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ISIS attacks Italian consulate in Egypt, Cairo, 1 dead, several injured

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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on Saturday at the Italian consulate in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, in which at least one person was killed. “Through God’s blessing, Islamic State soldiers were able to detonate a parked car bomb carrying 450 kg of explosive material on the headquarters of the Italian consulate in central Cairo,” Islamic State said... 

Overwhelming majority of Italians say no to "refugees"

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Interviews of nearly a thousand Italians by Rai News, show that more than 8 out of 10 Italians say they do not want “refugees” brought into their country. The interviews, conducted from the 23rd to the 24th of June also showed that: 1 out of 4 (25%) Italians thought immigration was the country’s top problem. 2 out of 5 (38%) thought immigration was a “a serious security threat“ and can “be... 

Pope Suggests Unified Easter Date for All Christians

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Pope Francis suggested to establish a common date to celebrate Easter, one of main Christian holidays, an Italian newspaper said. Francis said that he had already proposed to fix the same date of Easter to patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I and to patriarch of Moscow Kirill. “[Roman Catholic] Church is willing to establish a fixed date for Easter, so it can be celebrated on the same day... 

Italy demands EU to take in more Immigrant Invaders

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How easy is it to become an EU citizen? As easy as 1, 2, 3! You just get in a boat, head towards Italy and voila, you’re now a “European”! No need for paperwork, work experience, high education, budget for self-sustaining for at least 1 year, clean background, language proficiency, none of that is required in the borderless EU land of insanity. Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi... 

Italy is 'close to collapse' from immigration

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In the last few years, hundreds of thousands of African and Arabic illegal immigrants have been pouring into Italy and Spain. This “state emergency” is increasingly upsetting the native White Italians, who have staged protests and strikes. Recently, the Italian government has told regional governments that they must make room for African and Middle Eastern immigrants, but the country is starting... 

Ex-BNP Leader Nick Griffin Tells Right-Wing Conference Russia Will Save Europe

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No doubt the New West sees something like this as dangerous and subversive. Undeterred by his waning power over nationalism in the UK, Nick Griffin has kept with his cause by declaring that Russia will save “Christendom”. The former BNP leader was expelled from the organisation last year, after members accused him of attempting to “destabilise” it and of “harassing” its membership. Griffin... 

Italy rescues 2164 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea

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Italy moved in to rescue over 2,100 migrants on the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian coastguard has rescued a total of 2,164 people as part of a major rescue operation to try to save migrants in trouble in the Mediterranean Sea. Italian media reported on Sunday that all migrants aboard 12 boats that set out from Libya’s coast have been helped to safety near the Italian island of Lampedusa. An ATR42... 

Italy, Germany temporarily close embassies in Yemen

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Yemeni security forces stand guard outside the German embassy in Sana’a on February 13, 2015. Italy and Germany have temporarily closed their embassies in Yemen, following the United States, Britain and France, in reaction to alleged security concerns after the Ansarullah revolutionaries took control of the capital, Sana’a. On Friday, the Italian Foreign Ministry issued a statement, saying... 

Putin prepares bitter and hysterical missile surprise to 'American partners'

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Russia’s new sea-based cruise missiles reduce the military power of the United States on a vast geopolitical region from Warsaw to Kabul and from Rome to Baghdad. US President Barack Obama, speaking at the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, stated that Russia’s actions posed the largest threat to the world. According to Obama, Russia is more dangerous to the world than international... 

Good Catholics don't need to breed 'like rabbits' - Pope Francis

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Pope Francis (L) flanked by Padre Federico Lombardi speak to journalist sitting onboard a plane during his trip back to Rome, on January 19, 2015 from the Philippines. Pope Francis defended the Catholic Church’s ban on contraceptives, stating that followers of the faith don’t have to breed “like rabbits” and there are other ways, including natural family planning, that could be used to regulate... 

Italy saves 1026 illegal immigrants in Mediterranean Sea

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Italy says it has recovered a total of 1,026 illegal immigrants attempting to reach Europe from Africa in the Mediterranean Sea over the last 24 hours before Christmas. In a statement on Wednesday, Italy’s officials said the country’s navy carried out various operations in the Strait of Sicily in the last 24 hours to rescue the invaders. The navy also found five bodies belonging to immigrants... 

Italy commandeers ship carrying 500 migrants

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A group of migrant minors rescued by Italy’s operation Mare Nostrum. The Italian coastguard has commandeered a merchant ship off the southern coast of Italy after receiving an emergency call that it was carrying 500 illegal migrants. Italian coastguard personnel boarded the vessel when it was sailing some 90 miles off the coast of Reggio Calabria on Tuesday. Authorities then sailed the ship to the... 

Russian vandal fined $25,000 in Rome for scratching the Colosseum

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A Russian tourist has been fined €20,000 ($25,000) after he carved a giant letter ‘K’ onto the wall of the best-known structure in all of Italy, the ancient Colosseum in Rome. The 42-year old was handed a hefty fine and a suspended four year jail term on Saturday. Given the fact that the Russian rouble has been reaching historic lows against the euro, the man has to pay more than a million rubles,... 

Police, anti-austerity protesters clash across Italy

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Demonstrators protest in central Rome, Italy, on November 14, 2014. Several Italian cities, including the capital city of Rome and northern city of Milan, have witnessed confrontations between police forces and anti-austerity protesters. On Friday, trade unions and students staged strikes and rallies in more than 20 cities against labor market and other reforms. Officers were pelted with eggs and red... 

Europeans don't know how much tax money gets paid to EU

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Most Europeans have no idea how much they pay the EU in taxes and are unable to correctly place Baroness Catherine Ashton within the bureaucratic system, a poll performed by RT in 10 European capitals has revealed. RT correspondents interviewed nearly 200 people on the streets of Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Prague, Paris, Bratislava, Warsaw, Athens, London, and Berlin. Those surveyed were asked to answer... 
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