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Ischia volcano 'could blow'

The volcano of Ischia, a resort island famed for its thermal waters off the coast of Naples, could potentially erupt, Italian disaster experts said.

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Berlusconi aide in corruption investigation

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More deaths feared as mudslides hit Sicily

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Dozens feared dead after mudslides hit city

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Tents provide school venue for Italian quake survivors

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Quake death toll expected to rise

Mount Etna's volcanic ash causes airport closure

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna fell on Catania in Sicily today, forcing authorities to close the airport overnight, airport officials said.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2006

Five die in Italian floods as rains leave trail of destruction

FIVE people died and two others were reported missing as flash floods hit southern Italy, sweeping away bridges, cutting roads and derailing a high-speed train, officials said.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2005

Vatican prepares to inaugurate Benedict

POPE Benedict XVI held his first working meeting with the College of Cardinals yesterday as authorities began gearing up for the influx of dignitaries and 500,000 faithful expected for the Pope’s inauguration tomorrow.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2005

Cardinals set the date to choose next pontiff

CARDINALS yesterday called a conclave starting in 12 days’ time to elect a successor to Pope John Paul II.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2005

Scandinavians brace for bad news as thousands remain missing

SCANDINAVIAN countries are preparing themselves for national tragedies as the realisation dawns that most of the Europeans missing after the south Asian tsunami are from Sweden and Norway.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2004

Distraught village plans funeral for quake victims

Authorities in Italy working through seismic aftershocks today made final preparations for a mass funeral for 29 victims of Thursday's earthquake.

Sun, 03 Nov, 2002