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Berlusconi spends 1st night in hospital, said to be stable

Thursday, 6 April 2023, 13:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is alert and in stable condition on his second day in intensive care at a Milan hospital, a top political aide said Thursday, citing an update from the media...

Italy again tries to build a bridge to Sicily, seeks support

Thursday, 6 April 2023, 08:30 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Italy’s infrastructure minister sought Tuesday to rally international interest in Italy’s latest attempt to build a bridge linking Sicily to the Italian mainland, a dream since the times...

Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme

Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 08:56 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A stone-faced Donald Trump made a momentous courtroom appearance Tuesday when he was confronted with a 34-count felony indictment charging him in a scheme to bury allegations of...

Finland joins NATO, dealing blow to Russia for Ukraine war

Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 15:20 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russia with a historic realignment of the continent triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic...

Rebounding Pope Francis marks Palm Sunday in Vatican square

Sunday, 2 April 2023, 15:06 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Bundled in a long, white coat and battling a hoarse voice, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he left a Rome...

Ukrainian court puts an Orthodox leader under house arrest

Sunday, 2 April 2023, 05:44 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A Kyiv court ordered a leading priest to be put under house arrest Saturday after Ukraine's top security agency said he was suspected of justifying Russian aggression, a criminal offense. It was the...

Updated: Pope Francis leaves hospital; 'Still alive,' he quips

Saturday, 1 April 2023, 10:49 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis. The 86-year-old Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic where he received...

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