Hague Tuesday. Karadzic wasn't in court for the opening of the trial Monday. He was protesting what he says is lack of time to prepare for the case. Karadzic was indicted in 1995 and was captured more than a year ago. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114195078&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114195078&ft=1&f=2101034 The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic resumes in The Hague Tuesday. Karadzic wasn't in court for the opening of the trial Monday. He was protesting what he says is lack of time to prepare for the case. Karadzic was indicted in 1995 and was captured more than a year ago. 260 no The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic resumes in The Hague Tuesday. Karadzic wasn't in court for the opening of the trial Monday. He was protesting what he says is lack of time to prepare for the case. Karadzic was indicted in 1995 and was captured more than a year ago.

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]]> Karadzic Boycotts Start Of War Crimes Trial A war crimes trial began Monday in The Hague for Radovan Karadzic, who led the Bosnian Serbs through a three-year civil war. He went into hiding after the war to escape arrest, but was finally seized last year, and he faces 11 count of war crimes. Karadzic boycotted the opening of the trial, he is representing himself. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114156751&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114156751&ft=1&f=2101034 A war crimes trial began Monday in The Hague for Radovan Karadzic, who led the Bosnian Serbs through a three-year civil war. He went into hiding after the war to escape arrest, but was finally seized last year, and he faces 11 count of war crimes. Karadzic boycotted the opening of the trial, he is representing himself. 257 no A war crimes trial began Monday in The Hague for Radovan Karadzic, who led the Bosnian Serbs through a three-year civil war. He went into hiding after the war to escape arrest, but was finally seized last year, and he faces 11 count of war crimes. Karadzic boycotted the opening of the trial, he is representing himself.

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]]> Vatican Plan Eases Conversion For Anglicans The Vatican is making it easier for disaffected Anglicans and Episcopalians to join the Roman Catholic Church. The move is aimed at Anglicans who feel their church has become too liberal after it allowed the ordination of women priests and gay bishops. The Vatican said Pope Benedict had approved a measure that would allow Anglicans to adopt Catholicism, while maintaining some of their own traditions. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113977725&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113977725&ft=1&f=2101034 The Vatican is making it easier for disaffected Anglicans and Episcopalians to join the Roman Catholic Church. The move is aimed at Anglicans who feel their church has become too liberal after it allowed the ordination of women priests and gay bishops. The Vatican said Pope Benedict had approved a measure that would allow Anglicans to adopt Catholicism, while maintaining some of their own traditions. 229 no The Vatican is making it easier for disaffected Anglicans and Episcopalians to join the Roman Catholic Church. The move is aimed at Anglicans who feel their church has become too liberal after it allowed the ordination of women priests and gay bishops. The Vatican said Pope Benedict had approved a measure that would allow Anglicans to adopt Catholicism, while maintaining some of their own traditions.

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]]> Greece Unveils Museum Meant For 'Stolen' Sculptures 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. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113889188&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113889188&ft=1&f=2101034 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. 283 no 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.

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]]> Italy Denies Taliban Payoff Claim Italy has denied a report in <em>The Times</em> of London that it paid the Taliban not to attack its forces in Afghanistan. The report said the Italian Secret Service paid tens of thousands of dollars to the Taliban keep the sector it was patrolling quiet. The paper says French forces who took over the area knew nothing of the payments, and 10 French soldiers were killed. Both Italian and French military officials have denied the report. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840339&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840339&ft=1&f=2101034 Italy has denied a report in <em>The Times</em> of London that it paid the Taliban not to attack its forces in Afghanistan. The report said the Italian Secret Service paid tens of thousands of dollars to the Taliban keep the sector it was patrolling quiet. The paper says French forces who took over the area knew nothing of the payments, and 10 French soldiers were killed. Both Italian and French military officials have denied the report. 229 no Italy has denied a report in The Times of London that it paid the Taliban not to attack its forces in Afghanistan. The report said the Italian Secret Service paid tens of thousands of dollars to the Taliban keep the sector it was patrolling quiet. The paper says French forces who took over the area knew nothing of the payments, and 10 French soldiers were killed. Both Italian and French military officials have denied the report.

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]]> Berlusconi Lashes Out After Immunity Ruling Italy's highest court has removed the legal immunity enjoyed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The ruling by the constitutional court means a number of legal cases that accuse Berlusconi of fraud, bribery and corruption can now resume. Berlusconi says he has no intention of stepping down, and his supporters say they plan a massive public show of support. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113604844&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113604844&ft=1&f=2101034 Italy's highest court has removed the legal immunity enjoyed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The ruling by the constitutional court means a number of legal cases that accuse Berlusconi of fraud, bribery and corruption can now resume. Berlusconi says he has no intention of stepping down, and his supporters say they plan a massive public show of support. 237 no Italy's highest court has removed the legal immunity enjoyed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The ruling by the constitutional court means a number of legal cases that accuse Berlusconi of fraud, bribery and corruption can now resume. Berlusconi says he has no intention of stepping down, and his supporters say they plan a massive public show of support.

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]]> Italian Court Overturns Berlusconi Immunity A top court overturned Wednesday a law granting Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution. The decision allows trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume against Berlusconi. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586581&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586581&ft=1&f=2101034 A top court overturned Wednesday a law granting Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution. The decision allows trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume against Berlusconi. 231 no A top court overturned Wednesday a law granting Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution. The decision allows trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume against Berlusconi.

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]]> Voter Apathy Grows As Usual Rivals Vie In Greece Elections Greeks are casting their ballots Sunday in a general election. There is a mood of frustration and political apathy among the young &mdash; who rocked the country last December in a wave of riots. The vote comes down once again to a choice between the two rival dynasties, Papandreu and Karamanlis, that have dominated Greek politics for decades. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113479796&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113479796&ft=1&f=2101034 Greeks are casting their ballots Sunday in a general election. There is a mood of frustration and political apathy among the young &mdash; who rocked the country last December in a wave of riots. The vote comes down once again to a choice between the two rival dynasties, Papandreu and Karamanlis, that have dominated Greek politics for decades. 293 no Greeks are casting their ballots Sunday in a general election. There is a mood of frustration and political apathy among the young — who rocked the country last December in a wave of riots. The vote comes down once again to a choice between the two rival dynasties, Papandreu and Karamanlis, that have dominated Greek politics for decades.

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]]> Italians Want Exit Strategy In Afghan War From the beginning of its involvement in Afghanistan, Italy's coalition government has avoided using the word "war," stressing that it's a peace-keeping operation. But that left the public ill-prepared for the deaths of six Italian soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this month. More than 55 percent of Italians now oppose the war, and the coalition government has taken contradictory positions on what to do. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265259&ft=1&f=2101034 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265259&ft=1&f=2101034 From the beginning of its involvement in Afghanistan, Italy's coalition government has avoided using the word "war," stressing that it's a peace-keeping operation. But that left the public ill-prepared for the deaths of six Italian soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this month. More than 55 percent of Italians now oppose the war, and the coalition government has taken contradictory positions on what to do. 170 no From the beginning of its involvement in Afghanistan, Italy's coalition government has avoided using the word "war," stressing that it's a peace-keeping operation. But that left the public ill-prepared for the deaths of six Italian soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this month. More than 55 percent of Italians now oppose the war, and the coalition government has taken contradictory positions on what to do.

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